Obituaries by LocationStephen L. Kossuth Jr.
White Oak
Stephen L. Kossuth Jr., 59, of White Oak, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, in his residence. He was born April 12, 1942, in McKeesport, the son of Stephen Sr. and Frances V. (Morris) Kossuth. Mr. Kossuth was a member of St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak. He was employed as a service manager at Mick's Dodge, McKees Rocks, and was a member of American Legion Post 701 and the Croatian Club, McKeesport. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Stella A. (Pipp) Kossuth; two daughters, Sandra DiPerna of White Oak and Jeanette Judith McAdoo of Glassport; two sons, Stephen L. Kossuth Jr. of McKeesport and Shawn L. Kossuth of Irwin; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara Smith of McKeesport, Lorraine Evans of Versailles Borough and Maryann Richard of Texas; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the WILLIG FUNERAL HOME, 220 Ninth Ave., McKeesport. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak, with the Rev. Stephen Chervenak as celebrant. Entombment in Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park. The American Legion will hold a service Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a disaster relief fund.
Paul S. Miller
Richland
Paul S. Miller, age 75, on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. He was born April 6, 1926, in Pittsburgh, and was the son of the late Walter Conrad and Irene (Shields) Miller. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Beloved husband of Ruth J. (McConnell) Miller for 41 years. Dear father of Valerie Mannas of Evans City and Paige Miller of Richland. Also survived by one grandchild, Kyle Mannas of Evans City. Friends received Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, where services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Nancy Zahn of Valencia Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park. Mr. Miller was a member of the F&AM John E. Mair Lodge 729. He was formerly employed by Edgewater Steel and was also a Navy veteran of World War II. Memorial donations may be made to the building fund of Valencia Methodist Church.
Alice Alberta Piel
Shadyside and Oakland
Alice Alberta Piel, age 90, on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, in St. Margaret Seneca Place, Penn Hills. She was born Aug. 20, 1911, in Pittsburgh, daughter of William H. and Alice Belle Stewart Piel. Ms. Piel was a telephone operator with Jones and Laughlin Steel Co. in Pittsburgh. Survived by a brother, George A. Piel of Ross; two nieces, Nancy Taylor and Mary Alice McCluskey; and a nephew, William R. Piel. Preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William H. Piel II; and two sisters, Margaret McEntier and Marionetta Berry. No visitation. Private services. Private interment
in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Arrangements by H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., Ross. Memorials may be made to Seneca Manor, 5340 Saltsburg Road, Verona, PA 15147.
Edith A. Reidenbach
Ross
Edith A. Reidenbach, 85, on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, in Mariner Health Care of North Hills. She was born Sept. 20, 1916, in Pittsburgh, daughter of Walter Baldinger and Dorothy Mueller. Mrs. Reidenbach was a homemaker. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Norman A. Jr. and Peggy Reidenbach; sisters, Ruth Slanina, Wilma Hartman and Catherine Wolford; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman A. Reidenbach. Visitation Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Highway, Ross, where Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. William Dambach will officiate. Burial in Uniondale Cemetery.
Eleanor (Sappie) Reif
Wilkinsburg
Eleanor (Sappie) Reif, on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Russell Reif; sister of the late Noah Sappie, T.H. Sappie Sr. and Rose Sappie Farina. Aunt of Theodore Sappie, Helen Steimer, Clare Byers, Norma Jean Grooms, Eleanor Bosco and the late Paul Sappie. Friends received in JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC., 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire Street (Oakland), on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church (Wilkinsburg) at 11 a.m. Mrs. Reif resided in Wilkinsburg for over 30 years and was a member of St. James Parish. She was an office manager for Beverly Farms Inc. Dairy for many years.
Giuseppe Valotta
Morningside
Giuseppe Valotta, on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001. He was born in Maierato, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1968. Mr. Valotta was a retired construction laborer for Local 1058. He was the beloved husband of Maria Giovanna (Moschella) Valotta; loving father of Joanna Marcello and Cathy Alexander, both of Morningside, Peter Valotta of Hampton and Ray Valotta of Verona; brother of Concetta Costa of Italy. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Celebrating Mr. Valotta's life with his family in the FRANK R. PERMAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Route 8, Shaler, Monday and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church, Morningside, Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Sandra L. Welner, M.D.
Sandra L. Welner, M.D., on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001. Beloved daughter of Barbara Welner of Wilkins Twp. and the late Nick Welner. Sister of Michael Welner, M.D., and Alan Welner, M.D., both of New York, and the late Sarah Welner. Services in the RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside, Tuesday at 4 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (3 to 4 p.m.). Interment in the Betty Rosenberg/Parkway Jewish Center Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Dr. Sandra Welner Memorial Foundation for Research and Care of Women with Disabilities, 224 W. 30th Street, Suite 806, New York, NY 10001.
William T. Wesolowski
Everson
William T. Wesolowski, 69, of Everson, died early Monday morning, Oct. 22, 2001, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. He was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Everson, a son of the late Thomas J. and Pearl Yanos Wesolowski. Bill was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Everson, and a retired machinist for the former Robertshaw Controls, Youngwood, with 23 years of service. Bill was a social member of the Everson VFW Post and the Mt. Pleasant Firemen's Club. Bill is survived by his loving children: William T. Wesolowski Jr. of Everson, Christopher Wesolowski and his wife, Denise, of North Huntingdon, Keith Wesolowski and his wife, Tammy, of Scottdale and Timothy Wesolowski and his wife, Sandra, of Everson; a special friend, Dorothy Schwalke of Everson; 10 grandchildren, Deena, Anna, Christina, Keith, Sarah, Emma, Samuel, Courtney, Josh and Zach; a great-granddaughter, Anjelica; a brother, Walter Wesolowski and his wife, Violet, of Bessemer; and a sister, Anastasia Stashick and her husband, Victor, of Mt. Pleasant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Brown Wesolowski, on Nov. 6, 1974; a son, Matthew Wesolowski, on Sept. 29, 1997; six brothers, Anthony, Leo, Charles, Frank, Edward and Victor; a sister, Mary Dzambo; and a daughter-in-law, Theresa Soforic Wesolowski, on May 30, 1994. Bill's family will receive friends at the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by his Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph R.C. Church, Everson, followed by interment
in the church Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held Wednesday in the funeral home.
Virginia Zupancic
Level Green
Virginia Zupancic, 91, of Level Green, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, in her home. Born Nov. 30, 1909, she was a member of St. Barbara Church, Harrison City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Zupancic, in 1983. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia Gaul of McMurray; two sons, Joseph Paul Zupancic of Level Green and Lawrence J. Zupancic of Penn Twp.; a sister, Lucy Szelc of Shaler Twp.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Friends received in the JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Harrison City, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Barbara Church with the Rev. V. Paul Fitzmaurice as celebrant. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.
Steve Babic
Shaler
Steve Babic, suddenly on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001. Brother of Rose Babic Labash. Uncle of Richard and his wife Kim Labash, and Jennifer Labash Dunmire. Preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Mary Ann Miller Babic. Friends received Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 123 North Ave., Millvale, where funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Nicholas Church, Millvale, at noon.
