Obituaries by LocationBetty (Boch) Kemerer
Gibsonia
Betty (Boch) Kemerer, age 85, on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, in Manor Care Nursing Home. Wife of the late Raymond "Lou" Kemerer; mother of Russell R., Rodney T. and Chris F. Also survived by grandchildren, Craig, Jeffrey, Julie, Laura and Adam. Born in Paintertown, Pa., she grew up in Irwin and was valedictorian of the Norwin High School Class of 1934. A graduate of Seton Hill College and resident of Gibsonia since 1960, Mrs. Kemerer was a founding member of the Friends of Richland Public Library. As she was a teacher and avid lifelong reader, memorial contributions are suggested to the Northern Tier Regional Library, Richland Center, 4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 27, at noon in St. Richard Church, Gibsonia. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME LTD., Bakerstown.
Stephen 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.
William LaGamba
South Park
William LaGamba, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001. Beloved husband of Lucretia; father of John of Columbus, Ohio, Rosalind Bieri of South Park, Jeffrey W. of Blandon, Pa., and William L. of Tampa, Fla.; brother of Albert of Verona, Louis of Greentree, Josephine Menna of Pittsburgh and Carmela Bombara of Butler; grandfather of Bill, Philip, Lisa, Amy, Nicholl, Anthony and Courtney; great-grandfather of Sidney and Samantha. Visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (Route 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joan of Arc Church. Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 555 Grant Street, Suite 380, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Dorothy E. Malone
Greentree
Dorothy E. Malone, 86, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Albert F. Malone; loving mother of Albert F. Malone, Carole J. Hinsch, Raymond P., Richard W. and Kenneth D. Malone; grandmother of Albert, Tracey, Laurie, Amy, Beth, Nicole, Kelly, Jordan, Michael, Nancy and the late Ray; great-grandmother of Maggie, P.J., Alex, Dakota, Shelby, Sydney and Elizabeth. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont (A Woodruff Partner), (412) 531-4000, on Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services in the funeral home Thursday at 11 a.m.
George Namie
Fallowfield Township
George Namie, 87, of Fallowfield Township, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, in Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. A son of the late Michael and Habose Dahma Namie, he was born Jan. 21, 1914, in Monongahela. He was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Monessen. A lifelong barber, Mr. Namie owned and operated his barber shop in North Belle Vernon from 1948 until 1991. Survivors include a son, Russell G. Namie and wife, Carla, of Youngwood; two daughters, Patricia Marsden and husband, Lloyd, and Georgiann Michener and husband, George M., all of Belle Vernon; and five grandchildren, Mark Dolfi, George D. Michener, Dean Michener, Adam R. Namie and Allison J. Namie. A private service was held Thursday, Oct. 18. Arrangements by the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC., Belle Vernon.
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.
Mary Ann Smith
Bellevue
Mary Ann Smith, 40, on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. She is survived by her loving parents, Ralph E. "Bud" and Ida Hailstone Smith of Bellevue; a brother, Robert W. Smith, his wife Karen and their daughter Leanna of Plum Borough; a sister, Lynne S. Lubbert and her husband Michael of Avalon; also aunts, uncles, cousins and her beloved pets. Mary Ann was a graduate of Northgate High School and the Bradford Business School. Friends invited Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 1014 California Avenue, Avalon (North Boros), where funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial in Allegheny County Memorial Park in McCandless. Memorials are suggested to Diabetes Research, c/o Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 3705 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, or to Animal Friends, 2646 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Mercedes Ruffing
West Mifflin
Mercedes Ruffing, age 90, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, in Jefferson Center, Pittsburgh. She is survived by sons, Paul Ruffing of McKeesport, Dale Ruffing of West Mifflin, Joseph Ruffing of Pittsburgh and Lawrence Ruffing of Munhall; sisters, Regina McElhinney of West Mifflin and Mary Ruffing of Clairton; 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 3511 Main St., Munhall. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, with the Rev. Michael J. Polak as celebrant (Please meet at the church.) Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, West Mifflin.
Anna M. Scholar
Leeper, Clarion County,
Formerly of Pittsburgh
Anna M. Scholar, 73, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001. Beloved wife of Paul J.; loving mother of Paulette Kolcun, Paul G., Dennis J. and Douglas A. Scholar; dear grandmother of 14; cherished great-grandmother of one. Visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in Nativity Catholic Church, South Park. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Edna K. Schulte
Pittsburgh
Edna K. Schulte, 90, of Pittsburgh, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, in the Baldwin Residential Care Home. Born in McKees Rocks on June 18, 1911, she was the daughter of William H. and Daisy Bilby King. Surviving are her daughter, Edna L. Suite of Pittsburgh; her son, Martin H. Schulte of Vandergrift; also one grandson and one great-grandson. Preceding her in death was her husband, Howard H. Schulte. Friends received Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway, Ross. Services Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Shirey officiating.
