Obituaries by LocationMitchell P. John, 75, of Uniontown, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Uniontown, a son of the late Frank A. and Fannie (Joseph) John. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (Neville) John; a son, Mitchell P. John Jr.; a brother, Joseph F. John; and sisters, Elizabeth "Nan" Yespak and Isabelle John. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church; was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division, stationed in Japan; and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1275, B.P.O. Elks #370 of Uniontown, AMVETS Post 103 Hopwood, and the VFW Post 47 of Uniontown. He is survived by four children, Michelle Macy and husband, James, of San Diego, Calif., Robert Keith John of the state of California, Richard J. John and wife, Margie, of San Diego, Calif., and Joyce A. John and fiancee, Michael A. Cronin, of Uniontown; six grandchildren, Christopher J. Macy, Mitchell J. John, Michael J. Bodis III, Jordan T. Thomas, Kristopher M. John, and Brooke I. John; and the following brothers and sister: Francis A. "Frenchy" John, Franklin A. John, and Josephine M. John, all of Uniontown. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 139 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 27, until 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church with the Rev. Father William Kiel as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded at graveside by VFW Post 47. Parish wake service Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
Thomas E. Prosser, 59, of Duquesne, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999. He was born March 31, 1940, in Wilkinsburg, a son of Rita Yahner Prosser of Monroeville and the late Francis E. Prosser. He was retired from U.S. Steel Carrie Furnace, Rankin, where he worked on a track gang in the carpenter shop. He was a current supervisor at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Duquesne. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Duquesne, and a former member of its men's club and choir. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Catherine Meyer Prosser; a son, Todd T. Prosser at home; brothers and sisters, Jeanne Ireland, Agnes Maddy, Paul Prosser, Sally Prosser, Richard Prosser, Joseph Prosser, Daniel Prosser, Rita Garbin and Phillip Prosser; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sunday from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne. Blessing service in the funeral home Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church with the Rev. Dennis Colamarino as celebrant. Burial St. Joseph's Cemetery.
William L. Crawford, 89, of Ingomar, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999. Husband of Ethel Faye Wachter Crawford. Father of John F. Crawford of Moon Township, Terry L. Crawford of Huntington, Conn., and W. Bruce Crawford of Wexford. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Mr. Crawford was the proprietor and manager of the North Park PAR 3 and the North Park Driving Range, which he had developed 65 years ago. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 1032 Perry Highway, Perrysville, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. Entombment Allegheny County Memorial Park.
Leora (Schopp) Heintzelman, 87, of Trafford, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in the AUH-Forbes Regional in Monroeville. She was born Sept. 24, 1912, in May County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Isabelle Moore Hyde. She was a member of the Faith Bible Baptist Church, and a former member of the Trafford Senior Citizens and the Trafford Women's Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Schopp; a son, Donald P. Schopp; and two brothers, Norman and Wilbert Hyde. She is survived by her husband, John Heintzelman; a son, Joseph Schopp of Trafford; three daughters, Mrs. Francis (Joan) Jepsen of Nebraska, Marjorie Seaman of Trafford and Mrs. Richard (Melrose) Nicely of Trafford; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, 429 Duquesne Ave., Trafford, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Faith Bible Baptist Church, 150 Curry Ave., Wilkins Township, with Pastor Gary LaPietra officiating. Everyone go directly to the church. A luncheon will immediately follow the services. The interment
will be Tuesday. Everyone invited to meet at the funeral home at 9 a.m. and will proceed to the Westmoreland Memorial Park, Hempfield Township.
Milton Hudson Hernley, 74, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Scottdale, husband of Shelby Jean Hernley, passed away early Christmas morning, Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in the Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Fla. Funeral arrangements are being personalized by the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, (724) 887-5300, and will be announced when completed.
Marie C. Holmquist, 97, of Bethel Park, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Holmquist. She is survived by a son, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a brother, and nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, North Versailles. Interment New St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER-CONNELL FUNERAL HOME, Bethel Park, (412) 835-7940.
Theresa F. James, 79, of Baldwin Borough, on Friday, Dec. 24, 1999. Wife of the late Robert J. James. Mother of Mrs. Roberta Sarver, Ronald F. and Charles T. James. Sister of George and Joseph Kohlbeck and the late Frank Kohlbeck. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME INC., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayer Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society.
Chauncey H. Wherry, 82, of Monroeville, formerly of Pleasant Hills, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999. Mr. Wherry was a Shriner; a member of the VFW #734, Ligionier, Pa., 2110903; the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy; Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks; and Senior Citizen Club of Monroeville. Beloved husband of LaVerne Wherry. Father of Fritz W. of Valencia, John B. of Toronto, Ohio, Mark J. of Turtle Creek, Mary Jane Elsesser of North Huntingdon, Kathy Jo Neidermeyer of Elrama, Pamela S. Stetor of Glassport, Robert L. Stewart of New Kensington, Gwen McNamee of Monroeville, and the late Chauncey Wherry. Brother of Gladys Genevieve Byers. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Lois B. Hofecker, 82, of Bolivar RD1, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in the Edgewood Nursing Center, Youngstown, Pa. She was born July 15, 1917, in Fairfield Township, a daughter of the late Ernest C. and Ruthe McCoy McBurney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, G. Ralph Hofecker, in 1994; and a brother, Dwight McBurney. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Dorothy) Shurie of Latrobe; two sons, Ronald R. (and wife, Ruth Ann) Hofecker of Ligonier RD1 and William C. (and wife, Linda) Hofecker of Bolivar RD1; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Faye Hall of New Florence RD1. She was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church and the Philanthropic Aid Society. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the McCABE FUNERAL HOME INC., 244 W. Main St., Ligonier. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church, Bolivar, with Pastor Jim Tomb officiating. Interment Fort Palmer Cemetery, Bolivar. Memorial gifts may be made to the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church, Bolivar RD1.
Andrew E. Stofan, 83, a resident of O'Hara Township for the past 50 years, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Veterans Hospital, Aspinwall. Born Nov. 7, 1916, in Wickhaven, he was a son of the late John and Mary Florenz Stofan. He was an Administrative Service employee for the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Edward Roman Catholic Church, Blawnox. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a life member of the Guyasuta Volunteer Fire Company in O'Hara Township. Survivors include his wife, Madeline C. Stofan; four children, Andrew M. and his wife, Kathy Stofan, of Latrobe, Karen Stofan of O'Hara Township, Daniel J. and his wife, Kathy Stofan, of Seville, Spain, and Donald D. Stofan of O'Hara Township; and brothers and sisters, Albert Stofan of Wickhaven, Ann Rudzik of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Frank Stofan of North Huntingdon and Frances Stofan of Rostraver Township. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lemak; and a brother, John V. Stofan. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. SUNDAY ONLY at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, where prayers will be recited Monday morning at 9:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Edward Church, Blawnox, at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, O'Hara Township.
Georgia A. Swart, 62, of Monongahela, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Meadowcrest Nursing Home, Bethel Park. She was born Jan. 23, 1937, in Venetia, Pa., a daughter of the late Archibald and Eva Barkley Caseber. Wife of William E. Swart. Sister of Archibald M. Caseber of New Eagle. She was a member of Mingo Presbyterian Church, Finleyville. Friends received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., when services will be held in the L.M. FRYE FUNERAL HOME, 427 W. Main St., Monongahela. Interment in Mingo Cemetery, Union Township.
Virginia M. Volk, 73, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, at her home. Mrs. Volk was born in Donora, Sept. 14, 1926, the daughter of the late Mylo C. and Anna Leasure Binley. Mrs. Volk was a homemaker. She was a member of Fells United Methodist Church, a member of the Good Samaritan class of the church, and also a member of United Methodist Women. Mrs. Volk was a 1944 graduate of Donora High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul F. Volk, who died in 1994; and also by a brother, Harold Binley. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Kim Volk of Rostraver Township; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Stephen (Connie) Couts of Rocky Face, Ga.; three brothers, Mylo Binley of Vestal, N.Y., Donald Binley of Donora and Minor Binley of Ridgeview Terrace; four grandchildren, Nicole and Keith Volk, Jennifer Casten and Thomas Hale; and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JAMES A. RABE FUNERAL HOME INC., 701 Thompson Ave., Donora. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Fells United Methodist Church with the Rev. R. Scott Berkley officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Fells Cemetery, Fellsburg.
