Obituaries by LocationErnest V. Wall
Bradenton, Fla.
Ernest V. Wall, 89, of Bradenton, Fla., died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton. In 1985, Mr. Wall moved to Manatee County, Fla., from North Huntingdon. He was born in McKeesport, Jan. 10, 1912. He was a member of the Circleville United Methodist Church in Irwin, and had been employed by U.S. Steel as a roll turner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Leila Wall. Surviving are three daughters, Virginia Allen of Longboat Key, Fla., Donna Teffera and Linda Davidson, both of Greensburg; a son, Frank E. Wall of Irwin; a brother, John W. Wall Jr. of Albany, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 600 U.S. Blvd. West, Suite 136, Bradenton, FL 34207.
James A. McCort
Glenshaw
James A. McCort, 74, of Glenshaw, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Wexford House. He had worked in advertising production for Alcoa. He was born in Pittsburgh, Feb. 19, 1927, son of Lester and Alma (Braun) McCort. Survived by his wife, Virginia (Schaaf) McCort; sons, James R. McCort of Shaler, Scott S. McCort of Mars, and a daughter, Kimberly M. Gavin of Mars; two brothers, Robert B. McCort and Donald B. McCort, both of Pittsburgh; and grandchildren, James T. McCort, Jennifer A. McCort, Megan E. Gavin and Jeffrey M. Gavin; one great-grandchild. Mr. McCort was a member of the McKinley Stuckrath Lodge, 318 F. & A.M. Friends received at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 7720 Perry Highway, Ross, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the chapel of the funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Hiland Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 241 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1744.
Elma (Double) McNavish
McKees Rocks
Elma (Double) McNavish, 70, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001. Mother of Rod McNavish and his wife, Lea, of McKees Rocks; grandmother of Nina, Cassandra and Sophia. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received in the Anthony J. Sanvito, Inc. Funeral Home, 1650 Broadway, Stowe (Family owned and operated since 1936), Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Ellen Clayton Mitchell
Ben Avon
Ellen Clayton Mitchell, 76, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alcuin N. Mitchell and a brother, Robert Clayton. Survived by her loving son, Alcuin R. Mitchell and his wife Dorothy of Ben Avon; grandchildren, Brian and Katie Mitchell of Ben Avon; a sister, Catherine Klepic of New Brighton. Mrs. Mitchell had been the proprietor of Ellen's Book Exchange in Avalon and a member of the Avon Club. Friends invited Thursday and Friday from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME INC., a Golden Rule Member Firm, 1014 California Ave., Avalon, (North Boros.) A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Emsworth, where Mrs. Mitchell had been a longtime member. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ross.
Judith C. Myers
Pittsburgh
Judith C. Myers, 58, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001 in the Vincentian Home. Born in Pittsburgh on August 16, 1942, the daughter of Paul Dodson and the late Eileen Lebo Dodson. Mrs. Myers was a registered nurse for UPMC Passavant. Survived by her husband Edward K. Myers; two sons, Jeffrey P. Myers of Cranberry and Derek E. Myers of Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter-in-law, Wendy Myers; her father, Paul Dodson; a brother, Gerald P. Dodson of San Francisco, Calif.; a sister, Deborah Woltz of McCandless; and grandchildren, Jared E. and Austin T. Myers. Friends received in Simons Funeral Home, Inc., 7720 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial services will be in the Northmont United Presbyterian Church, Saturday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. David Antonson officiating. Contributions may be made to the Vincentian Home for Staff Development Fund, Perrymont Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, or Northmont United Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 8169 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, or Laughlin Childrens Center, 424 Frederick Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143.
Howard Ostrander
McKeesport, Formerly of North Huntingdon
Howard Ostrander, 68, of McKeesport, a former resident of North Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 7, 2001. He was born April 27, 1932, in Pawling, N.Y., a son of Kenneth Sr. and Georgia Booth of Sherman, Conn. Mr. Ostrander grew up in Sherman, Conn. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved wife, Marie Long Ostrander; and four children. He was preceded in death by two children. Also surviving are two brothers, William Ostrander of Amsterdam, N.Y., and Kenneth Booth of Wingdale, N.Y.; and a sister, Georgia Bouquillon of New Milford, Conn. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Kimberly Clark Company. He was a self-employed carpenter, mechanic, and handyman. Howard served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry. A private memorial service will be held at the SHIRLEY-KUKICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Clay Pike, Circleville, North Huntingdon, with Father Joe Burgan officiating.
The Rev. Boris Rock
Mt. Lebanon
The Rev. Boris Rock, of Mt. Lebanon, on Wednesday, March 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Henrietta. Father of Victor J. Rock of Florida, Elizabeth M. Shields of Bethel Park and Grace Rock of Mt. Lebanon. Grandfather of Jason, Melissa, Mike and David. Friends may call at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., Pittsburgh, Friday only 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Chartiers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Romanian Missionary Society Orphans Fund, P.O. Box 527, Wheaton, IL 60189.
Helen `Jane' (Lehman) Shipp
Penn Hills
Helen `Jane' (Lehman) Shipp, 82, died Thursday, March 8, 2001. Wife of the late Kenley W. Shipp. Loving mother of Helen Jane and Earl Beck; grand mother of Kendra; sister of Robert Edward, George Robert, and the late William, Charles, Jack Shipp and Florence Cataldo. Longtime member of Epiphany Lutheran Church. Past treasurer of the Lutheran Guild; past president of AARP, Frankstown Road, East Chapter 2902. She was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Marine Corp. Friends received Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road at Universal Road, Penn Hills, where services will be Monday at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Matthews and the Rev. Charles Aurand will officiate. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 Allegheny River Blvd., Verona, PA 15147.
Alice Sommers
Alice Sommers, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001; dear wife of the late Alfred Sommers. Beloved mother of Richard, Kimberly Kost, Marlene Colville and the late Warren Sommers; also survived by three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Township, (family owned and operated since 1886.) Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Marys Church, St. John of God Parish.
Clara A. Ulakovic
Ross
Clara A. Ulakovic, 82, died Monday, March 5, 2001, at Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh, Nov. 8, 1918, daughter of John and Belbina Sulkowski Prisbylla. She was a homemaker and member of St. Teresa of Avila Church in Ross. Survived by her husband, Rudolph E. Ulakovic; a daughter, Pamela A. Staudt and her husband Frank of Cranberry; one brother, THomas Prisbylla of South Hills; two grandchildren. Preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Prisbylla and a sister, Helen Friend. Visitation Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, Ross. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Holy Savior Cemetery, Richland. Contributions may be made to St. Francis Nursing Center North, Cranberry.
