Obituaries by LocationMary Louise Yost, 86, of Hamilton, Mont., where she had moved in 1997 to be near her daughter, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, at her residence. Born May 1, 1912, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Willam T. and Mary H. Scanlon Collins, she was a retired employee with Allan Jewelers, Rochester; a member of St. Felix Roman Catholic Church, Freedom, and was a 1931 graduate of Monaca High School. She was preceded in death by her husband H. Leigh Yost, in 1988, to whom she had married Sept. 11, 1940 in Follansbee, W. Va. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and William Taylor, Hamilton, Mont.; a sister-in-law, Imogene Yost, Freedom; two brothers-in-law, Charles and John Yost; a niece and nephew, Joyce and Doug Bowers, Coraopolis, and great-nephews, Willy and C.J. Bowers. Friends will be received Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC. 349 Adams St., Rochester, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 1:30 p.m. in St. Felix Roman Catholic Church, Freedom. Officiating will be Father Leon Leitem. Entombment will follow in Sylvania Hills Mausoleum, Daugherty Township.
Clifford Alexander Connon Sr., of Weirton, W.Va., and formerly of Coraopolis, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in The Medical Center, Beaver. Complete arrangements will be announced by the ZURIK FUNERAL HOME, Corner of Second and Market Streets, Beaver.
Rose Marie Corsi, 77, of Hopewell Township, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in UPMC - Beaver Valley. Born July 12, 1921, in Charleroi, Pa., a daughter of the late Nicole and Grace Trone, she attended St. Titus Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julio Corsi, in 1965; four brothers, Charles, Joseph, Michael and Anthony Trone, and a sister, Teresa Nero. Surviving are a son, John Corsi, and a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Thomas Pflug, all with whom she resided; four grandchildren, John and Nicole Pflug, Valerie Eaton, and Christina Corsi; five great-grandchildren, Trevor, Shawnna, Rachel, Jessica and Kyle, and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the WAYNE N. TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME, 2205 McMinn St., Aliquippa, where a service will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery.
Jesse E. Edmunds, 77, of Economy, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in the Sewickley Valley Hospital, after an extended illness. Born Oct. 31, 1921, in Callery, Butler County, a son of the late Howard W. and Mildred Spencer Edmunds, he retired from LTV Steel, Aliquippa, on May 9, 1983, after 35 years of service and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Ridge Road, Ambridge. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II from Aug. 4, 1942, to Oct. 21, 1945. During this time, he served in Africa, Germany, Italy, and France and attained the rank of Corporal of the Battery D 214th Anti-Aircraft Artillary Battalion. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with six Bronze Stars. He reinlisted in the United States Army for a second time in 1946 and served as Staff Sergeant until 1949. An avid lover of music, Jesse was an accomplished guitarist who played the bass guitar in Mad Anthony's band and in several clubs in the area. He also enjoyed volunteering his time and talents at local nursing homes. Surviving are his wife, Violet Cafrelli Edmunds; a son and daughter-in-law, Gilbert and Philomena Edmunds, Aliquippa; four grandchildren, Brian, Chris, Melissa and Elizabeth; a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and LeVerne Edmunds, Eastvale, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Belle Bull and Betty Gerazounis, and three brothers, Leroy, Melvin, and Robert Sr. Edmunds. Friends will be received Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME INC. at SYLVANIA HILLS MEMORIAL PARK INC., where a service will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. Pastor Robert Fitzpatrick and Pastor Anthony J. Schneck will officiate. Entombment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum Inc., Daugherty Township. Full military rites will be provided by the Beaver County Special Unit.
Clifford Wallace Herron, 80, of North Sewickley Township, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in his residence. Born Nov. 6, 1918, in Fallston, a son of the late Roy and Mary Lucas Herron, he was a former employee of the Townsend Co., and was a retired employee of the Babcock & Wilcox Co., with 25 years of service. Having served in the Army Infantry, Mr. Herron Was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Margaret Bonomo Herron; a son and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Joyce Herron, North Sewickley Township; a daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Paul Jagodich, New Brighton; four grandchildren, Kim Janectic, Beaver Falls; Stacy Janectic, Aliquippa; Stephanie Pyle and husband, Timothy, Beaver Falls, and Clifford Brent Herron, Beaver Falls; a sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Lionel Turcotte, in Florida; two nieces, and a nephew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Brewer, and a niece, Hazel Mele. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME INC. at SYLVANIA HILLS MEMORIAL PARK INC., Daugherty Township. Barb Linko will officiate. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Inc., Daugherty Township. Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to St. Gregory's Hospice, 300 S. Walnut Lane, Suite 310, Beaver, Pa. 15009.
Ruth H. Jewell, 69, formerly of New Brighton and Beaver Falls, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in The Beaver Valley Geriatric Center. Complete arrangements will be announced in Monday's Times by the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester.
Nola Ruth Ketterer, 65, of 7461 Big Beaver Blvd., Wampum, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, at 2:20 a.m. in The Medical Center, Beaver, of cancer. Born Nov. 27, 1934, in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Earl F. and Ethel M. Alberth Ketterer, she was employed as a secretary for 15 years at Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church, Koppel, and was a receptionist for 20 years at H.& R. Block Co., Chippewa. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Church, where she taught C.C.D., was a past officer and member of the Christian Mothers, and was a member of the choir. She was also a member and past officer of the D.C.C.W. She enjoyed reading and flower gardening. She is survived by a sister, Iris Jean Ketterer, with whom she resided. There will be no visitation. A memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at 7 p.m. in Queen of Heaven Church with the Rev. Joseph Lemp officiating and the Rev. Andrew Ketterer assisting.
William M. "Beetle" Lonnett, 81, a lifelong resident of Beaver Falls, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in The Medical Center, Beaver. Born Aug. 15, 1917, in Beaver Falls, a son of the late Frank and Rosina Barbara Lonnett, he retired in 1981 from the hot finish department of the Babcock & Wilcox Co., with 42 years of service. He was a member of Local 1082, United Steel Workers Union; Divine Mercy Parish, and a past member of the Sons of Italy, Beaver Falls. He had been very active in Beaver County sports for many years and played for the Valley Giants football team. He played softball in the B&W League; played mushball, basketball and baseball, and belonged to the Delmars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Frank Lonnett; three brothers, Charles, Louis and Anthony Lonnett, and two sisters, Mary Carvelli and Florence Riddel. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Virginia Dare Pichara Lonnett; three daughters and a son-in-law, Susan Lonnett, Largo, Fla.; Virginia "Kiki" Bailey, Beaver Falls, and Mrs. Francis (Deborah) Miklavic, Beaver Falls; five granddaughters, Jackie Monza, Beaver Falls; Mrs. Larry (Christina) Williams, Pinellas Park, Fla.; Suzanne Lonnett, Largo, Fla.; Mrs. Daniel D.J. (Virginia Jeanine) Kirkpatrick, New Galilee, and Nicole Leigh Miklavic, Beaver Falls; a brother, Joseph Lonnett, Brighton Township; a great-granddaughter, Kacie Danielle Kirkpatrick, New Galilee, and several nephews and nieces. Friends will be received today from 2 to 9 p.m. in the CAMPBELL'S BEAVER FALLS FUNERAL HOME, 14th Street and Eighth Avenue, where prayers will be recited Monday at 9:20 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in the Divine Mercy Parish, St. Mary's Worship Site. The Rev. Father Donald Bischoff will celebrate the Mass. Entombment will follow in Campbell's Williamsburg Chapel Mausoleum, Chippewa Township. Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the Divine Mercy Angel Fund, 604 10th St., Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010.
Alexander Walter Mann, 86, of Jonestown, Texas, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in his sleep. The last sibling of Thomas and Bertha Mann, he was a resident of Aliquippa for 60 years prior to moving to Jonestown. While in Aliquippa, he was employed at the Jones & Laughlin Steel Company and the Aliquippa Golf Course. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Teddy. Surviving are his daughters, Marilyn Mann, Jonestown, Texas; Janice Mann Hallisey, Streamwood, Ill.; Joyce Mann Costanza, Canton, Mich.; Carol Mann Bridges, Jonestown, Texas, and Cheryl Mann Hardin, Hurtsboro, Ala.; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Mann willed his remains to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be sent, if desired, to the American Heart Association or the charity of one's choice.
Tony J. Marzlak, 84, of Crescent Township, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in Allegheny General Hospital. Born Dec. 26, 1914, in McKees Rocks, a son of the late Anton and Frances Cavlovic Marzlak, he was a retired employee of the Seamless Tube Department of LTV Steel, Aliquippa. He was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, Crescent Township; C.F.U. American Serbian Club; Crescent Township Volunteer Fire Department, and the Allegheny County Chiefs Association. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Fabec Marzlak; a son, Ralph Marzlak, Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Bonnie Marzlak, San Francisco, Calif., and a sister, Cathryn Swartz, Crescent Township. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Marzlak. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the WAYNE N. TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME, 2205 McMinn St., Aliquippa. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced in Monday's Times.
