Obituaries by Location
Helen Delores Cooper
Helen Delores Puskarich Cooper, 81, of Ellsworth, who was born in Leisenring, Fayette County, Pa., died Friday, April 7, 2000, at 8:45 p.m. in Mount Macrina Manor, Uniontown, Pa.
She is survived by three brothers: John Puskarich and Michael Puskarich both of Ellsworth and Joseph Puskarich of Lee Summit, Mo.; and sisters: Ann Puskarich Barshick of Berea, Ohio, Rose Puskarich Vespi of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Julia Puskarich Mortimer of Natrona Heights, Pa.
Friends will be received in the Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main St., Bentleyville, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 10 a.m.
Ned B. Crayton
Ned B. Crayton, 91, of Johnstown, Pa., and formerly of Uniontown, Pa., died Thursday, April 6, 2000, in Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown.
He was born January 22, 1909, in Uniontown, Pa., son of Hubert Crayton and Mary M. Brownfield Crayton.
Mr. Crayton retired after 25 years as a salesman for Pillsbury Flour Company.
He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Asbury Men's Class, United Methodist Men, Laurel Lodge No. 651 F.&A.M., Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, Pittsburgh Consistory and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh.
His wife, Jane Brownfield Crayton, died March 29, 1995. Also deceased are two brothers: Rev. Alfred Crayton and Rev. Jack Crayton, and his parents.
He is survived by three daughters: Mary Jane Barber and her husband, Wilbur, of Hatboro, Pa., Gail Elliott and her husband, Larry, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Dr. Alice Alexander and her husband, Dr. Donald Alexander, of Cumberland, Maryland; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received in the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pa., today from 6 until 8 p.m. where Services will be held Monday, April 10, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James P. Fogg officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions may be made to Arbutus Park, 207 Ottawa Street, Johnstown, PA 15904.
Laurel Lodge No. 651 F.&A.M. will hold Masonic Services today at 7:30 p.m.
Alvira V. Fullem
Alvira V. Fullem, 89, of Connellsville, died Thursday in Eichers Personal Care Home in Normalville.
She is survived by four sons, Alfred and James (Babe) Fullem both of Connellsville, Edward Fullem of Somerset and Clyde Fullem of Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Daniels of Brownsville and Mrs. Joseph (Lois) Sgro of Arizona; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Shipley of Mill Run and Robert Shipley of Connellsville.
Friends were received at Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville.
Stanley Gould
Stanley Gould, 81, of Bobtown, Pa., died Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, Pa.
He was born November 30, 1918, in Shoaf, Pa., son of Lester Gould and Katherine Nowaczyk Gould.
He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and recipient of the Bronze Star.
He was retired from Robena Mine after 40 years employment.
Stanley was a member of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church and the Rod and Gun Club both in Bobtown, United Mine Workers of America Robena Local 6321, and American Legion Post 499 in Point Marion.
He was Past Commander of Bobtown V.F.W. Post 5567, District 24 Commander of the V.F.W. in Greene and Washington counties in 1962-1963, and served as the Jurat Officer for the V.F.W. for over 30 years.
He also served as Treasurer for the Bobtown Polish Club for 35 years.
Predeceased by four brothers, Harry, Bernard, Joseph and Edward Gould, and his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theresa Grace Sereg Gould whom he married January 19, 1946; a son, Kenneth Paul Gould, and grandson, Stanley Paul Gould, both of Charlotte, North Carolina; one great-grandchild; two sisters: Sophia Bransky and Blanche Alverado both of Port Orange, Florida; two special nephews: Joseph Sereg of Bobtown and Charles Richard Burack of Waynesburg, Pa.; and a number of other nephews and nieces.
Friends will be received in the RICHARD R. HEROD FUNERAL HOME, 501 Morgantown Street, Point Marion, Pa., on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 12, at 10 a.m. in St. Ignatius R.C. Church, Bobtown, with Rev. Fr. Alvin Gutierrez as Celebrant.
Interment follows in Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Greensboro, Pa., where Military Honors will be accorded.
Victor M. Hudak
Victor M. Hudak, 76, a five-year resident of Mansfield, Ohio, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, who was born in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., died Friday morning, April 7, 2000, in MedCentral Mansfield Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Betty M. Herman Hudak, whom he married August 31, 1949; children: Christine M. and husband, Stephen J. Zemka, of Lucas, Ohio, and Victor A. Hudak of Ontario, Ohio; granddaughter, Stephanie Zemka of Mansfield, Ohio; great-granddaughter, Alisha Hofer; a brother, Arthur Hudock of Cleveland, Ohio; and a nephew, Rev. Fr. Donald Anthony Freude of St. Elias Orthodox Church, Akron, Ohio.
Friends may call at the Snyder Funeral Home Mansfield Lexington Chapel, 2553 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, Ohio, today from 4 to 7 p.m.
Visitation continues Monday, April 10, in First Assembly of God, 1000 McPherson St., Mansfield, Ohio, from noon until 2 p.m.
Laura DeBerry Jordan
Laura DeBerry Jordan, 92, of Uniontown, Pa., died Saturday, April 8, 2000, in Uniontown.
She was born August 8, 1907, in Cuzzard, West Virginia, daughter of Elzie DeBerry.
She had worked at Keystone Fireworks Factory and had attended Cove Run Free Methodist Church.
Her husband, Robert Jordan, a son, Leland Jordan, three brothers, Calvin, William and Carlos DeBerry, a sister, Lily Peck, and her parents are deceased.
She is survived by four sons: Robert Jordan, Jack Jordan, William Jordan and Edward Jordan all of Mount Independence, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Friends and Family will gather in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, Pa., on Monday, April 10, at 11 a.m. for a Memorial Service with Pastor Roger Yeager officiating.
Mary Fedorchek Kesock
Mary Kesock, 82, of Ronco, Pa., died suddenly Sunday, April 2, 2000, in her home.
She was born November 25, 1917, in Masontown, Pa., daughter of Mike Fedorchek and Sophia Behun Fedorchek.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Kesock, in 1964 and her parents.
Surviving are her son, John Kesock of Masontown, Pa.; her daughter, Dorothy Kesock of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Anne Rossi of Baltimore, Maryland; a brother, Mike Fedorchek of Ronco, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a Panachida Service on Monday, April 10, at 10 a.m. in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 515 North Main St., Masontown, Pa., with Rev. Fr. Alexander Dandilashuili officiating.
Interment will be private.
Ruth Barclay Long
Ruth Gwendolyn Barclay Long, 92, of the Pleasant Home Apartments, Barnes City, Iowa, formerly of Pekin, Ill., who was born in Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pa., died Tuesday, February 8, 2000, at Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
She is survived by a daughter, and son-in-law, Florence and Gordon Lindblom of Barnes City, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Betty Long of Mentor, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Friends are invited to join with her Family for a graveside Memorial Service and interment of her cremains at Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg R.D., Pa., on Friday, April 14, 2000, at 10:30 a.m.
Floran A. Neighbors
Floran A. Neighbors, 82, of Pinellas Park, Fla., who was born in Uniontown, Pa., died Thursday, April 6, 2000, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Marion Taylor Neighbors; daughters: Judy and Joanne; son, Gary Neighbors; eight grandchildren; and sisters: Sue Neighbors Wolfe of Hollywood, Md., Inez Neighbors Thomas of Uniontown, Pa., and Charlotte Neighbors Warrick of Westville, Ill.
Arrangements were under direction of Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5750 49th St. North, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Donnie R. Nickelson
Donnie R. Nickelson, 35, of New Castle, Ind., formerly of Connellsville, died Tuesday.
He is survived by his wife, Karen (Sharp) Nickelson; two sons, Ryan Lee and Devin Tyler Nickelson, both at home; a daughter, Shaina Breann Nickelson, at home and his parents, Harold and Brenda Nickelson of Connellsville.
Arrangements were under the direction of Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, New Castle, Ind.
Joseph Parimucha
Joseph Parimucha, 70, of Masontown, Pa., died Friday, April 7, 2000, in Mount Macrina Manor, Uniontown, Pa.
He was born September 19, 1929, in Grindstone, Pa., son of Michael Parimucha and Mary Bayus Parimucha.
A brother, Steven Parimucha, and his parents are deceased.
He is survived by a brother, Michael Parimucha and his wife, Evelyn, a niece, Sheila Walker and her husband, Gary, and a nephew, John Eskew and his wife, Debbie, all of Wyandotte, Michigan; and six greatnieces and greatnephews.
Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 515 North Main St., Masontown, Pa., today from 5 to 8 p.m. and Monday, April 10, until 11 a.m. when a Blessing Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fr. James F. Bump officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Mary Orthodox Cemetery, Masontown, Pa.
