Obituaries by Location
Lucille Basile Zayak
Lucille M. Basile Zayak, 80, of LaBelle, Pa., died Saturday, Feburary 26, 2000, at home.
She was born September 28, 1919, in Delmont, West Virginia, daughter of Pete Basile and Fannie Marcuri Basile.
She was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in LaBelle, Saint Anne's Guild, and LaBelle Senior Citizens organization.
She had been a Committee Woman for District 6 for 40 years, was a Notary Public, and served as a member of the Election Board for District 6, LaBelle, Pa.
Her husband, Rudolph Zayak, brothers, Paul ``Pete'' Basile and Samuel Basile Sr., a sister, Alma ``Zoe'' Basile, and her parents are deceased.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Zayak, and a son, John Zayak and his wife, Barbara, all of LaBelle, Pa.; grandsons: Paul Zayak, Robert Zayak, and Nicholas Zayak; great-grandson, Dylan Zayak; brothers: Dominick Basile, Matthew Basile, and John Basile and his wife, Norma, all of LaBelle, Pa.; and a sister, Frances and her husband, Gene Malinzak, of Pico Rivera, California.
Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, Pa., today from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. where a Prayer Service will be held Wednesday, March 1, at 10:15 a.m.
A Funeral Mass follows at 11 a.m. in St. James R.C. Church, LaBelle, with Rev. Fr. James Petrovsky as Celebrant.
Entombment will follow in Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
Wake Service will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Francis Willard Beall
Francis Willard ``Buster'' Beall, 84, a lifelong resident of Scenery Hill, Pa., died Sunday, April 9, 2000, at 3:30 p.m. in White's Private Care Home, Centerville.
Arrangements will be announced by the Greenlee Funeral Home, Route 40, Beallsville.
Sister Aurelia Giulia
Bonavolonta, S.C.I.C.
Sister Aurelia Giulia Bonavolonta, 90, of the Verna Montessori School, Mount Pleasant R.D.2, Bullskin Township, Pa., who was born in Marigliano, Naples, Italy, and was a member of The Sisters of Charity of The Immaculate Conception of Ivrea (S.C.I.C.) for 67 years, died Friday, April 7, 2000, in Fay-West Health System's Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant.
In addition to The Sisters of Charity of The Immaculate Conception of Ivrea she is survived by her brothers: Ralph Bonavolonta and wife, Mary, of New Jersey, and Luigi Bonavolonta of Italy; a sister, Sister Ancilla Bonavolonta of Italy; sister-in-law, Rosa; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at Galone-Caruso's, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 204 Eagle St., Mount Pleasant, Pa., today until 10:15 a.m.
Thomas C. Buckley
Thomas C. Buckley, 57, of Uniontown, Pa., died Friday, April 7, 2000, in his home.
He was born August 12, 1942, in Uniontown, Pa., to the now late Thomas R. Buckley and Dorothy Williams Buckley.
Mr. Buckley served in the United States Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Later he became a realtor and started Buckley Real Estate.
He was a member of Great Bethel Baptist Church, Laurel Lodge No. 651 F.&A.M., Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, and Pittsburgh Consistory.
He is survived by two sons: Kevin A. Buckley and wife, Christine, of Uniontown, Pa., and Brent S. Buckley of New York City, New York; a daughter, Kelly Gilmore of Baltimore, Maryland; six grandchildren: Kirsty, Lauren, Christina, Kyler, Kolt and Kolin; a brother, Gary Buckley and wife, Eileen, of Augusta, Michigan; and a sister, Beverly Hagerty and husband, Larry, of Uniontown.
Friends will be received in the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pa., today from 7 until 9 p.m. and Tuesday, April 11, from Noon until 2 p.m. Services will begin at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Michael E. Hall officiating.
Laurel Lodge No. 651 F.&A.M. will hold Masonic Services today at 7:30 p.m.
John C. Christman
John C. Christman, 58, of Sewickley, Economy Borough, Pa., who was born in White, Fayette County, Pa., to Charles William Christman and Elva Scott Christman, died Saturday, April 8, 2000, in Allegheny University Hospitals, Allegheny General, Pittsburgh.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wallace Christman; children: Randy Christman and wife, Tammy, of Acme, Pa., and Pam Christman Jones and husband, Tom Jones, of Cranberry Township, Pittsburgh, Pa.; grandchildren: Sherry Showman and husband, Craig, Elizabeth Christman, John Christman, Bobbie Sue Jones, Jeffrey Christman, Jenna Jones, Mandy Jones; one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; brothers: Donald Christman and wife, Ivy, of Normalville, Pa., and Howard Christman and wife, Pat, of Mount Pleasant, Pa.; and sisters: Betty Christman Beckner, Sylvia Christman VanSickle of Donegal, Pa., and Sandra Christman Zufall and husband, Dave, of Champion, Pa.
Friends will be received in the Clyde Brooks Funeral Home Inc., Route 711, Melcroft, Pa., today from Noon to 9 p.m. and Tuesday until 11 a.m.
Robert E. Collins
Robert E. Collins, 68, of Uniontown, Pa., died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
He was born September 1, 1931, in Jumonville, Fayette County, Pa., son of William Harmon Collins and Gertrude H. Bowden Collins.
Mr. Collins was retired from Rockwell International Corporation and was a veteran of the Korean War who served in the United States Army Intelligence Department.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Ernest Collins and Peter Collins, and his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Anne Curtis Collins; three sons: William Robert Collins at home, Robert G. Collins and his wife, Cheryl, of Williamsport, Pa., and Thomas A. Collins of Miami, Florida; a daughter, Patricia Collins Mahoney of Farmington, Pa.; three grandchildren; and a brother, Eugene Collins and his wife, Mary, of Wichita Falls, Texas.
Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., this evening from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, April 12, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with the Rev. Donald J. Immel officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa., where Military Honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 51 and North Union V.F.W. Post 8543.
Pasquale Conte
Pasquale ``Pat'' Conte, 75, of Jeannette who was born in South Greensburg, Pa., died Saturday, April 8, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Maddalena Conte; children: Anita Conte Irwin and husband, John Irwin, of Connellsville, Pa., and Edward Conte of Claridge, Pa.; grandchildren: Nichole Irwin, Michael Irwin, Stacy Irwin; brothers: Dominic Conte and wife, Ginny, of Ohio and Henry Conte Jr. and wife, Sara, of South Greensburg; a sister, Gelsamena Conte Cicco of North Huntingdon, Pa.; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the John V. Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 228 North Second St., Jeannette, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday until 9:15 a.m.
Charles F. Dillinger
Charles Franklin Dillinger, 36, of Republic, Pa., passed away Sunday, April 9, 2000, in Brownsville General Hospital.
He was born October 4, 1963, in Brownsville, Pa.
He is survived by his parents, Armstrong ``Pete'' Dillinger and Karen Hopkinson Dillinger of Republic; six children: Amber Pople, Amanda Pople, Lindsey Pople, and Allen Pople and their mother, Tammy Pople, all of Keisterville, Pa., Charles F. Dillinger Jr. and Michael A. Dillinger and their mother, Brandy Astolos, all of Republic; a sister: Suzanne Frost and her husband, Ron, of Republic; and a brother, Joseph A. Dillinger of Searights.
Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME INC., Legion St., Republic, Pa., on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday, April 13, until 11 a.m., the hour of service with the Rev. James Dillinger officiating.
Interment follows in LaFayette Memorial Park.
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.
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, Point Marion, Pa., today 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.
Parish Rosasry will be recited in the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Louis Grake
Michael Louis Grake, 28, of Republic, Pa., passed away Saturday evening, April 8, 2000, in his home.
He was born March 10, 1972, in Uniontown, Pa., son of Louis Grake of Republic, Pa., and Elaine Baluch Groves of Uniontown.
Michael was a graduate of Brownsville Area High School.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Anna Mary Mann and her husband, Jack Mann, of Richmond, Virginia; a brother, Robert Grake of Uniontown, Pa.; nieces: Lacey Mann and Sophie Mann both of Virginia; and his stepfather, James E. Groves of Uniontown.
Friends will be received in the STEPHEN E. KEZMARSKY III FUNERAL HOME AT 71 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, UNIONTOWN, Pa., on Tuesday, April 11, from 12 Noon until 1 p.m. Services will be held at 1 p.m. with Pastor Gary Herring officiating.
Interment will follow.
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 Keysotne Fireworks Factory and had attended Cove Run Free Methodist Church.
Her husband, Robert Jordan, a son, Leland Jordan, three brothers, Calvin, William and Carlus 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., today, April 10, at 11 a.m. for a Memorial Service with Pastor Roger Yeager officiating.
