Obituaries by LocationDaniel L. Younkin
Daniel Lee Younkin, 12, of Connellsville, Pa. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, February 29, 2000 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Daniel is survived by his parents, Cy and Leslie Fuoss Younkin; his brother, Joshua Donald Younkin; his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Janet Jacquillard Fuoss of Connellsville R.D.1; his paternal grandparents, Cyrus Donald and Wilma Saunders Younkin of Wilmington, Del; his maternal great-grandmothers, Wilma Jacquillard of Scottdale and Alice Fuoss of Connellsville R.D.1; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends will be received at the Robert B. Ferguson Funeral Home, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, today from 7 to 9 and Thursday from 12 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Additional viewing will be held on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, in the Scottdale Assembly of God Church, Elm and Jennings avenues.
Lolenna Black
Lolenna Black, 68, of Pittsburgh, Pa., passed away Monday, April 3, 2000.
She was born Nov. 11, 1931, in Brownsville, Pa., the daughter of the late Lewis F. Black Sr., and Hattie Phillips Black.
She was a nurse for over 40 years, and was employed by St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Phillip Teenie Black and Lewis F. Black Jr.; and two sisters, Ethel Mae Pompei and Ella Louise Black.
Surviving are five sisters, Josephine Davis and Hattie Vance, both of Brownsville, Beatrice Moore and Lavada Black, both of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Gloria Dean Hyman of Robinsonville, N.C.; two brothers, George Kenneth Black of Paris, Ky., and James R. Black of Warren, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Friends will be received in the LAW FUNERAL HOME, 135 Angle St., Brownsville, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m., the hour of services, with the Rev. Dr. Herman Jackson officiating. Interment will be in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
Shyanne N. Bradley
Shyanne Nikole Bradley, infant daughter of Amber L. Zetty and Curtis L. Bradley, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000.
She was born March 3, 2000, in Uniontown Hospital
She is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Alexis C. Zetty and Cody M. Fairbee of Brownsville, Raina N. Bradley, Lena N. Bradley and Curtis L. Bradley Jr., of Clairton, Pa.
Family will receive friends in the MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., 323 Fourth St., California, Pa., on Thursday, April 6, 2000, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., when a Blessing Service will be held, with the Rev. Norman C. Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park.
Charles Chester
Charles Chester, 85, of Monessen, Pa., passed away Monday, April 3, 2000, in Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township.
He was born June 24, 1914, in Brownsville, Pa., a son of the late James and Lillian Chester.
Mr. Chester had been employed with Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Monessen Plant, prior to retirement.
Mr. Chester was a member of MARS of Monessen, and the former N.T.P.A. of Monessen.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Chester was preceded in death by his wife, Elefleda Seanor Chester; a daughter, Beverly Oliver; a son, Charles Edward Chester; and brothers, Joseph and Carmen Chester.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Alice) Greene of Perryopolis; two sons, Barry and wife, Kit Chester of Birdseye, Ind., and Danny and wife, Cheryl Chester of Monessen; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Samuel Chest of Narbreth, Pa.; and two sisters, Elizabeth Rich of Monessen and Ann Rich of Florida.
Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., in the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen. Funeral services will be held on Friday, in the chapel of the funeral home, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Monessen.
Theresa Silvestro Dunn
Theresa A. Silvestro Dunn, 92 formerly of Whitehall, Pa., died Sunday, April 2, 2000, in Country Care Manor, Fayette City, Pa.
She was born September 30, 1907, in California, Pa., daughter of Charles Silvestro and Madeline Caparone Silvestro.
Employed as a women's shoe buyer by Pittsburgh Mercantile for 40 years, she retired in 1966.
Her husband, Herbert W. Dunn, and her parents are deceased.
Surviving are a nephew, Charles Gennaula and his wife, Suzanne and a niece, Norma and her husband, Chuck McKim; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, PIttsburgh, Pa., today at 11 a.m., the hour of services, with Dr. Aupperle officiating.
Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. Visitation was also held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Emily R. Hollis
Emily Rose Clark Tate Hollis, 87, of Uniontown, Pa., died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
She was born April 7, 1912, in Georges Township, Pa., the daughter of the late Benjamin Clark and Mary Ellen Merideth Clark.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Tate; her second husband, John Hollis; a son, Gerald Tate; a daughter, Margaret Victor; sons-in-law, Ken McDonough and Francis DeLorenzo; a daughter-in-law, Linda Tate; sisters, Essie Clark, Viola Moats, Bessie Swaney, Edna Dillow, Stella Tate, Marie Moats and Mary Hardin; and brothers, Oliver Clark, Lloyd Clark and Edward Clark.
Emily attended the New Life Free Methodist Church of Smock.
Surviving are her children, Viola Tate McDonough of Collier, Pa., Elmer Tate, Rome, N.Y., Salina Tate Brant and husband, Bill, Loretta Hollis DeLorenzo, Robert Hollis and wife, Shelvia, all of Collier, Juanita Hollis Bartok and husband, Frank of Strongsville, Ohio, Linda Makepeace and husband, Ed of Perryopolis, Pa., Rose Hollis of Collier and Clara Hollis Hanzes and husband, Tom of Transfer, Pa.; a brother, Richard Clark and his wife, Annie of Smithfield, Pa.; 32 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church St., Fairchance, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held, in the funeral home, on Friday, April 7, 2000, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Kenneth Walls and the Rev. Wayne R. Whoolery officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
Edna M. King
Edna Marie King, 91, formerly of Scottdale, Pa., passed away Tuesday morning, April 4, 2000, in the Greensburg Nursing & Convalescent Center, Hempfield Township.
Edna was a former supervisor with National Distillery at Broadford, where she worked for over 30 years.
Edna is survived by her loving family: her brother, Howard L. King of Scottdale; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received in the Robert B. Ferguson Funeral Home, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Thursday at 11 a.m., the hour of service.
Mary V. Kormanik
Mary V. Kormanik of McClellandtown, Pa., died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Mount Saint Macrina Nursing Home, Uniontown, Pa., following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Edenborn, Pa., a daughter of the late Paul and Regina (Yandura) Manizak.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. ``Twin'' Kormanik on July 25, 1995; and two brothers, Joseph Manizak and Charles Manizak.
Mary was a member of St. Marys Assumption Byzantine Church, and a former member of St. Mary's Ladies Guild of New Salem, Pa. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Mary was also an accomplished seamstress and talented cook, who especially enjoyed gardening and growing flowers.
Surviving are two sons, Andrew Kormanik and Donald Kormanik and his wife, Pamela, all of McClellandtown, Pa.; a sister, Sophia Mundrick of Center Line, Mich.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and two very special friends, Linda Hugney and Tina Hugney, both of McClellandtown, Pa.
Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 515 North Main St., Masontown, Pa., on Thursday, April 6, 2000, from 9 to 10 a.m., when a Panachida Service will be held, followed by a Divine Liturgy at 11 a.m., in St. Marys Assumption Byzantine Church, New Salem, Pa., with the Rev. Fr. Jerome Botsko as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mount Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations, in Mary's memory, be made to Mount Saint Macrina, 500 West Main St., Uniontown, PA 15401.
Domenico Linza
Domenico Linza, 91, of Fairfax, Va., formerly of Brownsville and Greensboro, Pa., died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at Fairfax Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Maria R. Linza; loving father of Guy F. Linza, Bernie Linza Fero and James A. Linza; he was a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather; and he also had a cherished brother, Angelo T. Linza of Brownsville, Pa.
Mr. Linza was a coal miner from 1926 to 1948.
Visitation will be held in the Everly Funeral Home, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, Va., from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., on Thursday, April 6, 2000.
Jeanne K. Nickel
Jeanne K. Nickel, 48, of Canton, Kan., died Monday, April 3, 2000, in Memorial Hospital, McPherson, Kan.
She was a sales representative for Wal-Mart and a homemaker.
Surviving are her parents, William and Bernie Crawford Lancaster of Rogers, Ark.; her husband, Bart, of the home, and whom she married on July 15, 1993; sons, Thomas Lancaster of McPherson, Kan., and ABE Airman, Joshua Lancaster of Norfolk, Va.; a daughter, Sonja Johnson of Inman; brothers, Carol Nochesse of Rogers, Ark., Patrick and Billy Lancaster, both of Wichita, Kan., Raymond ``Boo-Boo'' Lancaster of Uniontown, Pa., and Shawn Lacaster of Argentina; sisters, Martha Ohler and Cindi Spillman, both of Rogers, Ark., and Theresa Sumey of Pearidge, Ark.; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church, Goessel, on Thursday, April 6, 2000, at 10 a.m., the hour of service.
Dora M. Reposkey
Dora Mae Reposkey, 80, of Uniontown, Pa., died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
She was born Nov. 9, 1919, in Leith, Pa., a daughter of the late Norval and Ruth (Braddee) Cunningham.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Reposkey on Feb. 25, 1999; two sisters, Goldie Miller and Wanda Haines; and three brothers, Henry, Arthur and Billy Cunningham.
She retired from Laurel Highlands School District, after many years as a cafeteria worker.
Surviving are three daughters, Barbara Jean Cole and husband, Robert of Uniontown, Pa., Beverly Hall and husband, Melvin of Orlando, Fla., and Audrey Zander and husband, Ronald of Parma, Ohio; seven special grandchildren, Linda Korchak,Terry Genovese and Robert Cole, all of Uniontown, Pa., Audrey Lynn and George Parsons of Parma, Ohio, and Valerie Jean Deese and Jeffrey Hall, both of Orlando, Fla.; five very special great-grandchildren, Michael Genovese, Bobby Cole, Benjamin Cole, Paige Parsons and Sydney Deese; the following brothers and sisters, Harold Cunningham of Uniontown, Pa., Mary Jean Barham of California, and Norval Cunningham of Canonsburg, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Friday, April 7, 2000, at 1 p.m., when services will be held, in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
