Obituaries by LocationUniontown
Gerald Oscar Abels
Gerald Oscar Abels, 78, of Uniontown died in Mount Macrina Manor on Thursday, April 22, 1999.
Arrangements will be announced by the J. Harry Johnston Funeral Home, Uniontown.
Melcroft
Mary J. Bennington
Mary J. Bennington, 85, of Melcroft died Wednesday in her home.
She is survived by a son, Robert G. Bennington of Paramount, Calif.; four daughters, Floretta Dugan, Mrs. John (Sharon) Donaldson and Mrs. Michael (Debra) Younkin, all of Melcroft, and Sandra Jean Turner of Rockwood; 23 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two brothers, David Martin of Melcroft and Tony Martin of Donegal; two sisters, Eva Grimm of Melcroft and Vera Keslar of Ligonier.
Friends will be received at the Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Melcroft, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until 11 a.m. Saturday.
Hiller
Julia Briggs Wall Cox
Julia Briggs Wall Cox, 91, of 1342 Third St., Hiller, Pa., who was born in Hamlet, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in Beverly Health Care Center, Uniontown, Pa.
She leaves to cherish her memory her family: a son, Walter R. "Rusty" Wall Sr. and wife, Shirley, of Brownsville, Pa.; nine grandchildren: Robert E. Wall of Los Angeles, Calif., Curtis R. Wall of Oahu, Hawaii, Hedy J. Resgonia of Honolulu, Hawaii, Bernadette Wall Wright and Rusty Covington both of Uniontown, Pa., Julie M. Lau of Las Vegas, Nev., Kimberly A. Wall, Sheree Y. Smith, and Walter R. Wall Jr. all of Brownsville, Pa.; 16 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Canaan Baptist Church, 1302 Second St., Hiller, Pa., on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, April 26, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Arrangements are under direction of the Donald Law Sr. Funeral Home, 135 Angle St., Brownsville, Pa.
Perryopolis
Debra F. Domonkos
Debra L. Forsythe Domonkos, 43, of Perryopolis, Pa., died Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 1:30 p.m. in South Hills Health System's Jefferson Hospital.
She was born July 21, 1955, in Newell, Pa., daughter of Charlene Simpson Forsythe of Newell and the late David Forsythe.
She was a loving teacher at Central Elementary School and a member of Little Redstone Methodist Church in Fayette City.
In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Domonkos; one daughter and one son: Courtney Domonkos and Tyler Domonkos both at home; one brother, David Forsythe of Newell; and one sister, Mrs. Claudia Bowness of Monessen, Pa.
Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 East Independence St., Perryopolis, Pa., on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, April 26, until 10 a.m., the hour of service with the Rev. Audrey Baldwin officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
Blainesburg
John Eloshway
John Eloshway, 78, of Blainesburg, Pa., died Thursday, April 22, 1999, at his home.
Arrangements will be announced by the Andrew J. Skirpan Funeral Home, 135 Park St., Brownsville, Pa.
Brownsville
Kathryn Gustovich
Kathryn "Gus" Gustovich R.N., R.N.A., 73, of Brownsville, Pa., died Monday, April 19, 1999, in Brownsville General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.
Born June 1, 1925, in Thompson One, Pa., she was a daughter of Nick Gustovich and Helen Lonchar Gustovich.
She was a life member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Masontown, Pa.
She was a Nurse Anesthetist at several area hospitals, and was a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and BARC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Evelyn Calise, Merra Gustovich, and Anne Cowan, and brothers, Nick and George Gustovich.
Surviving are her brothers and sister: Michael Gustovich of Isabelle, Pa., Pete Gustovich of Dallas, Texas, and Helen Markovich of Elyria, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends in the CONFER FUNERAL HOME, 515 Front St., Brownsville, Pa., today, April 23, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Funeral Services will follow in St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Masontown, Pa., with Rev. Fr. Rodney Torbic as Celebrant.
Burial will be in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
Visitation was also held Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Trisagion was held Thursday at 7 p.m.
Pricedale
Mary Lou Johnston
Mary Lou Maglet Johnston, 67, of Pricedale, Pa., died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in South Hills Health System's Jefferson Hospital.
She was born in Rostraver Township, Pa., October 11, 1931, daughter of Henry A. Maglet and Annabelle Butler Maglet.
She was an active member of Belle Vernon First Christian Church where she served as a Deaconess the last several years.
She was a devoted wife and mother to her family.
Her husband, George L. Johnston, died January 8, 1990. Her parents are also deceased.
She is survived by three daughters: Michele and her husband, Francis Prewett, of Greensburg, Pa., Sandra and her husband, Derrel Edwards, of Fallowfield Township, Pa., and Donna L. Johnston at home; two grandchildren: Tara Lynn Edwards and Christopher George Edwards; two sisters: Mrs. John (Carolyn) Konsugar of Belle Vernon, Pa., and Mrs. John (Kathy) Harvey of Donora, Pa.; two brothers: Donald Maglet of Belle Vernon and Russell Maglet of Webster, Pa.; several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the ELEY/McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Main St., Fayette City, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 24, until 1 p.m., the hour of services in the Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Bowers of Belle Vernon First Christian Church and the Rev. Bill Pullin of Hempfield Church of Christ officiating.
Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery, Belle Vernon, Pa.
Plant City, Fla.
Stephen Joseph Kollar
Stephen Joseph Kollar, 89, of Plant City, Fla., and formerly of Lemont Furnace, Pa., died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in Florida.
He was born September 25, 1909, in Lemont Furnace, Pa., son of George and Anna Kollar.
Mr. Kollar was a member of St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown, Pa.
He was a retired tool and die maker from Anchor Glass Works in Connellsville, Pa., member of Glass and Bottle Blowers Union Local 1399 and the Slovak Club in Connellsville, and a volunteer fireman with the Lemont Furnace Volunteer Fire Department.
His son, August E. Kollar, died in 1996. Also deceased are his sisters, Sue Potocar, Elizabeth Saluga, Mary Powers, and Anne in Czechoslovakia, his brothers, Michael, George, John, and Paul Kollar, and his parents.
He is survived by his daughter, Anna Mae Harris and her husband, Jimmy, of Plant City, Fla.; a brother, Frank Kollar of Lemont Furnace; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC. AT SYLVAN HEIGHTS Cemetery, 603 North Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, Pa., today from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 24, until 11:00 a.m. when a Blessing Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
