Obituaries by LocationRichard F. Corcoran
Richard Francis Corcoran, 51, of Grays Landing, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
He was born July 8, 1950, in Uniontown, Pa., beloved son of Catherine "Kay" (Plitka) Corcoran of Grays Landing, and the late John Samuel "Jaggers" Corcoran Jr.
He was the dear brother of Carol Ann Neff and husband, Jim of Melbourne, Fla., Stephen J. Corcoran and wife, Ina B. of Masontown, Pa., Suzanne Stuckey and husband, Douglas of Titusville, Fla., and Catherine Price and Margaret Myers Price.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Hughes on March 27, 1984; a son, Donald Hughes on Sept. 16, 1991; three sisters, Olive Price, Hazel Price and William (Bud) Price.
Surviving are two children, Margaret D. Robinson and James E. Hughes Jr., both of Fairchance; six grandchildren, Sandy L. Hughes and James R. Hughes, both of Fairchance, Dale Crossland and wife, Patty of Uniontown, Terrie Jordan of Grindstone, Pa., Vickie Silbaugh and husband, Richard of South Carolina, and Kim Palo and husband, Richard of Fairchance; two great-grandchildren, Shawntel Silbaugh and Rachelle Radolec and husband, Robert, all of South Carolina; two great great-grandchildren, Coleton Radolec and Leksi Radolec, both of South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends in the GOLDSBORO-TOMI FUNERAL HOME, 21 East Church St. Fairchance, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Kenneth Walls and the Rev. Wayne R. Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa.
Kathryn Lavish
Kathryn (Lincoln) Lavish, 80, of Gans (Crystal), Pa., died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
She was born in Guyaux, Springhill Township, on Sept. 15, 1921, daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Upward Lincoln.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Lavish on July 7, 1991; and brothers, Robert, John, George, Jim, Arthur and Charles.
She is survived by three daughters, Kay Trottier of Stevenville, Mt., Shirley Lang of Morgantown, W.Va., and Wilma Stammler of Lake Lynn, Pa.; one son, Michael Lavish of Gans; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Betty Graznak of Greensboro, Pa., Doris Kerns of Morgantown, W.Va., and Mary Stripling of Appollo, Pa.
Friends will be received in the LOUIS E. RUDOLPH FUNERAL HOME, 15 Main St., Point Marion today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 at 11 a.m., the hour of service, in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Sharyn Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa. Visitation was also held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m.
John C. Platos Jr.
John C. Platos Jr., 75, of Merrittstown, Pa., and a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Pa., died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in the Uniontown Hospital.
He was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Brownsville, a son of the late John C. Sr., and Adda Williams Platos.
John was a member of the South Brownsville United Methodist Church, and had been co-owner of Evergreen Floral in Brownsville, for over 20 years.
Surviving are his wife, Loretta Sandala Platos; a brother, Al Platos and his wife, Jean of Greensburg; nephews and nieces, Kent and wife, Karen of Greensburg, Scott and wife, Kathleen of Ligonier, Kimberly and husband, David Pierce of Frederick Va., Jeannie and husband, Van Johnson of Woodbridge, Va., and Stacey and husband, Michael Driscoll of Georgetown, Md.; and great-nieces and nephews, Nicole, Michelle and Stephen Platos, Renee and Michael Johnson and Devin Driscoll.
Private visitation and services were held for the family, and were under the direction of the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME INC., Legion Street, Republic.
Mary A. Rupon
Mary Ann LaMonica Rupon, 55, of Grindstone, Pa., died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at her residence.
She was born March 11, 1946, in Newboro, Pa., a daughter of the late Patsy and Anna Tressa LaMonica.
Mary Ann was a member of St. Cecelia Roman Catholic Church of Grindstone, where she served as Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Church Choir, and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.
She was a graduate of Redstone High School, Class of 1966, had been employed as Assistant Manager of G.N.C., Uniontown Mall for over ten years, and was recently employed at Courtesy Oil of Dunbar.
Mary Ann was a member of the Sokol Lodge of Perryopolis, and the Star Junction Fish and Game Club.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Rupon, in 1982.
Surviving are her special friend, James Shaw of Perryopolis; stepchildren, Michael Rupon of Florida, Robert Rupon of Virginia, and Russell Rupon of New Jersey; several stepgrandchildren; sisters, Rita Groves of Republic, and Lou Ann Tiberi of Keisterville; and brothers, John C. LaMonica of Weaverville, N.C., and Phillip LaMonica of Republic.
Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME INC., Legion Street, Republic, today from 1 to 9 p.m., and on Monday until 10:30 a.m., when a prayer service will be held. A Funeral Mass follows at 11 a.m., in St. Cecelia Church, Grindstone, with the Rev. Fr. John Sedlak as celebrant. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park. A Parish Wake Service will be held today at 2 p.m., the Sokol Lodge will have readings today at 6 p.m., and the Partner Parish Rosary will be recited today at 7:30 p.m.
