Olich
Robert V. Olich, 68, of Hopewell Township passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at Aliquippa Community Hospital.
Born April 7, 1934 in Aliquippa, he was a son of the late Sam Olich and Anna (Mihalik) Olich.
Mr. Olich was a member of the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
He was a steelworker at LTV and J & L Steel for 28 years, a member of Union Local 1211.
Robert was also An Air Force veteran who proudly served his country from Nov. 1953 to Oct. 1957.
He is survived by his wife Joann (Durci) Olich; one brother, Rudy Olich and his wife, Pat, of Tempe Ariz.; one sister, Jane V. Delanko of Hopewell Township.; several nieces and nephews, Tom Hunt and wife Earleen of Aliquippa, Gary Delanko
and wife, Cindy of Chippewa; Denise Godich and husband George, Hopewell; Daryl Delanko of Hopewell; Melonie Strohm and husband David, Columbus, Ohio; and great nieces and nephews, Brandon Hunt and wife, Courtney of Elyria, Ohio; Brad Hunt and wife, Cathy, of Macadonia, Ohio; Courtney and Alexis Adams of Chippewa, and David Strohm, Columbus, Ohio.
Robert was preceeded in death by his baby brother, Ernest Olich.
Robert was a loving, caring and extremely generous person who will be missed by all.
Friends were received in the Darroch Memorial Chapel in Aliquippa, where a service was held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in Robert's name, 6350 North Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33309-2130.
Paliotte
William R. Paliotte, 66, a lifelong resident of Monaca passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 in The Medical Center, Beaver after a lengthy illness,
Born Feb. 18, 1936 in Monaca, he was a son of the late Nathan J. and Margaret A. (Chleba) Paliotte.
Mr. Paliotte was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retiree of the LTV Steel's Aliquippa works, where he was employed as a tractor driver.
He was a member of the PNA of Monaca, Monaca Turners and the BPO Elks of Rochester.
He leaves his wife, Rita Gene (Probst) Paliotte; three daughters, Tiffany Paliotte of St. Petersburg, Fla; Tina Paliotte and Tara Giddings, both of Clearwater, Fla.; two step daughters, Renee Oboczky of Madison, Ohio and Robin Schettig of Monaca; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs Frank (Catherine) Haney of Georgetown, Mrs Howard (Margaret) Miller of Rochester and Sister Mary Margaret Paliotte of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Warren, Ohio; and a brother, Paul Paliotte of Detroit, Mich.
In addition to his parents, Mr Paliotte was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert in 1946 and August in 1989.
Friends were in the Simpson Funeral Home in Monaca, a service was held. Private interment will be in St John the Baptist Cemetery, Monaca.
Pappas
Alice A. Pappas of Monaca passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2003.
She was born Jan. 19, 1929 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, a daughter of the late David and Molly (Ashe) Clarke.
A resident of Monaca Heights since 1947, Alice attended the TOPS meetings in Bridgewater for the past several years and enjoyed crafts of all kinds.
She leaves her husband of 56 years, Harry R. Pappas, who she married on July 15, 1946; a daughter, Peggy Killinger and her husband, James of Uniontown; a son, Harry Pappas and his wife, Joyce, of Independence, Kan.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Also surviving are a sister in law, Marge Cattivera of Monaca, a niece, Gina Cattivera and Ralph Hysong, of Aliquippa; five sisters, Blanche in Nova Scotia; Ethel, Nell, Molly and Florence and a brother, Dave Clarke, all of Ontario; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, all in Canada.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Baxter.
Friends were in the Simpson Funeral Home in Monaca, where relatives and friends attended a blessing with Father Frank Kurimsky, pastor of St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca, officiating.
Burial followed in the parish cemetery.
Rabbitt
Eva Rabbitt, 88, of Aliquippa died Jan. 11, 2002 at Friendship Ridge.
She was born in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Milan and Julia Zec.
She worked in the tin mill at LTV Steel and was a member of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church.
She is survived by a daughter, June "Seya" Mabee, and two grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa. Services were held at St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Stepanov officiating. Burial was in St. Elijah Cemetery.
Baker
Julia M. Baker, 82, of Independence Township died Jan. 19, 2003 at Beaver Elder Care.
She was born in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late William and Annie McHattie.
Mrs. Baker was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Baker.
Surviving are a son, William Lane; a brother, Herbert McHattie; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, where services were held. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Dobo
Michael J. Dobo, 78, of Aliquippa died Jan. 14, 2003 at Friendship Ridge.
He was born in Coatesville, Pa., a son of the late John and Mary Dobo.
Mr. Dobo worked in the seamless tube mill at LTV Steel and was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Rosina Dobo; a son, Jeff Dobo; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home. Services were held at St. Titus Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Jim Bachner officiating.
Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Markovich
Mildred Markovich, 91, formerly of Aliquippa, died Jan. 21, 2003 in Pickens, S.C.
She was born in Indiana, a daughter of the late Steve and Pauline Zatezalo.
Mrs. Markovich was a homemaker and a member of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Markovich.
Surviving are two children, Eli Markovich and Martha Ruscetti; two sisters, Violet Zatezalo and Minnie Minitti; a brother, George Zatezalo; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa. Services were held at St. Elijah Serbian Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Stepanov officiating.
Burial was in St.Elijah Cemetery.
Neish
Earl J. Neish, 59, of Hopewell died Jan. 17, 2003 at Aliquippa Community Hospital.
He was born in Aliquippa, a son of the late Jay and Rose Neish.
Mr. Neish was employed by People's Gas and was a member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne Neish; two daughters, Julie Hughes and Dawn Neish; a sister, Sheryll Propst; and one grandchild.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, where services were held with the Rev. Gary Nelson officiating.
Leone
Elaine Evans Leone, 79, of Aliquippa died Jan. 28, 2003.
She was born in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah Evans.
She worked in Dr. Chamovitz' office and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank P. Leone.
She is survived by her daughter, Holly Morgan, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa. Services were held at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Howard Burrell officiating.
Burial was in Sylvania Hills, Rochester.
Machak
George Machak, 74, of Hopewell died Jan. 27, 2003 at Aliquippa Community Hospital.
He was born in Burgettstown, a son of the late Charles and Anna Machak.
Mr. Machak worked for the Aliquippa Municipal Water Authority and was a member of Glenwillard Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Machak; two children, Charles Machak and Cindy Friedl; four brothers, Charles, Steve, Thomas and Mark Machak; four sisters, Barbara Toth, Dorothy Grubich, Rose Machak and Shirley Jasek; and four grandchildren.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, where services were held with the Rev. Wayne Meyer officiating. Burial was in Sylvania Hills.
Thomas
Jennie Thomas, 84, of Aliquippa died Jan. 24, 2003 in Sewickley.
She was born in Coraopolis, a daughter of the late Domenic and Ann Cardiman.
Mrs. Thomas was a homemaker and a member of St. St. Titus Catholic Church in Aliquippa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas.
She is survived by four children, Julianne Frazier, Debra Thomas, Cynthia Thomas and Fred Thomas; and five grandchildren.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa. Services were held at St. Titus Catholic Church with the Rev. John Sweeney officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hopewell.
Vranjes
Stephen Vranjes, 66, of Slovan, Pa. died Jan. 27, 2003 in Rochester.
He was born in Slovan, a son of the late Pedro and Dorothy Vranjes.
Mr. Vranjes was retired from LTV Steel and was a member of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa.
He is survived by his wife, Sophie Vranjes; a sister, Mary Whitman; and a brother, George Vranjes.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa. Services were held at St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Stepanov officiating. Burial was in St. Elijah Cemetery.
Zernich
Peter Zernich. 90. Of Aliquippa died Jan. 26, 2003 in Aliquippa.
He was born in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Marko and Mary Zernich.
Mr. Zernich worked at LTV Steel and was a member of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church .
He is survived by his wife, Amelia Zernich; two children, George Zernich and Brenda Andrews; two sisters, Millie Casp and Anne Minich; a brother, Nick Zernick; and two grandchildren.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa. Services were held at St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Stepanov officiating. Burial was in St. Elijah Cemetery.
Memorial contributions mat be made to the American Lung Association.
DeChellis
James C. (Chelly) DeChellis, 72, of Monaca died Feb. 5, 2003 at St. Anne's Personal Care Home in Hopewell.
He was born in Monaca, a son of the late Dominic and Lucy (Sebastian) DeChellis.
Mr. DeChellis was a steelworker at the J & L tin mill in Aliquippa, and later worked as a slot manager for the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Monaca, as well as the Monaca Saxons Club and American Legion, Sons of Italy and the Coraopolis Moose Club and Band Room.
He is survived by a son, Charles DeChellis; and four sisters, Viola Petrella, Alma DeChellis, Elsie Mandarino and Virginia Silvestri.
Friends were received at Batchelor Brothers Funeral Home in Monaca. Services were held in St. John the Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Kurimsky officiating. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Promise for Tomorrow Funds, c/o St. John the Baptist Church, Monaca.
Guantonio
Caroline Guantonio, 79, of Monaca, died on Sunday, Feb. 2, in The Medical Center, Beaver.
She was born in West Aliquippa, a daughter of the late John LaRocca and Angela Silla.
Mrs. Guantonio had worked as an executive secretary for the federal government in Washington, D.C. and also was a secretary at Cranberry Township Post Office.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Monaca.
Surviving are her husband, Michael Guantonio; her daughter, Carol Orsini of Texas; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Friends were received in Batchelor Brothers Funeral Home, Monaca. Services were held in St. John the Baptist Church, Monaca, with the Rev. Frank Kurimsky officiating.
Burial was in the Beaver Mausoleum.
Georgakis
Alex "Lefty" Georgakis, 76, of Hopewell died in Hopewell.
He was born August 5, 1926 in Aliquippa, a son of the late Christ and Maria Georgakis.
Mr. Georgakis worked at LTV Steel and was a member of the Aliquippa Greek Orthodox Church.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Georgakis; a daughter, Dorothea Georgakis; and a brother, George Georgakis.
Friends were received at the Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa. Services were held at the Aliquippa Greek Orthodox Church, with the Rev. Nick Palis officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Llewellyn
Thomas Evan Llewellyn, 65, of Hopewell died March 7, 2003 at Aliquippa Community Hospital.
He was born July 16, 1937, a son of the late Evan and Sarah Llewellyn.
Mr. Llewellyn was retired from the Secret Service and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine (Mamula) Llewellyn; a sister, Judy Focareta; and a brother, Joe Llewellyn.
Friends were received at Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, where services were held with the Rev. Terry O'Connor officiating. Burial was in Sylvania Hills.
Malcomb
Thelma L. Malcomb, 63, of Monaca died March 8, 2003 at Beaver Elder Care in Hopewell.
She was born March 9, 1939, a daughter of the late Joseph and Cora Greathouse.
Mrs. Malcomb was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Melvin, Joseph, Debra and Amy Malcomb and Rebecca Huff; two sisters, Dorothy Yoho and Orpha Rickman; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Friends were received in the Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, where services were held with the Rev. Rea Hodge officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery in Monaca.
Mraovich
Daniel Q. Mraovich, 77, of Hopewell passed away March 1, 2003 at Sewickley Valley Hospital.
He was born July 3, 1925 in Hopewell, a son of the late Nick and Dorothy (Gray) Mraovich.
Mr. Mraovich was a retired Beaver County detective.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Jane Fontana, three children, Marion Carle, Karen Saint Sing and Daniel Mraovich Jr.; a brother, George Mraovich; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, where services were held with the Rev. William Kissell officiating. Burial was in Veazy Cemetery, Hopewell.
Pflug
Daniel R. Pflug, 35, of Aliquippa died March 8, 2003 at Aliquippa Community Hospital.
He was born in Aliquippa, a son of Ralph F. and Dolores (Miller) Pflug.
Mr. Pflug was employed at St. Anne's Personal Care Home.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Mildred Frederick, Kim Pflug and Diane Satterfield.
Friends were received at the Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, where services were held with the Rev. William Kissell officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Smrekar
Joseph V. Smrekar, 86, of Hopewell died March 10, 2003 at The Medical Center, Beaver.
He was born in Aliquippa, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Smrekar.
Mr. Smrekar was retired from the tin mill at LTV Steel and was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church in Aliquippa.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Smrekar.
He is survived by two children, Joseph Smrekar and Lois Klemens.
Friends were received at the Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, where services were held with the Rev. Jim Bachner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
McLaughlin
Sadie Louise McLaughlin, 90, of Monaca passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003 in the Aliquippa Community Hospital.
She was born Jan. 3, 1913 in Clay County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Carl and Hester (Smith) Freeman.
A resident of Monaca the majority of her life, Sadie resided at the Monacatootha Apartments for the past 22 years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca and the Beaver County Senior Citizens Association.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. McLaughlin, in March of 1966. She was also preceded by three brothers, Clarence, Archer and Earl Freeman; a sister, Mollie McLaughlin; and a son In law, Dominic Matteo.
She leaves two sons, Frank J. McLaughlin and his wife, Martha, of Center Township and David E. McLaughlin and his wife, Charlotte, of Monaca; two daughters, Theresa Deem and her husband, John, of Vanport and Thelma Matteo of Monaca.
Her nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren were the light of her life.
Friends were received in the Simpson Funeral Home in Monaca where prayers were offered, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Interment was in the parish cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions, if desired, be made to St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Ave, Monaca, PA 15061.
Shimrak
Sara E. "Betty" Shimrak, 88, of Monaca, a devoted mother, grandmother, great
grandmother and wonderful sister, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at
the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls, where she had resided since1996.
Ashe was born Jan. 14, 1915 in Monaca, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Greff) Fenser.
Mrs Shimrak was a graduate of Monaca High School, class of 1933, and retired in 1975 from Phoenix Glass Co., where she was employed in the payroll office.
She was a member of the former Monaca Junior Women's Club and Senior Women's Club and served a number of years as the club's program committee chairwoman.
She enjoyed reading, tending to her rose bushes and taking walks. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Monaca.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Shimrak, on Jan. 25, 1970. She was also preceded by two sisters, Anna Sieg in 1989 and Marion F. Brown In 1996.
She leaves a daughter and son in law, Judy and Jon Kirkwood of Center Township; two grandsons, John Michael Kirkwood and Jeffrey Todd Kirkwood and his wife, Jami, all of Monaca; a great granddaughter and a sister, Helen Bianchi of Ambridge.
Friends were received in the Simpson Funeral Home in Monaca, where services were held with the Reverend Doug Rabe, pastor of the Monacrest Free Methodist Church, officiating, Interment will followed Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
Zabish
Hanna Elizabeth Zabish, 86, of Rochester passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003 in The Medical Center, Beaver.
She was born Nov. 29,1916 in Union Township, a daughter of the late Adolph E. and Marie (Kost) Zabish.
She Is survived by two sons, John Wilson and his wife, Mildred, of Beaver and Otto Wilson and his wife, Grace, of Pittsburgh; 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandson; and by a very special friend, Mrs. James (Viola) Miller of Rochester.
In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Dorothy Duez and Harriet Holbrook.
Friends were in the Simpson Funeral Home in Monaca.
Aegan
Ann M. Aegan, 83, of Center Township died March 20, 2003 in her home.
She was born in Springfield, Mass., a daughter of the late Peter and Jenny Mowad.
Mrs. Aegan was a homemaker and member of St. Frances Cabrini Church in Center.
She is survived by her husband, Harry L. Aegan; a daughter, Karen Hall; a brother, William Mowad; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home. Services were held at St. Frances Cabrini Church, with the Rev. John Lynam officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice.
Aynardi
Aurelio R. "Ray" Aynardi, 94, of Hopewell Township died Sunday March 16, 2003 in the Aliquippa Community Hospital.
He was born in Italy March 13, 1909, a son of the late David Roberto and Agostina (Grandis) Aynardi.
He was a 1927 graduate of Aliquippa High School and a 1932 graduate of the University of Wisconsin.
Mr. Aynardi was a retired chief inspector in the seamless tube department of J & L Steel in Aliquippa, was involved with the Boy Scouts and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Aliquippa.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leah Aynardi, in January 2003 and by two brothers, Robert F. (Reno) Aynardi and Remo Aynardi.
He is survived by a sister in law, Nellie Aynardi of Aliquippa, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends were received in the Huntsman Aliquippa Funeral Home. Services were held in the First United Methodist Church with his pastor, the Rev. Howard F. Burrell, officiating.
Private interment followed in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester.
D'Agostino
Samuel Matthew D'Agostino, 82, of Aliquippa died March 15, 2003 in Rochester.
He was born in Aliquippa, a son of the late Joseph and Rosina D'Agostino.
Mr. D'Agostino was retired from LTV Steel and was veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during World War II.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Esther D'Agostino.
Surviving are two children, Sammie and Phyllis D'Agostino; a sister, Anna Kohler; and two grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, where services were held with the Rev. John Sweeney officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Figas
James R. Figas, 60, of Raccoon Township died March 21, 2003 in St. Anne's Personal Care Home.
He was born in Rochester, a son of the late James A. and Evelyn (Fisher) Figas.
Mr. Figas was a journeyman machinist, working at St. Joe Lead, Pittsburgh Tube and Babcox and Wilcox, and a veteran of the United States navy.
He was a member of the Monaca - Center Lodge 791 of the Free and Accepted Masons and the First Baptist Church of Rochester.
Surviving are his wife, Carol L. (Lutton) Figas; three children, James Figas, William Figas and Riki Dodds; a brother, Richard Figas; and six grandchildren.
Friends were received at Batchelor Brothers Funeral Home in Rochester. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Rochester, with the Rev. Marshall Davis and the Rev. Edward Heist officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Monaca.
Memorial contributions may be made to 1st Baptist Church, 301 Adams St., Rochester, Pa. 15074.
