Evans
Jane Porter Edson Evans, age 95 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Sewickley, passed away on July 13, 2001.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Joy Edson, III, and a son, James Porter Edson.
Mrs. Evans was survived by her husband, Charles Reginald Evans; one daughter, Jane Edson Scott of Fox Chapel; two sons, John Joy Edson, IV of Columbia, S.C., and Thomas Alden Edson of Dallas; 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Sewickley.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Hillman Cancer Center, 532 S. Aiken Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
Arrangements were made by Weddell-Ajak Funeral Home, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall.
MacWilliams
Ruth E. MacWilliams, 92, of Key West and formerly of Leetsdale, died June 11, 2001.
She was born in Belle Vernon, Pa., on Oct. 28, 1908, the daughter of Roscoe B. and Lillian E. Reeves.
Mrs. MacWilliams taught school for many years in what are now the Quaker Valley Schools at Leetsdale. She retired in 1970 and took up residence in Key West.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert L. Gumaer; her sister, Helen Hoffman; her brother, Arthur Reeves, and her second husband, William S. MacWilliams.
Mrs. MacWilliams is survived by two sons, Robert A. Gumaer, of San Jose, Calif., and John I. Gumaer, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Linda MacWilliams Ligo, of Slippery Rock, Pa., and four grandsons.
There was no visitation or service.
Cremation arrangements were handled by Lynch and Sons Funeral Directors, 1368 N. Crooks Road, Clawson, MI.
Stossell
Dorothea Mary Geary Stossell, 90, died July 27, 2001 in the Vincentian Nursing Home in the North Hills.
Born Nov. 29, 1910, in Ashtabula, Ohio, she is the daughter of Frank and Mary Marks Geary.
She was a graduate of D'Youville college in Buffalo. She went on to ear her master's degree from Case College and was a middle school librarian in the Buffalo, N.Y., school system.
While living in Lake Worth, Fla., she was active in the Legion of Mary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo A. Stossell.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lee Parrington of Sewickley; son, George Stossell of Hollywood, Fla.; brother, Bernard Geary of Arizona; six grand children: Kelly, Tracy and Carrie Parrington and Steven, Michael and Lee Anne Stossell; and one great grandchild, Sydney Stossell.
She was buried at Union Dale Cemetery in Pittsburgh.
A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were made by the Richard D. Cole Funeral Home, Sewickley.
Berger
Donna L. (Baxter) Berger, 63, of Espyville, formerly a West View resident for 20 years, died on Oct. 26, 2001, at Allegheny General Hospital.
She was born in Mr. Vernon, Ohio, on Sept. 1, 1938, to the late Charles and Shirley (Spurling) Baxter.
Mrs. Berger was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and homemaker.
She is survived by her husband Phillip Berger; two children, Michael Berger of Columbus, Ohio, and Cindy Trapp and her husband Samuel of Sewickley; three grandchildren, Joshua and Elizabeth Trapp and Aria Berger; and brother Eugene Baxter of Mt. Vernon.
A funeral service was held on Monday with the Rev. Thomas Moog officiating.
Burial was in Allegheny County Memorial Park.
Copeland's Sewickley-Irvine Chapel handled the arrangements.
Russo
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today (Wednesday) at St. James Catholic Church, Sewickley, at 10:30 a.m. for Mary Villella Russo, 96, of Sewickley, who died Oct. 27, 2001, at her home.
She was born Sept. 14, 1905, in Monaga, W. Va., to the late Joseph and Lisa (Floro) Villella.
She worked as a housekeeper at Sewickley Valley Hospital.
She also worked at Ameri-can Bridge during WWII.
Mrs. Russo was a lifelong resident of the area and the oldest member of St. James.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two children, John Russo and Clara Masterani; two brothers, Dominic and Nick Villella; and her beloved husband Ross Russo.
She is survived by her children, Jerry, Louis and James Russo, and Florence Gallo, all of Sewickley; sister Rose Maletto of Lower Burrell; three brothers, Basil Villella of Leetsdale, and Ross and Floyd Villella of Sewickley; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland's Sewickley/Irvine Chapel, 702 Beaver St.
Blackson
John E. Blackson, 69, of Sewickley Heights, formerly of Vandergrift, and New Castle, Pa., died in his home on Dec. 9, 2001.
He was born Feb. 11, 1932, in Vandergrift where he resided until adulthood.
A 1950 graduate of Vandergrift High School, he was a member of the football team and vice president of his class.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955 and after being discharged enrolled at Indiana University of Pa., graduating in 1959. He earned his master's degree at Univer-sity of Southern Illinois.
He was employed by the City of Park Ridge, Illinois, as a city planner.
Mr. Blackson returned to New Castle as the Lawrence County Regional Planning Director. Subsequently, he entered business for himself as John Blackson Associates and later Towne Development Inc.
Mr. Blackson was involved with numerous urban projects in the New Castle area and the development of Towne Mall.
He enjoyed golfing, hunting and watching football, especially his alma mater, IUP.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW, a 32nd degree Mason and a former board member of the Art Rooney Dinner for the CYA.
Mr. Blackson is survived by his wife, Joyce Albrecht Blackson; a son, Bradley, of Escondido, Calif.; and three daughters: Beth Dickinson of Birmingham, Ala., Lisa Agnet-ti of Winter Springs, Fla., and Brenda Robey of Valley Center, Calif.
He also is survived by five grandchildren; and two brothers, Raymond C. of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and David L. of Ben Avon Heights; and a sister, Mrs. Donald (Diane) Dezzutti of Oakmont, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Hulda (Broski) Blackson.
Interment was private.
A memorial service will be announced. Arrangements by Copeland's Sewickley/ Irvine Chapel, 702 Beaver St.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Fund at the Benedum Geriatric Center at Montefiore Hospital, 3459 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213; the IUP Athletic Scholarship Fund for Football, Indiana, PA 15701; or to Animal Friends, Inc. of Pittsburgh, 2646 Penn Ave.
Wheeler
Jerry Wheeler, 71, of Osborne, died on Dec. 16, 2001.
He was structural engineer and a member of the Sports Car Club of America.
He was the beloved husband of Diane Mawhinney Wheeler.
He is survived by cousins, Jack, Tom and David Stewart and Jean Ann Whitehouse.
Friends will be received on Thursday (tomorrow) from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. at the McDonald-Linn Funeral Home Inc., 529 California Ave., Avalon.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society or a favorite charity.
Zuschlag
Jane Dufford Zuschlag died Dec. 6, 2001, at her home in Gouldsboro, Me., surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 15, 1932, in Sharon, Pa., to the Rev. Clair Otto Dufford and Margaret (Bost) Dufford.
Her joy for life everlasting was often expressed through the written word. We rejoice with her in the words of Joyce Fossen:
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain
When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there I do not sleep.
She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Noble Ray Zuschlag, of Gouldsboro; five children: Margaret Metz of Trenton, Me.; Debra Ceranic of Bar Harbor, Me.; Robert Zuschlag and wife Kristen of Freeport, Me.; Matthew Zuschlag of Bar Harbor; and Mindy Viechnicki and husband John of Gouldsboro. She is also survived by her sisters, the Rev. Ann Dufford Kruger of Fincastle, Va., and Becky Duf-ford and husband Albert Canzonieri of Marathon, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and many dear friends and family.
In honor of and to continue her love an dwork with children, a memoria fund has been established. Donations can be made to The Jane Zuschalg Memorial Fund, c/o Machias Savings Bank, Attn: Nancy, P.O. Box 557, Ellsworth, ME. 04605.
Arrangements were made by the Brookings-Smith Funeral Home in Bangor, Me.
Hibala
A service will be held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at Sewickley United Methodist Church for Louise Bond Hibala, 83, formerly of Sewickley, who died on May 29, 2002, in Austin, Texas.
She was born July 12, 1918. She was raised in Everett, Pa., where she lived most of her young life and began her professional career.
Educated at Indiana State Teachers College, she graduated in 1940 and began a career that spanned nearly 40 years.
In 1946, she married Joseph Hibala and moved to the Sewickley area, where she lived until 2000 when she moved to Austin.
She will be best remembered as an educator - in the fourth grade of Everett School District and third grade in Quaker Valley for more than 23 years.
She also established a private kindergarten in Leetsdale, prior to the Quaker Valley jointure.
She was a member of Sewickley United Methodist Church where she served on various committees, The Sewickley Century Club and The Woman's Club of Sewickley.
She was a lifetime member of the P.S.E.A. and the N.E.A.
She was the wife of the late Joseph Hibala; mother of JoAnn Diller and her husband Kenneth of Austin, Texas, and Susan Davis and her husband Leonard of Pepper Pike, Ohio. She also is survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer Diller Cork, Timothy Diller, Douglas and Geoffrey Hardman; three great-grandchildren; sister Betty England of Bedford, Pa.; and eight nieces.
She was preceded in death by a sister, JoAnn Hill of Reading, Pa.
Interment will be in Sewickley Cemetery.
Richard D. Cole Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Knox
Elva Brown Knox, 89, of Leetsdale, formerly of Sewickley, died on May 25, 2002, at her residence.
She was born on Feb. 14, 1913, in Sewickley to the late Fletcher and Suzie (Jones) Brown.
She also was preceded in death by her husband, Pheodus Knox, and daughter Yvonne T. Stoney.
She worked for Select Market for 11 years and at one time, worked as a welder at American Bridge.
She was a member of St. Matthews AME Zion Church and attended a weekly prayer group sponsored by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
She is survived by a sister, Ernesta Hinton of Kalamazoo, Mich. and several nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her many friends.
A service was held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Burial was at Sewickley Cemetery under the direction of Richard D. Cole Funeral Home.
Pickard
Bill Pickard, 65, of Sewickley, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2002, at his residence.
He was born in Crafton, Pa., on May 23, 1937, to the late Betty (Hershberger) and Victor W. Pickard Sr.
Mr. Pickard was a retired industrial sales representative.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathryn Pickard, whom he married in 1965; his two children, Victor W. Pickard III of Seattle and Lara Finley and her husband Eric of San Diego; his granddaughter Willow Finley; and his sisters, Janie Budde and her husband Erwin of Cape Cod, and Lynne Pickard of Miami.
Services were private.
Memorials may be made in his name to the American Heart Association, 10 Duff Road, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Arrangements were made by Copeland's Sewickley-Irvine Chapel.
Smith
Paul Edward Smith, 73, of Sewickley, formerly of Moon Township, passed away on May 21, 2002 at his residence.
He was born in South Lyon, Mich., April 24, 1929, to the late Gilbert Cameron and Mildred (Harazin) Smith.
His education included a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Bucknell University and a master's degree in gas and chemical engineering from the University of Chicago.
After completing his graduate work, Paul Smith began his career at Peoples Gas (now known as Dominion Peoples) in an entry-level engineering position. He quickly rose to positions of increased responsibility throughout his career at Peoples Gas.
Beginning in 1981 until his retirement in 1991, he served at the vice presidential level where he was responsible for all operations of the utility of Western Pa.
He also served many years on the board of directors of the Engineer's Society of Western Pa., as well as president; the board of Sewickley Valley Hospital, a member of Montour Heights Country Club and Delta Upsilon.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara Dunn Smith; his four children, Terryll S. Putnam of Portland, Ore., Christopher C. Smith of Frederick, Md., James K. Smith of Concord, Mass., and Timathe S. Kenney of Columbia, Md.; and one sister, Ardean S. Rink of Ariz.
Memorials may be made to Forbes Hospice, 6655 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206, the Presbyterian Church of Sewickley or the Union Aid Society.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland's Sewickley/Irvine Chapel.
Townsend
Helen Marie Townsend, 84 of Fair Play, S.C., died May 24, 2002, at the Brookside Nursing Center in Anderson S.C.
The daughter of the late John and Anna Shetsko, she was born in Yukon, Pa., on April 12, 1918.
Formerly of Franklin Park, she was the widow of Jack R. Townsend.
She was a homemaker and was associated with the Girls Scouts, AARP, Keenagers, Franklin Park Woman's Club and Garden Club, the Bible Study Group of Heritage Presbyterian Church and on Allegheny Literacy Council.
She served on many reunion committee groups for David B. Oliver High School Class of 1935 and for many years was clerk of session for Fairmont Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Eileen Baumgartel of Fair Play, with whom she resided, and June Weletz of North Hills; and a sister, Mary Etzel of North Hills.
She is also survived by four grandchildren, Jill Hollen of Iva, S.C.; Kurt Baumgartel of Mars; and Rob and Carrie Weletz of North Hills. She has two great-granddaughters, Sarah and Katie Hollen of Iva S.C.
A service was held at Little Hill United Methodist Church, Magee Road Extension, Sewickley.
Memorials may be made to Little Hill Church or Fair Play Presbyterian Church, 201 Fair Play Church Road, Fair Play, S.C. 29643.
Arrangements were made by The Sandifer Funeral Home of Westminster, S.C.
Tripodi
Carmela Tripodi, 71, of Sewickley, died May 26, 2002, in Allegheny General Hospital.
She was born July 2, 1930, in Fair Oaks, the daughter of the late Dominick and Rose (Tripo) Melissari.
She was preceded in death by her brother, James Melissari.
Surviving are her husband, Carmelo Tripodi; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Dorothee Tripodi of Midlothian, Va.; a sister-in-law, Jane Melissari of Dunnellon, Fla.; a niece, Rose Marie Yeager of Bradenton, Fla.; and a nephew, Frank Melissari of College Station, Texas.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. James Catholic Church in Sewickley.
Burial was in Beaver Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Institute, P.O. Box 100168, Pittsburgh, PA. 15233-1068.
The John Syka Funeral Home, Ambridge, was in charge of arrangements.
Wedeen
Hannah Wedeen, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and community volunteer, passed away as the result of a terminal illness on May 31, 2002.
In the last 10 weeks of her life, Hannah made a conscious and courageous effort to reach out to her family and friends to share her love and appreciation. She often said she had no regrets as she had lived a full and rewarding life.
Hannah was born in Mainz, Germany, the daughter of a wine merchant and cattle dealer. She and her family fled Nazi Germany and settled in rural upper New York state when she was nine years old.
After learning to speak English by listening to the radio, Hannah graduated from high school as valedictorian of her class.
She went on to earn a bachelor of arts degree from Cornell University, where she met and married her husband, Marvin, and they began their 54-year love affair.
After working for many years in the dairy industry, Marvin changed his career to one in hospital administration. While he attended Columbia University for retraining, Hannah, now the mother of two daughters, worked for Cornell University Medical School as editor of psychiatric journals to support her family.
The Wedeens moved to Sewickley in 1972 when Marvin became assistant administrator of Sewickley Valley Hospital. There began Hannah's years of service as a community volunteer and a true Ambassador of Sewickley.
In addition to entertaining and welcoming a myriad of physician recruits to the area, Hannah delighted in hosting dinner parties and "mixing up" her very diverse group of friends.
She was a longtime member of the Grapevine Garden Club, where she served as a "field hand"; a devoted and enthusiastic participant in several weekly duplicate bridge games; a good-sported participant in many tennis and paddle-tennis Round Robins; and a regular at Betty Morrow's enthralling literature classes.
She served for years on the board of directors of the Union Aid Society, as treasurer for Beth Samuel Jewish Center in Ambridge and on the board of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, where she claimed she endured her regular exercise regime by gawking at the "handsome specimens."
Regularly returning to her Alma Mater, Cornell University, for Alumni University, reunions and attending special events in the Greater Pittsburgh area, Hannah and Marvin most recently chaired the 50th annual reunion of their graduating class. They often visited and traveled with their close circle of college friends.
Hannah was an avid world traveler and especially enjoyed having her grandchildren accompany her and Marvin on trips abroad, always offering a history lesson as a sideline.
She had a tremendous appetite for music, the arts and fine, exotic cuisines. She believed passionately that everyone needed culture, education and to serve their community. She was a devotee of Pittsburgh theater, museums, symphony, jazz and chamber music concerts.
Hannah is survived by her husband, Marvin Wedeen; two daughters, Rachel Wedeen of Aptos, Calif., and Miriam Johnson of Ross Township; grandchildren, Eric, Courtney and Nathaniel Dixon from Ross Township; and sister Ruth Gordon, her bridge mentor, of Long Boat Key, Fla.
Hannah made a lasting impression on all she met and the community on her.
In her last weeks, she was especially grateful for the outpouring of love bestowed on her and on Marvin by her many friends.
"Whatever you love, you are." Rumi.
Friends were received at Beth Samuel Jewish Center in Ambridge on Sunday.
Memorials may be made in her name to G. Whitney Snyder Memorial Community Foundation, Union Aid Society of Sewickley, Sewickley Valley YMCA, Sewickley Public Library or the Sewickley Valley Hospital Foundation.
Arrangements were handled by Cole Funeral Home of Sewickley.
Behrer
M. Remsen Behrer, formerly of Sewickley, died Aug. 20, 2002, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, N.C., after an illness. He was 81 years old.
Dr. Behrer, born in Queens Village, N.Y., was the husband of Isbell "Bam" Ager Behrer of Fairview. They were married for 57 years.
He loved medicine and, as a pediatrician and cardiologist, devoted his 40-year career to caring for children.
He was on staff at St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., from 1949 to 1969.
From 1969 until his retirement in 1985, he was chairman of pediatrics at Allegheny General Hospital and a physician at D.T. Watson Institute.
The Behrers moved to Fairview in 1985. They are members of Black Mountain Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife, Dr. Behrer is survived by four children: M. Remsen Behrer Jr. of Black Mountain, N.C.; John Winfrid Behrer of Gray Summit, Mo.; Arnold Lamar Behrer of Pittsburgh; and Sarah Behrer Schmidt of St. Louis.
He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Tawnee Dufur; Schyler, Severin, Patrick, Christopher and Devon Behrer; and Liza, Henry and Peter Schmidt.
Memorials may be made to The Watson Institute, 301 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143, or to Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
A memorial service was held at the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Miller Funeral Home, Black Mountain.
Carton
Patricia (Donovan) Carton, 79, a resident of Sewickley for more than 50 years, died on Aug. 24, at Sewickley Valley Hospital.
She was born on March 17, 1923, in Boston, Mass., to the late John Francis and Mary Catherine (Kelley) Donovan. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Vincent John Carton Sr., and one sister, Miriam Donovan.
Mrs. Carton was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Sewickley, a member of Sewickley Valley Hospital Auxiliary, Child Health Association, member of the Sewickley Music Club, the American Symphony Board and the Edgeworth Club.
She is the loving mother of Margaret (Carton) Risk and her husband James L. III of Boston; Mary Catherine (Carton) Borges and her husband Philip of Falls Church, Va.; John Donovan Carton and wife Judy of Watkinsville, Ga.; Claire Patricia (Carton) Ruch of Woodstock, Vt.; and Vincent John Carton Jr. of Sewickley.
She was the beloved sister of Jeanne Schmidlein Blakeney of Needham, Mass., and Catherine (Donovan) Huber of Madison, Conn.; proud grandmother of Jonathan Lightfoot Carton Risk, Benjamin Brewster Risk, Edward Townsend Risk and Julia McAlpin Risk, Christopher Philip Borges and Michael Philip Borges, Patrick Donovan Carton, Emily Elizabeth Carton and Allison Ann Carton, Kelley Anna Ruch and Colin Michael Ruch.
Friends were received at Copeland's Sewickley-Irvine Chapel.
A Mass of Christian Burial was at St. James Roman Catholic Church with Father Dave Poecking officiating.
Burial was in Sewickley Cemetery.
Memorials contributions may be made to the A.L.S. Foundation, 27001 Agourard Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104.
Malarik
John Milton Malarik, 65, a life-long resident of Sewickley, passed away on Aug. 19, 2002, at his residence.
He was born in Somerset, Pa., on May 23, 1937, to the late John A. and Ethel Jean (Gardner) Malarik.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Malarik.
Mr. Malarik retired in 2000 from work in the auto body shop at Kenny Ross.
He is survived by his close friend, Penelope Cooper; four children, Bette Spithaler of Evans City, Johnna Chicots of Sewickley, John G. Malarik of Mercer and David Malarik of Sewickley; two grandsons, David Malarik Jr. and John Chicots, both of Sewickley; and two brothers, Thomas Malarik of Sewickley and Robert Malarik of Florida.
Friends were received at Copeland's Sewickley-Irvine Chapel in Sewickley. Service were private.
Midgett
Millicent White Midgett, 78, of New Orleans, La., died of cancer on Aug. 15, 2002.
A frequent visitor to Sewickley, she is survived by daughters Mary Lyn McGinn of Sewickley, Lois Kelley of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Carole Levin of LaPlace, La.; a son, Dan Midgett of New Orleans; and her husband Dan Midgett Jr., who plans to relocate to Sewickley.
She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandson..
Mrs. Midgett was born in Elizabeth City, N.C., on March 24, 1924. She became a nurse and a homemaker. She was an avid gardener and volunteer in many organizations in New Orleans.
Her ashes will be buried in Sewickley.
Memorials may be made to the Sewickley Borough Tree Commission for the planting of the street trees in Sewickley that she loved.
Corbett-Wolfe
Helen Corbett-Wolfe, 91, a Sewickley resident for the past 15 years, died on Sept. 19, 2002, at Valley Care Masonic Village.
A memorial service will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Guest officiating at Christ Church at Grove Farm, Duff Road, Ohio Township.
She was born in Pittsburgh on Sept. 25, 1910.
She was preceded in death by her spouses: the late William T. Corbett and W. Edward Wolfe.
She was the oldest member and a found member of Christ Church at Grove Farm.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her niece, Sally Dunbar of Sewickley; her great niece and great nephew, Laura Doty of Sewickley and Robert Dunbar of Wexford; her four great-great nephews and niece: Rachel, Like, Robby and Eric.
Burial was private in Union Dale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name to her church.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland's Sewickley-Irvine Chapel.
DeRosa
John A. DeRosa, 71 of Moon Township, formerly of Sewickley, died Sept. 16, 2002, at his residence.
Mr. DeRosa was born on Feb. 17, 1931, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to the late Anthony and Rose (Astorino) DeRosa.
He was a meat cutter for the A&P in Sewickley for 28 years, the Shop & Save in Hopewell Township for 11 years, and still worked there until July part-time.
He was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Sewickley and a former member of the American Legion of Sewickley.
Mr. DeRosa served during the Korean Conflict as an Airman Second Class and received The National Defense Service Medal and A Good Conduct Medal.
He is the loving father of John P. DeRosa and his wife Kathleen of Imperial; and Anthony D. DeRosa and his wife Julie of Washington; beloved brother of Vincenette Baumann of Del Ray Beach, Fla., and Joseph DeRosa of McCandless Township; and proud grandfather of Nicholas, Dominic and Gabriel.
Friends were received at Copeland's Sewickley/Irvine Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial was held in St. James Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Al Semler officiating.
Burial was in St. James Cemetery.
Ducker
Marguerite M. Ducker, 95, of DeLand, Fla., who retired as executive director of Sewickley Valley Hospital died Sept. 19, 2002, at Woodland Terrace Nursing Center in DeLand.
Born in Joliet, Ill., Miss Ducker was a graduate of the University of Chicago and receiver her master's degree in hospital administration at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.
She also received the Mary H. McGaw Award in hospital administration, and in 1945 was awarded a Goldwater Fellowship in hospital administration at Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC. She served as assistant director of the program in hospital administration at Northwestern University until she became associated with Sewickley Valley Hospital in 1952.
In 1962, she became a Fellow of the American College of Hospital Administrators.
During her retirement, Miss Ducker served on the boards of the following organizations: League of Women Voters, Daytona; The Neighborhood Center, DeLand; The American Association of University Women and the Woman's Club of DeLand.
She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, DeLand.
She is survived by her niece, Rose Marie Wilson of El Segundo, Calif.; and her grand niece, Ann Sarah DuFresne of Cleveland.
Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand was in charge of the arrangements.
Nard
John Albert Nard Sr., 73, of Sewickley since 1968, died on Sept. 17, 2002, at Sewickley Valley Hospital.
He was born on Nov. 1, 1928, in Norton, Va., to the late Joseph and Theresa (Lafara) Nard.
Mr. Nard was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Sewickley.
He went to The Virginia Military Institute and graduated from The University of Pittsburgh.
He was self-employed as a consultant for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen (O'Brien) Nard.
He was the loving father of Kathleen Keogh and her husband Thomas of Grafton, Va.; John A. Nard Jr. of Sewickley; Suzanne Swegal and her husband Gary of Sewickley; Jennifer Nugent and her husband Terrance of Bethesda, Md.; and Chris Nard and his wife Karen of Winston Salem, N.C.
He was the beloved brother of Caroline (Nard) McCully of Tennessee, Rita Nard of Virginia and James Nard of Florida.
He also is survived by 11 grandchildren.
A service was held at St. James. Burial was at Sewickley Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Roselawn Rest Home, Route 2, Box 3, Castlewood, VA 24224
Arrangements were made by Copeland's Sewickley/Irvine Chapel.
Zerby
Marion Zerby, 73, of Wichita, Kan., a manufacturing engineer for almost 24 years with Boeing Aircraft, died Sept. 18, 2002, in Kansas.
The son of the late Henry Allen and Ruth (Larson) Zerby, he was born on March 6, 1929, in Petrolia, Kan.
Two brothers, Henry Allen Zerby and Morton Lee Zerby, preceded him in death.
He is survived by son, Kent Zerby, of Tucson, Ariz; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Dennis Malsom of Goodland, Kan.; brothers, John Zerby of Sewickley and William Zerby of Overland Park, Mo.; and sister, Mary Lee Zerby of Kansas City, Mo.
He is also survived by three grandchildren Cassandra Britt, Crystal and Candace Amack, all of Kansas; and great-grandchild, Tyler Britt of Kansas.
Memorials may be made to Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, 5111 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67208.
Cochran Mortuary & Crematory of Wichita handled the arrangement.
