Herbert A. Gessler
Electrical engineer and owner of Gessler Corp.
Herbert A. Gessler, 76, of 1355 Lexington Drive, Lawrence, died unexpectedly Friday, August 21, 1998. He was born September 18, 1921, in Canonsburg, a son of Frank and Theresa Brockner Gessler. Mr. Gessler attended Carnegie Mellon University, University of Mississippi and graduated from Notre Dame University. He was a self-employed electrical engineer and owner and president of Gessler Corp. Mr. Gessler served with the U.S. Army, 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and was a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge. He was a lifelong Canonsburg area resident and a member of St. Benedict the Abbott Church of McMurray, the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. On January 29, 1948, he married Violet Papetti Gessler, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Mark Daniel Gessler and Matthew A. Gessler, both of Canonsburg and Herbert A. Gessler II of Venetia; two daughters, Heide A. Kissinger of Manassas, Va., and Holly Beth Kioalicas of Canonsburg; three brothers, Frank Gessler of Washington, Carl Gessler of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Ray Gessler of Ohatchee, Ala.; three sisters, Lillian Gessler of Canonsburg, Julia Kimes of Carmichaels and Lois Frank of Liberty, Miss.; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are three brothers, R. Kenneth, William and Daniel Gessler; and a sister, Virginia Gessler.

Estella M. Latshaw
Bulger homemaker
Estella M. "Nanny" Latshaw, 76, of Bulger, died Thursday, August 20, 1998, in Weirton (W.Va.) Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1921, in Penowa, a daughter of McKinley P. and Martha Amos Crow. Mrs. Latshaw was a homemaker. Surviving are four sons, Robert and R. Eugene Latshaw, both of Bulger, Samuel Latshaw of Joffre and Glen Latshaw of Burgettstown; four daughters, Patricia and Margie "Minnie" Crow, both of Bulger; and Josie Pond and Bonnie Duesenberry, both of Burgettstown; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, McKinley "Sonny" of Slovan and John Crow of Washington; and two sisters, Martha Guiddy of Weirton and Mary Jane Crow of Washington. Deceased are her husband, Richard M. Latshaw, who died April 6, 1987; a daughter, Nancy; two infant children; and four sisters.

Kenneth M. Maisa
11th-grade student at Canon-Mac High School
Kenneth Michael Maisa, 16, of Muse, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 20, 1998, in his home. He was born September 7, 1981, in Washington, a son of Karen Henke Chytil of Muse. Maisa, an 11th-grade student at Canon-McMillan High School, lived the past two years in Muse and most of his life in Hendersonville. He was a member of the former St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church in Lawrence, where he was an altar server. Surviving are his stepfather, Douglas Chytil; a daughter, Lataya Lynn Seaton of Muse; two sisters, Kriestel Maisa and Jessie Chyenne Chytil, both at home; and his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Henke of Hendersonville. Deceased is his maternal grandmother, Isadora Henke.

Charles R. Manion
Retired Washington city fireman
Charles R. Manion, 81, of Hall Avenue, Washington, died at 2:20 a.m. Friday, August 21, 1998, in Greenery Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg, following a lengthy illness. He was born December 18, 1916, in Washington, a son of Thomas J. and Catherine Curran Manion. Mr. Manion was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, its Ushers Club and the Holy Name Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 927 of Washington, the Keystone Club and a former member of American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175. He was a 1935 graduate of Washington High School and served as a sergeant in U.S. Army during World War II, receiving the EAME Ribbon, three bronze service stars, Combat Infantry Badge and Good Conduct Medal. For four years, he was a steelworker with Jessop Steel before becoming a fireman with the Washington City Fire Department, retiring in 1984 after 36 years. Mr. Manion enjoyed dartball and was a player with many local clubs. On May 9, 1943, he married Catherine Ketterman, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kathleen Rockwell of Amity; three sons, Dennis M. Manion of Waldorf, Md., Thomas C. Manion of Rolla, Mo., and David J. Manion of Washington; two sisters, Alice Fuller of Syracuse, N.Y., and Sally Lynch of Las Vegas, Nev.; 11 grandchildren, Eric and Bret Rockwell, Meg Bular and Michael, Christopher, Jennifer, Mary Katheryne, Beth, John Michael, Tony and Frank Manion; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are three brothers, John, James and Francis "Jinx" Manion; three sisters, Mary Tress, Ellen Martin and Catherine Braden; and a grandson, Todd Manion.

Dorothy L. Nelson
Secretary of Jefferson Township
Dorothy L. Nelson, 64, of Jefferson, died Friday, August 21, 1998, in Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born April 28, 1934, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Irene John Haver. Mrs. Nelson was Protestant and lived all her life in Jefferson. She was a 1937 graduate of Jefferson High School and was Jefferson Township secretary since January 1977. She was a member of Jefferson Fire Company Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary 954 of Jefferson and Waynesburg Moose Lodge 461. Mrs. Nelson bowled at Sahady Lanes in Jefferson for 36 years. On May 17, 1958, she married James H. Nelson, who died February 23, 1993. Surviving are four daughters, Vicky Bedilion, Kimberly Nelson, Crystal Bihun and Deneen Nelson, all of Jefferson; two sons, Johnny Bill Brooks of Pittsburgh and Rocky Nelson of Jefferson; and 11 grandchildren. For the last year, Mrs. Nelson made her home with James Fischer of Jefferson.

Cynthia A. Bird
Formerly of Washington
Cynthia A. Bird, 44, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Waterloo, N.Y., and Washington, died Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. She was born July 20, 1954, in Washington, a daughter of the late William and Frances Miles Murray. She was a member of Bettendorf Christian Church and a former member of New Song Christian Church, Bethel. Mrs. Bird was employed in the accounting department of Big River Equipment Co., Bettendorf. On December 12, 1992, in Washington, she married Jerry Allan Bird, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Jay Tommasin of Bettendorf; two daughters, Renee Tommasin of Washington and Rhonda Tommasin of Bettendorf; two brothers, William Murray of Washington and David Murray of Uxbridge, Mass.; a sister, Debora Scott of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.

Paul W. Bolon
Retired carpenter and self-employed horseman
Paul W. Bolon, 74, of 51608 Main Street, Jerusalem, Ohio, died Thursday, August 20, 1998, in Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. He was born April 3, 1924, in Beallsville, Ohio, a son of Thurman and Jenny Jackson Bolon. He was a retired carpenter and self-employed horseman. Mr. Bolon attended Church of Christ in Beallsville. Surviving are his wife, Irene Harper Bolon; two sons, Benjamin Bolon and Rodney Bolon, both of Washington; three daughters, Ketty Kahrig and Becky McGee, both of Jerusalem, and Jenny Kimble of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Raymond and Harold Bolon; two sisters, Mary Bolon and Margaret Holland; and a granddaughter, Amy Starr.

Pearl Charlton
Etcher for Duncan-Miller Glass Co.
Pearl McDonald Charlton, 89, of Washington, died Sunday, August 23, 1998, in McMurray Hills Manor, Peters Township. She was born April 15, 1909, in Fredericktown, a daughter of Louie P. and Sarah Keiger Stilwell. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church of Washington. Mrs. Charlton worked as an etcher for Duncan-Miller Glass Co. Her husband, John Logan Charlton, died October 8, 1979. She was previously married to Russell Herbert McDonald. Surviving are a son, John McDonald of Washington; two daughters, Dorothy Anderson and Betty Kramer, both of Washington; three sisters, Blanche Haley and Mary Rodgers, both of Washington, and Sylvia Haught of Charleroi; three grandchildren, Russell Anderson, Wayne Shanor and Melvin McDonald; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are infant twin daughters, Pauline and Geraldine McDonald; three sisters, Violet DeWitt, Ermina Hess and Elizabeth Emmerson; and three brothers, William, Warren and George Stilwell.

Walter E. Hersey Sr.
Retired U.S. Army officer received Purple Heart
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Walter E. "Ed" Hersey Sr., 80, of Claysville, died Sunday, August 23, 1998, in Humbert Lane Health Care Center, Washington. He was born February 26, 1918, in Washington, a son of Arthur Stuart and Luvica Jackson Hersey. He was a member of Claysville United Methodist Church. Mr. Hersey attended college in Texas, Oklahoma and at the University of Pittsburgh, receiving his bachelor of science degree in engineering. He retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel with G2 (general staff). He was a highly decorated veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, having received the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal and several other awards. Mr. Hersey was a member of James R. Hunt American Legion Post 639, Claysville, where he was a past commander and had held several other offices. He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ceresco, Neb. In December 1945, he married Dorothy Virginia Bell, who is deceased. In August 1971, he married Margaret Ellen Hensel Ammons, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Walter Edward Hersey Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Stuart James Hersey of Claysville; two daughters, Elaine H. Calvert of Washington and Virginia E. Wright of Claysville; a sister, Lola Jean Davis of Washington; six grandchildren, Elena Korte, Erin Scalzi, Preston Wright, Justin Wright, Rachel Wright and Ryan; and five great-grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Arthur Wilbur Hersey; and a sister, Dorothy Day.

Keith L. Mavrich
Active in Harley-Davidson Owners Group
Keith L. Mavrich, 45, of Canonsburg, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Allegheny University Hospitals-Canonsburg. He was born June 2, 1953, in Canonsburg, a son of Leonard H. and Helen Mikus Mavrich of Canonsburg. He was a lifelong resident of Canonsburg, where he was a member of St. Patrick Worship Site of St. Patrick Parish. Mr. Mavrich was a past director and member of Washington Harley-Davidson Owners Group and a member of Latrobe Harley-Davidson Owners Group. He also was a member of Blue Lodge 544 of Carnegie, the Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and the Syria Temple of Pittsburgh. A U.S. Navy veteran, he participated in fund-raising for the March of Dimes. Mr. Mavrich was employed by General Motors at the West Mifflin plant and was a member of United Auto Workers Local 544. He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing, hunting, golf, riding his motorcycle and spending time at the beach. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Susan L. Panyi Mavrich; two daughters, Heather and Holly of Chambersburg; three sisters, Mary Jo Porter of Uniontown, Maureen Bradshaw of Strabane and Janice Salisbury of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
CORRECTION
INCOMPLETE INFORMATION was received for the obituary of Keith L. Mavrich of Canonsburg, published Monday. Also surviving are three uncles and four aunts.

Frank J. McCann
Retired federal employee
Frank Johnson McCann, 82, of Fairfield, Calif., died Friday, August 21, 1998, in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born December 23, 1915, in Gates. Mr. McCann had resided in Solano County, Calif., for the past 53 years, and in Fairfield for the last 27 years. He was in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1942 to 1945. He was then employed in California by the federal government, working at the Benicia Arsenal, Hunter's Point and Mare Island Naval Shipyard, where he was a welder for 27 years. Mr. McCann was a member of Northern Solano Lodge 2534, Sons of Italy in America. He also was a lifetime member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. His wife, Lenora W. Davis McCann, died in June 1992. Surviving are three sons, Frank J. McCann of Anchorage, Alaska, Russell O. McCann of Van Nuys, Calif., and Richard W. McCann of California City, Calif.; a brother, Leonard McCann of Florida; a sister, Martha Lutes of Pennsylvania; a nephew; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Janet Marie Miller
Worked at Interstate Foodland
Janet Marie Miller, 51, of Ridge Road, Avella, died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Washington Hospital following an 18-month illness. She was born December 15, 1946, in Coraopolis, a daughter of Grover Gill of Burgettstown and the late Violet Clark Gill. Mrs. Miller was a member of Grove Presbyterian Church and was employed at Interstate Foodland, Washington. She was a 1965 graduate of Avella High School. On March 27, 1965, she married Donald L. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Curtis Miller, at home; a daughter, Christine Miller Snyder of Claysville; six brothers, Donald and David Gill of Las Vegas, Nev., Tom Gill of the state of California, Robert Gill of Burgettstown, Jim Gill of Pittsburgh and Grover Gill; two sisters, Carol of the state of Indiana and Patti of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren, Megan and Eric Miller. Deceased are a brother, Jackie Gill; and a sister, Jonnie Swiger.

Rebecca D. Rutan
Formerly of Cameron, W.Va.
Rebecca D. Rutan, 91, of Allison Park, formerly of Cameron, W.Va., and Warren, Ohio, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Mariner Health Care Center of North Hills, Wexford. She was born October 25, 1906, in Cameron, W.Va., a daughter of Frank Gordon Duncan Sr. and Florence Elizabeth Culley Duncan. She had resided in the Cameron and Warren areas all of her life prior to 1970, when she relocated to Allegheny County following her retirement. Mrs. Rutan was a former member and elder of First Presbyterian Church in Cameron and had attended St. Paul Methodist Church in Allison Park. She was a life member of Order of the Eastern Star, Lorrain Chapter 9 of Cameron. Mrs. Rutan was a graduate of Cameron High School and earned her degree in elementary education from Fairmont State College in 1957. She was a member of the county and state teachers associations in West Virginia. Her husband, Bartley Delbert Rutan, died in 1954. Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca Ann Cook of Allison Park, with whom she had made her home since 1970; a brother, Cmdr. Frank G. Rutan Jr. of New Orleans, La.; a sister, Wilma McCracken of Washington; and two grandchildren, Cathy A. Donehoo and John B. Evans. Deceased is a sister, Margaret E. Santee. There will be no public visitation. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, in Highland Cemetery, Cameron, W.Va.
CORRECTION
Incorrect information was provided for the obituary of Rebecca D. Rutan, published Sunday. The last name of her brother, retired Cmdr. Frank G. Duncan Jr., was wrong.

Dorothy S. Schrock
Eighty Four homemaker
Dorothy Schweitzer Schrock, 86, of Eighty Four, died Friday, August 21, 1998, in her home. She was born March 7, 1912, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of William F. and Nellie Lowen Schweitzer. Mrs. Schrock was a homemaker. She was Protestant. Surviving are a son, Barry L. Vail of Eighty Four; a stepson, Ron Schrock of Somerset; a daughter, Nellie J. Tirpak of New Eagle; a brother, Jack Schweitzer of Florida; a sister, Nellie J. Barner of Florida; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a maternal aunt. Deceased are two sons, David Lee and Warren Wilson; four brothers, Richard, William, Donald and Warren Schweitzer; and a sister, Marguerite Schweitzer. There will be no public visitation, and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330, or to the charity of one's choice.

Bryan J. Shelleby
U.S. Marine Corps captain
Capt. Bryan J. Shelleby, 25, of Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, August 19, 1998, as a result of an aircraft crash off the coast of Florida. He was born July 4, 1973, in Pittsburgh, a son of James and Bunny Shelleby of Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of Vincentian High School and a 1995 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, with a degree in policy and management. At the time of his death, he was in training as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot. Surviving are a sister, Jamye Beth Doerfler of Williamsburg, Va.; a maternal grandmother, Pat Lowe of Brighton Heights; and a paternal grandmother, Anna Shelleby of Brighton Heights. Deceased are a maternal grandfather, Donald Lowe; and a paternal grandfather, Alexander Shelleby.

J. Adrian Wilhelm
Member of Sacred Heart Church, Claysville
J. Adrian Wilhelm, 59, of Avella (Blaine Township), died Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Washington Hospital. He was born April 21, 1939, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of Anthony and Mabel Alma Kindelberger Wilhelm. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Immaculate Conception Parish, Claysville, where he was a member of the former parish council and finance committee. He served as the general contractor for the church's fellowship hall and was a caretaker of the church's building and grounds and of St. James Cemetery, Donegal Township. Following his 1958 graduation from West Alexander High School, Mr. Wilhelm was a dairy farmer and then a grain farmer. For the past several years, he was a general contractor. He was a co-founder of F.O.R.E. (Friends of R Environment) and a member of the McGuffey School Board from 1981 to 1995, having served as its president numerous times. He enjoyed carpentry, landscaping and spending time with his family. On September 21, 1963, in Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, he married Suzanne M. Swart, who survives. Also surviving are a son, William Brian Wilhelm of North Hollywood, Calif.; three daughters, Christina Suzanne Nagy of Spartansburg, Kathleen Ann Williams of Pittsburgh and Michelle Marie Strope of Washington; two brothers, Anthony K. Wilhelm of West Alexander and the Rev. H. Joseph Wilhelm, S.M., of Wheeling, W.Va.; four sisters, Mabel Louise Curtis of West Alexander, Arielle May Balak of Waseca, Minn., Patricia Lou Johnston of Wheeling, W.Va., and Donna Margaret Strawn of Charleston, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Lauren and Chadwick Nagy, and Samuel and Anna Williams; and several nieces and nephews.

Margaret Wilson
Washington homemaker
Margaret Louise Swihart Wilson, 85, of Washington, died Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington. She was born September 2, 1912, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph Cary and Goldie Green Lyon Swihart. She resided in Sugar Grove and Gretna as a child and in Washington as an adult. Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening. She was also a lover of animals and nature. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church and Pawnee Grange 1375. Mrs. Wilson was a 1932 graduate of Rochester (N.Y.) High School and a 1961 graduate of Penn Commercial. On May 12, 1934, she married Arthur E. Wilson Sr., who died July 27, 1991. Surviving are two sons, Arthur E. "Skip" Wilson Jr. of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Robert B. Wilson of Washington; a granddaughter, Kathy White, with whom she made her home for the past five years; seven other grandchildren, James Wilson, Robbie Wilson, Michael Wilson, Carol Wilson, Sherry Moore, Bill Wilson and Wendy Wilson; and 11 great-grandchildren. Deceased is a brother, Rollon Eugene Swihart.

Evelyn Winseck
Mayview State Hospital retiree was homemaker
Evelyn Winseck, 86, of 12 Becker Street, Houston, died Sunday, August 23, 1998. She was born January 2, 1912, in Hackett, a daughter of Frank and Amelia Hofter Frankovitch. Mrs. Winseck was employed at Mayview State Hospital as a psychiatric aide prior to her retirement. She was a homemaker and spent most of her life in the Strabane-Houston area. Mrs. Winseck was a member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church. Her husband, John Winseck, died November 16, 1962. Surviving are two sons, Paul Winseck of San Mateo, Calif., and Theodore Winseck of Canonsburg; two sisters, Dorothy Frankovitch of Strabane and Margaret Etherington of Frackville; a brother, Paul Chesnic of Baltimore, Md.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, Stanley and William Frankovitch; and a sister, Angeline Skiddle. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., Canonsburg.

Sead Zubchevich
Operated Zubchevich Medical Practice
Sead Zubchevich, 77, of Uniontown, died Friday, August 21, 1998, in LaFayette Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 30, 1921, in Herzeg, Bosnia RC, a son of Younis and Adila Votic Zubchevich. He and his wife operated Zubchevich Medical Practice. Surviving are his wife, Dr. Emira D. Zubchevich; a daughter, Zuliha Schirg of Westerville, Ohio; two sons, Younis Zubchevich of New York City, N.Y., and Nizar Zubchevich of Washington; six grandchildren, Adham and Emira Schirg, and Lara, Lindsey, Jamaal and Jannon Zubchevich; and many additional family members, all of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Samuel Cooper
Original Steeler dies at age 89
Samuel V. Cooper, a member of the first Pittsburgh Steelers football team, died Saturday, August 22, 1998. Mr. Cooper, 89, of Carnegie, played for one season on the new football team. The rest of his life was devoted to improving the lives of schoolchildren. He died in Manor Care Nursing Home in Scott Township. Mr. Cooper joined the Steelers in 1933 as a lineman. The Steelers were then known by the same name as the city's baseball team - the Pittsburgh Pirates. When Mr. Cooper signed his contract, it stipulated he was to be paid $100 a game for the season. "It was good money in those days," Cooper once said. Football was mostly experimental, it was the heart of the Depression and few knew if there would be any future to it. The Pirates were in the Eastern Division along with the New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chicago Bears, the Portsmouth Spartans, Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cardinals made up the Western Division. Teams traveled by train or bus. Cooper recalled one trip to Boston when the bus broke down five miles outside the city limits. "The players got out and pushed the bus for the final five miles. When gametime rolled around, we were too tired for pre-game exercises," he said. The Pirates football team ended its first season with a 3-6-2 record. In addition to being on the first Steelers team, Cooper played for Geneva College against Duquesne in the first night game at Forbes Field in 1929. He also took part in the first North-South football game in Baltimore on December 10, 1932. He was born February 1, 1909, in Nottingham Township, near Venetia, a son of Samuel Frederick and Frances Long Cooper. He attended Monongahela High School for three years and graduated from Mars High School in 1929. He graduated from Geneva College in 1935, where he was captain of the football team in 1932. In 1987, the Alumni Association of Geneva College awarded him the Distinguished Service Award for outstanding career achievement and a life of service. He was named superintendent of the Washington County Juvenile Court home for boys in Old Concord in 1935. He later served as principal and coached football and baseball at Morris Township High School. He was employed by Chartiers Valley School District and later by North Hills School District as director of pupil services, transportation and adult education. He retired in 1973 and moved to Waynesburg a year later. For many years, he operated a farm in Greene County. In 1978, Cooper served as the crusade chairman of the Greene County unit of the American Cancer Society. He also was active in the United Way, the American Red Cross and served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. On July 8, 1937, in Pittsburgh, he married Arnetta Elliott Cooper, who survives. The couple moved to Carnegie in 1991. Also surviving are two daughters, Linda Giroski-Karnsr of Bridgeville and Cheryl McElhany of San Francisco, Calif.; a son, Fred Cooper of Scott Township; six grandchildren, Andy Giroski, Leanne Giroski, Nichole Elisabeth Giroski, Garrett Cooper, Sammy Cooper and Shane Cooper; and two great-grandchildren. A sister, Mary C. Irwin, is deceased.

John Joseph D'Arrigo
Taught and coached at Canon-McMillan
John Joseph D'Arrigo, 66, of 124 Chesnic Drive, Canonsburg, died Monday, August 24, 1998, in his home, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Boswell, Somerset County, a son of Joseph and Rose Parisi D'Arrigo, and resided in Canonsburg for the past 37 years. Mr. D'Arrigo was a member of St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg. He was a graduate of Somerset High School. He earned a degree in education at California University of Pennsylvania and earned a master's degree in education at West Virginia University. He was a collegiate All-American football player. He taught history and driver's education in Canon-McMillan School District, where he was a football coach. Mr. D'Arrigo worked in the automobile sales business for 40 years and was sales manager at Tomsic Olds-Cadillac Co. He was a charter member and first president of the Italian-American Cultural and Heritage Society of Washington County, which was chartered in 1987. Surviving are his wife, Agnes Lavrich D'Arrigo; two sons, James D'Arrigo of Las Vegas, Nev., and Robert D'Arrigo of Chicago, Ill.; a daughter, Amy Ciotti of Canonsburg; and a brother, Sam D'Arrigo of Boswell. Deceased are two brothers, Philip and Carmel D'Arrigo.

Thelma Mae Dewey
Dietary aide at former Pittsburgh airport
Thelma Mae Dewey, 88, of McDonald, died Monday, August 24, 1998, in her home. She was born February 17, 1910, in Phillipsburg, a daughter of James and Emma Roberts Stokes. Mrs. Dewey was a dietary aide with Gladeaux Food Services at the former Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and at John J. Kane Hospital in Scott Township. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, McDonald. In September 1928, she married Joseph A. Dewey, who died October 1976. Surviving are two sons, Calvin Dewey of McDonald and Dennis Dewey of Midway; a daughter, Gloria J. Piazza of McDonald; two brothers, Edwin Stokes and William McClain, both of McDonald; two sisters, Eldmira Hannan and Vera Purdy, both of McDonald; four grandchildren, John Piazza, Laurrie Nemec, and James and Jeffrey Dewey; and three great-grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Melvin McClain; and a sister, Loretta Bellairt.
CORRECTION
In the obituary of Thelma Mae Dewey, published Tuesday, she died in McMurray Hills Manor, Peters Township, not at home.

Elmer I. Ghrist
Active in Claysville community and sports
Elmer I. Ghrist, 87, of Claysville, died Monday, August 24, 1998, in his home, following a brief illness. He was born November 19, 1910, in Pittsburgh, a son of Howard Elmer and Flora Snyder Ghrist. Following graduation from Washington and Jefferson College in 1931, Mr. Ghrist pursued doctoral studies at Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh. From 1931 until his retirement in 1973, he was employed by Jessop Steel Co. as general manager of Jessop and its subsidiaries. In this capacity, he was a member of the American Iron and Steel Institute and was honored several times by "Who's Who in Scientific America." Mr. Ghrist was a member of Sunset Masonic Lodge 623 and was active in Claysville community affairs. For many years, he served the McGuffey High School sports program as an announcer at its events, and was instrumental in founding the football program in the school district. He also served on Claysville School Board and Claysville Borough Council. Mr. Ghrist was an active supporter of Washington County 4-H and various youth organizations. In 1935, he married Kay Hunt Ghrist, who survives. Also surviving are a brother, James Ghrist of Washington; two daughters, Carolyn G. McGill of Claysville and Alycia K. Ghrist of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren, Siobhan Morgan, D'Arcy DeLoach, James Stewart and Amanda Metzger; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a brother, Robert Ghrist; and a sister, Evelyn Jamison.

Robert G. Kerr Sr.
Retired from Universal Cyclops
Robert G. "Pee Wee" Kerr Sr., 82, of McDonald, died Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Mariner Health of West Hills, Coraopolis. He was born August 9, 1916, in Carnegie, a son of George and Dora Schmidt Kerr. Mr. Kerr worked as a grinder at Universal Cyclops, Bridgeville, for 42 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of United Steelworkers of America Local 290. On October 19, 1963, he married Mary Louise Motte, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert G. Kerr Jr. of Zephyr Hills, Fla.; two daughters, Margaret R. Gilpin of Carnegie and Nannette Contos of Oakdale; two brothers, George and Kenneth Kerr, both of Arizona; a sister, Nellie Kerr of Carnegie; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, William and Ronald Kerr. Services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. 300 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Arrangements handled by Nation Funeral Home Inc., McDonald.

Paul W. Mucha
McDonald man worked for Thorofare, Open Pantry
Paul W. Mucha, 77, of McDonald, died Monday, August 24, 1998, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born December 22, 1920, in McDonald, a son of John P. and Ella Zaleski Mucha. Mr. Mucha was a member of St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, McDonald, and was a longtime member of its choir and the Outreach group. He was a 1939 graduate of McDonald High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Mucha was employed as a merchandising manager for 42 years, first at Thorofare supermarket and later at Open Pantry convenience store, retiring in 1982. He was a volunteer for Pittsburgh Vision Services in Bridgeville and enjoyed gardening. Surviving are three brothers, Henry L. of Crafton, James F. of Bridgeville and Alex "AB" Mucha of Granada Hills, Calif.; a sister, Betty L. Mucha of McDonald, with whom he made his home; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Deceased are three brothers John, Leo and Joseph Mucha; and two sisters, Ann Burak and Gert McKee.

Anna Patitucci
Member of St. Hugh church, Carmichaels
Anna Patitucci, 91, of Pratt's Rest Home, Carmichaels, formerly of Brownsville, died at 8:54 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Pratt's Rest Home. She was born January 1, 1907, in Lambert, Fayette County, a daughter of Eli N. and Mary Brncic Badovinac. Mrs. Patitucci was a housekeeper for the Goldstein family of Brownsville for 55 years. She was a member of St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church, Carmichaels. Deceased are three brothers, Pete Bodovinac, and George and Michael "Bob" Badovinac.

Bessie V. Purnell
McMurray resident
Bessie Virginia Purnell, 93, of McMurray, died Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Allegheny University Hospitals-Canonsburg. She was born December 17, 1904, and was a member of Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church in Peters Township. Miss Purnell made her home with friends, the Agarwal and the Velie families. Services and interment were private. Memorial contributions may be made to Brookwood Center, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, PA 15367. Arrangements by Beinhauers Funeral Home, Peters Township.

Robert W. Young
Retired chief accountant
Robert Young, 67, of Mentor, Ohio, died August 17, 1998, in LakeWest Hospital, Willoughby, Ohio. He was born March 10, 1931, in Washington, a son of Howard and Lola Warrell Young. He lived in Cleveland, Ohio, before moving to Mentor 38 years ago. Mr. Young was employed by Krause's Drug Store from 1947 to 1948 and graduated from Trinity High School and Penn Commercial, Washington. He was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1954. He was employed in Cleveland, Ohio, by Meaden and Moore from 1954 to 1960; and retired in 1993 as chief accountant from Glastic Corp. in South Euclid, Ohio, after 33 years of service. On May 19, 1956, he married Mary C. "Kitty" Kelly in Immaculate Conception Church, Washington. She survives. Also surviving are David K. of Perry, Ohio, Stephen M. of Concord Township, Ohio, and Brian K. of Painesville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Amber and Cory; two brothers, Don of Hagerstown, Md., and Richard of Washington; and a sister, Evelyn Ruschell of Washington. Deceased are a brother, Howard; and three sisters, Shirley Burns, and twin sisters Louise Yoder and Lois. Burial was in Western Reserve Memorial Garden. Remembrances may be sent to a favorite charity.

Donald A. Anderson
Lifelong Valley resident was retired carpenter
Donald A. Anderson, 60, of Crestview Estates, New Eagle, died Sunday, August 23, 1998, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born November 30, 1937, in East Monongahela, a son of the late Clyde and Emma Richards Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a lifelong resident of the Monongahela-New Eagle area and was Methodist. He was a retired carpenter, with 31 years of service with the former Valley Home Improvements, Donora. Surviving are his wife, Homeretta Coates Anderson, with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage on August 25, 1997; a daughter, Terry Sadler of New Eagle; two grandchildren, Brent and Brittany Sadler; five sisters, Victoria Barna of Florida, Ruth Williams of West Elizabeth, Donna DeBaptista of McKeesport, Bernadine Haney and Rosemarie Barna, both of New Eagle; and three brothers, Joseph and James Anderson, both of New Eagle and Harry Anderson of McKeesport. Deceased are a brother, Kenneth Anderson; and a sister, Mary Ann Kisner. Private services were held in Monongahela.

Kenneth Austin Truby
Owned coin shop in Washington
Kenneth Austin Truby, 80, of Mineola Avenue, Washington, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, August 24, 1998, in Manor Care Nursing Home, McMurray, following a lengthy illness. He was born August 16, 1918, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of Elmer and Minnie Frank Truby. Mr. Truby was a member of First Lutheran Church, Washington. He was employed as an operator at Hazel-Atlas Glass Co. Plant No. 1 for 25 years, and was manager of the liquor store in Burgettstown for more than 14 years. He also owned and operated a coin shop on South Main Street in Washington. Mr. Truby was a 50-year member of the Order of DeMolay; a former member of Washington Lodge 164, F&AM; a member of Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion; Hawkins Post Home 927, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 22; and the YMCA. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Division in the European Theater and Rhone-Arno Theater, Northern Apennines and Po Valley. He received the Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon and the Croix DeGurre with palm. On September 2, 1939, he married Hilda Aldene Toben, who died August 7, 1987. Surviving are a brother, Paul Eugene Truby of Washington; and four grandchildren, Michael Allan Truby, Robert Douglas Truby, Jon Edward Truby and Lisa Jo Fryman. Deceased are a son, Gary LeRoy Truby; a brother, Robert Truby; and a sister, Gladys Hawkinson.

Sarah Lade Berdine
Washington woman worked for catering service
Sarah Lade Berdine, 63, of Arden Road, Washington, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 1998, in her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born November 9, 1934, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Norman A. and Ella M. Null Hess. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Meadows Catering Service. Mrs. Berdine was a member of Crossroads United Presbyterian Church. She was a 1953 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. On December 19, 1953, she married Glen Newton Berdine Sr., who died June 24, 1988. Surviving are four sons, Glen Newton Berdine Jr., at home, Ronald A. Berdine of Eighty Four, Kenneth N. Berdine of Washington, and Timothy E. Berdine, at home; three daughters, Jean Berdine of Washington, Judith and Patricia Berdine, both at home; a sister, Ethel Danley of Taylorstown; and four grandchildren, Scott, Michelle, Denise and Bradley Berdine.

Kenneth Eugene Crile
Employee of Union Camp for 35 years
Kenneth Eugene Crile, 64, of Linnwood Road, Eighty Four, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 24, 1998, in his home. He was born June 30, 1934, in Vance Station, a son of George William and Mary Eleanor Kimberland Crile. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Crile had been an employee of Union Camp for 35 years. He was a member of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. Mr. Crile was a graduate of Trinity High School and enjoyed woodworking. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and a former member of ABATE. Surviving are three sons, Michael E., Kevin W. and Scott E. Crile, all of Washington; and seven grandchildren, Megan McFall, Kevin Crile Jr., Adam, Cristin, Ashley, Michael and Alyssa Crile. He was engaged to marry Irma Young. Deceased is a brother, Ronald William Crile.

Rudolph Milovac
U.S. Army veteran of World War II
Rudolph Milovac, 82, of Mather, died at 9 p.m. Monday, August 24, 1998, in Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg. He was born October 31, 1915, in Cokeburg, a son of Josip and Sophia Bustich Milovac. Mr. Milovac was a 1936 graduate of Jefferson Township High School and lived most of his life in the Jefferson and Mather areas. He served in the U.S. Army in England during World War II, and with the 437th B Battery in Africa, Sicily and Italy. He was a member of the Filer-Sadlek American Legion Post 954 in Jefferson and also was a lifelong member of Croatian Fraternal Union in Cokeburg. Mr. Milovac was employed by U.S. Steel at Mather Collieries. He was a fisherman, nature lover and was a member of Izaak Walton League. Mr. Milovac enjoyed singing. He sang at many weddings as well as with the Singing Church Men, and young people listened to his storytelling. On July 4, 1947, he married Mary Hydak Milovac, who died March 12, 1985. Surviving are a son, Gary G. Milovac of Waynesburg R.D.2; a granddaughter, Whitney Anne Milovac of Waynesburg; two sisters, Mary Terry and Angeline Searight, both of Mather; and a niece and three nephews. Deceased is a brother, Edward Milovac. At the request of the family, services and interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Izaak Walton League of Greene County, in care of George Misher, R.D.1 Rices Landing, PA 15357.

George W. McGary
Carpenter with Universal Cyclops
George Walter "Cyclone" McGary, 73, of Washington, died Tuesday, August 25, 1998, in his home, following a lengthy illness. He was born October 7, 1924, in Zanesville, Ohio, a son of Walter G. and Elsie L. Brown McGary. Mr. McGary was a member of First Christian Church of Washington for more than 50 years. He attended Trinity High School and was a carpenter with Universal Cyclops, retiring in 1986. Mr. McGary served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a member of Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and golfing. Surviving are a son, Kyle "Redcloud" McGary of Washington; a daughter, Rosanne M. Karnes of Scenery Hill; and one grandchild, Christopher M. Burt.

Wanda Rice
Member of Mary Mother of the Church in Charleroi
Wanda Rice, 90 of Latrobe, formerly of Fallowfield Township and Roscoe, died Tuesday, August 25, 1998, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born May 1, 1908, a daughter of Edward Wenzel and Stella Paskofski Wenzel Tyrpin. Mrs. Rice was a member of Mary Mother of the Church in Charleroi and Monessen Eastgate Senior Citizens Center. She was known for her crocheting and cooking. Surviving are a son, Thomas E. Rice Sr. of Charleroi; a daughter, Patricia J. Mozina of Latrobe; eight grandchildren, Denise M. Bruno, Wanda Russell, Thomas E. Rice II, Gail A. Glaneman, Lori L. Ogurchak, Damian A., Kevin E., and Elizabeth Rice; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Stanley Tyrpin of Roscoe and Jerry Tyrpin of Steubenville, Ohio; and two sisters, Jennie Anderson of Morgantown, W.Va., and Helen Miller of Texas. Deceased are three brothers, Sigmund Wenzel, Walter and Henry Tyrpin; and one sister, Bernice Cox.

Randal B. Carr
Fla. man formerly of Homestead
Randal B. Carr, 39, of Summerfield, Fla., formerly of Homestead, died Monday, August 24, 1998, in Ocala, Fla. He was from Homestead, Allegheny County, and had lived in Fort Myers, Fla., before moving to Summerfield nine years ago. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Carr; two daughters, Michelle Carr and Renee Carr, and a son, Todd Carr, all of Summerfield. Also surviving are his mother, Ruth Carr of Washington; five sisters, Debbie Lesko of Pittsburgh; Kathy Solomon and Nancy Novagradic, both of Washington; Sandy Strawser of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Diane Pantely of Strabane; and two brothers, Edward Carr of Salix and Kevin Carr of Washington. Services and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 29, in Belleview, Fla.

Martha P. Chambola
Former tax collector in Morgan Township
Martha Pushey Chambola, 55, of Jefferson, died August 24, 1998, in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Sue Pushey. She was born February 17, 1943, in Ceylon, a daughter of the late Jacob Norman Boord and Bernice Ruse Boord. Mrs. Chambola was a member of Jefferson Presbyterian Church, where she was a former deacon and a member of the Women's Association. She lived most of her life in Jefferson and Mather. She was a tax collector in Morgan Township and had been a clerk at Herd's drugstore in Washington. Surviving are two daughters, Kim Cottle of Jefferson and Darlene Maley of Washington; a son, Dale Pushey of Jefferson R.D.1; five grandchildren, Andria Pushey, Dale Pushey, Hope Maley, Tyler Maley and Emily Cottle; a sister, Alberta Horner of Monroeville; and four brothers, Lloyd Boord of Rochester, Paul Boord, Kenneth Boord and Arleigh Boord, all of Carmichaels. Deceased are her first husband, Dale A. Pushey, who died July 30, 1977; her second husband, John L. Chambola, who died March 3, 1993; and one brother, Vernon Boord.

Lillian L. Hawk
Lifelong resident of Greensboro area
Lillian L, Hawk, 91, of Greensboro R.D.1, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. She was born September 12, 1906, in Masontown, a daughter of Samuel D. and Janie Malone Simpson. Mrs. Hawk made her home in the Greensboro area all of her life. She was Methodist. Her husband, Harry W. "Bob" Hawk, died May 20, 1976. Surviving are two sons, Sam D. Hawk Sr. of Waynesburg and Sam D. Hawk Jr. of Kirtland, Ohio; two daughters, Geraldine C. Meese of Greensboro R.D.1, with whom she made her home, and Teri L. Carson of Waynesburg; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a grandson, Kevin Meese, and a stepbrother, Donald Schook.

Hager M. Randolph
Greensboro area resident retired from Robena Mine
Hager M. Randolph, 87, of Greensboro R.D.1, died Sunday, August 23, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, He was born January 27, 1911, in Flag Pond, Tenn., a son of Thomas Murphy and Eliza Jane Randolph. Mr. Randolph made his home in Greene County for the past 50 years and attended John Corbley Memorial Baptist Church in Garards Fort. He retired from U.S. Steel's Robena Mine and was a member of the UMWA Robena local. Surviving are his wife, Viola E. Franks Randolph; two sons, Frank Theodore Randolph of Orlando, Fla., and Hager M. Randolph Jr. of Donora; two daughters, Irene J. Peterson and Eileen F. Robinson, both of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are five brothers, Garrett, Darries, Cecil, Carmon and Lester Randolph, and five sisters, Mammie Peterson, Elvia Rice, Cora Penrock, Lerah Randolph and Vinnlee Randolph.

Christopher J. Cole
Family from Claysville and area
Christopher Jacob Cole, infant son of Christen Cole of Claysville, died Sunday, August 23, 1998, in Magee Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cole of Claysville and Frank and Lorna Plants of Claysville; maternal great-grandparents, Allan T. and Betty Cole of Washington and Shirley Goslin of Washington; and a brother, Austin Cole, at home.

Benjamin F. Donley
Fish and Wildlife Service biologist born in Greene
Benjamin Franklin Donley, 90, of Milwaukie, Ore., formerly of Greene County, died August 8, 1998, in his home. He was born August 21, 1907, on the South Branch of Muddy Creek near Carmichaels, a son of James Patrick and Mamie Howard Donley. Mr. Donley graduated in 1928 from Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels, where he was their first four-letter athlete. Following high school, he attended Massanutten Military Academy for two years on an athletic scholarship. He attended Waynesburg College, first on an athletic scholarship and later on an academic scholarship, earning a bachelor of science degree. He studied forestry, biology and game conservation at Penn State University, earning a master's degree. Mr. Donley worked for Pennsylvania Fish Commission until serving as an air intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force in the South Pacific during World War II. Following the war, he became a field biologist in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service until his retirement in 1976. He lived in Boston, Mass., and Trenton, N.J., where he headed a four-year comprehensive study of the Delaware River Watershed. Mr. Donley was transferred to Billings, Mont., for several years and in 1966 moved to Milwaukee, where he lived until his death. In 1954, he married Ethel B. Marder, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Barbara Butler of Oregon City, Ore.; a son, Paul Stewart Donley of Clackamas, Ore.; a brother, Robert Phillips Donley of Waynesburg; and a grandson, Andrew Benjamin Butler. Deceased are two sisters, Dorothy and Virginia.

Loretta M. DuChez
Retired school teacher
Loretta M. Saladna DuChez, 64, of 8809 Priem Road, Strongsville, Ohio, died August 14, 1998, from heart failure. She was born January 29, 1934, a daughter of the late John and Mary Saladna. Mrs. DuChez was a retired school teacher. Surviving are her husband, Louis DuChez Sr.; three children, Ann and Lynn DuChez and Louis DuChez Jr., all of Strongsville; two brothers, the Rev. George Saladna of Springdale and John Saladna of Atlanta, Ga.; and three sisters, Matilda Phillips of Bedford, Ohio, Dorothy Vislosky of Yardley and Barbara Nicklos of Millsboro. Deceased are her twin sister, Ann, who died at birth; and a brother, Frank Saladna. Burial was August 18 in Strongsville Cemetery.

Mabel V. Eddy
Waynesburg resident volunteered at food bank
Mabel V. Eddy, 44, of Waynesburg, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 26, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital. She was born April 9, 1954, in Waynesburg, a daughter of Agnes Jean Shriver Roberts of Waynesburg and the late Ulysses Roberts. Mrs. Eddy was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Waynesburg, where she graduated from Waynesburg High School. She attended First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg and served as a food bank volunteer at First Baptist Church. On November 14, 1973, she married John W. Eddy, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Keven Eddy, at home; a daughter, Felicia Eddy,at home; a granddaughter, Page E. Eddy; seven sisters, Martha Leah and Katherine Roberts, both of Waynesburg, Marsha Zimmerman of Kirby, Anna Darlene Eibling of Ohio, Peg Marie Wyatt of Fairmont, W.Va., Dixie Joyce Roberts of Mt. Morris and Karen Jo Roberts of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three brothers, Ulysses Grant Roberts Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colo., and James and Charles Franklin Roberts, both of Waynesburg; and several cousins. Deceased is a son, Chonn Eddy.