Arthur Kaufman
Ohio resident formerly of Washington
Arthur Kaufman, 78, formerly of Washington and Columbus and Hilliard, Ohio, died Friday, December 4, 1998, in Riverside Hospital, Columbus.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from Conrail Railroad after 40 years of service.
Mr. Kaufman was a member of Upper Arlington Lutheran Church in Columbus, Disabled American Veterans American Legion 485, O.E.S., F&AM 637, Darby Grange 779 and the Scottish Rite.
Surviving are a son, Arthur of West Jefferson, Ohio; two brothers, Lloyd of Venice and Floyd of Lake Charles, La.; a sister, Helen Erbrecht of Canonsburg; and two grandsons, Tyson and Nicholas Kaufman.
Deceased are his wife, Florence; and a brother, Harold.
Eleanor A. Kriss
Member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Eleanor A. Kriss (Krzywicki), 87, of Burgettstown, died Wednesday, December 2, 1998, in her home.
She was born February 22, 1911, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Anthony and Lucy Augustine.
Mrs. Kriss was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Burgettstown.
Surviving are a daughter, Adrienne Remer of Daytona Beach, Fla.; and one grandchild.
Deceased are her husband, Edward S. Kriss, who died November 4, 1987; and two brothers and two sisters.
Albert Lanzy
Original proprietor of Kelly's Pub in Canonsburg
Albert "Kelly" Lanzy of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, December 1, 1998.
He was the original proprietor of Kelly's Pub in Canonsburg.
Mr. Lanzy was a first sergeant with the 103rd Medical Battalion during World War II.
He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191, Knights of Columbus, Sons of Italy, American Legion Post 902, Canonsburg Sportsmen's Association and Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Company.
He was a member of Ascension Catholic Church in Boca Raton.
Surviving are two daughters, Bobbie Lounder of Boca Raton and Marilyn Vinisky of Rochester, N.Y.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Caprosso.
Deceased is his wife of 63 years, Mary B. Lanzy, who died in July 1997.
E. Frances Lindley
Retired teacher from Eighty Four
E. Frances Lindley, 92, formerly of Eighty Four (Somerset Township) and Canonsburg, died Friday, December 4, 1998, in Country Meadows Nursing Center, Bridgeville.
She was born November 17, 1906, near Eighty Four, a daughter of John A. and Esther Noble Riggle.
Mrs. Lindley lived in the Eighty Four area most of her life, where she was a member of Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church and its women's association.
She was a retired school teacher and taught in North Strabane and Somerset townships and Immaculate Conception schools, retiring in 1960.
On June 28, 1934, she married H. Merle Lindley, who died June 5, 1987.
Surviving are a daughter, Janet L. VanKirk of Bridgeville; two grandchildren, Mark E. VanKirk of Scenery Hill and Lisa VanKirk-Taylor of Bridgeville; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are three brothers, Roy, Howard and Guy Riggle; and two sisters, Helen Smrekar and Gladys Riggle.
Elizabeth Pettit
Florida resident was registered nurse
Elizabeth (Betty) Pettit, 66, of Lynn Haven, Fla., died Thursday, December 3, 1998, in Bay Medical Center, Panama City, Fla..
She was born in Amity and moved to Florida in 1986 from Washington, where she retired as a registered nurse.
She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary 0235-Fort Walton Beach and a member of Laureate Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, where she held several offices and served on numerous committees. The sorority honored her as Valentine Ball queen and Woman of the Year.
Surviving are her husband, Austin "Gene" Pettit; her stepmother, Evyln Farabe of Washington; two sons, Kent Pettit of Vail, Colo., and Karl Pettit of Washington; a brother, Kenneth Farabe of Denver; two grandchildren, Ashley and Nicholas Pettit; and two stepgrandchildren, Benjamin and Gabrielle Walford.
Jack B. Scopel
President of Eldersville construction company
Jack B. Scopel, 59, of Burgettstown, died Friday, December 4, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
He was born May 26, 1939, in Joffre, a son of Bruno Scopel, who died November 3, 1943, and Erma Tonetti Scopel DeCook of Joffre.
Mr. Scopel was president of Apolo Construction Co. in Eldersville.
On June 25, 1958, he married Virginia Garcia, who survives and with whom he celebrated their 40th anniversary.
Also surviving are three sons, Jack A., Jay A. and Jeffrey A. Scopel, all of Burgettstown; a daughter, Susan Scopel Salvadori of Burgettstown; seven grandchildren, Jack A. II, Jason A. , Lee Ann, Kristen and Samantha Scopel and Derek and Melinda Salvadori; and a sister, Catherine Scopel Pasquale of Joffre.
Deceased is his stepfather, Joseph DeCook, who died August 15, 1998.
Faye Mitchell Smith
Nursing assistant at Washington Hospital
Faye Mitchell Smith, 62, of 350 Hart Avenue, Washington, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 3, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
She was born November 20, 1936, in West Finley Township, a daughter of the late Walter and Clarabelle Ealy Stollar.
Mrs. Smith was employed as a nursing assistant for 25 years at Washington Hospital and was a member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church.
She was a member of Local 1199 P/SEI and held office for many years. She was active in the local labor council.
On April 9, 1994, she married Robert Smith, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Danny Mitchell of Erie, Richard Mitchell of Ephrata and William Mitchell of Bentleyville; two daughters, Kathy McFall of Eighty Four and Myra Bertrand of Mecomb, Mich.; three stepsons, Robert Smith Jr. of Canonsburg, Steven Smith of Washington and Bradley Smith of Carnegie; a stepdaughter, Tammy Sullivan of Monongahela; 21 grandchildren; two brothers, Harry Ealy of Oxnard, Calif., and Ronald Stollar of Gettysburg; and a sister, Cheryl Verner of Washington.
Isaac N. Williamson
Mold maker for Brockway Glass
Isaac Newton Williamson, 83, formerly of Ramsey Road, Washington, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, December 4, 1998, in Kade Nursing Home, Washington, following a lengthy illness.
He was born September 12, 1915, in Washington, a son of Hugh and Nancy Wright Williamson.
Mr. Williamson was a member of Fairhill Manor Christian Church.
He was a mold maker and was last employed by Brockway Glass in Zanesville, Ohio.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy in Trinidad.
On April 1, 1942, he married Mary Ella McCann, who died September 18, 1994.
Surviving are a son, Richard A. McCann of Washington; two daughters, Linda M. Peffer of Pittsburgh and Marilyn J. Jones of Houston; two sisters, Evelyn Smith and Hester Pierson, both of Derry, N.H.; and three grandchildren, Richard Mark McCann, Lynn Ware and Matthew Peffer.
Deceased are a son, Hugh Samuel Williamson; a grandson, Gregory Scott McCann; a sister, Geraldine Giles Kadusky; and a half-brother, Samuel Williamson.
Diana Andrewson
Finleyville homemaker born in Yugoslavia
Diana (Daisy) Andrewson, 91, of Finleyville, died Thursday, December 3, 1998, in Monongahela Valley Hospital.
She was born September 21, 1907, in Yugoslavia, a daughter of Fabian and Barbara Cankovic Cividini.
Mrs. Andrewson was a homemaker and a member of SNPJ in Hackett.
Her husband, Gedmen Andrewson, died December 8, 1979.
Surviving are two sons, William and George Andrewson, both of Finleyville.; a daughter, Barbara Holmes of Finleyville; a sister, Elizabeth Ginter of Herminie; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Walter E. Anthony
Active with Brownson House sports programs
Walter E. Anthony, 64, of Washington, died Friday, December 4, 1998, in Canonsburg General Hospital.
He was born November 8, 1934, in Washington, a son of Walter M. Anthony of Washington and Anna C. Higginbotham of Washington.
Mr. Anthony attended Washington schools.
He was employed as a precision grinder for more than 22 years at Precision Steel Co. in Washington before retiring in 1988.
He was an active member of West Washington United Methodist Church, where he served as head usher and was on the PPR committee.
Mr. Anthony was a member of Sunset Lodge 623, F&AM, of Washington, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Consistory, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Eastern Star Lodge 409 of Washington, and was an active volunteer with Washington Hospital Auxiliary.
He had been actively involved with midget football and wrestling programs at the Brownson House in Washington for many years.
On August 31, 1951, he married Jean R. Redd, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Helen Marie Mayor of Akron, Ohio, Cynthia A. Bock of Glenshaw and Linda A. Perry of Washington; a son, David D. Anthony of Hartsville, S.C.; a sister, Catherine Schwering of Washington; five granddaughters, Ryann Anthony, Ashley and Emily Bock, Kaitlyn Faris and Kelsey Perry; and several nieces and nephews.
John C. Artemko
1944 graduate of Canonsburg High School
Word has been received of the death of John C. Artemko, 71, of Allen Park, Mich., formerly of Canonsburg, who died Monday, November 23, 1998, of leukemia.
He was born January 15, 1927, in Canonsburg, a son of Frank and Mary Artemko.
Mr. Artemko was a 1944 graduate of Canonsburg High School.
He joined the Merchant Marines prior to his enlistment in the Army where he was an assistant steward storekeeper on the U.S.A. H.S. Marigold, attaining the rank of corporal during World War II.
After the war, he moved to Allen Park, where he spent 30 years working for Ford Motor Co.
He was a member of Jefferson College Historical Society and the Early Engine Club. He was a Free Mason with Olive Branch Lodge 542.
During his retirement, he was a volunteer at Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, where he operated trains during the holidays and a carousel during the summer.
In addition to his wife, Ruth, surviving are two daughters, Dorthea and Deborah Artemko, both of Allen Park; and a son, John Artemko of Allen Park; one brother, Alex Artemko of Washington; two sisters, Pauline Luginski and Mary Kania, both of Canonsburg; and several grandchildren.
Mr. Artemko's body was donated to University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ann Arbor. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the University of Michigan Cancer Center, Roland Hiss Research Fund, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Room C427, MedNinn, Ann Arbor, Mich., 48109-0848.
Margaret L. Abbadini
Member of St. Oliver Plunkett Parish
Margaret L. Abbadini, 78, of Willow Street, Fredericktown, died unexpectedly at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 1998, in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
She was born November 1, 1920, in Fredericktown, a daughter of Stephen W. and Anna Mayerski Malinzak.
She was a 1938 graduate of East Bethlehem Township High School.
Mrs. Abbadini was a member of St. Oliver Plunkett Parish, where she was a charter member of its Christian Mothers group and Ladies Guild.
On April 29, 1943, she married August Edward Abbadini, who died December 30, 1996.
Surviving are a son, Edward Louis Abbadini of Rivesville, W.Va.; two daughters, Margaret (Peggy) Menear of Bobtown and Doris Kotermanski of Phoenix, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Rick and Brooke Menear, and Brandi, Jon August and Brett Kotermanski; two brothers, William Malindzak of Atascadero, Calif., and Eugene Malinzak of Pico Rivera, Calif.; a sister, Betty Terry of Foot Hills, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
A sister, Dorothy Kurtz, is deceased.
Ann F. Adams
Businesswoman was active church member
Ann F. Adams, 76, of Crest Avenue, Washington, died unexpectedly at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
She was born October 3, 1922, in Washington, a daughter of Michael and Mary Ann Kerin Adams.
Miss Adams was a payroll supervisor for more than 32 years for Reliance Co., Washington, retiring in 1987.
She was a 1940 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Washington.
Miss Adams was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church, where she served as lector/commentator while her health permitted. She was a charter member and first regent of Washington Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and she had served as second vice regent of the Pennsylvania State Court of the Catholic Daughters until her resignation caused by her health.
She held the office of state president of Business and Professional Women and many other state offices. Miss Adams was president of the Washington Chapter of BPW and had also served as district director of District 12. Miss Adams held membership in the Catholic Business and Professional Women of Pittsburgh, the Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh, Current Events Club and Symphony South. She served on board of the American Heart Association.
She enjoyed playing bridge, as she had done with the same club for 52 years. She enjoyed professional sports and had held Pittsburgh Steeler season tickets for 40 years. She also enjoyed carpentry.
Surviving are two sisters, Mary Agnes Adams and Margaret Adams, both of Washington; a nephew, Bill Palfreyman of Washington; a niece, Molly Palfreyman of Canonsburg; three great-nieces and two great-nephews.
Deceased are a sister, Catherine A. Palfreyman; a brother, Michael J. Adams, who died in infancy; and twin sisters, Katherine Rita and Mary Agnes Adams, who died in infancy.
CORRECTION
Incomplete information was provided for the obituary of Ann F. Adams, published Monday. She also was a member of the League of Women Voters, Immaculate Conception Friendship Club and Washington Hospital Auxiliary.
Sereno Bartoletti
Member of Burgettstown Italian Club, SNPJ
Sereno Bartoletti, 86, of Burgettstown, died Friday, December 4, 1998, in Manor Care of South Hills.
He was born April 17, 1912, in Burgettstown, a son of Peter and Olive Bonan Bartoletti.
Prior to his retirement, he had been employed by Bologna Coal Co. and Sutherland Lumber Co., both of Burgettstown.
Mr. Bartoletti was a member of Burgettstown Italian Club, SNPJ of Burgettstown and United Mine Workers of America.
On July 21, 1937, he married Mary Jeram, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Serene A. Bartoletti of El Paso, Texas; two daughters, Janet Nagy of West Chester and Maureen Evans of Salt Lake City, Utah; and six grandchildren, Kelly, Krista, Laura, Kristan, Susan and Lauren.
Deceased are a brother, John Bartoletti, who died March 15, 1993; and a brother and two sisters who died in infancy.
Donald J. Bendel Sr.
Machine operator was World War II veteran
Donald J. "Ponto" Bendel Sr., 69, of Finleyville, died Saturday, December 5, 1998, in Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Pittsburgh.
He was born May 9, 1929, in Floreffe, a son of Henry and Julia Ballas Bendel.
He worked as a machine operator in the construction business and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Bendel was a member of the American Legion Post 613 of Finleyville and the Hackett Club.
On April 21, 1951, he married Anna Mae Tonecha, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Donald J. Bendel Jr. of Bentleyville; a daughter, Patricia Webster of Clinton, Ind.; three brothers, Richard Bendel of Rochester, Royce Bendel of Finleyville and John Elmer Bendel of Greeley, Colo.; six sisters, Peggy Clark and Henrietta Petrovich, both of Finleyville, Shirley Soncini of Floreffe, Leona Hunter of Princeton, W.Va., May Ottery of Charlotte Hall, Md., and Mary Rambo of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; five grandchildren, Brian and Nicole Webster, and Derrek, Dustin and Devin Bendel; and many nieces and nephews.
Sadie Abraham Bercik
Formerly of West Newton
Sadie Hanna Abraham "Grandma" Bercik, 83, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of West Newton, died Saturday, December 5, 1998.
Surviving are a daughter, Maryann Tineri of Boynton Beach, formerly of Monessen; a stepdaughter, Mary Ann Bercik Finotti of Pittsburgh; three stepsons, Bernard, Peter and Richard Bercik; five brothers, John Hanna of Elizabeth, Peter Hanna of Santa Cruz, Calif., Paul Hanna of Pittsburgh, David Hanna of West Newton and Donald Hanna of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters, Mary Hassick of West Newton and Kathryn Daube of Monongahela; four grandsons, George Abraham Jr. and Robert M., John D. and Anthony E. Tineri; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are her husband, Peter Bercik Sr.; a son, George Abraham Sr.; a granddaughter, Heather Moran; and a brother, Moses Hanna.
A. Fiorletta Bizzack
Employee and volunteer at Washington Hospital
Antoinette (Toni) Fiorletta Bizzack, 89, formerly of Elm Street, Washington, died Saturday, December 5, 1998, in Humbert Lane Health Care Center, Washington.
She was born November 23, 1909, in Monongahela, a daughter of Rocco and Mathilda Parisse Palli.
Mrs. Bizzack was a homemaker and a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, where she was active in Christian Mothers. She was a member of Leonardo da Vinci 270 Order of Sons of Italy in America.
She was employed in the laundry department of Washington Hospital for many years. She was also a volunteer for the hospital for about 10 years.
Mrs. Bizzack enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking.
On July 18, 1931, she married Edward A. Fiorletta, who died April 1, 1958. In 1964, she married Edward Bizzack, who is deceased.
Surviving are three daughters, Lorraine Fonner of Orlando, Fla., Rita J. Schroeder of Palm City, Fla., and Patricia A. Burk of Washington; a sister, Rochina "Rocky" Parise of Washington; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Ronald A. Fiorletta; a grandson, Glenn B. Schroeder; two sisters, Julia Posa and Linda Cancelmi; and two brothers, Guido and Mercan Palli.
Shirley June Carden
Formerly of Washington
Shirley June Carden, 65, of Richwood, W.Va., and formerly of Washington, died Friday, December 4, 1998, in Memorial Division of Charleston (W.Va.) Area Medical Center.
A former resident of Washington, she lived in Richwood for the past 20 years. In Washington, Mrs. Carden worked as a nurse's aide. In Richwood, she attended Liberty Baptist Church and worked as a cook for several restaurants.
Surviving are her husband, Chester W. Carden; two sons, Harry F. Harding Jr. of Burgettstown and Richard D. Harding of Washington; a daughter, Susan E. Bogan of Washington; a sister, Patricia L. Dorsey of Ellsworth; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation and services will be held in Richwood. Interment in Fields Cemetery, Nettie, W.Va. Arrangements by Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood.
Oliver N. Herrington
Oldest member of Arros Haymakers Association
Oliver N. Herrington, 92, of New Eagle, died Sunday, December 6, 1998.
He was born February 5, 1906, in Brownsville, a son of Ellsworth and Alice Christopher Herrington.
He retired in 1968 from Combustion Engineering in East Monongahela.
Mr. Herrington was the oldest member of the Arros Haymakers Association 2531/2 of New Eagle and was a retired member of the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department.
Surviving are a daughter, Olive DePaoli of Canonsburg; five grandchildren, Gary Kossel, Tanya Becker, Barry Lindley, Tara Latorre and James Miller; and nine great-grandchildren.
Deceased are his wife, Marie Rollison Herrington, who died October 10, 1980; a daughter, Dolores Lindley; a brother, Wilbur Herrington; and a sister, Lillian Hanson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department, 165 Main Street, New Eagle, PA 15067.
Winifred Hoy
Former secretary attended Mather Christian Church
Winifred (Freddie) Hoy of Waynesburg R.D.1 died at 5:56 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
She was born in Greene County, a daughter of John B. Pone Rush and Minnie Pitcock Rush.
Mrs. Hoy spent most of her life in Greene County and attended Mather Christian Church.
She had worked for Jesse Ross Drug Store for several years and later worked as a secretary for Dr. Birch for 16 years.
Her husband, John S. Hoy, died October 11, 1978.
Surviving are a stepdaughter, Sally Summersgill of Waynesburg; a stepson, John D. Hoy of Waynesburg; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert L. Rush of Wilcox.
A brother, H. Clarence Rush, and two sisters, Eva I. Grimm and Marie McMasters, are deceased.
There will be no public visitation, and services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Mather Christian Church, Mather, Pa. 15346.
Paul P. Koscelek
Retired steelworker
Paul P. Koscelek, 75, of Monongahela, died Sunday, December 6, 1998, at his home.
He was born April 26, 1923, in Donora, a son of Steven and Maria Katcocin Koscelek.
He was a member of St. Anthony's Church in Monongahela.
Mr. Koscelek was formerly employed at U.S. Steel Corp.'s Donora Works and had retired from Jones & Laughlin Steel Co. in Hazelwood.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Carroll American Legion, James C. Ford Post 949, Dunkirk.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Veres Koscelek, whom he married October 24, 1948; a son, Joseph Koscelek of Scottdale; a daughter, Cathy Braum of New Eagle; a grandson, Jimmy Braum; three sisters, Irene Pandrock and Agnes Boyer of Donora, and Mary Svercek of McKeesport; and four brothers, Steve Koscelek of Bridgeport, Conn., William Koscelek of Conneaut Lake, Steve Pucel of New Eagle and Paul Pucel of Donora.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are seven brothers and sisters.
James J. Nuccetelli
Bethlehem Mines Corp. retiree
James J. "Zinzi" Nuccetelli, 87, of Cokeburg, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
He was born November 14, 1911, in Bologna, Italy, a son of Nicholas and Assunda Desimone Nuccetelli.
He was retired from Bethlehem Mines Corp., Mine No. 60, where he worked as a coal miner.
Mr. Nuccetelli was a member of UMWA Local 1197, Sons of Italy Lodge 609 and Croatian Fraternal Union 354 of Cokeburg.
On December 25, 1936, he married Alice McKay, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Nicholas R. Nuccetelli of Eighty Four; three daughters, Patricia Rodenski of Washington, Janet Nuccetelli, at home, and Margo Scicchitano of Newport News, Va.; four sisters, Elna Apostoli of Kenosha, Wis., Emma Battistone of Ellsworth, Pauline Scott of Houston and Mary Graff of Beaver Falls; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Roland and Louis Nuccetelli; and two sisters, Effie Spadafore and Josephine Femia.
Anthony S. (Tony) Sacramento
'Mr. Kennywood' was familiar face ran the carousel
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony S. (Tony) Sacramento, who ran the carousel at suburban Pittsburgh's Kennywood Park for more than 50 years and was known to generations of park patrons as "Mr. Kennywood," has died. He was 81.
Sacramento died from a coronary collapse Thursday at Kane Regional Center.
He worked at the park for nearly 60 years. In the winter, he helped to dismantle and reconstruct rides.
In the summer, he greeted visitors and was a fixture at its landmark carousel, waving to people as they rode around. He never turned away children who lacked the price of a ride.
"One of the park officials once told Dad that he gave away more free rides than the merry-go-round took in," said Sacramento's son, Dennis.
"But Dad knew that his ride was one of the most popular at Kennywood, and he didn't have the heart to see a youngster standing by who couldn't afford to get on," he said.
The carousel, which is estimated by the National Carousel Association to be worth millions, includes a lead horse named for Sacramento that is painted with the colors of the Italian flag.
Sacramento began working at the park giving pony rides in the 1930s.
He took a leave to serve in World War II from 1940-45 before returning to Kennywood.
He was such a fixture that people often recognized him outside the park, according to a 1993 interview.
"Oh, geez, you should see when I go to the mall," he said. "About November or December, the kids start running up to me saying, 'Mr. Kennywood, Mr. Kennywood, when's Kennywood going to open?' I always tell them, 'When it does, you come see me for a free ride."'
One of the park's trademark arrow signs was posted at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home in East Pittsburgh to direct visitors to Sacramento's room.
His funeral procession on Monday will drive through the park and past the carousel.
Besides his son Dennis, Sacramento also is survived by another son, Anthony N. Sacramento of North Huntingdon; three brothers, Joseph, Neal and Frank, all of North Braddock; and a sister, Sara Simone of Rankin.
His funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock.
Edward P. Sarsfield
Baking company salesman was World War II veteran
Edward P. Sarsfield, 74, of Finleyville, died Friday, December 4, 1998, in his home.
He was born April 13, 1924, in Pittsburgh, a son of Edward P. and Loretta Hammil Sarsfield.
He had worked as a sales representative for Braun Baking Co. and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Mr. Sarsfield was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Finleyville.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Hudock Sarsfield; two daughters, Donna Spalla and Eileen Wessel, both of Finleyville; two brothers, Thomas and Gerald Sarsfield, both of Pittsburgh; a sister, Thelma Werling of Pittsburgh; and four grandchildren, Gary, Christopher and David Spalla and Laura Wessel.
A brother, Albert Sarsfield, is deceased.
Frank J. Tworzydlo
Bronze Star recipient was retired coal miner
Frank J. Tworzydlo, 75, of National Pike, Richeyville, died at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
He was born April 30, 1923, in Mutual, a son of Andrew and Martha Daracz Tworzydlo.
A retired coal miner, he worked for J&L Steel Corp., Vesta No. 5 Mine.
From 1942 to 1945, during World War II, Mr. Tworzydlo served with the U.S. Army 180th Infantry, 45th Division, in Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. He received the Bronze Star.
He was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Richeyville, United Mine Workers of America 762, Centerville American Legion Post 705 and Centerville Sportsman's Club.
Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Velcheck Tworzydlo; a daughter, Karen Mucho of Washington; three brothers, John Tworzydlo of Algonac, Mich., Walter Tworzydlo of Richeyville and Robert Tworzydlo of Strongsville, Ohio; two sisters, Genevieve Brandenburg of Warren, Mich., and Jean Zurro of MaComb, Mich.; and two granddaughters, Bethany and Laura Mucho.
Deceased are a brother, Joseph Tworzydlo; three sisters, Frances Barthalovich, Josephine Glista and Mary Wecoski; and a son, Frank Andrew Tworzydlo, who died in infancy.
Ella I. Wiegmann
Longtime secretary for Jefferson Grange
Ella Idell Wiegmann, 90, of Eldersville, died Saturday, December 5, 1998, in Brightwood Nursing Home, Follansbee, W.Va.
She was born January 4, 1908, in Colliers, W.Va., a daughter of George L. and Della Latimer Hunter.
Mrs. Wiegmann was a member of Eldersville United Methodist Church, where she had been active in Missionary Circle No. 2 and Mary V. Lockhart Sunday school class.
She was one of the original historians for Jefferson Township and was secretary for Jefferson Grange for 35 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Dalene Alrutz of Eldersville; three grandchildren, Walter Alrutz Jr. of Washington and Norma Alrutz and Tiarre Bowersock, both of Eldersville; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Naomi Meneely of Union City.
Deceased are her husband, Dale Wiegmann, who died in 1969; two brothers, Floyd and Lee Hunter; and three sisters, Elsie Sharp, Ada Clark and Mae Hunter.
Donald V. Brookins
McDonald resident worked for LTV Steel
Donald V. Brookins, 86, of McDonald, died Monday, December 7, 1998, in Allegheny University Hospital-Canonsburg.
He was born April 2, 1912, in Washington, a son of William Thomas and Mary Gross.
Mr. Brookins was a graduate of Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, and worked for LTV Steel in Aliquippa.
He was a member of McDonald Lions Club, IBPOE of W Elks Club in Canonsburg and the Lincoln Star Lodge 71 of Ambridge.
On December 3, 1934, he married Marjorie Lewis, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Harvey D. Brookins of Detroit, Mich; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a niece and two nephews.
Lance C. Burnisky
Worked for My Brothers Place in Cecil
Lance C. Burnisky Sr., 52, of Butler, formerly of Cuddy, died Sunday, December 6, 1998, in Butler Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Mr. Burnisky was born December 18, 1945, in Allegheny County, son of Stanley Burnisky of Monongahela and the late Joanne Day Burnisky.
Mr. Burnisky was formerly employed at My Brothers Place in Cecil. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the American Legion Post of Cecil.
Surviving are his wife, Molnar Burnisky; two sons, Lance Burnisky Jr. of Butler and Steven Burnisky of McDonald; a daughter, Carolyn Adkins of Butler; a stepson, John Wolfe of Sturgeon; two stepdaughters, Cindy Sander of Butler and Kristie Hrycko of Butler; two brothers, Gary Burnisky of North Carolina and Stanley Burnisky of Monongahela; a sister, Cheryl Anderson of Iowa; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 19, at Oakdale Cemetery, Oakdale.
Diamond Cordisco
Past president of Bentleyville fire department
Diamond Cordisco, 85, of Bentleyville, died at 7:35 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 1998, in St. Francis Central Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born September 8, 1913, in Delmont, Westmoreland County, a son of Carmine and Frosina Cordisco.
Mr. Cordisco retired as a coal miner with Bethlehem Mines Corp., Mine 51 in Ellsworth.
He was a member of Ave Maria Parish, St. Luke's Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Independent Club, all in Bentleyville. He also belonged to Bentleyville Senior Citizens, United Mine Workers of America Local 1197, Italian Sons & Daughters of America in McKeesport, and he was past president of Finleyville Golden Agers.
He also was a member, past president and relief director of the Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Ellsworth Fire Department.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Cordisco; a son, Larry Cordisco of McMurray; a granddaughter, Lisa Lynn Cordisco; a brother, Albert Cordisco of Bentleyville; and a sister, Florian D'Alosio of Italy.
Deceased are a son, Carmen Cordisco, who died April 19, 1949; and a sister.
Joseph W. Holub
Retired Independent Club bartender
Joseph W. Holub, 62, of Taft Street, Washington, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, December 7, 1998, in Washington Hospital, following a two-year illness.
He was born March 18, 1936, in Washington, a son of Albert W. and Elizabeth A. Risbin Holub.
Mr. Holub was a member of Immaculate Conception Church of Washington.
He recently retired as a bartender at the Independent Political Club of Washington. He was previously employed at Westerncraft of Bellflower, Calif., Idaho Pipe and Concrete of Nampa, Idaho, and Penn Manufacturing of Washington.
He was a member of the Arms Club, Alpine Club, Independent Political Club, Anawanna Hunting and Fishing Club and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 22 of Washington.
In 1957, he married Marguerite R. Silcott, who is deceased. In 1975, he married Linda L. Vester Trussell, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Joseph W. Holub Jr. of Avella; three daughters Brenda J. Bonato and Wanda L. Cape, both of Washington and Joy L. Hoffman of Toledo, Ohio; two stepsons, Mark and John Trussell, both of Washington; seven grandchildren, Christy S., Matthew J., Damian J. and Amanda J. Holub and James L. and Andrew J. Hoffman and David J. Green; and three stepgrandchildren, John and Anna Trussell and Chris Roupe.
Deceased is a sister, Helen Juanita Buckmaster.
CORRECTION
Incomplete information was provided for the obituary of Joseph W. Holub, published Tuesday. Omitted were two brothers, Thomas J. Holub and Michael D. Holub, both of Washington.
Stella Pasierbek Novy
Former Washington resident
Stella Pasierbek Novy, 78, of Downers Grove, Ill., formerly of Washington, died November 11, 1998.
Born August 20, 1920, in Washington, she was a daughter of Peter and Helen Fluder Pasierbek.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph Novy; a daughter, Sandra Ihde of Downers Grove; two sons, John Novy of Downers Grove and Donald Novy of Sandwich, Ill.; three sisters, Ann George of Meadow Lands, Genevieve Popeck of Washington and Helen Magnone of Washington; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and one great-grandchild.
Deceased are a sister, Jennie Ramult; and three brothers, Walter, Joe and Chester Pasierbek.
A private burial was held.
Dorothy L. Pickens
Washington homemaker
Dorothy L. Pickens, 76, of Washington, died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, December 7, 1998, in Washington Hospital, following surgery.
She was born April 19, 1922, in Washington, a daughter of Peter J. and Blanche D. Wheeler Wagner.
Mrs. Pickens was a homemaker.
On January 26, 1948, she married Donald R. Pickens, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Joseph G. Beaumariage of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; a brother, Harold "Bud" Wagner of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a granddaughter, Josie E. Beaumariage.
Deceased are three sisters, Helen W. Chaney, Opal V. Smith and Esther Porter; and a brother, Charles E. Wagner.
Anthony Restaneo
Retired from Weirton Steel and Meadows Racetrack
Anthony Restaneo, 73, of Weirton, W.Va., died Wednesday, December 2, 1998, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, after a lengthy illness.
He was born January 3, 1925, in Lawrence, a son of Alfonso and Adelia Restaneo of Muse.
Mr. Restaneo resided in Muse most of his life but lived with his sister, Anita Rasicci of Weirton, for the past eight years.
He was a retired employee of Weirton Steel Co. and the Meadows Racetrack. Earlier in his life he wrestled professionally throughout Florida known as "Man Tan" and was a soccer referee in the Pittsburgh area. In the 1950s he opened Route 19 Produce in McMurray and Anthony's Tuxedo Shop in Canonsburg.
Surviving, in addition to his sister, is a brother, Dr. Palmer Restaneo of Houston; one nephew; three nieces; 11 great-nieces and great-nephews.
One nephew is deceased.
Services and interment were private.
W. Wayne Bedilion
Member of Fairmount United Methodist Church
W. Wayne Bedilion, 72, of Claysville, formerly of East Finley Township, died at 7:35 p.m. Monday, December 7, 1998, in RC and Family Personal Care Boarding Home, Claysville, after being ill the past year.
He was born October 11, 1926, a son of Spencer Lee and Mary Hazel Brownlee Bedilion.
Mr. Bedilion was a member of Fairmount United Methodist Church.
He enjoyed visiting the area fairs each year and was an avid baseball fan.
Surviving are a sister, Shirley Hein of Punxsutawney; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Harry Lee and Paul Brinton Bedillion; and a niece, Jennifer Hardage.
Evelyn B. Brown
Member of Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church
Evelyn B. Brown, 85, of Waynesburg, formerly of Carmichaels, died Monday, December 7, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
She was born February 7, 1913, in Clarksville, a daughter of J.W. and Mary Jane Morton Bane.
Mrs. Brown was a member of Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, and the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
She graduated from East Bethlehem Township schools and was a homemaker.
On June 16, 1937, she married Carl "Brownie" Brown, who died May 26, 1993.
Surviving are one son, Marvin Lee Brown of Chantilly, Va.; two grandsons, Timothy and Patrick Brown; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Virginia Rohrer of Waynesburg and Wilda McNeil of Monongahela.
Deceased are three sisters, Elva Taylor, Pearl Neel and Lulu Hartley.
Charles Hugh Butera
Former superintendent, manager of coal operations
Charles Hugh Butera, 84, of Summerlea Avenue, Washington, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
He was born September 7, 1914, in Luzerne Mines, a son of Charles Butera and Margaret Dimino Butera Lomando.
Mr. Butera was a member of Third United Presbyterian Church.
He was a former superintendent at Gateway Coal Co. and former superintendent of Oakmont Mine in Barking. He retired as assistant general manager of Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.'s Coal Division.
Mr. Butera enjoyed golf and gardening.
On June 17, 1937, in New Kensington, he married Kathryn Buckner, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Charles L. and Ronald L. Butera, both of Washington; two brothers, Al Butera of Spotsylvania, Va., and Sam Lomando of Arnold; one sister, Carnella Nassick of New Kensington; five grandchildren, Charles R., Cindy L., Anthony M. and Justin M. Butera, and Tracy L. Markle; and four great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Anthony Lomando.
Virginia Cagnon
Member of Mt. Lebanon Presbyterian Church
Virginia Snodgrass Cagnon, 85, formerly of Florence, died Monday, December 7, 1998, in St. Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born October 8, 1913, in Alfred, a daughter of J.T. and Norma Stotler Snodgrass.
Mrs. Cagnon was a member of Mt. Lebanon Presbyterian Church and was a 1932 graduate of Union High School.
Surviving are a son, David Cagnon of Alexander, Va.; four daughters, Norma Yoho of Paris, with whom she made her home, Margie Guritsky of Santa Monica, Calif., Carol Bellak of Miami, Fla., and Jill Seibel of Scott Township; four grandchildren, Jay Yoho, Jill Lee, Amy and Sara Bellak; two great-grandchildren; a brother, L.K. Snodgrass of St. Augustine, Fla.; and a sister, Norma Grahm of New Athens, Ohio.
Deceased are her husband, John Cagnon, who died December 2, 1966; five sisters, Nan and Elizabeth Snodgrass, Mary DeVenny, Jacqueline Cary and Sarah Ferguson; and a great-grandson.
