Hellen C. Betonte
Retired Mayview employee from Canonsburg
Hellen C. Brenneman Betonte, 79, of 134 Oak Spring Road, Canonsburg, died Thursday, January 29, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
She was born March 22, 1918, in Worcester, Mass., a daughter of Christian C. and Lucy Carleton Brenneman.
Mrs. Betonte was a psychiatric aide at Mayview State Hospital until her retirement on March 28, 1980.
She was a member of First Christian Church of Canonsburg and since 1981, was treasurer and recording secretary of the Retired Public Employees of PA Subchapter 8402.
Surviving are four sons, Jesse and Paul McCullough, both of Canonsburg, Walter McCullough of Kissamee, Fla., and Chester Winters of Aliquippa; a stepson, Thomas McCullough of Georgia; a stepdaughter, Martha Masengill of Novi, Mich.; two half brothers, Carleton Cortis of Worcester and Roy Cortis of Phoenix, Arizona; 43 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, William Herbert Brenneman; a stepson, Harold McCullough; two daughters, Alma Dora Puchi and Barbara Stevens; two brothers, Christian Charles and Chester Fred Brenneman; a half brother, Donald Cortis; a sister, Phyllis Mackall; and a stepsister, Helen Betty Mackall.
Mildred G. Dennick
Florida resident formerly of Mon Valley
Mildred Gumbert Dennick, 90, of Vero Beach, Fla., died Friday, January 30, 1998, in the I.H.S. of Palm Bay, Palm Bay, Fla.
She was born March 21, 1907, in Elizabeth, a daughter of Arthur A. and Elizabeth Wilson Gumbert.
Mrs. Dennick was a member of Vero Beach First United Methodist Church and a former member of Grace United Methodist Church in Coal Center.
Surviving are a grandson, Scott Huri of Charleroi; a granddaughter, Kimberlee Huri of Lake Worth, Fla.; two brothers, Eugene Gumbert of Waco, Texas, and Ralph Gumbert of Levittown; and a sister, Lucille Confer of Vero Beach.
Deceased are her husband, Everett L. Dennick; a daughter, Lois Dennick Huri; four brothers, Harry, George, Charles and James Gumbert; and three sisters, Florence Fisher, Mary Allison and Alice Mae Agar.
Jessica Ann Dulaney
Ninth-grader at West Greene High School
Jessica Ann Dulaney, 15, of Rogersville, died at 12:05 a.m. Friday, January 30, 1998, in Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, after being seriously ill the past 11 days.
She was born January 27, 1983, in Waynesburg, a daughter of Kenneth Robert and Mildred (Millie) Alice Kesselring Dulaney of Rogersville.
Miss Dulaney attended New Freeport Church of Christ and prior to moving to Rogersville in 1992, lived in New Freeport.
She was a ninth-grade student at West Greene High School, where she was a school library volunteer. She enjoyed working on her computer and baking.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Christina Marie Pettit of Holbrook R.D. and Karrie Jo Dulaney at home; maternal grandmother, Edith West Kesselring of New Freeport; paternal grandmother, Agnes Stoneking Dulaney of Waynesburg; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Deceased are her maternal grandfather, Wade H. Kesselring; and her paternal grandfather, Guy Raymond Dulaney.
Mary E. Harrower
Allison Elementary cook for many years
Mary E. Harrower, 83, of 313 Green Street, Houston, died Friday, January 30, 1998, in Allegheny University Hospitals, Canonsburg.
She was born December 25, 1914, in Hopedale, Ohio, a daughter of Pascoe and Lillian Lucas Copeland.
Mrs. Harrower was a 1933 graduate of Cecil High School and was employed as head cook for Allison Elementary School in Houston for many years. She later worked as dietary manager for South Hills Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, where she served as deacon, and a member of Chartiers Chapter 97 Order of Eastern Star.
On August 9, 1939, she married James Harrower, who died July 28, 1976.
Surviving are three daughters, Mary L. Davis and Doris Krobot, both of South Fayette and Emily Homitz of Washington; seven grandchildren, Kristin Banish, Kerrie Turner, Bradley and Michael Davis, Rebecca Homitz and James and John Krobot; and four great-grandchildren.
Emile J. Hospodar
Army veteran retired from Pipeline Service Co.
Emile J. Hospodar, 79, of McDonald, died Friday, January 30, 1998, in Washington County Health Center.
Born April 12, 1918, in Noblestown, he was a son of Michael and Victoria A. Leytrick Hospodar.
Mr. Hospodar was a 1936 graduate of McDonald High School; served in the Army Air Force in North Africa during World War II; worked wrapping pipe for the Pipeline Service Co. in Glenwillard for 24 years; and worked as a Robinson Township supervisor for 23 years, retiring in 1983.
Prior to World War II Mr. Hospodar worked as a coal miner for the Pittsburgh Coal Co.
Mr. Hospodar was a member of St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in McDonald; was a life member of the McDonald VFW, where he was former commander; and the Washington County Township Supervisors Association.
On May 13, 1942, he married Stella A. Pivovar, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Victoria A. Valentine of Bridgeville and Anita L. Faurot of Manassas, Va.; a brother, Edward J. Hospodar of McDonald; two sisters, Alice DelGandio of Laurence Harbor, N.J., and Ann Carol Smith of Bethel Park; four grandchildren, Amanda and Ian Valentine and Cristalle and Danielle Faurot; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A daughter, Mary Ellen Hospodar, is deceased.
Peter Husarcik III
1993 graduate of Bloomsburg from Jefferson
Peter Husarcik III, 31, of Jefferson R.D.1, died Friday, January 30, 1998, at home.
He was born October 25, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Peter Husarcik Jr. and Martha Zurca Husarcik of Jefferson R.D.1.
Mr. Husarcik was a 1984 graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School and a 1993 graduate of Bloomsburg University.
He was a welder and manager at S&D Welding in Muncy and had served in the U.S. Marines from 1984 to 1988.
Mr. Husarcik lived in the Muncy and Danville areas from 1989 to June of 1997, when he returned to Jefferson and became a member of St. Marcellus Roman Catholic Church.
He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and sports.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a sister, Jeanine Henry of Carmichaels; and several aunts and uncles.
Lloyd T. Irwin
Monongahela resident worked for family farm
Lloyd T. Irwin, 77, of Kevech Road, Monongahela, died Friday, January 30, 1998, in Haven Crest Nursing Home.
He was born August 1, 1920, in Monongahela, a son of William F. and Grace Keith Irwin.
Mr. Irwin was a lifelong resident of Monongahela and was Protestant.
He was employed in the family-owned Locust Grove Dairy Farm as a driver on area delivery routes and also was formerly employed by PennDOT.
Mr. Irwin was a member of Ginger Hill Grange.
His wife, Sara Hayward Irwin, is deceased.
Surviving are a stepdaughter, Sally Smith of Palm Coast, Fla.; a stepson, Charles Ammerman of Rockdale, Texas; a brother, William Irwin of Monongahela; a niece, Wendy Beckman of Melbourne, Fla.; and a nephew, William Irwin of Alexandria, La.
Stanley H. Jones
Lift truck mechanic was prisoner of war
Stanley H. Jones, 71, of West Finley Township, formerly of Cleveland and North Royalton, Ohio, and Scranton, died at 2 a.m. Friday, January 30, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington.
He was born February 20, 1926, in Washington, D.C., a son of Stanley and Geraldine Huston Jones.
Mr. Jones attended Sacred Heart Worship Site of Immaculate Conception Parish, Claysville.
He was a private first class in the U.S. Army during World War II and served in the European Theater, participating in the Battle of the Bulge where he was captured and held as prisoner of war for four months. He received two Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct Medal for his service.
Mr. Jones was employed for 23 years as a lift truck mechanic with Otis Elevator, Cleveland, until his retirement in 1976. He then worked as a lift truck mechanic for Volkswagen, New Stanton, retiring in 1988.
He was a member of American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of Washington.
On November 18, 1968, in Cleveland, he married Helen Sanok Karoleski, who survives.
Also surviving are a stepson, Bob Karoleski of Parma, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Audrey Verhotz of Rome, Ohio; two brothers, Bob and Tom Jones, both of Scranton; a sister, Jean Jones of Scranton; five grandchildren, Joe Karoleski, Mary Jo DePiero, Kurt Unger, Renee Wallace and Erik Unger; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a sister, Ann Jones.
Harold L. Martin
Retired 32-year employee of Columbia Gas
Harold L. "Tuffy" Martin, 77, of Lagonda, died unexpectedly at 3:45 a.m. Friday, January 30, 1998, in his home.
He was born February 9, 1920, in Lagonda, South Franklin Township, a son of Mont L. and Mary Letta Graham Martin.
Mr. Martin attended Jolly School, Lagonda Elementary and Trinity High School.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served with the 78th Armored Field Artillery Battalion during World War II.
Mr. Martin was employed as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver for Columbia Gas Co. for 32 years until his retirement in 1983.
He was a member of West Washington United Methodist Church for more than 60 years.
He was also a member of Sunset Lodge 623 F&AM, the Senior Citizens golf club of Maggi's and Route 19 Lanes Senior Citizens Bowling League. He was a charter member of South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, a former school director for McGuffey School District and former supervisor for South Franklin Township.
On May 16, 1946, he married Geraldine E. Ravoira, who survives at home.
Also surviving are two daughters, Vivian Hathaway and Donna Makel, both of Washington; a son, Barry Martin of Prosperity; four grandchildren, Kenneth Hathaway II, Kelly Rogers, Lea Bentz and Dennae Makel; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a granddaughter, Amy Louanne Bentz; two sisters, Mabel Poland and Naomi Zoller; and a brother, Paul Martin.
Milton T. Montgomery
Wheeling resident
Milton Todd Montgomery, 84, of Bethlehem, Wheeling, W.Va., died Thursday, January 29, 1998, in Wheeling Hospital.
He was born October 7, 1913, in Wheeling, a son of Alan Ray and Hazel Cowan Montgomery.
Mr. Montgomery was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. and was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheeling, Wheeling High School Alumni Association and the Sixth Armored Division Association.
Surviving are his wife, Carolina B. Knuth Montgomery; three daughters, Karen Patterson of Washington, Sharon Cowden of Killeen, Texas and Sandra Duvall of Cambridge, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a sister, Helen Vennon; and a grandson, Frank Cowden.
Jane Lorraine Nicholls
Worked for Sears and Washington Hospital
Jane Lorraine Nicholls, 62, of Merrillville, Ind., formerly of Washington, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 1998, in the Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Mich.
She was born December 14, 1935, in Washington, a daughter of George M. and Marjorie Howard Reynard.
She had been employed by Sears for 17 years and was last employed by the Washington Hospital for 15 years in the nutritional services department, retiring in June 1997.
She was a former member of the Third United Presbyterian Church, Washington, where she served as a deacon, a Sunday School teacher and was a member of the Women's Society.
She was currently a member of the Meadow Lands United Methodist Church; was the treasurer of the Women's Society; and was a member of the Open Doors for the Handicapped.
She was a 1954 graduate of Trinity High School.
Surviving are two sons, Richard E. Nicholls of Bloomington, Ill., and Jeffrey L. Nicholls of Merrillville; two brothers, Paul Reynard of St. Louis, Mo., and George Reynard of Washington; two sisters, Shirley Reynard of Washington and Ruth Pilgun of Washington; two grandchildren, Justin Cubbage and Dawn Brock; and two great-grandchildren.
Frank J. Oliverio
Retired from McGraw-Edison after 35 years
Frank Joseph Oliverio, 77, of Harold Street, Washington, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 1998, in Washington Hospital. He had been ill since December 1997.
Mr. Oliverio was born April 29, 1920, in Holden, W.Va., a son of William and Rosina Tallarico Oliverio.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and had been employed by McGraw-Edison for 35 years prior to his retirement.
Mr. Oliverio attended Trinity High School; was a member of the Alpine Club; a member of the Washington County Horseshoe Club; and was an avid bowler and high school wrestling fan.
On August 27, 1960, he married Mary Emily Kalina, who survives.
Also surviving are four sons, William F., James D., David F. and Daniel J. Oliverio, all of Washington; a daughter, Linda Oliverio of Washington; three brothers, Anthony Oliverio of Phoenix, Ariz., Joseph Oliverio of Washington and Thomas Oliverio of Palo Alto, Calif.; three sisters, Catherine Biafore of Parma, Ohio, and Louise Oleski and Rose Chomiak, both of Washington; and three grandchildren, Andrew, Audrey and Daniel.
Deceased are a sister, Victoria O. Loria; and two brothers, John Oliverio and William Oliverio Jr.
Edna E. Rhodes
Member of First U.P. Church, Houston
Edna Elizabeth Rhodes, 94, of 111 Queens Way, Canonsburg, died Friday, January 30, 1998, in Washington Hospital.
Born November 12, 1903, in Washington, she was a daughter of Ernest W. and Lessie Hale Few.
Mrs. Rhodes attended schools in Washington County and was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Houston.
On March 3, 1926, she married Edwin C. Rhodes, who died in 1969.
Surviving are a son, James E. Rhodes of Quartz Hill, Calif.; a daughter, Dorothy Weller of Canonsburg; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Lloyd Few of Oklahoma; and a sister, Hazel Eckert of Green Tree.
Gaylord Alson Russell
Retired roofer and veteran of U.S. Marine Corps.
Word has been received of the death of Gaylord Alson Russell, 59, of Shelbyville, Tenn., who died Sunday, January 25, 1998, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn.
A native of Washington, Mr. Russell was born October 10, 1938, a son of the late Albert and Rose Clemens Russell.
He was a retired roofer and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was a former resident of Bakersfield, Calif.
Surviving are his wife, Jo Ann Davis Russell; his stepmother, Alberta Russell of Washington; four daughters, Cynthia Russell of California, Marlene Russell of Oregon, Carla Hardin of Shelbyville and Vicki Sutton of California; three sons, Roger Willingham of Shelbyville and John and Jamie Willingham of California; five sisters, Florence Sifert, Betty Torboli, Lois Weaver and Darlene Elliott, all of Washington, and Clara Turk of Westland; four brothers, Albert Russell of Avella and Charles and Harold Russell, both of Washington and Howard Russell of Canonsburg; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held January 29 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Shelbyville.
Emma Padfield Ward
Oldest member of First Lutheran Church
Emma Padfield Ward, 96, of Washington, died Thursday, January 29, 1998, in Washington.
She was born on March 24, 1901, in West Pittston, Luzerne County, a daughter of William Henry and Katherine Hunt Padfield. She was the last of her immediate family.
Mrs. Ward was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Washington, where she was the oldest member.
She was a graduate of Verona High School and Iron City College of Pittsburgh, now Duff's Business School. Mrs. Ward was a homemaker and was formerly a secretary with the Republic Flow Meter Co.
Mrs. Ward was a member of the Lincoln Chapter 112, Order of Eastern Star; the Washington Hospital Auxiliary; and the Duncan Glass Society.
On June 19, 1928, in Washington, she married Donald T. Ward. Mr. Ward died February 4, 1985.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a sister, Alice Schacht; and two brothers, William and Archie Padfield.
Edward Carl Ammon
WW II veteran retired owner of Annex Body Shop
Edward Carl Ammon, 78, of 123 Demar Boulevard, Canonsburg, died at 10:19 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg.
He was born November 2, 1919, in Washington, a son of Edward Clarence and Lenora Haught Ammon.
Mr. Ammon was a resident of Canonsburg the past 50 years, where he was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church,
Before retirement, he owned and operated the Annex Body Shop in Washington.
Mr. Ammon was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was an original member of Merrill's Marauders, fighting the entire Burma Campaign where he received the Silver Star and battlefield commission. He also received the Combat Infantry Badge, World War II Victory Medal, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Medal.
Stateside he was on the 5th Infantry boxing team. He belonged to the Merrill's Marauders Association,
On July 18, 1945, in St. Hilary Church, Washington, he married Catherine H. Petrola Ammon, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Edward Carl Ammon II of McDonald, Melvin Jacob Ammon of Daytona Beach, Fla., and William Michael Ammon of Columbus, Ohio.; two daughters, Lenora Sue Ammon Rousseau of Royan, France, and Mary Veronica Ammon of Daytona Beach, Fla.; a brother, Melvin Ammon of Houston; a sister, Laverne O'Patt of Washington; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a daughter, Catherine Louise Ammon, who died May 24, 1983; and a brother, Clifford Ammon.
Margaret B. Chekevicz
West Virginia resident was retired school cook
Margaret Blanche Chekevicz, 79, of Wadestown, W.Va., died Sunday, January 4, 1998, at home.
She was born October 22, 1918, in Wadestown, a daughter of John E. and Rosetta Wright Criss.
Mrs. Chekevicz was a retired cook after 30 years with the Pinellas County school system.
She was a member of Wadestown Golden Glow Rebekah Lodge 299 and the Pinellas Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Surviving are six sisters, Thelma Fordyce of Munhall, Mildred Criss and Wilma Whittaker, both of Wadestown; Katherine Moran and Freda Fordyce, both of McMurray, and Jean Schell of Mt. Oliver; and an aunt, Laura Fluharty of Mannington, W.Va.
Deceased are her husband, Victor Joseph Chekevicz, who died August 23, 1985; two brothers and a sister.
James V. D'Alessandro
Former barber active in Democratic Party
James Vincent D'Alessandro, 90, a resident of Intercommunity Care Center of Washington since 1995, formerly of South Main Street, Washington, died at 2:24 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 1998, in Washington Hospital. He had been in declining health since 1991.
He was born October 15, 1907, in Washington, a son of Battista and Rose Valitutti D'Alessandro.
He was a member of First Christian Church of Washington and more recently attended Immaculate Conception Church.
In 1914, he began an apprenticeship as a barber with his father and brothers, who opened a shop in 1922 in the George Washington Hotel that he owned and operated until 1959.
In 1956, he was elected magistrate in the 4th Ward, a position he held for 18 years. He was involved in family real estate ventures, owning properties on South Main Street in Washington. After his retirement, he was active in real estate and the Democratic Party.
He helped many of the needy in his neighborhood and was a member of Canonsburg Knights of Pythias and the old Sons of Italy Lodge. He attended the Bellosguardo annual picnic in Washington.
On July 21, 1941, in Winchester, Va., he was married to Elva Bernice Meridith, who died June 29, 1985.
Surviving are a son, James B. D'Alessandro of Canonsburg; two daughters, Mary Notarian of Fallsbrook, Calif., and Lydia Ann D'Alessandro at home; three sisters, Christine Mugavero of Butler, N.J., Rose DeFalco of Yonkers, N.Y., and Mary Patricia D'Alessandro of Sacramento, Calif.; two grandchildren, Mark and Joanne Notarian; one stepgranddaughter Andrea Sten; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Americus D'Alessandro and Peter L. D'Alessandro; and four sisters, Patricia Lou and Angeline D'Alessandro, Eleanore Crescitelli and Adeline Jacobs.
Mamie Horn
Member of Lone Pine Christian Church was 107
Mamie Horn, 107, of Lone Pine, died Sunday, January 4, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington.
She was born February 24, 1890, in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, a daughter of Henry and Mary Sickles Boyd.
Mrs. Horn was a homemaker and a member of Lone Pine Christian Church since 1934,
On January 7, 1917, she married Leslie Horn, who died November 27, 1984.
Surviving are two daughters, Irene E. Hainer and Betty Sowers, both of Washington; seven grandchildren, Jean Orbin, Faye Buckingham, William Hainer, Joyce Earnest, Bruce Hainer, Roy D. Sowers and Richard Horn; nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Roy L. Horn; two great-granddaughter, Sherry and Theresa Sowers; two brothers, William and Lewis Boyd; six sisters, Ella Brown, Maggie Laird, Martha Coulter, Edith Feightner, Laura Hazelbaker and Rena Reed.
Joseph J. Kikla
WW II veteran retired from Liggett Spring and Axle
Joseph J. "Butch" Kikla, 76, of Hazelkirk, died Saturday, January 3, 1998, in Mon Valley Hospital.
He was born March 3, 1921, in Webster, a son of Samuel Sr. and Elizabeth Pitek Kikla.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Kikla worked in the machine shop of Liggett Spring and Axle Company in Monongahela.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Monongahela American Legion Post 302.
Mr. Kikla was a member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, Monongahela.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Banyar Kikla, with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage on September 5.
Also surviving are a son, Joseph R. Kikla of Monongahela; two daughters, Janice Booth of Monongahela and Marion Crayton of Finleyville; three brothers, Samuel Kikla Jr. of Englewood, Fla., John Kikla of Donora and Victor Kikla of Brentwood; two sisters, Amelia Yorke of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mary Tarabrella of Charleroi; four grandchildren, Erica and Ashley Booth and Nicole and Nina Crayton.
Deceased are a brother, Edward Kikla; and a sister, Elizabeth Kikla.
James Losko
Owner of Losko's Garage
James Losko, 67, of 188 Old National Pike, Brownsville, died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 1998, in Brownsville General Hospital.
He was born November 6, 1930, in Brownsville, a son of Charles and Pauline Pollock Losko.
He was the owner of Losko Garage in Roscoe and belonged to St. John Lutheran Church in Charleroi.
On May 11, 1952, he married Susan Hrivnak Losko, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, David Losko of Orangevale, Calif., and Gary Losko of Vanderbilt; four grandchildren, Patrick Losko, Lia Losko, Natalie Losko and Andrea Losko; two sisters, Pauline Shashura and Mary Rizak, both of Brownsville; two brothers, Charles Losko of Brownsville and Michael Losko of Fort Pierce, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a brother, George Losko.
Helen M. McCartney
Washington woman was homemaker
Helen Marie McCartney, 80, of North College Street, Washington, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, January 4, 1998, in Washington Hospital. She had been seriously ill since September.
She was born November 17, 1917, in Washington, a daughter of Steve Cephran and Olive Salina Hicks Lennox.
Mrs. McCartney was a homemaker and Protestant.
On July 30, 1938, she married Clarence Albert McCartney, who died in 1968.
Surviving are three sons, Donald McCartney , Clarence Albert McCartney and John Steven McCartney, all of Washington; a daughter, Alberta Marie Coffield of Washington; a stepdaughter, Katherine Schwering of Washington; a halfsister, Bertha Six of Washington; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Ronald Lloyd McCartney; two brothers, John Lennox and William Roger Lennox; three sisters, Violet Miller, Geraldine Cox and Della Morris; and a grandson, John Lawrence McCartney.
Pauline K. Michael
Resident of Florida was born in Crucible
Pauline Katherine Pribula Michael, 75, of Palm Bay, Fla., died Thursday, January 1, 1998.
She was born February 16, 1922, in Crucible, a daughter of Michael and Anna Croftchek Pribula.
Mrs. Michael resided in Streetsboro, Ohio, during the 1960s and '70s and operated a television repair shop and restaurant lounge with her husband.
She retired to Lake Worth, Fla., in 1978.
On September 22, 1949, she married Charles Michael Sr., who survives in Uniontown.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann Square of St. Louis, Mo.; two sons, Charles Michael Jr. of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., and Robert Michael of Palm Bay, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Patrick, Michael, Bruce, Steven, Joseph, Melissa, Shannon and Katelyn; and a sister, Helen Barnish of Crucible.
Deceased are four brothers, Michael Jr., Paul, Frank and Albert; three sisters, Mary, Anne and Margaret.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 5, in Palm Bay, Fla.
