James B.W. Murphy
50-year member of First Presbyterian Church
James B.W. Murphy, 86, of Humbert Lane, Washington, died Wednesday, July 1, 1998, in his home. He was born December 16, 1911, in Washington, a son of Robert M. and Marion Wylie Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church of Washington. He was a 1930 graduate of Trinity High School and a 1934 graduate of Washington and Jefferson College where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Mr. Murphy was employed by Citizens' National Bank and by Dunn-Mar Oil Gas Company, both of Washington. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army for 21/2 years. On October 12, 1935, he married Mary Charity Martin Murphy, who died December 26, 1993. Surviving are a sister, Helen Donnan of Upper St. Clair; a niece, Marion Donnan Mahoney; and a nephew, Robert M. Donnan. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be held at Washington Cemetery. The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to Washington County Humane Society or to First Presbyterian Church.

Hilda M. Asaf
Had been employed by G.C. Murphy Co.
Hilda M. Bennett Asaf, 81, of Washington, died Saturday, July 18, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington. She was born June 19, 1917, in Washington, a daughter of John B. and Mary Irene Phillips Hawkins. Mrs. Asaf was a homemaker, who was a member of Allison Avenue Baptist Church of Washington and was employed by the G.C. Murphy Co. On July 15, 1973, in Washington, she married her second husband, Edward P. Asaf, who died December 5, 1981. Her first husband, Hubert H. Bennett, died April 16, 1966. Surviving are a daughter, Carol Ghrist of Washington; three grandchildren, Kim A. Pierson, Traci I. Ghrist and Robert W. Ghrist Jr.; and two great-grandchildren.

Dino Boni
WWII vet was general contractor
Dino Boni, 78, of Burgettstown, died Saturday, July 18, 1998, in Washington County Health Center, Washington. He was born January 24, 1920, in Burgettstown, a son of John and Josephine Zuccaro Boni. He was a general contractor in remodeling. During World War II, Mr. Boni served with the U.S. Army Air Force as sergeant and crew chief on a B-17 and other aircrafts. On January 7, 1942, he married Frances Litwin, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Dr. Dino R. Boni Jr. of Washington and William, Robert and Edward Boni, all of Burgettstown; a daughter, Bonnie Rankin of Avella; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Rocco and John Boni, both of Burgettstown, and Henry Boni of Johnstown; and a sister, Wilma Nickolay of Burgettstown. Deceased, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Codz and Arthur Boni; and a sister, Mary Loncaric.

Richard J. Busbey
Former Washington man retired from Blaw-Knox
Richard J. (Dick) Busbey, 78, of Mattoon, Ill., formerly of Washington, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, 1998, in his home. He was born March 30, 1920, in Washington, a son of William Mitchell and Mary Adeline Jennings Busbey. In 1985, Mr. Busbey retired from Blaw-Knox, where he worked as manager of purchasing. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Mattoon Golf and Country Club, where he also served as past director. On July 2, 1946, in Washington, he married Jeanne Warrick, who died in 1973. On May 10, 1974, in Mattoon, he married Sylvia Spitz, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Becky Crites, Carolyn Suerdieck and Janet Uphoff, all of Mattoon; eight grandchildren, David, Jane and Joe Crites, Bryan and Beth Suerdieck, and Allyson, Sara and Susann Uphoff; and a sister, Virginia Iams of Madison, Wis. Deceased is a brother, William Busbey.

H. Edna Chadderton
Attended Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God
H. Edna Chadderton, 90, of Dilliner R.D.1, died Sunday, July 19, 1998, in Madison House, Morgantown, W.Va. She was born February 5, 1908, in Swanton, Md., a daughter of Lawson and Henryetta Friend Wright. She formerly attended Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God in Mt. Morris. Surviving are two sons, C. Daniel Chadderton of Jacksonville, Fla., and David L. Chadderton of Dilliner; four daughters, Betty McLaughlin of Belle Vernon, Maxine Fontanarosa of Youngstown, Ohio, Jennie Hutchinson of Glen Burnie, Md., and Edna Lavins of Crucible; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Deceased are her husband, Clarence William Chadderton, who died November 24, 1993; two daughters, Peggy Paget, who died July 3, 1998, and Rebecca Chadderton; two grandsons, Daniel Leapold and Deno Fontanarosa; three sisters; and a brother.

Edith K. Courtwright
Former employee of Cameron Pottery Factory
Edith K. Courtwright, 86, of Franklin Care Center, Waynesburg, formerly of Aleppo Township, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg. She was born February 18, 1912, in Wetzel County, W.Va., a daughter of Joseph Harvey and Lucy Bell Hunter Glover. Prior to moving to Graysville in 1979, Mrs. Courtwright had resided in Aleppo Township most of her life. She had been a resident of Franklin Care Center since 1993. She was baptized and married in the former Sugar Grove Baptist Church and had attended Aleppo Brethren Church. She was last employed by the former Cameron Pottery Factory in Cameron, W.Va. On March 2, 1932, she married Robert Linley Courtwright Sr., who died November 15, 1974. Surviving are three daughters, Ruth Whipkey of Holbrook R.D.1, Peggy Galentine of Moundsville, W.Va., and Karen Henry of Rogersville; two sons, Gene Courtwright of Waynesburg and Roger L. Courtwright of Graysville; three brothers, Harley Glover of Olean, N.Y., Clair Glover of Derry and Clovis Glover of Cameron; three sisters, Virgie Dye of New Freeport, Merle McDonald of Brilliant, Ohio, and Era Gorby of Cambridge, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Deceased, in addition to her husband, are three sons, Robert L. Courtwright Jr., William J. and Harry D. Courtwright; four brothers, Dalley, Joseph Lee, Floyd and Encel Woodrow Glover; and four sisters, Ethel Courtwright, Edna Tasker, Audrey Gray and Beulah Morris.

David M. Kielar
Former Export councilman was Canonsburg native
David M. Kielar, 49, of Delmont, died Saturday, July 18, 1998. He was born April 2, 1949, in Canonsburg, a son of Henry Kielar of Pittsburgh and Rowena Proudfit Schmigel of Freehold, N.J. Mr. Kielar was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Murrysville and a 1990 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He was a former employee of Westinghouse Electric in Trafford and a former Export Borough council member and auditor. On November 3, 1973, he married Carol Helsing, who survives. Also surviving are four half brothers.

Mary A. LaVerde
Worked for Hohman's Cleaners of Swissvale
Mary A. Leuci LaVerde, 88, of Swissvale, died Friday, July 17, 1998. She was employed for many years by Hohman's Cleaners of Swissvale. Surviving are three sons, Dominic LaVerde of Irwin, Ralph LaVerde of Swissvale and Charles Vincent LaVerde Jr. of Waynesburg; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Sebastian, Peter and Dominic Leuci; two sisters, Grace Federico of California and Philomena Green of Monroeville; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are her husband, Charles Vincent LaVerde Sr.; and a brother, Vincent Leuci.

Nicholas Luzier
Formerly owned Luzier's Lawn Mower Sales & Service
Nicholas Luzier, 90, of 77 Bridge Avenue, Clarksville, died Sunday, July 19, 1998, in his home. He was born September 1, 1907, in Davis, W.Va., a son of Felex and Anna Vladich Luzar. He was the former owner of Luzier's Lawn Mower Sales & Service in Richeyville. Mr. Luzier enjoyed woodworking and golf and was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Clarksville. Surviving are his wife, Merle V. Luzier; three daughters, Betty Conner of Potomac, Md., Mary Ann "Sis" Anderson of Portland, Ore., and Pauline "Bub" Miller of Sanford, Fla.; two sons, James Luzier of Portland, Ore., and Robert Luzier of Clarksville; one grandson, James R. Luzier, with whom he made his home for the past year; and several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dorothy Merritt
Retired operator worked for Bell Telephone
Dorothy Horne Merritt, 76, of Donnan Avenue, Washington, died Saturday, July 18, 1998, in Humbert Lane Health Care Center, Washington. She had been in failing health since February. She was born June 11, 1922, in Washington, a daughter of Russell Cleveland and Lenna McCombs Horne. Prior to her retirement in 1974, she was employed as an operator with Bell Telephone for 34 years. She was a member of Bell Telephone Pioneers. Mrs. Merritt was a member of Christian Church of North America and was a 1940 graduate of Trinity High School. On January 3, 1964, she married Oral Ralph Merritt, who died November 25, 1992. Surviving is a nephew, Jack David Horne of McDonald. Deceased is a brother, Jack Horne.

Shirley Peters
Active in First United Methodist Church
Shirley Lois Phillips Peters, 68, of 645 Bowlby Street, Waynesburg, died at 2:57 a.m. Sunday, July 19, 1998, in her home, following an illness of more than four months. She was born June 21, 1930, in Morris Township, Greene County, a daughter of Lawrence and Madge Cooper Phillips. Mrs. Peters was a member of First United Methodist Church of Waynesburg, where she participated in its United Methodist Women, Harmony Sunday school class and numerous committees. She also played the organ, sang in the choir and directed the children's choir for the church. She and her husband served the United Methodist churches of Houston, Sewickley, Donora and Clairton. She was a member of Waynesburg Women's Club and Match Committee of Mon Valley Hospital. Mrs. Peters had managed Donora Towers since its opening in 1979. She was a graduate of Waynesburg High School, Community College of Allegheny County and Geneva College. On January 1, 1955, she married the Rev. Robert L. Peters, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Kimberlee Moninger of Nineveh, Karen L. Peters of Monongahela and Kristen Jackson of Belle Vernon; six grandchildren, Matthew and Gregory Moninger, and Rachel, Sara, Rebecca and Casey Jackson; two sisters, Mabel Peters and Joyce Roberts, both of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Jessie W. Ramsey
Washington homemaker
Jessie W. "Babe" Ramsey, 93 of Washington, died Friday, July 17, 1998, in Washington Hospital. She was born September 18, 1904, in Claysville, a daughter of Charles Jones and Nettie Brownlee Welch. Mrs. Ramsey was a homemaker. Her husband, George W. Ramsey, died in 1975. Surviving are three stepsons, Joseph, Robert and Bud Ramsey; nine stepgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to her husband, are five sisters, Bessie Bauer, Ida Robinson, Ruth Antock, Mary Ealy and Edna Roupe; four brothers, John, Russell, George and Charles Welch; and a stepdaughter, Alice Robinson.

Helen P. Jochynek
Recently retired from county assessment office
Helen P. Jochynek, 68, of Jefferson Avenue, Washington, died at 5 a.m. Monday, July 20, 1998, following a 20-month illness. She was born November 14, 1929, in Scenery Hill, a daughter of Alfonso and Rose Ulanosky Bogochenko. Mrs. Jochynek was a member of Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, Washington, and a graduate of Ellsworth High School and Penn Commercial, Washington. She was employed in the payroll department at Washington Hospital for several years. She also later served for many years as a local registrar for the state Vital Statistics department. Mrs. Jochynek was last employed in the Washington County tax assessment office, from which she retired July 2. Mrs. Jochynek was a former Trinity High School Band Parent. She also was very active in politics, serving as a Democratic committeewoman in Canton Township and a former member of the Democratic Women. She was a member of the Pulaski Club Women's Auxiliary. On August 18, 1951, she married John M. "Jasper" Jochynek. Surviving are three daughters, Deborah Jochynek, Doreen Diesel and Denise Lucas, all of Washington; a sister, Louise Puskavich of Bentleyville; three grandchildren, twins Ashley Rose and Kelli Ann Lucas and Alex Michael Diesel; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are three brothers, Alex Sr., Michael and William Bogochenko; two sisters, Vera Bogochenko and Jennie Locy.

James Johnson Palm
Ohio man formerly of Gabby Heights
James Johnson Palm, 70, of 102 Downing Drive, Zanesville, Ohio, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday, July 20, 1998, in Hospice of Genesis Healthcare System, Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born February 4, 1928, in Gabby Heights, a son of George and Mary Elizabeth Johnson Palm. Mr. Palm was retired as a machinist for United Technologies and had been a clerk for Lowe's, both in Zanesville. He was a member of First Free Methodist Church, BPOE 114 and American Legion Post 29, all Zanesville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed woodworking and working on cars. Surviving are his wife, Betty Barnes Palm; two sons, David L. of LaGrange, Ohio, and Kevin R. Palm of Grafton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Amanda and Caitlyn Palm; and two sisters, Bertha Dicks of Duncan, Okla., and Shirley Schuster of Palm Coast, Fla. Deceased are a brother, George Palm; and three sisters, Eleanor Mumper, Dorothy Rathbone and Thelma Hoffman.

Edith Campisi
Bentleyville resident born in Cherry Valley
Edith Campisi, 93, formerly of Bentleyville, died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born October 16, 1904, in Cherry Valley, a daughter of Pietro and Adele Nicoli Marraccini . Mrs. Campisi was a homemaker and a former member of Bentworth Senior Citizens and the Independent Club Ladies Auxiliary, both in Bentleyville. For the last three years, she was a resident of Sphar's Personal Care Home in Belle Vernon. Surviving are three daughters, Norma Eberhart of Huntingdon, and Rose Marie Yates and Virginia Thames, both of Bentleyville; a son, James Campisi of New Eagle; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Nell Fields of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are her husband, Anthony Phillip Campisi, who died July 18, 1946; a son, Joseph Campisi; and four brothers, Charles, Louis, Nathan and James Marraccini.

Lulubelle Koonse
Collector of Irish memorabilia
Lulubelle Koonse, 62, of 711 South Central Avenue, Canonsburg, died at 1:13 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 1998, in AUH/Canonsburg. Born December 31, 1935, in Canonsburg, she was a daughter of the late Grover and Hazel Fulford O'Bryan. Mrs. Koonse was a homemaker who had spent her entire life in Canonsburg. She was a collector of Irish memorabilia for many years. On July 29, 1955, she married Wilbur Koonse, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Allen Koonse of Canonsburg and Wilbur A. Koonse of Harrisburg; a daughter, Eleanor "Red" Stevens of Canonsburg; a brother, George O'Bryan of the state of California; two sisters, Vera Klaus of Canonsburg and Jane Birmingham of the state of California; six grandchildren, Barbara, Amy and Rusty Stevens, Chris Bruce, Denise Jersey and Sherry Kovalovsky; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Private family services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, and officiated by Bob Davison of Church of Christ, Washington. Private burial followed in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.

Angelo M. Tucci
Burgettstown resident was Army Air Corps WWII vet
Angelo M. Tucci, 79, of Burgettstown, died Monday, July 20, 1998, in Washington County Health Center, Washington. He was born March 21, 1919, in Monongahela, a son of Angelo and Naomi Tucci. Mr. Tucci was a painter for a parts manufacturer in Pittsburgh. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps, having served as a supply sergeant with the 418th Bombardment Squadron in England during World War II, and was a member of Slovan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6553. Surviving are a brother, Frank Tucci of Burgettstown; a sister, Almeda Coschalk of Belle Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a brother, Paul Tucci; and a sister, Audrey Gerrero.

Mary M. Vayansky
Private services
Mary Margaret Vayansky of Donora died Friday, July 17, 1998, in UPMC-Montefiore, Pittsburgh. Services and interment were private.

Lucy Marie Belski
Member of Parish of St. Oliver Plunkett
Lucy Marie Belski, 88, formerly of Centerville Borough, died at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 1998, in Monongahela Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. She was born August 13, 1909, in Fallowfield Township, a daughter of Isaac and Mary Salo Lahda. Mrs. Belski was a member of the Parish of St. Oliver Plunkett and Center in the Woods Senior Citizens of California. Surviving are a son, Bennie Belski of Rices Landing; three daughters, Elizabeth Jane Kapalko of Avon Lake, Ohio, Mary Ann Andler of Brownsville (Low Hill) and Patricia E. Prekrel of Brownsville (Malden); 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the last member of her immediate family. Deceased are her husband, Benjamin Belski Sr., who died September 25, 1973; a son, James A. Belski, who died March 9, 1983; three brothers, William, George and Charles Lahda; and two sisters, Viana Fayish and Helen Letrick.

William G. Hazlett
Cost analyst with American Steel and Wire
William G. Hazlett, 89, of Donora, died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born December 15, 1908, a son of Howard F. and Katherine Graham Hazlett. Mr. Hazlett was a graduate of Thiel College and was Protestant. He retired as a cost analyst with American Steel and Wire Co., Donora Works. He was a member since 1972 and a onetime secretary of Donora Lodge 626 F&AM, a member of Valley of Pittsburgh Consistory, Syria Temple of Pittsburgh, Monessen Royal Arch Chapter 290, Knights Templar 80 of Monongahela, York Rite College and Mon Valley Caravan 17 of Charleroi. Surviving are a son, Barry G. Hazlett of Fairview; a sister, Carol Hazlett of Butler; and two grandsons, Scott G. and Daniel H. Hazlett.

Thomas J. McMinn
Jefferson man served as justice of the peace
Thomas J. McMinn, 76, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg. He was born January 31, 1922, in Jefferson, a son of John T. and Grace Pollock McMinn. Mr. McMinn attended Valley Forge Military Academy and Waynesburg College. He served for three years in World War II and one year in the Korean War. Mr. McMinn was a welder-mechanic for Republic Steel Corp.'s Clyde Mine and was a justice of the peace. He was a member of Jefferson American Legion Post 954, Disabled American Veterans Post 123 of Waynesburg and the UMWA. He was an honorary member of Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company. He was affiliated with Rolling Meadows Church of God. On March 23, 1946, he married Betty P. Spitznogle, who died May 23, 1996. Surviving are a daughter, Suzanne B. Herndon of Burlington, N.C.; a brother, Michael R. McMinn of Houston, Texas; and a sister, Frances Coneybeer of Jefferson. Services will be private. Interment will be in Jefferson Cemetery.

Cecelia M. Piper
Lifelong resident of Monongahela area
Cecelia M. Piper, 80, of Taylor Run Road, Monongahela, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born March 24, 1918, in Charleroi, a daughter of John and Deborah Pinfold Street. Mrs. Piper was a lifelong resident of the Monongahela area and a member of First Baptist Church of Monongahela. She was a 1936 graduate of Donora High School. Surviving are a son, James M. Piper Jr., with whom she resided; a sister, Edna Mae Lucas of Prosperity; and nieces and nephews. Deceased are her husband, James M. Piper, who died in 1979; and a brother, John E. Street.

Anna K. Polk
Canonsburg grocery worker was I.C. graduate
Anna K. Polk, 88, of Houston, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in Greenery Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born July 23, 1909, in Claridge, a daughter of Paul and Johanna Zegar Putz. Mrs. Polk was a resident of Houston for more than 50 years and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg. She was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Washington and worked at Progar Superette Store and the Tiny Store, both in Canonsburg. Mrs. Polk was a volunteer at the Senior Citizens Center in Canonsburg and Canonsburg Hospital. She also was a Sunday school teacher. Surviving are a son, Alvin H. Polk of Houston; two grandsons, Brian and Timothy Polk; and a great-granddaughter. Deceased are her husband, Anthony J. Polk, who died March 3, 1966; a sister, Mary Umbares; and a brother, William Putz.

Edward J. Rosmus
Canonsburg man retired from Cytemp Steel
Edward J. Rosmus, 70, of 434 Giffin Avenue, Canonsburg, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in AUH-Canonsburg. He was born December 28, 1927, in Canonsburg, a son of Gabryel and Anna Jarosh Rosmus. Mr. Rosmus was a lifelong resident of Canonsburg. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church of Canonsburg. Mr. Rosmus was formerly employed at Cytemp Steel Co. of Bridgeville, retiring in 1990. He was a member of P.N.U. Club Branch 116 of Canonsburg and enjoyed bowling, fishing and hunting. On May 26, 1951, in St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, he married Betty Sohyda, who survives and with whom he recently celebrated their 47th anniversary. Also surviving are two sons, Dennis "Moose" Rosmus of Canonsburg and Keith Rosmus of Washington; a daughter, Debra Congie of Canonsburg; a sister, Violet Bober of Easton; a brother, Mike Rosmus Sr. of Washington; and four grandchildren, Heather, Gabryel, Joshua and Jessica Rosmus.

Benjamin Viloski Sr.
Atlasburg resident was retired coal miner
Benjamin J. Viloski Sr., 86, of Atlasburg, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in Washington Hospital. He was born September 3, 1911 in Harwick, a son of Julian and Mary Ann Baranoski Viloski. Prior to his retirement in January 1974, Mr. Viloski was a coal miner for more than 40 years, the last 27 at BethEnergy Mines, Cokeburg. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Burgettstown and United Mine Workers of America Local 1197. Mr. Viloski was a local committeeman for the 5th Atlasburg Precinct in Smith Township and was a member of the American Legion in Burgettstown. He spent several years at Pearl Harbor, after the bombing, repairing ships for the government under the U.S. Navy. On January 27, 1945, he married Violet Morris, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Benjamin J. Viloski Jr. of Pittsburgh; one daughter, Carol Thomas of Monaca; and three grandchildren, Eugene Tabone, Benjamin Tabone and Marina Lee Viloski. Deceased are three brothers, Anthony, Edward and Andrew Viloski; and three sisters, Alice Budash, Irene Patrene and Ann Dudeck.

Priscilla Biro
Member of First Baptist Church, Brownsville
Priscilla Haynal Biro, 95, of Vestaburg, died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 1998, in Brownsville General Hospital. She was born December 16, 1902, in Tisza Kesz, Hungary, a daughter of Stephen and Anna Csanalosi Haynal. Mrs. Biro was a member of First Baptist Church of Brownsville. On November 7, 1918, she married John Biro, who died May 26, 1980. Surviving are a daughter, Priscilla Barath of Vestaburg; a grandson, John Barath; three great-grandchildren; three nieces; and several great-nieces. She was the last of her immediate family and the last survivor from a group of immigrants from Tisza Kesz. Deceased is a sister, Elizabeth Soffer. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Greenlee Funeral Home, Fredericktown.

Michael F. Evanitz
World War II veteran received Purple Heart
Michael F. Evanitz, 73, of McDonald, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, in Washington Hospital. He was born August 25, 1924, in Tyre, a son of Nicholas and Julianna Gervas Evanitz. Mr. Evanitz was a graduate of North Fayette High School and was a foreman for Shenango Inc. for 30 years, retiring in 1973. He served in the mechanized cavalry of the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. Mr. Evanitz was a member of McDonald Alliance Church and Imperial S.N.P.J. Lodge 106. On January 26, 1946, he married Viola Mae Smedley Evanitz, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Michael L. Evanitz of Pittsburgh and David E. Evanitz of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Janet Wigfield of Finleyville; two sisters, Anna Bouchon of Imperial and Julia Steinheiser of McDonald; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Deceased are four brothers, Steven, Nicholas, Joseph and Thomas Evanitz; and three sisters, Frances Evanitz, Rose Bush and Catherine Cinicola.

Kathleen Gasparovic
Member of Belmont Christian Church
Kathleen Gasparovic, 63, of Vine Street, Canonsburg, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, in South Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. She was born September 21, 1934, in Hills Station, a daughter of the late Anthony Julian and Mary Bruno Julian Sisson. Mrs. Gasparovic was a member of Belmont Christian Church in Canonsburg and had been a licensed practical nurse at the former Kane Hospital. Surviving are a son, John Sisson of Canonsburg; a grandson, Shawn Sisson; a brother, Frank Julian of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and a sister, Angela Haught of Bridgeville. Deceased is a sister, Mary Mahramus.