Helene E. Blake
Member of Holbrook Christian Church
Helene E. Blake, 84, of Holbrook R.D.1, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 1998, in Bialko's Rest Home, Waynesburg. She was born May 14, 1914, in Jackson Township, Greene County, a daughter of Ross Daniel and Lucretia Garfield Bayard Evans. Mrs. Blake resided most of her life in Jackson Township, and was a 1932 graduate of Waynesburg High School. She served as treasurer for Holbrook Christian Church and was a member of the Polly Wayne Garden Club of Waynesburg. In November of 1983, she married George Blake, who died July 13, 1990. Surviving are two stepdaughters, Linda Horr of Dearborn Heights, Mich., and Ruth Stewart of Oak Forest; and a stepson, Keith Blake of Holbrook. Mrs. Blake was the last of her immediate family.

Herman Helmich Jr.
Retired from - Cooper Industries
Herman Helmich Jr., 82, of Canon Apartments, Canonsburg, died Tuesday, October 20, 1998, in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray. He was born May 3, 1916, in Dormont, a son of Herman and Anna Marie Wittop Helmich. Mr. Helmich resided in Canonsburg the past 45 years, where he was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was formerly employed in the maintenance department of Cooper Industries, Canonsburg, retiring in 1978. On November 10, 1937, he married Caroline Miller, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Herman "Bucky" Helmich of Bethel Park and William Helmich of Canonsburg; a daughter, Elizabeth LoGreco of Canonsburg; nine grandchildren, Craig, William, Jason and Michelle Helmich, Veronica DeLaney, Laura Caruso, Stacy Behary, Nicole LoGreco Joos, Alison LoGreco; and nine great-grandchildren. He was the last of his immediate family. Deceased are a sister, Mildred; and two brothers, John and George.

Olympia Lazzaro
Avella resident born in Italy
Olympia Lazzaro, 83, of Avella, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 1998, in her home. She was born November 21, 1914, in the Providence of Udine, Italy, a daughter of John and Mary Martin Roncadini. Mrs. Lazzaro lived in Avella since 1922, where she was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church. On April 18, 1936, in Wellsburg, W.Va., she married Joseph Lazzaro, who died July 22, 1970. Surviving are three daughters, Mary Dellovade of Follansbee, W.Va., Jean Adams of Avella and Angela Rogo of Brecksville, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Deceased, in addition to her husband, are two brothers, John and Richard Roncadini.

Ethel Martorana
Canonsburg native
Ethel Martorana, 94, of Grace Avenue, Canonsburg, died Monday, October 19, 1998, in Horizon Senior Care, Canonsburg. Born April 8, 1904, in Canonsburg, she was a daughter of Scott Aaron and Blanche Fair Phillips. Mrs. Martorana was a member of Venice United Presbyterian Church and a retired school teacher, having taught in Canon-McMillan School District. On June 12, 1925, she married Melchor J. Martorana, who died October 3, 1953. Surviving are two sons, Robert F. Martorana of the state of California and Richard M. Martorana of Canonsburg; two sisters, Amanda McClure of Canonsburg and Jane Vosel of Canonsburg; and three grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Edward Phillips and Darlington Phillips; and two sisters, Dorothy Bernardine and Jean Pirillo. Visitation and services were private and held at the convenience of the family. Private burial was in Venice United Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Martha G. Meredith
50-year member of Pleasant Hills church
Martha G. Meredith, 91, of Washington, formerly of Whitehall, died Wednesday, October 21, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington, following a brief illness. She was born February 13, 1907, in Brownsville, a daughter of Dr. Herman D. and Mary Shoemaker Graham. Mrs. Meredith was a graduate of Brownsville High School and attended Grove City College. She was a homemaker, a 50-year member of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.. On June 15, 1932, in Brownsville, she married Howard P. Meredith Sr., who died March 18, 1981. Surviving are a son, Howard P. Meredith Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Virginia M. McKelvey of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.; two sisters, Mary G. Thompson of Washington and Ruth G. Werner of Security, Colo.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. Deceased is a grandson.

James S. Moore
Retired postal clerk at West Alexander
James S. Moore, 73, of West Alexander, formerly of Washington, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington. He was born March 6, 1925, in Taylorstown, a son of Edward James Blue and Ella George Moore. Mr. Moore was a member of First Christian Church, West Alexander. He served as a private first class in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Moore was a postal clerk at the West Alexander branch of the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement in 1985. In his earlier years, he was employed at Crossroads Restaurant in West Alexander, Hazel-Atlas Glass and McKean and Burt Moving Co. He was a member of West Alexander American Legion Post 656, and he enjoyed fishing. On February 26, 1966, in First Christian Church, West Alexander, with the Rev. Oliver Burd officiating, he married Elaine M. Chess, who survives. Also surviving are a son, James S. Moore II of Washington; a daughter, Ruby Moore of West Alexander; a sister, Blanche Zediker of Washington; four grandchildren, Jessica Lea, Brittany Rae, Nathan James and Kaitlyn Nicole Moore; and several nieces and nephews.

Helen Patsko
Claysville resident was hairdresser
Helen Patsko, 70, of Claysville, formerly of West Homestead, died Tuesday, October 20, 1998, in her home. She was born November 12, 1927, in West Homestead, a daughter of Joseph and Theresa Patsko. Mrs. Patsko was Roman Catholic. She was a graduate of Homestead High School, and was a hairdresser in her younger years. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and cooking. Surviving are two brothers, Joseph Patsko of Tampa, Fla., and George Patsko of Orange, Calif.; a niece and two nephews. Deceased are four brothers, Nick, Frank, Alex and John Patsko; and a sister, Martha Sullivan. At the request of the deceased, all services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Washington Hospital, 351 West Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301.

Ray Dale Seese
Jefferson resident
Ray Dale Seese, 70, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, October 21, 1998, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born June 6, 1928, in Helen, a son of Ray Davis and Grace Burwell Seese. Mr. Seese was disabled, but at one time worked as a laborer with J&S Loading in Charleroi, and had served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He lived most of his life in Jefferson and was a member of Mather Christian Church. On November 9, 1976, he married Shirley Martin Seese, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Roxann Reagan of Belle Vernon, Ronda Taylor of Lippencott, Debbie Grimes of Fredericktown and Karen King of Rices Landing; a son, Donnie Allen of Waynesburg; five grandchildren; three sisters, Ruby Knestrick and Sara Naylor, both of Jefferson and Bernice Fox of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two sisters, Emma Ritchey and Jean Seese.

Percy D. Teagarden Sr.
Retired from Crucible Mine
Percy Day Teagarden Sr., 72, of Carmichaels, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital. He was born August 25, 1926, in Clarksville, a son of Earl and Alice Malone Teagarden. Mr. Teagarden was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Crucible. He was a retired coal miner with Crucible Mine. His wife, Mary Dolansky Teagarden, died February 11, 1998. Surviving are a son, Percy Jr. of Crucible; three daughters, Katherine Ruth Krosinger of Waynesburg and Mary Carr and Alice Butler, both of Carmichaels; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Newton F. Teagarden of Clarksville; and two sisters, Rose Novotny of Hudson, Ohio, and Mary Lewis of Carmichaels. Deceased are two brothers, Harold and Clarence Teagarden; and a sister, Helen Teagarden.

Mary Wojtkielewicz
Mary E. Hagerty Wojtkielewicz, 90, formerly of Monongahela, died Monday, October 19, 1998, in Horizon Senior Care, Canonsburg. She was born December 4, 1907, in Monongahela, a daughter of William and Callie Clendaniel Hagerty. Mrs. Wojtkielewicz formerly resided in Cleveland, Ohio, and New York. She was a member of First Christian Church of Monongahela and served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. Surviving are a daughter, JoAnn Leach of Monongahela; three grandchildren, Callie Genrre and Sean and Heather Leach; and one nephew. Deceased are her husband, John F. Wojtkielewicz, who died October 31, 1968; two sisters, Ollie Nelson and Hazel Ganoe; and a brother, George Hagerty. Private services were held.

Eugene Coon
Former sheriff dies at 67
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Eugene Coon, the former Allegheny County sheriff who refused to evict steelworkers from their homes as mills closed during the 1980s, died of lung cancer Wednesday, current Sheriff Pete DeFazio said. He was 67. Coon served as sheriff of the state's second-largest county from 1969 until retiring in 1997. His deputies evicted employees of steel mills at first when the steel industry downturn in the Monongahela River Valley began, but Coon halted the evictions when he realized that the homeowners were being cheated out of equity they had built up. "He thought it was overbearing that these people were losing their homes through no fault of their own," said DeFazio, who worked for Coon for 27 of Coon's 28 years as sheriff. Coon, a former employee at J&L steel, later testified in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., in favor of legislation that protected homeowners' equity in case of evictions. Mortgage lenders opposed the plan and described the measure as "Elect Sheriff Coon To Higher Office Legislation." During the steel slump, Coon also sent two female deputies to remove a defrocked priest from a church. The priest was ousted after he was critical of steel company executives for laying of tens of thousands of workers but refused to leave. Coon, a former Pittsburgh narcotics detective and homicide investigator, decided last year not to seek re-election. He was seen as vulnerable because of two misdemeanor convictions related to a 1994 incident at his weekend home in Westmoreland County. Coon fired shots over the heads of guests at a birthday party and voluntarily entered an alcohol treatment program. He later apologized.

Edward Earl Baer
Born in Washington
Edward Earl Baer, 74, of Washington, died at 7:17 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 1998, in Washington Hospital. He was born July 10, 1924, in Washington, a son of Raymond and Leona Smith Baer. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Baer had been employed by the Donley Brick Co. of Washington. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in the Southern Philipines and the Ryukyus. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, Philipine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. On June 28, 1946, he married Aylia D. Johnson, who died March 3, 1994. Surviving are a son, William E. Baer of Houston; two daughters, Mary Hutter and Nancy Whitfield, both of Washington; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Susan Rebecca Price; a son, Edward E. Baer Jr.; a granddaughter, Tania Hutter; two brothers, Raymond Baer and George Baer; and a sister, Gertrude Sterling.

Hughes W. Baer
Scott Township resident was Conrail retiree
Hughes W. Baer, 81, of Scott Township, died Saturday, October 3, 1998, in St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born April 12, 1917, in Greensboro, a son of Harry David and Flora Lee Hughes Baer. Mr. Baer was retired from Conrail. Surviving are his wife, Helen Marisa Baer; three sons, Raymond H., Kevin B. and Daryl M. Baer; six grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Deceased is a son, Thomas W. Baer.

Thomas C. Columbus
U.S. Navy veteran of World War II
Thomas C. Columbus, 74, of Ashland, Ky., died Sunday, October 4, 1998, in Kings Daughter's Medical Center in Ashland. He was born August 23, 1924, in Cecil, a son of Alexander and Margaret Powell Columbus. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Columbus was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources. Mr. Columbus served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 10017, American Legion Post 76 and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Ashland. Mr. Columbus was married twice. His first wife, Leona Sheaffer Columbus, died in 1966; his second wife, Virginia Burns Columbus, survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Susan D. Columbus of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Christina M. Columbus of Marysville; five sons, Thomas C. Columbus of Harrisburg, Joseph A. Columbus of Marysville, James E. Columbus of Lexington, Ky., Allen L. Columbus of Reading and William F. Columbus of Carlisle; a sister, Dolores Paul of Cecil; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Columbus was cremated in Ashland, Ky. Friends will be received at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Cecil, where a Mass will be celebrated. Internment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Kenneth P. Crow
U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War
Kenneth P. Crow, 50, of Bentleyville, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 1998, in Allegheny University Hospitals - Canonsburg. He was born March 17, 1948, in Monongahela, a son of Virginia Amos Crow of Bentleyville and the late Curtis McMann Crow, who died May 24, 1979. Mr. Crow was a 1966 graduate of Charleroi High School. He was a retired employee of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Mr. Crow was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving in addition to his mother, is a brother, Donald Crow of Ellsworth; two nephews; an uncle; and several cousins.

Oakley M. Kilgore
Retired carpenter and Army veteran
Oakley M. Kilgore, 89, of Graysville R.D.1, died at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 1998, in Beverly Health Care in Waynesburg. He was born February 15, 1909, in Nineveh (Deerlick), a son of Lawrence Artie and Elizabeth Braden Kilgore. Mr. Kilgore resided in Kissimmee, Fla., for 25 years and then resided in Baltimore, Md., before returning to Greene County in April 1994. He worked for Rheems Heating and Air Conditioning in Baltimore for about 20 years, and retired as a carpenter for the Owen Yacht Co. of Baltimore after eight years of service. Mr. Kilgore was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and he was a Baptist. His wife, Nola Connelly Zinn Kilgore, died March 12, 1985. Surviving are a brother, Ralph F. Kilgore of West Finley; and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Verbia Anderson, is deceased.

Elizabeth V. Lanigan
Played violin for church orchestra in New Eagle
Elizabeth Victoria Lanigan, 90, of New Eagle, formerly of Marland Heights, Weirton, W.Va., died Thursday, October 22, 1998, in Haven Crest Nursing Home, Monongahela. She was born Sunday, May 24, 1908, in Bruceton, a daughter of Martin Luther and Sarah Todd James. Mrs. Lanigan formerly resided in Marland Heights in Weirton, W.Va. for 67 years, where she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a former member of Riverview Baptist Church of New Eagle and played violin for the church orchestra prior to moving to Weirton. Mrs. Lanigan was employed for a time playing violin accompaniment for silent movies at Weirton Theater. She also was a self-employed seamstress. Surviving are a son, Clarence W. Lanigan of Weirton; a brother, Wilbur A. James of New Eagle; two grandchildren, Mark and Matt Lanigan; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased is her husband, Clarence W. Lanigan; infant son, Herbert Martin Lanigan; two brothers, Norman and Herbert James; and a sister, Barbara James Bindi.

Helen Murner
Retired from Brockway Glass Plant No. 7
Helen Dorothy Murner, 74, of Broad Street, Washington, died at 5:13 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 1998, in her home. She was born August 3, 1924, in Cokeburg, a daughter of John and Stella Olszanicka Vincek. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Murner had been employed by Brockway Glass Plant No. 7 On October 3, 1941, she married E. Ray Murner, who died August 7, 1980. Surviving are three sons, Donald E. Murner of Claysville, and William R. Murner and Edward R. Murner Jr., both of Washington; two sisters, Stella Cwierz of LaMarada, Calif., and Leona Kubacki of Houston; six grandchildren, Pamela, Melody, Sheila, Becky, Beth and Jenny Sue; and three great-grandchildren. Deceased are a sister, Jennie Sieracki; and three brothers, Bruno Kurdy, Albin Kurdy and Ted Vincek.

Mary Capinski Puzio
Retired juvenile probation office secretary
Mary E. Capinski Puzio, a retired juvenile probation office secretary, died Wednesday, October 21, 1998, at her residence. She was 72. She was born July 8, 1926, in Swedesburg, a daughter of Anthony Capinski and Pauline Wywrot Capinski Bucia. Mrs. Puzio, a resident of Bridgeport, was employed by Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown and was also employed by the Stroehman Bakery Co. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Swedesburg, and a former member of the church choir. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, poetry, music, writing, reading and meeting new people. Mrs. Puzio was a graduate of Sacred Heart Parochial School, Swedesburg, a 1935 graduate of Upper Merion High School and a 1948 graduate of Pierce Junior College. She was the widow of John J. Puzio Sr., who died December 5, 1996. Surviving are two sons, John J. Jr., and Joseph J., both of Swedesburg; seven daughters, Mary E. Stephenson of Altamonte, Springs, Fla., Ann T. Puzio of Wakefield, Mass., Elizabeth DeGulis of Nashua, N.H., Katherine A. Smith of Swedesburg, Helene M. Dulaney of Waynesburg, Jane T. Sharma of Rockville, Md., and Michelle Johnson of Bridgeport; eight grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Stephenson, Kimberly Smith, Joseph Harold Dulaney, Sanjay Sharma, Kelly Jane Stephenson, Nicholas Sharma, Patrick Johnson and Matthew Johnson; a brother, John Capinski of Swedesburg; a sister, Helen Farrington of Norristown; five nephews; and four nieces. Interment is in St. Augustine Cemetery, Upper Merion Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Let's Keep Sacred Heart Beating Fund, 120 Jefferson Street, Swedesburg, PA 19405 or West Norriton Ambulance Squad, 14 Orchard Lane, Jeffersonville, PA 19403.

Richard E. Ruetschi
Member of First United Methodist Church
Richard E. Ruetschi, 69, of Roth Street, Houston, died Thursday, October 22, 1998, in Washington Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born April 22, 1929, in Washington, a son of Edward B. and Fannie Pratton Ruetschi. Mr. Ruetschi was a member of First United Methodist Church in Canonsburg and a member of Anawanna Hunting and Fishing Club, American Legion Post 902 of Houston, and Sheffield Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Claysville High School graduate. Mr. Ruetschi had been employed by Engelhardt Power and Associates as a surveyor. He also had worked as an insurance salesman for Western Southern and as a meat cutter for the former Kroger of Washington. He retired in 1991 from the former McGraw-Edison where he worked as a security guard. Mr. Ruetschi enjoyed hunting, fishing and relaxing with his family at Camp Comanche in Tiona. He was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served with the U.S. Army. On March 15, 1951, he married Nives J. Nagode, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Robert R. Ruetschi of Washington and Randolph J. Ruetschi of Houston; a daughter, Robin L. Matyas of Houston; four grandchildren, Roxanne Rae Ruetschi, Timothy Richard Steven and Thomas Robin Matyas and Brandon Lee Ruetschi; three brothers, Bennie Ruetschi of Washington, David Ruetschi of Taylorstown and Leo Ruetschi of Prosperity; four sisters, Thelma Kelly of Claysville, Violet Camp May of Washington, Gail Shriver of Hobe Sound, Fla. and Freda Jones of Chicago, Ill. Deceased is a sister, Yula Sims.
CORRECTION
Incorrect information was provided for the obituary of Richard E. Ruetschi, published Friday. The last name of his deceased sister, Yula Sim, was mispelled.

John Paul Temar
U.S. Army veteran of World War II
John Paul Temar, 81, of Richeyville, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 1998, in his home. He was born February 2, 1917, in Daisytown, a son of Steve and Eve Temar. Mr. Temar was employed for 43 years as a coal miner for J & L Vesta 5 Mine, retiring in 1979. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Temar was a member of United Mine Workers Local 762 and a member of Hancock-McCune Horne American Legion Post 705 of Centerville. He enjoyed fishing. On April 28, 1951, he married Agnes Gallek, who survives. Also surviving are a son, John Temar II of Browns Mills, N.J.; four daughters, Mary Swarrow of Richeyville, Teresa Keefer of Uniontown, Frances Ryan of Cibilo, Texas, and Johanna Coombs of Daisytown; ten grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Deceased are three brothers, Steve, Alex and Charles; and two sisters, Mary and Helen.

Kaylee Woods
Family in area
Kaylee Woods, infant daughter of Dr. Thomas A. and Marla Woods of Louisville, Ky., died Wednesday, October 21, 1998, at Baptist Hospital East. She is survived by her parents; a sister, Jessica Lynn Woods; grandparents, Raymond C. and Rosemary Thornton of Louisville, Patricia Clawges of Morgantown, W.Va., and Thomas Woods Sr. of Waynesburg. Services are Saturday, October 24, at Northeast Christian Church in Louisville, with burial in Floydsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Louisville, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, Ky. 40205 or First Steps, 3717 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, Ky. 40220.

Rose M. Enos
Waitress and cook at Monterey Restaurant
Rose M. Enos, 78, of Henderson Avenue, Washington, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 1998, at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born July 8, 1920, in Uniontown, a daughter of John and Lauretta A. Trasatta Bacacio. Mrs. Enos was a homemaker and for many years she was employed as a waitress/cook at Monterey Restaurant, Washington. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and cooking. On July 1, 1950, she married Nevin A. Enos, who died July 5, 1991. Surviving are two sons, Carmen Bacacio of Florida and Gerald Enos of Washington; one daughter, Loretta A. Daniels of Washington; two brothers, Angelo Bacacio of Michigan and Tony Bacacio of Ohio; one sister, Violet Colbert of Ohio; three grandchildren, Jacob Daniels, Erika and Elissa Bacacio; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two sisters, Mary Martiensen and Christine Strausser.

Myrtle E. Holland
Worked for Donart Electronics of McDonald
Myrtle E. Holland, 77, of Midway, died Friday, October 23, 1998, in Country Living Personal Care Home in Oakdale. She was born August 15, 1921, in Monongahela, a daughter of Henry and S. Elizabeth Eastwood Holland. Miss Holland was a laborer for Donart Electronics of McDonald. Surviving are a brother, Chuck Holland of Midway, and a sister, Frances Lamb of McDonald.

Andrew J. Martin Jr.
WWII veteran retired from Cooper Power
Andrew J. Martin Jr., 77, of North Main Street, Houston, died Friday, October 23, 1998, in his home. He was born June 15, 1921, in Meadow Lands, a son of Andrew Sr. and Elizabeth Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of St. Patrick's Worship Site of St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, He retired from the former Cooper Power Systems, Canonsburg, and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 902 of Houston and a member of the First Catholic Slovak Union. Surviving are a brother, Robert Martin of Aliquippa; four sisters, Marjorie Medofer of McMurray, Theresa Timan of Canonsburg, Elizabeth Sebastian of Houston and Carolyn Fela of Hickory; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are three brothers, John, Joseph and Edward Martin.

Alyce E. Amos
Washington County homemaker
Alyce E. Amos, 73, of Washington County Health Center, died Saturday, October 24, 1998. She was born January 21, 1925, in Washington, a daughter of Albert and Levenia E. Williams Little. Mrs. Amos was a homemaker. Her husband, Lee C. Amos Sr., died December 5, 1961. Surviving are three sons, Lee C. Amos Jr. of Tucson, Ariz., Albert T. Amos and Michael P. Amos, both of Washington; two daughters, Phyllis A. Donahoo of Houston and June Lynn Crowley of Meadow Lands; five grandchildren, Kelley Crowley, Melanie Donahoo and Timothy, Caitlin and Margaret Amos. Deceased are a son, Danny B. Amos; and a grandson, L. Gary Crowley. At the request of the family, visitation and burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to The Track Chapel, The Meadows, P.O. Box 499, Racetrack Road, Meadow Lands, PA 15347.

Lona G. Bise
Member of Jefferson United Methodist Church
Lona G. Bise, 88, of Jefferson, died Saturday, October 24, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg. She was born March 19, 1910, in Preston County, W.Va., a daughter of Emory E. and Delia Sines Chidester. She had lived in the Mather area since 1930. Mrs. Bise was a homemaker and a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church. On August 24, 1929, she married Asa J. Bise, who died February 5, 1972. Surviving are a daughter, Freda Riggle Pyle of Jefferson; three grandchildren, Ernest R. Grimes of Waynesburg R.D.1, Mary Lou McGinnis of McConnellsburg, and Thomas L. Riggle of Clarksville; three stepgrandchildren, William Riggle Jr. of Wheeling, W.Va., Lynda Smith of Jefferson and Kristine Knepp of Waynesburg; eight great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Aberta Savage of Morgantown, W.Va., and Jessie Savage of Friendsville, Md. Deceased are two brothers, Alvie and Enzle Chidester; and two sisters, Isa Byrd and Dessie Chidester.

H. Kenneth Beall
Resident of Fairview Valley Retirement Home
Howard Kenneth Beall, 66, of Scenery Hill, died unexpectedly at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 1998, in the emergency room of Brownsville General Hospital. He was born October 16, 1932, in Scenery Hill, a son of Joel Evans and Gertrude McCarty Beall. Mr. Beall had been a resident of Fairview Valley Retirement Home in Deemston for the past six years. Surviving are a brother, Willard Beall of Scenery Hill; two sisters, Mildred Deems of Bridgeville and Evelyn Kirk of Daisytown; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, Norman and Robert Beall; and three sisters, Catherine and Violet Beall and Lucille Murray.

Eleanor M. Boyer
Member of Nazarettes Christian organization
Eleanor M. Boyer, 64, of Burgettstown, died Friday, October 23, 1998, in Washington Hospital. She was born January 20, 1934, in Francis Mine, a daughter of the late Margaret Eleanor Harshey and James Bryson Orison. Mrs. Boyer was a homemaker and was involved in the Burgettstown Food Pantry and other volunteer projects. She was a member of the Nazarettes Christian organization and a lifelong member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union (Hillside Chapel) in Francis Mine. Surviving are two daughters, Madge Wright of Burgettstown and Robin Stevens of Joffre; three sons, Floyd Boyer and John Boyer, both of Burgettstown, and Lee Orison of Aliquippa; a sister, Laura Chrisulis of Parma, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are five sisters, Margaret Butler, Esther Boyer, Mary Chappell, Eula Orison and Loretta Orison; and three brothers, William, Hugh and Lewis Orison.

Delilah E. Brodak
Owner of J.D. Jewelry and Hobby, Washington
Delilah Elizabeth Brodak, 63, of Washington, died Saturday, October 24, 1998, in Washington Hospital, following a two-year illness. She was born December 25, 1934, in Indian Head, a daughter of the late David and Elizabeth Sholites Sanner. She owned and operated J.D. Jewelry and Hobby in Washington, and she had recently retired from the Washington Hospital laundry department after 18 years of service. Surviving are a son, Joseph Brodak of Claysville; three daughters, Sandra Ann Lycett of Muncie, Ind., Jo Ellen Solties of Lawrence and Patricia Brodak of Washington, with whom she made her home; two brothers, Raymond and David Sanner, both of Ohio; four sisters, Mary Harper of Florida, Valeria Sanner of West Virginia, Jean August and Carol Rankin, both of Ohio; and five grandchildren, Anthony Andrew Solties Jr., Jessica Ann Marie Solties, Billi Joel Lycett, Stephanie Ann and Brittany Nicole Brodak.

Margaret J. Bunevich
Member of Christian Gathering of Washington
Margaret J. Marcischak Bunevich, 81, of 1422 Maury Road, Orlando, Fla., formerly of Washington and Canonsburg, died Sunday, October 25, 1998. She was born March 1, 1917, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Jacob R. and Veronica Krajnak Marcischak. She spent most of her life in Canonsburg and Washington. She graduated from Canonsburg High School in 1935. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Western Center as a clerk typist and was local news director at WCNG-AM, now WWCS. She had also been employed at Continental Can Co. and was a clerk typist for the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Mrs. Bunevich was active in dramatics, church affairs, Cub Scouts and volunteer services. She was a member of the Christian Gathering of Washington. On March 19, 1942, in Canonsburg, she married Stanley J. Bunevich, who died March 10, 1997. Surviving are three sons, Stanley J. Bunevich of Waynesburg, James B. Cannon Sr. of Oakwood, Ga., and Thomas K. Bunevich of Tampa, Fla.; a daughter, Donna Jeanne Bell of Orlando; a brother, Fred T. Marcischak of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren, James B. and Jodi F. Cannon, Marry C. Garrison, Matthew A. and Andrew J. Bunevich, Robert J. and Michelle A. Gundling; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to her husband, are seven brothers, Jacob, Matthew, Joseph, John, Andrew, Steve and Frank Marcischak; and three sisters, Veronica Pikel, Mary Guidos and Ann Simpson.

Herbert Channing
W.Va. man was boilermaker
Herbert "Cotton" Channing, 78, of Valley Grove, W.Va., died Saturday, October 24, 1998, in Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born June 9, 1920, in Franklin, Va., a son of Samuel and Mary Fowler Channing. He was Protestant and a graduate of Princeton (W.Va.) High School. Mr. Channing was a retired boilermaker with Local 154, Pittsburgh, where he was a past president of the retirees' club. He was a member of Oddfellows Lodge 94, Triadelphia, W.Va., where he served as a past noble grand. On June 29, 1946, he married Nora Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Margaret Ann Porter of Charleston, W.Va.; a sister, Adell Fowler Reece of Greenville, S.C.; and three nieces.

Wanda L. Dixon
Member of West Alexander Presbyterian Church
Wanda L. Dixon, 97, of West Alexander, died Saturday, October 24, 1998, in Wheeling (W.Va.) Hospital. She was born July 10, 1901, in Limestone, W.Va., a daughter of Gilmore and Mary Etta Coffield Lyons. She was a member of West Alexander Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Dixon was a graduate of Triadelphia (W.Va.) High School and West Liberty Normal College in West Virginia. In her younger years, she was a teacher in the West Alexander area and was employed at Stone and Thomas Department Store, Wheeling, in addition to being a lifelong homemaker. On July 1, 1922, in Greensburg, she married Alva R. Dixon, who died November 29, 1996. Surviving are two daughters, Nita Wheat and Betty Davis, both of West Alexander; two sisters, Ruth Williams of Dayton, Ohio, and Mary Burton of Moundsville, W.Va.; three grandsons, Robert Wheat Jr., Richard Wheat and Leif Dixon; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to her husband, are a son, James Lee Dixon; five brothers, Chauncey, Jolly, B. Frank, Emmett and William Lyons; and a sister, Hattie Rogers.

Charles L. Gardner Sr.
WWII veteran was retired steelworker
Charles L. Gardner Sr., 70, of 38 Maple Street, Muse, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, October 23, 1998, in Washington Hospital. He was born November 12, 1927, in Hamilton, Perry Township, Jefferson County, a son of Clyde Thomas and Audrey Ives Farley Gardner. He had lived in the Muse area for past 35 years and was Catholic. Mr. Gardner served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He worked for 35 years in the maintenance department of C.E. Cast Combustion Engineering, Muse, before his retirement. He was a member of the AFL-CIO steelworkers union. Mr. Gardner was a hunter and farmer. On April 24, 1948, he married Theresa Baldassarri, who died August 12, 1990. Surviving two sons, Clyde T. Gardner of Washington and Charles L. Gardner Jr. of Muse; a daughter, Victoria J. Krenzelak of Muse; four brothers, James Gardner of DuBois, Frank Gardner of Penfield, William Gardner of Byrndale and Sam Gardner of Waterford; seven sisters, Eva Armstrong and Margaret Narby, both of Emporium, Edna Pelton of Penfield, Pearl Biondi of Bridgeville, Jane Nesbitt of Seymor, Ind., Ruth Challengesworth of Coneaut Lake, and Laura Lovendusky of Force; six grandchildren, Deena McKinney, Kevin Boyle, Jill Rothka, Dannielle Gardner, Brian Boyle and Jackie Gardner; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A sister, Flora Barker, is deceased.

Kathleen C. Hart
Family in area
Kathleen Connors Hart of Arlington, Mass., died Wednesday, October 21, 1998. Surviving are her husband, Stephan S. Hart; a daughter, Erin C. Hart of Arlington; parents, John R. and Helen B. Connors of Washington; and two brothers, William B. Connors of Oregon and John M. Connors of Pennsylvania.

Herman Helmich Jr.
Retired from Cooper Industries
Herman Helmich Jr., 82, of Canon Apartments, Canonsburg, died Tuesday, October 20, 1998, in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray. He was born May 3, 1916, in Dormont, a son of Herman and Anna Marie Wittop Helmich. Mr. Helmich resided in Canonsburg the past 45 years, where he was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was formerly employed in the maintenance department of Cooper Industries, Canonsburg, retiring in 1978. On November 10, 1937, he married Caroline Miller, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Herman "Bucky" Helmich of Bethel Park and William Helmich of Canonsburg; a daughter, Elizabeth LoGreco of Canonsburg; nine grandchildren, Craig, William, Jason and Michelle Helmich, Veronica DeLaney, Laura Caruso, Stacy Behary, Nicole LoGreco Joos, Alison LoGreco; and nine great-grandchildren. He was the last of his immediate family. Deceased are a sister, Mildred; and two brothers, John and George.

Edward Ross Jones
Active volunteer was retired from U.S. Postal Service
Edward Ross Jones, 88, of East Washington, died Friday, October 23, 1998, in Washington Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born September 5, 1910, in Pine Bank, a son of George J. and Mattie Clovis Jones. Mr. Jones retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where he had worked as a clerk for 30 years. He was a graduate of Waynesburg High School and Elliott Business College. Mr. Jones was a member of West Washington United Methodist Church, where he formerly served as trustee and board member. He also was a volunteer with the Washington Hospital auxiliary and delivered Meals on Wheels. On March 16, 1934, he married Winifred E. Rowell, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Mary Kerr of Waynesburg; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces. Deceased are a son, George Thomas Jones; and a daughter, Rebecca Elizabeth Jones Wilson. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 26, in West Washington United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette Street, Washington, PA 15301.

Clara M. Kadora
Member of St. John the Baptist Church
Clara M. Kadora, 78, a resident of Plum Borough, died Sunday, October 25, 1998, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. She was born February 5, 1920, a daughter of Michael and Genevieve Tissi Magnetta. Mrs. Kadora was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Plum Borough. Her husband, Joseph Kadora, a native of Canonsburg, died October 3, 1998. Surviving are a daughter, Joyce A. Bergamasco of Penn Hills; two sons, Joseph C. Kadora of Somerset and Michael L. Kadora of Apollo; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alberta Wise of Erie, Mildred Lackovich and Adeline Porter, both of Washington; and a brother, James Magnetta of Washington.

Tessie Kioalicas
Antique shop owner
Tessie Kubeckis Kioalicas, 80, of 1505 Henderson Avenue, Washington, died Friday, October 23, 1998, in her home. She was born July 25, 1918, in Daisytown, a daughter of Anthony and Julia Matukaitis Kubeckis. Mrs. Kioalicas lived in Canonsburg until 1941 when she moved to Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Washington in 1985. Mrs. Kioalicas had owned and operated an antique shop in Wickcliff, Ohio. For the past nine years, she had been the owner and operator of The Antiques, Chartiers Township. Her husband, John Kioalicas, died September 1, 1990. Surviving are a sister, Julia Majewsky; and two nephews.

Helen Matosky
Ellsworth woman enjoyed gardening
Helen Adamsky Matosky, 83, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, October 24, 1998. She was born March 20, 1915, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Anthony and Helen Zelinski Adamsky. Mrs. Matosky was a graduate of Ellsworth High School, and she enjoyed playing cards, bowling, flowers and gardening. Surviving are a brother, John Adamsky of Eatontown, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are her husband, John Matosky, who died August 25, 1992; and a brother, Frank Adamsky, who died February 25, 1982. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation or viewing. Private interment in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Arrangements by Greenlee Funeral Home, Bentleyville.

John A. Butler
New Castle resident was steamfitter
John A. Butler, 85, of 3501 Meadow View Boulevard, New Castle, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, October 26, 1998, in Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle. He was born July 11, 1913, in Carnegie, a son of Frank and Sarah Jane Tucker Butler. Mr. Butler was a member of First Methodist Church, New Castle. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was employed as a steamfitter by Plumber and Steamfitters Union Local 115. He enjoyed singing and was a member of the Spebsqsa Barber Shop Singers. Surviving are his wife, Mary L. Reitter Butler; a daughter, Kathy Smulick of New Castle; a son, John Wayne Butler of New Castle; four grandchildren; and a brother, George Butler of Venice, Fla. Deceased is a brother, Marion Butler.

Mildred M. Cobbett
McDonald school retiree active in local organizations
Mildred M. Cobbett, 83, of McDonald, died Sunday, October 25, 1998, in Vencor Hospital, Oakdale. She was born February 18, 1915, in McDonald, a daughter of William John and Flora Brandenburg Johnston. Mrs. Cobbett was a graduate of McDonald High School and retired in 1978 from McDonald Elementary School where she was employed as a custodian. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, McDonald, where she was a deacon and leader of the junior church. She was a member and past president of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 485, member and past president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 567 Ladies Auxiliary, past district president of District 24 of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, member and past worthy matron of Order of Easter Star Chartiers Chapter 97, mother adviser of McDonald Chapter of Rainbow Girls, member and past president of the McDonald Women's Club, member and past president of the McDonald Senior Citizens Center and a pink lady for Mayview State Hospital. On June 12, 1935, she married Victor E. Cobbett, who died January 7, 1973. Surviving are a son, James Lee Cobbett of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two daughters, Karen Cobbett Altman of New York, N.Y., and Gene Marie Gastgeb of McDonald; and three grandchildren, Patrick and Megan Gastgeb and Jonathan Altman. Deceased are three brothers, William "Peck," Thomas Weir and Ross V. Johnston.

William O. Whoolery
Former manager of Greene County Fairgrounds
William O. Whoolery, 82, of Jefferson R.D.1, died Monday, October 26, 1998, in his home. He was born July 25, 1916, in Shoaf, Fayette County, a son of Clyde and Nan Fouch Whoolery. He worked for Greene County as manager of the Greene County Fairgrounds. Mr. Whoolery lived most of his life in the Waynesburg and Jefferson areas. On November 21, 1933, he married Rebecca M. Rogers, who died May 12, 1997. Surviving are two sons, Clyde D. Whoolery of Jefferson and Glen Whoolery of Jefferson; two daughters, Wilda Kiger of Waynesburg and Shirley Harrison of Duarte, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a sister, Geraldine Bryant of Baltimore, Md. Deceased are one grandson, Douglas Kiger; two sisters, Gladys Phillips and Edith Clark; and four brothers, Albert, Clarence, Milton and Arthur Whoolery. Services and interment will be private in Jefferson Cemetery.

Florence S. Chadwick
Member of First Baptist Church of Claysville
Florence Susan Ealy Chadwick, 92, of Amity, died Monday, October 26, 1998, following a three-month illness. She was born in East Finley Township May 6, 1906, a daugher of Oliver and Emma Fordyce Ealy. Mrs. Chadwick, a homemaker, was a member of First Baptist Church of Claysville. She had attended Saw Hill School and Stoney Point School. In 1935, she married Hiram Chadwick, who died October 23, 1974. Surviving are five sons, Herschell, Oliver and Gaylord Chadwick, all of Prosperity, Hiram Chadwick Jr. of Washington and Paul Chadwick of Amity; a daughter, Shirley Barnhart of Ruff Creek; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Russell Ealy; a sister, Effa Ealy Russell; and infant twins.

Martha F. Lund
Member of St. Oliver Plunkett Parish
Martha F. Lund, 82, of Newton Falls, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 27, 1998, in Community Skill Nursing Home, Warren, Ohio. She was born July 19, 1916, in Marianna, a daughter of John and Mary Gelderland Krusik. Mrs. Lund was a homemaker and a member of St. Oliver Plunkett Parish Sts. Mary and Ann Roman Catholic Church, Marianna. In 1936, she married Werner Lund, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, John Lund of Carmichaels and Robert Lund of Twinsburg, Ohio; a daughter, Martha Pelkofer of Pittsburgh; four sisters, Clara Downey of Pittsburgh, Valery Haftmann of Elizabeth, Alberta Kennedy of Saginaw, Mich., and Renee Mancini of Washington; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are four brothers, Frank, John, Joseph and August Krusik; and five sisters, Ann Kruger, Dorothy Wise, Mary Welch and Josephine and Pauline Krusik.

Margaret Yesko
Former clerk at the Pentagon
Margaret Yesko, 78, of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Erie Mine, died Monday, October 26, 1998, in St. Clair Hospital. She was born April 26, 1920, in Burgettstown, a daughter of Paul and Anna Horota Yesko. Prior to retirement, Miss Yesko was employed as a clerk at the Pentagon and later for the Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. Surviving are a brother, Albert Yesko of Joffre; two sisters, Elizabeth Begani of McKees Rocks and Anna Sherockman of Robinson Township; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, Paul and Mike Yesko; and three sisters, Sue Yesko, Mary Popovich and Helen Manning.

Rose M. Fell
Member of St. Hugh Church, Carmichaels
Rose M. Fell, 94, of Carmichaels, died Wednesday, October 28, 1998, at her home. She was born October 27, 1904, in Fairchance, a daughter of Michael and Mary Bolbi Calabris. Mrs. Fell resided in Carmichaels since 1939, where she was a member of St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church. Her husband, Joseph E. Fell Sr., whom she married on July 27, 1925, died November 9, 1958. Surviving are four sons, Joseph Fell Jr. of Bobtown, Edward L. D'Felio of Roscommon, Mich., Leroy M. Fell, at home, and Robert C. Fell of North Ridgeville, Ohio; a daughter, Rosemarie Fell, at home; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Novak of Crucible; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a son, Donald R. Fell; three brothers, Carmine, Louis and Ralph Calabris; and six sisters, Julia Palone, Grace Magro, her twin Jennie Fell, Sylvia Marola, Nellie Giardini and Margaret Boschi.

Lewis Pilkington
Member of Washington Co. sports Hall of Fame
Lewis "Bingo" Pilkington, 73, of Eighty Four, died Tuesday, October 27, 1998, at his home. He was born December 29, 1924, in Washington, a son of William and Anna Dusci Pilkington. Mr. Pilkington was a mechanic, having worked for Washington International, formerly known as Suwak, retiring in 1987 after 27 years service. In 1993 he was inducted into Washington County Chapter of Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame for his baseball career. He played minor league baseball in 1949 at Smithfield, N.C., in the Tobacco States League, and in 1950 played at Ardmore, Okla., and Dayton, Ohio. He finished his professional career in 1951 in Tucson, Ariz. He also played while serving in the U.S. Navy in Oakland, Calif., and for Meadow Lands and Pennsylvania Transformer of the Washington County League and for McDonald in the Greater Pittsburgh League. While playing for Washington Steel in the Wheeling Intelligencer League, he won the Eastern Division batting title in 1952 and also played in the league's all-star game. Surviving are six daughters, Deb Abajace, Karen Randolph, Kim Carnahan and Allison Pilkington, all of Eighty Four, Lisa Maffio of Canonsburg and Bobbie Lynn Bernstein of Lawrence; one son, Lewis Pilkington of Eighty Four; one sister, Elizabeth Everett of Levittown; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Dorothy L. Allison
Washington Hospital nursing supervisor
Dorothy Leona Diehl Greer Allison, 95, of Washington, died Friday, October 2, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington. She was born October 14, 1902, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of Louis and Mary Sterling Diehl. Mrs. Allison was a member of First Lutheran Church of Washington, where she was a member of the Harmony Class and Circle. She attended schools in Martins Ferry, graduated from Washington Business College and graduated in 1929 from Washington Hospital School of Nursing. She also was a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Training course. Mrs. Allison was a private nurse and was a supervisor of nursing at Washington Hospital and of the industrial nurses at Jessop Steel for 17 years. She was a 50-year member and past worthy matron of Martha V. Paul Chapter 404, Order of the Eastern Star. In 1933, she married Joseph J. Greer, who died in 1955. In 1958, she married William McKinley Allison, who died in 1978. Surviving are three nieces, Anna Diehl Trettel of Washington, Regina Schweizer Lazear of Medina, Ohio, and Rosella Schweizer Majerczak of Terra Alta, W.Va.; a nephew, Lawrence L. Diehl of Willingboro, N.J.; and several cousins. She was the youngest of 11 children. Her 10 brothers and sisters are deceased.