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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Paul Francis Puglia
Waynesburg businessman was active in community
Paul Francis Puglia, 82, of West Wayne Street, Waynesburg, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Saturday, March 30, 2002, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a lengthy illness.
He was born October 5, 1919, in Brownsville, a son of Ilario (Larry) and Rosanna Lapenta Puglia.
Mr. Puglia's family moved to Waynesburg when he was four years old. He was a 1937 graduate of Waynesburg High School and a 1941 graduate of University of Notre Dame.
He enlisted in the Army Air Forces in 1941 and served until the end of World War II in 1945, rising to the rank of captain. He served in the 409th Bomber Group, which conducted operations against German targets from bases in England and later in France.
After the war, Mr. Puglia became active as a manager and later an owner of the family theater business, which included Wayne Theater and Opera House. In 1952, he purchased a Buick dealership in Waynesburg and it operated as Puglia Buick until 1980. A few years later he sold the theater business and retired. In the last few years, he assisted his wife operating her antiques business, Elaine's Window.
Mr. Puglia was active in the community. He served as president of Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the board of directors of Eva K. Bowlby Public Library. He was also a member of Elks Lodge 757, Waynesburg, and the local automobile dealership association. He actively supported sports activities, including serving as coach of a Little League baseball team. Mr. Puglia supported Waynesburg College and Greene County Memorial Hospital, while he was active in business.
He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Waynesburg, and served on the church council. He was active in the church from his early years as an altar boy and later served as a lector.
On June 26, 1954, he married
Elaine Osso, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Paul Puglia of Paris, France, Larry Puglia of Baltimore, Md., and Joseph Puglia of Montgomery, Ala.; and seven grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters, Teresa Puglia and Alma Puglia Nugent.
Elizabeth Thompson
Elizabeth Thompson, 54, of Washington, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Sunday, March 31, 2002, in Washington Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and are being handled by William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington. Additional information and tributes online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
Mabel Rosella Troy
Member of Church of Christ
Mabel Rosella Troy, 85, of Washington, formerly of Thomas Campbell Apartments, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Saturday, March 30, 2002, in Washington Hospital after a lengthy illness.
She was born August 8, 1916, in Greene County, a daughter of Arthur and Rosella Greene.
Mrs. Troy was a homemaker.
She was a member of Church of Christ, Washington.
Surviving are two sons, Louis Mitchell of Washington and Charles Mitchell of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Marian E. Piatt of Washington; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are her first husband, Louis Mitchell, who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died in 1944; her second husband, Norman R. Troy, who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died in 1985; and a son, Billy Mitchell.
At the request of the deceased, private services will be held. Interment will be in Gardens of Memory, Muncie, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of Christ, Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and tributes online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
Joesph A. Valusiak
Retired coal miner for Bethlehem Mines
Joseph A. Valusiak, 85, of Low Hill, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2002, in Donnell House, Washington, after a lengthy illness.
He was born June 2, 1916, in Bentleyville, a son of Joseph and Veronika Stas Valusiak.
Mr. Valusiak was a coal miner for Bethlehem Mines, Marianna, for 38 years before his retirement in 1978.
He enjoyed gardening and loved to cut grass and be outdoors.
Mr. Valusiak was a member of St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church, Fredericktown.
On June 11, 1952, he married
Mary Netza Rudai, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Marlene Valusiak Berardinelli of Bentleyville; a stepson, Alfred Steven Rudai of Nampa, Idaho; six grandchildren, Gina Marie Berardinelli Banai, Jennifer Anne Berardinelli, Michele Marie and Marc Morgan Allen and Sheri Ann and Tony Rudai; a great-granddaughter, Morgan Louise Allen; and a brother, Peter Valusiak of Bentleyville.
Deceased is a stepdaughter, Mary Louise Rudai Allen.
Nannie W. West
Nannie W. West, 77, of Linley Road, Waynesburg, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, March 31, 2002, in UPMC-Shadyside hospital, Pittsburgh.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are being handled by Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Waynesburg.
Ethyl I. Barnes
Member of St. Paul AME Church and its choir
Ethyl I. Barnes, 87, of Washington, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Friday, February 8, 2002, in Washington County Health Center, Washington.
She was born January 6, 1915, in Washington, a daughter of Boyd and Eva Bush.
Mrs. Barnes was a member of St. Paul AME Church, where she was a member of its choir and various committees.
She was a 1935 graduate of Washington High School and attended Cheney State College for two years.
Mrs. Barnes was an employee of Washington School District until her retirement.
Her husband, Ernest Barnes, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died August 4, 1996.
Surviving are two sons, Ernest and Darwin Barnes of Washington; 11 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters, Thelma Cole and Marie Walls; and two brothers, Lawrence and Emmett Bush.
Harry Chappel Jr.
Member of Davidson Methodist Church
Harry Chappel Jr., 84, of Fayette Street, Washington, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Friday, February 8, 2002, in the Washington Hospital emergency room.
He was born December 21, 1917, in Houston, a son of Harry and Alice Houston Chappel.
Mr. Chappel was a member of Davidson Methodist Church in Glyde.
He was a 1938 graduate of Trinity High School.
Mr. Chappel was a chemist for Vitro Chemical Plant, Canonsburg, and also had worked in the semiconductor division of Westinghouse in Youngwood before retiring in 1978.
He was formerly a member of Moose Lodge, Lithuanian Club and Sons of Italy.
Mr. Chappel enjoyed fishing and farming.
On November 20, 1939, he married
Marjorie Lucille Hoefler, who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died in 1980.
Surviving are three sons, Kenneth and Dennis Chappel, both of Washington, and James Chappel of Deland, Fla.; three daughters, Vivian Kita and Shirley Slesh, both of Washington, and Susan Dague of Canonsburg; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Daniel Chappel; three brothers William, Frank and Jack Chappel; and three sisters, Jessie Reed, Betty Haughton and Alberta Clark.
David William Clark
U.S. Army airplane mechanic during WWII
David William Clark, 80, of Mt. Morris, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died at 12:21 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2002, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, following a lengthy illness.
He was born November 24, 1921, in Morgantown, W.Va., a son of Austin Edward and Mary Blanche Jackson Clark.
Mr. Clark was Protestant.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as an airplane mechanic in Australia and the Philippines.
Mr. Clark was the oldest member of James T. Maxon American Legion Post 990 of Mt. Morris and was a member of Mt. Morris Senior Citizens.
He worked 38 years for Humphrey No. 7 coal mine until retiring in 1980. He belonged to United Mine Workers of America Local 1058.
On December 25, 1940, Mr. Clark married
Edna Rush, who survives.
Also surviving are a sister, Virginia Richards of Morgantown; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are three sisters, Nellie Warnick, Rosemarie Richards and Loutricia Clark; and two brothers, Donald and Edward Clark.
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