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Andrew H. Bergman
Frank W. "KuKu" Comfort
J.R. "Doc" Espey
Viola R. Evans
John F. Garber
Anne Guerrieri
William M. Heaps
Ethel Mae Hunker
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West Newton
Andrew H. Bergman Sr., 75, of Filbern Manor, West Newton, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, in Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. He was born Oct. 28, 1926, in Collinsburg, son of the late William and Minnie (George) Bergman. He was a retired steelworker of the Donora steel mill. Prior to that, he worked for the former Wagner Tire and Recapping, West Newton, and drove a van for Sweeney's Restaurant, Rostraver Township. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Wilbert and Ray Bergman; a sister, Margaret Sikorsky; and two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara A. (Caudill) Bergman; seven children, Andrea Shincovich of West Newton, William Bergman of Galveston, Texas, Thomas Bergman of New Kensington, Andrew H. Bergman Jr. of West Newton, Rebecca A. Frohnhofer of Washington, Pa., Theresa M. Bergman of Fayette City and Scott Allen Bergman of Scottdale; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Bergman of West Point, Ohio; three sisters, Alma Chuck of West Point, Ohio, Martha Kelley of Monessen and Ruth Dinardo of West Newton; and numerous nieces and nephews. No visitation. A memorial service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the RICHARD F. DODSON FUNERAL HOME, 213 Main St., West Newton, with the Rev. Allen R. Riethmiller presiding. Private interment
. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Mt. Pleasant
Frank W. "KuKu" Comfort Sr., 86, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, in Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born March 1, 1915, in Tarrs, he was a son of the late Ross and Mary Grace (Salvato) Comfort. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a truck driver for Whitestar Laundry, McKeesport, for 29 years, and as a toll collector for the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Donegal interchange, for 13 years. He was a member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion Post 446 and VFW Post 3368, both of Mt. Pleasant, Teamsters Union, a life member of both the Hecla Sportsman's Club and Assunta Club, Mt. Pleasant. Surviving are a son, Frank W. Comfort Jr. and wife, Sharon, of Delaware, Ohio; a daughter, Joanne Kaczynski and husband, Eugene, of Scottdale; a sister, Anne Karaffa of Mt. Pleasant; and five grandchildren, Teresa Cantini, Jeannie Swank, Lisa Kaczynski, Christopher Comfort and Sumer Comfort. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence M. (Lattanzo) Comfort, in 1995; two brothers, Michael and Guy "Al" Comfort; two sisters, Rose Benedict and Josephine Comfort; and infant twins, Helen and Charles Comfort. Friends will be received at the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., 730 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael W. Matusak as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Rita's Cemetery, Connellsville, with full military rites accorded by members of the American Legion and VFW.
Vanderbilt
Formerly of Reagantown J.R. "Doc" Espey, 64, of Vanderbilt, formerly of Reagantown, passed away late Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, 2001, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. J.R. was born at Reagantown in East Huntingdon Township, Oct. 3, 1937, a son of the late Hugh Thurman and Audrice A. Davis Espey. J.R. was the longtime proprietor of Espey's Meat Market and noted operator of Espey's Cider Press at Reagantown. Years ago, he was employed at Westmoreland Dairy, prior to working with his father at the meat market. He especially enjoyed working around the butcher shop during deer season, providing a service to successful area hunters, both young and old. J.R. was an avid Dale Earnhardt #3 racing fan and loved to take cruises, travel and fish. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and a graduate of East Huntingdon High School. J.R. is survived by his loving family; his wife, Diana M. Graft Espey, whom he married on Jan. 25, 1985; his children, Joseph R. Espey Jr. and wife, Beth, Randy Espey and wife, Vicki, and Kisa Nelson and husband, Kelvin, all of Scottdale RD1; four stepchildren, John Batronis and Kim of Dawson, Joe Batronis and wife, Tracy, of Adah, Jim Batronis and wife, Melissa, of Greencastle and Jeff Batronis and Tracy of Vanderbilt; six grandchildren, Sarah Espey, Joseph R. Espey III, Emily Espey, Rebecca Espey, Kelvin Nelson Jr. and Stephanie Nelson; six stepgrandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth "Liz" Dillinger of Scottdale RD1; a nephew, Edwin Dillinger and wife, Joanne; a great-niece, Teri MacPhail; a great-nephew, Don Dillinger; and his special pet dog, Penny. In addition to his parents, J.R. was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Pamela Ann Espey, in 1987; two brothers, Hugh T. Espey Jr., in 1992, and Emerson Davis Espey, in 1994; an infant brother and sister; a brother-in-law, Roy Dillinger; and a sister-in-law, Rose Espey. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724-887-5300, e-mail: fergfh@a1usa.net. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Charlie Yost and Herb Peterson co-officiating. Graveside committal services and interment
will follow in Dickerson Run Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to: Leukemia Society, toll-free 800-726-2873. Love Lasts Forever!
North Huntingdon Township
Viola R. Evans, 86, of North Huntingdon Township, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. Born in Ellwood City, April 3, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Daniel J. and Anna Marie Eichenberger Bookamer. Wife of the late John E. Evans. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in McKeesport. She is survived by two sons, Robert Bruce Evans of Elizabeth and Thomas Earl Evans of Port Vue; a daughter, Judith Evans of North Huntingdon; and a sister, Emma Marion of Ellwood City. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Mother of Jack Arnold Evans, William E. Evans and James Douglas Evans, who preceded her in death. Sister of Edward Bookamer, Ruth Lutz and Pearl Carnahan, who preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held in the HUNTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1600 Coursin St., McKeesport, Saturday at noon with the Rev. James P. Hart officiating. Private interment
will follow in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery.
Greensburg
John F. Garber, 74, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at his home. John was born in Hunker, April 16, 1927, a son of the late John Garber and Catherine Sohonage. John joined the Marines during World War II, by concealing his age because he wanted to fight for his country. When he returned, he worked in a coal mine in Connellsville for a couple of years - something he remembered as being a good job because you got paid for exactly the work you did. John then entered the State Police Academy and worked as a Pennsylvania State Policeman for 27 years. John was the policeman that you wished you were pulled over by, as he had the demeanor and kindness of the cop at the counter from the Norman Rockwell painting. Upon retirement, John started an electrical contracting business, Garber Electric, with his son, John. He was going to work on the day he died. It is difficult to capture in words the extent of the grace and gentleness with which John led his life. To say that John loved helping people would be putting it too simply. John's life was about taking care of the people he loved and the people he encountered. Yet he found joy in the simplest of things, from the apples in his orchard, to the sound of a spring rain from the porch of his house. From his life, he taught us to celebrate each moment and to appreciate what we have. He was a proud and strong man, and he has left us with this legacy. John is survived by his wife, Joan Dayner Garber; three children, John Garber III and Jason Garber, both of Greensburg, and Alice Garber and husband, Paul Sestili, of San Francisco, Calif.; two sisters, Helen Costello and husband, James, of Tampa, Fla., and Betty Bashioum and husband, Richard, of Ruffsdale. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Robert Garber. A funeral service will be held in the First United Methodist Church, 15 E. Second St. (at Maple), Greensburg, Friday at 11 a.m. (please meet at the church). Interment with full military honors accorded by the VFW Post 33 Honor Guard will follow in St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to VFW Post 33, 516 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601, an establishment that John was very fond of and always wished the best. Arrangements by the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, 724-837-0020. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor. www.pantalone.com.
Herminie
Anne Guerrieri, 71, of Herminie, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, at her home. Born Aug. 29, 1930, in Sewickley Township, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Sr. and Dominica Cellini Guerrieri. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Westinghouse Corp. at its Mica Plant in North Huntingdon. She was a member of the St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church, Herminie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Guiseppe Guerrieri; and a sister, Angeline Guerrieri. Surviving are four brothers, Alfred Guerrieri Jr. of Herminie, Pete Guerrieri and his wife, Angeline, of Herminie, Mel Guerrieri and his wife, Jane, of Rillton and Carlo Guerrieri and his wife, Dorothy, of Clermont, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and two special children, Vinnie and Joey Comini. There was a private family viewing at the BEATTY-RICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Madison, Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., the time of a blessing service with her pastor, Father Lawrence Manchas, officiating. Interment followed in the West Newton Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Edward's Church School, 1 St. Edward Square, Herminie, PA 15637.
Delmont
William M. Heaps, 75, of Delmont, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Pitcairn, a son of the late Martin and Evelyn Heaps. Before retiring, Bill was a foreman and supervisor for Crawford Homes, and presently worked as the zoning officer for Delmont. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and Korea, and a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, Delmont, the Slickville American Legion and the Salem Gun Club. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marie A. (Mazzoni) Heaps; two sons, James Heaps and his wife, Kathy, of Jeannette and William J. Heaps and his wife, Laurie, of Delmont; two daughters, Maria A. Ponterio and her husband, John, of Penn Township and Melissa A. Miller and her husband, Greg, of Forbes Road; a sister, Louise Ellwood of Duluth, Minn.; six grandchildren, Rebecca, William, Shawn, Lauren, Brandon and Lexi; and a number of nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC. at Twin Valley, 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, 724-468-1177. Bill's funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 a.m. in St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, Delmont, with Father William J. McGuirk as celebrant. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont, with full military rites accorded by American Legion Post 981 Honor Guard. Kevin P. Altman, supervisor in charge of arrangements.
Scottdale
Ethel Mae Hunker, 90, of Scottdale, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 14, 2001, in Scottdale Manor and Rehabilitation Center, East Huntingdon Township. Ethel Mae was born Jan. 22, 1911, in Scottdale, a daughter of the late Reese Davis and Ethel Guest Davis. Ethel Mae was a lifetime member of St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Scottdale, and a graduate of Scottdale High School with the Class of 1931. Ethel Mae is survived by her loving children, Donald Hunker and wife, Saundra, of Scottdale, William Hunker and wife, Donna Lee, of Scottdale and Richard Hunker and wife, Carole, of Scottdale; nine grandchildren, Kim McClung of Scottdale, Eric Hunker and wife, Diane, of Delmont, Dean Hunker and wife, Ranae, of Okinawa, Japan, Dennis Hunker and wife, Tabatha, of Scottdale, Doug Hunker and wife, Kim, of Scottdale, Debbi Walter and husband, Howard, of Tarrs, David Hunker and wife, Diane, of Pittsburgh, Dale Hunker and wife, Stephanie, of Monroe, N.C., and Dee Graft and husband, Gary, of Scottdale; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; a brother, Harry E. Davis of Connellsville; a sister, Dorothy Bissell of Clarion; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ethel Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy "Lee" Hunker, on July 11, 1990; a great-grandson, Brady Walter; and a brother, Reese Davis. Family and friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724-887-5300, e-mail: fergfh@a1usa.net. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Howard J. Rudisill officiating. Graveside committal services and interment
will follow in Scottdale Cemetery, next to her late husband. Family suggests memorials to St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Scottdale, in memory of Ethel Mae Hunker. Love Lasts Forever!
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