Mary A. SUMEGO Sheranek, age 91, of New Salem, Pa., passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004 in LaFayette Manor, Uniontown, Pa. She was born September 20, 1912 in Oliver, Pa., a daughter of Steve SUMEGO and Anna WASKO Sumego. Mary was a member of Saint Procopius Roman Catholic Church in New Salem, R.A.C.M., and The Procopians of the church. Preceding her in death were her husband, Michael D. SHERANEK, in 1961, a daughter, Marcella Csaplik, sisters, Martha Guy, Anna Frieberg, Catherine Bellish, Helen Magerko, and parents. Surviving are a son, Bernard SHERANEK and wife, Barbara, of Brownsville, Pa.; a daughter, Elaine Rozak and husband, John, of New Salem, Pa.; son-in-law, Frank Csaplik, of New Salem, Pa.; Grandchildren: Eugene, Michael, Frank Jr. and Rita Ann CSAPLIK, Sherry Barrett, Mary Beth SHERANEK, Bernard SHERANEK, Jr., Stacy Victor and Nicole Sheranek; Great Grandchildren: Jason CAPLIK, Rebecca Hmelyar, Eugene CSAPLIK, Jr., Michael CSAPLIK, Jr., Eric CSAPLIK, Joanie Kunz, Katelyn and E. J. Victor, Morgan and Mark SHERANEK, Andrew Tugwell, Alannah and Alexander Barrett; Great Great Grandchildren: Douglas, Emily and Madeline CSAPLIK, Kayla, Kristopher and Lydia Kunz, and Alexis Hmelyar; sisters: Pauline Grace, of Lorain, Ohio, and Alverta Smargie, of Twinsburg, Ohio; and Brothers: Joseph SUMEGO, of Footedale, Pa., Steve SUMEGO, Jr., of Leitchfield, Kentucky, and Richard SUMEGO, of Tallmadge, Ohio. Friends will be received in the ROBER T. KISH FUNERAL HOME, 20 North Mill Street, New Salem, Pa., on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 29, until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers will be said. A Funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m. in Saint Procopius Roman Catholic Church, New Salem, with Rev. Fr. James L. Popochock as Celebrant. Interment will be in Saint Procopius Cemetery. Parish Wake Service will be held on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Frank KLEPSKY, 67 of Mount Pleasant, R. D. 3, East Huntington Township, died Wednesday in Frick Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He was born Sept. 13, 1921, in Leisenring, a son on the late Joseph Klepsky and Anna Owad Klepsky Gurki. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by U.S. Steel Corp. at its Irvin Works, West Mifflin. He attended the Church of God in Mount Pleasant. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of American Legion Post #446, Mount Pleasant, and was also a member of East Huntington Township Sportsmen's Club and Hecla Sportsmen's Club. He is survived by his wife, Doris E. Yothers Klepsky; one son, Dennis, of Scottdale; one daughter, George (Linda) Hare of Mount Pleasant; four grandsons, and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Casper and John K. Klepsky, and one sister, Mrs. Stella Zwierzelewski. (10/15/1988) Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Sara Jane GUTH Morris, 85, of Uniontown, Pa., died Sunday, January 25, 2004 in Sharon Regional Hospital, Sharon, Pa. She was born November 4, 1918 in Perryopolis, Pa., daughter of Alphonse and Daisy MARSHALL GUTH. Preceding her in death were her husband Wilbert MORRIS, in 1974, three daughters Barbara Campbell, June Teets, and Alice Virginia Morris, a son Wilbert R. MORRIS, Jr., 14 siblings, and parents. Surviving are two daughters: Shirley Gibbs, of Uniontown, Pa., and Joyce Bostwick, of Fredonia, Pa.; 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 27, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service. Private interment will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Georges Township, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Cora Marie ELLIOTT Magerko, 91, of Uniontown, Pa., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2004. She had been a recent resident of Hillside Manor and previously lived for 50 years on her farm in German Township, Fayette County, Pa. She was born April 4, 1912 in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pa. Mrs. Magerko formerly attended New Salem Presbyterian Church, and was a member of Franklin Grange. Preceding her in death were her parents George and Etta OHLER ELLIOTT, her husband Martin MAGERKO, a daughter Lillian MAGERKO Woods, five brothers William, Frank, Lloyd Charles and Robert ELLIOTT, and three sisters Bessie Long, Alice Newell and Ruth Pribisco. Surviving are two sons: Martin R. MAGERKO, Jr. and his wife, Gloria, of Footedale, Pa., and H. Bernard "Bernie" MAGERKO and his wife, Bev, of Merrittstown, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Edith Hurst, of East Orwell, Ohio. Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 28, until 10 a.m., the hour of service. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Virginia Elouise HOLT Hayford Talbert, 90, of Allison, Pa., who had worked as a Waitress/Cook for 20 years at Republic Steel Corporation's Cafeteria in Warren, Ohio, and was born in Erie, Pa., died Sunday, January 25, 2004 in Dusi Personal Care Home, Uniontown, Pa. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James E. TALBERT; children: Barbara HAYFORD McNeely and husband, Jay McNEELY, of Ashtabula, Ohio, Betty HAYFORD Friedel, of Warren, Ohio, and Carl HAYFORD; brother, Albert HOLT and wife, Susie, of Euless, Texas; and sisters; Evelyn HOLT Brockway, of Southington, Ohio, and Lottie HOLT Lytle and husband, Bob LYTLE, of Warren, Ohio. Family will receive Friends in the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME (formerly Confer Funeral Home), 515 Front Street, Brownsville, Pa., on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 29, from 10 a.m. until the Service at 11 a.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Patricia Jo SHUPE Adamson, 37, of Brownsville, Pa., passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2004 in her home. She was born on March 17, 1966 in Brownsville, Pa., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. and Shirley DONKERS SHUPE, Brownsville. Patricia attended Harvest Time Ministries Church, Brownsville. She was employed by CallTech Communications in Brownsville. Her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Mildred Donkers, who were from Brownsville, Pa., preceded her in death. In addition to her parents she is survived by her Husband, Michael W. ADAMSON; three Children: Michelle R. ADAMSON and Michael W. ADAMSON, Jr. both at home, and Lorraine "Lori" E. ADAMSON, of Royal, Pa.; Granddaughter, Jaylah R. Sumey, Royal, Pa.; two Sisters: Dona Rae Shupe-McGukin and her husband J. Drew McGukin and their son Joshua Ray McGukin, of Farmington, Pa., and Melissa A. SHUPE Sheridan and her husband, Brian J. SHERIDAN and their sons, Noah J. Muccino and Raymond J. Sheridan, of Brownsville, Pa.; one Brother, Kevin L. SHUPE and his wife, Kathy M. and their daughters Brittany A. SHUPE and Jessica L. SHUPE, of Brownsville, Pa.; Uncle, Terry W. Katko and his wife, Charlotte, of Uniontown, Pa.; Uncle, Fred L. Berg and his wife, Janet, of Scottdale, Pa.; and her Father-in-law and Mother-in-Law, Mr. and Mrs. William and Loretta M. Adamson, of Brownsville, Pa. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, Pa., this evening from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Peton officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Ellis Edwin MOOD, 86, of Smithfield, Pa., died Saturday, January 24, 2004 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc., Monongahela, Pa. He was born November 22, 1917 in Braddock, Pa., son of Gust MOOD and Lilley GLOTFELTY Mood. Edwin was a member of Springhill Furnace Presbyterian Church, retired Pilot for West Virginia University, Veteran of World War II who served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers from 1941 until 1946, and a member of American Legion Post 0278, Smithfield, Pa., Fairchance Rod and Gun Club, and The National Rifle Association. He was predeceased by his wife, Emma FURLONG Mood, and parents. Surviving are a son, Joseph MOOD and his wife, Margaret NELKO Mood, of Occidental, California; a grandson, Micah MOOD and his wife, Jayna, of Johnstown, Pa.; a granddaughter, Sarah MOOD, of Occidental, California; one sister, Evelyn Renstrom, of Tarrs, Pa.; and three brothers; Walter MOOD and his wife, Virginia, of Monessen, Pa., Jack MOOD and his wife, Florence, and Carl MOOD and his wife, Linda, all of Fayette City, Pa. The Family will receive Friends in the GOLDSBORO-TOMI FUNERAL HOME, 21 East Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 28, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with the Rev. Joey Hickok officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Roy I. MAGEE, 38, of Nemacolin, died Wednesday at his home. He was born Feb 28, 1950 at Farmington, a son of Elizabeth Gallagher Magee of Uniontown and the late George Magee. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ruby Miller Magee; three daughters, Loura, Diana, and Bonnie, and a son, Ronald, all at home; a brother, Charles Magee of Connellsville, and two sisters, Ora Mae Krystofiak of Uniontown and Betty Witt of Scottdale. He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Magee. (9/28/1988 - Bethel) Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Mrs. Maude (McNatt) CHAMBERS of Connellsville, R.D. 1, died early today at Frick Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant, after a lingering illness. She was born at Mount Braddock, daughter of the late Dennis and Serepta M. Ulery McNatt. She was a member of Scottdale Church of Christ and Connellsville Senior Citizens. Surviving are a brother, Robert W. McNatt of Tigard, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Dorothy) Wilson of Mount Braddock, Mrs. Pauline Cruse of Scottdale and Mrs. Rudy (Grace) Swantek of Dearborn, Mich. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert P. Chambers, in 1955; five brothers, Charles, Fred, Smith, Henry and David McNatt, and a sister, Cora Clark. (9/30/1988) Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Andrew R. LOPTOSKY, 81, of Alverton, R.D. 3, died Saturday at Frick Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He was born Sept. 26, 1907 at Czechoslovakia, a son of the late Thomas and Mary Hanzes Loptosky. He was a member of St. John the Baptist RC Church of Scottdale. He was a retired coal miner with 30 years service with Maxwell Mines of Brownsville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. Surviving are a brother, Joseph Loptosky, and a sister, Louise Loptosky, both of Alverton, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Rose Fleming on April 30, 1978, and two brothers, John Loptosky on Jan. 30, 1981, and Frank R. Loptosky on Jan 25, 1985. (10/1/1988) Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Margaret Louise Lovejoy VANORSDALE, 74, of East Green Street, Connellsville, died Monday in Frick Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Bentleyville, Pa., daughter of the late Harry and Irma Brown Lovejoy. She was a retired restaurant proprietor. She was a member of Connellsville Senior Tigers, ladies auxiliaries of the American Legion of Connellsville, VFW and Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 493 and the Loyal Order of the Moose. she was a member of Sons of Columbus and its bocci league. She is survived by two sons, Robert Vanorsdale of Greensburg and August F. Miller of Beale Air Force Base, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. James (Linda) Kern of Florida, Mrs. Franklin (Gayle) Nogee of New Castle and Shirley Barnes of Dayton, Nev.; nine grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, John W. Vanorsdale, in 1971. (7/24/1988 - Oak Park, New Castle) Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

MITCHELL, MRS. MARGARET ELIZABETH, 84, a resident of Rt. 2, Kingston, TN, formerly of Brownsville, died Nov. 11, 1976 in the Johnson Nursing Home, Harriman, TN. She was born July 29, 1892 in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Charity Chapter no. 368, Pittsburgh. Her husband, OLLIE MITCHELL, died Sept. 23, 1942. Survivors include two daughters, MRS. LeROY THORNTON, and MRS. L. W. HORNBAKE; and a brother, EDGAR MOSLENER. Burial in Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville under the direction of the J.W. Kisinger Funeral Home. LOOKING BACK; Nov. 9, 1946, MANUEL SISK, 65, Angle St. Brownsville, retired Monongahela Railway Co. employee died in Brownsville General Hospital. Nov. 9, 1956, WILLIAM E. HUDSON, 66, owner of the well known men's clothing store in Brownsville died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday. He had operated Hudson's Men's Store for 22 years. CAN YOU REMEMBER? Members of the Brownsville Borough Police Dept. dressed like this for Old Fashion Days, July of 1956. Front row, left to right; The late Chief ANTHONY SALVATORE, Patrolman HORACE G. JOHNS, and SAMUEL J. NICOLA, Present Chief Back row, left to right: Patrolman LLOYD L. FLICK, currently a Sergeant, Patrolman AL CAMINO, and JOSEPH ZOSKY, currently a lieutenant. In 1976, according to the Brownsville Telegraph, Brownsville Area School district had the first strike in its history. Listed in alphabetical order is the name and salary of every teacher in the district. At that time the highest salary of a teacher was 17,000 and a vast majority were paid 12,000. The beginning salary was 7,375. There were a number of letters to the editor concerning this subject. Nov. 6, 1976. HARVEY, GEORGE E., 74, of 132 Park St. Brownsville, died Nov. 18, 1976 in Uniontown Hospital. He was born May 16, 1902 in Grindstone, a son of the late JAMES and AMANITA GREY HARVEY. He was a retired employee of the Andrew J. Skirpan Funeral Home, Brownsville. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie No. 1346, both in Brownsville. Survivors include his wife, ANNA HAUGHT HARVEY, a son, GEORGE E. HARVEY, JR. and 4 grandchildren. Burial in LaFayette Memorial Park under the direction of the Andrew J. Skirpan Funeral Home. BAKEWELL, ROY, SR., 75, a former resident of National Pike East, Brownsville, died Nov. 20, 1976 in the Cain Home for the Elderly, 1200 West Main St., Monongahela. He was a retired railroader of the Monessen and Southwestern Railway Co. He was born Oct. 16, 1901 in Brownsville, a son of the late JOHN H. and ELLA SMITH BAKEWELL. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. MR. BAKEWELL was preceded in death by his wife, JANE EICHER BAKEWELL on Sept. 13, 1963 and a son, RONALD, who drowned in the Monongahela River on July 13, 1947. Survivors include a son, ROY ROBERT, and a daughter, ELLA MAE; a step-daughter, MRS. DOROTHY WHETZEL, and a step-son, DONALD STEWART. Burial in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, under the direction of the J.W. Kisinger Funeral Home, Brownsville. RANDOLPH, MRS. LAURA WHEELER, 90, 327 Cadwallader St. Brownsville, died Nov. 22, 1976. She was born June 5, 1886 in Wharton Twp., Fayette County, a daughter of WILLIAM and LUCINDA CATON WHEELER. She was a member of the Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. Her husband, GEORGE E. RANDOLPH, died in 1952, two sons, DONALD, died in 1941 and HARRY died in 1973. Survivors include a daughter, HELEN R. HARRIS, three granddaughters, DOLORES HESLIP, JEAN FOSTER and GAY PARKS, and a brother, WOODA WHEELER. Burial in Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville, under the direction of the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Beallsville. NICHOLSON, MRS. MARGARET GILES, 73, Montclair, NJ, formerly of Brownsville, died Nov. 18, 1976, at Virginia Beach Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA. Services and burial were held in Montclair, NJ. MRS. NICHOLSON was a daughter of the late RICHARD and JANET GILES. Survivors include two daughters, MRS. MARGARET POMMITY and MRS. JANET MONIHAN; a son, HERBERT NICHOLSON, JR., a brother, RICHARD GILES, two sisters, MRS. EVA MEESE, and MRS AGNES WHEELER. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, HERBERT NICHOLSON, SR., a brother, WILLIAM C."RED" GILES, and two sisters, MRS. ELIZABETH PROUD and MRS. FANNIE HOSLER. WEST, MRS MABEL ELIZABETH, 77, 507 Union St. Ext., Brownsville, died Nov. 24, 1976 in Brownsville General Hospital. She was born April 7, 1899 in Brownsville, a daughter of the late WILLIAM and HANNAH CRAWFORD McINTOSH. She was a former telephone operator with the Bell Telephone, Brownsville and a member of the South Brownsville United Methodist Church. Her husband, JOSEPH T. WEST, died Oct. 12, 1971. Survivors include three daughters, MRS. DELILAH RAY, MRS. SARA SULLIVAN, and MRS. ELIZABETH RANDOLPH; a son, JOSEPH T. WEST, JR., a brother, RAYMOND McINTOSH and a sister, MRS. HELEN LUDWIG. Burial in Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville under the direction of the J.W. Kisinger Funeral Home, Brownsville. SLOAN, MRS. IRENE C., 72, a resident of Telegraph Road, Brownsville, died Nov. 24, 1976 at her home. She was born April 30, 1902, in Elco, the daughter of the late GEORGE and BARBARA VALENTINE BREWER. She was a member of the South Brownsville United Methodist Church and the W.S.C.S. of the church. Her husband, ATTORNEY EUGENE C. SLOAN, died Sept. 19, 1971. She was also preceded in death by two sons, DAVID SLOAN in 1962, and ATTORNEY DALE SLOAN in 1972, and three grandchildren; METZGAR SMEACH III, in 1974, and MARK and DWIGHT A. SLOAN. Survivors include four sons, LELAND, JOHN, DWIGHT, and JOHN; a daughter, MRS. VIRGINIA SMEACH, two sisters, MRS. ISABELLE MURPHY and MRS. FLORENCE WATSON; three brothers, GLENN, GEORGE and PAUL BREWER. Interment in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill. THIRTY YEARS AGO, NOV. 29, 1946--MRS. MARJORIE WALKER, 36, a former teacher in the Brownsville High School died at her home 716 Second St., South Side, Brownsville. THIRTY YEARS AGO, Nov. 29, 1946, SHURE'S Clothing Store, Market St. Brownsville is selling men's suits all wool worsted for $29.00 and up; men's topcoats, $22.50 and men's white broadcloth shirts for $3.95 each. KARPEN, NORVIN N., 78, N. Miami Beach, FL, formerly of Brownsville, died Nov. 26, 1976, in N. Miami Beach. He was the owner and operator of the N.N. Karpen Agency in Brownsville for many years before moving to Florida 5 years ago. Survivors include his wife, MRS. RAE SILVER KARPEN, a son, DR. SHERMAN KARPEN, a daughter, JUDITH SHUPAK, three grandsons, BENJAMIN SHUPAK and ANDREW and LAWRENCE KARPEN. Services and burial were in North Miami Beach. CALIFORNIA AREA TEACHERS sign three year pact. The 83 teachers were given raises averaging $2,488 for this year and next. Salary for beginning teachers in California area is $8,150. The paper also listed each teachers name and salary. Dec. 1, 1976. Hannah Millward Fisher Information Services Librarian Hannah@ahsl.arizona.edu The University of Arizona (520) 626-2933 (voice) Arizona Health Sciences Library 1501 N. Campbell, P.O. Box 245079 (520) 626-2922 (fax) Tucson, AZ 85724-5079 "The statements expressed herein are my own and should not be taken as a position, opinion or endorsement of the University of Arizona."

The Herald Standard Herald Standard.com Listed are today's obituaries. For full story log on to HeraldStandard.com home : news : local news : obituaries Previous days' obituaries can be located by searching Their archived obituary section. The search will yield the date the obituary appeared online along with the person's name. By clicking on the person's name additional obituary information will be displayed. Archived Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Ruth B. McCune Ruth B. McCune, 93, of Dickerson Run, Pa., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, in the Lint Personal Care Home, Connellsville, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Robert W. Rabon Robert Woodrow Rabon, 85, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, in Mount Macrina Manor. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Willie Calloway Willie Reid Calloway, 88, of Continental No. 2, Pa., passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Jan. 22, 2004, at Harmon House Care Center, Mount Pleasant, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Robert Lewis Robert (Copie) Lewis, 59, of Connellsville, Pa., passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 21, 2004, in Harrisburg, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Fannie M. Lee Fannie Mae Lee, 89, of Lamberton, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, in Uniontown Hospital. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Madge Dulaney Madge Dulaney, 89, of Waynesburg, Pa., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at 1:30 a.m., in Greene County memorial Hospital. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Arthur O. Held Jr. Arthur O. Held Jr., 82, of Waynesburg, Pa., died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at 9:15 p.m., in Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Bernard J. Mancini Sr. Bernard J. Mancini Sr., 62, of Brownsville, Pa., passed away on Friday evening, Jan. 23, 2004, in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- George Rabatin George Rabatin of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2004. In heaven, he is reunited with his loving wife, Virginia. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Mary E. Hull Mary Ellen Hull, 84, of Farmington, Pa., passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Dorothy L. Burke Dorothy L. Burke, age 74, of 1008 Virginia Avenue, Brackenridge, PA 15014 died Friday, January 23, 2004 at 10 p.m. in Highland Genesis Elder Care, Brackenridge, where she had been a resident for two months. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Michael Lee Piper Michael Lee Piper, 27, of New York, a Cabinetmaker who was born in Connellsville, Pa., died Friday, January 16, 2004. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- James Melvin Bosley James Melvin Bosley, 82, a lifelong resident of Connellsville, Pa., who served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, later worked for and retired from General Motors Corporation, attended Connellsville High School and the former Connellsville Business College, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 in H. C. Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- L. Boyd Snyder L. Boyd Snyder, 98, of Ligonier, Pa., and formerly of Stahlstown, Pa., the oldest retired Funeral Director in Pennsylvania, 1926 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, who worked in the coal mines and as a house painter in the Donegal and Mount Pleasant areas to earn money to attend embalming school, and established the L. Boyd Snyder Funeral Home from the former E. N. Miller Funeral Home, died Thursday evening, January 22, 2003. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Leonard G. Helmick Leonard G. Helmick, 76, of Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 21, 2004 in Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Anna Mysza Waltz Anna J. Mysza Waltz, age 88, of Lemont Furnace, Pa., passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2004 in Lafayette Manor Inc., Uniontown, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Theresa M. Manzella, R.N. Theresa M. Molnar Manzella, R.N., 92, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 22, 2004 in her home. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Olive Morris Rough Olive M. Little Morris Rough, 80, of Dawson, Pa., died Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 7:20 p.m. in her home. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Sanford Marvin Roth Sanford Marvin Roth, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2004 in Siemon Lakeview Manor Estate, Somerset, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Jennifer A. Teegarden Jennifer Antonini Teegarden, 58, of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at the Brownsville General Hospital, Brownsville, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Myron M. Maczko Myron M. Maczko, 87, of Leisenring, Pa., died Thursday, January 22, 2004 in Cherry Tree Nursing Center, Uniontown, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Mafalda Croce Stann Mafalda C. (Croce) Stann, 85, of Michigan died Tuesday, January 20, 2004. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Azelma M. Lewis Azelma M. Titler McGoldrick Lewis, 62 years, 2 months, 6 days, of Oakland, Maryland, who received a Bachelors Degree in Education from California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pa., taught elementary education at Broad Ford Elementary School and prior at Loch Lynn Elementary School, and was born in Youngstown, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004 in Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Maryland. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Doris Hribal Lesko Doris Joann Hribal Lesko, age 70, of Masontown, PA 15461 died Friday, January 23, 2004 at 7:15 a.m. in Beverly HealthCare, Uniontown, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Dr. Ronald E. Hugh, D.D.S. Dr. Ronald E. Hugh, D.D.S., 71, of Fairchance, Pa., died Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at home. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Geneva Ward Hobday Geneva Ward Hobday, 75, of Larchwood Drive, Delmont, Pa., who was born in Hancock, Maryland, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 8:30 p.m. in Greensburg Care Center, Hempfield Township, Greensburg, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Joseph W. Depta Joseph W. Depta, 92, of Mount Pleasant R.D. 3, Pa., who owned Depta's Dairy Farm in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pa., which he managed with his parents until their death, and retired Foreman from United States Steel Corporation's Irvin works with 33 years service, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 in H. C. Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant, Pa. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Leslie V. McMahon Sr. Leslie V. McMahon Sr., 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2004 in Mount Macrina Manor, Uniontown, Pa., with his family at his side. Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Joseph W. Depta Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Anna Mysza Waltz Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Olive Little Morris Rough Full Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Leonard G. Helmick Full Story

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There is a reprint of the Howard Leckey book currently on ebay for forty bucks. They don't have his name, so better do a search for pioneer families. Good luck!!

Source: WW II, Selective Service Card (4th registration) Box 635, Mid Atlantic Branch of the NARA, Philadelphia: - Registration Card--(Men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) Serial Number U 1085 1. Name (Print): Ernest Carr Miller 2. Place of Residence (Print): South Union Meadow Brook House # 24 Fayette Pa. 3. Mailing Address: Hopwood, Pa. 4. Telephone: [NR] 5. Age In Years: 46 Date Of Birth: June (Mo.) 8 (Day) 1895 (Yr.) 6. Place of Birth (Town or county): New Germany (State or county) Maryland 7. Name And Address Of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Della Miller, Hopwood, Pa. 8. Employer's Name And Address: Whyle Coal Co., Uniontown, Pa. 10 Beason Blvd. 9. Place of Employment or Business: Uniontown and Vicinity I Affirm That I Have Verified Above Answers And That They Are True. (Registrant's signature) Ernest Carr Miller - [back of card] Description Of Registrant Race: white Height (Approx.): 5' 6 1/2 Weight (Approx.): 140 Complexion: light Eyes: brown Hair: brown Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: None I certify that my answers are true; that the person registered has read or has had read to him his own answers; that I have witnessed his signature or mark and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge are true, except as follows: [NR] (Signature of registrar): Paul K. Dills Registrar for Local Board (Number): 6, (City or county) Fayette, (State): Pa. Date of registration: Apr. 27, 1942 Local Board No. 6 Fayette County, 37 East Main Street Uniontown, Penna.

Source: WW II, Selective Service Card (4th registration) Box 635, Mid Atlantic Branch of the NARA, Philadelphia: - Registration Card--(Men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) Serial Number U 19 1. Name (Print): Edwin L. Miller 2. Place of Residence (Print): 8TH Ave. Ross Twp. Alleg., PA. 3. Mailing Address: Laurel Gardens Box 94 PA. 4. Telephone: Perrsyville 2014 5. Age In Years: 60 Date Of Birth: Oct (Mo.) 4 (Day) 1881 (Yr.) 6. Place of Birth (Town or county): Fairchance (State or county) PA. 7. Name And Address Of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Anna Tinnemeyer Miller, 8TH Ave. Ross Twp., Alleg. PA. 8. Employer's Name And Address: Duquesne Light Co. 2101 Beaver Ave. N.S. Pgh, Pa. 9. Place of Employment or Business: Same I Affirm That I Have Verified Above Answers And That They Are True. (Registrant's signature) Edwin L. Miller - [back of card] Description Of Registrant Race: white Height (Approx.): 5ft. 9 1/2 Weight (Approx.): 160 Complexion: light Eyes: blue Hair: gray Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: None I certify that my answers are true; that the person registered has read or has had read to him his own answers; that I have witnessed his signature or mark and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge are true, except as follows: None (Signature of registrar): Margaret I McMonigle Registrar for Local Board (Number): 14, (City or county) Alleg., (State): PA. Date of registration: April 27, 1942 Local Board No. 14, Allegheny County 577 Bayne Avenue Bellevue, Penna.

Source: WW II, Selective Service Card (4th registration) Box 635, Mid Atlantic Branch of the NARA, Philadelphia: - Registration Card--(Men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) Serial Number U 1761 1. Name (Print): Edward (None) Miller 2. Place of Residence (Print): RD.# 1 Box 278 Latrobe Westmd PA 3. Mailing Address: R.D.# 1 Same 4. Telephone: 7808 R1, Latrobe 5. Age In Years: 59 Date Of Birth: 3 (Mo.) 5 (Day) 84 (Yr.) 6. Place of Birth (Town or county): Connellsville 1 (State or county) PA 7. Name And Address Of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Catherine Miller, R.D.# 1 Latrobe, PA 8. Employer's Name And Address: St Vincent Archabby, Latrobe, PA 9. Place of Employment or Business: ST Vincent Archabby Latrobe Westmd PA I Affirm That I Have Verified Above Answers And That They Are True. (Registrant's signature) Edward Miller Sr. - [back of card] Description Of Registrant Race: white Height (Approx.): 5-5 Weight (Approx.): 153 Complexion: light Eyes: gray Hair: brown Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Scar on Left Thumb I certify that my answers are true; that the person registered has read or has had read to him his own answers; that I have witnessed his signature or mark and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge are true, except as follows: [NR] (Signature of registrar): John L. Beatty Registrar for Local Board (Number): # 2, (City or county) Latrobe, (State): Pa. Date of registration: 4 - 27- 42 Local Board No. 2, Westmoreland Co., Rm. 213 Commercial Bk. Bl., Latrobe, Pa.