Ronald L. Riter Sr., 52, of Southwest, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, in Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. He was born May 21, 1951, in Connellsville, the son of Ralph L. Riter, of Pennsville, and the late Laura Frances (Ellenberger) Riter. He was Protestant by faith. He was a security guard for Whiting Protection Agency at the Sony Warehouse in New Stanton. Previously, he was employed by the Bradish Glass Co. of Greensburg, and also worked for his father at Riter's Auto Body Shop in Pennsville. Ron was a lifetime member of the Hecla Sportsmen's Club and the Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Association. His passions were collecting cars and buying and selling at various flea markets. He was the loving husband of 28 years to Patricia A. (Wilson) Riter; the loving father to three children, Dena M. Chiappino of Southwest, Ronald L. Riter Jr. at home, and Nicole Riter of Southwest; and the loving grandfather to Aaron W. Lydick, who was his pride and joy. Friends will be received at the ! JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Cheryl M. Barron officiating. Interment will follow in Visitation Cemetery, Mount Pleasant. Researching in Show, Inks, Cole, Hager, Romesburg, in PA Williams, Hendricks, Brearton, Kruse, Prendergast, in IL

Ralph F. Patterson, 64, of Adelaide, Connellsville, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, in Highlands Hospital and went to be with his Lord. He was born Feb. 4, 1939, in Connellsville, a son of the late Earl E. and Ruth P. Piper Patterson. He was Protestant by faith. He was formerly employed by the B&O Railroad. He is survived by a son, Ralph Patterson of Gettysburg; a special cousin, Ronnie Bee and his wife, Pheroba of Adelaide and several other cousins; and a very close and special friend, Gladys Taxacher and her boyfriend, Bill Thompson of Dunbar. Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 10 a.m., the hour of service with the Rev. Charles Whipple officiating. Interment will be private. Researching in Show, Inks, Cole, Hager, Romesburg, in PA Williams, Hendricks, Brearton, Kruse, Prendergast, in IL

Wayne "Whitey" Jacobs, 69, of Connellsville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 20, 1934, in Mill Run, a son of the late William C. and Beulah B. Jacobs. He was Protestant by faith and a member of Albright United Methodist Church in South Connellsville. He was previously employed by the B&O Railroad and Baughmans Refuse Co. He was a member of the Sons of Columbus and Italian Independent clubs in Connellsville. Whitey is survived by a special personal friend, Ruth Ann Browning, who remained with him for 30 years; a sister, Viola McMullen of Connellsville; four brothers, Tracy Jacobs and his wife, Verna, Dorman "Red" Jacobs and his wife, Catherine, Robert "B.J." Jacobs and his wife, Joyce and Bonnie Jacobs and his wife, Cheryl, all of Connellsville; a daughter, Penny of Pittsburgh; three sons, Kenneth (Wayne) Eutsey and his wife, Darlene, Timothy Eutsey and his wife, Crystal and Bruce Lilley, all of Connellsville; and seven gr! andchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Paulette Cupp Jacobs; four sisters, Emilo, Mildred, Helen and Irene; and four brothers, Kenneth, Ira, Wilbert and Louis. Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 11 a.m., the hour of service with the Rev. Byron Tate Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park. Researching in Show, Inks, Cole, Hager, Romesburg, in PA Williams, Hendricks, Brearton, Kruse, Prendergast, in IL

Evelene L. Harrold, 86, of Acme, passed away Monday afternoon, Jan. 19, 2004, at Select Specialty Hospital at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. Evelene was born March 21, 1917, in Bullskin Township, a daughter of the late Frank W. Sr. and Martha "Maddie" Lewis Hertzog McConnell. She was a former member of Bridgeport Free Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, she was employed at IGH Super Dollar in Mount Pleasant and was previously employed by Lucky Food Center in Greensburg and also Eastman Kodak in Rochester, N.Y. After retirement, she was a dedicated homemaker and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Her memories will be cherished by her two sons, Robert Nichols and wife, Shirley, of Stahlstown, and Ronald Nichols, of Mount Pleasant; her daughter, Joan DeFilippo and husband, Ronald, of Mount Pleasant; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harry F. Harrol! d, in 1977; a grandson, Robert George Gratzinger; four brothers, Harry, Wilkus, Oliver and Alvin McConnell; and four sisters, Alice Fisher, Cecelia Slonecker, Sara Mitchell Prue and an infant sister, Lynn McConnell. Friends will be received at the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., 730 W. Main St., Mount Pleasant, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Richard L. Hartman officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Tarrs. Researching in Show, Inks, Cole, Hager, Romesburg, in PA Williams, Hendricks, Brearton, Kruse, Prendergast, in IL

Ruby E. Humphreys Cable, 87, of Connellsville died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in Mount Macrina Manor Uniontown. Mrs. Cable was born Aug. 21, 1916, in Mill Run, the daughter of the late Frederick and Sadie Prinkey Humphreys. After the death of her husband Gerald in 1969, she was the owner and operator of the Colonial Bar and Grill in Connellsville for about 10 years. Ruby was Lutheran by faith. She is survived by her loving family, three sons, Gerald W. Cable Jr. of Mount Pleasant, Donald R. Cable and Russell (Ricky) Cable, both of Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Pamela Jo Cable of Pittsburgh, Heidi Leigh Cable Gulisek and her husband, Joseph of Mount Pleasant, Eric Todd Cable of Newport Beach, Calif., LaChelle Dawn Cable Kyte and her husband, Mark of Tucson, Ariz., and Brandon Louis Cable and Carlene Renee Cable, both of Tucson, Ariz.; one-great-grandchild, Ethan Noah Kyte of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Bessie Humphreys Watson of Houston, Texas, Lillian Humphreys Beattie of ! Morrell and her twin sister, Freda H. Watson Fox and her husband, Thomas of Amherst, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Gerald W. Cable Sr. who died in 1969, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Gilbert A. Humphreys, H. Herbert Humphreys, Frederick E. Humphreys, her sister Nellie V. Humphreys Bryson and her daughter-in-law, Barbara A. Mason Cable. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at GALONE-CARUSO'S, 204 Eagle St., Mount Pleasant, with the Rev. Barry C. Witt officiating. Private inurnment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. Researching in Show, Inks, Cole, Hager, Romesburg, in PA Williams, Hendricks, Brearton, Kruse, Prendergast, in IL

----- Original Message ----- From: "jcb486" <jcb486@cox.net> To: <PAFAYETT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 7:15 PM Subject: [PAFAY] Salem View Cemetery > Dear List Members, > > If anyone happens to be at the library any time soon would you mind taking a peak in the Salem View Cemetery transcription to see if any Simpson's are listed? I'd really appreciate the effort. > > Sincerely, > Carole Clarke Hi Carole, There are no SIMPSON's listed for the Salem View Cemetery. lease send me a list of the ones you are researching, and I will add it to my list of things I need to do in the PA-Room of the Uniontown Public Library. BTW- There is a $5.00 per day fee to use the PA-Room in the Uniontown Public Library, if you do not have a Uniontown Public Library card or a PA-Access card. Edward

Ethel F. Singleton KRIEK, 82, formerly of 1212 Chestnut St., Franklin, died Monday, Jan. 5 in the Franklin Regional Medical Center, Franklin, Pa. She was born Oct. 13, 1904, a daughter of the late James Dennis and Rebecca Small Foster. She was a resident of Franklin all her life and she attended the Foster School. she was employed at the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company during World War II. She was retired from Venango Manor where she was a cook. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Michael J. Kriek in 1955. Surviving are two sons, James M. Kriek of Connellsville, and Robert L. Kriek of Norristown; a daughter, Mrs. Wallis (Donna) Dunlap of Franklin; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 1/5/1987 Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Morris UNGER Funeral services were conducted at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning in Johnston's Mortuary Chapel for Morris Unger, aged 64 of 59 Lenox Street. Burial was in a McKees Rocks Cemetery. Mr. Unger died Monday evening in the Uniontown Hospital following a brief illness. June 16, 1935 Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Mrs. Sarah Crago COLLINS, aged 80 years, wife of Marshall Collins, died in the family residence at Carmichaels at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 1935, following a protracted illness extending over a period of two years. A daughter of the late David and Martha Crago, Mrs. Collins was a native of Cumberland Township, Greene County, where she spent her entire life. Besides her husband she is survived by a son James Crago, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services in charge of Rev. I. N. Cook, of Khedive, will be conducted in the family residence Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial in Laurel Point Cemetery. June 16, 1935 Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Anna D. VIALE, 91, of Dawson, R.D. 1, died Monday, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1896, in Vernante, Italy, a daughter of the late Pietro and Nargerieta Marro Dalmasso. She is survived by one son, Jacob (Jack) Viale of Dawson, R.D. 1, and two daughters, Miss Margaret Viale and Miss Elizabeth Viale, both of Dawson, R.D. 1. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Vaile, July 20, 1965, and three sons, Pete, July 8, 1973; Steve, Nov. 5, 1983; and Mike Viale, Oct. 27, 1964. VIALE - Anna D. Viale of Dawson, R.D. 1, died Monday, June 29, 1987. Friends will be received in BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Perryopolis, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert D. Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis. Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Charles H. EARNESTY, 76 of Scottdale, R.D. 1, died early today at Frick Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He was born Dec. 9, 1910 in Everson, a son of the late Charles J. and Elizabeth Suttle Earnesty. He was a retired cabinet builder at Rack Engineering Co. in Connellsville with 20 years of service. He was a member of St. John RC Church of Scottdale and its senior citizens' group The Hearts of Gold. He was a member the Knights of Columbus Society in Scottdale, where he held the Grand Knight office. He was also a member of the Fourth Degree of Bishop O'Connor General Assembly No. 1127 of Connellsville and Dunbar Sons of Italy No. 833. Surviving are his wife, Mary J. Speeney Earnesty; four sons, Charles W. of Vanderbilt, R.D. 1, Joseph A. of Grand River, Ohio, Robert G. of Everson and Larry E. of Everson Valley; three brothers, Arthur of Connellsville, Milton of Mount Pleasant, and James of Connellsville; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Helkowski of Mount Pleasant, and 11 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two daughters, Veronica and Alphea, and one son, Raymond. 1/7/1987 - St. John's Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

John PANDOLPH, 91, of Vanderbilt, died Monday night at St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Vanderbilt, Aug 10, 1895, a son of the late Joseph and Christina Laurio Pandolph. He was a former employee of the P and LE Railroad and had operated a barber shop in Vanderbilt for the past 56 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart RC Church in Dawson. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Felecia) Pavelosky of Connellsville; one son, Joseph of Normalville, R.D. 1; one grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Dominick (Grace) Biondi of Jeannette and Mrs. Lucy Zello of Greensburg, and one brother, Joseph Jr. of Jeannette. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth in 1978; four brothers, Michael, Phillip, Paul, and Tony, and three sisters, Carmella Veights, Magaline Caputo and Mary Constantine. 1/3/1987 - St. Rita's Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Sophia NASSAR, 76, of Mount Pleasant, R.D. 2, died Friday evening at Frick Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She was born in Connellsville, June 27, 1910, a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Sasulka Albert. She was formerly employed at Connellsville Sportswear and as a cook at the White House Inn, prior to her retirement. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mary Kathryn Ejak of Pontiac, Mich.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. R.C. (Ann) Lentz of Mount Pleasant, R.D. 2, with whom she made her home, Mary Nalevanko and Betty Lewis, both of Scottdale, and Lou Gaudiello of Connellsville; five brothers, Frank, Michael, and Joseph Albert, all of Michigan, Danny Albert of Davenport, Iowa, and David Albert of Connellsville. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Nassar in 1951, and one brother, Adam Albert. 2/21/1987 ? (handwriting hard to read) Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Douglas Joseph Francken, 52, of Ramsay Court, Mount Pleasant, died Saturday in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born March 12, 1934, in Green Bay, Wis., a son of the late Gary and Catherine Jansen Francken. He was a member of Transfiguration RC Church of Mount Pleasant. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of VFW Post 3368 and American Legion Post 446, both of Mount Pleasant. He was also a member of Mount Pleasant Firemen's Club. He was an employee of Powerex Company of Youngwood as an expeditor. Surviving are his wife, Irene Theresa Rudzinski Francken; one son, Dr. Gregory Francken of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Carrie) Fiore of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Robert (Connie) Cope of Mount Pleasant; one granddaughter, and two sisters, Mrs. William (Patricia) Wouters of Green Bay, Wis., and Mrs. William (Lynn) Vanlaanan of Fish Creek, Wis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Gary. Transfiguration - 2/27/1987 Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Clifford MAY, 80 of Acme, R.D. 1, died Tuesday at Frick Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He was born July 4, 1906 at Acme, a son of the late Daniel H. and Florence Kalp May. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the former Walworth Co. of South Greensburg. He was a member of the VFW Post 446 of Mount Pleasant. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Orrin (Carol) Ritenour and Mrs. Roger (Joyce) Blackburn, both of Scottdale; four grandchildren; two brothers, Carl of Greensburg and Lloyd May of Mount Pleasant, R.D. 2, and two sisters, Lottie Miskovish of Acme and Alvenia Welty of Mount Pleasant. He was predeceased by six brothers, Harry, Roth Earl, Leo, Ernest, and Orin May, and a sister, Millie Freeman. 1/6/1987 - Brown Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke

Hershey had just a mild interest in family history. However, one mystery really bothered him. His father Joseph Honsaker died about 1927/1928 in or near Charleroi, and Hershey in later life was never able to locate the grave.

"Hershey" died 14 Nov 2003 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD. He was born 2 May 1921 at Charleroi, Washington Co., PA. and lived in Fayette Co., PA, where his siblings were born. Hershey was preceded in death by his wife Doris Mae (Gillis) and a son Thomas, and is survived by two daughters Jenny and Linda. Of all the World War II movies I've seen detailing naval operations in the South Pacific and Europe, I've often wondered how they somehow missed Hershey. He served a long and very distingusihed career in the U.S. Navy, and was buried with impressive military honors at Allen, MD. After his father Joseph S. Honsaker died, the family moved from Fayette Co. to Los Angeles. Hershey enlisted there 1940 and was assigned to the cruiser USS Chicago. He became interested in aviation and was transferred to Pearl Harbor for duty, where he then flew PBY Catalinas. He was there when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. He participated in raids on the Marshall and Gilbert Islands, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and the Battle of Midway. During the first strike on Midway in June 1942 his plane was shot down by Japanese Zeroes. He rode a life raft for two days before being picked up by the USS Monahan. He witnessed the sinking of the carrier Yorktown and the destroyer Hannah on June 7th. In August that year he participated in the invasion of Guadalcanal and Tulaggi, and the Solomon Islands in Sept. In the Battle of Steward Island in Oct. 1942 he was again shot down by Zeroes and was picked up by the destroyer Barton. The remnants of squadrons VP 11, 23, and 24 were regrouped and formed VP 103, to fly Liberator bombers. Hershey served in the Battle of Briton with them. His bomber was credited with the sinking of a German destroyer off the coast of France though the bomber was severely damaged by cannon fire; Hershey survived the crash landing. He was then assigned to the training of aircrewman and later survived a "spin-in" crash. Upon release from the hospital, he was assigned to rest and rehabilition in AZ for the remainder of World War II. He served with several other squadrons at various locations until the end of his 30 years service. By retirement, Lt. Commander Herschel Honsaker had amply earned many service and campaign ribbons and honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Commendation Medal, Air Medal with 4 stars, Asiatic/Pacific Medal with 7 stars, and others. Thank you Hershey, and may the Lord protect you and yours.

Margaret T. Dvorchak, 90, of Industry, Pa., formerly of Monaca, Pa. and Uniontown, Pa., passed away early Sunday morning, June 18, 2004, in the home of her devoted daughter, Rita Tornow, with whom she resided the past 21 years. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Alla Dvorchak, of Center Township, Pa.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Marlene and Thomas Lipnicky, of Rochester, Pa., and Rita Tornow, of Industry; 10 grandchildren and their spouses; 15 great-grandchildren; some very special friends; and two faithful and loving companions, Princess and Gizmo. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., in the Schwerha Funeral Home, 600 Beaver Ave., Midland, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Regina F. Fuller, 81, formerly of West Brownsville, Pa., died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville, Pa. She was born Dec. 15, 1922, in West Brownsville, Pa. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles (Chuck) Franklin FULLER and one sister, Phyllis Freechack. Regina was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 940 of West Brownsville. She will be sadly missed by her son, Charles S. FULLER and wife, Lida, of White Oak, Pa.; one brother, Robert HAMILTON, of Etters, Pa.; one sister, Lois Rocco, of Sterling Heights, Mich.; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, (formerly Confer Funeral Home) 515 Front St. Brownsville, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Paul Wilson, of South Brownsville United Methodist Church officiating. A committal service will be held immediately following at LaFayette Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to local volunteer emergency services of the donor's choice. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Sylvia M. MARTIN, 86, of California, Pa., died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004. She was born Aug. 15, 1917, a daughter of the late Robert and Hazel CRABLE MARTIN. Surviving are her sisters, Evelyn P. MARTIN, Beatrice Bailey and Alverta Hall; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin MARTIN; and two sisters, Geraldine Crawford and Elizabeth Pierce. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m., in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY