Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 01:24:55 -0700 X-From_: LJSLumpy@aol.com Mon Jan 12 01:24:55 2004 Received: from LJSLumpy@aol.com Mon, 12 Jan 2004 03:25:03 -0500 (EST) From: LJSLumpy@aol.com Message-ID: <84.204ea799.2d33b3df@aol.com> Old-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 03:25:03 EST To: PAFAYETT-L@rootsweb.com, PAGREENE-L@rootsweb.com, PAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com, PAWEST-L@rootsweb.com CC: POLAND-ROOTS-L-request@rootsweb.com, RUSSIA-L@rootsweb.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 4.0 for Windows 95 sub 114 X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.39 X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.38 X-Diagnostic: Not on the accept list Subject: {not a subscriber} OBIT.....Descendent of Pope Pius XII X-Envelope-To: PAFAYETT-L X-UIDL: 6U3!!Th1!!PoL!!91-"! ROSE BAUMANN, 90, Died December 31, 2003 in Scottsdale, Az. She was the wife of August Leo Baumann and the daughter of Anthony TERRACCIANO and Mary PACELLI, descendent of Eugenio PACELLI, Pope Pius XII. Her studies included drama and dance and she played semi-professional basketball during the bloomer-wearing era. She followed the sport through out her life. Born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. She lived and traveled the south and southwest, retireing to the Phoenix area twenty years ago with her husband. She led a full life, collecting art, fashion, and dobermans. Survivors are her daughter, Maria Ianuzzi and grandson, Nicholas Ianuzzi, both of Paradise Valley Az. and beloved nieces and nephews. Unrelated to me. Just forwarding a contribution from Carole. Edward DUNLEVY

Hattie B. THOMPSON Gash, 89, formerly of Hiller, Pa., who was born in Poria Mary, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2004 in Dainty's Personal Care Home, Perryopolis, Pa. She is survived by eight nieces: Felicia Kinney, of Brownsville, Pa., Alice Gergrey, of Hiller, Pa., Lela Sanders, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Essie Curry, of Sumpter, South Carolina, Rosebud Mahone, of New Castle, Pa., Parthena Thorton, of Detroit, Michigan, Mary Fuller, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Juanita Moore, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one nephew, James THOMPSON, of Roanoke, Virginia; and many great nieces and great nephews. Friends may call at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, Pa., on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 14, until the Service at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under direction of the Law Funeral Home, 135 Angle Street, Brownville, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Hi Bobbi: Levi Hall sounds very familiar to me. Do you know Elizabeth's maiden name? Do you have children and spouses? I have quite a bit on Asa Thorpe's line I can send you - this is my husband's line. He married Jemima Mitchell. In the 1820 Census for Wharton Twp., Asa and Jemima Tharp are newlyweds and living next door to Thomas Mitchell (1 male 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female 16-26, 1 female over 45). Also living nearby are Lewis Mitchell and Abner Mitchell. The Mitchell's were a mystery to me until I came across the information on the Jersey Church families all migrating together from Woodbridge, NJ to Somerset County. And I knew from my research that the Thorpe's also migrated from Woodbridge (as did the Fayette County Daniels family as well!). I still haven't found which of these Mitchell men is Jemima's father, but at least I know now that she is probably descended from John Mitchell from Woodbridge. I feel confident that these families knew each other (or of each other) while they still lived in New Jersey. I am also researching the Shipley family in conjunction with some other descendants and would very much like to correspond with you about them. I have a Martha Shipley (abt 1805) who married James Burnworth (James's mother was Elizabeth Ruppel, of the "Rubel" or "Rupel" family that everyone was posting about a few weeks ago). I believe Martha is sister to your Nancy, and Asa is brother to your David Tharp! Asa and David's brother, William Tharp (abt 1798) also married a Mitchell - Marion Maria Mitchell (abt 1802). I know of another researcher who is researching a Mariah Shipley, born about the same time period as Martha and Nancy. Ellen (ellenlevy66@yahoo.com) Bobbi K <snshine8@cvzoom.net> wrote: Yes, Jane and Tony, the Levi and Elizabeth listed in the Springhill and C'ville Township is the family I am searching. They are supposed to be related to my Hall line. Now, I have some names to work with. Thanks so much! Ellen, you are right about all the families in the Turkeyfoot area. I think I have ancestors that married into all the names you mentioned but two or three. I looked through my Tharp info and I have Asa, but no family listed with him. The Nancy Shipley who married David Tharp is my ancestor. Thanks, again! Bobbi K ==== PAFAYETT Mailing List ==== "Please remember to post your questions and answers to the list for all to share". --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes

Mary E. MATURA Romanko, 99, of Connellsville, Pa., died Sunday, January 11, 2004 in Mount Saint Macrina Manor, Uniontown, Pa. She was born March 22, 1904 in Hostetter, Westmoreland County, Pa., daughter of Andrew and Susan FODJAK MATURA. Mary was certified as an Obstetric Nurse on June 14, 1928 from Preston Maternity Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. Prior to retirement, she worked as a Nurse Midwife and delivered over 500 babies in the Connellsville area including her grandchildren. She was a member of Saint John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Connellsville, and was a lifelong member of The Confraternity of Christian Mothers and the former Rosary Society. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John E. ROMANKO, Sr., a son, John E. ROMANKO, Jr., a daughter, Mary Zorichak, two brothers, John and Paul MATURA, a sister, Ann Rocheck, a great grandson, Donald Zorichak, and parents. She is survived by a daughter, Helen Trocheck, of Cleveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren: Donald Zorichak and wife Lorraine, of New York, Janet Miller of Ohio, Paulette Mengay and husband Gary, of Ohio, Arnold Trocheck and Timothy Trocheck, both of Ohio, Rosemary Fruman and husband Dale, of Murrysville, Pa., J. R. Romanko and friend Lisa, of Connellsville, Pa., and David ROMANKO and wife Diane, of Acme, Pa.; 10 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Ellen Romanko, of Connellsville. Friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Pa., on Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held Wednesday, January 14, at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m. in Saint John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, West Crawford Avenue, Connellsville, Pa., with Rev. Fr. John Butler as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Connellsville, Pa. Parish Wake Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Russell H. MOORE, 84, of East Millsboro, Pa., and formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2004 in his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born January 14, 1919 in Lane, Tennessee, son of Edward and Edna BOSTIC MOORE. He was a retired General Foreman from Caterpillar Tractor with over 30 years of service. A sister, Ruby Borgman, brother, James MOORE, and parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his very best friend, Margaret L. Moore, of East Millsboro, Pa.; daughter and sons: Kay MOORE Chitman, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Russell MOORE, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, James MOORE, of Miami Beach, Florida, Terry MOORE, of Hampton, Virginia, Thomas MOORE, of Gainesville, Georgia, and Kevin MOORE, of East Lake, Ohio; also several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, Pa., on Tuesday after 7 p.m. and Wednesday, January 14, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Services will begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. David H. Lindbereg officiating. Interment will follow in West Bend Cemetery, East Millsboro, Pa. Memorial contributions should be made to Albert Gallatin Hospice, 20 Highland Park Drive, Uniontown, PA 15401. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Margaret SILBAUGH Carter, age 89, of Uniontown, Pa., died Saturday, January 10, 2004 at the Uniontown Hospital. She was born September 9, 1914 in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of Wilbert W. SILBAUGH and Molly MARKER Silbaugh. She was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Her husband, Robert J. CARTER, three brothers, W. K. SILBAUGH, Wilbert W. SILBAUGH, and L. Paul SILBAUGH, two sisters, Catherine Day and Olyce Vos, and parents preceded her in death. Margaret is survived by one sister, MaryBelle Tressler, and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pa. The family will receive friends in the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 13, 2004 until 11 a.m. when Services will be held with Rev. Michael Osler officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa. Memorial e-mails may be sent to the family at: memorials@adferguson.com Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Florence WATKINS Hartman, 88, of Vesta, Pa., died Sunday, January 11, 2004. She was born November 10, 1915 in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pa., daughter of Daniel B. WATKINS and Ollie WINNETT Watkins. Her husband, John C. HARTMAN, Sr., a daughter, Florence Beverly Hartman, a sister, Frances WATKINS Gregg, three brothers, Robert, Herman and Floyd WATKINS, and parents preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters: Norma Kurek and husband Thomas, of LaBelle, Pa., Virginia Moluski and husband Walter, of Elco, Pa., and Frances Chalfant and husband Ronald, of Belle Vernon, Pa.; three sons: James HARTMAN, of Allenport, Pa., William B. HARTMAN and wife Ruth, of Allenport, Pa., and John C. HARTMAN, Jr. and wife Debbie, of Niagara Falls, New York; 16 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. Friends will be received in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC., 1008 Furlong Avenue, Roscoe, Pa., on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 14, at 10:30 a.m. with Chaplin Ed Hodge officiating. Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery. Where is Howe Cemetery located? Washington County? Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Agnes M. KAYLOR Pittsment, 71, of South Connellsville, Pa., died Friday, January 9, 2004 in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville, Pa. She was born September 13, 1932 in South Connellsville, Pa., daughter of Herman M. KAYLOR and Alice C. MORAN Kaylor. Agnes graduated from Connellsville High School Class of 1950. Prior to her retirement she worked as a Selector for both Anchor Hocking Cap and Anchor Hocking glass plants. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, South Connellsville Ladies Auxiliary, and the G.B.B.A. Local Union 136. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. "Pittsy" PITTSMENT, in 2002, granddaughter, Maria Elizabeth PITTSMENT, in 2002, a sister, Frances KAYLOR Wujcik, two brothers, George and Charles KAYLOR, and parents. She is survived by two daughters: Brenda Kooser and husband Butch and Mary Fox and husband Jay, all of South Connellsville; a son, John PITTSMENT, Jr. and wife Lana of Morrell, Pa.; seven grandchildren whom she loved and cared for very much: Jeffrey Kooser, Ashlee Kooser, Jay Fox, Kolby Fox, Nicholas PITTSMENT, Caleb PITTSMENT and McKenzie PITTSMENT; two brothers: John R. KAYLOR and wife Connie and William KAYLOR, all of South Connellsville; four sisters: Mary Cramer and husband George, Dolores Miller and husband Blaine and Ann Murray, all of Connellsville, Pa., Theresa Gaynor and husband Harry, of Hawaii; a brother-in-law, Anthony PITTSMENT and wife Carmella, of Connellsville; a sister-in-law, Rosemary Verbosky, of Connellsville; also many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held Tuesday, January 13, at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, with Rev. Fr. Terry A. Hercik as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery, Connellsville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. South Connellsville Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a Ritual Service in the Funeral Home today at 7:30 p.m. Parish Wake Service will follow at 8:45 p.m. Visitation was also held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Edward: My maternal uncles had told me that my step-father had taken my half-sister to one of the Carolinas and through a website I joined in NC I located my step-father's name. I was able to write to some people in NC and was happy to receive a reply envelope in the mail, but very disappointed to find a funeral home memoriam with her picture. She died in 1970 which was before we lived in NC. From that I was able to get an obituary from a newspaper. Our mother died when Arlene was six days old and I don't think she ever knew she had a half-brother. I was not listed as a survivor. After Mother died, I lived with my maternal grandparents. I was born in Brooklyn where my mother and Paul PELOQUIN lived. Our family has lived in North Carolina since 1975. I appreciate your very prompt. You are most kind. Albert Peloquin

Bernard E. "Bernie" KROFCHECK, Jr., age 52, of Masontown, Pa., died Sunday, January 11, 2004 at 4:07 a.m. in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg, Pa. He was born February 22, 1951 in Uniontown, Pa., son of Bernard Eugene KROFCHECK and Alverda FOYE Krofcheck. "Bernie" was a Coal Miner employed at Maple Creek Mine, and a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 1248. He was a member of Saint Mary Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church in Leckrone, Pa., Leckrone Gun Club, The Slovak Club, and the Amend Gun Club. His father, Bernard Eugene KROFCHECK, Sr., died July 27, 1996. On September 9, 1989 he married Mary HUNYADY Krofcheck, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Alverda FOYE Krofcheck, of Masontown, Pa.; his beloved children: Heather KROFCHECK Basinger and Joshua KROFCHECK, both of Uniontown, Pa.; two brothers: Robert KROFCHECK and his wife Diana, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Barry KROFCHECK and his wife Robin, of Amity, Pa.; a sister, Terrie KROFCHECK Kopec and her husband Lud KOPEC, of Masontown, Pa.; his Godmother, Sylvia Krofcheck, of McClellandtown, Pa.; a Goddaughter, Lauren Krofcheck; a son-in-law, Rodney Basinger, of McClellandtown, Pa.; a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Krofcheck, of Fairchance, Pa.; his beloved grandchildren: granddaughter Courtney, grandsons Trevor, Hunter and Kyle, and granddaughter Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. The Family will receive Friends in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, corner of Church at 7 River Avenue, Masontown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 13, until 10:30 a.m. when a Prayer Service will be held. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 11 a.m. in Saint Mary Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Leckrone, with Rev. Fr. Donald R. Trexler as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Leckrone. The Rosary will be received in the Funeral Home today at 7 p.m. Parish Wake Service today at 8:45 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Helen Irene Wirsing, 84, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Sunday, January 11, 2004 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born October 9, 1919 in Harnedsville, Pa., daughter of Franklin E. and Ella F. COLFLESH WIRSING. Helen was a member of Harnedsville United Methodist Church. She had been a Nurse for Dr. Price in Confluence, Pa., and was retired from the Michael Berkowitz Plant in Uniontown. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are four sisters and a brother: Shirley Graham and husband Ervin, of Addison, Pa., Sara Spear, of Addison, Pa., Mary Lou Morrison and husband John, of Confluence, Pa., Gerry Schrecengost and husband Joseph, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Ted WIRSING and wife Shirley, of Greensburg, Pa.; and a friend, George Elish. There will be no public Visitation. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Louis Arthur CARTER, 95, of Uniontown, Pa., and formerly of Rostraver Township, Pa., died Saturday, January 10, 2004 in Marquis House, Uniontown. Born in Uniontown, Pa., on June 21, 1908, he was the son of William Jackson CARTER and Mary Elizabeth STANTON Carter. Mr. Carter graduated from California State Teachers College (now California University of Pennsylvania) in 1942, and received his Masters Degree in Education from The University of Pittsburgh in 1948. He was a Teacher and later the Principal of Lebanon School, Fellsburg, Pa., in the former Rostraver Township School District. In 1950 he became the owner of Donora Construction Company in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a member of Chalk Hill (Pa.) United Methodist Church, and was a licensed Methodist Lay Speaker. Mr. Carter was a Director on the Board of Jumonville Camp in Fayette County, Pa. He was a former active member of Fells United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School and was Chairman of the Building Committee for the new Fells Church. His wife, Mildred HELLEIN Carter, died January 28, 2002. Also deceased are two foster children, Howard Hellein and James Hellein, three brothers, Ross CARTER, William CARTER and E. Frank CARTER, a sister, Amelia CARTER Lash, and parents. He is survived by a dear friend and caregiver, Leonard Livengood; three sisters-in-law: Mary Lou Cullingford, Rostraver Township, Betty O'Bradovich and husband Rich, Saltsburg, Pa., and Thelma Griffith and husband Harry, of Rostraver Township; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Sweeney Plan, Rostraver Township, Pa., on Tuesday, January 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. Services will begin at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Art Gotzen, the Rev. Terry Collins and the Rev. Larry Hellein officiating. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery, West Newton, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Michael CONDUPA, 65, of Rostraver Township, Washington County, Pa., retired Con-Rail Engineer, who was born in Whitsett, Pa., died Saturday, January 10, 2004 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Jefferson Borough, Pa. He is survived by four sisters: Irene CONDUPA Bradway, Rostraver Township, Mary CONDUPA McGuire, Gold Canyon, Arizona, Anna CONDUPA Hudak, Britton, Ohio, and Margaret CONDUPA Backos, Perryopolis, Pa. Friends will be received in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Sweeney Plan, Rostraver Township, Pa., on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 15, until the Service at 10 a.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

William "Steve" WARGO, age 79, of Daisytown, West Pike Run Township, Pa., died Saturday, January 10, 2004 in Pittsburgh, Pa., following a sudden illness. He was born October 24, 1924 in Clover Hill, Washington County, Pa., son of John WARGO and Julia MEDVE Wargo. Mr. Wargo was a Veteran of World War II, who served in the United States Army as a Medic in the 361st Infantry Regiment. He was stationed in North Africa and the Front Lines in Italy, and was the recipient of the Bronze Star for actions thereof. He was owner/operator of S. W. Auto Sales for over 45 years, and also worked as a salesman and a mechanic in the body shop and garage. Mr. Wargo was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Brownsville, Pa. On October 26, 1946 he married Helen YUHAS Wargo, who survives. Also surviving are three children: David WARGO and his wife Bonnie, of Brier Hill, Pa., Tim WARGO and Samantha WARGO, both of Daisytown; brothers and sister: Joseph WARGO, of Richeyville, Pa., John WARGO and Julia WARGO Balint, both of California state. A brother, Frank WARGO, sisters, Helen WARGO Craig and Elizabeth WARGO Sabo, and parents preceded him in death. Friends will be received in the JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where Services will be held Wednesday, January 14, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Line officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa. An online guest book and personal condolences may be accessed atHome.com Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Lenora Grace MAYER Dowdell, age 70, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Friday, January 9, 2004 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born April 24, 1933 in Kulpmont, Pa., the daughter of Abatha ZUKAS Mayer, of New York and the late Arthur MAYER. Lenora was a member of Saint John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leroy Paul "Roy" DOWDELL, on August 18, 2001. In addition to her mother she is survived by her loving children: Jeffrey DOWDELL and wife Janet, of Richmond, Virginia, Barbara Donesec, of Uniontown, Paula Ruane and husband Lawrence, of Harrisburg, Pa., Timothy DOWDELL, of Uniontown, Shaun DOWDELL, of Uniontown, Adrian DOWDELL, of Uniontown, Maureen DOWDELL, of Brooklyn, New York, Roy DOWDELL and wife Linda, of White Plains, New York, Mary DOWDELL Singh, of Middleton, New York; grandchildren: Mike and wife Amy, Kristen, Kathryn "Katie", Matt, Jodi, Justin, Monica, Ben, Erin, Evan, Andria, Ryan, Aaron, Sara, Thomas, Christopher, Eric and Alex; and great grandson, Brady. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN E. KEZMARSKY III FUNERAL HOME AT 71 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, UNIONTOWN, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 13, until 9 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 9:30 a.m. in Saint John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Jefferson Street, with Rev. Fr. William J. KIEL, as Celebrant. Entombment will follow in Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa. Parish Wake Service will be held in the Funeral Home this evening at 8:30 p.m. Visitation was also held Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Verline J. STEINMAN Kikta, 85, of Masontown, Pa., passed away Monday, January 5, 2004 in LaFayette Manor Inc., Uniontown, Pa. She was born October 19, 1918 the daughter of Herbert and Rose VETTER STEINMAN. Besides being a homemaker, she and her husband owned and operated Kikta's Furniture Store in Masontown. She was a lifelong member of Masontown United Methodist Church. Her beloved parents and a sister, Betty STEINMAN Myorski, preceded her in death. Left to cherish in her memory are her loving husband, Robert L. KIKTA; their two sons: Jan R. KIKTA and wife Fay Ann, of Masontown, Pa., and Stephen KIKTA and wife Mindy, of Warrens, Wisconsin; four grandchildren: Julia KIKTA, Chad KIKTA Kyle KIKTA, and Matthew KIKTA; and two great grandchildren: Jade KIKTA and Alexis KIKTA. She is also survived by a brother, Herb STEINMAN, Jr. and wife Mary; and three dear nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private. A Memorial Service will be held in Masontown United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Lewis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Masontown United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Cross streets, Masontown, PA 15461. The arrangements are being directed by the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., A Dignity Memorial Provider, 515 North Main Street, Masontown, PA 15461. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Louis E. "Luke" PANZONE, age 78, of Rowes Run, Pa., died Saturday, January 10, 2004 in his home. He was born on October 9, 1925 in Central, Pa., son of Antonio PANZONE and Minnie MELLORS Panzone. "Luke" was a Veteran of World War II who served with the United States Navy. He was a member of Colonial Athletic Club and retired from United States Steel Corporation's Duquesne Works with 38 years of service. Three Brothers, James, Thomas and Donald PANZONE, sisters, Elizabeth Kirka, Alberta Draucer, Dora Gibson, and parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved wife, Alice BROCCO Panzone; two children: Carol A. PANZONE Batovsky, Brownsville, Pa., and Tony PANZONE, of Georgia; four Grandchildren: Anthony BATOVSKY, Priscilla BATOVSKY, Christena PANZONE and Maghan PANZONE; Brothers: George PANZONE, of Michigan, Joseph PANZONE and Leonard PANZONE, both of Ohio, and Bill PANZONE, of California state; sisters: Margaret Misenko, Ohio, and Barbara Kennedy, Smock, Pa.; numerous Nieces and Nephews. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, Pa., today from 2 to 9 p.m. where Services will be held Tuesday, January 13, at 12 Noon with Pastor Brock Beveridge officiating. Interment follows in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa., where Full Military Honors will be accorded by General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood, Pa. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Betty Jane SHAZER Skomra Sparks, age 79 years, a resident of Uniontown, Pa., and a former resident of Brownsville, Pa., died in Beverly HealthCare, Uniontown, Pa., Friday, January 9, 2004. She was born in Brownsville, Pa., March 1, 1924 daughter of Lawrence and Bessie MITCHELL SHAZER. Betty was a member of Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Uniontown, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Phillip SKOMARA and Walter SPARKS, a son, David at birth, a brother, Lawrence SHAZER, a sister, Louise SHAZER, and parents. Surviving are two daughters: Judy M. Bierbower and her husband Richard W. , of Uniontown, Pa., and Beverly A. Shoemaker and her husband Jack, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; four grandchildren: Lisa Joyce and husband James, Lori Broadwater and husband Thomas, Erin Kuntz, Jennifer Shoemaker and fiancee Michael Jeremy Zander; one Great Grandson, Carson Richard Broadwater; two Brothers: Dale SHAZER and Donald SHAZER; one sister, Frances Marie; and nieces and nephews. Friends were received in the J. HARRY JOHNSTON FUNERAL HOME, 65 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Sunday from Noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted in the Funeral Home today (Monday, January 12) at 11 a.m. with Reverend Paul N. Frank Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 71 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Dorothy Ann SMORE Valusek, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 10, 2004 in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa., with her loving Family by her side. She was born in Fairchance, Pa., the daughter of Michael SMORE and Anna GILLOCK Smore. Dorothy was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stephen F. VALUSEK, on May 10, 1989 and her parents. She is survived by her loving Children; Jerry VALUSEK, of Woodbridge, Virginia, Gary A. VALUSEK and wife Linda, of Uniontown, Pa., and Pamela S. VALUSEK, at home; Grandchildren: Carrie VALUSEK and Gary VALUSEK, Jr.; her Sister, Martha McLaughlin, of Uniontown, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN E. KEZMARSKY III FUNERAL HOME AT 71 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, UNIONTOWN, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 14, until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 10 a.m. in Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, North Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., with Rev. Fr. Micah E. Kozoil as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Mary's Church Cemetery, Uniontown. Parish Wake Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY

Mildred R. Williams, 90, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Friday, January 9, 2004 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born March 10, 1913 in Uniontown, Pa. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond WILLIAMS, a grandson, Gage Bache, a brother, James JUBIN, a daughter-in-law, Patricia Williams, and parents. Surviving are four children: James G. WILLIAMS and Carol of Uniontown, Pa., Marjorie Duranko and husband Frank, of Uniontown, Dale WILLIAMS and wife Marilyn, of Hopwood, Pa., Laslie Keller, of Hamilton, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law: Minnie Crum and Ocie Morris, both of Uniontown. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, Pa., today (Monday, January 12) until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Rev. Madison Stringfellow officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown. Visitation was also held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward DUNLEVY