Thank-you to Doris Greaves for the following submissions to Washington Co PAGenWeb & my family site. First, on my "family" site, I made a mistake--instead of the "biography" folder, the CA trip description is under "Tributes_parents" on the "family" website". This is Doris' mom's story of moving to California State in a Model T New on the PAGenWeb site: WILLS James Crow 1857 William Crow 1851 List of CROW Wills from Washington County,PA Willbook Index, 1781 – 1900 compiled by Bob and Mary Clossen Clossen Press 1985 DEED William CROW & Wife To Thomas ARNOLD 9 NOV 1836 SAWHILL SCHOOL SOUVENIR ROSTER Sawhill Public School District No. 2 East Finley Twp., Washington Co., Pa. WM. L. CROWE, Teacher PUPILS Nina Margueritte MILLER Ralph Emerson CLUTTER Anna Martha CLUTTER Baum Blain BROWNLEE Minnie Mae SCOTT John Knox REANEY Mildred Lenette GRIMES Edward Chester MILLER Ola Myrtle SCOTT Joseph McKinley GRIMES Helen Louise WOODBURN John Clinton CLUTTER Lily Mildred Scott George Edwin SHRIVER Margaret Louise PLANTS John Thomas MILLER Anna Mae WOODBURN Dewey William CLUTTER Nora Irene MILLER Albert Leroy PORTER Winnie Roselia PLANTS Wm. Thoms BROWNLEE Ralph WOODBURN Raymond Clyde MILLER Clifford Isaac MILLER Walter Dean CLUTTER Wray Robert Clutter School Officers Harry WOLFE, Pres. Elymas STEWART, Sec'y Stewart DAGUE W. H. EALY Milton Montgomery Give the site-search 5 to 7 days to re-index everything. Judy Florian -- Washington County PA Websites: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://freepages.religions.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/

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As I have been typing tons of shared obits snail mailed to me, I come across this in the obits from time to time. Lodge Number (any) F & AM. Does anyone know what it is? Is it maybe a Masonic Lodge wording? Midge --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.

Hi List, I am new to this list and am not really sure if the following relates to Washington Co or not. Several years ago I received a scrap of paper from a distant relative giving a few basic details of a marriage but not where the marriage took place. The paper states: "Samuel A Gailey Jr remarried on 14 Nov 1961 by Paul Schono, Alderman & Justice of Peace to Sophia Olish." About this time Samuel was living in Monongahela. Was Paul Schono an Alderman & Justice of Peace in Washington Co? Thanks for any thoughts and help. Carolyn (TX, USA)

LAUFF, GEVENOSKY, VIZZA, BELITSKUS, MILLS, ALDERSON, KEHM, IAGNEMMA, CUBBAGE Mrs. Martha Elizabeth LAUFF, 69, of McDonald, died Monday, February 13, 1984, in the Canonsburg hospital. A daughter of the late William and Margaret KELLY CHETTLE, she was born May 25, 1914, in Westland. On June 1, 1953, she married Raymond LAUFF, who survives along with a son, John LAUFF, with the U. S. Navy, stationed in Iceland; three daughters, Jane GUAY of Phoenix, Ariz., Patricia CUMMINS of R. D. 2, Avella, and Shirley PIAZZA of R. D. 2, Canonsburg; two sisters, Ruth REDICK and Sarah THOMAS of McDonald; and 10 grandchildren. A sister, Angeline BRIDGE, and two brothers, Joseph and Samuel, are deceased. Friends are being received at the Frank J. Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in charge of the Rev. Edward R. DELAIR, pastor of the Trinity U. P. Church, McDonald. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Walter GEVENOSKY, Jr., 54, of McDonald, died Friday, February 10, 1984, in his home. A son of Walter and Dominica GEVENOSKY, Sr., he was born April 2, 1929, in Eldersville. Mr. GEVENOSKY served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a construction worker for the John PANGERSIS, Jr., Construction Co. He was a member of St. Alphonsus R. C. Church, McDonald; the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department, and the LaSolidarite Association of McDonald. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine F. TROPECK GEVENOSKY of McDonald; a son, Thomas Edward GEVENOSKY, at home; two daughters, Patricia Ann APEL of Meadville and Shirley Marie ALLISON of Hickory; two brothers, Roman GEVENOSKY of Weirton, W. Va., and Constance GEVENOSKY of Avella; seven sisters, Laura STRUNGA of Burgettstown, Wanda CRUNY of Avella, Helen FITZ of Wickcliffe, Ohio, Jeanie DANA of Avella, Stella CHERENKO of Burgettstown, Felicia DAGNANA of Hickory, and Pauline WOJCIK of Avella; and two grandchildren. Several brothers and sisters are deceased. Mass of Christian burial was held Monday morning in St. Alphonsus R. C. Church, McDonald, in charge of the Rev. Francis L. PUCCI. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Frank J. Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald. William F. VIZZA, 78, of Pittsburgh, who coached football and basketball in 1945 and 1946 at McDonald High School and later at Duquesne High School, died Sunday, February 5, 1984, in the Leader Country Meadows Nursing Center, South Fayette Township. Mr. VIZZA played football and basketball at Duquesne University. He is survived by a son, William A. VIZZA of Bethel Park; two sisters, Theresa COSTANZO of Brookline and Jennie DENEE of Dormont, and three grandchildren. A funeral mass was held February 8 in St. Pius X Church, Brookline. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. George BELITSKUS, Sr., 70, of R. D. 2, McDonald, died Tuesday, February 7, 1984, in the Veterans Administration hospital, Oakland. He was born in R. D. 2, McDonald. Surviving are his wife, Margaret BELITSKUS of R. D. 2, McDonald; four sons, George BELITSKUS, Jr., of R. D. 2, McDonald, Patrick BELITSKUS of Concord, Calif.; William BELITSKUS of Kane, and Robert BELITSKUS of San Mateo, Calif.; three grandchildren; a brother, John BELITSKUS of R. D. 2, McDonald; a niece, and a nephew. Mass of Christian burial was held last Saturday morning in St. Agatha's R. C. Church, Bridgeville. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Caughey Funeral Home, 432 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, Pa. William MILLS, 89, of Pittsburgh, formerly of McDonald, died Tuesday, January 31, 1984, in the West Penn hospital Pittsburgh. He had been a resident of McDonald for 79 years before moving to Pittsburgh. Surviving are two daughters, Alice MILLER and Christine CALCUTTA of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and two nieces. Mrs. Juliana ALDERSON, 85, of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Hickory, died Thursday, February 9, 1984. A daughter of Julian and Leona BARROT FORTUNE, she was born September 6, 1898, in Gladden. She was a retired beautician and had been proprietor of a Clover Farm Store in Hickory. She was a member of the Hickory U. P. Church. She had resided in Hickory for 52 years before moving to Arizona two years ago. Surviving are a son, Vern ALDERSON of Sun City; and a niece. Her husband, John Wesley ALDERSON, died in 1956. Funeral services were held Monday morning in Houston in charge of the Rev. Harvey O. JOHNSON. Burial was in Oak Spring cemetery. William G. KEHM, 68, of R. D. 1, Oakdale, died Thursday, February 9, 1984, in his home. A son of the late George and Margaret KEHM, he was born March 19, 1916, in Oakdale. He was a member of the Oakdale U. P. Church and was a farmer. Surviving are a sister, Freda LUTZ of McDonald; two brothers, Harry and George KEHM of Oakdale; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon in the Thomas and Little funeral home, Oakdale, in charge of the Rev. Donald MCNAIR. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Alphonse L. IAGNEMMA, 70, who taught for many years in South Fayette High School, died Saturday, January 28, 1984, in his home in South Fayette Township. Mr. IAGNEMMA taught in South Fayette Schools for 42 years before his retirement in 1977. He also taught Italian at Duquesne University. He served as secretary for South Fayette Township in the 1950's. He was a member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, the South Fayette Kiwanis Club, SNPJ Lodge No. 6, Sygan; and St. Agatha's R. C. Church, Bridgeville. He is survived by a daughter, Maryann OVESNEY of Collier Township; a son, Alphonse L. IAGNEMMA, Jr., of South Fayette; two sisters, Rose SIMON and Lena AMBROSE of Morgan; a brother, Victor IAGNEMMA of South Fayette; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held the morning of February 1 in St. Agatha's R. C. Church, Bridgeville. Burial was in St. Agatha's cemetery. Mrs. June ECKELBERGER, 54, of R. D. 3, McDonald, died Tuesday, February 7, 1984, in the Canonsburg hospital. A daughter of Letitia LAUTHER PHILLIPS of Canonsburg and the late Darlington PHILLIPS, she was born December 8, 1929, in Cecil Township. Mrs. ECKELBERGER was a member of the Venice U. P. Church, and the Miller's Run Grange. Besides her mother, she leaves three daughters, Candace RYAN of Houston, Mrs. Larry (Cheryl) WAZ of Venice, and Robyn SNEDDON of Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Blair (Patricia) GORDON and Mrs. Steve (Darlene) NICHOLAS of Canonsburg; a brother, Everett PHILLIPS of Washington; and two grandchildren. Her husband, Robert G. ECKELBERGER, died November 30, 1981. A brother, Wayne Scott PHILLIPS, is deceased/ Funeral services were held last Friday in the Coleman funeral home, Cecil, in charge of the Rev. W. Robert CALDWELL, pastor of the Venice U. P. Church. Burial was in Venice cemetery. Edwin F. CUBBAGE, 75, formerly of Cecil Township, died Monday, January 30, 1984, in the Washington Hospital Extended Care Facility. A son of John Alexander and Sarah Letitia MAWHINNEY CUBBAGE, he was born February 8, 1908, in Cecil. He was a member of the Canonsburg U. P. Church. Surviving are a sister, Letitia CUBBAGE of Claysville; and several nieces and nephews. Four brothers, James, George, John, and Glenn CUBBAGE, are deceased. Funeral services were held February 2 in Canonsburg in charge of the Rev. G. Sherman OTT. Burial was in Venice cemetery.

Dr. William Smyers WYKE, 68, of Thornburg, formerly of Gladden Heights, McDonald, died Wednesday, February 8, 1984, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh. A son of the late Lee WYKE and Grace SMYERS WYKE, he was born March 7, 1915, in Candor. He graduated in 1931 form McDonald High School and from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Dentistry in 1937. He practiced in McDonald for several years and then was a dentist in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He then moved his practice to Sheraden, where he had been since. Dr. WYKE was a member of the Crafton Heights Presbyterian Church, Garfield Lodge No. 604, F. & A. M., McDonald; Syria Shrine, and the Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh. He was a former president of the Sheraden Kiwanis Club and was regional director of Pony League Baseball. Surviving are his wife, Rena RAAB WYKE; a son, Donald L. WYKE of Moon Township; two sisters, Janet CORWIN of Aliquippa and Ruth ROMESBURG of Uniontown; and two grandsons. Two brothers, Alex and John, are deceased. Funeral services were held last Saturday morning in Sheraden. Burial was in Raccoon Presbyterian Church cemetery, Candor.

Doris Greaves contributed her mother's write-up about her family's move to California State in a Model T in 1922. Check under Biographies. The glass plants are listed here: http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~florian/mills_plants/charleroi-glass-plants-list.htm (2 line URL) If anyone can fill in more names, or dates, send the info. In Washington, there were numerous bottlers-- one was Washington Bottlers (I think). Anyone know all of them? Judy -- Washington County PA Websites: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://freepages.religions.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: deded80 Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3516/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My family had 6 generations of Ralph Smith's--I can track back the first 3! They came and settled at the Smith Bottom area located between the towns of Clay and Clendenin, WV around the late 1700's-early 1800's. We believe they may have originated going even further back from the Washington County, PA area. (Per the general migration patterns at the time!) One story says that the original Ralph was an indentured servant, who ended up working for a Military Officer--The military officer sent him to this area to buy land for him. While here he purchased a large portion of property for himelf. (at lest 1500 acres) I think maybe Fort Pitt, PA might be where they officer was located out of. My grandfather and his brother had different storys that ended up to be very similar. Evidently a prior generation must have originated from Washington County, PA. Then eventually migrated to Harrison or Tyler County WV--the 2 countys at that time adjoined! And then moved their familys on Fl! at boats on the Ohio River to the Kanawha then up the Elk River to where they ended up settling. The last 3 generations of Ralph's had the middle name Thomas ---Ralph Thomas Smith. The prior generations may have done the same thing! My mother had researched my fathers Smith family tree 20 years ago and today I found scribbled on a piece of paper Lycoming County, PA. written on a peice of paper that had mostly her family tree on it but at the top had my Dad's Smith info. on it! So I almost missed it forever! If anyone has any info out there that may help me! Please Respond! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Did you locate these? The combination of Ralph with Smith seems unusual, let alone the continuation through many generations. (?) nacs 1790 United States Federal Census about Ralph Smith Name: Ralph Smith County: Washington Co. State: Pennsylvania 1810 United States Federal Census about Ralph Smith Name: Ralph Smith Township: East Bethlehem County: Washington State: Pennsylvania 1820 Ralph Smith East Bethlehem,Washington,PA 1820 Ralph Smith East Bethlehem,Washington,PA 1820 1830 United States Federal Census about Ralph Smith Name: Ralph Smith Township: East Bethlehem County: Washington State: Pennsylvania 1840 United States Federal Census about Ralph Smith Name: Ralph Smith Township: West Pike Run County: Washington State: Pennsylvania 1850 United States Federal Census about Ralph Smith Name: Ralph Smith Age: 78 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1772 Birth Place: Pennsylvania Race: Black Gender: Male Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania Household Members: Name Age Hannah Smith 68 Ralph Smith 78 By 1860 - there appear to be no more Ralph Smith's in Washington Co. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a private communication. Do not forward or print without permission from author.

Primrose area of Washington County. Give a 5 to 7 days for the on-site search engine to re-index. Three (3) obituaries added on PAGenWeb in "obituaries" folder. John F. Strain, son of Peter and Mary Ann Fought Strain Annie Elizabeth Strain (Mrs. John Strain) Matthew Crawford (18_-1894) Contributor: Jean Arnold Thanks! Judy Florian Send submissions to: <washington.co.pa.webmaster@gmail.com> or to <GCH Lace@aol.com> (send photos to the first address please) -- Washington County PA Websites: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://freepages.religions.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/ Notice sent to pagenweb.

Hi list, My husband is submitting papers for S.A.R. membership and there is a question about a source. Can anyone tell us if the above mentioned book is an acceptable source for family information? We're talking about the family of Amos Walton and Marcy Lacock. Where else might I look to confirm his children? Many thanks, Jeannette

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: moatessmith Surnames: Moates, Moats, Shelkey, Hanan, Sholts Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1524.34.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am seeking info on the family of Jacob P. Moates, born in Washington Co., near Hagerstown in 1813. He married Catherine Ridenour in 1833. She died by way of a scalding and he married Catherine _each. In the family Bible it is hard to tell if the first letter is a T,P,Y,or L. They eventually moved on to settle in Whiteside Co., IL, where they are buried. Any info on his parents would be greatly appreciated. Sandi Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey GONZE of Green Tree and Mark GONZE of McDonald entertained February 12 in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward GONZE in R. D. 2, McDonald, in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. The honor guests received a number of cards, gifts, and flowers. A buffet luncheon was served to 60 guests who were from Deep Creek, Md., Bridgeville, Carnegie, Midway, Sturgeon, Bethel Park, Brentwood, Upper St. Clair, and McDonald.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bradhallsr Surnames: Hall, Sipe Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3354.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Heidi My name is Bradley Wayne Hall Sr. I have been working on the same Hall family tree since 1984. t seems that everyone has come to the same dead end with Jonathan Hall and Margaret. I have almost all the descendants of this Hall line in my family tree, but just can't seem to get any further info on or past Jonathan Hall. If you want to contact me you can reach me at bradhallsr@comcast.net maybe we could work together or keep in contact with each other so if either of us finds something we could share the info. I have been to the graves of Corp. James Marshall Hall and his wife Dianna Sipe, and have photo's of the grave if you want them. Thanks: Brad Hall Sr. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

DAVIS, POWELL, SOUFFRANT, TELLER, NEMTZ Harry Benard DAVIS, 72, of Trenton, Mich., formerly of Hill Station (Lawrence), died Tuesday, January 17, 1984, in Riverside hospital, Trenton. A son of Harry and Gertrude DAVIS, he was born April 30, 1911. The founder of Trenton Hardwar Co., he was a member of the United Methodist Church, Trenton, Trenton Masonic Lodge No. 8, F. & A. M., and Trenton Rotary Club. He was a married to Marian NAVARRE, who survives, along with a brother, John R. DAVIS of Rockwood, Mich.; four sisters, Gertrude WILTZ of Cecil, Eleanor BENFIELD of Santa Rosa, Calif., Alberta STEINER of Trenton, and Marian WINBERG of Sea Ranch, Calif. Services were held January 21. Rex Anderson POWELL, 26, of Carson City, Nev., died Sunday, January 29, 1984, in the Washoe County Medical Center, Reno, Nev., from injuries received in an auto accident. A son of James C. and Iverna REDD POWELL of R. D. 3, Eighty Four, he was born January 28, 1958, in Washington. A member of the Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four, he was a 1975 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and had attended Colorado State University. He was employed as vice president of the Tseng Mining Co., Carson City, Nev., and had served with the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Nautilus and the USS Coral Sea from 1976 to 1982. He was married April 23, 1983, to Ann P. GLAVIN POWELL, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter Melissa Ann POWELL, at home; one brother, Mike S. POWELL of R. D. 3, McDonald; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Darlene) COCHRAN of Washington and Allene HESS of Eighty Four. Funeral services were held the afternoon of February 2 in Emmanuel U. P. Church, in charge of the Rev. Ralph DONALDSON and the Rev. John BAUER. Burial was in Emmanuel U. P. Cemetery. Mrs. Marion CRISCO (SCOTT) SOUFFRANT, 48, of Morgan, died Tuesday, January 31, 1984. A daughter of the late John and Esther CRISCO, she was born February 24, 1935, in Gregg. Surviving are her husband, Richard SOUFFRANT; six sons, Richard, John, Brian, Gary, Roger, and Claude; five grandchildren; a sister, Charlotte HUGHES of Imperial; and two brothers, Joseph CRISCO of Frankfort Springs and John CRISCO, Jr., of Oakdale. Funeral services were held the morning of February 2 in the Thomas and Little funeral home, Oakdale. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Mary E. TELLER, 82, of Imperial, died Wednesday, January 25, 1984. She was born October 3, 1901. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John FINARA and Mrs. Sarah CHERNIK; a son, John TELLER; two sisters, Dorothy LIGHTFOOT and Alberta PAGENKOPF; two brothers, Harry and Elmer MCELHANEY; 12 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 29, in the Thomas and Little funeral home, Imperial, in charge of the Rev. Bruce OGLE, pastor of the Valley Presbyterian Church, Imperial. Burial was in Sharon cemetery, Moon Township. Mrs. Betty BERNARD NEMTZ, 60, of Aliquippa, formerly of Imperial, died Thursday, February 2, 1984, in her home. A daughter of the late Frank and Nora MCELHANEY BERNARD, she was born May 26, 1923, in Imperial. Mrs. NEMTZ was a retired employee of the R. B. & W. Corporation where she worked as a box stitcher for 40 years. Surviving are her husband, Raymond; two sisters, Mildred DUNN of Coraopolis and Ruth WORK of Imperial; and two brothers, Earl BERNARD of Imperial and Bud BERNARD of Coraopolis. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Harold K. WHARTON funeral home, Imperial, in charge of the Rev. Bruce OGLE, pastor of the Valley Presbyterian Church, Imperial. Burial was in Mt. Olivet cemetery, Aliquippa.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. SMITH of McDonald celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary January 27 with a family dinner at the Wooden Angel, Beaver. Mr. SMITH and the former Mary MARTINEK of Westend, McDonald, were married January 27, 1934, in Wellsburg, W. Va., by Dr. Edward KRAPP, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. They were accompanied by Charles Martin BOYNES. They have resided in McDonald all their married lives and are life-long members of the Calvary Presbyterian Church, McDonald. They are the parents of Terry L. of Bethel Park, and Regis M. of Hudson, Ohio. They have four grandchildren. Mr. SMITH was employed by U. S. Steel at the Homestead Works before retiring in 1977. *Compiler's note: The Terry L. SMITH mentioned is my uncle by marriage.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: joellen_goodall Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1524.34.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on James"Fitz" Dowden. He married "Birdie" either Lewis of Silvers...not sure of the name. They were married between 1910 and 1920...not sure of the year. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Jo-Ellen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Does anyone on the list have any information about Blackmore Cemetery in Peters Township? Access etc.? I understand it is very near a new development, near Church Hill Road, and in disrepair? TIA for your input. Jane

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DELPIERE, WARD, FLETCHER, ORAVETZ, MARENCEL, BARNES, NAPOLITANO Mrs. Loretta SMITH DELPIERE, 51, of McDonald, died Sunday, January 29, 1984, in the Scott Regional Center, Scott Township. A daughter of Anna Mae BRUCE SMITH of McDonald and the late Harry M. SMITH, she was born June 5, 1932, in Cecil. She was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, McDonald. On September 5, 1969, she married Arthur R. DELPIERE, who died April (?8), 1980. Surviving are a brother, Raymond B. SMITH, Sr., of McDonald, and three sisters, Geraldine WALKER and Barbara MILLER of McDonald, and Alice LINKO of Green Tree. Three brothers, Harry, Kenneth and Robert SMITH are deceased. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in the Frank J. Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald, in charge of the rev. Larry POTTS, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, McDonald. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. George H. WARD, 73, of R. D. 2, Avella, died Friday, January 27, 1984, in the Washington hospital. A son of James and Viola YATES WARD, he was born November 4, 1910, in Dinsmore. He had resided in the Avella area for the past 37 years. Mr. WARD had been employed as a coal miner for 22 years. Prior to his retirement in 1973, he had been a steel worker at J & L Steel Corp. for 22 years. He was a Cross Creek Township constable for 20 years and was a member of the UMWA, the United Steel Workers Local 1211, and the Washington County Constables Association. On December 24, 1936, in Wellsburg, W. Va., he married Bertha FRESHWATER, who survives, along with nine sons, George WARD, Jr., and Fred WARD of Langeloth, James WARD of McDonald, William WARD of Carmichaels, Gerry WARD and Henry J. WARD of R. D. 2, Avella, Kenneth WARD of Houston, David WARD of Bavington, and Thomas WARD of Greenbelt, Md.; two daughters, Shirley of Bladensburg, Md., and Cleo of McDonald; a brother, John WARD of DeLand, Fla.; and a sister, Mrs. James (Beatrice) PACE of Langeloth. A son, Wayne, three sisters, and a brother are deceased. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Avella in charge of the Rev. Robert BELLINGER. Burial was in West Point cemetery, Avella. Mrs. Alice CARTER FLETCHER, 73, of Washington D. C., formerly of McDonald, died Thursday, January 26, 1984, in University Hospital, Washington, D. C. A daughter of Sterling and Mary CARTER, she was born October 3, 1910. Surviving are two daughters, Edith Lee THORNTON of Illinois, and Dora Mae FLETCHER of Washington, D. C.; a son, Dr. Freeman FLETCHER of Cleveland, Ohio; four sisters, Grace THORNTON of McDonald, Velma MARTIN and Nancy WATSON of Washington, D. C., and Mabel HARRIS of Pittsburgh; two brothers, Sterling CARTER, Jr., and Emmett CARTER of McDonald; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in the First Baptist Church, McDonald, in charge of the pastor, the Rev. Benjamin SCOTT, Jr., and the Rev. James MCCOY. Burial was in the Robinson's Run Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Thomas and Little funeral home, McDonald. Andrew A. ORAVETZ, 73, of Imperial, a retired superintendent of Duquesne Slag Products Co.'s Aliquippa plant, died Thursday, January 26, 1984, in the Ohio Valley hospital. Mr. ORAVETZ had been employed by Duquesne Slag Products for 40 years, the last 25 as a superintendent. He retired in 1975. Surviving are his wife, Antoinette; seven sons, Andrew and Charles of Imperial, Robert C. of Bethel Park, Paul F. of Ohio, Lawrence E. of Carnegie, John J. of St. Charles, Mo., and David M. of O'Hara; two daughters, Joan LIEBERT and Barbara COATES of imperial; 31 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was held Monday morning in St. Columbkille R. C. Church, Imperial. Burial was in St. Columbkille cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Thomas and Little Funeral Home, Imperial. Anthony MARENCEL, 68 of McKees Rocks, died Thursday, January 26, 1984, in the Sycamore Creek Nursing Home. A son of Stella and Anthony MARENCEL, he was born February 24, 1915, in McKees Rocks. He is survived by his wife, Julia ROHACH MARENCEL; a daughter, Mrs. Carol BRUCE of McDonald; two brothers, Rudy and John MARENCEL of McDonald; two sisters, Vera REICHL and Stella KOZIMKO of McKees Rocks, and three grandsons. A brother, William, and two sisters, Frances and Catherine, are deceased. Funeral services were held last Saturday in McKees Rocks, in charge of the Rev. Fr. RUSSELL of the Holy Ghost Church, McKees Rocks. Burial was in St. Mark's cemetery. David H. BARNES, 63, of Kissimmee, Fla., formerly of Cecil, died Sunday, January 29, 1984, in Florida. A son of Lee and Margaret LAING BARNES, he was born November 9, 1920, in Cecil. He was self-employed in auto body repair. He was a member of the Northern Baptist Church, Kissimmee. He was married to Ellarose BARNES, who survives, along with three sons, Forrest, Jeffrey, and Gary BARNES; a daughter, Audrey BARNES; three brothers, Clyde BARNES of Sturgeon, Howard BARNES of Pittsburgh, and Robert BARNES of Cecil; three sisters, Helen FORDYCE of Houston, Mabel FASANI of Phoenix, Ariz., and Edna KELLEY of Houston. Two brothers, William and Lee BARNES, are deceased. Funeral services and burial will be in Florida. Bert C. NAPOLITANO, 68, of Washington, formerly of Burgettstown, died Friday, January 27, 1984, in his home. A son of Elio and Marie MOLLO NAPOLITANO, he was born October 9, 1915, in Burgettstown. He was retired and was an avid sportsman. Surviving are his wife, Patsy MCKAHAN NAPOLITANO; two sons, Edward of Lovettesville, Va., and Bert E. of Harpers Ferry, W. Va.; a daughter, Gari GILL in the Philippines; a brother, Atillio of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Jennie TROPECK of McDonald; and five grandchildren; Two sisters, Margaret BROWN and Grace NARDO, are deceased. A blessing service was held Tuesday morning in Burgettstown. Burial was in Grandview cemetery.