ABBOTT, Emma Jane Farquhar (Lowers?)      Submitted by Tammy Knipp

"Mother and Son Parted By Death"

"Mrs. Emma Jane Farquhar Abbott, age 85, died at her home here at 12:25 A.M., Monday, October 16, 1944
following an illness of four weeks.  She was the mother of Albert Farquhar, local merchant and borough
assessor.  Mrs. Abbott and her son has been constant companions in life.  Mrs. Abbott had made her home with
Mr. and Mrs. Farquhar and took an active part in church and civic affairs.  She was the last surviving member of
the G.A.R., of California, a member of the Methodist Church and the Ladies Bible Class.

Mrs. Abbott was born in Limetown, PA, August 20, 1859, and had been a resident of this community for
forty-five years.  Her husband, Justice L. Abbott, died April 8, 1911.  Besides her son, she is survived by three
step-children, Mrs. Lillie Binkney, and Robert and Edward Abbott, all of Roscoe; one brother, Frank Lowers of
Fayette City; two grandchildren and one grandchild.

Funeral services were held from the late home at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Dr. S.G. Noble of the Methodist
Church in charge.  Burial followed in Howe Cemetary."

> Paper unknown

                    In Memory of HENRY P. ABBOTT.

     Henry Phillips Abbott, late of Allen Township, Washington county, was born in
Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., October 31, 1835, and was almost instantly killed by a
fall of coal and slate in the Clipper coal mines, near the village of Allenport, Washington
county, Pa., on the morning of June 29, 1891. In comemoration of an honored parent we
pay this tribute of respect to his memory.
     His early manhood was spent in and near Fayette City, having for a number of years engaged in mining
and before the day of steamboats, in boating coal from the
Monongahela River to southern markets, a business full of variety and which he took a
delight. Twice previous to the fatal 29th of June, 1891, he was twice carried from the
same mine badly injured; at one time a leg broken, a second so severly injured in the back
that fears were entertained for his recovery.
     At the age of 27 years at the country's call for volunteers to preserve the flag from
dishonor, he enlisted under Captain Frank M. Nelson in Company B, 8th Regiment of
Infantry, P.R.C. volunteers, and was enrolled on the 25th day of June, 1861, to serve three years or during the
war, and was discharged from service in this Company on the 18th day of June, 1863, at a camp near Alexander,
Va. by reason of re-enlistment as a private in Company H, 191st Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania veteren
volunteers, Enrolled on the 19th day of November, 1863, and served until the close of the war, being finally
discharged from the service of the United States the 28th day of June, 1865.
     After the close of this great National conflict he returned to his former home near Fayette City and
resumed his former occupation and quiet life. Being a man of firm convictions and in everything consistant to the
____ as he saw and believed the right, he renounced the political faith of his ancestery and became an unalterable
Republican, believing as lie had often said either he could not support by ballot the cause he had taken up arms
against in more than four years of bitter struggle and privation. He was a thorough American and a radical
protectionist, never slaughtering his party and the common good of the people to appease a personal grudge; he
lost sight of individuals in loyalty to the policy of his party and his country....
     ....His remains are resting on beautiful Mt. Tabor cemetery; laid there by the loving hands, and with the
ritualistic ceremonies of his comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic.
>Newspaper and date unknown-probably early July, 1891
 

"Beal Sup't Killed and One Injured"
    Walking into an exploding charge of mine powder, Henry Abbott, aged 44, superintendent of the Beal Coal
Company's mine at Revere, Friday afternoon was instantly killed and Edward Farnhart, miner, of Uledi, was
badly injured and is now in the Uniontown hospital.
    Mr. Abbott had been employed as superintendent of the plant less than one month.  He was formerly mine
foreman for the Eclipse mine and has lived the greater part of his life at Roscoe, where members of the family
reside.
    The two men had placed a charge in one of the workings and had retired to await the explosion.  A similar
charge nearby went off, and the two men returned to the spot in the belief that their explosive had been fired.
They were within a foot of the charge when it let go.
    The superintendent was badly torn and death was immediate.  Barnhart was thrown a considerable distance and
his legs were crushed.  Nearby workers carried the two men out and Barnhart was rushed to the Uniontown
hospital.  At that institution an X-ray examination will be made this morning to locate the fractures.  The bones
of the left leg were broken, it is believed, in four places and there are compound dislocation of the right leg.
    The superintendent is survived by his wife, an adopted daughter, his parents and one brother, Alva Abbott of
Roscoe.  The remains were taken to the undertaking parlors of W.S. Nixon where they have been prepared for
burial.  Services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at Roscoe with interment in the cemetary there.

> This article appeared  in "Daily News Standard" weekly edition September 13, 1917:
 

    Friends of Katherine (Kay) P. Ackman of 107 Seventh St., West Elizabeth,
who died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1980, in South Hills Convalescent Center,
Canonsburg, Pa., will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.
30, and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at
the S.M. Finney Funeral Home, Clairton, Pa.  Services at the funeral
home Friday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m., Rev. Nicholas Mikita, pastor, Wilson
United Presbyterian Church, Clairton, officiating.  Interment in Monongahela Cemetery.

-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980

BALDWIN, Thornton H., 1950, Fayette City   VOL 7

    Thornton H. Baldwin, South High Street, Fayette City, aged 81 years, died this morning at 7:30 o’clock at his
home.
    He was the last of a pioneer Fayette City family.  His wife preceded him in death in 1938 and a son John
Richard in 1942.
    He is survived by a daughter, Permelia at home, and a son, Wellington, of Fayette City.  Four grandchildren
also survive
    Friends are being received at the late home.

> Monessen Daily Independent, March 11, 1950

    Mrs. Bennett Ballaird, aged 66 years, a resident of Union Township,
Crookham Stop, passed away this morning at ten o'clock, in the
Monongahela Memorial Hospital, following an operation.  She was a highly
respected citizen and well known in this community.  Mrs. Ballaird is
survived by her husband, Bennett Ballaird, and the following children:
George, at home, John, of Ginger Hill, Henry, of Charleroi; Mrs. Julien
Delattre of Crookham Stop; Mrs. Florient Theys and Mrs. Alex Theys of
Charleroi.  She is also survived by several grandchildren and one
brother and one sister living in France.  Funeral services will be held
from her late home on Monday afternoon, June 15th, at 2:30 o'clock
E.S.T.  Services will be in charge of Rev. Frank Getty, of Mingo
Presbyterian church.  Interment in Mingo Cemetery.

-The Daily Republican (Monongahela, Pa.), June 13, 1931
 

    Friends of Delmo Bartolozzi, 67, of Dunlevy, Pa., who died Tuesday, Jan.
29, 1980, in St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh, will be received from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home, 819
Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi.  Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, Feb. 1,
11 a.m., in Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, Charleroi, the Rev. John
J. Thomas, celebrant.  Rosary recital at the funeral home Thursday, Jan. 31 at
7:30 p.m.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township.  The family
suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American
Cancer Society.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980

DONORA-Michael Berestecky, 62, of 300 Walnut St., Donora, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 1980, at 10:50 p.m. in Monongahela Valley Hospital, Inc.  He had been in ill health the past several months.  Mr. Berestecky was born Oct. 1, 1917, in Donora, a son of the late Michael and Matrona Gresh Berestecky, and had resided in Donora his entire lifetime.  A disabled steelworker, he was a retired employee of the Donora Works of U.S. Steel Corporation.  He was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Donora; and the American Rusin Political & Beneficial Club of Donora.  He was a member and secretary of the Greater Beneficial Union of Donora. Mr. Berestecky was preceded in death by a brother, Metro Berestecky.  He is survived by four brothers, Charles, Andrew and Stephen Berestecky, all of Donora, and John Berestecky of Petersburg, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Fertall of Monesson and Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Applegate of Donora; and a number of nieces and nephews.  The Paul Macik Funeral Home, 546  Thompson Ave., Donora, is in charge of arrangements.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Monday, February 25, 1980
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Friends of Michael Berestecky, 62, of 300 Walnut St., Donora, who died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 1980, in Monongahela Valley Hospital, Inc., will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Paul Macik Funeral Home, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora.  Parastas Service, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the funeral home.  Blessing Service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the funeral home followed by Requiem High Mass, 10 a.m., St., Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Rev. Myron Horvath, pastor, celebrant.  Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Donora.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Monday, February 25, 1980
 

     Thomas J. Boyd, 70, of 417 Carnegie Ave., Clairton, died yesterday in his home after a long illness.
     Born March 31, 1896, in Monongahela, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Annabelle Shupe
Boyd.
     Among his survivors are a sister, Mrs. Gladys Brooks of Monongahela and a brother, Newton Boyd of
Monongahela.
     Friends are being received at the Fullerton and Matz Funeral Home, Clairton.
>Valley Independent, Thursday, July 7, 1966

BUCHANAN, Charles Leroy
     Charles Leroy Buchanan, 61, of Gallatin, died yesterday at 11:25 p.m. in Monongahela Memorial
Hospital.
     A retired coal miner, Mr. Buchanan was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 2244.
     He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Naomi (Pierson) Buchanan.
     Surviving are his widow, Garnet (Hinchiffe) Buchanan; four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Mays, Mrs. Helen Adams,
Mrs. Pauline Kennedy, all of East Liverpool and Mrs. Ruth Sherlock of Coschocton, Ohio; three brothers, James
and Ralph of East Liverpool and Clifford of Florida.
     Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today at the Bebout and Yohe Co. Funeral Home in Monongahela.

>Valley Independent, Friday, July 23, 1966

    Frederick Coates, 53, of 1876 W. 32nd St., Lorain, Ohio, died of an
apparent heart attack on Friday, June 12, 1970.  He and his wife, Marian
Lowe Coates, who survives, are former residents of Donora.

-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), June 15, 1970
 

>Monessen Daily Independent, June 21, 1960

     Russell Cope, Sr., 60, Fairhope, Fayette City, R. D. 1, died Saturday at 6:35 p.m. in the Charleroi
Monessen Hospital.
     Mr. Cope had been a resident of Fairhope for the past 37 years.  He was born in Vanderbilt Jan. 8, 1898.
    A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion Post 659, Belle Vernon.  He also held
membership in the Fairhope Rod and Gun Club.  Mr. Cope was retired from the Allenport plant of the
Pittsburgh Steel Co. in July, 1957 due to illness.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Scott Cope; three sons, Scott, and Lee D., both of Rochester,
Pa. and Russell, Jr., Fairhope, daughter, Mrs. Adolph (Margaret Ann) Miron, New Castle; brother Clyde B.
Cope, Charleroi; sister Mrs. Sherman Hatfield, Cleveland, Ohio.  Eleven grandchildren also survive.
     Friends are being received at the Shelby D. Ferguson Funeral Home, Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, from 1
to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
>Monessen Daily Independent, Monday, January 13, 1958
 
 

DALE, William R. Jr.          Submitted by Mike Donaldson

     William R. (Billy) Dale Jr., 11 year old son of William R. and Maureen (Laffey) Dale of Sweeney Plan,
Belle Vernon R. D. 2, died yesterday around 10:30 p.m. in Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a lingering
illness.
     Billy was a sixth grader at Rostraver Elementary School and a member of the Boy Scouts Troop of
Rostraver Twp.
     He was born in Charleroi on Jan. 17, 1955.
     Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Richard T. at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Martha L.
Dale and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Laffey, all of Monessen.
     His paternal grandfather was the late R. T. Dale.
     Friends will be received at the James C. Stump Funeral Home, Sweeney Plan, Belle Vernon R. D. 2,
after 7 p.m. tomorrow.
>Valley Independent, Friday, July 23, 1966

DAVIS, Fred      Submitted by Debbi Anthony

    Friends of Fred Davis, 82, who died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1980 in the Mon Valley Hospital, will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ed Melenyzer Funeral Home, 1008 Furlong Ave., Roscoe.  Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Milne, pastor of the Roscoe Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Howe Cemetery.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Monday, February 25, 1980
 

     Mrs. Ethel G. Derby, a former Monessen resident, died yesterday at 6:45 p.m. in Waddington Rest
Home at Fayette City R. D. 1.
     Mrs. Derby, who was born at Eaton Rapids, Mich., came to Monessen in 1903 where she was an active
member of First Methodist Church.  She was a past regent of the DAR, Monongahela Valley Chapter.
     Mrs. Derby left Monessen in 1943 for Battle Creek, Mich., where she worked at practical nursing,
retiring from this profession eight years ago.
     Surviving are the following children:  Carroll and Mrs. George (Dorothy) Curry of Belle Vernon, Mrs
William G. (June) Wiley of Tampa, Fla., and Harvey of Penrose, Colo.;  nine grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren; a brother, Herbert Logan of Eaton Rapids, Mich.
     A son, Dwight, died in January of 1964.
     Friends will be received at the H. Denver Rhome Funeral Home in Monessen after 2 p.m. tomorrow.

>Valley Independent, Thursday, July 7, 1966

NEW EAGLE-Orlando Dolfi, 78, of 612 Sycamore St., New Eagle, died Jan.
30, 1980 at 6:30 a.m. in the Mon Valley Hospital.  He was born Mar. 11,
1901, in Pistoia, Italy, to the late Joseph and Concetta Dolfi.  He
spent most of his life in the Monongahela area.  He was a retired miner
for the Mathies Coal Co.  He was a member of the Italian Citizens Club
of Monongahela, the Hoot Owls of New Eagle, and the Haymakers of New
Eagle.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Consiglia Maestripieri,
in August 1979.  He is survived by his wife, Ida; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph
(Diana) Bonitati of New Eagle; a son, Joseph Dolfi of Richmond, Va.;
eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the L. M. Frye Funeral Home.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980
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Friends of Orlando Dolfi, 78, of 612 Sycamore St., New Eagle, who died
Jan. 30, 1980, will be received after 7 p.m. Thursday at the L. M. Frye
Funeral Home, 427 W. Main St., Monongahela.  Blessing services will be
held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home.  Interment will be in
Jefferson Memorial Park.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980
 

Robert Duke, 63, of Finleyville died Thursday, March 29, 1956, at 9:30
o'clock, of a heart attack, at The Gardens, Pittsburgh, while attending
a hockey game.  Mr. Duke, a retired coal miner, had lived in Finleyville
most of his life.  He was a member of the United Mineworkers and the
Loyal Order of Moose of Finleyville.  Survivors include his wife, Tressa
Tomko Duke, one son Robert, at home, on sister, Rose Kennel,
Finleyville.  Friends were received at the Edward B. Garry Funeral Home,
Finleyville, where services were conducted by the Loyal Order of Moose,
Saturday night.  Funeral services were held Monday, April 2 at 2 p.m. in
charge of the Rev. R. E. Fordham, pastor of Venetia, Wrights Methodist
Church.  Interment in Finleyville Cemetery.
-The Bulletin - Advisor, Finleyville, Pa., Thursday, April 5, 1956

FROST, Frank

    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday for Frank Frost, 50, Smithton, an assistant Westmoreland
County detective who died yesterday morning following surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
    Mr. Frost, who had served eight years as burgess of Smithton, was appointed a detective last September.  Prior
to that he had been a tax examiner for the state.
                Member of FOP
    Mr. Frost was a member of the Oak Memorial Lutheran Church.
    He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Scottdale Elks Lodge 777.
    He is survived by his widow, Pauline Griffith Frost; a son, Frank Richard of Irwin; a daughter, Judy Batchko of
Smithton, and his mother, Mrs. Agnes Frost of Smithton.
    Friends are being received at Barthels Funeral Home in Smithton.

>Monessen Daily Independent, June 21, 1960

GIANNINI, Annibale
    Annibale Giannini, 101 Liberty Ave, aged 74, died this morning at 3 o’clock in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh,
from complications following an operation.
    The deceased was born in Italy, and had been a resident of Monessen for 35 years.  He was proprietor of the
Giannini Beer Distributing Co.
    Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Candida Giannini; the following children: Mrs. Rose Sabol, Mrs. Geraldine
Elyanich of Monessen, Mrs. Leona Kuhn of Belle Vernon, Cecilia and Lillian, at home; Roland and Baldo of
Monessen and Angelo at home; seven grandchildren.
    Friends are being received at the Perry A. Cozza Funeral Home on Reed Ave.

>Monessen Daily Independent, February 28, 1950

>The Elizabeth Herald,  July 30 1897.
 
 

HUGHES, Mrs. Kathryn (Fyan)
   Mrs. Kathryn Fyan Hughes, wife of Dr. Joseph P. Hughes of Monongahela, died suddenly at her home at 1030
Stanton St., Monongahela, last night at 8 o’clock.
    Born in Bedford, Pa., on April 11, 1910, she was a graduate of Notre Dame of Baltimore, and was a member of
Transfiguration R. C. Church and its Alter and Rosary Society.
    A resident of Monongahela for 27 years, she and her husband were prominent in medical, religious and social
organizations in the Monongahela Valley.
    She is survived by her husband, Dr. J. P. Hughes; three daughters, Kathryn, wife of Paul LaFountain, of
Stanford, Me., Louise, wife of Paul Hunter, of Berea, Ohio and Ann, at home;  one son, Joseph P. Hughes, Jr.,
at home and two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Kathryn LaFountain.
    Friends will be received at the L. M. Frye Funeral Home, 427 West Main St., Monongahela, after 7 o’clock
tonight.

>Monessen Daily Independent, June 21, 1960

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MONESSON-Mildred Jackowski, 65, of 74 Pacific Blvd., Monesson, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1980 at 2:10 a.m. in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Mrs. Jackowski was born Feb. 12, 1914, in East Charleroi, a daughter of the late Adam and Mary Klawcho, Sr.  She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Jackowski, at home; one daughter, Kathy Kalamas of Columbus, Ohio; a son, Charles S. Jackowski, at home; four sisters, Mrs. Sue Rutkowski of Dearborne, Mich., Mrs. Marie Pisula of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. John (Irene) Slavischalk of Belle Vernon, and Mrs. Leon (Bernice) Burkett of Belle Vernon; three brothers, Adam Klawcho, Jr., of Pricedale, John Klawcho of Detroit, Mich., and Frank Klawcho of Belle Vernon and several nieces and nephews.  A life-long resident of the Mon Valley community, she was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Charleroi.
The Leonard J. Parzynski Funeral Home, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, is in charge of arrangements.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980
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Friends of Mildred Jackowski, 65, of 74 Pacific Blvd., Monesson, who died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1980, at 2:10 a.m. in Monongahela Valley Hospital, will be received Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 31, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Leonard J. Parzynski Funeral Home, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 1, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 327 Washington Ave., Charleroi, where services will be held Friday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m., Rev. Stephen Hurnyak officiating.  Interment in St. Hyacinth Cemetery, Monesson.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980
 

KENNEL, Frank C.   Submitted by Debbi Anthony
Obituary for Frank C. Kennel, 64, Frye Avenue, Finleyville, Pa., died
Tuesday, December 28, 1954 at Canonsburg General Hospital, Canonsburg,
Pennsylvania.  He had been visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Margaret McMillan of Bridgeville, when he suffered a heart attack and
was rushed to Canonsburg Hospital.  Mr. Kennel was born June 25, 1890 at
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Frederick and Ida Bell
Devore Kennel.  He came to Finleyville 50 years ago.  He was a member of
the I.O.O.F. Lodge, Gastonville, Pa.  He was employed by the Carnegie
Natural Gas Co.  He is survived by his wife Rose Duke Kennel, 5
children, Mrs. Grover McMillan, Mrs. Byron Phillips, Mrs. Alex Popp and
Patty and Phillip Kennel, 4 grandchildren and the following brothers and
sisters:  Mrs. Edward Mollenauer, Mrs. Chalmer Houston, Mrs. Albert
Bells and Leonard, Harry and Fred Kennel.  One son, Robert was killed in
service in France in 1944.  Funeral services were held from his late
home, Friday, December 31, 1954, at 2 p.m., in charge of Rev. William
Jacobs.  Interment in the Finleyville Cemetery.
-The Bulletin - Advisor, Finleyville, Pa., Thursday, January 6, 1955

KENNEL, Mrs. Rose Ann Submitted by Debbi Anthony
Mrs. Rose Ann Kennel of 3488 Frye, Finleyville, died Saturday in
Canonsburg Hospital.  Death at age 69 followed a lingering illness.  A
daughter of the late Robert and Rose Ann Christy Duke, she was born June
18, 1897, in Finleyville and was a lifetime resident of the borough.
She was the widow of the late Frank C. Kennel, who passed away in 1954.
She was also a Gold Star Mother.  A son, Robert A. Kennel, was killed in
Normandy, France and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.  She was
a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church of Finleyville
and the Ladies Auxiliary to Morrison Richey Post 613, American Legion.
Survivors include 5 children, Margaret McMillan of McMurray, Ida
Phillips of Monongahela, Rosemarie Popp, Patricia Kennel and Phillip
Kennel, all of Finleyville, and 8 grandchildren.  Friends were received
at the Edward B. Garry Funeral Home, Finleyville, where a blessing
service was held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, followed by a Requiem Mass at 10
in the St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. James
P. O'Conner officiating.  Interment took place in Finleyville Cemetery.
>The Bulletin, Finleyville, Pa., April 14, 1967

Mrs. Anna Myrtle Kerr, aged 50 years, wife of Smith Kerr, Parkinson
street, died suddenly last evening at 5:45 o'clock at her home.  Mrs.
Kerr was born in Connellsville, March 4, 1879, but later moved to
Monongahela where she has resided for a number of years.  Beside her
husband,  she is survived by one son, Arthur Kerr, of Herminie, three
daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Baker and Mrs. Phillip Cerra, of New Eagle and
Mrs. Howard Matthews of this city.  Funeral services will be held from
the Bebout & Yohe Company chapel Sunday, November 17, in charge of Rev.
G. L. Messenger.  Interment will take place in the Monongahela Cemetery.

-The Daily Republican (Monongahela, Pa.), November 14, 1929
 

>Valley Independent, Tuesday, July 5, 1966
 

KOSTELAC, Joseph        Submitted by Mike Donaldson
    Joseph Kostelac, 83, died this morning at 10 o’clock at the home of his son, Frank Kostelac, Fairhope.

    He was born in Yugoslavia, Dec 1, 1876 and has been a resident of fairhope for 50 years.  He was a miner by
occupation and retired in 1938.  He was a member of St. Edwards R.C. Church, Fayette City.

    Preceded in death by his wife, Rose Kostelac in February, 1950, he is survived by one son, Frank, one daughter
Mrs. Glenn (Mary) McKee, of Fairhope, two brothers , James and Nick, also of fairhope, and eight
grandchildren.

    Friends will be received at the Ferguson Funeral Home, Belle Vernon, beginning Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Visiting
hours will be 1 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.

>Monessen Daily Independent, June 21, 1960
 

    Mrs. Rose Kostelac, aged 74 years, died Monday, March 27 (error in newstype, should be February 27) at 8:50
p.m. at her home in Fairhope.

    Surviving are her husband, John (another typo, husbands name was Joseph),; a son, Frank at home; and a
daughter, Mrs. Glenn McKee, Fairhope.  Seven grandchildren also survive.
 
    Friends are being received at the Melenyzer Funeral Home in Belle Vernon.

>Monessen Daily Independent, February 28, 1950

KUCZYNSKI, Mrs. Helena O. (Siudyia)

    Mrs Helena Olga Kuczynski (nee Siudyia) aged 29 years, died Friday, March 10 at 5:40 p.m. at her home, R.D.
1, Lynnwood, Belle Vernon, after a short illness.
    She is survived by her husband, Constantine Kuczynski, and a daughter, Lois Jean; her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Siudyia of Glassport;  seven brothers, John and Stephen of Cleveland, Michael of East McKeesport,
Onufry, Nicholas and Joseph of Glassport and Peter Jr., of Murraysville, Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. Walter
Rejkowski of Akron, O., Mrs. Stanley Klimek, Mrs. Alphonse Tyszkiewicz, Mrs. Felix Zyra and Mrs. Thomas
Anuskiewicz of Glassport.
    Friends are being received at the Wojcieschowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport.

> Monessen Daily Independent, March 11, 1950

LEHEW, George

    George Lehew, aged 72 years, died March 10 at 1 p. m. at his home, Ferncliffe Drive, Belle Vernon.  He has
been retired for some time.
    Surviving are his wife, Rachael; a son, George Lehew, Rockford, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Doris Earlenburger; a
sister Katherine Lehew, Belle Vernon; three grandchildren.
    Friends are being received at the Toner Funeral Home, Belle Vernon.

> Monessen Daily Independent, March 11, 1950

LOWSTETTER, Franklin A.      Submitted by Debbi Anthony

MONONGAHELA-Franklin A. Lowstetter of RD1, Ridgeview Terrace, Monongahela, was pronounced dead on arrival at Monongahela Valley Hospital early this morning, Thursday, Jan. 31, 1980.  A lifelong resident of the area, he was born in North Charleroi, Feb. 27, 1936, the son of the late Harry A. and Adrienne Hewitt Lowstetter.  Protestant by faith, Mr. Lowstetter was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Coal Center.  He was a member of Donora Lodge No. 626 F & AM, the Valley of Coudersport Consistory and Syria Temple of Pittsburgh.  He belonged to the Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department, which he had formerlyserved as Assistant Chief, and was also active in the scouting program. Mr. Lowstetter was a production foreman at the Monesson Works of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation.
Surviving are his wife, Sarah A. Fleming Lowstetter; tow sons, Frederick L. Lowstetter and Derek J. Lowstetter; and a daughter, Carrie D. Lowstetter, all at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Naomi) Horn of Cinnaminson, New Jersey and Mrs. Doris Short of Eldora. Friends will be received at the James A. Rabe Funeral Home, 701 Thompson Avenue, Donora after 7 this evening.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980
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Friends of Franklin A. Lowstetter of RD1, Ridgeview Terrace, Monongahela, who died suddenly, Thursday, Jan. 31, 1980, will be received at the James A. Rabe Funeral Home, 701 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Thursday, Jan. 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 1, from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be held from the funeral home Saturday, Feb. 2, 1980 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. George Kennedy, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Coal Center, officiating.  Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980
 

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    CHARLEROI-Mary McEnery, 83, of 600 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 1980, in Havencrest Nursing Home, Carroll Township. Miss McEnery was born May 24, 1897, in Ireland, a daughter of the late Anna and John McEnery.  A retired nurse, she was a 1921 graduate of the University of New York Nursing School, and worked in Brooklyn, N.Y., hospitals, until moving to Charleroi upon her retirement.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael, and a sister, Catherine McGettigan.  Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Mary Sedney of Route 88, Charleroi; and a nephew, William J. McEnery of Trumbull, Conn.  The Ed Melenyzer Funeral Homes, Inc., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, are in charge of arrangements.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Monday, February 25, 1980
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Friends of Mary McEnery, 83, of 600 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, who died Saturday, Feb. 23, 1980, in Havencrest Nursing Home, Carroll Township, are being received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at the Ed Melenyzer Funeral Homes, Inc., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, St. Jerome's Catholic Church, Charleroi, Rev. William J. Maher, pastor, celebrant. Interment in New St. Joseph's Cemetery, Route 30, Versailles Township.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Monday, February 25, 1980

Helen N. Moskola, aged 2 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Moskola,
died Monday, October 28, 1929 in the Memorial  hospital.  Funeral
services will be held in the Greek Catholic Church, Sixth Street and
Marne avenue, Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 1929 at 3 o'clock.
Interment in the Monongahela cemetery.
-The Daily Republican (Monongahela, Pa.), October 29, 1929

MONONGAHELA-H. Catherine Munger, 74, of R.D. 1 River Hill, Monongahela, died Jan. 29, 1980 at 1:30 p.m. in Mercy Hospital, following a two day illness.  She was born May 11, 1905 in Elizabeth Township, to the late John and Anna Fine.  She was a member of the River Hill Church of Christ.  She is survived by her husband, Charles H. Munger, Sr.; four sons, Charles H. Jr. of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Clyde of River Hill, James of South Elgin, Ill., and Alfred of Streamwood, Ill.; 7 daughters, Mrs. James (Jessie) Staffen, Mrs. William (Mary) Adams, Mrs. John (Catherine) Hayes, all of River Hill; Mrs. Eugene (Grace)Piccolo and Mrs. William (Gloria) Gibson of New Eagle, and Mrs. David (Violet) Minjock of Rostraver Twp.; a
brother John H. Fine Jr. of Pangburn Hollow; 39 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the L. M. Frye Funeral Home.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980
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MUNGER...Friends of H. Catherine Munger, 74 of River Hill, Monongahela,
who died Jan. 29, 1980, will be received after 2 p.m. Thursday in the L.
M. Frye Funeral Home, 427 W. Main St., Monongahela.  Funeral services
will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the L. M. Frye Chapel, with the
Rev. Stanley Ott officiating.  Interment will be in Monongahela Cemetery.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980
 

NATALINI, Michael     Submitted by Debbi Anthony
    Friends of Michael Natalini of 421 Marne Ave., Monongahela who died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1980 will be received after 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Philip L. DeRienzo Funeral Home Inc., 216 Chess St., Monongahela.  A blessing service will be held Friday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Edwin Kaczmarek officiating. Burial will be in Monongahela Cemetery.

-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980

PHILLIPS, Norma Jane (Crow)           Submitted by Mike Donaldson

Mrs. Norma Jane Phillips, aged 74 years, died this morning at 3:15 a.m. at her home in Long Branch.  She was
a member of the Mt. Tabor Methodist church and the Women’s Society of Christian Service.

Surviving are three sons, Wilbur, Benjamin and James I, five daughters, Mrs. Frank Stockton, Mrs. James M.
Clark, Mrs. Ray L. Harper,  Mrs. William H. Herron, Mrs. John Sedlak, all of Long Branch; three brothers,
Orange Crowe, Uniontown; Eugene Crowe, Canonsburg; Morton B. Crow, Tulsa, Oklahoma;  two sisters,
Mrs. C. B. Ross, Kingwood, W. Va. and Lucetta Brookshire, Cincinatti.  Twenty-six grandchildren and six
great grandchildren also survive.

Friends are being received at the late home, where funeral service will be held Monday afternoon.

> Monessen Daily Independent, March 11, 1950

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SHOFSKY, Andrew J.
     Andrew J. Shofsky, 58, of Washington Hotel, Charleroi, die last night at 8:30 in the Charleroi-Monessen
Hospital following a long illness.
     He was born in Stockdale on Feb. 1, 1900.  He was a member of St. Jerome R. C. Church and the
Knights of St. George.  He was a retired bookkeeper of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.
     He is survived by his stepfather, John Buchta; two step brothers, Rudolph and Leonard Buchta,
Charleroi; one sister Mrs. Frank (Mary) Pogoda, Charleroi and one stepsister, Mrs. Edmond (Margaret)
Skudneski, Natrona.
     Friends are being received at the Michael A. Malinchak Funeral Home, Charleroi, from 1 to 5 and 7 to
10 p.m.
>Monessen Daily Independent, Thursday, March 6, 1958

>Monessen Daily Independent, June 21, 1960
 

CHARLEROI - Joseph T. Stankiewicz, 64, of 101 State St., Speers Hill,
Charleroi, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 1980 at 4:05 in the Veterans
Administration Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Born in Speers, Dec. 31, 1915,
he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Nowacki) Stankiewicz.  His
wife Irene Hega Stankiewicz survives.  A self employed businessman, he
owned the Marsh Tire Co.  He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the

Air Force.  He was a member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church in
Charleroi, the Charleroi Elks, American Legion Post 22 and the Italia
Unita Club.  He is survived by two brothers, Leonard of Annondale Va.,
John L. of Lorten, Va., and three sisters, Mrs. Frances Pardiny, Mrs.
John Margaret Didik and Mrs. Mary Besedick all of Charleroi.  He was
preceded in death by one brother, John and two sisters Anna Ginmalda and

Estelle Salgone.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Leonard
Pavlic Funeral Home, 235 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Monday, February 25, 1980
 

    MORGANTOWN, W.VA.-Marie L. Strawser, 69, of Morgantown, W. Va., died Sunday, Feb. 24, in the West Virginia University Hospital.  She was the sister of Garnet Bell and the mother of Mrs. George (Carolyn) Sampson, both of Monongahela.  She was born June 28, 1910, in Clay County, W. Va., to the late John and Cora Doland.  She was a member of the Chestnut Hill Senior Citizens group.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Preston, in 1967, and by two sons, two brothers and one sister.  In addition to her sister and daughter, she is survived by her husband, Ernest Strawser, of the Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland, Maryland; two sons, Ronald P. Preston of Oakland, Pa., and James E. Strawser of Manassas, Va.; three other daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Judy) Jones of Morgantown, Mrs. Paul (Roberta) Reed of Nitro, W. Va., and Mrs. Robert Cobasky of Clarksville, Tenn.; two stepsons, Dale Strawser of Chantilly, Va., and Mervin Strawser of Adrian, Mich.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Roy (Ruth) Graham of Morgantown, and Rita Duncan of Florida; 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and 9 step-great-grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Dering's Funeral Home, Morgantown.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Monday, February 25, 1980
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Friends of Marie L. Strawser, 69, who died Sunday, Feb. 24, 1980 in the West Virginia University Hospital, will be received Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dering's Funeral Home, 156 Foundry St., Morgantown, W.Va.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Violet Petso officiating.  Interment will follow in the East Oak Grove Cemetery.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Monday, February 25, 1980
 

THROPP, Charles I.   Submitted by Debbi Anthony

Thropp- On Friday, Mr. Robert Thropp was notified by the War Department
that his brother, Corporal Charles I. Thropp, U.S.M.C., 23, was killed
in action in Iwo Jima on March 18, 1945.  He was the son of the late
Charles and Catharine Duke Thropp.  Surviving is one brother, Robert,
four sisters, Mrs. Catharine Broglie, Mrs. Ann Prosser, Misses Margaret
and Jean Thropp.  Charles entered the service in August 1943 and was
stationed with the 5th Marine Division U.S.M.C., 2nd Platoon at Camp
Pendleton, California, before going to the Philippines.  Requiem High
Mass was held Tuesday morning, 10 a.m. from the St. Francis Church,
Finleyville.
-The Bulletin - Advisor, Finleyville, Pa., Thursday, April 12, 1945

THROPP, James      Submitted by Debbi Anthony
James Thropp, 82, of Hackett, died Monday May 20, 1963 at his home.  He
spent most of his life in the Finleyville area and was a retired Montour
Railroad Employee.  He was born August 3, 1880.  Surviving are his wife,
Margaret Wilkinson Thropp, 6 children, Margaret Stellavato of Las
Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Robert (Laurena) Gilmore Sr. of Hackett, Mrs.
Clyde (Henrietta) Wilson of New Eagle, Mrs. Madelyn Reese of Washington,
William of Las Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. George (Bessie) Booth, at
home.  One brother, Chris of Venetia, 13 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren.  Friends were received at the Finleyville Funeral
Home.  Services were held here Thursday afternoon with the Rev. William
J. Smith officiating.  Interment took place in the Finleyville Cemetery.

-The Bulletin - Advisor, Finleyville, Pa., Friday, May 24, 1963

THROPP, Margaret    Submitted by Debbi Anthony
Margaret Thropp, area resident, dies at age 86
Mrs. Margaret Thropp of Finleyville (Hackett), died Sunday evening,
January 7, in Washington Hospital.  Death at age 86 followed a lingering
illness.  She was born October 6, 1881 in Dunbar.  She had lived in the
Finleyville area for 80 years.  Mrs. Thropp was a member of St. Francis
of Assisi Roman Catholic Church of Finleyville.  Surviving her are five
daughters, Margaret Stellavato of LaHabra, Calif., Laurena Gilmore and
Bessie Booth of Finleyville, Henrietta Wilson of New Eagle and Madelyn
Reese of Washington, Pa., one son, William of Torrence, Calif., 12
grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Sarah Hale of
McKees Rocks and Beatrice Wessel of Venetia.  Friends were received at
the Edward B. Garry Funeral Home, Finleyville.  High Mass was celebrated
Thursday in St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Rev. James P. O'Conner
officiating.  Interment took place in Finleyville Cemetery.
>The Bulletin - Advisor, Finleyville, Pa., Friday, January 12, 1968
 

TOMKO, Michael A.      Submitted by Debbi Anthony
FINLEYVILLE-Michael A. Tomko, 44, of 919 Eagan Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio,
formerly of Finleyville died Wednesday Jan. 23, 1980 in Cincinnati.  He
was born Nov. 26, 1935 in Finleyville, the son of the late William T.
and Caroline Kuna Tomko, who survives.  He was a psychologist by
profession and he was a member of the Henry M. Phillips F&AM Lodge No.
377 in Monongahela.  He served with the United States Armed Services.
He is survived by two daughters, Gina Tomko and Michele Tomko, both of
Cincinnati.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Walter L. Kennedy Funeral
Home, 3560 Washington Ave., Finleyville.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thurs. January 24, 1980
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Friends of Michael A. Tomko, 44, of 919 Eagan Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio,
formerly of Finleyville, who died Wednesday, Jan. 23, will be received
in the Walter L. Kennedy Funeral Home 3560 Washington Ave., Finleyville
after 7:p.m. Thursday and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9.  Masonic services
will be held at the funeral home 7:30 p.m. Friday.  Funeral services
will be held at the funeral home 11:a.m. Saturday with the Rev. David T.
Young, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Finleyville,
officiating.  Burial will follow in Finleyville Cemetery.
-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thurs. January 24, 1980

VERESH, Margaret, 1980, Monongahela   VOL 7   Submitted by Debbi Anthony
    Friends of Margaret Veresh, 64, a native of Monongahela, of 1403 McCully Rd., Castle Shannon, Pa., who died at 4 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa., will be received after 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the L. M. Frye Funeral Home, 427 W. Main St., Monongahela, Pa.  Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 1, Transfiguration RC Church, Monongahela, Rev. Paul P. Leger, pastor, celebrant.  Interment in Monongahela Cemetery.

-The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980

WALLACE, Elijah (Bud), 1980, Donora   VOL 7     Submitted by Debbi Anthony

     Friends of Elijah (Bud) Wallace, 66, of 736 Adelaide St., Pittsburgh, who died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 1980, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, will be received Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 31, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Percy E. Law Jr. Funeral Home, 1324 Meldon Ave., Donora. Services Friday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m., at St. Paul Baptist Church, Donora, Rev. J. O. Neal officiating.   Interment in Monongahela Cemetery.
>The Daily Herald (Monongahela, Pa.), Thursday January 31, 1980
 

On Sunday morning, June 20, 1915 at 10:10 o'clock occured the death of
Mrs. Besse White at her late home in Finleyville, as the result of
pneumonia which she has suffered for the past six weeks.  Mrs. White is
a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thropp, life long residents
of Finleyville, her mother having been called to rest on May 23, 1915.
She was aged 20 years, 1 month and 2 days and has been a member of the
First Presbyterian Church for a number of years. She is survived by her
husband, Thomas White; two sisters, Mrs. M. B. Hohn of Finleyville, Mrs.
Mike Tomko of Hill Station; four brothers, Charley of Finleyville, James
of Hill Station, William of Venetia and Chris at home.  The floral
tributes were very beautiful, and many paid their last respects to one
who was esteemed by all her acquaintances and possessed a disposition
that spread kindness to all.  Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home, in charge of the Rev. M. B.
Houck.  Interment took place in the Finleyville Cemetery.
 

WILLEY, Mrs. Georgetta
 Mrs. Georgetta Willey, 92, of Main St., Allenport, died at her home yesterday at 1:35 p.m.
 A life long resident of Allenport, Mrs. Willey was born there on June 30, 1874, the daughter of the late
Theopolis and Alvera (Nicholas) Jones.
 Her husband, John, died in 1918.
 She is survived by four sons, Louis of Weirton, W. Va., David of Allenport, Kenneth of Charleroi and
Robert of Allenport; two daughters, Mrs. James (Thelma) Gold of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mabel Willey at
home, who operates the Mabel Willey Gift SHoppe on Donner Ave. in Monessen; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Harper of
Allenport; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
 Friends will be received at the Shelby D. Furguson Funeral Home in Belle Vernon after 7 p.m. today.
>Valley Independent, Tuesday, July 5, 1966

In Belle Vernon, Pa., November 7, 1893, Mrs Mary Jane (Wilson) Worrell, in the 53rd year of her age.  She was
the daughter of John and Jane (Bedell) Wilson, and was married to Nathaniel Worrell, Dec. 15, 1855.  She was
the mother of eleven children, eight of whom survivie.  She was a consistant member of the C. P. Church.

>Daily News Standard, Uniontown, Pa., November 13, 1893.

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