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Subject: [PAWASHIN-L] Tribune Review Obits for October 11, 2000
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 19:23:20 EDT
Amos A. Baird, 91
Strongsville, Ohio
Formerly of New Stanton
Amos A. Baird, 91, of Strongsville, Ohio, formerly of New Stanton, died
Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in Strongsville. He was born Oct. 1, 1909, in
Greensburg, a son of the late Belah Z. and Margaret (Anthony) Baird. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret
Thompson Baird; and two sisters, Jane B. Wineman and Averista B. Waina. He
was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME
INC., Youngwood, MORE
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Jacob E. ``Jack'' Byers
Ligonier
Jacob E. ``Jack'' Byers, 84, of Ligonier, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in the
Bethlen Home, Ligonier Township. He was born in Latrobe, Jan. 29, 1916. He
was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Darlington. He was a World War II
veteran, having served in the U.S. Army in Europe and Asia. In addition to
his parents, Harry A. and Josephine E. Cogan Graham, he was preceded in death
by his wife, Marie Nicely Byers; and a brother, Harry J. ``Bud'' Graham. JOHN
J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe, MORE
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Jane Eisaman Carr, 77
Originally from Saltsburg, Patton and Ridgway, Pa.
Jane Eisaman Carr, 77, originally from Saltsburg, Patton and Ridgway, Pa.,
passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at home in Longwood, Fla., near her
lifelong residence of Winter Park, Fla., since 1951. Mrs. Carr was
predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Daniel John Carr, 81, a native of
Delmont, who passed away Feb. 7, 1999; and her son, Ronald Keith Carr, 52,
who passed away April 13, 1999, and who was born in Greensburg and lived in
Orlando, Fla. . No visitation. BALDWIN-FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOMES, Altamonte
Springs, Fla. MORE
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Karl B. Christie, M.D.
Mt. Lebanon
Karl B. Christie, M.D., 77, of Mt. Lebanon, on Monday, Oct. 9, 2000. Beloved
husband of Jean. Loving father of Patricia (Michael) Border of Massachusetts,
Susan C. (Paul) Martin of Bethel Park, James K. Christie of Scott Township
and Nancy (Albert) Banisch of California. NEW WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL
SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Township, MORE
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Dorothy M. Lukehart Churchfield
Holly Hill, Fla.
Formerly of Trafford
Dorothy M. Lukehart Churchfield, 85, of Holly Hill, Fla., formerly of
Trafford, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at her home. She was born June 29, 1915,
in Clarksburg, a daughter of Clark S. and Margaret McGara Lukehart. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M.
Churchfield. She is survived by a sister, Helen Wenzig of Pittsburgh; DAVID
A. RITTER FUNERAL HOME, 220 Edgewood Ave., Trafford, MORE
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Michaline (Witkowski) Claysmith
Glenshaw
Michaline (Witkowski) Claysmith, 98, of Glenshaw, died Tuesday, Oct. 10,
2000, in Vincentian Home. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church,
Glenshaw. She was the wife of the late Adam H. Claysmith. She is survived by
a daughter, Michaline Shallcross and her husband, Larry; She was preceded in
death by seven brothers and sisters. FRIDAY ONLY in BOCK FUNERAL HOME LTD.,
1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. MORE
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Anna C. Clites
Ligonier
Formerly of Harmarville
Anna C. Clites, 93, of Ligonier, formerly of Harmarville, died Tuesday, Oct.
10, 2000, in the Bethlen Home, Ligonier Township. Born Oct. 5, 1907, in
Baggaley, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Anne Turcheck Balko,
and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman F. Clites, in
1979; three sisters, Mary Stefanik, Elizabeth Baca and Christine Balko; and
five brothers, John, Mike, Steve, Andrew and Paul Balko. J. PAUL McCRACKEN
FUNERAL CHAPEL INC., 144 E. Main St., Ligonier, MORE
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Don E. Ewing
Southwest Greensburg
Don E. Ewing, 69, of Southwest Greensburg, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at his
home. He was born Sept. 28, 1931, in Meadville, a son of the late Don S. and
Mary F. (Shellhammer) Ewing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by three brothers, infant Willard Earl Ewing, William Russell and Harry
Arthur Ewing. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets,
Greensburg, MORE
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Miriam E. (Ernst) Fay
Forest Hills
Miriam E. (Ernst) Fay, 84, of Forest Hills, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000. She
was the former financial secretary for Forest Hills Presbyterian Church for
over 40 years. Beloved mother of Martha (Albert) Fellers of Atlanta, Ga., and
Susan (James) Leri of Harborcreek, Pa. JOBE FUNERAL HOME INC., corner of Shaw
and Triboro avenues, Turtle Creek. MORE
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Concetta Ann ``Connie'' Forte
Ellsworth
Concetta Ann ``Connie'' Forte, 79, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000,
in Monongahela Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. Born April 7, 1921, she was
a daughter of the late Thomas and Colorinda Constatino Trubiani. She is
survived by her husband, Michael Forte, whom she married Dec. 27, 1945;In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers,
Valentino, Americo and Tony Trubiani. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 619 Main St.,
Bentleyville. MORE
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Pamela Pomeroy Lampart
Pittsburgh
Pamela Pomeroy Lampart, 56, of 2552 Partridge Drive, Pittsburgh, died
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, New London. Born
April 26, 1944, in Salem, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Earlton B.
Pomeroy and Dorris Tucker Pomeroy of Noank, Conn. In addition to her mother
and her husband, she is survived by a son, Brian Lampart a daughter, ; and a
sister, Judy Sleights of Niantic, Conn. THOMAS L. NEILAN & SONS EAST LYME
FUNERAL HOME, 48 Grand St., Niantic, Conn. MORE
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Joseph A. Lieb
Mount Troy
Joseph A. Lieb, 76, of Mount Troy, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in Allegheny
General Hospital. He was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Crenner) Lieb.
He was the beloved husband of Germaine ``Gerry'' (Mock) Lieb; In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Jarvis. Mr. Lieb
was a World War II veteran. SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME INC., 388 Center Ave.,
West View. MORE
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Frank ``Franjo'' Matesic
Trafford
Frank ``Franjo'' Matesic, 84, of Trafford, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in
the Forbes Regional Health Center in Monroeville. He was born Dec. 6, 1915,
in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Frank and Mary Capan Matesic. He was a World
War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and a member of American
Legion Post 331, In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Flora Bagatti Matesic, in 1987; JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, 429
Duquesne Ave., Trafford, MORE
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Robert E. Miller
North Huntingdon
Robert E. Miller, 84, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in
the Baldock Health Care Centre. He was born Jan. 15, 1916, in Wilkinsburg, a
son of the late Alonzo and Pearl Miller. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Janet Miller. He is survived by his daughter,
Robyn DeRiggi of North Huntingdon; a sister, Clare Mae Merkel of Myrtle
Beach, S.C.; SHIRLEY-KUKICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Clay Pike, Circleville, MORE
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Ernest A. Pecora
Frederick, Md.
Formerly of Penn Township
Ernest A. Pecora, 80, of Frederick, Md., formerly of Penn Township, died
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in Frederick, Md. He was born Oct. 14, 1920, in
Wilmerding, a son of the late Attilio and Antoinette Capo Pecora.He was a
U.S. Navy veteran of World War II in the Pacific. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Brusco Pecora, in 1990. JAMES E.
LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Harrison City, MORE
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Mary K. Johnson Pinkett
Wilkinsburg
Mary K. Johnson Pinkett, 81, of Wilkinsburg, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 9,
2000, at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. The daughter of the late Edward and
Eva Johnson Johnson, she was born April 22, 1919, in Indiana, Pa. She is
survived by her husband, Philip Pinkett; a daughter, Phyllis Kay Pinkett of
Pittsburgh; RICHARD L. SHOEMAKER FUNERAL HOME, 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville,
MORE
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Isabell R. Schmidt
Jeannette
Isabell R. Schmidt, 95, of Jeannette, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in
Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. She was born March 13, 1905, in
Jeannette, a daughter of the late Irwin and Anna Josephine Compton Loughner.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W.
Schmidt;MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, MORE
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Phyllis M. Wetzler
North Versailles
Phyllis M. Wetzler, 71, of North Versailles, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in
Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born Nov. 24, 1928, in West Newton, and
was a homemaker. She is survived by her mother, Gladys Carll Morgan Wright of
McKeesport; her husband, Glenn P. Wetzler; JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME
INC., 2703 O'Neil Blvd., McKeesport, MORE
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Shirley G. Willcox
Greensburg
Shirley G. Willcox, 75, of Greensburg, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in
Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Feb. 15, 1925, in
Beaumont, Texas, a daughter of the late James Stanley and Wilma Zero Gibson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James
D. Willcox Jr., in 1998; KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 N. Main St.,
Greensburg, MORE
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Gotthardt F. `Dutch' Zeuner
Boswell
Gotthardt F. ``Dutch'' Zeuner, 78, of Boswell, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000.
He was born in Germany, a son of the late Felix and Lisbeth Zeuner. Brother
of the late Helmut Zeuner. He served during World War II with the U.S. Army
Air Corps, and for 40 years in the U.S. Air Force reserve. He is survived by
his wife, Esther; Arrangements will be handled by the Cremation Society of
Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be held at a later date. MORE
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