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C ARD O F T H AN K S CARD OF THANKS Dear Friends,
We would like to thank, sincerely, each and every one of you who helped us after we lost our dear Geetha four weeks ago. Your immediate and personal concern by telephone and comforting words were timely and helped us to withstand the great tragedy in our family. We were overwhelmed by the flowers, food and other necessities you all sent. We are so fortunate to have such great friends who loved Geetha and love us. As it is extremely difficult to thank you all personally, we are writing this letter. Thank you all once again. Rakesh, Ramita, Raji, Ravi, Shantha and Mani Balu
CARD OF THANKS FOR
RAYMOND YURAS
Thank all the Family and Friends for the love and support given in this time of need. The pallbearers, people who sent flowers, cards, money for the mass, and the Priest. Love Wife Rita, Son Jason, Daughter Monica and Husband Lawrence, Daughter Amy and Husband Wayne, 5 precious Grandchildren, Brother Rege Wife Rose and Family, and Sister Tammy.
The parents of
STACEY STOKES
would like to thank all for their kindness, flowers & cards on the loss of our very special daughter.
IN M E M O R IA M BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE For Our Special Angel
JOSEPH R. MARCINEK Who would’ve celebrated his 34th birthday June 29th.
We wish we could hold you on your 34th birthday
p y Honors will be accorded Armamento as Celebrant. Interment will follow by American Legion Posts 295, 838 and 940. in Saint Peter’s Church skirpanfuneralhome.com Cemetery, 300 Shaffer Avenue, Brownsville, Pa. Donations may be made in Nellie’s memory to your favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction of RALPH KEZMARSKY Robert J. Crable Sr., the HOME, age 85, Ralph, Pa. passed FUNERAL away Friday, June 28, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa. 2013 in his home. He was born April 29, 1928 in Grindstone, Pa., son of Henry J. Crable and Irene (Brady) Crable "Bob" was a member of SMOCK Glad Tidings Assembly of God, McClellandtown. Dolores Ann (Cicconi) He was a veteran of Leone, age 80, of Smock, the United States Army Pa., passed away on who served during the Saturday, June 29, 2013 Korean Conflict. at 5:25 p.m. in the He was a former driver Uniontown Hospital. for Francis Delivery and Arrangements will be a Drill Operator for announced. Genovese Coal. He was preceded in death by his parents; his DICKERSON RUN two sons, Robert Crable Jr. and Donald Crable; Della (Pirl) Mass, his granddaughter, age 84, of Dickerson Run Maranda R. Gaskill; Pa., was called home to his sister, Betty Press; be with her Lord and and his brothers, Eugene Savior Jesus Christ on Crable, Donald Crable. Saturday, June 29, 2013 He is survived by his at home while surroundwife, Gertrude (Cole) ed and comforted by Crable; his daughter, her loving family. Terrie L. Gaskill and Arrangements are husband Donald Gaskill under the direction of Jr. of Ralph, Pa.; the VITO C. MARTUCCI and Junior "Joe" Vernon FUNERAL HOME, of Fairbank, Pa.; 123 South First Street, his grandson, Jesse R. West Side, Connellsville, Gaskill; his sister, Gloria PA 15425 (724.628.9033) Owens, Pennsville, New and will be announced Jersey; several nieces, when completed. nephews, friends, family. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pa., on Monday, July 1, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Reverend Scott Teets officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa., where Military Rites and Honors will be accorded by the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood, Pa.
Robert J. "Bob" Crable Sr.
Dolores Ann (Cicconi) Leone
Della Pirl Mass
James Edward "Jim" McCourt
! Deeply Loved ! & Sadly Missed, Mom, Dad, Christina & Mimi
Clarence Bradmon UNIONTOWN Clarence Bradmon, age 83, Uniontown, Pa., passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Clarence served in the Korean War as a member of United States Marine Corps and then spent his post-military career at the Ford Motor Company in northern Ohio. Clarence lived a full life and was a hardworking, good hearted man. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife on May 13, 2013 Delores Ann (Despot) Bradmon; two Brothers, Harry Bradmon and Jim Bradmon; and Sister, Betty Barry. Clarence was the wonderful father of Beth Ann and brother of Paul. He was also a dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday July 1, until 10:30 a.m. when a Funeral Service will be held with Pastor Melissa Geisler officiating. Interment will follow in Westland Cemetery where Full Military
Nellie Gloria McCardle Porter Kostelnik HILLER Nellie Gloria (McCardle) Porter Kostelnik of Hiller, Pa., passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Mon Valley Hospital. She was born January 20, 1928 to Bernard McCardle and Katrina (Gamola) McCardle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph K. Porter and Andrew Kostelnik; and infant daughter, Rose Mary Porter. She is survived by her children: Catherine Brumley and family of Grindstone, Pa., Charles B. Porter and wife Marleen of Brownsville, Pa., Gloria Jean Shamsi and family of Uniontown and Larry Porter and wife Lori and family of Virginia; eight grand children and seven great grandchildren; sisters: Mrs. Elsie Arnone of Vestaburg, Pa., and Mrs. Irene Carl, Vestaburg, Pa Family and Friends will gather on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the HISTORIC CHURCH OF SAINT PETER IN BROWNSVILLE, Pa., for a Mass of Christian Burial with Reverend Father Joseph Dadizon
SMITHFIELD James Edward "Jim" M c C o u r t , age 72, of Smithfield, Pa., died on Friday, June 28, 2013. He was born May 1, 1941 in Webster County, West Virginia the son of Virgil Isaac McCourt and Iva Mae (Oxier) McCourt His parents; wife of 43 years, Sandra Lee (Dice) McCourt; granddaughter, Chelsea McCourt; and a sister, Evelyn McCourt are predeceased. Surviving are his children: James E. McCourt Jr.,Haydentown Pa., Virgil I. McCourt and wife Tammy of Smithfield, Pa., Shirley Demsko and husband Andrew, Uniontown, Pa.; grandchildren: Jimmy McCourt, Faith McCourt, Andrea Demsko and Whitney McCourt; two brothers: Earl and Sara McCourt, Don and Jane McCourt; two sisters: Grace Dice, Helen and Bill Hartman; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 2, 2013 until 11 a.m., the hour of the Service with Pastor George W. McLaughlin officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa
Mary C. (Mihalovich) Miske TOWER HILL TWO Mary C. (Mihalovich) Miske, age 98, of Tower Hill Two, Pa., passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Golden LivingCenter, Uniontown She was born on September 1, 1914 in
p , Pittsburgh, Pa., daughter of Anthony Mihalovich and Anna (Bozovic) Mihalovich. Mary was a member of the former Holy Rosary Church in Republic, Pa., and The Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She was also a member of Crosskeys in Republic and The Ladies Club of Tower Hill Two. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Miske in 1973; a son, Frank "Merk" Miske in 1992; sisters: Anna Andrieini, Margaret Martin, Sophie DeBaldo; and brothers, Frank Mihalovich, Steve Mihalovich and John Mihalovich. Surviving are her children: Rosemary Smetanka and husband John of Perryopolis, Pa., Anthony Miske of Tennessee, Joseph Miske Jr. and wife Mary Anne of Brook Park, Ohio, Thomas Miske and wife Connie, Tower Hill Two Pa., and Steven Miske and wife Kitty of Tower Hill Two, Pa.; 28 grand children; 46 great grand children; one great great granddaughter; and a sister, Theresa Kernan of Bridgeton, New Jersey Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME, One Legion Street, Republic, Pa., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 3, until 9:20 a.m. when a Prayer Service will be held. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Footedale, Pa., with Rev. Father William Berkey as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery Republic, Pa. The family extends a very special thank you to the staff of Our Country Home and the Golden Living Center for their care of Mary.
Virginia Mae Singleton CINCINNATI, OHIO Virginia Mae Singleton age 103, formerly of Whitsett, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 in the Glendale Place Care Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the LANTZ FUNERAL HOME INC., 297 East Main Street, Uniontown, Pa. www.lantzfh.com
Staria Viann (Price) Weaver RONCO Staria ViAnn (Price) Weaver, 57, Ronco, Pa., passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at home surrounded by her family Friends and Family will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Ave., Masontown, Pa., today, June 30, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday, July 1, 2013 until 10 a.m., the hour of the Service in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. The family requests donations be made to the family.
g co-officiating. Interment will be private for the immediate family. The family has asked that contributions be made in Russell’s name to Cherry Tree Alliance Church, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, or to Amedisys Hospice, 1368 Mall Run Road, Suite 624, both Uniontown, PA 15401. www.skirpanfuneral home.com
Russell F. Wilson UNIONTOWN Russell F. Wilson, age 77, Uniontown, Pa., passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at his home with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born on January 10, 1936 in Brownsville, Pa., Son of the late Russell L. and Gladys (Fike) Wilson. Russell was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 1248 and was employed at the Maple Creek Mine. He attended the Cherry Tree Alliance Church in Uniontown, Pa. His hobbies included farming, gardening, and he really enjoyed being and working outdoors. He was preceded in death by his Son, Douglas R. Wilson; and Sisters, Dolores Jean Dill and Faye Marlene Shultz. Russell is survived by his Wife of 54 years, Virginia A. (Tucker) Wilson; three Children: Pamela F. Hill and husband Stephen of Lancaster, Pa., Keith A. Wilson, Uniontown, Pa., Wendy S. Reicholf and husband Bill, Smithfield, Pa.; seven grandchildren five great-grandchildren; Sister, Catherine Dill Davies, Johnstown, Pa.; loving Mother-in-Law, Evelyn A. Tucker; by numerous Nieces and Nephews; and his faithful dog, Sadie. The family would like to give special thanks to Amedisys Hospice for all of their wonderful compassionate care. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 680 CHERRY TREE LANE, Uniontown, Pa., on Monday, July 1, from 1:00 until 7:00 p.m. at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Jack Herman and Rev. Robert Ellenberger
Lee Workman CONNELLSVILLE Lee Workman, age 79, Connellsville, Pa., passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 at his home. He was born December 13, 1933 the son of James P. Workman and Edna (Collins) Workman in Markleysburg, Pa. Lee was a Veteran of the United States Army. He held membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 138 and the American Legion Post 762 where he was a member of the Honor Guard for many years and also the Sons of Italy Lodge No. 0454 all in Connellsville, Pa. He was predeceased by his parents; daughter, Nova K. Taylor; three grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters, Harold Workman, Francis Workman, Margaret "Peggy" Gruseck, Doris Vronder. Surviving are three children: Lee E. Workman Jr., Quecreek, Pa., Patricia Stout and husband Ricky of Stoystown, Pa., Annette Harbaugh, Somerset, Pa.; 10 grandchildren and numerous great grand children; one sister, Patty Darlyn Sapic of Fairchance, Pa.; and a brother Lowell Workman and Bonnie of Gibbon Glade, Pa. Friends will be received in DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, FARMINGTON, Pa., today, June 30, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 1, at 11 a.m. Pastor Dale Redick will officiate Interment will follow in Asher Glade Cemetery Military Honors will be accorded by AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood, Pa. Donations may be made to Lowell Workman at Post Office Box 28, Hopwood, PA 15445.
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