Fayette County Genealogy Project

Obituaries


bullet A. C. ROSS died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(3)

A. C. Ross, aged 51 years, brother of A. A. Ross, prominent business man of Uniontown, died at 9:45 o'clock Friday evening, April 15, 1935, at his home in Pittsburgh. Death followed an illness due to complications.
The body was removed to the home of the brother, A. A. Ross, on the Connellsville road. Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock this morning at St. John's R. C. church, Rev. Fr. Dunn officiating.
Mr. Ross is survived by his mother, Mrs. Vincensa Ross, two sisters, Mrs. Joanne Pavone and Mrs. Mary Ucci, and two brothers, A. A. Ross of Uniontown, and Alex Ross of Vandergrift.


Cornelia L. ROSS ( -1852)

DIED

   On Friday, the 26th inst., of Consumption, in Petersburg, Somerset county, Pa., Miss CORNELIA L. daughter of Gen. Moses A. and Dianna Ross, aged 18 years, 10 months, and 29 days, after a painful illness of six months duration. During her sickness she was abundantly sustained and cheered by the presence of Him, who is a strong hold in the day of trouble. She died in the hope of a glorious immortality.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, December 2, 1852

Contributed by Roy Lockart


Gladys ROSS (1887-1954)

Mrs. Gladys Ross, 61, of Stahlstown, wife of A. Oliver S. Ross, died in Hazel McGinnis Hospital, Ligonier, Friday night. She was born at Canton, Ohio, April 14, 1887, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Orpha Shaffer Hamm. Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ross Christner of Crafton Heights; a grandchild; a sister, Mrs. W. F. Hocking of Louisville, Ohio, and her mother. Interment was in a Louisville, Ohio, cemetery.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday, May 4, 1954, page 9, column 1

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bullet Earl ROSS died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(3)

DEATH
_________

EARL ROSS
Earl Ross, aged 50 years, three months and 13 days, a well known plasterer of Connellsville, died Monday, January 26, 1931, at the home of his father-in-law, James H. Yowler, of Hatfield road, Uniontown. Death was due to a complication of diseases.
He is survived by two children, John Homer and Olive May, both at the Yowler home. His wife preceded him in death a little more than two years ago.
Funeral serviced will be held at the Yowler residence, Thursday at 1 p.m., in charge of Rev. Burr R. McKnight pastor of Asbury Methodist Episcopal church. Burial will be in Pleasant Unity cemetery.
Genius Jan 27 1931


Herman ROSS, Sr. ( -1995)

Herman Ross, Sr.

   Herman Ross, Sr. 79, of Clarksville R.D. 1 died Wednesday, March 1, 1995, in Mather. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Esther) Howard of Latrobe and Mrs. Richard (Loretta) Tekavec of Rices Landing R.D. 1; two sons, Herman J. Ross of Mather and Mark Ross of Lemont; six grandchildren, Courtney Reed, Blake Ross, Joseph B. Howard, Evan Ross, Amanda Howard and Ana-Sophia Ross; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Orlando Ross of Clarksville; and two sisters, Helen Garland of Clarksville and Josephine Nichol of Fredericktown. Friends will be received in the Behm Funeral Home, Inc., Rt. 188, Jefferson, Today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 9:30 a.m.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, March, 1995

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bullet Isabella ROSS died in 1862. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(73)

DIED
At her residence in Allamakee county, Iowa on the 7th of Feb., Mrs. ISABELLA wife of Moses A. Ross, Esq. Her disease was Paralysis, which accomplished its work in a few hours. Sister Ross was a member of the C. P. Church, having united with us at Masontown, some twenty years ago, and although, soon after her connection with the Church she removed to the far west, and thus by the force of circumstances, was separated from the companionship of those whom she loved, yet as we are informed by the dear friend who communicates the information of her death. She lived an humble and devoted Christian, earnestly and eagerly awaiting for the Lords appointed time , that she might depart and be with Christ, thus saying to her aged and bereaved companion, to her sorrowing sons and daughters, together with the many acquaintances and friends she leaves behind; "Sorrow not as these who have no hope." But remember that while "the wicked are driven away in their wickedness the Righteous have hope in their death." A.G.O.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa., March 6, 1862.
Vol. 2., No. 5, pg 5, col. 5.


bullet Joseph B. ROSS died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)

Joseph B. Ross, aged 91 years, a most highly respected resident of East High street, Waynesburg and a Civil War veteran, died in the family residence Sunday morning at 6:45 o'clock, March 31, 1935, following an illness of several months.  At the time of his death he was commander of the Colonel John F. ?????
(balance of obit is missing)
(newspaper dated April 1, 1935)


Louis F. ROSS (1928-1996)

Louis F. Ross

   Louis F. Ross, 67, of Elizabeth, Pa., and formerly of Uniontown died Monday, Jan. 1, 1996, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born March 3, 1928, in Uniontown, Pa., son of Patsy L. and Irene Gaughan Ross. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores Shumar Ross; two sons, Mark Ross and his wife, Elizabeth, of Bethel Park and David Ross and his wife, Lisa, of Baltimore, Md.; four daughters, Nancy Daniels of Roanoke, Va., Judi Ross of Pittsburgh, Ann Sesek and her husband, D. Michael Sesek, of Morgantown, W.Va., and Mary Ross of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Susan and Kristen Daniels, Joshua Sesek and Benjamin and Julia Ross; two brothers, Joseph T. Ross of Pleasant Hills and Eugene Zipp of Uniontown; and one sister, Mrs. William (Rosemary) Doorley of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John. He was a member and usher of St. Michael R.C. Church and a former member of St. Therese R.C. Church. He sang for many years with barbershop quartets, was a 1946 graduate of St. John High School in Uniontown, and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 9 a.m., at which time a prayer service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m., in St. Therese R.C. Church, Uniontown, with the Rev. Fr. John A. Regoli, V.F., as celebrant. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers the family suggests Masses be offered.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, Wednesday, January 3, 1996

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Michael L. ROSS, Sr. (1951-1996)

Michael L. Ross Sr.

   Michael L. Ross Sr., 44, of New Freeport, Greene County, Pa., died Saturday evening in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. He is survived by his father, Charles B. Ross of Garards Fort, his fiancé, Robin Carter of New Freeport, his son, Michael L. Ross Jr. of Greensboro, granddaughter, Kayla Ross, also the three children he raised, Larry Simmons, Jennifer Simmons, and Katherine Simmons, two brothers, John Ross of Greensboro and Charles T. Ross of Garards Fort, and three sisters, Mrs. John (Sandy) Wemmitt of Hudson Falls, N.Y., Mrs. Paul (Nancy Marie) Geary of Bentleyville, and Mrs. William C. (Doris) Kalasky of Carmichaels. The family will receive friends at the Paul Michael Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Ave., Carmichaels, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Social Security Death Index:
   Born—– September 9, 1951
   Died—– April 13, 1996


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, April, 1996

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Nicholas ROSS ( -1870)

Obituary is typed as published. We apologize for any offensive references it may contain.

   Nicholas Ross, somewhat celebrated as a fiddler and dancer, died in Perry township a few weeks ago. We hope he has “gone where the good niggers go.”


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, December 29, 1870, Vol. III, No. 51,
page 3, column 8

Contributed by Roy Lockart


Nora Elizabeth Grove ROSS (1907-1997)

Nora E. Ross

   Nora Elizabeth Grove Ross, 89, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997, at Samaritan Care Nursing Home, Medina, Ohio, where she had resided since February of 1991. She was born March 9, 1907, in High House, near Uniontown, Pa. She was a lifelong member of Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church at High House; and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Nora was a retired teacher who had taught elementary grades in German Township and Albert Gallatin Area School districts in Fayette County, Pa. Preceding her in death was her loving husband, Jones; a sister, Martha Franks; and brothers, Robert Grove, Ulysses Grove, David Grove and Frank Grove. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley (Mrs. Melvin) Jenkins of North Olmsted, Ohio; two sons, Norman (Sandra) Ross of Uniontown, Pa., and Orval (Jane) Ross of Wadsworth, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 5151 North Main St., Masontown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Harold Kelley officiating. Interment will be at Jacob’s Lutheran Cemetery, German Township, Pa.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, Thursday, January 23, 1997

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Nora P. ROSS (1910-1994)

Nora P. Ross

   Nora P. Rinehart Ross, 84, most recently of Streetsboro, Ohio, and who lived most of her life in Mather, Pa., died Sunday in Ohio. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John (Lois) Zalom of Streetsboro, Ohio, Mrs. Jim (Ruth) Shaw of Willoughby, Ohio, Mrs. Dave (Dolly) Fenner of Perkasie, Pa., and Mrs. Herbert (Amy) Mueller of Largo, Fla.; one son, Richard Ross of Mather; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. The family will receive friends in the Behm Funeral Home Inc., Route 188, Jefferson, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 1:30 p.m.

Social Security Death Index:
   Born—– January 29, 1910
   Died—– October 2, 1994


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, October, 1994

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Grace E. ROSSELL (1920-2003)

Grace E. Rossell
Perryopolis

Grace Elmira Rossell, 82, of Perryopolis, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at 8:55 p.m. in Beverly Health Care Nursing Home, Uniontown, following a 10-week illness with lung cancer. Grace was born Nov. 28, 1920, in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Louis Cope Masten and Anna Laura Stephens Masten. She was a member of Redstone Methodist Church and the Morning Star Grange for many years. Grace was a graduate of Brownsville Area High School, Class of 1938. She is survived by two daughters and twin sons, Elmira Jane Prewett Hasek of Fayette City, Anita Prewett Belsick of Taylors, S.C., Clyde Rossell of Jamesburg, N.J., and Claude Rossell of Columbia, Md.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Esther Summers of Clarksburg, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Prewett of Fayette City, and second husband of 30 years, Clyde P. Rossell; and one sister, Ruth Hawker. Special arrangements for a private memorial service for immediate family and friends are being conducted by the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 East Independence St., Perryopolis.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday, December 23, 2003

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bullet Biagio ROSSI, died in 1926. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(5)

ROSSI, BIAGIO
Biagio ROSSI, aged 51 years, died at his home in Republic, Saturday, April 24, 1926, at noon.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Felice ROSSI, and six children,  Annuncci, Eligia, Liberty, Flora, Blanche, and Angeline, all at home.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Tower Hill church followed by burial in the Redstone cemetery, Brownsville.  
Herald   Mon. 4-26-1926


bullet Louis ROSSI died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(3)

LOUIS ROSSI
Louis Rossi, aged 44, single, of Fredericktown, Washington county, died at 7. p.m., Sunday, May 10, 1931, in the Uniontown Hospital, of complications. Rossi was admitted May 7, for observation and treatment.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.


Dolores M. Blazovich ROSSO (1950-2008)

   Dolores M. Blazovich Rosso, age 57, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008, in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born December 26, 1950, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of John Blazovich and Mildred (Kanyok) Blazovich. Dolores was a member of Saint Procopius Roman Catholic Church, New Salem, Fayette County, Pa. She was a Teacher's Aide for Intermediate Unit I at the George C. Plava Elementary School. She dearly loved her work and all with whom she came in contact!

   Dolores was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Michael Rosso; two sons and a daughter: Michael Rosso and his wife, Rita, of Herbert, Fayette County, Pa., Michelle Izzi and her husband, Dan, and Matthew Rosso, all of Uniontown, Pa.; and grandchildren: Daniel Izzi and Melina Izzi. Dolores will be greatly missed by her family and friends, especially her special aunts: Dorothy Blazovich, Rose Blazovich, Josephine Thomsen, and Margaret Lorince.

   Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pa., on Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, August 13, 2008, until 9:30 a.m., when brief Prayers will be said. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in Saint Procopius Roman Catholic Church, New Salem, with the Rev. Father Peter Peretti, as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Mount Saint Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa. Parish Wake Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.


©The Herald Standard 2008, Uniontown, PA, Monday, August 11, 2008

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Kathryn R. Faverio ROSSO (1926-2012)

HERBERT
KATHRYN R. “KITTY” ROSSO

Kathryn R. “Kitty” Rosso, age 86 of Herbert, Pa. passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 in Uniontown Hospital. She was born May 15, 1926, daughter of the late Louis G. Faverio and Rafale (Polando) Faverio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Mike “Gooch” Rosso; brothers and sisters: George, Ernest, Orlando, Frank, Paul, Antoinette “Babe” Rosso and Mary Cernelli and her daughter-in-law Dolores Rosso. Kathryn was a member of St. Procopius R. C. Church in New Salem. She is survived by her children: Michael Rosso of Uniontown, Louis Rosso and wife Debbie of Uniontown, Kathleen Sperko and husband Tony of Adah and Anthony Rosso of Herbert; her beloved grandchildren who all referred to her as Momo: Michael Rosso and wife Rita; Michelle Izzi and husband Dan, Matthew Rosso, Mellissa Rosso, Angie Stiner and husband Greg, Tony Sperko and wife Jennifer, Racquel Burton and husband Jason and T. J. Rosso; great-grandchildren: Dan and Melina Izzi, Elizabeth and Gregory Stiner, Dominic Sperko and Gracie Burton; her sisters: Caroline Staycer of Uniontown and Josephine Yarup and husband Richard of Baltimore, Maryland and her sisters-in- law: Elaine Faverio of Herbert and Rose Musiolowski of Uniontown and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 2 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, June 28, 2012 until 9:30 a.m. when Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Procopius R. C. Church, New Salem with Rev. Fr. James Clark as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown. Parish Wake Service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home.


©The Herald Standard 2012, Uniontown, PA, Wednesday, June 27, 2012, page B3

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Nick ROSSO (1914-1994)

   Nick Rosso, 80, of New Salem, formerly of Uniontown and Herbert, died Friday Dec. 23, 1994 Pittsburgh in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Searights, Pa., July 16, 1914, the son of the late Louis and Angeline Amadola Rosso. He was predeceased by his wife Anna Fabian Rosso on Dec. 15, 1982; sisters, Elizabeth Rosso and Josephine Augustine; and brothers, infant Samuel, Emil Rossi and Michael Rosso. Mr. Rosso, a retired coal miner was a member of the St. John the Evangelist R. C. Church and UMWA. He is survived by his two sons, Edward Rosso and his wife Gloria of Uniontown; Albert Rosso and his wife Linda of Mansfield, Ohio; four grandchildren, Davis, Anita, Amy, Allen and one sister, Mrs. Rose Musilowski of Uniontown and one brother, Albert "Biddy" Rosso of Detroit, Michigan. The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Robert Oats Funeral Home, 72 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday, Dec 28 at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist R. C. Church, Uniontown with Rev. Fr. George Peterson as celebrant. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park.


The Morning Herald—The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Wednesday, December 26, 1994

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Geraldine Elia ROSSOME ( -1927)

INFANT DIES

   Geraldine Elia Rossome, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Rossome, of Dunbar, died Thursday night at 7 o'clock. The child was born last Sunday. One brother, Junior Rossome survives. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock with Rev. L. R. Wylie officiating. Interment will be made in Park Place Cemetery, Uniontown, in charge of Funeral Director J. T. Burhans.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, March 18, 1927

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Anita Joy ROTH (1930-2012)

SOMERSET
ANITA JOY ROTH

Anita Joy Roth, 81, of Somerset, Pa., formerly of Uniontown, passed away July 23, 2012, at Siemon Lakeview Manor Estate in Somerset. Anita was born November 10, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Morris and Ethel (Silverstein) Ratner. She is also preceded in death by her husband Sanford Roth, to whom she was married 48 years. Anita is survived by her son David Roth and wife Barbara of Somerset; daughter Ellen Dubrava and husband Gary of Parma, Ohio; grandchildren: David Paul Roth of Chicago, Ill., Nicholas Sanford Roth of Somerset and Mark Kaszak and Sierra Dubrava, both of Parma, Ohio. Anita was a member of the Tree Of Life Synagogue in Uniontown. She was involved throughout her life in many Jewish organizations including the Uniontown Jewish Community Center, Hadassah, and the Tree Of Life Sisterhood. She enjoyed playing Mahjong with her friends, and worked many years alongside her husband in their restaurant business and later enjoyed working for her dear friends at Opal’s Just Beds in Uniontown. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until 12 noon Friday at MILLER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, SOMERSET. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Beth Shalom Cemetery, 1501 Anderson road, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. Memorial contributions may be sent to Tree Of Life Synagogue at PO Box 264, Uniontown, PA 15401. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com


©The Herald Standard 2012, Uniontown, PA, Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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bullet Daniel Allen ROTH died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)

Daniel Allen Roth, 6, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Roth, 582 McKinley street, Gary, Ind., died Sunday morning, February 28, at 3:30 in Gary Hospital.  He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Milton and Bernard.
Mrs. Roth will be remembered as Miss Christine Prescott of Smock.  Mrs. John Prescott, other of Mrs. Roth, was in Gary to attend the funeral services held Sunday afternoon.
(Herald - March 4, 1937)


bullet David ROTRUCK died in 1858. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(48)

DIED, At the residence of his son-in-law, Daniel Smith, in Georges tp. on the 20th of Dec., 1858, of inflammation of the kidneys, DAVID ROTRUCK, in the 88th year of his age. The deceased was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of our county. He always felt a lively interest in political affairs and was warmly attached to the Democratic party. His first vote for President was for George Washington, and his last one for James Buchanan. At every intermediate election he uniformly voted the Democratic ticket. Whilst he was devoted to his party, firmly believing in the correctness of its principles and the importance of its [???], he was liberal towards those who differed with him, and relied upon the practical working of the measures he espoused as their best defense. He descended to the tomb full of years and surrounded and mourned by a wide circle of family connections and friends.
Source: Genius of Liberty, January 6, 1858


Laura B. Trimble ROULK ( -1926)

LAURA B. T. ROULK

   Laura B. Trimble Roulk, aged 58 years, died at her home, 38 Middle street, Sunday morning, June 20, 1926 at 6 o'clock following an illness of a complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband, James W. Roulk and a brother, Harry H. Trimble. Funeral services will be held in the African Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Roy Smith officiating. Burial will be in Park Place cemetery.


The Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA, Monday, June 21, 1926, page 5, column 4

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Charles ROUM (1884-1949)

CHARLES ROUM

   Charles Roum, 64, died at 4 o’clock Sunday morning at his home at Furnace Hill. He was born November 21, 1884, a son of the late Samuel and Mary Roum of Dunbar. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Mary Lowdermilk of Uniontown, and two brothers, George and John of Dunbar. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Burhans funeral home at Dunbar with Rev. J. H. Lambertson, pastor of the Wesley Methodist Church, in charge. Interment will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday, May 31, 1949, page 2, column 4

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Edna Mae Blacka ROUM (1893-1959)

MRS. G.E. ROUM

   Mrs. Edna Mae Blacka Roum, 65 years, of Dunbar, died Monday, August 10, 1959 at Connellsville State Hospital after a lingering illness. She was born in Dunbar Township, October 8, 1893. She is the daughter of Cathyn Blacka Coughenour and the late Samuel Blacka. She was a member of the Dunbar Baptist Church, the Daughters of America, Good Luck Council 171, and the ladies Auxillary to the Hughes Post 146 of Dunbar. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, George E. Roum and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Hughes and Mrs. Catherine Golden of Dunbar. Friends will be received in Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, after 7 p.m. this evening where services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lewis D. Hunter officiating. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, August, 1959

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George Edward ROUM Stone  (1887-1960)

ROUM, GEORGE EDWARD— Aged 73 years, died Veteran’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, Wednesday, January 13, 1960. Born in Dunbar, March 26, 1887, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary Smith Roum. He was a World War I veteran and a member of Dunbar American Legion Post 146. Surviving is a brother, John Roum of Dunbar. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Mae, August, 1959. Friends will be received in the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. J. D. Schrecengost officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Auburn cemetery.


The Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA, Friday, January 15, 1960, page 29, column 8

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Martha ROUNDS ( -1937)

MRS. MARTHA ROUNDS

   Mrs. Martha Rounds, 83, widow of Nathaniel Rounds, died at 3 o'clock Tuesday, August 24, at her home in Uppermiddletown. The following children survive: Mrs. Reliefa Shaffer, Uppermiddletown; Mrs. Ada Broadwaters, Maryland; Mrs. Bertha Layman, Keisterville; Floyd, Charles, Clara, Edgar and Ivory Rounds of Western Port, Maryland. Funeral services were at 2 o'clock this afternoon, at the home with burial in Park Place cemetery, Uniontown. The Rev. Ceders, pastor of the Church of the Nazarenes of Waltersburg, officiated.


Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, August 26, 1937, page 7, column 4

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Nathaniel ROUNDS ( -1913)

Killed Returning From
Visit To Sick Relative
NATHANIEL ROUNDS STRUCK BY B&O
TRAIN NO. 2 AT BOND JUNCTION

   Nathaniel Rounds, aged sixty-five years, a resident of Bond, this county, was struck by Baltimore & Ohio Train No. 2 at Bond Junction, Monday morning about 8 a.m. and was killed instantly. Mr. Rounds, in company with his wife, had been on a visit to Mrs. Rounds sister, Mrs. Allen Duckworth, at Keyser, West Va., who was recently paralyzed and and is lying in a precarious condition. Mr. Rounds was returning home alone, his wife remaining with her sister, and in alighting from the westbound accommodation train at Bond Junction. He got off of the train on the wrong side just as Train No. 2 came along and struck and killed him as above stated. Mr. Round is survived by his wife, five sons and three daughters, all of whom live in Bond. He was an excellent citizen and will be missed in the community in which he resided.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, 1913

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Harry ROUPE ( -1900)

Fell Overboard.

   A passenger on the steamer Edgar Cherry of the name of Harry Roupe, a resident of Brownsville, Pa., accidentally fell overboard near Rice’s landing, on Saturday last. Every effort was made to rescue him, but without avail. The body was recovered and taken to Brownsville.


The Daily Republican, Monongahela, PA, Tuesday, Jul 10, 1900, page 1, column 2

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bullet Tony ROUSE died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(12)

TONY ROUSE
Tony Rouse, 74, died at his home in Merrittstown Wednesday night, November 9, 1938, at 8:30 o'clock following an illness with a heart condition. Surviving are his widow, Phylis Rouse; and the following children: Louis, of Royal; Mrs. Mary Juliano, of Brownsville; Mrs. Maggie Natale, of New Salem; Mrs. Russie Conti, of Grindstone; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Louise Mongella and Mrs. Camella Mongella, of Connellsville, and 25 grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced later.


Grace Johnson ROUSSEAU Stone  (1895-1919)

  Point Marion, Aug. 5— Mrs. Grace Johnson Rousseau, who died at the hospital in Morgantown, W. Va., Saturday evening after having undergone an operation, was laid to rest in the South Point Marion "City of the Dead" Monday at 3 p. m. with undertaker E. J. Conn in charge. Mrs. Rousseau was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Johnson and leaves, besides her father and mother, three brothers and three sisters.


Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA, Tuesday, August 5, 1919

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Albert L. ROWAN (1897-1973)

ROWAN, ALBERT L.— Age 76 years, of 96 E. Main St., Uniontown, formerly of Connellsville, was dead on arrival at 3:47 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1973 in the Uniontown Hospital. Born April 1, 1897, in Dunbar, he was the son of the late John and Minnie May Collins Rowan. He was a retired employee of Girard Cleaning Co. of Connellsville; a veteran of the U. S. Army, World Wars I and II; member of the Fraternal Order of Moose Lodge No. 194, Scottdale; American Legion Post No. 301 and Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 493, both of Connellsville. Surviving are his wife, Katherine Haney Rowan, one son, Earl L. Rowan of California, Pa.; two step-sons, Stanley Haney of Troopsburg, N. Y.; Victor (Ernie) Haney of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Irene) Newhouse of Burgettstown; Mrs. Hazel Madderon of Chicago, Ill.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Queer of Homestead; Mrs. Blaine (Marie) Summers of Buena Vista Park, Calif.; 28 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, William C. Rowan of Uniontown; David Rowan of San Bernadino, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Ivey) Pastorious of Uniontown; Mrs. David (Myrtle) Dennis of Farmington; Mrs. Joseph (Iola) Horwath of Florida, and Mrs. Goldie Munson of Australia. He was predeceased by two sisters, Pauline Hughes and Viola Rowan. Friends will be received in the Samuel C. Brooks Funeral Home, 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, after 3 p.m. today where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with Evangelist James Johnson officiating. Interment in the Green Ridge Memorial Park.


The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, December 13, 1973, page 41, column 8

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Domer ROWAN (1902-1974)

DOMER ROWAN

  Domer Rowan, 72, of Connellsville, R. D. 2, died at noon Sunday at the Connellsville State General Hospital, following a lingering illness. He was born March 22, 1902, at Mill Run, a son of the late George and Althea Prinkey Rowan. He had lived at Breakneck for more than 30 years and was a retired mine foreman for the West Penn Power Company.

  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Kemp Rowan; six sons, Howard of Cypress, Calif., Domer E. of San Diego, Calif., David of Westminster, Calif., Donald of Stark, Fla., Bradley of Pittsburgh and Jeffery, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Daryl (Marjorie) Miller, in Florida, Mrs. Richard (Janet) Young, of Miami, Fla., Mrs. John (Sharon) Gorman of Connellsville, R. D. 2, and Mrs. Burt (Debra) Hoyman of Mount Pleasant; 21 grandchildren; one great grandchild; three brothers, Arthur of Connellsville, Clark of Uniontown, and Earl of Mill Run, and two sisters Mrs. Sylvia Prinkey of Normalville.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, September 9, 1974, page 4, column 5


ROWAN—Friends of Domer Rowan of Connellsville, R. D. 2, who died Sunday, Sept. 8, 1974, may call at the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, from 1 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held there at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. George Schltzaberger officiating. Interment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Arthritic Foundation, Jenkins Arcade, Pittsburgh.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday, September 10, 1974, page 4, column 6


Memory Card:

In Memory of

J. Domer ROWAN

Date of Birth

March 22, 1902

Date of Death

September 8, 1974

Date of Service

Wednesday, September 11, 1974

Service held from

Brooks Funeral Service
Connellsville, PA.

Officiating

Rev. George Shultzabarger

Place of Interment

Green Ridge Memorial Park

Funeral Conducted by

Brooks Funeral Service
111 E. Green St.,
Connellsville


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Frank ROWAN (1934-2010)

  Frank Rowan, age 75 of Hopwood, Pa., passed away on March 2, 2010 at his home with his loving family and wife of 54 years Donna (Opalka) Rowan. He was born on August 24, 1934 in Mill Run, Pa. to the late Clark and Eunice (Harford) Rowan. He was preceded in death by two sisters Jean Harpster and Louise Pegg. Surviving are two brothers Paul Rowan and wife Joyce of Crawley Lake, Calif. and Robert Rowan and wife Evelyn of Belpre, Ohio, his loving Children: Debbie and Bill Little of Uniontown, Pa., George and Christine Rowan of Bethelboro, Pa., Brenda and Richard Dulik of Carmichaels, Pa., Gary and Melanie Rowan of Harrisburg, Pa., Kim and Brian Slampak of Uniontown, Pa. and Lynn Rowan at Home. She was her Dad's angel sent from Heaven to take care of him, Suzette and Kerie of Alexandria, Va.; his dear grandchildren: Tiffany and Shawn Peters, Caitlin Rowan, Cody Rowan, Brock Franklin Rowan and a Great Granddaughter Carlie Jean Durst and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. the hour of service with her brothers Paul and Robert Rowan officiating. Interment will be in Indian Creek Baptist Cemetery, Normalville, Pa. Special thanks to the Uniontown I.C.U., Dr. Murello, Dr. Eddy, Dr. Williams and the staff of Uniontown Hospital. Thank you to the Fayette Home Hospice Nurses.


©The Herald Standard 2010, Uniontown, PA, March, 2010

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Hattie ROWAN ( -1918)

Mrs. Hattie Rowan

  OHIOPYLE, April 11— Mrs. Hattie Rowan, wife of William A. Rowan, died Tuesday evening at their home on Grant street. Mrs. Rowan became ill Saturday and the end came unexpectedly Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock. She is survived by her husband, one son, Francis, and three daughters, May, Bertha and Aileen, all at home. The funeral services will be conducted Friday at noon at the Maple Summit church by Rev. F. S. Wortman of Mill Run, and interment will be in the Maple Summit cemetery.


The Weekly Courier, Connellsville, PA, Thursday, April 18, 1918, page 5, column 7

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Marie Kemp ROWAN (1912-2003)

Marie Kemp Rowan
Connellsville

Marie Kemp Rowan, 90, of Connellsville (Bullskin Township) died late Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, in Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. She was born Jan. 31, 1912, in Normalville, a daughter of the late William T. and Mary Jane Showman Kemp. Marie was a long time resident of Bullskin Township. She was a loving homemaker to her family. She attended the Church of Christ in Connellsville. Marie is survived by her sons Howard Rowan and his wife Betty of Cyprus, Calif., Domer E. Rowan and his wife Sarah of Sumter, S.C., David Rowan and his wife Nancy of Essexville, Mich., Donald Rowan and his wife Diane of Utah, Bradley Rowan and his wife Debbie of Cannonsburg and Jeffrey Rowan and his wife Kim of Connellsville; her daughters, Marjorie Miller of Monroeville, Janet Young of Raeford, N.C. and Debra Hoyman and her husband Bert of Connellsville; 26 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, J. Domer Rowan in 1974; a daughter, Sharyn Gorman in 1995; four sisters, Gladys Etling, Elizabeth Hoover, Hazel Fullem and Ruth Goodwin; and three brothers, Lester, William G. and Glenn Kemp. Family and friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, with Pastor David Brothers officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be given to a charity of one's choice, in memory of Marie Kemp Rowan. www.brooksfuneralhomes.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Thursday, January 9, 2003

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Timothy E. 'Pappy' ROWAN (1936-2010)

  Timothy E. "Pappy" Rowan, age 74, of Daisytown, PA and formerly Vanderbilt, PA died Saturday, November 27, 2010 at his home. He was born on October 29, 1936 in Vanderbilt, PA., son of the late James and Alma Mae Lloyd Rowan. Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the US Marine Corp. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine DiSilvestro Rowan, son, Timothy E. Rowan, Jr., sister, Olive Virginia Duff. He is survived by three daughters: Mia Brown of CA, Mary Catherine Rowan of IA, Theresa Dennis of PA; very proud Pappy of, Donald Edward Brown III, Kevin Crockett Brown, Kayrah Jean Brown, Timothy Lucky Brown; brothers and sisters: James Rowan of CA, Mary Brooks of PA, Paul Rowan of PA, Dorothy Mader of PA, Robert Rowan of PA. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, PA today from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM, where a Blessing Service will be held on Friday at 10 AM with the Rev. Father Micah E. Kozoil officiating. Entombment LaFayette Memorial Park with full military rites accorded by American Legion Posts 295, 838 and 940.


©The Herald Standard 2010, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, December 2, 2010

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Mary A. ROWE (1906-1996)

Mary A. Rowe

   Mary A. Rowe, 89, formerly of Eastburn Acres, died Tuesday in Churchman Village, 4949 Ogletown-Stanton road near Stanton, her residence for about 5 months. Mrs. Rowe was a homemaker and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She moved from Uniontown, Pa., to Delaware in 1986. Her husband, Irwin S. Rowe, died in 1993. Surviving are a son, Irwin R.. Rowe of Newark; two daughters, Jeanne McNair of Newark and Linda R. Oliver of Wilmington; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be held after Noon on Friday in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd., Newark, followed by a service at 1 p.m., in the church. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

Social Security Death Index:
   Born—– October 6, 1906
   Died—– September 24, 1996


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, September, 1996

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Pvt. Samuel A. ROWE StonePhoto  (1887-1918)

SAMUEL ROWE MISSING

No Record of Company D Soldier in
France Since September 6.

   Samuel A. Rowe, a member of Co. D, has been missing in actin since September 6, his mother, Mrs. Mariah Rowe of Eighth street, Greenwood, being officially notified this morning by the War Department.

   Rowe enlisted in Company d and was in training with the company at Camp Hancock, accompanying it for duty overseas. His mother has not heard from him since August.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday Evening, October 29, 1918, page 1, column 5


HOME SUNDAY, GENERAL BELIEF AMONG THE BOYS

  

article begins and continues concerning other soldiers

   The boys believe Samuel Rowe of the West Side was killed by the explosion of a big shell. Rowe was a member of a squad among which a shell fell. Only the corporal survived, his pack being blown from his back. All other members of the squad were either killed or missing.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Thursday Evening, May 15, 1919, page 1, column 1


MEN OF CONNELLSVILLE WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY
SIXTEEN YIELD THEIR LIVES ON FIELD OF BATTLE
ELEVEN OTHERS ARE CARRIED OFF BY DISEASE

   So far as the records show, 28 men of Connellsville gave up their lives during the war. Thirteen were killed in action, three died of wounds, 11 from disease and one by accident.

Other soldiers are listed before and after.

   Private Samuel A. Rowe, Company D, was officially reported missing action for a long time then his death was confirmed. He was the last of the command to be accounted for through official channels. He was believed to have been killed by a high explosive shell.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday Evening, July 21, 1919, page 9

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bullet Elmer ROY II died in 1930. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(62)

Extract:
Name: Elmer Roy II
Age:
Death date:  March 10, 1930 at 9:40 pm
Place of death: rod mill of the Pittsburgh Steel Company
Survivors: brothers William , Robert Jr., Louis, George, sister Jennie
all residents of Fayette City
Funeral Services: March 13, 1930
Burial: Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Fayette City
Source:  Monessen Daily Independent   March 12, 1930


Jennie Stentz RUBLE ( -1972)

RUBLE, JENNIE STENTZ — Age 69 years of Gans, Pa. and formerly of Uniontown, died Monday, January 31, 1972. She was the daughter of the late Alvin J. and Estella Lyons Stentz. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Boston, Mass, and the Gallatin Grange No. 1580. She was a member of one of the Pioneer Families that settled in Springhill Twp. In the late 1700s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Ruble on August 31, 1945. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Glendell Ruble and Miss Genevieve Ruble both of Morgantown, W. Va.; two sons, Cyril (sl) Ruble of Uniontown and Ensign Fred L. Ruble Jr. aboard the U.S. S. Holland, Rota, Spain; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Rose A. Stentz of Uniontown; a brother Leo J. Stentz of Uniontown. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy A. and Lloyd J.; two sisters, Lola Stentz and Margaret Stentz Black. Friends will be received in the Edward E. Minerd Funeral Home, 196 W. Main St., today from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.


The Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA, Tuesday, February 1, 1972, page 15, column 8

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bullet Ulysses S. G. RUBLE died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)

Ulysses Simpson Grant Ruble, aged 73 years and 11 months, one of the best known retired farmers of the Ruble's Hill vicinity, died early Thursday morning, July 22, after a two years' illness of a complication of diseases.
A resident of Fayette county for over 60 years, Mr. Ruble leaves a wide group of friends from throughout the district to mourn his loss.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Mrs. Amy Elizabeth Ruble, is an adopted son and one brother, W. J. Ruble, of Rubles Mills.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the family home. Rev. Jacob Ruble, of Alexandria, Va., will be in charge.  Burial will be in Smithfield cemetery.
Family ask that friends omit flowers.
(Herald - July 23, 1937)


James RUBRIGHTS ( -1958)

Prisoners In 2 Jails Succumb
Man Dies Here After 2nd Trip To Hospital

Two district men have died following short confinements in their cells in county jails. Dead are James Rubrights, 31, of the State Hotel, Connellsville, and George D. Hardin, 67, address unknown. Rubrights died yesterday morning at 8:25 as he was being removed from a South Connellsville firemen’s ambulance into Connellsville Hospital. Hardin died at 2:14 this morning in Uniontown Hospital, where he was admitted yesterday afternoon at 5:20 with a possible fractured skull. Connellsville police said Rubrights was arrested on a public drunkenness charge Friday night and was serving out his sentence when he took and epileptic fit in his cell Saturday afternoon and struck his face on a windowsill. He was taken to the hospital by city police and treated by a physician. He was given medicine to take back to jail and reportedly was feeling fine until police found him ill early yesterday morning. An ambulance was called and Rubrights died before he got to the hospital. Hospital attaches said his father is a resident of Melcroft.

Uniontown police were called by a taxicab dispatcher Saturday night who said one of his drivers saw a man tumble onto Church St. near N. Gallatin Ave. Hardin was taken to the hospital and treated for a cut scalp, then removed to the city lockup. Last evening at 5 p.m. Hardin was found in what appeared to be critically ill condition and rushed to the hospital where he was admitted with a possible fractured skull, attendants said. He died this morning. The body was removed to the Ferguson Funeral Home here and authorities today were attempting to locate a sister in Connellsville. Hardin carried no identification when arrested, it was said.


The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Monday, June 16, 1958, page 1, column 6,
continued to page 6, column 6

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bullet Mrs. Elizabeth RUBY died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(5)

RUBY, ELIZABETH
Mrs. Elizabeth RUBY, 69, wife of John RUBY of 1 Shady avenue, Brownsville died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 1937, in the Brownsville General hospital after a several weeks’ illness.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by six children:  Elizabeth and Catherine, in Europe; Mrs. Julia PATOR, Republic; Mrs. Howard BEVANS, West Brownsville; John, Jr., at home, and Mrs. Lawrence BISOGNI, Wilson, Pa.  Eight grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 o’clock in the parlors of the Brownsville Bible Students Association, Burial was in Bridgeport. 
Herald  Mon. 8-9-1937


George F. RUCH ( -1938)

Frick Official
Succumbs Sunday

  PITTSBURGH, Aug. 7. – (AP)— George F. Ruch, 40, assistant to the president of the H. C. Frick Coke Company, U. S. Steel Corporation affiliate, died tonight in a hospital. He had been ill about two months. Ruch, a graduate of George Washington university, was with the Department of Justice in Washington during the World war and was associated with the coke company for the past 15 years. He was a native of Sayre, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Harriet Hemmingway Ruch; two children, John and Harriet Ann; his mother, Mrs. Iva Ruch of Sayre; a brother, Eugene and a sister, Geraldine, both of Pittsburgh. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.


The Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA, Monday, August 8, 1938, page 1, column 3


FORMER FRICK OFFICIAL PUTS
FUTURE OF HIS SON IN HANDS
OF CHIEF OF FEDERAL AGENTS
By United Press

  PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17.— George F. Ruch’s confidence in J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has prompted him to place the future of his son and his fortune in the hands of the FBI chieftain. This was revealed today as the will of the late Pittsburgh industrialist, who was assistant to the president of the H. C. Frick Coal Company, was probated. Another clause in Ruch’s will directed that not more than $350 be spent on his funeral. Hoover and Ruch were close friends. The head of the G-men was one of many prominent persons who attended Ruch’s funeral several days ago. Although Ruch left his entire estate to his widow, Harriet Humingway Ruch, he directed that she follow the advice of Hoover and George Sheridan, another friend, in financial matters and in the education of their son, John Edgar Ruch, who was named after Hoover. Mrs. Ruch was given a free hand in the education of their daughter, Harriet Ann.


The Courier, Connellsville, PA, Wednesday, August 17, 1938, page 1, column 1

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Bernadette Frances Kostelnik RUDEZ (1947-1996)

Bernadette F. Rudez

   Bernadette Frances Kostelnik Rudez, 48, of Middletown, Md., died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, in Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, Md. She was born May 3, 1947, in Ralph, Pa. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Kostelnik Sr. on June 14, 1995. She is survived by her mother, Julia Kubica Kostelnik of Merrittstown, Pa., her husband, Anthony Rudez III of Middletown, Md., a brother, Andrew Kostelnik Jr. and his wife, Sandra, a niece, Jennifer Kostelnik, and two nephews, Bryan and Matthew Kostelnik, all of New Brighton, Pa. Friends were received at the DONALD B. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, Middletown, Md. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 6, in St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Frederick, Md. Interment was held in Christ Reformed Cemetery, Middletown, Md.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, January, 1996

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Anna RUDMAN (1880-1957)

MRS. ANNA RUDMAN

   Mrs. Anna Rudman of 117 Broadway St. (Trotter) died at her family home at about 6:30 o’clock Sunday evening. She was born in Yugoslavia Dec. 21, 1880, and came to this country over 50 years ago and had been residing in this vicinity ever since. She was a member of St. John’s R. C. Church in Connellsville, Christian Mothers, Rosary Society, the Third Order of St. Francis and C. F. U. Lodge No. 72. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 1950. Survivors are three sons, George and Frank of Midland and John at home; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Edward (Helen) Stefl and Mrs. Robert (Catherine) Pokorny of Midland, Mrs. Andrew (Anna) Bennett of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Pokorny of Brownsville; one brother, Joseph Gusic of Cleveland, Ohio and four grandchildren. A blessing service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the family home by requiem high mass at 9 a.m. at St. John’s R C Church with the Rev. Joseph Bednarik officiating. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery. The Rosary Society will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Christian Mothers at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Third Order of St. Francis on the evenings of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, December 23, 1957, page 2, column 4

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Helen K. Sleva RUDZINSKI (1910-1996)

Helen K. Rudzinski

   Helen K. Sleva Rudzinski, 86, of Low Street, Mount Pleasant, died Saturday morning, April 6, in Presbyterian-University Hospital Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Stanley J. Rudzinski Sr., a son, Stanley J. Rudzinski Jr. and his wife, Lenora Jane, of Greensburg, two daughters, Regina M. Rudzinski of Mount Pleasant and Mrs. Mary Ann Rudzinski Austraw and her husband, John W., of Latrobe, five grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one sister, Mary Sleva Gazda of Mount Pleasant. Friends will be received in the Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Home Inc., 730 West Main St., Mount Pleasant, today from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday until 9:30 a.m.

Social Security Death Index:
   Born—– January 10, 1910
   Died—– April, 1996


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, April, 1996

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Jacob RUFF Stone  (1803-1870)

DIED

  RUFF— Very suddenly, on Friday evening, Oct., 29th, of heart disease, Jacob Ruff of Franklin township, at an advanced age.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, November 3, 1870, Vol. III, No. 43, page 3, column 8

Contributed by Roy Lockart


Presley J. RUFFCORN (1917-1996)

Presley J. Ruffcorn

   Presley J. Ruffcorn, 79, of 367 East Avondale Ave., Youngtown, Ohio, died Saturday, December 21, 1996, at home. He was born May 17, 1917, in Tower Hill, Pa., son of Albert G. and Sarah Rollison Ruffcorn. He worked for Republic Steel Corp. as a motor inspector for 30 years, was a member of United Steel Workers Union 1331, the American Legion and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret Yanatehko Ruffcorn; a daughter, Mrs. Renee Stewart of Stevensville, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Connolly of Medina, Ohio; a niece, Ruth Gillis and her husband, Lloyd, of Tower Hill 2, Pa., and other nieces and nephews. His parents; an infant son, William; three brothers, Albert Ruffcorn, Raymond Ruffcorn, George Ruffcorn, and a sister, Elizabeth Lilley, are deceased. There were no calling hours. Private services were held Monday, December 23, in the ROSSI BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, Youngstown, Ohio.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, December, 1996

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James Robert RUFFNER ( -1994)

James Robert Ruffner

   James Robert Ruffner, infant son of Delbert and Donna Harden Ruffner of Smithfield, Pa., died Monday, Nov. 14, 1994, in Uniontown Hospital. In addition to his parents he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Gerald and Elizabeth Harden of Smithfield; paternal grandmother, Mary Ruffner of Nemacolin; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Harden of Smithfield; the following brothers and sisters, Robert, Tiffney, William, and Michael, all at home; a half brother, Todd and a half sister, Holly, both of Mather, Pa.; and several aunts and uncles. Graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1994, at Oak Grove Cemetery, Lake Lynn, Pa., by the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME of Smithfield, with the Rev. Carol Harden, Pastor of New Geneva Apostolic Reach Out Mission officiating. Interment will immediately follow the services.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, November, 1994

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Emma Grace RUGG Stone  (1928-2011)

Emma Grace Rugg
Mill Run

Emma Grace Rugg, 82, of Mill Run, passed away peacefully Friday, April 29, 2011, in Henry Clay Villa, Markleysburg. She was born June 10, 1928, in Scullton, a daughter of the late Henry Shay and the late Edna Beghley Shay Koleck. Grace was a longtime resident of Mill Run and a former member of the Maple Summit People's United Church. Grace loved playing horseshoes. She was the National Horseshoe Pitching Association's Pennsylvania State Champ for four years. She was inducted into the Pennsylvania Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame in 1994. She also pitched horseshoes in the world tournament held in LaFayette, Ind., and finished 36th in the world. Grace will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her loving son, Raymond Rugg and wife, Sandy, of Mill Run; her brother, Paul Shay, of Smithfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Grace was predeceased by her husband, Wilbert R. "Bert" Rugg, in 2005; her sister, Ida Shay; and two brothers, Robert and Delbert Shay. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., at the corner of Route 711 and 146 Municipal Building Road, Melcroft, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Peter Malik officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Imel Cemetery. To sign the online guest registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, May 2, 2011

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Ernest T. RUGG, Jr. (1940-2011)

Ernest T. Rugg, Jr.
Connellsville

Ernest T. "Ted" Rugg, Jr., 70, of Connellsville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1940, in Mill Run, a son of the late Ernest and Helen (Burnsworth) Rugg. Ted was a member of the Church of the Open Door. He served in the Marine Corps Reserves from 1958 to 1966. He worked for Eureka Fire Brick Works in Mt. Braddock, then Seese Plumbing and Heating in South Connellsville and 17 years for Anchor Hocking as a tow motor operator. Ted loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, gardening and cooking. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice Y. Rugg, (Ted and Janice renewed their wedding vows in 2009); three sons, Mark A. Rugg, of Connellsville, Todd M. Rugg and fiancée, Kris Anne Younkin, of Connellsville, and Timothy W. Rugg and wife, Karin, of Uniontown; a daughter, Darla R. Knight and friend, Steve Hall, of Dawson; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Clyde Rugg and wife, Lee, of Wisconsin, John Rugg and wife, Connie, Graydon Rugg, all of Mill Run, Charles Rugg and wife, Rosemary, of Connellsville, and Ralph Rugg and wife, Melinda, of Hopwood; sisters, Cora Williams and husband, Hoover, of New Alexandria, Florence Williams and husband, Ed, of Mill Run, and Marlene Bente and husband, John, of Connellsville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ted was predeceased by an infant daughter, Helen Yvonne Rugg; sister, Rebecca J. Miller and her husband, Eugene; a brother- in-law, Don Clawson; sister-in-law, Susan Rugg; and grandparents, Clyde and Myrtle Burnsworth and Curtis and Amanda Rugg. Friends will be received from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday and until 11 a.m. Saturday, the hour of service, in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, 724-628-9033, with Rev. Donald Bowser officiating. Following the service, full military rites will be conducted at the funeral home by members of the American Legion Post 301, VFW Post 21 and 762. Interment will be private.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Friday, May 13, 2011

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Hany L. RUGG (1924-2005)

Hany L. Rugg
Connellsville

Hany Langgle Rugg, 80, of Connellsville, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2005. She was born Oct. 27, 1924, in Krakow, Poland, a daughter of the late Michael and Victoria Lach. She was a housewife and home maker most of her life. Hany is survived by two daughters, Linda C. Cook and her husband, David, of Dunbar, and Patty Apone and her husband, Dan, of Mt. Pleasant; two sons, James "Ug" Langgle, and his wife, Leigh, of South Connellsville, and Dan Langgle and his wife, Linda, of Connellsville; 10 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Sandra Lee Rugg. Hany Langgle Rugg requested private visitation, limited to the immediate family only. Interment will also be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Fayette County S.P.C.A, Rankin Shaft Road, Uniontown, PA 15401 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, October 10, 2005

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Homer E. RUGG (1928-1984)

Memory Card:

In Memory of

Homer E. Rugg

Date of Birth

November 29, 1928

Date of Death

March 2, 1984

Date of Service

Sunday, March 4, 1984

Service held from

Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.,

Officiating

Rev. Howard Hess

Place of Interment

Mt. Tabor Cemetery

Funeral Conducted by

Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.,
PO Box 150, Route 711,
Melcroft, PA 15462


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Jessie G. RUGG (1946-2008)

   Jessie G. Rugg, 62, of Confluence, Somerset County, Pa., went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 10, 2008, with her loving family by her side, after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 9, 1946, in Sugarloaf Mountain, Pa., the daughter of the late Henry Roy Ulderich and Ruth Cottrell Ulderich. Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Eugene E. Rugg; four sons and a daughter: Donald E. Rugg and wife, Leslie J., of Confluence, Timothy Rugg and wife, Becky, of Markleysburg, Fayette County, Pa., Jody F. Rugg and wife, Brenda, of Confluence, Pa., Patricia Giannopoulos and husband, Jerome, Jr. of Markleysburg, Vincent Rugg of Confluence, Pa.; eight grandchildren: Tylor, Corey, Cody, Dakota, Nathan, Damon, Cora and Justin. She is also survived by four brothers and five sisters. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, FARMINGTON, Fayette County, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday until 1 p.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Dean Hay, officiating. Interment will follow in Johnson Chapel Cemetery.


©The Herald Standard 2008, Uniontown, PA, Saturday, July 12, 2008

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Mary Ethel RUGG (1930-2005)

   Mary Ethel Rugg, 75, of Confluence, Pa. beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully at home and went to be with God on Nov. 8, 2005. She was born May 13, 1930, in Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa., the daughter of the late Richard and Ellen (Beck) Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Milton Hendrickson and Robert Anderson; and a sister, May (Hendrickson) Foust. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 59 years, Lloyd Franklin Rugg; daughters, Shirley Metheney and husband, Bill of Ursina, and Karen Fike and fiancé, John "Cub" Lichty of Addison; one son, William Rugg and wife, Tina of Garrett; grandchildren, Chris Hoover and husband, Greg, Mike Metheney and wife, Lisa, and Chad and Kayla Rugg; great- grandchildren, Katie, Molly and Emily Hoover and Joshua, Hannah and Abbie Metheney; a brother, Bernard Anderson and wife, Eldora of Markleysburg; sisters, Virginia Deal of Addison and Viola Hyatt of Confluence; numerous nieces, nephews and friends; a dear friend, Grace Rugg and good neighbor, Roger Goller. She was a member of the Kingwood Church of God. She worked at the turnpike at Howard Johnson's as a cook and for 33 years at DeVilbiss Sunrise Medical. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed working in her flower garden, drives in the country and playing with all her little angels (grandchildren and great-grandchildren).Friends will be received from 7 to 9 pm., today and on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the HUMBERT FUNERAL HOME, Confluence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m., at the Kingwood Church of God, with the Rev. James Monticue and the Rev. Paul Tobias officiating. Interment will be in Addison Cemetery.


©The Herald Standard 2005, Uniontown, PA, November 10, 2005

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Susan RUGG ( -1893)

Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.

Susan Rugg

White, female, 28 years old, married, housewife
   Cause of death–Brights Disease
   Died–December 27, 1893, Park St., Connellsville
   Buried–Stewart Twp.


Uniontown Public Library, Uniontown, PA — Death Book 1

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Wilbur C. RUGG (1924-2005)

Wilbur C. Rugg
Scottdale

Wilbur C. Rugg, 80, a Purple Heart recipient and longtime resident of Scottdale, died Tuesday evening, April 12, 2005, in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Dunbar, July 27, 1924, a son of the late Lincoln and Mary Barkley Rugg. Wilbur was educated in the Dunbar school system and was a retired foreman for Duraloy Blaw-Knox Corp., Scottdale, with over 20 years of service. He was a proud veteran of the armed forces attaining the rank of private first class while serving with the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany and France with the 56th Armored Infantry Battalion, 12th Armored Division. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained in France from enemy forces on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945. He was also a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and World War II Victory Medal. Wilbur was an active life member of Post 546 and an active member and past treasurer of the Purple Heart Chapter and also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was also a member of Scottdale VFW Post 7781, Scottdale American Legion Post, Scottdale B.P.O. Elks 777, the Scottdale Moose, Marion Lodge #562 F&AM, Scottdale, and the AMVETS Post of Hopwood. He was a former hunting safety instructor for East Huntingdon Sportsman Club. He was a volunteer for the Veterans Administration Hospital, Pittsburgh, assisting disabled and hospitalized veterans throughout the area. Wilbur was an avid fisherman, loved playing cards, and enjoyed the love and affection of his family. Wilbur leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted children, Bonnie Sandusky and her husband, Bill, of Scottdale, Jeanne Anderson and her husband, Dean, of Scottdale, and Donna R. Bieniek and her husband, John "Rick," of Little Summit; his seven grandchildren, Tyler Anderson, of Everson, Addie Winzen and her husband, Uwe, of Wilmington, Del., Hayley Anderson, of Scottdale, and her fiancé, David Bacha, Ivy Martin and her husband, Chad, of Scottdale, Gretel Bieniek, of Little Summit, and Conrad and Sadie Sandusky, of Scottdale; his three great-grandchildren, Ryley Anderson, Anderson Winzen and Tyson Martin; and his three sisters, Ethel Krall, of Texas, Thelma Fuller and her husband, George, of Washington state, and Helen Shipley, of Connellsville. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Gladys Kowalczyk Rugg, who died Nov. 27, 1970; his second wife, Hazel Felgar Rugg, who died Oct. 10, 2001; sister, Nellie Torchio; two brothers, Oscar and James Rugg, and a brother in infancy, Clifford Rugg. Wilbur's family will greet friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with his pastor, the Rev. Dr. James P. Cordell, and the Rev. Leonard W. Stoviak, pastor of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Scottdale, co-officiating. Committal services and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, with full military honors accorded at the chapel by the Southmoreland Veterans Association. Marion Lodge #562 F&AM will conduct a Masonic memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Scottdale B.P.O. Elks 777 will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be made to St. John the Baptist Parochial School in memory of Wilbur C. Rugg. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, send condolences or obtain directions, please visit www.kapr.com.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Thursday, April 14, 2005

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Wilbert R. RUGG Stone  (1920-2005)

Wilbert R. Rugg
Mill Run

Wilbert R. "Bert" Rugg, 85, of Mill Run, died Saturday Sept. 3, 2005, at his home. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Peter Malik officiating. Interment will follow in the Imel Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Somerset Hospital, Somerset Hospice, Interim and two special caregivers, Sharma Hawk and Stephen Burd, for their excellent care and attention to Bert during his illness. To sign the guest registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday, September 6, 2005

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bullet Agnes RUGGIERO died in 1931. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)

Mrs. Agnes Ruggiero, 60, died at her home, 22 Stewart avenue, Wednesday of a complication of diseases.  She is survived by her husband, Nick Ruggiero, and the following children:  Mrs. Rosie Marinelli, Fairchance; Mrs. Maggie Marinelli, Uniontown; and Sam, Joseph, Frank, Patsy and James of Uniontown. Funeral services will be announced later.
(Herald - June 11, 1931)


Anna Myers Baker RUGH ( -1996)

Anna Rugh

   Anna Myers Baker Rugh, 86, of Over Cheat R.D. 6, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1996, at the Monongalia General Hospital. She retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with 32 years of service. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Franklyn David and Rita Lewellyn Rugh of Cheat Lake; one granddaughter; one sister, Catherine Smith of Bentleyville, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home, 10 South High St., Morgantown, W.Va., today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday until 1:30 p.m., the hour of service, in the funeral home Chapel of Prayer.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, October, 1996

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Anthony E. RULLI, Jr. ( -1994)

ANTHONY E. RULLI, JR.

   Anthony E. Rulli, Jr., of 137 North Sixth, Connellsville, died Saturday, March 19, 1994. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Vitoi C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 South First Street, Connellsville, where a blessing service will be held at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, followed by a Mass Of Christian burial 10 a.m. at St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, with the Rev. Fr. Michael Bucci as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Rita's Cemetery.


The Morning Herald—The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Monday, March 21, 1994

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Catherine Irene Richey RULLI (1919-2002)

Catherine I. Rulli
Connellsville

Catherine Irene Richey Rulli, 83, of 707 S. Arch St., Connellsville, died Friday, July 12, 2002, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. She was born June 2, 1919, in South Connellsville, daughter of the late Fredrick Garth and Mary M. McCormick Richey. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville. Her husband, Joseph P. Rulli, died Aug. 5, 1980. Also deceased are her parents and three brothers, Authur E., Joseph T. and Edward Richey. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Catherine Rulli and Eileen Salatino, both of Connellsville, and Mrs. Peter (Patricia) Gallo of South Connellsville; granddaughters, Catherine Irene Gallo, Eileen Marie Gallo and Tonya Marie Salatino; great- grandsons, Nathaniel, Austin and Seth Beveridge; a brother, Fredrick G. Richey of Scottdale; and sisters, Sarah McCarthy of Connellsville and Mary Frances Wrobel of South Connellsville. The family will receive friends in the RICHARD KUCERA FUNERAL HOME, 127 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville, today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. where a blessing service will be held Tuesday, July 16, at 9:30 a.m. A funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception RC Church, Connellsville, with the Rev. Father Terry Hercik as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Connellsville. Parish wake service will be held tonight at 8:45 p.m.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, July 15, 2002

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Elizabeth P. RULLI (1916-2005)

Elizabeth P. Rulli
Connellsville

Elizabeth P. Rulli, 89, of Connellsville, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. She was born Jan. 15, 1916, in Leisenring, a daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes Pasierb Phillips. Mrs. Rulli was a graduate of Connellsville High School. She was employed for 20 years as the office manager for Dr. Thomas McLellan Sr. She was also the former owner of Ibby's Candy Shop in Connellsville. She was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, and also a member of St. Rita's Council #64. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Rulli, in 1986; four sisters, Nell Skowronek, Ann Salzer, Agnes Mummart and Florence Corrado; and two brothers, Stanley and Ted Phillips. Mrs. Rulli is survived by her two children, Paul A. Rulli and his wife, Eileen, of Webster, N.Y., and Jodi A. Enany, of Connellsville; four grandchildren, Beth, Megan and Zachary Rulli, all of Webster, N.Y., and Erinn Elizabeth Enany, of Connellsville; and two sisters, Valeria Phillips, of Connellsville, and Eleanor Rounds, of Newburyport, Mass. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, with the Rev. John Butler as celebrant. (Everyone go directly to the church.) Private interment will be in St. Rita's Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Wednesday, February 16, 2005

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Fred Richard RULLI (1927-2010)

   Fred Richard Rulli, "Fritz" to all those who knew him, age 83, passed away early Saturday morning, May 22, 2010 at home while surrounded by his wife and children. Fritz loved his family and took pride in his stores. Fritz was born on April 11, 1927 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, youngest boy of 14 children and son of Italian immigrants, Giovanni Rulli and Margaret Rulli (nee Delligatti) Fritz was a World War II veteran who was stationed in Italy and White Sands, New Mexico. Fritz began his life's work with Fisher Body in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania. After Fisher Body, Fritz owned and operated Rulli's Tavern and apartments in Dunbar, Pennsylvania. In 1982, Fritz built, owned and operated Gilmore Mill Store on Breakneck Road. He also purchased Station Square convenience store on Pittsburgh Street, which later became known as South Side Grocer. Gilmore and South Side employees and customers became an extension of Fritz's life. Fritz supported the controversial and courageous decision that Fairweather Lodge would serve as a home in Connellsville for those with mental illness to live independently and safely in the community on their road to recovery. Fritz was an early supporter of the Wesley Health Clinic and served on their Board of Directors. Fritz also volunteered his services as a Board Member of Community Ministries in Connellsville. Smile Train was his favorite charity and he donated several properties in Connellsville to Habitat for Humanity. Fritz was a member of the Screen Actors Guild and was active with "Curtain Raisers" at his winter home in Briny Breezes, Florida. He was preceded in death by his Parents; the Mother of Children, Georgetta (Schrock) Rulli; his Son, John Rulli; an infant Daughter, Margaret, Grandson, Michael; several Sisters and Brothers: Mary, Rosa, Carmilla, Micolena "Nettie", Rose, Theresa, Raepheal "Rae", Elizabeth, Michael, Anthony "Duke", and James "Jeep"; and a Stepson, Michael Halfhill. He is survived by his Beloved Wife, Gloria Jeanne (Mikee) Rulli; Sister, Louise Rulli; Daughter, Carole and her Husband Bill Jazbec of Mentor, Ohio; Daughter, Yvonne Rulli-Butler and her Husband John Butler; Son, Fred Rulli Jr. and wife Kathy, Colonial Park, Pennsylvania; Daughter, Michelle Hall and friend Nick Rosa of Latrobe, Pennsylvania; Son, Ralph Rulli and his wife Diane of Enola, Pennsylvania; Daughter, Christian Elizabeth and her Husband Kirk Sohonage of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania; Stepson, Patrick Halfhill and wife Tina of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania; Stepson, Terry Halfhill of Connellsville; Stepson, Tyrone Halfhill and fiancée Lia Shultz of Ocean Ridge, Florida; grandchildren: Michael Jazbec, Adam Butler, Rachel Pardi, Jacob Butler, Dana Rulli, Giovanni Rulli, Kara Rulli, Elisha Ronzio, Eavan Cypher, Megan Rulli, Benjamin Rulli, Abigail Sohonage, Lilyana Sohonage, Juliette "JuJu" Sohonage, Amanda Halfhill, Candice Halfhill, Elise Halfhill, Jacob Halfhill and Emma Halfhill; and great- grandchildren: Settimio Gray, Marley Butler, Georgetta Butler, Zoe White, Griffin Ronzio, Tanner Pardi, Spencer Pardi, Gianna Jazbec. Fritz also leaves behind many beloved Nieces and Nephews, too numerous to mention. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Fritz's favorite charity. Go to smiletrain.org to donate. The Smile Train mission is focused on solving a single problem: cleft lip and palate. Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 South First Street, West Side, Connellsville, PA 15425 (724.628.9033) on Thursday, May 27, from 9 until 10 a.m. A Memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Rita Roman Catholic Church, 116 South Second Street, West Side, Connellsville, with the Rev. Father Dennis Bogusz as Celebrant. Interment will be private.


©The Herald Standard 2010, Uniontown, PA, Wednesday, May 26, 2010

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George Henry RULLI ( -2006)

   George Henry "Bubba" Rulli, 60, of Reno, Nev., and formerly of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., died Sunday, March 26, 2006, in Pleasant Care Personal Care Home, Reno, Nev. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Don (Pamela Marie) McKeel, of Monarch, Fayette County, Pa., and Dolores Georgianna Rulli, of Connellsville; one grandson; and brother, Joseph Rulli, of Reno, Nev.


©The Herald Standard 2006, Uniontown, PA, Friday, March 31, 2006

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James L. RULLI (1924-1996)

James L. Rulli

   James L. “Jep” Rulli, 71, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Connellsville, died Monday in Highland Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Millicent (Millie) Franks Rulli; two sons, Robert J. Rulli of Canonsburg and Michael A. Rulli of Pittsburgh; two grandchildren; a brother, Fred “Fritz” Rulli of Connellsville; and three sisters, Mrs. Patrick (Rose) Pagano of Toms River, N.J., Mrs. Leo (Ray) Stefania of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Louise Rulli of Boynton Beach, Fla. Friends will be received at the Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and until 10 a.m. Friday.

Social Security Death Index:
   Born—– November 7, 1924
   Died—– April 15, 1996


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, April, 1996

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John RULLI (1881-1955)

JOHN RULLI

   John Rulli, 74, of Wheeler, died at his home at 2:30 o’clock, Friday afternoon. Born Oct. 29, 1881, in Nuco, Italy, he came to the United States in 1909. Mr. Rulli was a member of St. Rita’s R. C. Church, Holy Name Society, Sons of Italy and Santo Amato Lodge. Surviving are nine children; Michael, of Jersey City, N.J.; Anthony and James of Connellsville; Fred and Louise at home; Mrs. Mary Giachetti of Astoria, L. I.; Mrs. Nettie Bartholomai of Uniontown; Mrs. Rose Pagano of Bronx, N. Y., Mrs. Rae Stefania of Long Island City, N. Y.; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Steve of Corona, L. I., and Genorosa of Philadelphia, and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Delligatti of Connellsville; Mrs. Carmella Marciano of Astoria, L. I., and Mrs. Rosa Tate of Argentina. The body will be at the Munk funeral home at 7 o’clock this evening. A prayer service will be held there at 8:30 o’clock Tuesday morning followed by requiem high mass at 9 o’clock at St. Rita’s R. C. Church. The Rev. Andrew DiSanto will be the celebrant. Interment will take place in the church cemetery.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Saturday, December 3, 1955, page 2, column 7

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John Franklin RULLI (1948-2003)

   John Franklin Rulli, 55, of Uniontown, Pa., formerly of Connellsville, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, in Brownsville General Hospital. He was born April 8, 1948, in Connellsville, a son of Fred "Fritz" Rulli of Connellsville, and the late Georgetta Rulli. John was a Catholic by faith, and a 1966 graduate of Father Geibel High School. He then attended the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa., and Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was very creative and expressed his feelings in his paintings and in poetry he composed. In addition to his father, he is survived by his stepmother, Mikee Rulli of Connellsville; four sisters, Carole Jazbec and husband, Bill, Yvonne Butler and husband, John, Michelle Hall and Christian Sohonage and husband, Kirk; two brothers, Fred Rulli and wife, Kathy and Ralph Rulli and wife, Diane; many nieces and nephews; and his extended family, Patrick Halfhill, Terry Halfhill and Tyrone Halfhill. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Rulli. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10 a.m., in St. Rita R.C. Church, with the Rev. Fr. Frank Lesniowski as celebrant. Everyone is to go directly to the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 South First St., West Side, Connellsville. In lieu of gifts, contributions may be made for research into schizophrenia to: The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 2107 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201.


©The Herald Standard 2003, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, December 4, 2003

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John L. RULLI (1923-2010)

John L. Rulli
Vanderbilt

John L. "JL" Rulli, 86, of Vanderbilt, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in the home he built for his family in 1950. He was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Vanderbilt, the son of the late Joseph and Michela Pasqualina Natale Rulli who both emigrated from Italy in 1898. He graduated from the former Dunbar Township High School in 1943. He served in the Army 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, during World War II. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen after 32 years of service. His parents and family owned and operated the Rulli Hotel and Rulli's Tavern in Vanderbilt, which John continued to operate after their deaths. He is survived by two daughters, Kathy Nixon and husband, David, of Uniontown, and Judith Rulli; grandson, Matthew Rulli; and great-grandson, Bradley Rulli, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a son, Robert Rulli and wife, Elise; grandson, Nicholas Rulli; and granddaughter, Jennifer Faust and husband, Andrew, of Fort Thomas, Ky. The family also expresses sincere gratitude to Lisa Henry, of Vanderbilt, who has been a loving caregiver and friend for many years. John was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Catherine (Kay) Rulli. He was the youngest of 12 siblings who preceded him in death. As he was loved, he will be missed by his family more than words can express. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the RALPH E.GALLEY FUNERAL HOME, Dawson, where additional visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, where prayers of transfer will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Bonafed as celebrant. Interment in St. Rita's Cemetery.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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Mary Kathryn Filmeck RULLI (1912-2005)

   Mary Kathryn (Filmeck) Rulli 93, of Silver Spring, Md., formerly of Collier, Pa., died Sunday, October 23, 2005, in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born January 28, 1912, in Collier, Pa., daughter of the late Michael Filmeck and Caroline Potkonovic Filmeck. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Rulli on November 30, 1998, a sister, Ann Filmeck Petix, five brothers, Joseph, Michael, John, Andrew and Frank Filmeck, an infant brother, Stephen and stepfather, John Gmitter. Surviving are one sister, Josephine DeLorenzo and her husband, James of Collier, Pa. and many nieces and nephews. Mary was an active member of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Kensington, Md., and a member of the church choir. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends in the GOLDSBORO- TOMI FUNERAL HOME, 21 East Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., on Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 and Friday, October 28, 2005, until 10 a.m. when a Blessing Service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Saint Rita's Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, Pa., with the Rev. Father Frank Lesniowski as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Rita's Cemetery, Connellsville, Pa.


©The Herald Standard 2005, Uniontown, PA, Tuesday, October 25, 2005

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Tony ‘Tuff’ RULLI (1910-1988)

   Tony (Tuff) Rulli, 77, Vanderbilt, died Tuesday in Highlands Hospital and Health Center. He was born Sept. 5, 1910, in Vanderbilt, son of the late Joseph and Pasquealina Natale Rulli. He was a member of Sacred Heart R. C. Church of Dawson. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific. Surviving are four sisters, Nellie Marotti, Columbia Bonadio, Virginia Marotti, and Kate Mongell, all of Winter Haven, Florida; and two brothers, Pete of Melbourne, Florida and John L. Vanderbilt. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ellen; and four brothers, Nick, James, Joseph and Carl.

Social Security Death Index:
   Born–October 9, 1910
   Died–July 5, 1988


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, July, 1988

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Goldie H. Livengood RUMBAUGH (1903-1991)

RUMBAUGH, GOLDIE H. LIVENGOOD— Age 87 years, of Farmington, Pa., died Sunday, January 27, 1991, in Bouras Personal Care Home. She was born April 17, 1903, in Farmington, Pa., daughter of the late Thomas and Martha Tissue Livengood. Also predeceasing her was her husband, Charles Rumbaugh; three brothers; Delbert in 1939, Frank in 1971, and Robert in 1980. She is survived by a sister, Ethel Arison of Amhurst, Ohio; a niece, Janet Lee of Ohiopyle; other numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of Wharton Grange. Friends will be received in the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Hopwood, Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 1 p.m., the hour of service. Interment Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Chalk Hill.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, January, 1991

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Jeremiah RUMBLE ( -1852)

Died

   At his residence in Nicholson township, on Saturday the 6th inst., JEREMIAH RUMBLE, aged about 23 years. The deceased was at Smithfield, well and hearty on Saturday, and returned home that night, retired to bed without any symptoms of disease, and the next morning was found dead. He was an unusually healthy man in life.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, November 11, 1852

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Edward Joseph RUMENYAK ( -1956)

EDWARD RUMENYAK

   Edward Rumenyak, 67, Brownfield resident for 44 years and a U. S. Steel Corp. pensioner, died suddenly Thursday at his home. He was treasurer of the Men’s Bible Class of Brownfield Methodist Church, a member of Gallatin Lodge 517, I. O. O. F., president of the G. B. U. and a member of Palmer Local, UMWA, and the Slovak Club of Uniontown. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Minnie Rumenyak; two sons, William and Edward Jr., a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Regula, all of Brownfield, and three grandchildren.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, April 16, 1956, page 12, column 6

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Edward T. RUMENYAK ( -1973)

FUNERAL SLATED

   Edward T. (Ted) Rumenyak of Brownfield died Thursday in the Harden Memorial Hospital, Kenton, Ohio. He was 56. An employee of the Long Construction Co., Hopwood; he was the past commander of Fairchance VFW Post 7219. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Mehall Rumenyak, his mother, Mrs. Minnie Rumenyak of Shaffers Corner, three children, Susie, Brucette and Sally, all at home, and one sister, Mrs. Josephine Regula of Shaffers Corner. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Rumenyak, and a brother, William. A member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, he was a member of Amvets Post 103 of Hopwood, the Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Club and the Hi-To Club of Fairchance. Friends will be received in the Crawford-Haky Funeral Home, Hopwood today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday until 1 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. G. C. Waldkoenig will officiate at services. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Hopwood.


The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Saturday, December 15, 1973, page 8, column 5

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Minnie M. RUMENYAK ( -1977)

RUMENYAK, MINNIE M.— Age 80 years, of Brownfield; died Wednesday, June 15, 1977 in the Uniontown Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Regula with whom she made her home; a sister, Mrs. William Ferrell of Hopwood; three brothers, William Drews and Arthur Drews both of Shaffers Corners and Henry Drews of Republic; three grandsons; three granddaughters and one great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rumenyak in 1956; two sons, William Rumenyak in 1966 and Ted Rumenyak in 1973; her parents Ludwig and Theresa Drews, two sisters, Freda and Bessie and a brother, Edward. She was a member of the Brownfield United Methodist Church; the Gladys Rebekah Lodge No. 103, the Greater Beneficial Union No. 79, the Ladies Bible Class of the Brownfield U. M. Church and the Hannah Past Noble Grand Club. Friends are being received in the Crawford & Haky Funeral Home, Hopwood today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 2 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Arthur Hammel her pastor will officiate. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Brownfield. The Rebekah Lodge will hold services this evening at 3 p.m. in the Funeral Home.


The Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA, Friday, June 17, 1977, page 31, column 8

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Mary Lou Sesler RUPP ( -2008)

   A most remarkable woman and a beloved sister, mother, grandmother and friend, Mary Lou (Sesler) Rupp departed this earth in Anaheim, California, after a two and a half year battle with lung cancer. She was 72 years young. By her side were her two daughters, Pamela Lorenz and Latisha Lorenz, and their father, Lou Lorenz. Her son, Lou Lorenz, Jr., in South Carolina, was with her in spirit. May Lou is survived by her Pennsylvania siblings: a brother, Tom Sesler, and three loving sisters, Betty Truninger, Phyllis Stricklin and Elizabeth "Lib" Stephens. She has three grandsons, Christopher Lorenz, Jordan Lorenz, and Patrick Lorenz, along with many nieces and nephews. Mary Lou retired from Smile Makers Corporation, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she lived for 20 years. Mary Lou came home to Pennsylvania to enjoy her free time with her family in Vanderbilt, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Always kind and considerate, Mary Lou approached life with zest and a wry sense of humor. She had a thirst for knowledge and was very curious. She was an avid reader of history (a Civil War buff) and mystery novels. She really enjoyed attending the ballet and plays with her daughters in California. Mary Lou loved baseball and football and was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Braves, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She also enjoyed tooling around in her little red BMW. We are honored to have known her and we will all miss having her with us so very much! There will be a Graveside Service for Mary Lou at the BOWMAN- FLATWOODS CEMETERY, Vanderbilt R. D. 1, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.


©The Herald Standard 2008, Uniontown, PA, Sunday, December 21, 2008

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Wendell K. RUPP, Sr. (1935-2007)

   Wendell K. Rupp Sr., 72, of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa., died Friday, April 20, 2007, at Lifecare, Wilkinsburg, Pa. Mr. Rupp was born March 11, 1935, in Pennsville, Fayette County, Pa., a son of the late Harry and Florence Brooks Rupp. Prior to retirement, he was a glassworker for more that 43 years, having been employed by Bryce Brothers and Lenox Crystal. He was a member of VFW Post 3368, American Legion Post 446 and the Slovak Club, all in Mt. Pleasant, and he was a fan of and enjoyed NASCAR racing. He is survived by his loving companion of 24 years, Georgeanna Lobingier Harman, of Mt. Pleasant; his four sons, Wendell Rupp Jr., of Mt. Pleasant, Melvin Rupp and his wife, Rose, of Mt. Pleasant, Dale Rupp, of West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pa., and Brian Harman, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pa.; his two grandchildren, Jennifer Rupp and Caitlin Harman; and his two sisters, Sarah Shaffer, of Hecla, Westmoreland County, Pa., and Eileen Rupp, of Bullskin Township, Fayette County, Pa. In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his two brothers, Harry and Melvin Rupp. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at GALONE-CARUSO'S, 204 Eagle St., Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Funeral Home, with the Rev. Terry Trudgen, officiating. Interment will be in St. Pius X Parish Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.


©The Herald Standard 2007, Uniontown, PA, Monday, April 23, 2007

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bullet William Franklin RUPP died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)

Seriously ill for two weeks, William Franklin Rupp, 18, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob P. Rupp, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday night at 11 o'clock. Complications caused death.
Surviving are the parents, a brother, Jack, and a sister, Frances Jean.
Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home with interment in the Hopwood cemetery.
(Herald - October 7, 1937)


William H. RUPPEL (1849-1919)

JUDGE RUPPEL DIES

End Comes to Somerset Jurist on
Saturday Night, After Long Illness

  SOMERSET, Feb 3.— Judge William H. Ruppel of Somerset County died at his home here Saturday night after a long illness. His term would have expired in 1922. Judge Ruppel was a Democrat and personally a temperance advocate. On the bench he administered the liquor license law with severe restrictions. Judge William H. Ruppel was born in Frostburg, Md., May 13, 1849. He was taken as an infant to Wellersburg, Somerset County, and was educated in the public and normal schools. Subsequently he followed the occupation of teacher for a number of years, but finally took up the profession of law, studying in the office of General Coffroth. In 1872 he was admitted to practice at the Somerset County bar. He formed a partnership with General Coffroth. He served as a delegate to the Democratic State convention that nominated William M. Singerly for Governor.


The Weekly Courier, Connellsville, PA, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 6, column 2

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Anna Emma Skoda RURA (1920-2005)

   Anna Emma (Skoda) Rura, 84, of 112 Cobblestone Dr., Greensburg, Pa., formerly of Masontown, Pa., died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at 6:05 a.m., in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa. She was born in Hover, Pa., on Dec. 9, 1920, the daughter of the late Frank and Lizabeth (Pretner) Skoda. She was a housewife and belonged to Saint Mary's R.C. Church of Leckrone, Pa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, John, Joseph and Frank, and sister, Mary Skoda. Surviving are two daughters, Jean and husband, Philip Polsinelli of Greensburg, Pa.; daughter, Debra and husband Brad Bixler of Freeland, Pa.; three granddaughters, Anna Polsinelli of Greensburg, Elizabeth Polsinelli of Greensburg, and Mary Polsinelli of Greensburg; two grandsons, Eric and wife, Jennifer Bixler of North Pole, Alaska, and Joel Bixler and friend, Rebeca of Ithaca, N.Y.; a great-grandson, Joel Bixler Jr. of Ithaca, N.Y.; and a sister, Genevieve Krcelich of Isabella, Pa. Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, Masontown, today, (November 4, 2005), until 10:30 a.m., when a Prayer Service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church of Leckrone at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Father Donald P. Trexler as celebrant. Interment will be held at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa. Rosary Service was recited at 7 p.m., on Thursday by Saint Mary's Rosary Society and All Saints Christian Mothers.


©The Herald Standard 2005, Uniontown, PA, Friday, November 4, 2005

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Margaret Ruth Dugan RURA (1937-2007)

   Beloved mother and wife, Margaret Ruth Dugan Rura, age 69 years, of Masontown, Fayette County, Pa., died Thursday, April 12, 2007. She was born in Martin, Fayette County, Pa., on April 30, 1937, the daughter of Lewis M. Dugan and Mary V. Yeager Dugan. Her memory will be greatly cherished by all and she will be sadly missed. Margaret Ruth was predeceased by two sons, both named Raymond, five brothers, Roy, Lewis, Frank, Grover, and Robert Dugan, a sister, Mary Hughes, and her parents. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Raymond R. Rura; four daughters: Mary Ruth Fast and her husband, John, of Masontown, Pa., Helen Schrock and her husband, Ken, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., Margaret Hudak and her husband, Richard, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Elizabeth Rura, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; grandson, Harrison Schrock; granddaughters: Jami Fast, Mary Jane Fast, Anna Fast, and Sara Fast; great-granddaughter, Ashley Kerchner; sisters: Viola Medved and her husband, Harold, of Lake Lynn, Fayette County, Pa., and Grace Dugan, of Chicago, Illinois; brother, John Dugan and his wife, Shirley, Pittsburgh, Pa.; many nieces and nephews. Her mortal remains were generously donated to the Humanity Gifts Registry. Friends and family will be received at a Memorial Celebrating her Life, which will be announced at a later date by the JOHN S. MAYKUTH, JR. FUNERAL HOME, corner of Church at 7 River Avenue, Masontown, Pa. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Development Office at UPMC Cancer Pavilion, 5150 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15232.


©The Herald Standard 2007, Uniontown, PA, Sunday, April 15, 2007

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Bertha RUSH ( -1938)

MISS BERTHA RUSH

   For many years a resident of Fayette county, Miss Bertha Rush, 58, daughter of C. W. Rush of Dawson, died Tuesday in a Chicago hospital following an operation. Miss Rush was the sister of Mrs. J. W. Wood of Uniontown and Mrs. Warren Cross of Canton, O. She was born in Pittsburgh. While in Uniontown, Miss Rush had made her home with her cousin, Clark Newcomer.


The Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA, Wednesday, July 6, 1938, page 7, column 2

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Clarisa P. RUSH ( -1870)

DIED

  RUSH— Monday evening, January 5, 1870, at 1 o’clock, Mrs. Clarisa P. wife of Marker Rush, Esq., of Pittsburgh, Pa., aged 37 years. The deceased was well known in this community, and was a most estimable lady. She was a loving and devoted wife, a kind friend and true Christian. Her loss is mourned by many friends both here and in Pittsburgh.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, January 20, 1870, Vol. III, No. 2,
page 3, column 6

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Dora B. Scott RUSH ( -1951)

Rush Funeral Set Saturday

   Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mrs. Dora B. Scott Rush, 73, who died suddenly at 12:35 this morning at her home, 31 Ben Lomond street. She was the wife of George Orval Rush, former county commissioner and auto dealer, and was well known throughout this district. Mrs. Rush was born in New Salem, daughter of the late J. W. and Rachel Sickles Scott, pioneer residents of Fayette county. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian church. Surviving are her husband; one son, Quay, of Uniontown; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Erla) Wilkey, of Connellsville; Mrs. Ina Hannan, at home; Mrs. Paul (Genevieve) Dunn, of Uniontown, and Mrs. Rachel Sturgeon, of Cleveland; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Gosnell, of Uniontown.. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Minerd Funeral Home, with Dr. John Van Eman Berger officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 6 o’clock.


The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, March 15, 1951, page 8, column 1


RUSH, MRS. DORA B. SCOTT— Funeral services will be conducted in the Minerd Funeral Home, 106 W. Main St., Saturday afternoon, March 17, at 2:30 o’clock with Dr. John Van Eman Berger, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Friends are being received in the funeral home.


The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Friday, March 16, 1951, page 5, column 2

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George Orval RUSH (1870-1956)

   George O. Rush, 85, Former Treasurer, Commissioner, Dies George Orval Rush, 85, died early Sunday morning in Uniontown Hospital. He was born at Farmington April 5, 1870, a son of the late Thomas and Margaret Downer Rush. He was a member of the Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church and B.P.O. Elks No. 370 of Uniontown. He was a former county treasurer and former county commissioner. In later years he was in the hotel and automobile business in Uniontown and Brownsville. His wife, Dora B., preceded him in death as did a daughter. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Erla Wilkey of Connellsville, Mrs. Ina Hannan at home, Mrs. Rachel Lewis of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Genevieve Dunn of Uniontown; a son, T. Quay Rush of Uniontown; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Sally Rush of Farmington. The body is at the Minerd funeral home at Uniontown where the funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. John V. Berger officiating. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, March 5, 1956, page 1, column 6

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Jacob Ignatius RUSH ( -1865)

DEATHS

  RUSH— On Friday evening, April 7th, 1865, JACOB IGNATIUS son of Alexander and Martha Rush, aged 4 years.

They have laid him in his narrow bed,
And now his is numbered with the dead.
Father and mother he has left to mourn,
Their absent Jacob’s long return.
It is not the tears at this moment shed,
When the cold sod has been laid o’er him.
That can tell how beloved was the child that’s fled.
Or how deep is our sorrow for him.  Com.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, April 27, 1865, Vol. V., No. 12, page 2, column 7

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James G. RUSH (1918-1995)

James G. Rush

   James G. Rush, age 77, of Pleasant Hills, and formerly of Connellsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1995, in Jefferson Hospital. He was born March 12, 1918, in Dunbar, a son of the late John T. and Mary L. Rush. He was a retired salesman for the World Book Encyclopedia. He was a former member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and is presently a member of St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church of Baldwin. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Air Force. He was a member of Pleasant Hills Kiwanis club, Bethel Park Artists Guild, McMurray Art League, the Whitehall Art League, and American Legion Post 301 of Connellsville, He is survived by his wife, JoAnne Delaney Rush; and two sons, James G. Rush Jr. and John R. Rush both of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received until 9 p.m. tonight in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St. Connellsville, where a prayer service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Michael Sciberras as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. A vigil service was (obituary incomplete)


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, December, 1995

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Rachel RUSH ( -1870)

DIED

  RUSH— On Sunday, 27th instant, Rachel, daughter of Wm. H. and Eliza Rush, aged one year and five months.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, March 31, 1870, Vol. III, No. 12, page 3, column 8

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Richard P. RUSH ( -1996)

Richard P. Rush

   Richard P. Rush, 78, of Connellsville, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 1996, in the Fayette Health Care Center, Uniontown. Friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 North Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, today from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a prayer service will be held Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Sciberras as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A vigil service will be held in the funeral home today at 1 p.m. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by American Legion Post No. 301 and VFW Post No. 21.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, September, 1996

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bullet Sabina RUSH died in 1861. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(17)

DIED
On the 20th instant, at Farmington, of Lung Disease, Mrs. Sabina, wife of Charles Henry Rush.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa., February 21, 1861 Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(11)

DIED
At Farmington, Fayette county, Pa., on the 20th inst., of Lung Disease, in the 26th year of her age,  Mrs. SABINA, wife of Charles Henry Rush, and daughter of German D. and Rebecca Hair.
A husband and four small children, as well as parents, relatives, and friends, are called upon by this affliction of Divine Providence, to lament an irrepairable loss, yet they have the great consolation of knowing that their temporal loss is her eternal gain.  The deceased suffered upon her bed of sickness and death for about six weeks.  Everything that skillful physicians and kind friends could do, was cheerfully and faithfully performed, but without avail.  She bore her sufferings with christian fortitude, having, years since professed to have found peace in believing in Jesus Christ as her Savior.  She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and by an upright walk and conversation, endeared herself to all who came within her influence.  She gave her parents and friends much good advice, made known her wishes in regard to her children, funeral, &c.
Her body was interred at Sansom Chapel, where the Rev. Mr. Hollingshead preached an appropriate and eloquent sermon, to one of the largest and most affected audiences that was ever seen in that section of country.   ED
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown. Feb. 28, 1861.


Sara Jane McDowell RUSH ( -1965)

RUSH, SARA JANE McDOWELL— Age 85 of Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., died Sunday afternoon, October 3, 1965, at the home of her sister, 17 Collins Ave., Uniontown. She was a member of the Baptist Church, Scottdale. She was predeceased by her husband, Orville A. Rush and a son, H. Glenn Rush. She is survived by the following children; Mrs. J. George (Madeline) Morrison, Delray Beach, Fla., Mrs. Gordon (Mildred) Jackson, Pt. Pleasant, W. Va.; Clarence E., Mt. Lebanon and Vernon of Steubenville; Ohio; three grandchildren; three sisters, Rebecca and Jessie McDowell and Mrs. Minnie Williams, Uniontown; one brother, Orris E. McDowell, Delray Beach, Fla. Friends will be received in the J. Harry Johnston Funeral Home, 65 N. Gallatin Ave., after 7 o'clock this evening, where services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M., the Rev. William J. Hillman officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.


The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Monday, October 4, 1965, page 21, column 8

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William RUSH ( -1871)

Redstone

   Departed this life on the evening of the 29th, at the residence of his father, Alexander Rush, Dr. William Rush. His remains were followed to their last resting place in the graveyard of the regular Baptist church, by a large number of Relatives and friends.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, September 7, 1871, Vol. IV, No. 35,
page 3, columns 1 & 2

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Mary RUSHIN (1872-1956)

RUSHIN, MRS. MARY— Aged 74, of West Leisenring, died Monday, February 6, 1956 at 12:30 p.m. in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Tomko. She was born December 8, 1872 in Czechoslovakia, and has resided in this vicinity for the past thirty-three years. She was a member of St. Polycarp’s R. C. Church, West Leisenring and the Holy Name Society of the church and First Catholic Slovak Ladies Union 716. She was predeceased by her husband, John Rushin, September 1955; one son Stephen, December, 1933; two daughters, Catherine, March 1932 and Johanna May, 1938. She is survived by five daughters and two sons, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Sleeva, Fairbank; Mrs. Andrew (Agnes) Tomko, West Leisenring; Mrs. Stephen (Sue) Densko, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Michael (Margaret) D[illegible], Herbert; Mrs. Stephen (Veronica) Kostelnik, Coal Brock; Joseph and John, Detroit, Mich.; fifteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Prayer service will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tomko. Requiem High Mass will be sung at 9 a.m. in St. Polycarp’s R. C. Church with Rev. Fr. Joseph Bednarik, her pastor and Rev. Fr. Raymond Balko OSB officiating. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Brookvale, under the direction of the Spishak Funeral Home, Connellsville.


The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Tuesday, February 7, 1956, page 2, column 8

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bullet Alex T. RUSSELL obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project. (12)

ALEX T. RUSSELL
Alex T. Russell, aged 48 years, for a number of years an employe of the H. C. Frick Coke company at its Maxwell mine, died at 6:10 o'clock Thursday evening, in the family residence at LaBelle, following an illness of four months. He was a member of Loyalhanna F. & A. M. of Latrobe and a widely known resident of Luzerne township and the Brownsville district.
Surviving are: his widow, Jennie Wright Russell; three children, Marian, Charles and Shirley Russell, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. James Eaton (?), of Merrittstown; Mrs. William Gray, Putnam, Conn.; Mrs. William Raymond, Akron, O.; and three brothers, David Russell, of Merrittstown; Rev. James M. Russell, Akron, O.; and Hugh Russell, of Pittsburgh.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.


Anna L. RUSSELL ( -1868)

Died

  RUSSELL— At Dunbar Station, Sunday 6th, inst., of Whooping Cough, ANNA L., daughter of James and Margaret Russell, aged 3 months.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, September 10, 1868, Vol. I, No. 36, page 3, column 3

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Earl K. RUSSELL ( -2004)

Earl K. Russell, 75, of Connellsville, Pa., died Saturday, June 5, 2004 in Lint's Personal Care Home. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Tressler Russell; and his brother, Edward A. Russell of Connellsville, Pa. Arrangements are under direction of Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 South First Street, West Side, Connellsville, Pa.


©The Herald Standard 2004, Uniontown, PA, June, 2004

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Earl Robert 'Bob' RUSSELL ( -2002)

Earl R. (Bob) Russell, 59, of Astula, Fla., formerly of Carmichaels, Pa., died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at 11:35 a.m., at his home, after a lengthy illness. He was born June 11, 1943, in Grindstone, Pa., son of Catherine Clawson Russell Ball of Carmichaels, Pa., and the late John D. Russell Sr.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eileen Russell. Earl was a self-employed truck driver.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Cindy Burns Russell; the following children: Tammy Gideon of Cleveland, Ohio, Tommy Kettle of Orlando, Fla., and Leslie Henry of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters, Tyanne Folsom and husband, Bryan of Savannah, Ga., Jill Bair and husband, Wayne of Carmichaels, Pa., Lori Gency and husband, Tom of Hampton, Va., John D. Russell Jr., of Masontown, and Thomas W. Russell of Orlando, Fla.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at 10 a.m., in Greene Valley Church of God, Crucible Road, Rices Landing, Pa., with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating.


©The Herald Standard 2002, Uniontown, PA, August, 2002

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Elmer T. 'Abbie' RUSSELL (1913-2002)

Elmer T. "Abbie" Russell, 88, of Fayette City, Pa., died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, in his home. He was born Nov. 30, 1913, in Washington Township, Fayette County, Pa., son of the late William and Jessie Smith Russell. He was a member of the Little Redstone Presbyterian Church, Fayette City R.D., Pa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Mae Elliott Russell; six brothers, Park, Carl, Alfred, Howard, Lewis and Ernest Russell; and one sister, Grace Todd.

Surviving are his daughter, Linda Nelson and husband, Dale of Rostraver Township; a dear friend, Martha Washnock; brothers, Samuel and Ross Russell of Fayette City, Herbert Russell of Middletown, Pa., and Richard Russell of Uniontown; a sister, Sara Yakim of Belle Vernon; one granddaughter, Lori Dudeck and husband, Jeffrey of Fayette City; and one great-granddaughter, Kirsten Dudeck of Fayette City.

Friends will be received in the ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Main St., Fayette City, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, until 10 a.m., the hour of services, in the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Klein officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.


©The Herald Standard 2002, Uniontown, PA, October, 2002

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Esther V. RUSSELL ( -1996)

Esther V. Russell

   Esther V. Russell, 76, of Burgettstown, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996, in Washington Hospital. She is survived by two sons, Lawrence Russell of Hubard, Ohio and Harry Russell of Burgettstown; three daughters, Sharon Kemp of Burgettstown, Carol Ward of Avella and Nancy Loosemore of Follensbee, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren; one sister, Frances Kirkpatrick of Brownsville; and one brother, Paul Cramer of Rowes Run.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, September, 1996

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Eugene K. 'Gene' RUSSELL (1914-1965)

RUSSELL, EUGENE K. "GENE", 50, formerly of Brownsville, died May 13, 1965 in Chesteron, IN. He was born in Brownsville, Sept. 6, 1914, the son of S.G. Patton and the late Nellie Rohrer Patton. Mr. Patton was a veteran of WWII with service in the South Pacific. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Brownville.

Surviving are a son, Dirk, and the following brothers and sisters, Edward Russell, Mrs. Kate Coccari, Jack W. Russell, Ruth Patton, Donna E. Cunningham, and a niece Mary Nell Righetti. Preceding him in death were a sister, Mrs. Almeda Righetti and two uncles, W.D. Rohrer and C. H. Rohrer.

Burial in Bridgeport Cemetery, under the direction of the J.W. Kisinger Funeral Home.


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George Orlin RUSSELL (1928-1994)

George Orlin Russell, Sr. 66, of Lemont Furnace, Pa., passed away in his residence, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1994 at 1:34 p.m.

He was born Aug 13, 1928, in North Union Twp., Fayette Co., Pa., a son of the late James D. and J. Jeannette Martin Russell. He was a retired truck driver for D&M Trucking.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jose Russell on Feb. 26, 1985. He is survived by a son George Orlin Russell Jr. of Hopwood, Mrs. Joseph (Rhonda) Minerd of Lemont Furnace; two granddaughters, April and Emaly Minerd and a brother, James D. Russell, Jr. of Hopwood.

Interment in Park Place Cemetery


The Morning Herald—The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, November, 1994

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Helen Eckman Breegle RUSSELL ( -1995)

HELEN RUSSELL

   Helen Eckman Breegle Russell of Walnut Avenue, Scottdale, died Friday, July 7, 1995, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., Scottdale.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, July, 1995

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Helen F. Kovach RUSSELL ( -2002)

Helen F. Russell, 89, of 2448 East Orangeview Lane, Orange, California, and formerly of Honey Brook, Pa., died on Thursday, November 14, 2002 in the Town and Country Manor, Santa Ana, California, after a long illness. She was born in Uniontown, Pa. and was a graduate of Uniontown High School and a 1934 graduate of Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. She was a member of the Honey Brook Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Honey Brook American Legion, Wawassan Post 422, Honey Brook, Pa., and also past president of the District and County Auxiliary organizations of the American Legion.

She is survived by a son Edward J. Russell of Bowling Green, Va. and his wife Elisa Urbinati Russell of Milan, Italy; a daughter Lois G. Foxen, wife of Gary P. Foxen of Orange, CA.; one granddaughter and a brother Dr. Coleman W. Kovach of Harrisburg, Pa.

Friends will be received in the Labs Funeral Home, Inc. 141 Pequea Avenue, Honey Brook, Pa., on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m.


©The Herald Standard 2002, Uniontown, PA, November, 2002

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James 'JD' Dunn RUSSELL, Jr. (1927-2003)

James D. Russell Jr., 76, of Hopwood, Pa., died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born May 22, 1927, in Uniontown, Pa., a son of the late James D. Russell, Sr., and Jeanette Marie Martin Russell. Also preceding him in death were a son, James Wayne Russell and a brother, George Orlin Russell.

Surviving are his wife, Minnie J. Luckey Russell; two sons, Terence Ray Russell and his wife, Glenna of Uniontown, and Mark A. Russell and his wife, Cathy of Lemont Furnace; three grandchildren, Jeanette Marie Russell, Neil A. Russell and Erin Russell; and a great-granddaughter, Alexandria Smith.

Mr. Russell was a veteran of the Korean War, having served honorably in the U.S. Army, was a former employee of the Solomon and Teslovich Construction Company, and a member of the UMWA.

Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 South Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, Pa., this evening from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Bill Moull officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.


©The Herald Standard 2003, Uniontown, PA, July, 2003

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Janet I. Barth RUSSELL   (1915-1995)

Janet I. Russell

   Janet I. Barth Russell, 80, of Butler died Saturday. She is survived by her husband, James M. Russell; two daughters, Carol J. Russell Ridge of England and Mrs. Bill (Diane) Adams of Washington, Pa.; one son, James C. Russell of Butler; six grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. June Barth Mucho of Richeyville. Friends will be received in the Greenlee Funeral Home, Route 40, Beallsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday until 10 a.m.

Social Security Death Index for Janet B. Russell:
   Born—– July 21, 1915
   Died—– November 4, 1995


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, November, 1995

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John 'Jack' A. RUSSELL (1925-2006)

John A. "Jack" Russell, 80, of Fayette City, Fayette County, Pa., died Monday, April 3, 2006, in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born in Fayette City, on August 28, 1925, the son of the late James W. and Lillian Johnson Russell. "Jack" was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Monessen South Western Railroad, where he worked as a conductor and brakeman.

He truly enjoyed reminiscing with his friends at the local clubs, gardening, playing cards and "The Price is Right". He was a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion, Fairhope Rod and Gun Club, Naomi Club, and the Fayette City American Legion Post 484. "Jack" served in the United States Navy from November 26, 1943 to May 10, 1946 as a bow gunner on a PBM Aircraft in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Surviving is his wife, Norma Jean (Roy) Russell; two sons: Jack David Russell, of Fayette City, and George Russell and wife, Patricia, of Long Beach, California; a brother, Carl E. Russell, of Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, Pa.; four grandchildren: Natalie, John, and Antonio Russell, and Sarah and Dante Verdugo; a great granddaughter, Vanessa; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, his brother, James W. Russell and a sister, Ruth Moravek, preceded him in death.

Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon, Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934). A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Bryce King, officiating. Interment with full Military Honors will follow in the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Fayette City. The Fayette City American Legion Post 484 will conduct a service on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.


©The Herald Standard 2006, Uniontown, PA, April 5, 2006

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John F. RUSSELL ( -1956)

JOHN F. RUSSELL

   John F. Russell, 52, of Perryopolis, R.D. (Wick Haven), died at 9 o’clock this morning at his home. The body has been removed to the Blair funeral home at Perryopolis.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday, October 23, 1956, page 2, column 4

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bullet Joseph T. RUSSELL Headstone (1847-1937) This obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)

Infirmities of age resulted Wednesday evening, February 17, 1937, in the death of Joseph T. Russell, one of Fayette county's last surviving Civil War veterans, at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Orval L.. Walters of Continental No. 2

Mr. Russell was born in Portsmouth, O., December 17, 1847, being 87 years and two months old at the time of his death.  He was the last surviving member of his company, Battery L, First Ohio Light Artillery, serving as a private throughout the war.

His first engagement during the conflict between the states came July 12 and 13 at Fort Stevens which is now part of Washington, D.C.  In addition to the battle at Fort Stevens he took part in three other battles:  at Winchester, Va., September 19; at Fisher's Hill, September 22, and at Cedar's Creed, Va., October 10 or 19.  He was mustered out of the service July 6, 1865, at Columbus, O.

During his period of service he lost only a few weeks during the entire war, being a patient during that time in a Washington, D.C., hospital.

Seven years after leaving the service, Mr. Russell came to New Salem where he lived up until his death.  He was one of the oldest citizens of that community.  Mr. Russell was also one of the last several survivors of the Will F. Stewart Post 180 of the G. A. R.

During a very active life the deceased followed a carpenter's trade.  He also served as postmaster at New Salem eight years.

He was married April 27, 1871, to Mary Catherine Speelman who survives him.

In addition to his widow he leaves three children:  Herman Russell, Kansas City, Mo.; M. G. Russell, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Mary Walters, Continental. There are also three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family requests friends to omit flowers.

(Standard - Feb. 18, 1937)



Kathryn C. Chamberlain RUSSELL Headstone (1922-2006)

Kathryn C. (Chamberlain) Russell, age 83, of Hopwood, Fayette County, Pa., passed away on Friday morning, February 24, 2006, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. She was born March 27, 1922, in Fairbank, Fayette County, Pa., the daughter of Joseph C. Chamberlain and Jessie Hutchinson Chamberlain. Kathryn was Protestant by faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, James R. Russell, Jr., on January 27, 1991, her brother, Joseph Chamberlain, and sisters, Dorothy Kelley and Alice Stafford.

She is survived by her loving children: Sharon Daquilante and her husband, Rudolph, of Uniontown, Pa., James R. Russell, III, and his wife, Linda, of Warren, Pa., Jay D. Russell and his wife, Diane, of Uniontown, Pa., Kenneth E. Russell and his wife, Sharon, of Ohio, and Scot Russell and his wife, Carole, of Hopwood, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Friends will be received in the STEPHEN E. KEZMARSKY III FUNERAL HOME AT 71 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, UNIONTOWN, Pa., on Monday, February 27, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.


©The Herald Standard 2006, Uniontown, PA, February 25, 2006

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Kenneth L. RUSSELL ( -2006)

Kenneth E. Russell, 56, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Thursday, September 14, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., the son of the late James R. Russell, Jr., and Kathryn Chamberlain Russell. He was a graduate of Uniontown High School, Fayette County, Pa., and Penn State University.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon Thomann Russell; one son, Jonathan C. Russell and his wife, Erin, of Edinburg, Virginia; one sister, Sharon Daquilante and her husband, Rudy, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa.; three brothers: James R. Russell, III, and his wife, Linda, of Warren, Pa., Jay D. Russell and his wife, Diane, of Uniontown, Pa., and Scot A. Russell and his wife, Carole, of Uniontown, Pa.; six nieces; five nephews; one great-niece, and two great-nephews.

Friends will be received in the ALTMEYER FUNERAL HOME, 154 KRUGER STREET, ELM GROVE, WEST VIRGINIA, on Sunday, September 17, 2006, from 12 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, in Elm Grove, on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Saint Vincent de Paul Church, 2244 Marshall Avenue, Wheeling, West Virginia, 26003 and be marked "Choir Fund". Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.


©The Herald Standard 2006, Uniontown, PA, September 16, 2006

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Lloyd Allen RUSSELL Stone  (1891-1965)

RUSSELL, LLOYD ALLEN—Age 73 years of Dunbar R.D. 2, died suddenly Monday March 29, 1965, at his home. He was born in Orangeville, Ohio, April 24, 1891, a son of the late Delbert and Catherine Carroll Russell. He was a wreck master for the B&O Railroad, retiring in 1943. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Solon Lowry of Dunbar and Mrs. Bessie Crow of Tucson, AZ; two brothers, Edward Russell of Meadville, PA and Calvin of Brookline, PA. Friends will be received at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, today after 3 p.m. where services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Ellsworth D Crispens officiating. Internment will be in Franklin Cemetery.


The Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA, March 31, 1965

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Loran 'Park' RUSSELL ( -2002)

Loran (Park) Russell, 79, of Fayette City, Pa., died Monday, September 16, 2002 in the Country Care Manor, Fayette City, Pa. He is survived by his wife Rosemary Premoshis Russell; three daughters, Elizabeth Russell of West Miflin, Annette Russell of Jeannette and Rebecca Russell of Hunker; brothers, Elmer Russell, Samuel Russell, Ross Russell, all of Fayette City, Herbert Russell of Middletown and Richard Russell of Uniontown and a sister, Sara R. Yakim of Belle Vernon.

Friends may call today from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Eley-McCrory Funeral Home Inc., Fayette City, Pa., and Wednesday until 10:30 a.m.


©The Herald Standard 2002, Uniontown, PA, September, 2002

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Louise RUSSELL ( -2009)

Louise Russell, 90 years, of Scottdale, Pennsylvania, and a former resident of Dawson, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Arrangements have been entrusted to the RALPH E. GALLEY FUNERAL HOME, Railroad Street, Dawson, Pennsylvania, and will be announced.


©The Herald Standard 2009, Uniontown, PA, March 24, 2009

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Mary Elizabeth Martin RUSSELL Headstone (1910-2000)

Mary Elizabeth Martin Russell, Age 90, of Dunbar, died Monday, March 6, 2000 in Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born 10 Feb 1910, in Dunbar, Pa., daughter of the late Dennis I and Agnes McClain Martin. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.

Surviving are sons, Paul Russell, Jr. and his wife Frances of Connellsville; Robert D. Russell and wife Mary and Perry D Russell and his wife Janet all of Dunbar; ten grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul E. Russell Sr., a daughter Betty Jean Rupert; grandchildren Jimmie D Russell, Baby Russell and Richie Rupert Jr. and a great-grandchild Perry D. Russell III.

Friends will be received at the Burhans-Crouse Funeral Home, Connellsville Street, Dunbar. Interment in Mt Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar.


©The Herald Standard 2000, Uniontown, PA, March, 2000

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Minnie J. Luckey RUSSELL (1927-2008)

Minnie J. Luckey Russell, 81, of Hopwood, Fayette County, Pa. died Saturday, September 20, 2008. She was born April 7, 1927 in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband James D. Russell, Jr., a son, James Wayne Russell, and eight siblings, Gertrude Spear, Bryan Luckey, Grace Fecek, Beatrice Stickle, Della Savage, and Clyde, John, and Ray Luckey.

Surviving are two sons: Terence Ray Russell and wife, Glenna, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., and Mark A. Russell, of Lemont Furnace, Fayette County, Pa.; three grandchildren: Jeanette Marie Holp, Neil E., and Erin Russell, two great-grandchildren: Alexandria Smith and Joseph Holp, Jr., and a sister, Thelma Turner, of Hopwood, Pa.

Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Monday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home, with the Reverend Roland M. O'Brien, officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, in Uniontown.


©The Herald Standard 2008, Uniontown, PA, September 21, 2008

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Paul Edward RUSSELL, Jr. (1931-2007)

Paul E. "Skip" Russell, Jr., 76, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., formerly of Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa., went to be with his Lord and Savior after a short illness with cancer, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa. He was of the Protestant faith. He was born Feb. 22, 1931 at (Nubbin Ridge), Lemont Furnace, Fayette County, Pa., son of the late Paul E. Russell, Sr., and the late Mary "Libby" Elizabeth Martin Russell. He was married to Frances Cappa Weimer Russell for 16 years. He worked as an Electrician for 38 years with I.B.E.W. Local 5, formerly Local 1021. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Connellsville Lodge, a member of the Irishtown Sportsman's Club, American Legion, Hughes Post 146, and Fayette County Fiddler's Association. He loved music, playing guitar, mandolin and banjo for many years. He was an Army Veteran, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his children, Karen Rechenberg and husband, William, of Dunbar, Kim Bianchi and husband, Jerry, of Dunbar, Candi Gibbs and husband Matt, of Lemont Furnace, Mike Weimer, of Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pa., Annamarie Ruggieri and husband, John, Sr., of Connellsville; grandchildren Rachel, Joy, Russell, Casey, R.J., Heather, John, Jr., Amber, Bobby and Steve; great-grandchildren Kevin, Jr., Seth, Cameron, Zachary and Olivia; two brothers, Dale and Perry Russell, both of Dunbar; several uncles, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 38 years, Mary Evadne "Deanie" Weaver Russell; and a sister, Betty Jean Rupert. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m Thursday, Aug. 9, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, where services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, with Pastor Robert Wrachford, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, in Dunbar, with Military Graveside Services accorded by Amvets Post 103, Hopwood, Fayette County, Pa.


©The Herald Standard 2007, Uniontown, PA, August 9, 2007

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Paul Edward RUSSELL, Sr. Headstone (1907-1990)

RUSSELL, PAUL E. SR.-age 83 years, of Speers Hill, Dunbar, died Saturday May 5, 1990, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born February 25, 1907 in Lemont Furnace, PA, son of the late William and Stella Evans Russell. He was a retire steelworker from U.S. Steel's Homestead Works. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Martin Russell; three sons, Paul E "Skip" Russell, Robert Dale Russell, and Perry D Russell, all of Dunbar; three sisters, Agnes Barlek of Baden ,Pa; June Costolo of Lemont Furnace; and Guinevere (Mickey) Levato of Ambridge, PA; a brother William Russell of Chesterfield, Ohio; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a daughter, Betty Jean Rupert; three brothers, James George and Ellis Russell; three sisters, Genevieve Russell, Leona Burket, and Vera (Peck) Guy; and three grandsons, Richie Rupert, Jimmy D Russell and an infant grandson.

Friends will be received at Burhans-Crouse Funeral Home. Interment Mt Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar.


The Herald Standard, Uniontown, PA, May, 1990

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Rebecca Dawn Grimm RUSSELL (1972-2003)

Rebecca Dawn Russell, 31, of Addison, Pa., died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at home. Born Nov. 14, 1972, in Mount Pleasant, Pa., she was the daughter of Keith J. and Kathryn A. (Hay) Grimm of Berlin.

Preceding her in death were her maternal grandparents, John Edward and Dorothy (Grandahl) Hay, and paternal grandparents, Luther J. and Melva (Jones) Grimm. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Thomas R.; sons, Thomas R. II, Keith James and Kenneth Edward Russell; sisters, Rachel Romano of Pittsburgh, and Laura Grimm of Berlin; her mother-in-law, Annie Goodson of Friendsville, Md.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was a 1990 graduate of Berlin Brothers Valley High School. She was a Navy veteran, having served five years as a dental technician. She was employed by South Fayette Nursing Center, Markleysburg. She was a member of Mt. Zion (Hay's) United Church of Christ, and she attended Addison United Methodist Church.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., on Saturday at the DEANER FUNERAL HOME, Berlin. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Zion (Hay's) United Church of Christ, Maple Valley Road, Meyersdale, at 2 p.m., on Sunday, with the Rev. Timothy Rogers and the Rev. Charles Dunn officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Rebecca Russell Trust Fund, c/o Somerset Trust Company, PO Box 77, Somerset PA 15501.


©The Herald Standard 2003, Uniontown, PA, January, 2003

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Richard Lee RUSSELL (1929-2009)

Richard L. "Dick" Russell, age 79, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 5, 2009, in the Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pa. He was born December 23, 1929, in Gillespie, Fayette County, Pa., the son of the late William Russell and Jesse Smith Russell.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: Alfred, Carl, Howard, Herbert, Louis, Park, Ernest, Elmer; sister, Grace Todd, and an infant sister.

Dick was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, in Uniontown. He was a retired electrician with U. S. Steel, Irvin Works.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years: Bernadette A. Painley Russell; his loving children: Elizabeth "Beth" Veljacic and husband, Thomas, of Port Washington, New York, Bernadette Parrish and husband, Kenneth, of Cockeysville, Maryland, Jeannette Krizner, of Uniontown, Richard Russell and wife, Meg, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, and Gregory Russell and wife, Diane, of Bel Air, Maryland; grandchildren: Hadley Krizner, Cameron Russell, Mitchell Russell, Stephanie Veljacic, Christina Veljacic and Miranda Parrish; brothers: Samuel Russell, of Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pa., Ross Russell and wife, Lola, of Fayette City, Fayette County, Pa.; sister, Sara Yakim, of Belle Vernon, Pa.; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday, March 9, 2009 until 9:30 am, when Prayers of Transfer will be said, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, with Rev. Father Micah E. Kozoil, as Celebrant. Interment follows in St. Mary's Cemetery, in Uniontown. Parish Wake Services will be held Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Military Honors will be accorded at Graveside.


©The Herald Standard 2009, Uniontown, PA, March 7, 2009

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Sarah A. RUSSELL ( -1898)

RUSSELL

   At her home on Arch street, Mrs. Sarah A., wife of Capt. T. M. Russell, Friday evening, December 31st, 1897. Deceased had been an invalid for a number of years and had been confined to her bed for the past two years, but through all her suffering was patient and light-hearted. Mrs. Russell was 54 years old. She was born in Somerset county, and moved to this place from Alton, Ill., ten years ago. She was taken to the Markleton Sanitarium last summer for treatment, but her health was little benefited. She is survived by two sons, Charles, the leader of the Connellsville Military Band, and James, bookkeeper for Calhoun & Co. The body was laid to rest in Hill Grove Cemetery Sunday, service having been conducted at 2 o’clock


The Courier, Connellsville, PA, Friday Morning, January 7, 1898, page 2, column 3

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Sarah Leona Lynn RUSSELL (1898-1996)

Sarah L. Russell

   Sarah Leona Lynn Russell, 97, of North Augusta, S.C., and formerly of Vanderbilt and South Connellsville, Pa., died Thursday, May 9, in her residence. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Allan (Norma R.) Miller Jr. of Greensburg, Pa., and Mrs. Phillip (Nancy R.) Hedges of North Augusta, S.C., two granddaughters, two grandsons, and a brother, Donald R. Lynn of Vanderbilt, Pa. Friends will be received at the Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 111 East Green St., Connellsville, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 11 a.m.

Social Security Death Index for Janet B. Russell:
   Born—– November 2, 1898
   Died—– May 9, 1996


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, May, 1996

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Thelma Faye Danner RUSSELL (1923-2009)

Thelma Faye Russell, 85, of Scottdale, Upper Tyrone Township, Westmoreland County, Pa., died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at her residence. She was born Oct. 24, 1923, in Vanderbilt, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys Lynn Danner. Faye was a member of Gospel Life Tabernacle Church, of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa., and Christ Reformed Church, of Mt. Pleasant. She was a member and past officer of the Scottdale Eagles Lodge 1007 Ladies Auxiliary.

Faye is survived by her two brothers, Clarence Danner, Jr., of North Carolina, and David Danner, of California; her sister, Velva Reeves, of Ohio; a number of nieces and nephews; and her friend, neighbor and caregiver, Kimberly Able, of Scottdale.

Visitation for Faye will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, the hour of her funeral service, in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, with her Pastor, Cheryl Barron, officiating.


©The Herald Standard 2009, Uniontown, PA, February 17, 2009

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Thomas RUSSELL, Sr. ( -2003)

Thomas Russell, Sr., 65, of Daisytown, West Pike Run Township, Pa., Veteran of the Korean War who served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, self-employed entrepreneur who owned an auto body shop and many other business ventures, and was born in Marshall, Allegheny County, Pa., died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 7:45 a.m. in Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa.

He is survived by his mother, Helen Tama Flannigan; sons: Thomas Russell of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Daniel Russell and Daren Russell both of Daisytown, Pa.; sisters: Helen Russell Curtis of Bethel Park, Pa., and Nancy Russell Phillips of Washington, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several stepbrothers, stepsisters, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 15, until the Service at 1 p.m.


©The Herald Standard 2003, Uniontown, PA, July, 2003

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Edward RUSSIAN (1918-2001)

   EDWARD RUSSIAN, 83, of Kenner Row, Republic, died Sunday, December 30, 2001. He was born October 17, 1918 in Alliceon Heights, Fayette Co. Pa. Edward was a member of the Holy Rosary Church in Republic. He was retired from U.S. Steel Corp., Maple Creek Mine. His parents and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Pahula Russian; three sons, Edward C. Russian and his wife Darlene of Manassas, Virginia, Fred Allen Russian and his wife Kim of Daisytown, Pa., and Joseph Russian at home, and three grandchildren, Kenny, Chris and Sam. Interment in Lafayette Memorial Park.


©The Herald Standard 2001, Uniontown, PA, December, 2001

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Fred A. RUSSIAN (1948-2010)

   Fred A. Russian, age 61, of Daisytown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2010 in Harmon House Personal Care Center, Mount Pleasant, with his loving Family at his side. He was born November 8, 1948 in Allison, Pennsylvania son of Mary Pahula Russian of Keeney Row, Pennsylvania and the late Edward Russian. Fred was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Republic. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Kimberly Smetanka Russian; brothers: Edward C. Russian and wife Darlene of Manassas, Virginia and Joseph Russian of Keeney Row, Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Janice and Joseph Smetanka, sister- in-law Denice Grimm and her fiancé Brian, and brothers-in-law, Timothy Smetanka and Joseph Smetanka, all of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania; Fred and Kim's best friend Lisa Negich of Dawson, Pennsylvania; and Fred's faithful pet, Buddy. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to the Staff of The Harmon House and also to the Grane Hospice for their loving and professional care during Fred's illness. Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME, 19 Legion Street, Republic, Pennsylvania, today, May 2, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday, May 3, until 9:30 a.m. when a Prayer Service will be held. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Republic, with the Rev. Father James Clark as Celebrant. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pennsylvania.


©The Herald Standard 2010, Uniontown, PA, April, 2010

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Elizabeth RUSSIN (1907-2010)

Elizabeth Russin, age 103, of Newboro, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 in Cherry Tree Nursing Center. She was born April 17, 1907, daughter of the late Michael Sandrosky and Mary Sandrosky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Russin; her son, Edward Russin; a granddaughter, Donna Jordan and two brothers and one sister. Elizabeth was a member of St. Procopius R.C. Church in New Salem. She is survived by her son, Donald Russin of Garfield Heights, Ohio; two grandchildren, Edward F. Russin, Jr. and wife Denise of Parma, Ohio and Denise Trivisonno and husband Anthony of Macedonia, Ohio; four great-grandchildren: Danielle Russin, Amy Russin, Anthony Trivisonno, Jr. and Dominic Trivisonno; her daughter-in-law, Helen Russin of Parma, Ohio. Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, today, October 13, 2010 from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Thursday, October 14, 2010 until 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Procopius R.C. Church, New Salem with the Rev. Fr. Peter L. Peretti as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.


©The Herald Standard 2010, Uniontown, PA, Wednesday, October 13, 2010

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John RUSSIN (1921-2003)

John Russin, 82, of Brownsville, Pa., died Monday, August 18, 2003 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born July 7, 1921 in Alicia, Pa., son of the late Alex and Mary Hanosch Russin. He was a member of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church of West Brownsville, a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army Air Corp. He owned and operated along with his wife Ann, Shure's Clothing Store in Brownsville for many years. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and was a member of the UMWA and United Steel Workers of America. He was predeceased by a daughter Vern Ann Russin and brothers Michael and Joseph Russin.He is survived by his wife Ann Marodi Russin; three daughters, Joanne and her husband Jack White of Troutville, Va., Martha and her husband James Davis of Brownsville and Kathy and her husband Mike Coombs of Litchfield, Maine; seven grandchildren, Cara Davis Teslovich, Jeremy Davis, Adina Davis, Jacob Davis, Kalie Davis, Jocelyn White and Jared White; a great granddaughter Hannah Teslovich; two sisters Mary Plishka of Clark Summit, Pa. and Vern Ball of Dana Point, CA. and a brother Andrew Russin of Scranton, Pa. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, Pa. on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. where a Trisagion Service will be held Friday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 9:30 a.m. in the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in West Brownsville with the Rev. Fr. Samuel Smolcic officiating. A Panachida Service will be held Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Interment to follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill. ©The Herald Standard 2003


©The Herald Standard 2003, Uniontown, PA, August, 2003

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bullet Josephine (Kolbus) RUSSIN died in 1930. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(134)

Mrs. Josephine Russin, aged 49 years, died at her home in Allison, Wednesday afternoon at 2:50 o'clock of acute heart trouble.  She is survived by nine children:  Mrs. Charles Malinsky of Sunshine, Mrs. George Daskaslos of Uniontown, Frank of Fairbanks and John, James, Robert, Mary, Walter, and Edward at home.  A sister, Mrs. Nellie Galeck of N.J. and three brothers, Albert Kolbus of Europe, and John and Frank Kolbus, both of Allison, also survive.
Brief funeral services will be held in the home Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with the Rev. Fr. Forsyak officiating followed by additional services in the Cardale Polish Church.  Burial will be in the Footedale Polish Cemetery.  
Source:  Uniontown Morning Herald; Thurs.; 10-30-1930; pg. 3


Mrs. Antonio RUSSO ( -1901)

MYSTERY OF A TRAGEDY.

Italian Woman at Nellie Mines Shot a Negro After

SHE WAS FATALLY WOUNDED.

Colored Man Had Entered Her home with Intention of Robbery.

MAY HAVE GOT THE WRONG MAN.

Both Have Since Died From Their Wounds at the
Cottage State Hospital Here.

   William Templeton, colored, died at the Cottage State Hospital, Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock and Mrs. Antonio Russo at 2:45 o’clock yesterday morning, as a result of wounds received in a mysterious shooting at Nellie coke works near Vanderbilt early Monday morning. The affair has three explanations, two of which are plausible. Shortly after 5 o’clock Monday morning a colored man attempted to enter the Russo home for the ostensible purpose of robbery, Antonio Russo having left for his work on the coke yards at 5 o’clock. Mrs. Russo refused to admit the man, who became angry and after firing several shots at the windows, forced the door. He then shot the woman, who grappled with him and forced him from the house, barring the door after him. The man again forced the door, and Mrs. Russo, who was becoming weak, took up a double barreled shot gun and said to him, “You have killed me and now you have come back to kill my children.” The man was near the door and although the woman was very weak she raised the gun slowly and discharged both barrels. William Templeton was found about two hundred yards from the house an hour after the shooting. He was brought to the hospital and never regained consciousness, his forehead having been battered open by a load of shot. The mystery now rests upon how Templeton was shot. Mrs. Russo shot at her supposed murderer, whom circumstances tend to prove was not Templeton. The colored man was about 19 years of age, well behaved and industrious at 5 every morning on his way to work. His dinner bucket was found near the house after the shooting and when he was found he did not have a revolver in his possession nor could one be found in the vicinity. This would lead to the supposition that Templeton had heard the shots while going to his work and had gone to the house to learn the cause. As he reached the door, Mrs. Russo thinking he was her assailant, fired, inflicting the wound which resulted in his death. That same morning two negroes had committed two robberies in the vicinity of Nellie and it is supposed that one of these entered the Russo home and killed the woman. The killing of Templeton has been placed by some upon several Italians who went upon a manhunt when they learned of the affair but this explanation has been proved false by an investigation.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Friday morning, December 6, 1901, page 1, column 5

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Carol Yanosik RUSSO (1948-2012)

MASONTOWN
Carol Russo

Carol Russo, 64, of Masontown, Pa., passed away suddenly at home on July 15, 2012. She was born on May 26, 1948, the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Tomai) Yanosik. She was a graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, Class of 1965. Prior to retirement Carol was employed as a Dental Assistant in the office of Dr. Arnold Koon, Masontown, Pa. She also earned her Teaching Certification in Cosmetology. She enjoyed going to flea markets in Ohio and Pennsylvania with her husband “Rich”, where they spent the day looking at and selling various craft items. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her granddaughters. Left to cherish her memory are, her husband, Richard J. Russo and sons: Sean Russo of Tampa, FL and Todd Russo of Morgantown, W. Va.; granddaughters: Taylor Ann and Mia Elizabeth of Upper Saint Clair, Pa. and many friends. She will be greatly missed by the Masontown Striders. Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKITH, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA (724-583-8811) on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 9:30 a.m. when a Prayer Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church, St. Mary’s Leckrone, Pa. with Rev. Father John M. Butler as Celebrant. Interment follows in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Leckrone, PA. Parish wake on Wednesday at 3 p.m.


©The Herald Standard 2012, Uniontown, PA, Tuesday, July 17, 2012, page B3

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Pete Richard RUSSO (1924-1997)

Pete R. Russo

   Pete Richard Russo, 72, of Masontown, Pa., died Friday, March 21, 1997, in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. He was born June 15, 1924, in Fairchance, Pa., son of Pietro and Sapienza Bulotti Russo. Mr. Russo was a retired businessman and former owner of Masontown Hardware, which he operated for over 15 years. He was a member and past president of Masontown Exchange Club, member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Leckrone, Italo-American Citizens Club in both Masontown and Fairchance, Faith-Gray-McArdle V.F.W. Post 4583 and Pals Social Citizens’ Club. He was a World War II veteran who served with the U.S. Army, attained the rank of corporal and served in the European theater. His parents, a brother, Anthony Russo, and sisters, Berlina Santariello, Freda Macioce, and Mary Gross are deceased. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margaret Barrish Russo; three children: Richard Russo, Ronald Russo, and Deborah Hlebinsky; five grandchildren: Sean Russo and Todd Russo, Jeffrey Russo and Renee Russo, and Kelly Ann Hlebinsky; sisters and brother: Elizabeth Joshie of Hopwood, Pa., Emma Danko of Elizabeth, Pa., Joseph Russo and Cerina Santariello both of Fairchance, Pa., and Gloria Caruso of Republic, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 515 North Main St., Masontown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 25, until 10 a.m., when a prayer service will be held. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Leckrone, with Rev. Fr. Andrew M. Kawecki as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Leckrone, where military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Post 4584 and American Leigon Post 423. Parish wake service today at 9 p.m.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, March, 1997

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Ann Lenard RUTH ( -1935)

ANN LENARD RUTH

   Mrs. Ann Lenard Ruth, 84, widow of John W. Ruth, died March 11, 1935, at 11:30 p.m., following a lingering illness. She is survived by three sons, Thomas of DeSmets, South Dakota; John and Arthur of Carmichaels; one brother, William Lenard, Pittsburgh; and a sister, Mrs. Marguerite Huey of Pittsburgh. Fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Ruth was a member of the Carmichaels Methodist church. Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the home at Carmichaels, in charge of Rev. Harold Kellogg. Burial in Laurel Point cemetery, Carmichaels.


The Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA, Wednesday, March 13, 1935, page 10, column 3

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Annie Blanche Cowling RUTH ( -1949)

MRS. HOMER M. RUTH

  SCOTTDALE, June 15.— Mrs. Annie Blanche Ruth, wife of Homer M. Ruth of 901 North Hickory street, died at 1:05 o’clock this morning at her home after a lingering illness. A resident of Scottdale for 47 years, she was a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. John P. Cowling. Rev. Cowling was pastor of the Scottdale E. U. B. Church from 1902 to 1904. Mrs. Ruth was a member of the First E. U. B. Church. Besides her husband, she leaves five sons, John H., Robert A. and George E. Ruth of Scottdale, and James William Ruth of Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Glasgow of Michel, British Columbia, Canada, and two brothers, Dr. Donald J. Cowling and Robert Leroy Cowling, of Minneapolis, Minn. A sister, Miss Bertha Cowling, preceded her in death. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at the home with Rev. Donald B. App, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be private in Scottdale Cemetery. The body is at the home where it may be viewed until 10 P. M.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Wednesday, June 15, 1949, page 2, column 3

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bullet Lilly RUTHERFORD died in 1938. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)

Mrs. Ella A. Davenport, of New Geneva received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. Lilly Arnold, of Lower Highland, Ore. Mrs. Rutherford passed away in the Oregon City hospital where she had been under treatment for two months.
Mrs. Rutherford was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Arnold, and was born November 16, 1854. In her younger days, she served as a missionary in the south for seven years. Later, she went to the Northwest as a missionary. Mrs. Rutherford was a graduate of the Chicago Missionary Training school.
Surviving are her husband, William Rutherford, and a sister, Mrs. Ella A. Davenport, of New Geneva.


Nancy Marie Smalley Stiles RUTHERFORD (1924-1997)

Nancy Rutherford

   Nancy Marie Smalley Stiles Rutherford, 72, of Clarksville R.D.1 and formerly of East Millsboro R.D.1, Pa., died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997, at 1:45 p.m. in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, Pa. She was born Feb. 3, 1924, in Searights, Pa., daughter of Frank and Mae Sanders Smalley. She was a member of West Bend Methodist Church, East Millsboro R.D.1, Pa., and a homemaker. On Oct. 29, 1955, she married George Rutherford who survives. Also surviving are five children: Ronald Stiles of Oologah, Okla., Betty Dillinger of Clarksville, George W. Rutherford of West Hickory, Pa., Patty Ewart of Clarksville R.D.1, and Bruce Rutherford of Rexville, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters: Vera Kelley of Carmichaels, Pa., Shirley Schileiro of Rochester, N.Y., and Dorothy McTighe of Greensboro, Pa.; and a brother, George Smalley of New Brighton, Pa. Her parents and two sisters, Agnes Boyd and Virginia Bowen, are deceased. The family will receive friends at the BEHM FUNERAL HOME INC., Greene St., Route 188, Jefferson, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 4, until 1 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. Domenick Sgro officiating. Entombment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, February, 1997

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bullet Della DeLancey RUTT died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)

Mrs. Della DeLancey Rutt was born at Jefferson in Greene County, January 2, 1868, and died February, 28, 1937, in the Easton Hospital at Easton, Pa.
From the time she was eighteen years of age up until 1926 she made her home with Mrs. Elizabeth province of Masontown.
On November 15, 1926, she married Chester A. Rutt and lived in Easton until her death.
(Herald newspaper)


Catharine RUTTER ( -1870)

DIED

  RUTTER— At Upper Middletown, on the __ ult., Mrs. Catharine Rutter, aged 27 years.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, May 5, 1870, Vol. III, No. 17, page 3, column 8

Contributed by Roy Lockart


Charles M. RUTTER ( -1953)

CHARLES M. RUTTER

   Charles M. Rutter, 76, a former resident of Uniontown, died Friday in San Gabriel, Cal. Rutter, former theater stage manager in the area for years, leaves his widow and four children.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, April 27, 1953, page 2, column 3

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Lell RUTTER ( -1865)

DEATHS

  RUTTER— On the 2nd of January 1865, of consumption at the residence of her parents on Church Street in Uniontown Pa., Miss Lell, daughter of Mr. John Rutter, aged 23 years 8 months and 6 days.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, January 12, 1865, Vol. IV, No. 49, page 2, column 7

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Susan Wilson RUTTER ( -1968)

Mrs. Rutter Services Set

   Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mrs. Susan Wilson Rutter, 73, of 4 Spalding St., who died Wednesday in Monongalia Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. Mrs. Rutter was a member of the Great Bethel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Rutter, last November. She is survived by a son, Ray, of Uniontown, and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Minerd Funeral home, 196 W. Main St., from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, when services will be conducted by Dr. G. J. Morgans. Burial will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.


The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, Friday, May 3, 1968, page 15, column 1

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Walter S. RUTTER ( -1962)

RUTTER, WALTER S.—Aged 66, died in his residence, 405 Felty Street, Sunday afternoon, November 25, 1962. He was section foreman of Canyon Coal Mine, near Morgantown, W. Va. for thirty-two years, retiring in 1954. He is survived by his wife Rosella Pegg Rutter; one son, Donald L. of Irwin; two daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Barbara) Mikulak, Lakewood, Ohio, Mrs. John (Sandra) Nabors, Greenville, N. C.; ten grandchildren; one brother, Russell of Uniontown; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Bell, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Walter Joliff, Waynesburg, Pa. Friends will be received after 7 this evening in the J. Harry Johnston & Sons Funeral Home, 65 N. Gallatin Avenue, until Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. the hour of service. Dr. Earl P. Confer will officiate. Internment will be Park Place Cemetery, Uniontown.


The Evening Standard, Uniontown, PA, November 26, 1962

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bullet William RUTTER died in 1862. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(17)

In Menallen Tp., July 11th, 1862, of C___r, Mr. WILLIAM RUTTER, at an advanced age.
The Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, Pa. July 17, 1862.


William M. RUTTER ( -1994)

RUTTER, WILLIAM M.— Friends will be received in the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Hopwood, today, Sept. 13, 1994, until 11 a.m., the hour of service with Rev. Timothy McConville officiating. Interment will follow in Jacob’s Lutheran Cemetery, McClellandtown.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, September, 1994

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Michael Anthony RUVO ( -2000)

   Michael Anthony Ruvo of West Side Hill, Connellsville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in Westmoreland Hospital. He was born in Lemont Furnace, a son of the late Antonio and Maria Archangela Brienza Ruvo. He was a Catholic by faith. He was employed by Rack Engineering Co. as a painter for 34 years. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, having served six years in the Air Corps. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the EAME Campaign Medal with 11 Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Unit Badge. He was a member of VFW Post 21. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Glenna Lucille Jaynes Ruvo, to whom he was married 51 years. He is survived by a son, Larry Michael Ruvo of Connellsville; a daughter, Vicki Jo Ruvo and Gerald W. Newell of South Connellsville; two grandsons, Darren K. Ruvo and Les M. Ruvo and Stacy Spicola of Connellsville; a great- grandson, Jordan Leslie Ruvo of Connellsville; three sisters, Philomena Cunningham of Owensdale, Mary Yankowich of Connellsville and Rose Herchko of Pittsburgh; four brothers, Lt. Col. Victor A. Ruvo of Virginia, Salvatore Ruvo and Anthony Ruvo, both of Connellsville; Vincent Ruvo of Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepmother, Filomena Ruvo, and a daughter- in-law, Dianne K. Bennett Ruvo. Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, today from 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the hour of service with the Rev. Richard Patton officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park. Military services will be held at the cemetery by members of the American Legion Post 301, VFW Post 21 and Trotter American Legion Post 762.


©The Herald Standard 2000, Uniontown, PA, Thursday, November 16, 2000

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Barbara Keys RYAN (1930-2006)

Barbara Rose Keys Ryan, Age 76, of California, Washington County, Pa., died Monday, April 10, 2006, in Mon-Valley Hospital, Washington County, Pa., following a lengthy illness. She was born on February 27, 1930, the daughter of Frank T. Keys and Luba M. Miller Keys. Mrs. Ryan was a 1948 graduate of E. Beth High School, Washington County, Pa. She was a deeply devoted military wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and was an avid Steelers fan. She was Catholic by faith.

She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Lieutenant Colonel James Ryan, Jr. (United States Marine Corps), who died in October 7, 1989, one sister, Ida Maydak, and two brothers, Frank (Bud) Keys and Jimmy Keys.

Mrs. Ryan is survived by one son, Sean J. Ryan, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one daughter, Colleen M. Ryan and her husband, Michael Stanton, of Apex, North Carolina; two grandsons: Sean Patrick Ryan and Joshua C. Ryan; one sister, Frances Kadonick, of California, Pa.; a special niece and aide, Barbara Setaro and her husband, Tony, and their family, of Malden, Washington County, Pa.; and several other highly regarded nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 42 Bank Street at Crawford Road, Fredericktown, Washington County, Pa., today from 4 to 9 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday, April 12, at 1 p.m. with Deacon Thomas Raymond officiating. Interment will be in the LaFayette Memorial Park, Route 40, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pa.


©The Herald Standard 2006, Uniontown, PA, April 11, 2006

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Beatrice McVey RYAN Headstone (1885-1973)

Mrs. Beatrice McVey Ryan, 88, of Dunbar died at her home at 2:40 a.m. today following a lingering illness. She was born Feb. 5, 1885, in Workington, England, a daughter of the late James and Jane Robinson McVey. She was a member of the Franklin Memorial United Methodist Church, Dunbar, and had been a Dunbar resident for more than 82 years.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Violet Nelis, Mrs. Edith Moore and Miss Mary Delores Ryan, all of Dunbar; one son, John Earl, of Dunbar; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, J.A. Ryan, and one son, James T McVey.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, February 12, 1973


RYAN,BEATRICE ( McVey) — age 88 years of Dunbar, died Thursday, February 13, 1973 at her home at 2:40 am, following a lingering illness. She was born in Workinton, England on February 5, 1885 the daughter of the late James and Jane Robinson McVey. She was a member of the Franklin Memorial United Methodist Church. She had been a resident of Dunbar for the past 82 years and is the last surviving member of her family.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Violet Neils, Mrs. Edith Moore, and Miss Mary Delores Ryan all of Dunbar; a son, John Earl Ryan of Dunbar; eleven grandchildren; twenty four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; five nieces and two nephews.

Friends will be received in the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, today from 2-9 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday until 2 p.m., the hour of service. Rev. May Belle Johnston will officiate. Internment in Franklin Cemetery.


The Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA, February 14, 1973

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Clement W. RYAN (1923-2005)

Clement W. "Clem" Ryan, age 81, of Masontown, Pa., died on Thursday, May 26, 2005, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa. He was born on August 26, 1923, in Harmarville, Pa., a son of Dennis Ryan and Bridget (Hason) Ryan. "Clem" proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Marine Corps. He was a coal miner employed with West Penn Power Company at the Springdale Mine until 1967 and retired from the Hatfield Power Plant in August of 1988. He was a member of All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Masontown, United Mine Workers of America District 2, Faith-Gray-McArdle Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4584 and Fort Mason American Legion Post 423.

A wonderful husband, devoted father and proud grandfather he was a friend to many. Everyone looked forward to spending time with him! He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Agnes, Bernadine, Isabelle and Adele, and brothers, Joseph and Thomas.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Josephine (Meli) Ryan; children: William C. Ryan of Charleston, West Virginia, Jacqueline A. Pope and her husband, John, of Harrisburg, Pa., Aileen M. Rosky and her husband, Anthony, and Joseph C. Ryan and his wife, Deborah, all of Masontown, Pa.; two grandchildren whom he adored: Michele and Nicole; a sister, Margaret Bossard of Stroudsburg, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., A Dignity Memorial Provider, 515 North Main Street, Masontown, Pa., on Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 31, until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in All Saints Roman Catholic Church, Masontown, with the Rev. Father James F. Bump as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Leckrone, Pa., where Military Honors will be accorded by Faith-Gray-McArdle V.F.W. Post 4584.


©The Herald Standard 2005, Uniontown, PA, May 28, 2005

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David P. RYAN Headstone (1920-2004)

David P. Ryan, 83, of Braden Plan, Clarksville, Pa., died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 1, 2004 in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, Pa. He was born December 8, 1920 in Brownsville, Pa., son of the now late John Ryan and Margaret Bruns Ryan. David graduated in 1938 from Brownsville High School and served with the United States Army during World War II in the European Campaign. He lived most of his life in Clarksville. David was a Coal Miner for Gateway Coal Company and was a member and Recording Secretary of United Mine Workers of America Gateway Local 6330 for many years. He was a longtime member of Clarksville Community Volunteer Firemen and American Legion Post 0954 in Jefferson, Pa. He was a member of Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Clarksville.

His beloved wife of 57 years, Dorothy Hickey Ryan, preceded him in death on May 17, 2000. Also deceased three brothers, James, Thomas and John Ryan, two sisters, Eleanor Ryan Basile and Mary Rose Ryan, and parents.

He is survived by one son, John Charles Ryan, and two grandchildren, Shawn Ryan and Ashley Ryan, all of Houston, Texas; one sister, Jean Ryan Radvansky of Brownsville, Pa.; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the FRANK BURKUS FUNERAL HOME, 26 Mill Street, Millsboro, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held Monday, January 5, at 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church, Clarksville, with Rev. Fr. Alan E. Morris as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, Brownsville, Pa., where Military Honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 0954.


©The Herald Standard 2004, Uniontown, PA, January, 2004

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Deloris B. Brown RYAN (1924-2008)

Deloris Brown Ryan

  Deloris B. (Brown) Ryan, age 83, of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa., formerly of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., died Friday, December 19, 2008, in her residence at the Harmon House, Mount Pleasant, Pa. She was born December 31, 1924, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of Frank O. Brown and Jessie Conway Brown. Mrs. Ryan graduated from Uniontown High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church, of New Salem, Fayette County, Pa., and member and Past Worthy Matron of The Order of The Eastern Star No. 263, in Uniontown.

  Mrs. Ryan was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harry "Buck" Ryan, one brother, Frank O. Brown, Jr., and three sisters, Alverda Thompson, Olive Florence Brown, and Audrey Wandell. She is survived by two daughters: Sandra Brown, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., and Shera Dora and her husband, Ron, of Dunedin, Florida; three grandchildren: Jennifer Pernelli and her husband, Frank, of Mount Pleasant, Pa., Scott Vincent and his wife, Whitney, of Charlestown, West Virginia, Sharlene Vincent, of Clearwater, Florida; and four great grandchildren: Tyler Pernelli, Jacob Pernelli, William Vincent, and Hope Vincent.

  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 406 East Washington Street, Mount Pleasant, Pa., where Services will be held Monday, December 22, 2008, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Rufus Peer, officiating. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Route 40 East, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. To sign the Guest Registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.


©The Herald Standard 2008, Uniontown, PA, December 21, 2008

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Donald E. RYAN ( -1994)

Donald E. Ryan

   Donald E. Ryan, 67, of North Side, Pittsburgh, formerly of Bellevue, died Thursday, June 30, 1994. He was predeceased by his wife Violet Ryan. Surviving are a son, James Edward Ryan of Pittsburgh; step daughters: Hope Lambert of Kentucky, Jewell Seekford of Emsworth, Jacqueline Mook of Sewickley, Donna Friend of McCandless Twp. and Nancy Felsing of Reserve Twp.; sisters: Marjorie Swauger of Adah, Pa., Elaine Eye of Rivesville, W.Va., Alberta Pope of Brandywine, W.Va.; a brother, Tlayfor Ryan of Mechanicsville, Md.; 23 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Mr. Ryan had served with the U.S. Army Aircorp in the years following W.W. II; he worked as a painter and as a deckhand on a river tug. He had been a member of the National Maritime Union. Friends will be received in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, today from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Pittsburgh Revival Center, 4555 McKnight Road, Ross Twp. Interment in Highwood Cemetery, North Side.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, June, 1994

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John Earl RYAN (1926-2006)

John Earl Ryan, 80, of Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa., died Friday, September 22, 2006, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 25, 1926, in Dunbar, Pa., the son of the late James Aloysius Ryan and the late Beatrice McVey Ryan. He retired from Anchor Hocking Cap Corporation, Plant 15, Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., as a die setter with 32 years of service, and was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 146 Dunbar and the Independent Slovak Club, Connellsville. He graduated from Dunbar Township High School, in 1944, and was a member of the Franklin Memorial United Methodist Church, Dunbar, Pa.

Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Lois Seaton Ryan, of Dunbar; two sons: John Kevin Ryan, of Dunbar, and special friend, Melanie, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pa., and David Kirby Ryan and wife, Jessica, of Connellsville; grandchildren: Stuart and Jessica Ohler, Kelsey, Kasey, and Arabella Ryan; sister, Mary D. Ryan, of Dunbar; brother-in-law, James H. Seaton, of Connellsville; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

John was preceded in death by a brother, James T. McVey, and sisters, Violet Nelis, and Edith Moore.

Friends will be received in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, Pa., today, September 24, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m., on Monday, September 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 26, until 2 p.m. the Hour of Service, with the Rev. Jeffrey Popson, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery, Dunbar. Military honors will be accorded at graveside.


©The Herald Standard 2006, Uniontown, PA, September 24, 2006

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Mary "Mamie" D. RYAN Headstone (1923-2010)

Mary "Mamie" D. Ryan, age 87, of Dunbar, Pennsylvania died Friday, August 20, 2010 in Hillside Manor, Uniontown. She was born April 10, 1923 in Dunbar, Pennsylvania the daughter of James Ryan and Beatrice McVey Ryan. Mary was a member of Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Dunbar and also its Altar and Rosary Society. She was Secretary of the Saint Vincent DePaul Society. Mary was a Girl Scout Leader for many years. She worked at Burns Drug Store right out of high school, then for the Dunbar Sand Corporation for 12 years, and as a Billing Clerk/Switchboard Operator for 30 years for the now former Anchor Hocking in South Connellsville.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and two brothers: Violet McVey Nelis, Edith McVey Moore, James T. McVey and John Earl Ryan; and two nephews.

Surviving are many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and one sister-in-law, Lois Ryan.

Friends will be received today (Sunday, August 22) from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, August 23, from Noon to 9 p.m. in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, and Tuesday, August 24, until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers will be said. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Ranch Road, Dunbar, with Monsignor J. Edward McCullough as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Aloysius Cemetery. Rosary will be recited in the Funeral Home on Monday at 4.


©The Herald Standard 2010, Uniontown, PA, Sunday, August 22, 2010

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bullet Thomas RYAN died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(15)

THOMAS RYAN
Thomas Ryan ,aged 77 years, two months and five days, died at his home at Bruceton Mills, W.Va., Wednesday, May 15th, at seven o'clock.  He was the son of Edward and Elizabeth Ryan.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Adelia Ryan and the following children: Mrs. William Speelman, Mrs. Freeman Hileman, Mrs. Charles Michael and Jesse Ryan of Bruceton Mills: Charles G. Ryan of Morgantown: Mrs. Charles R. Uphold, Mrs. Okey Foreman and Okey Ryan of New Salem: Edward H. Ryan of Cardale, and Ray Ryan of Uniontown.
He is also survived by one sister. Mrs. Julia King and three brothers, Daniel Ryan of Pisgah, W.Va.; Ross Ryan of Morgantown, W. Va., and the Rev. S.E. Ryan of Cranesville W. Va.
Mr. Ryan joined the M.E. Church at an early age and was a faithful member until death.  He died from a complication of diseases.  Mr. Ryan spent the greater part of his life as a farmer, retiring about seven years ago.
Funeral services will be conducted in the M.E. Church at Bruceton Mills, Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.  Burial will be in the Bruceton cemetery.
Standard  May 17, 1935


William W. RYAN, Sr. (1920-1994)

William Ryan Sr., Ruffsdale resident

   William W. Ryan Sr., 73, of Wendell Mobile Home Park, Ruffsdale, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 1994, at Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He was born Oct. 31, 1920, in Hunker. He was retired from Robertshaw Controls, New Stanton. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, all of Mount Pleasant. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Evelyn C. Farmer Ryan; and one sister, Mary Simons of Youngwood. He was predeceased by one brother, Jacob Ryan; and one sister, Leah Stohl.


RYAN— William Ryan Sr. of Ruffsdale died Thursday, Sept. 1, 1994. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the FRANK R. ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 627 W. Smithfield St., Mount Pleasant, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Dale Dickerson officiating. Interment will be private.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, September, 1994

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Shirley Ellen Varndell RYCZEK (1935-2012)

AKRON, OHIO
SHIRLEY ELLEN (VARNDELL) RYCZEK

Shirley Ellen (Varndell) Ryczek, age 77 of Akron, Ohio passed away Friday, July 6, 2012. She was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on January 31, 1935 to the late Eugene and Pearl Varndell of Uniontown. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 2 p.m. at MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL PARK, Brownfield, Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, OH 44305 (330-784-3334).


©The Herald Standard 2012, Uniontown, PA, Sunday, July 8, 2012, page B4

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Charles RYDLE (1906-1996)

Charles Rydle

   Charles Rydle, 90, formerly of Mount Pleasant R.D. 2, Bullskin Township, died Sunday at the Frick Hospital and Community Health Center. He is survived by his wife, Marie Greenawalt Rydle; a son, Don Rydle of Scottdale; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Ann Butler of McKeesport and Agnes Cramer of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received at the Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Home Inc., Main Street, Mount Pleasant, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and until 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Social Security Death Index:
   Born—– February 26, 1906
   Died—– March 10, 1996


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, March, 1996

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Edward F. RYGELSKI (1924-2011)

Edward F. Rygelski
Stockdale

Edward F. Rygelski, 86, of Stockdale, died Feb. 25, 2011, in the Canonsburg Hospital. He was born Feb. 29, 1924, in Stockdale, a son of the late John and Sarah Rygelski. Mr. Rygelski was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific as a Seabee. He was a steelworker and had been employed by Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel in the Gibsonton yard of Monessen for 45 years before retiring in 1990. Mr. Rygelski married Victoria Molish Rygelski, who died Feb. 6, 2008. He was a lifetime member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Roscoe and was a member of the Roscoe American Legion Post 801. He also enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. Surviving are a daughter, Joanne Rygelski, of Stockdale; a good friend, James E. Brosick, of Long Branch; as well as several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to his parents and wife, are six brothers, Walter, Anthony, John, Frank, Joe and Alec Rygelski; and three sisters, Helen Rygelski, Stella Tanner and Mildred Wilson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, in the JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Main St., Beallsville, where friends will gather Tuesday, March 1, at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Roscoe, with the Rev. George Moneck as celebrant. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carrol Township. Full graveside military rites will be accorded by the Roscoe American Legion Post 801


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, February 28, 2011

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Victoria RYGELSKI (1925-2008)

Victoria Rygelski
Stockdale

Victoria Rygelski, 82, of Stockdale, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008, in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. She was born March 23, 1925, in Thompson No. 2, Fayette County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Magdelaine Bagetz Molish. She was a 60-year member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Parish in Roscoe and had been a homemaker who enjoyed reading and cooking. On September 27, 1952, she married Edward Rygelski, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Joann Rygelski, of Stockdale; one sister, Irene Cvarvski, of Parma, Ohio; one brother, George Molish, of Cumming, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to her parents, are five brothers, Joseph, Edward, John, William and Frank Molish; and two sisters, Stella Fidorek and Wanda Santo. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Main St., Beallsville, where friends will gather Monday, February 11, at 9:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's R. C. Church in Roscoe with the Rev. George Monek as celebrant. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township.


The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Friday, February 8, 2008

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Frank RYLAND ( -1864)

DIED

  RYLAND— Dec. 30th, ’63, Frank, infant son of John and Ann E. Ryland, aged 2 months and 13 days.

Oh! who knows of the hope,
And world-wide joy,
That is buried in the grave,
With our darling boy.
O thou sweet and lovely one,
Soon thy infant race was run,
Now the object of our love,
Blooms in Paradise above.


Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, PA, January 21, 1864, Vol. 3, No. 50, page 3, column 1

Contributed by Roy Lockart


bullet Rev. Henry H. RYLAND died Rev.. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)

Rev. Henry Halleck Ryland, aged 75, retired Presbyterian minister who recently preached in Mt. Washington church, died Wednesday, September 8, 1937, at his home in McColly street, Ligonier, after a brief illness of heart disease.  He was taken ill Tuesday evening.
Rev. Ryland is survived by his widow, Mrs. Effie Sheets Ryland; a son, Robert, of Wheeling, W. Va.;  ???
. following brothers and sisters:  Mrs. Charles Neiman, Dunbar; Emma Ryland, New York City; James E., of Charleroi; Kenneth, of Altoona, and Wallace M., of Uniontown.  Three brothers, Charles D., Fred W., and Frank H. preceded him in death.  
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon in the Presbyterian church at Ligonier.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Before he retired, Rev. Ryland was pastor of the Stone Presbyterian church in Ligonier and preached many times in this vicinity.
(looks like a sentence is missing where the obit was taped together)


Lucy RYLAND ( -1906)

Lucy Ryland

   Lucy, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ryland of Charleroi, died Wednesday, April 11, 1906, after a sickness of but 21 hours. The child was afflicted with some kind of stomach trouble, which affected her heart, causing death to ensue quickly. She was a niece of the well known evangelist, Harry Ryland, and a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ryland of Fairchance. The remains were brought here on the evening train from Brownsville yesterday. Dr. J. D. Gold, met the relatives at the train and the entire funeral party was taken to Fairchance in cabs furnished by W. S. Nixon of that place. Interment was made in the Fairchance cemetery, Dr. J. D. Gold conducting a short service at the grave.


Morning News, Uniontown, PA, Saturday, April 14, 1906, Vol. 1, No. 9, page 1, column 5

Contributed by Roy Lockart


Marie A. RYLAND (1916-1994)

Marie A. Ryland

   Marie A. Ryland, 77, of Uniontown died Saturday, April 23, 1994, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born Dec. 4, 1916, in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of the late John and Kathryn Washnock Durkin. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church. He is survived by three sons, Thomas J. Ryland of Davenport, Iowa, Terry Ryland of State College, Pa., and Doug Ryland of Uniontown, Pa.; one daughter, Carole Jean Moore Dempsey of Wilmington, N.C.; 10 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 25, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Uniontown, with Rev. Fr. George Alderson as celebrant.


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, April, 1994

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Erwin J. RYSZ (1922-1994)

Erwin J. Rysz

   Erwin J. Rysz, 72, a life-long resident of Mount Pleasant died Friday in Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He is survived by his wife, Marie T. Tarasky Rysz; one son, Frank Rysz and his wife, Amy, and their daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie Rysz, of Mount Pleasant; one brother, John Rysz of Buffalo, N.Y.; one sister, Sr. Mary Albina of the Felician Sisters, Coraopolis, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 406 East Washington St., Mount Pleasant, today and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday until 9:30 a.m.

Social Security Death Index:
   Born—– August 8, 1922
   Died—– September 2, 1994


Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, September 1994

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