Fayette County Genealogy Project
Obituaries
Oscar T. SANTMYER died in 1925. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(135)
Dies Under Trip
In National Mine
In attempting to cross between an empty car standing on one track and a moving trip on the adjoining track, Oscar T. Santmyer, 47 years old, motor boss for the National Fuel Company at its mines at National, five miles south of Morgantown, W Va, was instantly killed Monday morning. He was knocked down and one car of the moving trip passed completely over his body, badly mangling it. Mr. Santmyer had been employed by the National Fuel Company for the past three years. Prior to that time he was employed by another coal company in the Morgantown district.
Mr Santmyer was born at Moscow, Md., a son of James J. Santmyer, deceased, and Mrs Helen M Shaw Santmyer. He was well known at Star Junction, where he spent the greater part of his life from boyhood days. For about 25 years he was employed by the Washington Coal & Coke Company at Star Junction. From there he went to Morgantown where he secured employment. He was a member of the Star Junction Baptist Church. He spent eight years traveling abroad.
Mr Santmyer is survived by his mother, three sisters, Minnie, wife of G E Bowman of Connellsville; Margaret, wife of R C Beighley of Wilkensburg; Ethel, wife of J G Riley [should be S J Rowley] of Pittsburgh, and one brother, Donald, on USSHF Alexander.
The Weekly Courier, Connellsville, PA, Oct 29, 1925
Mabel (Hunter) Santone, 94, of Fort Myers, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in Fort Myers Hospice. Mabel was born Feb. 21, 1916, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late John Cleveland and Ernie Fenton Hunter. She was married to Louis P. Santone, who passed away on Dec. 8, 1999. Mabel was a loving mother, grandmother, great- and great-great-grandmother. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mabel will be sadly missed by her devoted family, her three children, Barbara Bailey, of Connellsville, Dorothy Roselle, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Carol Ahlgren and her husband, Peter, of Fort Myers, Fla.; her five grandchildren, William Sr., Todd, Shelly, Nickolus and Michael; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Gertrude Proud, of Norvelt; two brothers, John Hunter, of Norvelt, and Robert Hunter, of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Neil Jr.; a sister, Pearl Martinell; and four brothers, Edward, Clarence, Pauly and Charles Hunter. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724-887-5300 / www.fergusonfunerals.com. Family and friends will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel at Green Ridge Memorial Park where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dennis Roser officiating. Entombment will follow next to her late husband. Love Lasts Forever!
Anthony J. SANTORE (1934-2006)
Anthony J. Santore
Dunbar
Anthony J. "Tony" Santore, 72, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. Born Feb. 24, 1934, in Uniontown, he was a son of the late Peter and Wanda Sosinsky Santore. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a mold maker by Anchor Glass Corp., Connellsville, with 35 years of service. He was a member of the Polish Club, Connellsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Benjamin and Charles Santore; and a sister, Nattie Sauer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gloria Hall Santore; two children, Anthony J. Santore Jr. and wife, Dana, of Dunbar, and Robin Johnson, of Dunbar; four grandchildren, Jason Santore, Benjamin Santore and wife, Nicole, and Julee and Savanah Johnson; three stepgrandchildren, Erica, Erin and Eric Pritts; a great-granddaughter, Isabella Santore; two step great-grandchildren, Zachary Pritts and Julianna Angeline; and a sister, Paula Scneff, of Ohio. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, where services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday with Pastor Lee Maley officiating. Interment in Franklin Cemetery.
Elizabeth Irene Leeper SANTORE (1908-2011)
Elizabeth Irene Leeper Santore, age 102, of Uniontown Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 26, 2011 in the Laurel Ridge Nursing Center. She was born June 4, 1908 in Connellsville, Pa., the daughter of the late Carmine Leeper and Angela Santangelo Leeper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Joseph Leeper, Andrew Leeper, Michael Leeper and Carmen Leeper; sisters: Rose Renzi, Sadie Simon and Anna Shuman. Elizabeth was a member of St. John the Evangelist RC Church. She is survived by her loving children: Son, Donald C. Santore and wife Diane of Uniontown, Pa.; Daughter, Mary A. Mlinarcik and husband Joseph of Fairmont, West Virginia; grandchildren: Donald Santore and wife Laura, Eric Santore and wife Nicole, Joseph Frank Mlinarcik III and wife Stephanie, Jarrod Michael Mlinarcik and Wife Erin; great- grandson, Jacob Michael Mlinarcik; several nieces and nephews; other relative and many friends. Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, PA. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and Thursday morning until 9 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said followed by a 9:30 am Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist RC Church with Rev. Father Michael J. Crookston as Celebrant. Interment follows in Park Place Cemetery.
Jason C. Santore, 21, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at his residence. Jason was born on April 12, 1987, the son of Charles "Bruce" and Barbara Ward Santore. Jason is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, David Ward, paternal grandmother, Anna Louise Santore, and a sister-in-law, Tiffany Campbell. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Christin Campbell Santore, of Uniontown; three brothers: Charles "Bruce" Santore and his wife, Vicki of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Michael "Christopher" Santore, of Mt. Airy, Md., and Robert E. Rubble and his wife, Danielle, of West Brownsville, Washington County, Pa.; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Ward, of Neward, Del.; paternal grandfather, Charles J. Santore, of Uniontown; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sam and Colleen Campbell, of Uniontown; sister-in- law, Brandy Campbell, of Uniontown; paternal grandmother-in-law, Flo Campbell, of Uniontown; maternal grandparents-in-law, Howard and Faye George, of West Leisenring, Fayette County, Pa., and two special friends: Rock and Adrian. Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME today, April 24, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Visitation continues on Friday, April 25, 2008, in FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Pastor Steve Sparks, officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Route 40 East, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, in memory of Jason.
Lucy "Camilla" Bell SANTORE (1922-2008)
Lucy "Camilla" Bell Santore, age 86, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, July 18, 2008, in the Hillside Manor, in Uniontown. She was born April 1, 1922 in Uniontown, Pa. the daughter of the late Vito and Mary Santore Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Santore, Sr.; brothers and sisters, Angeline Pycz, Grace Tamburri, Garnet Shoemaker, Anthony Bell, Frank Bell, Albert Bell, and William Bell. Camilla was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, in Uniontown. She is survived by her loving and devoted son: Charles Santore, Jr., and his wife, Susan L., of Uniontown; her loving grandson: Mark A. Santore and wife, Mindy; her great-grandson, Nicholas Aaron. Camilla is also survived by her sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Santore, Louise Santore, and Frances Bell; numerous loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Sunday, July 20, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday, July 21, 2008 until 9:00 a.m., when a Blessing Service will be held followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Therese Roman Catholic Church, with Rev. Father Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, V.F., as Celebrant. Interment follows in Oak Lawn Cemetery, in Uniontown.
Nell D. Sileo SANTORE (1915-2008)
Nell D. Sileo Santore, age 93, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully, on Saturday morning, August 30, 2008 in the Mt. Macrina Manor, in Uniontown, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 10, 1915 in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of the late Dominick Sileo and Mary Louise Sabia Sileo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles J. Santore; her son, Robert "Bob" Santore; grandson, Sean Locke, son-in-law, John Locke, brothers and sisters: Lena Washnock, Grace Mecozzi, Joseph Sileo, John Sileo, Steve Sileo, and Marie Mercurio. Nell was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, in Uniontown. She is survived by her loving and devoted children: Roseann Vercamen and husband, Joe, of Ohio, Donna Heasley and husband, Charles, of Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa., Matthew "Butch" Santore and wife, Joyce, of Uniontown, Carol Locke-Ohler and husband, Richard, of Uniontown; her grandchildren: Vince Vercamen and wife, Jennifer, Shelley Messina and husband, Josh, Vicki Snyder and husband, Mark, Calvin Heasley, Scott Santore, Christopher Santore, John Locke, Kevin Locke and wife, Amy, Caitlin Locke, Robert C. Santore, and Shannon Santore; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, James Sileo; several loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., Monday September 1, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 until 9 a.m., when a Blessing Service will be held followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church. Interment follows in Oak Lawn Cemetery, in Uniontown.
Patricia 'Patti' Ann SANTORE (1949-2007)
Patricia "Patti" Ann Santore, 58, of Zanesville, Ohio, died at 8:40 a.m., Monday, December 17, 2007, in Genesis-Good Samaritan Campus following a four-month illness. She was born Saturday, May 28, 1949, in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., the daughter of Frank R. and Pauline M. (Mavracic) Santore. Patti is survived by two sisters: Paula G. (Robert) Fargus, of Zanesville, and Linda L. (Michael) Deleonibus, of Uniontown, Pa.; two brothers: Leonard J. (Kathy) Santore, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Donald W. (Karen) Santore, of Baltimore, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be in the HILLIS & HARDWICK FUNERAL HOME, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio, (740-452-5494) today, December 19, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 20, 2007, in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Ohio, with Father Leo Connolly, as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Catholic Church or Genesis Hospital in Patti's name. Send a personal condolence note or sign the online register book at www.hillishardwickfh.com
Sanzone, Joseph — Age 92 years of Rear 51 S. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, Pa. died at the Uniontown Hospital Thursday, April 1, 1976 at 4:35 p.m. He was born at the Province of Salerno, Italy. He was a resident of Uniontown for the past fifty years. He was formerly a custodian for the Knights of Italy Lodge of Uniontown. He was predeceased by his wife, Carmella Botti Sanzone in 1945 and a daughter Mrs. Mary Botti in 1972. Surviving are a son, Donald Sanzone of North Huntington, Pa.; four daughters, Mrs. Carmine (Dorothy) Botti of Westland, Mich., Mrs. David (Theresa) Bryner and Mrs. John (Linda) Clouse both of McKeesport, Pa., and Philomena Durlisky of Uniontown, Pa.; nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Victor A DeCario Funeral Home, 136 N Gallatin Ave., today and Sunday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until Monday at 8:15 a.m. at which time short prayers will be held followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Therese R. C. Church with Rev. Nicholas J. Thomas as celebrant. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Lorraine K. Smith SANZONE (1943-1994)
LORRAINE K. SANZONE
Lorraine K. Smith Sanzone, 50, of Connellsville died at home on Thursday. She is survived by her husband John C. Sanzone of Connellsville; a daughter, Kelli Sanzone at home; a stepson, John J. Zadell of Dunbar; a stepdaughter, Kim Wilkenson, and a sister, Miss Marilyn Smith, both of Davison, Mich. Friends were received Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and will be received in the Paul G. Fink Funeral Home Inc., 418 North Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday until 9 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
October 30, 1943
Died—–
September 15, 1994
Dolores Ann 'Dolly' Fronek SAPANARA (1929-2003)
Dolores Ann "Dolly" Fronek Sapanara, 74, of Connellsville, Pa., died Sunday, August 24, 2003 in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. She was born June 18, 1929 in Connellsville, Pa., daughter of John Fronek and Anna Hreha Fronek. "Dolly" was a lifelong resident of Connellsville and graduated from Connellsville High School. She had worked as a Clerk for the former Davidson's Women's Store in Connellsville for several years. "Dolly" was a loving Homemaker, Mother and Grandmother to her Family! She enjoyed bowling and had been a longtime member of the Women's Bowling League in Connellsville. She had attended St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Connellsville.
Her husband, William Sapanara Sr. died June 6, 2000. Also deceased are a brother, John "Sonny" Fronek, and parents. "Dolly" was the last remaining member of her immediate family. "Dolly" is survived by her son, William Sapanara Jr. and his wife, Linda Sue, of Connellsville; two grandchildren, Ryan William Sapanara of Connellsville and Belinda Lee Sapanara of Donegal, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 East Green Street, Connellsville, Pa., today from 4 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Fr. John Butler officiating. Committal Service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Pa.
Domenic R. SAPANARA, Jr. (1930-2009)
Connellsville — Domenic R. Sapanara Jr., 79, of Connellsville, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. He was born July 23, 1930, in Connellsville, a son of the late Domenic Sapanara and Carmella Delligatti. He was a member of the Connellsville Festival Association, past board member of Connellsville Community Ambulance and a member of the Civil Service Commission. He was a retired employee of Connellsville Housing and a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Army.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Freda, July 27, 1994; and brothers, Joseph, Charles, William and Emmett Sapanara. He is survived by his son, Kevin Sapanara, of Irwin; special children, Kaiden and Hannah Waller, of West Newton; and sister, Margaret Keffer, of Connellsville.
Visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the RICHARD KUCERA FUNERAL HOME, 127 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville. Blessing service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed officiating. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Full military rite will be accorded at the cemetery by the American Legion Post 301, Trotter Legion 762 and VFW Post 21.
Elizabeth Conko SAPANARA (1917-2010)
Connellsville — Elizabeth Conko Sapanara, 93, of Connellsville, died Feb. 2, 2010, peacefully at her home. She was born Jan. 25, 1917, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Elizabeth Conko and her late stepfather, Steven Potocsnak. She was a member of St. Rita Roman Catholic Church, St. Rita Christian Mothers, mother of Pirl Club and Ladies Lodge Sons of Italy. She graduated from McKeesport High School in 1934. Elizabeth worked at Colatch Candy Co., G.C. Murphy Co. and was co-owner of Greitzer's Market from 1968 to 1981. She was the wife of Emmett Sapanara, whom she married in 1940, and who preceded his wife in death in October 2008. Emmitt and Elizabeth celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in September 2008.
She is survived by her daughters, Judith Markovitz and her husband, Charles, of Rockville, Md., Kathleen Puff and her husband, David, of Arrosic, Maine, Antionette Sapanara, of Connellsville, and Carolyn DeVan and her husband, Larry, of Walkersville, Md.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Besides her mother, stepfather and husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Agnes Vayda; and brothers, Steven and Edward Potocsnak.
Visitation from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the RICHARD KUCERA FUNERAL HOME, 127 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville. Prayers of transfer at 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Rita Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Dennis Bogusz officiating. Interment in St. Rita Cemetery. St. Rita Christian Mothers will a vigil at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to Catholic charities.
Emmett L. Sapanara, age 91, the owner and operator of Greitzer Market on West Crawford Avenue, in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., died on Friday, October 17, 2008. Survivors: wife, Elizabeth Potocsnak Sapanara; children: Antionette Sapanara, Judith A (Charles) Markovitz, Kathleen (David) Puff, Carolyn (Larry) DeVan; brother, Domenic Sapanara, Jr.; sister, Margaret Keffer; also four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Viewing: today and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9, KUCERA, Fairview Avenue, Connellsville.
Freda G. Schroyer SAPANARA (1929-1994)
FREDA G. SAPANARA
Freda G. Schroyer Sapanara, 64, of 812 Franklin Ave., Connellsville, died Wednesday July 27, 1994, at Highlands Hospital and Health Center, Connellsville. She was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Nob Hill, W. Va., a daughter of the late John and Gladys Summers Schroyer. A retired employee of the Crawford Tea Room, she was a member of the East Connellsville United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband Domenic r. Sapanara; a son, Kevin A. Sapanara of Irwin; and a sister, Mrs. John (Viola) Williams of Pennsville. She was predeceased by a brother, John Schroyer, and a sister, Mabel Schroyer.
SAPANARA— Freda G. Schroyer Sapanara of 812 Franklin Ave., Connellsville, died Wednesday July 27, 1994. There will be no public visitation. Services scheduled for Tuesday will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the RICHARD KUCERA FUNERAL HOME, 127 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville.
Leondine L. SAPANARA (1912-2010)
Maryland — Leondine Lucille Saponara, 97, of Maryland, formerly of Connellsville, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, in Maryland. She was born Aug. 28, 1912, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Phillip M. Pepe and Marie Iuliano. She was a member of St. Rita Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Lefty" Saponara, in September 1984; sisters, Philiamena Tierno, Carmella Arena, Immaculate Rosa Eckenrode and Angeline Panigal; and brothers, Joseph, Anthony and John Pepe. She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Tina J. Saponara, of Maryland.
Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at RICHARD KUCERA FUNERAL HOME, 127 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville. Blessing at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Rita Roman Catholic Church with Father Joseph E. Bonafed. Interment at St. Rita Cemetery in Connellsville.
Donald L. 'Duck' SAPIC, Sr. (1938-2010)
Donald L. "Duck" Sapic, Sr. age 72, of Washington, Pa. passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010, in Washington Hospital. He was born June 25, 1938, in Hoover, Pa., son of the late John Sapic and Lillian (Knox) Sapic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donald Sapic, Jr.; and his brother, John Sapic. "Duck" attended Friendship Community Church in Washington where he was a member of the dartball team. He was a retired coal miner from the Dillworth Mine and a member of UMWA District 2, Local 1980. "Duck" had a great love for camping at Big Bear Lake.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Myrtle Snedeker Sapic; his son, Kenneth Sapic of Washington, Pa.; his grandchildren: Lindsey Broome and husband Wade, Stephanie Sapic, Erica Sapic, Sarah Sapic, Jessica Blackburn, Jeffrey Blackburn and wife Niki; his great- grandchildren: Logan Broome and Destiny and Bryn Blackburn; his brothers and sister: Patrick Sapic and wife Judy, of Lusby, Maryland, Mary Hicks and husband Larry, of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia and Kenneth Sapic of Messmore; and nieces and nephews.
At "Duck's" request, funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem. Interment will be in Salem View Cemetery, New Salem, on Friday, December 17, 2010.
John James Sapic, age 70, of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, and formerly of Shoaf, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born January 30, 1937, in Hoover, Fayette County, Pa., son of John Sapic and Lillian Knox Sapic. "Johnny" was a member of the Shoaf Free Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at Big Bear Lake.
He is survived by his brothers and sister: Donald "Duck" Sapic and his wife, Myrtle, of Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Patrick Sapic and his wife, Judy, of Lusby, Maryland, Mary Hicks and her husband, Larry, of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, and Kenneth Sapic, of Messmore, Fayette County, Pennsylvania; also many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Fayette County, Pa., on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, January 2, 2008, until 11 a.m., the hour of the Service, with the Rev. Roger Yeager, officiating. Interment will follow in Salem View Cemetery, New Salem, Pennsylvania.
THEODORE SAPINSKY
Theodore Sapinsky, 79, of Smithton R.D. 1, South Huntingdon Twp., died Monday in Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He is survived by his wife of 44 years whom he married May 24, 1950, Mary C. Zerilla Sapinsky; four sisters, Mrs. Steve (Mary) Yorkison of McKees Rocks, Mrs. Jewell Hamilton and Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) Yalch both of Lighthouse Point, Fla., and Mrs. Pearl DeMay of Ambridge; one brother, Max Sapinsky of Smithton; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Robert B. Ferguson Funeral Home, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 10:30 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
May 29, 1915
Died—–
August 29, 1994
Brandi Miller SAPP (1979-2011)
Brandi Miller Sapp, age 31, of Fairchance, Pennsylvania died Thursday, March 31, 2011. She was born December 9, 1979 in Paris, Illinois. Brandi was predeceased by her father, Douglas P. Miller on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Surviving are her mother, Sandra Harvey Miller of Fairchance; children: Marissa Sapp, Trey Sapp, Julius Poole and Lynn Poole; sisters and brother: Trinity and husband Josh Minick, Douglas Miller Jr., Kristina and her husband Kevin Wilson and Sandra and her husband Richard Wilhelm; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive Friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday, April 4, 2011 until 11 a.m., the hour of service with Brother Leonard Herod officiating. Interment will follow in White Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Brandi Miller Sapp Memorial Fund, 126 West Church Street, Fairchance, PA 15436.
Caroline Neighbors SAPPER (1843-1924)
Mrs. Caroline Sapper, aged 81 years, widow of the late John Sapper, died at her home, 105 Grant Street, Tuesday afternoon, June 24, 1924 at 12:45 o'clock from infirmities incident to age. The deceased had long been a resident of Fayette County. She is survived by two children, Frank Sapper and Mrs. Martha Nelson both of Uniontown; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. George Walters and Mrs. John Martin both of Dunbar, one brother James B Neighbors of West Virginia, near Point Marion. The deceased had been a long time member of The Great Bethel Baptist Church and in her early days was an active member of the congregation. Funeral services will be held at the late residence Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with her pastor, The Rev. Frank Hollingsbead, officiating. Internment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Note from contributor:
Born–19 Feb 1843 in West Virginia
Father–John Wheat Neighbors
Mother–Martha Goldsboro Moore Neighbors
FRANK SAPPER
Frank Sapper, veteran engineer of the Penn-State Amusement company at the Penn theatre building for the last 10 years, died Sunday morning, January 17, 1926, at 11 o’clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. Martha Nelson, 102 Grant street, where he had been ill with heart trouble for the last six months. Mr. Sapper, who would have been 62 years old March 22, was the son of the late John and Caroline Nabors Sapper and was a native of Fayette county, a descendant of John Sapper, native of Bavaria and one of the early settlers of this section. His mother died within the last year at an advanced age. One son, Frank Sapper, Jr., of the Gorley Hotel, and Mrs. Nelson, sister, survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the late residence with the Rev. Frank Hollinshead of the Great Bethel Baptist church in charge and burial, which will be private, will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
SAPPER—At High House, Thursday morning, March 17, of paralysis, John Sapper, age 66. No one knows just the hour he died. His daughter went to his bed at 8 o'clock and found him lying quiet and breathing as usual. His wife was sleeping near him, heard no noise, and got up about her usual time and went quietly down the stairs, fearing to disturb him, but soon after returned and found life extinct. The deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany. He leaves a wife and three children.
Note from contributor:
Wife–Caroline Neighbors Sapper
Children–Mary, Frank and Martha
DIED
On the 19th ult., of Diptheria, MARY, only child of John and Caroline Sapper, aged 2 years, 10 months and 23 days.
“The Spirit is not dead,
The low the body lies;
But, freed from sin and sorrow, fled,
To dwell beyond the skies.”
Mrs.
Ella Virginia SARGENT died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Ella Virginia Sargent, aged 77, wife of A. M. Sargent, died at 1:50 o'clock
Saturday morning, March 2, 1935, in the family residence, 214 Prospect street,
Brownsville. Death was attributed to complications.
A daughter, Mrs. Thomas Stokes, of Brownsville, survives besides the husband,
together with the following brothers and sisters: John Allen, Monessen;
Charles Allen, Warren, O.; Mrs. Ida Johnson, Warren, o.; Mrs. Etta Nicolay, Youngstown,
O.; Mrs. Annie Murphy, Barnesville, O.; Mrs. Emma Guiler, Belle Vernon; and Mrs.
Jess Hileman, Monessen.
Funeral services will be solemnized at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the residence
in charge of Rev. Ernest Weals, pastor of the Second Methodist Episcopal church
of Brownsville. Burial in Taylor cemetery, Washington county.
John
S. SARGENT died in 1980. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(8)
Extract:
Name: John S. SARGENT, died in 1980
Age:76
Born: Fredericktown, Pennsylvania
Death date: August 3, 1980
Place of death: Jefferson, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Parents: The late Boyd and Nettie Mae Barnhart Sargent
Survivors: spouse Mary McCune Sargent; son J. Boyd Sargent; sister, Margaret Dawson
Funeral Service: A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton
Burial: August 6, 1980, Round Hill Cemetery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Source: McKeesport Daily News, August 4, 1980, page 5
Mary
Elizabeth McCUNE SARGENT died in 1993. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(8)
Extract:
Name: Mary Elizabeth McCUNE SARGENT, died in 1993
Age: 85
Born: Brownsville, Pennsylvania
Death date: May 12, 1993
Place of death: Jefferson, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Parents: Tillie Hertzog Jenkins
Spouse: The late John S. Sargent
Survivors: son J. Boyd Sargent; sisters, Emma Carr, Lida Marin; brothers, Willard, Wallace, and George Martin
Funeral Service: the A. J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton, Pennsylvania
Burial: Round Hill Cemetery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Source: McKeesport Daily News, May 13, 1993
Michael
SARGENT obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.
(2)
Michael Sargent, aged 58, well-known miner of Edenborn, died at 9:30 Monday morning in the Uniontown hospital from a complication of diseases. In addition to the widow, he leaves the following children: Michael, Jr., Stephen, George, Paul, Mary and Helen, at home; John, of Gates; Mrs. Verna Kozub, Herbert, and Mrs. Mary Thompson, of Mercer.
Plans for the funeral services under the direction of the Yoney funeral home, Masontown, are incomplete.
(date unknown)
Mary Malesky SARNOWSKI (-1967)
MRS. MARY SARNOWSKI
Mrs. Mary Malesky Sarnowski, 92, of Edenborn, died Tuesday at her home. Surviving are five daughters, three sons including Denny Malesky of United; 29 grandchildren; 50 great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
EDGAR M. SARVER
Edgar M. Sarver, brother of G. F. Sarver of Connellsville, died Saturday at the home of Edward Donohoe of Greensburg. The funeral service was hold [held] at the home of a brother, H. R. Sarver, near Greensburg, this afternoon.
Emma C. Cunningham SARVER (1858-1953)
MRS. O. S. SARVER
Mrs. Emma C. Sarver, 95 years old, died at 10:15 o’clock Tuesday morning at her home at 512 North Maple avenue, Greensburg. Six years ago she fell and broke her hip and had been confined to her home ever since. She was born in Connellsville February 6, 1858, a daughter of the late James and Emily Reese Cunningham. She was united in marriage June 16, 1881, to Oliver S. Sarver and the couple for a time lived at New Florence where Mr. Sarver operated a drug store. The couple moved to Greensburg in 1882. Surviving are her husband, two children, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. One son, Captain James B., died in 1940.
Mrs. William H. Sarver Dead.
SOMERSET, June 14,— Mrs. Ida C. Sarver, 68, wife of William H. Sarver of Berlin, died Saturday. She leaves her husband, a son, a daughter, a grandson, two great-grandchildren and six sisters, including Mrs. Malinda Darrah, Mrs. Oric Henry, Mrs. Charles Ringler and Mrs. Edith Garlitz, all of Meyersdale.
Civil War Vet, 92
Dies in Greensburg
GREENSBURG, June 18,— John K. Sarver, 92-year-old veteran of the Civil war, died Wednesday night at the home of his sister- in-law, Mrs. Minnie Sarver of Greensburg, R. D. 3. He served as a member of Company K, One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment and at the close of the war, took an active part in the activities of the veterans. He was a member of the Delmont Lutheran church.
MRS. MINNIE L. SARVER
GREENSBURG, July 1,— Mrs. Minnie L. Sarver, 71, widow of D. W. Sarver, of Salem township, died Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert H. Shuey, of the Delmont road. She is survived by five children, 11 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Grace E. Striker of West Newton, and three brothers, John B. Kaufman and Jess L. Kaufman of New Stanton and Charles Kaufman of Hunker. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Shuey home. Burial will be made in St. Clair Cemetery.
OLIVER C. SARVER
Oliver C. Sarver, 94, of Maple avenue, Greensburg, died Friday morning at his home. His wife, the former Miss Emily Cunningham, preceded him in death about two months ago. Both were former residents of Connellsville. Mr. Sarver at one time was a pharmacist and was a brother-in-law of the late Mrs. J. C. Lytle, also of Connellsville. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Iden Portser of Greensburg and Mrs. Thomas Wittmer of St. Petersburg, Fla. There are four grandchildren, one great- grandchild and one great-great-grandchild. The body is at the Coshey and Buchanan funeral home, 319 West Pittsburgh street, Greensburg. Tentative funeral plans have been made for Monday.
Sarah Elizabeth SARVER ( -1930)
MRS. SARAH E. SARVER
DIES IN UNIONTOWN
SCOTTDALE, Oct. 11,— Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Sarver, 76 years old, died at the home of her son, H. B. Sarver, 88 Walnut street, Uniontown, yesterday. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: J. A. Barnhart, W. B. Barnhart and Mrs. H. I. Randall, Scottdale, C. L. Barnhart, Lincoln Place; Mrs. Jennie Wolff and Miss Etta Barnhart, Homestead and Mrs. Annie Lange, Washington, D. C. The funeral service will be held at the Sarver home Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Burial will be in the Monongahela Cemetery at Braddock.
Andrew SASARAK, Jr. (1932-2003)
Andrew Sasarak Jr., age 70, of Perryopolis, Pa., died Saturday, March 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. in Mount Saint Macrina Manor, Uniontown, Pa. He was born June 23, 1932 in Perryopolis, Pa., son of Andrew Sasarak and Katherine Grimplin Sasarak. "Andy" was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Perryopolis. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Perryopolis V. F. W. Goldstar Post 7023. He was also a member of Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department. "Andy" was preceded in death by two sons, John A. Sasarak (November 26, 1975) and Ronald Sasarak (January 19, 1980), and his parents. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank (Josephine) Polachek of Perryopolis where Andy made his home; a grandson, Rob C. McElfresh of Washington, Pa.; and several nieces. Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 East Independence Street, Perryopolis, Pa., today and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a Prayer Service will be held Tuesday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Perryopolis, with Rev. Fr. John T. Euker as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Perryopolis. Graveside Military Honors will be accorded by V. F. W. Goldstar Post 7023 and American Legion Post 752, Perryopolis. A Wake Service will be held Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a Service in the Funeral Home on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday for two area men killed in a one-car accident which sheared the vehicle in half at 12:45 a.m. Saturday. According to State Police, Ronald Sasarak, 21, of Perryopolis R.D. 1, and Walter Burnell Burkholder, 28, of Star Junction, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Liberty St. in Perryopolis by deputy Fayette County coroner Elbert Lowther.
Both men were passengers in a car driven by Wayne Robert Morris, 20 of Star Junction. Morris was treated and later released at Uniontown Hospital. Police reports indicate Morris was driving south on S. Liberty Street at a high rate of speed and shot through an intersection without stopping at a stop sign. Police said Morris failed to negotiate a curve in the road and drove the car off the berm, skidding 192 feet before striking a utility pole which sheared the vehicle in half. The front portion of the car continued to travel 148 feet after the impact, coming to rest in a field. Sasarak had been thrown clear of the wreckage but Burkholder was pinned inside. State police said they are continuing their investigation of the fatal crash.
Mr. Sasarak was born Aug. 17, 1958, in Connellsville, a son of Andrew and Jean Sasarak, who survive. He was a member of St. John Roman Catholic Church, Perryopolis. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Andrew Sasarak, on Nov. 6, 1975. Friends are being received today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Blair-Lowther Funeral Home, Perryopolis, where a blessing service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. John's Church, with the Rev. Frank Lesniowski and the Rev. James D. Stregheski officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. A wake service for Mr. Sasarak will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at the funeral home.
Mr. Burkholder was born April 4, 1961, in Uniontown, a son of James E. and Geraldine Boone Burkholder, who survive. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, James of Smock R.D. and Richard of Elizabeth, and one sister, Mrs. John (Bonnie) Jankowski of Culpepper, Va. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred, in June of 1969. Friends are being received today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Blair-Lowther Funeral Home, Perryopolis where services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m., with the Rev. C. Howard McCloy officiating. Interment will be in Flatwood Cemetery, Vanderbilt R.D.1.
KILLED IN MINES
Joseph Sasko, aged 25, of Fairbanks, was crushed to death by his own motor at Filbert mine Thursday morning at eight o’clock. Sasko’s head came in contact with the roof while he was passing through one of the flats. His skull was crushed and he died instantly. He is survived by a wife and one child. Funeral arrangements later.
JOSEPH SASKO
Joseph Sasko, aged 25, of Herbert, was crushed to death by his own motor at Filbert mine Thursday morning at eight o’clock. Sasko’s head came in contact with the roof while he was passing through one of the flats. His skull was crushed and he died instantly. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Joan Sasko and one infant son, Leonard; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sasko; two brothers, John and George of Herbert and the following sisters: Mrs. Mary Cornelius, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Anna Mount, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Kathryn Sabo, Herbert. Short funeral services will be held at the late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock followed by additional services in St. Procopius Roman Catholic church, New Salem, in charge of the pastor, Rev. Fr. J. J. Skrak. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Thomas
SATOVICH died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Thomas Satovich, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Satovich, died at the
home of his parents, at Buffington, Sunday July 26, 1931, at 10:10 a.m. In
addition to his parents he is survived by three brothers, Louis, Jr., Elmer and
Albert, all at home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Viola Flesher SATTERFIELD (-1918)
MRS. VIOLA SATTERFIELD
Mrs. Viola Satterfield, 49 years old, wife of Samuel E. Satterfield, died Friday morning at 6:45 o’clock at the family residence, 308 East Patterson avenue. Mrs. Satterfield’s death was not unexpected. She had been ill since last October and underwent an operation at St. Joseph’s hospital, Pittsburg, in hopes of regaining her health. Following her return from the hospital she had been confined to her bed the greater part of the time. Funeral services were held at the house Friday at 7 P. M. with Rev. G. L. C. Richardson, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. The body was shipped Saturday to Williamstown, W. Va., and removed to the home of the mother of the deceased, Mrs. Lucinda Flesher, where services will be held on Sunday. Mrs. Satterfield was born in Ritchie county, West Virginia, September 28, 1869, a daughter of Porter and Lucinda Flesher, the former deceased. She spent her girlhood days in Ritchie county. December 24, 1891, she was married to Samuel E. Satterfield, and in 1898 moved to Connellsville from Ellenboro, W. Va. Mrs. Satterfield was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church for many years, and had a wide circle of friends by whom she was highly esteemed. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Irwin Satterfield, and one daughter, Mrs. Eula Welling, both of Connellsville, her mother, one brother, William J. Flesher of Lexington, Ky., seven sisters, Mrs. Ida Artelian, Toledo, O.; Miss Ella Flesher, Lima, O.; Mrs. J. G. Weiler, Huntington, W. Va.; Mrs. A. L. Smith, Mrs. D. H. Galbraith, Mrs. D. P. C. Davis, all of Marietta, O.; Mrs. C. J. Myers, Jr., of Clarksburg, W. Va., and one grandson, Norman Ellsworth Welling.
Margaret Sibert SAUERS ( -1964)
MRS. MARGARET SAUERS
MOUNT PLEASANT — Mrs. Margaret Sibert Sauers of Vine St. died Monday afternoon in Frick Community Hospital, where she had been a patient for eight weeks. She was the widow of John G. Sauers. She was born in Iron Bridge, a daughter of the late George A. and Mildred Sleasman Sibert, and was a member of the First E. U. B. Church and Braddock Trail Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. H. C. Minor of Scottdale, Mrs. N. H. Wall and Mrs. Jane Wilson of Warren, Ohio, and Mrs. Russell A. Canose of Mount Pleasant, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body will be at the Grimm funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral service will be held there at 3 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Bruce H. Bishop officiating. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
THEO. SAULSBURY FUNERAL
Funeral services for the late Theodore Saulsbury will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the St. Paul’s church on Morgantown street.
Jane Bell SAUNDERS (1911-1995)
JANE B. SAUNDERS
Jane Bell Saunders, 83, of Clarksville died Saturday morning in Waynesburg. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George (Irene) Taylder of Clarksville and Mrs. John (Muriel) Vance of Front royal, Va.; one son, David Saunders of Mather; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Lancelot Bell of Downer’s Grove, Ill., Isaac Bell of Carmichaels, Arthur Bell of Rices Landing, and William Bell of Marlton, N.J. The family will receive friends in the Behm Funeral Home Inc., route 188, Jefferson, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday until 11 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
October 25, 1911
Died—–
February 11, 1995
Mary Ruth SAUNDERS died in 1947. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(136)
Mrs. Orange Saunders
Mrs. Mary Ruth Lancaster Saunders, 39 died Tuesday night at her home at Edenborn.
She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church at Edenborn. Surviving are her
husband, Orange, her mother, Mrs. Winnie Lancaster, and three daughters, Mrs.
Valeria Malone of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Dorothy House of Leckrone, and Mrs. Evelyn
Underwood at home. There are also two sisters, Evelyn Hamlin of Edenborn and
Mrs. Juanita Thompson of Cincinnati, Ohio; four brothers Owen of Brownfield;
Reverend Sheridan Lancaster and Milton and William of Welch, W. Va. and Robert
at home and her grandmother Mrs. Mary Smothers.
Sandra Lee Lingsch SAUNDERS
(1955-1996)
SANDRA SAUNDERS
Sandra Lee Lingsch Saunders, 40, a resident of Oak Hill Nursing Center, died Thursday. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Cumpson Lingsch Evans of Greensburg; her husband, Jeffrey L. Saunders of Perryopolis; a daughter, Crystal Lee Saunders and her son Aaron Lee Saunders, both of Belle Vernon; her paternal grandmother, Dorothy Kusch Lingsch Fisher, and her stepfather, Thomas J. Evans of Greensburg; three brothers, Major Rodd W. Lingsch and his wife, Jamie, and their sons, James and Jonathon, of Killeen, Texas; Bruce M. Lingsch and his wife, Kris, and children, Michael and Melissa, of North Huntingdon, and Douglas Lingsch of Waldorf, Md., a sister, Cynthia Susan Schrader and her daughter, Catherine Elizabeth, of Greensburg, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be no public visitation. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under direction of the Barnhart Funeral Home, Greensburg.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
July 31, 1955
Died—–
January 18, 1996
Carol Ann Sausman, 52, of Uniontown, Pa., died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in Westmoreland Hospital. She was born April 2, 1949, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of the late Miller and Ida (Davis) Howard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Hoak. Carol was employed at the Mount Vernon Inn as a receptionist for several years. She is survived by two children, Kenneth Stephen Livingston of Albuquerque, N.M., and Lori Anderson of Virginia; and five grandchildren. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, July 8, 2000, until 2 p.m., with Dr. Tommy Garrison officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Hopwood, Pa.
SAVAGE, ALBERT (BERT)— Age 88 years of R. D. 1, New Salem, Filbert Heights, died Tuesday morning, February 26, 1974 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born in Markleysburg, Pa., April 19, 1885, the son of the late Jerry and Charlotte Taylor Savage. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the District 4, Local 6948. He is survived by his wife, Helen Brooks Savage, one daughter, Mrs. Jonathan Hull Jr. of Hibbs, Pa., nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Moon of Keeny Row, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. Friends are being received in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem until Friday at 1 p.m., where brief services will be held, followed by additional services at the Hopewell United Presbyterian Church. Dr. Earl Confer will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Acklin Cemetery, Merrittstown, Pa.
Dennis E. SAVAGE, Sr. (1955-1997)
DENNIS E. SAVAGE SR.
Dennis E. Savage Sr., 41, of Bear Rocks, Acme, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997, in Frick Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He was born June 9, 1955, in Connellsville, a son of the late John W. and Carrie Ella May DeWitt Savage. He was formerly employed as a line foreman for Penn Line Service. He also worked for Bryner Lumber Co. for three years. He was a protestant by faith. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Hyatt Savage, to whom he was married 22 ½ years; one son, Dennis E. Savage Jr., and one daughter, Misty Lee Savage, both at home; eight sisters, Bonnie Victor, Mrs. Raymond (Darlene) Smith, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Basinger, Mrs. John (Debra) Basinger, Mrs. Robert (Kathy) Nicholson and Mrs. Bryan (Brenda) Stahl, all of Connellsville, Mrs. Phillip (Ida) Nicholson of Normalville and Mrs. Ralph (Sandy) Cardillo of Acme; and five brothers, Wade Savage, Playford P. Savage and Barry Savage and his wife, Tina, all of Connellsville, and Glenn Dale Savage and his wife, Irene, and Kenneth Savage and his wife, Bobbi-Jo, all of Normalville. He was predeceased by two brothers, Playford Wade Savage in 1944, and Ronald Lee Savage in 1984. Friends will be received today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville. Additional viewing will be held Friday in Mt. Nebo Church, Champion, from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Evelyn Stillwagon officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Emma Louise Stets SAVAGE (1905-1994)
EMMA LOUISE SAVAGE
Emma Louise (Stets) Savage, 89, of Uniontown, Pa. died, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1994, in Mt. Macrina Manor Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 17, 1905, in Lambert, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Zdinyak Stets. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Peter Stets; two sisters, Mary Doughety and Julia Brown; and a son-in-law, Daniel Mihalko. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church and a graduate of German High School, class of 1923. She is survived by her husband, Earl E. Savage; three children, Doris Ann Mihalko of Uniontown, Dr. Earl J. Savage of Mishawaka, Ind., and James E. Savage of Uniontown, Pa.; nine grandchildren, Dana M. Tomcanin, Export, Pa., Mark D. Mihalko of Masontown, Pa., Karen A. Dowling of McClellandtown, Pa., Debra L., Paul J. and James E. Mihalko all of Uniontown, Pa., David J. Mihalko of San Diego, Calif., Steven E. Savage of Mishawaka, Ind., and James E. Savage, Jr. of Uniontown, Pa.; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Martha L. Mendis of Uniontown, Pa.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday, until 9:30 a.m., when a prayer service will be held, followed by divine liturgy in St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church at 10 a.m., with Rev. Robert Karl as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John’s Byzantine church Cemetery, Hopwood, Pa. Parastas Services will be held this evening at 7:30 p.m. Rosary Altar Society will recite the rosary today at 4 p.m. The Marian Women’s Club will conduct services this evening at 7:15 p.m.
Evelyn L. Wheeler SAVAGE (1925-2012)
GIBBON GLADE
EVELYN L. (WHEELER) SAVAGE
Evelyn L. (Wheeler) Savage, age 87, of Gibbon Glade, Pa., passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Kamp’s Personal Care Home. She was born the daughter of Albert Wheeler and Pauline (Speelman) Wheeler on Sunday, January 18, 1925 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Savage was a member of the Canaan Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Robert Savage, Roy Savage and Dale Savage; and brothers, Warren Wheeler and Darwin Plum. Surviving are daughters: Amy and Stanley Rankin of Uniontown, Pa., Arlene and Richard Cleaver of Markleysburg, Pa., Karen and George Gore of New Jersey, Terri and Harvey Dennis of Gibbon Glade, Pa., and Laura Savage of Uniontown, Pa.; daughter-in-law, Debbie Savage of Gibbon Glade, Pa.; sons: Ronald and Jean Savage of Wyoming, Jim and Phyl Savage of Ohio, Larry and Jackie Savage of Colorado, Jess and Lisa Savage, Gibbon Glade, Pa.; 28 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; siblings: Neil and Carol Savage of Ohio and Lois Boggess of Kentucky; and many nieces and nephews. Friends were received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Route 40, FARMINGTON, PA 15437 on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. Visitation continued in the CANAAN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., the hour of Service. Rev. Greg Moran officiated.
John Wade SAVAGE, Jr. ( -1996)
JOHN WADE SAVAGE JR.
John Wade Savage Jr., 75, of Connellsville, R.D. 2, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1996, in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft. Additional viewing will take place Friday in the Mt. Nebo Church of God from noon to 1 p.m., the hour of funeral services, with the Rev. Evelyn Stillwagon officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
Millie SAVAGE died in 1934. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Following brief funeral services at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the family home
at West Masontown, additional rites will be solemnized for Millie Salvage in
the Greek Catholic Orthodox church, Masontown, in charge of the pastor, Rev.
Fr. Soroka. Burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Savage is survived by her husband, Samuel and the following children: Samuel,
Jr., Nicholas, Michael, Anna, Juanita, Mary and Sophia Savage, all at home; Mrs.
Stella Matovich, of Fredericktown; two grandchildren, and a brother, John Vidich,
of Masontown.
Robert Eugene SAVAGE (1932-2012)
CHESTERFIELD, MICHIGAN
Robert Eugene Savage
Robert Eugene Savage, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in Chesterfield, Michigan. He was born August 29, 1932 in Wharton Township, Pa., the son of the late Alva and Clara Caton Savage. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Shaffer Savage, and brothers, Clayton and Alvin. He is survived by his children, Joyce, Robert Jr., Rodney and Eric; eight grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren and these siblings, Hazel Willis of Fairchance, Pa., Beulah Thomas of Farmington, Pa., Helen Balach of Windham, Ohio and Harold (Liz) of Berea, Ohio. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, FARMINGTON, PA., on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the hour of service. Interment will be in Bethel Memorial Cemetery.
Robert R. Savage
ELLIOTSVILLE
Robert R. Savage of Elliotsville, Pa. died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at home. He was born July 16, 1936 in Markleysburg, Pa. son of the late Carl 'Ed' and Dorothy (Guthrie) Savage. 'Bob' is survived by his wife Julia (Cross); two sons: Chris Savage and wife Mary Ann of Cranberry Twp., Pa., Dr. Phillip Savage and wife Elaine of Ann Arbor, Mich.; one daughter Kathleen Olson and husband Dr. Walter Olson of Crozet, Va.; one nephew Todd Boggs of Waterloo, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Elizabeth, Eric, Bethany, Stephen, Michael, Hannah and 'Jake' David. Services and interment will be private per his wishes. Arrangements by the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME.
John SAVANICK died in 1934. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
John Savanick, of Brownsville Junction, a veteran of World war and a popular
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, died at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon,
December 20, 1934, in the Uniontown Hospital. Death was due to complications.
Surviving are his widow, Anna Savanick; two children, John, Jr., and Mary Savanick;
his father, Michael Savanick, Jr., and George, of Crucible; and the following
brothers; Michael Savanick, of Brownsville Junction; Andrew, Steve, Joseph and
Paul Savanick, all at home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(newspaper dated December 21, 1934)
Anne P. Putanko SAVEL ( -1995)
ANNE P. SAVEL
Anne Putanko Savel of Oliver One, Pa., died Monday, June 26, 1995, in her home. She was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Regets Putanko. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by three brothers, John, Steve, and Joe Putanko, and a sister, Mary Pickens. She was a member of St. John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Frank J. Savel; a son, Joseph R. Putanko and his wife, Peggy, of Uniontown; a granddaughter, Jodie Lynn Putanko; and a sister, Catherine Litman of Continental Two, Pa. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 28, until 10:30 a.m. when a blessing service will be held followed by Divine Liturgy at 11 a.m. in St. John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, Uniontown, with Rev. Fr. David Misbrener as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John Byzantine cemetery, Hopwood. Parastas today at 7:30 p.m.
PAULINE SAVEL
Pauline Savel, aged 14, daughter of John and Katherine Savel, of Republic, died Monday, October 22, 1934, in the Brownsville General hospital following an illness of typhoid fever. Her mother is also seriously ill with the same malady. Besides her parents she is survived by the following brothers and sisters, all at home: Mary, Katherine, Mrs. Eleanor Vavrek, Margaret, Susannah, John and Thomas Savel. Following brief services Friday morning, requiem mass will be celebrated at 9 o’clock in Holy Rosary R. C. church, in charge of the pastor, Rev. Fr. A. J. Balok. Burial in the church cemetery.
FRANK SAWKA JR.
Frank Sawka Jr., 69, of 901 National Pike West, Brownsville, died Friday, Sept. 2, 1994, in Brownsville General Hospital. He was born March 11, 1925, in Brownsville, Pa., son of the late Frank and Kathryn Smotzner Sawka. He was a lifelong resident of the Brownsville area; retired coal miner who worked more than 25 years in J&L Steel Corporation’s Vesta 5 Mine, veteran of World War II who served with the U.S. Forces in Italy, member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox church in West Brownsville of which he was president for the past 30 years, and a member of Centerville American Legion Post 705 and UMWA. On Sept. 18, 1945, he married Margaret Zgola Sawka who survives. Also surviving are seven sons, Frank Sawka III and wife, Sandra, of Washington, Pa., Eugene Sawka of Arlington, Va., Victor Sawka and wife, Patty, of Brownsville, Dimitri Sawka and wife, Patty, of Pittsburgh, Nickolas Sawka and Elias Sawka both at home; six daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Barbara) Riggar of Vanderbilt, Mrs. James (Mary Kay) Arnold Jr. and Mrs. David (Frances) Franks both of Uniontown, Mrs. Kurt (Esther) Schau of Petaluma, Calif., Nadine Sawka of Cypress, Calif., and Angela Sawka of Monongahela, Pa.; one brother, John Sawka of Brownsville; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Pesta of Brownsville, Mrs. Mary Stepko of Bentleyville, Mrs. Helen Sussick of New Jersey, and Mrs. Katherine Dranzo of Cokeburg; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his stepfather, Mike Dobrick, and one brother, Peter Sawka. Friends will be received in the FRANK BURKUS FUNERAL HOME, Mill and Center streets, Millsboro, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a Litiya Service will be held Monday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. followed b y a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, West Brownsville, with Rev. Fr. Samuel Smolcic as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery, Brownsville R.D. 1.
Geraldine Turner SAWYER ( -2012)
MASONTOWN
GERALDINE (TURNER) SAWYER
Geraldine (Turner) Sawyer age 82, of Masontown, Pa., passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Clarion, Pa., with her family by her side. Mrs. Sawyer was an avid bowler with the W.I.B.C. and loved the sport. In 1975-1976 she won the Achievement Award by increasing her average by 19 pins. Her team The “Jive 5” was also the WIBC Champions for the 1976-1977 Season. She was a long time member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Fairchance, Pa., and sung in the Mass Choir. Her singing talents were passed on to her by her mother Irene Houston (deceased) who like her daughter gave many concerts in churches as a Mezzo Soprano. Mrs. Sawyer for years also volunteered her time and talents and would go to local nursing homes and sing for the residents. She was also a member and longtime supporter of the Youghiogheny Western Baptist Association (Y.W.B.A.) where her husband, Pastor William A. Sawyer, served as Moderator and attended the Annual Session every year but also the sessions of the Southwest Congress of Christian Education where she was the keynote speaker one year and served on the Praise and Worship Team. Mrs. Sawyer was known for her encouraging words and advice to family, friends and strangers that were always laced with the Word of God. She was preceded in death by her husband Pastor William A. Sawyer; son, Kevin Michael Sawyer; her mother and step-father, Thomas and Irene Houston of Buffalo, new York; her Aunt Rachael (who helped raise her), Augusta, Georgia; Grand Mother, Irene Daniels of Miami, Florida; Step Sons, William “Billy” Sawyer, Jr. and Russell “Russ” Sawyer both of Buffalo, New York; and step granddaughter, Nikkia Sawyer of Erie, Pa. Mrs. Geraldine Sawyer is survived by her son, Pastor Timothy W. (Karen) Sawyer of Clarion, Pa.; four Stepchildren Deacon Charles (Juanita) Sawyer of Erie, Pa., Marvin (Dorothy) Sawyer of Reisterstown, Maryland, Carolyn Slaughter of Buffalo, New York; Marsha Jones of Buffalo, New York. She is also survived by Step Daughter- in-law Doris Sawyer, Buffalo, New York, wife of Russell Sawyer; and a host of step grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, cousins and other relatives and friends. Friends will be received on Friday, July 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the hour of Service at the LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 East Main St., Uniontown, Pa., with Rev. Timothy Sawyer Eulogizing. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, in Uniontown, Pa.
CLARKSVILLE
IRENE (MAYLE) SAXBY
Irene E. (Mayle) Saxby, age 85, of Clarksville, Pa., died Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Mount Saint Macrina Manor, Uniontown, Pa. She was born January 5, 1927 daughter of Walter Mayle and Olive (Ferral) Mayle in Westover, West Virginia. Irene was a 1945 graduate of East Bethlehem High School. Mrs. Saxby was employed as a Telephone Operator in Fredericktown and was later employed at Groceryland in Malden and Brodak’s Shop ‘n Save in Millsboro. Mrs. Saxby was an active member of the First Methodist Church, Fredericktown, and was a member of the Ladies Aide of the church. She enjoyed ceramics and tole painting, giving away many of her creations. On June 23, 1946, Irene married Richard “Dick” Saxby who survives. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. Also surviving are three Sons: Richard Donald Saxby II (Linda) of Clinton, Ohio, Daniel Lee Saxby of Trenton, New Jersey and Dale Edward Saxby, Stephen City, Virginia; several Grandchildren; three Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews. Mrs. Saxby was the last of her immediate family. Funeral Services will be private and under direction of the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 42 Bank Street at Crawford Road, Fredericktown PA 15333 (724-377-2232). On line Guest Book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com
SHIRLEY M. SAXON
Shirley M. Saxon, 65, of Star Junction, Pa.; died Sunday, May 4, 1997, at 5:20 a.m. in her home. She was born August 19, 1931, in Brownsville, Pa., daughter of Irene McCune Saxon of Star Junction and the late Charles E. Saxon. Ms. Saxon was a retired dietician from Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va., and an employee of Waddington Convalescent Home in Fayette City. In addition to her mother she is survived by two sisters, Kathryn Felsher of West Alexander, Pa., and Mrs. Clarence (Sheila) Hoffman of Layton, Pa., and three brothers, Charles E. Saxon Jr. of Star Junction, Arthur R. Saxon of Belle Vernon, Pa., and Thomas Albert Saxon serving with the U.S. Navy. There will be no public visitation. Private graveside services will be held for the family. Arrangements are under direction of the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., Perryopolis, Pa.
George
SAYLERS obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.
(2)
George Saylers, aged 54, died Wednesday evening at his home at Grafton, W.Va.,
of pneumonia. Mr. Salyers was a mine foreman there and was well known in
Gillespie and Fayette City. His body will be brought to the McCroy's funeral
parlor at Fayette City. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. George Salyers
and four sons, James, of Gillespie; Robert, Roy and Thomas, all of Mapletown.
Funeral services will be held at the Little Redstone M. E. church Sunday afternoon
at 2:30. Burial will be in the Redstone cemetery.
(no date)
Mrs.
Olive Pierce SAYLES died in 1933. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Olive Pierce Sayles, 52, wife of Harry Sayles of 1911 Meadow St., died last e? 6:30 at her home. She was born in Connellsville on March 13, 1881 and was a member of Pilgrin Holiness church. Besides her husband she is survived b four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Wood, Mrs. Olive Ashton both of McKeesport and Nellie and Thelma at home; by her father, Franklin Pierce of Connellsville and a brother Thomas Pierce of Connellsville. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Pilgrin Holiness church in charge of Rev. George Cole. Interment will take place in Versailles cemetery.
CHRISTIAN SAYLOR DIES
Was a Retired Lumber Dealer of
Ohiopyle
Christian Saylor, a retired lumber dealer, died yesterday afternoon at his late home at Ohiopyle, following a lingering illness of dropsy. Deceased was 61 years old and is survived by two children. Funeral tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from his late home. Rev. J. L. Proudfit, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate.
One of the largest turn outs in many years attended the funeral of the late Christian W. Saylor, who was laid to rest in the Chalk Hill cemetery. He was a member of high standing in the I. O. O. F. Lodge of Ohiopyle and was well known throughout the community.
Corrine A. Saylor, 92, of Thompson 1, Fayette County, Pa.., passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at her residence. Surviving are a son, Emmett W. Saylor and wife, Dolores of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter Marlene Cramer and husband, Ed of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; 13 grandchildren, including, Patti Saylor-Cox of Thompson 1, Pa., and Barbara Velosky of Uniontown, Pa. her caregivers; 29 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kathryn Ross of Baltimore, Md. Friends will be received in the Robert T. Kish Funeral Home Inc., Legion Street, Republic, Pa. on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday until 11 a.m., the hour of service.
Gilbert J. Saylor, 83, of 1107 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, died Monday evening Oct. 19, 1987, at Highlands Hospital and Health Center, Connellsville. He was born Sept. 7, 1904, in Springfield Township, son of the late Jacob and Lucinda Foster Saylor. He was a retired coal miner with U.S. Steel. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his wife, Luella Stillwagon Saylor, with whom he celebrated his 56th anniversary in August 1987; four sons, Frank and James, both of Connellsville, Paul of Churchville, N.Y., and John of Sheffield, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Evans of South Connellsville, Mrs. Ruth Rich of Connellsville and Mrs. Naomi Miller of Ravenna, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Annie Dixson and Mary Ohler.
Jacob F. SAYLOR died in 1892. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
SAYLOR, JACOB F.
JACOB F. SAYLOR died of apoplexy at this home, one mile south of Mill Run, Fayette
county, Pa.; April 8th 1892, aged 63 years. A native of Somerset county,
he settled in Fayette about 34 years ago, occupying the same farm until the time
of his death, excepting an interval between the death of his first wife and his
second marriage. To the former, five children were born, to the latter,
two. All the children and his widow survive him. A model farmer,
who by diligence brought his farm into good cultivation, he has reared his own
monument. He was a good man, a warm friend, and an obliging neighbor.
He had no creed but the law of love and kindness.
Funeral services, Sunday following from his late residence by Rev. Joseph Clark
of the Baptist Church. The remains were interred in the new private burying
ground upon his farm. Courier Fri. 4-15-1892
Luella Stillwagon SAYLOR (1912-2000)
Luella Stillwagon Saylor, 88, of Connellsville, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, in Eicher s Family Home, Normalville. She was born Feb. 26, 1912, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Frank and Cleveland (Paes) Stillwagon. Luella was a loving homemaker for many years. She was Protestant by faith and was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church, Connellsville. She is survived by seven children, Naomi Saylor Miller of Ravenna, Ohio, Frank Saylor and wife Mary of Connellsville, Paul Saylor and wife Audrey of Churchville, N.Y., James Saylor and wife Juanita of Connellsville, Ruth Saylor Rich and husband Donald of Connellsville, Mary Evans of South Connellsville, and John Saylor and wife Patty of Schulton, Pa.; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Paes of Grindstone, Pa. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert J. Saylor (1987); four sisters, Edna Basinger, Caroline Lawver, Emma Springer and Frieda DeWitt; three br others, Carl Stillwagon, Norman Paes and Charles Paes; two grandchildren, Susan Miller and Donald Rich, Jr. Friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, today from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. the hour of the funeral service with the Rev. David C. Bashor officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville.
Otis Saylor of Stahlstown, R. D. 1, died unexpectedly at his home this morning while preparing to go to Donegal School where he was head teacher. School officials reported he had finished breakfast and suddenly became ill. He lay down on the glider and Mrs. Saylor called a Snyder funeral home ambulance. By the time it got to the home, Saylor had died. Floyd Murray, supervising principal, said he was advised by the Snyder funeral home that Saylor would not be in school today and then called later to report the death. He had been on the Donegal school faculty for more than 25 years and was school principal, but resigned the post to become Murray’s assistant when the hew school was opened in 1958. He taught fifth grade as well as social studies and science to the intermediate grades four, five and six. He was associated with the Laurel Highlands Telephone Co., and was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren and Chestnut Ridge Lions Club.
Walter M. SAYLOR, Jr. ( -2009)
Walter M. Saylor, Jr., of Uniontown, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009. He was the husband of the late Ruth Martin of Uniontown and son of the late Lena (Mae) Collins Kilina and Walter M. Saylor, Sr. of Porter, Indiana. He was the brother of Leroy E. Saylor of McKeesport, Pa, Linda Puent of Porter, Indiana, Patricia Nicklo of Elizabeth, Pa., also many nieces and nephews. Walter graduated from Glassport High School class of 1947, he retired from Thrift Drug of Uniontown. Friends are welcomed in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m, where services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home with Rev. Galen Winebrenner officiating.
Claude C. SAYNES, Sr. (1926-2004)
Claude C. Saynes Sr., 78, of Lower Oliver 3, Uniontown, Pa., passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004, with his loving family at his bedside. He was born in Whitwell, Tennessee, on February 1, 1926, son of Jule and Mary (Thacker) Saynes. Claude was a Veteran of World War II who served with the United States Army and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked as a Coal Miner in the Isabella Mines and was a member of United Mine Workers of America. Claude was a family man and devoted his entire life to his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Saynes, a sister, Mary "Will" Saynes Atterton, a daughter-in-law, Kathy Saynes, and his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Betty L. Paull Saynes; two sons: Dennis Saynes of Smithfield, Pa., and Claude Saynes Jr. and wife Lori of Smithfield; three Grandsons: James Saynes of Smithfield, Dennis Saynes Jr. and fiancee, Colleen, of Oliver 3, and Jule Saynes and wife Julie of Normalville, Pa.; two Brothers: Bill Saynes and wife Iva of Whitwell, Tennessee, and Paul Saynes and wife Louise of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; a sister, Louise Saynes Slatton of Fort Overthorpe, Georgia; a brother-in-law, Hubert Atterton of Whitwell, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the THOMAS M. DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, 136 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, May 20, until 11:30 a.m. at which time a Prayer Service will be held in the Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Micah Kozoil and the Rev. Galen Winebrenner officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, where Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 51 of Uniontown and North Union V. F. W. Post 8543.
Kathy Ann Shaffer SAYNES (1963-2004)
Kathy Ann Shaffer Saynes, age 40, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Friday, January 16, 2004 in Frick Memorial Hospital, Mount Pleasant, Pa., with her loving Family at her bedside. She was born November 26, 1963, daughter of Ray Shaffer and Peggy Walter Shaffer of Uniontown, Pa. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Dennis Saynes; two sons: Dennis Saynes, Jr. of Oliver Three, Uniontown, Pa., and Jule Saynes of Normalville, Pa.; a brother, Ray Shaffer of Dunbar, Pa.; a sister, Sheila Nicklow of Uniontown, Pa.; three nephews: Ray Shaffer Jr., Ricky Nicklow and James Saynes; her Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Claude and Betty Saynes; and a Brother-in- law, Claude Saynes and his wife Lori of Smithfield, Pa. Friends will be received in the THOMAS M. DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, 136 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 20, until1 10 a.m., the hour of the Service with Rev. Fr. Alexander J. Pleban officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown.
Frank J. SCARDINA, Jr. (1951-1996)
FRANK J. SCARDINA JR.
Frank J. Scardina Jr., 45, of 418 Porter Ave., Scottdale, died Friday, April; 26, 1996, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., of injuries resulting from a pedestrian-automobile accident. He was born Feb. 16, 1951, in Mount Pleasant, a son of Charlotte Lisbon Scardina of Scottdale and the late Frank J. Scardina Sr., who died July 12, 1986. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Scottdale, and was a graduate of Southmoreland High School, Class of 1971. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. In addition to his mother, Charlotte Lisbon Scardina, he is survived by a daughter, Taryn Scardina, in New Jersey; a sister Mrs. Alex (Edythe) Blaney of Connellsville; two nephews; two nieces; and a number of uncles and aunts. Visitation and funeral services will be announced when completed by the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale.
FRANK SCHACHTE JR.
Frank H. “Bud” Schachte Jr., 77, of Southwest and a native of Hecla died Friday, April 25, 1997, in Harmon House, Mount Pleasant. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Dorothy Baker Schachte; loving daughter, Beverly Schachte Kanar and husband, Rudy, of Uniontown; loving son, Airman First Class Gary Schachte and wife, Cindy, of Sicily, Italy; five granddaughters; one grandson; five great-grandchildren; five sisters: Regina Schachte Jernigan of Florida, Nancy Schachte Martin of Texas, Betty Schachte Proch of Kecksburg, Pa., Joan Schachte Shields of Maryland, and Elsie Schachte Beaupre of North Carolina; and four brothers: Ray Schachte and Carl Schachte both of Southwest, Donald Schachte of Irwin, and Charles Schachte of Virginia. Friends will be received at the Jay A. Hoffer Funeral Home, Norvelt, today until 1 p.m.
William Edward SCARLETT (1873-1954)
WILLIAM E. SCARLETT
William Edward Scarlett, 80, of Mill Run, R.D. 1, Ohiopyle road, died at his home at 3 o’clock this morning after an extended illness. He was born March 12, 1873, near Mill Run, a son of the late William and Elizabeth Stull Scarlett. Mr. Scarlett was a member of the Hickman Chapel Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Stark Scarlett; three sons, Richard of Mill Run, Dewey of Greentown, Ohio, and Earl at home; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Burnworth of New Salem, R.D. 1, and Mrs. Inez Treacher of Mill Run; one brother, David of Ravenna, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Birdie Petty of Birmingham, ala., and Mrs. Lily Reed of Republic, Ala.; 25 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Prudence Orndorff, died on July 3, 1929. A prayer service will be held at the Brooks funeral home at Indian Head at 1:30 o’clock Monday afternoon with additional rites at 2 o’clock at the Hickman Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Theodore SCARRAMIZZA died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Theodore Scarramizza, aged six years, six months and 27 days, son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Scarramizza, died at the home of his parents, House 91, Searight, Wednesday,
June 3, 1931, at 11:45 a.m., of complications. In addition to his parents
he is survived by several brothers and sisters, all at home.
The funeral cortege will meet at the home Friday at 9 a.m., from where it will
proceed to St. Procopius Roman Catholic church, New Salem, where services will
be in charge of the pastor, Rev. Fr. J. J. Skrak. Burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Allan E. Schaefer, 68, of Ohiopyle, Pa., was born March 23, 1941 to the late George and Bertha Shimko Schaefer of Ohiopyle. He was a lifelong member of Meadow Run Church and a former member of the Ohiopyle Volunteer Fire Department. Allan was the first official Ohiopyle State Park employee, retiring as a Ranger in 1996 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Steelers and the Pirates. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Peggy Leonard Schaefer; step-daughter, Amy Kifer, and fiancé Roger Humbert; sister, Ester Brown and husband Jim; brother, Dave Schaefer and wife Bonnie; nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. Allan’s family would like to thank Dr. Cook, Albert Gallatin Hospice and all of those who visited. Friends will be received in the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Farmington, on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 until 11 a.m. the hour of service with the Rev. Ken Vansickle and the Rev. Don Dowser co-officiating.
Bertha M. SCHAEFER
(1919-2001)
Bertha M. Schaefer
Ohiopyle
Bertha M. Shimko Schaefer, 82, of Ohiopyle, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. She was born Jan. 4, 1919, in Uniontown, daughter of the late John and Anna Adams Shimko. She was a member of Meadow Run Community Church for 62 years. Her husband, George E. Schaefer, died in 1977. Also deceased are five brothers, one sister and her parents. She is survived by sons: David Schaefer and Allan Schaefer, both of Ohiopyle; a daughter, Esther Brown of Silver Spring, Md.; six grandchildren, Kevin Schaefer, Jodi McClain, Todd Schaefer, Tage Schaefer, Lorie Craig, Amy Kifer; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Amos Shimko of Wisconsin; and a sister, Helen Wright of Markleysburg, Pa. Friends will be received in the HUMBERT FUNERAL HOME, Confluence, today from 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 10 until 11 a.m. Services will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Hersom, the Rev. Amos Shimko and the Rev. James Smiley officiating. Interment will follow in Irwin Memorial Cemetery, Ohiopyle.
Proper spelling of surname is Schaefer, not Schafer as printed in obituary.
ELLA SCHAFER
Miss Ella Schafer, died at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, February 12, 1936, in her home on the Schafer farm near Belle Grove, following an illness of pneumonia. She was born at California, Pa., September 17, 1870, a daughter of the late John H. and Sarah Schafer, coming to Stewart township with her parents when she was still a small girl. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Miss Schafer was educated in the local schools and taught in the public schools for more than 12 years. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Ohiopyle, the Ohiopyle Grange, and treasurer of the Stewart Township School Board. Surviving are four nieces and four nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the family residence in charge of Rev. Frank Workman. Burial will be at Chalk Hill.
Evaline 'Eva' Collins SCHAEFER
(1884-1961)
SCHAEFER, MRS. EVA C.— Aged 76, R. D., Ohiopyle, died Thursday, April 20, 1961, in her home. Born August 25, 1884 in Stewart Township, she was a daughter of the late Isaiah and Lydia Boyd Collins. She is survived by these children, Genevieve Schaefer, George, Mrs. Naomi Turner and Margaret Orndorff, all of Ohiopyle; Mrs. Lorna Johnson, East McKeesport; fifteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters. She was predeceased by her husband, George Schaefer in 1918. She was a member of the Meadow Run Methodist Church, W. S. O. S. of this church and Ohiopyle Grange. The family will receive friends in the Humbert Funeral Home, Confluence, this evening from 7-9, Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9, until Sunday at 2 p.m., the hour of service. The Rev. Henry Minotti will officiate. Interment will be in Belle Grove Cemetery.
Genevieve SCHAEFER
(1911-1996)
Genevieve Schaefer, 85, of Ohiopyle, Pa., passed away Sunday, December 29, 1996, at home. She was born August 8, 1911, in Belle Grove, Pa., daughter of George and Eva Collins Schaefer. Her parents, a brother, George Schaefer, and a sister, Naomi Turner, preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters, Lorna Johnson of North Versailles and Margaret Orndorff of Ohiopyle. She was a member of Ohiopyle United Methodist Church, Ohiopyle Grange, and Mountain Citizens Action Group, and retired school teacher with 42 years of service in the Uniontown School District. Friends will be received in the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Hopwood, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 1, 1997, until 1 p.m. Services will then be held. Rev. Madison Stringfellow will officiate.
George E. SCHAEFER (1913-1977)
SCHAEFER, GEORGE E.— Age 63 years of Ohiopyle, Pa., R. D. 1, died Saturday, November 19, 1977 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born December 9, 1913, in Ohiopyle and was the son of the late George and Eva Collins Schaefer. Surviving is his wife, Bertha Shimko Schaefer, the following children, David and Allan, both of Ohiopyle, R. D. 1 and Mrs. Esther Show, Silver Springs, Md., five grandchildren, three sisters, Lorna Johnson, McKeesport, Margaret Orndorff and Genevieve Schaefer, both of Ohiopyle. He was a member of the Meadow Run Church. He was an employee for Penn DOT for the past 21 years. He was a member of Ohiopyle Fire Co. and the Ohiopyle Grange. Friends are being received in the Humbert Funeral Home, Confluence until Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Richard McClintock will officiate. Interment in Irwin Memorial Cemetery.
Obituary is typed as published. Surname is spelled differently.
The News of Nearby Towns
OHIOPYLE
Notes From the Little Mountain Resort
Up the Yough.
OHIOPYLE, Nov. 13 — The Grim Reaper laid a heavy hand on Ohiopyle and vicinity Sunday, claiming five victims. The first reported was that of Mrs. John Shaffer, aged 69 years, who died at their home at Belle Grove shortly after 5 o’clock, after an illness of several months. Deceased is survived by two sons, two daughters, two brothers and one sister. The interment will be made in Chalk Hill Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock.
The second death reported was that of A. F. Potter, for years one of Ohiopyle's most prominent citizens, after a lingering illness of many months. He was 50 years of age and is survived by a wife, four sons, four daughters, two brothers and one sister. The remains will be laid to rest in the Thorpe Cemetery this afternoon.
The third death of the day was that of the five-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wolfe, after a several weeks’ illness. The little one was laid to rest in Sugar Grove Cemetery this morning at 11 o’clock.
Of the other two deaths no definite details could be learned at this writing, one being a Mrs. King at Chalk Hill and the other the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George Daniels of Maple Summit.
In but a few families has death laid a heavier hand in so short a time than that of the Potter family. Within this past five months the Grim Reaper has twice visited this home. In June of this years, diphtheria, which was ravaging this section, laid hold of this household and claimed as victims Sanford, the eldest son, and Thelma, the four-year-old- daughter. And now once more Grim Death comes and this time takes away the head of the household, completing the trio of deaths within five months. Mr. Potter has for years been one of our most prominent citizens and leaves besides a widow and children, sisters and brothers, a host of friends to mourn his death. He was for years a member of the M. E. Church and was one of the foremost in the ranks of church work.
Schafer, Mrs. Helen – of Morgantown St. Newell, Pa., died at her home Thursday, July 2, 1970 at 5:30 p.m. She was 68 years of age. Born at Elco., Pa., June 26 1902, the daughter of the late Richard and Minnie Schneider Bock. She was a member of the Newell Methodist Church. She was a retired janitress for the Allied Chemical Co., of Newell. Surviving are one son, John of Lewisburg, P., and one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Mollie) McConnell of San Francisco, Calif.: one brother, Charles Bock of Newell; four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Howard W. McCrory Funeral Home, Fayette City after 7 p.m. this evening where services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Charles H. Reynolds officiating. Interment in LaFayette Memorial Park.
H. A. SCHALL died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
H. A. Schall, aged 38, former manager of the Uniontown branch of the Firestone
Tire & Rubber Company, died at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Johnstown, Pa.,
where he had been transferred from this city last March.
Mr. Schall, head of the local store for almost three years, succumbed after a
brief illness and his death will be mourned by a wide group of former business
associates and acquaintances. He was succeeded here last March by J. E.
Burkett.
Surviving are the widow and two daughters, at the family home in Pittsburgh,
where funeral services will be held.
While located in Uniontown, the Firestone official took an active part in civic
and business enterprises, and was a leader among the younger store executives.
(newspaper dated December 20, 1937)
HARRY S. SCHEIBLER
Harry S. Scheibler, 89, of General Greene Hotel, Greensburg, died. He was in the real estate and coal business many years before retiring. Surviving are three daughters, including Mrs. Maurice (Jeanne) Eidemiller of Greensburg; 10 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth Bostick SCHELL ( -1852)
DIED
At her residence in Harrisburg, on the 21st inst., Mrs. ELIZABETH SCHELL, (formerly Miss ELIZABETH BOSTICK of this place,) aged 20 years.
Harry Ellsworth SCHENCK ( -1919)
H. E. SCHENCK
FALLS DEAD ON
PITTSBURG ST.
Body of Colonial Bank Cashier
Opposite Y.M.C.A.
at 10:10 P. M. Monday
While returning to his East Green street home last night, Harry Ellsworth Schenck, 38 years old, cashier at the Colonial National bank, died suddenly opposite the Y.M.C.A. building on South Pittsburg street. His lifeless body was found on the pavement about 10:10 o'clock by John I. Denvir, an employee of the Yough Ice and Storage company. While lifting the body from the pavement, E. J. Enos and Torrance S. Barner came along and assisted him in carrying it into the parlors of the Y.M.C.A., where efforts were made to restore life by means of artificial respiration but without avail. Dr. J.F. Kerr, who was summoned at once, on arrival pronounced life extinct. Mr. Schenck’s death was believed to be instantaneous as another physician who passed the Y.M.C.A. about 10:05 did not see him. The cause of death is not known. The family physician states that Mr. Schenck had a perfect heart, and there were no marks on his body to indicate that his death was caused by a hard fall on the pavement. Coroner S.H. Baum of Uniontown was notified. The deceased had always enjoyed the best of health. After eating a hearty dinner last evening, he chatted with his family for about half an hour before leaving for the bank. At 9:10 o'clock he talked with Mrs. Schenck over the telephone and concluded the conversation by stating that he would be home in about half an hour. He had planned to accompany Mrs. Schenck to Pittsburg today. Mr. Schenck's sudden death not only came as a great shock to members of his family, but to the entire community. He had resided in Connellsville all his life and was prominent in business and social circles. The body was removed to Funeral Director Charles C. Mitchell's parlors and today was taken to the family residence. The funeral, the time to be announced later, will be in charge of the Masons. Harry Ellsworth, eldest son of Winield Scott and Sarah Jane Schenck, was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, March 9, 1881. He was educated in the public schools, continuing his studies until 1898, when he entered the employ of the First National Bank of Connellsville, remaining with that institution five years. In 1903 he was appointed cashier of the Turtle Creek National Bank, at Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. After 18 months with that bank he returned to Connellsville to become cashier of the newly organized Colonial National Bank, beginning business November 1, 1904, with L. F. Ruth, president, R. Marietta, vice-president, Harry E. Schenck, cashier. The bank has had a very successful career, and is well established as one of the stable financial institutions of Connellsville. He was a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Christian church and of several social and beneficial orders. He married, June 1, 1904, Leona P. daughter of Matthew and Susan Crowley of Connellsville. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Robert Crowley Schenck, born May 23, 1905, and Harry Winfield Schenck, born February 7, 1910. His mother and a brother, Walter P. Schenck and sister, Mrs. Charles D. Bailey, also survive.
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Sarah Jane SCHENCK died in 1938. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Sarah Jane Schenck, mother of Walter P. Schenck, died at 6:10 o'clock this
morning at the residence of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D.
Bailey, 212 East Green street, Connellsville, after a lingering illness.
In failing health for many months Mrs. Schenck's death was not unexpected. Members
of her family had been at the bedside for the past week.
Mrs. Schenck was 79 years of age, having been born in Somerset, July 7, 1858,
a daughter of Samuel and Mary Elizabeth Shaffer. She had resided in Connellsville
where she was one of the city's best known and most highly regarded women, for
the past 59 years.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Winfield Scott Schenck, who died in
1914, and one son, Harry Ellsworth Schenck, who passed away in 1919.
(Standard - Jan. 6, 1938)
Mildred C. Castoria SCHEPISI (1908-1995)
MILDRED C. SCHEPISI
Mildred Castoria Schepisi, 87, of Uniontown died Monday, Sept. 4, 1995, in Fayette Health Care Center, Uniontown. She was born April 18, 1908, in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of Luciani and Virginia Giachetti Castoria. She was a member of St. John The Evangelist R.C. Church. She is survived by three daughters, Rose Vaydovich of Havelock, N.C., Mrs. George (Virginia) O’Brien of Uniontown, and Mrs. Frank (Joan) Matthews of Maple Heights, Ohio; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Bud (Antoinette) Greathouse of Uniontown. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, John Schepisi on Dec. 13, 1983; a son, John; a granddaughter, Carol Richter; brothers, Anthony and Joseph Castoria; and sisters, Helen LoCoco and Carmelina Castoria. Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, this evening from 7 to 9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 9:30 a.m. in St. John The Evangelist R.C. Church, Uniontown, with Rev. Fr. George K. Alderson as celebrant. Parish Wake Service this evening at 7:30.
Eleanor J. SCHIAVONI (1911-2002)
Eleanor J. Schiavoni
Connellsville
Eleanor J. Schiavoni, 90, of Connellsville, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in the Cherry Tree Nursing Center, Uniontown. She was born Nov. 11, 1911, in Point Breeze, Allegheny County, a daughter of the late Solomon and Margaret Brennen Rhodes. Eleanor was a longtime resident of Connellsville and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt to her family. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Connellsville, the Casey Girls and the C.D. of A. She is survived by her son, James D. Schiavoni and his wife, Antoinette, of Connellsville; her grandchildren, Vincent J. Schiavoni of Erie; James D. Schiavoni, Ph.D. and his wife, Mary Ann, of Madisonville, Tenn. and Jan Marie Szolis and her husband, Craig, of Valencia; her great-grandchildren, Andrew and Michael Schiavoni and Joseph Luckett; and several nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, D.J. Schiavoni, in 1984; her brothers, Kenneth, Thomas and David Rhodes and her sisters, Elizabeth Caliguire and Margaret Wolfe. Family and friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception RC Church, Connellsville, with the Rev. Terry Hercik as celebrant. A committal service and interment will follow in St. Rita's Cemetery. The Casey Girls will conduct a service at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.
SCHIAVONI, GELTRUDE— Age 80 years of Brook Park, Ohio, and formerly of Masontown, Pa., died Friday, July 29, 1977. She was born in Italy, and was a member of the All Saints Church of Masontown, Pa., and a member of the Italian Ladies Circle of Masontown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Domenic in 1965. Surviving are the following children, Joseph of Masontown, Pa., Dominic of Lakewood, Ohio, Rolando of Charleston, W. Va., Robert of Cleveland, Ohio, and Raymond (Nancy) Oravetz of brook Park, Ohio; thirteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother and one sister reside in Italy. Friends will be received in the Yoney Funeral Home, Masontown today from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayer services will be held Monday at 9:45 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the All Saints Church in Masontown with Rev. A. J. Charnoki as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Leckrone.
James D. SCHIAVONI (1933-2011)
James D. Schiavoni
Connellsville
James D. Schiavoni, 77, of Connellsville, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Cedars Hospice, Monroeville. He was born July 1, 1933, in Connellsville, son of the late D.J. and Eleanor Rhodes Schiavoni. Mr. Schiavoni was a 1951 graduate of the former Immaculate Conception High School and he graduated from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. Prior to his retirement, he worked for various area pharmacies before owning his own pharmacy in Masontown. He was a member of St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church, alumnus of Alpha Phi Delta fraternity and the Connellsville Elks. He was a veteran of the Navy. James is survived by his loving wife, Antoinette "Toni" DeMarco Schiavoni; sons, Vincent, of Connellsville, and James Schiavoni and his wife, Mary Anne, of Tennessee; daughter, Jan Waski and her husband, Michael, of Cleveland, Ohio; grandsons, Andrew and Michael Schiavoni; step grandson, Joseph Luckett; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where prayers of transition will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, with the Rev. Robert Lubic as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Rita's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory to the National Parkinson Foundation or the American Heart Association. To sign the guest registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.
Alson Carl SCHIFFBAUER (1920-1996)
ALSON C. SCHIFFBAUER
Alson Carl (A. C.) Schiffbauer, 75, of Uniontown, Pa., died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1996, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville, Pa. He was born Nov. 12, 1920, in Uniontown, the son of the late Daniel and Margaret Stuck Schiffbauer. Also preceding him in death were a son, A. C. Schiffbauer Jr., in 1980; grandsons, Thomas and Robert Gray; a brother, George Schiffbauer; and two sisters, Ann Elizabeth Capin and Emma Jane Haught. Surviving are his wife, Irene (Mihokanic) Schiffbauer; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Anna) Margaret Gray of Uniontown and Mrs. Clyde (Nancy) Lewis of Uniontown; seven grandchildren, Amy, Adam and Julie Gray, Christopher and Casey Lewis and Craig and Heather Schiffbauer; a brother, James Schiffbauer of Uniontown; and a daughter-in-law, Wendy Schiffbauer of Virginia. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 47 and St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church. Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Ave., Uniontown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday until 9:30 a.m., when a Panachida Service will be held, followed by a Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m., in St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fr. Richard Whetstone as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church Cemetery.
Douglas E. SCHIFFBAUER ( -2012)
DADE CITY, FLORIDA
DOUGLAS E. SCHIFFBAUER
Douglas E. Schiffbauer, 54, of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Masontown, Pa., passed away on June 7, 2012. He was a college instructor in Florida at Pasco-Hernando Community College and St. Leo University. Predeceased by his parents, John and Louise Schiffbauer. Survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Judy; two children, Jennifer (John) Mackey, Cami (Bill) Kinkead; brothers, Danny (Cindy) Schiffbauer, Dennis (Veronica) Schiffbauer, Dwight (Kristine) Schiffbauer and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME in Masontown, Pa., on Sunday, July 1. Friends will be received from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. with the service at 4:30 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Alan Schmiedt officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or an animal shelter of your choice.
Margaret Durant SCHIFFBAUER
(1928-1996)
SCHIFFBAUER, MARGARET (DURANT)— The family will receive friends in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West church St., Fairchance, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday until 10 a.m., when a prayer service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., in S.S. Cyril and Methodius R.C. Church, Fairchance, with the Rev. Anthony A. Wozniak as celebrant. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown. A parish wake service will be held today at 8 p.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
December 28, 1928
Died—–
January 30, 1996
ELMER SCHIFKO
Elmer “Moot” Schifko, 82, of Rices Landing R.D. 1 died Friday, Dec. 22, 1995, at 10:08 p.m. in Greene county Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, Pa. He was born March 12, 1913, in Lambert, Fayette County, Pa., son of Frederick and Julia Kaminski Schifko. He was a retired coal miner employed at Crucible, Pa., also worked for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, lived in the Crucible and Rices Landing areas most of his life, was a member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Rices Landing, United Mine Workers of America Local 1980, and Slovanic club in Crucible. On Nov. 27, 1935, he married Julia Blizman Schifko who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Elmer W. “Bud” Schifko of Waynesburg and Lawrence E. “Larry” Schifko of Rices Landing R.D. 1; a daughter, Mrs. I.B. (DeAnna) Stricklend of Wilmington, N.C.; eight grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; a brother, William Schifko of Uniontown; and a sister, Mrs. Helen Schifko Pezar Boskovich of New Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Henry Schifko, Fred Schifko, Edward Schifko, Michael Schifko, and five sisters, Martha Schifko, Elizabeth Schifko, Margaret Trumpka, Emma Olschesky, and Mary Kolonsky. The family will receive friends in the BEHM FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 188, Jefferson, Pa., on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Thursday, Dec. 28, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Rices Landing. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg.
Gertrude May SCHILLER died in 1916. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(5)
SCHILLER, MISS GERTRUDE
Miss Gertrude May SCHILLER, 24 years old, died Wednesday afternoon at the home
of James DEETER, 104 East Morton avenue, following a lingering illness.
The body was taken to Berlin Friday afternoon by Funeral Director C. C. Mitchell
and on Saturday morning was taken to Mount Zion Church, near Berlin, for services.
Rev. E. B. BURGESS accompanied the body and funeral party and officiated at the
funeral.
Courier Thurs. 10-12-1916
ELSIE SCHIMEK
Elsie Schimek of Uniontown, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 25, 1995, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born Sept. 22, 1911, a daughter of the late Henry and Theresa Schimek. She is survived by a sister, Edith Lapenta of Uniontown, Pa. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, Pa.
Rev.
Ettore M. SCHISA died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(3)
REV. ETTORE M. SCHISA
Uniontown friends have learned with regret of the death of Rev. Ettore M. Schisa
of Syracuse, N. Y., which resulted from a complication of diseases.
Surviving are the widow and six children. Rev. Schisa for a number of years was
widely known here as minister-missionary in charge of the Baptist Mission, sponsored
at that time by Great Bethel Baptist church of the city.
Herald Sep 7 '38
Agnes Christina SCHLINGER ( -1927)
MRS. JULIUS SCHLINGER
Mrs. Agnes Christina Schlinger, 53 years old, wife of Julius Schlinger of Broad Ford, died at 6:30 o’clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was admitted to the hospital about four weeks ago, suffering from complications. The family has resided at Broad Ford for the past 18 years, moving from Morgan station. In addition to her husband, the following children survive: Mrs. Felix McGivern, Scottdale; Mrs. George Dill and Mrs. Julia Dragoo, Connellsville; Jules, Ernest, Agnes, Madeline, Lorraine and Bernardine, at Home. Funeral Director W. A. McNamay removed the body to his morgue in West Apple street where it was prepared for burial before taken to the late home at Broad Ford. Arrangements for the services have not been completed.
Lorraine Evans White SCHLINGER ( -1996)
LORRAINE SCHLINGER
Lorraine Evans White Schlinger, 68, a lifelong resident of Connellsville died Friday, Nov. 8, 1996, at home. She is survived by a son, Thomas R. White and his wife, Lynn, and a daughter, Mrs. Cheryl White Ryan and her husband, John, all of South Connellsville; six grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; three brothers: Thomas Evans and Harry “Pete” Evans both of Connellsville and Raymond Evans of Salem, N.J.; two sisters: Anna Mae Rae of Munhall, Pa., and Mary “Cass” Helms of South Connellsville; several nieces and nephews. Friends are being received in the Paul G. Fink Funeral Home Inc., 418 North Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday until 9 a.m.
Elizabeth SCHLOSSER died in 1918. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
SCHLOSSER, ELIZABETH; MRS.
MRS. ELIZABETH SCHLOSSER, 84 years, a resident of Connellsville for a number
of years, died Friday at the home of her son, LEO SCHLOSSER, at Monaca, Pa.
The body was brought to Connellsville Saturday night and removed to Funeral Director
J. L. Stader’s chapel and Monday morning was taken to the Immaculate Conception
church where requiem high mass was celebrated at 9 o’clock by Rev. Father
John T. Barns. Interment was made in the St. Joseph’s cemetery.
The deceased was born in Alsace, France, April 18, 1833, a daughter of the late
JOSEPH and MARGARET K. SOISSON. February 17, 1858, she was married to JOSEPH
SCHLOSSER, coming to the United States later in life with her two younger children.
For many years MRS. SCHLOSSER resided with her brother, JOSEPH SOISSON, now deceased.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception church and was widely and favorable
known in Connellsville, winning the friendship and esteem of all with whom she
came in contact. Her husband died many years ago. Of late years,
the deceased had made her home with her son, LEO. She was an aunt of MRS.
J. L. STADER and had many other relatives here. Dod 12-20-1918
Weekly Courier Wed. 12-25-1918
Kurt Gregory SCHMITT (1961-1996)
KURT SCHMITT
Kurt Gregory Schmitt, 34, of Adamsburg, Pa., and formerly of Reno, Nev., Salt Lake City, Utah, and Lake Tahoe, Nev., died Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg, Pa. He is survived by his father, Jack Schmitt and his wife, Terry, of Missouri city, Texas, four brothers, Jeffrey Schmitt of Lake Tahoe, Nev., John Schmitt of Morgantown, W. Va., Eric Schmitt of Boston, Mass., and Vincent Schmitt of Tampa, Fla., a sister, Carla Schmitt Kinsman of Virginia Beach, Va., his paternal grandmother, Rose Schmitt of Greensburg, five aunts, charlotte Rogers, Mercedes Regola, Bernice Seiter, Vivian Ashbaugh, and Louise Chick, numerous nieces and nephews, and his friends until the end, Dr. Miguel Salomon and Bill Lasko. Graveside services were held Saturday in Sacred Heart Cemetery, 201 North First St., Jeannette, under direction of the Mason-Gelder Funeral Home Inc., 201 North First St., Jeannette, Pa.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
December 10, 1961
Died—–
February 15, 1996
Mrs. Nancy Schmuck of Indian Head, died Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Cramer of Jones Mills, where she had been visiting, of paralysis. Besides her husband, Christian Schmuck and daughter Mrs. Cramer, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. David Barclay of Indian Head and one son David Schmuck of Laurelville.
STEPHEN SCHOCK
Stephen Schock, five-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schock of Leisenring No. 3, died at 6:45 o’clock this morning at Connellsville State Hospital. The baby was admitted for treatment February 14.
JOSEPH SCHOENHAMER
SCOTTDALE, Dec. 27— Joseph Schoenhamer, 96 years old, died early Saturday morning at his home at 100 Jones street, Everson, after a lingering illness. H was a retired employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad and has no known relatives. Friends will be received at the Ferguson funeral home until the funeral mass at 8 o’clock Wednesday morning at St. John’s Church. Interment will be made in St. John’s Cemetery.
AMBROSE R. SCHOMER
Ambrose Ray Schomer, 70, of Dunbar Township died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1996, in Highlands Hospital. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. first St., West Side, Connellsville, and Saturday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Dr. Marvin Watson officiating. Interment will follow in Normalville Cemetery. Military services will be held graveside by members of the VFW and American Legion, Connellsville
Barbara Ann SCHOMER (1932-2005)
Barbara Ann Schomer, 72, of Connellsville, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at her home. She was born May 2, 1932, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late John D. and Irene Jones Frisbee. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Barbara was employed by Bell Telephone, Miedel's Restaurant and Pittsburgh Nursing and was a housewife the biggest part of her life. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years, where she was known to everyone as "Mumsy." Barbara was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed gardening with her hubby, growing vegetables and flowers. Barbara is survived by her husband, John G. "Pete" Schomer , to whom she would have been married 54 years in July of this year; two daughters, Leslie I. Schomer, and special friend, Tammy, and Lynn A. Blackburn, and companion Keith, all of Connellsville; grandchildren, Stacey Irene Dillinger, Leah Nadine Phelps, and husband Jacob, Tyler James Blackburn, Elizabeth Schomer Chess and Sara Schomer Chess; two brothers, Herbert H. Frisbee, of Lancaster, and William S. Frisbee, of Chico, Calif.; and in- laws, Timothy Schomer, of Connellsville, Dick and Nancy Schomer, of South Carolina, and Viola Romnel, of Florida. She was predeceased by a brother, John D. Frisbee; and a son, John Christopher Schomer. Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry Hercik officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Chey-Anne Schomer, 4, of Allison Park, formerly of Connellsville, died Wednesday, July 16, 2003, in Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, and went to be with her Lord. She was born Nov. 1, 1998, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert Dale (Boss) Schomer Jr. who passed away in 2000. Chey- Anne attended D. T. Watson School in Sewickley. She also attended Northgate Church in West View. She enjoyed attending school, loved being around people and liked to hear music. She is survived by her loving and devoted foster parents, John and Diana Gormley of Allison Park, with whom she resided; a sister, Samantha Schomer of Connellsville, R.D. 2; her paternal grandparents, Robert D. Sr. and Kathryn A. Young Schomer of Connellsville R.D. 2; great-grandparents, Dale and Jean Schomer of Connellsville and Catherine Young of Scottdale; a cousin; two aunts; and an uncle. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her great-grandfather Albert Young in 1994. Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Herbert P. Walters officiating. Interment will follow in Greenridge Memorial Park.
Dorothy T. SCHOMER (1921-1996)
DOROTHY T. SCHOMER
Dorothy T. Schomer, 74, of High Street, Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday in Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She is survived by her husband, Harry P. Schomer; a brother, Martin A. Mayercheck of Mount Pleasant; and a sister, Mary Elsie Kujawa of Mount Pleasant. Friends will be received in the Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Home Inc., Main Street, Mount Pleasant, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and until 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
September 30, 1921
Died—–
February 21, 1996
EDWARD A. SCHOMER
Edward A Schomer, 67, of 138 Market Street Scottdale, died October 24, 1988 at his residence. He was born December 12, 1920, in Connellsville, son of John and Viola Shong Schomer. Prior to his retirement he worked for the Daily Times of Primos, PA. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of the Everson VFW. Surviving are his wife, Yvonne Echenrod Schomer; a daughter, Lillian Wagers of Fayetteville, N.C.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, John and Paul both of Connellsville, Richard of Greenville, S.C. and Timothy of Norfolk, VA.; and a sister, Viola Einhouse of Melborne, Fl. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert D. and James E.
Harry P. ‘Uncle Harry’ SCHOMER (1912-2005)
Harry P. "Uncle Harry" Schomer, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday morning, March 9, 2005, in Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant. Born April 12, 1912, in Connellsville, he was the last surviving child of the late Frank and Lena (Schindler) Schomer. He was a member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant. He attended Immaculate Conception School, Connellsville. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Prior to his retirement, Harry was employed by Westmoreland Manor as a nurse's aide. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy T. (Mayercheck) Schomer, in 1996; six brothers, Joseph, Alfred, Carl, Bernard, Frank and William Schomer; and three sisters, Catherine Yealey, Anna Mae Peterson and Helen Southerland. Uncle Harry is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL SERVICE INC., 730 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church with the Rev. Michael W. Matusak as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Pius X Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 3 p.m. Harry's family would like to thank the staff at Harmon House, Dr. Tiffany Pluto and Westmoreland Hospice for their care, compassion and support.
Jack Henkel SCHOMER (1938-2004)
Jack Henkel Schomer, 65, of Uniontown, Pa., died Saturday, February 28, 2004 in his residence. He was born June 15, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Schomer was a Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps, worked at Tewell Motors for 10 years, and was a former Coal Miner employed by United States Steel at the Maple Creek Mine until his retirement. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, the Leland Bible Class, and United Mine Workers of America Local 1248. Preceding him in death were his wife, Saundra J. Fike Schomer, John and Rose Henkel the loving couple who raised him, and two sisters, Anita Bottini and Helen Basinger. Surviving are a son, Michael Schomer and his wife Diana, and a grandson, Jared Schomer, all of Frederick, Maryland; his fiancée, Doris Davis of Uniontown, Pa.; his mother, Phyllis Schomer Bottini of Connellsville, Pa.; a sister, Diana M. Roberts of Orange, California; and a sister-in-law, Rheba Howard of Uniontown, Pa. Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 2, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with the Rev. Emily Byrd officiating. Interment will follow in Park Place Cemetery, Uniontown.
John Christopher SCHOMER (1957-1995)
JOHN SCHOMER
John Christopher Schomer, 38, of 604 St. Joseph St., Carolina Beach, N.C., died Monday, July 10, 1995, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Connellsville, April 29, 1957, the son of John George and Barbara Ann Frisbee Schomer. He was a registered nurse with the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ward Schomer; his children, Elizabeth and Sarah Lynn; and two sisters, Leslie Schomer and Lynn Dillinger of Connellsville. Memorial services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today in ANDREWS MORTUARY STREET CHAPEL with the Rev. Ron Wedekind. Memorials may be made to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Easy Street Rehabilitation Center Memorial Fund, 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington, N.C., 28403
Laverne Bell Overly SCHOMER ( -2004)
Laverne Bell Overly Schomer, 50, of Connellsville, Pa., died Friday, March 19, 2004 in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Nicholson of Dawson, Pa.; her husband, Ernest "Jim" Schomer; her children: Ruthann Iberl of Virginia, Donna Pourciaux and husband Todd of Virginia, Donald Phifer and companion Andrea Swope of Connellsville, Pa., Danielle Schomer of Connellsville, James Schomer and wife Jayme of Herminie, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; brothers: Don Overly and wife Eileen of Scottdale, Pa., and Robert Overly and wife Kelly of Ohio; sisters: Susan Pritts and husband Charles of Dawson, Pa., and Diane McIntyre and husband Ron of Ohio; stepbrothers: Kevin Nicholson and wife Chasity and Harold Nicholson all of Hanover, Pa.; stepsister, Crystal Guzy and husband Joe of Mount Pleasant, Pa.; her mother-in-law, Phyllis Jean Schomer of Connellsville, Pa.; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at New Life Apostolic Tabernacle Church in Keisterville, Pa., today, March 21, from 9 a.m. until the Service at 1 p.m. Arrangements are under direction of the Paul G. Fink Funeral Home Inc., 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Pa.
Paul D. SCHOMER, Jr. (1964-2010)
Paul D. Schomer, Jr.
Connellsville
Paul David Schomer Jr., 46, of Connellsville, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at his home. He was born June 29, 1964, in Uniontown, a son of the late Paul D. and Norma Jean Maddas Schomer. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Keffer Schomer, of Dawson; three daughters, Tara Sherrick and her husband, Ronald, Chrysta Schomer and Rebecca Schomer; a granddaughter, Aaliyah Sherrick; uncles, John Maddas and his wife, Nancy, and Jim Maddas and his wife, Audrey; and aunt, Carol Johnson and her husband, Randy. Paul was predeceased by his parents; grandparents, Anthony and Cecilia Maddas and John and Viola Schomer; and uncle, William Maddas. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Rita Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Bonafed as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Rita Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville.
Phyllis J. SCHOMER (1929-2012)
Phyllis J. Schomer
Connellsville
Phyllis Jean Schomer, 82, of Connellsville, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at home. She was born Nov. 9, 1929, in Tarrs, a daughter of the late Raymond and Edna (Millward) Gettemy. She was a loving homemaker for many years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Normalville. She is survived by her children, Robert Schomer and wife, Kathy, Ernest J. Schomer and wife, Wendy, and Tammy Koontz and husband, Donald, all of Connellsville, Jack Schomer and wife, Robin, of Normalville, and Susan Newman and husband, Raymond, of Connellsville; daughter-in-law, Mary Schomer, of Connellsville; 61 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews; and her faithful pet, Baby Girl. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale L. Schomer (2003); children, Donald, Timmy and Merle Schomer; two brothers, Jimmy and Joseph Gettemy; a sister, Marie Lewis; grandsons, Robert D. Schomer Jr. and Chad Schomer; and a great-granddaughter, Cheyanne Schomer. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Ralph Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Susan E. Albright SCHORTGEN ( -1997)
SUSAN E. SCHORTGEN
Susan E. Albright Schortgen, 73, of Pittsburgh, Pa., formerly of Uniontown, Pa., died Thursday, April 10, 1997, in her residence. She was the wife of the late Donald B. Schortgen; mother of Michael T. Wilson of Kelso, Wash., and Carol L. Wilson of Pittsburgh, Pa.; stepmother of Linda Long and Vickie Schortgen both of Klamath Falls, Ore.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister of Dr. Bernard Albright of Canby, Ore., Robert Albright of St. Helen, Ore., and Margaurite Walters of Forest Grove, Ore. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at 2 p.m. in St. George’s Episcopal Church, Roseburg, Ore. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Organ Fund, 60 Morgantown … Uniontown, PA 15401. Funeral arrangements are by the WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall, PA
Polly SCHRECKENGOST obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.
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Boyd Schreckengost, of Republic, received word Monday of the death earlier in
the day, of his mother, Mrs. Polly Schreckengost, 89, in her home at Putneyville,
Pa. Death was attributed to an illness of complications.
Surviving are her husband, Levi Schreckengost; four sons and three daughters:
Boyd, of Republic; Harry Schreckengost, of Knox; Clark and Ernest, of Putneyville;
Mrs. J. Smith, Kittanning; Mrs. Carrie Long, California state; and Mrs. James
Sargent, Providence, R.I.
Funeral arrangements are to be announced later.
(date unknown)
Nathaniel SCHRIVER died in 1862. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(49)
July 27th, in this place, of Paralysis, Mr. NATHANIEL SCHRIVER, at an advanced age.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa., July 31, 1862. Vol 2, No. 26. pg 5, col. 3.
Anna Elizabeth SCHROCK (1862-1947)
MRS. ANNA SCHROCK
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Schrock, 86 years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Bates Schroyer, at 407 Snyder street after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Oath Dunham and Sarah Ramage Dunham and was born near Uniontown February 2, 1862, and had resided in the Connellsville district practically all of her life. Her husband, Jonathan Schrock, preceded her in death November 20, 1937. She was a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church and its Royal Circle Bible Class. Surviving are one half-sister, Mrs. Margaret Harshman of Everson; five daughters, Mrs. Ida Lambie of Greensburg, Mrs. Myrtle Rider, Mrs. Schroyer and Mrs. Bessie Kraynak of Connellsville and Mrs. Effie Hillen of Pittsburgh; two sons, William of South Connellsville and B. F. of Connellsville, 28 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Schrock, who had made her home with Mrs. Kraynak, had gone to the Schroyer home about a week ago. The body will be returned to the home of Mrs. Schroyer this evening.
SCHROCK FUNERAL
The funeral service for Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Schrock who died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Bates Schroyer of 407 Snyder street, will be held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the home followed by services at 2:30 o’clock in the First E. U. B. Church in charge of Rev. Meade Snyder, pastor. Interment, in charge of Milton V. Munk, will be in Hill Grove Cemetery.
MRS. SCHROCK'S RITES
The funeral rites for Mrs. Anna E. Schrock, who died last Friday, were held Monday afternoon with a prayer at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Schroyer in 407 Snyder street, followed by an additional service at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev. Meade M. Snyder, pastor, officiated, with Dr. Elmer A. Schultz of Greensburg assisting. Mrs. John F. Reagan sang "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "A Day Without a Cloud" accompanied by Mrs. Roger Ulery. Burial was made in Hill Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Hawkins, Alonzo Leichliter, M. A. Hamman, William M. Fox, Ira D. Younkin and William Curtis.
Rev. Franklin E. SCHROUT
( -1995)
REV. FRANKLIN SCHROUT
Rev. Franklin E. Schrout, 53, of Masontown died Sunday afternoon in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va. he is survived by his wife, Sheila Schrout; children, Laurie Schrout and Rebecca Schrout, both of Masontown and Tina Louise Schrout and Franklin E. Schrout Jr., both of West Virginia; two brothers, Roger Schrout and Eddie Joe Schrout, and a sister, Bonnie Munster, all of West Virginia, and three grandchildren. Friends will be received in the John S. Maykuth Jr. funeral Home, Masontown, on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday until 1 p.m.
Bessie Sinclair SCHROY ( -1995)
BESSIE SCHROY
Bessie Sinclair Schroy, 81, of Carmichaels, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1995, in Uniontown Hospital. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and great-nephews. Arrangements are under the direction of the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. There is no visitation and services are private.
JACK SCHROYER
Jack Schroyer, 68, of Uniontown, died Tuesday, June 27, 1995, in Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh. He is survived by the following children, Stanley Schroyer and Theodore Schroyer, both of Masontown, David Perkins of the State of Oklahoma, Mark Schroyer and Michael Schroyer, both of Uniontown; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and the following brothers and sisters, Genieve Delmont of Irwin, Pa., Rudy Moncer of Akron, Ohio, Velma Allen of Scottdale, Pa., Floetta Pastorius of Uniontown, Lloyd Schroyer of Skokie, Ill., and Linda Shaffer of Uniontown. Private viewing and funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the John S. Maykuth Funeral Home of Masontown.
VELETHA M. SCHROYER
Veletha M. “Hutchinson” Schroyer, 87, Tampa, Fla., formerly of Fayette City, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994 in the Tampa Memorial Hospital. She is survived by two sons: James Schroyer of Tampa, Fla. And Donald Schroyer of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters: Mrs. Marlene Copeland and husband, William of Dawson R.D. 1 and Mrs. Joyce Cervantes and husband, Antonio of Monessen; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Howard W. McCrory Funeral Home, Fayette City, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until 1 p.m.
Chas. Schuh Services Set For Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Charles E. Schuh, retired Uniontown City policeman, who died Saturday morning. Mr. Schuh, who resided at 66 E. Fayette St., was 82 years old. He served on the Uniontown police force from 1921 until his retirement about ten years ago, and was well-known throughout the region. He was a patrolman until 1934, when he was promoted to desk sergeant. He was appointed lieutenant in 1938, but again became sergeant during a reorganization of the police, and held that rank at the time of his retirement. He served thereafter for several years as a municipal parking lot attendant. He attended various police schools. Mr. Schuh was born in Donegal, and before joining the police force had worked as a core-room boss at the old Richmond Radiator plant here, as a toolmaker for one year in the Hudson-Essex plant at Detroit, and as a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad firemen. In his younger days, he was a fine baseball player, holding down the first- base position on the Oliver No. 1 team. He also was known as a musician, playing the clarinet in the Charles Price band and the Brownfield band, and also being associated with the late George Silver’s orchestra. Mr. Schuh was a member of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Isabella Grady Schuh, in 1943; a daughter, Mary, in 1934, and a son, Charles Jr., in 1950. Surviving are four children, J. Edward Schuh, Havertown, Pa.; Robert, Uniontown; Mrs. Betty Cupp, Clearwater, Fla., and Catherine, at home, and six grandchildren. Friends are being received in the Minerd Funeral Home. Services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., at St. John’s R.C.Church, with Msgr. Andrew Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Park Place Cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus Council 1275 will lead in reciting the Rosary tonight at 8 o’clock at the funeral home.
Isabelle Marie Grady SCHUH ( -1943)
SCHUH, MRS. ISABELLE MARIE GRADY, aged 58 years, or 87 Lenox street, died Thursday, may 6, 1943, at 7:25 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Schuh, and the following children; John E. of Camp Shelby, Miss; Charles E., Jr., of Camp Van Dorn, Miss.; Robert B. of Uniontown; Catherine F. and Isabelle M., at home; she is also survived by three brothers, John Grady of Uniontown; James and Robert Grady of Detroit, Mich.; and four sisters, Mrs. Thomas O’Hern, Mrs. W. M. Phelan of Uniontown; Mrs. J. E. Schuh of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Norman Dolan of Logan, Ohio. The body will be removed to her late home Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Minerd Funeral Home.
Mrs. Isabelle Marie Schuh, 58, wife of Sergeant Charles Schuh of the Uniontown Police Department, died at 7:25 o’clock Thursday night at her home at Uniontown. She leaves her husband, five children, three brothers and four sisters.
The funeral mass for Mrs. Isabell Marie Schuh will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. John's R.C. Church at Uniontown. Burial will be made in Park Place Cemetery.
DAVID SCHULTZ
David Lee Schultz, 38, of Atlanta, Ga., and formerly of Uniontown, Pa., died Monday, April 29, 1996, the victim of an intruder in his home. He is survived by his mother, Barbara A. Burwell of Perkasie, Pa., his wife, Barbara Kellaway Tilley and three-year-old daughter, Leah Kellaway Schultz, and four siblings, Robert M. Schultz of Miami, Fla., Thomas C. Schultz of Wheeling, W.Va., A. Christine Schultz Rigel of Quakertown, Pa., and Edward A. Schultz of Philadelphia. Services and interment were held in Atlanta under direction of the H.M. Patterson & Son Funeral Home and Mortuary, 1020 Spring St., Atlanta, Ga.
SCHULTZ, JULIUS, aged 70, a well known resident of Hopwood, died Monday, October 31, 1949, at 5:20 p.m. Surviving are his widow, Margaret P. Schultz; one son, Albert Schultz; three grandchildren. A son, Frank J. Schultz, preceded him in death, August 8, 1948. Mr. Schultz was a member of the Hopwood Methodist Protestant church of which he had served as janitor for the past six years. Friends will be received in the home of his son, Albert Schultz, Hopwood, after 5 o’clock this evening. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Gleason Funeral Home, are incomplete.
SCHULTZ, JULIUS— Friends are being received in the home of his son, Albert Schultz, Hopwood, until 12 noon Thursday, November 3. The body will lie in state in the Hopwood Methodist church from 1 until 2 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. J. H. Lamberton officiating. Interment will be in the Hopwood cemetery, under the direction of the Gleason Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be James Stanton, Gibson Golden, Frank Crossland, Harry Buckley, Harry Brownfield, Roy Michner.
SCHULTZ, MARGARET— Age 85 years of R. D. 1, Hopwood, died suddenly in the Uniontown Hospital, Monday, November 26, 1962 at 10:10 P. M. She was the daughter of the late John and Augusta Geisler Philhorn. She was predeceased by her husband Julius Schultz, October 1949 and also one son, Frank, August 1948. Surviving is a son Albert Schultz of Hopwood; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was a member of the Hopwood Methodist Church. Friends will be received at the Harold S. Gleason Funeral Home, 114 E. Fayette St. after 7 P. M., Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. and Friday until 11 A. M. at which time the body will be removed to the Hopwood Methodist Church to lie in state from 12 noon till 2 P. M. the hour of service with Rev. W. C. Krause officiating. Burial will be in Hopwood cemetery.
NORMAN E. SCHURG
Norman E. Schurg, Sr., 75, of Englishman's Hill, Bullskin Twp., died Sunday, June 9, 1996, in North West Medical Center in Franklin. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. in the Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 South First Street, West Side, Connellsville and Thursday until 1 p.m. the hour of service with the Rev. Don Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Eustey Cemetery.
Clarinda SCHUSTER died in 1913. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(21)
Mrs. Clarinda Schuster, aged 78 years, wife of J.H. Shuster of Beaver Falls and
daughter of the late Nicholas Miller, Formerly of Masontown. died Wednesday,
april 16. She is survived by her husband, eight children and two sisters.
Funeral services Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at her home at Beaver Falls
April 18, 1913
Elizabeth SCHWAMBERBER (1902-1963)
SCHWAMBERGER RITES
Mrs. Elizabeth Schwamberber, 60, of Dunbar, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in Connellsville State General Hospital. She was born May 18, 1902 in Dunbar, a daughter of the late Edward and Ellen Bosley Wilson. Surviving are her husband, Ernest; two brothers, Edward and William Wilson of Dunbar; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Brooks and Goldie Wilson of Dunbar, and two half- sisters, Mrs. Sarah Jane Hixson and Mrs. Ada Martin of Dunbar. The body will be at the Burhans funeral home at Dunbar after 7:30 p.m. today. The funeral service will be held there at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Lewis Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery.
Ernest SCHWAMBERGER (1893-1965)
Four Hurt In
Auto Accident
A one-car accident Tuesday afternoon at Cow Rock near Dunbar injured four persons, with three admitted to Connellsville State General Hospital in “fair” condition. The driver, Ernest Schwamberger, 71, of Dunbar, had pain in the lower left chest and a left scalp laceration. Also admitted at 3:20 p.m. were passengers, Mrs. Marjorie Martin, 35, of Mount Braddock, with a laceration of the left eyebrow and pain in the left chest and back, Brooks, 58, of Dunbar, R. D. 2, pain of top of head and back of neck and Mrs. Amanda and abrasions of chin, left forehead and back of scalp. Mrs. Martin’s children were examined, Coburta, nine months, who apparently was uninjured, and Vicki Lynn, 3, who had small abrasions on the upper thigh. The injured were taken to the hospital in South Connellsville firemen’s ambulance. State police investigated.
SCHWANBERGER RITES
The funeral for Ernest Schwamberger, 71, of Dunbar, who died Monday morning in Connellsville State Hospital of injuries suffered when his car crashed last week, will be held at Burhans funeral home at Dunbar. The Rev. Lewis Hunter will officiate. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery, Dunbar. He was born August 3, 1893, in Elkhorn. He was a tool and die maker for Rack Engineering Co. Connellsville, prior to his retirement, a life member of U.S.W. Local No.4131 and a member of the Dunbar Volunteer Fire Dept. Surviving are his two sons, Ernest and Wilbert, and a daughter, Ann Margaret. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson Schwamberger, in 1963. Dunbar fireman will conduct a ritual at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Local No 4131 will hold a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
SCHWARTS, ALICE B.— Alice B. Schwartz of 219 Dorothy St., North Scottdale, died Saturday, April 9, 1994. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the JAMES MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 303 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Paul a. Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in Scottdale cemetery
Donald Luckens SCHWARTZ died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Donald Luckens Schwartz, 74, well known Perryopolis citizen, died at his home
at 7:30 o'clock Friday morning, after a lingering illness.
Born Feb. 1, 1854, in Butler county, he came to Fayette county in early youth
as a carpenter, and married Anna L. Garee, popular Franklin county teacher, April
25, 1905.
Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, James M. Schwartz, a teacher in Fayette
City high school, and a daughter, Faith Schwartz, a teacher in Perry township
high school; also a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Homestead, and three brothers,
Luckens L., Lansdale, William L., Uniontown, and Harry L. Farmington.
For many years he was an active Granger, and a member of Franklin Presbyterian
church. Funeral services will be ???
(balance of obit is missing)
William SCHWARTZ obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.
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In Bullskin Tp., Dec. 12, '62, WILLIAM SCHWARTZ., of consumption, son of Jacob Schwartz, aged 20 years.
The Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, Pa. Dec. 25, 1862.
Aaron
SCHWEITZER died in 1862. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(49)
DIED.
May 9th, 1862, at the residence of James Swank, in Bullskin Tp., Fayette Co., Pa. AARON SCHWEITZER, of Consumption, aged about 25 years.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa. May 15, 1862.
Laura Elizabeth SCIULLO (1983 -2011)
Laura Elizabeth Sciullo, age 28 of Oliver passed away on Tuesday November 15, 2011 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1983 in Uniontown, PA the daughter of Jamie Bowman Sciullo and the late Peter A. Sciullo, Jr. In addition to her father, Peter A. Sciullo, Jr. She is predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Peter and Elizabeth Sciullo. Laura enjoyed camping with family and friends at Glendale Yearound, dancing and the theater. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Jamie Bowman Sciullo and companion Donald Gallagher of New Salem, PA; brother, Bradley Joseph Sciullo, of Uniontown, PA; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Jean Barnett of Murrysville, PA; aunts, uncles and cousins, and boyfriend, Matthew Hudson and his daughter, Jayden Back of Oliver, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown PA, where the family will receive friends on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, on Sunday November 20, 2011 from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 PM and on Monday, November 21, 2011 from 10:00 until 11:00 AM. A service celebrating Laura’s life will be held at 11:00 AM with Pastor, Sarah Merle officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to Garrett County Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 363, Oakland, MD 21550
Carolyn M. Mooers SCOTT ( -1967)
MRS. R. H. SCOTT
Mrs. Carolyn M. Mooers Scott, 31, of 5537 Darlington Road, Pittsburgh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Mooers of 117 Davis Ave., died Monday. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Russell H. Scott; a daughter, Carrier M.; her parents, Dr. George A. and Edith T. Mooers, and a brother, Dr. Charles V. Mooers, of Columbus, Ohio. Her father is superintendent of the Connellsville District of the Methodist Church. The body is at the Pinkerton funeral home, 1014, California Ave., Avalon. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the First Methodist Church Center and Aiken Sts., Pittsburgh.
Catherine McNatt SCOTT ( -1931)
Mrs. Catherine Scott, wife of Robert Scott, died Sunday, morning at 10 o’clock at her home in Coolspring from complications. She was 64 years, five months and 24 days old. Mrs. Scott, daughter of the late Thomas and Veronica McNatt, was born at McClellandtown but had spent virtually all of her life in North Union Township.
Surviving, besides her husband, are the following nine children: Mrs. William Luckey, Rivesville, W.VA.; Mrs. Harry Tuning, Grant Town, W.VA.; Mrs. Andrew Bowers, McClellandtown; Mrs. Clyde Luckey, Coolspring; George Scott, Uniontown; Mrs. Elzie Johnson, Continental No. 2; Mrs. Walter Martin, Mount Braddock; Mrs. S E Holbrook, Uniontown, and Miss Minnie Scott at home.
She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Robert, Mount Braddock; Mrs. John Scott, Coolspring; Mrs. Florence Yowler, Uniontown and Mrs. Alonzo Paull, Sullivan Crossing; together with 40 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Burial will be in Park Place Cemetery.
Elizabeth Francis SCOTT died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(3)
ELIZABETH FRANCIS SCOTT
Mrs. Elizabeth Francis Scott, aged 70 years, died at 9:45 o'clock Wednesday morning,
February 20, 1935. Death followed a stroke of apoplexy. One son, Larkin Mackey,
survives.
Meeting at the residence, House 237, Lemont Furnace, Friday afternoon the funeral
cortege will proceed to Sandy Hill church for services at 2:30 o'clock. Burial
in the church cemetery.
2/21/1935
MRS. W. R. SCOTT
Mrs. Elva E. Scott, wife of W. R. Scott, of 602 Crawford Avenue, died Friday afternoon at her home after a short illness. The funeral service will be held at the home at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Burial will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park.
EMMETT D. SCOTT
Emmett Donald Scott, eight month old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Scott of Lemont Furnace, died of an illness of complications at 8:30 o’clock Tuesday morning, July 5, 1938. In addition to his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mildred Sullivan, Coolspring; Mrs. Sara Watson, Millsboro; Cora, Eugene, John, Ada and Louis, at home. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 in the home, House 142, Lemont, followed by additional services at 2 o’clock in the Cove Run Free Methodist church, with the Rev. Gilmore officiating. Burial will be in Cove Run cemetery.
DIED
SCOTT— In Springhill township, June 18th 1864, of Diptheria, Fannie E., second daughter of T. Irwin and Hester A. Scott.
Thy gentle spirit passed away,
Midst pain the most severe,
So great we could not wish thy stay,
A moment longer here.
With us thy name will honored be,
Through long successive years,
Emblemed in all that we can give,
Our praises and our tears.—T. Y. S.
Ferguson Scott a well known colored man, formerly of this city, died at his home, back of Fayette City, on Tuesday morning.
Henry Scott of Isabella, aged 44 years, died at the Uniontown hospital Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock of typhoid fever.
JOHN SCOTT
John Scott, aged 72 years, died Monday, March 18, 1935, shortly after noon, in his home near Albright, W. Va. Funeral services will be conducted in the residence at 1 o'clock this afternoon followed by additional services at 2 o'clock in the Valley Point church near Albright. Mr. Scott was a native of Wharton township, Fayette county, where he lived for a number of years. He was a son of the late Wilson and Frances Scott. Surviving are: his widow, Lida Feathers Scott; two sons, three daughters and a number of grandchildren. Mrs. Harry Brown, of Georges township, was a niece and she and Mr. Brown will drive to Albright for the services this afternoon.
John H. SCOTT died in 1879. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(29)
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Smithfield
Died, at New Castle, Ind., July 12th, 1879, Mr. John H. Scott, brother of Mrs.
A. J. Stewart, of this place and a member of the Disciple Church.
The Keystone Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Friday, August 8, 1879
The Funeral.
The funeral services of John L. Scott will be held at his residence in Riverview Thursday at 10 o’clock a.m. The interment at Brownsville, the funeral party going on the 11:30 train.
Lyne R. Reamey SCOTT (1886-1968)
MRS. LYNE SCOTT
Mrs. Lyne R. Scott, 82, of 108 Harrison Road, Newport News, Va., died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday in Connellsville State General Hospital, where she had been a patient since June 2. She was born Jan. 2, 1886, at Martinsville, Va. a daughter of the late Daniel W. and Bettie Redd Dillard Reamey. She was a direct descendent of Joseph Martin, founder of Martinsville, W. Va. She attended Randolph-Macon College at Lynchburg, Va., was a graduate nurse of Norfolk General Hospital in 1908, and was a member of the American Society of Registered Radiologists of Pennsylvania, coming to Connellsville in 1917, she worked in Connellsville State General Hospital from 1930 until 1952. She was a charter member of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Wesley United Methodist Church, and taught the Fidelis Sunday School Class for many years. She also was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a former member and past president of the Connellsville Business and Professional Women’s Club. Surviving are a son, Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Scott Jr. of Dunbar; two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Bettie) Satchell of Newport News and Mrs. Lyne Franks of Connellsville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death on Dec. 11, 1941, by her husband, Capt. Thomas W. Scott, commanding officer of the Armory on Washington Ave. for many years.
SCOTT— Friends of Mrs. Lyne R. Scott of 108 Harrison Road, Newport News, Va., formerly of Connellsville, who died Thursday, June 27 1968, may call from 7:30 p.m. today until 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Samuel C. Brooks Funeral Home. The body then will be taken to Wesley United Methodist Church to lie in state until 2 p.m., the hour of the service, with the Rev. Lynn Shindelbecker and the Rev. Raymond D. Graham officiating. Interment in Green Ridge Memorial Park.
Maggie Bell SCOTT died in 1904. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(34)
SCOTT, MAGGIE A (BELL) - August 22, 1864 - March 9, 1904
Mrs. Maggie Bell Scott, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. John R. Bell, and wife of
Worthy K. Scott, was born August 23, 1864, near Jefferson, Pa., and died March
9, 1904. at Broad Ford, Pa., aged thirty nine years, six months and fifteen days.
She made a profession of religion in the spring of 1887, at the Cross Roads
school house, in a meeting held by Rev. Charles Tilton and was received into
the fellowship of the Baptist church at Jefferson a short time later. From
the time of her connection with the church, her first thought was to do her master's
will. She seemed to live out the expression, "They will be done."
She was married to W. K. Scott Sept. 8, 1887. When seized by her
last illness, she seemed to have a premonition that she would not recover, and
in keeping with that thought she gave minute directions in regard to what she
wished done with her remains after the spirit should take its flight to her Master.
Later in her illness she expressed a desire to live for the comfort of
her parents, saying that it would be so hard for them to give her up. Often
during her husband's watch with her during her illness she would recall the pleasure
she derived from her visits home and how pleased her father and mother were to
have her with them. To the great consolation of her husband and friends,
she retained her faculties and reason to the very last. A short time before
she died, realizing that she would not recover, she spoke to her husband saying,
"I hate to leave you, too." He asked her if she was afraid to
die. She said, "O no; I am happy, but I am so young to die."
In a short time she said, "I am going home." When asked to which
home, she said, "To my heavenly home." Besides the grief-stricken
husband, she leaves her father and mother and one brother, Henry Bell, of Jefferson,
to mourn her departure. The body was brought to her father's home March
11 where family services were held by Rev. G. J. Meredith. The funeral
proper was held at the home of her father-in-law, William P. Scott, March 12,
the services being conducted by Rev. J. E. Darby, D. D. assisted by Rev. Mr.
Carr and Rev. J. C. McMinn, after which the body was laid to rest in Muddy Creek
cemetery. The grief-stricken families have the sympathy of a large circle
of friends.
Waynesburg Republican, March, 17 1904
DIED
SCOTT— On the 11th day of February, at the residence of her father, in Menallen twp., of Consumption, Miss Mary Scott, after a long illness, aged 16 years, 7 months, and 28 days.
Mrs. Mary L. Scott, aged 43 years, wife of Parker M. Scott, of 50 Middle street, died at the family home Wednesday evening, March 5, 1924, at 9 o’clock following an illness of apoplexy. She is survived by three daughters, Julia, Jennie and Margaret, and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie palmer, of Washington, Pa.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
NED M. SCOTT
Ned M. Scott, 80, formerly of Dunbar, died Saturday at Wheatland. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Cora Scott, and four children. The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Wheatland.
Roosevelt H. SCOTT (1903 -1994)
ROOSEVELT H. SCOTT
Roosevelt H. Scott, 91, of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday in the Forbes Metropolitan Hospital, Pittsburgh. Surviving are the following nieces and nephews: Ida Henderson, Pittsburgh; Gloria Wilson and Robert Scott, both of Uniontown; Thelma Walters, New Salem; Nancy Floyd, McClellandtown; Clara Perkins, Saginaw, Mich.; and Bonita Scott, Washington, D.C.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
January 16, 1903
Died—–
July 5, 1994
Kicking Against the Board
William B. Scott died suddenly of heart failure at his home, Thursday, July 16, in his 70th year. He had been in exceptionally strong and robust man and the announcement of his death was a shocking surprise to his host of friends. He was a blacksmith and did a great deal of work in his lifetime, having manufactured the Scott axes, hoes and other edged tools which are scattered throughout several counties and which bear his name. He lived and honest and upright life and died just as he lived, belonging to no organization or church. He is survived by his widow, six sons and one daughter, five brothers and two sisters. Rev W. C. Wilson conducted the obsequies. The pallbearers were J.A. Hertzog, William F. Lyons, Eli Rider, Henry H. Lyons, B.C. Lynn and John W Bowers. Internment was made in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Uniontown Public Library — Death Book 1 PAGE 158
WHITE, MALE, MARRIED, BLACKSMITH, DIED OF HEART ATTACK,
SICK 2 HOURS.
Adolph Richard SCRABOT ( -1994)
SCRABOT, Adolph Richard— Adolph Richard “Sam” Scrabot of Mount Pleasant, R.D.4, died Thursday, May 19, 1994. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Mount Pleasant, where a blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. in Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, Mount Pleasant, with the Rev. Frank Lesniowski as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Visitation Cemetery, with full military rites. A parish wake service will be held 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Margaret Marie SCRABOT (1926-1996)
MARGARET SCRABOT
Margaret Marie Scrabot, 70, of Tarrs, R.D.3, died Thursday at the Frick Hospital and Community Health Center. She was born July 3, 1926, in East Huntingdon Township, a daughter of the late Andrew and Philomenia Sroka Wojciak. She was a member of the Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, attended the former East Huntingdon High School and was employed by the former Union Supply in the Standard Store. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Casimer S. “Pete” Scrabot; a son, Dennis J. Scrabot and wife, Rita, of Mount Pleasant; a granddaughter, Emily Marie Scrabot; two brothers, John and Andrew Wojciak, both of Mount Pleasant; and a sister, Ann Brezinski of Mount Pleasant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Pajak and Mary Hendricks. Friends will be received in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main St., Mount Pleasant, from noon to 9 p.m. today. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m. in the Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Transfiguration Cemetery.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
July 3, 1926
Died—–
September 26, 1996
WALTER A. SCRABOT
Walter A. “Hymie” Scrabot, 81, of Kittanning R.D.8 died Friday in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. He is survived by a son, Eugene “Gene’s Music City” Scrabot of Kittanning; a brother, Casimer “Pete” Scrabot of Tarrs; and nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the Mantini Funeral Home, Sixth St., Ford City, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and will be received in the Eugene G. Saloom funeral Home Inc., 730 West Main St., Mount Pleasant, today from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
September 20, 1913
Died—–
January 27, 1995
Frank E. SCROGG died in 1932. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(40)
Frank E. Scrogg, aged 60 years, well known merchant of Fayette City, died suddenly
Sunday night, December 4, 1932, at 11 0'clock at the home of a brother in Mount
Lebanon, Pittsburgh.
Mr. Scrogg had taken his daughter Frances to Pittsburgh, where she is studying
to be a nurse. He went to the home of his brother to spend the night. He had
been ill about a year ago but recovered sufficiently to resume charge of his
store. He is survived by his widow and the following children, Anna and Mrs.
Charles Humphries at home and Frances of Pittsburgh.
Bridget Murphy SCULLY ( -1932)
After an illness of complications, Mrs. Bridget Scully, 73 years of age and the widow of Timothy Scully, died Thursday afternoon at her home in Virginia Avenue, South Uniontown. A native of Ireland, Mrs. Scully came to America about 50 year ago and has since resided in this district until her death yesterday. Her husband, a well known H.C. Frick Coke Company employee and pensioner, preceded her in death in 1912.
She is survived by one son Martin Schully, at home, six grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters.
Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Dunbar, with the time of funeral and additional particulars to be announced later.
Notes from contributor:
A daughter Katie Scully preceded her in death at age 14
months on April 13, 1897 of pneumonia
parents - Martin Murphy, Sr. and Nora Grimes Murphy
Brothers and sisters: Stephen, Margaret Moran, James, Catherine Lally and Martin Jr.
Margaret McDowell SEANOR ( -1912)
The Angel of Death entered the home of Tax Collector of John B Seanor of Dunbar township on Saturday morning when it claimed Mrs. Margaret McDowell Seanor to her home above. Mrs. Seanor had she lived until April 9, would have been 49 years old. Mrs. Seanor had been sick the past two months but hope for her recovery was entertained until the past ten days. Mrs. Seanor was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lydia McDowell of Dunbar township, where Mrs. Seanor has always resided. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and was an earnest worker in the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the church. She was a willing worker, always ready to assist all those in time of trouble and to help bear the trouble of others with her own. She was a most loveable and Christian woman, always teaching her children which was the pride of her heart the only true and Christian way in which to reach the other shore. The entire family have the sincere sympathy of the community. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Edward, of Mt. Braddock, Mary E., Rebecca, William, John, Eleanor, Margaret and Harry, at home; and the following brothers and sisters: Joseph, Allen, David, Mrs. Emily Pill, Rebecca. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. L. Proudfitt, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Connellsville officiating. Interment in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
DUNBAR
One of the largest funerals held here for some time was the funeral of Mrs. John B. Seanor which took place on Tuesday afternoon from her late home at Pechin Station. The house and yard surrounding was filled with friends and relatives, as her friends was innumerable as she was a woman of a good, true Christain heart and one that won her friends where ever she went. The services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Proudfit, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Connellsville, assisted by Rev. D. E. Minard and Rev. T. Milton Gladden of the Methodist Protestant church. The floral tributes were the finest seen here for some time. The choir rendered her favorited hymns, “Agide With Me,” “Sometime We'll Understant,” “There is a Land Fairer Than Day.” The pallbearers were George Wagner, R. J. McGee, Littman Brown and Adam Laughrey. The interment was made in the Mt. Auburn cemetery.
Capt. William SEARIGHT ( -1881)
Capt. William Searight died at the residence of his mother on Main street, Uniontown, on Sunday evening last, July 31, 1881, aged 47 years. The deceased was born in Searight’s in Menallen tp., and received a common English education, having attended school at Brownsville, Washington College, Madison College and Dunlaps Creek Academy, besides attending West Point for a time, and Iron City Commercial College at Pittsburgh. He entered the service during the late war as a private, and on the promotion of Col. S. D. Oliphant he was elected captain, and served most of the time during the pendency of the war. After the war he was for a time a clerk in Washington City after which he was a reporter for the GENIUS OF LIBERTY, American Standard and lately for the Uniontown Democrat, besides being a correspondent occasionally for a number of Pittsburgh papers. He has not sustained robust health for several years and within the last year he has been in rather feeble health, but with the exception of attacks occasionally, he was generally tolerably well. His last sickness only continued a few days. His remains were interred at Grace church cemetery in Menallen tp., on Tuesday last under the auspices of Will F. Stewart Post, G. A. R., No. 180, of which he was a member. Mr. Searight was a member of company ‘G’ on the 8th Pa. Reserves.
William SEARIGHT died in 1934. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(12)
William Searight, one of the city's best known residents and member of one of
the county's most prominent families, died at 3:30 o'clock this morning at his
home in 19 West Fayette street. The end came peacefully while Mr. Searight was
asleep, sitting in a chair. He was 70 years of age.
Although Mr. Searight had been suffering from a stroke for several years he never
relinquished his duties as jury commissioner until his second term expired last
January.
Mr. Searight was born in the same home in which he died, a son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas B. Searight. Following in the footsteps of his father, who wrote
the "History of the Old Pike," Mr. Searight became interested in politics
in early manhood and continued his active interest up to within a few months
of his death. As a young man, Mr. Searight was a newspaper reporter for local
publications. When his father and Henry Witt, who succeeded the elder Searight
in office.
Mr. Searight is survived by two sisters, Miss Emily F. Searight, and Miss Eliza
Irwin Searight, as well as a niece and a nephew, Roselma and Charles Kefover.
Mr. Searight was a life long member of the Episcopal church.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(Standard Sep 10)
OBITUARY
Death has claimed another victim, and COL. WILLIAM SEARIGHT is “gathered to his fathers.” He died at his residence in Menallen township, on the morning of the 12th Inst., at seven o’clock. His disease was Chronic Diarrhea, which confined him to his bed about six weeks. It is not the purpose of this communication to pronounce a eulogy upon the deceased, but merely to record his death and to notice some of the prominent characteristics of this valuable citizen. A more emphatic, comprehensive and gratifying eulogy than is in the power of language to express, was bestowed upon him on the day of his funeral; not by any oration of studied well arranged words – of selected phrases, and sentences of rhetoric, but by the assembling around his corpse to perform the last sad duty of friendship, twice or perhaps thrice a greater number of citizens than ever attended the funeral ceremonies of any one who has died within the limits of Fayette County. Among the vast number, who by a common and generous sentiment assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed friend, were to be seen an unusual number of our most venerable citizens. The Patriarchs of the county gathered there to bear their worthy testimony to the worth of one who, more than thirty years before, had appeared among them a friendless, unprotected youth, without a dollar in his pocket, without influence of family, or family friends, with nothing but his manly virtues, his unflinching energy and high sense of honor to commend him to their confidence and regard. – They saw him thus, a stranger, without capital or friends, by his own unaided exertions, rise to cutincuce in wealth, to distinction as a citizen; and by the practice of his sterling virtues, guided at all times the generous impulses of a noble heart, surrounded himself by a multitude of devoted and attached friends, limited in number only by the geographical boundaries of his own great State. They came with sad hearts to see the “last end” of such a man. The youth of the country were also there to catch an inspiring impulse as they sided in laying in the silent tomb one who, from their midst had carved for himself so bright a fortune, had attained so fair a fame, such commanding influence and so high a character. It would be reckless boldness indeed, in one who witnessed this voluntary offering of sincere and heart-felt respect, by so great a concourse of the most worthy and honorable citizens of the country, as they bore their solemn and impressive testimony to the worth and high character of the deceased, to hope to ald, by way of written paragraphs, anything to its imposing and convincing weight. It was the sorrowing hearts of the people, and not an empty pageant that followed the remains of William Searight to his last resting place. Mr. Searight was born on the 5th day of December, A. D. 1792, in Cumberland county, near Carlisle. His parents were highly respectable, but enjoyed but little of this world’s goods. He received a plain English education at their hands, with the precepts of stern integrity and honor impressed upon his youthful heart, which were the elements of his future success in business and elevated character. In the neighborhood in which he was raised, he learned the trade of a Fuller and Dyer; with a knowledge of which, his honor, his integrity and his native energy of character, as his entire stock, with which to commence and push his own fortune, he arrived in Fayette county when but little over twenty-one years of age. He commenced his business in this county, first at an old Fulling Mill on Dunlap’s Creek, owned at the time by Mr. Hammond. He afterwards prosecuted his vocation at Cook’s Mill, on Redstone, and again near Perryopolis. A few years of active industry laid the foundation of the large fortune he subsequently acquired, and the strict integrity which marked his business transactions, united to a general and benevolent heart, gave him the high place he enjoyed in the estimation and affection of the community in which he lived. The soundness of his judgment and his strong practical sense soon impressed themselves upon his own county, and he become one of her most influential citizens; but Fayette county although the first, was but little in advance of either communities to learn and admire his worth and excellence. – His character and reputation became known and appreciated throughout the State, and at the time of his death he was the Candidate of the Democratic party for one of the most dignified, responsible and important offices of the State within the gift of the people – the office of Canal Commissioner. Such is very briefly the history and character of the subject of this notice. He was a man of the highest sense of honor, generous and humane in all the impulses of his heart; he was ever ready to lend his counsel, his sympathies and his purse to the aid of his friends; strongly attached to his political party, and a strong party man, yet he always treated his opponents with respectful courtesy, and never rudely assailed them. He was an affectionate husband, a kind and watchful parent. To his family his loss is irreparable. Over this bereavement, they will mourn as none others can, but they do not mourn as those who mourn with hope. The brightest point in his character shown out at the last. So far as human judgement can go, he died a Christian. Though the stirring events of a busy life had diverted his attention too long from this all important subject, yet when laid upon a bed of sickness his anxious and absorbing care was, to be prepared to meet death with the hope of the “righteous man.” This he was happily enabled to accomplish and he died in peace; and although death plucked him from the very threshold of earthly honor and distinction, yet it caused him no regrets. The scenes upon which he was about to enter, presented higher honors, purer enjoyments. To him they presented
“No midnight shade, no clouded sun,
“But sacred high, eternal noon.
COMMUNICATED
DIED
SEARING— Of Consumption on the 29th of March, near Uniontown, Pa., Miss Minerva Searing, aged 21 years 3 months and 6 days. How sad that the young – the bright and promising should be cut down by death – as a beautiful, yet tender blushing flower, is withered by the breath of autumn. Minerva joined the Methodist Protestant church in 1859 but neglected Christian duty, which neglect caused her much sorrow in her illness; yet she found the Savior rich in grace and abundant in mercy, and could rejoice in prospect of her approaching change and promised rest. – Hence in her dying hours she requested her friends to sing, “Weep not for me when I am gone,” and “There is rest for the weary.” May God sanctify this bereavement to the good of the family and “so teach us all to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” B.
Della Frankhouser DeBolt SEATON (1910-2004)
Della Frankhouser DeBolt Seaton, 93, of Uniontown, Pa., died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in the Cherry Tree Nursing Home. She was born on Dec. 19, 1910, in Leisenring, Pa., daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Frankhouser.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her stepfather, Sanford Swift; husband, James Albert Seaton; brother, Raymond Frankhouser; infant grandson, James David Veno; and stepbrother, Herbert Stuck. She was a member of the Great Bethel Baptist Church of Uniontown, Pa. She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine DeBolt Veno and husband, Francis of Uniontown, Pa. grandchildren, Francis Veno Jr., and wife, Kim of Uniontown, Terry Veno and wife, Carmel of Hopwood, Pa., and Timothy Veno of Uniontown, Pa.; and great-grandchildren, Teri and Michael Veno.
Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 680 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., and Thursday at the Great Bethel Baptist Church, 47 West Fayette St., Uniontown, Pa., from 10 until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe officiating. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
SEATON, FLORENCE— Age 77 years of the Mt. Vernon Towers, died Friday, July 5, 1974 in the Laurel Rest Home at 10:15 a.m. She was the daughter of the late Ira W. and Nannie (Teale) Seaton. She was a member of the Great Bethel Baptist Church, Lola Brownfield Class, Uniontown VBW, Retired Fayette County Teachers Association and a lifetime member of the Pennsylvania Teachers Association. She taught school for forty-six years starting at the school in Keister, Pa., then the Searight School in Pennsylvania and at the East End School for thirty- nine years. Surviving are three brothers, Charles, J. Ralph, and James Albert Seaton all of Uniontown. She was predeceased by a brother Rollo D. Seaton on May 20, 1967. Friends are being received in the Edward E. Minerd Funeral Home, 196 W. Main St., today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday until 1:30 p.m. the hour of service with Dr. Otto H. Zaiser officiating. Interment will follow in the Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Florence May SEATON (1921-2006)
Florence May Seaton, 84 years old of Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa., died Sunday, April 9, 2006, in Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. She was born on July 26, 1921, in Dunbar, Pa., daughter of Matthew B. Seaton and Margaret Baker Seaton. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Dunbar. Margaret worked in the Clerical Department for West Penn Power, Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William E. Seaton, Sr. Surviving are a sister, Margaret Seaton, of Dunbar; nephew, Bill Seaton, Jr. and his wife, Lauren, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa.; great-nephew, Bill, III; great-niece, Jennifer; niece, Lisa Colburn and husband, Cliff, of Rochester, Minnesota; great-nephew, Alex; great-niece, Chelsea; and sister-in-law, Loretta Pearl Seaton, of Rochester, Minnesota.
There will be no public visitation. Services and interment will be Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at 11 a.m. at GREEN RIDGE MEMORIAL PARK, Pennsville, Fayette County, Pa., with Pastor Lee Maley officiating. NOTE: Please go directly to the cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under direction of the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, Pa.
Louisa SEATON died in 1926. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
SEATON, MRS. LOUISA
Miss Lyde CLAWSON of South Connellsville received a telegram stating that her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa SEATON of Riverside, Cal., had died Sunday night.
Mrs. SEATON is survived by three children, a sister, Alice CLAWSON of Riverside,
and a brother, Albert, of Connellsville. Mrs. SEATON was a former resident
of Uniontown. She was the widow of George H. SEATON. She was about
65 years old. She had been west 25 years.
Courier Thurs. 7-15-1926
Maggie Estella SEATON died in 1879. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(29)
The Keystone Courier
Connellsville, Pa
Friday, November 21, 1879
Column 5, page 3
DIED.
SEATON.-On Nov. 20 1879. Maggie Estella, daughter of G. W. and M. G. Seaton, aged 17 month and 2 days.
Funeral will take place on Saturday 22d, at 2 o'clock.
Margaret Baker SEATON (1896-1963)
Margaret Baker Seaton, 66 of Seaton Hill, Dunbar, died 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, in Connellsville State Hospital after a lingering illness. She was born Nov. 4, 1896, in Dunbar, a daughter of the late Pierce and Jeannie Hair Baker. Surviving are her husband Matthew; two daughters, Florence and Peggy at home, a son William of Jeannette; two grandchildren; a brother Lloyd Baker of Dunbar and three sisters, Miss Pearl Baker, and Mrs. Alta Moyer of Dunbar and Mrs. Della Brown of North Carolina. The body will be at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar at 7:30 p.m. today where the funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Morris Shields officiating. Burial will be in Green Ridge Cemetery
SEATON—At his home at Dunbar, on Friday, November 9th, 1900, Matthew B. Seaton, of pneumonia, age 88 years. Deceased was a son of James Seaton. He leaves a wife and seven children. Burial in Franklin Cemetery on Sunday.
Matthew B. Seaton, 75, of Seaton Hill, Dunbar, was dead on arrival at 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Connellsville State General Hospital. He was born October 2, 1892, in Dunbar, a son of the late Matthew Seaton and Fannie Mayfield Seaton Ramage. He was a veteran of WWI and a member of the Veterans of WWI U.S.A. He was a former employee of West Penn Power Company, retiring in 1957, and was at one time was a motorman for West Penn Railways. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Florence and Miss Margaret of Dunbar; a son, William of Greensburg; two grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Ray (Olive) Breakiron of Connellsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Baker Seaton in 1953.
SEATON, MATTHEW B.—Age 75 years, of Dunbar, Pa., died suddenly Sunday evening, February 25, at 10:30. He was born at Dunbar, Pa., October 2, 1892, the son of the late Matthew and Fannie Mayfield Seaton Ramage. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Veterans of World War I of U. S. A., and a former employee of West Penn Power Company. Surviving are one son, William Seaton, of Greensburg; two daughters, Florence and Margaret Seaton, both of Dunbar; two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ray (Olive) Breakiron, Connellsville. Mr. Seaton was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Baker Seaton in 1953. Friends will be received at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, today from 2 to 4 an 7 to 10 p.m., and on Wednesday until 2 p.m., the hour of service. Rev. Ray Snair will officiate. Burial will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park.
To view complete article concerning mine blast, as well as complete list of miners killed, see Hurley C. Stalnaker.
Rites for Miners
Killed at Robena
C. J. SEBECK
The funeral service for Charles J. Sebeck, 41, a resident of Grindstone, R. D., since 1924, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Kisinger funeral home, Uniontown. The Rev. Robert W. Bailey will officiate. Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park. He was a World War Two veteran and a member of Grindstone Post No. 27, American Legion; Robena Local No. 6321, U. M. W. A., Colonial No. 3 Athletic Club and Redstone Township Young Democrats Club. Surviving are his parents, Charles and Louise Vesely Sebeck of Brownsville; his widow, Mildred; five children, James, George, John, Joseph and Rosemary at home; three brothers, Eugene of Flatwoods, Leonard with the U. S. Air Force in the Aleutian Islands, and Thomas with the U. S. Marine Corps in North Carolina, and his grandfather, Frank Vesely of Tarr.
CHARLES J. SEBECK
Charles J. (Gus) Sebeck, 41, a resident of Grindstone R. D., was a member of the Grindstone American Legion, and Colonial No. 3 Athletic Club. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; parents, Charles and Louise Vesely Sebeck; children, James, George, John, Joseph and Rosemary, at home; brothers, Eugene, Flatwoods; Leonard, with the Air Force in the Aleutian Islands; Thomas, with the Marines in North Carolina; grandfather, Frank Vesely, Tarrs. Friends are being received at the Kisinger Funeral Home, Brownsville, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Elizabeth Yezek SEBEK (1906-1976)
MRS. ELIZABETH SEBEK
Mrs. Elizabeth Sebek, 68, of 411 Spruce St., Mount Pleasant, died Monday at Frick Community Hospital. She was born May 23, 1906 in Mount Pleasant, a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Yezek. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Church of God, and a former employe of the Ultz Restaurant and the La Fiesta Restaurant, both in Mount Pleasant. She is survived by two sons, George Jr. and Richard, both of Mount Pleasant; six grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. C. R. (Mary) Olinger of Mount Pleasant. She was predeceased by her husband, George H. Sebek Sr., in 1937.
SEBEK— Friends of Mrs. Elizabeth Sebek of 411 Spruce St., Mount Pleasant, who died Monday, Nov. 15, 1976, will be received at the Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Home, Main Street, Mount Pleasant, from 1 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Joseph SEBELL died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Joseph Sebell, a prominent resident of VanKirk street, Republic, died at 1:40
o'clock Friday afternoon, March 15, 1935. Had he lived until next Tuesday
he would have been aged 74 years.
Surviving are his widow, Anna Sebell; seven children, Mary Paha, Greensburg;
John Sebell, Erie; Anna Traynor, New Alexandria; Emma Walker, Chicago; Susan
Valantage, Greensburg; Joseph Jr., Republic; and Helen Sebell, of Greensburg;
a brother, Frank Sebell, Republic; and two sisters, Rose and Yella, both residents
of Europe. Twenty-two grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(newspaper dated March 16, 1935)
Man Dies While Driving
Francis W. Sechrist, 50, of Vanderbilt, died yesterday while driving home from Connellsville Hospital where he was employed as a maintenance man. He was stricken ill at W. Murphy and Highland Aves. in Connellsville and was dead on arrival at Connellsville Hospital. A member of the Church of the Nazarene at Vanderbilt, Mr. Sechrist was a member of the Greater Tri-Town Industries, was a World War II veteran, was chief of the Dickerson Run-Liberty-Vanderbilt Vol. Fire Dept., was caretaker at the Dickerson Run Union Cemetery at Vanderbilt, was a Vanderbilt constable and a mail contractor. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Sherma Hixon Sechrist; his wife, Mrs. Mildred Sechrist; two sons, four brothers and three sisters. Friends will be received at the R. E. Galley Funeral Home in Dawson after 7 o'clock tonight. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with a service at the Church of the Nazarene in Vanderbilt at 2 p.m. with Rev. Alden Sproull officiating. Burial will be in Dickerson Run Cemetery.
Anna G. Knight SECONDINI (1920-2011)
Anna G. (Knight) Secondini, 90 years, of Indiana and former resident of Masontown, Pa., entered Heaven's gates with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 from New Carlisle, Indiana. She was born in Smithfield, Pa. on July 25, 1920, the daughter of Charles M. and Edith (Kingan) Knight. She was a member of the Masontown United Methodist Church, and was an active member at the Friendship Hill Historical Society. Anna was a former newspaper columnist for the Herald Standard in Uniontown Pa., and a former employee for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. She was a past member of the Pals Club Ladies Auxiliary and the Fort Mason Historical Society. Anna also held memberships at the following organizations in Masontown: the Library, Italian Ladies Circle, and the Masontown Senior Citizens. Anna was very active taking care of God's little creatures the unwanted or stray animals. She was able to place them in quality homes, full of love. She spent countless hours working to spay and neuter cats and dogs from lower income families. She sold candy on holidays and throughout the rest of the year, to raise money for her cause. She was a friend to many.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul; a son, John (Larry) Wyland; a sister, Dorothy J. Weeder; a brother, Charles Knight; an infant great grandson, Christopher Guthrie. Surviving are two children: a daughter, Rose Cramer and her husband, Glenn of South Bend, Indiana; and a son, Joe Wyland and his wife, Carol of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; grandchildren: Billie Makin of South Bend, Indiana, Kathy Guthrie of Akron, Ohio, David Baer of Crucible, Pennsylvania Rusty DeBerry, South Bend, Indiana, Christina Cochran of Masontown Pa., Shelley Spangler of Vermillion Ohio, Jeffrey Wyland and Joseph Wyland both of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Glenn Cramer Jr. and Keith Cramer both of Kent, Ohio and Shawn Cramer of South Bend, Indiana; twenty-two great-grand-children; a sister, Bernice Garlic and her husband, Ken of Smithfield, Pa.; and a special nephew, Rick, of Chicago, Illinois; and six other dear nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., 515 North Main Street, Masontown, Pa. on Wednesday, February 16, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner Main and Cross Streets in Masontown with Rev. Mary Jane Fullerton officiating. All friends and family members should arrive at the church by 9:45 a.m. Entombment will be held with her husband in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Lafayette Memorial Park, Route 40 West, Brier Hill, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masontown United Methodist Church, Bereavement Fund, 9 Cross Street, Masontown, PA 15461.
Cpl. Howard R. SECRIST
(1892-1918)
Note: Proper spelling is Secrist. Newspaper misprinted name as Sechrist.
HEAVY TOLL IS EXACTED OF COMPANIES D AND E IN AISNE-MARNE
BATTLE; OTHER COMMANDS ALSO SUFFER; U-BOATS VERY ACTIVE
NINE OF CONNELLSVILLE
COMMAND ARE KILLED IN ACTION; CO. E LOSES THREE
Everson Boy Formerly of 110th Regimental Band Listed as Among Those
Dying in Action; Seven of Company Care Reported as Being Wounded
Severely.
LOSSES SUSTAINED ON JULY 30 AND AUGUST 1
Sixteen members of Company D, three of Company E, one of the 110th Regimental band, and several members of Company I fell in battle on the Aisne-Marne front the latter part of July and August 1, according to telegrams which were sent out yesterday by the War Department to towns affected by the fighting.
Other towns represented by members of the old “Fighting Tenth” felt the hand of war laid heavily upon them.
The casualties in Company D as reported during the day were:
KILLED IN ACTION:
SERGEANT MILTON L. BISHOP, CONNELLSVILLE
CORPORAL HOWARD SECHRIST, CONNELLSVILLE
PRIVATE FRANCIS L. ERB, CONNELLSVILLE
PRIVATE CHARLES F. GRAHAM, CONNELLSVILLE
CORPORAL CLIFFORD SHAFFER, SHAMROCK
CORPORAL PATRICK J. COOK, NEW SALEM
GEORGE R. RANKIN, FAIRBANKS
RAYMOND RENNINGER, UNIONTOWN
ROBERT P. WILSON, OLIVER
SEVERELY WOUNDED
SERGEANT WILBERT M. STILLWAGON, CONNELLSVILLE
PRIVATE ELMER CAMPER, CONNELLSVILLE
CHARLES AUGUSTINE, UNIONTOWN
JAMES SKILES, UNIONTOWN
JOSEPHUS C. BAER, MASONTOWN
HERBERT WEIR, COOLSPRING
TONY CAVALCANTE, EDENBORN
Article begins and continues concerning other soldiers mentioned.
Corporal Howard R. Sechrist was 26 years old and unmarried. He was born in Connellsville, a son of Robert Sechrist, deceased, and Mrs. Emma Sechrist, who at the present is making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Effie Newell, who resides on the Vanderbilt road. He resided in Connellsville all his life and was well known. He enlisted in Company D about four years ago and served on the Mexican border. Sechrist was a member of the Maccabees and in addition to his mother is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Effie Newell of Dunbar township, Mrs. Margaret Richter, Mrs. Ernest Sicaway and Mrs. William Darby, all of Connellsville. A brother, Frank Sechrist, was a member of the old Tenth Regiment and while in the Philippine Islands contracted typhoid fever and died on a train while being taken to ta hospital in Manila. Corporal Sechrist was a member of the Methodist Protestant church. His mother received a letter from him, written on July 16, a day following the big drive. He was killed on August 1.
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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.
Corporal Howard R. Sechrist was among the first reported killed. He fell in the Marne campaign. He was a son of the late Robert B. Sechrist. His mother, Mrs. Emma Sechrist, lives in Dunbar township, with a daughter. Corporal Sechrist was aged 26 years.
William Melvin SECRIST died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(59)
Secrist Services
Funeral services for William Melvin Secrist of Searight, who was drowned in the
reservoir at that place Friday afternoon, will be held at the home this afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Rev. H.W. Kilgore officiating. Burial in Maple Creek cemetery
at Charleroi.
Jul 1 '35
Mrs.
Mary Frank SEDGWICK died in 1917. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(10)
Mary Frank Detwiler was born near Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1837, died at Mt. Pleasant Dec 29, 1917 at the age of 80 years 8 mo and 16 days.
Near the age of sixteen, the family removed to Adamsville, Muskingkum county, Ohio and from there to Bonaparte, Iowa in April 1854.
Several years later, she was married to Datis Sedgwick who preceded her to the life beyond, about 14 years ago. Mrs. Sedgwick was the first daughter of a family of seven children, four brothers and two sisters of all have preceded her to the life beyond.
here remains to her memory a large number of nieces and nephers and other relatives and friends.
In the early part of her life she became a Christian and united with the Mt. Zion Church, now the Bonaparte Baptist Church, of which she remained a member until her death.
Being sorely afflicted for more than twenty five years she was unable to live her life in the church and vicinity, as in her earlier days and we need not dwell upon her christian character and standing, for they are well known in this community.
Funeral services were held at Bonaparte Monday morning, a few freinds and acquaintances came to pay their last respects. Interment at the Bonaparte cemetery, service in charge of Rev. Peterson.
JOSEPH PAUL SEDLOCK
Joseph Paul, eight-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. and Mary Sedlock, died at the home of his parents near Smithfield at 3:45 p.m., Friday, January 30, 1931, of pneumonia. In addition to his parents he is survived by one brother, Walter. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the home followed by additional services in St. Cyril-Methodius church of Fairchance.
Mary Eachover SEDLOCK (1884-1977)
SEDLOCK, MARY (EACHOVER)— Age 92 years, of Morgantown, W.Va. and formerly of Smithfield, passed away at the home of her daughter, Clara Hunt, on Tuesday, February 8, 1977, in Westover, W.Va. She was born October 19, 1884, in Czechoslovakia. She was a member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church, Fairchance, Pa. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1975; one son, Steve, in 1958; one daughter, Ann. She is survived by three sons: John, Daniel and Andrew, all of Smithfield, Pa.; five daughters: Mrs. Marie Schecer of Ridgewood, Long Island, N.Y.; Mrs. Gertrude Scholl of Massapequa, Long Island, N.Y.; Mrs. Stanley (Margaret) Blenariz of Star City, W.Va.; Mrs. Jay (Clara) Hunt of Westover, W.Va.; Mrs. Frank (Betty) Tomezak of Tampa, Fla.; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends in the John F. Brownfield Funeral home, Smithfield, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until 8:30 a.m. when short prayers will be said followed by Mass of Christian Burial in Ss. Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church, Fairchance, at 9 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Joseph Turek as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fairchance. Parish Rosary will be said Thursday evening at 7 o’clock.
Newpaper image is poor quality. Transcription may not be exact.
DEATH CAME FROM OLD HILL FARM
AND GARNERED A GHASTLY HARVEST
Twelve Killed, Eight Injured and One Missing as a
Result of Explosion at Ferguson
GAS IN THE WORKINGS SET OFF BY OLD FIRE
Which Has Raged in the Hill Farm Mine for the Past Thirteen
Years—Rescue Party Searching Passages for Missing Man
Details of the Disaster and Statements of Officials—Funeral
Arrangements Being Made Today
Death, that thirteen years ago stalked in Hill Farm mine and claimed the lives of 31 men, came in a flash of fire to the Ferguson slope, near Dunbar, on Saturday evening at 6:30 o’clock, and smote down the 21 miners who were working there. Ten lives were snuffed out by the explosion and the deadly after-damp that followed, and the grim destroyer has probably not yet finished his gruesome tally. Two victims have since died at the Cottage State Hospital and others are lingering between life and death. One man is missing and there is now no hope of his being alive. The Ferguson disaster comes as a sad memento to the Hill Farm horror of 13 years ago, for the statements of the mine experts show that the shouldering Hill Farm fire probably fired a body of gas in the old working at Ferguson. These are the dead, missing and injured.
THE DEAD
James McGurk, 22 years old, son of Fire Boss, John McGurk.
Wheatly Foster, 21 years old and single.
Mike Samandre, married, wife and family in the old county.
Joseph Ocklan, 27 years old and single.
Peter Sekora, 32 years old and married, wife and three children.
John Sedravia, 39 years old, has wife and family in the old county.
Charles Vera, 42 years old, has wife and family in the old county.
Mike Sekora, 22 years old and single.
Andy Kootsar, 38 years old and married, leaves wife and three children.
Mike Havarsjack, 24 years old, leaves wife and family in the old country.
Rijack Baleslaf, died at the Cottage State Hospital Sunday afternoon, 28 years old and single.
William Foster, aged 48 years, died at the Cottage State Hospital this morning. Remains will be sent to his home near Dunbar.
THE MISSING
Michael Bene, a Slav
THE INJURED
John McGurk, 39 years old, wife and five children, thought to have been fatally burned, cannot recover.
John Foster, 19 years old, serious burns about the body and face in a dangerous condition, will not recover.
Adam Linka, fatal burns, cannot recover.
Joseph Doviac, seriously burned about the body and face, condition considered serious.
John Patrick, badly burned, will recover.
John Marchich, severely burned about body and face.
John Korchusch, seriously burned.
Fred Longden, slightly burned.
The explosion occurred 10 minutes after the night shift had gone into the slope on Saturday evening. Because the mine is almost worked out only 21 men were employed in it. The work was 1100 feet from the mouth of the slope. The men were working in the entries near the main heading drawing ribs and letting down the roof. In about six months the mine would have been closed up. The miners had gone to their accustomed places and were just beginning the labors of the night when with a rush and uproar the blue flame of death swept up the slope entries and enveloped them. Some were hurled along the passages and crushed against the side of the mine. Others not in the direct path of the flame were overcome by the deadly black damp which followed the explosion.
O’Toole, the engineer at the main house saw the smoke and dust roll out of the mouth of the slope and knew that an explosion had happened. He tied down his work whistle and its shrill wail carried the news of terror over the countryside. Then John McGurk staggered out shrieking for help. In a few minutes the mouth of the slope was crowded with miners and a rescue party hastily formed. Headed by Robert Nelson, brave miners went into the place of death and assisted the injured to the outside. The dead were brought out with them.
Morgue and Hospital
Morgue and hospital were combined for the time being in the little black smith shop outside the mine. Here Drs. McKinney, Colley and Warne of Dunbar were called and gave the survivors first aid. The burned men were swashed in oiled cloths, and prepared to be sent to the Cottage State Hospital here. Three of them, however, preferred to be taken to their homes. Among these was Fire Boss John McGurk, who is badly injured.
The Pittsburg, McKeesport & Connellsville railway supplied a special car to bring the injured to the hospital, and the car made a record run over the road. The entire staff of the hospital was summoned, and as soon as the seven injured arrived they were given the best attention that the medical profession can offer. Sunday afternoon, however, Rijack Beleslaf, a Polishman, died, and after midnight this morning William Foster breathed his last. More deaths are expected at the hospital almost any time.
Up at the improvised morgue, Undertaker J. M. Burhans of Dunbar assisted by D. C. Fortz, cleaned up the bodies, and prepared them for burial. One by one they were dressed and laid on slabs on the floor of the shop. Almost all this work was done Saturday night.
Identifying the Dead
With the dawning of day, Sunday, crowds began to gather at the Ferguson mine. The idly curious mingled with the heart broken friends and relatives of the dead. Rapidly the work of identification went on. The names of the men who were first identified by their numbers were secured at the office of the Dunbar Furnace Company and the bodies labeled and numbered. All day long crowds thronged the scene of death. Canvas was hung up on the blacksmith shop windows to keep away the morbidly curious. Shortly before noon Sunday, Robert Nelson and a rescue party went in to search for the missing man, Michael Bene. Outside at the manway, a crown waited for tidings of him. When the rescue party came out in the evening however he had not been found. Something that looked like his coat had been found in one of the passages.
This morning a party in charge of James Conroy and James Palsley again entered the mine. They are making a thorough search and expect to bring the body of Bene out with them. The mine is not on fire and no further danger is anticipated for the present.
This morning, Dr. McKinney of Dunbar, reports the condition of John McGurk somewhat improved. He had bad burns but his physician hopes that he has not inhaled the fire and thinks he has considerable chance for life. The condition of the two foreigners who are at their homes are somewhat improved.
Remainder of article is unreadable.
Mrs. Anna J. Seehoffer
Mrs. Anna J. Seehoffer, 80, of 127 Park Ave., Uniontown, died Friday in the Uniontown Hospital. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church and the Dorcas Class. Surviving are three sons, Emerson F., Harry W., and Howard R., and a daughter Mrs. Lean Seehoffer Pukl, all of Uniontown; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild; five sisters, Margaret Kaylor of Marianna, Elizabeth Willard of Smithfield, Gertrude Seehoffer of Detroit, Mich., Alice Clarkson of Scottsdale, and Mildred Curry of Uniontown, and three brothers, John, Joe, Carle Cope, all of Uniontown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustav A., in 1955; two daughters, Helen Wheeler in 1965 and Clara Bush in 1958, and one sister, Irene Bereiter.
GERTRUDE SEEMANN
Gertrude E. Seemann, 93, of Baptist Homes Residence, Pittsburgh, formerly of Scottdale, died Tuesday in her residence. Surviving are her sister, M. Ruth Ridgeway of Pittsburgh. Arrangements are under the direction of the James Murphy memorial Home, 303 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
April 5, 1901
Died—–
August 2, 1994
Alvin Seese, 82, of Monteverde, Fla., formerly of Connellsville, Pa. died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in Monteverde, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Helen Durbin Seese of Monteverde, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Sam (Nancy) Hull of Grafton, Ohio and Linda Bennett of Monteverde, Fla.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alice Skiles of Windham, Ohio. Friends will be received at the Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until 11 a.m. Thursday.
MISS ANN L. SEESE
Miss Ann Lizbeth Seese, 82, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Connellsville, died Tuesday in Orlando, Fla. She was born Oct. 1, 1894, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Robert and Emma Seese. She was the owner of the Anna Lizbeth Seese Private School for 40 years. She was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. She is survived by one brother, J. G. Seese of Connellsville; one sister, Mrs. Sara Munson of Connellsville, and one niece. Funeral services and burial will be in Orlando, Fla.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Barbara Seese
White, female, 4 years old
Born—–
1893, Stewart Twp.
Died—–
June 16, 1897
Cause of death–
Consumption, sick 1 year
Father–
James Seese
Mother–
Ann Seese
Beulah Amelia Metz SEESE (1920-2010)
Beulah Amelia Metz Seese "Granny", 89 of Markleysburg, Pa., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 25, 1920 in St. George, W.Va., daughter of Thomas and Rosa Metz. Beulah was a member of the Markleysburg Union Church. She was predeceased by her husband and soul mate of 64 years, Jonas Seese, Sr. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson Kevin Ringer, brother Russell Metz and sisters: Ruth Bryan, Mary White and Lillian Boshell. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Loretta Guthrie and husband Wendell; her son Jonas "Buddy" Seese and wife Angie; granddaughter Carla Leonard and husband Jason; great grandchildren: Stephanie Workman and husband Chad, Amber Ringer, Hailey and Heather Leonard, Darian and Jonas "J.J." Seese and Jesslyn Daniels and great-great grandchildren: Jazmine and C. J. Workman and Kevin and Daisy Novotney; several nieces, nephews, friends and a special friend Diane Humbert. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Farmington, Pa. tonight (Friday) from 7 to 9 p.m., on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.and on Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m., the hour of service in the MARKLEYSBURG UNION CHURCH with Rev. Michael Grantz and Rev. Donnie Hensom officiating. Interment will follow in Thomas Cemetery.
C. R. SEESE
Charles R. Seese, 48, of Oliver No. 1, died unexpectedly in Uniontown Hospital. He was a World War II veteran. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Wilma Hall Seese; two sons, Russell and Terry, both at home; three daughters, Dolores Jane and Donna Louise at home and Linda of the Hopwood-Fairchance Road; four grandchildren; three brothers, Clayton, Paul and Andrew of Upper Middletown, and two sisters, Mrs. Annabelle Brown of Collier and Mrs. Irene Riggin.
Elsie Margaret SEESE (1886-1959)
MRS. ELSIE SEESE
Mrs. Elsie Margaret Seese, 72, of Dunbar, R. D. 1 (Little Summit), died Wednesday morning in Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh where she had been a patient for the past week. She was born at Rich Hill, Springfield Township, Aug. 26, 1886, and had resided at Little Summit since 1913. She was a member of the Little Summit Methodist Church. Surviving are five sons, Harry S. of Ruffsdale, John W. of Everson, Albert of Little Summit, Charles H. at home and Alvin of Cleveland, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Mary Elizabeth) Dibler and Mrs. Charles (Alice) Skiles of Cleveland, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hollis of Scottdale and Mrs. Ida Morris of Vanderbilt. Her husband, Sebastian Seese preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 1956. The body is at the home at Little Summit where the funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Robert Hull officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in charge of the Brooks funeral service.
Two well known Baltimore & Ohio railroad employees, lifelong friends and next door neighbors, were summoned by death within a few hours of one another. Walter F. Herwick, 67 years old, died in Connellsville State hospital Tuesday night at 8 o’clock and Francis D. Seese, 61, passed away at Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock. Mr. Herwick’s death was due to blood poisoning resulting from an injured finger while at work several weeks ago. Although not serious at the time Mr. Herwick was able to attend the 61st. anniversary banquet of Youghiogheny lodge, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on November 30 where he was presented with a 40 year jewel. Mr. Seese had been in the railroad’s employ for thirty years. His illness became acute several days ago when he was taken from his train in Pittsburgh to Mercy hospital. Mr. Herwick was a native of Bullskin township and was born December 13, 1870. His survivors, in addition to his widow, Mrs. Margaret Kooser Herwick, the following children: Mrs. Howard Whaley, of Akron, O., Mrs. Ella Broda, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Theodore Mickey, Connellsville; Miss Clara Herwick, Walker and Robert, at home. Joseph C. Herwick, Mrs. Sarah Douglass, Mrs. Emma Strawn, Connellsville; Mrs. Lydia Cummings, of Erie; Mrs. Agnes Wyman, of Mill Run; William, of Stewarton and George, of McKeesport, are the surviving brothers and sisters. The remains were prepared for burial at the Sibel Funeral Home and later taken to the family residence in Franklin avenue, to await funeral services on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be in the Baptist cemetery at Mill Run.
Mr. Seese was born in Springfield township, November 24, 1876. He had lived in Connellsville from early manhood. His survivors are his widow, Mrs. Agnes Showman Seese and the following children: Herman, of Los Angeles; Paul E., of Connellsville; James, Clarion; Sara Belle and Donald, at home. Brothers and sisters are Sebastian, of Dunbar township; Mrs. Nancy Roby, Connellsville; Mrs. Angus Duffy, of McClellandtown; and Mrs. Elizabeth Hiltabidel, of Springfield township. The body was prepared for burial at the Sibel Funeral Home and funeral arrangements will be made later pending word from Herman Seese, now in California.
Mrs. George SEESE died in 1888. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(29)
The Courier, Connellsvile, Pennsylvania
Friday, July 13, 1888
Page 8, Column 4
Seese.-Mrs. George Seese died at her residence on Apple street on Tuesday, July
11th, 1888, aged (can't read age. Looks like 30 or 80) years. She leaves a husband
and family. Her remains were taken to Greensburg on Wednesday for interment.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
John M. Seese
White, male, 85 years old, married, carpenter
Born—–
1804
Died—–
July 17, 1899
Cause of death–
Jaundice, sick 5 months
John W. Seese Sr., 85, of Markleysburg, Pa., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, April 5, 2004, with his family by his side. He was born March 9, 1919, in Markleysburg, Pa., son of the late Amidee and Mary Myers Seese. Jonas was a faithful member of the Markleysburg Union Church and Charter Member of the Markleysburg-Henry Clay Volunteer Fire Department. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the United States Navy. He worked for Metal Lab in 1977, and the Miller Lumber Company, for several years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Alton and Roscoe Seese; sisters, Ida Bird and Evelyn Abbey; a son-in-law, Donald Ringer; and a grandson, Kevin Ringer. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Beulah Metz Seese; a daughter, Loretta Guthrie and husband, Wendell; and a son, Jonas W. "Bud" Seese and wife, Judy, all of Markleysburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Darwin Ringer and wife, Annette, Carla Leonard and husband, Jason and Jonas W. "Buddy" Seese III and wife, Angie; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Workman and husband, Chad, Amber Ringer and fiancé, Mark Novotney, Hailey and Heather Leonard, Darian and Jonas W. Seese IV, and Jesslyn Daniels; great-great-grandchildren, Jazmine and C. J. Workman and Kevin and Daisy Novotney; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the RODNEY S. TURNER FUNERAL HOME, 254 Main St., Markleysburg, Pa., this evening from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Additional visitation to be held on Friday, April 9, 2004, in the Markleysburg Union Church from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service. The Rev. Donald and Rev. David Peters will officiate. Interment will follow in Thomas Cemetery. The Markleysburg- Henry Clay Volunteer Fire Department will h old services on Thursday at 8 p.m. AMVETS Post 103 will accord military rites at graveside.
June A. Seese, 83, of Gibbon Glade, Pa., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2010 with her family at her side in Uniontown Hospital. She was born June 24, 1926 at Gibbon Glade, daughter of the late Avery and Martha Maust Seese. Surviving are her son, Delmas J. Seese and wife Terry of Lemont Furnace, Pa.; a sister, Ruth E. Savage of Gibbon Glade, with whom she made her home; three special nieces, Bonnie Fox of Gibbon Glade, Gail Dennis of Gibbon Glade, and Phyllis Haines of Farmington. June was a lifelong member of Canaan Church of the Brethren and was a member of the Canaan Women's Fellowship. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, FARMINGTON, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and in CANAAN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. the hour the service with the Rev. Greg Moran officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Memorial Cemetery, Farmington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Canaan Church of the Brethren, 110 Rankin Road, Farmington, PA 15437
Leo P. Seese, age 64, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at the home of his beloved companion of 22 years, Lois Taylor. He was born on August 24, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio. At his request, there will be no ceremonies. Arrangements are under direction of the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pa.
On the 1st instant, in Wharton township, Mrs. Lydia Seese, wife of Benj. Seese.
Margaret J. Leasure Seese, age 60, of East Riverside, Luzerne Township, Fayette County, Pa., passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 19, 2006, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Fayette County, Pa., today, Wednesday, February 22, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service, with the Rev. Gail Mason officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Route 40, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Visitation was also held on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Myrtle Estle Seese, 97, of Rices Landing, Pa., died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in Cloverdale Personal Care Home in Masontown. Mrs. Seese was a nurse at Greene County memorial Hospital and at the Curry Memorial Home. Surviving are a son, Thomas Estle of Rices Landing; a daughter, Geraldine Herak of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 12 great great- grandchildren; and a sister, Mavis Bedner of Canonsburg. Friends will be received in the Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at 2 p.m.
MRS. NORA SEESE
Mrs. Nora Seese, widow of the late John Seese, died Wednesday morning at the home of her brother, William Biddle, in Coolspring after an illness lasting more than two years. Mrs. Seese was 57 years of age. Mrs. Seese is survived by three brothers, Frank and Leavering Biddle of Salem, N. J., and a brother living in California. Two sisters, Mrs. Ira Rout of Frederick, Md., and Mrs. William McCormick, of Continental No. 2, also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Central Christian church by the pastor, Rev. W. H. McKinney. Burial in Park Place cemetery.
Ray W. Seese, 94, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born May 17, 1909, at Gibbon Glade, Pa., son of the late John W. and Zobedia Thomas Seese. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Fike Seese; a son, Ray Seese, Jr.; and three brothers and three sisters, Jeremiah, Avery, Jonas, Mary, Bertha and Mildred. Surviving are four children, Wendell D. Seese and wife, Roberta, of Gibbon Glade, Janet Seese, of Uniontown, Ron Seese and wife, Phyllis, of Redford, Mich., and Roger Seese and wife, Monica, of Uniontown; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Jeanne Seese, of Monaca, Pa. Ray was a member of Canaan Church of the Brethren, and had been employed during his life with PennDOT and Holzapfel Lumber Company. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, a., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday until 11 a.m., the hour of the service, with the Rev. A. Harrison Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Memorial Cemetery.
Robert SEESE died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Funeral services for Robert Seese will be solemnized at 2 p.m., Friday at the
J. Harry Johnston & Sons mortuary chapel, 65 North Gallatin avenue.
Rev. W. H. McKinney, pastor of the Central Christian church will officiate and
burial will be in Sandy Hill Church cemetery.
(no date)
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Robert Seese, aged 55, died at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 1931, at his late
home 45 Coolspring street following a short illness of pneumonia. He is survived
by three children, Mrs. John Jankey and Edgar Seese, both of Masontown, and Robert,
of Brandonville, W.Va. One sister, Miss Mollie Seese, of Uniontown, also
survives. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Johnston mortuary chapel,
65 North Gallatin avenue, the hour to be announced later. (Morning Herald - April
23, 1931)
UPPER MIDDLETOWN
ROBERT C. SEESE
Robert C. Seese, age 71 of Upper Middletown, Pa., passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his residence with loving family by his side. He was born January 23, 1941 in Waltersburg, Pa. Preceding him in death were his parents, Clayton W. Seese and Anna Verban Seese. Robert was the owner of the Robert Seese Trucking Company and was an independent contractor for Piccolomini Contractors. He was a member of the Upper Middletown Methodist Church and was an avid golfer. Surviving are his loving wife Dorothy B. Shaffer Seese; two sons, Robert Allen Seese and wife, Patricia, of Keisterville, Pa. and Bryan David Seese and wife, Michelle, of Upper Middletown; a daughter, Brenda Maxwell and husband Lanny, of Bruceton Mills, W. Va.; four grandchildren, Kristina and Stephanie Seese of Keisterville and Brook and Grant Maxwell of Bruceton Mills and two great-grandchildren, Travis Seese and Bella Thomas of Keisterville. Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave, Uniontown, Pa. today (Thursday, July 12) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at a later date and will be private.
Robert Brown SEESE died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Robert Brown Seese, 72, a well known and lifelong resident of Fayette county,
died at 9:15 p.m., Tuesday at the residence in Buena Vista, of a complication
of diseases.
He was a son of the late George and Lucy Kessler Seese and was educated in the
Franklin township schools.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Worthington Seese, and the following children:
Mrs. Alice Grimm, Mrs. Sarah Munson and Samuel R., all of Connellsville; Mrs.
Bertha Strickner, Fronberg, Mont.; Misses Thelma and Anne and George, all of
Orlando, Fla.; Roy of Everson and Garrett at home. Two brothers and two sisters,
John, of East End and Samuel R. Seese, of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Margaret Longanecker,
of Moyer and Miss Frances Seese, of East End also survive, together with 11 grandchildren.
(News Standard - January 8, 1931)
Ryleigh Lorraine SEESE (2005-2005)
Ryleigh Lorraine Seese, two hours old, of Uniontown, Pa., went to be on of God's little angels on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born Feb. 22, 2005, in Uniontown, to Samantha Lynn Seese of Uniontown. Her maternal grandparents, Clyde A. Seese and Constines A. Smith, both of Uniontown, also survive Ryleigh. A great-maternal grandmother, Frances Parnell, preceded her in death in 2004.
SEESE, SEBASTIAN— Aged 76, of Dunbar, R.D. 1 (Little Summit), died Thursday, December 20, 1956 at 12:35 a.m. in the Connellsville State Hospital. Born September 14, 1880 in Markleysburg, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Morrison Seese. He had resided at Little Summit for the past forty-three years. He was a retired coal miner of the H. C. Frick Coke Co. and a member of the UMWA, Kyle local. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elsie Marks Seese; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dibler and Mrs. Alice Skiles, Cleveland, O.; five sons, Harvey S., Ruffsdale; John W., Everson; Albert, Dunbar, R.D. 1; Charles H. at home; Alvin, Cleveland, O.; thirteen grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hiltabidel, Alverton; Mrs. Nancy Roby, Connellsville; Mrs. Sarah Duffy, Uniontown. Friends are being received in the late home where services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Virgil Eicher officiating. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of the Brooks Funeral Home, Connellsville.
Shirley Ann Seese, 81, of Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2007 at 8:59 a.m. She was born in Bunker Hill, Pa., Redstone Twp., Fayette County, Pa., on April 29, 1926, the daughter of late Charles J. and Valerie F. (Sargent) Seese. She was not married. Shirley was formerly employed at Wood's Jewelry Store, Brownsville, and she was a telephone operator for Bell Telephone's Brownsville office. In her later years she enjoyed spending time with her family and playing bingo. She was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. Preceding her in death, along with her parents, were her dearly beloved sister, Sally (Seese) Barry and her husband, Vincent Barry, of Brownsville, with which she made her home for many years. Left to cherish her memory are her niece, Colleen (Barry) Rummell and husband, Tracy, of Brownsville, two nephews, Ronald Barry and wife, Gale, of Brownsville, and Richard Barry and wife, Melissa, of Brownsville. Also surviving her are her great nieces and nephews, whom she adored and considered her own grandchildren: Alexandra Barry, Brennan Rummell, Kaitlyn Barry, Richard Barry, II, and Patrick Barry. Also holding a special place in her heart are Phillip and David Gordon, of Uniontown, and dear friends Audrey Rummell and Susan DeCarlo, both of Brownsville. Friends will be received in the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME 515 Front Street, Brownsville, tomorrow from 6 to 9 pm, Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, June 19, 2007 until 11 a.m., the Hour of Service, with the Rev. James Cannon, of Ruff Creek Baptist Church, Ruff Creek, Pa. officiating. Interment will follow at LaFayette Memorial Park, Route 40 East, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pa. To sign the on line guest book or to record a personal condolence, please log on to www.novakfuneralhome.net.
Thelma B. Seese, 87, of Herbert, passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 in her home. She was born July 31, 1922, in Bunker Hill, daughter of the late Lawrence Franks and Etta Beryl Lincoln Franks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Seese, her daughter, Barbara Pegg and her brother, Emanuel "Bud" Franks. Thelma was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. She was formerly employed in the United States Post Office as a mail sorter. She is survived by her son and three daughters: Nancy Hoyack and husband, Lee of Twinsburg, Ohio, William Seese of East Millsboro, Janis Eck and husband, George of Smock and Marsha Croushore and husband, Edward of Adah; eight grandchildren; twelve great- grandchildren; and her three sisters: Edna Truxel of Youngwood, Ruby Christopher of Uniontown and Etta Pincheck of Ohio. Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, February 11, 2010, until 10 a.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Gail Mason officiating. Interment will follow in the LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
SEESE, WALTER H.— Age 68, a resident of Rices Landing, died in the University Hospital, Morgantown on Saturday, July 6, 1974 at 8:10 p.m. He was born February 25, 1906 at Ohiopyle, a son of the late Thomas and Bertha Largent Seese. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Nancy King Seese, in 1964. Surviving are his second wife, Myrtle Seese of Rices Landing; two sons, Thomas of Revenna, Ohio, Dale of Parma, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Severini, Mrs. Velma Severini, Mrs. Loretta Koratich, Jr., and Mrs. Faye Guesman, all of Rices Landing; two stepsons, Thomas and Harold Estle, both of Rices Landing; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Geraldine Herak of Pittsburgh; eighteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; seven step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; one brother, Denzil Seese of Rosemont, West Virginia. He was serving as Borough Policeman for Rices Landing, an acting member of Rices Landing Volunteer Fire Dept., Scoutmaster for many years, and a member of UMWA 4731, Crucible. Friends will be received in the Lucas and Behm Funeral Home, Jefferson, today from 2 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Lewis Terry officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Park.
SEESE, WILLIAM— aged 75 years of Uppermiddletown, died in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Brown of Uniontown, R. D. 4, Friday, February 23, 1951, at 10:50 p.m. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren and was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Emma Seese in 1941. Surviving are five sons and three daughters, Lloyd, Lemont Furnace; Paul, Uppermiddletown; Clayton, Russell, Andrew, all of Uppermiddletown; Mrs. Charles (Annabelle) Brown of Collier; Mrs. Walter (Irene) Riggin, Uppermiddletown; Mrs Harry (Pearl) Brown of Uniontown, R. D. 4; also 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends are being received at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Harry Brown at Thornbottom, until Monday, February 26, at 1:45 p.m. where brief services will be held followed by additional services in the Church of The Nazarene, Watersburg, at 2:30 with Rev. Allen Pfautz officiating. Interment will be in Laurel Hill cemetery under the direction of the Ferguson Funeral Home.
William E. Seese, age 63, of East Millsboro, Pennsylvania passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 in Uniontown Hospital. He was born February 15, 1927 in Bunker Hill, Fayette County, Pennsylvania to the late William Seese and Thelma Franks Seese who passed away Monday, February 8, 2010. "Bill" was a retired employee from PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation). He was a former member of the Republic Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Leasure Seese; and sister Barbara Seese Pegg. He is survived by his three sisters: Nancy Hoyack and husband Lee, Twinsburg, Ohio Janis Eck and husband George, Smock, Pennsylvania and Marsha Croushore and husband Edward of Adah, Pa. Friends were received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pennsylvania on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 and will be received today (Monday, March 22) until 10:30 a.m., the hour of Service with the Rev. Gail Mason officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pennsylvania.
SEFCHECK— Andrew C. “Fat” Sefcheck of Connellsville, R.D. 1, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995. Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. today in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, where a blessing service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, followed by a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Everson, with the Rev. Joseph L. Sredzinski as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery, Everson.
Mary K. Lesniowski SEFCHECK (1924-2008)
Mary K. Sefcheck
Everson
Mary K. Lesniowski Sefcheck, 84, of Pennsylvania Avenue, Everson, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2008, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. Mary was born in Everson, Jan. 25, 1924, a daughter of the late Roman and Katarzyna Chmielowicz Lesniowski, who died July 26, 1955 and Jan. 26, 1971, respectively. Mary was a devout Catholic and a lifelong and faithful member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Everson. She was a charter member of the church's Holy Rosary Society and Ladies Guild. Mary was a retired employee of the Diocese of Greensburg, serving as a secretary for the former St. Joseph Parochial School, Everson, from 1970 to 1990. Mary was a graduate of the Scottdale High School Class of 1941. She was also a member of "Uncle Charlie's" Bowling League since 1942, until November 2006. Mary was also a member of the St. Joseph Church Bowling League. Mary was a member of the Everson Senior Citizens Organization, Polish Roman Catholic Union of America and the Everson Polish American Club Auxiliary. Mary was an avid bingo player, and she loved to crochet and work with her plastic canvas crafts in her spare time. She enjoyed making fried dough for St. Joseph Bazaar for many years. Mary leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted children; her three daughters and two sons, Carol A. Sabo and her husband, Frank, of Pittsburgh, Jerome Paul Sefcheck and his wife, Terra Sue, of Uniontown, Leonard J. Sefcheck and his wife, Shirley, of Everson, Cynthia J. Battaglia and her husband, Dr. Paul, of Somerset, and Annette M. Forsythe and her husband, Gregory, of Greensburg; her sister, Veronica D. Lesniowski, of Everson; and 10 grandchildren, Melissa Sabo-LaSala and her husband, William, of Ringwood, N.J., Denise Sabo, of Pittsburgh, Amy Sabo, of Pittsburgh, Gregory Sefcheck and his wife, Jennifer, of Alexandria, Va., Peter Sefcheck, of Uniontown, Stacy Sefcheck, of Everson, Claudia Battaglia, of Somerset, and Gregory, Thomas and Philip Forsythe, all of Greensburg. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Peter H. Sefcheck (Oct. 27, 1969); her brothers, Joseph Lesniowski (Sept. 5, 1979), Walter Lesniowski (April 16, 1981), John and Andrew Lesniowski (in infancy), and Father Frank Lesniowski (Oct. 22, 2006); and her sisters, Cecilia Lesniowski (in infancy), Frances Boscia (April 2006), Rose Wolenter (June 18, 2004) and Emily Soforic (Sept. 25, 1996). Mary's family will greet friends from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. A blessing service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, followed by her funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Everson. Committal services and interment will follow in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Everson. St. Joseph Holy Rosary Society will recite the rosary at 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held Sunday in the funeral home. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, send condolences or obtain directions, please visit www.kapr.com.
MICHAEL J. SEFCHECK
SCOTTDALE, July 7.— Michael J. (Szewczyk) Sefcheck, 74, died at 11:45 o’clock Thursday night at his home at Owensdale. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Sefcheck; four sons, Andrew at home, Peter and Walter of Everson and Joseph of Scottdale; five daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmerman of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Agnes Marchewka of Everson, Mrs. Bridget Marchewka of Owensdale, Mrs. Helen Tarency of Mount Pleasant and Mrs. Dorothy Hromnock at home; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral will be held Monday morning with requiem high mass at 9 o’clock in St. Joseph’s R. C. Church at Everson with Rev. Anthony Poloitowski, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Elsie J. SEIFERT died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Elsie J. Seifert, 53 years, four months and 17 days old, wife of Frank A.
Seifert of Dickerson Run, and one of the most widely known and highly esteemed
women of the Tri-Town community, died Monday night at 9:20 o'clock at the Uniontown
hospital following a major operation which she underwent last Saturday. Her
death came as a shock to her family and many friends. Mrs. Seifert was born at
Napier, Bedford county, February 2, 1882, a daughter of W. B. Souser of Wolfsburg
and the late Mrs. Laura Defibaugh Souser. She had spent all of her married
life in the Dickerson Run vicinity.
A devout member of Philip G. Cochran Memorial Methodist Episcopal church of Dawson,
Mrs. Seifert was also an active member of the home department of the church and
the Women's Auxiliary to the Fayette County Fish and Game Protective Association
of Connellsville. Besides her husband, a Pittsburgh & Lake Erie
Railroad engineer, and her father, who resides at Wolfsburg, she is also survived
by the following children: Joseph, Marie, George, Woodrow and Herbert Lee,
all at home; Norabel, student nurse at Uniontown hospital, and William of Dickerson
Run; also two grand daughters, Lorraine Stoner and Joan Lee Seifert, and four
sisters, Mrs. George B. Soverns, Dickerson Run; Mrs. B??le Faupel and Mrs. Hattie
Barley, Wolfsburg, and Mrs. Myrtle Williamson, Newport News Va.
The funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home
with Rev. W. F. Seitter, pastor of the Philip G. Cochran Memorial Methodist Episcopal
church of Dawson, officiating. Burial will be in Dickerson Run Union cemetery.
Funeral Director William A. McNanamy will have charge.
(July 10, 1935 written at bottom of obit)
FRANK A. SEIFERT
Frank A. Seifert, 73, at his home at Dickerson Run Monday evening. Born March 10, 1880, in Bedford county, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Seifert. He had lived in the Dickerson Run area for the past 45 years. Mrs. Seifert was employed as an engineer for the P. & L. E. Railroad for 37 years, until his retirement in 1947. He was a member of the Sacred heart R. C. Church of Dawson, Holy Name Society and the K. of C. of Connellsville, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Franklin Grange and the Buena Vista Saddle Club. Surviving are two daughters, Marie Seifert of Connellsville and Mrs. Norabel Dayton of Uniontown; five sons, Joseph F. of McKeesport, W. B. of Jeannette, George E. of Pittsburgh, Frank W. of Peppereli, Mass., and Herbert L. of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Sarber of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Margaret Howell of Huntingdon, W. Va.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. His wife died in 1935. A prayer service will be held at the Galley funeral home at Dawson at 8:30 o’clock Friday morning followed by requiem high mass at the Sacred Heart R. C. Church with Rev. Regis Hickey officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Connellsville. He was a member and trustee of Father John T. Burns Council No. 948, Knights of Columbus of Connellsville, and a member of Bishop O’Connor Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Members of the assembly and council will meet at 8 o’clock Thursday night at the council home to go to the funeral home to recite the rosary.
MRS. MARY SEKERES
Mrs. Mary Sekeres (Szekeres), 88, of Jacobs Creek, died Sunday evening in Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 9, 1876, in Hungary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Irene Merwick of Pittsburgh; two sons, Alex of Jacobs Creek and John of Pittsburgh; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hope Memorial Lutheran Church, Smithton, with the Rev. Donald Brewer officiating. Interment will be in West Newton Cemetery.
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DEATH CAME FROM OLD HILL FARM
AND GARNERED A GHASTLY HARVEST
Twelve Killed, Eight Injured and One Missing as a
Result of Explosion at Ferguson
GAS IN THE WORKINGS SET OFF BY OLD FIRE
Which Has Raged in the Hill Farm Mine for the Past Thirteen
Years—Rescue Party Searching Passages for Missing Man
Details of the Disaster and Statements of Officials—Funeral
Arrangements Being Made Today
Death, that thirteen years ago stalked in Hill Farm mine and claimed the lives of 31 men, came in a flash of fire to the Ferguson slope, near Dunbar, on Saturday evening at 6:30 o’clock, and smote down the 21 miners who were working there. Ten lives were snuffed out by the explosion and the deadly after-damp that followed, and the grim destroyer has probably not yet finished his gruesome tally. Two victims have since died at the Cottage State Hospital and others are lingering between life and death. One man is missing and there is now no hope of his being alive. The Ferguson disaster comes as a sad memento to the Hill Farm horror of 13 years ago, for the statements of the mine experts show that the shouldering Hill Farm fire probably fired a body of gas in the old working at Ferguson. These are the dead, missing and injured.
THE DEAD
James McGurk, 22 years old, son of Fire Boss, John McGurk.
Wheatly Foster, 21 years old and single.
Mike Samandre, married, wife and family in the old county.
Joseph Ocklan, 27 years old and single.
Peter Sekora, 32 years old and married, wife and three children.
John Sedravia, 39 years old, has wife and family in the old county.
Charles Vera, 42 years old, has wife and family in the old county.
Mike Sekora, 22 years old and single.
Andy Kootsar, 38 years old and married, leaves wife and three children.
Mike Havarsjack, 24 years old, leaves wife and family in the old country.
Rijack Baleslaf, died at the Cottage State Hospital Sunday afternoon, 28 years old and single.
William Foster, aged 48 years, died at the Cottage State Hospital this morning. Remains will be sent to his home near Dunbar.
THE MISSING
Michael Bene, a Slav
THE INJURED
John McGurk, 39 years old, wife and five children, thought to have been fatally burned, cannot recover.
John Foster, 19 years old, serious burns about the body and face in a dangerous condition, will not recover.
Adam Linka, fatal burns, cannot recover.
Joseph Doviac, seriously burned about the body and face, condition considered serious.
John Patrick, badly burned, will recover.
John Marchich, severely burned about body and face.
John Korchusch, seriously burned.
Fred Longden, slightly burned.
The explosion occurred 10 minutes after the night shift had gone into the slope on Saturday evening. Because the mine is almost worked out only 21 men were employed in it. The work was 1100 feet from the mouth of the slope. The men were working in the entries near the main heading drawing ribs and letting down the roof. In about six months the mine would have been closed up. The miners had gone to their accustomed places and were just beginning the labors of the night when with a rush and uproar the blue flame of death swept up the slope entries and enveloped them. Some were hurled along the passages and crushed against the side of the mine. Others not in the direct path of the flame were overcome by the deadly black damp which followed the explosion.
O’Toole, the engineer at the main house saw the smoke and dust roll out of the mouth of the slope and knew that an explosion had happened. He tied down his work whistle and its shrill wail carried the news of terror over the countryside. Then John McGurk staggered out shrieking for help. In a few minutes the mouth of the slope was crowded with miners and a rescue party hastily formed. Headed by Robert Nelson, brave miners went into the place of death and assisted the injured to the outside. The dead were brought out with them.
Morgue and Hospital
Morgue and hospital were combined for the time being in the little black smith shop outside the mine. Here Drs. McKinney, Colley and Warne of Dunbar were called and gave the survivors first aid. The burned men were swashed in oiled cloths, and prepared to be sent to the Cottage State Hospital here. Three of them, however, preferred to be taken to their homes. Among these was Fire Boss John McGurk, who is badly injured.
The Pittsburg, McKeesport & Connellsville railway supplied a special car to bring the injured to the hospital, and the car made a record run over the road. The entire staff of the hospital was summoned, and as soon as the seven injured arrived they were given the best attention that the medical profession can offer. Sunday afternoon, however, Rijack Beleslaf, a Polishman, died, and after midnight this morning William Foster breathed his last. More deaths are expected at the hospital almost any time.
Up at the improvised morgue, Undertaker J. M. Burhans of Dunbar assisted by D. C. Fortz, cleaned up the bodies, and prepared them for burial. One by one they were dressed and laid on slabs on the floor of the shop. Almost all this work was done Saturday night.
Identifying the Dead
With the dawning of day, Sunday, crowds began to gather at the Ferguson mine. The idly curious mingled with the heart broken friends and relatives of the dead. Rapidly the work of identification went on. The names of the men who were first identified by their numbers were secured at the office of the Dunbar Furnace Company and the bodies labeled and numbered. All day long crowds thronged the scene of death. Canvas was hung up on the blacksmith shop windows to keep away the morbidly curious. Shortly before noon Sunday, Robert Nelson and a rescue party went in to search for the missing man, Michael Bene. Outside at the manway, a crown waited for tidings of him. When the rescue party came out in the evening however he had not been found. Something that looked like his coat had been found in one of the passages.
This morning a party in charge of James Conroy and James Palsley again entered the mine. They are making a thorough search and expect to bring the body of Bene out with them. The mine is not on fire and no further danger is anticipated for the present.
This morning, Dr. McKinney of Dunbar, reports the condition of John McGurk somewhat improved. He had bad burns but his physician hopes that he has not inhaled the fire and thinks he has considerable chance for life. The condition of the two foreigners who are at their homes are somewhat improved.
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Agnes B. Chuey SEKULA ( -2005)
Agnes B. Chuey Sekula of Elizabeth, Pa., and formerly of Filbert, Fayette County, Pa., died Sunday, April 24, 2005. She was the daughter of the now late Joseph and Helen (Kovall) Chuey. She is survived by her Husband, William Sekula, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, Pa., today from 6 to 8 p.m. where a Panachida Service will be held Tuesday, April 26, at 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy follows at 10 a.m. in Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Brownsville, Pa., with the Rev. Father Jerome T. Botsko as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Nicholas Cemetery. (Near Bridgeport Cemetery in Brownsville, Pa.) Parastas Service will be held this evening at 7 p.m.
PETER M. SEKURA
Peter M. Sekura, 79, of Uniontown, died Thursday, March 16, 1995, in his home. He was born July 11, 1915, in Bayonne, N.J., son of the late John and Mary Huha Sekura. Mr. Sekura was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, a retired employee of Ford Motor Co., Cleveland, Ohio and a member of the United Auto Workers. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, serving in the Military Police in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Minnick Sekura; these children, Diane Sekura of Bedford, Ohio, Linda Sekura of Maple Heights, Ohio, Terrence Sekura, at home and Andrew Sekura of Enfield, Conn.; a brother, John Sekura of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; and a sister, Mary Myers of New Jersey. There will be no public visitation. Private services and Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church on Saturday, March 18, 1995, with the Rev. Fr. Richard Whetstone as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown.
SELEP FUNERAL
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Selep, 52, who died at 12:05 Friday morning at the home in Oliver No. 1 following an extended illness, will be held at 8:30 Monday morning at the family residence, followed by requiem mass in St. Mary’s P. C. church. Rev. Fr. John Blazic will be celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of the Haky Bros. Surviving are the husband, Andrew Selep, and the following children, Andrew, Jr., William, Edward, Joseph and Anna Mae, all at home. Friends will be received at the family home until the hour of the services.
P. W. SELF died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
P. W. Self, 77 years of age, died at his home in Chatham, Va., at 2 o'clock this
morning after a heart attack. Mr. Self, a tobacco grower and widely known
in Chatham, is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bertha Self, and the following children:
H. C. Self, of North Mt. Vernon avenue, Uniontown; T.W., J.H., and Walter P.
Self, of Chatham, and Mrs. Reid Motley, of Danville, Va.
H. C. Self left today for Chatham to attend the funeral services to be held Friday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. His father was a frequent visitor here.
(Standard - 1/31/1935)
SELI, JOHN SR.— Aged 94, Nemacolin, died Friday, April 5, 1963, at 9:30 a.m. in the Uniontown Nursing Home. He was a member of Our Lady of Consolation R.C. Church, Nemacolin. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Seli in 1944. He is survived by these children, John Jr., Pittsburgh; Mrs. Anna Pope and Michael, Nemacolin; twenty seven grandchildren; forty great grandchildren. Friends will be received after 12 noon today in the Yoney Funeral Home, Masontown where a prayer service will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. A Requiem High Mass will be intoned at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Consolation R. C. Church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Leckrone.
KENNETH E. SELL
Kenneth Eugene “Toby” Sell, 55, of Greensboro, Pa., died suddenly Tuesday, July 19, 1994, in the Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. He was born in Morgantown on Oct. 2, 1938, a son of Christine M. Britton Sell of Westover, W.Va., and the late Kenneth E. Sell. He is Methodist by faith; a retired coal miner of Duquesne Light, Warwick Mines; a member of UMWA Local 6310, Greensboro; and a 20 veteran of the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Roselee Hegedis Sell; three children: Richard Alan Sell, Deborah Ann Bice, and Gregg Michael Sell, all of Greensboro; two grandchildren: Kenneth Sell and Chad Bice; a brother, Charles C. Sell of Westover, W.Va.; and a sister, Bonnie D. Sell of Buckhannon, W.Va. Friends will be received in the RICHARD R. HEROD FUNERAL HOME, Point Marion, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Russell Hixson officiating. Interment Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Greensboro, PA.
Lorraine M. SELLARO (1928-2001)
Lorraine M. Sellaro, 73, of Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, in the Greensburg Care Center. She was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Granville, she was the daughter of the late Fred Martina and Helen Hatch Gaskill. She was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon. Formerly of Star Junction, she had lived in Belle Vernon the past 21 years. Survivors include her husband, Louis A. Sellaro; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Randy and Monika Johns of Layton, Utah, and James Sellaro of Uniontown; four daughters and sons-in-law, Jamie and Randy Jaffre of Star Junction, Candace and Chuck Novak of Herndon, Va., Karen and Thomas Penney of West Newton, and Lois Ann and George Cowan of Perryopolis; four sisters, Patricia Rossell of Stafford, Va., Julia Wisyanski of Fayette City, Jessie Bevan of Roscoe, and Dorothy Presky of Spokane, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Thomas Penney Jr., Cameron Penney, Alan Novak, Erin Beth Novak, Michael Domonkos, Cyrena Johns and George Cowan; one great- granddaughter, Skyllar Lynn Domonkos; two special friends, Patricia Truskey and Gary Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Varner L. Johns, in 1973; and three brothers, Richard, Louis and James Martina. Friends will be received in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, today from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held on Saturday at 8:30 a.m., in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m., in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park.
James Butler SELLERS died in 1913. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(21)
James Butler Sellers aged 71 years. died of pneumonia Sunday, April 13, 1913
at his home at Jumonville. He was the father of 15 children and is survived
by his wife and 10 children.
He married miss Margaret Rankin of Wharton Furnace in 1876. Interment was
made Monday in Fulton Cemetery near Jumonville.
(Note: This newspaper account says the 13, but I have his death certificate and
it says the 12,)
JOHN J. SEMAN JR.
John Joseph Seman Jr., 69, of Cleveland, Ohio, died in Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland, on Monday, June 26, 1995. He was born in Gans, Pa., and was a retired Ford Motor employee with 33 years’ service as a motor mechanic for the Engine Plant. Surviving are his wife, Mary Garbon Seman; one son, David Seman and his wife, Beth, of Finley, Ohio; one daughter, Sonia Seman of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren; two brothers Joseph and Steve of Pennsylvania and one sister Mary Kilgore of Pennsylvania. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the CORENO FUNERAL HOME, 13115 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Services will be conducted Saturday, July 1, 1995, at 11 a.m., at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church.
Mary SEMAN obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.
(2)
Mrs. Mary Seman, aged 75, died at 1:30 o'clock Friday morning, August 27, in
her home at West Leisenring. Death was attributed to complications.
She leaves three children, Andrew, John, and Mrs. Mary Fetsko, all of West Leisenring,
12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Brief funeral services will be held in the home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon,
followed by addition rites in St. Polycarp R. C. church. The Rev. Fr. S.
Moravek will be in charge. Burial will be in Sylvan Heights
cemetery.
(date unknown)
STEPHEN SEMAN
Stephen Seman, 61, of Uniontown, died Tuesday night in Uniontown Hospital. He owned the Seman Television Sales and service of Uniontown. He was a member of St. Mary R. C. Church and South Union Township Vol. Fire co. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Margaret Ondreko Seman, and four children, including Francis M. Stephen Jr., Eleanor and Mrs. Joann Heffern.