Nemacolin, PA 15351 Obituaries of Families with Surnames starting with A to H
Donald Allayaud
Donald Allayaud, the son of William and Helen J. (née Harris) Allayaud, was born in Pennsylvania in 1924. He attended and graduated from Cumberland Township High School in 1941. He enlisted in the United States Army as a private at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 3, 1943 "for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law." He was commissioned a second lieutenant at Craig Field, Selma, Alabama in May 1944; flying a P-47D fighter plane. On May 18 of 1944 at the First Presbyterian church of Selma, Alabama he was united in marriage to Beatrice Jeffreys. Shortly thereafter the couple made their home near Richmond, Virginia where Lt. Allayaud was stationed.
Attached to the 62nd Fighter Squadron 56th Fighter Group, Second Lieutenant Allayaud, service number O829608, was listed as "Missing in Action" and "Nonrecoverable" as of December 3, 1944 [correctly from previously listed 1945]. He had been on patrol/escort duty to Frankfurt, Germany. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Ardennes American Cemetery at Neupré (Neuville-en-Condroz), near Liège, Belgium.
Don was MIA on 3 December 1944 during a sweep ahead of bombers going to Koln-Frankfurt. Source: Page 86 of "The 56th Fighter Group in World War II".-Information courtesy Find a Grave contributor who wishes to remain anonymous, via email November 7, 2020.
He was survived by his wife Beatrice, son Donald Jr., parents William and Helen Allayaud, and in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Jeffreys of Pennsylvania.
Sources: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings; Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945; U.S. World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas; U.S. WWII Military Personnel Missing In Action or Lost At Sea, 1941-1946; Uniontown Pennsylvania Morning Herald Newspaper dated May 12, 1944, pg 1, col 5; and June 23, 1944, page 3, col 1; and March 21, 1946, pg 5 col 3; US Federal Census Records, 1930, Cumberland, Greene County, Pennsylvania; 8th Air Force Fighter Group roster of missing.
William Allayaud
GINTER – William Allayaud, 80, of Nemacolin, Pa., died Jan. 18, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
He was a retired assistant mine foreman for the Buckeye Coal Company of Nemacolin and lived in that area for the past 53 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Lt. Donald Allayaud, who was killed in action during World War II.
Dennis Michael Balogh Sr.
May 23, 2014
Lesako Funeral HomeIn memoriam of Dennis Michael Balogh, Sr., August 22, 1945 - May 23, 2014
Dennis "Denny" Michael Balogh, Sr., 68 of Nemacolin, Pa., passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on May 23, 2014 in his home.
Denny was born on August 22, 1945 in Nemacolin, the son of the late George and Mary Frances Artley Balogh.
On July 29, 1972, he married the love of his life, Mary Lou Dickey Balogh, who survives.
He was the loving father of Melissa Balogh, Melanie (Olin) Trauth, Dennis Balogh, Jr. (Lyndsay) and Jeffrey Balogh.
Surviving are his two sisters, Sandra Yackmack Sutton of Kittanning, Pa. and Georgiann (Jack) Klein of Punta Gorda, Fl. Brothers-in-laws, James Dickey, Joey Dickey and David (Susan) Dickey, all of Carmichaels, Pa. and sister-in-law, Suzanna (Rick) Gency of Chesapeake, Va., as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard "Dick" Balogh.
Denny graduated from Carmichaels Area High School in 1963. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served on the U.S.S. Wright during the Vietnam conflict.
Denny worked at Nemacolin mine for 17 years until its final closing day in 1986. For the past 25 years, he has been employed by the State of Pennsylvania. He first worked at Western Center in Canonsburg until it closed. He then transferred to his current position at S.C.I. Greene.
Denny was a kind and compassionate man that lived each day for his wife and family. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.
Friends will be received in the Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, Pa. 15320 (724-966-5100), Paul M. Lesako Funeral Director/Supervisor on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. The Funeral Service will begin in the Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow in Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels, Pa. Full Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491 and the U.S. Navy.
Ethel P. Banks
Nemacolin nonagenarian
Ethel P. Banks, 98, of Nemacolin, died Tuesday, December 26, 2000, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg.
She was born July 6, 1902, in Adelaide, a daughter of John Sr. and Ethel Svanda Buck.
Mrs. Banks was formerly of Long Island City, N.Y., and had resided in Nemacolin since 1973.
She was Catholic.
On October 1, 1940, she married Joseph Banks, who survives.
Also surviving are a niece, Carole Phillips of Nemacolin; a grandnephew, John T. Dibiase Jr.; and two great-grandnephews.
Deceased are two brothers, John Buck Jr. and Albert Buck.
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Joseph Banks
Monday, January 7, 2002
World War II veteran was formerly of New York City.
Joseph Banks, 85, of Nemacolin, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, January 6, 2002, in Jones Personal Care Home, Carmichaels.
He was born July 16, 1916, in Hudson, N.Y., a son of John and Elizabeth Bedo Banks.
On October 1, 1940, he married Ethel Buck, who died December 26, 2000.
Mr. Banks was a World War II veteran, having served in Italy as private first class with the 7th Infantry Division, Company H.
He and his wife resided in Long Island City, N.Y., before moving to Nemacolin in September 1973.
Mr. Banks was a New York City employee.
He was a member of N.Y.C. Civil Service Retirees Association, Disabled American Veteran Chapter 29, Postal Rod and Gun Club, National Rifle Association and Teamsters Local 831, all of New York.
Surviving are a niece, Carol DiBiase Phillips of Nemacolin; a nephew, John DiBiase Jr. of Carmichaels; and two grandnephews. Deceased, in addition to his wife, are two sisters and three brothers.
David V. Berardi
David "Dave" V. Berardi was born February 6, 1922 in Pennsylvania in the mining village of Nemacolin. His parents were Italian immigrants originally from Feltria Sant'Agata, near Rimini, San Marino. Dave had 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
He was drafted on December 2, 1942 and volunteered to be a parachutist on January 12, 1943. He joined Company A, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. On July 9, 1943, Dave Berardi took part in the first regimental airborne attack when he jumped into Sicily as part of Operation Huskey. On March 12, 1943 he jumped onto the Salerno beachhead. From there, Dave and his comrades were sent to England to prepare for the assault on Fortress Europe.
On 5 June 1944, at 23:15, he jumped into Ste Mere Eglise as part of the Normandy invation. On September 17, 1944, Dave Berardi took part in this fourth combat jump during Operation Market Garden in Holland.
A Groesbeek, Dave Berardi risked his life by providing ammunition to a small group of men ensnared in a house surrounded by the Germans. He was shot and received his third Purple Heart. After a brief hospitalization and recuperation period in England, he rejoined his unit in France in the region of Reims.
On December 16, 1944, the unit deployed to the Battle of the Bulge via truck. The fate of Dave Berardi ends tragically on January 6, 1945 during the 505th PIR’s move to Arbrefontaine. He was killed in an ambush while out on a scouting mission. He was originally buried in the Henri-Chapelle American cemetery before being repatriated to Nemacolin, PA.
A monument is located immediately south of the street "Devant le Bois," approximately 300 meters to the east of a large farm complex with several barns. Monument This monument is a large dark gray field stone with a smooth base. The monument rests on a gravel base that is in the shape of a star and also serves as a small flower garden. The top half of the monument features the insignia of the 82nd Airborne Division and the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment as well as a representation of the Airborne Parachutist Badge above the unit number "505." The bottom half of the monument features an inscription commemorating the sacrifice of American soldiers during the combat in Arbrefontaine. Lastly, there is a small gray granite plaque that rests immediately in front of the large field stone with the names of the soldiers who were killed during the fighting in the surrounding area of "Devant le Bois."
Monument Text:
"N'oublions jamais
le sacrifice des jeunes
soldats Americains
tombés pour notre
liberté
"Tues Au Combat Devant Le Bois - Arbrefontaine
David Berardi
Orlando Narducci medic
Robert Beckman
Vernon Francisco sgt
John Hamula 1er Lt
Charles Krka pfc
Howard Krueger sgt
Philip Lynch sgt
Harold Martz pfc
Walter Olson
Bonnie Wright s/sgt"
"Let Us Never Forget
The Sacrifice Of The
Young Americans Soldiers
Who Died For Our Freedom
"Killed In Combat At Devant le Bois - Arbrefontaine
Hugo J. Berardi
February 1, 2014
In memoriam of Hugo J. Berardi, February 19, 1924 - February 1, 2014
Hugo J. Berardi, 89, of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 9:15 P.M. on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in his home.
He was born February 19, 1924 in New Alexandria, Pa., a son of the late Paul and Alexandria (Valli) Berardi.Mr. Berardi was a graduate of Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels, Pa. and resided most of his life in Nemacolin.
He served with the Civilian Conservation Corps and the U. S. Army Air Corps with the 999th Army Air Force Base Unit and was trained as a tail gunner on B-29's. After World War II, Mr. Berardi began working at the Buckeye Coal Company Nemacolin Mine and retired from the mine on March 2, 1981. He was a faithful member of the Our Lady of Consolation Roman Catholic Church in Nemacolin, a former member of the Holy Name Society of the Church and a former member of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Council 3569, Carmichaels. Mr. Berardi enjoyed vegetable and fruit tree gardening, photography, nature and playing his mandolin. His favorite musician was Perry Como. He cherished his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. On August 20, 1944 in Fort Myers, Fla., he married Lena G. Roman, who died November 4, 1998.
Surviving are two sons, David V. Berardi of Alexandria, Va. and Hugo J. Berardi and his wife, Melodie, of Carmichaels; two daughters, Maria B. Lawrence and her husband, Walter, of Great Falls, Va. and Bernadette B. Kramer at home; six grandchildren, John Hunter, Paul Hunter, Christian Berardi, Morgan Berardi, Elaine Wood and Meghan Wood; eight great grandchildren, Damon Hunter, John Hunter, Will Hunter, Keyonna Thomas, Tucker Zollars, Kyan Berardi-Stockett, Taylor Granata and Reagan Granata; a brother, Herman Berardi of Silver Spring, Md.; a sister, Loretta Slotnik of Gaithersburg, Md. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are three brothers, David Vincent Berardi and two infants and three sisters, Lucille Hleovas, Mary Launi and Jean Weido.
The family extends their thanks and gratitude to Dr. Amy Diamond and his caregivers, Kymberly Michels, Pat Kennedy, Melodie Berardi, Christian Berardi, Jordan Kennedy, Barbara Bocchini, Barbara Maskil and Meghan Wood. We would also like to thank Scott Marchezak and the staff at Amedisys Hospice.
Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Wednesday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where a blessing service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 6, 2014, followed at 10:30 A.M. by a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church, Carmichaels with the Rev. John M. Bauer as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible, Pa. with military honors accorded by the Cumberland American Legion Post 400, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491 and the U. S. Air Force. A vigil service will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday in the funeral home.
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Lena G. Berardi
Member of Our Lady of Consolation Parish
Lena G. Berardi 74, of Nemacolin, died at 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg.
She was born December 18, 1923, in Crucible, a daughter of Albert and Mary DiFigio Roman.
Mrs. Berardi resided in Cumberland Township all of her life and was a 1941 graduate of Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels.
She was employed in her early life at Greenway Manufacturing in Waynesburg. Mrs. Berardi was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Nemacolin and the Rosary Society of the church; and also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 816 of Rices Landing.
Her husband, Hugo J. Berardi, whom she married August 20, 1944, in Fort Meyers, Fla., survives.
Also surviving are two sons, David V. Berardi of Alexandria, Va., and Hugo J. Berardi of Carmichaels; two daughters, Maria B. Lawrence of Reston, Va., and Bernadette B. Kramer of Hobe Sound, Fla.; six grandchildren, John and Paul Hunter, Christian and Morgan Berardi and Elaine and Meghan Wood; a brother, Robert Roman of Warren; seven sisters, Florence Otto of Tower Hill, Lillian Patrick of Brownsville, Julia Cvetan of Crucible, Rose Hoover of Denbo, Ann Bendt of Baltimore, Md., Rose Marie O'Brochta of Mentor, Ohio, and Mary Jane Bohlman of Sugarland, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mae Jacobucci.
Maria Berardi Lawrence
November 06, 1945 - March 23, 2021
Maria Berardi Lawrence of Ashburn, Va., formerly of Nemacolin, Pa., passed away peacefully on March 23, 2021, following a long battle with Lyme Disease and its many complications. Maria was born to Hugo and Lena Berardi on November 6, 1945 in Waynesburg, Pa. She attended All Saints Grade School and Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels, serving as Vice President of her senior class and as a majorette in the school band and the Carmichaels Fireman's Band.
Following her dreams after graduating in 1963, she joined The Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC under the Kennedy Administration and worked in the Executive Office of the White House under the Johnson Administration. After raising her children, she worked as a real estate agent with House & Home and in later years was employed by Software AG in Reston, Va.
Maria is survived by her husband of 32 years, Walt Lawrence; her siblings Bernadette Berardi Kramer, David Berardi and Hugo Berardi (Melodie); Maria's sons, John Hunter (Rebecca) of Hood River, Ore. and Paul Hunter (Laura) of Harleysvillle, Pa. She adored her grandsons, Damon Hunter, John Hunter and Will Hunter who knew her as Granna and Mee Mau. She was loved by her numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews both in the United States, Italy and Belgium who called her Aunt Ria.
She was a devoted wife, consummate and loving mother, a doting grandmother, the finest big Sis in the world; a beautiful soul full of love, caring and laughter. Maria had a subtle sophistication of style and grace and a passion for the culinary arts and enjoyed entertaining friends and family.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date at the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Crucible, Pa., followed by a luncheon at the American Legion in Carmichaels, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, Maria requested that any donations be made to food banks to help those in need.
Mike Bialko
Monday, September 9, 2002
Retired miner was life member of Nemacolin VFC
Mike Bialko, 78, of Waynesburg, died Saturday, September 7, 2002, in his home.
He was born October 18, 1923, in Pricedale, a son of Frank and Mary Bialko.
Mr. Bialko served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4793 of Waynesburg.
He lived most of his life in Nemacolin, where he was a retired coal miner with 42 years of service at Nemacolin Mine and a member United Mine Workers of America Local 6290.
Mr. Bialko was a life member of Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company, where at one time he served as president. For many years, he served as a board member of King Coal Association.
He enjoyed his grandchildren, gardening, taking care of flowers at Bialko's Rest Home in Waynesburg, hunting and the outdoors.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Alice Carter Bialko; a daughter, Peggy Walters of Rices Landing; a son, Michael Bialko of Waynesburg; four grandchildren, Connie, Cynthia and Elizabeth Walters and Nicholas Bialko; and a great-granddaughter.
Deceased are a daughter, Judith Diane Bialko; two sisters, Sue Eustice and Mary Grisbach; and four brothers, Frank, Mark, Joe and Steve Bialko.
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Stephen Bialko
Thu, Dec 6, 2001LTV Steel Corp. retiree formerly of Nemacolin
Stephen Bialko, 74, of Euclid, Ohio, formerly of Nemacolin, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2001, in Euclid Hospital-Cleveland Clinic
Health System, Cleveland, Ohio.He was born August 30, 1927, in Nemacolin, a son of Frank and Mary Husanyicza Bialko.
Mr. Bialko was a 1945 graduate of Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels and served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
He was a former member of Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Nemacolin and a member of St. Christine's Roman Catholic Church in Euclid.
Mr. Bialko worked at Republic Steel Corp.'s Steel and Tube Division and retired from LTV Steel Corp. in 1992.
He was a member of United Steel Workers of America.
On November 29, 1952, he married Arlene Ralko Bialko, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Steve Bialko Jr. of Amherst, Ohio; two grandchildren, Christopher S. and Alexander H. Bialko; a brother, Michael Bialko of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Joseph W. "Yosh" and Frank A. "Bingo" Bialko Sr.; and two sisters, Mary E. Griesbach and Susan Eustice.
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George C. Bizub
Masontown PAGeorge C. Bizub, 90, of Masontown, PA died Sunday, January 9, 2000, at 6:30 am in Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown PA.
He was born May 16, 1909, in Brier Hill, PA, son of August Bizub and Mary Zahradnik Bizub.
He worked as a Mine Foreman at Nemacolin, for 47 years, was a member of All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Masontown, and a former resident of Nemacolin, PA.
Frank Block
Birth: Sep. 27, 1915; Pennsylvania, USADeath: Jun. 28, 1966; Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
Frank Block, 50, of 308 E. Grant Street, Nemacolin, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 1966, at his home, following a lingering illness. He was born September 27, 1915, at Keister, a son of the late Jacob and Anna Trella Block. In 1941 he married Nellie McMinn, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Walter G. McMinn of Cleveland, Ohio and Bruce Block at home; three daughters, Frances, wife of Jack Kovach of Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline, wife of Curtis Hepner of Moorefield, W Va., and Brenda, at home; four grandchildren; four brothers: Jack of New Kensington; John of Nemacolin; Stanley of Crucible; and Joseph in Europe; three sisters, Helen, wife of John Jasien of Cleveland, Ohio, Anna, wife of Joseph Morofsky of Nemacolin and Mary Ann in Europe.
Waynesburg Republican July 1, 1966Spouse: Nellie McMinn Block (1913 - 2003)
Burial: Glades Cemetery
Carmichaels, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Side B Row 11
Stanley Block
Stanley J. Block, 89, of Crucible, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 1, 2018, with his wife by his side.
He was born April 15, 1929, in Nemacolin, a son of the late Jacob and Anna Trella Block, Polish immigrants.
Mr. Block was a 1948 graduate of Cumberland Township High School. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army's First Infantry - "The Big Red One" - in Germany, during the Korean War.
On September 5, 1959, he married Leona Udovich, who survives. With his wife, he owned and operated Stan-Lee's Dairy Bar in Crucible from 1960 through 1997, when they sold the business and retired. Stanley attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Crucible, and was a member of Brooks-Crago American Legion Post 816, Rices Landing, and Crucible Veterans' Memorial Committee.
Stanley loved entertaining family and friends at their home, where their yard is affectionately known as "Polish Park." He was very proud of his Polish heritage and could speak Polish fluently. He was affectionately known as "Stush" or "Pappy."
In addition to his wife, Leona, Stanley is survived by sons Gary (Cheryl) of Crucible and Stan (Tammy) of Ruff Creek; and granddaughters Janet Block of Crucible, Pamela (Matthew) Rychtarsky of Jefferson, Emily (Jordan) Block of St. Petersburg, Fla., Shelby (Jimmy) Kelly of DeLand, Fla., and Rainey Block of Morgantown, W.Va. Mr. Block is also survived by many special nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Sharon Udovich of Crucible. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Deceased are a grandson, Vincent Block; brothers Joseph, Jack, Frank and John; and sisters Maria, Helen, Pauline and Ann.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, in Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where a blessing service will be held at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 5, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Crucible, with the Rev. John M. Bauer, celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania, 130 Bill George Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
Published in Observer-Reporter from May 2 to May 3, 2018Matthew J. Boggio
Friday, August 23, 2002Former co-owner of Nemacolin Hotel Matthew J. Boggio, 82, of Nemacolin, died unexpectedly at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2002, in his home.
He was born January 15, 1920, in Latrobe, a son of Anthony Louis and Mary DeVitto Boggio.
Mr. Boggio resided in Nemacolin most of his life, where he was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Roman Catholic Church.
He attended Cumberland Township High School.
Mr. Boggio worked as a mechanic for Nemacolin Mine until his retirement in 1978 and served as president of United Mine Workers Association Local 6290 for many years.
He co-owned and operated Nemacolin Hotel from 1949 until 1970. Mr. Boggio was an avid poker player.
On May 14, 1938, he married his wife of 46 years, Rita Jean Antonini Boggio, who died March 7, 1985. His companion, Thelma Orlosky, is deceased.
Surviving are a son, Jim Boggio of Clinton Township, Mich.; two daughters, Penny Rae Wasko and Terrie Simko, both of Carmichaels; six grandchildren, Bill Hanuschock, DeAnn Baermann, Vanessa Young, Matthew and Bethany Boggio and Rita Simko; four great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a brother, Ernest Boggio, and a sister, Catherine B. Antonini.
Eileen L. Boskovitch
December 21, 2008
Eileen L. Boskovitch, March 8, 1928 - October 22, 2013
In Memory of Eileen L. BoskovitchMarch 8, 1928 - October 22, 2013
Obituary
Eileen L. Boskovitch, 85, of Nemacolin, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in Golden Living Center, Waynesburg.
She was born March 8, 1928 in Revere, Fayette County, a daughter of the late John and Nellie H. O'Brien.
Mrs. Boskovitch was a graduate of South Union High School. She was a seamstress/floor supervisor at Berkowitz Shirt Factory in Uniontown. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics, and needlepoint and was a member of Grace Chapel at High Point.
Her first husband was Norman Ross, and second husband was Joseph Boskovitch, are deceased.
Surviving are a daughter, Dana Ross of Nemacolin; a son, Bruce Ross and wife Linda of Nemacolin; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Firestone of North Olmsted, OH.; three brothers, Roland O'Brien and his wife Betty of Revere, Charles O'Brien and Wayne O'Brien both of Uniontown.
Deceased are a son, Terry Ross; and two brothers, Junior O'Brien and Donald O'Brien.
At the request of the family all services will be private under the direction of the Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor.
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Elsie M. Buck
09/25/2008In memoriam of
02/19/1917 - 09/25/2008Elsie M. Buck, 91 of Uniontown, Pa. and formerly of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 11:35 A.M. on Thursday, September 25, 2008 in Uniontown. She was born February 19, 1917 in Cumberland Township, Greene County, Pa., a daughter of the late James and Lana (McCann) Crago. Mrs. Buck attended Cumberland Township schools and resided in Greene County most of her life. Her husband, John Buck, Jr. died in June of 1976.
Surviving are a grandson, John T. DiBiase, Jr. of Carmichaels, Pa.; two great grandsons, John T. DiBiase, III and his wife, Pam of Carmichaels and Jeremy L. DiBiase of Columbus, Ohio; a son-in-law, J. Paul Phillips of Nemacolin and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Deceased are her daughter, Carole J. (Buck) DiBiase Phillips, who died October 9, 2006; a brother, James Crago; a sister, Sarah Headley and a son-in-law, John T. DiBiase, Sr.
Family and friends are welcome from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Friday and 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M., the hour of service on Saturday, September 27, 2008 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. The Rev. P. Keith Larson will officiate. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Park.
Carole Buck DiBiase Phillips
May 11, 1936 - October 9, 2006Carole Buck DiBiase Phillips, 70, of Nemacolin, Pa., died unexpectedly at 7:07 P.M. on Monday, October 9, 2006 at the Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa.
She was born May 11, 1936 in Nemacolin, a daughter of Elsie M. Crago Buck, who resides with Mrs. Phillips in Nemacolin and the late John Buck, Jr.
Mrs. Phillips was a 1953 graduate of Cumberland Township High School and resided in Cumberland Township most of her life. She had attended the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church of Carmichaels. Mrs. Phillips enjoyed animals and was a member of several animal protection organizations. On June 14, 1980, she married J. Paul Phillips, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, John T. DiBiase, Jr., of Carmichaels, husband of the late Nicki DiBiase and two grandsons, John T. DiBiase, III of Carmichaels and Jeremy L. DiBiase of Columbus, Ohio. Deceased is her son's father, John T. DiBiase, Sr.
Family and friends are welcomed from 7 to 9 P.M. on Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Thursday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Martin J. Yoskovich, Funeral Director, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 13, 2006 with the Rev. Harold O. Kelley officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Park. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Greene County, 183 Jefferson Rd., Waynesburg, PA 15370.
Funeral Friday October 13, 2006, 11:00 A.M. at Yoskovich Funeral Home
Burial Friday October 13, 2006 at Greene County Memorial ParkBorn: May 11, 1936
Place of Birth: Nemacolin, Pa.
Death: October 9, 2006
Place of Death: Washington, Pa.
Betty Callaghan McKenzie
Betty Callaghan McKenzie, 86, of Nemacolin, died Friday, December 14, 2007, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her family. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lesako Funeral Home Inc., Carmichaels, 724-966-5100.
Active member of Our Lady of Consolation Church
Betty J. Callaghan McKenzie, 86, a lifelong resident of Nemacolin, died Friday, December 14, 2007, surrounded by her family, after courageously battling numerous illnesses.
She was born January 14, 1921, the only child of Emmet and Mary O'Leary Callaghan.
A loving mother and grandmother, she was married to Christopher J. McKenzie, who died January 16, 1976.
Mrs. McKenzie trained as a registered nurse in St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh, and graduated from Fleming Business School in Uniontown and Cumberland Township High School. She was trained in voice elocution and piano, as well.
She was a devout Catholic, attending daily Mass for more than 20 years, and served as church organist for many years.
She had been a member of Sodality, Catholic Daughters of America and Rosary Society. For five years, she was a member of Catholic Charities Board of Directors, representing Greene County parishes at monthly meetings in Pittsburgh with perfect attendance. In addition, for nearly eight years, she was a member of the Catholic Charities branch in Waynesburg.
Mrs. McKenzie was active all her life.
She was a nurse in the former State Youth Development Center, various hospitals, Mt. Macrina's Home for the Aged and other nursing homes. Prior to nursing, she was a writer for seven years for three newspapers.
She was a Boy Scout den mother for six years and a pianist for numerous pageant contestants and for various local productions.
Surviving are five children, attorney Mary Ursula McKenzie Zangrilli of Pittsburgh, Emmett McKenzie of Carmichaels, Margaret Caigan McKenzie of Carmichaels and twins Christopher McKenzie of Fairmont, W.Va., and Christine McKenzie of Nemacolin; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. McKenzie was a World War II veteran.Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Lesako Funeral Home Inc., Carmichaels, where a 10:30 a.m. prayer service will be held Wednesday, December 19, followed by a funeral Mass in Our Lady of Consolation Church with the Rev. John Bauer as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible, with full military rites accorded by Carmichaels American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491. She will be laid to rest next to her husband. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. McKenzie requested memorial donations be made to Our Lady of Consolation Church, St. Hugh Church, 408 Route 88, Carmichaels, PA 15320.
Mary A. Stulac Cerjanec
03/26/2003Mary A. Stulac Cerjanec, 79, of Uniontown, Pa., and a former resident of Nemacolin, Pa., and also Summersville, West Virginia, died Monday, March 24, 2003 at 6:50 a.m. in Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born August 19, 1923 in Yugoslavia, daughter of George and Barbara Stulac.
Mary was raised in Toronto, Canada.On July 5, 1947 in Toronto, Canada, she married George J. Cerjanec.
Mary worked as a Stenographer for the Royal Canadian Air Force and as a Model for Eaton and Simpsons Department Stores in Toronto.
She was a member of St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown.
Mary enjoyed baking and crossword puzzles.
Her husband, George, died October 17, 1995. Also deceased are a brother, Joseph Stulac, and her parents.
She is survived by her beloved children: Robert Cerjanec and his wife, Dawna, with whom she lived in Uniontown, Pa., Elizabeth "Betty" Bandish and her husband, Jim, of Carmichaels, Pa., and Patricia "Patty" Golden of Charleston, West Virginia; two dearest grandchildren: Shannon Bandish and Megan Bandish; and beloved brothers: John Stulac and George Stulac both of Toronto, Canada.
Friends will be received in the PAUL MICHAEL LESAKO FUNERAL HOME INC., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, Pa., on Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m. and will gather Friday, March 28, at 9 a.m. for a procession to St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, Mill Street, Uniontown, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m.
Interment will follow in Mount Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown.
The Rosary will be recited in the Funeral Home on Thursday at 3
p.m.
Monsignor William Charnoki
The Rev. Monsignor William G. Charnoki, JCL, PA, a priest of the Diocese of Greensburg who celebrated 50 years of priestly service in May, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, while in hospice care at St. Anne Home, Greensburg, at the age of 77.
He had been diagnosed with late stage liver cancer shortly before his death.
Monsignor Charnoki, who was ordained to the priesthood May 15, 1965, at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg, by the late Bishop William G. Connare, died on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the patroness of the diocese.
In a July interview with The Catholic Accent, Monsignor Charnoki said his connection with the church was natural - two of his uncles were priests.
I've enjoyed all of my assignments, he said. With God's grace, I've been able to assist in various ways. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to become a priest and help a lot of people, and I'm grateful that they have helped me.
I know a lot of people are praying for me, and I'm just going to continue along and do whatever the Lord wishes for me, Monsignor Charnoki continued. Over the years, I've given advice to many people who are sick or suffering, and I always told them to trust in the Lord. I know now that I have to do the same thing.
Born Nov. 29, 1937, in Nemacolin, Greene County, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Mary E. Ondrish Charnoki. He briefly attended All Saints School in Masontown and graduated from Cumberland Township High School.
He received a bachelor's degree from Saint Vincent College, and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary, both in Latrobe. He received a licentiate degree in canon law from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
He served the diocese in many capacities, including assistant pastor of St. Mary (Nativity) Parish, Uniontown, and its former mission, St. Cecilia Parish, Lemont Furnace; pastor of the former St. Stanislaus Parish, Calumet; St. Mary Parish, Export; Holy Family Parish, Latrobe; St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, Indiana; and Holy Trinity Parish, Ligonier; administrator pro tem of the former St. Louis Church, Lucernemines; and as administrator of the former St. Boniface Parish, Chestnut Ridge.
Monsignor Charnoki was assistant chancellor and diocesan secretary to Bishop Connare; judicial vicar of the Marriage Tribunal; a member of the Priests Council and Board of Consultors; and vicar forane of Deanery 4 in Westmoreland County and Deanery 2 in Indiana and Armstrong counties. He was named a domestic prelate with the title monsignor in 1986 and a protonotary apostolic supernumerary, the highest level of monsignor, in 2005, both by Saint Pope John Paul II.
He was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Union, Branch #181, where he served as chaplain for many years in the George Onda District. He also served as chaplain for the Knights of Columbus, Daniel P. Nolan Council #940, of Latrobe, until his death.
Monsignor Charnoki retired from active ministry in 2013 and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Saint Vincent Seminary that year.
In a 2013 interview, Monsignor Charnoki said that spending time in close service to the late Bishop Connare will remain one of his most memorable experiences.
One of the most moving times is when I was very close to Bishop Connare, having served twice as his secretary, especially when his health went down and he knew his time was short, Monsignor Charnoki said. He had tremendous faith and that made a great impression on me.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John J. Charnoki and Joseph J. Charnoki, as well as two uncles who were priests, the Rev. Andrew Charnoki and the Rev. John Charnoki, and a cousin, Sister Christine Yurick, VSC, all three of whom were influential in Monsignor Charnoki's vocation.
Monsignor Charnoki is survived by a brother, Andrew M. Charnoki, and his wife Faye, of Tucson, Ariz; a sister-in-law, Cindy Charnoki, of Phoenix; three nephews, Jeffery Charnoki, Christopher Charnoki and Daniel Charnoki; and two great-nephews, Tyler and Wyatt Charnoki.
Family and friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home Inc., 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe.
Members of the Knights of Columbus, Daniel P. Nolan Council #940, will hold a memorial service at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. A Mass of Translation will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Church, 1200 Ligonier St., Latrobe, with the Very Rev. Daniel C. Mahoney, Vicar Forane of Deanery 4, as principal celebrant.
Additional viewing will be held at Holy Family Church, Latrobe, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at noon at Holy Family Church, Latrobe, with the Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic, JCL, Bishop of Greensburg, as principal celebrant and the Most Rev. Lawrence E. Brandt, JCD, Ph.D., Bishop Emeritus of Greensburg, as homilist.
Interment will follow at Greensburg Catholic Cemetery.
Edward R. Cormack
Edward R. Cormack Sr., 77, of Nemacolin, PA, died Friday, March 31, 2000, at 11 p.m., at his home.
He was born Aug. 14, 1922, in Crucible, PA, the son of the late George and Anna Gorgal Cormack Sr.
Edward was a retired coal miner, retiring from Nemacolin Mine. He served as a policeman and a Justice of the Peace in Cumberland Twp., during the 1980's. He served in the US Air Force during World War II in Europe.
Erma Repko Cormack
Erma J. Repko Cormack, age 83, of Nemacolin, Pa., died Saturday, June 16, 2007, in the Richardson Rest Home, Clarksville, Pa.
She was born February 15, 1924, in Nemacolin, Pa., the daughter of Joseph Repko and Mary Swancigar Bokat Repko Cihon.
Erma was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Roman Catholic Church, Nemacolin.
Her husband, Edward R. Cormack Sr., died March 31, 2000.
Also preceding her in death were her parents, six sisters, Margaret Bizub, Mary Bizub, Ann Varto, Kathryn Terescik, Dorothy Udovich and Mary Garger, and two brothers, John Bokat and Stephen Repko.
She is survived by one son, Edward R. Cormack Jr. and his wife, Agnes, of Front Royal, Virginia; three grandchildren: Amy Brock and her husband, Paul, of Nokesville, Virginia, Wendy Schultz and her husband, Michael, of Catlett, Virginia, and Richard J. Cormack of Front Royal, Virginia; seven great-grandchildren: Gabrielle Brock, Lauren Brock, Kirsten Brock, Mary Kate Brock, Miranda Cormack, Matthew Schultz and Hunter Schultz; and one sister, Helen Yandura of Nemacolin, Pa.
Friends will be received in the LESAKO FUNERAL HOME INC., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, Pa., Paul M. Lesako, Funeral Director -Supervisor, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a Prayer Service will be held Wednesday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m.
A Funeral Mass follows at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Consolation Roman Catholic Church, Nemacolin, with the Rev. Father John Bauer as Celebrant.
Burial will follow in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Crucible, Pennsylvania.
Parish Vigil Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Joseph M. Crackovich
- Age 41 years of 84 Ben Lomond St., Uniontown, formerly of Nemacolin, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1988 in Monongahela General Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va. He was born April 13, 1946 in Waynesburg, the son of Joseph M. Crackovich Sr. and Mary Benko Crackovich of Uniontown. He was an elementary teacher at German Central Elementary School of the Albert Gallatin School District. He was a member of St. George Maronite Catholic Church of Uniontown, a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania and the University of Miami in Florida, . . .
Joseph M. Crackovich Sr.
Joseph Michael Crackovich Senior 84, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania died Monday, May 12, 1997 in Uniontown Hospital.
He was born January 3, 1913 in Puritan Pennsylvania son of the late Michael and Jenny Melhar Crackovich.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Joseph Michael Crackovich, II on January 6, 1988; three brothers, Vincent Crackovich, Michael Crackovich and John Roberts; and three sisters, Suzanne Doerr, Anna L. Morofsky and Mary Webber. He was the last remaining member of his family.
Mr. Crackovich was a member of the Saint George Maronite church and a 1930 graduate of German Township high school. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council of Carmichaels, the Hutchison Sportsmen's club and Fayette County's baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Crackovich was a mine foreman and worked for US Steel for over 45 years. Surviving are his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Ann Benko Crackovich; two daughters, Patricia Ann Campbell and Gloria Jean Lofstead, both of Uniontown; two grandsons, Joseph Patrick Campbell and Daniel Alan Campbell; four great-grandchildren, Taylor Campbell, Eden Ann Campbell, Victoria Campbell and Joseph A. Campbell; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the Dolfi Funeral Home, Uniontown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Wednesday until 10:30 a.m., at which time the journey will begin to St. George Maronite Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Fr. Christopher J. Henderson as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Macrina Cemetery.
Joseph Michael Crackovich
Born 03 January 1913 in Puritan PA
Died 12 May 1997 in Uniontown PABuried in Mt. Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown PA.
Mary Ann Benko Crackovich
Mary Ann (Benko) Crackovich age 95 of Uniontown passed away on Tuesday January 9, 2018 in Lafayette Manor.
Mary Ann was born on September 18, 1922 the daughter of Charles and Mary (Berdar) Benko.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Michael Crackovich Sr, a son Joseph Crackovich Jr, a son in law Joseph Campbell, 3 brothers Charles Benko, John Von Benko, and Michael Benko, and 2 sisters Nikki Sohyda, and Ann Nagy.
Mary Ann was a devoted Catholic and attended St. George Maronite Church. She was a Lector and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. In her younger years she was an avid Bowler and Golfer which she enjoyed with her husband Joseph. As she got older she loved to play BINGO. She loved her family and faith.
Mary Ann is survived by 2 daughters Patricia Campbell and Gloria Lofstead and Gerald, 2 grandsons Joseph Campbell and wife Jennifer and Daniel Campbell and wife Lisa, and 4 great grandchildren Taylor, Tori, Joseph, and Eden, a brother Steve Benko, 4 sisters Lydia Hathaway, Theresa Goehring, Catherine Markle, and Helen Fiedor, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends will be received in the Thomas M. Dolfi Funeral Home 136 N. Gallatin Ave Uniontown on Sunday January 14, 2018 from 3 to 7:00 PM at which time a rosary will be recited followed by a blessing service held by Reverend Father El-Badaoui Habib, M.L.M.
Interment will be in Mt. Macrina Cemetery and will be private. The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice and Lafayette Manor for their compassion and care that was extended to Mary during her illnesses.
Also a special thank you to Mary Fusco and Laurent Gathy for being there for Mary.
Ralph R. Cummings
Wednesday, July 27, 1994
Ralph R. CUMMINGS (1916-1994)Ralph R. Cummings, 77, of Nemacolin, Pa., died Wednesday, July 27, 1994 at 9 a.m. at home.
He was born Sept. 29, 1916 in Westmoreland County, Pa., son of the late John Sarah Dawson Cummings.He attended Cumberland Twp. High School; was a retired coal miner with 44 years of service with the Nemacolin Mines; member UMWA Local 6290; a U.S. Army veteran during W.W. II he served in the Western Pacific and Southern Philippines;
a former member of Nemacolin Community Presbyterian Church; and was an avid golfer.Surviving are his wife whom he married Dec. 24, 1942, Thelma Krause Cummings; two daughters: Mrs. Charles (Emily) Barnes of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mrs. Ajit (Sarah) Kapoor of Marshfield, Mass.; two grandchildren: Jared and Shalliny Kapoor, both of Massachusetts; and a sister, Emily Cummings.
Friends will be received in the BEHM FUNERAL HOME INC., RT. 188, Jefferson, this evening from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Carol Touvell officiating. Entombment in the Greene County Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Local newspaper, Fayette County, PA, Thursday, July 28, 1994.
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Sarah Annie Cummings
Barbara Morofsky Descaro
Barbara Agnes Descaro, aged 72, of House 165, Nemacolin, died at 10:15 p.m., Monday, September 8, 1986 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa, Florida. She was born April 1, 1914 in Gates, daughter of the late Lon and Mary Bencheck Morofsky. She was a member of the Community Chapel of Carmichaels. Her husband, Edmund E. Descaro died October 22, 1984.Kerry Dale Descaro
Indian Rocks Beach
DESCARO, KERRY DALE, 54, of Indian Rocks Beach, formerly of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (Sept. 24, 1995) at home.He was born in Nemacolin, PA, came to Palm Harbor in 1981 from Falls Church, VA, and moved to Indian Rocks Beach last year. He worked as a self-employed contractor for Pinelas County and was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 1896, Vienna, VA, and was a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Linda J. Lazarek-Descaro; a son, Kerry D., Palm Harbor; two daughters, Robin Lynn Descaro, Oldsmar, and Kimberley Dane Beachler, Tarpon Springs; a stepson, Mark Lazarek, Indian Rocks Beach; a brother, Franz "Chuck," Fairfax, VA; two sisters, Constance True, Cassadaga, and Vernetta Yednak, McKessport, PA; and four grandchildren.
Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
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Mary DiBiase
Thursday, May 22, 2003Co-owned John's Sales and Service in Carmichaels
Mary (Nicki) DiBiase, 54, of Carmichaels, died at 9:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at her home after a 14-month battle with cancer.
She was born March 14, 1949, in Oakland, Md., a daughter of Geraldine N. Prinkey Nicholas Wolfe of Arthurdale, W.Va., and the late Harry Lee Nicholas.
Mrs. DiBiase was a 1967 graduate of Valley High School in Masontown, W.Va., and since 1970 resided in Carmichaels, where she and her husband owned and operated John's Sales and Service.
She was a member of Greene Valley Presbyterian Church of Carmichaels, Victory Motorcycle Riders Association and Greene County ABATE.
Mrs. DiBiase was a part-time real estate agent who enjoyed "Victory" motorcycling, jet skiing and riding all-terrain vehicles.
On June 24, 1972, she married John T. DiBiase, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother, are two sons, John T. III and Jeremy L. DiBiase, both at home; three sisters, Linda L. Zappone of Swayzee, Ind., Dorothy R. Schauffner of Arthurdale, W.Va., and Betty Jo Nicholas-Demchak of Clarksville; and a niece and a nephew.
Her stepfather, Andrew R. Wolfe, is deceased.
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Otis F. Estanich
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Yoskovich Funeral HomeApril 30, 1918 - December 30, 2007 WW II Army vet was Nemacolin Mine retiree
Otis F. Estanich, 89, of Carmichaels, formerly of Nemacolin, died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2007, in his home.
He was born April 30, 1918, in Superior, a son of John and Frances Stajnrajh Estanich.
Mr. Estanich served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in Battle of the Bulge as a medic.
He retired from Nemacolin Mine as a motorman in 1985.
Mr. Estanich moved to Carmichaels in 2006 after residing in Nemacolin since 1943.
He was a member of United Mine Workers of America, Nemacolin Local 6290, American Legion Post 423 of Masontown and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4584 of Masontown.
Mr. Estanich served as a steward of Greene County Citizens Club.
On April 1, 1998, he married Jane Brown, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Anthony O. Estanich Sr. and wife Deenie of Kings Mills, Ohio, and Gary F. Estanich of Nemacolin; a daughter, Cynthia A. Estanich of Hartford, Conn.; three stepchildren, Yvonne Carpenter Phillips, Bill Cooper and Lonnie Cooper; five grandchildren, Anthony O. Estanich Jr., Michael C. Estanich, Alecia E. Richardson, Jillian M. Estanich and Jacqueline Carpenter; seven stepgrandchildren; two brothers, William Estanich and wife Gerry of Uniontown and Joseph Estanich and wife Anne of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are his first wife, Margaret Dockmonovich Estanich; two daughters, who died in infancy, Karen and Elizabeth Estanich; a brother, Fred Estanich; and a sister, Bessie Zalar.
Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Yoskovich Funeral Home (724-966-5500), Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 3, with the Rev. Chuck Durso officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Leckrone, with military honors accorded by VFW Post 4584.
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William H. Forsyth
Washington, PA
July 4, 1929 - February 25, 2010William H. Forsyth, 80 of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 5:15 P.M. on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in the Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa.
He was born July 4, 1929 in Nemacolin a son of the late Emmett Leslie and Luella (Thompson) Forsyth. Mr. Forsyth was a graduate of Cumberland Township High School and resided in Greene County his entire life. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict.Mr. Forsyth worked at the Nemacolin Supply Company for most of his life and retired at the manager.
He was a member of the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church, Carmichaels, Pa.Surviving is a brother Emmett E. Forsyth and his wife Doris of Fairfax, Va. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his parents are five brothers, Harry L. Forsyth, C. Leslie Forsyth, Kenneth A. Forsyth, Melvin A. Forsyth and Paul E. Forsyth and two sisters, Helen Louise Forsyth and Ruth Irene Powell.
Family and friends are welcomed from Noon to 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa., where services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 1, 2010 with the Rev. P. Keith Larson officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, Pa. Cumberland American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491 will accord military honors.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 363, Carmichaels, PA 15320-0363.
Carolyn E. Franczek
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Yoskovich Funeral Home
In memoriam of Carolyn E. Franczek, 06/02/1922 - 02/02/2010
Carolyn E. Franczek, 87 of Nemacolin, Pa. and formerly of Carmichaels, Pa., died at 2:40 P.M. on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg, Pa. She was born June 2, 1922 in Star Junction, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Gladys (Conn) Kash. Mrs. Franczek was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church of Carmichaels. On February 6, 1943, she married Joseph Franczek, Jr., who died August 23, 2005. Mrs. Franczek resided in Cumberland Township, Greene County nearly all of her married life.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph A. Franczek and his wife, Janet of Madison, Ohio and Harold M. Franczek and his wife, Linda of Mentor, Ohio; six grandchildren, Harold, Michael, Linda, Scott, Susan and Barbara and nine great grandchildren. Deceased is a great grandchild, a sister, Freda Guseman and a brother who died in infancy.
Family and friends are welcome from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M., the hour of service on Friday, February 5, 2010 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. The Rev. Reagan L. Fike will officiate. Interment will follow at Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels.
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Karl A. Gdovka
Gus attended Nemacolin Elementary School and Carmichaels Area Senior High School, where he graduated in 1956. He proved to be a high achiever at a young age, and all who knew him would attest that he was destined for greatness. While in high school, he served as class president from 1954-55 and was a member of the National Honor Society. Gus played basketball, ran track and was a 3-year letterman for the baseball team. Gus was an avid supporter and proud member of the 1953 Carmichael “Mikes” football team, which finished its regular season undefeated and untied, for which he was a guard alongside his lifelong, childhood friends Serb Krewasky and John Rapchak. His Friday night lights stories of football glory frequently included colorful tales of Coach Fred Stuvek. Gus was named to the all-county football team and was a team captain for football for junior and senior years. For his athleticism, he was honored with the Lions Club Award for Sportsmanship and Athletic Ability in 1956.
After graduating from high school, Gus attended West Virginia University for his freshman year until he was accepted into the US Air Force Academy. He reported to the Academy in Colorado Springs on July 5, 1957. He began his coursework and training, but he was injured in a football practice and broke his collarbone. Gus returned home to rehab his injuries in southwestern Pennsylvania, but, because of a family tragedy, he decided to remain local and resumed his studies at WVU to be closer to home.
He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Louise Mahle, on May 28, 1960, and, as his yearbook photo caption states, “Gus is a guy who’s never blue, especially when he’s with Mary Lou.” When asked by his children in his later years what his best day ever was, Gus would say, without hesitation, “the day I married your mom.” Together for 62 years of marriage and realizing their dreams, they built a lively life and a loving home.
Gus graduated from West Virginia University in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and started his career as a design engineer with Fruehauf Company in Uniontown, PA. He joined Alcan Aluminum in 1966 as a project engineer at the Fairmont, WV plant. This career move was the beginning of a long and illustrious career in the aluminum industry.
More about Karl on the Gdovka Family site.Mary Frances Plishko Goodish
GOODISH, MARY FRANCES PLISHKO - Age 78 years, of Nemacolin, Pa., died Monday, Sept., 19, 1988 in Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va.
She was born Aug. 25, 1910 in German Township, Fayette County, Pa., daughter of the late Stephen and Sophia Yash Plisko. She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, Nemacolin and the Rosary Society. Her husband, Andrew (Puggy) Goodish, died in 1969. Surviving are a daughter, Genevieve Jean Respass, McLean, Va.; a grand- daughter . . .
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John Gotch
GOTCH, JOHN -- Age 66 [sic] years, of House 140 Nemacolin, died Thursday, May 22, 1959 at 12:25 a.m. in the Greene County Memorial Hospital. The son of the late Samuel and Pearl Markovich Gotch, he was born September 20, 1902 in Yugoslavia. A resident of this area for forty years, he was a retired coal miner, having been employed at the Buckeye Coal Company.
Surviving are his wife, Anna Rogish Gotch; two daughters, Mrs. Samuel (Sylvia) White of Nemacolin and Mrs. Richard (Natalie) Erhard of Masontown; two sons . . .
Metro Gotch
December 22, 2000
GOTCH, METRO M. "Mim": age 87; of Keego Harbor; December 22, 2000; preceded in death by his parents and 11 brothers and sisters; dear brother of Rudy Gotch and Lucille Mayo; dear friend of 60 years Julia Zoch; also survived by many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews.Mr. Gotch was a highly decorated veteran of WW II having received the Bronze Star. Early in his career he worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania before retiring from GM after 30 years.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 29 at 12 noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Keego Harbor (2881 Orchard Lake Road. Arrangements entrusted to Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home (Keego Harbor, 248-682-0200).
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Metro Gotch in the U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Metro M Gotch Birth Year: 1913 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania State of Residence: Pennsylvania County or City: Greene Enlistment Date: 29 Oct 1941 Enlistment State: Maryland Enlistment City: Fort George G Meade Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Semiskilled miners, and mining-machine operators Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 69 Weight: 158
Rudy Gotch
Friday, March 23, 2012
In memoriam of Rudy Gotch, December 12, 1919 - March 23, 2012
Rudy Gotch, 92, of Nemacolin, died Friday, March 23, 2012, in his home.He was born December 12, 1919, in York Run, son of the late Samuel and Pearl Markovich Gotch.
Surviving are his beloved Louise Giacomel; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; a favorite niece, Pearl Martin, who trimmed his hair; a godchild, Nadine Kotch; and caregivers, Lara Keene, April McKahan, Bob Mansberry, Jackie Wotring and the staff of Amedysis.
Deceased are eight brothers, Mike, George, John, Steve, Metro, Nick, Eli and Joe Gotch, and four sisters, Mildred, Sadie, Dolores and Lucille.
Mr. Gotch served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army in Europe.
He was a retired coal miner from Nemacolin Mine.
Mr. Gotch was a member of United Mine Workers of America, Masontown Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Carmichaels Senior Citizens.
He kept active all his life by bowling, playing golf and dancing with Louise. He was inducted into the Fayette County Baseball Hall of Fame and was a devoted Steelers fan.
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Thomas Gower
High House Miner KilledA Fayette county man was killed Tuesday in an accident at the Nemacolin mine of Buckeye Coal company. Thomas GOWER, 32, of near High House, died instantly when he fell or was knocked off a string of empty cars and went under the wheels. The accident took place about 11 p.m., shortly before Mr. Gower's shift was due to end. A snapper in the mine, Mr. Gower was a member of Nemacolin local of the United Mine Workers and Grace Chapel Presbyterian church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maude Early Gower; two children, Charles and Sandria, at home; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Gower, High House, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Iva Diamond, and Robert, Woodside; James, Betty and Donna Rae, High House; Mrs. Alice Grubles, Vances Mill: Donald, Messmore, and Mrs. Jean Hurvosky, Cleveland. Friends will be received after 6 this evening at the home of his mother, where services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Friday. Rev. David Hunter will officiate, and burial will he in Walnut Hill cemetery under direction of the Goldsboro funeral home, Fairchance.
Dr. Robert T. Gray
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Dr. Robert T. Gray
Dr. Robert T. Gray, 92, formerly of Chambersburg, Carmichaels and Nemacolin, PA, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Omaha, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jean Gray. Surviving are his son Robert Thomas and wife Karen of Omaha, granddaughter Molly and husband Adam and three great grandchildren.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical School, he was the long-time company doctor at the Buckeye Coal Company in Nemacolin, the Medical Director at the Greene County Curry Home in Waynesburg and served as the Medical Director at the South Mountain Restoration Center in Chambersburg. He served on numerous boards and charitable organizations throughout his career.
Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Auer Cremation Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.
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Gray, Robert "Tom" II, Ph.D
May 6, 1947 - October 13, 2020
Born on May 6, 1947 in Wheeling WV, Tom was the son of Robert Thomas Gray “Doc” and Mary Jean Gray. He grew up in a coal mining community just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. After graduating from Carmichaels High School in 1965, Tom went west to Nebraska, and attended Pershing College in Beatrice, NE. There he met Karen Paben and they were married on May 1, 1971.
Tom was fortunate to have had several rewarding professions in his life. He was a social worker for many years, and his compassion for others helped him improve the lives of his clients. He made great use of his “fixer” skills in his long career as a project manager. However, Tom’s true calling was as a college professor. He had a BA, an MBA, a PhD, and a lifetime of well-earned wisdom. It was one of his great joys to share all that knowledge with others.
Tom was a devoted son, loving husband and father, and loyal friend to many. He was a drummer in a band, cook in the Army, golfer, Blues Brother, CWS tailgater, and 3 Stooges enthusiast. You could usually find him wearing black and gold or crimson and cream in support of his two favorites: the Steelers and the Sooners. He always had a smile on his face and a joke in his back pocket. While humor was always at the forefront, his genuine empathy and sincerity left a lasting impression.
He is survived by his wife, Karen, daughter, Molly and Adam Bealle; grandchildren: Emma, Connor, and Jenna.
Tom battled Alzheimer’s disease for 6 years. Suggested memorials are the Alzheimer’s Association or Country House Residence. Celebration of Life services to be held at a later date.
Joseph A. Guley
He was born Feb. 23, 1895, in Brownfield, a son of the late Michael and Catherine Guley.
He was a retired coal miner at the Buckeye Coal Co., retiring in 1957. He resided in Nemacolin for 54 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church of Nemacolin and UMWA Local 6290 of Nemacolin.
Joseph M. Hatalla
Age 70 years of Nemacolin, died Friday August 12, 1988 at the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 19, 1918 in Lambert, a son of the late Steve and Mary Franko Hatalla. He was a member of The Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Nemacolin. He worked as a mine foreman at US Steel Robena Mine until his retirement in 1977.
On June 15, 1940 he married Marie Lipchinsky who survives, also a son, Joseph M. Hatalla of Orrville, Ohio, two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Josephine) Takacs, and Mrs. Richard (Marian) Sleighter both of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren; Steven and John Hatalla, and Andrea and Katie Takacs; a brother George Hatalla of Gates; a sister, Dorothy Bytnar of Masontown; several nieces and nephews. A brother Andy Hatalla is deceased.
Burial in St. Joseph's cemetery, Hopwood.
Marie F. Hatalla
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Yoskovich Funeral HomeIn memoriam of Marie F. Hatalla, 12/08/1921 - 07/25/2010
Marie F. Hatalla, 88 of Nemacolin, Pa., died unexpectedly at 6:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Rolling Meadows Nursing, Waynesburg, Pa.
She was born December 8, 1921 in Hiller, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Regula) Lipchinsky.Mrs. Hatalla was a 1939 graduate of Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels, Pa. and was a lifelong resident of Nemacolin.
She was a member of the Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, Nemacolin were she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society and the Christian Mothers. Until a few weeks ago, Mrs. Hatalla volunteered her time at the Church. She enjoyed cooking and cherished her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. On June 15, 1940, she married Joseph M. Hatalla, who died August 12, 1988.Surviving are a son, Joseph M. Hatalla and his wife, Gloria of Orrville, Ohio; two daughters, Josephine Hatalla and Marian Taylor and her husband, David, all of Pittsburgh, Pa.; four grandchildren, Steven Hatalla of Sacramento, Cal., John Hatalla and his wife, Tammy of Magnolia, Ohio; Andrea Lamatrice and her husband, Joseph of Pittsburgh and Kaytea Takacs of Pittsburgh; three great grandchildren, Zoe Rae, Giulia Marie and Jenna Marie; a brother, Joseph Lipchinsky of Harbor Springs, Mich.; a sister, Edith Caliguiri of Pittsburgh and numerous nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, Bernard Lipchinsky and Walter Lipchinsky; three sisters, Sophie Payson, Stella Borytsky and Betty Hoist and a son-in-law, Carl Takacs.
Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where a blessing service will be held at 9:15 A.M. on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, Nemacolin with the Rev. John M. Bauer as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hopwood, Pa. A vigil service will be held at 3:45 P.M. on Tuesday in the funeral home.
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Mary Elizabeth Hillsman
In memoriam of 03/18/1914 - 01/24/2009Mary Elizabeth Hillsman, 94 of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 9:55 P.M. on Saturday, January 24, 2009 in the Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg, Pa. She was born March 18, 1914 in Menallen Township, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Soter) Kaydo. Mrs. Hillsman resided in Nemacolin since 1945 where she was a member of the Our Lady of Consolation Church and the Rosary Society of the Church. On April 8, 1935, she married John J. Hillsman, who died January 26, 1976.
Surviving are three sons, Matthew J. Hillsman of Portales, N. M., John J. Hillsman and his wife, Ethelda of Mountain City, Tenn. and Michael E. Hillsman and his wife, Theresa of Nemacolin; four daughters, Janet Carpinelli and her husband, John of Clermont, Fla., Connie Boyle and her husband, Tim of North Port, Fla., Bernardine Estanich and her husband, Anthony (Pooch) of Morrow, Ohio and Barbara Kelly and her husband, Donald (Butch) of Carmichaels; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are seven brothers, John, Steve, Michael, Joseph, Tony, Albert and her twin, Frank Kaydo and a sister, Katherine Zsiros.
Family and friends are welcome from 7 to 9 P.M. on Tuesday and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Wednesday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where a blessing service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 29, 2009. A Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday at St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church, Carmichaels with the Rev. John M. Bauer as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible.
A vigil service will be held in the funeral home at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday.
Michael Hillsman
Monday, May 30, 2016
Michael Hillsman(Died May 30, 2016)
Michael Hillsman DOD 5/30/2016
Michael Hillsman, age 72 of Waverly, KY died Mon. 5/30/2016 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Hillsman.
Survivors include:
Wife: Theresa "Teensie" Hillsman of Waverly, KY
2 Sons: Craig Hillsman of Clarksville, TN Michael Hillsman, Jr. of Pittsburgh, PA
2 Daughters: Cindi Long of Frederick, MD Andrea Hillsman of Pittsburgh, PA
2 Brothers: Matt Hillsman of Portalas, NM John Hillsman of Florida
4 Sisters: Janet Crapenill of Florida; Connie Boyle of Florida; Deenie Estanich of Cincinnati, OH; and Barb Kelley of Carmichaels, PA.
6 Grandchildren 2 Great Grandchildren
Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thurs. 6/2/2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Waverly, KY. Fr. Dave Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be 9 AM until service time on Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony's Hospice.
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Dale M. Hockenberry
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Yoskovich Funeral HomeIn memoriam of Dale M. Hockenberry, 10/16/1915 - 02/26/2011
Yoskovich Funeral HomeDale M. Hockenberry, 95 of Nemacolin, Pa., went to be with his Lord at 9:35 P.M. on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg, Pa.
He was born October 16, 1915 in Graceton, Indiana County, Pa., a son of the late John Clyde and Edna Grace (Clawson) Hockenberry.
Mr. Hockenberry and his family moved to Nemacolin in 1928 and he graduated in 1934 from Cumberland Township High School, Carmichaels, Pa. He served with the U. S. Army during World War II and worked at the Nemacolin Mine until his retirement in 1979.
Mr. Hockenberry was actively involved in the formation and the building of the former Nemacolin Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He continued his membership at the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church in Carmichaels where he also served as an elder. Mr. Hockenberry volunteered as a scoutmaster in Nemacolin for several years and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan. He was honored as Granger of the Year of Carmichaels Grange No. 1389 and was a member and "the official joke teller" of the Carmichaels Lions Club. Mr. Hockenberry was honored as Lion of the Year in 2004.
Mr. Hockenberry enjoyed history and photography and wrote a fictional historical play centered in southwestern Pennsylvania during the late 1700's.
On January 20, 1946, he married the former Sue Carolyn Newsome of Cordele, Georgia. The couple celebrated 65 years of marriage this year. For the past two years, the couple resided together at Rolling Meadows Nursing Home. Dale will be remembered mostly for his love and devotion to his family.
Surviving are a son, David J. Hockenberry and his wife, Jean, of Carmichaels; two daughters, Marian C. Fieldor of Carmichaels and Susan G. Brioli and her husband, Richard, of Masontown, Pa.; three grandchildren, Kristina Pallozzi and her husband, Jeff, of Parkesburg, Pa., Richard R. "Richie" Brioli of Masontown and Rachel R. Hockenberry of Allentown, Pa.; two great grandsons, Brice A. Pallozzi and Jayden M. Kerley; a cousin, Virginia Holmes of Indiana County, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a brother, John C. Hockenberry, Jr. and a sister, Dorothy Capuzzi.
Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 P.M. on Tuesday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. The Rev. P. Keith Larson will officiate.
Entombment will follow at the mausoleum at Greene County Memorial Park with military honors accorded by Filer-Sadlek American Legion Post 954.
Carmichaels Lions Club will conduct a memorial service at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday in the funeral home, followed at 6:30 P.M. by a memorial service by Carmichaels Grange No. 1389.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the memorial fund at the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 363, Carmichaels, PA 15320.
Andrew Holda
Sunday, May 19, 2002
World War II Navy veteran
Andrew Holda, 87, of Nemacolin, died Saturday, May 18, 2002, in Patrician Nursing Home, North Royalton, Ohio.
He was born October 23, 1914, in Edenborn, a son of Adam and Anna Lucas Holda.
Mr. Holda served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired after 21 years as a chief commissary steward.
He also retired from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in Carmichaels.
Surviving are two sisters, Kay Trojan and Mary Dupey, both of Cleveland, Ohio.
Deceased are his wife, Mildred Holda, who died in 1971; and a stepson, John Barnhart, who died in 1980.
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Charles L. Holupka
Yoskovich Funeral Home
Charles L. Holupka, 92 of Waynesburg, Pa. and formerly of Nemacolin, Pa., died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Evergreen Assisted Living, Waynesburg. He was born September 29, 1918 in Crucible, Pa., a son of the late Michael and Mary (Babich) Holupka. Mr. Holupka was a graduate of Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels, Pa. and received his bachelors and masters degree in accounting from Penn State University. He resided in Nemacolin nearly all of his life and served with the U. S. Army with the 129th Division in Europe, attaining the rank of master sergeant. Mr. Holupka was a longtime accountant for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority in Jefferson, Pa. until his retirement. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Uniontown (Pa.) Post 47 and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State fan.
Surviving are a sister, Margaret Day and her husband, Luther, of Carmichaels; four nephews, Robert Kocielek and his wife, Judy, of Cleveland, Ohio, Michael Holupka and his wife, Kathy, of Prince William, Va., Charles E. Holupka and his wife, Julie, of Garden City, Mich. and William Kline and his wife, Karen, of Garden City, Mich.; three nieces, Cheryl R. Gallentine and her husband, William, of Carmichaels, Dianne Braeckevelt and her husband, Gary, of Northfield, Mich. and Jill Kopke and her husband, Norm, of Grindstone City, Mich. and several great nieces and nephews. Deceased are four brothers, Michael Holupka, John Holupka, George Holupka and William Holupka; a sister, Mary Kocielek and two nephews, Roger Day and Ronald Day.
Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Tuesday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. The Rev. Bruce R. Judy will officiate.
Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg, Pa. with full military honors accorded by Cumberland American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to either Cumberland American Legion Post 400, 205 E. George St., Carmichaels, PA 15320 or to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491, 500 W. George St., Carmichaels, PA 15320.
George Holupka
Tuesday, September 3, 2002Nemacolin Man of Year was active UMWA member
George Holupka, 79, of Nemacolin, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, September 2, 2002, in his home after a brief illness.
He was born October 19, 1922, in Crucible, a son of Mike and Mary Babich Holupka.
A lifelong resident of Nemacolin, Mr. Holupka attended Nemacolin Grade School and in 1941 graduated from Cumberland Township High School, where he was an honor student who lettered in baseball, basketball, football and track.
Drafted into the U.S. Army after graduation, he spent three years as chief of cryptography in the South Pacific. He commanded the code room of the 93rd Signal Battalion under Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Discharged as a staff sergeant, he returned to Nemacolin to resume working at Buckeye Mine.
When it closed in 1988, Mr. Holupka had spent 47 years at the mine as a general laborer, coal sampler and water treatment worker.
On July 16, 1941, he joined United Mine Workers of America and remained an active member of Local 6290 for more than 60 years. He was involved in food bank fund-raising for unemployed miners. He spent more than 20 years on the district union election committee, was a member of the pensioner leadership committee and most recently was serving as recording secretary of his local union.
Mr. Holupka was elected to Greene-Washington County Labor Hall of Fame.
He had a passion for athletics, especially football and golf. He was a Steeler season ticket holder for more than 51 years and a member of Greene County Country Club since the 1940s.
For many years, Mr. Holupka spent his winters in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and extensively traveled the country.
He served as vice president of Nemacolin Inc. and was involved in the design of the World War II memorial in Nemacolin.
Mr. Holupka was a longtime president of Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Department.
He was elected Man of the Year in Nemacolin in 1981 for his numerous contributions to the community and received many special awards from UMWA.
Mr. Holupka served as a trustee of Holupka-Marinoff Scholarship Fund, which provides a $5,000 scholarship each year to a Carmichaels Area High School graduate.
On June 25, 1956, he married Patty Olenik, who survives and with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage.
Also surviving are a brother, Charles L. Holupka of Nemacolin; a sister, Marge Day of Carmichaels; a nephew, Michael Holupka of Manassas, Va., and numerous other nephews and nieces.
Deceased are three brothers, Mike "Red," John "Hoople" and William; and a sister, Mary Kocielek.
There will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be announced at a later time by Yoskovich Funeral Home, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels.
Copyright 2002 Observer Publishing Co.