| CALDWELL | JULIA WALSH CALDWELL Julia Walsh Caldwell age 49, of 505 Adams St., Rochester, Pa. died at 11:00 on Wednesday, July 29, 1953, in her home of cancer. Born February 13, 1904, in McKees Rocks, daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine HANEY Walsh. A member of St. Cecilia R.C. Church, she was a member of the Christian Mothers and L.C.B.A. Surviving are her husband Alonzo John Caldwell, one son William E. Caldwell of Allendale, three daughters Mrs. William S. "Olive" MORGAN of Allendale; Shirley Joan and Carole Jean Caldwell at home; two brothers P. F. Walsh of Titusville and Michael Walsh of McKees Rocks; six sisters, Mrs. Nora BLUMLING, Mrs. Helen MORRISON, Mrs. Anna HEINAUER, all of McKees Rocks, Mrs. Catherine BENNETT of Tujunga, Cal., Mrs. Agnes ACKER of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Stella COCHENOUR of Crafton, and 4 grandchildren. Requiem hig;h mass for the late Julia Walsh Caldwell will be held 9:30 o'clock Monday morning Aug. 3, 1953 in St. Cecilia R.C. Church. Burial will be in St. Cecilia cemetery. Hartzel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
CAPUTO  |
ANTHONY L. CAPUTO, SR. Age 78, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of Stowe Twp., McKees Rocks, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, in Friendship Ridge, Brighton Twp. Born Dec. 9, 1923, in McKees Rocks, a son of the late Antonio and Pasqualina SPANARD Caputo, he was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps. He was the former owner and operator of the Eiben & Irr from 1963 to 1971 and the Caputo Department Store from 1971 to 1991. He was a member of Christ the Divine Teacher Roman Catholic Church, Chippewa Twp. He graduated from Stowe High School, McKees Rocks in 1941 and from the Pittsburgh Music Institute in 1947. He was a lay minister, a member of V.S.P. and the first parish council president of Christ the Divine Teacher Roman Catholic Church, former president of the Beaver Valley Chamber of Commerce and was former president of the Lions Club, McKees Rocks. He is survived by his beloved spouse of 56 years, Margaret M. (LITTERINI) Caputo; seven sons, John (Linda) of Wexford, Richard (Cynthia) of Chippewa Twp., Dr. Christopher (Ellen) of Center Twp., Carl (Betty) of Patterson Twp., Anthony, Jr. "Tony" of Chippewa Twp., Dr. Russell (Karla) of Cranberry Twp. and Bernard (Megan) of Franklin Park, two daughters, Donna (Roland) WILKINSON, Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL and Lisa (Richard) MACKLIN of Patterson Twp.; a brother, Raymond Caputo of Toms River, NJ and two sisters, Carmella CILETTI of Colorado Springs, CO and Delores PRIOLA of Long Island, NY; 16 grandchildren, Philip, Adrienne, Christina, Juliana, Michael, Olivia and Garrett Wilkinson, Marlaina, Merril, George, Luke, Alexis and Richard Macklin, Jr., Domenic, Gianna and Dante; two stepgrandchildren, Christofer Branchetti and Matthew Hirsch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Alfonso J. and Amico Caputo and four sisters, Lena LIBERTORE, Mary DeSTEFANO, Helen Caputo and Margie SACCO. Friends will be received Thursday & Friday, 2-4 & 7-9pm in the LUTTON CHIPPEWA FUNERAL HOME, 117 Blackhawk Rd. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Chippewa Twp. |
| CARNELL | WILLIAM C. "ELECTRIC BILL" CARNELL III Age 63, of McKees Rocks, on Wed. Nov. 29, 2006. Beloved son of William C. Jr. and Louise Carnell; brother of Nancy (Gerry) Goffinet; survived by a host of close friends. Bill was the owner of Carnell Audio and was associated with Opus One and Hollowood Music. Bill was widely known and appreciated for his talent in his mechanical electrical audio expertise. Funeral Service in the First Lutheran Church, 615 Grant St., Downtown, Sat. 10 AM. Memorial contributions in Bill's name may be made to the Greater Pgh. Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110. Professional Services Entrusted to the Care of D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD. |
| CARR | DOROTHY HAUPT CARR 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on December 25, 2008 after a brief illness. Dorothy was loved by those who knew her for her generosity, optimism and overarching concern for others. She pursued her faith and her desire to be of service in all things. Dorothy grew up in Springfield, Illinois and Charles City, Virginia. She studied at Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond Virginia and became a Registered Nurse, practicing in industrial medicine and private duty nursing. Her nurses training informed her life as she provided care for many members of her family and extended family. Dorothy was the tireless helpmate and partner of her husband of 59 years, James V. Carr, M.D., who preceded her in death in 1998. Together, they made their life and raised their family in McKees Rocks where she was known and loved by many. The last ten years of her life were spent in Naples, Florida, where she was an unfailing inspiration. Most recently she became a member of a rosary makers group, finding a new way to contribute to this world well into her tenth decade of life. Her memory is treasured as the heart of her family. She is survived by her five children, Mary Ann (Jim) VALENTOUR, James V. (Linda) Carr, Jr., William E. (Marilyn) Carr, Charles J. (Debbie) Carr and Colleen Carr (Earl RECTANUS) and ten grandchildren, Thomas (Ronnie) and Julia Valentour, James and Leigh Carr, Katherine (Mark) ESPOSITO, Hilary Carr, Kelly and Cindy Carr and Chelsea and Erin Rectanus as well as a great grandson, August Valentour. She is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Esch Carr. A funeral mass will be said in her honor at St. John of God Church in McKees Rocks on Saturday, January 31 at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to Ohio Valley General Hospital, 25 Heckel Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. |
| CARSON | ALICE GORDON CARSON Mrs. Alice Gordon Carson passed away at her home in Olathe, KS on March 1 at age 94. Mrs. Carson was the daughter of Louis Clark Gordon and Ethel Lucinda BOVARD, born on September 9, 1912 in McKees Rocks, PA. She was a long time resident of Pittsburgh, PA, Longboat Key, FL and Bradenton, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Glenn Peregrine Carson; one sister, Sarah Louise WRIGHT; and two brothers, Louis Clark Gordon and her twin, Gilbert Griffin Gordon. Surviving are three daughters, Marilyn (William) BUMPAS of Seattle, WA; Joanne (Richard) JOHNSON of Lenexa, KS; and Jane (Peter) TOPOLY of Newburg, PA; five grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren. |
| CARTER | JOHN H. CARTER Rev. John H. CARTER, 59, of Gormley avenue, Oakdale, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 1960, in the Ohio Valley hospital, following a lingering illness. A son of Mrs. Molly CARTER of Chatham, Va., and the late John Luther CARTER, he was born February 10, 1901. He had been a resident of Oakdale for the past 33 years and was pastor of the Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, McKees Rocks, the past five years. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Molly CARTER of Chatham, Va.; his wife Mrs. Lillian ROBINSON CARTER; a son, John Henry CARTER, Jr., of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Shirley, the wife of Richard W. KING of Barr street, McDonald, and Miss Phyllis CARTER of Oakdale; a sister, Miss Mary Lee CARTER of Chatham, Va., and a brother, Luther CARTER of FARRELL. There are three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday n the A.M.E. Zion Church, Oakdale, in charge of the Rev. Arthur A. Henderson. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. |
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PASQUALE R. "PATSY" CASTELVETER Age 83, of McKees Rocks, on Friday July 27, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Mariam; Father of Susan COULL, David (Michelle) Castelveter and Richard (Krystyna) Castelveter; Grand- father of Lori, Jonathan, Mia and Nicholas. Brother of Evelyn ANDRASKO, Donald and Robert Castelveter and the late Louis Castelveter. Mr. Castelveter served with the US Navy during WWII, participating in the Invasion of Normandy. Friends received 2-4 & 6-8pm Saturday & Sunday at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks where funeral prayers will be 9:30am Monday, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Malachy Church |
| CECCHINI | MARY DICLEMENTE CECCHINI A sweet brave lady who loved to dance, died June 19, 2002 at age 80, formerly of Stowe Twp & Hazelwood; wife of the late Albert Cecchini; beloved sister of Victoria Grogan & Gerald MANCINI & the late Anna STEVENSON, Emma LITTERINI, Rita COOKE & Ernest Mancini; dear aunt of 13 nieces & nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Jane Holmes Residence, 441 Swissvale Ave, Pgh., PA 15221. Funeral arrangements by ANTHONY J SANVITO, INC. FUNERAL HOME, Stowe Twp. (412) 264-3050 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Tuesday, December 03, 2002 |
| CERCEO | EDWARD CERCEO Edward Cerceo, 41, Pittsburgh friend of Al Capone and active in McKees Rocks rackets during the prohibition era, died last night in St. John's Hospital of a heart ailment and pneumonia following a cold contracted in rescue work during the St. Patrick's Day flood. Born in Wampum, Pa., January 22, 1895, Cerceo was a resident of McKees Rocks for many years and was visited there several years ago by Capone when the Chicago gang leader was released from Eastern Penitentiary. Recently he had purchased an Island avenue hotel, which he turned into a shelter for refugees during the flood crisis. Mr. Cerceo was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Church, McKees Rocks, the Sons of Italy, the Elks, Eagles and Amerita Club. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Caroline Cerceo; five daughters, a son, a brother and a sister. Post Gazette, May 28, 1936 |
| CERSOSIMO | ENIS J. CERSOSIMO On August 27, 2007, age 85 of Stowe Twp.; wife of the late Andrew V. Cersosimo; mother of Lenny Cersosimo of Stowe Twp., Michele (Leonard) Huston of Linesville, PA, and Andy (Debbie) Cersosimo of Stowe Twp.; grandmother of Tammy (Michael) ULIZZI, Tanya (Sean) PRICE, Nicole Cersosimo, Kristie (Todd) KARPA, and Lisa (Michael) STIMPSON; step-grandmother of Brad & Doug HUSTON & Shelia WILSON; also six great- grandchildren; sister of Betty TOMSKO, Helen DeLIA, Donna POLICE, John, Jimmy & Sonny Police, and the late Rose MAYES & Frank Police. Friends received Tuesday 6-8pm & Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8pm in the ANTHONY J. SANVITO INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Broadway, Stowe Twp., family owned & operated since 1936. Prayers in funeral home Thursday 9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Malachy Church 10am. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to American Stroke Association, 777 Penn Center Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. |
| CERSOSIMO | JOSEPH F. CERSOSIMO Jr. Joseph F. ``Blacky'' Cersosimo Jr., 75, on Friday, Oct. 5, 2001. Husband of Kay LEONE Cersosimo; father of Christine Cersosimo of McKees Rocks; stepfather of Kathy Leone and Tony Leone of McKees Rocks; brother of Marie LeDONNE of Kennedy and the late Jack Cersosimo; also three grandchildren, David and James GRIMM and Billie HANKEL. Friends received Sunday from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the ANTHONY J. SANVITO INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Broadway Ave., Stowe Twp., McKees Rocks (Family owned and operated since 1936.) Funeral services in the funeral home Monday at 11 a.m. |
| CERSOSIMO | ROCCO "ROCKY" CERSOSIMO On August 28, 2006, age 75, of Stowe Twp. Beloved husband of Geraldine (ZENESKI) Cersosimo. Beloved father of Kathy (Glenn) PUTAS and Rocky (Lisa) Cersosimo. Son of the late Michelina and Leonardo Cersosimo; beloved grandfather of Amy and Brian Putas and Rocky, Anthony, Vincent and Nico Cersosimo; brother of Dom (Betty) Cersosimo, Lenny (Mary) Cersosimo and the late Angie, Toni, Vicky, Joe and Andy; brother-in-law of Chuck SENDEK and Enis Cersosimo. Friends received Thurs. and Fri. 2-4 and 6-8 pm in ANTHONY J. SANVITO INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Broadway, McKees Rocks (Stowe Twp.) family owned and operated since 1936. Prayers in funeral home Saturday, 9 am. Mass of Christian Burial St. John of God Parish, Church at St. Mary's, 9:30 am. |
CHESKI |
ANTHONY JOHN CHESKI Anthony John Cheski, 81, 920 W. New York Ave., DeLand, died Monday. Born in McKees Rock, Pa., he moved to DeLand in 1984. He was a retired machinist in the steel industry and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, DeLand. There are no known survivors. Allen- Summerhill Funeral Home, DeLand. Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - May 13, 1987 |
| CHMIEL | MARGARET SULZER CHMIEL On Monday, June 11, 1984, Margaret of Stowe Twp; wife of the late Edward; mother of Richard; sister of Frank and George Sulzer, Helen FEKETY, Marion WOLF and Frieda SCHMIDT. Friends received at Anthony M. Musmanno Funeral Home, 700 7th St., McKees Rocks, Funeral Service Wed. 10 a.m. Visitations 2-4 & 7-9. Provided by Karen Stikarofsky White, karenswhite@hughes.net |
COCHENOUR |
PVT. HOWARD COCHENOUR Solemn requiem high mass for Pvt. Howard G. Cochenour, 19, son of Mrs. Stella WALSH Cochenour of 807 Liberty St., McKees Rocks, and of the late Howard Cochenour, will be sung at 9 a.m. Nov. 29, in St. Frances De Sales Church, McKees Rocks. Pvt. Cochenour, killed in action in France, Sept. 27, was first reported missing. He attended Stowe High School and before entering the service June 17, 1943, he was employed by the Hankey Baking Co., McKees Rocks. Pvt. Cochenour had been serving overseas since November, 1943, going first to North Africa, and then to Italy, where he was wounded twice and was awarded the Purple Heart, the Oak Leaf Cluster and a Good Conduct Bar. He took part in the invasion of Southern France. Besides his mother, Pvt. Cochenour is survived by two sisters, the Misses Jean and Dolores Cochenour; and his grandmothers, Mrs. Catherine Walsh, 50 Highland Ave., McKees Rocks, and Mrs. Laura Cochenour of 1012 Dorham St., McKees Rocks. |
| COLOSIMO | ALIA R. (Di PIETRANTONIO) COLOSIMO Age 76 of Sewickley, formerly of McKees Rocks, on Tues. Jan. 20, 2004; beloved wife of the late Anthony Joseph Colosimo; loving mother of Dr. Vincent (Linda) Colosimo of CA, Anthony J. Colosimo, Christine (Vincent) LoBIANCO, Joseph (Lynda) Colosimo and John (Shelley) Colosimo of CA; dear grandmother of Heidi GREENING, Anthony Joseph Colosimo, Dominic Colosimo and Sofia Christina Colosimo; great-grandmother of Emma Greening and Colin Greening; sister of Emma MANCINI, Annie PIRRO and the late John Di Pietrantonio. Friends may call 2-9 pm Thurs. at MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks (Family owned & operated since 1886). Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Fri., at St. John of God Parish, St. Marys Church. Entombment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Assoc. Post-Gazette, Thursday, January 22, 2004 |
| COLOSIMO | ANTHONY JOSEPH COLOSIMO Age 79, of Sewickley, formerly of McKees Rocks, on Fri., Feb., 15, 2002; beloved husband of Alia (Di Pietrantonio) Colosimo; loving father of Dr. Vincent (Lynda) Colosimo of CA, Anthony J. Colosimo, Christine (Vincent) LoBianco, Joseph (Linda) Colosimo & John (Shelley) Colosimo; dear grandfather of Heidi Greening, Anthony Joseph Colosimo, Dominic Colosimo & Sofia Christina Colosimo; great grandfather of Emma Greening & Colin Greening. Friends may call 2-4 & 7-9 pm Tuesday at MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks (Family owned & operated since 1886). NO VISITATION WEDNESDAY. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am THURSDAY, at St John of God Parish, St Marys Church. Entombment Calvary Cem. |
| COLOSIMO | ANTHONY "Tony" JOSEPH COLOSIMO At his home on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, age 50 of Sewickley, formerly of McKees Rocks; beloved son of the late Alia (DiPietrantonio) and Anthony Colosimo; loving brother of Dr. Vincent (Lynda) Colosimo of CA, Christine (Vincent) LoBianco of Phoenix, Joseph (Linda) Colosimo of Sewickley, and John (Shelley) Colosimo of CA; uncle to A.J. & Dominic Colosimo, Heidi (Jeremy) Greening, and Sofia Colosimo; great-uncle to Emma and Colin Greening. Mr. Colosimo was a member of Rotary and Sewickley Chamber of Commerce. He also owned and operated the Anthony J. Colosimo Nationwide Insurance Agency in Sewickley. Friends will be received Saturday 6-8pm and Sunday 2-4 & 6-8pm at the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME INC., 328 Beaver St,. Sewickley, PA 15143. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10am. in St. John and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Wexford-Bayne Rd., Wexford,PA Entombment in Calvary Cemetery. |
| CONDELUCI | JAMES D. CONDELUCI Age 45, of Surfside Beach, SC, formerly of McKees Rocks, suddenly on Wednesday, December 27, 2000, husband of Rebecca; father of Jamie Lynn; son of Sara OCCORSO Condeluci & the late Roland Condeluci; brother of Ronald Condeluci; also survived by two nieces & many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Memorial Mass on Saturday, January 6 at 2 pm at Mother of Sorrows Worship Site, St. John of God Parish |
| CONDELUCI | SARA N. CONDELUCI On Wednesday, August 8, 2001, Sara N., of Stowe Twp. Wife of the late Roland Condeluci; mother of Ronald (Marilyn) Condeluci and the late James Condeluci; sister of Babe MUSCORIEL of Buffalo, NY, Mary CROOKS and the late Angelo OCCORSO; grandmother of Rachel, Jamie, and Christina Condeluci. Friends received at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks. Funeral Mass in St. John of God Parish, Mother of Sorrows Church on Sat. at 10 am. Visitations FRIDAY ONLY 2-4 and 7-9 pm. |
| CONDELUCI | SINBAD CONDELUCI On Thursday, April 29, 2004, Sinbad, age 87, of Stowe Twp.; husband of Jane D. WOZNICZAK Condeluci; father of Janice (Joe) UHLER, Cathryn (Vince) SANGRICCO, Dr. S. Allen (Liz) Condeluci and David A. (Annette) Condeluci; brother of Samuel V. and William Condeluci, Betty STRACCIA, Natalie LAURIA and the late Mary CATANZARITE, Frank and Roland Condeluci and Jeanette SPISAK; also 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Friends received ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks. Funeral Mass in St. John of God Parish, Mother of Sorrows Church, on Mon. 10 am. Visitation SUNDAY ONLY 1-4 & 7-9 pm. |
CRAMER |
JOHN M. CRAMER John M. "Jack" Cramer, 79, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at Country Meadows of York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 W. Market St., York, with a visitation from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the church. His pastor, the Rev. Thomas R. Hoke, will be officiating. The Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Cramer was born in Stowe Twp., near Pittsburgh, on February 19, 1927, a son of the late Carl L. and Olive M. (MERSCHER) Cramer. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in York and was an avid golfer. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Cramer leaves a brother, Robert L. Cramer of McKees Rocks, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 W. Market St., York, PA 17404. York Daily Record (PA) |
| CURRAN | GLADYS WHOLEY CURRAN, wife of Mark Cooney Curran of Pittsburgh, Pa., formerly of Chicago; mother of Mark Jr.; daughter of Frances C. Wholey; sister of Frances GLEASON, Gwen ROBOSSON, Robert, and Mark Wholey, M. D. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from late residence, 225 Greydon avenue, McKees Rocks, Pa., to St. Francis de Sales church. Chicago Tribune (IL) - June 15, 1963 |
| CYPHER | THELMA VAVREK CYPHER Thelma Vavrek Cypher, of Country Club Drive, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 in the Brunswick Community Hospital. Mrs. Cypher was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, to the late Andrew and Mary Miskanin Vavrek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Segada; and three brothers, Andrew, Luke, and Carl Vavrek. She was an executive secretary for Pittsburgh Coke & Chemical Company and also The Hillman Company. She was a member of the Brierwood Ladies Golf Association. Surviving are her husband, of 39 years, William ''Bill'' Cypher Sr.; one brother, David Vavrek of Lake Worth, Fla.; two stepsons, William Cypher Jr. and Kenneth Cypher, both of Pittsburgh; and was well loved by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 9 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2008 in the St. Brendan's Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh. |