Victoria Monita Lapenna; 76; of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; March 25; 2006; at 5:46 p.m. in Cherry Tree Nursing Center; Uniontown. Born Aug. 17; 1929; in Ethelbert; Canada; she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Shlanta Monita. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mrs. Lapenna was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Belle Vernon; founding church choir member; former member of the St. Barbara Alter Guild and was very devoted to her family. She also was a retired seamstress from Brookvale in Donora. She is survived her son and daughter-in-law; Michael J. and Donna Hatalowich; of Perryopolis; two grandchildren; Rebecca and Michael Hatalowich; one niece; Dr. Stephanie Urchick; and three nephews; Stephen Urchick; and Peter and John Merella. She was preceded in death by her daughter; Victoria Hatalowich; and two sisters; Virginia J. Urchick and Vera Merella. Visitation will be held Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929- 6183). Relatives and friends will gather at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Mary Street; Belle Vernon; on Wednesday; March 29 at 10 a.m. services with the Very Rev. John J. Kluchko officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas Service will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com