William J. Cernicky; 56; of North Belle Vernon; died Thursday; Nov. 1; 2001; in North Belle Vernon. Born Dec. 15; 1944; in North Charleroi; he was the son of the late David and Helen Cowan Cernicky. Mr. Cernicky was a resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 56 years and was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon. Mr. Cernicky was retired from Operating Engineers Local 66; where he worked as a business agent. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict; where he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife; Linda Rauth Cernicky; to whom he was married 33 years; a son; Shawn G. Cernicky of Wexford; and a daughter; Tiffany L. Cernicky of Belle Vernon. He was preceded in death by a brother; Dennis Cernicky. Visitation will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A prayer service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; with the Rev. John R. Cindric; pastor; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of William J. Cernicky to the Huntington Foundation.