Garnet Irene Stephens Morris; 102; of Newell; passed away Friday; Jan. 17; 2014; in Monongahela Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 14; 1911; in Dickerson Run; daughter of the late Curtis James Stephens and the late Lillian Lynn Stephens. She was a member of the Newell United Methodist Church. Garnet was retired from California University of Pennsylvania; where she worked in the payroll department. Garnet resided in Newell her whole married life. She was a very proud and happy 102 year-old and never shied away from telling her age. Carol said her mom left their home only to come back to just a house; but with all the love her mother gave; it will someday be a home again. She was loved by all members of family; friends and neighbors. May God give her the peace her 102 years deserves. She is survived by her daughter; Carol Lee Morris of Newell; with whom she made her home; sister; Frances Stephens Lynn Vanderegrift; grandsons; Richard Lee Stevens and wife; Barbara; Carl Burton Stevens; Clyde Eugene Stevens and wife; Jamie; James Curtis Stevens and wife; Paula; Robert Allen Stevens and wife; Gwen; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde Morris; son; Richard Eugene Stevens; two brothers; Halton and Shalmer Stephens; and sister; Rita Stephens-Brandt. Friends will be received 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday; Jan. 20; 2014; in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; 724-326-5621;http://www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday; Jan. 21; 2014; in the funeral home with the Pastor Rob Rabenstein officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon.
VALIA G.D’ALFONSO RAY
Valia G. D’Alfonso Ray; entered into rest at Monongahela Valley Hospital on Dec. 15; 2011; having enjoyed a long life of 97 years. She was born Nov. 23; 1914; in Monessen; the daughter of Italian immigrants; Esaia and Allesandrina Matozzi D’Alfonso. She was a lifelong resident of Monessen; had graduated from Monessen High School in 1933; and retired from the former Friedlands and G.C. Murphy stores in Monessen. Valia was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church of Monessen and one of the original starting members of the Italian American Heritage Society. She was an avid card player and accomplished seamstress. In spite of her blindness in later years; she maintained her bright spirit and her memory never faltered as she enjoyed her family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law; Karen and James Lewitsky; of Monessen; beloved grandson; James M. Stanger Jr.; and his wife; Carmen; of Deerfield Beach; Fla.; her namesake great-granddaughter; Alia Rayanna Stanger; her favorite nieces; Ilani D’Alfonso; of Dedham; Mass.; Rita Zange; of Augusta; Ga.; and Nancy Matz; of El Cerito; Calif.; special nephew; Miles Dale Kratochvil; of Charleston; Ala. She was preceded in death by her husband; Lewis Raymond Ray in 1961; brothers; Jeno and Samuel D’Alfonso; and sisters; Leona Kratochvil; Josephine Powlowsky; and Fanny D’Alfonso. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; Family Owned and Operated as a Member of the Golden Rule; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; where friends will be welcomed on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A blessing service will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic of Monessen with Father David J. Nazimek officiating. Interment will follow at Belle Vernon Cemetery.
SHIRLEY USHER
CHARLES USHER
GEORGE BASSER
MARY HELENLAWRENCE CLICKOVICH
MARGARET DUDRA
