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NANCY BYRON
ETHEL B.SETHMAN VENNERI
Ethel B. Venneri; 86; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; July 7; 2008; in Mon Valley Care Center. A daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Turnbull Sethman; she was born in Charleroi on October 18; 1921. Episcopalian by faith; she was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of both the Belle Vernon American Legion and the Belle Vernon Fire Company. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; she was an avid bowler and bocce player and had been employed by Valdiserri’s Bakery in the 1960’s and 70’s. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Vicki and Vince Costanza; of Rostraver Township; two sons and daughters-in- law; Art and Carleen Baumgardner; of Belle Vernon; and Bill and Kim Venneri; of New Bern; N.C.; three sisters and one brother-in-law; Hannah Bennett; of Belle Vernon; Martha and George Warner; of Springfield; Mo.; and Fonnie Calametti; of Belle Vernon; one sister-in-law; Mary Sethman; of Belle Vernon; seven grandchildren; Michele Dudgeon Ferrara and husband Dan; of Washington Crossing; Becky Baumgardner; of Pittsburgh; Jayson Baumgardner; of Fairfax; Va.; Chad Venneri and wife Jessie; of Deltona; Fla.; Mike Venneri and wife Bri; of Wahalla; S.C.; and Vinne Costanza and Vienna Costanza; both of Belle Vernon; four great-grandchildren; Summer Baumgardner; Madison Ferrara; Mason Ferrara and Riley Ann Venneri; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; William ‘Ducky’ Venneri; in 1991; one daughter; Wilma Jean Dudgeon; in 1972; three sisters; Midge Carr; Dorothy Rainey and Norma Jean Seibert; three brothers; Richard; Harry and Howard Sethman; and several nieces and nephews; including Patty Gerda. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC. (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Thursday; July 10; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. David Zona; pastor of the First United Methodist Church; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
JAMES C. ( CHINNY ) JOHNSTON
James C. Chinny Johnston; 93; of Speers Hill; passed away Monday; July 8; 2013; in Lafayette; La. A son of the late Robert and Isabell Carrick Johnston; he was born in Floreffe; Jan. 24; 1920. James was a member of the Pricedale Union Church; Russian Club of Charleroi and; during his years at the former Rostraver High School; was a star basketball player. He worked as a steel worker at the Allenport Plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel until his retirement in 1979. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Crowley during World War II; and was awarded six battle stars during his service. Jim was an avid gardener and was well known for his prized tomatoes. Survivors include his wife of 66 years; Catherine Kornosky Johnston of Speers Hill; one son; James Johnston of Crownsville; Md.; two daughters and sons-in-law; Judy and David Johnson of Barnesville; Md.; and Kim and John Krener of Lafayette; La.; one sister; Florence Weir of Rostraver Township; and six grandchildren; James Johnston III; Scott Johnston; David Johnson; Abby Johnson; John Cody Krener and Cole Krener. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by three sisters; Agnes Krett; Isabell Johnston and Martha McBride; and two brothers; Thomas and Robert Johnston. Friends will be received 2 to 5 p.m.; Sunday; Aug. 11; 2013; the time of services; in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-5300; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A funeral service will be held 5 p.m. Aug. 11; 2013; in the funeral home Sunday; with Pastor James Mimidis officiating. Graveside committal services will be held 10 a.m. Aug. 12; 2013; Monday; in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. If friends wish; memorial donations can be made to the Pricedale Union Church.
LILLIAN GRACEFANTON KRAY
Lillian G. Scholl Kray; 63; of Fayette City; died Wednesday; April 9; 2008; in UPMC Presbyterian; Pittsburgh. Born in Belmont; N.Y.; on July 19; 1944; she was the daughter of Russell and Betty Okeson Fanton; who survive and reside in Belmont. Lillian was a retired social worker. A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Belle Vernon; she also was a member of the Bell Choir of the church. In addition to her parents; she is survived by her husband; Louis E. Kray; one son and daughter-in-law; Erik D. and Laurie Scholl; of Fayette City; one daughter and son-in-law; Kirsten R. and Sean Dougherty; of Havre de Grace; Md.; six grandchildren; Ryan and Brennan Treadwell; Caelan and Eryn Scholl; and Patrick and Scott Dougherty; and three brothers; Eugene Fanton; of Belmont; Roger Fanton; of Pavilion; N.Y.; and Ronald Fanton; of Belmont. Friends will be received Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934); www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com. Family and friends are asked to meet at 10 a.m. Monday; April 14; at The First Presbyterian Church; 501 Fayette Ave.; Belle Vernon; for a funeral service with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.valleyindependent.com.
JOHN E. KOSTELAC
John E. Kostelac; 87; of Monessen; died Thursday; April 10; 2008; in Victoria House II. Born in Pittsburgh on August 3; 1920; he was the son of James and Mary Berenik Kostelac. He retired as a foreman in the Roll Shop at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co.; Allenport plant. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and served his country as a Master Sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother; Joseph Carpy Kostelac. He is survived by his wife; Josephine Drow Kostelac; one daughter and son-in-law; Claudia and Stephen E. Hornack; of Charleroi; one son and daughter-in-law; James and Barbara Kostelac; of Marietta; Ohio; four grandchildren; David (Christina) Hornack; of Bellevue; Neil Hornack and fiancee; Rose Abrusci; of Chicago; Ill.; Keith (Andrea) Kostelac; of Marietta; Ohio; and Bryan and wife; Amber; of Camby; Ind.; five great-grandchildren; Karl Kostelac; Nathan Hale; Meghan Kostelac; Gavan Kostelac and Anthony Bianculla; two brothers and sisters-in-law; Rudolph and Beatrice; of Fayette City; and William and Rose Kostelac; of New York; and one sister; Rose Marie McFall; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope). Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue; Monessen (724-684-3700). Funeral services will be held Monday; April 14; at noon in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.valleyindependent.com.
