Margaret D. Krivda Baran; 89; of Fayette City (Gillespie); died Friday; February 15; 2008; at 1:01 p.m. at Havencrest Nursing Home; Carroll Township; surrounded by her loving children. Born December 25; 1918; in Gillespie; she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Glaisa Krivda. A lifelong resident of Gillespie; Mrs. Baran was a homemaker and a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City and its Christian Mothers and Rosary Society. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Paul and Donna Baran; of Belle Vernon; four daughters and three sons-in-law; Dolores Dee and Matthew G. Blatnik; of Pittsburgh; Regina and Stephen Angelo; of Belle Vernon; Diane Porter; of Mapleview (Charleroi); and Kathleen and Bruce Solomon; of Belle Vernon; eight grandchildren; Deanne Cunningham; Joseph Blatnik; Kristen Cooney; Tracie Flack; Eric Porter; Jason Solomon; Brian Solomon and Joshua Baran; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; Paul J. Baran; in 1977; three brothers; Joseph Krivda; Frank Krivda and Florian Krivda; three sisters; Anna Pendro; Agnes Bowers and Emily Krivda; one grandson; George Blatnik; and one son-in-law; Glenn Porter. Visitation will be held Sunday; February 17; 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). A Prayer Service will be held Monday; February 18; at 11:45 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church; Fayette City; with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Nicholas Nick Muryn; 88; of Belle Vernon; Washington Township; died Friday; Nov. 5; 2010; at 2:08 a.m.; in Kindred Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born Dec. 11; 1921; in Monessen; he was a son of the late Stephen and Anna Kudlik Muryn. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mr. Muryn was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church; owned and operated Muryn Construction Co. for 47 years in the Mon Valley; and was a member of the Carpenters Union. He was a World War II veteran; having served with the Navy as a pilot and trainer on Navy aircraft carriers; was a former member of the Tri-County Masonic Lodge 643 F&AM; and enjoyed dancing and playing golf. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; Marc and Karen Muryn; of Eighty Four; and a daughter and son-in-law; Karen and Randy Brown; of Belle Vernon. He was preceded in death by his wife; Elizabeth R. Betty Grimm Muryn; on June 16; 2006; four brothers; John; Walter; Charles and Stephen Muryn; and a sister; Mary Price. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral Home with Pastor Jack Hernstrom; of Lynnwood Lutheran Church; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Dorothy G. Brant; 74; of Belle Vernon (Washington Township); passed away Wednesday; February 13; 2008; after a short illness. She was born in Connellsville on December 12; 1933; to Joseph and Catherine Yenchick Gantner. She was the loving and devoted wife of Dalton L. Brant for 53 years; the loving mother of Dena Brant; of Middlebourne; W.Va.; Donna and Roy Schmoutz; of Franklin; Pa.; and the late Debra Huffman; and the proud grandmother of Christopher Schmoutz; of Shreveport; La.; Seth Huffman; of Akron; Ohio; and Rachael Schmoutz; of Franklin; Pa. Mrs. Brant graduated from Marion High School in 1951 and was the secretary of the new Belmar High School from 1951 to 1953; bookkeeper for the United Way and a caseworker aide for the United Health Services. She was a member of the Fayette City United Methodist Church; where she was active as a youth leader; Sunday school teacher and Administrative Board Chairman. Mrs. Brant was a charter member of the Young Adult Sunday School Class; as well as various other positions. She also volunteered a considerable amount of time to the Girl Scouts as a troop leader and District chairman; the Mon- Vale Health Resources and the National Campers and Hiker Association (NCHA) as field directors; State chaplain and first president of the Yough-a-Mons camping club and member of the B-TRAP camping club. Mrs. Brant was the recipient of the National Humanitarian Award. She was actively involved with the Belle Vernon Assembly No. 137; International Order of Rainbow for Girls; as Mother Advisor; board president and member of the advisory board. Mrs. Brant was the proud recipient of the Grand Cross of Color. As a member of the Order of Eastern Star; she was a Past Matron of Monongahela Chapter No. 108; a past Grand Representative to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia; and a past District Deputy Grand matron. Her interests included camping; baking; sewing; reading; playing cards; gardening; traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She is also survived by brothers; Eugene Gantner; John (Enid) Gantner; Robert (Patricia) Gantner; and Thomas (Elizabeth) Gantner; sisters; Gloria Pansino; Alvera (Steven) Yoney; and Shirley Gantner; sisters-in-law; Ardith (Robert) Hamilton; and Joan Elgin; son-in-law; Robert Huffman; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother and sister; Edward Gantner and Deloris Tucker Ritenour. Visitation will be held Saturday; February 16; from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday; February 17; 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). Services will be held Monday; February 18; in the funeral home at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Gene Stollings and Rev. Brice King of United Methodist Church of Fayette City co- officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Monongahela Order of Eastern Star Chapter 108 will conduct services on Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Dorothy Brant to Fayette Home Care and Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Irene Swiantek; 92; of Perryopolis; Pa.; died Wednesday; February 13; 2008; in Mt. Macrina Manor; Uniontown. She was born April 21; 1915; in Washington Township; Fayette County; a daughter of the late Louis Klinsky and the late Elizabeth Fesco Klinsky. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Perryopolis. The family would like to thank the staffs at Mt. Macrina Manor; Albert Gallatin Hospice and Twin Oaks Home Care for the excellent care given to Irene during her illness. Surviving are two sons; Dennis P. (Glenda) Swiantek; of Wichita; Kan.; and Raymond (Melissa) Swiantek; of Perryopolis; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Raymond P. Swiantek; grandson; Pvt. Daniel C. Swiantek; and four sisters; Elizabeth; Sue; Helen and Jenitte; and one brother; Louis. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City (724-326-5621); on Friday; February 15; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday; February 16; until 9:30 a.m.; when a blessing services will take place; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church; Perryopolis; with the Rev. Robert Lubic officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Eunice Kendrick Giles; 80; of Mapleview (Charleroi); died Saturday; February 9; 2008; in the emergency room at Mon Valley Hospital. She was born November 19; 1927; in Charleroi; the daughter of the late John Joseph and Mary Coleman Kendrick. Eunice was a 1945 graduate of Charleroi High School and received her bachelor of science degree in dietetics from Carlow University and completed her internship at (UPMC) Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was legend in dietetics; an outstanding career which consisted of 40 years with the Veterans Administration as Chief of Dietetic Service in Syracuse; N.Y.; Philadelphia; Coatesville; Dayton; Ohio; and Pittsburgh. Mrs. Giles was on the Speakers Bureau for Ross Laboratories nationwide as a lecturer; publications; radio and TV media. She represented the USA at the International Congress of Dietetics in Sydney; Australia; in 1977; where she presented her publication in Audiology. Eunice was a renowned teacher; coordinating the undergraduate dietetic programs at Syracuse University. She was a member of Mary; Mother of the Church Parish in Charleroi; the Catholic Women’s College Club; where she was an officer and former president; an active member of her class reunion committee; the American Dietetic Association and the Pittsburgh Dietetic Association; where she was a recipient of many awards; including outstanding dietician for the Philadelphia Dietetic Association and the Woman of Spirit for Carlow University. Surviving are several cousins. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Floyd Lee Giles; in 2007; who was her sweetheart since grade school. There will be no public visitation at Eunice’s request. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday; February 14; at 10:30 a.m. in Mary; Mother of the Church with her pastor; the Rev. David F. Dzermejko; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church. Arrangements are being handled by the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME; Charleroi.

Mary Stone Jupin; 84; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; February 11; 2008; in Meadowcrest Nursing Home; Bethel Park. A daughter of the late Scott and Olive Harger Stone; she was born in Meadville on August 20; 1923. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mary had many friends and loved playing bingo and cards; the more the merrier. She had been employed as a licensed practical nurse at the former Charleroi- Monessen Hospital for 17 years and worked at the Belle Vernon Kmart store for several years. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in- law; Sandy DeeDee and David Bergstedt; of Monessen; and Janet and Jerry Falibota; of Frederick; Md.; two sons and daughters-in-law; George E. and Cathy Jupin; of Tarpon Springs; Fla.; and Scott and Janice Jupin; of Belle Vernon; 12 grandchildren; Meri Labick and husband; John; of Latrobe; Jill Apel and husband; Steve; of Tarpon Springs; Dana Bergstedt; of Ashville; N.C.; Heidi Niesen and husband; Doug; of Venetia; Tippi Dolfi and husband; Derrick; of Rostraver Township; Keri Jupin; of Tarpon Springs; David Bergstedt and wife; Dana; of Monessen; Danny Jupin; of Tarpon Springs; Shane Falibota and wife; Becky; of Frederick; Md.; Shelley Falibota and fiance; Michael; of Chevy Chase; Md.; and Scott and Zachary Jupin; of Belle Vernon; 10 great- grandchildren; Natalie Dolfi; Wil Niesen; Alexis Apel; Ashley Dolfi; Tommy Labick; Ben Niesen; Rylie Dolfi; Rachael Niesen; Michael Apel and Victoria Bergstedt; and two lifelong friends; Margaret Delores Modrak and Agnes Krivyanek. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; George Jupin; on May 13; 1966; and one brother; Vincent Stone. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday; February 13; in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724- 929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday; February 14; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The elders and members of the First Presbyterian Church will meet in the funeral home to hold services Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Eloise Ann Brown Johnston; 65; of Belle Vernon; unexpectedly passed away to be with the Lord on Monday; February 11; 2008. Born July 23; 1942; in Charleroi; she was the daughter of the late Steven and Elizabeth Nagy Brown. A resident of Pricedale (Rostraver Township) all her life; she owned and operated Eloise’s Beauty Salon for 45 years until her recent retirement last fall. Mrs. Johnston was a member of Pricedale Union Church. Eloise was a very loving and generous mother; grandmother and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply and sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter; Pam Hollick and husband; Ralph; of Belle Vernon; son; James Johnston and wife; Renee; of Darragh; grandson; Anthony Charles Johnston; brother; Joseph Brown and wife; Dolly; of Belle Vernon; dear friend; Dennis Ferencz; of Belle Vernon; sister-in-law; Lora Lee Triggiani; of Belle Vernon; several cousins; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; Eloise was preceded in death by her husband; Charles Johnston; in 1997. Visitation will be held Tuesday; February 12; from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday; February 13; from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183). Services will be held Thursday; February 14; in the funeral home at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James J. Mimidis of Pricedale Union Church officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Joanna Kruppa; 70; of North Belle Vernon; died Sunday; February 10; 2008; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born August 23; 1937; in North Charleroi; she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Kinder Kruppa. A resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 45 years; Ms. Kruppa was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon. Stricken with polio as a teenager; she spent three years at the D.T. Watson Home; where she was one of Dr. Jonas Salk’s polio pioneers . She returned home to graduate from Charleroi High School in 1955 and graduated from California State Teachers College in 1959. She was an elementary school teacher for 25 years. Her first job was at Fort Allen in Hempfield Township and then at Barren Run Elementary School in the Yough School District for most of her career. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law; Mary Lou and Damon Turek; of Beaver Falls; a brother and sister-in-law; John R. and Kathy Kruppa; of Canonsburg; a sister-in-law; Sharon Kruppa; of Monongahela; nieces and nephews; John Edward and Barbara Kruppa; Dana and Norman Shepler; and Christopher Kruppa and Rachel; great-nieces and nephews; Ryan and Bethany Kruppa; Tessa Shepler; Tylor and Bailey Kruppa; and a special cousin; Mary Ann Gratty; of Economy. Visitation will be held Wednesday; February 13; from 10 to 11 a.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183). A prayer service will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas; pastor; as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Mary Sholtis; 90; of Belle Vernon (Lynnwood) died Thursday; February 7; 2008 in Mercy Jeannette Hospital. A daughter of the late John and Susan Shafer Buchton; she was born in Fairhope on December 3; 1917. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Evangelical Church of Charleroi; the Junior Ladies Aide; the Monessen Senior Center; the Belle Vernon Golden Agers and the former Sokol Lodge of Monessen. Formerly of Monessen; Mary had resided in Lynnwood since 1955 and had been employed as a cook at the former Trocadero Moror Lodge; Rax Restaurant and Burger Chef; all in Belle Vernon. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; Ronald and Patricia Sholtis of Belle Vernon; three daughters and sons-in-law; Carol and Al Gervin of Richmond; VA; Marilyn and Glenn Guseman of Jefferson Twp. and Susan and Charles Buza of Belle Vernon; one brother and sister-in-law; John and Pauline Buchton Jr. of Fairhope; eight grandchildren; Ronald Sholtis; Jr and wife Laura; Debra George and husband Richard; Tara Gervin; Christian Gervin; Yvonne Clark and husband Jerry; Glenda Guseman; Joseph Buza and wife Rachael and Christopher Buza; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one sister; Susan Strychalski. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Sunday in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory; Inc. (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home Monday at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Wayne Boring; pastor of the Fayette City Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.