Jonathan M. Murt; 22; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); passed away Sunday; Jan. 27; 2008; as a result of injuries sustained in a fire at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Jonathan was born in Pittsburgh on Feb. 10; 1985; the son of Thomas W. and Mary Lou Malinchak Murt. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon and a 2003 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School; where he was a three-year varsity letterman and team captain in basketball. He also excelled in baseball and volleyball. Jonathan graduated with honors from West Virginia University with a degree in electrical engineering and was a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Rho Chapter of ETA KAPPA NU electrical and computer engineering fraternity. He just recently began to flourish in his professional life with Converteam Inc.; where he recently returned from a three-month company assignment in San Diego; Calif.; and was looking forward to his next venture. In addition to his parents; he is survived by one brother; Thomas J. Murt and wife; Patricia; of Canonsburg; his maternal grandmother; Evelyn Malinchak; of Monessen; his aunts and uncle; Debra and Dr. John Danek; of Craven Hill; who also were his godparents; and Patricia Nandor; of Jeannette; and two cousins; Lauren and John J. Danek. Friends will be received Thursday; Jan. 31; from 2 to 9 p.m. in the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME; 40 Second St. Ext.; Donora (724-379-6900); where a Blessing service will be held Friday; Feb. 1; at 9:15 a.m.; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon; with the Rev. Lawrence Manchas as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Raymond Frank Sanino; 69; of Monessen; died Monday; Jan. 28; 2008; in UPMC Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 10; 1938; in Monessen; he was a son of Theresa Mazzei Sanino; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon; and the late Flavio Pudgy Sanino. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Mr. Sanino was a retired manager from Prudential and; in 2000; retired as the manager of AAA in Fort Myers; Fla. He was a member of the Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus Council 3026; the Naomi Club and a social member of the Belle Vernon American Legion. In addition to his mother; he is survived by his wife; Norma Alberini Sanino; to whom he was married 49 years; two sons and daughters-in-law; Raymond and Anita Sanino; of Fort Worth; Texas; and Michael and Sally Sanino; of Frederick; Md.; one daughter and son-in-law; Lynda and Scott Haitz; of Reston; Va.; one brother and sister-in-law; John and Pat Sanino; of Dyer; Ind.; one sister and brother-in-law; Barbara and Michael Presa; of Prince Frederick; Md.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son; Mark Sanino. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 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 Thursday; Jan. 31; at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Raymond Sanino on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Raymond F. Sanino to the American Heart Association; St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Catholic Relief Services.

Helen K. Sivak; 88; of Monessen; died Sunday; Jan. 27; 2008. She was born in Monessen on March 19; 1919; a daughter of the late Vasil and Anna Chornak Krivyanik. She was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1937 graduate of Monessen High School. Mrs. Sivak was a former member of St. John the Divine Orthodox Church and its Ladies Guild in Monessen. She worked as a sewing machine operator at the former Brookvale Clothing Factory and had worked in the snack bar at the Rostraver Garden Ice Rink for many years. Mrs. Sivak enjoyed playing cards and belonged to several card clubs over the years. She is survived by three sons and one daughter-in-law; G. David and Kathy Sivak; of Hempfield Township; John Sivak; of Reno; Nev.; and Myron Sivak; of Butler; her daughter; Mary Anne Sivak; with whom she made her home; a sister; Anna Williams; of Belle Vernon; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; George Sivak; in 1963; four brothers; George; John; Michael and William Krivyanik; and one sister; Mary Savage. Friends will be received Tuesday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICES; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen (724-684-8750). Services will be held Wednesday; Jan. 30; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Very Rev. John Horosky officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas Service will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.

A. Hazel Weibl; 89; of Monessen; died Wednesday; Jan. 23; 2008; in Southwestern Nursing Center. She was born May 10; 1918; in Monessen; a daughter of the late Vasil and Mary Marchick Guzzie. She was a member of St. John the Divine Russian Orthodox Church of Monessen and its Ladies Altar Guild; serving as a former treasurer and vice president; and the church council; serving as a trustee. Surviving are two daughters; Geraldine Gerri Varsel; of Moon Township; and Stacy (Patsy) Maione; of Monessen; one son; Fred Weibl; of Winfield; W.Va.; eight grandchildren; Susan Azzarello; Bill Varsel; Nancy Plappert; Vincent Maione; Stacie Abbot; Natalie Shrader; Roslyn Payne and Edward Weibl; and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband; Edward Weibl; three brothers; George; John and William Guzzie; four sisters; Mary Mattie; Julia Koltash; Ann Affeltranger and Helen Berthinee; her daughter-in-law; Janice Weibl; two great-grandchildren; Armand Maione and Rachel Abbot; and one grandson-in-law; Jeff Abbot. Friends will be received at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home on Monday; Jan. 28; at 10:30 a.m.; followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. in St. John the Divine Russian Orthodox. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas service will be held in the funeral home Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Christopher Shawn Bissett; 22; of Perryopolis; passed away Wednesday; Jan. 23; 2008; due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Sept. 5; 1985; in Monongahela; the son of Robert and A. Kimberly Miller Bissett; who survive and reside in Perryopolis. Chris graduated from Frazier High School in 2003 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August 2003. He was stationed out of Norfolk; Va.; and serving as a small arms instructor aboard the USS Harry S. Truman; an aircraft carrier. Chris received the Top Gun Award for Excellent Marksmanship. During his four years in the Navy; he served in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition to his parents; he is survived by one sister; Jamie Bissett; at home; his maternal grandmother; Evelyn Miller; of Beallsville; his paternal grandparents; Hubert and Mary Louise Bissett; of Waynesburg; and many aunts; uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather; William Miller. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Visitation will be held in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 106 East Independence St.; Perryopolis (724-736-4424); on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday until 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Mike Malone officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to: First Christian Church; Perryopolis; Pa. 15473.

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Fred N. Grados; 75; of Belle Vernon; died suddenly on Saturday; Nov. 15; 2008; in UPMC Presbyterian; Pittsburgh. He was born Monday; Feb. 13; 1933; in Washington Township; a son of the late Nicholas Grados and the late Steffa (Kwapian) Grados. He was a U.S. Navy veteran; a member of American Legion Post No. 695 in Belle Vernon; American Legion Post No. 484 in Fayette City; where he was a past commander; Gummert Lodge No. 252 in Fayette City; and the Syria Shriners. Fred also was a member of many other clubs; and he enjoyed socializing with family and friends. He was retired from the Monessen plant of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel with 30-plus years of employment. He is survived by his wife of 52 years; Jennie (Puhnaty) Grados; his children; Michael (Susan) Grados; of Sarasota; Fla.; Kathy (Mel) Hawker; of Grindstone; Steven Grados; of Monongahela; and Jennifer (Brian) Russo; of Canonsburg. He will be remembered by his grandchildren; Amanda (Denny) Grados-Bickel; Collin Grados; Melissa Hawker; Cori (Billy) Hawker-Constantine; Alexander Grados; Royce Grados; Zachary Russo and Carter Russo; great-grandchildren; Trenton Grados and Bailey Bickel; two sisters; Joanie (Grados) Cunningham and Gloria (Grados) Lofink; and two brothers; Robert Grados and Nicholas Grados. Fred will be greatly missed by family and friends who have had the honor of knowing him. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City (724-326-5621) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial services will be held Wednesday; Nov. 19; at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Shepard officiating. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com