Anna Nellie Sobek Metrosky; 90; of Belle Vernon (Washington Township); died Saturday; June 14; 2008; at 6:30 p.m. at her home. Born December 16; 1917; in Fayette City; she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Nellie Gancos Sobek. A lifelong resident of Washington Township; Mrs. Metrosky was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; was a homemaker and was the best mother who loved to cook; crochet; loved to do crafts and was an excellent seamstress. She was also a member of the Center on the Hill. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; Ted and Carol Metrosky of Belle Vernon; two daughters; Marlene Metrosky of Rostraver Township and Patricia Morris of Washington Township; six grandchildren: Chuck and Michael Metrosky from the state of California; Jeffrey Metrosky and wife Lisa of Greensburg; Wesley Bradley and Brooke Bradley of Rostraver Township; Michaele Fisher and husband Jeffrey of Library; two great-grandsons; Zachary Thomas Metrosky and Matthew Michael Metrosky of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews; three brothers and two sisters-in-law; Pete and Louise Sobek of Uniontown; Theodore Sobek of Perryopolis; Stanley and Joyce Sobek of Grindstone; and one sister; Stella Green of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband; Mike Metrosky on Sept. 20; 2001; by a son; Charles Metrosky; a sister; Helen Sobek; and three brothers; Franc; Walter and Henry Sobek. Visitation will be held Monday 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. A prayer service will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian R.C. Church; with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas; pastor; as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Anna Metrosky on Monday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral homes Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Margaret Nunnie Mencarelli; 93; of Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord on Saturday; April 7; 2012. A daughter of the late Anthony and Maria Pulice Gigliotti; she was born in Belle Vernon on Jan. 28; 1919. A lifelong resident of Speers Hill and Belle Vernon; she was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and loved baking; crocheting and playing canasta. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; Ronald and Deborah Mencarelli; of Little Mountain; S.C.; one daughter; Ranel Mencarelli; with whom she made her home; of Belle Vernon; two grandchildren; Marcy Hutchinson and her husband; Jess; of Little Mountain; S.C.; and Holley Wing and her husband; Eric; of Columbia; S.C.; five great-grandchildren; Shane Hutchinson; Caleb Wing; Jake Hutchinson; Brittany Wing and Aaron Wing; one brother and sister-in-law; Alex and Ramona Gelotti; of Belle Vernon; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Evo J. Mencarelli; in 1977; two children in infancy; twins; Toni and Gary Mencarelli; in 1947; three sisters; Jennie DeFazio; Rose Niccolai and Millie Russo; and five brothers; Victor; Silver; Sam; Mickey and John Gelotti. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; (724) 929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcreamtory.com. A blessing service will be in the funeral home Wednesday at noon; followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Roger A. Statnick as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed in the funeral home Tuesday at 3 p.m. led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

Anastazia Madeline Martin;82;of Rotunda West;FL.;formerly of Monessen;died Sunday;July 11;2010 at her residence. She was born in Czechoslovakia on December 27;1927;the daughter of the late Andrew and Anastazia (Gburova) Dziak. Mrs. Martin lived in Monessen from 1949 to 2002;having then moved to Florida. While living in Monessen;she was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She is survived by two sons;Timothy J.Martin of Rotunda West.FL;David J.Martin and wife Elaine of King;NC;a daughter and son-in-law;Darlene A.Hodge and husband Bradley of Draper;VA;a brother;John Dziak of Monessen;two sisters;Dolores Jean Dziak and Mary Lou Antonio;both of Monessen;four grandchildren;Deanna and Amanda Martin;David J.Martin Jr.and Jennifer Reeves;two great grandsons;Michael and Tyler;and by nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents;she was preceded in death by her husband John J.Martin Jr. Friends will be received on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc.and Cremation Services;441 Reed Avenue Monessen; (724 684-8750). Services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

Thomas J. Matty; age 85; from Star Junction; Pa.; passed away July 12; 2012.

He was born November 29; 1926 in Star Junction; Pa.; the son of the late Andy and Mary Matty.

He graduated from Perryopolis High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an MP. He spent 14 months in the South Pacific.

After returning from the war; he briefly worked in the automotive industry before going into the construction trades. He then spent over 40 years as a brick layer until his retirement in 1990.

Thomas was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Slovak Catholic Sokol Assembly 25; both of Perryopolis; Pa.

He was an avid bowler who participated in multiple leagues and tournaments until his recent illness. He also enjoyed model trains.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 58 years; Virginia; one son Thomas D. Matty and wife; Sandy; of Derwood; Maryland; two grandchildren; Robin and Sean and two sisters; Connie Tylka and Patty Chlebowski.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by four brothers; Andy; Steve; Joe and John and one sister; Mary Lagoyda.

Friends will be received in the BLAIR – LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME; INC.; 305 Rear Independence Street; Perryopolis; PA; on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; where a prayer service will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church; Perryopolis; Pa.; Father Anthony Ditto Celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon; Pa.

A Wake Service will be held Friday in the funeral home.