Private graveside services and interment were held today in Belle Vernon Cemetery for Wilma Esther Harvey; 93; of Belle Vernon; who died Thursday; Nov. 15; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital. A daughter of the late Thomas and Lu Lu Hepple; she was born in Pricedale (Rostraver Township) on July 15; 1914. Wilma was a long-time member of The Salvation Army in Monessen and the Ladies Home League. She had worked several years at the former Charleroi-Monessen Hospital as a nurse’s aide for babies. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; Charles Wilford and Lucille Harvey; of Rostraver Township; and William and Josephine Harvey; of Ruffsdale; three daughters and two sons-in-law; Pearl and Ed Lyons; of North Belle Vernon; Donna Metts; of Florahome; Fla.; and Joyce and William Howard; of Bedford; Ohio; one sister; Betty Aldridge; of Charleroi; two brothers; Linden Hepple; of Pricedale; and Forrest Hepple; of North Belle Vernon; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; John W. Harvey; in 1997; one son-in-law; Robert Metts; and six sisters; Audrey Danilchak; Coletta Latta; Phillis Norman; Erma Davidson; Thelma Posic and Mildred Corbett. Arrangements were handled by the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-5300).
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Curtis Mitchell; 89; of North Belle Vernon; died Friday; Nov. 16; 2007; at 4:47 p.m. in Presbyterian SeniorCare; Washington; Pa. He was born April 25; 1918; in Belle Vernon; a son of the late Roy and Bertha Mae Oliphant Mitchell. He was a lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon. Mr. Mitchell was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon and was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Monessen plant; where he was employed as a ladle crane operator. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Mitchell was a member of Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 and the Charleroi Archery Club. He is survived by his wife; Melba Pateri Mitchell; to whom he would have been married 64 years on Nov. 24; 2007; one daughter and son-in-law; Karen and George Magatz; of Monessen; one son and daughter-in-law; Richard and Susan Mitchell; of Belle Vernon; one brother and sister-in-law; Don and Judy Mitchell; of Belle Vernon; one sister and brother-in-law; Dorothy and Lew Farkas; of Charleroi; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one son; Curtis L. Mitchell; two brothers; Roy and Ray Mitchell; and three sisters; Agnes Kulka; Esther Kistler and Florence Fagan. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in 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; Nov. 19; 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 be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Church will pray the rosary on Sunday at 3 p.m. for the departed soul of Curtis Mitchell; and members of Belle Vernon American Legion 659 will conduct services at 7:30 p.m.; both in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Jane Bacala Gombo;of Belle Vernon; beloved wife for 61 years of Mike Gombo; passed away peacefully on December 28th; 2010. She is the cherished mother of Darcie Lynn Burkholder and son-in-law Douglas Burkholder of McMurray. She is survived by three adoring grandchildren; Brandon (Allyson) Burkholder of Atlanta; Georgia; Jared (Reylen) Burkholder of Apex; North Carolina; Devon Leigh Burkholder of McMurray and a 5 month old great-granddaughter ; Mikayla Lynn Burkholder of Apex; North Carolina. She was born on November 13; 1928; daughter of the late Harry S. and Catherine Bacala and sister of the late Ann Rozycki of Charleroi; Pa. After her marriage; she worked at Pagano Shoe Store in Charleroi; and after giving birth; became a stay-at-home mom. She liked to play the piano; enjoyed Broadway musicals and especially loved time spent with her daughter and three grandchildren. She will always be remembered for the many stories she liked to tell her grandchildren when they were small. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday; December 29th in the Ferguson Funeral Home; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-5300) www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com A funeral service will be at 9 A.M. Thursday; December 30th in the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Belle Vernon with Fr. Samuel J. Smolcic officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas service will be in the funeral home Wednesday at 8 P.M.

Charles Herbert Gilbert; 94; of Fairhope; Belle Vernon; died Oct. 29; 2012; at home following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 11; 1918; in Filbert; a son of the late Herbert Charles Burd and Anna Mary Stelle. He was one of four children. During his life he worked in the Monessen mill and was a diesel mechanic for numerous garages in the area along with working the Gilbert farm in Perryopolis where he was raised. Charlie was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed gardening; boating and traveling in his camper with his wife; Rita. He is survived his wife; Rita Mae Farquhar Gilbert; three daughters; Edna Mae Maxson and husband; Byrl (Sonny) of Fayette City; Agnes Stasko and husband; Andrew (Sonny) of Belle Vernon; Charlene Duvall of Greensburg; sister; Mary Pearl Burd Wheat of Memphis; Tenn.; grandson; Craig Maxson and wife; Leslie; of Belle Vernon; grandson; Chris Maxson of Fayette City; granddaughter; Nicole Lamer and husband; Adam; of Belle Vernon; granddaughter; Rebecca and Beverly Duvall of Claridge; three great-grandchildren; Zachary; Gavin and Lily Maxson; and best friend and companion; Susie. He was preceded in death by infant daughter; Ruth Gilbert in 1947; two sisters; Elizabeth Hoff and Adelaide Harvey. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; Oct. 31; 2012; in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; 724-326-5621; http://www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. Funeral Services will be held Thursday; Nov. 1; 2012; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon.

Dorothy Lela Frye Glasser; 105; of Monessen; died peacefully on April 26; 2012; at 3:46 p.m. in the Monongahela Valley Hospital Hospice. A lifelong resident of Monessen; she was a member of the Monessen United Methodist Church; serving as church secretary; and belonged to other church groups and several lodges. Dorothy was born Dec. 16; 1906; a daughter of the late Ira and Lela Reeves Frye. Dorothy is survived by a loving niece; Marlene Frye Toth and husband; Ronald Toth; of Vestal; N.Y.; great-niece; Lynn Toth; of Brooklyn; N.Y.; great-nephew; William Toth and his wife; Claire; and two great-great nieces; Cassidy and Capri; all of Austin; Texas. Dorothy was employed by the Monessen Laundry for 34 years until it was destroyed by fire in 1971. She was cared for and loved by the Havencrest Nursing Home for several years. She loved them back. Special thanks to Marlene’s cousin; Pat Jones; for her loving and special visits to Aunt Dorothy who loved cookies. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her two sons; Veryl and Nigel; her brothers; Audley Frye; of Monessen; and Veryl and Donovan Frye; both of LaPorte; Ind. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday; April 30; in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; (724) 929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 12 p.m. Monday with Rev. David Zona officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be sent to Havencrest Nursing Home; 1277 Country Club Road; Monongahela; PA 15063.