Helen C. Sayre; 78; of North Huntingdon; died Sunday; Sept. 9; 2007; in Manor Care Health Services; Salisbury Township. Born in Allentown; she was the daughter of the late Henderson and Helen (DeRemer) Sayre. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Irwin. She attended the PA Association of the Blind School and worked in the food service department for the Pennsylvania Association of the Blind; in the Pittsburg area. She is survived by a brother; Allen H. Sayre; of Catasauqua; nieces and nephews; and a longtime friend; Kay VanFleet; of North Huntingdon. Memorial services will be noon Saturday in the First Church of the Nazarene; 938 S. 11th St.; Allentown. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services from 11 a.m. to noon in the church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by BACHMAN; KULIK & REINSMITH FUNERAL HOME; Allentown.

Margaret E. Gocella; 80; of New Castle; Delaware died Wednesday; October 3; 2007 in Wilmington. A daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Ferenz Girhiny; she was born in North Belle Vernon on November 24; 1926. Margaret was catholic by faith and had resided in Delaware for the past 48 years. She was a payroll clerk for the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company for 15 years until 1959 and a bank teller for 8 years at the Wilmington Savings Fund Society until her retirement in 1986. Survivors include her husband of 48 years; Laurence R. Gocella; three sisters; Emma Beneccio of Dayton; OH; Elizabeth Girhing of Pricedale and Julia Matway of Carroll Twp.; one brother and sister-in-law; Bernard A. and Betty Girhiny of Rostraver and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by three brothers; Julius H. Girhiny and two in infancy. Friends will be received from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Sunday in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory; Inc. (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. A blessing service will be in the funeral home on Monday at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Lawrence Manchas; VF; pastor of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Thomas J. Costella; Sr.; 89; of North Belle Vernon; died Friday; October 5; 2007 at Jefferson Regional Health System; Jefferson Borough.

Born September 21; 1918 in Coal Center; he was the son of the late John and Carrie Cleaves Costella.

A resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 59 years; Mr. Costella was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon; was a retired Locomotive Engineer from P & LE Rail Road with 43 years of service and a veteran of World War II where he served in the US Army. He was a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659; Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus Council 3026; and the former Holy Name Society

The last surviving member of his immediate family he is survived by his wife Hazel M. Staup Costella to whom he was married 65 years
Son & Daughter In Law; Thomas J. Costella Jr. and wife & Eileen of Belle Vernon
2 Daughters & Sons In Law; Pamela & Richard A. ‘Tony’ Brightwell of Belle Vernon and Patricia L. & James Pascoe of Carnagie
6 Grandchildren; Mark Brightwell; Jennifer Nelson; James and Jason Pascoe; Nicole and Nathan Costella
3 Great Grandchildren; Kassidy and Colton Brightwell and Poppy Pascoe

He is preceded in death by 5 brothers; Frank; Charles; John; David and Louis Costella and 3 sisters Carrie Bissell; Catherine Brown and Isabel Toth.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM and from at the Leonard J. Parzynski Funeral Home; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon 724-929-6183.

Prayer Service will be held Monday at 1:30 pm in the funeral home followed by funeral mass at 2:00 pm at St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas V.F. 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 Thomas J. Costella Sunday at 3 PM; Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 will conduct services Sunday at 7 PM and the Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus will hold services Sunday at 7:30 PM all in the funeral home.

Rose Caputo Grant; 78; of N. Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; October 2; 2007 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland; Ohio.

Born January 1; 1929 in Belle Vernon; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Desimone Caputo.

A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Rose had lived the last several months with her daughter in Avon Lake; Ohio. She was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon; owned & operated Broad Ave. Apparel from 1977 to 1987. Rose also graduated valedictorian of Belle Vernon High School Class of 1946; was a member of the Anita Garibaldi of Belle Vernon; Recording Secretary for the Belle Vernon Golden Age Assembly; Catholic Daughters of the Americas B.V. Court 1522; St. Sebastian Legion of Mary and served as a volunteer for meals on wheels and St. Vincent DePaul Society.

She is survived by;
3 Sons & 2 daughters in law; Robert Neil & Paula Grant Jr. of Mechanicsburg; Frank Grant of Mechanicsburg; David & Amy Grant of Chambersburg
Daughter & son in law; Judi & Norman Kostelansky of Avon Lake
Sister in law; Kay Caputo of N. Belle Vernon
7 Grandchildren; Natalie and Brenda Kostelansky; Robert N. Grant III; Brian; Nicole; Kendyl and Andrew Robert Grant

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert N. Grant Sr. in 1995 and brother Joseph P. Caputo.

Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Leonard J. Parzynski Funeral Home; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon 724-929-6183.

Prayer Service will be held Saturday at 8:30 am in the funeral home followed by funeral mass at 9:00 am at St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas V.F. 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 Rose Grant Friday at 3 PM and the Belle Vernon Anita Garibaldi Society will conduct services Friday at 3:30 PM both in the funeral home.

Elsie Maund Benedetti; 101; of Lady Lake; Fla.; formerly of North Belle Vernon; died Saturday; July 28; 2007; at 11:28 p.m. at Lady Lake Specialty Care; Lady Lake. Born March 18; 1906; in McKeesport; she was a daughter of tile late Peter and Adaline Rayman Maund. A resident of the Belle Vernon area for 77 years; Mrs. Benedetti was a member of the First Christian Church of Belle Vernon and a former member of the Belle Vernon Golden Age Assembly. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; William R. and Patricia Benedetti; of Lady Lake; two grandchildren; William and Robert Benedetti; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband; Samuel Benedetti; two brothers; George and Charles Benedetti; and one sister; Lyda Swietzer. Private interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183) is handling the arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Elsie Benedetti to: Hospice – Lake & Sumpter Counties; 12300 Lane Park Rd; Tavares; Fla. 33778. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Vincent D. Gluvna; 91; of Chicago; Ill.; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Sept. 19; 2007. Vincent was a World War II veteran; had been employed at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and taught school at Monessen High School. Before moving to Chicago in 2002; he and his wife; Felicie; were members of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon; where he served as elder. In addition to his loving wife; he is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law; Darlene and James Madorma; of Chicago; Ill.; Barbara and Wayne Patterson; of Pittsburgh; and Wendy and Joseph Barbour; of Raleigh; N.C.; six grandchildren; Dawn Gaertig; James Madorma and Paige Batterman; all of Chicago; Meghan Sanders; of Pittsburgh; Justin Barbour; of Charleston; S.C.; and Lauren Barbour; of Raleigh; N.C.; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters; Helen Holecy and Dorothy Romanowski; both of Florida. A memorial service will be held in the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon on Sunday; Sept. 30; at 2:30 p.m. Prior to the service; visitors will be received at the church at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations in Mr. Gluvna’s name may be made to the Memorial Fund at the First Presbyterian Church; Fayette Avenue; Belle Vernon; Pa. 15012; or to: Alzheimer’s Association; 425 Michigan Ave.; Chicago; Ill. 60601

Known for his gregarious nature and love of life; Anthony H. Pasqua; of Pittsburgh; died peacefully on Monday; Sept. 24; 2007; at Consulate Retirement Village in North Strabane Township at the age of 83. He was born April 17; 1924; in Monessen; a son of the late Joseph Pasqua and Theresa Mandarino Pasqua and stepson of the late Mary Santelli Pasqua. Anthony graduated from Monessen High School in 1942 and joined the U.S. Army; serving as a medic during World War II until 1943. He returned home and took a job as a sales clerk at the J.C. Penney department store in Monessen; where he met his loving wife of nearly 50 years; Elizabeth Sholtis Pasqua; who died Dec. 8; 1995; at the age of 72. Anthony worked as a metallurgist for Pages Steel and Wire mill in Monessen; as a clerk at the U.S. Post Office in Monessen and as a manager for Prudential Life Insurance Co.; working primarily in the Pittsburgh area. Following retirement; he enjoyed spending his days volunteering in the community and bringing his good cheer to patients as a volunteer for Allegheny General Hospital and to home-bound seniors in the Pittsburgh area through the Meals on Wheels program. Anthony served as an official greeter at Consulate Retirement Village; bringing warmth to newcomers. Those who knew Anthony will always remember his smile and sense of humor. He never tired of dancing or making a play on words; bringing smiles to those around him. He is survived by his daughter; Judith Totty; of McMurray; his son; Anthony Pasqua; of Oakland; Calif.; granddaughter; Leigh Ann Totty; two sisters; Josephine Pasqua Fayak; of Belle Vernon; and Rose Mary Pasqua Lopiccolo; of Parma; Ohio; and his goddaughter; Carla Fayak; of McMurray. In addition to his wife; he was preceded in death by his son; Joseph Samuel Pasqua; on Oct. 10; 1995. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC.; 427 West Main St.; Monongahela (724-258-6136); where funeral services will be held Friday; Sept. 28; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bruce J. Pedersen of Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church officiating. Committal services and interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery with full military honors accorded at the grave by the Monongahela Firing Squad and Honor Guard. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Antonia Jones Lawson;
56; of Monessen; went home
to be with the Lord on
Sunday; Sept. 23; 2007; in
Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh.
Born Feb. 17; 1951; in
Charleroi; she was the
daughter of Mattie Ora
Jones; who survives; and
the late Anthony A. Jones
Sr. Anton ; as she was
affectionately called;
graduated from Belle
Vernon Area High School
and Duff’s Business
Institute. She pursued her
cosmetology education at
the Pittsburgh Beauty
Academy and became a
licensed cosmetologist for
30 years. She was the
owner and operator of Hair
Styles by Antonia in the
Mon Valley through 2007.
Antonia was an active and
faithful member of
Christian Life Ministries
(CLM) in Donora while
under the leadership of
Elder Robert C. Holmes.
She held several offices
within the church and was
one of the original members
of the CLM Praise and
Worship Team. She
organized; with other
church members; a feeding
ministry; a free luncheon
held at Christian Life
Ministries every Thursday
from noon to 3 p.m. for
anyone who wanted to
participate in fellowship.
On Aug. 4; 2007 she
graduated from Shiloh
Bible Institute in
Washington; Pa.; and
received her diploma in
ministerial studies. In
addition to her mother; she
is survived by her husband;
Henry C. Lawson Jr.; whom
she married on May 27;
1995; four children; Eddy
Bell; Tonia Lawson and
Zackary Lawson; all of
Monessen; and a step-son;
Shawn Lawson; of
Connellsville; three sisters;
Angalene Jones-Mitchell; of
Monessen; Dr. Anita Jones;
of Miami; Fla.; and Andrea
Jones; of San Antonio;
Texas; three brothers;
Anthony A. (Renee) Jones
Jr.; of Monessen; Angelo
(Brigetti) Jones; of
Germany; and Anzalone
Zeke Jones; of Belle
Vernon; her father-in-law;
Henry C. Lawson Sr.; of
Rostraver Township
(Pricedale); her mother-in-law; Regina Lawson
Malone; and sister-in-law;
Gina Marie (Jessie)
Lawson-Jones; both of
Rochester; N.Y.; two aunts;
Louise McCullum; of
Bentleyville; with whom
she resided for many years;
and Annette Davis; of
Charleroi; one uncle;
Richard Cranford; of Yuma;
Ariz.; a close niece; Alyssa
Madison; and many other
nieces and nephews;
grandchildren; Cyra Pace;
Nicholas Bell; Aliesha Bell;
Aaron Special Bell;Edzarae Bell;Chance Bonam and Savien Bonam;three godchildren;Jarrod Madison;Andre Ward and Marquita Abbott;all of Monessen;and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her father;she was preceded in death by one brother;Michael Jones. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.in Mount Calvary Baptist Church;230 Reed Ave.;Monessen;where services will be held Friday;Sept.28;at 11 a.m.with Elder Robert C.Holmes officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C.DRAPER FUNERAL HOME;608 Sixth St.;Monessen (724-684-6242).

Don A. (Butch) Province;62;of Pennsylvania Avenue;Speers;died Wednesday;Jan.12;2000;at 10:30 p.m. in Mercy Hospital;Pittsburgh. He was born Sept.4;1937;in Speers;a son of the late John A.and Estelle Dunkerly Province. He was a member of the Speers United Methodist Church;a member and past master of the Belle Vernon Lodge 643 F&AM;a life member of the Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Company Number Two. He was an engineer for the former Monessen Southwestern Railroad of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and retired in September 1999 from Interstate Paper Supply Company in Roscoe. Survivors include his wife;Carole DeShong Province;two sons and one daughter-in-law;Curtis R.Province of St.Mary’s;Ga.;and James L.and Terri G.Province of Meridian;Miss.;one daughter and son-in-law;Debra and Louis LaManna of Speers;one brother;Loren T.(Ted) Province of Monessen;one sister;Daryl Wilson of Speers;six grandchildren;Jessica M.;Loren M.;Lindsey A.;Alexander James Province;and Travis D.and Ethan A.LaManna. In addition to his parents;he was preceded in death by two brothers;Robert L.and Tim Province;and one sister;Donna Lee Hazelbaker. Friends will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.;a Golden Rule Funeral Home;700 Broad Ave.;Belle Vernon;where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jeff St.Clair officiating. Belle Vernon Lodge 643 F&AM will meet in the funeral home Friday at 7:30 p.m. to hold services.

Carole D. Province; 68; of Speers; died Wednesday; Sept. 26; 2007; in her home. A daughter of the late Arnold S. and Anna L. Hamilton DeShong; she was born in Webster on Nov. 18; 1938. She was a member of the Speers United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star; Chapter 108; where she was a past Worthy Matron. Previously; she held memberships in the White Shrine; serving as past Worthy High Priestess; and the Morning Star Grange. Carole retired as an insurance clerk at Mon Valley Hospital in 2004 after 30 years of service. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Debra A. and Lou LaManna; of Speers; two sons and one daughter-in-law; Curtis R. Province and fiancee; Christy Bancroft; of Houtzdale; and James L. and Terri Province; of Meridian; Miss.; one sister; Irma J. Seiple; of Monongahela; one brother and sister-in-law; Raymond Y. and Linda DeShong; of New Berlin; Wis.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday 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 Saturday; Sept. 29; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Les Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of OES; Chapter 108 will meet in the funeral home to hold services at 7 p.m. Friday.

(Carole D. Province; 68; of Speers; who died Wednesday; Sept. 26; 2007; was preceded in death by her husband; Don A. Province; on Jan. 12; 2000. His name was inadvertently omitted from Mrs. Province’s obituary; which ran Friday; Sept. 28. Arrangements were handled by the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; Belle Vernon.)