Marilyn C. Swantek; 55; of Belle Vernon; passed away Tuesday; Aug. 7; 2007; in her home after an illness of three years. She was born in North Charleroi on Oct. 10; 1951; a daughter of Betty Louise Moore Turcaso; who survives and resides in Washington; Pa.; and the late James Martino. Marilyn was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; the Annita Garibaldi Society; the Women’s Social Club; the Valley Garden Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution; where she had been a chaplain and registrar. She; along with her husband; had been active in the Belle Vernon Area Football and Cheerleaders Association for a number of years and had owned and operated Colonial Ceramics in Belle Vernon from 1975 until 1988. Formerly of Charleroi; she had resided in Belle Vernon for the past 36 years and had been employed by Dr. Mary Ducato for 14 years until her retirement in 2002. Survivors; in addition to her mother; include her husband of 35 years; Charles Chuck Swantek; two sons and daughters-in-law; Brian and Amy Swantek; of Belle Vernon; and Michael and Shari Swantek; of Pittsburgh; one sister and brother-in-law; Cheryl and Donald White; of Washington; and four grandchildren; Lilly; Chloe; Vincent and Dominic Swantek. In addition to her father; she was preceded in death by her stepfather; Rudy Turcaso; in 2004. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724- 929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday at a time to be announced. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of the Annita Garibaldi Society will meet in the funeral home to hold services on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Deborah Ann Hess; 52; of Charleroi; died Monday; Aug. 6; 2007; in her residence with her family at her side. She was born Sept. 21; 1954; in North Charleroi; a daughter of the late Robert Cathers and the late Irene Bukoski Cathers. She is survived by her husband; Fred Hess; two children; Lori Kossar and Brian Hess; both of Belle Vernon; her grandmother; Kathryn Hess; of Belle Vernon; two brothers; Robert (Karen) Cathers; of Newell; and Ricky (Deborah) Cathers; of Belle Vernon; two sisters; Janet Woods and Linda Smith; both of Madison; and one grandson; Logan Kossar; of Belle Vernon. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by a daughter; Kimberly Ann Hess; on Jan. 13; 2005. 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. and Wednesday; Aug. 8; until 11 a.m.; the hour of services. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Ann Margaret Miller; 93; Clermont; passed away July 25; 2007 at Hospice House in Tavares. She was born April 14; 1914 in Ambridge; PA daughter of George & Marie Hagermann. She was of Catholic faith and a local resident since 1992 from Tampa. Her husband Francis A. Miller (1990); daughter Marijane Miller (1995) and granddaughter Marijane Wolfe (1994) preceded her in death. Surviving is her daughter Norma Jean Smith & husband Robert of North Beach; MD; sons William Miller & wife Patricia of Flower Mound; TX & George Miller & wife Linda of Clermont; grandchildren Lynn; Patrick & wife Dr. Alicia; Christopher & Scott Miller & wife Tanya; Robert R. Smith & Debra Esprella; great-grandchildren Richard Moore; Tim Sidam; James Jara & Michael & Dustin Esprella; Jessica; Joshua & Jenna Wolfe; Ava; Gavin; Michaela; Peyton & McKenley Miller. The funeral service for Mrs. Miller will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday; July 26; 2007 in the Becker Chapel with Father Ponce Kaweesa officiating. Inurnment will be private and at a later date in Belle Vernon Cemetery in Belle Vernon; PA. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Lake & Sumter; 12300 Lane Park Road; Tavares; FL 34778 would be appreciated. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME; Clermont; FL is serving the family. Telephone 352-394-7121. Guest book at beckerfamilyfuneral.com.

Clinton Jack Rhodes; 78; of Belle Vernon; passed away in his home on Monday; July 30; 2007. A son of the late L. Ray Rhodes and Marie Stanko Rhodes Sarra; he was born in Jacobs Creek on Nov. 3; 1928. He graduated from Belle Vernon High School in 1946 and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Rhodes had worked for the Donora Southern Railroad; Inter-Ocean Insurance and Burns and Allied Security. Survivors include his wife; Ruth Houseman Rhodes; and three sons and two daughters-in-law; Clinton J. and Carol Rhodes; Richard B. and Andrea Rhodes and Jack D. Rhodes; all of Belle Vernon; three step-sons and daughters-in-law; Bruce and Linda Houseman; Warren and Jody Houseman and Brian and Debbie Houseman; and two step-daughters and sons-in-law; Vicki and Dave Carton and Jill and Paul Trett; all of San Luis Obispo; Calif.; and three grandchildren; Rebecca Lynn Rhodes Burnes and husband Joe; of Dayton; Ohio; and William Sharpless and Nicole Stanish; both of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his first wife; Mary Ruth Dudgeon Rhodes; in 1996; and his step-father; Olterigi P. Sarra. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-5300). Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Friday; Aug. 3 at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. J.E. Mitchell officiating. Internment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Robert L. Sevcik; 69; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Twp.); died Saturday; July 28; 2007 at 10:15 am at Haven Crest Nursing Home; Carroll Twp.

Born September 12; 1937 in McKeesport; he was the son of the late John and Mary Rybacki Sevcik.

A resident of Rostraver Twp. for the past 35 years; Mr. Sevcik was a member of St. Sebastian RC Church; Belle Vernon; the Elrama Sportsman Club; veteran of the US Army Reserves; Finleyville and was a retired water purification technician from USX Irvin Works.

He is survived by three sons & daughters in law; John R. & Susan Conte Sevcik of Carroll Twp.; Michael L. & Carla Mannina Sevcik of Carroll Twp.; Ronald L. & Jennifer Rade Sevcik of Belle Vernon
Two Granddaughters; Brandy Robertson and Michelle Sevcik
Two Great grandchildren; Brittany Robertson and Cody Anderson
Two Brothers; John H. Sevcik of Belle Vernon and David Sevcik of Bentleyville
Two Sisters & brother in law; Jean Beckowitz of Charleroi and Barbara & Lynn Schmidt of Elrama

He is preceded in death by his wife June L. Trumpe Sevcik; 2001 and a sister Helen Dobolosky.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 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 Wednesday at 9:30 am in the funeral home followed by funeral mass at 10:00 am at St. Sebastian R.C. Church.

Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Services will be held:
Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Robert Sevcik Tuesday at 3 pm in the funeral home

Westley D. Sloan; 58; of Donora; died Tuesday; July 24; 2007; in The Uniontown Hospital. He was born Sept. 7; 1948; in Donora; son of the late Charles Sr. and Theoplia Whittington Sloan. He was employed as a certified pipefitter by U.S. Steel in Clairton. Mr. Sloan was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church of Donora; where he served on the Usher Board and a member of the Senior Choir. He was a former Exalted Ruler of Mon Valley Lodge No. 208 IBPOE. He is survived by his wife; Bonita Taylor Sloan; of Donora; two sons; Lamont Taylor and Westley D. Sloan Jr.; both of Donora; two daughters; Donya Sloan; of Fayetteville; N.C.; and Leslie (Darryl) Reed; of Baltimore; Md.; three brothers; Robert (Nora) Sloan; and James Dwight (Brenda) Sloan; all of San Diego; Calif.; and Stanford (Louise) Sloan; of Ambler; one sister; Charlie Mac (Theodore) White; of Carroll Township; his mother-in-law; Anna Maude Taylor; of Donora; his sister-in-law; Audrey Sloan; four grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by four brothers; Charles Jr.; Winslow; David and Gonzella; one sister; Gwyndelyn; and his father-in-law; Leroy Taylor. Friends will be received Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in St. Paul Baptist Church; South McKean Avenue; Donora; where services will be held Saturday; July 28 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. George Sloan officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the HOUSE OF LAW; Penn Hills.

Floyd Lee Giles; 79; of Charleroi (Mapleview); died Wednesday; July 25; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Nov. 6; 1927; in Roscoe; the son of the late Henry W. and Blanche Metcalfe Giles. Floyd was a member of Mary; Mother of the Church Parish and a 58-year member of Elks Lodge No. 494; both in Charleroi; the Mon Valley Country Club; the Pittsburgh Symphony Society and the PGA. A 1945 graduate of Charleroi High School; he also was a member of the Reunion Committee. Floyd was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Monessen plant and prior to that was the quality control supervisor at the Charleroi plant of Corning Glass. An avid golfer and bowler; he was captain in several leagues and golfed at all the famous courses; including Pebble Beach and Greenbrier. Floyd also was a champion duck pin bowler in several traveling leagues. He enjoyed traveling; especially to London via the SST Concorde and the Queen Elizabeth II; where he walked among his heritage. Floyd also was a professional gambler; winning many casino tournaments nationwide. Well know for his high IQ; he loved English; history and classical music; especially Mozart. Surviving are his wife and sweetheart since grade school; Eunice Kendrick Giles; and several cousins. Friends will be received in the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME; 819 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday; July 28; at 10 a.m. in Mary; Mother of the Church with the Rev. David F. Dzermejko; pastor; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Ralph A. Weaver; 80; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Friday; July 20; 2007; in his home. A son of the late Jesse and Edna Bogard Weaver; he was born in Brave on Oct. 30; 1926. Ralph was a member of the United Christian Church; Malden Crossroads; California; Pa. He was the owner and operator of the Mon Valley Taxi Company until his retirement in 1990; and he was a U.S. Navy veteran; serving in the Pacific Theatre with the Little Beaver Squad aboard the USS Converse from April 1944 until his discharge in May 1946. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law; Kathi and Art Payne; of Hughesville; Md.; and Edna Miller and Christine Weaver; both of Belle Vernon; one son and daughter-in-law; Irwin and Elizabeth Weaver; of Clermont; Fla.; one sister; Willa Toelle; of Wismer; Neb.; three grandchildren; and a good friend; Wilma Weaver; of Belle Vernon. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his fiancee; Deborah Sabo; and his twin brother; Raymond Weaver. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday 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 Tuesday; July 24 at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Jana Quisenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
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John D. Lunt; 58; of Charleroi; died Thursday; July 19; 2007; in Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh. A son of the late Rhuel and Gertrude Jane Smith Lunt; he was born in North Charleroi on April 6; 1949. Protestant by faith; John had resided in Charleroi for the past 10 years and had formerly lived in Fayette City. He was a former employee of the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company and later was self employed as a contractor. Survivors include his wife; Kathi Waggoner Turkovich Lunt; one daughter; Tracy Lunt; of Donora; one son and daughter-in-law; John P. and Kathryn Lunt; of Donora; one step-son; Adam Turkovich; of Charleroi; one brother; James D. Lunt; of Las Vegas; Nev.; two sisters; Vivian Hoover; of California; Pa.; and Suzanne Duda; of Fayette City; one granddaughter; Brooke Blatney; and his first wife; Elaine Von Bergen; of Donora. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by four sisters; Sarah Byrne; Janice D. Smalley; Elaine Ambler and Ellen Smith; four brothers; Jay Smith; and Don; Art and William Lunt; and a step-son; Justin Turkovich. Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. 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 funeral home on Monday; July 23 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Brian Kisner of the Bread of Life Tabernacle; Uniontown; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Vanessa Mullen O’Toole; 44; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Wednesday; July 18; 2007; in UPMC-Shadyside; Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 23; 1962; in North Charleroi; she was the daughter of the late William T. and Geraldine Bonnell Mullen. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Vanessa was the financial director for Rostraver Township; a member of the State Financial Directors Association; the Rotary book club; and she was a 2007 recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow. She is survived by her daughter; Meaghan O’Toole; of Tallahassee; Fla.; two brothers and a sister-in-law; William J. and Janet Mullen; of Georgia; and Raymond Mullen; of Bridgeport; Ohio; four sisters and brothers-in-law; Michele and Carl Cathers; of Smithton; Desiree and Ted Wells; of Fayette City; Felicia and David Kurilko; of California; and Celeste and Ted Wukovich Jr.; of Fallowfield Township; her loving companion; Donald Yoder; of Rostraver Township; along with Katie; Andy; and special grandson; Gavin. Visitation will be held Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 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; July 23; at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Conrad Aul of First Christian Church in Monessen officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of the Belle Vernon Rotary Club will gather for services on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com