John Spishock; 91; of Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; July 18; 2007; in Victoria House Personal Care Home. A son of the late John and Mary Varga Spishock; he was born in Rostraver Township (Pricedale) on Feb. 8; 1916. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon and a retired coal miner. John had owned and operated the Amoco Service Station in Pricedale and repaired televisions and radios for many years. Survivors include three daughters; Mary C. Palko; of Forest Hills; Karen DeAcebal; of Spain; and Donna Spishock; of Belle Vernon; one brother; Steve Spishock; of Pricedale; and four grandchildren; Jana; Alfredo; Ana and Juan. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Marie Lowry Spishock; on Oct. 16; 1991; three sisters; Ilona Spishock; Helen Brand and Julia Spishock; and one brother; George Spishock. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be in the funeral home on Saturday; July 21; at 8:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Jessie M. Destefano; 99; of Greensburg; formerly of Monessen; died Friday; July 13; 2007; in Redstone Highlands; Greensburg. She was born July 9; 1908; in Edinburgh; Scotland; a daughter of the late David and Nellie Thomson McAlpine. She was a member of the former Presbyterian Church of Monessen and had attended the United Methodist Church of Monessen. Mrs. Destefano spent most of her free time sewing and had taught sewing lessons. Surviving are a son; Jim Destefano and wife; Jean; of Morton; Ill.; three grandsons; Tom Destefano and wife; Merrie; of Santa Ana; Calif.; Bob Destefano; of Reno; Nev.; and Dan Destefano and wife; Liz; of Norfolk; Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband; James E. Destefano; and nine siblings. Friends will be received from 9 until 10 a.m. Tuesday; the time of service; at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Destefano’s name may be made to Redstone Highlands.

Julia Lehosky Furio; 84; of Monessen; died Friday; July 6; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Rostraver Township on Oct. 8; 1922; she was the daughter of the late Bertlan and Julia Haydu Lehosky. She was a graduate of Douglas Business School and California University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Furio was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church; where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a life member of the Mon-Vale Hospital Auxiliary and a former board member of the Monessen Meals on Wheels program. Besides her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Dr. Henry H. Furio; one sister; Ethel Graham; and a nephew; Mark Graham. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; Bertlan and Mary Jayne Furio; of Rostraver Township; nieces; nephews and cousins. Friends will be received in the ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue; Monessen (724-684-3700); on Friday; July 13; from 10 a.m. to noon; the hour of service in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Leisa Ellen Smith-Shetterly; of Monessen; died suddenly on Saturday; July 7; 2007; at her home. Born Nov. 19; 1957; in the former Charleroi-Monessen Hospital in North Charleroi; she was the daughter of the late Marye Hill-Smith and Charles E. Smith. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Craig Shetterly; and brother; Jeffrey Smitty Smith. Leisa was a lifelong resident of Monessen. She was a graduate of Monessen High School and Robert Morris College. Leisa had been employed at Mon Valley Hospital since 1979 until her death. She cared deeply about the patients she met; and many were touched by her sincerity and kept in contact with her after their release from the hospital. Her love; wit and laughing eyes will be sorely missed. She is survived by one sister; Myrna Smith-Garry; of Maryland; an aunt; Doris Lawson; of Charleroi; two nieces; Kelly Garry-Burks; of Maryland; and Kristen Smith; of Monongahela; three great-nieces; one great-nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724-684-6242); where family and friends will be received Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday; July 16; at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Mabel H. McGavitt Petro; 85; of Belle Vernon; entered into Eternal rest on Wednesday; July 11; 2007; with her loving family at her side in Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Pittsburgh (Pleasant Hills). She was born Aug. 31; 1921; in Coal Center; the daughter of the late George McGavitt and the late Henrietta Spiker McGavitt. Surviving are four daughters; Mabel (Ron) Perkins; of Belle Vernon; Mary Chimileski; of Coal Center; JoAnn Reeves; of Chalk Hill; and Patty Devine; of Belle Vernon; 21 grandchildren; and many great- and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands; Albert E. Lambert; Walter Gimbara and Nick Petro; four children; Dorothy Crawford; and George; Mike and Billy Lambert. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday; July 16; until 10:30 a.m.; at which time a Blessing Service will take place with the Rev. John Kluchko officiating. 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

George F. Hornbake; 78; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Twp.); died Friday; July 13; 2007 at 12:40 am at Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Twp.
Born October 27; 1928 in Rostraver Twp.; he was the son of the late Francis A. and Ethel Darker Hornbake.
A lifelong resident of Rostraver Twp.; Mr. Hornbake attended St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon
And was a retired millwright from Whg-Pgh Steel; Allenport Plant.
He is survived by his wife Norma Nagy Hornbake to whom he was married 58 years Daughter & son in law; Teresa & Alva Helms of Belle Vernon
3 Sons & daughters in law; George & Michele Hornbake of Ruffsdale; David & Susan Hornbake of Deemston; PA; James & Karen Hornbake of Belle Vernon
Brother & sister in law; Lawrence & Helen Hornbake of Lancaster
2 Sisters & Brother in law; Betty Maguire of Belle Vernon; Marcella & Walter Severyn of Pleasant Hills
2 Granddaughters; Tina Nowakowski of Belle Vernon and Heather Arment of Castle Shannon 2 Great grandsons Ronald and Joseph Nowakowski
He is preceded in death by a brother Robert Hornbake.
Visitation will be held Sunday 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.
Services will be held Monday at the Leonard J. Parzynski Funeral Home at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas V.F. Pastor of St. Sebastian R.C. Church officiating.
Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Aldena C. Usher; 85; formerly of Elco; passed away peacefully on Tuesday; July 10; 2007; at the home of her daughter in Boardman; Ohio; where she had lived for the past 17 years. She was born Dec. 11; 1921; in Elco; a daughter of the late Earl and Gertrude Huhn Haywood. She was a former employee of Zelinski’s Bridal Shop; a former member of the Roscoe United Methodist Church and the Roscoe American Legion Auxiliary; Post 801; where she operated the Legion bingo parties for many years. Survivors include a daughter; Margaret (Tony) Jesko; of Boardman; two sons; Jack (Patty) Usher; of Stockdale; and William (Jean) Crawford; of North Fort Myers; Fla.; six grandchildren; Jennifer Workman; of Deerfield; Ohio; Anthony Jesko and Michael Jesko; of Boardman; Jeff Usher; of Garrattsville; N.Y.; Theresa Bransfield; of Bonita Springs; Fla.; and Erik Crawford; of North Fort Myers; Fla.; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; Gavin Crawford; two brothers; Edward Haywood; of Coraopolis; and Earl; of Boston; Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by a sister; Dolores Wehousie; and a brother; Dennis Haywood. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC.; Roscoe; where funeral services will be held Friday; July 13; at 10 a.m. with Pastor Randy Landman officiating. American Legion Auxiliary services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at www.melenyzerfuneralhomes.com

Peter A. Cardelli; 84; of Belle Vernon; formerly of Monessen; died Monday; July 9; 2007; in Justine’s Personal Care Home; Allenport. Mr. Cardelli was born in Monessen on May 15; 1923; the son of the late Angelo and Louise Cardelli. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church; a 63-year member of American Legion Thomas McKee Post 28; V.F.W. Allison-Lescanac Post 1190; life member of the Italian Society of Mutual Aid; Disabled American Veterans; Belle Vernon Musical Society; Monessen Firemen’s Clubs No. 1 and 2; and the Ukrainian Club. Mr. Cardelli was retired from the former American Chain and Cable Co. Pages Division; in Monessen. He was a veteran of World War II; having served with the U.S. Army in the 134th Infantry; 35th Division in Northern France; Rhineland; Normandy; Asiatic-Pacific Theater and Philippine Liberation; receiving four Bronze Stars. He is survived by his wife of 60 years; Mary Olivio Cardelli; two sons; Jerry Cardelli; of Bethel Park; and Mark Cardelli; of Belle Vernon; a daughter; Darlene Cardelli; of Belle Vernon; a granddaughter; Cara Marie Iacoboni; of Belle Vernon; two sisters; Dolores Dee Cardelli Faia; of Santa Barbara; Calif.; and Rose Murphy; of Pittsburgh; a sister-in-law; Doris Cardelli; of Royal Oak; Mich.; a brother-in-law; Joseph Olivio; of Monessen; an uncle; Tony Chardello and wife Rose; of Pittsburgh; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a brother; Edward Cardelli. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen (724-684-8750). Services will be held Thursday; July 12; beginning with a 9:30 a.m. Blessing in the funeral home; followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com. Members of V.F.W. Post 1190 and American Legion Post 28 will conduct a joint service on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home.

Bernard Barney Mutich; 83; of Fayette City; passed away Friday; July 6; 2007; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Fairhope; Oct. 10; 1923; he was the son of the late Richard and Tina Radish Mutich. Barney resided in Fayette City since 1957. He was a retired truck driver for the Fox Grocery Co.; a World War II veteran and a lifetime member of American Legion Post #659 and American Veterans Post #699 in Belle Vernon. Survivors include his wife of 53 years; Ravenna Sams Mutich; a daughter; Diane Maiolini and husband Jeff and granddaughter Paige; a daughter; Karen Edwards and husband Kirk; granddaughter; Rachel Joseph and husband Jamie; and great-granddaughter; Riley; and grandson; Matthew Edwards and wife Tara; a son; Mark Mutich; a brother; Louis; a sister-in-law; raised as a daughter; Vicki Sams Bantz and husband Linn; and many special nieces; nephews; family and friends. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by three sisters; Rebecca Mutich Toth; Anne Mutich and Millie Barron and husband Bernard; four brothers; Guy; Charles and wife Betty; Nick and wife Dolores; and Mickey and wife Dora Mutich. Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC. (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday; July 10 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Lubic officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Rev. Leonard McAlpin will hold a wake service at 6 p.m.; followed by combined services by American Legion Post #659 and VFW Post #699 at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.