MILDRED WAS BORN IN BIG RUN;PA. SHE DIED AT 7:25 A.M. IN JUST LIKE HOME ADULT FOSTER CARE;LIVINGSTON;MICHIGAN. SHE WAS A HOMEMAKER. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER SON;WAYNE A.WALLS. MACDONALD’S FUNERAL HOME;HOWELL;MICHIGAN WAS IN CHARGE OF THE FUNERAL. SOUTHERN MICHIGAN SERVICES;LIVONIA;MICHIGAN; WAS IN CHARGE OF HER CREMATION.

Melanie A. Hallam; 45; of Monessen; passed away Tuesday; Aug. 28; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital. Mrs. Hallam was born April 6; 1962; in M. Tonawanda; N.Y.; a daughter of Walter E. Waggoner and wife Jessie; of Punxsutawney; and the late Julianna Weibl Waggoner. She was employed at the Belle Vernon Wal-Mart as the housewares department manager. Mrs. Hallam enjoyed sewing; crafts and baking. In addition to her mother; Mrs. Hallam was preceded in death by her grandparents; Elizabeth and Frank Weibl; and her father-in-law; Forest Frosty Hallam. She is survived by her husband; Joseph Hallam; son; Army Private 1st Class E-4 Brandon Hallam; daughter; Amanda Hallam; four grandchildren; Zachery E. Dermont; Preston Ryan Dermont; Dajanelle Lela Sky Hallam; and Domenic Scott; one sister; Brenda Kayser and husband Steve; of Amherst; N.Y.; one brother; Mark Waggoner; of Nashville; Tenn.; two stepsisters; Judy and Sharla; one stepson; Phillip Scott Hallam; one daughter-in-law; Kim Roberts; her mother-in-law; Clara Mitzi Hallam; two sisters-in-law; Sally (Tom) Campbell and Margaret Ealy; two brothers-in-law; Jonathan (Kathy) Hallam; and Mark (Sonya) Hallam; and numerous nieces; nephews; and friends. Friends will be received Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday; Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Belle Vernon Cemetery.

John S. ‘Jack’ Means; Jr.; 86; of Perryopolis died Friday; September 7; 2007 in Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh. A son of the late John S.; Sr. and Ida Bennett Means; he was born in Newell on March 3; 1921. Jack was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon where he had served as an elder; the F. & A.M. Gummert Lodge 252; the Uniontown Lodge of Perfection; the Consistory and Syria Shrine; both of Pittsburgh. A resident of Perryopolis since 1952; he was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and retired in 1983 from the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; Rick and Pam Means of Sinnemahoning; one daughter; Denise Engle of Chalk Hill; two sisters; Gail Anderson of Columbus; GA and Norma Legg of Perryopolis; three grandchildren; Todd Means of Glenwood Springs; CO; Dr. John Ryan Means of Pittsburgh and Brittany Engle of Chalk Hill and a special friend and caregiver; Jackie Clawson. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife Dorcas A. Means on April 13; 1997 and one sister; Ruth Williams. Friends will be received 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 Avenue; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Richard Klein officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The officers and members of the First Presbyterian Church will meet in the funeral home at 2 P.M. and the F. & A.M. Lodge 252 will meet at 7:00 P.M. to hold services; both on Sunday. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Dorothy Denise Dee Joyner; 50; of Charleroi; passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday; Aug. 30; 2007. She was born Jan. 29; 1957; a daughter of Sally Cady; who survives and resides in Charleroi. She resided in York for five-plus years but was a resident of the Mon Valley all her life. She was employed as a licensed practical nurse. Dee ; as she was called by those who were close to her; had a heart for people. In addition to her mother; she leaves to cherish her memory two sons; Eric and William Brown; of Charleroi; one daughter-in-law; Sharie Smith; one god-daughter; Kiana Prosser; one granddaughter; Kali Brown; one grandson; Elijah Smith; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen (724-684-4877); Trudy Taylor-Bristol; director in charge. Funeral services will be held Thursday; Sept. 6; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Minister Catherine Barrett of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; Monessen. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Helen Dohan; 93; of Fairhope (Belle Vernon) died Friday; August 31; 2007 in the Greenery Rehabilitation Center; Canonsburg. A daughter of the late Andrew and Julia Zamorski Dohan; she was born in Fairhope on July 14; 1914. Helen was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon and had resided in Fairhope her entire life. Survivors include her sister; Mary Ottena; with whom she made her home; one sister-in-law; Myra Dohan of Belle Vernon and three nieces; Virginia; Cecelia and Georgina. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 P.M. Friday in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon. A prayer service will be in the funeral home on Saturday at 12:30 P.M. followed by a funeral mass at 1 P.M. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Friday at 3:15 PM led by members of St. Sebastian parish.

Louis A. Sellaro; 88; of Belle Vernon (Washington Twp.); died Friday; August 31; 2007 at 10:22 am at his home.
Born March 5; 1919 in Belle Vernon; he was the son of the late Rosario and Saletta Bitonti Sellaro.
A lifelong resident of Washington Twp.; Mr. Sellaro was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon where he served as an usher for the Saturday evening mass for many years. He was a retired steelworker from Whg-Pgh Steel; Monessen Plant; member of the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659; VFW Belle Vernon Post 699; the nite time McDonald’s coffee club in Rostraver Twp.; a veteran of World War II where he served in the US Army and the recipient of the Purple Heart.
He is survived by;
Daughter & son in law; Lois Ann & George Cowan of Perryopolis;
Son; James L Sellaro of Uniontown
Grandson; George L. Cowan of Perryopolis
3 Sisters & brother in law; Edith Lachowicz; Mary Klisowski and Theresa & Clifford Toth all of Belle Vernon
He is preceded in death by his first wife Alice C. Davis Sellaro April 1976 and his second wife Lorriane Martina Johns Sellaro March 2001 and 4 brothers; James; Joseph; John and Frank Sellaro.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 9-10:30 AM at the Leonard J. Parzynski Funeral Home; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon 724-929-6183 followed by Prayer Service at 10:30 am in the funeral home followed by funeral mass at 11:00 am at St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas V.F. Pastor as celebrant.

Kathryn Mary Cmar; 79; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; Aug. 30; 2007; in Westmoreland Manor; Greensburg. She was born May 7; 1928; in Charleroi; the daughter of the late Joseph Melarkey and the late Mary Balus Melarkey. She was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City. She is survived by one son; Steven J. Cmar and wife Patsy; of Belle Vernon; one daughter; Patricia Stewart; of Allenport; three grandchildren; Darcy L. Stewart and fiance Ralph Henry; Robert J. Stewart and Shaun L. Cmar and wife Carla. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Steven Cmar; in 2003. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday; Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City; with the Rev. Leonard McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

George H Belsick; 84; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); passed away Thursday; Aug. 30; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc.; Carroll Township; following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 1; 1922; in Naomi; Washington Township; Fayette County; a son of the late Frank Belczyk and the late Mary Kuwada Belczyk. He was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City. George graduated from Marion High School in 1941 and entered the U.S. Army in 1942. He was a member of the 104th Infantry 414th Regiment Company E Timberwolf Division. His World War II experience took him through France; Belgium; Holland and Germany; where he received a battlefield commission as a 2nd lieutenant. His citations included a Bronze Star; Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star; Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. After the conclusion of the war; George continued his military service with the Army Reserve; retiring in January 1967 with the rank of Major. He was a member of Charleroi VFW Post 167 and retired from Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel; Monessen plant in 1983 with over 40 years of service. George enjoyed hunting; fishing; working on projects and spending time in his garden. He was a loving person who enjoyed his family and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his son; Larry Belsick and wife Ruthie; and two daughters; Nancy Walko and husband Joe and Judy Walko; all of Belle Vernon; two brothers; Andrew Belsick and Jack Belczyk; both of Fairhope; five grandchildren; Kevin and Kristen Belsick; Michael Walko and wife Shannon; Melissa Porter and husband Bryan; and Joey Walko; one great-grandchild; Carly Walko. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Anna Belsick; in 2000; four brothers; Joseph; John; Mike and Stanley; and three sisters; Helen; Anna and Lena. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday; Sept. 4; until noon; at which time a blessing service will take place with the Rev. Charles Esposito officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Raymond Moody Jr.; 61; of North Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Aug. 29; 2007; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. A son of the late Raymond and Evelyn Woods Moody; he was born in North Charleroi on Jan. 15; 1946. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department; the Knights of Columbus Council 3026 and the American Legion; Post 659; all in Belle Vernon. An avid hunter and fisherman; Ray was; at one time; active in Belle Vernon youth soccer and baseball; and he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 36 years; he had been employed by U.S. Steel Corporation; Irvin Works. Survivors include his beloved wife of 36 years; Judith Ann Ceccarelli Moody; two daughters and sons-in-law; Mary Lou and Chris Hasson; of Rostraver Township; and Marci and Ken Seliga; of Belle Vernon; one son and daughter-in-law; Ray and Jill Moody; of Belle Vernon; eight grandchildren he adored; Brendan and Marissa Hasson; Tyler; Logan; Dylan and Kenzi Rae Seliga; and Hunter and Tanner Moody. Ray was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents; was preceded in death by one sister; Marilyn Moody Timko. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. A blessing service will be in the funeral home on Saturday; Sept. 1; at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. William Feeney and the Rev. Lawrence Manchas; V.F. as co-celebrants. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The North Belle Vernon Fire Department will hold services at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. On Friday; the rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m.; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish; the Belle Vernon American Legion will conduct services at 7 p.m.; and the Knights of Columbus will hold a service at 7:30 p.m.; all in the funeral home.

Thomas A. Shoman; 63; of Somerset; formerly of Roscoe; died peacefully Wednesday; August 29; after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 25; 1944 in N. Charleroi; a son of the late James E. and Helen M. Jesko Shoman. He was former member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church.

Survivors include three brothers and their wives; James and Carol Shoman of Washington; Pa.; Robert and Kim Shoman of Youngstown; Ohio; and Ronald and Nancy Shoman of Canfield; Ohio.

Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday; August 31; in the Ed Melenyzer Funeral Homes.; Inc.; Roscoe where a Prayer Service will be held at 1:00 p.m.

Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.