Elizabeth Libby Behanna; 92; of Belle Vernon; formerly of Monessen; died Wednesday; June 13; 2007 in Westmoreland Manor; Greensburg. She was born Feb. 10; 1915 in Monessen; a daughter of Michael Joseph and Anna Abraham Joseph. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Monessen. Mrs. Behanna was an employee of School District of the City of Monessen; having worked as a cafeteria supervisor prior to her retirement. Surviving are her daughter; Celia A. Davis and husband Lawrence R. Beans ; of Rostraver Township; six grandchildren; Leslie McInerney and husband Jeff; Jodie Pepin and husband David; Lynn Davis; Thomas Monack; Sheri Monack and Jerrie Lynne Batdorf and husband Johnathan; and great-grandchildren; Jeffrey; Ryan; Amy; Andrew and Sean; and sister; Helen Pokomo; of Charleroi. Preceding her in death were her husband; Noah Behanna; son; Gerald Behanna; daughter; Joyce Richie; sisters; Mary Baker; Martha Mallino and Gladys Mourier; and brothers; Joseph; Paul and Albert Joseph. Friends will be received Friday 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. Additional visitation will be held Saturday; June 16 in the parlor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church from 9 to 11 a.m.; the time of service with Pastor Christine Ingold officiating. Those attending the funeral services are asked to meet at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Cleo Angeline; 83; of Monessen; died Tuesday; June 12; 2007. She was born Sept. 11; 1923; a daughter of the late Henry and Hazel Matthews. Mrs. Angeline was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church of Monessen. Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. John (Kathy) Badzik; of Arizona; and Joni Destefano; of Perryopolis; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband; Silvio Angeline; two sons; James and Bruce Angeline; and a brother; William Matthews. Friends will be received Friday from 9 to 11 a.m.; the time of service in the chapel at RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Matthew E. Stefanick; 79; of North Belle Vernon; went to be with his wife in Heaven on Tuesday; June 12; 2007; at 4:50 p.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Sept. 11; 1927; in Fayette City; he was the son of the late Michael and Anna Nalepa Stefanick. A resident of North Belle Vernon; Mr. Stefanick was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; and was retired from Fisher Body – GM Corp.; where he worked as a presser/welder. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict; where he served in the U.S. Army and was the recipient of the Purple Heart; a life member of the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club and was an active member of its bowling league. Mr. Stefanick was a resident of Victoria House; Monessen; for the past year and a half. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law; Michael H. Stefanick; of North Belle Vernon; and Marti and Mary Stefanick; of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Beth Ann Stefanick; Michael Ryan Stefanick; Matthew David Stefanick and Brandi Lynn Stefanick; three step-grandchildren; Brittney; Ben and Chelsea; and three great- grandchildren; Jesse; Thomas and Kirsten Marie. He was preceded in death by his wife; Gertrude Marie Searles Stefanick; on Oct. 23; 2005; daughter; Mary Ann Stefanick; two sons; Mark Stefanick and Matthew Stefanick Jr.; brother; Rudolph P. Stefanick; and sister; Blanche Yetsconish. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6184). A Prayer Service will be held Friday; June 15; at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at noon in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Matthew Stefanick on Thursday at 3 p.m. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Caroline K. Gialas; 82; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; June 11; 2007; in West Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh. A daughter of the late Isidoris (James) and Eugenia Patricousis Gialas; she was born in Stockdale on Oct. 8; 1924. She was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church; Monessen; where she belonged to the Daughters of Penelope and was an officer and member of the board of directors for many years. Ms. Gialas was an active historian in the church. She had also belonged to the Eastern Star and numerous educational and professional organizations. Ms. Gialas was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh; where she obtained a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees. She had owned and operated Caroline’s Beauty Salon in Stockdale for over 25 years. In 1970 she embarked on a second career; teaching cosmetology at the Western Area Vocational Technical School in Canonsburg for over 25 years prior to her retirement. She was a beloved teacher by many students who continued to stay in touch with her. Ms. Gialas was active in the anniversary celebration for the Stockdale Centennial celebration. She was the primary caregiver for her grandmother and namesake; Kalliopi Patricousis; who died in 1963 at the age of 116 and who was the oldest living person in Pennsylvania at that time. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Gialas Salidis and Angeline Gialas. Survivors include a sister; Irene Gialas Retos; of Washington; Pa.; and a brother; George J. Gialas; of Cornwells Heights; nephews and nieces; George; Gregory; and Gary Retos; Karen Retos Demma; who is Caroline’s goddaughter; and Victoria Gialas Aristoklis; grand-nieces and grand-nephews; Branden Retos; Nicholas Retos; Kassandra Retos; Michael Aristoklis; Maria Aristoklis; Mario Demma and Mercyne Demma. 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; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-5300). Friends are asked to gather at the funeral home Thursday morning; June 14; at 9:15 a.m. and then go in procession to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen for a 10 a.m. service officiated by the Rev. Demetrios Gardikes. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Trisagion service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.

William Carlson; 76; of Monessen; died Sunday; June 10; 2007; in Jefferson Senior Care Center; Perryopolis. Born July 4; 1930; in Monessen; he was the son of the late Charles and Nellie Patton Carlson. He had been employed by James Riddell Plumbing & Heating in Monessen and the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi prior to his retirement. A Korean War veteran; he had belonged to American Legion Thomas McKee Post No. 28; Elks Lodge No. 773; and Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church; all of Monessen. He also was an avid bowler. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a sister; Ella Carlson. Survivors include his wife; Beulah M. Carlson; sons and daughters-in-law; Carmine J. and Lynn Santoro; of Goose Creek; S.C.; and David E. and Joanne Santoro; of Belle Vernon; grandchildren; Julie; Zachary; Joshua and Scott. Arrangements have been entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; where visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayers of Transition will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday; June 13; at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church; Monessen. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday by Monessen Elks Lodge No. 773 at 7 p.m. and by American Legion Thomas McKee Post 28 at 7:15 p.m.

David J. Turney; 86; of Belle Vernon; passed away Saturday; June 9; 2007. He was born Aug. 16; 1920; in Belle Vernon; the son of the late Thomas Joseph and Bessie L. Edwards Turney. David was an avid outdoorsman; with a passion for hunting and fishing. He was a veteran of World War II; serving with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Ellyson. He is survived by his wife; Marjorie Riggins Turney; one son; David R. Turney and wife Kathleen; of Long Branch; one daughter; Lee Ann Russell and husband Robert; of Sugar Grove. David was the proud grandfather of two granddaughters; Kylee and Cassandra; and one grandson; Aubrey. He is also survived by one sister; Bernice Turney Gaskell; of Belle Vernon; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two sisters; Dorothy Turney Bell and Dolores Turney Blair. Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 106 East Independence St.; Perryopolis; on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday; June 12; until 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

God called upon Louis Mazza Jr.; of Belle Vernon; and Groton; Conn.; to join his beloved wife; MaryLou; in Heaven. Lou was born the first of 11 children in Shinston; W.Va. He was a retired Navy officer who served during the Korean War. After retiring from the Navy; Lou made his home in Pennsylvania with his wife and children. Over the next 20 years; he excelled in the grocery industry; working for Fox Grocery Co.; and being a supermarket owner before moving to Connecticut in 1986. Lou then ran the Officers Club at the Coast Guard Academy in New London; Conn.; until retiring in 2002. He will be sadly missed by his family and the many friends and acquaintances he touched in life. Lou had an outgoing personality and a warm smile that touched all those who knew him. He was a wonderful and devoted husband and father; who took the time to show his loved ones how much he loved us all. He is survived by his three children; Vicki Wichterman and husband Ken; of Rostraver Township; Louis Mazza and wife Adrianne; of Naples; Fla.; and Paul Mazza and wife Carolyn; of Plainfield; Conn.; six grandchildren; Chad; Chris and Ken Wichterman; of Pennsylvania; and Nicole and Eric Mazza; of Florida; and Paul Mazza; of Connecticut; one great- grandchild; Nico Mazza; of Florida; three sisters; Mary Margaret; of Virginia; Tish; of West Virginia; and Genevive; of Arizona. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his beloved wife; MaryLou; in 2003. Louis Mazza Jr. will live on in the hearts of his children and loved ones; and all those he touched in life. From his children and loved ones; God bless our father; ’til we meet again; Dad. There will be no public visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Interment; with full Military Honors; will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724- 929-7934); www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com

William Ronald Ron Furlong; 68; of Fallowfield Township; passed away Friday; Nov. l7; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. Ron was born Jan. 3l; l938; in Brownsville; the son of the late William Franklin Furlong and Nellie McMaster Furlong Stiveson. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed by Lee Supply Company in Charleroi. Surviving by two sons; Kevin and Craig Furlong; both of Fallowfield Township; a brother; Edward Furlong; of Uniontown; two sisters; Mrs. Jack (Barbara) O’Savage; of Roscoe; and Mrs. Bob (July) Luda; of Parma; Ohio; grandchildren; Ashley and Kaitlin Furlong; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Norma Jenkins Furlong. Friends will be received in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE INC.; 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; (www.schrock-hogan.com); on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.; the hour of service in the funeral home.

C. Howard Hill; 71; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; June 4; 2007; in his home. A son of the late Clarence Lee Hill and Mary Cadwell Hill Magee; he was born in West Pike Run Township on Aug. 22; 1935. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon. In his church; Howard sang in the choir; served on the administrative council; where he was the past chairman; and was the manager of the church dart ball team. He retired in 1996 from the SuperValu warehouse and; since 2001; worked for the Ferguson Funeral Home as an attendant and greeter. Howard had been a member of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife of 43 years; Nancy White Hill; four sons and daughters-in-law; Howard Lee and Tracey Hill; of Fayetteville; N.C.; Mark E. and Lori Hill; of Mt. Prospect; Ill.; Eric S. and Beth Hill; of Aviano; Italy; and Ryan T. and Tammy Hill; of Augusta; Ga.; one brother and sister-in-law; David and Alice Hill; of Mt. Morris; N.Y.; eight grandchildren; Jessica and husband Fiti; Tabitha; Taylor; Kelly; Shane; Chase; Joseph and wife Jennifer; and Jeremy; four brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Ellis and Darla White; Elma and Martin Martinosky; Robert White; Doris Kinik and Thomas and Kathy White; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister; Amy Arnold. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Additional visitation will be in the First United Methodist Church on Friday; June 8; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the time of services with the Rev. David Zona officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

A devoted and loving husband; father and grandfather; Michael Brudnak; 84; of Charleroi; went to be with the Lord on Monday; June 4; 2007. He was born Dec. 22; 1922; in Charleroi; a son of the late John and Helen Sovich Brudnak. Michael was a member of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church of Charleroi and a member of the Charleroi Russian Club. He served with the 879th Bombardment Squadron of the Army Air Force during World War II. Michael retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport plant after 40 years of service as a crane man in the coal draw department. He is survived by his wife of 55 years; Lois Theys Brudnak; one daughter; Lois (Sean) MacDonald; of Charleroi; one son; Michael Brudnak and companion Carol Stark; of Monessen; four grandchildren; Kelli Brudnak; Brett May; Bryan (Sandra) May and Lisa (Rick) Hartley; three great-grandchildren; Carley Hartley; and Zach and Alex May; a great-grand puppy; Rex Hartley; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by three sisters; Helen Keyock; Anna Franty and Mary Tawpash; two brothers; John Brudnak and Frank Brudnik; a daughter; Claudia May; and a great- grandchild; Braden Michael Hartley. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC.; 825 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Thursday; June 7; at 9 a.m. in the funeral home and 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church with the Rev. Gregory Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; donations can be made to: Albert Gallatin Hospice; 20 Highland Park Drive; Suite 302; Uniontown; Pa. 15401. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.melenyzerfuneralhomes.com