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.

Jack Sturgis; 77; of Belle Vernon (Washington Township); died Friday; July 6; 2007; at 10:10 p.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Oct. 29; 1929; in Lowber; he was the son of the late Guy and Mary Ann Pascoe Sturgis. He was a resident of Washington Township for the past 47 years. Mr. Sturgis was a retired machine operator from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport plant; and he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict; serving with the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife; Irene Havadich Sturgis to whom he was married 47 years; sister and brother-in-law; Mae and Edward D’Erreco; of Belle Vernon; two sisters-in-law; Helen Evans; of Belle Vernon; and Pat Lawrence; of Destin; Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters; Maude; Hope and Jane; and a brother; James Sturgis. Visitation will be held Monday 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 (724-929-6183). Services will be held Tuesday; July 10; at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas V.F.; pastor of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Margaret A. Mann; 69; of Monongahela; died Thursday; July 5; 2007; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born Dec. 23; 1937; in Monessen; she was a daughter of the late John Sr. and Anna Vagasky Michaels. For the past 25 years; Mrs. Mann had been working as a seamstress at Monongahela Valley Hospital. After graduating from Rostraver High School in 1955; she worked at the former J.C. Penney Co. in Monessen. Mrs. Mann was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Monongahela and a member of the Altar Rosary Christian Mothers Society. She is survived by two sons; Mark Mann; of Clairton; and Sean Mann; of Monongahela; two daughters; Juli and Krissy Mann; of Silver Spring; Md.; two sisters; Helen Martin; of Clearwater Springs; Fla.; and Dolores Zyglowicz; of Monessen; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her five brothers; John Jr.; Joseph; Frank; Elmer and Anthony Michaels; and two sisters; Ann Randall and Agnes Michaels. Friends will be received at the MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME; 216 Chess St.; Monongahela (724-258-6767); on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony Catholic Church on Monday; July 9 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Feltz as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Rosaries will be recited in the funeral home on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by members of the Altar Rosary Christian Mothers Society.

Eric L. Dzonko; 39; of Dunlevy; died Thursday; July 5; 2007; in the emergency room at Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. He was born May 30; 1968; in North Charleroi; the son of Karen Lynn Hess Dzonko Poziviak; of Dunlevy; who survives; and the late James W. Dzonko. He was employed as a service manager for Greenwald Automotive in Elizabeth. In addition to his mother; he is survived by his step-father; John Poziviak; of Dunlevy; his fiancee; Melissa Falkenstine; a brother; Michael Dzonko and wife Kelly; of Belle Vernon; his maternal grandmother; Kathryn Hess; of Belle Vernon; his paternal grandmother; Ida Kate Chalfant; of Belle Vernon; his step-daughter; Samantha Falkenstine; a step-sister; Raenelle Poziviak; of North Charleroi; a step-brother; Russell Poziviak; of St. Clairsville; Ohio; step-niece; Addyson Poziviak; of North Charleroi; nephew; Michael James Dzonko; and Larry and Doris Falkenstine; of Waynesburg; and numerous aunts; uncles; cousins and many close friends. 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 9 until 10 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Christine Ingold officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com