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

Patricia L. Grove; 78; of Rostraver Township; died Monday; July 2; 2007; in Hempfield Manor; Greensburg. Born in Donora on Dec. 15; 1928; she was the daughter of the late Olie and Cecelia Moravec Evick. Catholic by faith; Mrs. Grove worked as a packer at the former Fox Grocery Company. She also was a notary for the family business; Grove’s Used Cars. In her earlier days; she was an avid bingo player. She is survived by three sons; Robert B. Grove Jr.; of Belle Vernon; Dennis A. Grove and wife Jody; of West Newton; and James F. Grove; of Belle Vernon; two daughters; Debbie Weeast and husband Kerry; of Pen Argyl; and Susan Dalrymple and Ron; of Dawson; six grandchildren; Steven Dalrymple; Allyssa Grove; Julia Ruscitti; Mary Grove; Katie Grove and Dennis A. Grove Jr.; two great-grandchildren; Alexie and Zach; and several nieces; nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Robert B. Grove; in 1981; and a sister; Gwendolyn Dolly Anderson. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929 7934); www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com; where a funeral service will be held Friday; July 6; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Nicholas A. Mitolo and the Rev. Eugene Spear co-officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Mrs. Grove’s name to Rostraver/West Newton Emergency Medical Services.

Richmond Little Buddy Jennings; formerly of Monessen; loving uncle and friend to all; entered into Eternal rest on Monday; June 25; 2007; at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his wife; Beryl. Services were held in Greater Macedonia Baptist Church; Detroit; Mich. Interment was held today in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES; Munhall.
SWANSON FUNERAL HOME; INC.-806 EAST GRAND BLVD.;-DETROIT; MI. 48207; HANDLED THE ARRANGEMENTS IN MICHIGAN. SERVICES WERE HELD IN GREATER MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH IN DETROIT; MICHIGAN. RICHMOND DIED IN MOUNT CLEMENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER; MOUNT CLEMENS; MICHIGAN AT 7:07 AM ON JUNE 25; 2007. HE WORKED AS AN ASSEMBLER IN AN AUTOMOBILE PLANT.

WE RECEIVED A COPY OF MR.FREWS’ DEATH CERTIFICATE FROM VALERIE C.EVERETTE ON JUNE 23;2007. (TAKEN FROM DAILY INDEPENDENT;FRIDAY;OCT.17;1913-David Frew;aged 42 years;died about 10 o’clock Thursday night at the Foster House;Donner avenue;where he had made his home for two years. Death was the result of neuralgia of the heart;although he had been complaining for two months with rheumatism. Deceased was employed in the bar mill of the Pittsburg Steel and had worked up until almost the day of his death. Deceased was a brother of J.Frew;a well known furniture dealer of Charleroi;he is survived by a wife and five children-three sons and two daughters-all of whom reside on Lonaconing;Md.;except one son;Malcolm Frew;who is in Monessen;he was also a brother of Mrs.William Pritchard of Second street. Arrangements have not been made for the funeral;but the remains will likely be sent to Lonaconing.) (TAKEN FROM THE DAILY INDEPENDENT;SATURDAY;OCT.18;1913-David Frew;whose death at the Foster House was mentioned in Friday’s Independent;was 50 years old instead of 42. He is survived by the wife and five children as follows: James;Edna and John;of Lonaconing;Md.;and Mrs.Wm.A.Anderson of Huntingdon;W.Va.;and Malcolm of Monessen. He is also survived by these brothers and sisters;James and Robert Frew and Mrs.John Steinbaugh of Charleroi;and Mrs.William Pritchard of Second street;Monessen;from whose home funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in the Belle Vernon cemetery.)

Andrew Scheponik; 92; of Charleroi; died Monday; June 25; 2007. He was born May 22; 1915; in Charleroi; a son of the late Tony and Katherine Romansky Scheponik. Andrew was a member of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church of Charleroi; a former employee of the Thorofare Super Market; and a member of the Charleroi American Legion; having served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law; Thomas and Nancy Scheponik; of The Village; Fla.; one daughter and son-in-law; Christine and Graham Watson; of Bluffton; S.C.; three grandchildren; Tanya; Tom and Nick Scheponik; and one great-granddaughter; Katina Scheponik; two brothers; Joseph; of Charleroi; and Nicholas; of Norristown; one sister; Julia Granus; of Charleroi; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Helen Yuschak Scheponik; on June 9; 2005; brothers; John; Samuel; Michael and Peter; and a sister; Mary. Friends will be received Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC.; 825 Fallowfield Ave; Charleroi; where an American Legion service will be held at 7 p.m.; followed by a Parastas Service at 7:30. Funeral services will be held Thursday; June 28 at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Orthodox Church with the Rev. Gregory Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. On-line condolences will be accepted at www.melenyzerfuneralhomes.com