Elmay Horner; 84; of North Charleroi (Lock No. 4); went home to be with the Lord on Thursday; March 29; 2007; in the emergency room at Mon Valley Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 23; 1922; in Altavista; Va.; the daughter of the late William and Nanie Morgan. A resident of the Mon Valley for most of her life; Mrs. Horner was a member in good standing at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Charleroi; where she was a missionary and a member of the usher board and the senior choir. Mrs. Horner was the mother of the church. She loved sitting in her kitchen with family and friends playing cards. Mrs. Horner also was an avid bingo player. She was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge. Members will conduct a service Tuesday evening. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Clarence Slu Horner; and son; Clarence Archie Horner. She leaves to cherish her memory five sons and four daughters-in-law; Earnest M. (Vivian) Horner; of Charleroi; William J. Horner; of New Port Richey; Fla.; Herbert A.P. (Armorta) Horner; of Charleroi; Alfonso Bruce (Angie) Horner; of Texas; and Alfred D. (Bernadette) Horner; of Charleroi; two daughters; Patricia A. Horner; of Charleroi; and Diane B. Faulks Williams; of Pittsburgh; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; Brushton Avenue; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Wednesday; April 4; at 11 a.m. in the church with the Rev. Wanda L. Sawyer giving the eulogy. Officiating will be the Rev. Anthony Bristol. The pastor of Mt. Sinai is the Rev. Leroy C. Harris Sr. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen (724-684-4877). Trudy Taylor-Bristol is the director in charge.
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Mary Lou Haywood Sowden; 80; on Thursday; March 29; 2007; of Allison Park; formerly of Charleroi (Speers Hill); wife of the late Rev. Charles K. Sowden; mother of Jane (James) Sykes; of Oakmont; C. Kenneth (Jaci) Sowden; of Waikoloa; Hawaii; Beth (Gary) Tuck; of Bowling Green; Ky.; and Amy (Ronald) Burkert; of Oakmont; grandmother of Jamie; Chase; Jennifer; Stefanie; Lisa; Chris; Kendal; Stephanie and Allison; great-grandmother of J.D.; Alexis; Nicolas; Easton; Riley; Evan; Blake and Ella; and sister of Clifton Haywood; of Lebanon; Mass. Preceded in death by her parents; James and Catherine Guder Haywood; and three brothers; Melvin; Leland and Richard. She was born in Dunlevy on Sept. 14; 1926 and attended Charleroi High School. She married in 1943 and; throughout her life; supported her husband’s ministry at numerous churches throughout the Mon Valley. She was employed as a nurse at Greene County Memorial Hospital in Waynesburg and was active in community service. She was a member of the Speers United Methodist Church and an affiliate member of Oakmont Presbyterian Church. Following a prolonged illness; she became a resident at Concordia at Rebecca Residence; where she served on their Resident Advisory Board. She was known for her gracious hospitality and loved to open her home to family and friends. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. A memorial service will be held at the Speers United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Monday; April 2 with the Rev. Les Hutchins and Rev. Dr. Steve Wilson co-officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Jumonville; Hopwood; Pa. 15445.

Richard John Pallo; 73; of Stockdale; died Thursday; March 29; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc.; surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 27; 1934; in Washington Township; Fayette County; a son of the late Andrew G. and Anna Duda Pallo. He was a member of Roscoe American Legion Post 801; Naomi AC Club; Allenport Rod & Gun Club and Roscoe Slovak Club. Surviving are his wife; Irene Kosanko Pallo; three daughters; Martha McCloy; Barbara Donaldson and husband Dilly; and Shirley Evans and husband Jeff; brother; Leonard Pallo and wife Kathy; two step-sons; Jonathan Kruzak and wife Lucille; and Jerry Kruzak and wife Danielle; step-daughter; Ann Shaner; six grandchildren; Grant McCloy and wife Aimee; Morgan Porter and husband Jason; Garret McCloy; Mindi McCloy; Paige Evans and Alex Maund; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife; Nancy Horan Pallo; and a brother; Andrew Pallo. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; Fayette City; on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Monday; April 2; until 11 a.m.; the hour of service in the funeral home with Pastor Terry Telech 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

Catherine Bezego; 82; of Fayette City; died Sunday; March 25; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. She was born Dec. 4; 1924; in Fayette City; the daughter of the late William Arrow Sr. and the late Mary McCafferty Arrow. She was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon. Surviving are three sons; Charles Bezego and wife Marie; of Uniontown; William J. Bezego; of Butler; and John E. Bezego; of Garden Grove; Calif.; and one brother; John E Arrow; of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband; Charles Bezego; and three brothers; George; William and Charles Arrow. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church on Wednesday; March 28; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. John Kluchko as celebrant. 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

Edward Fohner; 81; of Monessen; died Friday; March 23; 2007; in Havencrest Nursing Home; Carroll Township. Born May 31; 1925; in Monessen; he was the son of the late James L. and Mary Jane Spowart Fohner. He had been employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen as a pay officer. Mr. Fohner was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; a member of the Donora American Legion; the Charleroi VFW and a member of Monessen Elks Lodge 773. Survivors include a sister; Mildred Fechter; of Barberton; Ohio; who is the last surviving member of 11 children; and numerous nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Gold Rule Member Firm; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; where visitation will be held Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday; March 28; at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Bruce Northey officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Mary A. Boord; 94; of Monessen; died Friday; March 23; 2007; in Heartland Hospice; Jeannette. She was born in Belle Vernon on Aug. 1; 1912; the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Ellen) Diethorn. She was a lifelong resident of the Belle Vernon and Monessen areas; and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by two daughters-in-law; Lorraine Boord; of Monessen; and Mary Ann Boord; of Smithton; eight grandchildren; Ken Boord; Mark Boord; Scott Boord; Kim Smith; Richard Boord; Melvin Boord Jr.; Rhonda Luczyki; and Warren Boord; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Walter S. Boord Sr.; two sons; Walter S. Boord Jr. and Melvin W. Boord; three grandchildren; Amy; Jason; and Shaun Boord; and several brothers and sisters. Friends will be received Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen (724-684-8750). Services will be held Monday evening at 8 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. David Nazimek officiating. Private interment will take place on Tuesday; March 27; in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

Clyde A. Ray; 79; of Belle Vernon; died Friday; March 23; 2007; at Shady Rest Personal Care; Charleroi. He was born July 21; 1927; in McDonald to the late Thomas and Bertha Astle Ray and also was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Mr. Ray was a resident of Belle Vernon for the past 56 years; Protestant by faith; a retired autoworker for Fisher Body; Pittsburgh; and a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife; Genevieve Hays Ray; to whom he was married 58 years; son; Clyde Jeffrey Ray; of Belle Vernon; daughters and son-in-law; Debbie and Dr. Paul T. Cullen; of McMurray; Janis Ray; of Belle Vernon; and Dr. Christine Ray; of Erie; sisters; Thelma Cardillo; of Oakdale; and Vivian Grillo; of Bridgeville; grandchildren; Jody; Megan; Patrick; Abby and Sean; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family-owned and -operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183; where services will be at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. David Zona; of First United Methodist Church; officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home’s Web site.

Dolores M. Moody; 72; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Saturday; March 17; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born in Pricedale on March 28; 1934; she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Hussar Trembush. Dolores was a 1952 graduate of Rostraver High School and was treasurer of the Class of 1952 Reunion Committee. She was a homemaker and was Protestant by faith. She is survived by her son; Douglas P. Moody; of Belle Vernon; a granddaughter; Carissa J. Moody; a grandson; Adam D. Moody; and three brothers; Gerald A. Trembush of Glendale; W.Va.; Thomas B. Trembush; of Newton; N.C.; and Timothy D. Trembush; of Belle Vernon. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Thomas J. Moody; a son; T.J. Moody; and a brother; John T. Trembush. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 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 Wednesday; March 21; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Mimidis; pastor of Pricedale Union Church; officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.

Cathy L. Hruby Manko; 51; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Saturday; March 17; 2007; in Allegheny General Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born in Charleroi on Oct. 14; 1955; she was the daughter of William B. and Dolores L. Nogy Hruby; who both survive and reside in Rostraver Township. Cathy worked as a bookkeeper for Angelo Farm Equipment in Perryopolis and was Catholic by faith. In addition to her mother and father; she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Michelle L. and Jason Ciferno; of Belle Vernon; a brother and sister-in-law; William P. and Eileen Hruby; of Rostraver Township; and a sister; Janice M. Reed; of South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband; John E. Manko; on Feb. 19; 1984; and a brother; Gerald M. Hruby. Friends will be received Monday from 2 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 blessing service will be held Tuesday; March 20; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Nicholas A. Mitolo; presiding. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.

Violet V. Livingstone; 88; of Columbus; Ind.; died Tuesday; Jan. 2; 2007; in Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born May 4; 1918; in Monessen; a daughter of the late Louigi and Maria Meranda DeRose. She was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and F.O.E. Women’s Auxiliary 2399 in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Livingstone also was a past member of the Professional Women’s Sorority and a former interior decorator at Check’s Furniture Store in Monessen. On July 5; 1938; she married James H. Livingstone; who passed away in 1944. Survivors include one daughter; Iola M. (Bill) Zinn; of Columbus; Ind.; three grandchildren; Christina Zinn-Krulewitch; of Indianapolis; Ind.; James Zinn; of Greensburg; and Scott Zinn; of Connersville; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband; she was preceded in death by two brothers; Ernest and Louis DeRose; and one sister; Alvera Bruguglio. Friends will be received at BARKES; WEAVER & GLICK FUNERAL HOME; 1029 Washington St.; Columbus; Ind. 47201; 812-372-2515; on Sunday; Jan. 7; from 1 to 2 p.m.; at which time a memorial service will be held in the funeral home with the Rev. Clem Davis officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to the Columbus (Ind.) Regional Hospital Foundation. On-line condolences may be sent to the Livingstone family at www.barkesweaverglick.com