Margaret Jupin; 87; formerly of Charleroi and Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; March 13; 2007; in Kindred Hospital; Pittsburgh; PA. A daughter of the late Michael and Anna Fuga Huranna; she was born in Vestaburg on December 15; 1919. She was a former member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church of Charleroi. Margaret had resided in Fallowfield Twp. (Charleroi) until 1984 when she moved to Belle Vernon where she lived until 2002. Survivors include one daughter and son-in- law; Eileen J. and Lynn W. Stablein of Pleasant Hills; one sister; Elizabeth Agamedi of Fallowfield Twp.; one brother and sister-in-law; Andrew and Erica Huranna of Richeyville. Also surviving are three grandchildren and their spouses; Lynn W. and Kathy Phillips Stablein; Jr. of Springfield; VA; Kelly and Jack Parent of Ann Arbor; MI and Amy and Christopher Georgulis of Pleasant Hills; seven great-grandchildren; Nicholas; Michael and Emily Stablein; Jessica and Matthew Parent and Noah and Luke Georgulis. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Nick Jupin on April 2; 1982; three sisters and one brother; Helen Huranna; Anna Lonicero; Mary Tourdot and Nick Huranna. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be in the funeral home on Friday at 9:15 A.M. followed by the Office of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Holy Ghost Church; Charleroi. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Elizabeth Kosanko Lang; 94; of Bridgeville; died Monday; March 12; 2007; in Country Meadows Nursing Center; Bridgeville. She was born Feb. 23; 1913; in Austria; Hungary; a daughter of the late Andrew Kosanko and the late Anna Palocheck Kosanko. Surviving are two sons; Thomas C. Lang and wife Nancy; of Rehoboth Beach; Del.; and Donald J. Lang Jr. and wife Darla; of Cecil; two daughters; Donna B. Evans and husband Alden; of Mason; Ohio; and Nancy J. Bush and husband Ronald; of Newark; Del.; three brothers; John Kosanko; Stephen Kosanko and Joseph Kosanko and wife Peggy; all of Fayette City; two sisters; Katherine Esper; of Parma; Ohio; and Irene Pallo; of Stockdale; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband; Donald J. Lang Sr.; a daughter; Joy Ann Lang; and three sisters; Mary Waite; Anne Smith and Helen Shetterly. Friends will be received in the ELEY- McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday; March 16; until 10 a.m. with the Rev. Charles Esposito 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

Justine B. Brazzon; 73; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Tuesday; March 13; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc.; Carroll Township. She was born Feb. 8; 1934; in Monessen; a daughter of the late John Nusser and the late Theresa Tangle Nusser. She was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City. She is survived by a son; Patrick James Brazzon and wife Lisa; of Smithton; a daughter; Justine Livingstone and husband Kim; of Belle Vernon; and a brother; John Nusser and wife Gerry; of Belle Vernon. She was preceded in death by her husband; James Nip Brazzon. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday; March 15; until 9:30 a.m.; when a blessing service will take place followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church; Fayette City with the Rev. Leonard McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

William Vincent Zerone Jr.; 92; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; March 8; 2007; at 12:45 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Dec. 14; 1914; in Belle Vernon; he was the son of the late William and Anna Zerone. He was a resident of Belle Vernon for the past 62 years; a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon; and Mr. Zerone was a retired truck driver for Rischitelli Trucking Co.; Belle Vernon. He is survived by his wife of 62 years; Jennie Burchesky Zerone; two sons and one daughter-in-law; Vincent C. Zerone; of Irwin; and Thomas Victor and Elizabeth Zerone; of Monessen; four grandchildren; Brian Zerone and wife Nicole; and Ashley Zerone; all of Sutersville; Deborah Zerone; of Imperial; and Christopher Zerone; of Monessen; one great-grandson; Tyler Zerone; of Sutersville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Zerone was preceded in death by a brother; Charles Zerone; and a sister; Annie Wolfe. Respecting William’s wishes; there will be no public visitation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929- 6183). There will be a private graveside service for the immediate family in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences will be accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Dennis S. Brazzon; 64; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); passed away peacefully on Wednesday; March 7; 2007; in his residence. He was born Sept. 9; 1942; in Washington Township; the son of Norma Spazok Brazzon; who survives and resides in Fairhope; and the late Stanley Brazzon. He was retired from U.S. Steel with 38 years of service. Surviving; in addition to his mother; are two sons; Stanley Brazzon; of Belle Vernon; and Jason Brazzon and wife Melissa; of North Charleroi; his fiancee; Dorothy Reed; of Belle Vernon; and two grandchildren; Brandon and Logan Brazzon. He was preceded in death by his father; sister; Denise Brazzon; and nephew; Jonathan Dennis Brazzon; in 1985. There will be no public viewing. Private funeral services will be held in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME; Fayette City; with the Rev. Felix Pyzowski officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Haden A. Walls; 75; of Belle Vernon; died Friday; Feb. 23; 2007; in UPMC Montefiore Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born Dec 7; 1931; in Cadogan; he was the son of the late Martin A. and Omonie Quotz Walls. An Air Force veteran; Mr. Walls served during the Korean Conflict and had been employed by Hussman Co. in refrigerator maintenance. He also was a member of the VFW and the American Legion in Fredericktown. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a son; Bernard; and two brothers; William and Stanley Walls. Survivors include his wife; Mildred C. Young Walls; of Belle Vernon; two sons; Wayne Walls; of Hartland; Mich.; and Dennis Walls; of Redford; Mich.; two grandchildren; Melissa Marie Walls and Jason Dillon Walls; one great-grandchild; Kendra Walls; and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are being handled at the convenience of the family by the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY GRANDCHILDREN – JESSICA; MATTHEW; & BRIAN MARTIN. JOSH WARREN. SISTERS – ROSEANN & EILEENE. RUTH [DECEASED]. ROSEMARIE WAS A LONGTIME MEMBER OF THE UPPER ST. CLAIR WOMEN’S CLUB. A MASS WAS CELEBRATED AT ST. THOMAS MOORE CHURCH ON WEDNESDAY; MARCH 7;2007; AT 10:00 A.M. INTERMENT WAS PRIVATE.

Funeral services were held this morning for Doris L. Yates Gibson; 84; of Monessen; who died Monday; March 5; 2007; in Thorpe’s Personal Care Home; North Charleroi. She was born Oct. 1; 1922; in Monessen; a daughter of the late Ralph and Ann Overand Yates. Mrs. Gibson was a member of the United Methodist Church of Monessen; where she had served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She is survived by her children: son; Robert W. Gibson and wife Nora; of Belle Vernon; daughter; Mrs. Dave (Jane) Altemara; of Monessen; and son; Mark Gibson and wife Colleen; of Monessen; four grandchildren; Joe Altemara; Kara Gibson; Ali Gibson and Marc Gibson. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Gibson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Gibson’s name may be made to the United Methodist Church of Monessen. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule funeral home; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen.

Margarette Moskal Semancik; 87; of Belle Vernon (Washington Township); died Wednesday; Feb. 28; 2007; at 9:52 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Oct. 4; 1919; in Ross Township; Ohio; she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Melnik Moskal. A homemaker; Mrs. Semancik had resided in Whitsett; New Eagle and Belle Vernon. She was a graduate of Perry Township High School Class of 1937. She was the only girl in the graduating class and was the recipient of the penmanship award. Mrs. Semancik was always very proud of her handwriting and well known for her ability to do needlework. She is survived by her husband; Steve Semancik; to whom she was married 66 years; a son and daughter-in-law; Stephen and Peggy Semancik; of Abingdon; Va.; a daughter; Dianne Semancik; of Belle Vernon; two sisters; Janet Evon and Joanna Griffith; both of Perryopolis; three granddaughters; Victoria Andrew; Helena Glaneman and Elizabeth White; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers; Joseph; Stanley and Steve Moskal; and three sisters; Julia Sams; Stephanie Mintus and Anne Pato. Visitation will be held Friday 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). A Prayer Service will be held Saturday; March 3; at 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences will be accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Robert W. Morton; 81; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Friday; Feb. 16; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. He was born Aug. 12; 1925; in Rostraver Township; the son of the late Samuel and the late Elizabeth A. Warbutton Morton. He was a member of Long Branch Methodist Church and retired from Corning Class Co. Surviving are two sons; Robert W. Morton Jr. and Edward J. Morton Sr.; both of Eldora; a daughter; Alexandria E. Vitale; of Eldora; a sister; Dolores Federer and husband Fred; of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Gerald Vitale Jr. and wife Brenda; Heather L. Wollett and husband Michael; Jenifer M. Morton and Edward J. Morton Jr.; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; June Eltringham Morton. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will take place Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry Teluch officiating. Interment will be private for the family.