Norman L. Chucuddy; 73; of Allenport; died Tuesday; May 15; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Frank and Hazel Welsh Chucuddy; he was born in Allenport on July 8; 1934. Mr. Chucuddy was a member of the Allenport Rod and Gun Club; the Roscoe American Legion and a life member of the Allenport Volunteer Fire Department. A U.S. Army veteran; Norman retired in 1996 from the Allenport plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. Survivors include his wife; Shirley Baker Chucuddy; to whom he would have been married 50 years in July; one daughter; Norma Jean McDuffie; of Long Branch; one son; Mark Chucuddy; of Allenport; two sisters; Nancy Gola; of Elco; and Beatrice Mohar; of Belle Vernon; and one brother; Thomas Chucuddy; of Monessen. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his son-in-law; William McDuffie; on May 9; 2007; and one brother; Frank Chucuddy. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Friday; May 18 at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. David Zona officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
ANNAPOPOVICH YACZKANICH (YETCONISH)
Anna Yaczkanich (Yetsconish); 98; of Washington Township (Naomi); died Monday; May 14; 2007; in her home. A daughter of the late Vasil and Helen Popovich; she was born in Czechoslovakia on Sept. 20; 1908. She was a member of St. John the Divine Russian Orthodox Church of Monessen and St. John’s Altar Society. Anna had resided in Naomi for over 70 years. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law; Anna and Paul Comadena; of Naomi; and Olga and Michael Dankovcik; of Monessen; one son; Charles M. Yaczkanich (Yetsconish); of Naomi; nine grandchildren; Mark Comadena and wife Pamela; of Normal; Ill.; Sharon Krepps and husband Ronald; Lynn Ludwick and husband Jeff; all of Belle Vernon; Beth Ann Salathe; of Greensburg; David Dankovcik; of Monessen; Michael and wife Lisa Doran; of Lakewood; Ohio; Karen Essi and husband Mark; of Bay Village; Ohio; Denise Christian; of Lakewood; Ohio; and Jim and Lisa Doran; of Parma; Ohio; 12 great-grandchildren; Jordan Comadena; Ronald; Aaron; Chelsea and Jonathan Krepps; Jesse and Sarah Ludwick; Brittani and Jamie Salathe; Matthew and Lindsay Essi; and Hannah Christian. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Simeon Yaczkanich; in 1950; one son; John Yaczkanich; one daughter; Mary Yetsconish Doran; one brother; Charles Popovich; and one sister; Mary. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A prayer service will be in the funeral home on Friday; May 18 at 9:15 a.m.; followed by church services in St. John the Divine Russian Orthodox Church at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Rumen Stoychev and Rev. John Kluchko as co-celebrants. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas service will be in the funeral home on Thursday at 8 p.m.
LLOYD R. AMPRIM
Lloyd R. Amprim; 80; of North Belle Vernon; died Sunday; May 13; 2007; in his home. A son of the late John and Ida Fontanelli Amprim; he was born on March 16; 1927. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; the American Legion Post 659; the B.P.O.E. Lodge 773 of Monessen; the Penn State Alumni Association and the National Management Association. A resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 54 years; Lloyd retired in March 1989 from the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co.; where he was a general foreman. He served aboard the USS Wachapreaque in the Pacific during World War II. Lloyd played baseball; football and basketball for Monessen High School and Penn State University; and he coached midget league for many years. A devoted family man; Lloyd was a loving husband; father and grandfather. His family was most important in his life; and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife of 54 years; Nell Klisowski Amprim; three daughters and two sons-in-law; Jeanine and Robert Gregory and Kimberly and James Zuchowski; all of Washington Heights; and Patrice Amprim; of North Belle Vernon; two brothers and one sister-in-law; Richard Amprim and John and Shirley Amprim; all of Monessen; and three grandchildren; Ian and Lauren Gregory and Taylor Zuchowski. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-5300); www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. A blessing service will be in the funeral home on Thursday; May 17 at 11 a.m.; followed by a Mass in St. Sebastian R.C. Church at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Manchas; VF as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Wednesday at 3 p.m. led by members of St. Sebastian Parish; and the American Legion Post 659 will hold services at 7 p.m.
CHARLES A. ( FUZZY ) MOROZEK
Chuck Fuzzy Morozek; 49; of Fayette City; died Saturday; May 12; 2007; in his home. He was born in North Charleroi on April 8; 1958. He was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church of Belle Vernon; the Naomi Athletic Club and the Tenth Street Athletic Club of Charleroi. Chuck graduated from Frazier High School in 1976 and was employed by Lee Supply Company for 25 years. Survivors include his father and mother; Lawrence J. and Helen Yusko Morozek; with whom he made his home; one sister and brother-in-law; Michelle and Jody Meisner; of Mt. Pleasant; many aunts; uncles and cousins; and his two best friends; Tim Ferrari and Herb Vargo; both of Fayette City. He was preceded in death by one brother; Steven Lawrence Morozek; who died in infancy; and his grandparents; Charles and Anna Pleha Yusko and Stephen and Mae Butler Morozek. Friends will be received from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday 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. Funeral services will be in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church on Wednesday; May 16 at 10 a.m. with the Very Rev. John Kluchko officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas service will be in the funeral home on Tuesday at 8 p.m.
HAZELKEFOVER ROUSSEAU
Hazel Rousseau; 85; of West Newton; formerly of Rostraver Township (Sweeney Plan); died Thursday; May 10; 2007; in the home of her daughter. She was born Aug. 24; 1921; in Rostraver Township (Webster); a daughter of the late Albert and Maude Edmonds Kefover. Mrs. Rousseau was a member of the Harmony Presbyterian Church and the Rostraver Township Grange Association. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Dianne Rousseau-Martinelli and Anthony Martinelli; of West Newton; with whom she resided the past 10 years; four grandchildren; Eric Martin; Laura Rousseau; Lorraine Ritter and Jill Skrinjorich; seven great-grandchildren; Alex and Ricky; Lauren; Daniel and Marty; and Tess and Thea; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years; Joseph Bud Rousseau; on March 26; 1992; sisters; Alice Kefover Hollowood; Helen Kefover Mayhew; and Ethyl Kefover; who died in infancy; one half-sister; Viola Aten; and one half-brother; Robert Aten. Friends will be received in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; on Saturday; May 12 from noon to 1 p.m.; the hour of service in the funeral home with Pastor Clarence Camara officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
ROBERT C. ( RAB ) HUGHES
Robert C. Rab Hughes; 91; of Rostraver Township; died Thursday; May 10; 2007; in the Harmon House; Mt. Pleasant. Born in Dunbar on July 8; 1915; he was the son of the late Charles and Ida Bryner Hughes. Rab was the youngest of 10 children. As a young man; he was competitive in football and basketball at Donora High School; where he played halfback for the legendary Jimmy Russell in 1934. He worked at U.S. Steel; Donora Works for 32 years and then at Westinghouse at Waltz Mills in Madison for 15 years. He had a vivid memory and loved to talk about football and his family ancestry. He is survived by two sons; Joseph Hughes; of Elkins; W.Va.; and James Hughes and wife Sheila; of New Stanton; a daughter; Ellen Mackey and husband Bill; of Scottdale; one sister; Mildred Gibson; 94; of Rostraver Township; 10 grandchildren; Tammy; Amy; Chris; John; April; Jessie; Michael; Matthew; Chelsey and Angelo; and numerous great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Virginia Mae Zollars; in 1997; a daughter; Nancy; in 1973; and a son; Richard; in 1999. The family will receive friends for a memorial gathering on Wednesday; May 16; 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m.; followed by a Memorial Service at 8 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934); www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or Excela Hospice-Westmoreland.
MARIE K.O’LEARY GRABANIA
Marie K. Grabania; 86; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; May 10; 2007 in the Good Samaritan Hospice House; Wexford. A daughter of the late Frank and Anna Barbara Koslosky O’Leary; she was born in Belle Vernon on Sept. 6; 1920. Lutheran by faith; Mrs. Grabania had been employed as an operator at the former Bell Telephone; a secretary for O’Leary Ford in Monessen; and as a receptionist for Dr. Eugene O’Leary. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law; Patricia H. and Frank Smith; of Moon Township; and Carol M. Zema; of Deep Creek Lake; Md.; one son and daughter-in-law; William D. and Elizabeth Grabania; of West Chester; six grandchildren; Sean and Fay Smith of Rocklin; Calif.; Todd and Anne Marie Smith; of Mt. Lebanon; Danalynn Marie and Paul Young; of Earl; David V. and Allisyn Pascaralla; of Cranberry Township; Dr. Erin and Michael Bastidas; of West Chester; and Tara Marie Grabania; of Phoenixville; three great-grandchildren; Joshua; Matthew and Hayley Marie Smith; one sister-in-law; Mary Lou O’Leary Ferguson; of Rostraver Township; and one brother-in-law; Cliffton Haywood; of Lebanon; Miss. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her first husband; Melvin P. Haywood; her second husband; William Grabania; and two brothers; Robert E. O’Leary and Dr. Eugene O’Leary. 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. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Monday; May 14 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Donations; if friends wish; may be made to: Good Samaritan Hospice; 3500 Brooktree Road; Wexford; Pa. 15090.
WILLIAM BOULTON
William Boulton; 65; of Belle Vernon; went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday; May 11; 2007; in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. A son of the late George and Agnes Martin Boulton; he was born in Houtzdale on August 24; 1941. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon and was the president of Boulton Enterprises. Bill had resided in Belle Vernon for the past 44 years; retired from Beneficial Finance Company where he was manager; and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Survivors include his wife of 44 years; Janice Braithwood Boulton; one sister and brother-in-law; Marlene and Arnold Dull of Washington Township; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one daughter; Leigh Ann Boulton in 1988; and two sisters; Emily Bentz and Jean Myers. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME; INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
WILLIAM J. McDUFFIE
William J. McDuffie; 49; of Long Branch; died Wednesday; May 9; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born in North Charleroi on June 6; 1957. Bill was a member of the Allenport Rod and Gun Club; the West Brownsville American Legion and the Pricedale Russian Club. He was a pipefitter with Local 354 of the Plumbers and Pipefitters. Survivors include his wife; Norma Jean Chucuddy McDuffie; one son and daughter-in-law; Joshua and Lauren McDuffie; serving in the U.S. Army in Hawaii; his mother and step-father; Betty and James Abbott; of Roscoe; his father; William H. McDuffie; of Anacortes; Wash.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law; Shirley and Norman Chucuddy; of Allenport; two step-brothers; Scott McDuffie; of Scottdale; and Robbie McDuffie; of Anacortes; Wash.; and one brother-in-law; Mark Chucuddy; of Allenport. Mr. McDuffie was preceded in death by his step-father; James Dutchko. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5300); www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Saturday; May 12 at 10 a.m. with Elder James Abbott of the Roscoe Church of Jesus Christ officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
LEE O. HIXENBAUGH
Lee O. Hixenbaugh; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; May 3; 2007; in Montefiore Hospital; Pittsburgh. He was a son of the late Herman and Alverta Roberts Hixenbaugh. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Lee had been employed by Koppers Industries; Monessen plant and the former Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Company. Survivors include his wife; Ella Pearl Chambers Hixenbaugh; four daughters and three sons-in-law; Laurie and Robert Freado; of McMurray; Vernie Altobelli; of California; Pa.; Vickie and Raymond Murray; of Aliquippa; and Suzan and Scott Page; of Belle Vernon; one brother; Roy Hixenbaugh; of Belle Vernon; and eight grandchildren; Brittany and Brandon Freado; Nicole Naulty; Ashley and Adam Murray; and Shannon; Krystal and Joshua Page. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two sisters; Carol Hewitt and Jean Shook. 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; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the Free Methodist Church; 401 Second St.; Monongahela on Monday; May 7 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William Bailey officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
