Robert L. Chew; 65; of Charleroi; died Wednesday; April 11; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on Nov. 1; 1941; he was a son of the late John Edward and Martha Ruth Peck Chew. He was Protestant by faith. Mr. Chew was retired from Corning Glass and a social member of American Legion Post No. 22 in Charleroi. He is survived by three sons; Jack; Ronald and David DeSellems; all of Charleroi; three daughters and sons-in-law; Darla and Jeff Conway; Debra and Butch Byron and Diane Baker and Bill Purcell; all of Charleroi; two brothers; Ronald Thomas Chew; of Bad Axe; Mich.; and Wayne Dale Chew; of Columbus; Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years; Arlene Chew; a daughter; Dorean Purcell; and a granddaughter; Kimberly Colvin. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the LEONARD M. PAVLIC FUNERAL HOMES INC.; 235 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; where funeral services will be held Saturday; April 14; at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Anna Mae Crawford; 85; formerly of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Thursday; April 12; 2007 in Humbert Lane Nursing Home; Washington; Pa. A daughter of the late Jennie Sowden and Albert Beeler Sr.; she was born in Fairhope on Dec. 5; 1921. She was a member of the Marion Presbyterian Church and several card clubs. Anna Mae enjoyed traveling and playing bingo. Survivors include three nieces; Nancy Beeler and Suzanne Cunko; both of Fairhope; and Barbara Phillips; of Monaca; one sister-in-law; Sue Beeler; of Belle Vernon (Arnold City); and many great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law; Albert Beeler Jr. and John W. Jack and Marthe Beeler. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday 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 the funeral home on Saturday; April 14 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Robert Prinkey officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Frances J. Domonkos Zuraw; 67; of Englewood; Fla.; and Belle Vernon; died Sunday; April 8; 2007; in Englewood Hospital. Born March 14; 1940; in Belle Vernon; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Dudas Domonkos. Mrs. Zuraw was a seasonal resident of Florida since 1973; member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon; and she was a retired hair stylist. She is survived by her husband; Richard W. Zuraw Sr.; to whom she was married 50 years; two sons and a daughter-in-law; Rick Jr. and Lorraine Zuraw; of Las Vegas; Nev.; and Glenn Zuraw; of New York City. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and 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; April 14; at 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Charles P. Esposito; parochial vicar; as celebrant. Entombment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Frances Zuraw on Friday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

George Bindi; 97; of Monessen; died Monday; April 9; 2007; in Southwestern Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born in Monessen on Dec. 16; 1909; the son of the late Domenico and Laura Parigi Bindi. He was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1928 graduate of Monessen High School. Mr. Bindi was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church; the former St. Cajetan Bowling League; and the AARP; all of Monessen. He retired from the Monessen plant of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp.; having worked as a machinist in the machine shop. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Anne and Scott McCafferty; of Speers; and Janet and Kevin Grady; of Johnstown; six grandchildren; Tracy Ackerman; Robert McCafferty; Lisa Karner; Ericka Grady; Kevin Grady Jr. and Christopher Grady; four great-grandchildren; Alexa and Anthony Karner; and Jacob and Kylie Ackerman; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Delma Picchiarini Bindi; in 2004; and a brother; Harry Bindi. 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; April 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

Patricia Lee Nantus; 65; of Coal Center; died Sunday; April 8; 2007. She was born Aug. 6; 1941; a daughter of the late Martin VanBuren Masten and Thelma Mae Owens Masten. In addition to her parents; Patricia was preceded in death by her husband; Andrew Paul Nantus; in 1997. Left to cherish her memory are a son and daughter-in-law; Martin and Sheryl Nantus; of Brownsville; a daughter and son-in-law; Susan and James Scaccia; of California; Pa.; a sister; Dorothy Shoemaker; of Levittown; a grandson; Nathanial Scaccia; and two granddaughters; Courtney and Shelby Scaccia. Friends will be received in the MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC.; Anthony N. Mariscotti; Supervisor; 323 Fourth St.; California; Pa.; on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and until 11 a.m. Wednesday; April 11; when services will be held in the funeral home with the Rev. Norman Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

John Rusyniak; 84; of Belle Vernon; died Friday; April 6; 2007; in H.J. Heinz Progressive Care Center; Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 11; 1922; in Monessen; he was the son of the late Peter and Eva Furtak Rusyniak. He was a resident of Belle Vernon since 1985; having previously resided in Michigan for 15 years. Mr. Rusyniak was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon and retired as a supervisor from Chrysler Corporation. A veteran of World War II; Mr. Rusyniak served with the U.S. Navy as an aerial photographer Seaman First Class. He was a member of Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659; Pricedale Russian Club and the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club. He is survived by a son; John W. Rusyniak; of Belle Vernon; a daughter and son-in-law; Judy and Ronald Adamo; of Michigan; a brother and sister- in-law; Walter and Irene Rusyniak; of Hopwood; three sisters; Helen Meluch; of Indiana; Julia Yuschak; of Belle Vernon; and Dorothy Ferencz; of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Vincent and Laurie Adamo; Christopher and Michelle Rusyniak; Christina and Ryan Schultz; and Kara and Mark Cerny; five great-grandchildren; Gage; Payton and Raegan Rusyniak Alexandria Cerny and Grace Ryan Schultz. He was preceded in death by his wife; Virginia Voloko Rusyniak; a brother; William Rosnick; and a daughter-in-law; Martha Rusyniak. 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). Relatives and friends will gather Tuesday; April 10; at 10 a.m. in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Mary Street; Belle Vernon for funeral services with the Very Rev. John J. Kluchko as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of the Belle Vernon American Legion will hold services Monday at 7 p.m. and a Parastas service at 8 p.m. both in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Mildred Salsovic Sethman; 79; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Thursday; April 5; 2007 at 7:20 p.m. at her home. Born July 24; 1927; she was the daughter of the late Karol and Helen Salsovic. A homemaker; she was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law; Christine and Douglas Johnson; of Belle Vernon; a son; Robert E. Sethman; of Greensburg; six grandchildren; Jennifer; Scott; Matthew; David and Brian Johnson; and Robert Sethman; three great-grandchildren; two sisters; Agnes Rothbauer; of Clairton; and Mary Gamble; of Mobile; Ala. She was preceded in death by her husband; Robert E. Sethman; on Sept. 21; 2002; and one brother and sister; George Salsovic and Helen Krajnic. Visitation will be held Saturday 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). There will be no public visitation on Easter Sunday. A Prayer Service will be held Monday; April 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas V.F.; pastor; as celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Mildred Sethman on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

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