Betty Jane West; 90; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; March 5; 2007; at the West family home in Belle Vernon. She was born Dec. 22; 1916; in Homestead; moving to Allenport and then to Belle Vernon when she was a child. Betty graduated from Belle Vernon High School at the top of her class in 1932. She attended a local business college and then went to work for her lifetime employer; Pittsburgh Steel. She worked in Monessen and Allenport for 47 years; retiring in 1982. In retirement she traveled extensively. In her later years she taught young people to read as part of a successful mentoring program. Betty also continued her collecting hobbies while she continued her lifetime involvement with her church family at the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon. Betty loved and supported all things in nature while sustaining a backyard bird feeding program until she passed. She is survived by her nephew; Dave Bosson and wife Sherry; of Napa; Calif.; and their children; Lauri Heely; Jule’ Bosson Gunn; Janine West Bosson; Paul David Bosson and Adam A. Mucci; and her nephew; Don Bosson and wife Janice; of South Lake Tahoe; Calif.; and their sons; David A. Bosson and Ryan West Bosson. Betty was pre-deceased by her father; V. Wayne West; and her mother; Mary West; a sister; Margie Bosson; and a niece; Deborah West Popovich. Her family members give thanks for the lifelong inspiration she gave to each of us through her example. Though saddened by our loss; we celebrate her life and her beautiful strong spirit that lives on. We know Betty would love to be remembered with a smile. 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; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Friday; March 9 at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. David Zona officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; Betty suggested that a donation be made to your favorite animal- or bird-related charity.
BEVERLY J.AMBLER ANTONUCCI
Beverly J. Antonucci; 72; of Speers; formerly of Twilight; died Thursday; Feb. 22; 2007; in Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh. A daughter of the late Louis and Hazel Graham Ambler; she was born in North Charleroi on Jan. 26; 1935. Beverly was Protestant by faith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Carol and Gary Leo; of Speers; four sons and two daughters-in-law; Larry and Kristine Antonucci; of Jefferson Hills; Richard L. Antonucci; of Homestead; Michael and Daria Antonucci; of Charleroi; and Thomas Antonucci; of Jefferson Hills; one sister; Shirley Fetterman; of Fayette City; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Cosimo J. Antonucci Jr.; on Sept. 22; 2004; one daughter; Beverly Jane Antonucci; in infancy; and one brother; Warren Ambler; on Sept. 20; 2002. Friends will be received Sunday from 3 to 4 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. The memorial service will be in the funeral home on Sunday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie; pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon; officiating.
COSIMO J. ANTONUCCI JR
Cosimo J. Antonucci Jr.; 76; of Charleroi; died Wednesday; Sept. 22; 2004; at his residence. Born Aug. 8; 1928; in Long Branch; he was a son of the late Cosimo and Divina Santoro Antonucci. He had been employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant until his retirement. A World War II Army veteran; Mr. Antonucci had been a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church in Monessen. He had also been a member of the 10th Street Athletic Club; where he was an avid bowler; the VFW; the American Legion and the Vets Club; all in Charleroi. He served as the Mayor of Twilight Borough; a Democrat Committeeman; and had been an umpire in the Mon Valley for many years. Prior to moving to Charleroi in June 2004; he lived in Twilight for 29 years. Survivors include his wife of 54 years; Beverly J. Ambler Antonucci; whom he married Sept. 9; 1950; four sons and daughters-in-law; Cosimo Larry and Kristine Antonucci of Jefferson Hills; Richard and Janet Antonucci of Homestead; Michael and Daria Antonucci of Charleroi; and Thomas and Yvonne Antonucci of Jefferson Hills; one daughter and son-in-law; Carol and Gary Leo of Speers; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother; Louis Antonucci of Belle Vernon; four sisters; Lena Burns of Long Branch; Sylvia Swamp of New Stanton; Carmella Washlack of Fallowfield Township and Matilda Cyonovich of Scenery Hill; and a special sister-in-law; Shirley Fetterman and husband Charles of Fayette City. 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 FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
MILLIEPOLI ANGELO
Millie Poli Angelo; 91; of North Belle Vernon; died Sunday; April 15; 2007; at 1 a.m. in Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 25; 1915; in North Belle Vernon; she was a daughter of the late Gregory and Maria Chipparone Poli; and her step-mother; Vincenza Scanga Poli. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon; Mrs. Angelo was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; a graduate of Belle Vernon High School; class of 1932; the St. Sebastian Legion of Mary; St. Anthony Society; Anita Garibaldi of Belle Vernon; where she was named as a Mother of the Year; member and past regent of the former Catholic Daughters of the Americas; Court Belle Vernon 1522; and a member of the Westmoreland County Elections Board for over 42 years. She was known as the personal secretary for the former mayor of North Belle Vernon; the late Pat Angelo. Mrs. Angelo also was part owner of Pat’s Dairy Bar in North Belle Vernon from 1947 to 1960; and she worked at the former Miller’s Department Store in Charleroi for 13 years. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; Stephen and Regina Angelo; of Rostraver Township; granddaughter; Kristen Cooney and husband Kevin; of Rostraver Township; and a great-grandson; Evan Cooney. She is preceded in death by her husband; Patsy Angelo; in 1979; her daughter; Patricia Ann Angelo; and a sister; Carrie Tignanelli. Visitation will be held Tuesday 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 Wednesday; April 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Charles P. Esposito; parochial vicar; and the Rev. Ronald Simboli as concelebrants. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Millie Angelo on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com
CARLA ANNFALBO COPE
Carla Ann Falbo Cope; 55; of Castle Shannon; formerly of Monessen; died Saturday; April 14; 2007; in St. Clair Hospital. She was born in North Charleroi on Nov. 7; 1951; the daughter of Angelo Falbo; who survives and resides in Rostraver Township; and the late Vivian Cornell Falbo. Carla grew up in Monessen and was a 1969 graduate of Monessen High School. She earned her degree in special education from California University of Pennsylvania; and retired from the Montgomery County School District in Maryland as a special education teacher. Carla was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Castle Shannon. In addition to her father; she is survived by her daughter; Leah Rachel Cope; of Monongahela; her son; Frank Cope Jr.; of Pittsburgh; a brother and sister-in-law; Frank and Gail Falbo; of Melbourne; Fla.; a nephew; Christopher Falbo; of Melbourne; and a great-niece; Colby Falbo. Family visitation was held Monday; April 16 in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen (724-684-8750). Services were held Tuesday; April 17; in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles F. Esposito officiating. Interment followed in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences for the family accepted at www.dalfonso-billick.com
ROBERT L. MAY
Robert Louis May; 53; of Monessen; died Thursday; April 5; 2007. Funeral services were private.
LORRAINEBISHER ZADROZNY
Lorraine Bisher Zadrozny; 85; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; April 12; 2007 in Victoria House III; Rostraver Township. She was born Aug. 24; 1921 in Connellsville; the daughter of the late Henry Bisher and the late Edna Henry Bisher. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne; Rostraver Township. Surviving are three daughters; Linda Morgan; of Belle Vernon; Cheryl Hammers and husband Wells; of Medina; Ohio; Sandy Colabrese and husband Mark; of Jefferson Hills; two brothers; John Bisher; of Everson; and Henry Bisher; of Greensburg; nine grandchildren; Bill Kuhns; Duane Kuhns; Randy Hinkle; Morgan Hinkle; Lanette Hinkle; Jason Zadrozny; Alison Figueroa; Noah Colabrese and Hannah Colabrese; and all of her great-grandchildren. She was loved and will be dearly missed by her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband; Anthony Tony Zadrozny; and her son; Edward A. Zadrozny. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday; April 14 until 9:15 a.m.; when a blessing service will take place followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in The Church of St. Anne; Rostraver Township with the Rev. Ronald Simboli 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
ROBERT L. CHEW
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 MAEBEELER CRAWFORD
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
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
