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.

Quinn M. Richie; 37; formerly of Charleroi; died Sunday; June 30; 2002; as a result of an accident in Chico; Calif. He was born June 29; 1965; the son of Jack and Joyce Richie of Charleroi and the late Sally C. Richie. Mr. Richie was an accomplished artist and musician. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather; Gust Richie of Uniontown; his paternal grandmother; Kathryn Richie of Charleroi; and his maternal grandparents; Chris and Sally Biagini of Charleroi. Survivors; in addition to his parents; include two brothers; Guy and his wife Patricia of Stockdale; and Tom in Florida; one sister; Sheri in Georgia; three nephews; and two step-grandmothers; Nettie Richie of Uniontown and Elizabeth Behanna of Monessen. There is no visitation. A committal service will be held at the Belle Vernon Cemetery Chapel by Pastor Thomas Senge of St. Paul Lutheran Church at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were handled by BIDWELL CHAPEL of Chico; Calif.; and the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME in Charleroi.

Jacqueline A. Fleming; 72; of Windber; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; Feb. 22; 2007; at her residence. Born March 21; 1934; in Monessen; she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Eleanor Smith Paul. A long-time resident of Windber; she was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Windber; where she was a lay leader; chairperson of the Evangelistic Committee; chairperson of the Windber Ministerial; and a volunteer for Hospice. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law; Edward and Debra Kennedy; of Lowell; Ind.; one grandson; Michael Kennedy and wife Kandi; of Crown Point; Ind.; and five great-grandchildren; Tristen and Kissten; Joseph and Levi; and Gabrielle. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Donald Fleming; and a granddaughter; Michelle Elise Kennedy. Visitation will be held in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-5300); on Tuesday Feb. 27; from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; the time of service with the Rev. Gary Grau of Calvary United Methodist Church; Windber; officiating. In lieu of f1owers; donations may be made in memory of Jacqueline A. Fleming to one’s local hospice or to Children’s Memorial Hospital; Chicago; Ill.

JENNIFER ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. SURVIVERS INCLUDE HER GRANDPARENTS; LENA AND HOLMES LAZZARO; AUNT HOLLE LAZZARO; UNCLES; AND COUSINS. THERE WAS NO PUBLIC VIEWING IN THE FUNERAL HOME. FRIENDS GATHERED AT THE ST. SEBASTIAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BELLE VERNON AT 12:30 P.M. FOR THE FUNERAL MASS. JENNY WAS KILLED IN A ONE CAR ACCIDENT AT 4023 KENNYWOOD BLVD. [ROUTE 837] IN WEST Jennifer O. Moore; of Belle Vernon; passed away Wednesday; Feb. 21; 2007. Born in Uniontown; she was the daughter of Olivia Moore; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon. Jennifer attended the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to her mother; survivors include her grandparents; aunt; uncles and cousins. Friends are asked to gather in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon on Friday; Feb. 23; at 12:30 p.m. for a Funeral Mass. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled 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. In lieu of flowers; donations may be made to the Humane Society.
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During World War II; American bombers flying missions over Nazi occupied Europe were given a 1 in 5 chance of returning safely. Defying the odds; William J. Zeli; of Rostraver Township; and his crew made 35 successful bombing runs out of London; a feat that historians have called remarkable. William survived his 35 missions; and returned home to live a long; full; productive life. He died Thursday; February 15; 2007; in the Havencrest Nursing Facility at the age of 86. He was born in Marianna; PA on February 14; 1921; son of the late Vincent and Laura Caterina Zeli. He was a member of the first graduating class of North Belle Vernon High School in 1939. He joined the United States Army Air Corps; and was commissioned to a Second Lieutenant in Big Springs; Texas; in 1943. In 1944; he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. He retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Captain in 1959. He was a retired employee of the former Continental Can Corporation in West Mifflin. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon; and the 486th Bomb Group Association; and former member of the Belle Vernon Golden Agers and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Survivors include his wife of 52 years; Doris Conti Zeli; one daughter and son-in-law; Laura M. and Robert J. Reilly of Upper St. Clair; one son and daughter-in-law; William J. and Julie M. Uhlman Zeli of Murrysville; four grandchildren; Jonathan Robert Reilly of Pittsburgh; Andrew W. Reilly; Larissa M. Zeli and Zachary W. Zeli. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by four brothers; Anthony Zeli; Furman Zeli; Bruno Zeli and Sam Zeli; all of Belle Vernon. Following his retirement in 1983; William enjoyed restoring antique steamer trunks. His artistry became celebrated in the area with many of his trunks adorning valley homes and beyond. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183). Prayer Service will be held Monday at 12:30 pm in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm at St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas V.F. Pastor as celebrant. Entombment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of William Zeli Sunday at 3 pm in the funeral home. As a convenience to the family; condolences are accepted and given to the family from the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Anna Mae Jewell Harn; 85; of Washington; Pa.; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Feb. 14; 2007; at 12:50 p.m. in Kade Nursing Home; Washington. Born May 11; 1921; in Speers; she was the daughter of the late James C. Sr. and Elsie Sowatzki Jewell. Mrs. Harn was a resident of Washington for the past four years; having previously resided in Belle Vernon. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon; where she was a Deacon; Vacation Bible School director; Sunday school teacher and member of the Presbyterian Women and a Circle leader. She was a 1936 graduate of Clairton High School; member of the former Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 Ladies Auxiliary; former member of VFW Post 5454 Ladies Auxiliary; a former member of Christian Endeavor; Bowling Stones and a Girl Scout leader. She was also a retired sales clerk from the Hallmark Card Shop; Rostraver Township. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Elsie and Dale Williams; of Harrisburg; two sons; Thomas Charles Harsha; of Glassport; and John Richard Harsha; of Ocoee; Fla.; a stepson; Clifford Eugene Harn and wife Kitty; of Halifax; 11 grandchildren; Bob Williams; Lorraine Strick; Michele Smeal; Kimberly Myers; Marjorie Harsha; Rick Harsha; Mark Harsha; Mike Harsha; Pat Harsha; Eugene Harn and Charles Harn; and three great-grandchildren; Chloe Smeal and MacKenzii and Riley Harn. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clifford E. Harn; on Nov. 19; 1983; and a brother; James C. Jewell Jr. Visitation will be held Sunday 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). Services will be held Monday; Feb. 19; at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Suzanne Currie of First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. As a convenience to the family; condolences are accepted and given to the family from the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com