Carl M. Holt; 70; of Rostraver Township; died Monday; Sept. 18; 2006; in The Uniontown Hospital. A son of the late Robert K. and Eantha Ryan Holt; he was born in Waltersburg on June 5; 1936. Protestant by faith; Mr. Holt had resided in Rostraver Township for the past 45 years. Carl loved hunting and fishing and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. He retired from the Bucyrus-Erie Foundry of Glassport. Survivors include his wife of 44 years; Reda Roe Holt; one son; Kenneth Holt; at home; one daughter; Holly Davis; of Waynesburg; one brother; Grady Holt; of Warren; Ohio; three sisters; Maxine Stewart; of Jacksonville; Fla.; and Marie Clark and Carol Wingrove; of Stafford; Texas; and a granddaughter; Kala R. Davis. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); www.fergusonfuneralhome.net; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Thursday; Sept. 21; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Doris Breckenridge; 83; of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Sept. 16; 2006; in the Parish House; Perryopolis. She was born Nov. 27; 1922; in Fayette City; a daughter of the late Frank and Minnie Natola Moskala. She was a member of the Fayette City Presbyterian Church; American Legion Post 484 Ladies Auxiliary and the American Slavonic Club of Fayette City. Surviving is her long-time companion; John Jack Stockton; of Belle Vernon; five nieces; Connie Grados; Vanessa Pugh; Rosemary Jensen; Heather Brown and Robyn Beaudry; two nephews; Larry and Eric Moskala; an aunt; Martha Herspold; an uncle; Maynard Natola; and one grandchild; Kaitlyn Stockton. She was preceded in death by her husband; George Breckenridge; in 1976. A Memorial Service will be held at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St; Fayette City on Tuesday; Sept. 19; at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Shepard officiating. Private 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

Pauline Frances Wasko Rusnak; 101; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Sunday; Sept. 10; 2006; at 4:45 p.m. in Westmoreland Manor; Greensburg. Born Dec. 26; 1904; in Rostraver Township; she was the daughter of the late John and Helena Bornik Wasko. A lifelong resident of Rostraver Township; Mrs. Rusnak was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon; a homemaker and former member of the Belle Vernon Golden Age Assembly. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Pauline and Bill Marks; of Lawrenceville; Ga.; two sons; Joseph Rusnak; of Belle Vernon; and John M. Rusnak; of Conway; S.C.; 13 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Michael J. Rusnak; a son; Bernard Lawrence Rusnak; four brothers; Charles; Joseph; Frank and Bernard Wasko; and three sisters; Helen Zekan; Barbara Wasko and Mary Maksin. 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). A Prayer Service will be held Tuesday; Sept. 12; at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon; with the Rev. Charles P. Esposito as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Pauline Rusnak on Monday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Walter V. Mood; 90; of Monessen; died Friday; Sept. 8; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Gust and Lillie Glotfelty Mood; he was born in Braddock on May 17; 1916. He was a member of the Pricedale Union Church. For over 50 years; one of his passions was teaching Sunday school to the youth. Walt was active in Gideons International; was a member of F&AM Lodge 638 and American Legion Post 28; both of Monessen and the National Rifle Association. He was the owner and operator of Mood and Mood Lumber Company and served during World War II in the U.S. Army. He was an avid outdoorsman and spent most of his recreational time hunting; fishing or trapping. Survivors include his wife; Virginia C. Carper Mood; with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage on Aug. 30; 2006; one son and daughter- in-law; Walter and Glenda Mood; of Saskatoon; Saskatchewan; Canada; two brothers and sisters-in-law; Jack and Florence Mood and Carl and Linda Mood; all of Fayette City; and four grandchildren; Walt Mood and wife Laura; of San Antonio; Texas; Steve Mood and wife Sheree of Calgary; Alberta; Canada; and Ronda and Ryan Heit; both of Saskatoon. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law; Edwin and Emma Mood; and one sister and brother-in-law; Evelyn and Henry Renstrom. 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.fergusonfuneralhome.net; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Monday; Sept. 11; at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Mimidis officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The members of F&AM Lodge 638 and American Legion Post 28 will meet in the funeral home to hold services on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. If friends wish; memorial donations may be made to Gideons International.

James H. Dennis; 79; of North Charleroi; died Sunday; Sept. 3; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born March 31; 1927; in North Charleroi; a son of the late Alvie and Bernice Sichi Dennis. Mr. Dennis was a U.S. Army veteran; serving in the Korean War; and he was a member of the North Charleroi Slavic Citizens Club. He retired in 1986 from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. after 30 years of service. Surviving are nephews and nieces; George and Toni Theys; of Ruffsdale; James and Tamara Theys; of Fayette City; Karen and Michael Abraham; of Fairfax; Va.; and Carol Theys; of Vienna; Va.; great-nephews and nieces; James and wife Ann; Jason; Christopher and wife Crystal; Tara and husband Mark; Michael; Matthew; Joshua and Jordan; and great-great-niece and nephews; Alaina; Gavin; Seth and Samuel. In addition to his parents; Mr. Dennis was preceded in death by his sister; Luella Sis Theys; and brother-in-law; George M. Theys. Friends will be received Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the SCHROCK- HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC.; (www.schrock-hogan.com); 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; where funeral services will be held Saturday; Sept. 9; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Linn officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Wesley E. Millward; 65; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Tuesday; Sept. 5; 2006; in UPMC Shadyside Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born in Brownsville on Oct. 7; 1940; he was the son of the late Earl and Sarah Keibler Millward. He was a retired systems analyst for US Steel Service Center in the Southside of Pittsburgh. Mr. Millward was a member of the Lynnwood Lutheran Church in Belle Vernon and served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife; Carol Ann Johnson Millward; son; Steven Wesley Millward; of Monrovia; Calif.; a brother; Robert E. Millward; of Indiana; Pa.; a sister; Hannah M. Fisher; of Tucson; Ariz. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929- 7934); www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com. Family and friends will gather in the funeral home on Friday; Sept. 8; at 9:30 a.m. and proceed to Lynnwood Lutheran Church; Belle Vernon for a funeral service at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Herdstrom officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

D. Scott Nelson II; 46; of Fayette City (Brownstown); died Sunday; Sept. 3; 2006; at work. He was born in North Charleroi on May 8; 1960; a son of Duane S. and Kay Schwalb Nelson; who survive and reside in Belle Vernon (Fairhope). Formerly of Belle Vernon; he had resided in Brownstown for the past 12 years and was a member of the First Christian Church of Fayette City. He was employed by D.H.S.; Inc. of Charleroi as a residential companion. Scott’s family and friends were very important to him. He was an avid fisherman; loved camping; and had a wonderful sense of humor. Scott was truly loved by all who knew him. Survivors; in addition to his parents; include his wife of 12 years; Joann Eland Nelson; one daughter; Melissa K. Nelson; at home; two sons; Duane S. Nelson III; of Elizabeth; and Nathan J. Nelson; at home; one sister and brother-in-law; Lynne and Ken Gumbert; of Allenport; one brother and sister-in-law; Rick and Regilane Nelson; of Florence; Ky.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law; Helen and Charles Eland; of Fayette City; his paternal grandmother; Martha Nelson; of Charleroi; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in law; Robert and Mary Jo Eland; Gordon Eland; and Charla and Joe Peters; many nieces and nephews; including William and Samuel Gumbert; Joshua and Jakob Nelson; and Julia Nelson; and a special great-nephew; Jacob Ludwick. He was preceded in death by a daughter; Kristen Lynne Nelson; in 1996; his paternal grandfather; Vernon Nelson; and his maternal grandparents; Herman Schwalb and Evelyn Darr Wyatt. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral Services will be in the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne Boring and the Rev. Suzanne Currie co-officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Anna Louise Gnip Black; 77; of Fallowfield Township; passed away peacefully at her home after a short battle with cancer on Thursday; Aug. 31; 2006. She was born Oct. 17; 1928; in Monessen; a daughter of the late Andrew P. and Anna Cheklos Gnip. Anna graduated from Charleroi High School and after marrying her husband Robert on March 20; 1950; was a homemaker in Charleroi; Belle Vernon and Tampa; Fla.; returning to Charleroi in 1962. Anna was an avid sports fan; always watching a baseball; basketball; football game or a horse race; particularly the Triple Crown races. She relished spending time with her grandchildren; whom she loved dearly; her children; other family and friends. She is survived by daughter; Carole Vankirk; of Charleroi; with whom she shared her home; and grandson; Chris Henry and wife Amie; of Greenfield; Wis.; son; Robert L. Black Jr. and wife Kim and granddaughter Kaitlyn; of West Mifflin; daughter; Leslie Black and grandchildren; Julianne; Louis and Kerri; of Monongahela; and son; William D. Black and fiancee Ashleth Bertram and her daughter Mariah; of Fishers; Ind.; one brother; Michael Gnip; of Uniontown; and her loving nephews; Andrew Sowinsky and Charles Buddy Arrow; of Browns Mills; N.J.; niece; Kathy Perky; of Greensburg; along with several other nieces; nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents; Anna was preceded in death by her husband; Robert L. Black Sr.; a sister; Mary Arrow Baran; a brother; Johnny Gnip; and a son-in-law; Scott Vankirk. Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES INC.; (www.schrock-hogan.com); 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Tuesday; Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. From this Valley they say you are going; we will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile; for they say you are taking the sunshine that has brightened our path for awhile. Anna will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Mary E. Davis DeRienzo; 84; of Fayette City; died Friday; Sept. 1; 2006; at 3:15 p.m.; at her home. Born Feb. 1; 1922; in Washington Township; she was a daughter of the late James J. and Alice C. Dolan Davis. A resident of Fayette City; Mrs. DeRienzo was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City; and a homemaker. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Patsy P. and Janet DeRienzo; of Charleroi; and Victor D. and JoLynn DeRienzo; of Belle Vernon; two daughters and a son-in-law; Marion A. Toni and James Hepler; of Smithton; and Victoria S. Vicki-Sue DeRienzo; of Fayette City; three brothers and a sister-in-law; James J. Davis Jr.; of Belle Vernon; Thomas E. Davis; of Fayette City; and Lawrence R. and Celia Davis; of Belle Vernon; three sisters and brothers-in-law; Jane and Bill White; of Ohio; Jerry and John Nusser; of Washington Township; and Nancy and Webster Patridge; of Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Marion A. Mutsy DeRienzo; on July 13; 2002; a brother; Charles Davis; and a sister; Alice Sellaro. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Prayer service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home; followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City; with the Rev. Leonard J. McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Anna Doris Dee Dee Sutherland; 90; of Speers Hill; died Thursday; Aug. 31; 2006; surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was born July 28; 1916; a daughter of the late Alex and Sylvia Gaskill Sutherland. She enjoyed bowling; dancing; and especially being with her family; who loved her very much. Dee Dee retired in 1986 after 38 years of service in the office of Mon Valley Hospital. Survivors include two brothers and one sister-in-law; Jack Sutherland; with whom she made her home; and Jay and Martha Sutherland; all of Speers; two sisters and brothers-in-law; Adele and Ronald Rossi; of Belle Vernon; and Joyce and Ronald Danko; of Monessen; and many loving nieces; nephews; grand-nieces; grand-nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law; George and Marion Sutherland; both of Speers; and one nephew; Kenneth Danko; of Monessen. 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; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Saturday; Sept. 2; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bradley Sickler; pastor of the Gospel Alliance Church of Charleroi; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.