John A. Stura; 78; of North Belle Vernon; died Monday; Oct. 16; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Nov. 3; 1927; in Clairton; a son of the late Alexander and Dena Dolfi Stura. John had been employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Gibson Yard; Monessen; prior to his retirement. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; a life member of the North Belle Vernon Fire Department; and a member of the American Legion and the East Belle Vernon Athletic Club; all of Belle Vernon; and the Naomi Athletic Club in Fayette City. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his brother; George Stura. Survivors include his wife; Gloria M. Hyzy Stura; a daughter; Lorene Henry; of Belle Vernon; grandchildren; Lisa Smith and husband Matthew; Gary Henry Jr.; and John Henry and wife Samantha; great-grandchildren; Kelsey; Brendon and Brayton; two sisters and brothers-in-law; Nancy Rizzuto and husband Frank Bucky; of Monessen; and Norma Wolf and husband William; of Lawton; Okla.; two sisters-in-law; Louise Stura; of Belle Vernon; and Josephine Wilson; of Sutersville; and many nieces; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation will be held in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-5300); on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday; Oct. 19; at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon. The parish rosary will be recited Wednesday at 3 p.m.; and services will be conducted by the North Belle Vernon Fire Department at 7:15 p.m. and by the American Legion at 8 p.m.; all in the funeral home.

Harry Mavrikas; 80; of Sarasota; Fla.; passed away Saturday; Sept. 23; 2006. He was born April 15; 1926; in Fayette City and moved to Sarasota 15 years ago from Belle Vernon. Mr. Mavrikas was a retired steelworker; having worked for the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 484 in Fayette City and a United States Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his daughter; Cynthia Mavrikas; of Sarasota; four sons; Harry W. Mavrikas; of Bradenton; Fla.; Tommy J. Mavrikas; of Belle Vernon; and Richard A. and Nicky J. Mavrikas; both of Sarasota; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday; Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at the JENNINGS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY; 5750 Swift Road; Sarasota; Fla. 34231 (941-926-2223). Memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society; P.O. Box 22718; Oklahoma City; Okla. 73123-1718.

Catherine Kay Susan Hecklick Bruno; 85; of Rostraver Township; died Thursday; Oct. 12; 2006; in the Jefferson Regional Medical Center; surrounded by her loving family. Born in Arnold City on Aug. 19; 1921; she was the daughter of the late Steven and Margaret Toth Hecklick. A homemaker and former beauty operator; Kay assisted her husband in operating the family businesses; The Twin Coaches and the Holiday Inn; both in Rostraver Township. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township and a member and past president of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She is survived by her two sons; Dr. Gerald Bruno; of Jackson; Miss.; and Bruce Bruno; of Rostraver Township; with whom she made her home; two daughters; Maria Kite and husband Ken; of Rostraver Township; and Judy Main and husband Gary; of Frederick; Md.; a sister; Christine Carr; of Fayette City; two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law; Rose Calderone; Dr. Regis and Angeline Serinko; all of Rostraver Township; and Al Bruno; of Huntingdon Beach; Calif.; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Frank J. Bruno; on July 21; 1988; a sister; Mary Ball; and a brother; William Hecklick. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 9:30 a.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724- 929-7934); www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday; Oct. 14; at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Anne with the Rev. Msgr. Nicholas A. Mitolo presiding. Entombment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rostraver Public Library or to the charity of one’s choice.

Holly Joy Wentworth; 1; of North Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Oct. 11; 2006; at 2:13 p.m. in Snyder Township; Blair County. Born Sept. 8; 2005; in Greensburg; she was the daughter of Charles Wentworth of Huntington Beach; Calif.; and the late Amy Widmer Wentworth; who also died October 11; 2006. In addition to her father; she is survived by maternal grandparents; Dennis and Diane Widmer; of North Belle Vernon; paternal grandmother; Lisa Wentworth; of Huntington Beach; Calif.; maternal great-grandparents; William and Donna Craft; of Long Branch; maternal great-grandmother; Eva Widmer of North Belle Vernon; two uncles; David Widmer; of Philadelphia; and Luke Widmer; of North Belle Vernon. In addition to her mother; she was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather; John Widmer. Visitation will be held Friday; Oct. 13 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 Saturday; Oct. 14; at Gospel Alliance Church; McKean Avenue; Charleroi for 10 a.m. services with Pastor Brad Sickler officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Amy Joy Widmer Wentworth; 27; of North Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Oct. 11; 2006; at 2:13 p.m. in Snyder Township; Blair County. Born Aug. 26; 1979; in Mt. Pleasant; she was the daughter of Dennis and Diane Craft Widmer; of North Belle Vernon. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon; Amy was a member of Gospel Alliance Church in Charleroi and employed by Yareck’s of Charleroi as a medical biller. She attended Chapel Christian School; was a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School Class of 1998 and a graduate of Eastern University of Philadelphia with a bachelor’s degree in music and a minor in business. Amy also was a pianist at Gospel Alliance Church in Charleroi. In addition to her parents; she is survived by two brothers; David Widmer; of Philadelphia; and Luke Widmer; of North Belle Vernon; maternal grandparents; William and Donna Craft; of Long Branch; paternal grandmother; Eva Widmer; of North Belle Vernon; and fiance Ken Risttau and his daughter Delany Risttau; of State College; and many aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her daughter; Holly Joy Wentworth; and paternal grandfather; John Widmer. 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). Relatives and friends will gather Saturday; Oct. 14; at Gospel Alliance Church; McKean Avenue; Charleroi for 10 a.m. services with Pastor Brad Sickler officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Anne Sewak Feher Kurilko; 91; of North Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; Oct. 10; 2006; at Hallsworth House III; Monessen. Born March 7; 1915; in Johnstown; she was the daughter of the late Metro and Julia Skilka Sewak. A lifelong resident of the Mon Valley; Mrs. Feher Kurilko was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belle Vernon and a homemaker. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law; Charles and Frances Feher; of Belle Vernon; Ronald and Myra Feher of Catasaqua; and David and Felicia Kurilko; of California; two sisters and a brother-in- law; Jay Francowic; of Monessen; and Verna and Albert Kovalak; of Donora; 10 grandchildren; Justin Kurilko and wife Kelly; Mercedes Peterman and husband Scott; Darci Gutosky and husband John; Garret Kurilko; Chad Feher and wife Maria; Timothy Feller; Michael Feher and wife Amy; Kimberly Feher; Blair Feher and wife Terry; and Ronald Feher Jr. and wife Stephanie; 15 great-grandchildren; James and Devan Peterman; John and Warren Gutosky; Noah Kurilko; and Chase; John; Loukas; Taylor; Alyassa; Sophia; Alec; Kip and Mya Feher and Patrick Ace-Feher. She was preceded in death by her husband; Harry Kurilko; on Oct. 5; 2001; a brother; Frank Sewak; three sisters; Mary Beresh; Pauline Ellsworth and Helen Vagnoni. 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). Services will be held Saturday; Oct. 14; at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Anthony of First Baptist Church of Belle Vernon officiating. Entombment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences are being accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Sarah E. Bolcyak; 81; of Wickhaven; passed away Wednesday; Oct. 11; 2006. She was born Nov. 9; 1924; in Perryopolis; a daughter of the late John and Mineroa Boone Morris. She is survived by one daughter; Janet Britt and husband Charles; of Belle Vernon; and one granddaughter; Michele Britt. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Andrew Bolcyak; brothers; Oscar; Edgar and Clarence Morris; and sisters; Margaret; Pearl; Goldie and Betty. There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday; Oct. 13; at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church; Perryopolis; with the Rev. John T. Euker as celebrant. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to: Albert Gallatin Hospice; 100 Stoop Drive; Monongahela; Pa. 15063. Arrangements are being handled by the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC.; Perryopolis.

Dorothy D. Skekel; 95; of Allentown; formerly of Monessen and Gainesville Fla.; died Monday; Sept. 18; 2006; in ManorCare Health Services; Bethlehem. Born in Monessen; she was the wife of the late Donald T. Skekel Sr. and one of five children of the late Archibald and Nora Davies Dawson. A 1932 graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University); Dorothy taught at Monessen High School for nine years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Monessen and the Monessen Evening Woman’s Club. Survivors include two sons; Donald T. Skekel Jr.; and wife Carolyn C.; of Orefield; and Ted D. Skekel and wife Mary E.; of San Antonio; Texas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. Friends will be received Friday; Sept. 22; in Bethany United Methodist Church; 1208 Brookside Road; Wescosville from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service. Arrangements are being handled by the STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME INC.; 1335-37 West Linden St.; Allentown; Pa. 18102-4334 (1-800-774-3413). In lieu of flowers; contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders; 617A Main St.; Hellertown; Pa. 18055.

Alfred Davis Sr.; 85; of Strabane Woods; formerly of Brownsville and California; Pa.; died Friday; Oct. 6; 2006; at 3:15 a.m. in the Washington County Health Center; Washington. Born Dec. 27; 1920 in Brownsville; he was the son of the late Roman and Ginnie Youre Davis. He enjoyed playing the accordion and gave lessons to many students. Mr. Davis was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon. He was a retired Longrod mill worker from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Monessen Plant. He served with the U.S. Army in Germany; in the European Theater of Operations as an antiaircraft artillery automatic weapons crewman. In 1947 he married his wife of 59 years; Helen Coban Davis; who survives and resides in Washington. Also surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law; Alfred Jr. and Beverly Davis; of Washington; and Dr. Dennis and Evelyn Davis; of McMurray; three grandchildren; Natalie Lenkiewicz and husband Lenny; Mark Davis and wife Jennifer; and Kyra Williams and husband Ryan; two great-grandchildren; Ashley and Brittany Lenkiewicz; three sisters; Norma Quarzo; of Brownsville; Marie Mancini; of Uniontown; and Lenora Augustus; of Allentown; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers; John Gallice and Anthony Davis; and two sisters; Josephine Migliore and Rose Acklin. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 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 Monday; Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Mary Street; Belle Vernon; for funeral services with the Very Rev. John J. Kluchko; pastor; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Parastas Services will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com/