Marie K. Grabania; 86; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; May 10; 2007 in the Good Samaritan Hospice House; Wexford. A daughter of the late Frank and Anna Barbara Koslosky O’Leary; she was born in Belle Vernon on Sept. 6; 1920. Lutheran by faith; Mrs. Grabania had been employed as an operator at the former Bell Telephone; a secretary for O’Leary Ford in Monessen; and as a receptionist for Dr. Eugene O’Leary. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law; Patricia H. and Frank Smith; of Moon Township; and Carol M. Zema; of Deep Creek Lake; Md.; one son and daughter-in-law; William D. and Elizabeth Grabania; of West Chester; six grandchildren; Sean and Fay Smith of Rocklin; Calif.; Todd and Anne Marie Smith; of Mt. Lebanon; Danalynn Marie and Paul Young; of Earl; David V. and Allisyn Pascaralla; of Cranberry Township; Dr. Erin and Michael Bastidas; of West Chester; and Tara Marie Grabania; of Phoenixville; three great-grandchildren; Joshua; Matthew and Hayley Marie Smith; one sister-in-law; Mary Lou O’Leary Ferguson; of Rostraver Township; and one brother-in-law; Cliffton Haywood; of Lebanon; Miss. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her first husband; Melvin P. Haywood; her second husband; William Grabania; and two brothers; Robert E. O’Leary and Dr. Eugene O’Leary. 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.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Monday; May 14 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Donations; if friends wish; may be made to: Good Samaritan Hospice; 3500 Brooktree Road; Wexford; Pa. 15090.

William Boulton; 65; of Belle Vernon; went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday; May 11; 2007; in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. A son of the late George and Agnes Martin Boulton; he was born in Houtzdale on August 24; 1941. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon and was the president of Boulton Enterprises. Bill had resided in Belle Vernon for the past 44 years; retired from Beneficial Finance Company where he was manager; and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Survivors include his wife of 44 years; Janice Braithwood Boulton; one sister and brother-in-law; Marlene and Arnold Dull of Washington Township; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one daughter; Leigh Ann Boulton in 1988; and two sisters; Emily Bentz and Jean Myers. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 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. Funeral services will be in the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

William J. McDuffie; 49; of Long Branch; died Wednesday; May 9; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born in North Charleroi on June 6; 1957. Bill was a member of the Allenport Rod and Gun Club; the West Brownsville American Legion and the Pricedale Russian Club. He was a pipefitter with Local 354 of the Plumbers and Pipefitters. Survivors include his wife; Norma Jean Chucuddy McDuffie; one son and daughter-in-law; Joshua and Lauren McDuffie; serving in the U.S. Army in Hawaii; his mother and step-father; Betty and James Abbott; of Roscoe; his father; William H. McDuffie; of Anacortes; Wash.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law; Shirley and Norman Chucuddy; of Allenport; two step-brothers; Scott McDuffie; of Scottdale; and Robbie McDuffie; of Anacortes; Wash.; and one brother-in-law; Mark Chucuddy; of Allenport. Mr. McDuffie was preceded in death by his step-father; James Dutchko. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5300); www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Saturday; May 12 at 10 a.m. with Elder James Abbott of the Roscoe Church of Jesus Christ officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Lee O. Hixenbaugh; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; May 3; 2007; in Montefiore Hospital; Pittsburgh. He was a son of the late Herman and Alverta Roberts Hixenbaugh. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Lee had been employed by Koppers Industries; Monessen plant and the former Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Company. Survivors include his wife; Ella Pearl Chambers Hixenbaugh; four daughters and three sons-in-law; Laurie and Robert Freado; of McMurray; Vernie Altobelli; of California; Pa.; Vickie and Raymond Murray; of Aliquippa; and Suzan and Scott Page; of Belle Vernon; one brother; Roy Hixenbaugh; of Belle Vernon; and eight grandchildren; Brittany and Brandon Freado; Nicole Naulty; Ashley and Adam Murray; and Shannon; Krystal and Joshua Page. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two sisters; Carol Hewitt and Jean Shook. 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.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the Free Methodist Church; 401 Second St.; Monongahela on Monday; May 7 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William Bailey officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Carol Lorrain Hixenbaugh Hewitt; 69; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Friday; Feb. 16; 2007. She was born Dec. 28; 1937; in Pricedale; the daughter of the late Herman and Alverta Hixenbaugh. She was preceded in death by a son; Jeffrey L. Hewitt; in August 1990; grandchildren; Lea Marie Hewitt and Thomas Francis Hewitt Jr.; and sister; Jean Schook. Carol was a loving wife; mother; and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She had a deep love and devotion for the Lord; which she passionately shared with others. She was an avid gardener and loved to entertain family and friends on her gazebo. Carol had many talents and hobbies; which included cake decorating; growing and arranging dried flowers; and collecting dolls that she displayed throughout her home. Carol is survived by her husband; Charles H. Hewitt; with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage on Sept. 1; 2006; four sons and daughters-in-law; Charles H. III and Vicky Hewitt; of Gates; N.C.; Roy H. Hewitt and Lynette Messier; of Woodbridge; Va.; Lee O. and RoseMarie Hewitt; of Newell; and Thomas F. and Theresa Hewitt; of Monessen; and 10 grandchildren; Reuben; Raina; Raquel; Amanda; Adam; Jacqueline; Roland; Chadwick; Dominique and Sara. She is also survived by two brothers; Roy Hixenbaugh; of Belle Vernon; and Lee Hixenbaugh and wife Ella; of Belle Vernon; two aunts; Mary Ann Krueter and Betty Adams; both of Belle Vernon; and many nieces; nephews and cousins. Friends will be received 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; on Tuesday; Feb. 20; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m.; at which time funeral services will be held with the Rev. John Derrico officiating.
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Lorraine J. Steinmiller; 62; of Dunlevy; died Sunday; April 29; 2007 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. A daughter of the late Herman F. Steinmiller and Marie Kelley Steinmiller; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon; she was born on August 5; 1944 in Leesville; LA. She was a member of the Christian Center Church of Belle Vernon and was a councilwoman for Dunlevy Borough. Lorraine had resided in Dunlevy for the past 20 years; had been employed in the accounts payable department of Guttman Oil Company for a number of years and volunteered for a Prayer Line for Cornerstone Television Ministries. In addition to her mother; survivors include two sons; James T. Harvey of Pensacola; FL and James D. Harvey of Dunlevy; one daughter; Patricia Murphy; a sister and brother-in-law; Donna and Edward Watts of Murfreesboro; TN; a brother and sister-in-law; Herman and Tiny Steinmiller of Salt Lake City; UT; four grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. In addition to her father; she was preceded in death by one son; Harry Carpenter; in infancy. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 P.M. Wednesday in the Ferguson Funeral Home; Inc. and Cremation Service; a Golden Rule Member Firm (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Thursday at 12 Noon with Pastor John Derrico; Jr. and Pastor Jeffrey Anthony co-officiating.

Mary P. Fister; 88; of Monessen; died Thursday; May 3; 2007; in Hallsworth House; Charleroi. Born in Monessen on June 16; 1918; she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Sperke Torbar. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 194; both in Monessen. Besides her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Albert J. Fister; a son; Albert J. Fister Jr.; one brother; John Torbar; and one sister; Rose Popovich. She is survived by her daughter-in-law; Mary Ann Kinney and husband Peter; of Belle Vernon; one grandson; Chad Fister; of Belle Vernon; and two great-granddaughters; Rachel and Ashley Fister. Friends will be received Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service in the ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue; Monessen (724-684-3700). Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Ethel Ross Kyle; 84; of North Belle Vernon; died Thursday; May 3; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital. A daughter of the late John E. and Allie Barr Ross; she was born in Belle Vernon on Feb. 4; 1923. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon and its Ruth Circle; the Monongahela Historical Society; the Vernon Belles; the Belle Vernon Golden Agers and the Red Hat Society. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; George P. Jeep and Sherry Kyle; of Washington Township; one daughter and son-in-law; Toni and Bruce Usher; of Belle Vernon; two grandchildren; Ryan Usher and wife Traci; of Scottdale; and Justin Kyle; of Canonsburg; and her cat; Ginger. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by three sisters; Athalia Hague; Geneva Cowell and Rose McLaughlin; three brothers; Paul E.; John E. Jr. and Donald Ross; and one granddaughter; Jennifer Usher. 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.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724- 929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Additional visitation will be in the First United Methodist Church; State Street; Belle Vernon; on Saturday; May 5; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the time of services with the Rev. David P. Zona officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Marcia L. Robison; 55; of St. Petersburg; Fla.; died Friday; Feb. 9; 2007 in the home of her daughter. She was born in Warren; Ohio; on Oct. 7; 1951; a daughter of the late Robert and Elaine Kivisto Irvine. Marcia was employed as an EEG technician at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. Formerly of Warren; Ohio; she had resided in St. Petersburg for the past 11 years. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Stephanie and John Petrosky; of Belle Vernon (Lynnwood); one son and daughter-in-law; Christopher and Carrie Ford; of St. Petersburg; and four grandchildren; Anastasia; Alexandria and Victoria Petrosky and Alexis Ford. A Memorial Service will be held in St. Petersburg and burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. If friends wish; memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net; (724-929- 5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; is handling arrangements.

BROTHER – ARCH A. [DAWN] SCAPES; OF BELLE VERNON; PA. SISTERS – JOSEPHINE [LAWRENCE] WALLACE; OF PITTSBURGH; PA. MARIA MIMI MILLER; OF PERRYOPOLIS; PA. KATHRYN WAS A MEMBER OF ST. SEBASTIAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BELLE VERNON AND WAS RETIRED FROM CORNING GLASS IN CHARLEROI. REV. LAWRENCE L. MANCHAS CELEBRATED THE 11:00 A.M. BLESSING SERVICE IN THE FUNERAL HOME AND OFFICIATED AT THE COMMITTAL SERVICE IN THE CEMETERY CHAPEL.