Marie K. Wallace; 91; of Belle Vernon; died Sunday; July 30; 2006; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Pittsburgh. Born Dec. 9; 1914; in East Belle Vernon; she was a daughter of the late John and Sabatini Rose Feola Trozzo. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; she was a member of Pricedale Union Church; where she sang in the choir and had also sung in the choir at the Belle Vernon Baptist Church. She was a member of the Belle Vernon Goldenagers and the Belle Vernon Women’s Club. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law; Lee E. and Bonnie Wallace; of Harpers Ferry; W.Va.; a daughter and son-in-law; Joan (Wassilchalk) and Ben Kelley; of Monongahela; a sister; Delma Stofan; of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Laurie Johnson; of Cranberry Township; Daniel Wassilchalk; of Venetia; Lynn Wright; of Harpers Ferry; and Lisa Larkin; of Philadelphia; and nine great- grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Wilbur H. Wallace; on July 28; 1997; and a sister; Gilda Tomayko. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-5300; a Golden Rule Member Firm; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net. Services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday; Aug. 2; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James J. Mimidis officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; donations can be made to the Capital Campaign at Pricedale Union Church.

Funeral services were held this morning for Genevieve Dudzik; 90; formerly of Monessen; who died Friday; July 28; 2006; in the Washington County Health Center. Born June 16; 1916; in Glassport; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Lipinska Wieczorek. For many years Mrs. Dudzik worked as a housekeeper in the Charleroi and Monessen areas. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church in Monessen and the former St. Leonard Catholic Church. Mrs. Dudzik was a member of the Eagles Club in Monessen and enjoyed making stained glass from her home. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law; John J. Jr. and Linda Dudzik; of Monongahela; a grandson; John J. Dudzik III and wife Becky; two granddaughters; Joyce Lynn Holsopple and husband Troy; and Becky Jo Dudzik; two great-granddaughters; Hanna and Shelby Holsopple; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two sons; Paul; who died at birth; and Leonard Dudzik; in June 1990; and several brothers and sisters. Interment was held in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME; Monongahela (724-258-6767).

John D. Porter; 81; of Rostraver Township; died Wednesday; July 26; 2006; in the Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Rostraver Township on Aug. 16; 1924; he was the son of the late Oliver T. and Alvina (Danielson) Porter. John was a gentlemen farmer and a life member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church; both in Rostraver Township. He retired April 30; 1983; from U.S. Steel; Irvin Works; after 41 years of service. He was a member of the Tri-County Lodge No. 643 F&AM; Donora; the Scottish Rite and the Syria Shrine Caravan; Pittsburgh. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 790 in Smithton and the VFW Post No. 7023 of Perryopolis. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the European Theater during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 49 years; Evelyn (Neth) Porter; two sons; John D. Jack Porter and wife; Jamie (Monios) Porter; of Owasso; Okla.; James E. Porter and wife; L. Rita (Nolan) Porter; of Alexandria; Va.; daughter; Kimberly J. Porter; of Rostraver Township; three grandchildren; John D. J.J. Porter III and Victoria A. Porter; both of Owasso; Okla.; and Bradley P. Bell; of Rostraver Township; a brother; Dr. J. Wayne Porter; of Colo. Springs; Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his brother; James O. Porter. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township; 724-929-7934; www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com; where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with Pastor George Lammay and the Rev. D.W. Norton; co-officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. The Tri-County Lodge No. 643 F&AM; Donora; will conduct a Masonic funeral service for Brother Porter at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

James K. Clark; 55; of North Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; July 26; 2006; in Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 23; 1950; in Connellsville; he was the son of the late James Mays and Marjorie Clark Lindsey. Mr. Clark had worked at Corning Glass in Charleroi and was a member of the Moose and the Russian and Hungarian clubs; all in Belle Vernon. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Clara J. Fowler Clark; and a sister; Janice Helferstay. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law; Tami and Bill Puckey and Jamie and Larry Baker; all of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Billy; Jenna and Cory Puckey; and Tyler Baker; two stepgrandchildren; Brian and Amber Baker; a brother and sister-in-law; Barry and Eileen Clark; of Belle Vernon; and a host of nieces; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation will be held at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday; July 29; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Richard Klein officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Clara J. Fowler Clark; 54; of North Belle Vernon; passed away Saturday; July 22; 2006; in her home. She was born in North Charleroi; Jan. 25; 1952; a daughter of James Fowler; of Belle Vernon; and the late Virginia Keller Fowler. She had resided in Belle Vernon for 30 years. In addition to her father; survivors include her husband of 36 years; James K. Clark; two daughters and sons-in-law; Tami and Bill Puckey; and Jamie and Larry Baker; all of Belle Vernon; a sister and brother-in-law; Darlene and Albert Sager; of Charleroi; two brothers and sisters-in-law; James and Kathy Fowler; of Belle Vernon; and Dennis and Judy Fowler; of Donora; four grandchildren; Billy; Jenna and Cory Puckey and Tyler Baker; and two stepgrandchildren; Brian and Amber Baker. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 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 at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Klein officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

John R. Emerick; 67; of Rostraver Township; died Wednesday; July 19; 2006; at his home. Born in Brownstown (Fayette City) on Feb. 24; 1939; he was the son of the late Albert and Luetta Biles Emerick. He was retired from Monco Products as a bagger. Mr. Emerick was Protestant by faith and was a member of the Rostraver Lions Club. He is survived by his wife; Darlene Forsythe Emerick; three sons; David T. Emerick; of Rostraver Township; Mark A. Emerick; of West Newton; and Brian L. Emerick; of Arnold City (Belle Vernon); one daughter; Connie L. Courie; of West Newton; 10 grandchildren; April and Anthony Harrold; Edin Emerick; Jerid Emerick; Justen Emerick; Josh Emerick; Amber Emerick; Izryah Emerick; Brian Emerick Jr. and Adrianna Emerick; one great-grandson; Noah Harrold; and one brother; Robert D. Emerick; of Fayette City. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a son; John R. Emerick Jr.; seven brothers; Charles; Theodore; Orie; Albert; Sheridan; Gerald and Duwayne Emerick; and two sisters; Alberta Palmer and Joyce Emerick. Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934); www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com; where a Funeral Service will be held Monday; July 24 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Don Anders officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.

George Popovich; 82; formerly of Monessen; died Tuesday; July 18; 2006; at his home in Pompano Beach; Fla. He was born in Monessen on July 22; 1923; a son of the late John and Elizabeth Martin Popovich. George attended the University of Iowa; Yale University and the University of Pittsburgh. He was a civil engineer for Alcoa for 36 years and was the chief financial officer of Literal Corporation for nine years. George served as a captain in the 20th Air Force during World War II and served as a communications officer in charge of the Signal Center in Harmon Field; Guam. He is survived by four sons; George Gary Popovich; of Miami; Fla.; Alan (Christine) Popovich; of State College; David Popovich; of West Palm Beach; Fla.; and Douglas Popovich; of Brooklyn; N.Y.; four grandchildren; Alexander Popovich; Christopher Popovich; Alissa Popovich and Julia Popovich; and a brother; Steve Popovich; of Colorado Springs; Colo. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Lois Jean Popovich; in October 2004; four brothers; John; Andrew (of Jensen Beach; Fla.); Charles and Frank Popovich; and three sisters; Elisabeth Michalek (of Jensen Beach); Anne Desalvo and Margaret Popovich. Friends will be received at the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen (724-684-8750) on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home on Monday; July 24 at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon with Hiermonk Patrick of St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church in Pittsburgh officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas Service will be held in the funeral home on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church; 105 South 19th St.; Pittsburgh; Pa. 15203; or; Christ the Savior Russian Orthodox Cathedral; 16601 Northwest 77th Court; Hialeah; Fla. 33016; or; American Legion National Headquarters; Washington Office; 1608 K St.; N.W.; Washington; D.C. 20006.

The three month old child of Mr.and Mrs.John Hileman died yesterday;Thursday;December 18;1902. Interment today Friday;December 19;1902 at 11:30 in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Celestine K. Chel Lavery; 98; of Belle Vernon died Friday; July 14; 2006 in Jefferson Hills Manor. A daughter of the late George and Clara Salvino Nucci; she was born in Weirton; WV on August 2; 1907. A resident of Belle Vernon since 1940; she was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Chel retired in 1970 after 38 years with the former Vernon Drug Store of Belle Vernon. Survivors include 1 daughter and son-in-law; Lorees and Max Sherman of Warsaw; IN; 3 grandchildren; James Sidary of Monongahela; Laurie Marraccini of McKeesport and Kathleen Couvillion of Dallas; TX and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; James Lavery in 1934; 3 brothers; Lewis; George and Fred Nucci and 2 sisters; Edith Hall and Verci Pettko. Friends will be received on Sunday 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.fergusonfuneralhome.net; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be in the funeral home on Monday at 9:30 A.M. followed by a funeral mass at 10 A.M. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Sunday at 3 P.M. led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

William Package Sr.; 98; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Thursday; July 13; 2006; at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fayette City on Feb. 28; 1908; the son of the late Charles Sr. and Sarah Czarowwich Package. He was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City. Mr. Package was a retired general foreman at the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company; Allenport Plant. He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Rose M. Package; in 1997. He is survived by daughters; Frances Livingstone; of Belle Vernon; Christine Canigiani and husband Mark; of Dunlevy; Rosalie Eanone; of Clarksburg; W.Va.; and Maxine Package; of Brandon; Fla.; a son; William Package Jr. and wife Judith; of Fayette City; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC; Fayette City; on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday; July 17 until 9:30 a.m.; when a prayer service will be held in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church with the Rev. Leonard McAlpin officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com