Harry J. Tueche Jr.; 89; of Monessen; died Tuesday; July 11; 2006; in Havencrest Nursing Center. Born June 27; 1917; in Fayette City; he was the son of the late Harry J. and Jane Daugherty Tueche. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years; Carmen Beery Tueche; two sons; James W. Jerry Tueche and wife Marjorie; of Hershey; and Harry Beezy Tueche; of Rochester Hills; Mich.; three grandchildren; Michele Kirsch; Jane Karnowski and Jon Tueche; one step grandson; Edward Coccari; five great-grandchildren; Taylor Kirsch; Sophie and Ella Karnowski; and Weston and Christian Mountz; and two step great-grandchildren; Hedy Paterno and Jade Popson. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law; Mary Ann Tueche; a step granddaughter; Donna Popson; and his half sister; Irene Tueche Evans. During World War II; he served with the 28th Infantry Division; 110th Regiment Company D; rising to the rank of staff sergeant. Mr. Tueche participated in action across northern France and was wounded near Archen; Germany. He was awarded the European; African; Middle East Campaign medal with two Bronze Stars; Good Conduct medal; World War II Victory medal and the Purple Heart. Upon his return to Monessen; he enrolled at California State Teachers College and graduated in 1949. While a full-time student; he founded the Yell-o Cab Co. in July 1948. He sold the taxi business in 1951 and began selling homes for Admiral Co. By 1953; Admiral awarded Harry his own exclusive territory along Route 30 near Irwin; which quickly became the largest volume dealership. In 1957 he founded Keystone Homes in Belle Vernon and by 1965 had 27 dealers in five states. He later co-owned Laurel Ridge Coal Co. in Charleroi. Mr. Tueche was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church; a 60-year member of the American Legion; and a 65-year member of the Elks Club; all in Monessen. He was a past president of the Monessen Industrial Development Corp.; and a past member of the Monessen Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. Mr. Tueche was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue; Monessen (724-684-3700). A Blessing Service will be held Saturday; July 15 at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. American Legion Post 28; Monessen; will conduct services on Friday at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home.

Merry K. Tootsie Wysochanski Hewitt; 71; of North Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; July 12; 2006; at 11:36 p.m. at her home surrounded by her family. Born Sept. 21; 1934; in Monessen; she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Ilnicki Wysochanski. A resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 50 years; Mrs. Hewitt was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. She was the owner and operator of Jake’s Pizza in North Belle Vernon and Rostraver Township for the past 30 years. Her customers and employees brought her much joy and happiness. She also enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City with her husband and vacations with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband; Jacob T. Hewitt; with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 24; 2006; a son; Robert B. Hewitt; of Rostraver Township; two daughters and sons-in-law; Merrie Lu Sissy and Jesse Podroskey; and Dayna and Ron Bethem; all of North Belle Vernon; three sisters and 2 brothers-in-law; Frances Roy; of Texas; Joan and Charles Zubritsky; of Monessen; and Mildred and Richard Neidermyer; of Washington; Pa.; grandchildren; Rhiannon; Melissa; Erik; Bryan; Shawn; Lee; Jacob; Karrie; Jill; Jared; Erin and Neal; great-grandchildren; Cage; Steven; Robert; Catherine and Timothy; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers; Michael; Stanley; Carl; Victor and Lou Wysochanski; and a sister; Carolyn Winant. Visitation will be held Friday 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). A Prayer Service will be held Saturday; July 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Merry Hewitt on Friday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home.

Danielle Elaine Kathleen Davis; infant daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Chew Davis; of North Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; July 11; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. Survivors; in addition to her parents; include one brother; Jacob Davis; one sister; Ashley Chew; both at home; her maternal grandmother; Janis Chew; of Belle Vernon; her paternal grandparents; Donald A. and Ellen Swarm Davis; of Elizabeth; and her maternal great-grandmother; Erma M. Chew; of Monongahela. Private funeral services were held today 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. The Rev. Suzanne Currie; pastor of the First Presbyterian Church; officiated. Interment was in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
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Viola Carpenter-Rawlins; 75; formerly of Monongahela; was called home to Glory on July 7; 2006; while in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born July 20; 1930; in Boligee; Ala.; one of seven children and the daughter of the late Roy and Rosetta Carpenter. Viola retired from the West Penn Allegheny Health System after many years of devoted nursing service. Over recent months she had resided at Kenric Manor in Donora. Prior to her illness; she was a faithful member of Covenant Christian Church; Dr. Frank J. DePolo; Belle Vernon. Viola was a deeply spiritual woman who loved to share laughter and her faith in God. She leaves to cherish her memory: one son; Alan Edward (Karen) Rawlins; of Rockville; Md.; two daughters; Schlain Lynne Rawlins; of Monongahela; and Lorraine Carol (William) Grayson; of Uniontown; one sister; Arwilda Mathis; of Donora; several beloved nephews; nieces; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; cousins; and a host of other devoted relatives and friends. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Ira E. Rawlins; one son; Clarence Rawlins; four brothers; William; Robert; Daniel and Cleo Carpenter; and one sister; Ida B. Johnson. Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday; July 12; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; 230 Reed Ave.; Monessen. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert C. Holmes and Dr. Frank J. DePolo. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724-684-6242).

John S. Zunic; 85; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; July 6; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late John and Mary Klanchar Zunic; he was born in Herminie on July 16; 1920. He was a life member and past Assistant Chief of the Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Company No. 2. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II; he retired in 1980 from the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company and worked for many years at the Helon Farm in Perryopolis. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; John E. and Sharon Zunic and James and Lorraine Zunic; and one daughter and son-in-law; Pattie and Randy Burnsworth; all of Belle Vernon; three sisters; Lois Jurcevich; of West Newton; Susan Guerrieri; of Irwin; and Anna Maria Honey Reese; of Kennesaw; Ga.; seven grandchildren; Kimberly; John and Eric Zunic; Lynnsi Joe and Jesse William Zunic; Annette Trenk and Jason Marchewka; and one great-grandson; Bradley. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Edna Mary Albright Zunic; in 1977; one son; Donald A. Zunic; on March 22; 2006; and one brother; Edward Zunic; in 2004. Friends will be received on Sunday from noon 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 Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Monday; July 10; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie; pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Belle Vernon Fire Company will meet in the funeral home to hold services Sunday at 3 p.m.

Leonora C. Cercone Scapes; 87; of Pittsburgh; died Wednesday; July 5; 2006; at 11:14 a.m. in Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Jefferson Borough. Born Jan. 14; 1919; in Pittsburgh; she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Scuillo Cercone. A resident of Pittsburgh for the past 2 1/2 years; having previously resided in the Mon Valley area; Mrs. Scapes was Catholic by faith and a homemaker. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Arch A. and Dawn Scapes; three daughters and one son-in-law; Josephine and Lawrence Wallace; Maria Mimi Miller and Kathryn Gallick; six grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Archangel G. Scapes; on Dec. 1; 1995; three brothers; Rick; Guido and Roland; and four sisters; Lily; Bertha; Rita and Irene. Visitation will be held Thursday 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). Prayer services will be held Friday; July 7; at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Joann Behrendt Norkus; 72; of Monessen; died Tuesday; June 6; 2006; in her home.

She was born Dec. 22; 1933; in Charleroi; a daughter of the late Walter and Gillamean Pauwels Behrendt.

Joann is survived by her son; Danee Lynn Norkus; of Charleroi; and a brother; Jack B. Behrendt; of California.

In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her son; Jeff Norkus.

There will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME INC.; Charleroi; is in charge of the arrangements www.schrock-hogan.com

Ronald D. Dudgeon; 59; of Shreveport; La.; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; June 27; 2006 in his home. He was born in North Charleroi on Nov. 13; 1946; a son of Helen Dudgeon; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon; and the late Earl Dudgeon. He was a member of the Grace Community United Methodist Church of Shreveport and was active in the church’s Stephen Ministry. Ronald graduated from Bellmar High School in 1964; attended the former California State College and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Louisiana Tech. For 39 years he was the general manager of the Materials Department for General Motors Corp. Survivors; in addition to his mother; include two daughters; Jill Cuckovich; of Warren; Ohio; and Ashley Dudgeon; of Shreveport; three sons; David Dudgeon; of Niles; Ohio; and Ronnie and Donnie Dudgeon; both of Shreveport; one sister; Sandra Forte; of Centerville; two brothers; Cary Dudgeon; of Belle Vernon; and William Dudgeon; of Donora; six grandchildren; and three nieces and three nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday 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 Thursday; July 6 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. David Zona officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Mary Tonarelli; 84; of Belle Vernon; died Sunday; July 2; 2006 in Mon Valley Hospital. A daughter of the late Michael and Susan Dobos; she was born on Aug. 17; 1921. Formerly of Donora; she had resided in Belle Vernon since 1961 and was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Mary retired from the former Bell Telephone Company; where she was an operator. Survivors include her husband; Geno Tonarelli; whom she married on April 3; 1961; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 6 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. A blessing service will be in the funeral home on Wednesday; July 5 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 Tuesday at 3 p.m.; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

Gasper Garofalo; 91; of Monessen; died Sunday; June 25; 2006; in IHS; Greensburg. He was born in Rogliano; Italy; on Oct. 29; 1914; the son of the late Angelo and Josephine Grano Garofalo. Mr. Garofalo moved from Italy to Monessen in 1929. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society; the Knights of Columbus Council 954; American Legion Post 28; Sons of Italy; and MARS; all of Monessen; and was a former member of the Monessen AARP and the Italian-American Heritage Society. Mr. Garofalo owned and operated Gaspers Food Market located at 4th Street and Knox Avenue in Monessen for many years. He then worked for 30 years as a salesman for the former Apter Brothers Co. and Atlas Merchandising in Charleroi. He was a veteran of World War II; having served with the U.S. Army Air Corps as a staff sergeant and airplane maintenance technician. He is survived by his wife of sixty years; Olga Dudra Garofalo; of Monessen; two sons and daughters-in-law; Gary A. and Debra Garofalo; of Akron; Ohio; and Robert J. Sr. and Cindy Garofalo; of Monessen; a sister; Pina Rizzo of Rogliano; Italy; four grandchildren; Kevin Garofalo; of San Diego; Calif.; Angela Garofalo; of Akron; Ohio; Tina Solomon and husband Brian; of Morgantown; W.Va.; and Robert J. Rob Garofalo Jr.; of Monessen; and by nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by three brothers; Frank; Silvio and Trieste Garofalo. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen (724-684-8750). Services will be held on Thursday; June 29; beginning with a 9:30 a.m. Blessing in the funeral home; followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. On Wednesday evening; the American Legion Post 28 will conduct services at 7:15 p.m.; and the Knights of Columbus Council 954 will conduct services at 8 p.m.