Josephine Dorie Lytle O’Toole; 80; of Roscoe; formerly of Long Branch and Levittown; died Saturday; Dec. 2; 2006. She was born Aug. 30; 1926; in Ellsworth; a daughter of the late Joseph and Jesse Nesbit Gregg. Mrs. O’Toole was Presbyterian by faith. She was an honorary member of the Janet Ray Circle of the Roscoe Presbyterian Church; a former resident of Long Branch; having moved to Levittown following her marriage to Martin O’Toole. She held various offices in the Roscoe American Legion Auxiliary Post 801; one of which was past president. Mrs. O’Toole was a former employee of Fox Grocery in Belle Vernon and the Trenton Tin Co.; in Trenton; N.J.; where she was employed as payroll clerk. She is survived by three children; Mrs. Gary (Laura) Deavers; of Roscoe; Curtis (Doris) Lytle; of Brook; Ind.; and Virginia Miller and friend Gregg Swartz; of Levittown; three grandchildren; Marc Lytle; of Lafayette; Ind.; and Robert and Tammy Deavers; of Roscoe; one great-grandson; Trevor Griffith; of Newell; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her first husband; Robert Lytle Jr.; and her second husband; Martin O’Toole; and two sisters; Jesse Bohn and Alphareta Riley Kremp. Friends will be received at the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC.; ROSCOE on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Janet Ray Circle will conduct a service Monday evening at 7:30. Funeral and Committal Services will be held Wednesday; Dec. 6; at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. John Rankin officiating; followed by private interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.melenyzerfuneralhomes.com

Willie James Newberry; 86; of Belle Vernon; went home to be with the Lord on Monday; Nov. 27; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. Born to the late David J. Matthews and Estella Worsham Matthews; she has resided in the Mon Valley most of her life. Mrs. Newberry was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Belle Vernon; where she served on the Missionary board. She cooked for the homeless many years and was co-owner of a restaurant in Monessen called Old New York . Mrs. Newberry also belonged to the YWBA Association for many years. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; John H. Newberry; one son; Hiawatha Frezzell; and three sisters and two brothers. William James leaves to cherish her memory two daughters; Asenath A. Love; of Mt. Clemens; Mich.; and Jannie M. Scott; of Detroit; Mich.; one sister; Jannie M. Moore; of Columbus; Ohio; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church; Henry Street; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be held Saturday; Dec. 2; at 11 a.m. in the church with the Rev. Clifford Carter; pastor; officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen (724-684-4877); Trudy Taylor-Bristol; director.

Samuel Sergi; 69; of Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; Nov. 28; 2006; in Family Hospice Manor; Pittsburgh. A son of the late Samuel and Lillian Dugan Sergi; he was born in Belle Vernon on Jan. 19; 1937. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon; the Belle Vernon American Legion Post No. 659 and the East Belle Vernon Athletic Club. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; he retired in 1989 from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company and was inducted into the Belle Vernon Area Hall of Fame; Class of 2001. Survivors include his wife; Deanna Ferrari Sergi; with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage on Aug. 9; 2006; one daughter and son- in-law; Lynn and Bruce Shirkey; of Baltimore; Md.; one son and daughter-in-law; Samuel and Kristine Sergi; of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Travis and Corey Shirkey; and Zachary and Wesley Sergi; two sisters; Loretta Cooper; of Charleroi; and Jeannie Neinhouse; of Columbus; Ohio; and two brothers; Frank Sergi; of Kansas City; Mo.; and John Sergi; of Monessen. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by five sisters; Lena Jampetro; Pauline Woodering; Frances Caputo; Kathryn Uhor and Margaret Acton; and two brothers; James and Dominic Sergi. Friends will be received Thursday 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 Ave.; Belle Vernon. A Blessing Service will be in the funeral home Friday; Dec. 1; at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Shirley M. Conte; 75; of Charleroi; entered into eternal rest on Friday; Nov. 24; 2006; at Havencrest Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 4; 1931; in Washington Township; Fayette County; the daughter of the late Leonard Leo and Estella Daniels Sands. Mrs. Conte was Lutheran by faith. She is survived by two daughters; Marcia Fretz and husband James; of Belle Vernon; and Michelle Conte; of Charleroi; two sons; Dolph Conte; of Charleroi; and Keith Conte and wife Michele; of Belle Vernon; two sisters; Sandy Ambrose and husband Ray; of Belle Vernon; and Dorothy Sands; of Fayette City; and eight grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held Tuesday; Nov. 28; in Lynnwood Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Jack Hernstrom officiating. Interment was in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff; nurses and doctors at Havencrest Nursing Center for the excellent care given to Shirley M. Conte during her illness. Arrangements were handled by the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; Fayette City. On-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Della Pro; 82; of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Nov. 25; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. A daughter of the late Emanuel and Hester Baker Casteel; she was born in Naomi on Jan. 18; 1924. A lifelong Belle Vernon resident; she was a member of the Lynnwood Lutheran Church. Della and her husband owned and operated the former Pro’s Bar in Belle Vernon; Pro’s Body Shop and Pro’s Italian Food Store; both in North Belle Vernon. Survivors include her husband; Dominick G. Pro; with whom she would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on Dec. 4; 2006; one sister and brother-in-law; Freeda and Edmund Martin; of Belle Vernon; and many nieces and nephews; including a dear nephew; Eddie Martin; of Belle Vernon. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by two brothers; James and Louis Casteel; four sisters; Ada Usher; Elizabeth Luketic; Mazzetta Naspinski; and her twin sister; Stella Granlund; and one beloved great-nephew; Jeffrey Luketic. 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 in the funeral home on Wednesday; Nov. 29; at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jack Hernstrom officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Maynard W. Natola; 87; of Belle Vernon; entered into eternal rest on Wednesday; Nov. 22; 2006; at Hallsworth House in Monessen. He was born Dec. 30; 1918; in Fayette City; the son of Joseph and Lillie Kennedy Natola. He was also preceded in death by three sisters; Edna Ciavarrat; Minnie Park and Mable Brinegar. Maynard was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co.; Allenport plant. He was a veteran of World War II; serving with the U.S. Army in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Maynard was a member of Brightwell/Daughtery Post 484 American Legion; Fayette City. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years; Martha Fekula Natola; and one sister; Martha Herspold; of Perryopolis. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City on Sunday from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Monday; Nov. 27; until 11 a.m.; when Funeral Services will be held with the Rev. Richard Klein; of Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family would like to especially thank the staff at Hallsworth House and Albert Gallatin Hospice for the excellent care given to Maynard Natola. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site;www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Julia Dacko; 90; of Charleroi; died Monday; Nov. 20; 2006; in Shady Rest Personal Care Home; Fallowfield Township. Born in Charleroi on Oct. 22; 1916; she was a daughter of John and Anna Doyle Savage. Mrs. Dacko was a member of Mary; Mother of the Church; Charleroi. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; Jon and Debra Dacko; of East Hartford; Conn.; a sister; Catherine Cal Mendocino; of Belle Vernon; two grandsons; five granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; John Dacko; in 1982; two brothers; August and Thomas Savage; and two sisters; Adeline Bilitski and Ellen Benassi. Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the LEONARD M. PAVLIC FUNERAL HOMES INC.; 235 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday; Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. in Mary; Mother of the Church; Charleroi. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Victor S.Worry;88;of Belle Vernon (Fairhope);died Monday;Nov.20;2006;in his home. Victor is survived by his son;Vic (Kathy) Worry;of Royersford;Pa.;his daughter;Sharon (Sam) McCalmont of Sewickley;Pa.;grandson; Michael L. Worry; of Windsor; Conn.; granddaughter; Meredith Victoria McCalmont; of Sewickley; Pa; brothers; Frank & Steve Worry (both deceased); sisters; Sarah [Ray] Biegenwald; of Wall; Pa;. Anne Hudock and Mary Sedor (both deceased);sisters-in-law; Sara Worry and  Helen Worry;both of Belle Vernon. Vic was a member of  Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City and the VFW Post 699 in Belle Vernon. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Monessen Plant. Vic played in three bands over the years; The Thirsty Five; Sloga; and he was the last surviving member of the Blue Danube Band. Friends will be received in the Eley-McCrory Funeral Home Inc.;334 Main St.;Fayette City on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.and until 9:30 a.m.Saturday;Nov.25  The Rev. Leonard McAlpin will celebrate the Blessing Service in the funeral home;the Funeral  Mass at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church;and the Committal service in the Cemetery. 

DIANE DEDICATED HER LIFE TO HER FAMILY; THE YOUTH OF HER COMMUNITY; AND ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS. WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL IN PENNSYLVANIA; SHE WROTE AN ESSAY ON PROGRAMS THAT WOULD BENEFIT YOUNG WOMEN. IN THE LATE 60’S SHE MOVED TO FLORIDA. IN 1970 SHE CO-FOUNDED THE WALSIE L. WARD GIRLS CLUB IN THE PINE HILLS COMMUNITY. SHE WAS DEDICATED TO THOUSANDS OF YOUNG GIRLS WHO NOW HAD A PLACE TO GO TO LEARN SELF CONFIDENCE; SOCIAL SKILLS; AND THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK. IN THE EARLY 80’S; SHE LAUNCHED A ONE-WOMAN CAMPAIGN TO STOP PET OVERPOPULATION. AFTER A LONG BATTLE; SHE GOT ORANGE COUNTY TO AGREE TO OPEN A LOW-COST SPAY / NEUTER CLINIC IN 1985 AND IT IS NOW A MODEL PROGRAM IN COMMUNITIES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. DIANE THEN FOUNDED CARE ; A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ASSIST IN STERILIZATION FOR PET OWNERS WHO CAN’T AFFORD IT. CHALLENGES ARE GOD’S TESTS BY WHICH WE ARE MEASURED AND DIANE HAS PASSED THEM ALL.

Van Miles Johnson; 62; formerly of Rostraver Township; died Friday; March 17; 2006; in Courtyards Nursing Home; Fulton; Miss.; following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 5; 1943; in North Charleroi; a son of Kathryn S. Johnson; who survives and resides in Mt. Pleasant; Mich.; and the late John F. Johnson. He was a 1961 graduate of Rostraver High School and a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania and was a teacher for several years in Maryland. Mr. Johnson lived in Pennsylvania and Michigan before moving to Tupelo; Miss.; where he resided for the past 10 years. In addition to his mother; he is survived by one brother; J. Kenneth (Doris) Johnson; of Lake Isabella; Mich.; three nieces; Sharon (Randall) Byrd; of Northville; Mich.; Susan (David) Staggs; of Morgantown; N.C.; and Rachel (Leonard) Olson; of Carleton; Mich.; and great-nieces and nephews; Caroline and Madison Byrd; Amanda Staggs; and Kirk; Kyle and Kara Olson. In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; John Freeman (McGuire) Johnson and Mary Daniels Johnson; and his maternal grandparents; Gust Somppi and Mary Poro Somppi. Cremation will take place in Tupelo; and his cremains will be returned to Michigan. The McNEECE-MORRIS FUNERAL HOME; Fulton; Miss.; is in charge of arrangements.