Robert C. Hamilton; 81; of Donora; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; March 8; 2006 in Mon Valley Care Center. Bob; also known as Junior Hawkins; was born in Fayette City on Sept. 14; 1924; a son of the late Robert C. and Agnes Hawkins Hamilton. He attended grammar school in Webster; graduated from Rostraver High School in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Sherri and Ray Nuccetelli; of Ellsworth; two grandchildren; Jennifer Mock and husband Aaron; of Deemston; and Raymond Nuccetelli and wife Shelly; of Ellsworth; three great-grandchildren; Madison and Mason Mock and Matthew Nuccetelli; one brother-in-law; Andrew Hanchin; and last; but by no means least; Cathy Mitchell; who came into his life and was there when he needed her the most. The Lord blessed Bob in many ways. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Kathryn Hamilton; in July 2002. Friends will be received Friday 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 Saturday; March 11 at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. George Lammay; pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church; officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Ruth Watson Carter; 86; of Charleroi; went home to be with the Lord on Saturday; March 4; 2006. She passed away of natural causes in Mon Valley Hospital. Mrs. Carter was born June 12; 1919; a daughter of the late Onzelow and Tempe Watson. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; where she was loved and respected. She has touched many lives and kept her pledge to God. Mrs. Carter worked for the state until her retirement. She organized the Share Organization in Atlantic City; N.J.; which brought healthy foods to those in need. She leaves to mourn her loss one son; Raymond Carter; of New Jersey; two daughters; Joyce Williams and Karen Carter; both of Charleroi; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and other members of her ever-growing extended family. Mrs. Carter will be missed by family; friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband; Edward Fleming Carter; one son; Louis Watson Sr.; three brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; Brushton Avenue; Charleroi (behind Rotolo’s) and Friday; March 10 from 10 to 11 a.m.; the time of service with the Rev. Anthony Bristol officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen; is handling arrangements. Trudy Taylor-Bristol is in charge. In lieu of flowers; contributions can be made to Mon-Vale Health Resources Inc.; Sweeney Melenyzer Regional Cancer Center.

Virginia M. Kurdilla; 87; of Monessen; went with our Lord on Tuesday; March 7; 2006; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born Jan. 15; 1919 in Monessen; a daughter of the late Adolphine and Florence Richie. Mrs. Kurdilla was a lifelong resident of Monessen. She served as a staff leader with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) during World War II. Mrs. Kurdilla also served as a Past President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 1190 in Monessen and was an Avon representative for the past 50 years. She is survived by a daughter; Candace J. Kurdilla; at home; a sister; Laura Aiello; of Baltimore; Md.; a brother; Robert Richie; of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Frank Kurdilla; on Jan. 14; 2000; two sisters; Lorraine Soltis and Clara Forgas; and one brother; Charles Richie. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the YONEY and DeROSE FUNERAL HOME; 100 Schoonmaker Ave.; Monessen. Funeral services will be held Friday; March 10 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Ron Schermerhorn officiating. Burial will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Margaret E. Clark; 91; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; March 6; 2006 in Mon Valley Care Center. A daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Fitman Delansky; she was born in Blacktop; Ohio; on March 15; 1914. Catholic by faith; Mrs. Clark was a licensed practical nurse by Waverly for many years at the former Charleroi-Monessen Hospital and in private duty nursing. She had been a charter member of both the Vernon Belle’s and the Bunco Club. Margaret had resided in the Donora and Belle Vernon high rises and Belle Vernon for many years. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; Fred R. Jr. and Darla Clark; and two daughters and one son-in-law; Shirley and John Demko; all of Belle Vernon; and Marjorie Apicerno; of Enola; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Fred R. Clark Sr.; on Aug. 1; 1991; seven brothers and sisters; and a great-grandson; Jimmy Jansante. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday 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 Friday; March 10 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Agnes Rodebaugh Quinn; 90; of Rostraver Township; went home to be with the Lord on Saturday; March 4; 2006. Born in Pricedale on Sept. 20; 1915; she was a daughter of the late John Hershel and Janet Cowan Rodebaugh. A homemaker; Mrs. Quinn was a member of Pricedale Union Church; where she taught Sunday and Bible school classes and was a member of the JIM Women’s group and the choir. She is survived by her daughter; Janice Q. Sarber and husband Lanny; of Rostraver Township; son-in-law; Ronald A. Monack; of Charleroi; daughter-in-law; Joanne Quinn; of New Stanton; eight grandchildren; Dr. Ronald A. Monack and wife Mary; Lorri Jo Demers and husband Mark; Michael Quinn; Robert Quinn and wife Mary; Tamara Keen and husband Michael; Kelly Broadwater; and Ginger and Sherri Sarber; six great-grandchildren; Megan A. Monack; Ronald P. Monack; Jared Quinn; Michael A. Keen; Kimberly Pallo and Amber Picchiarini; and one great-great-grandchild; Trey Gavan Pallo. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband; Charles H. Quinn; on Feb. 1; 2001; they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary four months later on June 16; 2001. She was also preceded in death by a daughter; Edith I. Monack; on Sept. 29; 1985; a son; Charles E. Quinn; on Dec. 6; 1993; three brothers and two sisters-in-law; John Rodebaugh; Edward Rodebaugh and wife Mary; and the Rev. Howard Rodebaugh and wife Edna; and a sister; Irene Rodebaugh. 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 JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934); where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday; March 8 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James J. Mimidis officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.

Susan Sokol Koslasky; 80; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Saturday; March 4; 2006 at 11:45 a.m. at her home. Born July 26; 1925 in Red Hill; she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Drozda Sokol. Mrs. Koslasky was a homemaker and member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon; where she also volunteered baking for many church fund raisers. She is survived by her daughter; Lorraine Koslasky; of Fairhope; a sister-in-law; Julia Paholski; of Belle Vernon (Lynnwood) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; Enoch Koslasky; her son; Robert Koslasky; on Oct. 9; 2005; two sisters; Margaret Rubyor and Mary Carnahan; and three brothers; Michael; Peter and John Sokol. Visitation will be held Monday 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 Tuesday; March 7 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Very Rev. John J. Kluchko of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas Service will be held Monday at 8:15 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site: http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com/

Robert Enoch Koslasky; 59; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Sunday; Oct. 9; 2005. Born Aug. 14; 1946; in North Charleroi; he was the son of Susan Sokol Koslasky; who survives and resides in Fairhope; and the late Enoch Koslasky. A lifelong resident of Fairhope; he was Catholic by faith; a steward at the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club; and was a member of the Russian Club of Pricedale; Belle Vernon Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 209; Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659; Naomi Athletic Club and Golf League; and the Allenport Rod & Gun Club. Mr. Koslasky was a veteran of the Vietnam War; having served with the U.S. Army. In addition to his mother; he is survived by one sister; Lorraine Koslasky; of Belle Vernon. Visitation will be held at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183)on Wednesday; Oct. 12; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m.; at which time services will be held in the funeral home. Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 will conduct services Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s web site; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com/

Bronislaw Ben Dudzinski; 86; of Fairhope; Belle Vernon; died Thursday; March 2; 2006; in his residence. He was born Oct. 9; 1919; in Jandrewo; Poland; a son of the late Franciszek and the late Balwind Remiszewski Dudzinski. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Surviving are his wife; Sophie Szymanski Dudzinski; three sons; George Dudzinski and wife Christine; of Fayette City; Ed Dudzinski and wife; Pamela; of Greensburg; John Dudzinski and wife; Marie; of Belle Vernon; daughter; Cathy Techmeier and husband; Mark; of Morrisville; N.C.; eight grandchildren; Jonathan; Jereme; Jacob; Stephanie; Ryan and Amy Dudzinski and Marissa and Jessica Techmeier. Also surviving are two sisters in Poland. He was preceded in death by a daughter; Marisia Dudzinski; two brothers; and one sister. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and until 9:30 a.m. Monday; the time of a blessing service; in the ELEY/McCRORY FUNERAL HOME; Fayette City. A funeral Mass will follow 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Lawrence Manchas as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon. For those unable to attend; online condolences will be accepted at the funeral home web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.

Kathryn Reho Nogy Wilkinson Purks; 91; of Belle Vernon; died Friday; March 3; 2006; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Manown; Pa.; Sept. 20; 1914; she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Sikula Reho. Kathryn was a retired baker. She worked at the J.I.B. Restaurant and the Bentleyville Truck Stop. She is survived by her two daughters; Dolores L. Hruby and husband; William Hruby; of Fellsburg; and Jonni K. Pielin-Kircher and husband; Kris Kircher; of Liberty Borough; six grandchildren; William P. Hruby; Cathy Manko; Janice Reed; Kelly Provins; Erin Pielin and Aimee Pielin; four great-grandchildren; a brother; John Jack Reho and wife; Betty; of Belle Vernon; and two sisters; Elizabeth Betty Clark; of Kissimmee; Fla.; and Vera Hutton and husband; Ralph; of Belle Vernon. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by a son; Andrew Nogy; a grandson; Gerald Hruby; seven sisters; Anna Stonfer; Mary Tintori; Julia Crampo; Helen Hollis; Susie Albert; Pauline Reho and Barbara Tyber; and a brother; Adam Reho. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934); where a blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Ronald L. Simboli officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.

John David Jay Torok; 48; of Clarksville; formerly of Monessen; died Wednesday; March 1; 2006 at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh on Dec. 21; 1957; the son of Joan Cook Torok; who survives and resides in Monessen; and the late John Torok; who died Feb. 13; 2005. Jay grew up in Monessen and attended Monessen schools before joining the U.S. Navy; serving one tour of peacetime duty. He worked at the former Page Aluminized Steel Company in Monessen for 10 years and later worked as an auto body repair technician for various auto body repair shops throughout the Mon Valley. Jay was an avid outdoorsman; having loved to hunt; trap and fish. He is survived by his wife of 16 years; Debi Timms Torok; a son; Johnathan Robert Torok and wife Diane; of Allison; a step son; James W. Wright Jr. and wife April; of Bentleyville; a sister; Kristy Torok Chavez and husband Hank; of Belle Vernon; two step grandsons; James Michael and Isaiah Jordan Wright; and a niece; Kaylene Michele Chavez. In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Melvin and Mary Katherine Cook; his paternal grandparents; Joseph and Margaret Walanski; one aunt; Mary Holzapfel; on Feb. 18; 2005; and one cousin; Kimberly Cook. Friends will be received Friday 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 Saturday; March 4 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. David J. Nazimek officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.