Funeral services were held yesterday for William J. Cierebiej; 83; formerly of Bentleyville; who died Thursday; May 4; 2006; in the Washington County Health Center. A son of the late Clement and Eleanore Tolowsky Cierebiej; he was born in Bentleyville on Aug. 5; 1922. Until his recent illness; he had been a resident of Bentleyville since 1969 and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include three sisters; Martha Miklasevich; of Polaski; Helen Cierebiej; of Punxsutawney; and Patricia Jacobs; of Charleroi; and three brothers; Edward Cierebiej; of Willoughby; Ohio; Henry Cirbee; of Hyattsville; Md.; and Albert Cierebiej; of Hanesville; Wash. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two sisters; Eleanore; in infancy; and Josephine Hamilton; in 1992. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; handled arrangements.

John W. Lynn 83; of Monongahela (Fallowfield Township); died Monday; May 8; 2006; in Excela Health-Frick Hospital; Mt. Pleasant. He was born Dec. 28; 1922; in Fairhope; a son of Hamilton and Rose Wetzel Lynn. In his younger years; Mr. Lynn delivered DanDee’s Potato Chips; was a bartender and a former member of the Fairhope Rod and Gun Club. He was an agent for Inter Ocean Life Insurance Company; working mostly in McKeesport. Mr. Lynn was employed by US Steel; Donora Works and Christy Park and retired from Consolidated Coal; Mathies Mine with over 15 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran; serving during World War II. His memberships included the First United Methodist Church and Sutman-Yohe VFW Post 1409 in Monongahela and American Legion Post 659 in Belle Vernon. Mr. Lynn enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife; Lois Anderson Lynn; a son; David B. Lynn; of New Stanton; two step sons; Earl Bugaile; of Washington; and Eric Bugaile; of Harrisburg; a step daughter; Carol Wells; of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren; five step grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a sister; Margaret Hollis; of Belle Vernon. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his first wife; Elizabeth Gimmon Lynn; on Oct. 16; 1981; a son; Robert J. Lynn; on Aug. 10; 2004; two brothers; George and Hamilton Lynn; and a sister; Florabelle McGavitt. Friends will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the L.M. FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC.; 427 West Main St.; Monongahela; where services will be held Thursday; May 11; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Milinovich officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Helen Luzanski Gilmore; 91; of North Belle Vernon; died Saturday; May 6; 2006; in Jefferson Regional Health System; Jefferson Borough. Born June 11; 1914; in Arnold City; she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Kopcho Luzanski. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon; Mrs. Gilmore was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon and a homemaker. She was an avid basketball; football and baseball fan who enjoyed watching the Steelers and Pirates. The last surviving member of her immediate family; she is survived by her daughter; Anne Marie Gilmore; of North Belle Vernon; with whom she made her home; her son; John Gilmore; of Rostraver Township; and one granddaughter; Allyson Marie Gilmore; with whom she shared a special; loving relationship. Being Grandma was her greatest pleasure in life. She was preceded in death by her husband; Eugene P. Gilmore; on June 23; 2003; four brothers; George; John; Andrew and Michael Luzanski; and three sisters; Anna Sarnowski; Sue Janosik and Mary Luzanski. 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; May 9; in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Helen Gilmore on Monday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Helen Gilmore to the North Belle Vernon Parks and Recreation Board. Condolences are being accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com
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Eugene Randall; 89; of North Belle Vernon; died Friday; May 5; 2006 in Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Frank and Freda Randall; he was born in Belle Vernon (Fairhope) on May 9; 1916. Mr. Randall was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belle Vernon and was a union carpenter; retiring in 1981. He had resided in North Belle Vernon for over 60 years. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Marlene and Michael Runatz; of Robinson Township; one son and daughter-in-law; Dr. Eugene H. and Martha Randall; of Atlantic Beach; N.C.; four grandchildren; Seth Runatz; Jennifer Ruebush and husband Mitchell; Elissa Randall; and Cotton Randall and wife Sarah; and two great- grandchildren; Elliott and Avery Ruebush. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Ethel Cowher Randall; on June 15; 1988; three sisters; Marta Randall; Helen Tuomi and Martha Lloyd; and one brother; Bill Randall. Friends will be received Sunday 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 Monday; May 8; at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jeffrey Anthony officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Virginia Voloko Rusyniak; 82; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Thursday; May 4; 2006; at 10:15 a.m. at Jefferson Regional Health System; Jefferson Borough. Born Feb. 15; 1924; in Monessen; she was the daughter of the late Michael and Katryn Dzyndzyrsta Voloko. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 21 years; having previously resided in Michigan for 31 years; Mrs. Rusyniak was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Belle Vernon and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband; John Rusyniak; to whom she was married 60 years; a son; John W. Rusyniak; of Belle Vernon; a daughter and son-in-law; Judy and Ronald Adamo; of Michigan; a brother and sister-in-law; Michael and Carol Star; of Michigan; a sister and brother-in-law; Helen and Joseph Perez; of Michigan; four grandchildren; Vincent and Laurie Adamo; Christina and Ryan Schultz; Christopher and Michelle Rusyniak; and Kara and Mark Cerny; and five great-grandchildren; Gage; Payton and Regan Rusyniak; Alexandria Cerny and Grace Ryan Schultz. She was preceded in death by two sisters; Anne Say and Olga Sowinsky; and a daughter-in-law; Martha Rusyniak. Visitation will be held Friday 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). Relatives and friends will gather Saturday at 10 a.m. for services at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Mary Street; Belle Vernon with the Very Rev. John J. Kluchko as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Parastas Services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. Condolences are being accepted at the funeral home Web site; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com/

Olive Johnson; 90; of Sheffield Lake; Ohio; formerly of Fayette City; died Wednesday; May 3; 2006; at her daughter’s home in Sheffield Lake. She was born Feb. 13; 1916; in Fayette City; a daughter of the late James and Mary Jane Hency Osborne. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Fayette City Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law; Patty and David Cable; of Johnstown; and Bonnie and William Jones; of Sheffield Lake; Ohio; two grandchildren; Lorrie and Brenda; and two great-grandchildren; Allison and Jessica. She was preceded in death by her husband; Willis D. Johnson; three brothers; Thomas J.; Thomas and Raymond Osborne; and three sisters; Mary Jane Hale; Alice Stone and Vera Yannacci. 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 Saturday; May 6; until 12:30 p.m.; at which time services will be held in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Klein officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Violet Marie Brounce; 81; of Monongahela; died Sunday; April 30; 2006; at her home. She was born Oct. 7; 1924; in Belle Vernon; a daughter of the late Richard Harger and Pearl Kennedy Harger. She was Protestant by faith. Mrs. Brounce was a member of the former Polish Club of Monessen; as well as the Monessen Fireman’s Club No. 1; where she had worked as a bar maid. Surviving are four sons; George R. Brounce; of Leavittsburg; Ohio; William R. Brounce and wife Carol; of North Charleroi; Thomas R. Brounce and wife Margie; of Little Hocking; Ohio; and Clifford R. Brounce and wife Joyce; of Carroll Township; one daughter; Mrs. David (Constance M.) Prosser; of Whitensville; Mass.; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; a sister; Betty Swaney; of Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death; in addition to her parents; were her husband; George W. Brounce; and seven brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday; May 4 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Sophie Sally Vito; 88; of Charleroi; formerly of Naomi (Washington Township); died Sunday; April 30; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. She was born May 21; 1917; in Uniontown; a daughter of the late Dave John and Anna Richey David. She was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City. Surviving are two daughters; Joyce Haynes and husband John; of Gallion; Ala.; and Philomena Meli and husband Tom; of Charleroi; a daughter-in-law; Carol Smith Vito; of Bentleyville; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; five sisters; Mary Lakin; of Grottoes; Va.; Frances Buck; of Silver Spring; Md.; Dorothy Harper and husband Frank; of Uniontown; Ala.; Thelma David; of Hopwood; and Kathryn Deeds and husband Jerry of Smock. She was preceded in death by her husband; Anthony P. Vito; in 1976; a son; Anthony David Vito; on March l3; 2006; three brothers; Thomas; Bill and George David; and one sister; Ann Pratt. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday; May 3 until 9:30 a.m.; when a Blessing Service will take place followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Leonard McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Oliver Bozie Miller; 83; of Monongahela; went on to be with the Lord on Saturday; April 29; 2006; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He died of natural causes. He was the son of the late Robert Paul and Gertrude Avery Miller. Born in Alabama on Oct. 15; 1922; he lived most of his life in the Mon Valley area. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters; Emma Louise Miller; of Alabama; and Ivory Jean Johnson; of Detroit; Mich.; one brother; Edward Junior Miller; of Charleroi; three sisters; Earlene Miller; of McKeesport; and Lorraine Pollard and Sara Louise Patterson; both of Pittsburgh; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one brother; Saul Miller; two sisters; Dorothy Miller and Annie B. Richardson; and his wife; Judy Miller. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; Trudy Taylor Bristol; supervisor; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen. Funeral services will be held Wednesday; May 2; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Michael Mickey Plesko; 90; of Dunlevy; died Sunday; April 30; 2006; in his home. A son of the late Charles and Rita Kander Plesko; he was born in Stockdale on Oct. 25; 1915. He was a member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church and the VFW Post 167; both of Charleroi; and the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Retirees. A resident of Dunlevy for the past 58 years; he was formerly of Roscoe and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; having served aboard the USS Shangri-La. He retired in 1982 from the Allenport plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; where he worked in the steam and power plant. Survivors include his wife; Anna Yodie Plesko; whom he married on June 27; 1940; one daughter and son-in-law; Rita Kathleen and Thomas Connor; of Mapleview; two sons and daughters-in-law; Michael C. and Victoria Plesko; of Latrobe; and Emery F. and Carol Plesko; of Dunlevy; four sisters; Mary Coneybeer; of Belle Vernon; Olive Coneybeer; of Rostraver Township; Irene Leonard; of Lewisville; Texas; and Jane Burkett; of Farino; Ohio; seven grandchildren; Cynthia Plesko; Julie Grace; Stephanie Plesko; Michelle Suppa; Kelly Russell; Brian Connor and Chad Plesko; and three great-grandchildren; Ethan Russell; Brandon Grace and Chad Hunter Plesko. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two sisters; Elizabeth and Helen Plesko; and five brothers; Emery; Steven; Charles; John and George Plesko. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 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; where a service will be held Wednesday; May 3; at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Funeral Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church of Charleroi with Fr. James Ragan as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas Service will be in the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.