George M. Theys; 77; of Warren; Ohio; formerly of Charleroi; died Tuesday; Feb. 28; 2006 at home. He was born June 21; 1928 in Charleroi; a son of the late Florent and Jean Balliard. He was a member of the Rock of Grace Assembly of God Church in Kinsman; Ohio. Mr. Theys was retired from General Motors at the Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin after 33 years of service. He is survived by his wife; Joann Ricks Theys; two sons and daughters-in-law; George and Toni Theys; of Ruffsdale; and James and Tamara Theys; of Fayette City; three daughters and sons-in-law; Karen and Michael Abraham; of Fairfax; Va.; Carol Theys; of Vienna; Va.; and Michelle and Ernest Rihel; of Mineral Ridge; Ohio; a sister and brother-in-law; Lois and Michael Brudnak; of Charleroi; a brother-in-law; James Dennis; of North Charleroi; 11 grandchildren; James (Ann); Jason; Christopher (Crystal); Michael; Matthew; Joshua; Jordan; Tara (Mark); Jeffrey (Jessica); Donald (Melissa); and Gregory (Becky); seven great-grandchildren; Alaina; Gavin; Seth; Samuel; Zachary; Ana and Aiden; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; Mr. Theys was preceded in death by his first wife; Luella Sis Dennis Theys. Friends will be received Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME INC.; (www.schrock-hogan.com); 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Sylvia Yowonske; 80; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; Feb. 27; 2006 in her home. A daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Pushnik Skufca; she was born in Wickhaven on Aug. 22; 1925. Survivors include her husband; Joseph Yowonske; two daughters and a son-in-law; Mary and James Hilty; of Finleyville; and Betty Yowonske; at home; one sister; Elizabeth D’Onferio; of McKeesport; one brother; Ed Skufca; of Wickhaven; three grandchildren; Lori Hilty; Jamie Compeggie and Greta Hilty; and one great-granddaughter; Angelina Compeggie. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one brother; Raymond Skufca. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 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 Thursday; March 2 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Christine Babich; 83; of Perryopolis; went to her eternal rest with her loving family by her side on Saturday; Feb. 25; 2006 at the home of her daughter. She was born Oct. 10; 1922 in Centerville; a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Dohanich Roman. Mrs. Babich was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon and the church choir. She is survived by her son and daughter; Frank Babich Jr. and wife Mary; and Jeanne Rathway and husband Richard; all of Perryopolis; a brother; John Roman; of Brownsville; a sister; Mary Sesco and husband John; of Centerville; five grandchildren; Matthew Babich; Ted Babich Sr.; Christine Gibson; Larissa Rathway and David Rathway; eight great-grandchildren; Ted Babich Jr.; Brittany; Justine and Johna Gibson; Jacob and Nicholas Sweitzer; and Abby and Andrew Rathway. She was preceded in death by her husband; Frank Babich; in 1984; and a brother; Charles Roman. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Divine Liturgy will take place Wednesday; March 1 at 11 a.m. in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church with the Rev. Fr. John Kluchko as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas service will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will he accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

John V. Fletcher; 72; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Saturday; Feb. 25; 2006 in Jefferson Regional Health System; Jefferson Borough. Born May 18; 1933 in North Charleroi; he was a son of Margaret Debnar Fletcher; of Charleroi; and the late John C. Fletcher. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 43 years; Mr. Fletcher was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Charleroi. He was a retired millwright from Pittsburgh Local 2235; having received his 50-year pin; and he was a member of the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club and the Charleroi and Monongahela Sportsmen’s clubs. He is survived by his wife; Judy Bazilewich Fletcher; to whom he was married 43 years; a son; John P. Fletcher; of Jeannette; a daughter and son-in-law; Rebecca and Tim Baker; of Rostraver Township; a brother; Tom Fletcher; of Speers; a sister and brother-in-law; Donna and Jerry Daniel; of Atlanta; Ga.; and one granddaughter; Amanda Baker. Visitation will be held Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 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). A Prayer Service will be held Wednesday; March 1 at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Service at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Orthodox Church with the Rev. Gregory Peterson as celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas Service will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. On-line condolences are accepted at the funeral home Web site; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com/

Anne I. Pritchard; 82; formerly of Lynnwood (Belle Vernon); died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday; Feb. 25; 2006; in Nedrow’s Personal Care Home; Stahlstown. A daughter of the late Titay and Mary Kernitsky Pohlot; she was born in Monessen on July 24; 1923. She was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church of Monessen and had 50 years of service with Corning Glass of Charleroi; retiring in 1979. Mrs. Pritchard had resided at Nedrow’s for four years and prior to that; had lived with her daughter in Rector for three years. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law; Patricia and Jay Angeline; of Rector; a sister; Margaret Nahaj; of Belle Vernon; and a sister-in-law; Meleva Pohlot; of Bentleyville. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; William E. Pritchard in 1979; two brothers; Michael and Andrew Pohlot; and a sister; Helen Luksich. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday 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 at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Doris M Kukler; 62; of Jefferson Township (Fayette City); died Thursday; Feb. 23; 2006 in Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born May 24; 1943 in McKeesport; a daughter of the late John and Marie Margitan Gallik. She was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City and retired from Jo Ann Fabric and Cherry Tree Shop and Save in Uniontown. Surviving are her husband; Alexander Kukler; two daughters; Terry Amoroso and husband Michael; of Columbia; Md.; and Kimberly Kukler; of Fayette City; a son; Scott Kukler; of Manassas; Va.; six grandchildren; Kyle; Sydney; Logan and Ethan Amoroso; and Tyler and Garrett Kukler; three sisters; Janice Clement; of Orlando; Fla.; Kathy Gallik; of San Jose; Calif.; and Patty Heffner; of Lebanon; N.J.; and three brothers; John Gallik; of North Huntingdon; Larry Gallik; of Holly Hill; Fla.; and Mark Gallik; of Monessen. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Monday; Feb. 27 until 9:30 a.m.; when a blessing service will take place followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church with the Rev. Leonard McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will follow 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

Helen B. Kluska Fryske; 92; of North Belle Vernon; died Thursday; Feb. 23; 2006 at 7:25 p.m. Born April 14; 1913 in Mt. Pleasant; she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Caroline Chlebek Kluska. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon; Mrs. Fryske was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. She was a homemaker and a member of the former Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Belle Vernon 1522; and the church’s Legion of Mary. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Mary Ann and Alex Basits; of Belle Vernon; and Charlotte and Robert Roche; of Pittsburgh; and seven grandchildren; Rachel Watsula; Brian; Bobby and Shawn Roche; Bridget Roche; and Susan and Lex Basits. She was preceded in death by her husband; Walter F. Fryske; on July 3; 1977; a granddaughter; Laura Ann Aiello; two brothers; Joseph and Edward Kluska; and three sisters; Mary Kluska; Frances Kluska and Florence Aszkiniewicz. Visitation will be held Saturday 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). There will be no visitation on Sunday; Feb. 26. A Prayer Service will be held Monday; Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas V.F.; pastor; as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish and the CD of A will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Helen B. Fryske on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. On-line condolences are accepted at the funeral home Web site; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com/

Edith M. DeStefano; formerly of the Belle Vernon Apartments and Victoria House in Monessen; passed away Wednesday; Feb. 22; 2006 in the Washington County Health Center. A daughter of the late Pasquali and Eufemia Devedo Minardi; she was born in Monessen. She was a former hairdresser in Monessen for many years and was Catholic by faith. Edith was preceded in death by her husband; Albert L. DeStefano; in 1963; two brothers; Amerigo Minardi and Albert Boots Minardi; and two sisters; Florence Von-Berg and Esther Arnoldi. Albert DeStefano was a well known Monessen photographer specializing in graduation and wedding photos. He had owned and operated the former Abie’s Studio in Monessen. Private funeral services were held Thursday; Feb. 23 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. Interment was in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Jack I. Wolford; 62; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; Feb. 20; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Feb. 16; 1944; in North Charleroi; a son of Helen Curtis Wolford; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon; and the late Carl Wolford. A veteran; he was a member of the American Legion in Belle Vernon and numerous other social clubs in the Mon Valley area. Mr. Wolford was an employee of U.S. Steel; having worked as a foreman prior to his retirement. He is survived by one son; Jack Wolford and wife Ginger; of South Carolina; two granddaughters; Jessica and Ashley; two brothers; Carl Buzzy Wolford and wife Carol; of Monessen; and Robert Wolford and wife Barbara; of Allenport; four sisters; Dolores Johnson; of Columbus; Ohio; Mona Belczyk and husband Stanley; of Belle Vernon; Toni Evans; of Monessen; and Kathy Fronzagelo; of Bridgeville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday; Feb. 24; at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Evelyn E.Philips;81;of Peters Township;died Friday;February 17;2006;at Manor Care Health Center;McMurray. She was born November 26;1924;in Monessen;a daughter of Jacob Clyde Eisley and Dora Maggie Phillips Eisley. She graduated from Monessen High School in 1943. On April 18;1946;in Monessen;she married Robert L.McNeil;who died June 24;1979. On February 18;1995;in Somerset;she married David Philips;who survives. She was first employed by Peoples National Bank;Monessen;and then served her Lord faithfully as secretary of Center Presbyterian Church;McMurray;where she was a member for 30 years until her retirement in 1983. Surviving;in addition to her husband;are a sister-in-law;Sarah M.Eisley of Aldan;a nephew;David (Mary Margaret) Eisley of Oshkosh;Wis.;two nieces;Carol (Philip) Villanueva of Floresville;Texas and Barbara Milton of Irwin;a step-daughter;Harriet (Bill) Young of Sun City;Fla.;a step-son;Howard (Linda) Philips of Finleyville;and other family and friends. Also deceased;in addition to her first husband;is a brother;C.Bradley Eisley. Visitaion will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Monday and one hour prior to the service at 11 a.m.Tuesday in Milton E.Hamel Mortuary;169 McMurray Road;Upper St.Clair. The Rev.Joseph S.Rychcik of Center Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.