Anthony Ercegovich; 81; formerly of Belle Vernon and Tionesta; died Wednesday; March 15; 2006; at 9 p.m. in Southwestern Veterans Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 5; 1925; in Fairhope; he was the son of the late Joseph Ercegovich Sr. and Mary Tylosky Ercegovich. He was Catholic by faith and a retired coal miner from Bethlehem Mine #60. Mr. Ercegovich was a veteran of World War II; having served with the U.S. Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge with the 605th Tank Destroyer Battalion and was a former member of Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659. He is survived by his son; Tony Ercegovich; of Belle Vernon; two daughters and sons-in-law; Mary and Jeffrey Krett and Roberta and Richard Vitale; all of Belle Vernon; a brother; Joseph Ercegovich Jr.; of Arnold City; two sisters; Julia Bilski; of Arnold City; and Rose Church; of Las Vegas; Nev.; two grandchildren; Jacque Casoni; of Hamilton; N.J.; and Kelly Casoni; of Sonoma; Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Anne Katchmark Ercegovich; on July 10; 1997; and a sister; Mary Yusko. 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). A Prayer Service will be held Saturday; March 18; at 9 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Anthony Ercegovich on Friday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences are accepted at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

JOSEPHINE DIED IN JACKSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN MIAMI; FLORIDA. JOSEPHINE WAS A MOTHER; GRANDMOTHER; GREAT-GRANDMOTHER; AND A GREAT-GREAT-GRANDMOTHER. A GRANDDAUGHTER; JOANN WEATHERFORD; CAME UP FROM FLORIDA TO MAKE ARRAINGEMENTS FOR JOSEPHINE’S INTERMENT. JOSEPHINE ALSO HAD A SISTER; MARGARET.

Joseph Buza; 88; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; March 13; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Whitsett on March 8; 1918; he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Meszaros Buza. He was a retired contractor and carpenter. Mr. Buza served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by four sons; Allan J. Buza and Debbie; of Belle Vernon; David L. Buza and wife Linda; of Houston; Texas; Charles R. Buza and wife Susie; and Richard L. Buza and wife Carol; all of Belle Vernon; a sister; Irene Cowan; of Perryopolis; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Buza; on March 5; 2003. Friends will be received Wednesday 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 Thursday; March 16; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Kent Lighthall officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.
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Joyce A. Yohe; 72; of Charleroi; died Saturday; March 11; 2006; in Canonsburg Hospital. She was born Dec. 12; 1933; in Charleroi; a daughter of the late Albert and Helen Strenske Hart. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Charleroi; serving as their financial secretary. Mrs. Yohe was a former member and first woman president for the Charleroi Area School Board of Directors; where she served for 30 years. She also was a former member of the Mon Valley Career & Technology Center board; the Charleroi Recreation Board; and director of the Charleroi Food and Cheese Program. Joyce was chosen as the Citizen of the Year in 1975 by the American Legion. She is survived by her husband; Paul Kent Yohe; one son; Kenny Yohe and wife Jackie; of Bentleyville; three daughters; Debra Moller and husband Herbert; of State College; Linda Wolfgang and husband Bill; of Jefferson Hills; and Pamela Kevech and husband Stanley; of Charleroi; nine grandchildren; Melissa; Rachel; Jessica; Emily; Dan; Dylan; Divin; Kristen and B.J.; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by an infant daughter; Ethel Harriett Yohe; and two brothers; Albert and Lee Hart. 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 SHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME INC.; (www.schrock-hogan.com) 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Wednesday; March 15; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Northey. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Betty B. Jeffrey; 88; of Coral Springs; Fla.; a former and long-time resident of Charleroi; died peacefully on Monday; March 6; 2006. She was born in Speers on July 30; 1917; a daughter of the late Isaac Newton Beazell and Vivian Donaldson Beazell Patton. Mrs. Jeffrey graduated from California Normal School; now California University of Pennsylvania; with a bachelor’s degree in education and received her master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She started her teaching career in the Hickory School District and also was a teacher in the Charleroi Area School District for many years. While living in Charleroi; she was an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Charleroi and the Athene Club. Mrs. Jeffrey interrupted her teaching career to proudly serve her country as a member of the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. She was stationed for much of this time in the European Theater of Operations; primarily in Belgium and France. Mrs. Jeffrey is survived by her daughter; Paige Patla; of Coral Springs; Fla.; her son; John Mark Jeffrey and wife Alexis; of Martinsville; N.J.; three grandchildren; Erin; James and Jessica Patla; a sister; Norma Houseman; of Hanover;; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (www.schrock-hogan.com); 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Saturday; March 11 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family requests donations be made to: Susan B. Komen Foundation; P.0. Box 65039; Dallas; Texas 75265-0309.

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.