Helen Frediana; 99; of Monessen; died Friday; Jan. 27; 2006; in Hallsworth House; Charleroi. A lifelong resident of Monessen; she was born June 23; 1906; a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Belan. She was preceded in death by two husbands; Paul Kuzma and Joseph Frediana; a son; Bill Kuzma; two sisters; Mary Belan Ryan and Vilma Gagatko; and three brothers; Frank; Charles and John Belan. Survivors include one son; Paul Kuzma; of Vancouver; British Columbia; Canada; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Interment was held Tuesday; Feb. 7; in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the YONEY and DeROSE FUNERAL HOME; Monessen.

Clifford Litterini; 79; of Monessen; died Saturday; Feb. 4; 2006; in the emergency room at Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. He was born in Smithton on Sept. 5; 1926; a son of the late Rudolph and Margaret Backus Litterini. He was a resident of Monessen for over 50 years and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Litterini also was a member of the Italian Society of Mutual Aid in Monessen; and past member and treasurer of the Marconi Social Club in Smithton. He worked over 50 years as a delivery route driver for Angelo’s Cigarette Service in Smithton; retiring in 1995. Mr. Litterini was a veteran of World War II; having served with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS H.W. Tucker. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law; James C. and Lynne Litterini; of River Edge; N.J.; his daughter and son-in-law; Laurie and Todd Chester; of Monessen; with whom he made his home; a brother and sister-in-law; Lawrence and Eunice Litterini; of Virginia Beach; Va.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law; Doris and John Wichtoski of Lansing; Mich.; Norma Penfield; and Carol and Maynard Munson; all of Tucson; Ariz.; two grandchildren; Zachary Chester and Cameron Litterini; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Marie Merando Litterini; and three brothers; Lewis; James and Donald Litterini. 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 DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen (724-684-8750). Services will be held Wednesday; Feb. 8; beginning with a 9:30 a.m. Blessing in the funeral home; followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Ronald Keys Jr.; 39; of Washington; Pa.; died unexpectedly on Wednesday; Feb. 1; 2006; in West Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh. The son of Wilma J. Keys and the late Ronald Keys Sr.; he was raised in Monessen and graduated from Monessen High School in 1984. He was a 1991 graduate of California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of arts degree in speech and communications; and he was a graduate of Columbia School of Broadcasting. Ronald was employed by radio station WJPA in Washington and self employed as a freelance disc jockey. He was a member of the Living Stone Community Church in Washington and a member of the trustee board. In addition to his mother; he leaves to celebrate his life his wife of 10 years; Cheryl Keys; and his daughter; Ronay Noel Keys; both of Washington; a sister; Dr. Dana J. Keys-Frezzell (Reginald); of Belle Vernon; a brother; Scott Keys (Neirissa); of San Pedro; Calif.; his mother-in-law; Becky Miller; three brothers-in-law; Eric Miller (Lillian); Adam Miller and Andrew Miller; one sister-in-law; Nicole Fry (Nathan); nephews; uncles; aunts; cousins; and a host of relatives and friends. In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Bishop Joseph E. Bass and Mary Bass; and his paternal grandparents; Leo and Marie Keys. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. in Gate of Heaven Church of God in Christ; 644 Reed Ave.; Monessen. A Homegoing Service will be held Tuesday; Feb. 7; at 11 a.m. in Gate of Heaven Church. Pastor Paul Harrington of Living Stone Community Church will deliver the Eulogy. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES; 431 East Ninth Ave.; Munhall (800-705-3006).

Funeral services were held today for William J. Viviani; 75; of Belle Vernon; who died Saturday; Feb. 4; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Joseph and Marcella Pachera Viviani; he was born in Monessen on Nov. 19; 1930. A resident of Belle Vernon since 1962; he retired in 1996 from the Clairton Works of U. S. Steel Corp. Survivors include his wife of 52 years; Shirley Tonks Viviani; one sister and brother-in-law; Evelyn and Peter Tallerico; of Belle Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by three sisters; Lena Lubrani; Dora Nicolette and Emily Viviani. Interment was in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; handled arrangements.

Robert D. Smith; 78; of Monessen; died Wednesday; Feb. 1; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born June 25; 1927; in Monessen; the son of the late William Smith and Jean Ferguson Smith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and an employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Monessen Plant. Mr. Smith was an avid sports fan and followed all Monessen High School athletics. Surviving are two sons; William H. Smith; of Kingston; N.Y.; and Timothy Smith; of Monessen; two grandchildren; Kristen and Patrick Smith; of Kingston; N.Y.; a sister; Jean Dyky; of Monessen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife; Patricia Klein Smith; and a sister; Ruth Moeller. 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. on Monday. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday; Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Mary L. Vasko; 91; of Belle Vernon (Lynnwood); died Tuesday; Jan. 31; 2006; in The Uniontown Hospital. A daughter of the late John and Mary Krofchek; she was born in Lowber on Sept. 3; 1914. A lifelong resident of Lynnwood; she was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law; James and Neville Vasko; of Lynnwood; one brother; John Krofchek; of Coraopolis; two sisters; Margaret Fedora; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); and Helen DiBasilio; of Monongahela; two grandchildren; Lara Simpson and husband Bryan of Warrenton; Va.; and Lisa Steban and husband John; of Belle Vernon; and six great-grandchildren; Rebecca; Kristina and Tyler Steban and Aubrey; Braedon and Carter Simpson. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Albert Vasko; in 1970; one daughter; Patricia Vasko; in infancy; and one sister; Ann Pesi. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; ww.fergusonfuneralhome.net; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A Blessing Service will be in the funeral home on Friday; Feb. 3; at 10:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Charles Esposito; parochial vicar; as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Thursday at 3 p.m.; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

Charles D. Dutchko; 68; of Belle Vernon; died Friday; Jan. 27; 2006; in West Penn Hospital following a brief illness. He was born June 27; 1937; in Monessen; a son of the late Peter Dutchko and Helen Ruth Steiner Dutchko. He was a member of First Christian Church in Fayette City; where he served as a Deacon. He was an employee of Local 354 of the Plumbers and Pipefitters of Youngwood and had served on the Credit Union Board of the union for 15 years. Surviving are his wife of 47 years; Paula Gaydos Dutchko; three daughters and sons-in-law; Dawn and John Thomas; of Flatwoods; Beth and Keith Peer; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); and Cindy and Mike Connors; of Oil City; and six grandchildren; Drew Molinari; Charles Stephenson; Shayna and Christian Connors; and Cameron and Samantha Peer. Preceding him in death; in addition to his parents; was his brother; James Dutchko. Friends will be received at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday; Jan. 31; at 11 a.m.; followed by interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions in Mr. Dutchko’s name be made to First Christian Church; Fayette City.

Robert A Cathers Sr.; 75; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Tuesday; Jan. 24; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. He was born Aug. 21; 1930; in Washington Township; a son of the late William E. and Darling Cathers. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law; Ricky and Deborah Cathers; of Belle Vernon; and Robert Jr. and Karen Cathers; of Newell; three daughters and one son-in-law; Debbie and Fred Hess; of Charleroi; Linda Smith; of Madison; and Janet Woods; of West Newton; three brothers; William T. and Tim Cathers; both of Belle Vernon; and David Cathers; of Georgia; two sisters; Martha Kunka and Ruth Ann Antonelli; both of Belle Vernon; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; Irene Bukoski Cathers; a daughter; Beth A. Cathers; and a granddaughter; Kimberly Hess. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday; Jan. 27; until 11 a.m.; at which time a blessing service will take place with the Rev. Charles Esposito officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home website; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Inez V. Mays; 74; of Monessen; went home to be with the Lord on Saturday; Jan. 21; 2006. Born Aug. 1; 1931; she was a daughter of the late Willie and Callie Mays of Blysthedale; Ark. Inez lived in the Bronx; N.Y.; for many years before moving back to Monessen in 1994. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Monessen. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons; James Sharpie Mays; of Monessen; and Wayne Mays and wife Mary; of the Bronx; N.Y.; three brothers; Oliver Puddin Mays and wife Carol; of Monessen; Ollie Clay Mays; of the state of California; and James Earl Mays; of Osceola; Ark.; one sister; Anna Ruth Johnson; of the Bronx; N.Y.; four grandchildren; Sequoia Mays; of Pittsburgh; James Mays; of Donora; Kimberly and Kellie Mays; of the Bronx; N.Y.; five great-grandchildren; several nieces; nephews; cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends; and a devoted; former sister-in-law; Bonnie Mays; of Monessen. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Family and friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Union Baptist Church; 670 McMahon Ave.; Monessen. Additional viewing will be held in the church on Thursday; Jan. 26; from 10 to 11 a.m.; followed by a funeral service with the Rev. Ricardo Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724-684-6242).

Opal L. Wargo; 91; of Fallowfield Township; died Friday; Jan. 20; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born Oct. 17; 1914; in Belle Vernon; a daughter of the late Joseph and Fannie Peters Evans. She was Protestant by faith. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law; Marvin E. Sr. and Hope Wargo; of Charleroi; one brother; William P. Evans; of Fallowfield Township; one sister; June Lambert; of Charleroi; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Wargo; in 1993; one son; Joseph E. Wargo; in 2005; two brothers; Joseph Evans Jr. and Charles Evans; and one sister; Frances Yakich. Friends will be received in the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME; 819 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday; Jan. 24; at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Bruce Northey officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.