Carol Y. Byers; 68; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Wednesday; Dec. 21; 2005; at home. Born in McKeesport on Aug. 25; 1937; she was the daughter of the late Catherine L. Specht Norton. She is survived by her husband; Kenneth Byers; of Rostraver Township; a daughter; Kristy Hefner; of Rostraver Township; a son; Glenn Bumbaugh; of McKeesport; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and a cousin; Kim Adams; of Rostraver Township. There will be no public visitation. The JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934); is in charge of all arrangements.

Florence C. White; 75; of Connellsville; died Saturday; Jan. 21; 2006; in Canonsburg. A daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Zwiezelewski Koshara; she was born in Mt. Pleasant on Sept. 21; 1930. Catholic by faith; she was raised in Everson and had resided in Connellsville for over 50 years and lived in Belle Vernon from 1996 until moving back to Connellsville in 2005. She enjoyed playing slots in Atlantic City and Las Vegas and dance parties with her late husband; George White. Mrs. White had been employed as an inspector at the former Anchor Hocking plant. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law; Robert and Cathy Rulli; of Canonsburg and Michael Rulli; of Bellevue; and two grandchildren; James Rulli; of Canonsburg; and Joseph Rulli; of Washington. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her first husband; James Rulli; second husband; George Butera; and third husband; George W. White; four sisters; Genevieve Oblywanik; Theresa Koshara; Cecelia Watkins and Evelyn Forgach; and four brothers; Leo; Frank; Joseph and Edward Koshara. Private services were held 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. Interment was in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Jean Volpi; 77; formerly of North Belle Vernon; died Monday; Jan. 16; 2006; in Coral Springs; Fla. A daughter of the late Patsy and Esther Rocco Amatangelo; she was born in Donora on May 24; 1928. Mrs. Volpi spent most of her adult life in North Belle Vernon and was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Joan and Greg Storch; of Parkland; Fla.; three sons and daughters-in-law; Leonard J. and Kathy Volpi; of Charleroi; Richard J. and Kristine Volpi; of Cooper City; Fla.; and Dr. David O. Volpi and Deborah Pilla; of Bronxville; N.Y.; two sisters; Amelia Caruso; of Cleveland; Ohio; and Rosalie Debowski; of Donora; one brother; Gerald Amatangelo; of Florida; and eight grandchildren; Natalie Mainiero; Nicole Bartolowits; Kristen Volpi; Richie Volpi Jr.; Michael Volpi; Alex Volpi; Max Volpi and Matthew Storch. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Orlando D. Volpi; on Dec. 31; 1993; one brother and four sisters; Edith Dutko; Ray Amatangelo; Angie Tosi; Ann Velicky and Mildred Marra. 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; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; where a Blessing service will be held Saturday; Jan. 21; at 9 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Sebastian R.C. Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Friday at 3 p.m.; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

Genevieve Belczyk Lubecki; 82; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Monday; Jan. 16; 2006; at 12:15 p.m. in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born July 11; 1923; in Washington Township; she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Josephine Schopp Belczyk. Mrs. Lubecki was a resident of Rostraver Township for the past 16 years; having previously resided in Fairhope. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church in Monessen and a homemaker. Along with her husband; Genevieve owned and operated Lubecki’s Lounge in Fairhope for 40 years; retiring in 1989. She was an avid bingo player; enjoyed playing cards; traveling and; most importantly; loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She is survived by her husband; Ben Lubecki; to whom she was married 64 years; a daughter and son-in-law; Marcia Lubecki and husband Bill Smith; of Sunnyvale; Calif.; three sons and two daughters-in-law; Ben and Linda Lubecki; of Manchester; Mo.; Rick and Beverly Lubecki; of Belle Vernon; and Ray Lubecki and partner Chuck Higgins; of San Diego; Calif.; a brother and sister-in-law; Ray and Gloria Belczyk; of Monessen; two sisters; sisters; Wanda Sobek; of Fairhope; and Irene Sobek; of Lynnwood; six grandchildren; Jeffrey Lubecki; Loriann Lucier; Jimmy Lubecki; Lindsay Lubecki; Stacey Sanders and Teri Smith; seven great-grandchildren; Jacob and Kayla Lubecki; Benjamin and Sadiejo Lucier; Lauryn Lubecki; and Stephen and Cassie Sanders. She was preceded in death by her brother; Walter Belczyk. Visitation will be held Thursday 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 Friday; Jan. 20; at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church; Monessen. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus Council 3026 will conduct services Thursday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Genevieve Lubecki to the charity of one’s choice. As a convenience to the family; condolences are accepted and given to the family from the funeral home web site; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Braden Michael Hartley; newborn son of Rick Jr. and Lisa MacDonald Hartley; of California; was born and died Monday; Jan. 16; 2006; in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. In addition to his parents; he is survived by a sister; Carley Marie Hartley; his paternal grandparents; Dawne and Jerry Liggett and Rick and Kim Hartley; his maternal grandparents; Sean and Lois MacDonald; his paternal great-grandparents; Philip and Donna Ames and Eileen Hartley; and his maternal great-grandparents; Michael and Lois Brudnak and Arch MacDonald. Braden was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather; Franklin Hartley; and his maternal great-grandmother; Madonna MacDonald. A private blessing service was held in the LEONARD M. PAVLIC FUNERAL HOMES INC.; followed by interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Carl A. Barbour; 72; of Donora; went home to be with the Lord on Saturday; Jan. 14; 2006; at his home. He was born Oct. 8; 1934; in Belle Vernon; a son of the late Edward and Jennie Barbour. He retired in 1996 from U.S. Steel; Clairton Works; where he was employed as an electrician. While residing in North Carolina; he served as a deacon at Greater Harvest Fellowship Church of God in Christ in St. John under the pastoralship of Bishop Leroy J. Woolard. He is survived by his loving wife; Helen Barbour; two sons; Kevin Barbour; of Virginia; and Michael Smith and wife Stacey; of Washington; five daughters; Jackie Barbour; of California; Terri Barbour; of Pittsburgh; Michelle Smith; of Charleroi; Tina Bass and husband Joseph; of North Carolina; and Deanna Carpenter; of Donora; with whom he resided after returning to Pennsylvania; one brother; Jay Barbour and wife Pam; of Pittsburgh; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two sons; Daryl Barbour and Daniel Carpenter. Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Newness of Life Church; 489 McKee Ave.; Monessen. Additional viewing will be held in the church on Wednesday; Jan. 18; from 10 to 11 a.m.; followed by a funeral service with Elder J. Richard Bass officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen.

Julia Duda Howsky; 93; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); the last surviving member of her family; died Sunday; Jan. 15; 2006; in Thorpe’s Personal Care Home; North Charleroi. She was born Nov. 17; 1912; in Washington Township; Fayette County; a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Kosiba Duda. She was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City; and a former member of the Christian Mothers of Holy Spirit; PNA Lodge 976 in Arnold City and the Fayette City and Belle Vernon Golden Agers. Surviving are two daughters; Dolores Frazier and husband Fritz; and Loretta Bunny Mullen; all of Belle Vernon; five grandchildren; Debora and Curtis House; Gina and Gregg Popelas; Dana and Frank Ruscitti; Tina Darkanglo and Julie Schuler; and four great-grandchildren; Heather Workman; Gregory Popelas; Ryan Ruscitti and Mathew Schuler. She was preceded in death by her husband; Walter (Kwiatkowski) Howsky; one sister; Irene Baker; four brothers; Frank; George; Edmund Rex ; and Carl Duda; and three infant brothers. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Wednesday; Jan. 18; 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. Father Lawrence Manchas as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home website; www .eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Funeral services were held today for Mildred E. Dailey Coatsworth; 96; of Charleroi; 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. Mrs. Coatsworth died Friday; Jan. 13; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital. A daughter of the late Sam and Bessie Lange Speer; she was born in Webster on Nov. 19; 1909. Mildred graduated from Donora High School and the former California State Teachers College and taught school in Webster in the early 1930’s. Survivors include her husband; Virgil Coatsworth; one son and daughter-in- law; Jack and Marcella Dailey; of Charlotte; N.C.; two step daughters and sons-in-law; Virginia and Raymond Stringer; of Roscoe; and Diane and Larry Bonde; of Belle Vernon; two grandchildren; Pamela Poston and husband William; and Jack R. Dailey Jr.; all of Charlotte; N.C.; two great-grandchildren; William Poston III; of New York City; and Amanda Poston; of Boston; Mass.; one niece; Carmen Schmitt; of Glenshaw; and one cousin; Henry West; of Pittsburgh. Interment was in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Bernadette Viviani Joris; 60; of North Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Jan. 11; 2006; at 7:30 p.m. at her home. Born May 25; 1945; in Charleroi; she was the daughter of the late Baptiste and Mary Tintori Viviani. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon; Mrs. Joris was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; where she volunteered for many parish functions. A homemaker; she also was a member of the Rostraver Women’s Club. She is survived by her husband; Robert Joris; to whom she was married 37 years; two daughters; Lori A. Joris; of Pittsburgh; and Jodie L. Joris; of Acworth; Ga. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and 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; Jan. 14; at 9 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Bernadette Joris on Friday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Bernadette Joris to the American Cancer Society. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home web site; http:// www.parzynskifuneralhome.com/

Helen Zolak Mochnaly; 86; of Webster Hill (Rostraver Township); died Monday; Jan. 9; 2006; at 1:10 a.m. in her home. Born Feb. 1; 1919; in Monessen; she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Irene Chacho Zolak. A lifelong resident of Webster; Mrs. Mochnaly was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church; Donora. She was a homemaker and Democratic Committee woman for many years. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law; Joel and Valerie Mochnaly; of Paoli; Daniel and Sharon Mochnaly; of Belle Vernon; and Terry A. Mochnaly; of Webster; with whom she made her home; six grandchildren; Mary Ellen Mochnaly; of Paoli; Joel Thomas Mochnaly and wife Edie; of Phoenixville; Daniel N. Mochnaly; of Belle Vernon; Patrick Mochnaly; of California; and Christian Mochnaly and Natalie E. Rygelski; both of Belle Vernon; one great-granddaughter; Kerri Elizabeth Mochnaly; and numerous nieces; nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Mochnaly Jr.; on Dec. 12; 1991; two brothers; Charles and John Zolak; and a sister; Mary Bailey. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 5 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 in the funeral home on Thursday; Jan. 12; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Igor Soroka; pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Services to be conducted on Wednesday in the funeral home will include the Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus Council 3026; at 7 p.m.; Parastas Services; at 7:30 p.m.; and the Belle Vernon Rotary Club; at 8 p.m. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s web site; http:// www.parzynskifuneralhome.com/