Services were held in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC.; Charleroi; for Eloise Schmidt Vitali; 85; of Charleroi; who died Friday; Oct. 14; 2005; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born May 31; 1920; in Monessen; a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Gilbert Kimmel. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law; Patricia and Joseph Hurley; of Charleroi; four grandchildren; Patrick Hurley; of Charleroi; Joe Hurley and wife Sheri; of Peters Township; David John Nichols; of the state of California; and Bryon Nichols; of New York; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by two husbands; John Schmidt and Frank Vitali; a daughter; Marjorie Nichols; and two brothers; William and Robert Kimmel. Interment followed in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Madeleine I. Rice; 87; of Perryopolis; formerly of Charleroi; died Wednesday; Oct. 12; 2005; in Country Care Manor; Fayette City. She was born in France on Jan. 1; 1918; a daughter of the late John and Marie McGinty. A homemaker; Mrs.; Rice was a member of the Senior Citizens of Charleroi and was Protestant by faith. She is survived by her daughter; Alice Russell; of Perryopolis; two grandchildren; Harry Russell Jr. and wife Maryann; and Keith A. Russell; all of Perryopolis; and four great-grandchildren; Chrissy L. Russell; Allisyn M. Russell Vedder; and Jared A. and Jessica L. Russell. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by three husbands; Harvey Lycett; Steven Macko and Joseph Rice. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME; 819 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; where a Funeral Service will be held Saturday; Oct. 15; at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

William M. Fulmer; 86; of Fayette City (Jefferson Township); died Wednesday; Sept. 14; 2005; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. He was born July 17; 1919; in Rich Hill; a son of the late Edward and Mary Coffee Fulmer. He was a member of Little Redstone Presbyterian Church; Fayette City; and a veteran of World War II; having served with the U.S. Army. Mr. Fulmer was retired from General Motors; Fisher Body Plant. He is survived by his wife; Gertrude Austin Fulmer; two daughters and sons-in-law; Ilona and James Yenesky and Dixie and Peter Logoda; all of Florida; four sons and daughters-in-law; Emmett and Sally Mankin; of Florida; Jerry and Yvonne Mankin; of Michigan; and Leslie and Debbie Mankin and Donald and Marie Mankin; all of Belle Vernon; five grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. 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; Sept. 17; until 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Karen Willis officiating. Interment will be private for the family.

Anna Dudak Shupenko; 86; passed away Saturday; October 8; 2005. She was born April 1;1919. She was a member of the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Pulaski. She was preceded in death by her husband; John Shupenko; and a son; Johnny Shupenko. Survivors include three daughters and son-in-law; Veronica Sams of Dublin; Joyce Oleinik of Lynchburg; and Catherine and John Batten of Pulaski; a sister; Jennie Reely of Laurel; Md.; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday; October 11; 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Belle Vernon Cemetery in Belle Vernon; Pa. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.

Sara Robinson; 84; of Speers Hill; died Friday; Oct. 7; 2005; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born July 9; 1921; in Donora; a daughter of the late Camel Mike and Scandra Joseph Campbell. Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Speers United Methodist Church and was retired from Mon Valley Hospital. She is survived by a son; Gene Robinson and wife Patricia of Capon Springs; W. Va.; three brothers; Michael Daube of Donora; Joseph Daube of Florida and Daniel Daube of New Mexico; four grandchildren; Kari Mazzaferro; and Kelle; Kristine and Kasey Robinson; three great-grandchildren; Alexander Mazzaferro; Jackson Butler and Jalyn Welty. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Raymond Robinson; and two sisters; Sue Crafton and Mildred Daube. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME INC.; 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Tuesday; Oct. 11; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Patti B. Bryner; 54; of Monessen; died Wednesday; Oct. 5; 2005; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 12; 1951; in Pricedale (Rostraver Township); a daughter of the late Dometrus Metty Bridge and Louise Kellaway Bridge. She was an employee of the Frazier School District; having worked as a teachers’ aide. Ms. Bryner enjoyed her family; crafts and camping. Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. Tom (Jodi) Wilhelm and Kristi Bryner; one grandson; David Wilhelm; four brothers; Joe; Jack; Donald and Bob Bridge; four sisters; Lorraine Maiolini; Jean Robinson; Peg Cheloc and Helen Post; and numerous nieces and nephews. 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 Friday. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday; Oct. 8; at noon. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

John Pakish Jr.; of Reno; Nev.; died Thursday; Sept. 22; 2005; in Saint Mary’s Hospital in Reno. He was born June 8; 1929; in Webster; a son of the late John and Mary Pakish. He excelled in athletics and was inducted into the Belle Vernon Area Football Hall of Fame. John medically retired from the U.S. Army after serving in the Korean War and earning a Bronze Star. Upon retiring from the Army; Master Sergeant John Pakish earned a bachelor of arts and master of science degrees in physical education from San Francisco State University. He became a teacher; coach and athletic director at Gonzales Union High School. Coach Pakish retired to Reno after 20 years of teaching and coaching. John Pakish Jr. was active in athletics wherever he lived and will be remembered simply as Coach by many. He is survived by three sons; John; Craig (Linda) and Keith (Teresa); six grandchildren; Janelle; Bradley; Nathan; Jonathan; Steven and Jenifer; two brothers; George Pakish and Joseph Vuknic; and one sister; Irene Glass. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Laura Pakish; three brothers; Harry; Edward and Norman; and two sisters; Virginia and Mary. Memorial services will be held at the O’BRIEN-ROGERS & CROSBY FUNERAL HOME; 600 West Second St.; Reno; Nev.; on Sunday; Oct. 2; at 3:30 p.m. Coach Pakish’s final resting place will be Belle Vernon Cemetery. A small service will be held for John and Laura Pakish in the Belle Vernon Cemetery Chapel on Saturday; Oct. 8; at 11 a.m. for family and friends. In lieu of flowers; the family requests donations be made to: Gonzales Booster Club; 31958 Gloria Rd.; Gonzales; Calif. 93926; or to any Police Athletic League (PAL) in the Mon Valley area.

Laura Viola Pakish; 75; of Reno; Nev.; died after a brief and sudden illness on Sunday; Aug. 28; 2005; in Stanford University Medical Center. Raised in Pennsylvania; she was born on March 24; 1930; a daughter of the late Steve and Margaret Smith. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years; John Pakish Jr.; her sons; John; Craig (Linda) and Keith (Teresa) Pakish; her sisters; Margaret Crilley and Gerry Krivoniak; and her grandchildren; Jonathan; Steven; Jenifer; Janelle; Bradley and Nathan Pakish. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one brother; John Smith; and three sisters; Bertha Sepashe; Irene Lloyd and Betty Chomosh. At her request; there will be no funeral services. A private memorial service will be held for her family. Burial will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; donations may be made in her memory to: Pricedale Union Church Building Fund; 203 Johnson Ave.; Pricedale; Pa. 15072. Arrangements are being handled by ROLLER HAPGOOD & TINNEY; Palo Alto; Calif. (650-328-1360).

Joseph E. Wargo Jr.; 69; of Fallowfield Township; died Monday; Oct. 3; 2005; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born March 27; 1936; in Gallatin; a son of Opal Evans Wargo; who survives and with whom he resided in Fallowfield Township; and the late Joseph E. Wargo. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon; American Legion Post 22 and the Belgian Club; both of Charleroi. Joseph retired from the Charleroi Plant of Corning Glass and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving in addition to his mother; is his wife; Linda L. Wargo; of Fredericktown; two sons; Justin T. Wargo of Fredericktown and Joseph E. Wargo II and wife Lisa of Spokane; Wash.; four daughters; Anansa Wargo of Fredericktown; Saadia Duda of Fayette City; Sandra J. Meli and husband Douglas of Belle Vernon; and Paula J. Divel and husband Robert of Hazelton; one step son; J.R. Russell of Donora; one step daughter; Staff Sgt. Nicole E. Russell; one brother; Marvin E. Wargo Sr. and wife Hope of Charleroi; seven grandchildren; Kathie Bennett and husband Steve; Melissa and Shauwna Sethman; Terri Leigh; Liza Lint; and Nicole and Kaitlyn Wargo; four great-grandchildren; Spencer Bennett; and Skylar; Mersaidez and Joseph Sethman; and four nephews. Friends will be received in the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME; 819 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Thursday; Oct. 6; at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Northey; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Theresa Andreis Lupori; 95; of Belle Vernon; died Sunday; Oct. 2; 2005; in the Residence at Hilltop; Carroll Township. Born Jan. 18; 1910; in Smithton; she was a daughter of the late Lucia De Rosa and Domenic Andreis. A resident of Belle Vernon since 1925; Mrs. Lupori was a member of the First United Methodist Church; Belle Vernon; the Tuesday Evening Civic Club; and the Belle Vernon Golden Agers Assembly. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Lupori; a sister; Victoria Caldarelli; a brother; Andrew Andreis; and a nephew; Donald Caldarelli. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; (724-929-5300); on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Thursday; Oct. 8; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Zona officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church; Belle Vernon.