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.

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.