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/

Robert Michael Ellis III; newborn son of Cekia Jones and Robert Ellis Jr.; departed this life on Friday; Dec. 30; 2005; the day of his birth in Mon Valley Hospital. In addition to his beloved parents; he is survived by his paternal grandparents; Robert Sr. and Ida Ellis; of Monessen; his maternal grandmother; Patricia Pryor; of Monessen; and a host of aunts; uncles and cousins. A memorial service for Baby Ellis will be held Friday; Jan. 6; at 11 a.m. in the chapel at the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen. Private interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; contributions can be made to the William R. Taylor Funeral Home. Trudy Taylor-Bristol is in charge of arrangements.

Peter A. Petros; 54; of Monessen; died Sunday; Aug. 22; 2004; in McKeesport Hospital. He was born Jan. 31; 1950; in Monongahela; a son of Kathryn Tina Partezana Petros; who survives and resides in Monessen; and the late Peter Petros. He was an employee of Dynasty Security. Mr. Petros was an avid Civil War buff. In addition to his mother; he is survived by three sisters; Bernadette Bunny Petros; Sharron Lunt and Russel Wiseman; and Mrs. Joseph (Patti) Rodgers; one brother; Michael Petros and Jonny Molek; two nephews; Brian and Craig Lunt; and two great-nephews; Johnathan Feick and Drew Brown. Preceding him in death; in addition to his father; was one nephew; Ronald Lunt; one brother-in-law; Art Lunt; and his grandparents; Lena and Alex Partezana. The family will receive friends on Monday; Aug. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen (724-684-4061). In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to the family. Additional survivors of Peter A. Petros; 54; of Monessen; who died Sunday; Aug. 22; 2004 in UPMC-McKeesport; include his girlfriend; Donna Balana; and numerous aunts; uncles and cousins. Arrangements were handled by RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; Monessen.

George Vargo; 68; of Rostraver Township; died Wednesday; Jan. 4; 2006; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. He was born March 19; 1937; in Fayette City; a son of the late Andrew Sr. and Anna Repan Vargo. He was a member of the Perryopolis United Methodist Church. Mr. Vargo was the former steward of over 40 years at American Legion Post 484 in Fayette City and a former member of the Naomi Athletic Club. He is survived by his wife; Anne Randall Vargo; two sons and daughters-in- law; George and Sharon Vargo; of Washington Township; and Michael and Athena Vargo; of Belle Vernon; two daughters and one son-in-law; Louise Cis and Ted Horrell; of Fayette City; and Karen Lind; of Belle Vernon; three sisters and one brother-in-law; Agnes Strychalski; of Belle Vernon; Dolores and Stephen Yelich; of Irwin; and Dorothy Weitzel; of Belle Vernon; two brothers and one sister-in-law; Joseph and Arlene Vargo; of Fayette City; and Leonard Vargo; of Markleysburg; three sisters-in-law; Barbara Vargo; of Perryopolis; Wilma Vargo; of Wellsburg; W.Va.; and Catherine Vargo; of Fayette City; six grandchildren; Alison Crowson; Aimee Gillingham; Kari Horrell; Garrett Horrell; George Vargo II and Kala Vargo; three great-grandchildren; Nina and Mia Gillingham and Paige Crowson. He was preceded in death by four brothers; Edward; Thomas; Andrew Jr. and Herb Vargo; and one sister; Mary Vargo Karelli. Friends will be received in the ELEY- McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday; Jan. 7; in the Perryopolis United Methodist Church from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service in the church with the Rev. Michael Long officiating. 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