Virginia Marie Saunders; 88; of Charleroi; died Tuesday; Oct. 18; 2005; at the home of her daughter; Helen Paterline. She was born Nov. 19; 1916; in Webster; a daughter of the late James and Clara Gilmore Prentice. Mrs. Saunders worked as a cook for 20 years at the former Charleroi-Monessen Hospital and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Charleroi and its WFJ Sunday school class. She is survived by her daughter; Helen Paterline; of Fallowfield Township; two sons; William Saunders and wife Marlene; of Bedford; and Don Saunders; of South Fayette Township; six grandchildren; Daniel Paterline and wife Anita; Laurie Richmond; William W. Saunders and wife Shelly; Brad Saunders and wife Beth; Shari Clevenger and husband Mark; and Karyn Hedrick; eight great-grandchildren; Daniel Paterline; Kristie Clevenger; Allison Paterline; Jessica Saunders; Marlee Clevenger; Eden Richmond; Bryan Saunders and Bess Saunders; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Saunders was preceded in death by her husband; William J. Saunders; eight brothers; James; Harry; Frank; William; Daniel; Eugene; Woodrow and David Prentice; six sisters; Ann; Jessie; Hannah; Marion; Georgina and Gladys; a son-in-law; Daniel Paterline; and a great-grandson; Logan Richmond. She was the last remaining member of her family of siblings. Friends will be received Wednesday 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 Thursday; Oct. 20; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Northey officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Douglas A. Roberts; 76; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); entered into eternal rest on Sunday; Oct. 16; 2005; with his loving family at his bedside. He was born Aug. 10; 1929; in Fairhope; Washington Township; the son of the late Earl and Rachael Mackey Roberts. He was a member of First Christian Church; Fayette City; a veteran of the Korean Conflict; serving with the U.S. Army; and a retired employee of SuperValu Co. He was a member of American Legion Post 484; Fayette City; a social member of the Belle Vernon American Legion Club; the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club; the Naomi A.C. Club; and the American Slovanic Club; Fayette City. He is survived by his loving and caring wife; Jennie McGowan Roberts; his children; Pamela Williams and husband Rube; Brian Roberts; and William Roberts and wife Tracy; all of Belle Vernon; a sister; Elaine Baughman; of New Kensington; and five grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday; Oct. 19; until 11 a.m. in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; Fayette City; where funeral services will be held with the Rev. Wayne Boring of First Christian Church; officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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).