Odessa May Frazier; 90; of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Aug. 6; 2005; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born Feb. 10; 1915; in New Port; Pa.; a daughter of the late Samuel F. Stence and Iva Turbett Stence. She was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church. Surviving are three daughters; Shirley Sementuh and husband; Clem; of Englewood; Fla.; Donna Hixenbaugh and husband; Tom; of New Bern; N.C.; and Barbara Barron and husband; Ron; of Monessen; five grandchildren; Victoria Daley and husband; James; David Sementuh and wife; Lisa; of Penn Township; Curt and John Zelenski; of Monessen; and Ronald Barron Jr. and wife; Melissa; of Monessen; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and a sister; Geraldine Rogers; of Lewistown. In addition to her parents; preceding her in death was her husband; John Frazier. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; a Golden Rule Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

JoEl DeMarco-Martello; 39; of Connellsville; died Sunday; July 31; 2005; at 10:15 p.m. at Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. She was born July 24; 1966; in Charleroi. She was the daughter of Joan Altenbaugh DeMarco who survives and resides in Belle Vernon. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; JoEl was Catholic by faith and a homemaker. In addition to her mother; she is survived by two daughters; Shannon Martello; of Charleroi; and Candis Martello; at home; two brothers and a sister-in- law; James and Julie DeMarco; of Michigan; and Francis Butch DeMarco; of Belle Vernon; sister- and brother-in-law; Rita and Mark Giannini; of Belle Vernon; her fiancee; Brian Wettgen; of Connellsville; and six nieces and nephews; Jennifer; Anthony; Jessica and Jackie DeMarco; Chad Giannini and Michael DeMarco. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas; V.F.; pastor of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Services will be held: Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of JoEl DeMarco-Martello at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Victoria J. Moran; 87; a lifetime resident of Belle Vernon and a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; passed away on Saturday; July 30; 2005; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on December 8; 1917; to Sam and Mary Yowonske. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her loving husband; Frank Moran; a son; Frank Robert Moran; a sister; Ann Keyock; and six brothers; John; Frank; Sam; Alex; Steve and Walter Yowonske. She is survived by her son Thomas (Florence) Moran of Beaver Falls; a daughter-in- law; Agnes (late Frank) Moran of Ogden Dunes; Ind.; five grandchildren; Tammy (Wayne) Slaminio of Darlington; Robert (Michele) Moran of St. Petersburg; Fla.; Frank Jr. (Sarah) Moran of Ogden Dunes; Therese (Michael) Kinasiewicz of Portage; Ind.; and Dr. Jacqueline (Kevin Burns) Moran of Naperville; Ill.; seven great-grandchildren; Kylie and Dante Moran of St. Petersburg; Cassie Moran of Ogden Dunes; Michael and Julianne Kinasiewicz of Portage and Nicole and Rachel Burns of Naperville; a brother; Joe (Silvia) Yowonske of Belle Vernon; two sisters-in-law; Dorothy Yowonske of Pittsburgh and Betty Yowonske of Rostraver Township; and numerous nieces and nephews. Victoria will be most remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother who had a great love of the outdoors and as one who enjoyed traveling. She’d make regular weekend trips to the Northern Allegheny Mountains in her earlier years to assist the family during their hunting and fishing expeditions. Her other passions included gardening and sewing. She designed and made all her own clothing and sewed for others as well. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; where a blessing service will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Sebastian R.C. Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed in the funeral home Wednesday at 3 p.m. led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

John R. Coffee; 67; of Belle Vernon (Arnold City); entered into Eternal rest Wednesday in the emergency room at Monongahela Valley Hospital on Wednesday; July 27; 2005. He was born in Fayette City on Sept. 13; 1937; the son of Mary Bialon Coffee; who survives and now lives in Cleveland; Ohio; and the late John S. Coffee. He was a retired employee of the Washington Township Municipal Authority; working for 30 years for the water department. John was a member of the PNA in Arnold City; the Naomi Club; and American Legion Post 484; both in Fayette City. He was an avid sportsman; loving hunting and fishing from his camp in Bedford. John was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City. In addition to his mother; he is survived by his devoted and loving wife; Barbara Michaels Coffee; a sister; Patricia Marjak; of Cleveland; Ohio; a brother; Eugene Coffee and wife Margaret Coffee; of Penn Hills; a brother-in-law; Don Michaels; and many nieces; nephews and his friends at the Pit Stop in Fayette City; the American Legion and the Naomi A.C. Club. Friends will be received in the ELEY/McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday; Aug. 1 until 9:30 a.m.; when a prayer service will be held followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church with the Rev. Fr. Leonard McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences can be sent to the website at www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Nancy Albright Sedlak; 53; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; July 28; 2005; at HCR Manor Care; Bethel Park. Born July 14; 1952; in Belle Vernon; she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Betty Jane Bloom Albright. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mrs. Sedlak was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon and a former deli service manager for the Rostraver GetGo. She was a member of the Pricedale Russian Club; Belle Vernon Musical and Fayette City Naomi Club. She is survived by her husband; Timothy J. Sedlak; to whom she was married nine years; a daughter and son-in-law; Becky and Robert Ashbaugh of Washington Township; a step son and daughter-in-law; Timothy and Sara Sedlak of Speers; a step daughter and son-in-law; Kimberly and Brian Heart of McKeesport; a brother; Bruce Albright of Oklahoma; and six grandchildren; McKenzie Dudzik; Casadie and Brandon Ashbaugh; Damion and Willa Jean Heart; and Trinny Sedlak. She was preceded in death by her first husband; Leonard Dudzik. Visitation will be held 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; July 30; at 9 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Ronald Cyktor Jr.; parochial vicar; as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Nancy Sedlak on Friday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com
Nancy Albright Sedlak; 53; of Belle Vernon; who died Thursday; July 28; 2005; is survived by her mother; Betty Jane Bloom Albright; who resides in Belle Vernon.

Frank L. Manown; 74; of Belle Vernon (Lynnwood); died Wednesday; July 27; 2005; in his home. A son of the late Clinton H. and Ida Lermineaux Manown; he was born in Rostraver Township on March 15; 1931. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; he was a member of Calvary Bible Church in North Charleroi and a charter member of the Laurel Hunting Lodge. An avid golfer; Mr. Manown was inducted to the Belle Vernon Football Hall of Fame and was a corporal in the U.S. Army; serving with the combat engineers during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1987 after 36 years from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co.; where he was a motor inspector. Survivors include his wife; Mary Roush Manown; with whom he would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on Oct. 19; 2005; a daughter; Melanie Bryner and husband Donald of Florida; two sons; Frank C. Manown and fiancee Kathy; and Brad J. Manown and wife Sharon; all of Belle Vernon; three grandchildren; Tara Holler; Lindsey Manown and Jeffrey Manown; and four sisters-in-law; Jane; Evelyn; Lee and Carolyn Manown; all of Belle Vernon. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by four sisters; Rebecca Jannotta; Naomi Kuss; Louise Bedner and Adele Cramer; and six brothers; William; Martin; George; Clinton; Jack and Kirby Manown. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Saturday; July 30; at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jeffrey Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

George Warren Hill Jr.; 78; of Charleroi; departed this life on Tuesday; July 19; 2005. Born on March 15; 1927; in Arnold City; he was the son of the late George Sr. and Hazel Hill. He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Katherine Marie Thomas-Hill; four brothers; James Elliot Hill; Thomas Eugene Hill; Neil Crawford Hill; and Bruce Elliot Hill; and three sisters; Hazel Barbara Garland; Mary Louise Smith and Alice Reddick. A lifelong resident of the Mon Valley; George worked and retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant; after 30 years. After his retirement; he was employed by Gregg Security as a security guard at Mon Valley Hospital for 15 years until an injury forced him to retire once again. George was a faithful member and deacon of Union Baptist Church in Monessen. Through all his mature life; Deacon Hill loved the Lord and remained a humble man who derived great strength from his trust in God. Wherever Deacon Hill traveled; he was always remembered for his beautiful warm smile; his firm handshake and his gently resonant voice. When it was time to depart one’s company; George would never say goodbye; instead he would always say So long for now . He leaves to cherish his memory and bid him a loving So long; for now are three daughters; Valerie Hill of California; Tawndra Shorter and husband Bryon of Clinton; Md.; and Kimberly Hill of Waldorf; Md.; one son; George W. Hill III of Rostraver Township; one sister; Doris G. Lawson of Charleroi; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; extended family and friends. Friends will be received Friday 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 Saturday; July 23; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Verton L. Dean 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).

Allen Hamer; 88; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Tuesday; July 19; 2005; at 3:15 pm at his home. Born Feb. 7; 1917; in North Belle Vernon; he was the son of the late Richard and Honor Breakwell Hamer. A lifelong resident of Fairhope; Mr. Hamer was a member of Marion United Presbyterian Church in Fairhope and served as clerk of session for many years. He also was a Lay Minister serving at the Redstone Presbytery. Mr. Hamer was a retired chief inspector from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant. He is survived by his wife; Ellen Trembach Hamer; two daughters and one son-in-law; Kathleen Hamer of Charleroi and Diane and Terry Diehl of Rostraver Township; a son and daughter-in-law; Craig and Carla Hamer of St. Louis; Mo.; a brother and sister-in-law; Willard and Janet Hamer of Charleroi; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother; Jack Hamer; and a sister; Emma Jean Dunn. Visitation will be held 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). Services will be held Saturday; July 23; at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Prinkey ; pastor; Marion United Presbyterian Church; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Harriet A. Kuklar; 64; of Belle Vernon (Lynnwood) went to be with her Lord in the emergency room at Monongahela Valley Hospital on her birthday. She was born July 16; 1941; in Pricedale; the daughter of the late William E. Miller and Elizabeth Nichols Miller. She was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church and was employed for years by Keystone Bakery in Monessen. She is survived by two sons; Gregg Wyne and wife Johnna of Vanderbilt and Jeff Wyne and wife Brenda of Perryopolis; two sisters; Mary Ellen Russell and husband Sam and Geraldine Shrader and husband George; all of Belle Vernon; four brothers; Robert Miller; Richard and wife Ann; and Edwin Miller; all of Belle Vernon; and Charles Miller and wife Lisa of Fayette City; and two step daughters; Ronda Perrotta and husband Al; and Mindy Kuklar; all of Florida; and six grandchildren; Gregory; Johnalyn; Jeffery; Albert; Briana and Victory. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ELEY/McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; and Wednesday; July 20; until 10 a.m.; where funeral services will be held with interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home website; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Norman L. Tucker Celaschi; 74; of Speers; died Thursday; July 14; 2005 in The Washington Hospital. A son of the late Hugo and Josephine Jay Sarra Celaschi; he was born in Charleroi on July 9; 1931. He was a member of the Speers United Methodist Church; the Charleroi Lions Club and Charleroi F&AM Lodge 615. Mr. Celaschi was a former member and past champion of Jay’s Golf League and was formerly the mayor of Speers Borough. Tucker and his wife owned and operated Jay’s Tavern from 1978 to 1994. He retired after 31 years from the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co. Survivors include his wife of 53 years; Dolores Evans Celaschi; two daughters and sons-in-law; Janet and Burt Williams of Sun Lakes; Ariz.; and Cyndi and Greg Grimm of Allenport; one son; Norman A. Celaschi and girlfriend Dawn Dietz and her son Jarrik of Dunlevy; one sister; Linda Craig of East Millsboro; two brothers; Ronald Celaschi and Francis Celaschi; both of Allenport; three grandchildren; Christopher Williams of Phoenix; Ariz.; Patrick Williams of Farmington; Conn.; and Jason Celaschi of Fairmont; W.Va.; and a sister-in-law; Donna Hite of Coal Center. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Monday; July 18 at noon. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.