Anita Sadie Tucci Sellaro; 90; of Monessen; died Sunday; Oct. 3; 2004; in the Southwestern Nursing Center; Pleasant Hills. She was born Oct. 19; 1913; in Monessen; a daughter of the late Patsey and Virginia Salvino Tucci. She was a member of the former St. Cajetan Church Christian Mothers in Monessen. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Sellaro; in 1989. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; Norman R. and Debbie Schroeder Sellaro of Elizabeth Township; one grandchildren; Anthony R. and Dana R. Sellaro; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law; Edith Lachowicz; Mary Klisowski; Theresa Toth and Louis Sellaro; all of Belle Vernon. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME; 1701 State Route 51 (Large); Jefferson Hills (412-384-0350). Those attending the funeral service on Wednesday; Oct. 6; are asked to meet at St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon; at 11:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial with the Rev. Ronald L. Cyktor Jr. as celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Fred Floyd Courie; 75; of Smithton; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Sept. 18; 2004; in Westmoreland Regional Hospital; Greensburg. A son of the late Fredrick and Vivian Ritnour Courie; he was born in Indianhead on March 4; 1929. A resident of Smithton for 34 years; Mr. Courie was a member of the Fayette City American Legion. He was retired from the Fisher Body Plant and served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict; where he received a Purple Heart. Survivors include nine children and their spouses; Ginny Courie of Carmichaels; Butch and Connie Courie of West Newton; Harry and Karol Courie of Aurora; Ohio; Billy and Sherry Courie of Deerfield; Ohio; Vicki and Lou Barcelo of Fayette City; John Courie and Rhonda of West Newton; David and Alan Courie of Smithton; and Paul Courie and Debbie of Smock; one brother; Ralph Courie of Akron; Ohio; one sister; Thelma Jackman of Carmichaels; eight grandchildren; Harrison; Seth; Ashley; Billy Jr. and Calvin Courie; Shawna Conn; and Jessica and Brandon Barcelo; two great-grandchildren; Alexis and Brenden Conn; and his companion; Mary Ann Laatu of Belle Vernon. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Irene Nagy Courie; in October 1995. A memorial service will be Saturday; Oct. 2; in the chapel of Belle Vernon Cemetery. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; is in charge of arrangements.

Hazel Bamford Rousseau; 96; of Mt. Vernon; Ohio; formerly of Rostraver Township; went to be with her Lord on Wednesday; Sept. 8; 2004. She was the daughter of the late James and Annabell Luce Bamford. She was a member of the Gay Street Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons; James and wife Mary of Fredericktown; Ohio; and Clair of Marion; Ohio; one daughter; Emily and husband William L. Vinck of Long Branch; one brother; Elmer of Rostraver Township; 10 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Earnest R. Rousseau; and four brothers; Floyd; Vance; Austin and Garland. Viewing will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the FLOWERS-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME; High Street; Mt. Vernon; Ohio. A memorial service will be held in First Christian Church; Monessen; at a later date. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests donations be made to: Mental Retardation SPHS; Eastgate 8; Monessen; Pa. 15062.

John G. Sakalik Jr.; 70; of Rostraver Township; died Thursday; Sept. 30; 2004; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born in Pricedale; Sept. 25; 1934; he was the son of the late John and Mary (Ferencze) Sakalik. John was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. in Monessen and the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County in Greensburg. He was a former member of the Planning and Zoning Commission in Rostraver Township; and served his country in the Army Military Police. He was a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion and the Hungarian Club in Pricedale. He is survived by his wife of 49 years; Sheila A. Granato Sakalik; whom he married on Oct. 1; 1955; son and daughter-in-law; Bruce and Erin Sakalik; of Fallowfield Township; daughter; Kimberly A. Sakalik; of Stafford; Va.; granddaughter; Alexandra Sakalik; and niece; Shirley Schoney; of Charlotte; N.C. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his sister; Dolores M. Miller. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township; where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Frank J. DePolo; of Covenant Christian Church; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.

Arthur Hazelbaker; 76; of Fayette City; died Wednesday; Sept. 29; 2004 at his home with his family at his side. He was born Feb. 25; 1928 in Fayette City; a son of the late John and Mary Gartner Chicchiani. He was a veteran of World War II; having served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Hazelbaker was a past commander of Brightwell-Daughtery American Legion Post 484 of Fayette City and former councilman for Fayette City Borough. He was retired from General Motors Company. Surviving are his wife; Mary McGill Hazelbaker; four sons and daughters-in-law; Arthur E. and Melanie Hazelbaker of Monessen; Gregg and Gretchen Hazelbaker of Fayette City; Edward and Lesa Hazelbaker of Stow; Ohio; and Daniel and Karen Hazelbaker of Fayette City; two daughters and one son-in-law; Arlene Hazelbaker Shannon of Stockdale and Linda and Dave Yuvan of Newell; two uncles and one aunt; Rudy Gartner of Belle Vernon; and George and Margurette Gartner of Stanton; Va.; one brother and sister-in-law; John and Rose Chicchiani of Melvin Dale; Mich.; one sister and brother-in-law; Marge and Angelo Leber of the state of California; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife; Hannah Eland Hazelbaker. 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; Oct. 2 until 10 a.m.; the hour of service with Pastor Mitch Wall officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend on-line condolences will be accepted on behalf of the family at the funeral home web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.

Mary Wenick; 86; of Brownsville; died Wednesday; Sept. 29; 2004 in Beverly Health Care; Uniontown. She was born in Alicia on Dec. 26; 1917; a daughter of the late John and Elsie Fleck Wenick. A resident of Brownsv1lle since 1943; she was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church of Brownsville and had been an employee of the former Plaza Theater in Brownsville. Survivors include two sisters-in-law; Mary D. Wenick of Belle Vernon and Mary T. Wenick of Charleroi; and six nieces and nephews and their spouses; John David Wenick and Jan of Escanaba; Mich.; Louis M. Wenick and Vicki of Panama City; Fla.; George D. Wenick and Evelyn of Atlanta; Ga.; Mark J. Wenick and Charlene of Raleigh; N.C.; Susan McAtamney and Patrick of Spring Lake; N.J.; and Mary Elizabeth Wenick of Belle Vernon. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by four brothers; John Jr.; Michael; Joseph and George Wenick; one sister; Elsie Katzelle and one niece; Elsie Carole Brumley. Funeral services were private followed by interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon handled arrangements.

Ann McKenna; 90; of Beaverton; Ore.; formerly of Charleroi; died Friday; Aug. 20; 2004. She was born Jan. 16; 1914. A wonderful wife; loving mother and grandmother; Mrs. McKenna was a long-standing member of the Presbyterian Church in Charleroi. She was preceded in death by her husband; Harold McKenna. Survivors include two daughters; Barbara Brezinski of Beaverton; Ore.; and Patti McKenna of Beaver; two grandsons; Jason and Brian; of Beaverton; Ore.; one sister; Peg Rabe of Arizona; and three nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church; with date and time to be announced at a later date.
Memorial services for Ann Frazier McKenna; 90; of Beaverton; Ore.; formerly of Charleroi; who died Friday; Aug. 20; 2004; will he held at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183) on Friday; Oct. 1; 2004 at 11 a.m. The family suggests; in lieu of flowers; memorial contributions be made in memory of Ann McKenna to: Adyssey Health Care; 10725 S.W. Barbur Blvd.; Portland; Ore. 97219. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Azetta Ross; 85; of Brooklyn; N.Y.; formerly of East Liberty; Pittsburgh and Pricedale; died Saturday; Sept. 25; 2004 in New York Methodist Hospital. She was born in Pricedale on Jan. 16; 1919; a daughter of the late Cecil and Ida Wheeler Ross. She was affiliated with the Homewood A.M.E. Zion Bennett and Homewood; Pittsburgh; Pa.-Homewood. She had been employed as a seamstress. She is survived by three nieces; Dorothy E. and Deborah A. Wright; both of Brooklyn; N.Y.; and Danielle I. Wright. Friends will be received Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the House of Law; 9406 Frankstown Rd.; Penn Hills. Funeral services will be held Friday; Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. in Homewood A.M.E. Zion Pittsburgh; Pa.-Homewood with the Rev. Stanley C. Dennison officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the HOUSE OF LAW of Penn Hills.
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Delores D. Baker; 88; of Beverly Healthcare; Shippenville; formerly of the Cooks Forest area and Connellsville; died Monday; Sept. 27; 2004; at 12:25 p.m. at the facility. Born May 14; 1916 in Monessen; she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Fredona Ginglardi. A homemaker; she was a member of the Marionville Civic Association. She and her husband; the late William C. Baker; moved to this area from Connellsville in 1970. Mrs. Baker enjoyed traveling; baking; camping and keeping her house neat. She is survived by one son; Miles E. Baker of Knox; one sister; Lillian Halinka of Belle Vernon; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Belle Vernon Cemetery Chapel from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday; Sept. 29; at which time funeral services will be held. Interment will follow. Arrangements are being handled by the DAVID C. McENTIRE FUNERAL HOME in Knox.

Dorothy E. Curry; 95; of Independence Village; Peoria; Ill.; died at 9:58 a.m. Saturday; Sept. 4; 2004 at her residence. She was born April 25; 1909 in Monessen; a daughter of the late Clark A. and Ethel G. Logan Derby. She married George Edward Curry on May 10; 1940 in Monessen. He died April 22; 1969 in Charleroi. She served as the North Belle Vernon Borough secretary for 15 years; retiring in 1976; and she was elected as the North Belle Vernon tax collector. Mrs. Curry was a volunteer for SCORE (Senior Core of Retired Executives) and Meals on Wheels. She also was a member of Duck Pin Bowler. Surviving are two sons; George Curry and wife Glenda of Peoria and Bruce Curry and wife Jan; of Beaver Falls; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband; Mrs. Curry was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. A memorial service will be held Friday; Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. in First United Methodist Church in Peoria; where visitation will be one hour before services with the Rev. Kenneth Pyles officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial of ashes will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday; Sept. 25 in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Chrohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America; Central Illinois Chapter; 2917 N.E. Madison; Peoria; Ill. 61603. Arrangements are being handled by the WILTON MORTUARY; Peoria; Ill.