Mary Elizabeth Smith; 76; of Collinsburg; died Saturday; Aug. 21; 2004; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born in Belle Vernon; Nov. 24; 1927; she was a daughter of the late Louis and Theresa (Cyrka) Erdos. A homemaker; Mrs. Smith was Protestant by faith. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Robert E. Jr. and Kathleen Smith; of Indian Springs; Nev.; two daughters and sons-in-law; Alice and Frank Sorton; of Collinsburg; and Carol A. and Adam J. Sinko; of Monessen; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; Paul Kozma; of Belle Vernon; and Emil Erdos; of Willow Street; Pa.; and two sisters; Ethel Luce and Norma Heide; both of Belle Vernon. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Robed E. Smith Sr. Friends will be received Sunday 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 a funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Mimidis officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Janet L. Rainey; 65; of Framingham; Mass.; died Tuesday; Aug. 17; 2004 in Garrett County Memorial Hospital; Oakland; Md. A daughter of the late James and Gertrude Wood Kezer; she was born in Waltham; Mass.; on Jan. 23; 1939. She was a member of Mary Immaculate of the Lords Catholic Church in Newton; Mass. Mrs. Rainey had resided in Framingham for the past five years and was formerly of Newton. A beloved wife; mother and grandmother; she is survived by her husband of 48 years; James H. Rainey; who was born in Rostraver Township and raised in Fayette City; five sons and two daughters-in-law; James and Joan Rainey of Waltham; Mass.; Joseph W. and Sandra Rainey of Live Oaks; Fla.; Richard Rainey and twins David and Donald Rainey; all of Framingham; seven grandchildren; Stewart; Martial; Harley; Joseph; Brian; Patrick and Kathleen Rainey. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be in the funeral home on Friday; Aug. 20; at noon followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Agnes Elma Delp; 80; of the Belle Vernon area; died Aug. 9; 2004 in Jefferson Hospital. Born July 20; 1924 in Fairchance; she was a daughter of the late John and Alice Huber Delp. She was a 1941 graduate of Rostraver High School and attended Douglas Business School in Charleroi and Frostburg State University; Frostburg; Md.; where she obtained a bachelor of science degree in 1958 and a master’s of science degree in education in 1966. Agnes had taught elementary education in Cumberland; Md.; and had taught in the Connellsville Area School District prior to her retirement. She had received the Franciscan Medical Center’s Rehabilitant of the Year award in 1986. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; MaryBeth and Michael Hollis of Moline; Ill.; two grandchildren; Deborah Olmstead and Daniel Christian; both of Boston; Mass.; two step grandchildren; Elizabeth Bruce and Heath Hollis; both of Illinois; four great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother-in-law; Pauline Kuzman of Monessen and Mrs. Ronald (Jean) Coulter of Monongahela; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one sister; Ursaline Delp MacDonald. Visitation will be held in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE (724-929-5399) 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; a Golden Rule member firm; on Saturday; Aug. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Jeffery Anthony officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Curtis James Roberts; 18; of Donora; departed this life on Sunday; Aug. 8; 2004. He was born June 24; 1986; to Ronald Smith of Monessen and Tracy Jo Roberts of Donora; with whom he made his home. Curtis; who lived in the Mon Valley all his life and attended Fellowship Baptist Church; loved football. In addition to his parents; he is survived by two brothers; Adonta Rainey of Monessen and Chris Roberts of Donora; four sisters; Danielle Rainey of Clairton; Stacy Roberts of Donora; Martine Rainey of Monessen and Nicole Harriston of Virginia; and a host of aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Fellowship Baptist Church; Knox Avenue; Monessen. Services will be held Friday; Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Recardo Hall; pastor; officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family asks that donations be made to the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen; Pa. 15062. Trudy Taylor Bristol; funeral director; is in charge of arrangements.

Carol L. Dearden; 59; of Monessen; died Monday; Aug. 9; 2004 in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born May 14; 1945 in Charleroi; the daughter of the late Charles Kline and Elizabeth Cmar Kline. She was a member of the former St. Leonard’s Church of Monessen and well loved by all who knew her. Surviving are her husband; James R. Dearden; two daughters; Mrs. William (Dana) Maglet and Mrs. Michael (Jodi) Amoroso; two grandchildren; Zachary and Stephen Amoroso; one brother; Richard Kline of Monessen; one step daughter; Jennifer Dearden; numerous nieces and nephews; and her faithful companion; Cheyenne . 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. Thursday. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday; Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Margaret L. Kowalczyk; 80; of Dalton; Ohio; formerly of Washington and Fayette counties; died Monday; Aug. 9; 2004 in Shady Lane Nursing Home; Dalton; Ohio. She was born Friday; Sept. 7; 1923 in Charleroi; the daughter of the late Donald M. and Minnie N. Noble Allen. Mrs. Kowalczyk was a former homemaker and farmer. She also worked as a welder during World War II at a glass factory. Mrs. Kowalczyk was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Marshallville; Ohio. She is survived by two sons; Henry Kowalczyk and wife Ruth of Orrville; Ohio; and Robert Hull of Dalton; Ohio; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister; Flora Legg of Seville; Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband; 2nd Lt. Henry Kowalczyk; who was killed in action in France on Sept. 23; 1944; and her only brother; Cpl. Donald Noble; who was killed in action in Korea three days before his 23rd birthday on July 5; 1954. Private services were held for the family Wednesday; Aug. 11 in the chapel at Belle Vernon Cemetery; followed by interment. The ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; Fayette City; was in charge of arrangements.

Glenn M. Harrold; 81; of Washington; died Saturday; August 7; 2004; in the Donnell House following a short illness. He was born in Wadena; Minnissota; on April1; 2923; a son of Eura and Olive Naylor Harrold. Mr. Harrold was a member of the Friendship Community Church in Washington. He enjoyed reading his Bible and attending church. He served in the United States Navy in World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post # 175. He had worked much of his life as an Independent Insurance Agent throughout the Washington Area. On June 15; 1946; he married Jennie S. Barnot; who survives. Also surviving are two sons; Leslie Harrold of Longvue; Texas; and Richard Harrold of Wheeling; west Virginia; three grandchildren; Chad an Leslie Shane Harrold; and Juliet Filter; and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two brothers; Robert and Walter Harrold.

Friends of Glenn M. Harrold; 81; of Washington; who died Saturday; August 7; 2004; will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes; Ltd.; 925 Allison Avenue; Washington; where services will be held on Wednesday; August 11; 2004; at 1:00 pm; Pastor Floyd Marasco officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to: Friendship Community Church; 1090 Weirich Ave.; Washington; PA 15301 or The Donnell House; Leet Street; Washington; PA 15301.

John H. Bud Brandon; 89; of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Aug 7; 2004 in Jefferson Hospital. Born July 13; 1915 in Collinsburg; he was the son of the late John and Edna Brandon. A retired coal miner; Mr. Brandon had been a member of Pricedale Union Church; Fayette City Golden Agers and the Mon Valley Dart Ball League. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; John T. and Wilma Brandon of Beaverton; Mich.; one daughter; Sondra Bruce of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Scott Bruce; Derrick Bruce; John T. Brandon Jr. and Christine L. Conrad; and six great-grandchildren; Nathaniel and Daniel Bruce; Michelle Ward; Shannon Brandon; Joshua Gee and Sarah Conrad. Visitation will be held Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; (724-929-5300). Services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday; Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jeffrey Anthony officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Julia Hela; 94; of Perryopolis (Jefferson Township); died Saturday; Aug. 7; 2004 in Mountainview Specialty Care Center; Greensburg. She was born Thursday; April 21; 1910 in Fayette City; Pa.; the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Baltisuectic Lucas. She was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Belle Vernon. Mrs. Hela was preceded in death by her husband; John Hela Sr.; on May 6; 2004; and three brothers; Benjamin; Walter and Edward Lucas. She is survived by one daughter; Marcia Ann Hela of Mt. Pleasant; and one son; John Hela Jr. of Jefferson Township. Friends will be received at the ELEY-McCRORY; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday; Aug. 11 until 11 a.m. when a blessing service will take place with Rev. Fr. John Kluchko officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas service will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences will be accepted at the funeral home web site; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.

Rena Rossi Santavicca; 84; a lifelong resident of Dunlevy; died in Monongahela Valley Hospital on Saturday; Aug. 7; 2004. She was born March 23; 1920; a daughter of the late Romano and Ernesta Lenzini Rossi. The only Rossi family member not to play soccer; Rena married the Dunlevy Redbirds goalie and was the team’s most avid fan. She was a graduate of Charleroi High School Class of 1937; a member of the Dunlevy United Methodist Church; and a former member of the Dunlevy Recreation Center Inc. Rena enjoy driving her wheelbarrow around her garden and sharing her vine-ripened tomatoes and words of wit and wisdom with friends and neighbors who passed by while on their daily errands. Left to cherish her memory and mourn her passing are son; Gary; of Dunlevy; daughters; Madalyn Pollitt of Alexandria; Va.; Carolyn of Dunlevy; Marlene and husband Buddy Knight of Clearwater; Fla.; and Ernestine Lee and husband Regis of North Charleroi; two granddaughters; Rachel and Kathleen Lee; two brothers and one sister-in-law; Thomas J. Rossi of Hayward; Calif.; and Ronald and Adele Rossi of Rostraver Township; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Sigi; in December 1989; five brothers; Raymond; Reno; Ramo; Roger and Ralph Rossi; and one sister; Laura Rossi. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5399); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; where a funeral service will be held Wednesday; Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William Hastings officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions in Mrs. Santavicca’s name be made to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research; Grand Central Station; P.O. Box 4777; New York; N.Y. 10163; or Dunlevy United Methodist Church; P.O. Box 81; Dunlevy; Pa. 15432.