Ernestine Giuliano; 90; of Belle Vernon; died Friday Aug; 6 2004 in Colonial Meadows Nursing home; Bridgeville. Born July 13; 1914 in Martins Ferry; Ohio; she was a daughter of the late Frank and Rosalee Rizzuto Colosimo. A resident of Belle Vernon since 1939; Mrs. Giuliano was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Belle Vernon. She was an original member and past president of the Legion of Mary; past vice president and member of the Catholic Daughters of America; past president and member of the North Belle Vernon Golden Agers; charter member of the Anita Garibaldi and a member of the Women’s Club. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Albert Giuliano; one sister; Theresa Talarico; and one brother; Herman Colosimo. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; Albert Jr. and wife Kay A. Giuliano of Coraopolis; and Richard A. and wife Cheryl Giuliano of Pittsburgh; and four grandchildren; Kori L.; Kristi L. and Ryan A. Giuliano and Monica R. Travers. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member; (724-929-5300). Prayers will be offered Tuesday morning in the funeral home at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; with the Rev. Lawrence Manchas officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Parish Rosary will be recited by the members of St. Sebastian Church on Monday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home.

Lorraine C. Shackley; 67; of Monongahela; died Wednesday; Aug. 4; 2004; at 7:15 p.m. in her home. She was born March 27; 1937; in Belle Vernon; a daughter of the late Lewis and Eleanore Frazier Lynn. Lorraine belonged to Pricedale Union Church. She is survived by her husband; Joseph C. Shackley; the following children: Holly Fedoris and husband John of Monongahela; Kathy Bell of Charleroi; Wendy Brown and husband Russ of Fayette City; Joseph C. Shackley II and wife Lisa of Glendale; Ariz.; and Lori Ford and husband Nathan of Breezewood; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four nieces and nephews; and one sister; Lois Williams and husband Jim of Perryopolis. Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 106 East Independence St.; Perryopolis; on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday; Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the hour of service with Pastor James Mimidis officiating. Entombment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Ferruccia Bilsky; 87; formerly of Arnold City; passed away Wednesday; Aug. 4; 2004; in Monsour Medical Center; Jeannette. A daughter of the late Carlo and Pauline Fini Battaglini; she was born in East Bethlehem Township on Jan. 19; 1917. Mrs. Bilsky was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church of Fayette City and was the owner/operator of the former Bilsky’s Supermarket in Arnold City from the mid-50’s until her retirement in 1978. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law; Edward J. and Carol Bilsky; Carmen A. and Sallie Bilsky and Jerome Bilsky; all of Belle Vernon; one sister; Nellie Hatala of Fredericktown; eight grandchildren; Brad; Marc and Craig Bilsky; Carrie Schafer; and Eric; Joshua; Timothy and Jeremy Bilsky; and two great-grandchildren; Sarah and Jared Bilsky. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Edward J. Bilsky; in 1976. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Friends will gather in the funeral home on Friday; Aug. 6; at 9:15 a.m. and proceed to Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass with the Rev. Len McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Father McAlpin will have a wake service in the funeral home on Thursday; Aug. 5; at 7:30 p.m.

Carole L. Valgora; 65; of Oakville; Ontario; Canada; died Saturday; July 31; 2004; in her home. She was born March 31; 1939; a daughter of the late Lewis and LaVerne Dwyer Wasicek. She is survived by her husband; Gerald Valgora; two sons; Jay Valgora of New York; N.Y.; and Derek Valgora of Philadelphia; one sister; Sharen Dorcon of Lawrenceville; Ga.;; and two grandchildren; Tyler and Julian Valgora. Services will be held in the Belle Vernon Cemetery Chapel on Thursday; Aug. 5 at 11 a.m.; followed by interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME; Charleroi.

Michael Mike Kotora; 89; of Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord with his family by his side at Thorpe’s New Dawn Personal Care Home; North Charleroi; on Sunday; July 18; 2004. A son of the late Michael and Barbara Mataj Kotora; he was born in Van Voorhis on Aug. 23; 1914. Mr. Kotora was a member and former trustee and elder of the Marion Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon and a member of the Fairhope Rod and Gun Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Monessen. Formerly of Monessen; he resided in Belle Vernon for the past 33 years and retired in 1976 with 50 years of service in the B.O.F department at the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Barbara and Victor Echols and one son and daughter-in-law; Michael and Frances Kotora; all of Belle Vernon; one sister; Barbara Tomochick of Tucson; Ariz.; two brothers; Andrew Kotora of Washington; Pa.; and Joseph Kotora of Monessen; four grandchildren; Michael; Michelle and John Michael Kotora; all of Belle Vernon; and George Barney and wife Mary Jo of Weirton; W.Va.; and two great-grandchildren; Joshua and Jordan Barney. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Sarik Kotora; on July 30; 2001; and two sisters; Ann Torkos and Suzanna Linski. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A memorial service will be held in the Marion Presbyterian Church on Wednesday; July 22; at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. William Lawson officiating. Entombment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Marion Presbyterian Church.

Alice A. Woods Spadafore; 100; a life-long resident of the Mon Valley; entered into heavenly rest on Sunday; Aug. 1; 2004; at Westmoreland Manor; Greensburg. Mrs. Spadafore was born in Belle Vernon on June 14; 1904; a daughter of the late James and Susan Finnegan Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband; Alfred Spadafore; one daughter; Lorenna Byron Kontas; four brothers; John; James; Edward and Frederick Woods; one sister; Dorothy Woods; and one grandson; Robert Byron. She is survived by four grandchildren; Douglas; Kenneth and Larry Byron and Susan Priloh; 10 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-great-grandchild. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; Aug. 2; 2004; at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; and until 10 a.m. Tuesday; when funeral services will be held with the Rev. Terry Teluch of Howe United Methodist Church of Long Branch officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend online condolences will be accepted at the funeral home web site at www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.

James W. Heffran; 73; of North Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; July 28; 2004; in Forbes Regional Hospital; Monroeville. A son of the late James Harold Heffran and Lillian Virginia Crilley Heffran; he was born in North Charleroi on Aug. 31; 1930. He was a member of the Speers United Methodist Church; the Belle Vernon F&AM Lodge 643; Rostraver Sportsman’s Association and a life member of Belle Vernon Fire Company No. 1. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon; he retired as an inspector from PennDOT in 1999 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife; Eleanor Marsoli Heffran; with whom he would have celebrated 36 years of marriage in November; one daughter and son-in-law; Ilona and Ronald Morgan of Belle Vernon; one son and daughter-in-law; Charles and Debra Woss of Rostraver Township; four grandchildren; Ashley and Collin Woss and Stephanie and Arron Morgan; and one cousin; Jack Hatfield and wife Eileen of New Kensington. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one brother; Richard Heffran. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929~5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William E. Hastings officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Belle Vernon Fire Company will hold services Friday at 7 p.m.; followed by F&AM Lodge 643 services at 7:30 p.m.; both in the funeral home. Donations may be made in Mr. Heffran’s name to the American Diabetes Association.

Eugene V. Radar Rade; 73; of North Charleroi; formerly of Monessen and Fayette City; passed away Tuesday; July 27; 2004; at 10:10 p.m. in the VA Medical Center; Aspinwall. He was born Nov. 29; 1930; in Naomi; a son of the late Joseph X. and Barbara Cvetan Rade. He was known throughout the Valley for wearing a western hat and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan. Mr. Rade was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1948. He then served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Until his retirement; he was employed with the Cleveland Public Library. He was a life member of the Monessen Slovak Home; and also a member of the Ravens Athletic Association and Croatian Fraternal Union 194. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one nephew; Mark A. Rade in 2003. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law; Francis and Maezella Rade of Perryopolis; one sister; Seka Pushnack of Charleroi; one nephew; Jeff Raymond of Pittsburgh; three nieces; Barbara Godfrey of Belle Vernon; Tamara Giorgi of Charleroi and Tanya Friedman of Millburn; N.J.; numerous great-nieces and nephew; and a dear friend; companion and caregiver; Eva Giannini of North Charleroi. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the YONEY and DeROSE FUNERAL HOME; 100 Schoonmaker Ave.; Monessen. Funeral services will be held Friday; July 20 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Raymond Ursin officiating. Burial will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Patricia Ann Galen Russo; 76; of Speers; died Saturday; July 24; 2004; in the Washington County Health Center. A daughter of the late William and Ann Tucker Galen; she was born in Belle Vernon on Dec. 11; 1927. Formerly of Belle Vernon; she had resided in Speers since 1963. Mrs. Russo was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Belle Vernon and; along with her husband; had owned and operated Russo’s Roller Rink in Belle Vernon years ago. Survivors include one daughter; Susan Russo Broman of Hanover; three sons and two daughters-in-law; Gene and Andrea Russo of Fallowfield Township; Michael Russo of Charleroi and Mark and Ramona Russo of Rostraver Township; six grandchildren; David Prokell; Justin; Michael Jr.; Caitlin and Tina Russo and Jennifer Dusick; and one sister; Joyce McKeever of Port St. Lucie; Fla. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years; Eugene V. Russo; on July 23; 2002; one sister; Jeanne Blair; and one brother; William Galen. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Tuesday; July 27; at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jeffrey Anthony officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Ciro Antonucci; 80; of North Belle Vernon; died Thursday; July 22; 2004; in UPMC-Mercy; Pittsburgh. A son of the late Cosimo and Divina Santoro Antonucci; he was born in Italy on March 3; 1924. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; American Legion Post 659; both of Belle Vernon; and a life member of Charleroi VFW Post 167. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II; he had resided in Belle Vernon for over 58 years and retired in the mid-80’s from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Carme1a Antonucci Smith and Steven R. Smith of Oklahoma City; Okla.; three grandchildren; Lisa Marie Clark of Oklahoma City; Kathie Parker of Scottsdale; Ariz.; and Nicolle Pearl of Los Angeles; Calif.; one great-granddaughter; Kristina Marie Clark of Oklahoma City; four sisters; Lena Byrne of Coal Center; Sylvia Swamp of New Stanton; Matilda Cyanovich of Scenery Hill and Carmella Washlack of Fallowfield Township; two brothers; Cosimo Antonucci Jr. of Charleroi and Louis Antonucci of Belle Vernon; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Rosemarie Cefala Antonucci on Jan. 1; 1982; one granddaughter; Tama Michele Smith; and two sisters; Doris Allen and Maria Blassio. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be in the funeral home Tuesday; July 27; 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. American Legion Post 659 will hold services Sunday at 7 p.m.; the rosary will be prayed; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish Monday at 3 p.m.; and VFW Post 167 will hold services Monday at 7:30 p.m.; all in the funeral home.