Stella J. Gibino; 80; of Charleroi;died Thursday;Jan.15;2004; in Canonsburg Hospital. She was born March 22;1923;in Charleroi;a daughter of the late Sam and Josephine Camperie Cardinale. She was Catholic by faith and a member of the Charleroi Goodwill Club. Surviving are two daughters;Roseann Stephens of Charleroi and Marie Roth of Meadowlands;and one son;Peter Gibino of Virginia;two sisters;Marie Rocca of Charleroi and Jomarie Sokol of Pittsburgh;five grandchildren;three great-grandchildren;and two nieces;Ernestine Lackner of Charleroi and Jo Anne Loera.In addition to her parents;she was preceded in death by two brothers;Louis and Charles Cardinale;one sister;Connie Carmella and her stepmother;Mary Grace Cardinale. There will be no public visitation. Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are handled by the Carl J.Spallino Funeral Home;Charleroi.

Robert James Hornbake; 73; of Lake Charles; La.; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Feb. 28; 2004; at Lake Charles. Born Feb. 18; 1931; in Belle Vernon; he was the son of the late Francis A. and Ethelreda Darker Hornbake. He was a resident of Texas for the past 30 years and was Catholic by faith. Mr. Hornbake retired as a master sergeant from the U.S. Air Force; where he was a flight engineer and served in the Korea and Vietnam wars. He is survived by one son; Michael Hornbake of the state of California; two daughters; Barbara Ann Tate of Oklahoma and Kelly Meyers of Texas; two brothers and sisters-in-law; George F. and Norma Hornbake of Belle Vernon; and Lawrence E. and Helen Hornbake of Gettysburg; two sisters and one brother-in-law; Betty Maguire of Belle Vernon; and Marcella and Walter Severyn of Pleasant Hills; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday 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 Friday; March 5 at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Ronald Cyktor as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Robert James Hornbake on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian Church. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

John Ferencz; 81; of North Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Feb. 28; 2004; at 11:20 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Sept. 24; 1922; in Monessen; he was a son of the late William and Mary Pulatchko Ferencz. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon; he was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon; was retired from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel where he worked as a pipefitter; and he was a veteran of World War II; serving with the U.S. Army Air Force. Mr. Ferencz also was a member of Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 and a life member of the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife; Dorothy Rusyniak Ferencz; two daughters and sons-in-law; Donna L. and Ken Johnston of Martinsburg; W.Va.; and Joyce and Bill Eger of Greensburg; one sister and brother-in-law; Veronica and Paul Melnick of Cleveland; Ohio; and two grandchildren; Nicholas and Elizabeth Eger. He was preceded in death by two brothers; William and Andrew Ferencz; and three sisters; Mary Daughty; Anna Pacak and Irene Ferencz. Visitation will be held Monday 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). Relatives and friends will gather at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Mary Street; Belle Vernon; on Tuesday; March 2 at 10 a.m. for funeral services with the Very Rev. John J. Kluchko of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The North Belle Vernon Fire Department will conduct services Monday evening at 7 p.m.; Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 at 7:30 p.m.; and a Parastas service will be held at 8 p.m.; all 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.

Anita Komlos; 93; of Monessen; died Sunday; Feb. 29; 2004; in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. She was born Sept.; 23; 1910; in Italy; a daughter of the late Anthony Falgitania and Elizabeth Bova Falgitania. Mrs. Komlos was a resident of the Monessen and Belle Vernon areas all her adult life. She also was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Mrs. Komlos had worked as a seamstress at the former Magura’s Clothing Factory in Monessen. She is survived by one brother-in-law and sister-in-law; George Komlos and Olga Shipitz; both of Belle Vernon. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Andrew Komlos; in 1982; and one sister. Friends will be received at the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen; on Tuesday; March 2; from 9 to 10 a.m.; the hour of service. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Mary Choker Davis; 92; of Fairhope; went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday; Feb. 24; 2004; at 6 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Oct. 27; 1911; in Mt. Carmel; she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Woytovich Choker. A homemaker; Mrs. Davis was a resident of Fairhope for the past 43 years and a member of St. Joseph National Catholic Church; Fairhope. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Loretta and George Aul of Fairhope and Mary and Frank Heilman of Belle Vernon; one sister; Mildred Chilsom of Fairless Hills; three grandchildren; Cheryl Church; Kim Bettile and George Aul Jr.; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; John Davis; in 1978; one brother; Walter Choker; three sisters; Helen Gillotti; Eva Wall and Julie Godzak; and one granddaughter; Marilyn Lorenzo. Visitation will be held Thursday 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 Friday; Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph National Catholic Church; Fairhope; with the Rev. Felix Pyzowski; pastor; as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Genevieve C. Merando; 76; of Monessen; died unexpectedly on Saturday; Feb. 21; 2004; in Temple University Hospital; Philadelphia. She was born Dec. 31; 1927; in Grindstone; a daughter of the late Fabio DeSimone and Lucia Zarak DeSimone. Mrs. Merando was a resident of Monessen since 1956 and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. She also was a member of the former St. Cajetan Rosary Altar Society and a past president of the mothers’ auxiliary for Boy Scouts of America Troop 1510. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Samuel F. and Jayne Merando of Monessen and Louis D. and Linda Merando of Charleroi; one brother; Franklin DeSimone of Duncansville; Texas; one sister and brother-in-law; Antoinette M. and Joseph Fava of Scenery Hill; four grandchildren; Samuel Joseph; David Michael; Jessica Lynn; and Erica Michelle; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Louis J. Jutsie Merando; in 1999; and one sister; Angela Leo. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen. Services will be held Thursday; Feb. 26; beginning with a 9:30 a.m. blessing in the funeral home; followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Mayor Patricia Ann Angelo; 62; of North Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Feb. 21; 2004; at 8:30 p.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Aug. 18; 1941; in Monongahela; she was the daughter of Millie Poli Angelo; who survives and resides in North Belle Vernon; and the late Patsy Angelo. Ms. Angelo was retired from the Belle Vernon Area School District at Marion Elementary School; where she taught as a librarian teacher. She was a graduate of Bellmar High School Class of 1959; California University Class of 1962 with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and library science. Ms. Angelo taught for the Belle Vernon Area School District for 35 years as a teacher and teacher librarian until retiring in 1997. She was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon; where she served on the pastoral council. Ms. Angelo also was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas; Belle Vernon Court 1522; a past president of the Catholic Women’s College Club; and a member of the DCCW; PSEA and NEA. She was North Belle Vernon Borough’s first woman to serve on council and was elected Mayor of North Belle Vernon in 1992. She belonged to the Westmoreland County Borough and Westmoreland County Mayor associations; served as a board member for the North Belle Vernon Public Library; was a representative to the Belle Vernon Municipal Water Authority and member of MATCH at Mon Valley Hospital. Ms. Angelo also served as treasurer for the former Belle Vernon Business and Professional Association; donated her time as a greeter at Mon Valley Hospital and delivered Meals on Wheels in the Belle Vernon area. In addition to her mother; she is survived by one brother and sister-in-law; Stephen and Regina Angelo of Rostraver Township; one niece; Kristen Cooney and husband Kevin of Greensburg; and one great-nephew; Evan Cooney. Visitation will be held Tuesday from noon to 4 and 6 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 Wednesday; Feb. 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas of St. Sebastian Church and the Rev. Ronald L. Simboli of the Church of St. Anne as concelebrants. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Patricia Ann Angelo on Tuesday at 2 p.m.; members of the North Belle Vernon Fire Department will pay respects Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Belle Vernon Lions Club at 7:30 p.m. and members of the North Belle Vernon Borough Council; North Belle Vernon Police Department; Rostraver/North Belle Vernon Youth Commission and borough employees at 8 p.m.; all in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Patricia Ann Angelo to Marion Elementary School Library; Belle Vernon Public Library or the Mon Valley Hospital Oncology Department for Research. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Albert Louis Pee Wee Hewitt; 50; of Charleroi; died in the emergency room at Monongahela Valley Hospital on Saturday; Feb. 21; 2004. He was born in North Charleroi on Nov. 9; 1953; a son Velma Warman Hewitt; who survives and resides in Point Marion; and the late Albert Lee King Tut Hewitt. He was Protestant by faith. Mr. Hewitt was a veteran of the Vietnam War; having served with the U.S. Marine Corps for two years. He enlisted in the U.S. Army; where he spent 12 years as a staff sergeant; and eight years with the U.S. Army Reserves; retiring with 20 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW; both in Charleroi; and was employed by Matt Canestrale Construction of Monongahela. In addition to his mother; he is survived by his loving wife of 34 years; Sandra Sandy Yelletz Hewitt; three daughters; Dorothy Mae McQuillis and husband Dale of Charleroi; Jenny Lee Hewitt of Monongahela; and Jesse Ann Hewitt; at home; two sisters; Dorothy Dolly Regal and Peggy Lowe and husband Dean; all of Charleroi; one brother; Michael Lee Hewitt and wife Jenette of Grindstone; five grandchildren; Dale Albert; Kellie Lynn and Joshua Michael McQuillis and Jesse Louis and Shanyce LaShae Hewitt; two nieces; Angie and Madison; and six nephews; Scott; Sean; Timmy; Kurtis; Donnie and Derek. He was preceded in death by two sons; Albert Lee and Albert Louis Hewitt; and his father; Albert Lee Hewitt. 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 ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; and Wednesday; Feb. 25; until 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. James Pond of Little Redstone Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Eleanor Veronica Cupp Robb; 74; of Belle Vernon; Gibsonton; passed away peacefully with her loved ones at her side on Friday; Feb. 20; 2004; at 2 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. She was born May 14; 1929; in Belle Vernon; a daughter of the late Jesse Elmer and Margaret Rennie Cupp. Mrs. Robb was a loving and devoted mother; grandmother and great-grandmother and a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. She was a 1947 graduate of Rostraver High School and a member of the Legion of Mary St. Sebastian Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; William Edward and Vicki Robb Jr. of Scottdale; Ariz.; two daughters and sons-in-law; Sandra L. and William Dawson of Monessen; and Catherine M. and John Siweckyj of South Park Township; one daughter-in-law; Marie Robb of Denver; Colo.; six grandchildren; Lisa M. Vestrat and husband; David; of Monongahela William D. Robb and Jeremy B. Robb; both of Scottsdale; Ariz.; John Siweckyj and Alexa Siweckyj; both of Pittsburgh; and Anthony Robb of Denver; Colo.; great-granddaughter; Mia Kurnik of Monongahela; one sister; Loretta M. Senich of Belle Vernon; and one brother-in-law; William E. Regotti of Smithton. She was preceded in death by her son; Stephen Robb; three sisters; Ruth E. Kramrech; Hila V. Regotti and Margaret M. Yuhasz. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. (724) 929-6183. A prayer service will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will recite the rosary for the departed soul of Eleanor V. Robb 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

James Edward Chapman; 48; of Charleroi; died Sunday; Feb. 15; 2004; at his home after a short illness. He was born in Barberton; Ohio; on June 16; 1955; the son of the late Ralph Gail Chapman and Geraldine Rumbaugh Chapman. He was Protestant by faith and retired as a cook from Sonny’s in Arnold City; Belle Vernon. Mr. Chapman was a veteran of the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He also was a member of the Charleroi VFW Post. Mr. Chapman attended Belle Vernon Area High School and received his GED from the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by two daughters; Jamie (Choban) Chapman of Fayette City and Brittney Chapman of Bentleyville; four grandchildren; one sister; Norma Muccino and husband Mario of Monessen; a beloved girl friend; Sally Bachisma of Charleroi; a loving nephew; Edward Pourzenich; a loving niece; Shelly Swiantek and daughter Alexis; and many other nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; and Thursday; Feb. 19; until 1 p.m.; the hour of service. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.