Ann Simensky Costello; 84; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; April 8; 2004; at 9:20 a.m. in Haven Crest Nursing Home; Carroll Township. Born Aug. 10; 1919; in Grindstone; she was a daughter of the late Peter Sr. and Mary Kuchta Simensky. Mrs. Costello was a resident of Rostraver Township for the past 59 years; a homemaker; and Catholic by faith. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; Michael David and Janice Costello of Rostraver Township; one daughter; Mary Ann Landkrohn of Rostraver Township; two grandchildren; Melissa Ann Riva and Michael Aaron Costello; one great-granddaughter; Janna Riva; and four sisters and three brothers-in-law; Helen and Tom Hall of Ventura; Calif.; Jackie and Joe Zaharewicz of Pittsburgh; Pauline and Chester Porzucik of Warren; Ohio; and Mary Berger of Clarksville. She was preceded in death by her husband; Michael CosteIlo; on April 7; 2003; and three brothers; John Simensky; Peter Simensky Jr.; and Joseph Simensky. 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; April 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Cyktor Jr.; parochial vicar; St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Ann Costello on Friday at 3:30 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.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Mary; Mother of the Church; Washington Avenue; Charleroi; on Thursday; April 29 at 10 a.m. for Philomena Fanny E. Trozzo; 95; of North Charleroi; formerly of Belle Vernon; who died peacefully on Thursday; April 8; 2004 in the home of her daughter. She was born in Rochester on Oct. 26; 1908; a daughter of the late Carl and Rose Santelli Greco. Survivors include her daughter; Genevieve Ward of North Belle Vernon; two sons; Danny R. Trozzo of Cleveland; Ohio; and Samuel R. Trozzo of Mill Creek; Wash.; seven grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Salvatore Trozzo; in 1981; three sisters; Mary Toledo; Helen Costa and Peg; and three brothers; John; Pete and Joseph Greco. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; is handling arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Albert Gallatin Hospice or Mary; Mother of the Church; Charleroi; or St. Sebastian Church; Belle Vernon.

Dorothy Alberta Naylor; 83; of Rostraver Township; died Monday; April 5; 2004; in her home. She was born in Pricedale; on July 21; 1920; the daughter of the late Albert W. and Mary H. (Scrivener) Carnes. Mrs. Naylor attended Rostraver Township schools and graduated in 1938 from Rostraver Junior/Senior High School. She attended and graduated from California State Teacher’s College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She later received her master’s degree in Special Education. She taught in the Rostraver Township Schools and later for Westmoreland County Intermediate Unit 7. She was a lifetime member of Pricedale Union Church; where she taught Sunday school and served on the Board of Deacons. She was also a member and past officer of the Rostraver Township AARP #3407; was a member and past officer of the Women’s Club of Fellsburg and was a lifetime member of the Retired Pennsylvania School Employees. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law; Susan and Dino Torlone; Sally and Keith Johnston; Nancy and Jack Jolley; and Debbie and Michael Cline; grandchildren; Jason and Shelley Seabury; Aimee and Sean Ward; Anthony and Colleen Torlone; Erik and Megan Johnston; Kirk Johnston; Jennifer and Scott Mittelstadt; Kristen Lakarosky; Tricia Jolley; John Jolley; Brandon Cline and Morgan Cline; great-grandchildren; Madison; Kendel and Nathan Seabury; Maggie Torlone; Ryan and Kyle Mittelstadt; and Taylor Jolley. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Clifford D. Naylor; on March 16; 1995. Friends will be received Wednesday 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 Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James Mimidis and the Rev. Keith Johnston co-officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. The family suggests memorial contributions to Pricedale Union Church; 203 Johnson Ave.; Pricedale; PA 15072.

Beverly E. Weible; 63; of Greensburg; died Monday; April 5; 2004; in Westmoreland Regional Hospital; Greensburg. She was born May 10; 1940; in Monessen; a daughter of the late John Kmetz and Elizabeth Kopac Kmetz. Surviving are her husband; Thomas Weible; a son; Jon Weible and fiancee; Jennifer Gessner; a daughter; Lori Beth Weible; an aunt; Peggy McLinden; two nieces; Lynette Pasterick Castelucci and Valerie Weible; a nephew; Kevin Weible; and a sister-in-law; Barbara Weible. Preceding her in death; in addition to her parents; was her grandmother; Elizabeth Kmetz; who raised her. 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. Wednesday. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Michael DePaolo Jr.; 71; of North Belle Vernon; died Sunday; April 4; 2004; at 10:17 p.m. at UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 7; 1933; in Pittsburgh; he was the son of the late Michael Sr. and Mary Haas DePaolo. He was a resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 12 years; having previously resided in Lynnwood. Mr. DePaolo was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. He is survived by his wife of 42 years; Patricia DePaolo; one daughter and son-in-law; Melissa and Harold Guckin of Troy; Ill.; two sisters and brother-in-law; Phyliss and Robert Klotz of West Homestead and Rita Thot of Belle Vernon. A prayer service and Funeral Mass were held today in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas as celebrant. Funeral arrangements were handled by the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Entombment took place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those who were unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s web site; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Major Albert C. Fuzzy Tarquinio USAF (Ret); 86; of Monessen; died Sunday; March 28; 2004; in Mon Valley Hospital. Born July 12; 1917; in Jeannette; he was the son of the late Carmine and Lucia Tucci Tarquinio. A World War II Air Force veteran; Mr. Tarquinio had been a member of the Thomas McKee Post 28 American Legion; the VFW of Monessen; and the 12AF; 57BW; 321BG; and the 447SQDN. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Edythe O’Rourke Tarquinio; and four sisters; Mary Chiavaro; Yolanda Levi; Antonia Shivey and Olga Uram; and one granddaughter; Jenny Haggart. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law; Navy Captain James A. and Daryl Haggart USN (Ret); daughters Gayle Gibbons and Terry Tarquinio; his grandchildren; Daniel and Emily Harrart; Phillip and Taylor Gibbons; Thomas and Brian Brookes; and Mrs. Robert (Kelly) Pendleton; and two great-grandsons; Tyler Brooks and Robbie Pendleton II; his sister and niece; Edythe and Toni Tarquinio; good friend and caregiver; Valerie Anthony; a faithful companion; his dog BJ ; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held in the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday; April 3; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Senge officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family of Mr. Tarquinio requests contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice through the funeral home.

Marguerite Peggy Stedman; 85; formerly of Charleroi; passed away Thursday; March 4; 2004; following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Davies. In 1939; Marguerite married James Stedman; who passed away in 2001. She was a caring and devoted daughter; mother; homemaker and neighbor. She and her husband were active members of St Mary’s Episcopal Church in Charleroi until they moved to Florida in 1994. Mrs. Stedman is survived by her daughter; Sandra North and husband Ed of Winter Springs; Fla.; two grandchildren; Kristin Harrington of Orlando; Fla.; and Jason North of Indianapolis; Ind.; and one great-grandson; William Harrington.

John Sparky Yaczkanich; 73; of Naomi; Fayette City; entered into eternal rest on Saturday; March 27; 2004; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born April 29; 1930; in Fayette City; a son of Anna Popovich Yaczkanich; who survives and resides in Naomi; Fayette City; and the late Simeon Yaczkanich. He was retired as a custodian from the Belle Vernon Area School District. In addition to his mother; he is survived by one brother; Charles Yaczkanich of Naomi; Fayette City; three sisters; Mary Doran of Lakewood; Ohio; Comadena and husband Paul of Naomi; Fayette City; and Olga and Dankovich and husband Michael of Monessen; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Wednesday; March 31; until 9:30 a.m. in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City. A funeral service will be held in the St. John Divine Orthodox Church; Monessen with the Very Rev. Fr. John C. Horosky as celebrant; followed by interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas service w11l be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.

Velma Thieser Harrison; 77; of Belle Vernon; Rostraver Township; died Sunday; March 28; 2004; at 1:05 p.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Oct. 24; 1926; in Belle Vernon; she was a daughter of the late Barney and Katherine Nichols Thieser. A lifelong resident of Rostraver Township; Mrs. Harrison was Protestant by faith and retired from the former Lambert’s Ceramics of Belle Vernon; where she worked as a greenware pourer. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law; Darla and Tim F. Sethman of Rostraver Township; with whom she made her home; one step daughter; Gladys Jolliffe of Maryland; two grandsons; Tim C. and Michael Sethman; both of Rostraver Township; two step granddaughters; Tracy Marquez and Jennifer Stone; both of Maryland; and one sister; Katherine Morris of Florida. Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband; John A. Harrison; on Sept. 14; 1979; three brothers; William and Glen Shepler and Bernard Thieser; and two sisters; Dorothy Johnson and Leona Evans. Visitation will be held Tuesday 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). Private services will be held with the Rev. J.E. Mitchell of Belle Vernon Church of the Nazarene officiating; followed by interment 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.