John R. Jack Dillard Sr.; 73; of Columbus; Ohio; formerly of Belle Vernon; departed this life Sunday; Sept. 21; 2003 in Riverside Methodist Hospital; Columbus; Ohio. He was born March 29; 1930 in Belle Vernon; the son of the late John and Dorothy Donnell Dillard. A long-time resident of the Mon Valley; Mr. Dillard was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant. Jack was an active member of Speer Street AME Church of Belle Vernon; where he served on the Steward Board and sang in the choir. He later became a member of Pleasant Green AME Church; which he attended until his health no longer allowed. Left to cherish his memory are his wife; Betty Simpson Dillard of Columbus; Ohio; two sons and daughters-in-law; John R. Jr. and Michelle Dillard of Powell; Ohio; and Kim V. and Dottie Dillard of Hastings; one sister and brother-in-law; Laverne and the Rev. Albert Ross of Youngstown; Ohio; several grandchildren; and many nieces; nephews; and friends. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday; Sept. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Pleasant Green AME Church; 403 Johnson Ave.; Belle Vernon; where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Sharon Washington officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; Monessen.

Harry W. Swanson Sr.; 67; of Pricedale; Rostraver Township; died Sunday; Sept. 21; 2003; at 9 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born March 3; 1936; in Monessen; he was a son of the late Clarence and Edith Maki Swanson. A resident of Pricedale for the past 46 years; Mr. Swanson Lutheran by faith and was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant; where he worked as an inspector. He was a member of Belle Vernon Masonic Lodge 643; East Belle Vernon Athletic Club and the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club. He is survived by his wife; Ruth Sue Holesapple Swanson; to whom he was married 46 years; three sons and one daughter-in-law; Harry W. Swanson Jr. and wife Laura of Carroll Township; Daryl Swanson of Sacramento; Calif.; and Erik Swanson of Oakdale and fiancee Lissa Torrence; one brother and sister-in-law; Clarence Jr. and Pat Swanson of Detroit; Mich.; one sister-in-law; Vivian Swanson; one nephew; Ron Swanson and wife Barb; and two grandsons; David Sztroin and Rich Kovall. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one brother; Gilbert Swanson; and two sisters; Shirley Migninni and Clarene Smalley. 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. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday; Sept. 23; in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas E. Senge; pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monessen; officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Belle Vernon Mason Lodge 643 will conduct services Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. As a convenience to the family; condolences are accepted and given to the family from the funeral home’s web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Andrew J. Yencsik; 90; of Lynnwood; Belle Vernon; loving husband; father and grandfather; died Saturday; Sept. 13; 2003 in his home. He was born Dec. 11; 1912 in Arnold City; a son of the late Michael J. Yencsik and Anna Dandar Yencsik. He was a lifelong resident and businessman of the Belle Vernon area and was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Yencsik was a veteran of World War II; having served as a staff sergeant with the 307th Infantry Regiment; 77th Infantry Division. When he returned from the service in 1945; he and his brother Mike opened Yencsik’s Market on Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon. In 1962; Andy and Mike relocated the store to Fayette and Henry streets; where he operated Yencsik’s Red and White Market until his retirement in 1973. On Jan. 21; 1947; he married Helen E. Cleri. Surviving; in addition to his loving wife of 56 years; are his eight children and 16 grandchildren; Ronald A. Yencsik and wife Karen of Emlenton and children Laura and Peter Yencsik; Kathryn J. Baldauf and husband David of Hermitage and children Dr. Jennifer Swanson-Petrov and husband Dr. Andrej Petrov and Gregory Swanson; Edward M. Yencsik of Belle Vernon; David T. Yencsik and wife Robyn of Washington and children David and Carleigh Yencsik; Robert A. Yencsik of Pittsburgh; Diane E. Hepple and husband Mike of Belle Vernon and children Michael and Megan Hepple; Linda M. Hines and husband Kent of Hermitage and children Katie; Ashley and Chris Hines; and Mary Gauden and her husband Ed of Rostraver Township and children Jesse; Emily; Katie; Molly and Max Gauden; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law; Anna and Joseph Pisarchek; one brother and sister-in-law; Michael and Blanche Yencsik; and one uncle; John Dandar. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday; Sept. 17 in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Church will pray the rosary for Mr. Yencsik at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.parzynskifuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled under the care of THOMPSON-MARODI FUNERAL HOME INC.; Bentleyville.

Arthur J. Dubinsky; 52; of Belle Vernon died Monday; Sept. 15; 2003; in Mon Valley Hospital. A son of Arthur W. Dubinsky; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon; and Edith Stewart Dubinsky; who died June 3; 2001; he was born in North Charleroi on Aug. 15; 1951. He was a member of the Fundamental Bible Church of Perryopolis; Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 and Aliquippa F&AM Lodge 375 of McKeesport. Mr. Dubinsky was a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon and retired in 1999 after 25 years as a lieutenant with the Forward Township Police Department. He also was a U.S. veteran of the Vietnam era. Survivors; in addition to his father; include three children; Corrin B. Dubinsky of Belle Vernon; Alan Dubinsky and wife Karen of Portland; Ore.; and Drew Dubinsky of Belle Vernon; one sister; Janice Dubinsky of Belle Vernon; and one brother; Gary Dubinsky of Florence; Ky. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Thursday; Sept. 18; at 10 a.m. with Pastor Michael Truszkowski officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. American Legion Post 659 will meet in funeral home to hold services Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Edward P. Morrow Sr.; 67; of Sampson Street; Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Sept. 13; 2003 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital; Pittsburgh. A son of the late Zigmunt and Melva House Morrow; he was born in Pittsburgh on May 18; 1936. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon and the East Belle Vernon Athletic Club. Mr. Morrow had lived in Belle Vernon for over 40 years and retired in 1998 from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Survivors include his wife of 47 years; Carole Altenbaugh Morrow; three daughters and sons-in-law; Carrie and Dennis Carini of Belle Vernon; Tracy and T.K. Karlowsky of Charleroi and Claudine and Jock Norelli of Belle Vernon; three sons and two daughters-in-law; Edward P. and Debra Morrow Jr. of Belle Vernon; Keith and Terri Morrow of Pittsburgh and Jason Morrow of Belle Vernon; three sisters; and one brother; Bernie Belin of Penn Hills; Donna Gaglardo of Mt. Pleasant; and Tina Miller and Gary Morrow; both of Brackenridge; 11 grandchildren; Eddie; Amber; Keith; Ashley and Jason Morrow; Chelsea and D.J. Carini; Travis and Logan Karlowsky; and Gino and Marisa Norelli; and his dog; Kato. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be in the funeral home Tuesday; Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Ron Cyktor Jr.; parochial vicar; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Thomas Eugene Cline (Chludzinski); 64; of Rostraver Township; formerly of Monessen; died at home Tuesday; July 29; 2003; after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Bronx; N.Y.; April 4; 1939; the son of Genevieve (Kosarsky) Chludzinski; who survives and lives in Jefferson Hills; and the late Theodore Chludzinski. Tom was a 1958 graduate of Monessen High School. He was the owner/operator of Tom’s Service Center and Gas Station in West Newton and a former owner/operator of Tom’s Service Center and Tom’s Truck and Auto Body in Rostraver Township. He was a school bus driver for the Belle Vernon Area School District before retiring in 2002. He was a heavy equipment operator for 18 years; beginning with Victoria Construction in Monessen. He was a member of Local 66 Operating Engineers; AFL/CIO and also the Teamsters. He participated in the Boy Scout program in Monessen and was pack master of Pack 1590. For many years Tom also belonged to Monessen Hilltop Fire Department and Rostraver Lions Club. He was a member of Fells United Methodist Church in Fellsburg and also served as an aide to the board of trustees. In addition to his mother; left to mourn him are his loving wife of 18 years; Joyce (Sampey) Cline; two daughters; Brenda Cline Buchko and husband; Paul; of Monessen; and Beverly Cline Bakosh and husband; Joseph; of Fountain Hills; Ariz.; a son; Thomas Eugene Cline Jr. and wife; Deana; of Speers; and four grandchildren; Brandon Crawford; Jamie Lyn and Joey Bakosh; of Arizona; and Tara Buchko; of Monessen. He leaves three stepchildren; Annette Boyer and husband; Michael; Brian Georgulis; and Christopher Georgulis and wife; Amy; all of the local area; and five stepgrandchildren; Paul and Anastasia Georgulis; Michael and Patrick Boyer; and Noah Georgulis; all of the local area. Also surviving are his mother-in-law; Annetta Sampey; of Pleasant Hills; ex-wife; Mona Lee Nichols Cline; and aunt; Lillian Liscik; both of Monessen; good friends; including Ed Kerestes and Bill Callaway; of Rostraver Township; and his devoted dog; Dustin. He was lovingly cared for at home by his wife and family with the much-appreciated help of Three Rivers Hospice. Tom’s wishes were to be cremated and that there be no public visitation or formal funeral. A religious service and cremains interment will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to Fells United Methodist Church; 1268 Fells Church Road; Belle Vernon; PA 15012. The JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township; is in charge of the arrangements. Gone from my sight; not from my heart.

DOMINIC WAS 19 DAYS OLD. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS PARENTS;MICHELE KAROL AND NICHOLAS NORELLI;GRANDPARENTS-MIKE & DEBBIE ANDERSON;JOSEPH & ERNESTINE NORELLI;GREAT-GRANDPARENTS;JERRY & SHIRLEY MITCHELLSOPHIA HUBINON;HELEN NORELLI;AUNTS-DEBBIE KAROL;LISA NORELLI;PAIGE ANDERSON & HEATHER ANDERSON AND UNCLE-JAMES NORELLI.

LaVerne Stewart; 79; of Brownstown; Fayette City; went to be with her Lord on Sunday; Aug. 31; 2003; at Jefferson Medical Center Hospital. She was born in Arnold City on Jan. 19; 1924; a daughter of the late William and Margaret Jones Gregor. Mrs. Stewart was a member of the Fayette City Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and a retired employee of Corning Glass Co.; Charleroi Plant. She is survived by her husband; Melrose Stewart; one son; William M. Stewart and wife Sandy of Fayette City; one daughter; Linda Astle and husband John of Fayette City; one sister; Shirley Osborne and husband Bert Lee; four grandchildren; Chet Burnside; Jennifer Richter; William A. Stewart and Ryan Astle; and five great-grandchildren; Ashley Burnside; Keith Richter Jr.; Mackenzie Astle; and Jocelyn and Michael Tiernan. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one granddaughter; Amy Lynn Burnside. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; and Thursday; Sept. 4; until 11 a.m.; the hour of funeral service with the Rev. Bryn Cinelli; her pastor; officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Geraldine M. Mullen; 78; of Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Sept. 10; 2003 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. She was born Dec. 22; 1924 in Charleroi; a daughter of the late Ora F. and Irene Fatman Bonnell. Mrs. Mullen was a member of Marion Presbyterian Church; Belle Vernon. She is survived by her husband; William T. Mullen; two sons and one daughter-in-law; William J. and Janet Mullen of Commerce; Ga.; and Raymond Mullen of Bridgeport; Ohio; five daughters and four sons-in-law; Michele and Carl Cathers of Smithton; Desiree and Ted Wells of Fayette City; Felicia and David Kurilko of California; Pa.; Celeste and Ted Wukovich of Fallowfield Township; and Vanessa O’Toole of West Newton; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters and one brother-in-law; Ella Ambrose of Cleveland; Ohio; and Mildred and Don Roberts of Fallowfield Township. Friends will be received Friday 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). Funeral services will be held Saturday; Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Min officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.