Donald Joseph Dolnack; 60; of Herndon; Va.; died Thursday; Nov. 20; 2003; in his residence following a declining illness. He was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 8; 1943; a son of the late Joseph Dolnack and Agnes Opett Dolnack; who survives and resides in Donora. He retired with 38 years of services as a computer analyst for the U.S. Geological Society. He was a member of St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church of Herndon; Va. Mr. Dolnack was very active with the Boy Scouts of America; serving as assistant scout master; merit badge counselor; committee chairman and adult leadership training. He was also a member of the M.G. Card Club. Besides his father; he was preceded in death by two sons; David and Stephen. Surviving; in addition to his mother; are his wife of 34 years; Joan Povich Dolnack; one son; Gregory Dolnack of Silver Spring; Md.; a sister and brother-in-law; Patricia and Charles White of Manassas; Va.; two nieces; and five nephews. Friends will be received in the ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue; Monessen on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church; Monessen. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Camillo J. Cam Fantini; 90; of Charleroi; died Wednesday; Oct. 15; 2003; in Jefferson Hospital. He was born Sept. 15; 1913; in Pennadomo; Italy; the son of the late Nicola and Marianina DiGravio Fantini. He was a member of Mary; Mother of the Church Parish of Charleroi. Mr. Fantini was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; receiving the Purple Heart for wounds suffered during the Battle of the Bulge. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant; and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are three children; Amy Fantini Solobay of Canonsburg; John R. Fantini of Valencia and Rose Fantini Nega of Charleroi; two sisters; Rose Gaggini and Julia Sefchok; both of Belle Vernon; six grandchildren; Jeffrey; Jason; Joshua and Jonathon Fantini and Allison and Katherine Nega; and one great-grandson; Riley Camillo Fantini. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Rosita Pesi Fantini; and one sister; Jennie Bartolozzi. At the request of the deceased; there will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the library or volunteer fire department of one’s choice. The Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home; Charleroi; is in charge of arrangements.

Kathryn Markovich Atkinson; 89; of Washington Township; died Wednesday; Nov. 19; 2003; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. She was born Oct. 1; 1914; in Austria; a daughter of the late Phillip and Pearl Pysko Markovich. She was a resident of Washington Township for 25 years; a homemaker; and member of Lynwood Lutheran Church. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law; Dulcie Smith of West Newton; Joy and Jim Pozum; of Washington Township; and Kathy and David Yowonske of North Carolina; three sons and two daughters-in-law; David and Donna Atkinson and Leonard and Debbie Atkinson; all of Fairhope; and Howard Atkinson of Dallas; Texas; one brother; Wallace Markovich of New Jersey; two sisters; Pauline and Lou Valvo; formerly of Cranford; N.J.; and Olga Juchnewich of Scranton; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Norman Atkinson; in 1960; one son; Norman Atkinson; one brother; Howard Markovich; and three sisters; Julia Lysko; Eva Kidwell and Margaret Serniak. 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; were funeral services will be held Saturday; Nov. 22; at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jack Hernstrom of Lynnwood Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. As a convenience to the family; condolences are accepted and given to the family from the funeral home’s web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

William A. Gaul; 78; of Newell; died Tuesday; Nov. 18; 2003; in Brownsville Hospital. A son of the late William S. and Rose Thieser Gaul; he was born in Gibsonton on July 4; 1925. He was a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659. Formerly of Fairhope; he had resided in Newell for the past 10 years. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; Mr. Gaul was retired from the Monessen Southwestern Rai1road of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co. Survivors include one son; William A. Gaul Jr. and wife Nancy of Fredericktown; two daughters; Linda Porter and husband Jim of Smithton; Terri Cassin and Larry Fedutes of Newell; seven grandchildren; Sherri Maughan; Lisa Ginter; Meagan Porter; Michael and Artilee Cassin and Joshua and Andrea Gaul; five great-grandchildren; Alexa; Erika and Aliesha Maughan; Dana Jacobs and Michael Cassin Jr. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Dorothy Krepps Gaul; in 1990; one grandson; Jason Davis; in 2001; and one brother; Jack Gaul; in 1991. 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); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home Thursday; Nov. 20; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Tim McConville; pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Betty Jane Roberts; 44; of Pricedale; died Friday; Nov. 14; 2003; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born June 18; 1959; in North Charleroi; a daughter of the late William Edwin and Elizabeth Nichols Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband; John Roberts; on April 16; 1991. Survivors include two daughters; Tawnya Lynne Roberts of Monessen and Tina Marie Roberts of Washington; Pa.; four bothers; Robert Miller; Richard Miller and wife Ann; and Edwin Miller; all of Belle Vernon; and Charles Miller and wife Lisa of Fayette City; three sisters; Harriet Kuklar; Mary Ellen Russell and husband Sam; and Geraldine Shrader and husband George; all of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Mariah; Hope; P.J. and Tyler; and close friend; John Stich. Friends will be received at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday; Nov. 18; until 11 a.m.; the hour of services in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Barbara J. Henderson Miller; 66; of Charleroi; died Friday; Nov. 14; 2003; in Montefiore Hospital; Pittsburgh; following surgery. She was born Feb. 25; 1937; in Charleroi; a daughter of Barbara Bates; who survives and resides in Charleroi; and the late Pete Angelo Consonery. Mrs. Miller was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She retired from Monongahela Hospital after 12 years of service and after 15 years as owner/operator of the former Quality Market in Charleroi. In addition to her mother; she is survived by her husband; Earl L. Miller; five children; William Henderson and wife Donna of Charleroi; Wayne Henderson and wife Ruth of Charleroi; Cheryl Smith and husband Robert of Friendsville; Md.; Donn Henderson and wife Lorraine of Charleroi and David Henderson of Wheeling; W.Va.; eight grandchildren; two sisters; Patricia Piccardo of Ormond Beach; Fla.; and Jacquelyn Samuels of Mississippi; and nieces and nephews; two of whom are Richard Bender and Kimberly LeCotes. In addition to her father; she was preceded in death by her first husband; William R. Henderson. Friends will be received Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC.; 825 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home followed by interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Ronald Charles Cerjan; 66; of Charleroi; died Sunday; Nov. 9; 2003; in Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh. He was born in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28; 1937. Mr. Cerjan was a chef and florist in the Mon Valley; having most recently worked at Santoni’s Restaurant in Charleroi and Rocco’s Flower Shop in Monongahela. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church in Monessen; the First Catholic Slovak Union Jednota 670; Croatian Fraternal Union; and the Belgian Club of Charleroi. Mr. Cerjan lived in Donora from 1957 to 1980 before moving to Charleroi. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Angelo and Alfoncina Passini Reggiannini. He is survived by one sister; Marlene Burton of North Charleroi; his extended family; Donora Mayor John Chummy Lignelli; Patricia and Henry Pykosh of Olney; Md.; Frank Lignelli and Cia Pardus of Olney; Md.; Patricia Amatangelo and Ken Markham of Carroll Township; one aunt; Iris Thomas of Fredericktown; two nieces; Whitney Welsh and Kristin Burton; five nephews; Paul; David and Tony Pykosh and Frank and John Kevin Lignelli; great-nieces and -nephews; and several cousins. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JAMES A. RABE FUNERAL HOME INC.; 701 Thompson Ave.; Donora. Prayers will be said Wednesday; Nov. 12; at the funeral home at 10 a.m.; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church in Monessen at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Paul A. Lisik as celebrant. Burial will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his name to the Donora Public Library; 510 Meldon Ave.; Donora; Pa. 15033.

John Jay Yetsconish; 75; of Lynnwood; Belle Vernon; died Thursday; Nov. 6; 2003; in Hallsworth House III; Monessen. He was born March 15; 1928; in Fayette City; a son of the late Charles and Mary Savko Yetsconish. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Belle Vernon; Brightwell-Daugherty American Legion Post 484; Fayette City. He is predeceased by his wife; Blanche Stefanick Yetsconish; three brothers; Charles; John; and Mike Yetsconish; and three sisters; Helen Onufer; Ann Adametz and Mary Melissas. Surviving is his son; Jay Michael Yetsconish; of Kittanning; one brother; Paul Yetsconish and wife; Florence; of Connellsville; two sisters; Sophia Seals and husband; Ronald; of Lake Hopatcong; NJ; and Olga Grazzini; of Fayette City; two sisters-in law; Ann Yetsconish; of Fairhope; Belle Vernon; and Helen Yetsconish; of Fayette City; and many loving nieces; nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Divine Liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. Monday; Nov. 10; 2003; in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; with Rev. Fr. John Klutchko as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; with full military rites being accorded by Post 484 honor guard. Parastas service will be 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Albert Neupaver; 79; of Lynnwood; Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; Nov. 4; 2003; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. He was born Dec. 12; 1923; in Mather; a son of the late Joseph and Susie Grunsin Neupaver. He was a veteran of World War II; having served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Neupaver was a member of Brightwell-Daughtery Post 484 American Legion; Fayette City; and Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City. He is survived by his wife; Mary Vitale Neupaver; three sons; Dennis Neupaver and wife Mary of Belle Vernon; Al Neupaver and wife Barbara of McMurray and David Neupaver and wife Sharon of Southington; Conn.; two brothers; John Nipaver of Panama City; Fla.; and Edward Nipaver of Irwin; one sister; Helen Worrells of Cleveland; Ohio; nine grandchildren; Danita Celaschi; Brian Neupaver and wife Abby; Chris Neupaver and wife Jennifer; Allison; Ryan; Brandon and Buenna Neupaver; Jason Cheatle; and Rebecca Richie and husband Brian; and five great-grandchildren; Sidny Celaschi; Allyssa and Tyler Richie; and Hayley and Abigail Neupaver. Friends will be received at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday; Nov. 7; until 9:30 a.m.; when a blessing service will take place followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit RC Church; Fayette City; with the Rev. Fr. Leonard McAlpin as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery with full military rites being accorded by Post 484 Honor Guard.