Robert A Peffer; 82; of North Charleroi; died Wednesday; Oct. 8; 2003; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born April 11; 1921; in Calumet; a son of the late Robert and Olive Howard Peffer. He was a World War II veteran; serving in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Peffer was a member of the First United Methodist Church and VFW Post 167; both of Charleroi. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant. Survivors include his wife; Mary Labosh Karbowsky Peffer; one step son; Michael Karbowsky and wife Tammy of North Huntingdon; three step daughters; Susan Rousseau and husband Robert of Speers Hill; Sandra Gable and husband James of Uniontown; and Sylvia Stephan and husband Thomas of Speers Hill; seven step grandchildren; one step great-grandson; one sister; Gail Schomer of Connellsville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; Mr. Peffer was preceded in death by his first wife; Lois Shipley Peffer; on Nov. 21; 1983; one son; Robert Peffer; two brothers; Jesse and William Peffer; and two sisters; Mary Belle Kuzmech and Shirley Dillon. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME INC.; 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Saturday; Oct. 11; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Northey officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Sheila Anne Gold; 67; of Tampa; Fla.; died Wednesday; Oct. 8; 2003; in IHS Pinellas Park. She was born in Monessen; a daughter of the late James and Thelma Willey Gold on May 21; 1936. She attended Shore Crest Prep School and graduated from St. Petersburg (Fla.) High School and Robert Morris Business School in Pittsburgh. She worked for 30 years in various divisions for the state of Florida. Survivors include two sisters; Norma DeLancey of Hayesville; N.C.; and Joan Resseger of Pinellas Park; Fla.; five nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister; Colleen Kratzer. Funeral services will be Saturday; Oct. 11; at 10 a.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon with the Rev. Tim McConville; pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

John Bailey Legros; 78; better know to everyone as JB ; died Saturday; Sept. 13; 2003 in Mon Valley Hospital; Inc. He was born Aug. 7; 1925 in Marion; Ill.; a son of the late Narcissus Frenchy and Mary Donaldson Legros. He was a graduate of Charleroi Area High School and attended Fire School at California University. Mr. Legros served as a past president of the Southwestern Fire Chiefs Association and the Fayette County Fireman’s Association and as fire chief of the Washington Township Fire Department for many years. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant and as a retired sales representative of Howe Fire Apparatus. Mr. Legros also was a member of several social clubs. Survivors include his wife; Gizel Giz Legros of Stockdale; two daughters and sons-in-law; Diane and Dennis Koneffko of Belle Vernon; and Yvonne and Bill Waller of Fayette City; two sons and one daughter-in-law; Jay and Maxine Legros of East Millsboro and John Legros of Stockdale; one sister; Sue Dolan and husband Bob of Elizabethtown; seven grandchildren; Renee Baciak; Nicole Mendicino; Zach Koneffko; and Jayson; Ian; Frankie and Tyler Legros; and three great-grandchildren; Madison; Sydney and Mikey. In addition to his parents; Mr. Legros was preceded in death by two sisters; Anne Morton and Isabelle Chaney. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC.; Roscoe; where funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers; the family requests donations be made in JB’s name to the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department; the Washington Township Fire Department or the fire department of one’s choice.

Jack T. Beck Jr.; 84; of Rostraver Township; died Sunday; Oct. 5; 2003; in Mon Valley Hospital Inc.; Carroll Township. He was born in Monessen on June 15; 1919; a son of the late Jack Sr. and Rose Beck. He was a graduate of Monessen High School and the Massanutten Military Academy of Woodstock; Va. Mr. Beck was a member of First Christian Church in Monessen. He was a former postmaster in Monessen and served as a health officer for the state of Pennsylvania. He worked for AAA for over 50 years and served as Executive Director and Chairman of the Board for the Westmoreland Motor Club for 28 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Beck was a member and past commander of American Legion Post 28 and was appointed to and served as a member of the National Foreign Relations Commission of the American Legion. He was a former Trustee for California University of Pennsylvania for eight years. Mr. Beck was as a member of the Board of Directors of the Monessen Chamber of Commerce; the B.P.O.E. and Croatian Club; both of Monessen; and served on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. He is survived by his wife; Evelyn L. Dauvin Beck; three sons and daughters-in-law; Timothy and Brenda Beck of Perryopolis; Gary and Joan Beck of Rostraver Township; and Robert and Susan Beck of West Newton; three brothers; John Beck of Monessen; Emil Beck of Uniontown; and Steven Sonny Beck of Monessen; two sisters; Helen Zoretich of Harrisburg; and Wilma Thomas of Belle Vernon; eight grandchildren; Ryan; Jason and Kristen Beck; Nancy Jo Beck and Gary N. Beck Jr.; and Alex; Anthony and Samuel Drizos. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by an infant daughter; Jacqueline; four brothers; Nick; Robert; Chuck and Matt Beck. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and 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; Oct. 9. at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Conrad Auel officiating. Interment; with full Military Honors; will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. American Legion Post 28 will conduct services in the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Edna Martha Fay Rodebaugh; 90; of Rostraver Township; went to be with her Lord on Sunday; Oct. 5; 2003. She was born in Fayette City; Feb. 27; 1913; a daughter of the late Rishel and Martha (Leonard) Fay. A homemaker; Mrs. Rodebaugh was a member of Salem Baptist Church; Rostraver Township. She is survived by her son; James Howard Rodebaugh and wife; Jeanie; of Rostraver Township; three daughters; Barbara Fay Rodebaugh; of Greensburg; Saundra R. Brown; of Rostraver Township and Martha L. Daumit and husband; Dennis; of Rostraver Township; with whom she made her home; three grandchildren; Jason H. Rodebaugh and wife; Heather; of Rostraver Township; Michelle L. Brown; of Rostraver Township and James R. Brown and wife; Erin; of Belle Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years; the Rev. Howard S. Rodebaugh; on May 12; 2002; four brothers; Fred; Rishel; William and Frank Fay; and a sister; Mary Belle; who died in infancy. She was the last surviving member of her family. Friends will be received Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James Seefried officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. The family suggests memorial contributions to Salem Baptist Church.

Lois Virginia Bogdan; 70; of Charleroi; died Thursday; Oct. 2; 2003 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. She was born in Roscoe on Sept. 22; 1933; the daughter of the late John Edward and Laura Mae Clark Otto. She was a former seamstress and a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Charleroi. Surviving are two sons; Nicholas G. Povrzenich Jr. of Charleston; S.C.; and John P. Povrzenich; of Arizona; two daughters; Paula J. Bogdan of Texas and Kathy D. Corley of Gaston; S.C.; four granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; six step grandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her two grandchildren; Mark Wayne Povrzenich and Wendy Lee Povrzenich. Visitation will be held in Christ Lutheran Church from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday; Oct. 7; at which time a memorial service will be held with Pastor Beverley Banyay officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church; 601 Washington Ave; Charleroi; 15022. Arrangements are being handled by the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC.; Roscoe.

Henriette M.Rieu;96;of Hyattsville;Md.;formerly of Monessen;died Thursday;Oct.2;2003;in Sacred Heart Nursing Home;Hyattsville;Md. She was born Aug.16;1907;in Bessege;France;daughter of the late Henry and Louise Cayrel. In addition to her parents;she was preceded in death by her husband;Emil F.Rieu;a son Eli O.Rieu;and a brother;Eli Cayrel. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law;Emile H.and Antoinette M.Rieu;of Bowie Md.;six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.;1209 Grand Blvd.;Monessen. Prayers will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home;followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Philip K. Oliver; 64; of Redford; Mich.; died Sunday; Sept. 28; 2003 at 1:40 a.m. in Garden City Hospital; Garden City; Mich. Born April 12; 1939 in Belle Vernon; he was a son of the late Antonio and Theresa Tiano Oliver. He was a resident of Redford for the past 34 years; having previously resided in Belle Vernon. Mr. Oliver attended California State Teachers College and was employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant before moving to Michigan in 1969. He was employed by Mayflower Construction Co. as a supervisor of building. He also enjoyed all kinds of sports. He is survived by his wife; Jaqui Worth Oliver; one daughter and son-in-law; Dania and Joel McKnight; two sisters and brothers-in-law; Ida May and Richard Krandle of Farmington Hills; Mich.; and Joan and Charles Hrutkay of Scenery Hill; six brothers; Joe Oliver of Belle Vernon; Nick Oliver of Morgantown; W.Va.; Thomas Oliver of Allen Park; Mich.; John Rudolph Oliver of Bloomfield Hills; Dr. Paul Oliver of Needham; Mass.; and Theodore Ted Oliver of Grosse Ile; Mich.; and one grandson; Chance McKnight. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by three brothers; Cozy; Guy and Mark Oliver. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 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; Oct. 3 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 Jr.; parochial vicar; as celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Philip K. Oliver Thursday at 3 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.

Michael Jerome Bennett Sr.; 82; of Fairhope; Belle Vernon; died peacefully Sunday; Sept. 28; 2003 at his home following a brief illness. He was born July 4; 1921 in Arnold City; a son of the late Joseph and Sophia Kostelac Bennett. He was a veteran of World War II; having served with the U.S. Air Force; 8th Division; 44th Bomb Group; 67th Bomb Squadron; where he received a Purple Heart. He was a graduate of Marion High School with the Class of 1940 and a member of the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City. A life-long resident of the Mon Valley; Mr. Bennett was a retired crane operator from the Irvin Works plant of the USX Corporation. He was preceded in death by a beloved son; Michael Jerome Bennett Jr.; on Apri1 2; 2002; one brother; Nick Bennett; and two sisters; Mildred Severovic and Mary Bieleski. Survivors include his loving wife; Helen Sebetich Bennett; with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage on June 26; 2003; one daughter and son; Barbara Kutska and husband Michael and Frank Bennett and wife Brenda; all of Belle Vernon; one daughter-in-law; Gloria Bennett of Belle Vernon; one brother; Mark Bennett and wife Hannah of Belle Vernon; two sisters; Joan Venable and Goldie Ercegovic and husband Thomas; all of Cleveland; Ohio; five grandchildren; Scott and Shawn Bennett; Alyssa Kutska; and Jesse and Mackenzie Bennett; and two great-grandchildren; Brianna and Brittany Bennett; two brothers-in-law; Ted Sebetich Sr. and wife Margaret of Belle Vernon and Walter Bieleski of Monessen; two sisters-in-law; Elizabeth Betty Bilski and Mildred Bennett; both of Belle Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Thursday; Oct. 2; 2003 until 9:30 a.m.; when a blessing service will take place followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church with the Rev. Fr. Leonard McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.