Barbara Bedsworth Nevin; 59; of Naples; Fla.; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; May 17; 2003; in Holy Cross Hospital; Silver Spring; Md. She was born Jan. 10; 1944; in Belle Vernon; the daughter of the late Roy and Barbara Lektrich Bedsworth. She was Presbyterian by faith. Mrs. Nevin was a graduate of Rostraver High School Class of 1961; Waynesburg College Class of 1965; and the University of Pittsburgh Class of 1968 with a master’s degree. She worked in the Washington; D.C.; area as a law clerk for a number of years. Survivors include her husband; Thomas Nevin; whom she married in 1970; and one son; Jacob John Nevin of Bethesda; Md. Friends will be received in 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; May 23; until 11 a.m.; the hour of service in the funeral home with the Rev. James C. Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family requests memorial donations be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; 1275 York Ave.; New York; N.Y. 10021. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

Harold Seifert;son of Mr.and Mrs.D.I.Seifert;who was taken to the McKeesport hospital last week;suffering of typhoid fever;died last night at 11:30. The remains were brought here today and will be taken to Belle Vernon tomorrow afternoon for interment. Harold Seifert was seventeen years old;was a most estimable young man;and his untimely demise has cast a gloom over his large circle of friends.

Charles Foster Blacka Jr.; 72; of Monessen; died Sunday; May 18; 2003; in Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Charles F. and Ethel M. Barnes Blacka; he was born in Arnold City on July 22; 1930. Mr. Blacka was a member of Covenant Christian Church of Belle Vernon and Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659. Formerly of Carroll Township; he had resided in Monessen since 1992 and was retired from Kimball Systems. A U.S. Marine serving during the Korean Conflict; Mr. Blacka was a private courier for the U.S. embassies in England; Morocco and Casa Blanca. Survivors include his wife of 51 years; Myra L. Stricklin Blacka; one son; Charles F. Blacka III of Bethel Park; one daughter and son-in-law; Kimberley and Joseph J. Bozik of Monessen; one brother; Edward E. Blacka of Monroeville; one sister and brother-in-law; Gail and James Koslosky of Ocala; Fla.; and two grandchildren; Shelby D. DeRosa Ryan of Reading and Michael J. DeRosa of Shadyside. Friends will be received Tuesday 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 Wednesday; May 21 at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Frank DePolo officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.