Dr. Edward R.J. Jim Krivda; a prominent Scottdale psychotherapist; former Southmoreland School District administrator and former Connellsville State General Hospital administrator; died Wednesday; Nov. 13; 2002; in Westmoreland Regional Hospital; Greensburg; at the age of 77. Dr. Krivda’s family will greet friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC.; 417 W. Pittsburgh St.; Scottdale; Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. John E. Duvall; pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church; Greensburg; and the Rev. James W. Hepler; pastor of Calvin United Presbyterian Church; Scottdale; co-officiating. Chapel services and interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. To view online obituary; sign guest registry or send condolences; please visit www.kapr.com.
CAROL J.HARTBARGER PHILLIPPI
Carol J. Phillippi; 68; of Donora; formerly of Monessen; died Tuesday; April 30; 2002; in Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. Born in Charleroi; she was the daughter of the late Myrtle and Ernest Hartbarger. Survivors include one son; David Phillippi and wife Tracey of Mt. Lebanon; one daughter; April Spadaccino of Yardley; one stepdaughter; Mrs. Rick (Deborah) Kozar of Monessen; one stepson; Gregory and wife Cynthia Phillippi of Monessen; and six grandchildren; Joshua; Gregory; Amanda; Jordan; Daniel and Ali; and two sisters; Bonnie Crow and Audrey Crane of California. She was preceded in death by her husband; Cloyd Phillippi. Friends will be received Saturday; May 4; from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; the time of services in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Jack McKinsey will officiate the service. Memorial donations may be made to Myasthenia Gravis Assoc.; 1515 Locust St.; Pittsburgh; PA; 15219. The RHOME FUNERAL INC.; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; is in charge of arrangements.
THEODORE J. SHLANTA
Theodore J. Shlanta; 59; of Belle Vernon; Rostraver Township; died Sunday; Nov. 10; 2002; in Allegheny General Hospital; Pittsburgh. He was born Nov. 18; 1942; in Pittsburgh; a son of the late J. Elmer and Mary (Yachup) Shlanta. Mr. Shlanta was a retired chemistry and physics teacher for the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. He was past vice president of Baldwin Federation of Teachers; a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon and Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Whitehall and a member of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society. He was also a collector of fine art and an amateur genealogist. He is survived by numerous cousins and close friends. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral; Whitehall; for a funeral service; with Father Rajko Kosic officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. Pomen service Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
BRIAN L. BILSKI
Brian L. Bilski; 27; of Arnold City; Belle Vernon; died Monday; Nov. 11; 2002; as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Oct. 23; 1975; in Carroll Township; a son of Floyd and Betty Sebetich Bilski; who survive. He was employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant; as a foreman. He was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City; Perry Sokol’s; Fairhope Rod & Gun Club; and American Slovanic Club of Fayette City. In addition to his parents; Floyd and Betty Bilski of Arnold City; he is survived by two brothers; Floyd Bilski Jr. and wife Michelle of Fairhope and Paul Bilski and wife Gisele of Fayette City; one sister; Karen Hornbake and husband James of Arnold City; one nephew; Colby Bilski; and two nieces; Kaly and Lindsey Bilski. Friends will be received at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday; Nov 13; 2002; 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; Fayette City; with the Rev. John Cindric as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery
CHRISTOPHER MANOS
Christopher Manos; 72; of Dunlevy; died Sunday; Nov. 10; 2002; in Shadyside Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 1; 1930; in Allenport; he was a son of Bessie Kinigos Manos of Delmont and the late Thomas Manos. He was retired from Clairton U.S. Steel; a former Dunlevy police chief; a former Washington County constable; and a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law; Valerie and Keith Clement of Belle Vernon and Lynn Manos of Missouri; one son; Tom Manos of the State of California; one sister; Helen Kokias of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren; Charmaine Sevy; Eric and David Riili; and Nick Manos; and two great-grandchildren; Tyler and Savannah Riili of Erie. He was preceded in death by one sister; Pauline Bucchianeri; and one brother; Pete Manos. There will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be held Tuesday; Nov. 12; at 10 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church; Monessen; with the Rev. Hieromonk Joachim Pantelis; Protopresbyter; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The LEONARD M. PAVLIC FUNERAL HOMES INC.; Charleroi; is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House; Pittsburgh.
MARY BELLEBLACKA COUGHANOUR
Mary Belle Coughanour; 86; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Thursday; Nov. 7; 2002; in Jefferson Center Hospital. A daughter of the late Edward and Anna Blacka; she was born in Belle Vernon on Nov. 1; 1916. She was a lifelong member of Marion Presbyterian Church and was previously a deacon. Mrs. Coughanour belonged to the Golden Agers and enjoyed activities at the Center on the Hill. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Janice and Coleman Donahue of Baldwin; two grandchildren; Lynn DiCenzo and husband Tony of West Mifflin; and Coleman J. Donahue III and wife Diana of Roscoe; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Charles E. Coughanour on July 24; 1990; and two brothers; Charles and Francis Blacka. Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in Marion Presbyterian Church; 207 Perry Ave.; Belle Vernon; on Monday; Nov. 11; at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. William Lawson officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
JOSEPH B. TINTORI
Joseph B. Tintori; 91; of Baltimore Street; North Belle Vernon; died Monday; Nov. 4; 2002. A son of the late Marco and Eugenia Tintori; he was born May 4; 1911; in North Belle Vernon. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon; the Holy Name Society; the Belle Vernon Lions Club; a life member of the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department; the District 5 Democratic Club; and a former board member of both the Belle Vernon Public Library and the Bellmarette School Board. Mr. Tintori’s political career covered 44 years with six full terms as a councilman and 3 terms as Mayor of North Belle Vernon. In 1997; he was honored as ‘Man of the Year’ by the Westmoreland Columbus 500 Club. A lifelong Belle Vernon resident; he worked for 16 years at the Irvin Works of U.S. Steel and retired in 1975 from the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. after 34 years. Survivors include his wife of 61 years; Mary Paterra Tintori; a daughter; Claire Tintori of Pittsburgh; and a son and daughter-in-law; Mark and Kaaren Tintori of Greensburg. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a sister; Mary Viviani; and three brothers; Pete; Hugo and Alfred. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; where a prayer service will be held on Thursday; Nov. 7; at 11 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Sebastian R.C. Church at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. John Cindric; VF; pastor of St. Sebastian Church; the Rev. Donald Nesti; CSSp of Houston; Texas; and the Rev. Donald J. Mondello; Holy Family R.C. Church of Latrobe; as co-celebrants. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The members of the Belle Vernon Lions Club will hold services in the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m.; followed by a service by members of the North Belle Vernon Fire Department at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday; the rosary will be prayed in the funeral home at 3 p.m.; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.
BERTHASUDOR DeANGELIS
Bertha DeAngelis; 86; of Perryopolis; formerly of Monessen; died Saturday; Nov. 2; 2002; at 7:08 p.m.; in her son’s home. She was born Feb. 29; 1916; in Monessen; a daughter of the late Stojan and Sophie Sudor. Mrs. DeAngelis was the last of her immediate family. She is survived by her son; Gerald V. DeAngelis and wife Karen of Perryopolis; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; Mrs. DeAngelis was preceded in death by her husband; Geno DeAngelis; one daughter; Dolores Nagy; and nine brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 106 East Independence St.; Perryopolis; on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday; Nov. 6; until 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Paul M. Ragle officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
LEONARD J. PEARCE
Leonard J. Pearce; 41; of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; Nov. 2; 2002; in Rostraver Township. Born June 19; 1961; in North Charleroi; he was the son of the late James and Anna Marie (Bodnar) Pearce. He was Protestant by faith. Surviving are four brothers; William G. Pearce of Monessen; Michael P. and Edward R. Pearce of Belle Vernon and James T. Pearce of Webster; a sister; Mary Ann Stoneman of Monessen; two nieces; Tina Pearce Vandergraf of Donora and Deborah Pearce Jacobs of Irwin; and a nephew; Geddie Lee Stoneman of Monessen. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township; where service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Mel Hileman officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.
JANE ETTASPENCER HARRIS
Jane Etta Spencer-Harris; 61; of Monongahela died Monday; Oct. 28; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born Nov. 25; 1940; in Monessen; a daughter of the late Rev. Harrison James and Minnie Bettis Spencer. She was a 1958 graduate of Monessen High School and earned an associates degree from Point Park College in 1960. She also attended Robert Morris College for advanced business studies. She worked for the Department of State in Washington D.C. from 1960 to 1966; and the Department of Defense in Pittsburgh as a contract administrator; and then the Department of Labor in Pittsburgh as a contract compliance specialist until 1988. Jane was an avid reader; especially finding pleasurable the challenges of memorizing scripture. She also supported philanthropic causes and public library activities. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one sister; Dr. Carol Ann Spencer. She married her lifetime sweetheart and partner; Robert C. Harris in 1961; who survives. She was also survived by two sisters; retired Col. Dorothy E. Spencer of Spotsylvania; Va.; Harriet Spencer Bennett and husband; Racy; of Simpsonville; S.C.; three aunts; Martha Spencer Farmer of Baltimore; M.D.; Sophie Spencer Palmer of Monroeville; and Katherine Spencer Payne of Martinsville; Va.; and a host of devoted cousins; nieces; nephews and extended family members and friends. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; 230 Reed Ave.; Monessen; with the Rev. Gary Yarbough; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
