Irene E. Popella; 82; of Rostraver Township; died Monday; May 12; 2003; in her home. She was born in Toledo; Ohio; on Nov. 17; 1920; the daughter of the late Alma Williams. She is survived by her husband; George M. Popella; one son; Terry Gruber of Ohio; two daughters; Cyndi Trader of Mill Valley; Calif.; and Sherry Skirpan of Fairhope; and one brother; Herbert Williams of Temperance; Mich. There will be no public viewing. The JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; Rostraver Township; is in charge of arrangements.

James Edward King; 53; of Allenport; was called home to rest after a lingering illness on Thursday; May 10; 2003. He was born Oct. 11; 1949; in McKeesport; a son of Beulah King of Allenport and the late Robert Thomas Jr. and stepson of the late Henry King. He was a graduate of California Area High School and attended California University of Pennsylvania. In his early years; he was a Golden Gloves boxer. He loved and enjoyed music as he was a member of several bands; including James King and the Usual Suspects and the James King Band. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Donora. Survivors; in addition to his mother; include one son; Kris Miller of Library; three brothers; Alvin E. King of Allenport; Willie Robert Thomas of Tennessee; Craig Thomas of Los Angeles; Calif.; one sister; Eileen Tracz of Syracuse; N.Y.; one aunt; three uncles; and numerous cousins and a host of friends. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in St. Paul Baptist Church; McKean Ave.; Donora; where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dennis Garner officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; Monessen; is in charge of the arrangements.

Emma Jean Emogene Dunn; 83; died Monday; May 12; 2003; in Latrobe Hospital. A daughter of the late Richard and Honor Louise Breakwell Hamer; she was born in Fairhope (Belle Vernon) on Dec. 25; 1919. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon; the Daughters of Scotia; and a former member of the H.O.A. class of the church. A lifelong homemaker and mother; she had resided in Delmont for the past seven years and was formerly of Belle Vernon. Survivors include her husband of 61 years; Hugh Bud Dunn; two daughters and sons-in-law; Mary Eileen and William Wagner of Delmont; and Louise and Ray Clark of Greensburg; two brothers and sisters-in-law; Allen and Ellen Hamer of Belle Vernon; and Willard and Janet Hamer of Charleroi; four granddaughters; Christine Nicely and husband Dennis of Delmont; and Heather Jean Wimple and husband Jason; Amanda Clark; and Rebecca Clark; all of Greensburg; and one great-grandson; Andrew Wimple. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one brother; John L. Jack Hamer. 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 on Thursday; May 15 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Mazie Donnini Reach; 96; of Washington Township; died Saturday; May 10; 2003; at 4:20 p.m. at her home. Born Aug. 15; 1906; in Belle Vernon; she was a daughter of the late Michael and Victoria Girini Donnini. Mrs. Reach was a resident of Washington Township for the past 45 years; having previous1y resided in North Belle Vernon. She was a homemaker and Protestant by faith. Mrs. Reach also was a charter member of the Anita Garibaldi Society of Belle Vernon and was honored as Mother of the Year by the Anita Garibaldi Society in 1976. She was a devoted cook and worked many hours with Anita Garibaldi Society and Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 dinners. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; Myron and Donna Reach of Fayette City. She was preceded in death by her husband; Harry Reach; on Sept. 11; 1993; two brothers; Edlo Donnini and Frank Donnini; and one sister; Bruna Lemendola. Visitation will be held Monday 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 Tuesday; May 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Timothy C. McConville; pastor of First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Anita Garibaldi Society of Belle Vernon will conduct services Monday afternoon 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.

Samuel R. Scaccia; 90; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Friday; May 9; 2003; at 12:15 p.m. in Havencrest Nursing Center; Carroll Township. He was born Oct. 5; 1913; in Charleroi; a son of the late Ross and Rosella Scaccia. He was a resident of the Belle Vernon community since 1948 and retired from Corning Glass Works; Charleroi; where he had been employed as a machine operator. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. He was a member of the Tenth Street Athletic Club of Charleroi; and was a past officer of the Corning Credit Union; Charleroi. Survivors include his wife; Betty Patterson Scaccia; to whom he was married 58 years; one son and daughter-in-law; Russell and Connie Scaccia of Belle Vernon; one daughter and son-in-law; Linda Jo and Larry Smith of Harrison City; two brothers and sisters-in-law; Joseph and Wanda Scaccia of Speers; and Anthony and May Scaccia of Charleroi; one sister and brother-in-law; Mary and Cy Hayduk of Charleroi; five grandchildren; Sheryl Anthony; Christi Shook; Aaron Smith; Natalie Smith; and Timothy Smith; two great-grandchildren; Jordan Anthony and Morgan Anthony. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one daughter; Sandra Kay Scaccia; two sisters; Rose Falcone and Ann Celashi; and one brother; Samuel Scaccia. 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 LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; where a prayer service will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m.; followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon with the Rev. John R. Cindric; pastor; V.F.;as celebrant. Entombment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Samuel R. Scaccia on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus Council 3026 will hold a wake service Sunday at 7 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 website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Emily V. (Smith) Gnoth; 84; died Tuesday; May 6; 2003; in the Masonic Home; Aleppo. She was born July 8; 1918; in Erie to the late John N. and Carrie (Chrispen) Smith. Mrs. Gnoth was a registered nurse; past matron of Anna M. Rote Chapter 491; Order of the Eastern Star; Pleasant Hills; and a member of the McKeesport Alumni Nurses Association and Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Surviving are her husband of 61 years; Edward J. Gnoth; son Edward L. and Robin E. Gnoth of Zelienople; grandchildren Edward P.; Faye; James N. and Melissa Gnoth and Lindsey Kirstatter; and great-grandson Sean Fugh. No visitation. Services at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church; 199 Old Clairton Road; the Rev. Paul Thwaite officiating. Interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements by JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME; INC.; Pleasant Hills; Daniel P. Lodovici; director.

Rebecca Becky M. Manown Jannotta; 84; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; May 5; 2003 at her grandson’s home in Fairhope. She was born April 14; 1919 in Monessen; a daughter of the late Clinton Manown and Ida Lerminiaux Manown. A lifelong resident of the Belle Vernon area; she was a 1937 graduate of Rostraver High School and a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church. She was an employee of Corning Glass for over 20 years. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; Clinton and Helen Hammitt of Whittier; Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law; Maria and David Horan of Webster; two step sons; John Jannotta and wife Mindy of Huntingdon; W.Va.; and Joseph Jannotta and wife Gay of Charleroi; one step daughter; Judy Sevon and husband Edward of Jensen Beach; Fla.; one brother and sister-in-law; Frank and Mary Manown of Lynnwood; eight grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Adolph C. Jannotta on Sept. 19; 2002; six brothers; William; George; Martin; Clint; Jack and Kirby Manown; and three sisters; Naomi Kuss; Louise Bedner and Adele Cramer. 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. Services will be held Thursday; May 8 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. James Dorow officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Frank E. Wasco; 72; of Belle Vernon; Rostraver Township; died Saturday; May 3; 2003; at 12:15 p.m.; at Manor Care; McMurray. Born Nov. 13; 1930; in North Charleroi; the son of the late Frank and Mary Sharkey Wasco. Mr. Wasco was a resident of Belle Vernon for the past 50 years. He was an active member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; where he served as an usher. He was a former member of the Parish Council and served with the annual CSC appeal. Mr. Wasco was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Monessen Plant; where he worked as an electrical draftsman. He also served as president of Tri-County Federation of Musicians; Local 592 A.F.M.; he organized annual county parks summer concert series; served as secretary for Labor United; was a private pilot; retired major from the Civil Air Patrol; Auxiliary U.S. Air Force; Search and Rescue Operation; an officer of the Rostraver Flyers and a band leader and accordionist of the Clevelandairs. He is survived by his wife; Dorothy Grzywinski Wasco; to whom he was married 48 years; three sons and daughters-in-law; Kenneth and Diane Wasco of Bergholtz; Ohio; Ron and Mary Ann Wasco of Tyrone; Pa.; and William and Lynn Wasco of Lawrence; Pa.; two daughters; Kathy Gray of Monongahela and Melanie Wasco of Littleton; Colo.; four grandchildren; Rachel; Matt and Leland Gray and Cassie J. Wasco; and a cousin; Billy Sharkey of Georgia. Visitation will be held Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and 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. A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Frank E. Wasco; Tuesday 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 Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com