Robert Lee (Robin) Hill; 68; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; April 3; 2003; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born June 15; 1934; in East Liverpool; Ohio; a son of the late Grace Hill. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was retired from the Regional Transit Authority of Cleveland; Ohio; where he had been employed as a supervisor. He was a member of Mon Valley Lodge 208; Donora. Survivors include his first wife; Betty Shine-Hill; with whom he had five children; Robert Lee Hill Jr.; Tanya Jean Hill; Mrs. George (Kimberly) Osbourne-Washington; Robin Dane Hill; and Eric Adonis Hill; all of North Belle Vernon; his ex-wife; Tamica Lynn Hall-Hill; with whom he had two children; Tamara Denea Hill; Pilar Lovina Hill of Monessen; two sons; Brian Cooper of Mississippi; and Brian Howell of Monessen; one daughter; Felicia Gravitt of New York; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; Lee Roy Hill of Cleveland; Ohio; one sister; Delores Pearson of Steubenville; Ohio; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother; Calvin Hill Jr.; and one sister; Alice Hill. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Antioch Baptist Church; Henry Street; Belle Vernon; where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Clifford Carter officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; Monessen is in charge of the arrangements.

Michael Ike Costello; 89; of Rostraver Township; died Monday; April 7; 2003; at 7:58 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. He was born Oct. 24; 1913; in Hannastown; Pa.; a son of the late John and Anna Simko Costello. He was a resident of the Belle Vernon community for the past 58 years and had owned and operated Ike’s Radiator Shop in Belle Vernon. Catholic by faith; he was a member of the Fairhope Rod and Gun Club and was a life member of the Belle Vernon Musical Society. Survivors include his wife Ann Simensky Costello; one son and daughter-in-law; Michael D. and Janice Costello of Rostraver Township; one daughter; Mary Ann Landkrohn of Rostraver Township; one brother; John Costello of Arizona; two grandchildren; Melissa Ann Riva and Michael Aaron Costello; and one great-granddaughter; Janna Riva. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death b y one brother; Joseph Costello; and two step brothers; George Sekara and Jake Sekara. Friends will be received Tuesday 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 funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. As a convenience to the family; condolences are accepted at the funeral home’s website.

Jennie M. (Goffoli) Chester; 86; of Monessen; died Thursday; April 3; 2003 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc.; following a short illness. She was born Dec. 8; 1916 in Hanlin Station; Pa.; a daughter of the late Benjamin Goffoli and Josephine Ranallo Goffoli. Mrs. Chester was a resident of Monessen since 1934; and was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. She was an active member of the former St. Cajetan R.C. Church; and was an avid card player. She is survived by a sister; Edna Gallo of Weirton; W.V.; and by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her first husband George Guibourdanche; her second husband Carmen Chester; five brothers; Jack; July; Joseph; Christopher and Marion; and by three sisters; Elizabeth; Rosie and Mary. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen. A blessing service will be held Monday; April 7; 2003 at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
The obituary of Jennie M. Chester; 86; of Monessen; who died Thursday; April 3; 2003; the name of her son; Regis Guibourdanche; who preceded her in death; was inadvertently omitted. Funeral services were conducted today with interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen.

Frances Charlene Cook; 57; of Pricedale; died Friday; March 28; 2003; in Montefiore Hospital; Pittsburgh. She was born Jan. 2; 1946; at her home in Pricedale. Frances was a lifetime Christian of Pleasant Green A.M.E. Church from a young age until her death; where she was an aide to the pastor and served on the Missionary Board. Frances was employed at Mayview State Hospital in Bridgeville for 15 years. She graduated with honors from Occupational Industry Center in Charleroi with a degree in business administration. She was in charge of running the Summer Youth Lunch Program for eight years in Pricedale. She then went on to work at Monessen Family Dollar as an assistant manager for eight years; until October 2000; when her illness no longer permitted her to work. She was preceded in death by her father; Charles Ray Cook Sr.; and mother; Lucy Ada Clemons Cook Johnson; and one grandson; Jaden E. Cook. She is survived by three daughters; Ranell Martine and husband Jeffrey Carlock of Belle Vernon; Celeste Denise Cook of Pricedale; and Stacey Renee Cook and fiance Antoine A. Reid; both of Pricedale; one son; Brian Lee Cook and wife Constance of Monessen; nine grandchildren; Martine; Syleena; Staisha; Bryan; Reyon; Asian; Montell; Amir and Aunye; nine brothers; Fred Banjo Patterson Johnson Jr. and Douglas Pete Kenneth Johnson; both of Pricedale; Lawrence Marvin Johnson of Pontiac; Mich.; Charles Ray Cook Jr. of Pricedale; Gary Cook of Hazelwood; Galeon Cook of Pittsburgh; Gaylord Cook of Clairton; and Donald and Ralph Cook; both of Pricedale; four sisters; Norma Jean Jackson of Finleyville; Audrey M. Johnson of Pricedale; Shirley Ann Bizzelle of Charleroi; and Gail Sissy Jeter of Manassas; Va.; four sisters-in-law; Evelyn R. Johnson; Rosetta Johnson; Veronica Cook and Paula Cook; two brothers-in-law; Gene Paul Jackson and Roderick Marshall Jeter; three close friends who were like sisters to her; Marie Tiny Fields-Hernandez; Margo Hill and LaVerne Burgess. Ms. Frances has over 100 nieces and nephews and she also has three godsons and one goddaughter; numerous cousins; and a host of friends. Friends will be received Thursday; April 3; at Pleasant Green A.M.E.; 403 Johnson Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-3460) from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the church Friday; April 4; at noon with the Rev. Sharon Washington officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; Monessen.

Robert Richmond; 91; formerly of Long Branch and Rostraver Township; died Friday; March 28; 2003; in Westmoreland Manor; Greensburg. He was born in Pittsburgh on Oct. 22; 1911. He was a member of the Bethany Religious Society. Funeral services; conducted by the Rev. Frank DePolo; pastor of Covenant Christian Church of Belle Vernon; were private; followed by burial in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon.

Thomas Kerr Hawkins; 90; of Monessen; died Friday; March 7; 2003; at his residence. He was born March 29; 1912; in Webster; the son of the late William Hawkins and Mary Kerr Hawkins. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Webster. Surviving are his wife; Maxine Clingerman Hawkins; and one son; Thomas Hawkins of Monessen. A memorial service will be held in First Presbyterian Church of Webster on Saturday; March 29; at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Mr. Hawkins’ name may be made to the Monessen Public Library. Arrangements are being handled by the RHOME FUNERAL HOME; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen.

Ann Tesolin Monticelli; 80; of North Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; March 26; 2003; at 9:45 p.m.; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Dec. 22; 1922; in Monessen; she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Emma Fontanelli Tesolin. Mrs. Monticelli was a resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 50 years; a member of St Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; and was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law; Lorraine and Stanley Koper of North Belle Vernon; one son and daughter-in-law; Daniel and Irma Monticelli of Rostraver Township; eight grandchildren; Daniel M. Monticelli; Nicholas Monticelli; Julian Monticelli; Michael Monticelli; Michelle Steiner and husband Dennis; Donald Koper and wife Mary; Scott Koper and wife Hanna; and David Koper and wife Ann; and four great-grandchildren; Denny Steiner; Kerryann Koper; William Koper and Anthony Koper. She was preceded in death by her husband; Mario Monticelli; on July 7; 1984; and one brother; Victor Tesolin. 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 Avenue; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6l83. Prayer Service will be held Saturday; March 29; at 10 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Ann Monticelli Friday 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.

Helen C. Niemela; 94; of Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; March 25; 2003; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born June 8; 1908; in Fayette City; a daughter of the late Oscar and Sanna Pelakkla Matson. Mrs. Niemela was preceded in death by her husband; Oliver Jake Niemela; one son Donald Niemela Sr.; one brother and four sisters. She is survived by one son; Oliver C. Niemela and wife Norma Jean of New Providence; N.J.; one daughter-in-law; Jane Niemela of Perryopolis; one brother-in-law; Everett Niemela and wife Virginia of Pittsburgh; one sister-in-law; Helen Niemela Sphar of Charleroi; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. 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; March 28; 2003; until l p.m.; the hour of services in the funeral home with Elder Jeffrey Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Delores Carini; 74; of Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; March 18; 2003; at 11 p.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Dec. 15; 1928; in Belle Vernon; she was a daughter of the late Deno Sr. and Alberta S. Greene Carini. A homemaker; Delores was a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon and a member of Char-Belle Free Methodist Church; Belle Vernon. Survivors include two brothers; Deno Jr. and Alfred Carini; both of Belle Vernon; and one nephew; Dennis Carini and wife Carrie of Belle Vernon. She was preceded in death by one sister; Lenora Carini; in 1925. Visitation will be held Thursday 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 Friday; March 21; in the funeral home at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Eugene Spear of Char-Belle Free Methodist Church officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. As a convenience to the family; condolences are accepted and given to the family from the funeral home’s website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Floyd E. Bilski Sr.; 72; of Arnold City; died Friday; March 21; 2003; in Jefferson Hospital. He was born Jan. 27; 1931; in Scranton; a son of the late Joseph and Anna Bilski. He was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City. Mr. Bilski was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant. He was preceded in death by one son; Brian L. Bilski; on Nov. 11; 2002; five brothers; George; Clement; Joseph; John and Louis Bilski; and one infant sister; Florence Bilski. Survivors include his wife; Betty Sebetich Bilski; three children; Floyd M. Bilski Jr. and wife Michelle of Belle Vernon; Paul Bilski and wife Gisele of Fayette City; and Karen Hornbake and husband James of Arnold City; one sister; Adeline Barch of Belle Vernon; and four grandchildren; Colby; Kaly; Lindsey and Lauren Bilski. Friends will be received at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Monday; March 24; 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. Fr. John Cindric as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.