William A. Hazlett; 78; of Speers Street; Belle Vernon; passed away Sunday; July 28; 2002; in the Greenery Rehabilitation Center; Canonsburg. A son of the late Charles and Catherine Keefer Hazlett; he was born in Monessen on Dec. 4; 1923. Mr. Hazlett was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon; the Belle Vernon Lions Club; F&AM Lodge 643; Belle Vernon; and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 44 years; he was formerly of Monessen. Mr. Hazlett worked for 22 years at the Allenport plant of Wheeling;-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. and retired from the Pittsburgh Post Office in 1986. Mr. Hazlett was a veteran of World War II; having served with the 11th Airborne Paratroopers. He is survived by his wife; Mary Ellen Barker Hazlett; with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage on July 17; 2002; one daughter; Beverly Hazlett; at home; one sister; Dolly Fulmer of Honeybrook; and two nieces; Carolyn Davis of Belle Vernon and Kathleen Makris of Honeybrook. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister; Norma Jean Hazlett; who died at birth. Funeral services will be private. Entombment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; is handling the arrangements. If friends wish; memorial contributions may be made to the Belle Vernon Lions Club.

Albert Edward Powlowsky; 85; of Washington Township; died Thursday; Aug. 29; 2002; at 8:55 a.m. in Haven Crest Nursing Center; Carroll Township. Born May 17; 1917; in Monessen; he was the son of the late Michael and Petronele Shantis Powlowsky. Mr. Powlowsky was a lifelong resident of the Mon Valley; a member of First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon and was retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Coke Plant; where he worked as a machine operator. Previous to that he was employed at the former Pages Steel Mill in Monessen and was a member of the United Steel Workers of America. He was a veteran; serving in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 94th Division. Mr. Powlowsky was a member of Monessen Fire Department Station No. 1 and worked at various fundraisers; including weekly bingo. He also was a member of the Mohawks; Belle Vernon Golden Age Assembly and former board member; VFW Belle Vernon Post 699; and Monessen Masonic Lodge 638 F&AM. He is survived by two daughters; Ilani M. Dalfonso of Dedham; Mass.; and Nancy Matz of El Cerrito; Calif.; two brothers and sisters-in-law; Thomas and Margaret Powlowsky of Monessen and John and Freda Poloski of Herald; Calif.; one sister; Marge Valdiserri of Charleroi; one sister-in-law; Dolphine Powlowsky of Belle Vernon; one grandson; Ethan Yaffe of Randolph; Mass.; and many nieces; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Mr. Powlowsky was preceded in death by his wife; Josephine Dalfonso Powlowsky; and two brothers; Valentine and Victor Powlowsky. Visitation will be held Saturday; Aug. 31; 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. Services will be held Sunday; Sept. 1; in the funeral home at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Timothy C. McConville; pastor of First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon; officiating. Monessen Fire Department No. 1 will conduct services in the funeral home Saturday at 7 p.m.; and Monessen Masonic Lodge 638 F&AM will conduct services at 7:30.

Donna Marie Springer Owens; 73; of Avonmore; formerly of Avalon; died Saturday; Aug. 31; 2002; in West Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh. She was born Oct. 7; 1928; in Belle Vernon; a daughter of the late Maude Wolfe Springer and Joseph Springer. Before her retirement in 1987; she was employed as a telephone answering service operator by Able 1; located in Bellevue. She was a member of the Bellevue United Methodist Church in Avalon. She had been a resident of Avonmore for the past 14 years. She is survived by two daughters; Sharon Hall and her husband; Dan; of Saltsburg and Shelley Horton and her husband; Scott; of Waukesha; Wis.; four grandchildren; Christopher and Ashley Hall and Abigail and Emma Horton; three sisters; Cora Belle Taylor and her husband; John; of Acme; Ruth Springer of Belle Vernon and Lois Davis and her husband; James; of Birmingham; Ala.; and a sister-in-law; Rita Springer of Jeannette. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Earl T. Owens; in 1987; and a brother; Robert Springer. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the KELLY L. CORRIDONI FUNERAL HOME LTD.; 400 Indiana Ave.; Avonmore; where services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rick Helsel; pastor of the Saltsburg United Methodist Church; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Funeral services were held this morning for Donald Arrigoni; 76; of North Belle Vernon; who died Saturday; Aug. 31; 2002; at 1:30 a.m. in Frick Hospital; Mt. Pleasant. Born Feb. 19; 1926; in North Charleroi; he was the son of the late Adoardo and Gina Yeri Arrigoni. Mr. Arrigoni was a resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 53 years; a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; was retired from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; where he worked as a clerk; and was previously employed at the former Page’s Wire Mill in Monessen. He was a veteran of World War II; where he served in the U.S. Army Air Force with the 446th Bombardment Group as a gunner on a B24; achieved the rank of staff sergeant and flew more than 250 missions. Mr. Arrigoni also was a member of VFW Post 699; Belle Vernon. He is survived by his wife; Leda Arrigoni; to whom he was married 53 years; three daughters and sons-in-law; Linda and Tom Antal of Belle Vernon; Laurie and Jim Christner of Van Meter; and Susan Malys and Harry Prosba of Library; one brother and sister-in-law; Leo and Joanne Arrigoni of North Charleroi; and two grandchildren; Laurie Torruiso and husband Michael of Belle Vernon; and Jeff Antal; at home. A prayer service was held in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. John R Cindric; V.F.; pastor; officiating. Entombment was in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The St. Sebastian Legion of Mary prayed the Rosary for the departed soul of Donald Arrigoni this morning in church prior to the Funeral Mass; and members of Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 retired and presented the flag to the family.

George Procko Jr.; 60; of Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Aug. 28; 2002; at 8:22 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Sept. 26; 1941; in California; Pa.; he was the son of the late George Procko Sr.; who died in 1980; and Catherine Kelly Procko; who survives and resides in Stockdale. Mr. Procko Jr. was a resident of Belle Vernon for the past nine years and was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. He was a graduate of Charleroi High School; received his bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degree as a reading specialist from California University of Pennsylvania. George taught at Belle Vernon Area High School and retired after 28 years of service. While at Belle Vernon Area High School; he was active in many student activities; including the Rifle Club; Powder Puff Football; and the yearbook staff. He participated in labor contract negotiations with the school district. During retirement he taught several courses at the University of Kentucky and Lexington School District. He was an active member of his high school reunion committee throughout the years. At the time of his passing; he was actively involved in the tutoring and mentoring of a number of students in the local area. He will be sadly missed by his faithful companions; Frankie; Mr. Tom and Pepper. In addition to his many lifetime achievements; he was well loved; respected and cherished by his stepchildren; step grandchildren and all who knew him. His memory will live on with us always knowing he is at peace and not alone. In addition to his mother; he is survived by his wife; Lois D’Altorio Sauritch Procko of Belle Vernon; one sister and brother-in-law; Barbara Procko and Thomas Greenlee of Johnstown; one son; Scott Procko; six stepchildren; Scott Sauritch and wife Tina of Charleroi; Robert Sauritch of Pittsburgh; Brian Sauritch of Fayette City; Lisa Santori and husband Gary of Belle Vernon; Michael Sauritch of Belle Vernon; and Patrick Sauritch and wife Elsa of West Palm Beach; Fla.; eight step grandchildren; Tiffany and Jordan Sauritch; Caitlyn and Daniel Sauritch; Whitney Sauritch; Alexa and Garrett Santori; and Milonna Sauritch. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 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. A prayer service will be held Saturday; Aug. 31; at noon in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of George Procko Jr. on Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of George Procko Jr. to the local Humane Society.

Donald ‘Knute’ McCullough; 66; of North Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; Aug. 27; 2002; at 10:25 p.m. at Country Care Manor; Washington Township. Born June 28; 1936; in North Charleroi; he was a son of the late Bert and Pearl Mae Price McCullough. Mr. McCullough was a lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon and a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Mr. McCullough was retired from SuperValu and the former Wetterau and Fox Grocery of Rostraver Township; where he worked as a warehouseman. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. McCullough is survived by his wife; Kathleen Niccolai McCullough; to whom he was married 40 years; two sons and daughters-in-law; Scott and Vickie McCullough and Douglas and Julie McCullough; all of Rostraver Township; beloved grandfather of seven grandchildren; Abby; Aaron; Tyler; Sarah; Emily; Christopher and Jilliann McCullough; and one sister and brother-in-law; Bonnie and James Redd of Portage; Ind. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Hugh and Bert McCullough; and two sisters; Esther Antonucci and Oella Joseph. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 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. A prayer service will be held Saturday; Aug. 31; at 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Donald McCullough on Friday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home.

Robert J. Bedner; 73; of Scottdale; died Sunday; Aug. 25; 2002; in Frick Memorial Hospital; Mt. Pleasant. Born April 14; 1929; in Monessen; he was a son of the late John H. and Anna Zdila Bedner. He retired from the Monessen plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister; Dorothy Jones; four brothers; John J.; Francis R.; Thomas E. and Michael P. Bedner. Survivors include one brother; Philip Bedner of West Newton; two sisters; Mary Ann Rusnak of Belle Vernon and Betty Hall of Monessen; and nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate a Funeral Mass on Friday; Aug. 30; at 10 a.m. in Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church; Monessen. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; Monessen; is handling arrangements.

Charles R. Higgins Jr.; 49; of New Eagle; died Tuesday; Aug. 27; 2002; in Heartland Health Care Center; Pittsburgh. He was born Oct. 14; 1952; in North Charleroi; the son of the late Charles R. Sr. and Georgetta Burke Higgins. Chuck was a veteran; serving with the U.S. Army and stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He is survived by his wife; Bonnie Hartman Higgins; one son; Charles R. Higgins III of New Eagle; one daughter; Kellie Higgins of New Eagle; one sister; Nancy Wallace of Folsom; Calif.; and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME INC.; 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. A blessing service will be held Friday; Aug. 30; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Anna Septak Kudlik; of Belle Vernon; died Friday; Aug. 23; 2002; at 5:50 a.m.; in Westmoreland Manor; Greensburg. She was born in Austria-Hungary; a daughter of the late Roman and Anna Mouha Septak. A homemaker; Mrs. Kudlik was a lifelong member of the Belle Vernon area. She was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Belle Vernon and the Belle Vernon and Fayette City Golden Age assemblies. In addition to her parents; Mrs. Kudlik was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Kudlik; on March 15; 1982; three brothers; Andy; Paul and Sam Septak; and two sisters; Julia Karlovich and Helen Brazack. She is survived by a son; Charles J. Kudlik and wife; Connie; of Greensburg; two daughters; Mary Braddock of Belle Vernon and Nancy K. Stock and husband; John; of Venetia; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Sunday 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. Service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Mary Street; Belle Vernon; with the Very Rev. Igor R. Soroka officiating. Interment; Belle Vernon Cemetery. Parastas service Sunday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home.