Mary Lee Kassler; 73; of Elizabeth; died suddenly on Tuesday; July 23; 2002; while on vacation in Tallahassee; Fla. A daughter of the late Norman and Florence Drake Case; she was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 10; 1928. She had resided in Elizabeth for 30 years and was formerly of Belle Vernon. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law; Lynn and Lane Sickles of Belle Vernon; Cindy Heichel of Dallas; Texas; two sons and one daughter-in-law; Ray and Linda Giambattista of Fayette City; and Michael Giambattista of Boston; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her former husband; Michael D. Battista; and one aunt with whom she resided; Doris Kassler. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday; July 29; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne Boring; pastor of Fayette City First Christian Church; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Eugene V. Russo; 79; of Speers; died Tuesday; July 23; 2002; at his home. A son of the late Michael and Millie Gelotti Russo; he was born in Belle Vernon on April 28; 1923. Mr. Russo was a member of American Legion Post 659 and the Moose Club; both of Belle Vernon. Formerly of Belle Vernon; he had resided in Speers since 1963. Mr. Russo retired in 1985 from the Monessen plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. with 44 years of service and; along with his wife; owned and operated Russo’s Rink in North Belle Vernon from 1979 to 1986. He was a World War II veteran of both the U.S. Army and Navy. Survivors include his wife of 61 years; Patricia Galen Russo; one daughter and son-in-law; Susan and John Broman of Fallowfield Township; three sons and two daughters-in-law; Gene W. and Andrea Russo of Fallowfield Township; Michael Russo of Speers; and Mark and Ramona Russo of Rostraver Township; two sisters; Martha DiBattista of Rostraver Township and Emma Yates of Monessen; one brother; Joseph Russo of Long Branch; and six grandchildren; David Prokell; Justin; Michael Jr.; Caitlin and Tina Russo; and Jennifer Dusick. In addition to his parents; Mr. Russo was preceded in death by one sister; Kathryn Leonard; and two brothers; John and Mario Russo. Friends will be received in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home Friday; July 26; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Ronald Cyktor; parochial vicar of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will be Belle Vernon Cemetery. Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 will meet in the funeral home on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to hold services.

Bertha L. Tristani; 96; of Belle Vernon; died Sunday; July 21; 2002; in Country Care Manor; Washington Township. Born in White Valley; Pa.; on Jan. 1; 1906; she was a daughter of the late Paul and Veronica Skeroski. A homemaker; Mrs. Tristani attended the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Fayette City. She is survived by two daughters; Linda Lint of Star Junction and Agnes Longenecker and husband Sam of Greensburg; one granddaughter; Linda Bozzoto and husband Louis; and one great-granddaughter; Abigail Bozzoto. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; James Tristani; on June 1; 1979; one brother; Frank Skeroski; and one sister; Sarah Cragulets. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday; July 24; in the funeral home with the Rev. Bryan Cinelli officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.

Jeanne Croushore; 85; of Charleroi; died Saturday; July 20; 2002; at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Gillespie on Aug. 31; 1916; the daughter of the late Robert Burns and Edna Mae Federer Park. Mrs. Croushore was a member of First Christian Church; Fayette City. She is survived by two sons; Jack Stark of Morgantown; W.Va.; and Arden Stark of Charleroi; three grandchildren; Lynn Stark; Jack Stark and Patty Dziak; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband; Arthur Ray Croushore. Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 in the LEONARD M. PAVLIC FUNERAL HOMES INC.; 235 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Tuesday; July 23; at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Wayne Boring officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Kathryn Pauline Hamilton of Belle Vernon passed on Friday; July 19; 2002; in Jefferson Center Hospital. Preceded in death by her first husband; John Hanchin; she is survived by her husband; Robert Hamilton; one son and daughter-in-law; Barry A. and Kathy Maureen Perry Hanchin of Columbus; Ohio; three granddaughters; Lori Hanchan Chang and husband David of New York City; Dana Hanchin of Philadelphia; and Debbie Hanchin of Columbus; Ohio; and one brother-in-law; Andrew Hanchin of Charleroi. Mrs. Hamilton loved camping in the mountains and surfing the Internet. She was a member of the Pricedale Union Church. She was a member of Belle Vernon and Fayette City Golden Agers; and the Perryopolis and St. John’s travel clubs. Friends will be received in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday; July 21; in the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. James Mimidis; pastor of Pricedale Union Church; officiating. Entombment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Shirley L. Tamargo; 79; formerly of Carroll Township; died Friday; July 19; 2002; in Hallsworth House; North Charleroi. A daughter of the late Harry and Edna Griffith Godfrey; she was born in Charleroi; Aug. 8; 1922. Methodist by faith; she had resided in Charleroi since 1996 and was formerly of Carroll Township. Survivors include a son; Joseph N. Tamargo of Charleroi; a daughter; Shell Cessna of Coraopolis; a brother and sister-in-law; James N. and Patricia Godfrey of Newark; Ohio; and a grandson; Michael Cessna of Coraopolis. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph M. Tamargo in 1997; and a sister; Nelda Heckman in 1999. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule member firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Lois J. Lenhart; 86; of 804 Jane Avenue; Charleroi; died June 20; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born May 28; 1916; in Brownsville; a daughter of the late Leslie L. and Elizabeth Jarrett Thompson. Mrs. Lenhart was a member of Speers United Methodist Church and the Fidelis Guild of the church. A homemaker and graduate of the Belle Vernon High School; she was a longtime resident of Belle Vernon and Charleroi. Survivors include two nephews; Richard Springer of Beach Haven; N.J.; and Jerome Magistrella and wife Joan of Clarion; one niece; Diane McCarty of Point. Pleasant; N.J.; one great-nephew; Quinn McCarty of Phoenix; Ariz.; two great-nieces; Eugenia McCarty Rendler and husband Devereaux of San Jose; Calif.; and Vickie Springer Adams and husband Richie of Levittown. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Walter Lenhart; one brother; Harold Thompson; and two sisters; Ruth Thompson Springer and Edythe Thompson Magistrella. Graveside committal services will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery Thursday; July 18; at 2:30 p.m.; followed by a Memorial Service in Speers United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff St. Clair officiating. The family requests memorials be made to the Memorial Fund of Speers United Methodist Church; Rebecca Street; Charleroi; Pa. 15022; or the Washington Area Humane Society; P.O. Box 66; Route. 136; Eighty Four; Pa. 15330. The Ferguson Funeral Home Inc.; Belle Vernon; is handling the arrangements.

Marion A. Mutsy DeRienzo; 80; of Fayette City; died Saturday; July 13; 2002; at 5:15 p.m. following a lengthy illness at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 3; 1921; in Fayette City; he was the son of the late Philip and Concetta DiLucia DeRienzo. He was a lifelong resident of Fayette City. Mr. DeRienzo was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City; and was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport plant; where he worked as a pipefitter. He was a life member of the Fayette City Volunteer Fire Company with 50 years of service; a member of the Fayette County Fireman’s Association; a social member of the Fayette City American Legion and the Naomi Athletic Cub. Mr. DeRienzo served on the Fayette City Council; Fayette City Sewage Authority; and was the former Fayette City tax collector. He is survived by his wife; Mary B. Davis DeRienzo; to whom he was married 58 years; two sons and one daughter-in-law; Patsy P. DeRienzo and Victor D. and JoLynn DeRienzo; all of Belle Vernon; two daughters and one son-in-law; Marion A. ‘Toni’ and James Hepler of Smithton and Victoria S. ‘Vicki-Sue’ DeRienzo of Fayette City; one brother; Philip L. DeRienzo of Donora; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Patsy and Dr. Umberto DeRienzo. Visitation will be held Monday 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 Tuesday; July 16; at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church with the Rev. Leonard J. McAlpin officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m.; and the Fayette City Fire Department will conduct services at 8 p.m.; both in the funeral home.

Elizabeth D. Fundy
North Belle Vernon

Elizabeth D. Fundy of North Belle Vernon died Thursday; July 11; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital. A daughter of the late John and Ann Kerestes Derzy; she was born in Sutersville. Mrs. Fundy was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon; the Tuesday Evening Women’s Club for over 50 years; the Belle Vernon and Fayette City Golden Agers; the Monessen Civic Center; and the Bear Rocks Resort Club. She was a licensed realtor and; along with her late husband; Frank; started Fundy’s Furniture in Webster in 1964 and then moved the business to North Belle Vernon in 1978. Survivors include one son; Joe Krivoniak of Coal Center; two daughters; Linda Lee Hammer of Pasadena; Md.; and Sandra K. Fundy of Mt. Washington; Pittsburgh; and Vail; Colo.; five grandchildren; Joseph A. Krivoniak IV; Susan Baxter; Brian; David and Dawn Lamb; and two great-grandchildren; Tyler and Kimberly Baxter. The youngest of seven children; and last surviving; in addition to her parents; Mrs. Fundy was preceded in death by her first husband; Joseph A. Krivoniak; on Dec. 25; 1940; and her second husband of 52 years; Frank F. Fundy; on Aug. 11; 1998. Friends will be received Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday; July 13; at 10 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Sebastian R.C. Church at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. John Cindric; V.F. as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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