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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Elva E. Dolly Jones; 75; of Fairhope; Belle Vernon; died Monday; July 8; 2002; in her home with her loving family at her side. She was born Sept. 7; 1926; in Pittsburgh; the daughter of the late Henry and Lily Chilcott Eltringham. Mrs. Jones was a member of Marion Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter; Jenna Jones. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband; Donald R. Jones; her children; Richard V. Jones and wife Viola of Belle Vernon; the Rev. Donald R. Jones Jr. and wife Pat of Watsontown; and Lily Farquhar and husband Alonzo of Allenport; one brother; Jay Eltringham of Virginia; three sisters; Nece Becker of Penn Hills; Ada Mae Herrington of Bridgeville; and June Morton of Belle Vernon; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursday; July 11; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Friday; July 12; until 11 a.m.; the hour of service in the funeral home with the Revs. Beth Lynn Nelson and Donald R. Jones III officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.