Donn H. Smith; 69; of Monongahela (Forward Township); died Saturday; April 13; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Dec. 21; 1932; in Monessen; a son of the late Edward L. and Thelma Lochrie. He first worked at Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen as a chemist and then for 25 years did research for the Department of Energy; retiring in 1989. He was a 1950 graduate of Monessen High School and then attended California University of Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church; Monongahela; and was currently recording secretary for the Knights of Columbus; and was very active in operating the monthly bingo at Autumn Arbor Estates in Monongahela. He was also very active working in the St. Vincent DePaul store in Monessen. He was a current officer and past exalted ruler of the Donora Elks Lodge. He was a member of the Senior Center in Charleroi and was also active in operating its bingo. He was a former member of the VFW in Monessen. Survivors include his wife of 46 years; Frances L. Remaley Smith; two sons and one daughter-in-law; David E. and Lynne Smith of Carnegie; and Dr. Shawn J. Smith of Atlanta; Ga.; two daughters and one son-in-law; Laurie C. and James P. Brady of Gettysburg; and Dr. Amy E. Smith of Stockton; Calif.; one brother; Lionel E. Smith of Tequesta; Fla.; two sisters; Charlotte Sonafelt of Latrobe; and Nova Nole of Genoa; Neb.; seven grandchildren; Angela Kovach; Beth; Hannah; and William Myers; Jennifer; David and Derek Smith. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME; 216 Chess St.; Monongahela. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Church with the Rev. Joseph Feltz; pastor; as celebrant. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. in the funeral home. Donora Elks will conduct services Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

Zora Shelby Kostelac; 87; of Belle Vernon; died Friday; April 12; 2002; in Mt. Macrina Manor; Uniontown. She was born Jan. 31; 1915; in Versailles; Pa.; the daughter of the late John and Luba Shelleby. Mrs. Kostelac was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City. She was preceded in death by her husband; Paul Kostelac; in 1989; and one son; George P. Kostelac; in 1974. Survivors include her children; Charles P. Kostelac of Georgia; Reginald A. Kostelac of Charleroi; Kenneth L. Kostelac of Belle Vernon; Shelby L. Kostelac of Monongahela; Zora Tiernan of Fairhope and Alice P. Reday of Mechanicsburg; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday until 9:30 a.m.; when a blessing service will take place. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church; Fayette City; with the Rev. Fr. Leonard McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.

Marie J. Lotti; 88; of Belle Vernon; died Thursday; April 11; 2002; at 10:50 p.m. in Beverly Health Care; Canonsburg. She was born in Clairton on Dec. 21; 1913. Mrs. Lotti was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon and had been active in many church groups; including Catholic Daughters of America; Court 1522; and the Legion of Mary. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Lotti had resided in Belle Vernon all of her adult life. Survivors include two sons and two daughters-in-law; Dennis Lotti of Belle Vernon; Robert and Cheryl Lotti of Merristown and Susan Rajala Lotti of California; Md.; two brothers; Michael Hanek of Athens; Ohio; and Edward Hanek of Taylors; S.C.; two sisters; Cecelia Hanek of Union; Ky.; and Margaret Riggins of Miami; Fla.; and six grandchildren; Christopher; Alicia; Sharon; Matthew and Daniel Lotti and Jennifer Shuler. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Anselmo Lotti; in 1970; a son; Fred Lotti; in 2000; and several brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with Father John Cindric; V.F.; as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed in the funeral home at 3 p.m. Sunday; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

James M. Stedman; 87; of Longwood; Fla.; died Friday; Nov. 9; 2001; following a lengthy illness. Mr. Stedman was born in Nelsonville; Ohio; and was a longtime resident of Charleroi and Speers Hill. He retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport plant; in 1977; and moved to Florida in 1994. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He had belonged to the American Legion; the Elks Lodge; and was an active member of St. Mary’s Episcopa1 Church in Charleroi. He is survived by his wife; Marguerite Stedman; who now resides at Heritage at Longwood; S. Wayman St.; Longwood; Fla. 32750. Mr. Stedman is also survived by a daughter; Sandra Stedman North of Winter Springs; Fla.; and two grandchildren; Jason North of Indianapolis; Ind.; and Kristin Harrington of Orlando; Fla.

William B. Huweart; 76; of Rostraver Township; died Saturday; April 6; 2002; in the Jefferson Center Regional Hospital; Jefferson Borough. Born in Charleroi on March 5; 1926; he was the son of the late Joseph and Ida Mae Huweart. Mr. Huweart was retired from General Motors in West Mifflin. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Belle Vernon. He was a lay minister through the Belle Vernon Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Huweart served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; William Kevin and Janice Huweart of Coal Center; and two grandchildren; Jennifer and Billy Huweart. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Betty I. Green Huweart on Feb. 24; 2001. Friends will be received Monday 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. Additional viewing will be held Tuesday in the Church of the Nazarene; 112 Reed Ave.; Belle Vernon; from 9 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. J.E. Mitchell; pastor; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.

Michael Jerome Bennett Jr.; 52; of Washington Township; died Tuesday; April 2; 2002. He was born May 5; 1949; in North Charleroi; a son of Michael J. and Helen Sebetich Bennett; who survive. He was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City; and a school teacher in the Carlynton School District. Survivors include his wife; Gloria Sztroin Bennett; two sons; Scott Bennett of Belle Vernon and Shawn Bennett of Lexington; S.C.; one brother; Frank Bennett of Belle Vernon; one sister; Barbara Kutska of Belle Vernon; and two granddaughters; Brianna and Brittany Bennett. Friends will be received in 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; April 5; 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. Father Leonard McAlpin as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A parish wake service will take place Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.

Bernard J. Micher; 71; of Belle Vernon; Rostraver Township; died Saturday; March 30; 2002; in Westmoreland Regional Hospital; Greensburg. Born in Connellsville; May 11; 1930; he was a son of the late George B. and Anna Elizabeth (Chenok) Micher. Mr. Micher was retired from Duquesne Light Co. after 31 years of service. He was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He is survived by his beloved wife; Norma Jean (Fatkin) Micher; two daughters and sons-in-law; Lou Ann and Hugh Kovalsky of Belle Vernon and Lois J. and David Giuliani of McDonald; three brothers; Edward Micher and his wife; Nancy; of Uniontown; Robert Jerome Micher and his wife; Dorothy; of Tucson; Ariz.; and Theodore Micher of Maryland; three sisters-in-law; Carolyn Micher of Baldwin Borough; Carrie Micher of Adelaide and Agnes Haslow of Alabama; two grandsons; Matthew James Kovalsky and Joseph Bernard Giuliani; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his three brothers; Daniel; Joseph and Anthony Micher; a sister; Elizabeth; and an infant brother; Albert. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 9:30 a.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Anne; Rostraver Township; with the Rev. Ronald L. Simboli; his pastor; presiding. Interment with full military honors will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township.

Charles A. Mitchell; 62; of Pricedale; died Friday; March 22; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Dec. 3; 1939; in Arnold City; a son of late Ozzie and Anna Garrigutch Mitchell. He was preceded in death by three brothers; Thomas; George and Archie Mitchell; and one sister; Elizabeth (Betty) Olszewski. Surviving are his wife; Mary-Andrea (Angie) Vlahos Mitchell; children; Joseph Mitchell and wife Mary of Mechanicsburg; Charles Mitchell and wife Jeannie of Bristol; Tenn.; JoAnne Lunt of Berwick; and Craig Kirk and wife Mary of Fayette City; one son-in-law; Donald Lunt of Donora; two sisters-in-law; Mary Mitchell of Fairhope and Sara Mitchell of Belle Vernon; and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by his dog Rusty; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will take place Tuesday; March 26; at 10 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church of Brownsville with the Rev. Stanley Burdock officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Mary E. McDonald; 94; of Speers Hill; died Tuesday; March 19; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born in Speers on Nov. 22; 1907; a daughter of the late George and Anna Zehfuss Gaskill. Mrs. McDonald was a member of the Speers United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law; Connie and William Hayes of Croydon; and Betty Galligan; with whom she made her home; four grandchildren and their spouses; Constance and Stephan Dziadkowsky of Philadelphia; Betty Lynn and Timothy McLaughlin of Rockledge; William B. and Joell Galligan of Fairless Hills; and Charles A. and Karin Galligan of Canonsburg; four great-grandchildren; Stephan Dziadkowsky; Timothy and Candice McLaughlin; and Elizabeth Rae Galligan; The last of the George Gaskill family; in addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Bruce B. McDonald; two brothers; William and John Gaskill; five sisters; Sylvia Sutherland; Margaret Sutherland; Georgetta Moyer; Stella Gaskill and Eva Douthett; and a son-in-law; Charles A. Galligan. Friends will be received on Thursday 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; where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Cortez Wilcox Jr.; 54; of East Liberty; formerly of Monessen; died Saturday; March 16; 2002; in West Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh. He was born May 14; 1947; in Charleroi; a son of the late Cortez Wilcox Sr. and Harriet Wilcox; who survives and resides in East Liberty. He was Vietnam War veteran. Survivors include his fiancŽe; Darlene Smart of East Liberty; four half-brothers; Nathaniel Wilcox of Erie; Randy Wilcox of Indianapolis; Ind.; Eric Wilcox of Indianapolis; Ind.; and Shawn Rendleman of Charleroi; one stepbrother; Alan Carson; two sisters; Celeste Wilcox-James of East Liberty; Alyce Wilcox-Aldrich of Monessen; two half-sisters; Carolyn Carson and Kathi Nix-Carson; both of Indianapolis; Ind.; and one stepsister; Janet Carson of Indianapolis; Ind. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; Monessen; where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES; 431 East Ninth Ave.; Munhall; 15120; Michael J. Aldrich; funeral director; was in charge of the arrangements.