Carolyn E. Betty Grazzini Peters; 77; of Sampson Street (Seldom Seen); Belle Vernon; died Saturday; April 20; 2002; at 2:45 a.m. at West Malden Manor; Charleroi. Born Aug. 20; 1924; in Donora; she was the daughter of Gladys Mullard Grazzini Pascoe; who survives and resides in McMurray; and the late Cardi Grazzini. Mrs. Peters was a resident of Belle Vernon for the past 55 years; was a graduate of Marion High School with the Class of 1942; and was a member of Community of Christ (formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints) in Fayette City; where she was actively involved in church activities and loved to bake for various church functions. She was retired from Union Cleaners in North Belle Vernon; where she worked as a clerk. Mrs. Peters had previously worked for the Bell System in Lancaster. She had also cared for her ailing mother for many years. In addition to her mother; she is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law; Charles W. Jr. and Christine Peters of Circle City; Ariz.; Donald R. and Jean Peters of Huntington Beach; Calif.; and David A. and Judi Peters of Belle Vernon; one brother and sister-in-law; Robert and Marie Grazzini of Lower Burrell; one sister and brother-in-law; Jeanine and Matt Blasick of Carroll Township; and six grandchildren; Carolyn; Thomas; David; Michael; Dawn and Wendi. In addition to her father; she was preceded in death by her husband; Charles W. Peters; in January 1978; one brother; Donald Edward Grazzini; one sister; Ethel Guglielmi; and a very dear friend; William Barker; who had resided in Belle Vernon. 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. Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. with Elder Tom Hamer of the Community of Christ; Fayette City; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Walter Praskavich; 75; of Cherry Lane; Coal Center; died Saturday; April 20; 2002; at 8:12 a.m. at Jefferson Regional Health System; Jefferson Borough. Born Oct. 30; 1926; in North Belle Vernon; he was the son of the late Wassil and Katherine Yodlowsky Praskavich. Mr. Praskavich was a resident of the Mon Valley for the past 45 years; having previously resided in New York. He retired from TWA in 1985; where he worked in the Ramp Service Department. He was a veteran of World War II; having served in the U.S. Army; and was a member of Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659; Long Branch Grange; and the Perry Township and Fayette City travel clubs. He is survived by his wife; Mary Fundy Praskavich; two daughters and a son-in-law; Kathryn Marie and Ronald Eley of Finleyville; and Angela Jeffers of Upland; Calif.; five sisters and three brothers-in-law; Ann Bosetti of Belle Vernon; Eva Mazur of Monessen; Helen and Albert Wujick of Salado; Texas; Nellie and Melvin Tomko of Belle Vernon; and Doris and Melvin Guth of Hobart; Ind.; two brothers and sisters-in-law; John and Dorothy Praskavich of West Newton and Daniel and Winnie Praskavich of Jamestown; three grandchildren; Karen Risha of State College; Kimberly Duranti of Belle Vernon and Carl Smith Jr. of Pittsburgh; and two great-grandchildren; Alexandra Risha and Jaiden Duranti. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one brother; Michael Praskavich. 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 at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. John R Cindric; V.F.; pastor; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Parish will pray the Rosary Monday at 3 p.m.; and Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 will conduct services Monday evening at 7:30 p.m.; both in the funeral home.

Nicholas Chabalka; 79; of Rostraver Township; died Tuesday; April 16; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born in North Charleroi on Jan. 4; 1923; he was the son of the late Alexander and Pearl Chabalka. He was a graduate of Charleroi High School and Washington and Jefferson College. Mr. Chabalka was a general agent for Paul Revere; Chubb; and United Life Insurance companies. He also worked as a job developer with the Private Industry Council for several years. Having served with the U.S. Army Air Corps; he was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion in Monessen and Belle Vernon VFW. Mr. Chabalka was a member of the Church of St. Anne; Rostraver Township; and the Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus; Council 3026. He is survived by his wife; Betty Lenart Chabalka; three daughters and sons-in-law; Frances and Gary Prescott of Columbus; Ohio; Elaine and Frank Trozzo of Brevard; N.C.; and Jane and Michael Hrycyk of Pulaski; one stepson; Jules Vanderscott of Rostraver Township; one sister; Ann Perchesky of North Charleroi; five grandchildren; Justin Prescott; Stacey and Katie Trozzo; Antonette Hrycyk; and Will Nichols Vanderscott. In addition to his parents; Mr. Chabalka was preceded in death by his first wife; Antonette Jerub Chabalka; and one sister; Olga Jakubs. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.; followed by a funeral Mass at 2 p.m. at the Church of St. Anne; Rostraver Township with the Rev. Ronald L. Simboli; his pastor; presiding. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Rostraver Township. The Knights of Columbus; Council 3026; will have a service Friday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.

James K. Adams; 71; of Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; April 16; 2002; in Canonsburg Hospital. A son of the late George K. and Helen M. Lehew Adams; he was born Feb. 26; 1931; in Monessen. Mr. Adams was a member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated the Puritan Insurance Agency in Belle Vernon for many years prior to his retirement in 1988. Formerly of Bentleyville; he had resided in Belle Vernon for the past 13 years. Survivors include his wife of 49 years; Donna Bond Adams; three sons and two daughters-in-law; Kenneth and Beth Adams of State College; Kirk and Noreen Adams of Mt. Lebanon; and Keith Adams of San Diego; Calif.; one brother; George W. Adams of Belle Vernon; and nine grandchildren; Eric; Ryan; Andy; Nora; Kyle; Chris; Danny; Amy and Matt Adams. Friends will be received in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Richard C. Klein officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Beverly Yvonne Premoshis; 73; of Fayette City; died Tuesday; April 16; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born Sept. 2; 1928; in Fayette City; a daughter of the late Clifford P. and Martha A. Hall Carlson. Mrs. Premoshis was a member of the Fayette City United Presbyterian Church. She was retired from the Municipal Authority of Washington Township and served many years on the Fayette City Sewage Authority. Mrs. Premoshis was preceded in death by one brother; Chippy Carlson; in 1992. She is survived by her husband; Robert Premoshis; and one sister; Judith Package and husband William of Fayette City. 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 19; until 11 a.m.; the hour of services in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Shepard officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Jacqueline Cramer Brounce; 23; of Grant Street; North Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; April 16. 2002. Born Feb. 13; 1979; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township; she was the daughter of Richard Cramer of Connellsville and Tammy Rainey Drinkwater of Belle Vernon. Mrs. Brounce; a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; was a member of the Belle Vernon Church of the Nazarene. She was a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School Class of 1998 and a homemaker. In addition to her parents; she is survived by her husband; Jason Brounce; to whom she was married four years on March 14; 2002; two daughters; Erin and Shelby Brounce; at home; one brother; Richard Cramer of Belle Vernon; stepfather; Philip Drinkwater of Belle Vernon; her grandfather; Arthur Steiner of Belle Vernon; her great-grandmother; Mildred Waiton of Belle Vernon; and several aunts and uncles; John and Kim Gido; Drew and Donna Rainey; Gregory Rainey; and Karen Cramer; all of Belle Vernon; and Harold and Sandy Cramer of Bentleyville. Mrs. Brounce was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; Arthur and Mary Cramer; and her maternal grandparents; George Rainey and Edith Steiner. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 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 Friday at the funeral home at 10 a.m. with the Rev. J.E. Mitchell; pastor of the Belle Vernon Church of the Nazarene; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests contributions in Jacqueline’s memory be made in care of Kim Gido; 500 Speer St.; Belle Vernon; Pa.

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.