Barbara Z. Vargo; 87; of Fayette City; died Friday; March 15; 2002; in her home. She was born Dec. 6; 1914; in Fayette City; a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Zabrusky. She was a member of the Fayette City Christian and Missionary Alliance Church for 61 years; Washington Township Senior Citizen Center; and the Fayette City/Washington Township Food Bank. Mrs. Vargo was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years; Paul Vargo; on Sept. 23; 1982; one son; Paul James Vargo in 1936; three sisters; Ann Fecko; Helen Prauica and Martha Zabrusky; and one brother; Charles Zabrusky Jr. She is survived by her children; Pauline Baker of Fairhope; and Jack Vargo and special friend Anna Marie Farquhar of Fayette City; two sisters; Mary Koscho of Lorain; Ohio; and Sue Boehm of Maple Heights; Ohio; six grandchildren; Stephen Baker and wife Kathy; Kim Ciccarelli and husband Mark; Michelle Barbutes and husband Mark; Frank Baker and wife Lauren; and Lisa and Laurene Baker; and three great-grandchildren; Shawn; Hallie and Brenna Baker. 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; March 19; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church; Fayette City; with Pastor Bryan Cinelli officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Christian and Missionary Alliance Church; Fayette City; the Washington Township Senior Citizen Center; or the Fayette City/Washington Township Food Pantry.

Charles E. Lucky Prentice; 46; of Washington Township; died Friday; March 15; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Aug. 27; 1955; in North Charleroi; Pa.; a son of the late Woodrow Prentice and Norma Jean Barr Prentice Halle. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather; Edward Halle. Surviving is his wife; Joann Maglet Prentice; children; Christina and Cassie Prentice; one grandson; John J. Lorenzo; all at home; one brother; Woodrow Prentice of Bentleyville; his father-in-law and mother-in-law; Donald and Shelby Maglet; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Sunday from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Monday until 11 a.m.; the hour of services in the funeral home with Pastor Bryan Cinelli officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Colleen Gold Kratzer; 67; formerly of Monessen; passed away Wednesday; Feb. 27; 2002; after a battle with lymphoma. She was born in Monessen; June 23; 1932; a daughter of the late James Gold; former mayor of Monessen; and Thelma Willey Gold. She graduated from Monessen High School in 1950 and retired after 30 years as a teacher in the Hillsborough County School System in Tampa; Fla.; a career that she loved. Her home welcomed everyone and she will be missed by many. A light has gone out in our lives. Survivors include her husband; Rudy Kratzer; children and their spouses; Jon Erik and Valerie Kratzer; Jeffrey and Ursula Kratzer; Beth and Sumesh Chandra; and Sheila and Heidi Kratzer; grandchildren; Maggie; Sheila; Laura and Neil Kratzer; Meera and Hunter Chandra; and three sisters; Sheila Gold; Norma DeLancey and Joan Resseger. Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Belle Vernon Cemetery with the Rev. Tim McConville; pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon officiating. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; is in charge of arrangements.

Nora McCauley;66;of Castle Shannon on Tuesday;March 5;2002;due to complications of diabetes;dear friend of William G.Stacy;mother of Mary M.Shipers and Wayne H.McCauley;sister of Rose Marie Martin;Rose Anne Sommers and Eileene Holzapfel;grandmother of Mary E.Thompson and friend of Georgia M.Stuart. Nora was a retired social worker for the state of Pennsylvania. Friends received at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL;INC.;1008 Castle Shannon Blvd.Monday evening 6 to 9 p.m. only. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Anne Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. (Everyone Please Meet At Church). Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers;family requests memorials be made to the Fund to Feed Homeless;c/o of St.Mary of Mercy Church;Red Door Program;202 Stanwix St.;Pittsburgh;PA 15222.

Howard W. Fairley; of Duquesne; died Sunday; March 3; 2002. Son of the late Albert and Agnes Kimberly Fairley. Husband of Irene Rinkacs Fairley. Also survived by nieces; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. He was retired from U.S. Steel; Irvin Works; and was a member of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. He was a World War II veteran; having served in the U.S. Army. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member of Guthrie Masonic Lodge #759. Funeral service Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Belle Vernon Cemetery with the Rev. Karen Berns officiating. Arrangements by TEICHART-GRACAN FUNERAL HOME INC.; Kennedy at Wilmot Street; Duquesne.

Richard S. Kulik; 27; of Rostraver Road; Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; March 5; 2002; in his home. He was born in North Charleroi on June 4; 1974; a son of Sheri Kostelac Kulik; with whom he made his home; and John A. Kulik; who died Dec. 15; 2000. A member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon; he had resided in Belle Vernon his entire life. In addition to his mother; survivors include one sister and brother-in-law; Jodi Ann and Dennis Yoney of Weddington; N.C.; two nieces; Alyse and Gabrielle Yoney; and his maternal grandfather; Joseph A. Kostelac of Fairhope. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; where a blessing service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John Cindric; V.F.; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed in the funeral home; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish; on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Peter A. Sopko Jr.; 50; of Marine St.; Belle Vernon (Washington Township); died Saturday; March 2; 2002; at 2:45 p.m. in Shadyside Hospital; Pittsburgh. Born April 27; 1951; in North Charleroi; he was the son of Peter A. Sr. and Agnes DiGregorio Sopko of Fayette City. Mr. Sopko was a resident of Washington Township for the past eight months; having previously resided in Amity. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and was a sales manager for General Cable of Kentucky. He had been previously employed by Bethlehem Mines. Mr. Sopko was a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School with the Class of 1969; Penn State University with the Class of 1973; and was an active member of the community; currently serving on the Washington Township Zoning Board. He also was a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Redstone Watershed. He is survived by his wife; Kate MacDonald Sopko; to whom he was married 23 years; loving father of Patrick; Megan and Brennan Sopko; all at home; one brother and sister-in-law; Paul and Milana Sopko of Washington; Pa.; one sister and brother-in-law; Anna Jean and Dennis Stuchal of Masontown; eight nieces; and one great niece and great nephew. Visitation will be held Monday 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 Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home; following by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. John R. Cindric; V.F.; pastor of St. Sebastian R.C. Church; and the Rev. Greg Premoshis; president of Geibel Catholic High School in Connellsville; as co-celebrants. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed Monday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home by members of St. Sebastian Parish. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Peter A. Sopko Jr. to St. Vincent DePaul Society.