Neal A. Guadagnino; 87; of Grant Street; North Belle Vernon; died Thursday; Dec. 27; 2001; at 8:05 p.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born Sept. 7; 1914; in Slovan; Pa.; he was a son of the late Frank and Pasqualine Guadagnino. Mr. Guadagnino was a resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 55 years and was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Mr. Guadagnino was retired from the former Baur Bros. Bakery; Wonder Baking Co. and Braun Baking Co. in Dunlevy; where he worked as a salesman. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a member of Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 and served as a trustee for Local 485 Bakery Workers Union; Pittsburgh. He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law; Guy and Billie Guadagnino and Frank Jr. and Ruth Guadagnino; all of Pittsburgh; two sisters; Mary Angelelli of Kittanning and Nancy Weber of Anaheim; Calif.; and one brother-in-law; Albert Franceschi of North Belle Vernon. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Elsie Franceschi Guadagnino on March 9; 2001; and two brothers; Samuel and Anthony Guadagnino. Visitation will be held Sunday 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. The Rosary will be prayed Sunday at 3 p.m. by members of St. Sebastian Parish; and the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 will conduct services Sunday at 7 p.m.; both in the funeral home. A prayer service will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the funera1 home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Frances Keifer Lowe; 77; of Monessen; died Wednesday; Dec. 26; 2001; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born Feb. 22; 1924; in Monessen; the daughter of the late John and Laverne Worley Keifer. A lifelong resident of Monessen; she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monessen. Besides her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Robert T. Lowe Sr.; on Aug. 26; 1994; a daughter; Janet Lee Lowe; on Nov. 22; 1963; four brothers; Rodney Keifer; Raymond Keifer; Larry Keifer and Milton Keifer; one sister; Layda Belle Woods; and a grandson; Sam Lorenzo Jr. She is survived by a son; Robert T. Lowe Jr. of Monessen; a daughter; Mrs. David (Margaret) Toman of Florida; two sisters; Olive Staley and Mrs. Elma Mudron; both of Monessen; two granddaughters; Regina Toman of North Carolina and Monica Lowe of Monessen; one grandson; R. T. Lowe III of Fort Bragg; N.C. and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN D. YONEY JR. FUNERAL HOME; First Street and Schoonmaker Avenue; Monessen; Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Scott Koeppen; pastor of First Baptist Church of Monessen; officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Helen Marie McCraw Little; 85; of Monessen; passed away Tuesday; Dec. 25; 2001; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born Jan. 22; 1916; in Dunbar; the youngest daughter of the late Elmira McCraw Lacy and James McCraw. Mrs. Little was a graduate of Monessen High School; worked at Magura’s Clothing Factory and retired from Brookevale Clothing Inc. She was a life-long member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Little was preceded in death by her husbands; Arnold R. Rice and Alfred Little Sr.; three brothers and one sister; John Maurice McCraw; Harry K. McCraw; Clarence L. McCraw and Etta Wilson. She leaves three loving sons and daughters-in-law; Arnold J. and Juanita B. Rice of Boothwyn; Pa.; Maurice L. (Tubby) and Rella M. Rice of Monessen; and Alfred and Sheila L. Little of Heathrow; Fla. In addition; she leaves eight grandchildren; Clarence E. Rice; Arnold M. Rice and Gregory S. Rice; all of San Diego; Calif.; Cynthia R. Hooks of Atlanta; Ga.; Vicky L. Rice of Los Angeles; Calif.; Delaine M. Rice-White of Winter Springs; Fla.; Craig A. Rice of Monessen; and Scott L. Little of Upper Marlboro; Md.; one godchild; Lenier (Grogan) Baird of Columbus; Ohio; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law; Ruby E. McCraw of Monessen; one niece and three nephews; Dr. Carolyn L. Carter of Sarasota; Fla.; Clarence Wilson of Pittsburgh; James McCraw of Sierra; Ariz.; and Michael McCraw of San Diego; Calif.; and other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be in Union Baptist Church; 610 McMahon Ave.; Monessen; today from 7 to 9 p.m. Homegoing services will be held in Union Baptist Church Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Spencer Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen; is in charge of arrangements.

Hazel V. Makovsky; 80; of Gillespie; Fayette City R.D.; died at her home the morning of Monday; Dec. 24; 2001; after a lengthy illness. She was born July 28; 1921; in Franklin; Md.; the daughter of the late Jess Mann and Alice Wilson. Hazel was a member of the St. Joseph Polish National Catholic Church; Fairhope; Belle Vernon. Surviving is her loving husband of 60 years; Leo A. Makovsky and children; Leo E. Makovsky and wife Pat of Fayette City R.D.; Gary B. Makovsky and wife Charmel of Rostraver Township; and Bernadette Planey and husband Robert of Mt. Joy. Also surviving are two brothers; Jessie Mann of Ellsworth and Ray Sutherland of Hopwood; and one sister; Helen Pizzolo of Lancaster. Hazel and Leo Makovsky had five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main Street; Fayette City; on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a blessing service on Thursday; Dec. 27; at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Felix Pyzowski officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Charles T. Coneybeer; 48; of 396 Lynn Road; Belle Vernon; Rostraver Township; died Sunday; Dec. 23; 2001; at 7:45 a.m. at Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh. He was born Dec. 2; 1953; in Uniontown; the son of George and Olive Plesko Coneybeer of Rostraver Township. Mr. Coneybeer was a resident of Rostraver Township for the past 21 years and was a member of Concord United Methodist Church of Rostraver Township. Mr. Coneybeer was self-employed in land acquisition for Gas Development. He was a member of the Monessen Italian Club. Chuck lived the way most of us wish we would; We remember him for his love and generosity; for being a homeroom mom and a soccer mom; for being more than a husband; for being a soul mate to his wife; and for having that rare knack for being both a role model and a best friend to his children. We remember him for enjoying the most simple things in life; for loving to feed the chickens and for spending time with his family; and for all the times he took canned peppers or hot tomato sauce to a friend. We remember him for his laughter he brought to everyone who knew him; for always making the dinner table a riot; and for his silly practical jokes that always brightened our days; for being a proud member of the Swagga Club and for making any gathering more lively with his silly ways. We remember him for his talent for fine craftsmanship at everything from woodworking to remodeling a house into a beautiful home; for his talent as a father; as a husband; as a brother; son; uncle and friend. And; for his talent at letting each and every person in his life know just how much he loved them. In addition to his parents; he is survived by his beloved wife; Janet Koneffko Coneybeer; to whom he was married 21 years; his most cherished children; sons Seth Charles Coneybeer and Jorge Thomas Coneybeer; daughter Molly Jade Coneybeer; all at home; a brother; Bernhard Coneybeer and his friend Ann Reynolds of Rostraver Township; two sisters and brothers-in-law; Christine and Dan Proch of Rostraver Township and Barbara and Richard Fusia of Swissvale. Also surviving are three nieces; Nicole Mendicino; Melissa Proch and Amelia Starnes; seven nephews; Daniel and Jason Proch; Jake and Brett Coneybeer; Zachary Koneffko; Alexander Starnes and Michael Mendicino; all of whom he loved dearly; his father-in-law; George J. Koneffko of Belle Vernon and his friend; Clara Miller. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Timothy C. McConville; pastor of First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Richard Olexa; 52; of Jefferson Township; Perryopolis R.D.; died Wednesday; Dec. 19; 2001; in the emergency room of Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Feb. 13; 1949; in North Charleroi; a son of George P. and Anna Bell Burnworth Olexa. He is survived by brothers Michael Olexa and Joseph Olexa of Jefferson Township; and Raymond Olexa of Monessen; sisters Mary Ann Matway of Greensburg; Rose Lewis of Jefferson Township and Burnadette Joseph of Bitner. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main Street; Fayette City; on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday until 11:30 a.m. when a blessing service will take place with the Rev. Father Leonard McAlpin officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Joseph Scags Muzina; 78; of Arnold City; Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Dec. 19; 2001; in Meadow Crest Nursing Home; Bethel Park. He was born Feb. 21; 1923; in Arnold City; a son of the late Martin and Rosie Kroskie Muzina. He was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City. He was a veteran of World War II; serving with the U.S. Army; a member of Brightwell-Daugherty American Legion Post 484; Fayette City; and PNA Lodge 976; Arnold City. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Monessen. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a brother; John E. Muzina; and a sister; Mary Muzina Hezlep. Survivors include brothers; Steve Muzina and wife Rita of Fayette City R.D.; Edward Muzina and wife Bobbie of Grindstone; and sisters; Helen Cikovich of the state of California; Sophia Prichard and husband Donald of Pittsburgh; Rosella DuBarr and husband Winfield of Charleroi; a sister-in-law; Mrs. John (Mary) Muzina of Ohio; and a niece; Nancy Lhoest and husband Edmund; with whom he made his home; two great-nephews; Justin and Keith Lhoest and numerous other nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday; Dec. 22; until 10:30 a.m. when a blessing service will take place with Rev. Father Leonard McAlpin officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. American Legion Post 484 will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home Friday.

Alfred J. Danesi; 82; of Fremont Road; Charleroi (Fallowfield Township); died Saturday; Dec. 15; 2001; at 11:10 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital. Born Sept. 25; 1919; in Dunlevy; he was a son of the late Giovanni and Erminia Guilianni Danesi. Mr. Danesi was a resident of Fallowfield Township for the past 40 years and was Catholic by faith. Mr. Danesi was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport plant; where he worked as a pipe puller in the cold draw department and was also a veteran of World War II where he served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife; Geraldine Lebboroni Danesi to whom he was married 59 years; two daughters and sons-in-law; Sandra and Pete Palcic of Bentleyville and Kathy and Charles Kaboly of Belle Vernon; five grandsons; Jeffrey Palcic; Peter Jon and wife Tracey Palcic; Brian and wife Heather Kaboly; Keith and wife Casey Kaboly and Mark Kaboly; four great-granddaughters; Porter Kaboly; Sydney Kaboly; Danesi Marie Palcic and Annica Palcic. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Costanza and Josephine Monack. Visitation was held Sunday 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. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment took place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.