Albert M. Pocky; 77; of Belle Vernon; passed away on Thursday; April 24; 2014; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. A son of the late Albert A. and Sarah Kady Pocky; he was born in Speers on March 9; 1937. He was a member of the West Newton VFW and the Russian Club of Belle Vernon. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; he retired from the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company and served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law; Troy Pocky of Roscoe and Mark and Cathy Pocky of Long Branch; one daughter and son-in-law; Dana and Mark Gallik of Monessen; two sisters; Melva Pocky and Carole Chacko; both of Charleroi; and six grandchildren; Christina Pocky; Zachary Gallik; Machall Pocky; Jordan Pocky; Cody Gallik and Markie Marie Gallik. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Joan Badzik Vernet in 2012. Friends will be received 10 a.m. until noon Saturday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com; 724-929-5300. Funeral services will be in the funeral home at noon Saturday with the Rev. Ken Jones officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

William L. Courie Sr.; 55; of West Newton; died Saturday; April 12; 2014; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born May 7; 1958; in Waynesburg; he was the son of the late Fred and Irene (Nagy) Courie. William was a painter/fabricator and worked for BCSILLC in McKeesport. He is survived by three children; Shawna M. Courie-Conn (David A. Conn); of Hawkins Hollow; William L. Courie Jr. (fiancee; Desiree Batson); of Diamond; Ohio; and Ashley L. Courie (fiance; Mike L. Beal Sr.); of Deerfield; Ohio; seven grandchildren; Alexis G. Conn; Brenden D. Conn; Abigail J. Courie; Isiah J. Courie; Evelyn M. Courie; Michael L. Beal Jr. and Julian B. Davis; six brothers; Stephen F. Courie; of West Newton; Harry L. Courie; of Twinsburg; Ohio; John W. Courie; of West Newton; David W. Courie; of Smithton; Alan A. Courie; of Smithton; and Paul E. Courie; of Waltersburg; two sisters; Virginia I. Courie; of Carmichaels; and Vickie A. Barcelo; of Fayette City. In addition to his parents; William was preceded in death by a son; Calvin J.E. Courie; in 2006. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township; 724-929-7934; http://www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.; where a funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Ken Sommerfeldt officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Edward Kostella; 72; of Rostraver Township; passed away Friday; April 11; 2014; in his home. A son of the late John and Mary Gongoski Kostella; he was born in Rostraver Township on March 25; 1942. A lifelong resident of Rostraver; he was Catholic by faith; a member of Teamsters Local 585; and employed by Joy Mining Co.; Houston warehouse. He was an avid gardener; fisherman and hunter. Survivors include one sister; Mary Rita Rozik; with whom he made his home; and her beloved friend; Joseph Repine of Belle Vernon; and Ed’s beloved friend; Constance Walmsley of Donora. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by three brothers; John; Robert and Thomas Kostella. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon;http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Laura V. Ornot; 86; of Charleroi; died peacefully at home on Saturday; April 12; 2014. Born on Feb. 19; 1928; she was the daughter of the late Jacob Halliday and Victoria Bednarsky Markovitch Halliday. She was a member of Mary; Mother of the Church; Charleroi. Laura is survived by her daughters; Rose Marie Slavik and husband; George; of Monongahela and Katherine Reho and husband; David; of Charleroi; grandchildren; Melissa Modar and husband; Kris; of Belle Vernon and Brian Slavik and wife; Stephanie; of Belle Vernon; grandchildren; Lyric Modar and Tristan and Trentan Slavik; and brother-in-law; Walter Ornot of Library. In addition to her parents; she was predeceased by her husband; Albert Ornot; brothers; Martin; Joseph; John; and Stanley Markovitch; and Walter Halliday; and sisters; Helen Gidick; Sophie Raymond; and Mary Bolchak. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday; April 15; in the CARL J. SAPLLINO FUNERAL HOME; 819 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; Joseph A. Lopez; funeral director. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday; in Mary; Mother of the Church; celebrated by the Rev. Jerry Mikonis. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

Marie Bilski Schallenberger; 48; of Arnold City; Belle Vernon; passed away Friday; April 11; 2014; in her residence surrounded by her family. She was born June 1; 1965; in North Charleroi; daughter of the late Joseph L. Bilski and Bertha Barch Bilski who survives. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church; Monessen. Marie was employed by Union Cleaners Co. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband; Terry F. Schallenberger; sisters; Eleanor (Cookie) Dando and husband; Richard; of Newell; and Dolores Bilski; brother; Ronald Skira and wife; Beverly; and sister; Donna Bilski; all of Arnold City. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday; April 12; 2014; Sunday; April 13; 2014; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; 724-326-5621;http://www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. A blessing service will be held Monday; April 14; 2014; at noon; followed by a funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m. in Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church; Monessen; with the Rev. Father Michael J. Crookston as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon.

Arthur A. Granlund; 64; of Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; April 8; 2014; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on April 16; 1949; he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Emily (Daniels) Granlund. Arthur was a specialty millwright at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He is survived by his wife; Sally A. (Farmer) Granlund; two sons; Eric M. Granlund of Yukon and William J. Granlund of Washington Township; and two grandchildren; Abigail and Erik Granlund. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a sister; Marlene Meechem. There will be no public visitation. Interment will be held on Saturday; April 12; 2014; at 1 p.m. in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township; 724-929-7934; http://www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.

David H. Bergstedt Jr.; 70; of Monessen; passed away on Wednesday; April 2; 2014; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born June 20; 1943; in New Eagle; eldest son of the late David H. and Lena DeRocco Bergstedt Sr. Dave graduated from Monessen High School and had received a scholarship to Youngstown State University in football. He later transferred to California State College. Dave was a U.S. veteran; having served in the Army National Guard. Dave was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Church of Monessen as well as the Monessen Elks BPOE No. 773; Ravens AA; French Club; and Croatian Club. Dave also loved spending time with his son; Dave; at his place of business; Kopko’s Grille. He worked as a Steelworker for Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel; and most recently for Arcelor Mittal and had served as a grievance manager for the Steelworkers Union. Dave worked many years as a sporting official. He had been a WPIAL official in football; baseball; and basketball; as well as a member of the Eastern Collegiate Football Association. Dave worked many games; from minor league upwards to college level sporting events; but his favorite was college football. He was respected by the players on the field or court; and admired by his fellow officials; with whom he developed great friendships. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Steelers; Penguins; and Pirates; however; his heart was always with his beloved Monessen Greyhounds. Most of all; Dave loved spending time with his family; especially their large holiday gatherings. Surviving are his wife; Sandra Jupin Bergstedt; four daughters; Meri and husband; John Labick; of Latrobe; Dana Bergstedt and companion; George Toineeta of Ashville; N.C.; Heidi and husband; Doug Niesen of Peters Township; Tippi and husband; Derrick Dolfi; of Belle Vernon; his son; David H. III and wife; Dana Bergstedt; of Monessen; nine grandchildren; Tommy Labick; Wil; Ben; and Rachel Niesen; Natalie; Ashley; and Rylie Dolfi; Victoria and David IV Bergstedt; two brothers; Daniel and wife; Roberta Bergstedt and William and wife; Aurelia Bergstedt; both of Monessen and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother; Barry J. Bergstedt; in addition to his parents. Dave was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; Family Owned and Operated as a Member of the Golden Rule; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; where friends will be welcomed from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m.; Friday; April 4. A blessing service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Epiphany of Our Lord Church; with the Father Michael Crookston officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at http://www.rhomefuneralhome.com.