Julie Hollick; 94; of Belle Vernon; passed away Sunday; Feb. 2; 2014. A daughter of the late Stephen and Eva Yousiak Trembach; she was born in Pricedale on May 26; 1919. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Julie was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law; Patricia Tessmer and Donna and William Allen; two sons and two daughters-in-law; Ronald and Jane Hollick; with whom she made her home; and Ralph and Pam Hollick; all of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Tracy Encapera and her husband; Jim; Scott Tessmer; Darrick Allen and his wife; Jamie; and Branden Allen; and three great-grandchildren; Lilah Allen; Quinn Allen and Emily Encapera. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; John Hollick on Jan. 17; 1964. Funeral services were held in Holy Resurrection Church on Tuesday followed by burial in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; handled arrangements; 724-929-5300;http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

John G. Lesko; 71; of Tucson; Ariz.; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Jan. 29; 2014; at N.W. Medical Center; Tucson; Ariz. Born April 24; 1942; in Bayonne; N.J.; he was the son of the late John M. and Mary Kavula Lesko. A resident of Tucson for the past year; having previously resided in Belle Vernon; Mr. Lesko was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and was a retired insurance agent for the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus Council 3026 and a 4th Degree Member of the Bishop Phelan Assembly 911; Monessen; and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife; Barbara Fabian Lesko to whom he was married 48 years; two sons and daughters-in-law; John M. Lesko and wife; Jennifer Klaus; of Tucson; Ariz.; and George Fabian Lesko and wife; Amber; of McDonald; and a grandson; Noah Lesko. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATIONS; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Prayer service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home followed by funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. George Saletrik as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of John Lesko Sunday at 3 p.m. and the Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus will conduct services Sunday at 7 p.m.; both in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Knights of Columbus throughhttp://www.kofc.org. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website;http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Kathryn Bell Cunningham; 91; of Monessen; departed this life peacefully on Jan. 23; 2014. She was born Jan. 19; 1923; in Monessen; daughter of the late Nora Bell Biffle and James Lester Bell. Kathryn was preceded in death by husband; James Cunningham; three brothers; Lester; Joseph and Edward Bell; one son; Paul Loines Sr.; and one grandson Brian Loines. Affectionately called “KatKat”; by all who knew and loved her; she was strong-willed and highly spirited. KatKat was the oldest member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; where she served as a deaconess; on the Usherboard; Senior Mission Society and was an original member of the Calvary Gospel Chorus. She was also a faithful member in the Women’s Prayer Group at Union Baptist Church. For many years; KatKat was devoted and active with the Mon Valley NAACP and a former member of the Order of Eastern Stars. She was a retired beautician by profession; operated her own shop and worked in her later years; as a nursing assistant. Left to cherish KatKat’s memory are three daughters; Barbara Woodson and husband; Louis Sr.; a devoted son-in-law; Audrey Cunningham; Phyllis Williams and husband; Eddie; and one son; Robert Cunningham; all of Monessen; and one daughter-in-law; Mary Loines of Cleveland; Ohio. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Judy Woodson McNeil; Sherry Loines; Louis Woodson Jr.; Gregory Woodson; Paul Loines Jr. and Erik Dupree; 18 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces; nephews; relatives; church family and friends. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday; Jan. 28; 2014; at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; 230 Reed Ave.; in Monessen; where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday; Jan. 29; 2014; with Bishop Karl Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the House of Jackson Memorial Chapel; Donora.

Maryanne Lucas McGinty; 61; died unexpectedly Jan. 13; 2014; at her New Eagle home. She was born in Belle Vernon on June 13; 1952; a daughter of the late Paul P. Lucas and Ann Honchalk Lucas. She was a former employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. in Monessen. She is sadly missed by many loved ones including a son; Paul Thomas McGinty; grandson; Gavin McGinty; brothers; Edward D. Lucas of Middletown; Pa.; Paul J. Lucas of Belle Vernon and James M. Lucas of Anniston; Ala.; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister; Sharon Honsaker. Private funeral services were held Jan. 17; 2014; at Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; Belle Vernon.

Irene Modrak Mendicino; 89; of Belle Vernon; Washington Township; died Tuesday; March 15; 2011; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born July 29; 1921; in Pricedale; she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Motchkoski Modrak. A resident of Washington Township for the past 60 years; Mrs. Mendicino was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and a retired storekeeper and owner of Anna and Irene’s Grocery. She was a member of the former Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus Council 3026 Ladies Auxiliary and former Catholic Daughters of the Americas Belle Vernon Court 1522. She loved to play cards; enjoyed swimming and trips to the casino. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Beverly and Richard Lubecki; of Washington Township; two grandchildren; R. James and Jennifer Lubecki; of New Stanton; Lindsay and Michael Anness; of Pittsburgh; two great-grandchildren; Lauryn Lubecki and Nicholas Lubecki; a brother; William Modrak; of Washington Township; and a sister-in-law; Dolores Modrak; of Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband; James F. Mendicino; on Feb. 14; 2010; three infant children; two brothers; Michael and Frank Modrak; and a sister; Margaret Fabian. Visitation will be held Friday; March 18; from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; (724) 929-6183. Prayer service will be held Saturday; March 19; at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick; pastor; as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Church will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Irene Mendicino Friday at 3 p.m. and the Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus will conduct services Friday evening at 7 p.m.; both in the funeral home. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Fred W. Collinet; 48; of North Belle Vernon; passed away on Monday; Dec. 16; 2013; at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on Dec. 28; 1964; he was the son of Frank and Barbara Lucas Wisener who survive and reside in North Belle Vernon. Fred was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. He loved gardening; fly fishing and spending time with his young son. In addition to his parents; he is survived by his wife of 22 years; Kathy Jo Hammitt Collinet of North Belle Vernon; his son; Steven James Collinet; one sister and brother-in-law; Lisa and Keith Ondulick of Roscoe; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Tammy and Paul Kunsa of Monessen; several aunts and uncles; and his nieces and nephews; Laura Ondulick; Jason Ondulick; Paul Kunsa and Brady Kunsa. There will be no public visitation. The family will have a private funeral service. Arrangements are being handled by the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY; INC.; 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; 724-929-5300; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com.

Timothy J. Ambrose; 55; of North Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord on Sunday; Jan. 5; 2014; in his home after a lengthy and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in North Charleroi on Sept. 15; 1958; a son of Donna Rodgers Ambrose; who survives and resides in North Belle Vernon and Vincenzo J. ‘Winks’ Ambrose Jr.; who passed away in 2002 and a brother of Jeffrey Michael Ambrose who passed away in 1974. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon; Tim was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. A computer technician by trade; Tim was formerly employed by Gulf Oil Co.; where he traveled the world; and several other companies. Survivors; in addition to his mother; include one brother and sister-in-law; Craig and Pam Ambrose; one sister and brother-in-law; Traci and Steve Pawlak; all of North Belle Vernon; six loving nieces and nephews; who were the light of his life; Courtney Ambrose; Jeffrey Ambrose and his wife Shannon; Cody Ambrose; Jared Pawlak; Chelsea Pawlak and LeeAnn Pawlak; a special cousin; Angie Bashada; and several aunts; uncles and cousins. Even through the pain and suffering he endured; Tim was always upbeat with a positive attitude and never complained. He was always appreciative of the help he received from his entire family and friends and looked forward to spending time with his nieces and nephews. In addition to his father and brother; he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Hildegarde and Negley Rodgers; and paternal grandparents; Angeline and Vincenzo J. Ambrose Sr. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A blessing service will be in the funeral home 9:30 a.m. Thursday followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.