Joseph V.Rusnak;82;of Belle Vernon;died Wednesday;May 1;2013 at 12:01 am at Mon Valley Hospital. Born December 16;1930 in Monessen;PA he was the son of the late Michael J.and Pauline Wasko Rusnak. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon;Mr.Rusnak was a member of St.Sebastian R.C.Church;was retired from US Postal Service;Belle Vernon;where he worked as a letter carrier and was a veteran of Korean War where he served in the US Army. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Belle Vernon Lodge 209;North Belle Vernon Fire Department;Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 and was also retired from McShane’s Florist where he was a floral deliveryman. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Bedner Rusnak;son Joseph V.Rusnack Jr.& companion Patty of Monessen;two daughters & sons-in-law;Cheryl & Larry Mabrey of Georgia;Diane & John Gerwell of Monongahela;a brother & sister-in-law;John M.& Pat Rusnak of Myrtle Beach;six grandchildren;six great-grandchildren;a companion Margaret Yencsik and her children Bill & Sandy. He is preceded in death by a brother; Bernard L Rusnak and a sister;Pauline Marks. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Parzynski Funeral home & Cremations;Family owned and Operated;626 Broad Avenue;Belle Vernon 724 929-6183. Funeral services will be private for the family followed by interment at Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Kenneth V. Kuklar; 80; of Fairhope; Belle Vernon; passed away Saturday; April 27; 2013; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. A son of the late Victor and Violet Redman Kuklar; he was born in Fairhope on June 5; 1932. A lifelong resident of Fairhope; Kenneth was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. He retired in 1987 from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and; after retirement; he worked in the custodial department of the Belle Vernon Area School District. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 through 1955. He served as chairman of the Washington Township Recreation Board and coached Washington Township Redskins midget league football team. Survivors include his wife of 56 years; Yolanda Mattozzi Kuklar; one daughter and son-in-law; Karen and Mark Ramsier of Belle Vernon; one son and daughter-in-law; Kenneth K. and Carol Ann Kuklar of Uniontown; five grandchildren; Amanda and Alicia Ramsier and Allison; Bethany and Caitlin Kuklar; one sister and brother-in-law; Vickie and David Mesar of Vestaburg; one brother and sister-in-law; William and Linn Kuklar of Gulfport; Miss.; sister-in-law; Connie Vincenzes of Belle Vernon; brother-in-law; Raymond Mattozzi of Plymouth; Ind.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law; William and Linda Mattozzi of Belle Vernon; and one granddog; Kringle. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a sister; Lillian Forsythe; and two brothers; Robert and John Kuklar. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-5300; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A blessing service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed in the funeral home 3 p.m. Tuesday led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

Jenna Leigh Puckey; 22; of Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord Tuesday; April 23; 2013. A daughter of William R. Jr. and Tami M. Clark Puckey; Jenna was born Nov. 20; 1990; in Monongahela. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Jim and Clara Clark; in 2006. In addition to her parents; she is survived by her daughter; Lexus Jean Puckey; at home; two brothers and their significant others; William J. Puckey and Nicole Yonkers of West Newton; and Cory R. Puckey and Rachelle Rischitelli of Belle Vernon; a nephew; Mason James Puckey of West Newton; paternal grandparents; William and Barbara Puckey Sr. of West Newton; uncles and aunts; Larry and Jamie Baker of Belle Vernon; Steven and Julie Puckey of Mt. Pleasant; Kevin; Daniel and Joseph Puckey; all of West Newton; cousins; Tyler Baker; Abby; Lily; Riley and Sydney Puckey; also survived by numerous great-aunts and great-uncles and extended family. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-5300; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A blessing service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with Monsignor Roger A. Statnick as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
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Marlene Renee Laidley; 60;of Monessen died April 12; 2013 at home. The daughter of the late Isaac and Jessie Laidley; was born Dec. 9; 1952. Marlene graduated from Monessen High School; Class of 1972. For many years she was employed as a school crossing guard; watching over the children as they traveled to and from school. Marlene leaves to mourn her home going brothers; Gregory Hall of Harrisburg and Antoine (Michele) Stephens of Ohio; one sister; Richelle (Steven) McClain of Pittsburgh; cousins Jessie (Bishop Edwin Bass) Bass of St. Louis; Missouri; Valerie Hardison of Monessen; Delvin (Marsha) Miller of Monessen; godchildren Trenton and Nicolette Hardison; uncles; Lloyd (Rosetta) Aldrich of Monessen; Michael (Gina) Aldrich of Pittsburgh; Larry (Alice) Aldrich of Monessen and a host of family and friends. We are all going to miss you; Cook. Friends will be received 9 to 11 a.m. Friday; April 19; 2013; at Gate of Heaven; COGIC; 644 Reed Ave.; Monessen. Funeral Service will begin 11 a.m. with Pastor William C. Bass officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Veronica Otrosina; 89; of Monessen; died Thursday; Jan. 30; 2014; at Flo’s Personal Care Home in Elco. Mrs.Otrosina was born in Donora on June 26; 1924; a daughter of the late James and Mary Nagy Balogh. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary United Presbyterian Church in Donora. She also belonged to the Women’s Association of the church. She loved gardening; crocheting; knitting and playing cards. Mrs.Otrosina was also a great storyteller of the past. Mrs.Otrosina was preceded in death by her husband; William R.Otrosina who died in 2012. Survivors include her five children; William (Judy) Otrosina of Watkinsville; Ga.; James(Debra) Otrosina of Monessen; Janelle (Ernest) Halgas of Monessen; Craig (Lisa) Otrosina of Monessen; and Barry (Yvette) Otrosina of Glen Burnie; Md.; eight grandchildren; Susan Otrosina; Jonathan Otrosina; Katherine Broullire; Joyce; James Jr.; Holly and Sarah Otrosina and Amanda Halgas; one brother; Joseph (Olga) Balogh of Carroll Township. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday; Feb. 3; 2014; at the JAMES A. RABE FUNERAL HOME INC.; where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. James Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.