Audrey-Rose Burkhart Strother; 32; of Monessen; died Monday; Nov. 26; 2012; at 12:10 a.m. in Monessen. Born March 11; 1980; in McKeesport; she was the daughter of Albert C. and Kathleen Kampert Burkhart; who survive and reside in Belle Vernon. Mrs. Strother worked as a nurse’s aid; and was a lifelong resident of the Mon Valley. Audrey-Rose was Catholic by faith. In addition to her parents; she is survived by son; Theodore Lee Strother of Belle Vernon; daughter; Ivy-Rose Strother of Belle Vernon; brothers; Jason Burkhart of Portsmouth; Va.; James A. Gibson of Irwin; sisters; Jeannette Sollars of Twilight Hollow; Jessica Burkhart of Belle Vernon; Angel Gibson of Irwin; Cassandra Moorer of West Elizabeth; Kara Burkhart of Belle Vernon; brother-in-law; Timothy Strother of Connellsville; sister-in-law; April Fouss of Connellsville; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; Theodore Lee Strother; July 22; 2012. Visitation and services were held at the PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATIONS; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; http://www.parzynskifunearlhome.com.

Robert Edwin Breakwell; 64; of North Belle Vernon; died Thursday; May 16; 2013; at 3:20 a.m. at his home. Born Oct. 6; 1948; in Uniontown; he was the son of the late James E. and Martha Martin Breakwell. A resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 42 years; he was a member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church; Rostraver Township; where he also served as a deacon and a youth advisor. He was a forklift operator for the former Charlie Brothers and current Super Valu with 40 years of combined service. He was a Vietnam veteran; having served in the U.S. Navy; a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659; Belle Vernon Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 209 and served as a volunteer for 17 years at Overly’s Country Christmas. He is survived by his wife; Martha Ann Surovchak Breakwell to whom he would have been married 39 years on Sunday; May 19; 2013; son and daughter-in-law; Matthew and Toni Breakwell of North Belle Vernon; daughter and son-in-law; Rebekah and Randy Foringer of North Belle Vernon; brother and sister-in-law; James Veach Breakwell and wife; Joyce; of Fairchance; sister and brother-in-law; Mary Margaret and Tom Pletcher of Kannapolis; N.C.; three grandchildren; Andrew Foringer; Avianna Foringer and Luke Breakwell; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 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. Relatives and friends will gather 10 a.m. Monday at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church for funeral services with the Rev. Richard C. Klein Jr.; pastor; of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of the Belle Vernon Moose will conduct services 7:30 p.m. Saturday and the Belle Vernon American Legion will conduct services 7 p.m. Sunday; both in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Robert Edwin Breakwell to the Rehoboth Presbyterian Church Roof Replacement Fund or the Stain Glass Refurbishment Fund. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Carl Clegg; 80; of Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord Wednesday; May 8; 2013. A son of the late Hobart and Nina Cruthers Clegg; he was born July 14; 1932. Carl served in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954 as a Private 1st Class for the U.S. Army; 808 Engineers. He was a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; worked as an environmental aide at Monongahela Valley Hospital until he retired in 1997; and was a member of the First Christian Church. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by three brothers; Malcolm; Buddy and Hobart Jr.; and his sister; Mildred Kostella. He is survived by his wife of 57 years; Clara Stricek Clegg; a daughter; Jennifer Clegg and her fiance; Justin Wilkinson; of Belle Vernon; one son and daughter-in-law; Brian and Jillian Clegg of Belle Vernon; five grandchildren; Jaelynn; Tyler; Noah; Luke and Aiden Clegg; several nieces and nephews; and his furry friend; Rowdy. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday; May 12; 2013; in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-5300; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday; May 13; 2013; in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Bowers officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Dottie Mae Axton; 66; of Monessen; went home to be with her Lord and Savior; Jesus Christ; on May 6; 2013; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born Aug. 10; 1946; to the late Floyd and Maria Miller. Dottie moved to the Mon Valley and began raising her family; whom she loved dearly—always willing to do anything for you. Dottie leaves to cherish her memory four sons; Wayne Axton (Carla) of Charleroi; Bruce Davis (Maritza) of Monessen; Greg Davis and Jerome Pryor Jr.; both of Monessen; four daughters; Mrs. Shalon (Eugene) Frezzell of Monessen; Edna Axton and Helen Axton of Monessen and Nycol Davis of Monessen; brothers and sisters; Juanita Miller; Freida (Charles) Jackson; Barbara Miller; all of Brownsville; Richard Miller of New Salen; Pa.; Gladys (Donnie) Ferrari of California; Pa.; Floyd Miller of Uniontown and Eddy Miller of Tampa; Fla.; Jerry (Susan) Miller of Virginia; James Miller and Lalita Miller of Virginia. Dottie raised her first grandson; Joseph Dale Axton of Charleroi; with whom she had a special bond; and also a number of other grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Harry Axton; brother; Joseph Miller; sisters; Linda Williams; Jacqueline Miller and Conchita Miller. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Wednesday; May 8; 2013; at the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen. On Thursday; she will be moved to the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; Brushton Ave.; Charleroi; where services will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon. Services entrusted to the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME. Trudy Taylor Bristol; director in charge of arrangements.

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.