Leonard E. Peroney; 92; of Belle Vernon; passed away Monday; Jan. 7; 2013; in his home. A son of the late Humbert and Matilda Kretschmer Peroney; he was born in Pricedale May 11; 1920. He was a member of the VFW in Sarasota; Fla.; and had attended the Pricedale Union Church. A U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II; he had served in England; France and Germany. Leonard had been employed until 1981 at the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and then had been a groundskeeper with the Parks and Recreation Department in Sarasota; retiring in 1995. Survivors include his wife of 65 years; Mary Jenkins Peroney; two sons and daughters-in-law; Brad and Deborah Peroney of Belle Vernon and Bruce and Bette Peroney of Charleroi; one sister; Virginia Waggett of Belle Vernon; six grandchildren; Michael Peroney; Brad Peroney Jr.; and his wife; April; Kelli Riggle; Dan Peroney and his wife; Heather; Joe Peroney and Josh Peroney; and two great-grandchildren; Perry Riggle and Liam Peroney. There will be no public visitation. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; is handling arrangements. http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. If friends wish; memorial donations may be made to the Pricedale Union Church.

Robert I. Peters Jr.; 46; of Belle Vernon; passed away Saturday; Jan. 19; 2013; in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. A son of Joan Sterner Peters; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon; and the late Robert I. Peters; he was born in North Charleroi Jan. 19; 1967. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; he was a member of the Washington Township / Fayette City Lions Club; the Naomi Club; a social member of the Polish Society Lodge 976; Arnold City; and was a Den Leader for Bot Scouts of America; Pack 1562. He was a patrolman for the Washington Township Police Department and was a regional sales manager for Phoenix Services at their Weirton; W.Va. site. In addition to his mother; survivors include his wife of 22 years; Shelley DeMarco Peters; two sons; Robbie T. Peters and Evan J. Peters; both at home; three sisters and two brothers-in-law; Suzanne and William Pawluk of Donora; Sharon and Randy Lynn of Fayette City and Karen Monack of Belle Vernon; his father-in-law and mother-in-law; Thomas K. and Johanna Smith DeMarco of Toledo; Ohio; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Christine and Bill Ward of Monongahela and Thomas and Leslie DeMarco of Sylvania; Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by a sister; Bobbi Rae Peters Monack in 1997. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.Tuesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 724-929-5300;; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home 10 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Ronald Malm officiating. Interment will be follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests donations be made to a juvenile diabetes organization.

Amelia Razzando Vannucci; 97; of Belle Vernon; Washington Township; died Friday; Jan. 11; 2013; at Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Jefferson Borough. Born June 3; 1915; in Fairhope; she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Vitolla Razzando. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mrs. Vannucci was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and a homemaker. She was a charter member of the former Anita Garibaldi Society; member of the former CD of A Belle Vernon Court 1522; former member of the Fayette City/Washington Township Lions Club; and a social member of the Belle Vernon American Legion. The last surviving member of her immediate family; she is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Sondra and Edward Grimm of Connellsville; son; Hugo A. Vannucci of Washington Township; four grandchildren; Edward Grimm Jr.; Terrence Grimm; Kevin Grimm; and Brad Grimm; eight great-grandchildren; Tiffany Guittap; Justin Grimm; Sofia Grimm; Madison Grimm; Mia Grimm; Elizabeth Grim; Max Grimm; McKenzie Grimm; and a great-great-grandson; Aiden Guittap. She was preceded in death by her husband; Hugo S. Vannucci; Feb. 5; 1997; two brothers; John Razzando; Alfred Razzado; and a sister; Josephine Shaw. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 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 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home followed by 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick; pastor; as celebrant. Entombment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the Rosary for the departed soul of Amelia Vannucci 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Larry R. Hixson; 60; of Pricedale; passed away on Monday; January 7; 2013; in UPMC Mercy. A son of the late Roy and Elizabeth Trembach Hixson; he was born in N. Charleroi on July 20; 1952. Larry was a lifelong resident of Pricedale. He worked on the road crew for Rostraver Twp. in the 1970’s and was employed at the former Volkswagen plant. Survivors include his wife; Pam Moffit Hixson; of Confluence; one son and daughter-in-law; Larry E. and Christy Hixson; of West Newton; one daughter and son-in-law; Karen A. Hixson and Allan Dubinsky; of Portland; Oregon; and three grandchildren; Larry D.; Hannah R. and Ella J. Hixson; all of West Newton Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday; January 10; 2013; in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory; Inc.; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon. www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCreamtory.com A funeral service will be in the funeral home Friday at 10 A.M. with Pastor James Mimidis officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Faye Arlene Pavtis; 71; of Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord Friday; Jan. 4; 2013. A daughter of the late Joseph W. and Blanche A. (Nigra) Eley; she was born in Pricedale Sept. 8; 1941. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; she was a member of the First United Methodist Church and; for the past 15 years; had been employed as a customer service associate at the Belle Vernon Walmart. Faye’s joy was her grandchildren; being at the beach and visiting lighthouses. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Laurie Pavtis-Lewis and Michael Lewis of Mesa; Ariz.; three sons and two daughters-in-law; William Pavtis; at home; Gordon L. Jr. and Joni (Demko) Pavtis of Chesterfield; Va.; and Larry M. and Carrie (Clark) Pavtis of Belle Vernon; one brother and sister-in-law; Ronald W. and Kathryn (Praskavich) Eley of San Tan Valley; Ariz.; one sister and brother-in-law; Cheryl (Eley) and Richard McLaughlin of Belle Vernon; and three grandchildren; Jonathan; Jordan and Kayela Pavtis. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Gordon Lee Pavtis Sr. in 1970. Family and friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Additional visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon; the time of services; Wednesday; in the First United Methodist Church; State and Market streets; Belle Vernon. The Rev. Ken Jones will officiate. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.