Kim Smith; 54; of Erie; formerly of Monessen; passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday; Aug. 2; 2011; at Hamot Medical Center in Erie. Born Oct.18; 1956; in Charleroi; he was the son of Frances Mills-Smith of Monessen; who survives; and the late Albert Skeets Smith. In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by three brothers; Lawrence Bunny Smith; William Robert Smith and Al Pee Wee Smith. In addition to his mother; he is survived by six sisters; Ethel (Jim) Smith-Diffendal of Bethel Park; Ruth Smith-Cheatham and Marie (Mack) Smith-Braswell both of Waldorf; Md.; Tina Smith-Bleich of Monessen; Iris Smith-Madison of Pittsburgh and Dyra Smith of Donora; two brothers; Alfred Smith of Monongahela and Peck Smith of Belle Vernon; one uncle; Melvin Mills and one aunt; Dorothy Linton; both of Uniontown; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. Family and friends will be received Sunday; Aug. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Union Baptist Church; 670 McMahon Ave.; Monessen. An additional viewing will be held in the church on Monday; Aug. 8; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service; with Elder Jack Howell officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724-684-6242).

Mildred Shrum; 87; of California; passed away unexpectedly in her residence on Monday; Aug.1; 2011. Born on April 10; 1924; in Belle Vernon; she was a daughter of the late Mike and Anna Puhac Zlatovich. Mildred always enjoyed playing cards and; for many years; worked at California University of Pennsylvania as a custodian; but was more known for working at the voting polls on Election Day for over 40 years. A loving mother; grandmother and great-grandmother; she will be deeply missed by her children; Ronald Shrum and wife; Grace; of Rathway; N.J.; Lloyd Shrum and wife; Dorothy; of Warren; Ohio; Rodney Shrum and partner; John Gamble; of Bridgeville; Lois Tice of Mays Landing; N.J.; Nicholas Shrum of Hampstead; N.C.; Joyce Shrum-Teich of Rostraver Township.; and James Shrum; with whom she resided; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother; Nicholas Zlatovich; daughter-in-law; Judy Shrum of the state of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she is preceded in death by her husband; Eugene Franklin Shrum; in 1991; a son; Eugene Raymond Shrum; a grandson; Ronald Shrum Jr.; a sister; Mary Leithold; and a brother; Steve Pehnec. A memorial visitation will be held Friday; Aug. 5; from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MELENYZER-DUBARR FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES INC.; 1008 Furlong Ave.; Roscoe; where a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Candace Cook presiding. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Because of their extensive loss from the fire; the family is requesting; in lieu of flowers; monetary donations be made to James Shrum; c/o Cal Ed Federal Credit Union; 100 Technology Drive; California; PA; 15419. Condolences for the family may be left at www.melenyzer-dubarr.com

Jeannette Lynn Ann Belczyk; 18; of Granby; Colo.; passed away Thursday; June 6; 2002; as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born May 21; 1984; in Greeley; Colo.; the daughter of Barry Belczyk of Granby; Colo.; formerly of Belle Vernon; and Susan Brewer of Phoenix; Ariz. Jenny graduated from Middle Park High School in Granby on May 25; 2002; and had enlisted in the United States Air Force; where she would have begun basic training in August. While in high school; Jenny was an active member of the yearbook staff; the volleyball and track teams; and was named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students – Sports Edition as a result of her accomplishments on the volleyball court and track field. She also enjoyed nature and loved animals. She was an active member of the Young Life Christian Association. In addition to her parents; Jenny is survived by her paternal grandparents; Jack and Helen Belczyk of Belle Vernon; and several aunts; uncles and cousins in the Mon Valley area. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Walter and Doris Apel. A memorial service was held and attended by approximately 500 family members and friends on June 11; 2002; in the Silver Creek Convention Center in Granby. Jenny’s family has established a memorial fund in her name. Donations can be made in her honor to West Star Bank of Granby; P.O. Box 439; Granby; Colo. 80446-0439.

Louise A. Silvania Yowonske Yemiola; 87; of Big Pine Key; Florida; died Sunday; July 24; 2011 in Jackson South Community Hospital; Miami; Florida.

She was born October 26; 1923 in Belle Vernon; a daughter of Fiore and Mary Pacelli Silvania.

Formerly of Bentleyville; Mrs. Yemiola was a member of Ave Maria Parish and the Bentworth Senior Citizens Center.

Surviving are a daughter; Kris Owons and a son; Frank T. Yowonske; Jr.; both of Big Pine Key; Florida; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and her dear cousin Rose.

Deceased are her first husband; Frank T. Yowonske; her second husband; Frank Yemiola; Jr.; a daughter; Linda Yowonske Danilchak; two brothers; John Silvania and Phill Silvania; a sister Rose and four half-brothers.

Friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home; Inc.; 809 Main Street; Bentleyville; 724-239-2255; where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday; August 2; 2011 followed at 10 a.m. by Mass of Christian Burial at Ave Maria Parish; Bentleyville; with the Rev. Gary W. Krummert; as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bentworth Senior Citizens Center; 931 Main Street; Bentleyville; PA15314. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message; order flowers and share photos.

Dorothy Luzanski Beresis; 74; of Matawan; N.J.; died Wednesday; July 20; 2011; at 12:05 p.m. at Bayshore Community Hospital; Holmdel; N.J. Born Oct. 8; 1936; in Belle Vernon; she was the daughter of the late George and Ann Jurasko Luzanski. A resident of New Jersey for the past 46 years; Mrs. Beresis was Catholic; a retired teller from the former Mellon Bank; Charleroi; and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband; Henry Beresis; to whom she was married 46 years; two sons and daughter-in-law; Richard Beresis; and wife; Clare Jacobson; of Shanghi; China; and Michael Beresis; of Matawan; N.J.; and a brother and sister-in-law; Thomas and Pamela Luzanski; of Ida; Mich. Visitation will be held Sunday 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 Monday 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 parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Dorothy Beresis Sunday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Norma Jean Sanino; 72; of Herndon; Va.; formerly of Monessen; died on Sunday; June 19; 2011. She was born in Pittsburgh on Sept. 14; 1938; to the late Joseph and Rose Leon Alberini. She was the wife of the late Raymond F. Sanino; loving mother of Raymond Sanino of Denton; Texas; Michael Sanino; of Fredrick; Md.; and Lynda Haitz of Reston; Va.; grandmother of Jonathan; Nicole; Molly; Natalie; Mark; Nina and Nicholas. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers; memorial donations in her name may be made to the Spina Bifida Association; www.spinabifidaassociation.org. Arrangements by ADAMS-GREEN FUNERAL HOME in Herndon; Va. Condolences may be left at www.adamsgreen.com.