Edward W. Malenowski; 81; of Fairhope; passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday; June 14; 2011. He was born in Washington Township on Feb. 4; 1930; a son of the late Adolph and Sophia Malenowski. Prior to retirement; he was employed by Consol Coal and Page Steel and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. An avid sports fan; he loved fishing; hunting; gardening and his sweets. Survivors include his wife; Mary (Gill) Malenowski; two sons; David Malenowski; of Renfrew; and Michael Malenowski and wife; Linda; of Monessen; a daughter; Julie Patton; of Boston; Pa.; five grandchildren; Jason Patton and wife; Jennifer; Joshua Patton; Justin Patton and Jesse Killosky; and Brandon and Jordan Malenowski; and a brother; Walter Melanowski and wife; Mary Ann; of Belle Vernon. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two brothers; Charles Malenowski and Stanley Malinowski; a sister; Agnes Antal; four half brothers; Joseph; James; Carl; and Andrew Pintek; and a half sister; Ann Duplex. There will be no public visitation. Services will be private. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; (724) 929-5300; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; is handling arrangements.

Mary Ann Kroskie Miller; 71; of North Belle Vernon; died Friday; June 17; 2011; at 4:20 a.m. in her home. Born July 11; 1939; in Arnold City; she was the daughter of the late Frank Fats Kroskie and Stella Gordesky Kroskie of Fairhope. A resident of North Belle Vernon; Mrs. Miller was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; and was a member of the Naomi Athletic Club; where she served as treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary for many years. She is survived by her husband; Kent Miller; to whom she was married for 50 years; two sons and daughter-in-law Ken Miller and companion; Connie Strychalski; of Belle Vernon; Jon and Joyce Miller; of Rostraver Township; two daughters and son-in-law; Terri and Brian Bartosik; of Monessen; and Kris Schmidt; of North Belle Vernon; five grandchildren; Kenny Miller II; John Miller; Ashley Schmidt; Nolan Miller and Cameron Miller; two sisters and brother-in-law; Jeanne and George Spisak; of Roscoe; and Stella Marie Kroskie; of Fairhope. Visitation will be held Sunday; June 19; 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; June 20; at 12:15 p.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 1 p.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 Mary Ann Miller Sunday at 3:15 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

William J. Bill Govier; 86; of Monessen passed away Thursday; June 16; 2011; in Meadowcrest Nursing Center; Bethel Park. A son of the late John Wesley and Marion I. Anderson Govier; he was born in North Belle Vernon on May 16; 1925. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon and the Mon Valley Lodge 252; F&AM. A resident of Monessen since 1951; he retired in 1981 from the Allenport Plant of the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. He was also employed as a custodian for 25 years for the First Presbyterian Church until his retirement in 2008. Survivors include his wife of 65 years; Thelma Shearer Govier; one son and daughter-in-law; Frank and Candice Govier; of Kansas City; Mo.; one daughter and son-in-law; Kathleen and Richard Davies; of Bethel Park; four grandchildren; William Richard Davies and wife; Karin; Michael Davies and wife; Heather; Jeff Davies and wife; Christine; and Kimberly Jackson; and six great-grandchildren; Steel Jackson; Skyler Jackson; Kylie Jackson; Justin Davies; Michael Davies and Ivy Stanford. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one brother; John Wesley Govier. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday; June 19; in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; (724) 929-5300). www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. A funeral service will be held in the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon on Monday; June 20; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Officers and members of the First Presbyterian Church will gather in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Sunday to hold services. If friends wish; memorial donations can be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Daniel Danny LaRoyal Carpenter II; of Monessen; passed away on Sunday; May 29; 2011; at the young age of 28. Born July 9; 1982; in Pittsburgh; he was the son of the late Daniel LaRoyal Carpenter and Shirette Aldrich-Carpenter; who survives. In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Daniel L. Carpenter Sr. and Helen (Carl) Barbour. Danny; affectionately called Luver; was employed by Maronda Homes in Monessen; he attended Monessen School System and Gate of Heaven Church of God in Christ. He loved to dress and always rocked a pair of Jay-Z and he was a diehard Steelers fan. He leaves to cherish his memory; his loving mother; Shirette Aldrich-Carpenter (Jeffrey Carlock); sister; Danicca Carpenter (Eddie Cook); maternal grandparents; Lloyd and Rosetta Aldrich; one son; Daniel LaRoyal Carpenter III; a very special and loving friend; Marcia Tansmore; his extended family; Richard Street Jr.; Jarrell Barbour; Jeffrey Carlock; Jevante Carlock and Richard Street Sr.; who was like a father to him; and a host of other relatives and friends. Danny will be sorely missed by all. Visitation will be held on Thursday; June 2; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Gate of Heaven COGIC; 644 Reed Ave.; Monessen; followed by funeral services officiated by Elder William C. Bass Sr. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen; (724) 684-6242.

Elizabeth Betty Hamer; 96; formerly of Dent Street; Fairhope; Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord on Wednesday; June 8; 2011; in the Mon Valley Care Center. A daughter of the late Wilbert and Nettie Strawn Middleton; she was born Oct. 6; 1914. She was a member of the Marion Presbyterian Church; where she was a faithful willing worker; pianist; deacon; custodian; hostess for church dinners; and taught Sunday School for many years and had been active with both the Belle Vernon and Fayette City Golden Agers. Betty had been employed by the Ferguson family for over 40 years; lived most of her adult life in Fairhope; and during her later years; resided at The Residence at Hilltop for 5 1/2 years prior to moving to the Mon Valley Care Center in August of 2009. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law; Donna Grace and Norman Gilotty; of Fayette City; and Darla Belsick of Fairhope; one son and two daughters-in-law; Dale and Arden Hamer; of Murrysville; and Sharon Hamer; of Fairhope; 14 grandchildren; Monica Gilotty; Karen and Bill Stimmell; Christine Gilotty; Michael and Lisa Gilotty; Brian and Kristen Gilotty; Dean and Kelly Gilotty; Kenny and Kelly Gilotty; Lisa and Jamison Jenkins; Megan and Chris Tomley; Darrin Belsick; Dale Belsick; David and Rachael Hamer and Donald and Valerie Hamer; 17 great-grandchildren; Anthony and Maria Stimmell; Josh Gilotty; Kaleigh and Gianna Gilotty; Brandon Gilotty; Sarah and Laney Gilotty; Emily Engber; J.J. and Ellie Jenkins; Arden and Miles Tomley; Cameron Hamer and Colby; Ryan and Courtney Hamer. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Donald Hamer; on Aug. 17; 1967; a son; Robert Hamer; on Oct. 27; 2009; a granddaughter; Lauren Daele Engber; on Nov. 14; 2008; a son-in-law; Joseph Belsick; on Dec. 8; 2010; and a brother in infancy. Friends will be received Thursday; June 9; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; (724) 929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Friday; June 10; at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Prinkey officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. If friends wish; memorial donations may be made to the Marion Presbyterian Church; 207 Perry Ave.; Belle Vernon; PA 15012.

Nellie Dobosh Racey; 91; of Belle Vernon; Washington Township; died Saturday; June 4; 2011; in her home. Born April 29; 1920; in Naomi; she was the daughter of the late Steven and Helen Samosky Dobosh. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mrs. Racey was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; was a homemaker; enjoyed playing bingo; flowers and gardening and spending time with her children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband; Floyd Racey; to whom she was married 62 years; two daughters and sons-in-law; Joyce and Ronald Coates; of Greenville; Pa.; Beverly and George Duda; of Sandy Hook; Va.; two sons and daughter-in-law; Robert and Janet Baron; of Washington Township; Richard Racey; of Belle Vernon; sister; Laura Pankiewicz; of Arnold City; eight grandchildren; Robin Haney; Lynne and Christine Coates; Eric and Aaron Duda; Lee Baron; Robert and Ronald Wood; 14 great-grandchildren; Jill and Ed Haney; Zachary Coates; Savannah and Natalie Duda; Hayden; Landen and Ethan Baron; Jonathan; Jaclyn; Jocelyn; Kiera and Caressa Wood; Josh Valdiserri; two sisters-in-law; Julia Dobosh and Betty Lamp; brother-in-law; Alvin Hazen; her loving dog; Lucky; and a special friend; Cheryl Donaldson. She is preceded in death by her first husband; Rudolf Baron; two brothers; John and Stanley Dobosh; and a sister; Mary Hazen. Visitation will be held Wednesday; June 8; 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 Thursday; June 9; 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 Nellie Racey Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted at the funeral homes website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Our Mother;M.Eleanore Tordy-Fiorino was born on April 25;1927 in Pricedale;Pa. She was the fourth child born to Joseph and Julie Tordy. Our mother grew up in the local Pricedale area with her six siblings. She attended local schools and graduated from Rostraver High School in 1945. Our Mother valued education. After graduation from high school she moved to her Aunt’s home in Tarentum.PA and attended Nursing School. A few years later she graduated with her RN and became a Registered Nurse. She returned to Pricedale;PA and worked at local hospitals. She loved working in the nursery with all the newborns. In 1950;she married Louis Fiornio;Sr.and they moved to Mansfield;Ohio where she gave birth to her first child;Louis A. Fiorino;Jr. She later moved back to Pricedale;PA and met and married her second husband;James C.Eckard. To this union her second child;Eleanore LeeLee Edkard-Garces was born. The family of four lived in Pricedale;Pa.until 1960. Wanting more opportunities for her career and family she moved our family to San Bernardino;CA. The adjustment was not an easy one for our family but California soon became our home. Our Mother loved the sunshine and warm weather of California and even though she never knew how to swim whe enjoyed our backyard pool. Our Mother attended State Teachers College in PA;and continued her education at the University of Redland in Redlands;CA. She received a Bachelors Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in Education. For sixteen years she taught Kindergarden in the Colton United School District. She loved her little Kenders . She also worked as a RN at many local Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Our Mother always kept her Pa and Calif.Nursing licenses up to date. Our Mother was a very hard worker and she enjoyed her work. At age sixty-five she finally retired. She loved to read. Sometimes she would read an entire book in one day. She always said she loved to get lost in my books . She loved the colors pink and violet. She loved fu-fu stuff and getting dressed up. Our Mother was of Hungarian decent. She loved cold dough cookies;nut rolls and cabbage rolls. She loved to wear her blonde hair in a bufont style. Right before her death her beautiful blonde hair turned grey and she would say to us the medicine made my hair grey . (It had nothing to do with the lack of Miss Clairol). In April of 2007 our Mother celebrated her eightieth birthday in her hometown with family and friends. She had a great time and enjoyed her celebration. For the past six years;our Mother’s health steadily declined. Although her health declined;her consumption of chocolate bars and milk shakes did not. On December 05;2010 in the wee hours of the morning our Mother passed away. Our Mother will be missed by family and friends who affectionately called her Aunt Cookie . She will always be remembered.