Carmen Bizzelle; 46; of Greensburg; formerly of Pricedale; entered into eternal life and received her angelic wings to ascend into heaven and rest in the arms of Jesus on Friday; Feb. 11; 2011. She was born Dec. 19; 1964; in North Charleroi; a daughter of the late Carl Allen and Shirley Ann Bizzelle. She also was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather; Russell Norris Bizzelle. She is best remembered by her extended family at Community Living Care for her love of music; shopping and her acquired taste for sweets and socializing. In addition to her family at Community Living Care; she is survived by a sister; April LaVonne Bizzelle-Sewell; of Orrville; Ohio; a brother; Anthony Edward Bizzelle; of Charleroi; two aunts; Irene Bizzelle-Rinne; of Greensburg; and Dolores Bizzelle-Johnson; of West Mifflin; an uncle; Marvin Bizzelle; of Milwaukee; Wis.; a niece; Ebony Simmons and husband; Dennis; of Harrisburg; six cousins; Big Leon Johnson; Little Leon Bizzelle; Marvin Guy Bizzelle; Russell Johnson; Timothy Barracks and Matthew Rinne; and her spiritual sister; Pamela Smith-Baker; a family friend who kept her in prayer over the years. Private homecoming services and visitation were held Tuesday at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC.; 524 N. Main St.; Greensburg. In lieu of flowers; the family has requested memorial donations to Community Living Care; 115 Vannear Ave.; Greensburg; PA 15601. Terence L. Graft; funeral director; entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences and information; please visit www.kepplegraft.com.

Claude G. Shrader; 68; of Charleroi; died Friday; Dec. 17; 2010; in his home. He was born Jan. 27; 1942; in North Charleroi; the son of the late Claude H. Shrader and Margaret Emery Shrader Dubnansky. Claude was a 1959 graduate of Belle Vernon High School. He served in the U.S. Navy; and was a member of the Roscoe American Legion; Belle Vernon Musical Society; Slavic Citizens Club of North Charleroi; the Allenport Rod & Gun Club and the Masonic Lodge. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Claude was employed at the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Monessen Plant with the Southwestern Railway and the Norfolk Southern Railway. He is survived by his daughter; Laura Stephany and her husband; Michael; of Cranberry Township; a son; David Shrader and his wife; Monica; of Orrville; Ohio; one brother; George Shrader and his wife; Geraldine; of Rostraver Township; four grandchildren; Courtney and Kylie Stephany and Colton and Kelsey Shrader; and by nephews. The family will be receiving relatives and friends Tuesday; Dec. 21; from 6 to 8 p.m. in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES; INC.; 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. A memorial service will be held Wednesday; Dec. 22; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. For those unable to attend condolences maybe sent to www.schrock-hogan.com.

James Robert Palfrey; 53; of Spokane Valley; Wash.; formerly of Elco; died March 30; 2011; following an extended illness. He was born Dec. 15; 1957; the son of Catherine Sue Palfrey and the late Frank Stark Palfrey. James is also survived by his son; Levi George Palfrey; of Elco; four brothers; Frank (Connie); of Coal Center; John (Debbie) of Elkton; Md.; David (Kim) of Manassas; Va.; and Glen (Tammy) of Priest Lake; Idaho; five nieces and six nephews. Interment will be private. Inquiries may be directed to the JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME; 2830 Main St.; Beallsville.