Elaine Backo; 82; of Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord on Thursday; May 12; 2011; in her home. A daughter of the late Christopher and Gladys Abbott Bakewell; she was born in Brownsville on June 1; 1928. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon and loved gardening and playing cards. Survivors include her husband of 63 years; Metro Backo; one son and daughter-in-law; Jack Backo and his wife; Charlene; of Belle Vernon; two daughters and sons-in-law; Marla Dean and her husband; Tom; of Fayette City; and Kellie Mori and her husband; David; of Belle Vernon; two brothers and one sister-in-law; Jack Bakewell and his wife; Phyllis; of Belle Vernon; and William Bakewell; of Joppatowne; Md.; four grandchildren; Scott Backo; of Washington; Pa.; Brian Backo and his wife; Gina; of Munhall; D.J. Mori; of Belle Vernon; April Mori; of Belle Vernon; and two great-grandchildren; Ryan and Cecelia Backo. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by a sister; MariLois Hopes; in 1998; and one granddaughter; Amy Mori; in 1988. Friends will be received on Friday; May 13; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY; INC.; (724) 929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. A funeral service will be in the funeral home on Saturday; May 14; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The officers and members of the First Presbyterian Church will meet in the funeral home to hold services Friday at 7 p.m.

Dorothy Feehan Weisel; 86; formerly of Monessen; passed away Wednesday; April 20; 2011; in Emeritus Nursing Home; Ravenna; Ohio. She was born on Aug. 9; 1924; the only daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth Meluck Feehan. She attended St. Leonard Catholic School and Monessen Public Schools; graduating from Monessen High School in 1942; and later attended Robert Morris Business School in Pittsburgh. She was employed as a receptionist at the former Pittsburgh Steel Co. Dorothy traveled the world with her husband; Earl (Pat) Weisel; who was in the wire business. After retiring; they made their home in Ohio. He was the love of her life and they enjoyed; very much; being with all of their loving family and many friends. Mrs. Weisel is survived by her brother; Thomas Feehan; of Naples; Fla.; a stepson; David Weisel and wife; Barbara; who lovingly cared for her for several years; many nieces and nephews; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; Earl; and brothers; Joseph Feehan and Clarence Feehan Jr. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday; May 7; at 11:30 a.m. at Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church; Monessen. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Robinson Visiting Nurse & Hospice; 6847 North Chestnut St.; Ravenna; OH 44266.

Mary Rose BeBe Kerr Armstrong; 84; of 237 South Ave.;Bradford; passed away Saturday; Dec. 25; 2010; in her residence. Born Jan. 30; 1926; in Ellwood City;she was the daughter of the late Charles and Raphaela (Suglia) Kerr. Ms. Armstrong was a 1944 graduate of Monessen High School. She was employed at the Monessen Daily Independent. She had worked at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in the library; and then for the Bradford Hospital at the front desk reception area. She also worked as a switchboard operator for several years. She was a member of Church of the Ascension; the Junior Guild; and a honorary member of Bradford Area Women’s Club. Surviving are a son; James (Cynthia) Armstrong; of West Brookfield; Mass.; a brother; Jack (Rose Marie) Kerr; of Rostraver Township; two grandchildren; Terri Miro; of Cheshire; Conn.; and Robyn Manzelli; of New Haven; Conn.; one great-grandson; Ryan Miro; a niece; Kim Kerr Gilbert; of Rostraver Township; and a nephew; John Kerr; of Mobile; Ala. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother; Ed Kerr.Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday;December 28th;2010;in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes;Inc.;South Ave.;from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m.;at which time funeral and committal services will be held at 8:00 p.m.with Rev.Stacey Fussell;Rector;of the Church of Ascension officiating. Memorial contributions; if desired; may be made to Susan B. Koman for the Cure; P.O. Box 650309; Dallas; TX 75265-0309.

Christopher C. Miller; 60; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; May 2; 2011; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born Nov. 16; 1950; in Roaring Springs; Pa.; a son of the late Charles and Ruth E. Smith Miller. Surviving are his wife; Sandra Uhrin Miller; with whom he would have celebrated 42 years of marriage on May 29; three sons; Chris Miller; Jeff and wife; Nichole Miller; Fred Miller and Melissa; two grandchildren; Madelyn Miller and Charles Miller; a brother; Ivan Fuzzy Miller; and two sisters; Joan and husband; Tom Scaglione; and Terri Miller; an uncle; Ivan Fuzzy Miller; an aunt; Delma and husband; Boyd Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews; brother and sisters-in-law; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; a brother; Roger Miller; sister; Linda Miller; an uncle; John Miller; and an aunt; Donna Rae Miller. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; family owned and operated as a member of the Golden Rule; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; where friends will be welcomed on Wednesday; May 4; from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday; May 5; at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Shalyn L. Roule; 28; of Monessen; passed away Saturday; April 2; 2011; in her home. A daughter of Sharon Crusan Roule; who survives and resides in Monessen; and the late William Roule; she was born in Pittsburgh on July 13; 1982. Protestant by faith; she graduated in 2002 from Beth-Center High School and had resided in Monessen for the past three years. Survivors; in addition to her mother; include her maternal grandfather; Howard Crusan; of Lancaster; Calif.; one aunt and uncle; Deborah and Allan Buza; of Belle Vernon; a cousin; J.D. Cecil; of Monessen; and his family; Jenna and Jayde. In addition to her father; she was preceded in death by one sister; Cara Roule; in 1997. Funeral services were held Saturday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. (724) 929-5300. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Alan N. Chalfant; 62; of Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; April 27; 2011; in UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on March 22; 1949; he was the son of the late Alfred F. and Isabel (Stephens) Chalfant. Alan was an avid gardener and antique collector and coached his three daughter’s softball teams. He enjoyed being with his family and was Pap-Pap to all. He is survived by his wife; Mary (Watkins) Chalfant; three daughters; Cathy (Dean) Michener; of Belle Vernon; Mandy Chalfant and her fiance; Chris Gage; of New York; and Lory Chalfant; of Belle Vernon; seven grandchildren; David; Kathryn; Mercedes and Zachary Zuzak; Race Michener and Hunter Alan and Gracie Rain Chalfant; brother; Alfred Ronnie (Frances Hartman) Chalfant; of Belle Vernon; sister; Tammy (Rick) Angelo and their children; Stevie; Tamara and Tanya; of Isabella; Pa.; two brothers-in-law; Robert (Cindy) Watkins; of Roscoe; and Danny Watkins; of Elco; and his dog; Taffy. Friends will be received on Friday; April 29; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township; (724) 929-7934; www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com; where a funeral service will be held on Saturday; April 30; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Gregg officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Harry Charles Howarth;58;of Deshler;Ohio;and formerly of Monessen;Pennsylvania;died Wednesday evening;April 6;2011;at Oak Grove Healthcare Center;Deshler. He was born December 28;1952;in North Charleroi;Pennsylvania;to the late John and Vernice (Lunt) Howarth;Sr. Harry enlisted and served with the U.S.Air Force. He enjoyed playing pool;swimming;and most of all playing bingo. He will be remembered as a good man;never judgmental and would give to anyone who needed help the most. He is survived by a brother;John (Carol) Howarth;Jr.;of Monessen;Pennsylvania;two sisters;Karen Ditta;of Cannonsburg;Pennsylvania;and Sherri (Tom) Gruber;of Deshler;five nephews and two nieces. Harry will be buried next to his parents in the Belle Vernon Cemetery;Belle Vernon Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com.