William R. Mattey; 59; of Belle Vernon; died Sunday; April 24; 2011; in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. He was born May 19; 1951; in North Charleroi; a son of the late John C. and Rosalia Lil Constantino Mattey Sr. He was formerly employed as a mechanic at Tri-County Muffler and Brakes. He is survived by two sons; Justin and Eric Mattey; both of Rostraver Township; his ex-wife and friend; Rebecca Gelzhiser; a granddaughter; Dynera Hoselton; two brothers; John C. Duke Mattey Jr.; of Smithon; and Tom Mattey and wife; Cindy; of Fellsburg; a sister-in-law; Jill Matey; and the following nieces and nephews; T.J. Mattey; Missy Jarvis; and John; Jackie and Jennifer Mattey. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; April 28; at the L.L. BARTHELS FUNERAL HOME INC.; Second Street; Smithton. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. in the funeral home on Friday; April 29. Burial will be held in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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Michael Wokaly; 78; of Belle Vernon (Washington Township); died Friday; April 15; 2011; in The Donnell House in Washington; Pa. Born in Monessen; Sept.22; 1932; he was a son of the late George and Susan Wokaly. Michael was a Korean War veteran; where he served his country as a staff sergeant in the Army. After obtaining a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh; Michael became a vocational education teacher of auto body repair at both Mon Valley and Steel Valley Vo-Techs; before retiring. He enjoyed gardening and driving to his camp in the mountains; as well as a good cup of coffee and good conversation with his many friends. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Mary Sue and Chetley Deiley; of Jefferson Hills; two sisters; Margaret Belline; of Canfield; Ohio; and Suzanne Steinmiller; of Bridgeport; W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; Michael was preceded in death by his wife; Goldie (Kerlin) Wokaly; his twin brother; George; and brothers; John and David Wokaly. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township; (724-929-7934); where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Very Rev. Igor Soroka officiating. Entombment will follow in the Belle Vernon Mausoleum; Rostraver Township. www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.

Willie D. Football Lloyd; 84; of Monessen; formerly of Brooklyn; N.Y.; went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday; Dec. 21; 2010; in the Hallsworth House; Charleroi. Born Feb. 16; 1926; to the late David Lloyd and Candia Dupree Soloman Lloyd. Willie was a veteran of the U.S. Army for over 30 years. He was presently employed with Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center in New York until his illness. He was the Union Red of the local Union 1199. He was a member of Emannuel Baptist Church; Rankin. He loved life and being with family and friends. He was a very giving person and loved helping others. He was preceded in death by his wife; Orrie Vicky Lloyd; his son; David Mitch Lloyd; four sisters; and one brother. Willie is leaving to cherish his memory; a son; Richard Allen Tige Lloyd Sr.; of Monessen; and a daughter; Davina (Lloyd Matthews) Cook; of Monessen; nine grandchildren; Davina Lloyd-McFarland and husband; Ben; of Maryland; Tamon Lloyd; of Colorado; William Peachie Johnson; who is serving in Afghanistan; Richard A. Lloyd Jr.; of West Virginia; Markell Cook; of Monessen; Doris Cook; of Charleroi; Ingrid Cooke; of Mississippi; Tigella Carpender and husband; Les; of West Virginia; and Taniesha Lloyd; of West Virginia; 13 great-grandchildren; a loving cousin; Rosie McCarthy; of Arnold City; a devoted friend; Felix Jacob; of Brooklyn; N.Y.; and a host of nieces; nephews; relatives; and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday; Dec. 28; from 11 a.m. to noon; at which time services will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church; Rankin; with the Rev. Wanda L. Sawyer giving the eulogy. Private interment will be held by the family following the service. The WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Trudy Taylor Bristol; director.

Patricia Kusmirak; 64; of Lynnwood; Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord on Tuesday; April 5; 2011; in her home. A daughter of the late John and Irene Yager Tordi; she was born in North Charleroi on Nov. 15; 1946. Protestant by faith; she was a lifelong resident of Lynnwood. Patricia retired in 1996 from the South Allegheny School District; where she taught biology and science. She was also a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Survivors include her husband of 45 years; William M. Kusmirak; one son; William J. Kusmirak; of Lynnwood; one sister and brother-in-law; Joan and Joseph DeAngelis; of Harrison City; one brother and sister-in-law; Randall and Jayne Tordi; of Speers; a nephew; Evan DeAngelis; and several aunts; including Elsie Hood; of Pemberville; Ohio. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; April 7; and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; April 8; in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; (724) 929-5300. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. A blessing service will be in the funeral home Saturday; April 9; at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Mary Dorene Williams Cathers; 64; of North Belle Vernon; died Monday; March 28; 2011; at 1:57 p.m.; in Monongahela Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born May 7; 1946; in North Charleroi; she was a daughter of the late Warren Williams (April 11; 1980) and Verda Jane Myers Williams (March 7; 2011). A resident of North Belle Vernon; Mrs. Cathers was a member of First Baptist Church of Belle Vernon; was a homemaker and past Matron of the Eastern Star Monessen Chapter 205; formerly the Belle Vernon Chapter 196. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law; David and Kathy Cathers; of Huntington; W.Va.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law; Janelle Williams; of North Belle Vernon; Gaye and Bill Jarzabek; of Pittsburgh; and Robin and Van Speers; of Hopewell; two grandchildren; Courtney and Brianna Cathers; two nieces; Anne and Amie Speers; of Hopewell; and a nephew; Adam Speers; of Hopewell. She was preceded in death by her son; Scott Cathers (Oct. 10; 1998). Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Relatives and friends will gather for services at 11 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church; Short Street; with the Rev. Ron Malm; of First Baptist Church of Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.