Sandra Lee Hewitt; 57; of Belle Vernon; passed peacefully with her family at her side on Monday; Jan. 10; 2011; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born July 5; 1953; in Charleroi; a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy I. Wilson Yelletz Sr. Sandra was Roman Catholic by faith and had enjoyed bingo; playing cards with her sister and children and spending time with her grandchildren and watching TV. Surviving are daughters; Dorothy and husband; Dale McQuillis Jr.; of Denbo; Jenny Hewitt; of Speers; and Jesse and husband; Charles Rocco; of Clarksville; grandchildren; Dale; Kellie; Jesse; Shanyce; Joshua; and Janelle; sisters; Thelma Rodman; of Monessen; and Kathy Yelletz; of Belle Vernon; brothers; Fred Rodman; of Monessen; Joseph and wife; Gloria Yelletz; of Roscoe; and Steven Yelletz; of Monessen. She was preceded in death by her husband; Albert Hewitt; and two sons; Albert I and Albert II; and a granddaughter; Jenna. 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 received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday; Jan. 13. Services will be held at Rhome Funeral Home Inc.; Friday; Jan. 14; at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Timothy J. Labuda; 43; of Belle Vernon; formerly of Connellsville; died Monday; May 3; 2010; from complications of ALS with his family at his side at Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Feb. 10; 1967; in Passaic; N.J.; a son of Bernard J. and Mary Quinn Labuda; who survive and reside in Connellsville. He was a graduate of Connellsville High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania and his master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from WVU. He was employed as a specialty counselor at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic; UPMC; until he became disabled. Tim was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon. His faith is what kept him positive through his disease and it’s progression. He enjoyed his Hayabusa motorcycle; hunting and playing sports; which included the annual Turkey Bowl in Connellsville. He was a member of Camp Carmichaels; Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association and Magee Women’s Hospital NICU Parents Advisory Council. He also enjoyed coaching his sons’ teams for the Rostraver Midget Football League and the Rostraver Youth Baseball Association until his illness took a toll on him. On Sept. 14; 1996; he married Pamela R. Zemba; who survives. The people that brought him the most joy and pride were his three children; Timothy John II; Natalie Ryan and Nolan Alexander. Deceased is an infant daughter; Nicole Rae. Also surviving are siblings; Susan Notker (Curt); Angela Guth (Rich); Bernard; Kevin; Karen; Katrina; Kim; Sean and Shannon Bernick (Brandon); a grandfather; Alfred Helmick; his in-laws; Sandy and John Zemba; and several aunts; uncles; nieces and nephews. His caregivers that were there for him throughout his illness were Rachel Sisley; Wanda Laatu and Dawn Fitzwater. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Lawrence Manchas as celebrant. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Joseph L. Jo Jo Gallo; 74; of Newell; passed away Saturday; Dec. 18; 2010; in UPMC; Shadyside; with his family by his side. He was born March 2; 1936; in Newell; son of the late Ralph Gallo and the late Sarah McCune Gallo. He was a member of the Historic Church of St. Peter; Brownsville. Surviving are his wife; Sandra Babich Gallo; daughter; Jenifer Jo Gallo Olbrys and husband; Matthew; of Rostraver Township; two sisters; Anna Mae and Catherine Gallo; of Newell; a brother; Alexander Gallo; and wife; Rena; of Texas; and a sister and brother-in-law; Margaret and Ed Peters; of Fayette City. He was preceded in death by five brothers; Peter; Dominic; Anthony; John and Ralph Gallo; and two sisters; Caroline Massari and Carmella Masterann. Friends will be received Monday; Dec. 20; from 7 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday; Dec. 21; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; (724) 326-5621; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com; and Wednesday; Dec. 22; until 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. in the Historic Church of St. Peter; Brownsville; with the Rev. Micah E. Kozoil as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Betty Jane Albright;Belle Vernon;died Monday Dec.13;2010;in Westmoreland Manor;Greensburg;Pa. She was born in Fayette City;Pa;on Feb.1;1926;a daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Chester Bloom. Mrs.Albright was a housewife. She is survived by her spouse Robert G.Cunningham;son-in-law;Timothy J.Sedlak;son;Bruce Albright;granddaughter;Becky Dudzik;and great-grandchild;Makenzie Dudzik;five stepchildren;Gayle;Cathy;David;Glenn and Wayne Cunningham. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter;Nancy Sedlak. Interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. J.William McCauley Funeral Home;West Newton;Pa.in in charge of arrangements.

Kaly Dawn Bilski; 19; of Belle Vernon; Washington Township; died Wednesday; Dec. 8; 2010. Born July 16; 1991; in Carroll Township; she was the daughter of Floyd M. Bilski Jr. and Michelle Latta Bilski; of Washington Township. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Kaly was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; and a 2009 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School; where she was captain of the majorette team in 2009. She currently attended California University; majoring in education; and worked part-time at the PNA in Arnold City. She gave her heart to her family and friends and was full of living; laughing and loving; which is what she lived by. In addition to her parents; she is survived by her brother; Colby J. Bilski; of Belle Vernon; maternal grandmother; Sophie Latta; of Fayette City; paternal grandmother; Elizabeth Betty Bilski; of Arnold City; aunts and uncles; Paul and Gisele Bilski; of Perryopolis; Karen and Jim Hornbake; of Fairhope; Natalie and Jeff Jed Parks; of Hanover; two cousins; Lindsey Bilski and Lauren Bilski; and many additional family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather; Nick Latta; paternal grandfather; Floyd E. Bilski Sr.; and an uncle; Brian L. Bilski. Visitation will be held Friday; Dec. 10; from 2 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 Saturday; Dec. 11; at 1 p.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick; pastor; as celebrant. Friends are invited to gather directly at the church for the Funeral Mass. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral homes website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

George William Ellis; 86; of Donora; departed this life peacefully on Tuesday; Nov. 30; 2010; in his home. He was born Oct. 19; 1924; in Donora; the son of the late James and Alberta Thomas Ellis. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. He attended Donora High School; where he ran track; played football; basketball and baseball. He was drafted in 1944; and was stationed in Pearl Harbor in the U. S. Navy as Seaman First Class. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church. He was a 33 year retiree from Christy Park; where he worked as a laborer. He was the owner of Bummey’s Bar in Donora for three years and was the manager of The Condors for 10 years. He also was a member of the Mon Valley Lodge 208 and American Legion Post 695. He participated in many softball teams; the Belle Vernon church league; Charleroi city league; Clairton 88’s; McKeesport Dave’s Walnut Inn and the Harrisburg Vikings. Surviving are his children; Sharon Ellis; of Monessen; Wonda (Keith) Hagan; of Hamilton; Ohio; Dwight and Dwayne Stoutamire; of Hinesville; Ga.; Michael Lawrence of Killeen; Texas; and Buzzy Harris; of Uniontown; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren; sisters; Mary Harris; of Garnerville; N.Y.; and Marie Gardner and Francine Simms; both of Donora; brother; Daniel Thomas; of Donora; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday; Dec. 6; at the First Baptist Church; 541 Allen Ave.; Donora; where services will be held Tuesday; Dec. 7; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Eric Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Anette L. Plewniak Gill; 53; of Belle Vernon; Washington Township; died Tuesday; Nov. 30; 2010; at 7:14 a.m. at Monongahela Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born March 15; 1957; in North Charleroi; she was the daughter of Walter Plewniak; of Washington Township; and the late Josephine Barnot Plewniak. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mrs. Gill was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; was a medical secretary at Monongahela Valley Hospital; Willow Point Plaza; member of the Perryopolis Sons of Italy; enjoyed gardening and landscaping; and was an avid Penn State football fan. In addition to her father; she is survived by her husband; Robert L. Gill; to whom she was married for over 20 years; daughter; Kaytlin Leigh Gill; of Penn State; and brother and sister-in-law; Mark and Sherry Plewniak; of Perryopolis. Private family visitation was held Thursday morning at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; (724) 929-6183; followed by Funeral Mass at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick; pastor as celebrant. Interment took place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral homes web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com