Joan Venable (nee Bennett); age 81; passed away November 23; 2010. She was born May 27;1929. Dearest mother of Barbara Giulivo; Sharon Munson; Sandra Venable (Joe Falsone); devoted grandmother of Bridget; Colleen; Heather; Ian; and Colin; great grandmother of Alyssa; Ella; Norah. NO VISITATION. Memorial Mass 9:30 a.m. Friday November 26 at St. Malachi. Inurnment in Belle Vernon; PA. Arrangements by Craciun Berry Funeral Home Westlake. www.craciunfuneralhomes.com

Eugene Scaramucci DMD; 67; of Rostraver Township; died Thursday; Nov. 25; 2010; in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He was born Aug. 7; 1943; son of the late Carlo Scaramucci and the late Carmella Rocco Scaramucci; of Newell. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in 1967; with a bachelor of science degree; and a degree in dental medicine. Dr. Scaramucci served two years of active duty in the U.S. Army; where he received the Army Commendation Medal. After returning home; he built a dental practice in Charleroi; where he practiced dentistry until his retirement in 2005. Eugene; or Gene as he was known by all; was a member of Saint Anne’s Roman Catholic Church; Rostraver Township. He was a beloved husband and a devoted father and grandfather. He was an avid golfer who loved golfing with family and friends. He was a member of the Mensa golf league and Willowbrook Couples golf league. Dr. Scaramucci is survived by his wife; Brenda Garee Scaramucci; daughter; Monica Stawovy; and husband; John; and their four children; Brittany; Olivia; Alayna and John; son; Dr. Eugene G. Scaramucci; and wife; Michele; and their four children; Adreana; Francesca; Vittoria and Gina; son; Jason Scaramucci; and fiance; Angela Meiers; brother; Dr. John Scaramucci; sister-in-law; Marcella Scaramucci; sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Donna and Arthur Bradford; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother; Louis Scaramucci; and sister-in-law; Mary Katherine Scaramucci. Friends will be received Saturday; Nov. 27; from 7 to 9 p.m.; and Sunday; Nov. 28; 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. A blessing service will be held Monday; Nov. 29; at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church; with the Rev. Vincent Gigliotti as celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis; TN 38105.

Olga C. Celestino Marini; 86; of Kennett Square; Pa.; formerly of North Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; Nov. 24; 2010; in Heartland Hospice House; Wilmington; Delaware. Born March 10; 1924; in Monongahela; she was the daughter of the late Amos and Olympia Iaconianni Celestino. A resident of Kennett Square for the past 8 years; Mrs. Marini was a former member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; was a homemaker; and member of the Anita Garibaldi Society; of Belle Vernon. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; Gary and Elizabeth Marini; of Kennett Square; Pa.; a daughter; Deborah Marini; of Feeding Hills; Mass.; two sisters; Dalfey Shulock and Mafalda Martello; and two grandchildren; Garrett Marini and Madison Marini. She is preceded in death by her husband; Jordon Marini; in 1993; and a brother; Arthur Celestino. Visitation will be held Sunday; Nov. 28; from 5 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; Nov. 29; 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. The Anita Garibaldi Society will hold services Sunday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. The Family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Olga C. Marini to the American Heart Association. Condolences accepted at the funeral homes web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

Frank D Astle; 70; of Belle Vernon; Pa; died Monday; November 22; 2010; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 21; 1940 in Washington Twp.; Son of the late Spence Astle and the late Rose McKenna Astle. He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a member of the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club;Naomi Club and Belle Vernon American Legion. Frank enjoyed hunting;fishing;gardening; crossword puzzles and a little bit of gambling.

Surviving are his wife; Linda Baker Astle and Son; Dane Astle and wife Jan of Jeffersonville;IN; 2 Daughters; Dawn Greenawalt and husband Timothy of Scottdale; Pa. and Holly Kmetko of Belle Vernon;Pa; 2 Grandsons Trent and Luke Astle of Jeffersonville;IN; sister Patricia Astle of Port Charlotte;FL.; Special friends Beth and Jennifer Sullivan of Port Charlotte;FL and his Beloved pet Bailey.

He was preceded in death by Brothers; Jack Astle and Spence (Butch) Astle; Jr. and Son-in-law; Roman Kmetko.

Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM in the Eley-McCrory Funeral Home; Inc.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; PA.(724)-326-5621; www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com and Friday; November 26; 2010 until 11:00 AM the hour of services. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon; Pa. There will be no visitation on Thursday; November 25; 2010

Angeline Bassi Nicolette;96;of North Belle Vernon;died Tuesday;December 28;2010 at Nature Park Commons;Greensburg. Born December 2;1914 in Charleroi;she was the daughter of the late James and Fiorita Zachetti Bassi. A resident of North Belle Vernon;Mrs.Nicolette was a member of St.Sebastian Church;and was a retired homemaker. She was a member of the former Catholic Daughters of the Americas Belle Vernon Court 1522 and the Ladies Guild. She is survived by her husband John Nicolette;son and daughter-in-law;Dennis & Maureen Nicoletteof Selinsgrove;daughter Carol Manzini of North Huntington;daughter & son-in-law Linda & John Bedell of Belle Vernon;four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters Adeline B.Codeluppi of Belle Vernon & Enice Catellini;brothers Bruno & Remeo Bassi. Visitation will be held Thursday;December 30;2010 from 10-11 a.m. at the Leonard J.Parzynski Funeral Home;Family Owned and Operated;626 Broad Ave.;Belle Vernon 724 929-6183. Services will be held Thursday;December 30;2010 at the Leonard J.Parzynski Funeral home at 11:00 AM with the Rev.Msgr.Roger A.Statnick;pastor of St.Sebastian R.C.Church; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St.Sebastian parish will pray the Rosary for the departed soul of Angeline Nicolette at 3 PM in the funeral home.

James A. Sharpie Mays; 59; of Charleroi; formerly of Monessen; departed this life on Tuesday; Nov. 9; 2010. Born Oct. 22; 1951; in Mississippi; he was the son of the late Inez V. Mays. Sharpie; as he was affectionately called; was a lifelong resident of Monessen. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter; Sequoia Mays-Stringa; of Charleroi; one son; James A. Mays Jr.; of Washington; one brother; Wayne (Mary) Mays; of Bronx; N.Y.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends will be received Friday; Nov. 12; from 6 to 8 p.m. in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; 230 Reed Ave.; Monessen. An additional viewing will be held in the church on Saturday; Nov. 13; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service with Elder Jack Howell officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724) 684-6242.

Walter Udgie Regal; 79; of Fayette City; died Tuesday; Oct. 26; 2010; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born Sunday; Sept. 6; 1931; in Fairhope; son of the late Join Regal and Adele Guggenburger Regal. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Surviving are two sons; Walter Regal; of Fayette City; and Anthony Regal and wife; Angela; of Long Branch; daughter; Nicole Gillock and husband; Eugene; of Belle Vernon; seven grandchildren; Scott and Kim Regal; Angela Regal; Laura Regal; Alexandra Dicenzo; Cody Gillock; Ashley Gillock; four great-grandchildren; Demeteri; Melina; Madison and Hayden; a brother; Leopold Regal and wife Della; of Belle Vernon; two brothers-in-law; Joe Antal; of Belle Vernon; and Bob Muha of the state of Indiana; and a sister-in-law; Ann Regal; of Belle Vernon. He was preceded in death by his wife; Eileen R Regal; a brother; Joseph Regal; and a sister; Ann Antal. Friends will be received Thursday; Oct. 28; 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 Friday; Oct. 29; until 1 p.m.; the hour of services with the Rev. Kelly Schanely officiating. In lieu of flowers; memorial donations may be made to the Little Redstone United Methodist Church; Fayette City.

Joseph V. Stagi; 79; of Monessen; passed away on Wednesday; Oct. 27; 2010; after courageously battling a long illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years;Mary Jane; daughter; Gloria and husband; Pat Coyle; grandson; Joe Coyle; daughter; Rosie Stagi; son; Joe Stagi Jr. and wife; Marcy; granddaughter; Kelly-Anne Stagi; brother; William Stagi and wife; Gerry; and many loving nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Joseph was born Dec. 9. 1930; in Monessen; where he started his professional career as a piano player and drummer at the age of 14; which became a passion that lasted his lifetime. All of us will remember his true kindness; sincerity; and that infectious smile. After services in Tampa; Fla.;interment will take place Saturday; Nov. 6; at Belle Vernon Cemetery at 11 a.m. The ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue; Monessen; has been entrusted with the arrangements.