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

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.