Karen A. Savona; 64; of Brownsville; died Wednesday; Dec. 23; 2009; in Shadyside Hospital. She was born on Aug. 30; 1945; in Brownsville; a daughter of the late Frank and Veronica Shillings Partches. She is survived by two children; Michael Savona; of Philadelphia; and Tara Johnson and husband; Blair; of Brownsville; grandchildren; Kenley Anne and Aiden Johnson; three sisters; Alexis Valley; Veronica Kenney and Debra Galanoudis. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME; 135 Park St.; Brownsville; on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.; where a prayer service will be held on Monday at 11:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at noon in the Historic Church of St. Peter; Brownsville; with the Rev. Father James Petrovsky as celebrant. Interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A wake service will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers; donations may be made in support of Autism research and outreach to: Steven’s Supporters Inc.; 125 Black Walnut Lane; Plymouth Meeting; PA 19462.

Shawn Weightman; 47; of Oil City; passed away Saturday; Dec. 19; 2009. He was born in North Charleroi on Oct. 27; 1962; the beloved son of the late William H. Weightman Sr. and Ardith L. Keslar Weightman; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon. Survivors; in addition to his mother; include three sisters and one brother; Roxanne Smalley (Randy); Tracy Baker; Heidi Donnelly and William H. Weightman Jr. (Heather). He was loved by many nieces; nephews; great-niece and great-nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-5300. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home Wednesday; Dec. 23; 2009; at 11 a.m. with Rev. Susanne Currie officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Earl W. Peters; 90; of Waynesburg; formerly of Sutersville; passed away Tuesday; December 15; 2009 in Waynesburg. A son of the late Earl C. and Margaret White Peters; he was born in Sutersville on June 11; 1919. Formerly of Sutersville; he had resided in Waynesburg for the past eight years. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II; he was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and was a P.O.W. Earl retired in 1982 from the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad working in the Newell yard as a car repair general foreman. He loved woodworking and helped furnish his childrenÂ’s homes. Survivors include his wife of 40 years; Elma Gelotti Peters; one daughter and son-in-law; Sandy and Rod Funk of Aurora; OH; two sons and daughters-in-law; Earl R. and Chris Peters of Hereford and Samuel and Denise McLaughlin of Waynesburg; three grandchildren; Samuel McLaughlin and wife Samantha; Andrew McLaughlin; all of Waynesburg and Nathan Funk of Aurora; OH and one great-granddaughter; Kaylee Jo McLaughlin of Waynesburg. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his first wife; Elizabeth Montino Peters in 1966; two sisters; Lillian Mack and Evelyn Velliky and one brother; Allan Peters. Friends will be received 3 to 9 P.M. Thursday in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory; Inc.; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon. www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com A blessing service will be in the funeral home on Friday at 11:30 A.M. with Rev. James F. Bump officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Linda E. Johnston; 61; of N. Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord on Monday; November 30; 2009; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Jefferson Hills. A daughter of Betty Hepple Aldridge; who survives and resides in N. Charleroi; and the late Theodore Aldridge; she was born in Monessen on March 31; 1948. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monongahela; and had previously resided in Monessen. Survivors; in addition to her mother; include her husband of 36 years; John J. Johnston; one brother; Ted Aldridge of Chardon; Ohio; one sister and brother-in-law; Debbie and Michael Marsich of N. Charleroi; and her mother-in-law; Jacqueline Johnston of Belle Vernon. Friends will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday from 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory; Inc.; 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; (724-929-5300); www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home Friday at 10 A.M. with Pastor Ken Kirby officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

William M. Styche; 87; of North Charleroi; went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday; May 15; at Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on July 23; 1924; in Van Voorhis; the son of the late William G. and Lilly (Davenport) Styche. He was a graduate of Monongahela High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; having served on both the Atlantic and Pacific fronts. He was married to Norma L. (Washabaugh) Styche for over 65 years. He worked for Bell of Pennsylvania for over 40 years until his retirement. He was a member of Calvary Bible Church of North Charleroi. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his vacation trailer in the Somerset area. Surviving are a son; William A. Styche and wife; Alexis; of Charleroi; a daughter; Carol L. Niblette and husband; William; of Lancaster; Pa.; three grandchildren; William Niblette of Hartford; Tenn.; Abby Sharp and husband; Christopher; of Lititz; Pa.; W. Logan Styche; of Charleroi; and one great-grandson; Aiden Sharp; of Lititz. He was also predeceased by a sister; Edna Mae Patterson. Family and friends will be received on Friday; May 18; from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC.; 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday; May 19; at 11 a.m. with Dr. William Niblette and the Rev. Glenn Sanders officiating. Interment will be in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Bible Church; 990 Fourth Street Ext.; North Charleroi; PA 15022. Condolences may be sent to www.schrock-hogan.com.

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