Trudy L. Schoch; 74; of Roscoe; Pa.; passed away peacefully Monday; Dec. 20; 2010. She was born July 21; 1936; the daughter of the late Lena Nugent Adams and Bob Holman. Employed for many years by Charland Sportswear in Speers; Trudy was an accomplished quilter and seamstress. She was also a member of the Roscoe American Legion Post 801 Auxiliary. A lover of animals; her dogs; Lady and Sarah; were her angels. She is survived by her husband of 54 years; Alan C. Schoch; two children; Jeffrey Schoch and his wife; Lezlie; of Wilmington; Del.; and Yvonne Stack; of Laughlintown; Pa.; three grandchildren; Whitney; Alison and Matthew Schoch; all of Wilmington; Del. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one brother; Ralph Holman. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the MELENYZER-DUBARR FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC.; 1008 Furlong Ave.; Roscoe; where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions to Action for Animals Humane Society; PO Box 814; Latrobe; PA 15650. Condolences for the family may be left at www.melenyzer-dubarr.com.

Alan C. Schoch; 84; formerly of Roscoe; passed away peacefully Sunday; Jan. 5; 2014; in Ligonier Gardens. Born Aug. 3; 1929; in Roscoe; he was a son of the late Carl N. and Elizabeth Eason Schoch. He was a Korean War veteran who proudly served his country in the Army. Before being drafted; he was enrolled in the ROTC program at LSU; where he played linebacker on its football team. After returning from the war; he wanted to complete his education so he enrolled in California State College; from where he received his bachelor’s degree. He was a retired mechanic for Allegheny Power. Alan was past president of American Legion Post 801 in Roscoe; a member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 252 in Donora and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 494 in Charleroi. He was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed dancing; singing and listening to music; especially jazz. Survivors include a son; Jeffrey (Lezlie) Schoch; daughter; Yvonne Stack (David Nelson); grandchildren; Whitney; Alison and Matthew Schoch; great-granddaughter; Aubrey Schoch; niece; Natalie (James) McCullum; nephew; Bryan (Michelle) Schoch; great-nieces; Molly and Emily; great-nephew; Aiden; and sister-in-law; Mary Louise Schoch. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Ligonier Gardens and Dr. Hugh Brallier for the outstanding care and compassion shown for Alan. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Trudy Holman Schoch; brother; Glenn W. Schoch; and infant brother; George Schoch. Friends will be received 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the MELENYZER-DuBARR FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES INC.; 1008 Furlong Ave.; Roscoe; where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday; Jan. 10; 2014. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. American Legion Post 801 will conduct a service at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home and provide military honors on Friday at the cemetery. Condolences may be left at http://www.melenyzer-dubarr.com. In lieu of flowers; the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bethlen Communities; 135 Kalassay Drive; Ligonier; PA 15658.

Alex Turda; 58; of Monongahela (Forward Township); died Monday; June 1; 2009; in Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. Born in North Charleroi on June 25; 1950; he was the son of the late Alex Turda and Yolan (Adam) Turda; who survives and resides in Rostraver Township. Mr. Turda was employed by Volkswagon and also worked as a mechanic. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by his wife; Karen S. (Staley) Turda; daughter and son-in-law; Stefanie M. and Tim Schneider; of West Newton; two grandchildren; Emily Kalynn Schneider and Jonah Alexander Schneider; and sister; Adele E. Konek; of Pittsburgh. In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by his sister; Dolly Comer. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. following the evening visitation with the Rev. William J. Starr officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Maria Bertha Hewitt Giles Larkin; 73; of Donora; departed this life on Saturday; July 18; 2009; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born Feb. 17; 1936; in Powhatan; Va.; she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Inez Winfred Dawes Hewitt. She was a retired employee of the Housekeeping department at California University of Pennsylvania. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and Kitchen Committee. She was a Den Mother with the Cub Scouts; volunteered with the Head Start Program of McKeesport; delegate for the Democratic National Convention and member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. Survivors include her beloved companion; Edward Breedlove; of Donora; children; Kevin (Dora) Giles; of Wilkinsburg; Ranata (Michael; deceased) Jones; of Springfield; Mass.; Mark Giles of Ellenwood; Ga.; Rev. Craig (Ronita) Giles; of Center Twp.; Gelinda G.G. Giles; of Donora; Neil (Shari) Giles; of Virginia Beach; Va.; grandchildren whom she reared; Chanae James; of Springfield; Mass.; and Brandon (Gillian) James; of London; England; granddaughter and caregiver; Questa Giles; of Donora; 13 other grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law; Edith Marshall; of Hampton; Va.; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9; Wednesday; July 22; at St. Paul Baptist Church; South McKean Avenue; Donora; where services will be held Thursday; July 23; at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Frances C. Hough; 89; of Grove City; formerly of Jackson Center; died Wednesday; June 2; 2010; at 10:16 p.m.; in the Grove City Medical Center; Pine Township. Frances was born Aug. 16; 1920; in Brownsville; daughter of the late George W. Christner and Grace Ellen Coleman. A homemaker; Frances married David N. Hough on June 14; 1940. She enjoyed ceramics; sewing; and building and furnishing dollhouses. She was a member at the former Schoefield United Methodist Church in Millbrook; Pa. Survivors include her four children; Grace Martin and husband; Ronald; of Fayette City; John D. Hough and wife Rhonda; of Butler; Kathryn Mathay; of Jackson Center; and Flossie Cunningham and husband Lee; of Jackson Center; one brother; William Bill Christner and wife; Betty; of Brownsville; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband; David N. Hough; in August of 1998; and a daughter; Dorothy Jean Collers. Private family services will be arranged by the CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME INC.; Grove City. Memorial contributions in Frances’ memory can be made to either: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis; TN; 38105; or Operation Smile; Email address: www.operationsmile.org.