Alan G. Muro; 44; of Belle Vernon; died Saturday; March 28; 2009. Born Aug. 20; 1964; in North Charleroi; he was the son of Judy (Frantz) Hummel; of Pitman; and the late Alan R. Muro. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; he was Catholic by faith and a self employed contractor. In addition to his mother; he is survived by his wife of 4 1/2 years; Shawndel Samoda Muro; of Belle Vernon; one daughter and son; Shannon and Sabatino Alan Muro; both of Charleroi; three stepdaughters; Courtney; Falyn and Hannah Samoda; all of Belle Vernon; two brothers; Anthony Alan Muro; currently serving with the U.S. Army; and Louis Muro; of Colorado; one sister and brother-in-law; Terri Ann and Matthew Mandia; of Harrisburg; two nephews; Justin and Jeremy Mandia; and one niece; Zoe Mae Baker. In addition to his father; was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Sabatino and Margaret (Fazio) Muro; and his maternal grandparents; Robert and Margaret (DeMarco) Frantz. Relatives and friends will gather at the Belle Vernon Cemetery Chapel on Thursday; April 2; for a 10 a.m. funeral service and interment with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas; pastor of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; officiating. The LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183); is handling the arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions; in lieu of flowers; be made in memory of Alan G. Muro to the Leonard J. Parzynski Funeral Home. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

David Lee Diamond Dave Johnson; 40; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; Feb. 23; 2009; after a lengthy illness; in Mon Valley Care Center. A son of the late Darel L. and Barbara Murray Johnson; he was born in Sandusky; Ohio; June 3; 1968. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Belle Vernon; the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department and was a former Belle Vernon Borough councilman. Dave worked for many nursing facilities and home health agencies throughout the valley as a certified nursing assistant and as an EMT for local ambulance services. A graduate of the Southern Umpiring School in Georgia; he was a certified PIAA high school baseball and girls’ softball umpire since 1995. He was a member of the McKeesport Umpire Association and was selected to umpire the Pony League World Series in 1997. He umpired Girls Summer Fast-Pitch softball and the Fayette County American Legion games for many years and was very active in the Mon Valley Umpires Association; where he officiated both Pony and Colt League games. Dave was invited to Dreams Park in Cooperstown; N.Y.; where he was inducted into the Umpires Hall of Fame. He was a former coach for the Fayette City Bulldogs and led them to a winning season; and was a football referee working with various midget football programs. Survivors include a daughter; Chloe Paige Johnson; of Charleroi; a brother; Brian Johnson; of Belle Vernon; his special friend and companion; Christine Taylor; of Charleroi; his stepmother; June Johnson; of Washington Township; a stepsister and brother-in-law; April and Chad Williams; and a stepniece; Kelsey Kearns; all of Belle Vernon; many aunts; uncles; cousins and friends; and his faithful dog; Pepper. At Dave’s request; there will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Feb. 28; in the First Christian Church; Main Street; Belle Vernon; with the Rev. Don Bowers officiating. Private interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; (724-929-5300); www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; is handling arrangements.

John A. Jack Vargo; 72; of Fayette City; died Saturday; April 10; 2010; in UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born Oct. 11; 1937; in Fayette City; son of the late Paul Vargo and Barbara Zabrusky Vargo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are a sister; Pauline Baker; of Fairhope; companion; Anna Marie Farquhar; of Fayette City; six nieces and nephews; Stephen Baker and wife; Kathy; Kim Ciccarelli and husband; Mark; Michelle Barbutes and husband; Mark; Frank Baker and wife; Lauren; Lisa and Laurene Baker; and four great-nieces and four great-nephews; Shawn; Hallie and Brenna Baker; Jack Ryan Barbutes; and Brenda and Walt Sinsley; Chelsa; Meagan; Alissa; Alexis and George Farquhar. He was preceded in death by an infant brother; Paul James Vargo. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City.

Joseph R. Muccino; 49; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Saturday; March 14; 2009; in UPMC Presbyterian; Oakland. Born Nov. 22; 1959; in North Charleroi; he was the son of Joseph A. and Irene Carlock Muccino; with whom he made his home. Mr. Muccino was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. He worked as a front loader for Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel; Monessen plant; and was later employed as a nuclear technician by Westinghouse; Waltz Mill. He was very athletic and loved to play sports; enjoyed gardening and loved to cook. He was a doting uncle for his three nieces and nephew. He also took great pride and was a perfectionist in his cement and block work. In addition to his parents; he is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law; Valerie and Charles Ruslavage; of Canonsburg; and Erica and Jim Jarvis; of Wexford; three nieces; Kayla and Rachel Ruslavage and Gabriella Jarvis; and a nephew; Rocco Jarvis. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home; followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas; pastor; as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Joseph Muccino at 3 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home’s Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.