Mary Kathleen (McKee) Muccino; 69; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Saturday; April 18; 2009; at 7:55 p.m. Born July 9; 1939; in Monessen; she was the daughter of the late Edward and Theresa (Perry) McKee. A resident of Rostraver Township for the past 45 years; Mrs. Muccino was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon; where she served as a lector and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and a former member of the Parish Council; RCIA team; Liturgy of the Word for Children and Regional Church Council. Mrs. Muccino was an elementary school teacher at St. Sebastian School for 30 years; where she was the seventh grade teacher in addition to teaching sixth; seventh and eighth grade social studies and religion. She was also the teacher sponsor for student council; PJAS; forensics; the teacher representative for the PTG and was the cheerleading coach for 15 years. She is survived by her husband of 50 years; Anthony Muccino Sr.; six sons and two daughters- in-law: Anthony Muccino Jr. and wife Sandra; of Belle Vernon; Jeff Muccino; of Canonsburg; Dan and Nora Muccino; of Carroll Township; Frank Muccino; of Belle Vernon; and Paul Muccino; of Pittsburgh; and Tim Muccino; of Belle Vernon; one brother and sister-in-law; Thomas and Mary Kay McKee; of Greensburg; and three grandchildren: Daniel; Kaitlin and Noah Muccino. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; Anna Marie Muccino. Visitation will be held Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183). A prayer service will be held Wednesday; April 22; at 11:15 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at noon in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. David J. Nazimek as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Kathleen Muccino on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Kathy Muccino Scholarship Fund. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com

John A. Melvin; 77; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died Friday; April 17; 2009; in UPMC Mercy; Pittsburgh. He was born Jan. 9; 1932; in Charleroi; the son of the late John P. Melvin and the late Hilda May Walker. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon. Mr. Melvin was a 1950 graduate of Monessen High School and a graduated of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Connecticut and North American Aircraft in Columbus; Ohio. Mr. Melvin worked as a professional mechanic at Nelson’s Garage; Jack Roley Pontiac; Heister Forklift; Lee Norse Mines and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Monessen plant. Mr. Melvin was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Brightwell-Daughtery Post No. 484 American Legion in Fayette City. He was the husband of Etta (Lincoln) Melvin; owner and Lincoln Florist in Fayette City. He was an avid collector of cars; fire trucks and Abraham Lincoln memorabilia and books. Mr. Melvin was an amazing artist and had a true passion for animals. He lived for making people laugh; he will be dearly missed by those who loved him. In addition to his wife; he is survived by two daughters: Kelly Jo Ellin and husband Michael; and Merilee Melvin; all of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren: Alexia; Scott; Camden and John Ellin; and one sister; Donna Reppert and husband Ernest; of Belle Vernon. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; Fayette City (724-326-5621); on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday; April 21; until 10 a.m.; when a blessing service will take place. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

William L. ‘Bill’ Ciavarra; 83; of Fayette City; died Sunday; April 12; 2009; in Mon Valley Care Center. He was born Aug. 9; 1925; in Fayette City; a son of the late Joseph Ciavarra and the late Edna (Natola) Ciavarra. Bill was retired from the Ciavarra Tailoring and Cleaning Shop in Fayette City. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Ciavarra was a member of the Fayette City United Presbyterian Church; a life member of Brightwell-Daughtery Post No. 484 American Legion in Fayette City and the Fayette City Volunteer Fire Co. He also was a member of Gummert Lodge No. 252 F&AM in Fayette City and the Fayette County Fireman’s Association. Mr. Ciavarra was a former member of the Fayette City Municipal Authority and the Fayette City Golden Trojans Drum & Bugle Corps. Surviving is his best friend in life and ex-wife; Bessie Jean Ciavarra; of Fayette City; one aunt; Martha Hersbold; and her two sons; Bradley and Maynord Hersbold. He was preceded in death by an infant brother; William Ciavarra; and his sister; Wilmina Michaloski. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME; Fayette City (724-326-5621). Funeral services will be held Thursday; April 16; at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Shepard officiating; followed by interment in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of Gummert Lodge No. 252 will conduct services on Wednesday at 7 p.m.; followed by Fayette City Fire Co. at 7:30 p.m. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com

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Virginia B.(Breakwell) Murnane;aged 87;of McKees Rocks died on April
11; 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Michael. She was the loving mother of Kathy V. Friend and Adriana Murnane. She is survived by seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson. Sister of Hilda Roberts and the late Claradele Wolff and Charles Breakwell. Also survived by a niece and a nephew. Friends received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME INC. 1225 Chartiers Ave. Mckees Rocks; PA; 412-331-3311 where a Funeral Service will be held Thursday 11 am with Rev. Wayne Meyer Officiating.