Verda Mae Tootie Boo Jones; 61; of Monessen; died peacefully on Wednesday; March 4; 2009; at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born Dec. 24; 1947; in Monongahela; she was the daughter of the late Verline Lynn and Dennis Jones. Verda was Baptist by faith and a member of the former Fellowship Baptist Church in Monessen. She was the church clerk; choir member and assisted Rev. Ricardo Hall with Bible studies. She was deeply into God’s word and whenever anyone was sick or needed prayer; they called Tootie Boo and she cheerfully went into prayer with them. She was a 1967 graduate of Monessen High School. She leaves to cherish her memory two sisters; Gwendolyn Toot Price-Jackson of Bronx; N.Y. and Patricia Lorraine Pryor of Monessen; four brothers; Dennis Chucky Jones of Germany; Larry Jones; Garriton Porky Jones and Roderick Rodney Jones; all of Monessen; Cekia Jones; a niece whom she helped raise and David Price; a nephew who was her caregiver; two uncles; Oliver Puddin Mays of Monessen and Ollie Clay Mays of California.; one Godchild; Dana Majors of Erie; a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends; and three very devoted friends; Minister Evelyn Robinson; Barbara Frost and Bonnie Mays (family member); all of Monessen. Family and friends will be received Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. in Union Baptist Church; 670 McMahon Ave.; Monessen. Additional viewing will be held in the church on Tuesday; March 10; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Ricardo Hall officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724-684-6242).

Georgia Mae Hissom Wisyanski; 71; of Fairhope; Belle Vernon; passed away Tuesday; Feb. 24; 2009; at her home; after almost a two-year battle with ovarian cancer; with her husband by her side. She was born Feb. 1; 1938; in Washington Township; a daughter of the late Elmer Hissom and the late Ruth Winters Hissom. She was a member of Community of Christ Church; Fayette City. She enjoyed reading; sewing; cooking and going to the Longaberger Factory. She sewed for many people in the area. She is survived by her loving husband; Warner Wisyanski; daughter; Maureen Wisyanski Hughes and husband; Edgar; of Belle Vernon; two grandsons; whom she idolized; Paul Lauteri and Nathan Lauteri and wife; Crystal; four great-grandchildren; Jacob; Jurnee; Selina and Phillip; two sisters; Olive Vivio; of Flatwoods; and Claire Smith; of McClellandtown; eight brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces; nephews and cousins; and much extended family. She was preceded in death by brother; Kenneth Hissom; in 2002. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the ELEY/McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; and until 10 a.m. Friday; the hour of services; with Elder William Mines officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Community of Christ Church; Fayette City; Ovarian Cancer Awareness; or Albert Gallatin Hospice. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.

Andrew R. Wassilchalk; 58; of Bentleyville; died Saturday; Feb. 21; 2009; in his home. He was born Oct. 4; 1950; in Charleroi; a son of Kathleen (Daughterty) Wassilchalk; who survives and resides in Pricedale (Rostraver Township); and the late Andrew Wassilchalk; who died Dec. 27; 1968. He was a 1968 graduate of Belle Vernon High School and enjoyed theatre; going to flea markets; and traveling. Mr. Wassilchalk worked in the Production Division of Corning Glass; Charleroi; for 36 1/2 years; and retired in 2006. He was a member of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church; the Belgian and Russian clubs; all in Charleroi; and Charleroi American Legion Post No. 22. Surviving; in addition to his mother; are two daughters; Stacy LaRue and Tracy Brownfield; both of Charleroi; four grandchildren; Jessica and Shannon LaRue; Ashley Wassilchalk and Wayne Kittle; one sister; Winifred (Richard) Marsland; of Belle Vernon; one brother; Nick Wassilchalk; of Pricedale; his fiancee; Charlene Daniloff; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday; Feb. 26; from 11 a.m. to noon; the hour of service in the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME; 619 Main St.; Bentleyville (724-239-2191). Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. An on-line guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com

Eileen R. Regal; 72; of Fayette City; died Saturday; Feb. 21; 2009; at her residence with her family by her side. She was born March 23; 1936; in Fayette City; a daughter of the late Melrose Gardner and the late Lena (Hamilton) Gardner. Mrs. Regal was a member of Little Redstone United Methodist Church in Fayette City. She is survived by her husband; Walter Regal; two sons; Walter Regal; at home; and Anthony Regal and wife Angela; of Long Branch; one daughter; Nicole Gillock and husband Eugene; of Belle Vernon; one uncle; Jack Gardner and wife Celina; of Fayette City; six grandchildren; Scott and wife Kim; Angela; Laura; Alexander; Cody and Ashley; four great-grandchildren; Demetri; Melina; Madison and Hayden; She was preceded in death by two sisters; Margie Muha and Grace Dillon. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City (724-326-5621); on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Tuesday; Feb. 24; until 11 a.m.; the hour of service in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Moffat officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Belle Vernon Cemetery.