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.