Chester H. Ludwick; 86; of North Belle Vernon; died Friday; June 17; 2011; at 2:20 a.m. at Victoria House; Monessen. Born Oct. 31; 1924; in Star Junction; he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Strazinsky Ludwick. A resident of Belle Vernon since 1948; Mr. Ludwick was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; was a retired from the shipping department; Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant. Mr. Ludwick served proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served his naval duty aboard the U.S.S. Enright in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters of War. Chester was a proud American and loyal to all who knew him. He was also a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Chester Chet and Bonnie Bedell Ludwick; of Ft. Lauderdale; Fla.; Jeffry and Lynn Comadena Ludwick; of North Belle Vernon; four grandchildren Ben Ludwick and wife; Heather Borrow; Jamie Ludwick Ferguson and husband; Robert; Jesse Ludwick; Sarah Ludwick and fiance; Cameron Blair; five great-grandchildren; Lauren and Carson Ludwick; Emily and Carly Ferguson; Cason Blair. Mr. Ludwick was one of 12 children. He is survived by one brother; Richard Ludwick; and one sister; Agnes Krolik. Mr. Ludwick shared the last 11 years with Lillian Smereczniak; his loving companion; also of Belle Vernon. He is preceded in death by his wife; Margaret Ann Adametz Ludwick; who died Aug. 6; 1997. Visitation will be held Sunday; June 19; 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. Prayer service will be held Monday; June 20; at 9:20 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick; 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 Chester Ludwick Sunday at 3 p.m. and the Belle Vernon American Legion will conduct services Sunday evening at 7 p.m. both in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in memory of Chester Ludwick to the American Cancer Society for cancer research. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Stephen P. Samek; Jr.; 93 of Arnold City; Belle Vernon; Pa; died Thursday; August 26; 2010 in Mt. Macrina Manor; Uniontown; Pa.

He was born April 22; 1917 in Arnold City; Son of the late Stephen Samek and the late Rose Pasterick. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and former member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport Plant; a Coal miner for 20 years and part owner of the Palms Bar in Fayette City. Stephen was a WW II veteran of the US Army Air Corp. and member of American Legion Post 659 in Belle Vernon for 58 years. Steve was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Steeler Fan and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him in life.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years; Genevieve M Pabis Samek and Son; David Samek & wife Janet of Belle Vernon; Sister; Mary Muzina of Broadman; OH; Grandson; David Samek; Jr of Belle Vernon; Granddaughter; Renee Miklos & husband Barry of Belle Vernon and 2 Great Grandchildren Anthony & Ryan Miklos. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brother John Samek and sister Anna Samek; brother in law Charles Chuck Pabis.

Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM in the Eley-McCrory Funeral Home; Inc.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; PA. (724)326-5621 and Monday; August 30; 2010 until 12:00 PM when a blessing service will take place followed by a funeral mass at 12:30 pm in the St. Sebastian RC Church with Rev. Fr. Lawrence Manchas as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon; Pa. American Legion Post 659 will conduct services Sunday at 7:00 Pm in the funeral home. Members of St.Sebastian Church will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Stephen Samek Sunday at 3:00 Pm in the funeral home.

Genevieve (Jean) M. Samek; 90; of Arnold City; Belle Vernon; died Monday; July 4; 2011; at the Mount Macrina Manor; Uniontown. She was born in Arnold City on May 25; 1921; the daughter of the late Mike and Julia Osikowicz Pabis. She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. Jean; with her late husband; Steve P. Samek; and brother; Charles J. Pabis; owned and operated the Palms in Fayette City. She was preceded in death by her husband; Steve P. Samek; brothers; Charles; Mitchell and John Pabis; and a sister; Julia S. Pabis. She is survived by a son; David. S. Samek and wife; Janet; of Belle Vernon; a grandson; David M. Samek; of Belle Vernon; a granddaughter; Renee and husband Barry Miklos; of Belle Vernon; great-grandsons; Anthony and Ryan Miklos; two sisters-in-laws; Ester Pabis; of Monessen; and Mary Muzina; of Broadman; Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. A private visitation will be held for family members on Friday; July 8; from 7 to 9 p.m. in the ELEY/MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; Fayette City. A prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday; July 9; followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Sebastian Catholic Church; Belle Vernon; with the Msgr. Roger A. Statnick; as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be given to St. Sebastian Catholic Church.