Edith May Payne; 93; of Charleroi; went home to be with the Lord; Wednesday; Feb. 2; 2011; in Hallsworth House; Charleroi. Born April 16; 1917; in Charleroi; she was the daughter of the late Logan and Anna Stoner. In addition to her parents ; she is preceded in death by her husband; Otto Payne; Sr.; two sons; Otto Payne Jr. and Oliver Payne; one daughter; Rosetta Pierce; two sisters; Rosabell Harvey and Lucille Woods; two brothers; Dressel Stoner and Edward Drew; two grandchildren; Adam Payne and Attilles Payne; Sr.; two great-grandchildren; Anglea Littlejohn and Jason Towler. Edith was a domestic homemaker and a lifelong resident of Charleroi. She was a former member of Metropolitan Baptist Church in Charleroi and currently a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Belle Vernon; where she served on the Nurses Board; Senior Missionary and Mother of the Church. She was also a member of Senior Action Council (SAC) and Vallires Social Club. She leaves to cherish her memory one son; Henry (Judith) Payne; of Charleroi; six grandchildren; Donna Littlejohn; Dorinda (James) Stepoli and Terri Payne; all of Monessen; Denise (Michael) Branham of Houston; Texas; Joan J.J. (Bernard) Wilkerson; of Carroll Township; and Ashantis Payne; of Phoenix; Ariz.; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends will be received Tuesday; Feb. 8; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday; Feb. 9; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service in Antioch Baptist Church; 945 Henry St.; Belle Vernon; with the Rev. Clifford Carter officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724) 684- 6242.

Andrew Robert Freeman Sr.; a lifelong resident of Monessen; died from a massive heart attack in the Westside Rehabilitation Center in Dothan; Ala.; on Monday; March 12; 2012. Mr. Freeman; who had a short history of heart problems; was recuperating at the center with expectations of being released Friday; March 16. He moved to Dothan in February 2009; to live permanently with his son; Mark. Until the time of his death; Mr. Freeman maintained his home in Monessen; blessed with being able to make periodic visits. Born on Sept. 21; 1926; he was the only child of the late Grady and Cleta Brooks Freeman. Mr. Freeman was known as Hoot by those who knew him well. It was a nickname given him while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was known as Andy by his associates. Mr. Freeman was a longtime and loyal employee of the City of Monessen. During his tenure; he served in several capacities; the last of which was superintendent of streets. He took his job seriously and was able to retire after more than 50 years of service. Besides his parents; Mr. Freeman was predeceased by his wife; Ernestine; his son; Rodney Sr.; and his son-in-law; Floyd T. Carter. He is survived by two sons; Mark and Andrew Jr.; his daughter; Janet; two daughters-in-law; Sherion and Gloria; a grandson; Rodney; and several cousins. Friends will be received at the Union Baptist Church on Friday; March 16; from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the church with the Reverend Jack Howell; a close family friend; presiding. In lieu of flowers or food; friends are asked to make a donation to the Union Baptist Church; 670 McMahon Ave.; Monessen; or to the Dothan Community Church; 4390 Westgate Parkway; Dothan; Alabama 36303. Burial at Belle Vernon Cemetery will take place immediately following the funeral. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen; PA 15062; (724) 684-6242.

Jesus said;Come unto Me all ye that labor and of a heavy laden and I will give you rest. On Jan.4;2013;Martha E.Mcintyre;91;of New Eagle;formerly of Pricedale;went to get her eternal rest. She was the daughter of the late William Minnie and Margaret Carson and the wife of the late Luther McIntyre Sr. Martha’s greatest joy was to raise her family and teach them to love the Lord;love yourself;and love your country. She and her family were very active in the Pleasant Green AME Church in Pricedale. She leaves an empty place in the hearts of her sons;Luther Jr.;of Belle Vernon;and Marlon of Manassas;Va.;daughters;Lutrica Osborn of Ayden; N.C.;Shelma Lee of Pricedale and Bonnie Chilton of New Eagle;sister-in-law;Bernice Minnie of Charleroi;14 grandchildren;20 great-grandchildren;and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Wednesday;Jan.9;2012;in the HOUSE OF JACKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL;546 Thompson Ave.;Donora;where the service will be held at 11 a.m.Thursday;Jan.10;2013. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Rev .Mortty Ivy of the Bethel AME Church in Monongahela and Pastor Jason Miltz of the Church of God of Prophecy in New Eagle will officiate the service. Final celebration has been gently placed in the hands of the House of Jackson Memorial Chapel;546 Thompson Avenue;Donora;PA;724-379-5420;Karl Jackson;funeral director.

Loral Jean Taylor; 80; of Charleroi; went home to be with her Lord and savior on Friday; March 7; 2014; at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Oct. 21; 1933; to the late Charles Randolph and Elizabeth Bonds Randolph. She was an only child to this union. Married to the late William R. Taylor Jr. on Sept. 4; 1954; for 27 years; she was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; where she was a supervisor for the Department of Labor and Industry until her retirement. A graduate of Connellsville High School; she also received her Bachelor of Science degree in business; graduating 12th in her class. A member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; most of her adult life; she was the choir director organist; Sunday school teacher and former church treasurer. Mom Taylor as she was so affectionately called; loved everybody and always welcomed you with open arms in her home. She leaves to cherish her memories five children; Trudy Taylor-Williams (Rodney Jr.); W. Gale Shorter (Ray) of San Jose; Calif.; Eric N. Taylor (Lydia) of Canonsburg; Lori D. King (Anthony) of Charleroi; and Sheri B. Anderson (Gary) of Charleroi; and a devoted son-in-law; Anthony Bristol of Charleroi; 10 grandchildren; Taylor A. Smith and husband; William; John R. Bristol; Anthony W. Bristol; Walter Hughe III; Kaycee Parker; Eric N. Taylor II; Brittany Taylor; Lorawn L. Dupree; Elder Randy Taylor and Kathe Taylor; three great-grandchildren; Jayden A. Bristol-Smith; William Scoop Smith and Nia Smith; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and special friends. Visitation will be Friday; March 14; 2014; from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; 20 Broughton Ave.; North Charleroi. At 7:30 p.m. a time for reflections will take place. Funeral service will be Saturday; March 15; 2014; at 1 p.m. From Mt. Sinai Baptist; Elder Randy C. Taylor; her grandson; of the Life of Church; Homestead; Pa.; will give the eulogy. Officiating will be the pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist; the Rev. Dr. F. Diane Hobson. Arrangements have been entrusted to the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen; Pa. TRUDY TAYLOR WILLIAMS; funeral director in charge.

Robert Bonucci Jr.; 65; of Fayette City; passed away Sunday; May 13; 2012; in his home. A son of the late Robert and Josephine Lidey Bonucci; he was born in North Charleroi on Feb. 23; 1947. A resident of Fayette City since 1978; he was a member of the National Rifle Association and both the Star Junction and Long Branch Sportsman’s Clubs; and retired in 2002 after 37 years with Corning Glass; Charleroi Plant. Survivors include one son; Robert Bo Bonucci; of Fayette City; one daughter; Jodi Kim Bonucci; of Uniontown; three granddaughters; Lyndey Jo Proud; Lana Karrada Stewart and Lauren Stewart; his companion; Cheryl Binkney; of Charleroi; and one sister; Rose M. Cowart. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Linda Jo Carroll Bonucci on Aug. 2; 1995. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; (724) 929-5300; www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev. David Zona officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.