By
SMICHNICK
MARY BETH FALIBOTA
CALLAWAY
DORISKYLE CALLAWAY
Doris Callaway; went to be with the Lord on the night of January 31; 2014.
She was born June 17; 1922 in Monessen; She was a daughter of the late William and Flora Atkinson Kyle. She resided in Belle Vernon for 60 plus years
Doris served as choir and youth leader for the Evangelical Brethren Church of Monessen before joining the United Methodist Church of Monessen. She loved watching Steeler games and listening to Pirates broadcasts. Her family was her everything.
Surviving are- Her daughter; Ruth Callaway; with whom she resided with until taking up residence at Country Care Manor. Grandchildren- Scott Callaway and wife Lori; Ken Callaway and wife Beth; and Shari Callaway Daniels .Eight great grandchildren- Matt; Jake; Ben; Kenny Paul; Nathan; Alexa; Megan; and Sydney; all of whom were the loves of her life. She is also survived by three sisters in law- Florence Callaway; Yvonne Stewart; and Bernice Kyle. Numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Callaway and her son- Kenneth Callaway. Brothers- William; Warren; and Robert Kyle. A sister- Mildren Kyle Bachetti. Funeral Arrangements hae been entrusted to the Rhome Funeral Home;Inc.;family owned and operated as a member of the Golden Rule;1209 Grand Blvd.;Monessen where friends will be welcombed on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8. Services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Intemrnet will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery;Belle Vernon. online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.rhomefuneralhome.com
AFTON SMERECZNIAK
Afton Smereczniak; 92; of Belle Vernon; Washington Township; died at 3:20 p.m. Monday; Nov. 19; 2012; at Mt. Macrina Manor; Uniontown. Born May 30; 1920; in Pricedale; he was the son of the late Peter and Mary Dudas Smereczniak. Mr. Smereczniak was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and was retired from U.S. Army Coprs Of Engineers; Lock and Dam Division; where he worked as a lockman. He was a veteran of World War II; where he served in the U.S. Navy; enjoyed being outdoors; gardening and built his house from the ground up. He is survived by his wife; Elizabeth Ann (Miske) Smereczniak; to whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage on Oct. 12; 2012; daughter and son-in-law Mary Beth and Thomas DeMillion of Upper St. Clair; three sons and daughters-in-law; David and Jerilyn Smereczniak of Clarksville; Richard and Mary Smereczniak of Belle Vernon; and Mark Anthony and Lisa Smereczniak of Sterling; Va.; a brother; Philip Smereczniak of Port Richie; Fla.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a son; Thomas Peter Smereczniak; an infant daughter; Janice Marie Smereczniak; brother John Smereczniak; and two sisters; Justina Nogy and Virginia Smereczniak. Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at the PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME and CREMATIONS; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183; followed by prayer service at 9 a.m. in the funeral home and funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Sebastian R.C. Church; celebrated by the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick; Pastor; and Deacon Thomas Raymond of St. Michael’s Church; Fredericktown. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Afton Smereczniak to St. Sebastian Church or Mt. Macrina Home; Uniontown. Condolences accepted at the funeral homes website; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.
BETTY SMERECZNIAK
CLARENCE HOFFMAN JR
Clarence Hoffman Jr.; 83; of Belle Vernon; passed away on Saturday; July 28; 2012. He was the son of the late Clarence and Bessie Hileman Hoffman. He retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Mill; Allenport Plant; after 48 years of service. He loved the outdoors; fishing; hunting and especially golf. He will be sadly missed by two sons; Rick Hoffman and wife; Shelia; of Perryopolis; and Jeffery Hoffman and wife; Mary; of Monessen; three grandchildren; Richard; Jeffrey and Melissa; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers; Dave Hoffman and wife; Hazel; and Ray Hoffman and wife; Patty; two sisters; Virginia Andrako and Mae Sadosky. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife of 48 years; Elizabeth M. Hoffman; one grandson; Christopher Lee; and one sister; Anna. Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 305 Rear Independence St.; Perryopolis; PA 15473; and Monday; July 30; from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday until 10 a.m. the hour of service; with Pastor Glen Hart officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon; PA.
CAROL K. MORGAN