Alma V. Gereshenski DiGrino; 77; of Donora; went to be with the Lord Sunday; March 3; 2013. A daughter of the late Jack F. and Virginia Tonks Cullen; she was born in North Belle Vernon Feb. 15; 1936. Alma lived in Donora for over 20 years; she was formerly of Monongahela. She was a homemaker; loved her poodles; and was an avid bingo player. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law; Jack and Cheryl Gereshenski of Finleyville; James Gereshenski of Belle Vernon; three daughters and one son-in-law; Virginia Thompson of Charleroi; Gerry and George Johnson of Monongahela; Lois Fleming of Monongahela; one brother; George Cullen of Elizabeth; and many; many grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her first husband; George Gereshenski in 1977; her second husband; Pete DiGrino in 1993; one son; George Gereshenski in 2003; and one sister; Jacqueline Nieb in 2012. Friends will be received 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday; March 6; 2013; in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home 10 a.m. Thursday; March 7; 2013; with the Rev. John Fierro officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. If friends wish; donations may be made in her honor to the funeral home.

Betty Jane Yowonske; 76; of Belle Vernon; Rostraver Township; died Wednesday; June 6; 2012; in Presbyterian Senior Care Center in Washington after a year-long battle with multiple health problems. Born in Redstone Township on May 31; 1936; she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Helen J. (Grabiak) Bost. Betty was the proud owner and operator of a small fishing bait-and-tackle shop on Route 51 in Rostraver. She loved baking pies; cooking; auctions and selling at flea markets. Most of all; Betty enjoyed her time with family and friends. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Betty was the beloved mother of Sandy Davis and Chuck Sanders of Roscoe and David Yowonske and wife; Kathy; of Kinston; N.C. Betty Bubba is also survived by her grandchildren; Michele and Amos Molek; Jodi and Vince Ripepi; Sam and Trixie Yowonske and Roy and Jacki Davis; great-grandchildren; Reagan and Gunner Molek; Vince; Victoria; Andrew; Christian; Mark and Eric Ripepi and Alexis; Gabe and Brianna Yowonske; Bryttany and Dave Gardner and Troy Davis; sister; Margaret Yensick and her companion; Joe Rusnak; godchild; Sally Cox; aunt; Theressa McCrory; many nieces; nephews and loving cousins; including Georgetta (Steve) Hela and Evonne (Bill) Kelly; her companion; Bill Fell; and a very dear friend; whom she loved like a son; Douglas Smalis. Bubba will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her dear customers; friends and family. In addition to her parents; Betty was preceded in death by her husband; Sam Yowonske. Friends will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 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; where a blessing service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Anne; with Rev. Vincent J. Gigliotti officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Helen Holet Krivda; 90; of Fairhope; Belle Vernon; died Friday; May 14; 2010; in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc.; Carroll Township. She was born April 30; 1920; in Pricedale; daughter of the late John Holet and the late Mary Wosniak Holet. Helen was a homemaker and a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church; Fayette City; and also a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon. She is survived by one daughter; Lorraine Newman and husband; Ty; of Belle Vernon; two sons; Alan Krivda and wife; Leona; of Rostraver Township; and Kenneth Krivda; of Monessen; five grandchildren; Craig and Chris Newman; Marcie Kubina Gluz; Kevin Kubina and Laura Krivda; five great-grandchildren; Sara Newman; Travis Yex; Courtney Gluz; Jensen Kubina and Courtney Yocabet; two sisters; Evelyn Krivda and Ann Fazio; and brother; Charles Holet. She was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph R. Krivda; in 1997; and three brothers; Mike; Andy; and Pete Holet. Friends will be received Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME; INC. 334 Main St.; Fayette City; (724-326-5621);www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. Prayer services will be held Tuesday; May 18; at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Lawrence Manchas as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Helen Krivda Monday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home

Sarah A. Duda; 82 of Arnold City; Belle Vernon; PA; PA; passed away Thursday; February 17; 2011 in UPMC McKeespot.

She was born in Pricedale;PA; a daughter of the late Isaiah Nichols and the late Ruth Peart Nichols. She was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church; Belle Vernon; Pa.

Surviving are daughter; Linda Aglio & husband James (Bud) of Newell; son; Frank Duda & wife Suzanne of Fayette City;daughter; Margaret Krolik & husband Sam of Fayette City; daughter-in-law; Barbara Duda of Carroll Twp.; 9 Granddaughters;Keli & Keri Aglio;Kim Kovatch;Aimee Haney;Jessica;Tiffany and Heather Duda; Kathieann Duda-Bennett and Lisa Gardner;14 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces;nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ruldoph Duda; son; Rudy Duda; son; Kenneth Duda; grandson; Samuel S. Krolik; 4 sisters; Elizabeth Sis Miller; Jean Stewart; Ruth Nichols and infant sister; Geraldine Nichols; 2 brothers; Jack and Wendell Nichols.

Friends will be received Saturday 7-9 pm & Sunday; 2-4 & 7-9 pm in the Eley-McCrory Funeral Home;Inc.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; Pa.(724)-326-5621;www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com and Monday February 21; 2011 until 11:00 AM the hour of services with Pastor Jack Hernstrom officiating.

Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon; Pa..