Jessie Rae Blair; 89; of Belle Vernon; passed away Saturday; Jan. 12; 2013; in Monongahela Valley Hospital; Carroll Township; surrounded by her family. She was born April 8; 1923; in Fayette City; daughter of the late Daniel Gardner and Janet McLean Gardner and was a member of Fayette City United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her son; Daniel Blair and wife; Tess; daughter; Debby Dubinsky and husband; Richard; all of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; Todd Blair and wife; Kristin; Ryan Blair and Alexandra Rapoport; Rayann Menges and husband; Frank; and Allyson Lee and husband; Jeff; six great-grandchildren; Alyssa and Alivia Blair; Cody and Casey Menges; Colton and Saylor Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband; Dallas R. Blair; and sisters; Jean Dzyak; Gladys Kovatch. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday; Jan. 15; 2013; in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; 724-326-5621; http://www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday; Jan. 16; 2013; in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Shepard officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon.

Betty Polinchak; 101; formerly of North Charleroi; passed into the arms of our Lord on Dec. 27; 2010. She devoted her life to her family. Betty was born in Export on July 4; 1909; a daughter of the late John Tomalski and Anna Janik Tomalski. Mrs. Polinchak moved to Texas in 1980 to be near her daughter and grandchildren. She enjoyed many activities and made many friends while in Texas. Many years earlier; she was a Girl Scout leader. She also worked in the children’s department of Miller’s Fashion Apparel. She belonged to the Women’s Club of Washington County. Betty was preceded in death by her husband; John Polinchak; who died in 1987. They had been married for 53 years at that time. Betty was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter; Betty Zubko and husband; John; two grandchildren; Cynthia Zubko-Steward and husband; Steven; and Christopher Zubko and wife; Kristen; three great-grandsons; Brandon; Tyler; and Ryan Zubko; two sisters; Mary Vargo; of Fayette City; and Catherine Satoran; of Westlake; Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be conducted at the Belle Vernon Cemetery at a future date.

Carolina (Tomalski) Kelemen; 89; of Ascot Lane; Torrington died Saturday; February 6; 2010 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank Kelemen.

Born July 26; 1920 in Belle Vernon; PA; she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Yanick) Tomalski. She is survived by one son; Frank Kelemen and daughter-in-law Kathie of Torrington; CT; three sisters; Kay Satoran; Mary Vargo and Betty Polinchak as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday; February 16; 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon; PA. There are no calling hours. Condolences may be sent to the Kelemen family by visiting www.laportacookfuneralhome.com

Anthony P. Semancik Sr.; 81; of South Orange; N.J.; formerly of Fayette City; died Wednesday; Feb. 18; 2009; in Runnells Specialized Hospital; Berkley Heights; N.J. Born Feb. 17; 1928; in Washington Township; he was the son of the late Michael P. and Elizabeth (Gurbal) Semancik. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon; having previously been a lifelong member of Holy Spirit Church in Fayette City before its closing. Mr. Semancik was retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Coke Plant; where he was employed for 49 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of Fayette City American Legion Post No. 484. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; Anthony P. Jr. and Charlene Semancik; of South Orange; two brothers; Steve and Joseph Semancik; of Belle Vernon; and one daughter and son-in-law; Julia and Oscar Kluh; of Maryland. He was preceded in death by his wife; Ann M. (Sobek) Semancik; on Dec. 2; 2002; five brothers; Albert; Andrew; Michael; Frank Sr. and John Semancik; and one sister; Mary Miller. Visitation will be held Sunday 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). A Prayer Service will be held Monday; Feb. 23; at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas; pastor; as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. On Sunday; members of St. Sebastian Parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Anthony P. Semancik Sr. at 3 p.m.; and Fayette City American Legion Post No. 484 will conduct services at 7 p.m.; both in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com