Glenda Surovchak; 100; of Keller; Texas; formerly of Rostraver Township; passed away Friday; March 2; 2012. Glenda was born Dec. 23; 1911; in Beaver Falls; Pa.; to Harry C. and Anna Jewell Richwine. She was a retired teacher of the educable (mentally handicapped) for Southmoreland School District Intermediate Unit 7 in Westmoreland County. Glenda earned her bachelor of science degree in early childhood education and master’s degree with certification to teach the mentally handicapped from California University of Pennsylvania. She was a member of the National Education Association; Pa.; State Education Association and National Retired Teachers Association of Westmoreland County (PSEA-R). Glenda was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Monessen for over 75 years; where she had been extremely active in choir; teaching Sunday school; adult class moderator; and was a member of Lutheran Church Women. She was the first woman elected to serve on the church council; was a lay assistant and on occasion was the supply pastor. She was active for many years as a leader and volunteer trainer for the Girl Scouts of America. Mrs. Surovchak was one of the founders of the Monessen Chapter 2752 of the American Association of Retired Persons; where she served as the first president and the group’s tour director for many years. She also volunteered with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging in the Diversified Human Services Department Elder Care; Therapeutic Activity Center. She was a member of the Mon Valley Council on Aging for many years and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Glenda moved to Texas in 1997 and immediately became active in St. Andrew Lutheran Church as a member of the Bible study class and helped to make Bible books in braille. She also volunteered at the North East Emergency Center (NEED). She was also very active in the Keller Senior Citizens Group where assisted with the craft program and played in the Keller Senior Citizens Kitchenaire Band. In addition to her parents; Mrs. Surovchak was preceded in death by her first husband; John A. Stanley in 1958; her second husband; Joseph Surovchak in 1991; her brothers; Jack E. Richwine in 1987; and Harry R. Richwine in 2007; and stepsons; William Surovchak in 1977; and Richard Surovchak in 2007. She is survived by her son; Jack C. Stanley and wife; Carol Stroh Stanley; with whom she made her home in Keller; Texas; grandchildren; Glenn Stanley and wife; Michelle; Lara Stanley Gonzales and husband; Joe; Scott; William; Kevin and Robert Surovchak; 11 great-grandchildren; including Madison and Meredith Stanley; Jared Odom and Jessica Lacey Surovchak; a sister; Betty Jewell Richwine; of Conway; Ark.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be welcomed from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday; March 9; at RHOME FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated as a Member of the Golden Rule; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; (724) 684-4061. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Monessen. Internment to follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Monessen; or to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Hurst.

Richard A. Tony Brightwell; 69; of Belle Vernon; Rostraver Township; died Sunday; Aug. 1; 2010; at 7:20 a.m. in Donnell House; Washington. Born Sept. 22; 1940; in Belle Vernon; he was the son of the late Dick and Elizabeth Anthony Brightwell. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mr. Brightwell was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; and was a retired letter carrier from U.S. Postal Service at the Belle Vernon Post Office. He had served with the U.S. National Guard Reserves; was a life member of the North Belle Vernon Fire Department; served as board member of the Washington County Postal Federal Credit Union; was a member of numerous antique car clubs and the Train Collectors Association (TCA). He is survived by his wife; Pamela Costella Brightwell; to whom he was married 46 years; son and daughter-in-law; Mark and Karin Brightwell; of Eighty Four; daughter and son-in-law; Jennifer and Chris Nelson; of Eighty Four; mother-in-law; Hazel M. Costella; of Belle Vernon; two grandchildren; Kassidy and Colton Brightwell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister; Donna Krett. Visitation will be held Tuesday; Aug. 3; 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 Wednesday; Aug. 4; at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas; pastor; as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian Church will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Anthony Brightwell Tuesday; Aug. 3; at 3 p.m. and the North Belle Vernon Fire Department will conduct services Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.; both in the funeral home. Condolences accepted at the funeral homes website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth Frances Babe Emelo Kollar; 89; of Ocean City; Md.; formerly of North Charleroi; died Wednesday; Aug. 6; 2008; in Atlantic General Hospital; Berlin; Md. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Charleroi and proud to have worked as a secretary at the Pentagon in Washington; D.C.; during World War II. Mrs. Kollar was very active in recreational bowling; which she loved; and was a friend of nature who loved all animals and enjoyed working in the garden. She is survived by her children; Lenhart Keith Kollar; of Ocean City; Md.; and Beverlee Kollar Kasdorf; of Pittsburgh; and by nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Lenhart Kollar. Friends will be received Thursday; Aug. 28; from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City (724-326-5621). Interment will be private in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
Elizabeth was born on January 25; 1919 and passed away on Wednesday; August 6; 2008.