Elaine Dakas; 82; formerly of Belle Vernon; passed away on Friday; June 20; 2008; at the Greensburg Care Center. In the midst of our sorrow; we take comfort in knowing that she is now in the company of the Lord and with her beloved husband of 56 years; Jack E. Dakas; who passed away on March 5; 2008. A daughter of the late Bartley and Yvonne Parmentier Wood; she was born in Belle Vernon on March 28; 1926. Elaine lived most of her adult life in Belle Vernon; and was an active and devoted member of the Marion Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker; who took great pride in raising and caring for her family. Her loving nature and kindness will be sorely missed and always remembered by her friends and family. In addition to her parents and husband; she was preceded in death by brothers Edwin Wood; William Wood and Bartley Wood. Elaine is survived by one daughter and son-in- law; Debbie and Tony Sicari of Penn Township; two sons; Jack Dakas of Uniontown and Dr. Jeffrey Dakas of Erie; six grandchildren; Erika Kimmel and husband Dave of Uniontown; Dana Dakas of Uniontown; Brian Sicari; Chad Sicari; both of Penn Township; Erin Dakas and Nora Dakas; both of Erie; a great-grandson; Jace Kimmel; two brothers; Tom Wood and wife Jean of Rockville; Md.; Charles Wood and wife Becky of Greensburg; and a sister-in-law Janet Wood; (who was more like a sister) of San Diego; Calif.; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved and treasured. Friend will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY; INC.; (724) 929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Prinkey; pastor of the Marion Presbyterian Church; and the Rev. William Lawson; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Ann Plevel Husovitz;92;of Residence at Hilltop formerly of North Belle Veron;died Tuesday;April 24;2012 at 5:25 am at Mon Valley Hospital;Carroll Twp. Born December 7;1919 in Fallowfield Twp.;she was the daughter of the late Michael and Luba Kobasic Plevel. Mrs.Husovitz was a resident of Belle Vernon for the past 62 years. Ann was an active leader and participant in the communoty for most of her adult life. Her deep sense of service to others included starting the Meals on Wheels program in Belle Vernon;recruiting of volunteers to assist in driving neighbors and friends to the hospital;doctor appointments and grocery shopping. Ann was also a lont-time member of the Mon-Vale Health Resources Inc.and Volunteer at Mon Valley Hospital. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Belle Vernon Court 1522 for 62 years;served as Regent for 14 years;District Deputy and State chairman for the Covenant House. She also served as President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary for many years where she directed fundraisers and collected donations to place in cards to give to veterans on their trips to visit them in VA hospitals. Ann was a member of St.Sebastian R.C.Church;Belle Vernon where she served as a lector;homebound eucharistic minister;past president of the Ladies Guild;member and past perfect of the former St.Sebastian Legion of Mary;was active in church fundraising;was a CCD teacher and past member of parish council. Ann was also instrumental in the Rosary project where she and other volunteers would make and provide Rosaries for thousands of people across the world. One of her most honored accolades was the Salt and Light Award for humanitarianism along with meeting Mother Theresa whom she patterned her life after. She is survived by two daughters & sons-in-law;Maryann & David Pierallini of Venetia;Kathy & Bruce Newstat of Northfield;New Jersey;two grandchildren;David Newstat & wife Melissa;Amy Newstat;two great-grandchildren;Gregory Newstat and Erin Newstat;sister Marge Dayner of Monongahela;sister-in-law;Jule Plevel of Belle Vernon and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband;Wassil Husovitz on Feb.6;1988;five brothers;Martin;Steve;Nick;Joseph and Frank Plevel and two sisters;Barbara Sendek and Kay Chacko. Visitation will be held Friday from 3-8 pm at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations;Family Owned and Operated;626 Broad Ave.;Belle Vernon;724-929-6183. Prayer Service will be held Saturday at 8:45 am in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m.at St.Sebastian R.C.Church with the Rev.Msgr.Roger A.Statnick;Pastor;as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St.Sebastian parish will pray the Rosary for the departed soul of Ann Husovitz on Friday at 3:30 pm in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Ann Husovitz to Family Hospice and Palliative Care;50 Moffett St.;Pittsburgh;PA 15243.

Clara Husovitz;92;of North Charleroi;died Sunday;January 8;2012 in the Four Oaks;Monongahela. She was born September 17;1919 in Mt.Vernon;N.Y.;the daughter of the late Samuel and Emma Paterline Cornell. Surviving are her two sons;Kenneth Huss and Daryl Husovitz. There was no public viewing.

Hazel Ayers; 98; of Belle Vernon; passed away Friday; Jan. 10 2014; at Westmoreland Manor. Hazel was born April 13; 1915; in Portage; a daughter of the late William and Mary (Byron) Horan. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Philip Carlson; four brothers; William; James; Joseph and Robert Horan; and two sisters; Irene Wiseman and Patricia Smith. Hazel was active in politics; having served as a committeewoman in the city of Monessen for 36 years. She also belonged to the Red Hat Society and was an avid card player. She is survived by a son; Phillip Carlson and wife; Rita; of Houston; Texas; a daughter; Beverly Carlson Seroka; of Belle Vernon; grandsons; Donald Seroka and wife; Michelle; of Belle Vernon; Joseph Seroka and wife; Kathy; of Canonsburg; and Phillip Carlson Jr. and wife; Aspesia; of Oklahoma City; Okla.; granddaughter; Kari Carlson and partner; Jessica; of Houston; Texas; great-grandchildren; Brett Seroka and Gina; of Belle Vernon; Samantha Seroka; of Canonsburg; Carter Seroka; of Canonsburg; Justin Battistone; of Belle Vernon; Jill Hoskos and husband; Bryan; of Bethel Park; and Molly Hartman; of Belle Vernon; great-great-grandchildren; Giovannah Seroka; of Belle Vernon; Hunter Battistone; of Belle Vernon; and Deryk Hosko; of Bethel Park; a sister; Rosemarie Knox; of Charleroi; and several nieces; nephews and cousins. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday; Jan. 13; 2014; in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Additional viewing will be held from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; Jan. 14; 2014; at which time a blessing service will be held; in the funeral home; followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial; in St. Sebastian Church; with Monsignor Roger A. Statnick as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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