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Arlene Ralko Bialko

Lorain, Ohio Arlene from the CTHS 1951 yearbook.

Arlene "Sugar" Ralko Bialko, 74 of Euclid, Ohio, formerly of Nemacolin, Pa. died Monday, February 9, 2009 in Community Health Partners Regional Health Center, Lorain, Ohio following a brief illness. She was born May 27, 1934 in Nemacolin, Pa. a daughter of the late William and Mary Catherine (Bill) Ralko. She was a 1952 graduate of Cumberland Township High School and had resided in the Cleveland area since 1959. Mrs. Bialko was a member of St. Christine's Catholic Church in Euclid, Ohio. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. On November 29, 1952 she married Stephen Bialko who died December 4, 2001.

Surviving is a son, Steve Bialko, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Amherst, Ohio; two grandchildren, Christopher S. Bialko and Alexander H. Bialko; two brothers, Edmond Ralko of Lakewood, Ohio and William Ralko and his wife Patricia of Livonia, Mich.; one sister Marilyn Mt. Joy. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her husband and parents is a brother Robert L. Ralko.

Famid friends are welcome from 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where a Blessing Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, February 13, 2009 followed by a Mass of thely an Resurrection at 11:00 A.M. in the St. Hugh R. C. Church, Carmichaels, Pa. with the Rev. John M. Bauer officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to: N.A.M.I., PO Box 759155, Baltimore, MD 21275-9155 or the American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.

Robert J. Ralko

Robert J. Ralko, 46, of Parma Heights, Ohio, formerly of Nemacolin, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 19, 1988, in his home. He was born January 25, 1942, in Nemacolin, a son of William Ralko of Nemacolin and the late Mary Catherine Bill Ralko. March 21, 1988 in the Observer - Reporter. Robert lived on Diaz Avenue. — in Nemacolin, PA, United States.

Peter Andrew Rancich

Oct 17, 2000 - Mr. Rancich died Oct. 14, 2000, at Wickliffe Country Place. Born July 19, 1918, in Gates, Pa., he has lived in Cleveland for the past 15 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in two tours of World War II. He fought in Normandy, the North of France and the Rhineland. Mr. Rancich acted as Honor Guard of King George of England and Franklin D. Roosevelt ...

Peter Andrew Rancich

Born in Gates, PA on JULY 19, 1918.
Served from Jan 18 1937 to Jan 17 1940.
Recalled back Feb, 3 1941 to Sept 1945.
ARMY Service #6896647. Served 1st time with company F 34th Infantry. Served 2nd time with company A 1276 Engineers Battalion.

Honor Guard of King George of England and Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington D.C., June 1939. Battles & Campaigns were NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE and RHINELAND.

Name: Peter A Rancich
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1918
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Residence Zip Code: 44110
Death Date: 14 Oct 2000
Death Time: 11:25 AM
Hospital of Death: Long-Term Care Facilities
Death Place: Wickliffe, Lake, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 083032
Age at Death: 82
Registrar's Certificate Number: 01334
Certifier: Physician
Method of Disposition: Burial
Filing Date: 18 Oct 2000
Hospital Status: Other/Nursing Home
Injury in Ohio: Yes
Type Place of Injury: Unspecified Place
Social Security Number: 185181161
Father's Surname: Rancich
Mother's Maiden Name: Skendar
Marital Status: Married
Education: 9
Armed Forces Indicator: Yes
Branch of Service: Army

Name: Peter Andrew Rancich
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Gates, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1918
Residence: Nemacolin, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Weight: 135
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Antonio Rancich
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Peter Andrew Rancich Self (Head)
Antonio Rancich Father

Name: Peter Rancich
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1918
Death Date: 14 Oct 2000
SSN: 185181161
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 18 Jan 1937
Release Date 1: 17 Jan 1940
Branch 2: ARMY
Enlistment Date 2: 3 Feb 1941
Release Date 2: 25 Sep 1945

Name: Peter A Rancich
Service Info.: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1918
Death Date: 14 Oct 2000
Service Start Date: 3 Feb 1941
Interment Date: 19 Oct 2000
Cemetery: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Address: 10175 Rawiga Rd PO Box #8 Rittman, OH 44270-0008
Buried At: Section 16 Site 674

Mary T. Rapchak

Tuesday, December 24, 2002

Member of St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church

Mary Tresner Cheresnye Rapchak, 91, of Lexington, Ky., died at 12:25 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2002, in Country Place Nursing Home in Lexington after a lengthy illness.

She was born September 14, 1911, in Proctor, Vt., a daughter of Charles and Julia Kaposta Cheresnye.

Mrs. Rapchak was a graduate of Brownsville Business College.

She was a former resident of Nemacolin and Crucible, where she worked as a bookkeeper and storekeeper.

Mrs. Rapchak was a member of St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church in Masontown and its Ladies Guild and St. Andrew Antiochan Orthodox Church in Lexington.

She was a homemaker and avid gardener.

On November 20, 1934, she married Stephen "Red" Rapchak, who died July 7, 1980.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Lou Schroeder of Surprise, Ariz.; two sons, Stephen C. Rapchak and Bruce E. Rapchak, both of Lexington; eight grandchildren, Susan Swetel, Brian, Chris and Heidi Swatty, Eric, Joel and Natalie Rapchak and Larisa Erwin; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a grandson, Nicholas Rapchak; a brother, Charles Cheresnye Jr.; and three sisters, Anna Cole, Julia Mattish and Helen Jackson.

Stephen Charles Rapchak

Jun 26, 2017

Stephen Charles Rapchak, age 76, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Nemacolin, died June 23, 2017.

Mr. Rapchak was born March 23, 1941, the son of the late Stephen and Mary Rapchak.

Mr. Rapchak is survived by his wife, Charlene Plues Rapchak; two children, Joel Rapchak and Larisa Rapchak-Erwin; eight grandchildren; his sister, Mary Lou Swatty and brother, Bruce Rapchak.

A son, Eric John Rapchak is deceased.

Mr. Rapchak was a Mining Engineer, and managed mines in the United States and a Gold Mine in Ghana.

Stephen and Charlene were world travelers.

Family and friends will be received in the Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, Paul M. Lesako, Funeral Director/Supervisor, on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 296 Old Rt. 21 Rd., Carmichaels, with the Very Reverend Thomas Galloway. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg.

Gene Rembold

Gene Rembold, 87, of Holbrook, Pa., formerly of Carmichaels and Nemacolin, died Jan. 3, 1996, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.

Rembold was born Nov. 11, 1908, in Pocahontas Township, Somerset County. He was the son of the late John Henry and Amy Susan (Kendall) Rembold. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice Harriet Raymond Rembold, who he married Aug. 29, 1929, on Oct. 6, 1982; four brothers: Jacob Rembold, Joseph Henry Rembold, John Leroy Rembold and Ulysses Preston Rembold; and three sisters: Minnie Elizabeth Howsare; Rachael Marie Tressler and Fannie Rembold, who died in infancy.

He is survived by two sons: Lewis Eugene Rembold, Jr., of Chantilly, Va.; and Charles Preston Rembold of Holbrook RD 1, with whom he has made his home since 1982; one brother, W. Theodore Rembold of Pocahontas; four grandchildren: Michael, Bryan, Matt and. Brett Rembold, and several nieces and nephews.

Rembold had resided in the Carmichaels and Nemacolin areas from 1926 until moving to Stanton, Va. in 1982. There he made his home with his son, Charles, returning with his son to Greene County in 1993. Rembold was employed as a locomotive operator with the Buckeye Coal Mines for 44 years prior to his retirement in 1972. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Local 6290, District 4, in Nemacolin. Rembold was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carmichaels. He was an avid hunter and was kindly referred to as the "Grandfather Shuttle" for his grandchildren.

No public visitation was held. A memorial service was held Jan. 6 at the Rush Funeral Home, Inc. in Rogersville, Pa. Rev. Roger C. Saunders officiated. Private interment, Greene County Memorial Park. New Republic, January 11, 1996 [R359-R360]

Billie J. "Bill" Schiffbauer

Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000

Yoskovich Funeral Home

In memoriam of Billie J. "Bill" Schiffbauer, June 24, 1921 - Jan. 2, 2000

Birth: Jun. 24, 1921
Rices Landing
Greene County
Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Jan. 2, 2000
Waynesburg
Greene County
Pennsylvania, USA

Billie J. "Bill" Schiffbauer, 78, of Nemacolin, Pa., died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, at Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, Pa.

He was born June 24, 1921, in Rices Landing, Pa., son of Pansy V. Ringer Schiffbauer, of Nemacolin, and the late George W. Schiffbauer.

He was a 1939 graduate of Cumberland Township High School, Carmichaels, Pa., and worked at Nemacolin Mine as an electrician for 43 years before retiring in 1983.

He lived in Nemacolin most of his life and was a 60-year member of UMWA Nemacolin Local 6290 and a lifetime charter member of Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Co.

He is also survived by three sons and spouses, William P. and Dort Schiffbauer, of Stevensville, Mich., Robert T. and Susan Schiffbauer, of Carmichaels, and James B. and Linda Schiffbauer, of Nemacolin; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Linda L.) Voytek, of Perryopolis, Pa., and Mrs. Frank (J. Elaine) Voytek, of Uniontown, Pa.; a brother, Benford L. Schiffbauer, of Palatka, Fla.; two sisters, Donna M. Schiffbauer, of Nemacolin, and Mrs. Clyde (Jane) Walters, of Dover, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grand children and a great-great-grandson.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, M. Caroline Waggett Schiffbauer, whom he married April 1, 1942.

Friends may call at Yoskovich Funeral Home, 300 S. Vine St. (Pa. 88), Carmichaels, from 7-9 p.m. Monday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, with a Memorial service by Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Co. at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Ja n. 5, with the Rev. Roger C. Saunders officiating. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Greene County Memorial Park.

Family links:
Parents:
George William Schiffbauer (1901 - 1959)
Pansy Virginia Ringer Schiffbauer (1903 - 2001)

Spouse:
M. Caroline Waggett Schiffbauer (1925 - 1995)*

Sibling:
Billie J. Schiffbauer (1921 - 2000)
Donna Mae Schiffbauer (1931 - 2007)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Greene County Memorial Park
Waynesburg
Greene County
Pennsylvania, USA

Created by: Linda Hughes Hiser
Record added: May 18, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 26920082

Thomas A. Sedmak

Thomas A. Sedmak, 77, of Jefferson, died Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Washington Hospital. Mr. Sedmak was born November 23, 1943, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Anthony and Josephine Sedmak.

He was a graduate of Cumberland Township High School (now known as Carmichaels Area), and served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Iceland.

On February 11, 1977, Tom married Joanne Tennant Sedmak, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Rob Barclay (Anita) of Waynesburg; two grandchildren, Chip Barclay (Elizabeth) and Bayli Barclay; and several cousins.

Tom started working at Nemacolin Mine, and retired from Cumberland Mine. He was a proud member of the United Mine Workers of America, the National Rifle Association-Life, the American Trap Association and the Waynesburg Sportsman Association.

Tom belonged to the Mather Christian Church. He loved his family, pets, and enjoyed shopping with Joanne. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, (724)966-5100. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Joseph J. Sertich Jr.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Lesako Funeral Home

In memoriam of Joseph J. Sertich Jr., 4/22/1924 - 09/24/2014

Joseph J. Sertich Jr., 90, of Carmichaels, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014, in Donnell House, Washington. He was born April 22, 1924, in Nemacolin, a son of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Effie Poylan Sertich.

On June 14, 1947, Mr. Sertich married Stella Klimek Sertich, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Dr. Patricia Sertich (Denis O'Flynn O'Brien) of Landenburg and Richard A. Sertich (Marie Lightstone) of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren, Meredith Sertich (Isaac Knight), Dr. Kate O'Flynn O'Brien, Denis O'Flynn O'Brien, John J. Sertich and Angela Morabit; a great-grandchild; a sister, Josephine McGuiness of San Antonio, Texas; a brother-in-law, John Klimek, who made his home with them; brother-in-law William Klimek; sister-in-law Betty Putila; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to his parents, are two sons, Joseph J. Sertich III and John J. Sertich; a sister, Mary Prodan; and brother Dr. Anthony Sertich.

Mr. Sertich was a veteran of World War II. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired coal miner from the Nemacolin Mine and a member of United Mine Workers of America. He loved his horses, llamas and his beloved dog, Ada.

Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, 724-966-5100, Paul M. Lesako, funeral director/supervisor.

A funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, in Sacred Heart Church, Rices Landing, with the Rev. John Bauer, celebrant. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park Mausoleum, Morgan Township, with full military rites accorded by American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491.

A parish wake service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The obituary can be viewed at www.lesakofuneralhomeinc.com and condolences may be left at www.legacy.com. Funeral Home Paul M Lesako Funeral Home Inc 204 Dowlin Ave Carmichaels, PA 15320 (724) 966-5100

Published in Observer-Reporter on Sept. 26, 2014

Stella Shlosky

Monday, December 12, 2011

Yoskovich Funeral Home

In memoriam of Stella Shlosky, 12/24/1926 - 12/12/2011

Stella Shlosky, 84, of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 8:55 P.M. on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Golden Living Center, Waynesburg, Pa.

She was born December 24, 1926 in Cumberland Township (Serbiantown), Greene County, Pa., a daughter of the late Milich and Milica (Crnkovich) Evosevich. Mrs. Shlosky attended Cumberland Township High School and withdrew from high school to work in a battery factory in Cleveland, Ohio during World War II. She was very proud of her war effort. Having resided in Cumberland Township most of her life, she was a member of the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church of Carmichaels. In her church, she was a member of the Circle of Serbian Sisters, the church choir and church school. Mrs. Shlosky was also a member of the Carmichaels Senior Center, the American Association of Retired Persons and was an honorary member of the United Steel Workers of America Local 14744 of District 10 - S.O.A.R. On August 22, 1946, she married Pete Shlosky, Sr., who died July 28, 1995.

Surviving are a son, Peter Shlosky, Jr. and his wife, Lyn, of Carmichaels; a daughter, Theodora Shlosky-Stanchie and her husband, Michael, of Hendersonville, N. C.; her grandchildren who were the "apple of her eye", Paige E. Shlosky and Peter N. Shklosky; two sisters, Marion Semosky of Brunswick, Ohio and Mildred Zorman of Crucible, Pa. and several loving nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, Michael Evosevich and Milan Evosevich and four sisters, Ann Krewasky, Eva Modrick Popincal, Sue Catanese and Kathrine Grooms.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. A Pomen will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday in the funeral home.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 296 Old Route 21 Rd., Carmichaels, Pa. with the Very Rev. Dr. Rodney Torbic officiating.

Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Park.

Andrew Simkovic

Andrew Simkovic, 99, of Carmichaels, Pa. and formerly of Nemacolin, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born October 30, 1923 in Edenborn, Fayette County, Pa., a son of the late Michael and Mary (Matey) Simkovic. Andy served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and began working at the Nemacolin Mine in 1946 until 1958. After working in various miscellaneous jobs, he obtained employment in 1960 with the Terex Motors Division of General Motors. Andy initially worked as an assembly line worker and ultimately retired in 1986 from the engineering department. He took classes in mechanics and hydraulics and obtained his high school equivalency. Several of Andy's ideas were adopted by Terex Motors that resulted in cost savings for the company.

After his retirement, Andy enjoyed traveling, stayed active in senior activities and served his churches as an usher for 75 years at Our Lady of Consolation in Nemacolin and St. Hugh Parish in Carmichaels. He enjoyed participating in turkey bingos at the church. Andy was a fourth degree member of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Council No. 3569, Carmichaels and was awarded Knight of the Year in 2014 by the Mon Valley Chapter. In addition, he was a life member of the Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Civil Defense Police of Pennsylvania for 12 years and a member of the St. Hugh Senior Activity Group since 1987 where he served as president for five years. Andy's other memberships included the United Mine Workers of American Local 6290, the United Auto Workers of America Local 296, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4584, Masontown and American Legion Post 423, Masontown.

On June 28, 1948, he married Louise Orlosky, who passed away on May 8, 2010. Surviving are three sons, David Simkovic (Patty) of Clarksville, Pa., Mark Simkovic and Thomas Simkovic, both of Carmichaels; six grandchildren, Jerry Simkovic (Carrie), Lori Wisniewski (Ken), Theresa Simkovic, Randi Bustamante (T. J.), Daniel Lasko (fiancée, Stephanie) and Angela Rector; seven great grandchildren, Morgan (Josh), Julia, Toribio, Andres, Tanner, Garrett and Ethan and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a great grandson, Colby Simkovic; two brothers, Joseph Simkovic and Michael Simkovic; four sisters, Mary Simkovic who died in infancy, Anna Zdrecky, Velma Strizak-Kesock and Josephine Kozlowski and a daughter-in-law, Karen Simkovic.

Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 P.M. on Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Thursday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. A blessing service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 30, 2023 in the funeral home followed at 11:00 A.M. by a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Matthias Parish at St. Hugh, Carmichaels with the Rev. James B. Farnan as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible, Pa.

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Council No. 3569 will conduct a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday in the funeral home.

The U. S. Navy will fold and present the interment flag at the graveside.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Colby's Stars Foundation, Inc., 112 Bedillion Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Andrew S. Simkovic, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Published by Yoskovich Funeral Home on Jun. 22, 2023.

Mary Rita Koral Slevin

Mary Rita Koral Slevin 90, of Nemacolin, Pa., died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, in Monongalia General Hospital. She was born in Syracuse, NY on February 6th, 1914.

She graduated from Carmichaels High School in 1931. She attended Waynesburg College and began teaching at the Nemacolin Elementary School at the age of 18.

She was the mother of two daughters, Maureen Slevin of Nemacolin, Pa., and Elizabeth Thompson of Crossville, Tenn.

She retired from the Carmichaels Area School District in 1977.

Mary Slevin is survived by three grandchildren and their families: Maura Savini of Nemacolin, Sean and Robyn Savini of Pittsburgh, and Erin Savini and Howard Chester of East Lyme, Conn. She delighted in her six great-grandchildren whose love sustained her in her final days. They are: Quincy, Jude, Donovan, Andre, Lauren and Tianna; and brothers and sisters, Julia Wolff, Anna Partica and John and Charles Koral. Mary also had two well-loved pets in her late life, Molly, a Golden Retriever, and Kinky, who taught her how to love a cat, as well as many nieces and nephews, also survive her.

Friends will be received Thursday, Sept. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Paul Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., in Carmichaels, Pa. A prayer service will be held Friday, Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Pearl M. Sloboda

Wednesday, December 3, 1997

Member of First Christian Church, Carmichaels

Pearl M. Sloboda, 86, of Nemacolin, died at 1:25 a.m. Monday, December 1, 1997, at Indiana Hospital, Indiana, Pa.

She was born on August 7, 1911, in Phillips, a daughter of Thomas R. and Anna Elizabeth Moore Roderick.

Mrs. Sloboda attended Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels and the St. Jude Hospital School of Nursing in Fullerton, Calif. She lived in Nemacolin most of her life.

Mrs. Sloboda was a member of the First Christian Church of Carmichaels, where she was a retired elder. She was also a past president of the Carmichaels Area Women's Civic Club, a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Co. and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 299 of Indiana.

Mrs. Sloboda was a Past Queen and Protector of the Dames of Malta No. 114, Uniontown and a member of the Degree of Honor No. 44 of Indiana.

On October 25, 1930, she married Paul Sloboda in Cumberland, Md., who died February 18, 1991. They were married by the Rev. Harry Eval.

Surviving are three daughters, Audrey A. Leyko of Westminster, Calif., and twin daughters, Pearl E. Georgiana of Indiana, and Paula K. Palone of Gooding, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; two foster great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A brother, Roy Roderick, is deceased.

Helen Przyhocki Sokol

Monday, January 21, 2013

Yoskovich Funeral Home

In memoriam of Helen Przyhocki Sokol, 10/11/1919 - 01/21/2013

Helen Przyhocki Sokol, 93, of Carmichaels, Pa. and formerly of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 8:25 P.M. on Monday, January 21, 2013 in Precious Moments Personal Care Home, Carmichaels.

She was born October 11, 1919 in Bovard, Westmoreland County, Pa., a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Opolka) Przyhocki.

Mrs. Sokol was a homemaker and a member of the Our Lady of Consolation Roman Catholic Church, the Rosary Altar Society and the Christian Mothers of Nemacolin. She was a past president of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 400, Carmichaels, was a member of the Hey You Cootiettes of Greene County and the Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. In addition, Mrs. Sokol served as an officer for the Greene County Deanery. For many years, she organized and helped to prepare many funeral luncheons at Our Lady of Consolation. Mrs. Sokol enjoyed bowling and playing bingo and cards. On July 29, 1944, she married Stephen "Evie" Sokol, who died September 2, 1983.

Surviving are two sons, Stephen A. Sokol and his wife, Millie, of Amissville, Va. and James M. Sokol and his wife, Wanda, of Rices Landing, Pa.; two daughters, Bernadine McKenzie and her husband, Leslie, of St. Augustine, Fla. and Marilyn Riggen and her husband, Michael, of Carmichaels; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Boss (Michael), James Michael Sokol, Jr. (Brenda), David Sokol (Kristen), Brian Sokol (Traci), Kevin Riggen, Tina Lamb (Dan) and Christopher McKenzie (Tiffany); 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, Vincent Przyhocki and Andrew "Sonny" Przyhocki and seven sisters, Marie Calabris, Sophia Majewski, Anna Andrenok, Rose Helmick, Julia Dill, Nellie Calabris and Agnes Adamczyk.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Thursday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where a blessing service will be held at 12:15 P. M. on Friday, January 25, 2013, followed at 1:00 P.M. by a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Crucible, Pa. with the Rev. Michael S. Suslowicz as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Amedisys Hospice, 2183 McClellandtown Road, Masontown, PA 15461. A vigil service will be held at 3:45 P.M. on Thursday in the funeral home.

Friday, July 26, 2002

Stanley J. Stapinski

Retired coal miner from Carmichaels

Stanley J. Stapinski, 89, of Carmichaels, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. He was born December 10, 1912, in Macdonaldton, a son of Stasko and Susan Stapinski.

A retired coal miner, Mr. Stapinski worked at Robena Mine.

He was a member of St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church in Carmichaels, United Mine Workers of America and SNPJ. On May 17, 1941, he married Rose R. Krepelka, who died July 11, 2000.

Surviving are a son, Stanley J. Stapinski Jr. of Streetsboro, Ohio; two daughters, Rose Horwath of Streetsboro and Agnes Cormack of Front Royal, Va.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Kleinert of Erie. Deceased are two brothers, John and Joseph Stapinski; and three sisters, Anna Rose, Susan Martelli and Mary Umble.

Walter Edward Sredinsky

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Spouses/Children:
Katherine Lukonski

Edward Sredinsky
Walter Peter Sredinsky
Christin Sredinsky
Deloris Sredinsky
Geneveve Sredinsky
Gertrude Sredinsky
Clara Sredinsky
Jean Sredinsky
Dorothy Sredinsky+

Walter Edward Sredinsky

Born: 27 May 1899
Married: Abt 1925
Died: 21 November, Pennsylvania, USA

Research Notes:

Need to research if same:
WALTER E SREDINSKY 26 May 1895 - 21 Nov 1988 15351 (Nemacolin, Greene, PA) (none specified) 191-09-5215 Pennsylvania
WALTER E SREDINSKY
SSN 191-09-5215 Residence: 15351 Nemacolin, Greene, PA
Born 26 May 1895 Last Benefit: Died 21 Nov 1988 Issued: PA (Before 1951)

Walter married Katherine Lukonski about 1925
(Katherine Lukonski was born on 27 March 1902 and died in May 1984.)

Sources

1 Barbara Webbe, (Nov 25, 1999; Kirtland, Ohio), Walter E Sredinsky m. Katherine Lukonski.
2 Ibid, Walter E Sredinsky.
3 Ibid, May 27, 99.
4 Ibid, Nov 21, Pennsylvania.
5 Ibid, March, 27.
6 SSA, Sredinsky, Katherine; 187-50-1708, March 27, 1902.
7 Ibid, May 1984.

Vincent Tarlosky

Vincent “Vinnie” Tarlosky, 70, of Route 88, Carmichaels, died Thursday, June 1, 1995, at 7:15 a.m. in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown W. Va. He was born Dec. 13, 1924, in Herbert, Fayette County, Pa., son of John and Mary Yorsky Tarlosky.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Robert and Martin Tarlosky and a sister Helen Kott. He was a former coal miner at Nemacolin Mine, retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Springfield, Va., served in the U.S. Army 36th Infantry in the Sicilian, Italian, European, and African Campaigns in World War II, recipient of five Bronze Stars, one Silver Star, and the Purple Heart, and was a member of St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church, VFW Post 3491, and American Legion Post 400 all in Carmichaels.

Mr. Tarlosky was a stand- out pitcher for the Nemacolin Indians Big 10 Baseball team. On June 28, 1952, he married Anna Marie Tassone Tarlosky who survives.

Also surviving are children, John A. Tarlosky of Willoughby, Ohio, Mark A. Tarlosky and Mrs. Toni Marie Tarlosky Karlowicz and her husband, Frank, all of Carmichaels, and Michael A. Tarlosky of Rockville, Md.; . . .

Richard Trumka

Richard Trumka: American attorney and organized labor leader

Richard Louis Trumka (July 24, 1949 – August 5, 2021) was an American attorney and organized labor leader. He served as president of the United Mine Workers from 1982 to 1995, and then was secretary-general of the AFL–CIO from 1995 to 2009. He was elected president of the AFL–CIO on September 16, 2009, at the federation's convention in Pittsburgh, and served in that position until his death.[1][2]

Richard Trumka
Born Richard Louis Trumka
July 24, 1949
Nemacolin, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died August 5, 2021 (aged 72)
Education
Pennsylvania State University (BS)
Villanova University (JD)
Occupation Organized labor leader
Spouse(s) Barbara Vidovich (m. 1982)
Children 1
Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022, posthumous)

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

Trumka was born on July 24, 1949, in Nemacolin, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, to an Italian American mother,[3] Eola Elizabeth (née Bertugli), and a second-generation Polish American father, coal miner Frank Richard Trumka.[4][5] He went to work in the mines in 1968.[5] He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1971 and a juris doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 1974.[4][6]

EARLY CAREER

From 1974 to 1979, Trumka was a staff attorney with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) at their headquarters in Washington, D.C.[4] He was elected as the International Executive Board Member of UMWA from District 4 in 1981 and became president of the UMWA in 1982.[4]

While President of the UMWA, Trumka led a successful nine-month strike against the Pittston Coal Company in 1989, which became a symbol of resistance against employer cutbacks and retrenchment for the entire labor movement.[7] A major issue in the dispute was Pittston's refusal to pay into the industry-wide health and retirement fund created in 1950.[8] Trumka encouraged nonviolent civil disobedience to confront the company.[9]

The United Mine Workers conducted a nationwide strike against Peabody Coal in 1993. Trumka was asked to respond to the possibility that some coal companies might hire permanent replacement workers.[10] He told the Associated Press in September 1993, "I'm saying if you strike a match and you put your finger in it, you're likely to get burned."[11] He also said, "That doesn't mean I'm threatening to burn you. That just means if you strike the match, and you put your finger in it, common sense will tell you it'll burn your finger. Common sense will tell you that in these strikes, that when you inject scabs, a number of things happen. And a confrontation is one of the potentials that can happen. Do I want it to happen? Absolutely not. Do I think it can happen? Yes, I think it can happen."[10] The Associated Press reported that he was not threatening violence and that he had said that UMWA staff had spent "thousands of man hours trying to prevent anything from happening ... to our members or by our members."[12]

Besides his domestic labor activities, Trumka established an office that raised U.S. mineworker solidarity with the miners in South Africa while they were fighting apartheid.[13] He further helped organize the U.S. Shell boycott, which challenged the multinational Royal Dutch Shell Group for its continued business dealings in South Africa.[14] For these steps, Trumka received the 1990 Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award.[15]

PERSONAL LIFE AND DEATH
Trumka married Barbara (née Vidovich) in 1982. They had one son.[44] Trumka was a Roman Catholic.[45]
Trumka died from a heart attack on August 5, 2021, at age 72.[46][47]

Dorothy R. Udovich

Thursday, June 3, 1999

Lifelong resident of Nemacolin

Dorothy Repko Udovich, 70, of Nemacolin, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999, in her home, following a lengthy illness.

She was born August 30, 1928, in Nemacolin, a daughter of Joseph Repko and Mary Swancigar Bokat Repko Cihon.

Mrs. Udovich was a 1946 graduate of Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels. She resided all of her life in Nemacolin, where she was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church.

She was a former member of the ladies auxiliary of Cumberland American Legion Post 400 of Carmichaels.

On January 23, 1950, she married Leonard Udovich, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Leonard Udovich of Mechanicsburg; a daughter, Angela Ryan of Hershey; a sister, Erma Cormack of Nemacolin; two half sisters, Mary Repko Garger and Helen Bokat Yandura, both of Nemacolin; three stepsisters, Mary Hurtuk of Garfield Heights, Ohio, Helen A. Longshore of Marana, Ariz., and Cecelia Yoskovich of Masontown; a stepbrother, Dr. William Cihon of Tucson, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are two half brothers, Steve Repko and John Bokat; four half sisters, Mary Bokat Bizub, Kathryn Bokat Terescik, Anna Bokat Varto and Margaret Bokat Bizub; four stepbrothers, Adam Cihon, who died in infancy, and Joseph, Steve and John Cihon; and two stepsisters, Ann Cihon, who died in childhood, and Margaret Mrazek.

Louis A. Valli

Age 80, of Upper St. Clair, passed peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Montefiore Hospital, surrounded by his family members. He was born in Nemacolin, PA.

He attended the University of Pittsburgh, and after graduating with honors from the University in 1954, he joined The United States Steel Corporation. While at the University, he participated in ROTC graduating as the top student in his class. In 1955, he entered the military as a Second Lieutenant at Fort Lee, Virginia achieving top honors in the Quartermaster School.

After his military tour of duty, he returned to United States Steel, while continuing to serve in the United States Army Reserves achieving the rank of Major. In 1981, he was appointed Corporate Vice President of USX Corporation, parent company of United States Steel, and in 1989 became Senior Vice President, Human Resources. He retired in 1996. While at USX, he served as a board member of Marathon Oil Corporation, RMI Titanium Company, Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, and Point Park University. He was a member of The National Alliance For Business and the Personnel Roundtable Associations. His favorite pastimes included golfing, hunting and shooting.

Beloved husband of Frances Valli; loving father of Louis E. Valli (Anne Tucker), Lisa Valli Steliotes (Mark), Laureen Valli Tattersall (John), and Lynne Valli White (Rick). In addition to his four children, he is survived by his ten grandchildren, Christina, Diana and Elizabeth Valli (and their mother Susan Valli), John, Ashley and Alyssa Tattersall, Alaina and Nicole Steliotes and Austin and Alexa White; his sister, Lucille Carlson of Mercer, PA; his brother, Robert F. Valli of Philipsburg, PA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis G. Valli and Eleanora Boccini Valli, and siblings, Freda Valli Barnes, Lillian Valli Smith and Aris V. C. Valli. He was a devoted husband and a loving and caring father and grandfather dedicating his life to serving others.

Friends will be received at BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, PA (724-941-3211), on Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John Capistran Church on Friday, August 2 at 11:00 a.m.

Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from July 30 to July 31, 2013.

Frank R. Vavrek

(USA) LTCOL Frank Vavrek was born in Harrisburg PA in 1943 and volunteered for the infantry in 1963. He completed Basic and Advanced Training at Fort Jackson SC. Having also completed Ranger School, he graduated from OCS at Fort Benning GA in 1965.

Frank arrived in Vietnam in August 1965 as a platoon commander in the 1/8 Cav of the First Cavalry Division, and served a full tour in that post. After two years as an instructor with the Ranger School in Florida, Frank again served in Vietnam August 1968-June 1969, this time first as commanding officer of Delta Company, 1/8 Cav, in the Quang Tri area. Later he became First Brigade intelligence officer in the Tay Ninh area, and then 1/8 Cav intelligence officer in III Corps.

Frank also served as OCS Company Commander at Ft Benning, as Operations Officer at the Jungle Warfare School in Panama, and as curriculum coordinator at Fort Monroe VA. After retiring from the Army in 1983, Frank launched a second career as a civil service employee of the US Navy, in acquisitions operations for laser-guided targeting systems for the FA18 Hornet aircraft.

D. Leroy Waggett

Friday, November 27, 2015

Yoskovich Funeral Home

In memoriam of D. Leroy Waggett, 6/17/1925 - 11/27/2015

D. Leroy Waggett, 90, of Carmichaels, passed into eternity at 3:05 a.m. Friday, November 27, 2015, in his home, surrounded by family. He was born June 17, 1925, in Mather, a son of the late William Roy and Edith Bernice Lint Waggett.

Mr. Waggett never strayed far from Cumberland Township, leaving only for wartime service.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy with early graduation from Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels. He proudly served his country as a ship's cook second class in the Seabees.

After World War II, Mr. Waggett embarked on a 36-year-long career with Buckeye Coal Co. in Nemacolin, where he served in a variety of positions, including chief draftsman, surveyor and working in the supply house. He retired as the mine's director of maintenance.

He gave freely of himself to the community. He particularly enjoyed mentoring young people in his role as a Boy Scout and Explorer Troop leader. He also volunteered as a cook during Boy Scout camping season at Camp Anawanna. Many of his former Boy Scouts attribute their success in life to his influence as a man of caring and integrity. He also worked for many years at Nemacolin community pool and is still fondly known as "Froggie" and "Mr. Waggett" by those who spent their summers there.

Photography was another of Mr. Waggett's passions, and he was well known around town from photographing weddings and community and work events. He was known as the unofficial photographer and historian of Nemacolin Mine.

In his retirement, he remained just as busy working at the former Cumberland Building Supply, where he enjoyed helping customers with all their needs. He enjoyed helping family and friends with home projects. Each of his children can look at their homes and see his personal touch.

Mr. Waggett loved his dog, Wicket, who was his constant companion. He also enjoyed cooking for family and church activities. He would travel with his cooking supplies to make group meals for church events. Mr. Waggett was a longtime member of Nemacolin Presbyterian Church and, most recently, was a member of Greene Valley Presbyterian Church, Carmichaels. Known by his family as a loving and generous man, he was devoted to his wife of 67 years, his children and his extended family. He will be greatly missed. He was the original "corker."

Surviving are his loving wife, Betty Mae Watson, whom he wed June 26, 1948; a son, Donald L. Waggett Jr. and wife Pauline of San Diego, Calif.; four daughters, Beverly Kipfer and husband Donald of Meadville, Betsy Marks of Ashland, Va., Bernice Jeffrey and husband Christopher of Garards Fort and Beth Ann Gould and husband Ryan of Bahama, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Ruth A. Osborne (Gary) of Carmichaels; 14 grandchildren, Justine Waggett, Shawn Kipfer, Aaron Kipfer, Ulrich Kipfer, Hannah Kipfer, Joyce Edgar (Darrell), Jack Waggett (Kristen), Jeffrey Waggett (Stephanie), Joseph Waggett (Brooke), Ashley Palmer (Sam), Megan Phillips (Ted), Christopher Jeffrey Jr. (Shelby), Cathy Cole and Jacob Gould; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two sons, William Robert Waggett, who died in infancy, and Jack K. Waggett; two brothers, Milroy Waggett and Ronald Waggett; and a sister, Betty Jean Waggett, who died in infancy.

He also dearly missed his beloved dog, Wicket.

Family and friends are welcome to visit with the family from 4 to 6 p.m., the time of a memorial service, Tuesday, December 1, in Yoskovich Funeral Home, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels, 724-966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, with the Rev. P. Keith Larson officiating.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to Special Olympics of Crawford County, 222 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.

Published in Observer-Reporter from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2015

Milroy A. "Bill" Waggett

July 29, 2013

In memoriam of Milroy A. "Bill" Waggett, October 23, 1922 ~ July 29, 2013

Milroy A. "Bill" Waggett, 90, of Butler passed away Monday at Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia.

He was born Oct. 23, 1922, in Nemacolin, Pa., to the late William Roy Waggett and Edith B. Lint Waggett.

Mr. Waggett worked as an office night clerk, and then he also worked in the Mine Machine Shop. He was a coal miner for five years while attending Waynesburg University, graduating with a degree in psychology and education. He then attended Western Theological Seminary for one semester. He then earned a master's degree in criminal justice from Indiana University.

Mr. Waggett worked as a district scout executive for 23 years, then for Butler County Court for 20 years as director of juvenile court.

He was an Eagle Scout and attended three National Scout Jamborees as a staff member and made three trips as director to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Mr. Waggett served as an elder and deacon in many Presbyterians churches, also as church school superintendent and taught every age of church school classes from kindergarten through adult.

He served three years in the U.S. Air Force as crew chief on various aircraft in the training command.

Mr. Waggett is survived by two sons, William A. Waggett and his companion, Cheryl, and Richard A. Waggett and his wife, Joyce, both of Butler; three grandchildren, Christopher Waggett, Tiffany Wilson and her husband, Jeremy, and Kayla Kiser and her husband, Shane, all of Butler; two great-grandsons, Ian Joseph Wilson and Gavin John Wilson; one brother, Leroy Donald Waggett of Carmichaels, Pa.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie L. Waggett, who he married on Nov. 15, 1949, and who passed away on Aug. 5, 2010; one sister; and one brother.

WAGGETT - Friends of Milroy A. "Bill" Waggett, who passed away Monday, July 29, 2013, will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St. Butler, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. William Jaminson officiating. Entombment will take place in the Chapel of Devotion, Butler County Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 3500 Brooktree Road, Suite 320, Wexford, PA 15090.

Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.

Booker T. Ward, Sr.

October 1, 2004

In memoriam of WARD, BOOKER T., SR., September 1, 1922 - October 1, 2004

BOOKER T. WARD, SR., a civil engineeer, age 82, died October 1, 2004 at his home in Woodbridge, VA of a heart attack.

He attended Waynesburg College in Waynesburg, PA and graduated with a B.S. degree in Education with a major in Education-Psychology. He also attended Yale University and Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. His education continued after the military and he attended Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY, studying Industrial Engineering. At Loyola College in Baltimore, MD he studied special courses in tax accounting. He also attended American University taking specialty courses at the university.

His work career as a civil engineer expanded for 35 years and during that time several engineering firms employed him. His employment with RMK-BRJ, an engineering firm, took him to Saigon, Vietnam for four years where he supervised and coordinated the engineering activities for Maine/Civil construction. He served in the United States Air Force for three years as a sergeant during World War II and received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force in 1946.

He was a member of St. Matthews Cathedral and served as a lector and a member of the Parish Council at St. Matthew's Cathedral.

One of his special achievements was becoming and Investment Advisor working for several brokerage firms as a Commodities broker.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria D. Ward of Woodbridge, VA; three brothers, Andrew Ward of Glenorlen, MD, Israel Ward of Nemacolin, PA, Franklin Ward of Plant City, FL; one sister, Willianne Lewis of Houston, TX; two sons, Frederick Ward of Waldorf, MD, Booker T. Ward , Jr. of Nemacolin, PA; two daughters, Janice Ward of West Springfield, MA, Zandra R. Rucker of Laurel, MD; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at MOUNTCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 13318 Occoquan Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22191.

Franklin R. "Roozie" Ward

Obituary WARD, Chief Master Sgt. Franklin R., U.S. Air Force, Retired, died December 7, 2004. He was born June 23, 1935, in Nemacolin (House #53 Bliss Avenue), Pa., and moved to Plant City in 1997 from Germany. He was of the Baptist faith, served in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years, was a Vietnam veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 0400. Franklin is survived by his wife of 42 years, Blanche; his sons, Roger of Kansas City, Mo., Jeff of Boca Raton and Michael of Levine, Calif.; daughter, Nadia of Hamden, Conn.; brothers, Andrew of Glenarden, Md., and Israel Jr. of Carmichael, Pa.; sister, Willanne Lewis of Houston, Texas; one granddaughter, Alexis Yvonne Hester-Ward; and one grandson, Chandler Ross Hutcherson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Haught Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 9-11 a.m. Interment will take place in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Haught Funeral Home, (813) 717-9300 Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 13, 2004

Thomas Jefferson “Jack” Ward Sr

Birth: 30 Jul 1924 Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: 20 Jan 1989 (aged 64) Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial: Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 3, Lot 18, Space 4
Memorial #: 144606670

Bio: Thomas J. Ward, Sr., 64, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, formerly of Nemacolin, died at 12:35 pm Friday, January 20, 1989, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 30, 1924, in Nemacolin a son of the late Rev. Israel and Mattie Armstead Ward. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Powhatan Point. He attended Carmichaels High School and was employed at the Nemacolin Mine, and later worked for the North American Coal Corp. in Powhatan Point. He retired in 1969. He was a member of United Mine Workers Local 1941 in UMW District 6. Mr. Ward also was a member of the Powhatan Point City Council. He is survived by his wife, Helen Mae Green Ward, whom he married October 10, 1947; two sons, Thomas J. Ward, Jr. of Harrisburg and Hubert Ward of Fort Washington, Md.; three daughters, Mrs. Uraina Mae Bradby of Centreville, Va., Rena Ward of Washington, D.C., and Karen A. Simpson of St. Clairsville, Ohio; seven grandchildren; four brothers, Booker T. Ward of Woodbridge, Va., Andrew J. Ward of Landover, Md., Franklin R. Ward of Belgium, and Israel Ward, Jr. of Lanham, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Willianne Lee Lewis of Houston, Texas, and Stella J. Moses of Washington, D.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

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Mattie Armstead Ward 1900-1969
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Booker Talliferro Ward 1922-2004
Dortha Ward 1926-1926
Andrew Jackson Ward 1928-2008
Stella J Ward Moses 1933-2002
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Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 08 January 2020), memorial page for Thomas Jefferson “Jack” Ward, Sr (30 Jul 1924–20 Jan 1989), Find A Grave Memorial no. 144606670, citing Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Carole Gideon (contributor 48371434).

Edward George Weido

December 21, 2008

Edward George Weido, 24 Apr 1926 - 21 Dec 2008

Edward George Ed Weido, formerly of Nemacolin Pa. passed away at 11:35 PM on December 21, 2008 at the Thompson House in Rhinebeck, N.Y. Edward and his wife Betty (Zeigler) Weido moved to Stanfordville, N.Y. 3 years ago to live near their two sons and daughter in law, Jan Weido of Stanfordville N.Y, his wife Nancy Clancy and Jerry Weido of Somerset, N.J. Edward was born in Nemacolin Pa. on April 24, 1926. He was the son of Mary and John Weido of Nemacolin. He graduated from Carmichaels High School, worked at the Buckeye Coal Company and served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He married Betty Ziegler on Feb. 12, 1949.

He and Betty started the Keystone Refacing Company a blackboard refinishing company and he worked in the mine at Nemacolin until his retirement. They raised two sons. He was preceded in death by his brother Steve, his parents, Mary and John Weido, his brother Emery Weido, his sister Margaret Margie Weido and his brother William Willie Weido. Edward is survived by his wife Betty, his two sons Jerry Weido and Jan Weido, daughter-in-law Nancy Clancy, three nieces, Sandy Smith of Fredericksburg, Va, Margaret Frey of Annapolis Md. and Jeanette Rinehart of Sand Point, Idaho. He also has three great granddaughters, Crystal, Melissa and Meghan Clancy of Stanfordville, N.Y.

Edward was an avid hunter, trapper and fly fisherman. He was also a scoutmaster of a Nemacolin troop. His many hobbies included building bluebird boxes, flying model planes, boat building and reading. Edward was an inventive fly tier, developing new fly patterns and reviving some old standbys like the Bread Crust. He was a generous teacher of fly tying and fly fishing to many in the area. Edward was a member of Trout Unlimited, the Isaac Walton League and the United Mine Workers of America. Edward donated his body to The Albany Medical College for medical research and physician training. His ashes have been returned to the family and will be buried in the family plot during a private ceremony at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Crucible, Pa. on October 3, 2009. Services Will Be Private at the Yoskovich Funeral Home.

Birth:  Apr. 24, 1926
Nemacolin
Greene County
Pennsylvania, USA 
Death:  Dec. 21, 2008
Rhinebeck
Dutchess County
New York, USA

Edward George (Ed) Weido, formerly of Nemacolin, passed away at 11:35 p.m. December 21, 2008, in Thompson House, Rhinebeck, N.Y.

He was born April 24, 1926, in Nemacolin, a son of Mary and John Weido, formerly of Nemacolin.

Mr. Weido and his wife, Betty Zeigler Weido, moved to Stanfordville, N.Y., three and a half years ago to live near their two sons and daughter-in-law, Jan Weido of Stanfordville, N.Y., and wife Nancy Clancy and Jerry Weido of Somerset, N.J.

He graduated from Carmichaels High School and worked at Buckeye Coal Co.

Mr. Weido served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

On February 12, 1949, he married Betty Zeigler. Together, they raised two sons. They started Keystone Refacing Co., a blackboard refinishing company. Mr. Weido worked in the mine at Nemacolin until his retirement.

Mr. Weido was an avid hunter, trapper and fly fisherman. He was a scoutmaster of a Nemacolin troop. His many hobbies included building bluebird boxes, flying model planes, boat building and reading. He was an inventive fly tier, developing new fly patterns and reviving some old standbys like bread crust. He was a generous teacher of fly tying and fly fishing to many in the area.

He was a member of Trout Unlimited, Isaac Walton League and United Mine Workers of America.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Zeigler Weido; two sons, Jerry Weido and Jan Weido; daughter-in-law Nancy Clancy; three nieces, Sandy Smith of Fredericksburg, Va., Margaret Frey of Annapolis, Md., and Jeanette Rinehart of Sand Point, Idaho; and three great-granddaughters, Crystal, Melissa and Meghan Clancy, all of Stanfordville, N.Y.

Deceased are a brother, Steve Weido; parents Mary and John Weido; a brother, Emery Weido; a sister, Margaret (Margie) Weido; and a brother, William (Willie) Weido.

Mr. Weido donated his body to Albany Medical College for medical research and physician training. His ashes have been returned to the family and will be buried in the family plot during a private ceremony Saturday, October 3, in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Crucible.

Burial:
Saint Marys Cemetery
Crucible
Greene County
Pennsylvania, USA 
 
Created by: Bob Sova
Record added: Oct 02, 2009 
Find A Grave Memorial# 42609859

Jan Weido

Stanfordville - Jan Weido, beloved husband of Nancy Clancy, died suddenly on Oct. 1, 2011. His family, Mother Elizabeth Weido, Brother Jerry Weido, step-son Patrick Clancy, his wife Aleksandra Clancy, and their son Michael, step-son Erin Clancy, his wife Erin Clancy, and their daughters, Crystal, Melissa and Meghan, will always remember his love for them and his generous spirit. His extended family with roots in Western PA and friends all around the country will also miss their loving connection to him.

Jan was a dedicated fly fisherman and hunter, advocate for children and friend to so many . Jan spent many happy hours, planning fishing trips and hunting trips to be with friends who shared his passion for the outdoors. Time he spent with his grandchildren was a total joy for him. He was dedicated to his job at the Astor Home for Children in Rhinebeck and made many strong connections there and in The Town of Rhinebeck. Jan loved living in Stanfordville, where his connections were just as strong. His loss has been felt by so many friends that had a heart-to-heart connection with him.

Jan did a lot of volunteer work for many organizations. He has been a long time member of Trout Unlimited, a conservation organization that serves all of Dutchess County. His work with stream access and youth will be preserved and remembered. Jan did not want any services, he donated his body to the Anatomical Gift Program at The Albany Medical College, in Albany NY. The family wishes that those who would like to remember him send notes and donations in his name to: Mid-Hudson Trout Unlimited, PO Box 982, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602

Any funds received in Jan's name will be put in a dedicated fund for boys' and girls' tuition to Conservation and Fishing camps.
To send a condolence, please visit dapsonchestney.com
Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16, 2011.

William J. Weido

William J. "Willie" Weido, 86, of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 7:35 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2003 in Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa.

He was born September 8, 1917 in LaBelle, Fayette County, Pa., a son of John and Mary (Gottfried) Weido.

Mr. Weido resided in Nemacolin nearly all of his life.

He served with the United States Army during World War II and retired from the Nemacolin Mine.

Mr. Weido was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 6290 and the Greene County Citizens Club.

Deceased are two brothers, Steven Weido and Emery Weido, a sister, Margaret V. Weido, and his parents.

Surviving are a brother, Edward G. Weido and his wife Betty of Nemacolin, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Jean Weido of Washington, D.C.; two nephews: Jan Weido and Jerry Weido; and three nieces: Sandy Weido Smith, Peggy Weido Frye and Jeanette Weido Rhinehart.

At the request of William J. Weido, there will be no public viewing.

A graveside committal of his remains will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible, Pa., at a time to be announced in the Spring of 2004.

The YOSKOVICH FUNERAL HOME, Martin J. Yoskovich, Funeral Director, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels, Pa., is in charge of arrangements.

For additional information and to sign the online guest book, please visit www.legacy.com The Herald Standard 2003

Margaret V. Weido

Resident of Nemacolin

Margaret V. Weido, 87, of Nemacolin, died Thursday, January 17, 2002, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg.

She was born Septembet 1, 1914, in Ligonier, a daughter of John and Mary Gottfried Weido.

In her youth, Miss Weido was employed by the May Co. in Cleveland, Ohio.

She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Roman Catholic Church in Nemacolin and its Rosary Society.

Surviving are two brothers William J. and Edward G. Weido, both of Nemacolin; two nephews, Jan and Jerry Weido; and three nieces, Sandy Smith, Peggy Frye and Janette Stager.

Deceased are two brothers, Steven and Emery L. Weido.

Roy "Jack" Wilson

Roy "Jack" Wilson, 83, of Nemacolin, Pa., died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 11:12 p.m. in Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital after a long illness.

He was born December 10, 1919 in Fairchance, Pa., son of George and Winnifred Wilson.

"Jack" was Protestant by faith, a resident of Nemacolin for 74 years, retired Coal Miner from Buckeye Mine with 42 years service, and 60-year member of United Mine Workers of America Local 6290.

He was a Veteran of World War II who served in the 5th Army 633rd Anti-Aircraft Battalion in nine major battles under General George S. Patton.

"Jack" enjoyed hunting.

Three brothers, William, Arthur and Maitland Wilson, and parents preceded him in death.

He is survived by three brothers: George L. Wilson, Holbrook, Pa., Arnold Wilson, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Glenn Wilson, Westland, Michigan; sisters: Bernice Johnston, Tampa, Florida, Irene Lewellyn, Charlotte, North Carolina, Mildred Mills, Tampa, Florida, and Gladys Wilson with whom he made his home; also several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the PAUL MICHAEL LESAKO FUNERAL HOME INC., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, Pa., today from 3 to 5 p.m. and Monday, March 24, from 10 a.m. until the Service at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Jefferson, Pa.

Helen T. Bokat Yandura

Yoskovich Funeral Home

In memoriam of Helen T. Bokat Yandura, 08/28/1921 - 01/15/2011

Helen T. Bokat Yandura, 89 of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 6:15 P.M. on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at her home.

She was born August 28, 1921 in Nemacolin, a daughter of the late Emery Bokat and Mary (Swancigar) Bokat Repko Cihon. Helen was a 1940 graduate of Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels and resided in Nemacolin most of her life. She was a member of the Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church of Nemacolin.

After high school, Mrs. Yandura worked at the Francis Restaurant in Uniontown, Pa. and during World War II, worked assembling pistols at General Electric Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pa. On October 8, 1945, she married Leon J. Yandura, who died August 7, 1960. After her children were mostly grown, she worked at the American Cancer Society in Waynesburg, Pa. Later, she worked as an aide at Greene ARC and then as a unit clerk at the former Greene County Memorial Hospital in Waynesburg. She was last employed as a clerk at the Carmichaels Senior Center until her retirement. She cherished her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandson.

Surviving are five children, Patricia Yandura Blumish and her husband, Mike, of Rices Landing, Pa., Rosemary Yandura of Morgantown, W. Va., Michael Yandura of Nemacolin, Pa., Mark Yandura and his wife, Verna, of Butler, Pa. and Teresa Yandura of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a great great grandson; a step brother, William P. Cihon of Tucson, Ariz. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, John Bokat and Steve Repko; seven sisters, Mary Bokat Bizub, Kathryn Bokat Terescik, Anna Bokat Varto, Mary Repko Garger, Margaret Bokat Bizub, Erma Repko Cormack and Dorothy Repko Udovich; four step brothers, Adam Cihon, who died in infancy, Joseph Cihon, John Cihon and Steve Cihon and five step sisters, Anna Cihon, who died in childhood, Margaret (Marge) Mrazek, Mary Hurtuk, Helen A. Longshore Nielson and Cecelia Yoskovich.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 P.M. on Tuesday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where a blessing service will be held at 11:15 A.M. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 12:00 Noon at the Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, Nemacolin with the Rev. John M. Bauer as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible, Pa.

A vigil service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to either Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church or to Amedisys Hospice, 2183 McClellandtown Road, Masontown, PA 15461.

Vernetta Descaro Yednak

October 14, 2012

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012 2:00 am | Updated: 11:43 pm, Tue Oct 23, 2012.

Vernetta (Vernie) Descaro Yednak, 61, of Springhill, Fla., fomerly of Nemacolin, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012, as a result of an accident. She was born January 1, 1951, daughter of Barbara and Edmund (Cokie) Descaro.

Deceased are her parents and brothers Chuck and Kerry Descaro.

Mrs. Yednak was employed by Curry Home in Waynesburg before moving to Pittsburgh to work for Carnegie Mellon and Blue Cross/Blue Shield until her retirement.

She was a devout Christian and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Mrs. Yednak loved to cook, bake, quilt and sew, but her favorite thing to do was pray to Jesus. She said, I love talking to him, so if you ever need a prayer, ask me.

Mrs. Yednak will be missed by many who have been touched by her kind heart.

Surviving are her beloved husband, Thomas Yednak of Springhill; son William Crick of Carmichaels; daughter Tricia Crick Goldsberry of Crucible; four grandchildren; a sister Connie True of Florida; aunt Mary Morofsky of Pittsburgh; and many nieces and nephews.

She also leaves her sweet, precious dog, Zapato.

Frances Quintana Zaubi

Saturday, November 27, 2010

In memoriam of Frances Quintana Zaubi, 10/04/1919 - 11/27/2010

Yoskovich Funeral Home

Frances Quintana Zaubi, 91 of Vermilion, Ohio and formerly of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 3:10 P.M. on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Benita Lawrence in South Amherst, Ohio. She was born October 4, 1919 in Cordoba, Spain, a daughter of the late Flores and Benita (Garrido) Quintana.

Mrs. Zaubi attended Carmichaels area schools and worked as a licensed practical nurse at the former Greene County Memorial Hospital in Waynesburg, Pa. for about five years. She resided in Nemacolin since 1930 before moving from Nemacolin to be with her family. While in Nemacolin, she was a member of the Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church and the Carmichaels Senior Center. On November 8, 1941, she married Thomas Zaubi, who died February 4, 1981.

Surviving are a daughter, Benita Lawrence and her husband, James, of South Amherst; a son, Thomas Anthony Zaubi of Houston, Tex.; three grandchildren, Amy Byrd, Thomas Zaubi and Kirstine Lambert; four great grandchildren, Katie Byrd, Alyssa Byrd, Helenah Zaubi and Viggo Lambert; two sisters, Cecelia Gregorich and her husband, Charles, of Nemacolin and Carmen Kerr and her husband, William, of Carmichaels, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two sisters, Virginia Zaubi and Mary Ustupski and two brothers, Joseph Quintana and Nick Quintana.

Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 P.M. on Wednesday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where a blessing service will be held at 10:30 A. M. on Thursday, December 2, 2010 followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 A. M. at St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church, Carmichaels with the Rev. John M. Bauer as celebrant.

Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible, Pa.

A vigil service will be held at 7:00 P. M. on Wednesday in the funeral home.

Emil Zubal

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Yoskovich Funeral Home
In memoriam of Emil Zubal, 02/16/1925 - 07/16/2014

Emil Zubal, 89 of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away at 7:10 A.M. on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in his daughter Sharon's home in Morgantown, W. Va. He was born February 16, 1925 in Thompson No. 2, Fayette County, Pa., a son of the late George Leslie and Anna Elizabeth (Hudock) Zubal. Mr. Zubal was a proud U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a 69 year member of the Carmichaels and Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Company. Volunteerism was very important to Emil as he served on the fire company's bingo committee for over 30 years. In addition, he was a member of the Greene County Firemen's Association, the Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Association and its Past Presidents and Old Timers and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chief's and Assistant Chief's Association.

Mr. Zubal was a member and served as an usher at the St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church in Carmichaels, was a fourth degree member of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Council 3569 of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Cumberland American Legion Post 400, Carmichaels, Faith Gray McArdle Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4584, Masontown, Pa. and United Mine Workers of America Nemacolin Local 6290.

Mr. Zubal worked at the Nemacolin Mine as a certified welder until his retirement in 1985 and resided in Carmichaels most of his life. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid sports fan. Mr. Zubal played baseball in his youth and during his time in the Army. He and his wife, Agnes Susan (Salopek) Zubal, who passed away on May 15, 2006, liked to travel and visit with their children.

Surviving are two children, Sharon Ann Puskar and her husband, Gregory, with whom he made his home in Morgantown and John Emil Zubal of Jonesboro, Ga.; three sisters, Madeline Zubal Morelli, Rita Zubal Holmes and her husband, James, and Loretta Zubal Yorko, all of Carmichaels and a sister-in-law, Judy Zubal of Latrobe, Pa. Deceased are a brother, George M. Zubal; a sister, Dolores Zubal Allison and a nephew, Ronnie Morelli.

Family and friends are welcomed from 4 to 8 P.M. on Friday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 A. M. on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church, 408 Route 88, Carmichaels with the Rev. John M. Bauer as celebrant. There will be no viewing or service at the funeral home on Saturday. The Carmichaels Honor Guard and the U. S. Army will accord military honors immediately after the funeral Mass at St. Hugh. Private interment will take place at Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa. A parish vigil service will take place at 6:00 P.M. on Friday in the funeral home followed at 7:00 P.M. by a memorial service by the Carmichaels and Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Company.