Jan 4, 2014

Betty Jo Amos, 75, of Waynesburg, died peacefully at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014, in home surrounded by her loving family.

Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. A complete obituary and funeral notice will be published in a later edition.

Emma Charlene Caldwell, 61, of Claysville, died Saturday, January 4, 2014, in her home, after suffering with a cancer-related illness for the past several months.

Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. A complete obituary and funeral notice will be published in a later edition.

1932-2013

Helen Carder, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2013, in Sandy, Utah.

She was born on December 27, 1932, in Weston, W.Va, a daughter of Freeman Stout and Mary Straley Stout, and was the eldest of eight children.

As a young woman, she graduated from Weston High School in 1950 and worked at Weston National Bank until she married Denver Carder in 1954. They moved to Ohio and then to Waynesburg, where they lived from 1971 until her passing.

Mrs. Carder was an amazing cook, loved quilting and had an affection for antiques.

She valued her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she was actively involved with many groups and activities.

Mrs. Carder also cherished her time spent volunteering for Friends of Ruby Memorial Hospital at West Virginia University for more than 15 years.

She will be missed by so many whose lives she touched over the years.

Surviving are her devoted husband, Denver; children Robin Carder Bradford (Steven and their daughter Christina) and Dennis Carder (Lisette and their children Matthew and Rachel); a brother; and five sisters.

A brother is deceased.

The caring staff in Alta Ridge Alzheimer’s Community provided loving care to Mr. and Mrs. Carder for the past 18 months.

A memorial service was held at Larkin Sunset Gardens in Sandy Saturday, January 4. Condolences are welcome at www.larkincares.com.

Member of St. Benedict the Abbot Church

Melina Fagella, 96, of McMurray, died Friday, January 3, 2014, in Consulate Health Care Center, North Strabane Township.

She was born October 3, 1917, in Bronx, N.Y., a daughter of Vincenzo and Sophia Faiella Santo.

Mrs. Fagella was a homemaker.

She was a longtime member of St. Benedict the Abbot Roman Catholic Church, McMurray.

Her husband, Michael Fagella, died January 13, 2007.

Surviving are a son, Michael J. Fagella of McMurray; a granddaughter, Christi Noel Fagella, also of McMurray; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her husband, are a brother who during his early childhood in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918; two other brothers, Carmine and Tommy; and three sisters, Connie, Vincenza and Annie.

Friends will be received from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Mario L. DeAngelo Funeral Home, 194 East College Street, Canonsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, in St. Benedict the Abbot Roman Catholic Church, McMurray, with the Rev. Dan Whalen as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.

Loyal, caring, devoted and responsible

Karen Augenstein Fisher, 46, of Canonsburg, formerly of Upper St. Clair, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 31, 1967, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Roy W. and Faye Barton Augenstein, who survives.

Mrs. Fisher was a graduate of Penn State University and was an avid Nittany Lion football fan.

She worked as a director of quality control for 20 years in the food industry. In 2010, she purchased Dogs Rule Grooming Salon at Quail Acres, which she owned and operated.

Mrs. Fisher loved to travel and go on cruises with her family. She will be remembered by her friends as someone who was very loyal, caring, devoted and responsible.

She was the beloved wife for 20 years to Michael “Elmo” Fisher, whom she met in 1984 by accident at her parents home; loving mother to Grayling M., Riley F. and Regen E. Fisher; dear sister to Kristen (Joe) Augenstein-Sabol; devoted aunt to Alexander “Willie” and Nicholas Sabol; and many additional nephews.

Also surviving are aunts, uncles and cousins, including Jen Mackey, who was most supportive during her illness.

A gathering to celebrate her life will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 6, in Ruthfred Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, with Pastor Steve P. Carlson officiating.

Please add tributes at www.beinhauer.com.

Additional information was received for the obituary of Doloris Ford, published Friday.

Surviving is a great-grandhild, Venoose Guiser.

Devoted in faith

Mary Elaine Gladish, 65, of Morgantown, W.Va., passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, with her family at her side

She was born in Bentleyville September 1, 1948, a daughter of the late William Coulson and the late Mary Evanosky Coulson.

Mrs. Gladish was devoted in her faith and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Star City, W.Va. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and the outdoors.

Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Frederick John Gladish; a son, Nathaniel Eric Gladish of Morgantown; and a brother, William Coulson and wife Barbara of Bentleyville.

In keeping with Mrs. Gladish’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 122 South High Street, Morgantown, WV 26505.

Condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

Corrected information was received for the obituary of Warren Wendell Johnson, published Tuesday, December 31.

He was born December 9, 1920.

Charles Kinkopf, 92, passed away December 5, 2013.

He was a retired steelworker and enjoyed woodworking, traveling and working on his farm

Helen Kinkopf, 87, his wife of 65 years, passed on June 27, 2013. She was a retired nurse and enjoyed painting, gardening and photography.

Both were longtime Claysville residents.

Deceased are their beloved daughter, Martha Lynn Blair; a great-grandson, Marquinn Williams; and a son-in-law, David Smith Sr.

Surviving are daughters Susan C. Smith of Claysville and Claudia (Joe) Rizor of Beton, Ill.; a son, Charles of Pittsburgh; grandchildren David Smith Jr. and son Jeremy of Claysville, Michele Pinto and daughters Grace and Ella of Canonsburg, James (Tammy) Smith and children Alexandria, Wyatt, Jessica, Virginia and Zachary of Washington, Scott (Susan)Rizor and children Kassidy, Kenzie, Reagan and Jack of Los Alamos, N.M., Robb (Jamiey) Rizor and daughter Hayley of Las Vegas, Nev., Clover Kinkopf and children Marcella, Mason and Jimmy of Pittsburgh, Timothy Kinkopf of Memphis, Tenn., Josh (Jen) Bird of Elton, Md., and Justin (Tina) Bird and children Felicity and Preston of Washington.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., time of memorial service, Saturday, January 11, in Sacred Heart Church, Claysville. Interment will be in Claysville Cemetery.

Carmichaels resident enjoyed reading, sewing

Bonnie L. Pesuti, 92, of Carmichaels, died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2014, in Donnell House, Washington.

She was born February 15, 1921, in Jane Lew, W.Va., a daughter of the late James W. Brown and Goldie Hitt Brown Crago.

Mrs. Pesuti resided most of her life in Carmichaels, where she was a member of First Christian Church.

She enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting and knitting.

Mrs. Pesuti always had a pleasant and positive attitude.

On October 26, 1940, she married Alphonso A. Pesuti, who died July 9, 1987.

Surviving are two sons, Anthony A. Pesuti and wife Norma of Carmichaels, and James Pesuti and wife Wanda of Crucible; six grandchildren, Anthony Pesuti Jr, Joseph Pesuti, Patricia Celaschi, Jaime McFadden, Christine Dilts and Robert Pesuti; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary Marcin of Carmichaels; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are two brothers, Charles Brown and Butch Brown; and two sisters, Stella McCoy and Goldie “Dodo” Smith.

There will be no public viewing and a memorial service is being planned at a later date in First Christian Church in Carmichaels.

Yoskovich Funeral Home, Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels, is in charge of arrangements. For additional information and to sign a guest book, please visit www.YoskovichFH.com.

Former head chef at The George Washington hotel

Tillie Natasha Puskarich, 90, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014, in Saybrook Landing, Ashtabula, Ohio.

She was born July 2, 1923, in Ontario, a daughter of Nick and Anna Swate Zinko. She had been an Ashtabula resident for the past four years, after living most of her entire life in Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Puskarich graduated as valedictorian of her class at Ellsworth High School.

She worked as a cook in numerous restaurants, but most notably was the head chef in The George Washington hotel in Washington.

A member of Cokeburg Presbyterian Church for 50 years, she was extremely dedicated to her church. She served on the ladies auxiliary and as an elder, helped with countless spaghetti dinners, performed custodial work at the church whenever needed and enjoyed reading her Bible.

Mrs. Puskarich enjoyed baking and cooking and those that knew her loved the many delicious creations she would make. An excellent seamstress, she made many of her daughters clothes, which many people thought were expensive designer fashions. She also was a great dancer and loved polka music.

Always known for helping others, she was a loving wife, mother and excellent role model.

Surviving are a daughter, Sylvia Heusinger (husband Earle “Chuck” Jr.) of Ashtabula; two grandchildren, Earle “Chip” Heusinger III (wife Natalie) and Stephanie Waggoner (husband Steve); five great-grandchildren, Natasha, Alexandra “Lexi,” Logan, Kyle and Brooke; a sister, Ann Rebich of Cokeburg; and many nieces and nephews to whom she was very close and kept in touch with throughout the years.

Deceased are her husband of 65 years, Matthew Puskarich, who died May 15, 2011; three sisters, Catherine “Kay” Cecil, Olga “Nellie” Messiano and Mary Yuvan; a brother, Peter Zinko; and her parents.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, in Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314, where services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, with the Rev. Fran Skariot, pastor of Cokeburg Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Beallsville Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Cokeburg Presbyterian Church, 100 Washington Street, Cokeburg, PA 15324 or Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. www.ducro.com

Jessop Steel crane operator

Emery Sakerka Jr., 77, of Washington, died Friday, January 3, 2014, in his home.

He was born May 4, 1936, in Washington, a son of the late Emery Sr. and Mary A. Beck Sakerka.

Mr. Sakerka attended Trinity High School and went on to work as a crane operator for Jessop Steel for more than 40 years before retiring.

He was a member of Jessop Club and enjoyed his cars, hunting, bird-watching and mowing grass.

Surviving are two daughters, Lu Ann (Steven) Hickman of Prosperity and Janie (Bill) Curran of Monessen; a brother, Robert (Lois) Sakerka of Florida; a sister, Carol Howard (Ted) Smith of Florida; three grandchildren, Tiffany (Gene) Nicastro, Clinton (Leni) Hickman and Blake Curran; and two great-grandchildren, Sofia and Giavanna Nicastro.

Deceased are two brothers, Paul and Frank Sakerka.

At the request of the family, there will be no visitation and all other services will be private. Condolences may be expressed at www.familyremembers.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, and Lawrence K. Donovan, ?director

Hunter, fisherman and golfer served in World War II

George Sepac, 89, of Republic, and formerly of Jefferson and Mather, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014, in Golden Living Center, Uniontown.

He was born September 8, 1924, in Herminie, a son of the late Matthew Sepac and Elizabeth Cipcic Sepac.

Mr. Sepac retired from Beth Energy’s Marianna Mine.

He was a member of United Mine Workers Association; a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Forces serving in World War II; and a member of Filer-Sadlek American Legion Post of Jefferson.

Mr. Sepac was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer.

In addition to his parents, deceased are three sisters and a brother.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Josephine Finky Vukmanic Sepac; a daughter, Melissa Kish and husband Robert of New Salem; a son, Randy Sepac of Mather; two grandchildren, Robert A. Kish and wife Emily of Providence, R.I., and Dr. Rachel Kish of Scranton; and many nieces and nephews.

In accordance with his wishes, the funeral will be private for his family and under the direction of Robert T. Kish Funeral Home, Republic.

Assistant golf pro for Myrtlewood Golf Club

Kevin B. Seymour, 53, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014, in Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, S.C.

He was born January 7, 1960, in Quanah, Texas, a son of Mary J. “Jackie” Seymour of Green Sea, S.C., and the late William O. Seymour.

Mr. Seymour was currently employed as an assistant golf professional for Myrtlewood Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was previously employed as a paramedic with Mon County Emergency Medical Systems in Morgantown, W.Va.

He was an avid sports fan who especially loved the Dallas Cowboys, West Virginia Mountaineers and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. He also umpired softball for Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC) Recreational Center in Morgantown.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a daughter, Alicia Seymour of Morgantown; two grandchildren, Chloe and Brooklyn Blosser, both of Morgantown; a brother, Keith A. Seymour and wife Teresa of Morgantown; a sister, Kimber Soles and husband Scotty of Green Sea; and five nephews, Kyle Seymour, Lance Seymour, L.B. Neer, Seth Neer and Justin Soles.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m., the time of a memorial service, Saturday, January 11, in Morgantown Church of Christ, 361 Scott Avenue., Morgantown, WF 26508. A dinner will immediately follow the memorial service in the church fellowship hall downstairs.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, Morgantown Northern Regional Office 1299 Pineview Drive, Suite 3, Morgantown, WV 26505 or M.A.D.D., P.O. Box 244, Scott Depot, WV 25560.

Sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Founding member of Canon Coin Club

Mary B. Sincek, 95, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at 6:02 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014, in ManorCare of McMurray.

She was born September 12, 1918, in Botlz, Indiana County, a daughter of the late Alexander and Rose Urban Bodnar.

Mrs. Sincek lived most of her life in Canonsburg and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.

She was a founding member of Canon Coin Club and also was a member of Jefferson College Historical Society.

Mrs. Sincek enjoyed knitting and playing cards. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Sincek had been self-employed as a hairdresser for many years.

On January 18, 1942, she married John W. Sincek, who passed away September 10, 1988.

Surviving are a son, John R. (Cheryl) Sincek of Canonsburg; three grandchildren, Douglas, Gregory (Katrina) and Melissa Sincek; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Sincek was the last of her immediate family.

Deceased, in addition to her husband, are four sisters, Julia Kobrys, Helen Nocki, Ethel Smith and Elizabeth Little; and four brothers, Joseph, Paul, Alexander “Bob” and William Bodnar.

Friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 8. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg, with interment to follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Sincek’s name may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Western Pennsylvania Chapter, River Walk Corporate Center, Pittsburgh PA 15219. To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

Additional information was received for the obituary of Faye Hill Wilson, published Saturday.

Surviving is a very special daughter-in-law, Pam Whyte Hill of Wind Ridge.