Obituaries by LocationMichael Rusnak
Michael "Pappy" Rusnak, 86, of Brownsville, Pa., died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Beverly Health Care, Uniontown.
He was born Jan. 26, 1914, in Wendel, W.Va., a son of the late Michael Rusnak Sr., and Veronica Mayernick Rusnak.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John and Andrew Rusnak; sisters, Mary Serbak and Elizabeth Woskobnik; stepdaughter, Kay Spencer; step-grandson, Robert Shaw; and his wife, Helen Vitale Rusnak, with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage prior to her death in 1978.
Michael attended weekly services at Beverly Health Care conducted by the Rev. Gary R. McFadden of the House of Prayer of Smock. He formerly attended Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, McKeesport. Before retiring, he was a garbage man for the former Jonas Trucking, Monongahela.
Surviving are children: John Michael Rusnak of Amherst, Ohio, Mary Lucille Shaw and her husband, Clifford of Brownsville, and Paul Rusnak and his wife, Donna of Charleroi; sisters, Annie Charleton of Elyria, Ohio, Veronica Kobac of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Pauline Hartos of Port Vue, Pa.; a brother, Paul Rusnak and his wife, "Mim" of Cranston R.I.; nine grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends in the CONFER FUNERAL HOME, 515 Front St., Browns-ville, today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Gary R. McFadden at 10 a.m., on Friday, May 5, 2000, in Taylor Cemetery, Brownsville.
Katherine Santucci
Katherine "Katie" Santucci, 81, of Clarksville, Pa., died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in her home.
Mrs. Santucci was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Santucci, whom she marriage
on Nov. 13, 1948; one daughter, Patricia Radjenovic of Clarksville; two sons, Frank M. Santucci of Clarksville, and John R. Santucci of Jefferson; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Nick Andrusky of Clarksville; and one sister, Eva Kolat of Clarksville.
Friends will be received in the Behm Funeral Home, Greene Street, Jefferson, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Blessing Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 6.
Sophia Sepic
Sophia (Rogish) Sepic, 85, of North Oaks, Minn., formerly of Uniontown, Pa., died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in the White Bear Lake Nursing Facility, White Bear Lake, Minn.
Friends will be received in the Haky Funeral Homes Inc., 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, Pa., on Friday, May 5, 2000, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.
John N. Syrek Jr.
John N. Syrek Jr., 79, of Adah, Pa., died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Arlington Hospital, Arlington, Va.
He was born Oct. 20, 1920, in Edenborn, Pa., a son of the late John N. and Rozalie Syrek.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Lloyd, Vince, Edward and Joseph Syrek; and two sisters, Mary Chaney and Helen Novotny.
Mr. Syrek was the former owner and operator of Masontown Sports Center. He served his country during World War II, in the U.S. Marine Corp, was a retired machine shop instructor for the Fayette Area Vocational Technical School, and was formerly employed with U.S. Steel Robena Works and Pittsburgh Coal Company.
He was a member of St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church of Footedale, Pa., the Fort Mason American Legion Post 423, and Faith-Gray-McArdle V.F.W. Post 4584.
Surviving are his loving wife, Ann "Anka" (Matalik) Syrek, with whom he would have celebrated 54 years of marriage today, May 4; three children, Eileen M. Syrek of DeBary, Fla., John E. Syrek and his wife, JoAnn (Demniak) of Jefferson, Pa., and Gary J. Syrek and his wife, Patricia (Gearing) of McClellandtown; four grandchildren, Kristy Syrek, Lisa Syrek, Gary Syrek and Cortney Syrek; a sister, Estelle McKean of New York; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 515 North Main St., Masontown, Pa., on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Monday, May 8, 2000, until 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., in St. Thomas R.C. Church, Footedale, Pa., with the Rev. Fr. James Popochock as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Footedale, where military services will be accorded by V.F.W. Post 4584, and American Legion Post 423. A Parish Wake Service will be held on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Joseph J. Bodosky
Joseph J. Bodosky, 86, of Jefferson, Pa., died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Washington Hospital.
Mr. Bodosky was a retired coal miner from Gateway Coal Company.
Surviving are his wife, Ann Christina Bodosky; five children, Joseph Bedosky of Henderson, Nev., Charles Bedosky of Belton, Mo., Matthew Bedosky of Asheville, N.C., Mary Ann Krisko of Portage, and Michael Bedosky of Portage; and two sisters, Victoria Kolat of Waynesburg, and Mary Krisko of Portage.
Friends will be received in the Behm Funeral Home Inc., Greene Street, Jefferson, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, May 6, at 1:30 p.m., the hour of service.
William J. Bradmon
William Joseph "Bill" Bradmon, 78, died Wednesday evening, May 3, 2000, at his residence.
Mr. Bradmon was born in Fayette County, Pa., a son of the late Robert R. Bradmon and Lula V. Bradmon.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lt. Colonel, and was a veteran of World War II. He was the owner and operator of Bradmon's Woodworking Shop, a member of Baptist Temple Church, where he served as a former Deacon, and was a member of the Reidsville Elks Lodge 1723.
Surviving are his wife, Kitty King Bradmon of the Home; the following children, Marilyn Bradmon Howerton and husband, Mike of Reidsville, Jerry Bradmon and wife, Jan Tindal of Reidsville, Larry Bradmon and wife, Angela of Lincolnton, N.C., and Beth Bradmon Monday and husband, Terry of Greenville, N.C.; and grandchildren, Brian Howerton, Erin Dail and husband, Rick, Jenny Bradmon, Bonnie Bradmon, Carla Bradmon, Caroline Monday, Morgan Monday, Briana Barrier and husband, Walt and Austin Tindal; a great-grandson, Alex Barrier; and a brother, Robert Bradmon of Brownsville, Pa.
The family will receive friends in the WILKERSON FUNERAL HOME, Reidsville, N.C., today from 7 to 9 p.m. At other times, the family will be at the residence. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m., in Baptist Temple Church. Interment will be in Greenview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Reidsville, NC 27320.
Mellon Dragich
Mellon "Buzz" Dragich, 77, of Maple Valley, Wash., formerly of Merritt Island, Fla., died Friday, April 14, 2000, in Valley Medical Center, Renton, Wash.
He was born Sept. 29, 1922, in Canonsburg, Pa., son of the late Mr. Nick Dragich and Sophia Journal Dragich.
He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 24 years, retiring in 1988, and he served in the U.S. Navy, during World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Betty E. Kulen, whom he marriage on May 6, 1946; a son, Darryl Dragich of Maple Valley; a daughter, Judy Bandlow of Kent, Wash.; a brother, Nick Dragich Jr., of Washington, Pa.; and a granddaughter, Jessica Bandlow.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Adele.
Arrangements were handled by the YAHN & SON FUNERAL HOME, Auburn, Wash. Interment in Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Wash.
Helen E. Dulla
Helen E. (Repa) Dulla, 87, of Republic, Pa., passed away Thursday, May 4, 2000, at her residence.
She was born May 19, 1912, the daughter of the late Steve and Bertha Repa.
She was a member of the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Republic, and a former member of the church choir. Helen and her husband were former owners of the Graystone Hotel, Republic.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Moxi Dulla, in 1955; sisters, Anna Stotka, Nellie Comparda, Josephine Dailey, Irene Tehi and Lottie Repa, in infancy; and brothers, Stanley, John and Joseph Repa.
Surviving are sisters, Bertha Nitch of Republic, and Louise McKenzie of Cumberland, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME INC., Legion Street, Republic, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Monday, May 8, 2000, until 9:30 a.m., when a prayer service will be held. A Funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m., in Holy Rosary R.C. Church, with the Rev. Fr. Mark Purnell as celebrant. Interment will be Holy Rosary Cemetery. A Parish Wake Service will be held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Eva L. Jaynes
Eva Lou (Ferguson) Jaynes, 92, of Connellsville, Pa., died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Lint's Personal Care Home.
She was born March 16, 1908, in South Connellsville, a daughter of the late David Lloyd and Anna Hoffmeister Ferguson. Eva was a former resident of South 8th St., in Connellsville.
She was a graduate of Connellsville High School, and during her life worked for the Silk Mill in Connellsville, Levin's Furniture Store, and for the Connellsville Housing Authority. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Connellsville, and was also a member of the Community Choral Group.
Surviving are a brother, Charles Ferguson of Kenner, La.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard M. Bill "Whitey" Jaynes on Nov. 9, 1994; a sister, Dorothy Elizabeth McManis; and three brothers, Edward, John and David Ferguson.
Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 East Green St., Connellsville, today from 2 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., in the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Moscowitz officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Restoration Fund 2000, 126 Fairview Ave., Connellsville, PA 15425, in her memory.
