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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Kathy L. Melchert
Kusturiss Enterprises manager
Kathy L. "Mama Bear" Melchert, 54, of Washington, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died unexpectedly Thursday, November 28, 2002, in Canonsburg General Hospital.
She was born August 18, 1948, in Allegheny County, a daughter of Rita Leech Newton of Philadelphia and the late Charles Newton.
Mrs. Melchert had worked as resident manager for Kusturiss Enterprises for 20 years.
She was a graduate of Penn Hills High School.
On December 24, 1982, she married
Rodney Melchert, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Kenneth Hershberger of Houston and Scott Hershberger of Ingomar; two stepdaughters, Juanita Black of Tucson, Ariz., and April Melchert of Pittsburgh; a brother, Bill Newton of Philadelphia; a sister, Darlene Gerstal of Chino, Calif.; a granddaughter, Heather Hershberger; and a stepgrand-daughter, Samantha Black.
Michael Patrick
Corning Glass Works retiree
Michael Patrick, 87, of Mapleview, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Thursday, November 28, 2002, in Monongahela Valley Hospital.
He was born November 18, 1915, in Charleroi, a son of Wasil and Katherine Barzinsky Patrick.
Mr. Patrick was a member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Church in Charleroi.
He retired from Corning Glass Works in Charleroi.
Mr. Patrick was a circus model builder.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Vinosky Patrick; and a brother, Frank Patrick of Harrisburg.
Deceased are two brothers, William and John Patrick.
Richard J. Razvoza
Marine Korean War POW
Richard J. Razvoza, 71, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Washington, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2002, in his home.
He was born April 8, 1931, in Washington, a son of John and Antoinette Pauline Razvoza.
Mr. Razvoza was a retired loan officer.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. On Nov. 30, 1950, he was captured in Chosin Reservoir. He was released October 5, 1953, next to the last day of Operation Big Switch, becoming the last enlisted Marine to be freed.
In 1986, Mr. Razvoza moved to Port Charlotte, where he was a member of American Legion Post 110. He was co-founder and past president of the American Legion golf league, past state commander of American Ex-prisoners of War, past chapter commander of Peace River Chapter of AX-POW and a member of Elks Lodge 2763 of Deep Creek, Md.
He enjoyed his family, friends, golf, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play football and the POW organization.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Nancy Arena Razvoza; a son, Patrick J. of Sarasota, Fla.; two sisters, Betty Duvall of Forest Hill, Md., and Joann Brown of Washington; and four nephews and 14 nieces.
Ruth L. Smith
Taught 33 years in Elizabeth Forward district
Ruth L. Smith, 86, of Bunola, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Thursday, November 28, 2002.
She received her degree from California Teachers College and taught elementary education in Elizabeth Forward School District for 33 years.
Her husband, Leonard R. Smith, is deceased.
Surviving are a daughter, Joanne Shea of Carmichaels; a son, Leonard Smith of Upper St. Clair; a granddaughter, Joy Shields; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A sister, Dorothy McDonald, is deceased.
Margaret E. Stevenson
Member of Fells U.M. Church
Margaret E. Stevenson, 81, of Washington, formerly of Rostraver Township, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Thursday, November 28, 2002, in Donnell House, Washington.
She was born July 16, 1921, in Centerville, a daughter of Albert and Viola Black Webeck.
Mrs. Stevenson was a member of Fells United Methodist Church, Rostraver Township, where she held several offices.
She was a former member of Monongahela Eastern Star, past mother adviser of Monongahela Rainbow Girls and past president of Rostraver Garden Club. She also was a member of the National AARP and Rostraver Township AARP and was active with the Council of Churches and Rostraver Food Bank.
On October 10, 1941, she married
John H. (Jack) Stevenson, who survives.
Also surviving are two brothers, James Webeck of Ellsworth and Albert Webeck of Pittsburgh; and five nephews and six nieces.
An infant son is deceased.
Ella M. Strogish
Blacktop Paving Co. retiree
Ella M. Strogish, 65, of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Friday, November 29, 2002, in her home.
She was born December 9, 1936, in McDonald, a daughter of the late Albert V. and Ethel Mae Love Griffith.
A 1954 graduate of Canonsburg High School, she worked as treasurer at Blacktop Paving Co. in Washington until her retirement in 1992.
Mrs. Strogish enjoyed reading and watching football and baseball on television, especially her two favorite teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Mets.
On March 19, 1955, in Virginia, she married
Nicholas Strogish, who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died October 8, 1983.
Surviving are a daughter, Fay Strogish of West Alexander; and several nieces and nephews.
A brother, Albert V. Griffith Jr., is deceased.
All services will be private and under the direction of Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Homes, Claysville.
Dorothy Anthony
Member of First Christian Church in Washington
Dorothy Anthony, 73, of Washington, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Tuesday, October 8, 2002, in Washington Hospital.
She was born January 23, 1929, in Washington, a daughter of John and Rosetta Green Lowers.
Mrs. Anthony was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School.
She was a member of First Christian Church in Washington.
On June 14, 1970, she married
Walter M. Anthony, who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died July 2, 2001.
Surviving are a son, Samuel D. Valperga of Washington; three daughters, Judith Panion and Toni Hewitt, both of Washington, and Linda Sue Blackburn of Bedford; a sister, Lois Ward of Washington; and 10 grandchildren, Misty Rae and Jacob Welch, Crystal and Scott Valperga, Joshua, Barry Jr. and Macie Hewitt, Molly, Eli and Andy Blackburn.
Deceased are three brothers, Mervin and Arnold Dempsey and Bobby Lowers; and a sister, Arnetta Mae Lowers.
Velare Campbell Bloyd
U.S. Navy Wave during World War II
Velare Campbell Bloyd, 79, of McDonald, North Fayette Township, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Friday, October 4, 2002.
She was born August 19, 1923, a daughter of Richard G. and Emma Palmer Campbell.
Mrs. Bloyd was a member of Noblestown United Methodist Church.
She served in the U.S. Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II.
Her husband, J.E. Bloyd, is deceased.
Surviving are a sister, Virginia Souffrant of McDonald; a brother, Vernon Campbell of Midway; and several nieces and nephews.
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