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RUTH JACKSON JUSTICE
Ruth Jackson Justice, 65, of Seventh Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va., formerly of Adamsburg, Pa., died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in the emergency room of Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jesse and Anna Shaver Jackson. She was a member of the Broadway Avenue Baptist Church, was a former employee of G.C. Murphy Co., and was a member of the Wood County Democratic Women's Club. She is survived by her husband, Alan G. "Tony" Justice; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Harry "Beak" Shuman of Washington, W.Va.; a brother, Gib Jackson of Washington, W.Va.; and a sister, Jerry Morton of Parkersburg, W.Va. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Violet Tumlin and Betty Butler. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the OGDIN-KIMES FUNERAL HOME, 1640 St. Marys Ave., Parkersburg, W.Va., with the Rev. Phillip Newhart officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen South Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

ANNE E. LOYA
On this day, Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, Anne E. Loya, of Mt. Pleasant, has been lifted up by our Lord to join her beloved husband, John, in eternity forever after. She was 79. Anne was born Jan. 8, 1920, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Otto Alvin and Lottie McBriar Smith. She was educated in the Pittsburgh area. Anne moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1958 with her husband, John, who was working for the former Pittsburgh Screw and Bolt. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the U.S. Bureau of Mines as a proofreader and J&L Steel as an assembler. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant, Bullskin Township Senior Citizens, Women's Society, Senior Aide at Frick Hospital, volunteer of Life Line, and a former member of YMCA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Loya, in 1986. Anne will be sadly missed by her close and devoted friend, Stella Morgan Lutz of New Stanton. She is also survived by a niece, Sharon Shanower of Alliance, Ohio; and a friend, Sylvia Green of Squirrel Hill. Friends will be received in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at which time her funeral service will be held with the Rev. Richard W. Shields officiating. Interment will follow in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh.

JEAN M. LUPNACCA
Jean M. Lupnacca, 77, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Pittsburgh, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999. She was born June 21, 1922, in Pittsburgh. She was a retired guidance counselor of Shaler Area School District and a member of the Church of the Incarnation. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, John Q. Lupnacca; two daughters, Beverly Kerkam of Linwood, N.J., and Janet Lupnacca of Moorestown, N.J.; a son, John David Lupnacca of Medford, N.J.; two brothers, Dr. Samuel DeSimone of Coatesville and Albert of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and four grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at noon in the Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota, Fla. Interment in Palms Memorial Park. Arrangements by PALMS FUNERAL HOME, Sarasota, Fla., (941) 371-4962.

JAMES O. RUGH
James O. Rugh, 67, of Jefferson Hills, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in Jefferson Center Hospital, Jefferson Hills. Born Feb. 11, 1932, in Bradenville, he was a son of the late Raymond J. and Pearl Gower Rugh. He was a retired oiler with Operating Engineers Local 66. He was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church, Elizabeth Township. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Haun Rugh; a daughter, Nancy Hall of Lakeland, Fla.; three sisters, Sandra Hoke of Latrobe, Johnetta Cunningham of Torrance and Bronwyn Rugh of Blairsville; a brother, Raymond D. Rugh of Latrobe; and nieces and nephews. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 Second St., Elizabeth, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friends will be received Friday from noon until the hour of service at 1 p.m. in the Praise Assembly of God Church, North Versailles, with the Rev. Shawn Lyons officiating. Interment will follow in Round Hill Cemetery.

OTTO L. SAUNIER JR.
Otto L. Saunier Jr., 61, of Moon Township, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999. Beloved husband of CarolAnn Davis Saunier. Father of Brian and his wife, Lynn Saunier, and Beth and her husband, Bernie Hermann. Brother of Patricia Wall. Also, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Road. Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. Mass in St. Margaret Mary Church at 9:30 a.m.

JOSEPH J. SCHOLZE
Joseph J. Scholze, 90, of Monroeville, formerly of San Diego, Calif., on Monday (All Saints Day), Nov. 1, 1999. Husband of the late Mary K. Dickson Scholze; dear brother of Ellen G. Scholze of New York City, N.Y., Paul J. Scholze of Seattle, Wash., Robert F. Scholze of Portland, Ore., Ferdinand J. Scholze of Monroeville, Joan D. Aiello of Munhall, James A. Scholze of Forest Hills and the late Mary E. Phillips, Thomas V. Scholze and Gertrude R. Matisi; also 38 nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 111 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Friends may call at the GENE VAN HORN, MONROEVILLE, GOLDEN RULE MEMBER FIRM, FUNERAL HOME, Beatty Road and Route 48 North (from Parkway East take Exit 16B, fourth intersection) (412) 372-5200, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Catholic Church Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Hazelwood Avenue, Pittsburgh.

HELEN C. TUCCI
Helen C. Tucci, 85, formerly of Youngwood, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 12, 1914, in Youngwood, a daughter of the late Joseph and Onorata D'Agostini Ciampini. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed by Westinghouse. She was a member of Holy Cross Church, Youngwood, the Holy Cross Ladies Guild and the A&B Club of Youngwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rocco Tucci; a sister, Stella Cassa; and three brothers, Merle, Pete and Albert Ciampini. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Mary Ann) Gazda of Warren, Ohio, and Mrs. Robert (Laura Jean) Sinnamond of Greensburg; a son, Thomas Tucci and his wife, Karen, of Ruffsdale; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Youngwood, with Father John S. Szczesny as celebrant. Interment in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery.

JAMES ROSE WATSON
James Rose Watson, a distinguished Pittsburgh surgeon, died in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, at the age of 95. Educated at Haverford College and Harvard Medical School, he received his surgical training at the Mayo Clinic, where he met his late wife, Marion Braasch. He began his surgical practice in Pittsburgh in 1934 in joint practice with his father, Charles Masena Watson. He practiced at both Presbyterian University Hospital and St. Margaret's Memorial Hospital. Throughout his career he played a significant role in the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Surgery, and retired as Clinical Professor of Surgery in 1973. During World War II, he served as Chief of Surgery of the U.S. Army's 27th General Hospital in New Guinea, and was awarded the Bronze Star. He is survived by his children, William B. Watson of Cambridge, Mass., Charles G. Watson of Pittsburgh and Ann W. Kaiser of Charlottesville, Va.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Surgical Research Endowment Fund, c/o of the Development Office, Box 131, Scaife Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261. Arrangements are under the direction of HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 139 W. Fayette St., Uniontown.

David "Cliff" Allen Osler
David "Cliff" Allen Osler, 45, of Connellsville, on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Paul G. Fink Funeral Home Inc., Connellsville.

JAMES A. BUTALLA
James A. "Yummy" Butalla, 60, of Loyalhanna, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, at IHS at Mountain View, Unity Township. He was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Latrobe, a son of Stephen J. and Mary Ann Baran Butalla of Loyalhanna. He was a member of St. Rose Church, Latrobe, and was retired from the church. He was a member of the White House Club, Loyalhanna, and F.O.E. #01188, Latrobe. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Stephen J. Butalla and his wife, Paulette, of Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Patricia Holden and her husband, Scott, of Latrobe; also survived by a niece, Heather; a nephew, Chad; and a great-niece, Mallory. Friends were received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Rose Church with the Rev. William P. Donahue as celebrant. Interment St. Rose Cemetery, Derry Township. St. Rose Rosary Altar Christian Mothers will recite the rosary at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. The F.O.E. #01188 will hold services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

CURTIS M. CACKOWSKI
Curtis M. Cackowski, 39, of Youngwood, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born in Greensburg, Nov. 25, 1959, a son of Evelyn Brosnick Cackowski of Greensburg and the late Marion Cackowski. He was a certified public accountant and was Catholic by faith. He was a former teacher of the C.C.D. class at St. Bruno's Church in South Greensburg, and a member of the P.I.C.P.A., the Norwin Jaycees, and the Hillview City Bowling League. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his cousin, Dana Noel. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Karen Nye Cackowski; and a brother, David Cackowski of Greensburg. Family and friends will be received at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A prayer service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Interment will follow in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery.

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