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CLARENCE H. WOODWARD
Clarence H. Woodward, 92, of Greensburg, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born in Lloydsville, Sept. 18, 1907, a son of the late Frederick and Caroline Green Woodward. He was a retired sales representative with the Limbach Co. in Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church and its Sunday school class. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean L. Woodward; two sons, Cortland D. of Horseheads, N.Y., and Bruce C. Woodward of Greensburg; seven granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Caroline Harris of Syracuse, N.Y., and Pearl Frye of Irwin; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends received Wednesday at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, from 11 a.m. until noon, at which time services will be held with the Rev. Scott Peterman officiating. Private entombment will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be given to the Otterbein United Methodist Church.

George M. Bretz
Penn Hills
George M. Bretz, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. He was born in Pottsville, Pa., on June 1, 1919. Beloved husband for 55 years of Kathleen (Bambrick). Father of George G., John and Bill Bretz, Clare Sullivan, Eileen Keating, Kathryn Dunn and Meg Balsamico. Grandfather of Jennifer and Terance Sullivan, Mary Alice Bretz, Nathaniel Keating, Alex and Andrew Bretz, Jason Dunn, Anthony and Michael Balsamico. Friends received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. Visitation Friday 7 to 9 p.m.

Rose M. (Gillo) Cappa
Baldwin Boro
Rose M. (Gillo) Cappa, on Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Thomas R. Dear sweet mother of Donald T. Cappa of Baldwin Boro and Joanne Cappa David of Mt. Lebanon. Mother-in-law of William G. David. Sister of Louise Kane, Joseph, Daniel and Samuel Gillo. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received in the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayer Saturday at 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Church at 11:30 a.m.

Newton Chapin
Sewickley
Newton Chapin, age 92, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Mariana (Lippincott) Chapin for 63 years. Beloved father of Sally Levin and her husband Michael, and William N. Chapin and his wife Amy. Half-brother of Juliana Kimball and James W. Chapin. Grandfather of Sarah Chapin, Emily Levin and Elizabeth Chapin. Mr. Chapin was born June 3, 1909, in Carnegie, Pa., to the late Newton Sr. and Matilda (Bell) Chapin. He attended Shadyside Academy, Choate School and Princeton University. Mr. Chapin served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s in Northern Pennsylvania. After completing his service, he joined Lee C. Moore Corp., a family-owned business. In 1940, he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the Pittsburgh Ordnance District. Mr. Chapin rejoined Lee C. Moore Corp after the war until 1962. Following, he was a consultant and owner of Marshall Stamping and Culverts, Inc. For 25 years, he served on the Edgeworth Borough Council and was its former president. He was a co-founder of Valley Ambulance Authority. He was an avid musician, having compiled many of his works into songbooks. He also enjoyed trap shooting and traveling. Burial will be private. Service Friday at 11 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church of Sewickley. Arrangements by COPELAND'S SEWICKLEY-IRVINE CHAPEL, 702 Beaver St. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Aid Society, Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143.

Viola M. Corbit
Pittsburgh
Viola M. Corbit, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001. Wife of the late John C. Corbit. Mother of Sheryl C. Gilliland and Dana Woefel. Grandmother of Lynn and Brian Woefel, Dean and the late Warren Gilliland. No visitation. Memorial Service Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. in Riverview U.P. Church, 3505 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Memorials suggested to the church. Arrangements by NEELY FUNERAL HOME, Glenshaw.

Gwendolyn D. (Pancoast) Harvey
West View
Gwendolyn D. (Pancoast) Harvey, 74, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, William G. Harvey Jr., and a daughter, Dawn M. Harvey. She is survived by loving daughter, Linda Sue Ervin and her husband Wayne of West View; sons, William G. Harvey and his wife Elizabeth of Avalon, and Larry D. Harvey and his wife Jean of Shaler; also seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends invited Friday from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 1014 California Ave., Avalon (North Boros). Burial will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park.

Robert F. Hayhurst Jr.
Robert F. Hayhurst Jr., on Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Beloved son of Robert F. Sr. and Helen (Kimble) Hayhurst; brother of Amy McDaniel and Michele Shimko; grandson of Robert E. and the late Margaret Frances Hayhurst, and the late Fred Phillips; grandson and best friend of Doris Phillips; godfather of Kathleen and Ryan Shimko; uncle of Alex McDaniel. Visitation Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME INC., 11311 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, where services will be Friday at noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends or the Pittsburgh Humane Society.

Elinor M. (Buechele) Jankowski
Plum Borough
Elinor M. (Buechele) Jankowski, 68, of Plum Borough, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. She was born Oct. 23, 1933, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edward and Elsie (Jessop) Buechele. Elinor was a retired III Clerk of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Employment Security of South Side, Pittsburgh, and a member of the Pennsylvania State Employee Union. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Jankowski Sr.; and a grandson, Gary Tronsberg Jr. Elinor is survived by four daughters, Vicki McDonnell and husband Ted of Murrysville, Jeannie Jankowski-Shaffer of Arlington, Va., Mary Tronsberg and husband Gary of North Versailles, and Teresa Jankowski at home; a son, R. Anthony Jankowski and wife Carole of Allison Park; a sister, Edna Leghorn of Finleyville; a brother, Ted Buechele and wife Jackie of McMurray; and eight grandchildren, Christine, R. Anthony 3rd and Rebeca Jankowski, Cari Jankowski, Nathan Shaffer, Joseph, Robert and James Tronsberg. Also surviving are her mother-in-law, Jane Jankowski of Clinton, N.J.; and a number of nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service for Elinor will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. in the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC. at Twin Valley, 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, 724-468-1177, with the Rev. Dismas Young of St. Mary's Church, Export, presiding. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, please give blood or donations to the Central Blood Bank, c/o Darlene Simon, 812 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Kevin P. Altman, supervisor, in charge of arrangements.

Stephen J. Korinchak
Richland
Stephen J. Korinchak died unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in Ecuador. Born in Pittsburgh on April 19, 1973, he was 28 years old. Dear son of Joseph E. and Susan E. (Brown) Korinchak of Richland. Grandson of Anthony and Nancy Korinchak of St. Michael, Pa., and Ray and Teresa Brown of Mill Creek, Pa. Brother of Sandra M. Korinchak of Salem, Mass., Donald J. Korinchak of Pittsburgh and Debra S. Aiken of Alexandria, Va. Dear boyfriend of Jaime L. Stanczak of Alexandria, Va. Friends received Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME LTD., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church, Logan Road, Pine Twp. The Rev. Andrew Deskevich will celebrate. Interment in John Brown Cemetery in Mill Creek, Pa. In desired, memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association of a charity of choice.

Carol Louise Probst Lawver
Zelienople
Carol Louise Probst Lawver, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, after a valiant struggle, in UPMC Passavant, McCandless. She was born Nov. 5, 1934, in Allison Park, the daughter of the late Rudolph A. and Madalene Wise Probst. She is survived by three daughters, Leslie D. Lawver of Oveido, Fla., Lynn D. Musthaller of Cranberry Twp. and Lori D. Climo of Portersville, Pa.; four sons, Larry D. Lawver of Oveido, Fla., Lee D. Lawver of Valencia, Lon D. Lawver of Cranberry Twp. and Lyle D. Lawver of Easton, Pa.; one brother, Ronald Probst of Arkansas; 14 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a son, Lance D. Lawver, and two brothers. Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the GLENN-KILDOO CRANBERRY CHAPEL, 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Twp. Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. John J. Hoogerbrugge officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Royal Cemetery, Shaler.

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