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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Obituary Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Obituary Collection - Page 78 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Saturday, 15 July 2023, at 12:44 p.m. Obituaries by Location WILLIAM S. HANSEN William S. Hansen, devoted family man, business leader, man of faith and philanthropist, died suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, of injuries he sustained in a highway collision near Fort Myers, Fla. A charming and ebullient man, Bill Hansen always had a bright smile on his face for everyone he encountered. "He loved people, " said his daughter-in-law, the former Gretchen Seitz. "Dad was someone who was truly interested in everyone he encountered. That's why he had so many wonderful friends from all walks of life." Mr. Hansen grew up in Ben Avon, Pa. His parents were William C. Hansen and Emma Stucki Hansen. He attended Avonworth Public Schools, Mercersburg Academy in Chambersburg, Pa., and Cornell University, graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1949. On Sept. 24, 1955, he married his childhood friend and fellow Cornellian, Nancy Koehler, who would become his best friend and constant companion for 44 years. (As we go to press, Mrs. Hansen remains in serious condition in Lee Memorial Hospital in Florida where she is being treated for her injuries. Plans are under way to move Mrs. Hansen to Pittsburgh as soon as it is safe to do so.) After college, Mr. Hansen joined his father as a sales engineer in the A. Stucki Company, a family-owned railroad component business located in Pittsburgh. He became general manager in 1951 and, after his father's death in 1954, became president. Mr. Hansen oversaw the operations of A. Stucki through enormous growth in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. In May 1975, he moved the A. Stucki offices to their present location on Neville Island. The recession in the early 1980s forced Mr. Hansen to make difficult decisions regarding the future of the railroad car building industry. For the first time in its history, A. Stucki began to pursue outside opportunities. In 1984, Mr. Hansen's company acquired the Hankison Corporation, a pioneer in compressed air drying and filtration. Several months later, Mr. Hansen's son, William Gregg Hansen, officially joined Stucki as a fourth generation employee. At the time of his death, Mr. Hansen was chairman of Hansen Inc., the parent company of A. Stucki and Hankison International. President of A. Stucki, Jack Faryniak described the employees of the firm as "stunned and shocked." "Bill Hansen was the quintessential gentleman. He cared deeply for the business and always exhibited concern for the employees. Bill made us feel like a part of his family, and we will all miss him." As his business grew and prospered, Mr. Hansen took an active interest in the Young President's Organization of Pittsburgh, the World Business Council and was a Named Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He served the boards of Suburban General Hospital, the Railway Progress Institute, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, West Penn AAA and Allegheny Country Club. An avid golfer and tennis player, he enjoyed sports with the same sense of fun and self-deprecating humor that described his life in so many ways. Longtime friend and neighbor, Ron Gebhardt, said of him "Bill was one of the best-natured people I ever met. He was enormously interested in a wide variety of things and kept up with many current events. Bill had strong opinions about lots of issues and he wasn't afraid to share them with anyone. But - always with that smile on his face." Mr. Hansen was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sewickley. Mr. Fred Fetterolf, who belonged to a non-denominational Businessmen's Bible Study with Mr. Hansen that meets for breakfast twice monthly in Pittsburgh, described him as "a man who lived his faith. Bill read the Bible every morning. Whenever I was with him, whether exploring some theological concept or backpacking in the Nevadas, he was always upbeat. He had a wonderful smile and a twinkle in his eye. He was a consummate gentleman and a committed Christian." Mr. Hansen was also a member of the Edgeworth Club, Duquesne Club, Odd Lot Investment Club, and the Cornell Club of Pittsburgh. Bill had a lifelong love for his alma maters Mercersburg Academy and Cornell University. Ever the supporter of quality education, Mr. Hansen took an active and philanthropic interest in both institutions up until the time of his death. His most generous support, however, was for his beloved Sewickley Academy. His son, Gregg, was a member of the Class of 1977 and his daughter, Natalie Hansen Weinsz, was in the Class of 1978, and three of his grandchildren are current students - Katherine in grade 5, Julia in grade 3 and Laura in kindergarten. Mr. Hansen served as a Trustee of the Academy from 1987 to 1993, and successfully chaired an effort in 1990 to increase the school's endowment. His greatest contribution to Sewickley Academy came in 1997, when he and his family pledged $1.9 million to build the Hansen Library at Sewickley Academy for Senior and Middle School students. Considered the most beautiful non-residential building in Sewickley, The Hansen Library now serves as a lasting legacy to this extraordinary man. Mr. Hansen is survived by his wife, Nancy Koehler Hansen; his son, W. Gregg Hansen and daughter-in-law, Gretchen Seitz Hansen of Sewickley and their three daughters listed above; his daughter, Natalie Hansen Weinsz, son-in-law, Michael Weinsz, and their two daughters, Alexandra and Melissa. His twin sister, Elizabeth Hansen Cramer, formerly of Fox Chapel, preceded Mr. Hansen in death, but nieces and nephew, Carolyn Sanford, Cynthia Lackey and Larry Cramer; a sister, Barbara Hansen Cummings of Saginaw, Mich., and Bonita Springs, Fla., her husband, Bill, and their children, Brian and Bruce, survive. Another niece, Suzanne, preceded Mr. Hansen in death. He is also survived by his two cousins, Dorothy Anne Gregory and Howard Barnum. The family received friends Saturday at The Hansen Library at Sewickley Academy, 315 Academy Ave., Sewickley, and will receive friends Monday, Nov. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Further arrangements by RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME in Sewickley are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Sewickley Academy, 315 Academy Ave., Sewickley, PA 15143, or the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation, 100 Ross St., Fourth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15129. ELIZABETH C. KURTZMAN HOPPE Elizabeth C. Kurtzman Hoppe, 72, of East Cedar Avenue, Connellsville, formerly of Scottdale, died Saturday morning, Nov. 20, 1999, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. Elizabeth's family will receive friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Mass to be celebrated at noon in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Scottdale, with the Rev. Emil S. Payer as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown. The family suggests memorials be made to Southwestern Pennsylvania Girl Scouts of America Council 265, Pittsburgh, in memory of Elizabeth C. Hoppe. ANNA S. KASPAREK Anna S. Kasparek, 87, of Jeannette, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in the Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. She was born Nov. 11, 1912, in Penn Township, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Clemencic Shula. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the former McKee Glass Co. of Jeannette. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Maurice "Moe" Kasparek, in 1998; two brothers, Joseph and John Shula; and two sisters, Pauline and Emma Shula. She is survived by a brother, William Shula of Claridge; two sisters, Mary Prady of Claridge and Gail Abraham of Jeannette; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends were received Sunday at the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 N. Second St., Jeannette. A blessing service will be held Monday at 12 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Brush Creek Cemetery, Hempfield Township. ANTHONY LOUIS MARIE Anthony Louis "Tony" Marie, 24, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Latrobe, May 26, 1975, and was the beloved son of Fay Marie and Raymond Marie of Greensburg. He was a stone mason by trade, working with Bill Palangio, and was a 1993 graduate of Hempfield Area Senior High School and Westmoreland Vo-Tech School. He was an avid sports fan of the Steelers and Penguins and enjoyed motocross, snow skiing, demolition derbies, showing quarter horses and barrel racing. He was a member of Old Crabtree Sportsman Club and was Catholic by faith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Elizabeth Jones; and paternal grandparents, Anthony and Pauline Marie. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather, Jeffrey Burzawa of Greensburg; his step-grandmother, Janine Burzawa of Delmont; the following aunts and uncles: Patty and Robert Pardus, Antoinette and Dennis Stoner, Thomas Jones and wife, Martha, George Jones and friend, Cindy, Mildred Jones, Anna Sherback and husband, Charlie, Bonnie Colello and husband, Jim, and Cindy Jones, all of Greensburg, Charles Jones and wife, Jan, of Harrisburg, Donald Jones and wife, Lil, and Sally "Sis" Venzin and husband, Mario, all of Latrobe, and Theresa McCormick and husband, Ron, of Norvelt; a great-uncle, Nick Marie and wife, Helen, of Monroeville; and numerous cousins and special friends. Family and friends will be received at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent Basilica in Latrobe. (EVERYONE PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH.) Interment will follow in the St. Clair Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 555 Grant St., Suite 425, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. SONIA (EVANS) PERELLA Sonia (Evans) Perella, of Swissvale, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999. She was the wife of the late Howard "Rick" Evans, and the late Corey Perella. Beloved mother of William "Bill" Evans and his wife, Robin Lynne, of Murrysville and the late Van Evans. Grandmother of Gracey Lynne, April Lynne and Brandon. Friends were received Sunday and will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Services will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. ADELINE TEMPESTA Adeline "Della" Tempesta, 91, of Latrobe, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in IHS at Mountain View, Unity Township. She was born Sept. 22, 1908, in Baggaley, a daughter of the late Nicola and Assunta DeSance Carota. She was a member of Holy Family Church, Latrobe. She was a retired cook at the B.P.O. Elks, Latrobe, and had also worked for many years as a cook at the former Capitol Grill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cesare Tempesta; and six brothers, Arthur, Louis, Lawrence, Michael, Dominick and Julius Carota. She is survived by a brother, Enello Carota of Latrobe; two sisters, Flora Arbore and Clara Martino, both of Latrobe; and 17 nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. Services and interment are private. The JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe, is in charge of arrangements. ANNA IARUSSI AMICONE Anna Iarussi Amicone, 82, of North Huntingdon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1917, in North Side, Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Jiuseppi and Rosina Fontecchia Iarussi of Abruzzi, Italy. She was a self-employed hairdresser for many years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Irwin and its Golden Echoes, member of the AARP, and was a Red Cross volunteer during World War II. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Joseph Iarussi; and a sister, Margaret Cannella. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Lewis Amicone; a daughter, Linda A. and her husband, Jack Wampler, of Greensburg; two sons, Lewis C. and his wife, Susan Amicone, of North Huntingdon and Robert A. and his wife, Joann Amicone, of Ligonier; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nellie Sturno of Orlando, Fla. Friends were received Monday at the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., Fifth and Oak streets, Irwin, and will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will follow in the North Side Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh. MARSHA A. (BAGGLEY) BARD Marsha A. (Baggley) Bard, 55, of Greensburg, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Latrobe Hospital. She was born April 30, 1944, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Russell and Anna Baggley. Marsha was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jeannette, the Les Ami Bowling League and the Main Bowl in Greensburg, and was an avid bingo player. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Benson. Marsha is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Kenneth Bard; a son, Russell Bard and fiancee, Anna Finney, of Latrobe; a sister, Lillian Miller and Tony Morelli of Jeannette; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive family and friends at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC. AT TWIN VALLEY, 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, (724) 468-1177, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Marsha's funeral service wiIl be held in the funeral home Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dale Roddy, of the First United Methodist Church of Jeannette, officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. Kevin P. Altman, supervisor, in charge of arrangements. HELEN R. WILKINS BLUM Helen R. Wilkins Blum, of Monroeville, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999. Employee of MSA (Mine Safety Appliances) for 43 years. Beloved wife of Edward C.; beloved mother of Edward V. of Butler, Memory R. Campbell of Oakmont, and Charleen H. Sokol of Harrison City; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sister of Audrey Baumgartel, Dale Miller, and Ronald Wilkins. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Member of the Eastern Star Lodge #647, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Friends received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Services Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Penn Hills. AGNES V. FLOCK Agnes V. Flock, 85, of Greensburg, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Dec. 14, 1913, in Yukon, a daughter of the late Michael and Frances Danec Kamarchik. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Greensburg, the Order of Eastern Star, the Ladies Auxiliary of Kedron Commandery No. 18 and the Women's Interfaith Bowling League. She was an honorary member of the Swede Hill Civic Association and was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Carbon Volunteer Fire Department. For the past 30 years, she had been employed by Mark Ferry Auctioneers. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harry G. Flock Sr.; three brothers, Rudolph, Joseph, and Michael Kamarchik; and five sisters, Anna Mae Woolfolk, Julia Dent, Mary Sturnick, Pauline Vertacnik and Bertha Korber. She is survived by four sons, the Rev. Richard H. Flock and his wife, Barbara, of Greensburg, Dr. William M. Flock and his wife, Sue, of Chattanooga, Tenn., Harry G. Flock Jr. and his wife, Frances, and Norman D. Flock and his wife, Donna, all of New Stanton; 11 grandchildren, Timothy R., Andrew R., Harry G. "Guy" III, Patrick A., Jeremy D., Matthew R. and Zachary M. Flock, Linda Davis, JayeAnn Senner, Dana M. Findley and Jessica Shadron; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Pete Kamarchik and his wife, Catherine, of Greensburg and Walter Kamarchik of Olmsted, Ohio; two sisters, Frances Stevenson and her husband, Harrold "Red, " of Greensburg and Matilda Makar and her husband, Frank, of Youngwood; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Flock of Littleton, Colo., and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Services will be held Wednesday at noon in the First Lutheran Church, Greensburg, with the Rev. E. Allen Scanlon and the Rev. Craig T. Hess, co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park. Should friends desire, memorials may be placed with the First Lutheran Church, 246 S. Main St., Greensburg. Obituaries by Location [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Obituary Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

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