Fayette County Genealogy Project
Obituaries
Joseph Kenneth ROBERTSON ( -1945)
JOSEPH K. ROBERTSON
Joseph Kenneth Robertson, 34 years old, died at 5:15 o’clock Sunday morning at his home at Needles, Cal., after a heart attack. He was a son of Joseph Robertson of Liberty and the late Mrs. Anna Robertson. Born at Dickerson Run, he left there when he was about 15 years old for Struthers, Ohio, to reside. Less than a year ago he moved to Needles, Cal., the change being made for the benefit of his health. He was a trainman for the Santa Fe Railroad. Besides his widow, the former Miss Florence Ashurst of Struthers, Ohio, he is survived by his father and stepmother, Mrs. Estella McCormick Robinson, of Liberty; two brothers, Harold, of Dormont, Pittsburgh, and James, of Connellsville; two sisters, Mrs. Burton Peebles of Liberty and Meredith; one step-brother, Paul Edward McCormick with the U. S. Navy in California, and a half sister, Mary Margaret Robertson, at home. Funeral arrangements will be made after the arrival of the body at Struthers.
Margaret ROBERTSON died in 1924. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(5)
ROBERTSON, MARGARET
Courier Thurs. April 10, 1924
DEATHS
ROBINSON— At the residence of his brother James, in McDonough County, Illinois, on Wednesday, the 8th inst., of Typhoid fever, ANDREW M. ROBINSON, aged 31 years and 1 month. Deceased was formerly of North Union township, in this County, and was highly respected by all who knew him.
“Once again we hope to meet him,
When the day of life is fled;
And in Heaven with joy to greet him,
Where no farewell tear is shed.”
DEATHS
ROBINSON— In George’s township, Fayette County, Pa., Dec. 24th 1865, of Consumption, Miss ANNA B. ROBINSON, aged 25 years. The deceased, for the last seven years, was a member of the family of her uncle, the late Dr. Fairchild. On March 2nd, 1860, she made a profession of religion in the Presbyterian Church, of George’s Creek; where her pious parents had, in faith and love, consecrated her in infancy, by prayer and baptism, to the service of their covenant God. The vows which she voluntarily assumed, were conscientiously kept; and at death, we doubt not, her gentle and loving spirit was carried by angels to Abraham’s bosom; there to dwell with a sainted mother long in glory, and with a beloved sister who only five months ago entered into rest. COM.
Anna S. ROBINSON died in 1934. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Anna Schimel Robinson, aged 54 years, wife of Dr. Albert N. Robinson, died
at 1:45 o'clock Friday morning, October 26, 1934, in the family residence at
LaBelle. Death followed an illness of two weeks.
Besides her husband she is survived by one son Wallace Robinson, of McKeesport;
a brother, Hiram Schimel and a sister, Mrs. Mary Everett, both of New Kensington.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon with additional details to
be announced later.
(newspaper dated Oct. 27, 1934)
Arthur C. ROBINSON
(1903-1972)
ROBINSON, ARTHUR C.—Age 68 years, of 70 Railroad Street, Dunbar, died Thursday in Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born December 4, 1903 in Dunbar, the son of the late William H. and Rose Hennessey Robinson. He was a member of the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church and he formerly worked at the Anchor Hocking Plant for 25 years before retiring. Surviving are his wife, Laura M. Addis Robinson; two daughters, Emma Lou Robinson at home; Mrs. James (Rose Elma) Marnell of Dunbar; one son, William H. of Connellsville; also six grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Reed of Bellefonte, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Thelma) Martin of Dunbar; Mrs. Edward (Eleanor) Zimmer of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Leona Nightingale of Bloomfield, N.J. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Robinson Reed; two brothers, Edgar and George. Friends are being received at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar today from 1 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m., where services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Ray A. Snair officiating. Internment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar.
Bernice Calloway ROBINSON (1934-2010)
Bernice Calloway Robinson was born in New York on July 11, 1934 and is the daughter of the late Robert and Willie (Reid) Calloway. She graduated from Fairchance Georges High School in York Run, Pa. and later relocated to New York where she worked at Brooklyn Eye and Ear Hospital. Later she was employed at 1199 where she remained until her death. She departed this life on October 11, 2010 in Brooklyn, New York. As a faithful member of the Kenilworth Baptist Church, she served as a Trustee and Usher and was a worker among workers for many years. Bernice was loved by many in her community where she served willingly, cheerfully and unselfishly with an open mind and heart. She always had a kind word for someone in need of help. Bernice is survived by two sisters: Terry Calloway Burden (Jerry) and Sharon Calloway; one brother Jeffrey Calloway (Marilyn); two nephews: Erick Calloway (Ann) and Jeremiah Calloway. She also leaves a host of relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. Services were held in Brooklyn, New York on October 15.
Charles Whiteley ROBINSON ( -1996)
Charles Robinson
Charles Whiteley Robinson, 80, of South Connellsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1996, at his home. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Herb Dubler officiating. Interment will follow in the Scottdale Cemetery.
Clara A. McMahon Robinson, 97, of Warren, Ohio, died Friday, August 26, 2006, at 8:30 p.m. at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Mentor, Ohio. Born Nov. 17, 1908 in Searight, PA, she was the daughter of Peter and Clara Mullin McMahon. A Warren area resident since 1954, she worked for the Warren Credit Bureau and Allied Builders of Warren as a secretary for several years. Clara enjoyed reading, playing the piano and was an avid fan of Notre Dame and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She will be dearly missed by her son, Roger A. Robinson and his wife, Janice, of Mentor, niece, Moselle (Michael) DiCenso, great nieces, Megan (Brian) DiVincenzo and Marla DiCenso and her fiance, Chad Sorech, nephews, Peter McMahon, Martin (Billie) McMahn and Robert McMahon, her God child, Valerie Rundle and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rogers Allen Robinson, Sr., in 1948, a grandson, Roger A. Robinson, III, sister, Margaret Lightner and five brothers, James, Peter, Martin, William, and George McMahon. The Rev. Donald King will conduct a funeral service Monday at 11 a.m. at the Roberts Clark Funeral Chapel. Friends and family may call for 1 hour prior to the funeral service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Pineview Memorial Park.
ROBINSON, MRS. ESTELLA— Aged 89, 11 Clarendon Ave., died Monday evening, March 4, 1960 in her home. She is survived by two grandchildren, Mrs. Olive Dennis and Mrs. Pauline Lottier, Youngstown, O.; six great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister, Robert Robinson and Mrs. Jane Green, Uniontown; one nephew and one niece, Mrs. Mary Belle Tatum, Filbert; John Robinson, Uniontown; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Viola Robinson, Youngstown, O., and other relatives and friends. Friends will be received after 3 p.m. today in the Lantz Funeral Home, 287 E. Main St., where services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Maxie Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Clearview Cemetery, Uniontown.
George A. ROBINSON
(1909-1968)
ROBINSON, GEORGE A.—Age 59 years, of Mt. Braddock died Monday afternoon, October 7, 1968, in the V.A. Hospital, Oakland, Pittsburgh. He was born in Dunbar Township, October 4, 1909, son of the late William and Rose Hennessey Robinson. He was a veteran of WWII. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Bledsoe Robinson; two step-daughters, Barbara Teny of Freedom and Eleanor Smith of Pittsburgh; three sister, Mrs. Leona Nighingale of Florida; Mrs. Thelma Martin of Dunbar, Mrs. Eleanor Zimmer of Buffalo, N.Y., two brothers, Joseph Robinson of Belefonte and Arthur Robinson of Dunbar. He was predeceased by a brother Edgar in 1965. Friends are being received in the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, where the services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ray Snair officiating. Internment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar.
ROBINSON, GEORGE P.— Age 80 years and a life-long resident of Springhill Twp. died Friday night, April 5, 1963 at his home in Smithfield, R.D. 3. He is survived by his wife Gertrude Stewart Robinson and these children: Guy K. Cooley of Mather; Mrs. William (Freda) Monahan of Smithfield, R.D. 1; Mrs. Charles (Alice) Shaffer of Lake Lynn, R.D. 1; Mrs. James (Violet) Leckemby of Smithfield; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one brother, James Robinson of Smithfield, R.D. 3. Friends will be received in the late home Smithfield, R.D. 3 after 7 p.m. today where services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Fred Pike officiating. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Smithfield under the direction of the James B. Vance Funeral Home, Hempfield.
Harriet Hayden ROBINSON (1824-1906)
Mrs. Thomas Robinson
Outcrop, Sept. 11— The death of Mrs. Thomas Robinson, aged 82 years, occurred at 6 o'clock Monday evening, September 10, 1906, at her home near this place and severed a wedding relationship which had existed for nearly 61 years, as she and her husband would have celebrated their 61st anniversary on September 25. Mrs. Robinson met with an accident some time ago as a result of which gangrene set in. She had been confined to her bed for about a week and death was not unexpected, but came as a severe blow to the faithful husband, who is 88 years of age and in poor health.
The deceased was the last one of a family of nine (2011 note: she had 9 siblings) brothers and sisters. She was born February 12, 1824, and her maiden name was Harriet Hayden, she being a niece of the late Joseph Hayden of Uniontown. In 1845 Mr. Robinson and Miss Hayden were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayden, by Rev. Thomas Nesmith, a M.E. minister, and also justice of the peace. They went to housekeeping on a rented place and later Mr. Robinson bought a farm. For years past Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have lived on a farm of 156 1/2 acres near here which he owns. For more than a half century Mr. Robinson has been a subscriber to the American Standard and its successor, the News Standard.
There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Robinson 12 children of whom four are living, Mrs. Martha Collins, Springhill township; Mrs. Sarah Smiley and Mrs. Elizabeth Conn, Georges township, and Henry Robinson, who with his family live on the old homestead of his father. The other descendants of the old couple are 26 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, the descendants numbering in all 53. (2011 note: this total is 54) Funeral, Wednesday at 10:30 a. m. from the house with services by Rev. C. O. Bemies and interment in Tent cemetery.
AGED WIFE AND HUSBAND DIE WITHIN NINE HOURS;
ILL FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
Nine hours after her husband died, Mrs. Martha Robinson passed away at 10:50 o'clock Thursday morning at the Robinson homestead near Ruble's Mills in Springhill township. Her husband, Henry Robinson, died Wednesday night at 11:45 o'clock at the age of 84 years. Mrs. Robinson was 78. (2011 note: Martha was born in Green County near Davistown Jan 1, 1852 so she was 79 when she died Feb 4, 1931.) Both had been seriously ill for several weeks and members of the family were gathered at the home. Informed of her husband's death, Mrs. Robinson entered a comatose state and from then on slept peacefully away. Both had inquired daily about the health of the other. Four sons, Thomas, Benjamin, James and George and a daughter, Mrs. Emerson Kennison, survive, together with two sisters, Mrs. Martha Conn of Gans and Mrs. Sarah Smiley of the Morgantown Road. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the home and the burial will be made in two graves at the Baptist cemetery in Smithfield. The Rev. Humbert will officiate with interment under the direction of O.S. Vance.
CARD OF THANKS
We thank our friends and relatives for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our Father and Mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson. Also those who donated the use of cars, those who sang, and the Minister, Rev. Humbert.
Howard L. ROBINSON died in 1925. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
ROBINSON, HOWARD L.
Howard L. ROBINSON, 33 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. ROBINSON of Uniontown,
died Saturday at the Uniontown Hospital of pneumonia, which developed following
an operation.
Connellsville Courier Thurs. 3-12-1925
DEATHS
ROBINSON— Suddenly, on Thursday, the 10th inst., at the residence of his brother Thomas, in George township, JAMES ROBINSON, in the 61st year of his age.
James Henry ROBINSON (1926-2011)
James Henry Robinson, 85, of Smithfiled, Pa. passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born February 17, 1926 in Smithfield, son of the late James R. and Florence Glover Robinson and was the husband of the late Sarah Jane Downey Robinson. Jim was a WW II veteran, who served in the US Navy as a Seabee in the Pacific Theatre on the island of Peleliu. He worked as an equipment operator throughout his lifetime, but most recently was employed as a maintenance technician by Burrell Leder of Carmichaels, Pa. He attended the Gans United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Sarah Jane and one son, James, Jr., sisters, Naomi Kidwell and Rosalee Leech and brothers, Curtis, Harold and William.
He is survived by two children: Sheila and Vernon Smith and Roy and Patty Robinson of Smithfield; granddaughters: Julie and husband, David Sines, Jenna and husband, Jason Smith; grandsons: James Smith, Chris and wife, Tiffany Robinson and Roy James Robinson; great- grandchildren: Emily and Elliott Sines and Bradley Robinson. He is also survived by sister, Madelyn Morgan and brother, Jack Robinson both of Smithfield and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME OF SMITHFIELD, PA. today from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and in the Gans United Methodist Church on Saturday from 10 until 11 a.m., when services will be conducted with Reverend Sharyn Robinson officiating. He will be buried in the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Smithfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Gans United Methodist Church.
James Henry ROBINSON, Jr.
(1954-1974)
Near Smithfield
Two Died In Rt. 119 Crash
Both occupants of an auto were killed last night in a one-car accident on Route 119 near Smithfield. Pronounced dead on arrival at the Uniontown Hospital at 9:20 p.m. were 20-year-old James H. Robinson, Jr. and 22-year-old Randy Robinson, both of Smithfield, R. D. 3. The victims suffered massive skull injuries.
According to State Police, the vehicle was being driven by James. Both men were trapped inside the car following the crash and the wreckage had to be pried away to remove the bodies. Troopers said the accident occurred six-tenths of a mile north of Smithfield near the railroad crossing. According to reports, the auto went out of control after it crossed the tracks at a high rate of speed. The vehicle crossed the highway, hit off the east berm and sheared off two utility poles before coming to a halt. The vehicle was a total loss, troopers said.
The victims were taken to the hospital by the Smithfield Civil Defense Ambulance. Their bodies were removed to the Vance- Brownfield Funeral Home. The victims were cousins. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home for both young men.
Randy Robinson was born Sept. 23, 1952 at Smithfield, a son of Jack Lee and Mrs. Janet H. Humbert Robinson. He was a 1970 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School and a 1972 graduate of Penn State University with an associate degree in business agriculture. He was employed with Charles Leech of Smithfield as a carpet installer. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Jack Lee Robinson, Jr., of Gans; Curtis and Brent Robinson, both at home, and a sister, Colleen Robinson at home. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Humbert.
James Robinson, Jr. was worn at Smithfield, April 4, 1954, a son of James H. and Mrs. Sarah Downey Robinson. He graduated from Albert Gallatin High School in 1972 and was also employed as a carpet installer with the Charles Leech Co. He is survived by a brother, Roy Lee, at home, a sister, Shelia, of State College, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Downey of Smithfield.
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ROBINSON, JAMES H., JR.— Age 20, a resident of R. D. 3, Smithfield, died suddenly on Friday evening, November 1, 1974 at Smithfield. He was born at Smithfield on April 4, 1954, a son of James H. and Sara Downey Robinson, Sr. He was a 1972 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, and was presently employed with Charles Leech as a carpet installer. He attended Oak Grove Christian Church. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, James H and Florence Glover Robinson. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are one sister, Sheila of State College; one brother, Roy Lee at home; maternal grand- parents, Roy and Mabel Miller Downey, of Smithfield. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced later by the Vance - Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield.
ROBINSON, JAMES H., JR.— The family is receiving friends in the Vance-Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield, today until 10:30 a.m., the hour of service, with Pastor Nelson Krute and Rev. Paul Tarcy officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield.
DIED
ROBINSON— In George tp., on the 9th inst., of Diptheria, William, aged 12 years, and on the 11th, of the same disease, Jane Clark, aged 1 year and 8 months, children of Thomas and Harriet Robinson.
Their lives are finished here,
And days and Sabbaths all are o’er;
At God’s right hand they now appear,
To serve and love him ever more.
F.
John ROBINSON died in 1864. His (or her) obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(11)
DIED
ROBINSON—June 20th 1864, at his residence in Nicholson township, Fayette
County, Pa, Mr. John Robinson, aged 88 years
The deceased was a man of great moral worth and was deservedly held in the highest
esteem.
The Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, Pa. Jul 7, 1864.
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION WRECKS
FAIRCHANCE POWDER MILL AND
THREE MEN ARE BLOWN TO BITS
Plant of the DuPont Company
Is Badly Damaged by Blasts.
FOUR MILLS GONE, IS STORY
Plant is Located Up White Rocks Hollow,
Some Distance from Fairchance;
Telephonic Communication
Cut Off; First Reports are Meager.
Three men lost their lives this afternoon in an explosion which wrecked the Fairchance powder mill of E. L. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Because of the remote location of the plant and the fact that the explosion tore down the telephone lines reaching it, details are meager. In Fairchance it was reported that four mills had blown up. Other stories were to effect that the press mill and charge house were demolished in two separate explosions.
The victims of the explosion were John Robinson, 51, married, Fairchance: William Cox, 35, married, Georges township; John Brock, 28, an Italian. Twenty men were in the shift when the explosion occurred. None were injured. The victims apparently were blown to atoms for nothing has been found of their remains but one foot. They were alone in the press mill. The press, corning and wheel mills all let go. The cause is unknown.
The plant is located up the White Rocks hollow, about two miles from Fairchance, and in an inaccessible portion of the mountains. The mill was built there following the Rand explosion of 1906. The plant is engaged in the manufacture of blasting powder, used in the mines. No explosives for munitions are manufactured. The shock of the explosion was plainly felt in Uniontown, some six miles away. Persons said it approached in violence the blast which wrecked the Rand plant.
HEADS NOT FOUND
Plant is Located Up White Rocks Hollow,
Partial Remains of Explosion Victims
Laid at Rest Today.
The grewsome task of searching the ruins of the three mills of the du Pont Powder Company at Oliphant for remnants of the bodies of three men killed in the explosion Monday afternoon ended with the heads of the victims still missing. The three men were of different sizes consequently the work of identifying the remains was not hard. No trace of the heads was found, however. The body of William Cox was shipped to West Virginia last night. The funerals of John Robinson and John Brock were held from their homes in Fairchance this afternoon. It was discovered yesterday that a mule which hauled a truck between the corning mill and the press mill was hurled 40 feet away by the force of the explosion and killed.
'Lizzie' ROBINSON died in 1864. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(11)
ROBINSON-In McDonough co., Ill., March 4th, '64 of Typhoid Fever "Lizzie,"
daughter of James and Ruth Robinson, formerly of this county, aged 5 years, 2
months and 4 days.
Death spreads his withering wintry arms,
And beauty smiles no more,
Ah! Where are now those rising charms
Which pleased our eyes before.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa. March17, 1864.
Lizzie C. ROBINSON died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.
LIZZIE C. ROBINSON
Following an illness of complications, Mrs. Lizzie Cuppett Robinson, died at 6:20 o'clock Thursday evening, March 7, 1935, in her home 298 Connellsville street.
Surviving are : four sons, Earl V., Ray C., and Ward W. Robinson, all of Uniontown; Harry V. Robinson, Arthurdale, W. Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Turney, Uniontown; Mrs. Cora Guthrie, Balsinger; Mrs. Lulu Custer, Connellsville; and three brothers, B. F. Cuppett, Uniontown; and Victor and Henry Cuppett of Glades Farm, W.V.
A daughter, Fannie A. Robinson, preceded her mother in death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the Robinson home in charge of Rev. Allen and Rev. Colhouer. Additional services will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at Glade Farm, W. Va, with the cortege leaving Uniontown at 1 o'clock. Interment in the Glade Farm cemetery.
ROBINSON, LOUISE— Aged 74, White House, died Wednesday, February 26, 1958 at 4:14 p.m. in the home of her sister, Mrs. Cora Wilkins, Smithfield, R. D. 1. She is survived by one brother, John Robinson, Walnut Hill; three sisters, Haddie Hixson, Walnut Hill; Anna Rankin, Pittsburgh; Cora Wilkins, Smithfield. Friends will be received after noon today in the Vance Funeral Home, Smithfield, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sylvia Kennison officiating. Interment will be in Springhill Cemetery.
Notes from contributor:
Born–August 7, 1883
Father–George Robinson
Mother–Emma Martin Robinson
Lydia Morgan ROBINSON ( -1908)
DEATHS OF A DAY
Mrs. Lydia Robinson Expires From an Attack
of Typhoid Fever.
Mrs. Lydia Robinson
After a several week illness of typhoid fever, Mrs. Lydia Robinson, aged 60 years, one of the oldest and most widely known residents of Dunbar township, died late yesterday afternoon at her home near Leisenring No. 1. Funeral from her late residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C. M. Watson, pastor of the Christian Church of this place, officiating. Internment in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Deceased was born and reared near Point Marion. Her maiden name was Morgan. After her marriage to Albert Robinson they went to housekeeping on the Robinson Farm near Leisenring No. 1, residing there until last November when they purchased the Barricklow farm a short distance from where they spent the greater part of their life. For a number of years, she had been a member of the Christian Church of Connellsville. She was taken ill a few days before Thanksgiving. Her husband and two children, Mrs. Maud Wilson and Ira Robinson, both of Dunbar township, survive. One brother, Judson Morgan of Gans station, also survives.
Lydia L. ROBINSON died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Lydia Lucretia Robinson, 33, died at the family home near Dilliner, Greene
county, Tuesday morning, January 1, 1935, at 12:25 o'clock of pneumonia.
She is, survived by her husband Fred Robinson, the following children:
Wila, Helen, Elizabeth and Edward, all at home, her father, M. C. Donley of Dilliner
and the following brothers and sisters: Lindsey Donley of Pittsburgh; Charles
Donley of Carmichaels; Mrs. Charles Wage of Bald Hill, and Owen Donley of Davistown.
Short funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock
followed by additional services at the Setstill church, Rev. H. E. McNeeley of
West Alexander, officiating. Burial in Girard Fort cemetery. (newspaper dated
Jan. 2, 1935)
Margaret P. ROBINSON (1904-1995)
Margaret Robinson
Margaret P. Robinson, 91, of Connellsville, Pa., died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1995, at LaFayette Manor, Uniontown, Pa., where she had been a resident. She was born March 19, 1904, in Callery, Pa., a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary West Graham. She was an honorary member of the Connellsville Mozart Club. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. of Connellsville and was a member and past president of its Womens Association, a member of the Proudfit-Westminster Sunday School Class and the Lydia Circle. She had resided in Connellsville since 1939. She is survived by nieces and nephews and very dear friends Frank and Emily Ernesty of Connellsville. She was predeceased by her husband, James Robinson, on Aug. 9, 1992. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 East Green St., Connellsville, on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11, at which time services will be held with the Rev. Mark L. Juengel officiating. Interment will be in Plains Cemetery near Evans City, Pa. The congregation …
DEATHS
ROBINSON— In McDonough county, Illinois, on the 10th inst., of Dysentery, MOLLIE, aged 2 years and 7 months, daughter of James and Ruth Robinson, formerly of North Union township, in this county. Mollie is the third child thee afflicted parents have been called to mourn the loss of, in the short span of one year and eight months: Although we weep, the blessed hope, To mourning hearts is given, Though they have gone before us home, We’ll meet again in Heaven. Our Heavenly Father called them hence, Away from earthly care; Then may our lives be such on earth, That we may meet them there. T. H. F.
Naomi Lorraine ROBINSON ( -1949)
MRS. NAOMI ROBINSON
Mrs. Naomi Lorraine Robinson, 43, of Knoxville, died Friday night in Brownsville General Hospital. She leaves her husband, Zeddie W.; two daughters, two sons, two grandchildren, three stepdaughters, two stepsons, including Walter, Jr., of Whitsett; her mother, two sisters, including Mrs. Inez Logan of Whitsett and one brother.
Near Smithfield
Two Died In Rt. 119 Crash
Both occupants of an auto were killed last night in a one-car accident on Route 119 near Smithfield. Pronounced dead on arrival at the Uniontown Hospital at 9:20 p.m. were 20-year-old James H. Robinson, Jr. and 22-year-old Randy Robinson, both of Smithfield, R. D. 3. The victims suffered massive skull injuries.
According to State Police, the vehicle was being driven by James. Both men were trapped inside the car following the crash and the wreckage had to be pried away to remove the bodies. Troopers said the accident occurred six-tenths of a mile north of Smithfield near the railroad crossing. According to reports, the auto went out of control after it crossed the tracks at a high rate of speed. The vehicle crossed the highway, hit off the east berm and sheared off two utility poles before coming to a halt. The vehicle was a total loss, troopers said.
The victims were taken to the hospital by the Smithfield Civil Defense Ambulance. Their bodies were removed to the Vance- Brownfield Funeral Home. The victims were cousins. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home for both young men.
Randy Robinson was born Sept. 23, 1952 at Smithfield, a son of Jack Lee and Mrs. Janet H. Humbert Robinson. He was a 1970 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School and a 1972 graduate of Penn State University with an associate degree in business agriculture. He was employed with Charles Leech of Smithfield as a carpet installer. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Jack Lee Robinson, Jr., of Gans; Curtis and Brent Robinson, both at home, and a sister, Colleen Robinson at home. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Humbert.
James Robinson, Jr. was worn at Smithfield, April 4, 1954, a son of James H. and Mrs. Sarah Downey Robinson. He graduated from Albert Gallatin High School in 1972 and was also employed as a carpet installer with the Charles Leech Co. He is survived by a brother, Roy Lee, at home, a sister, Shelia, of State College, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Downey of Smithfield.
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ROBINSON, RANDY— Age 22, a resident of R. D. 3, Smithfield, died suddenly on Friday evening, November 1, 1974 at Smithfield. He was born at Smithfield on September 23, 1952, a son of Jack Lee and Janet H. Humbert Robinson. He was a 1970 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, and graduated in 1972 from Pennsylvania State University with an Associate Degree in Business Agriculture. He was presently employed with Charles Leech as a carpet installer and a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Smithfield. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, James H and Florence Glover Robinson, and maternal grandfather, Otto Humbert. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are four brothers and sisters, Jack Lee, Jr. of Gans, Curtis B., Colleen, and Brent, all at home; maternal grandmother, Bertha Humbert. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced later by the Vance - Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield.
ROBINSON, RANDY— The family is receiving friends in the Vance- Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield, today until 10:30 a.m., the hour of service, with Pastor Nelson Krute and Rev. Paul Tarcy officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield.
ELIZABETH
Robert B. Robinson
Robert B. Robinson, age 81, of Elizabeth, Pa., and formerly of Brownsville, Pa., died on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. He was the beloved husband of 61 years of Elizabeth A. (Oris) Robinson; loving father of Robin R. (the late Robert) Siebenhar of Parma, Ohio, George A. Robinson of Monessen, Pa., and the late Mary Kay Robinson and Robert W. Robinson; and grandfather of eight and great grandfather of fifteen. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a Lifetime member of the American Legion Post 301. Mr. Robinson retired after 37 years from United States Steel’s Clairton Works. Friends will be received today Sunday, August 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, PA 15236 (412-655-4501) where Services will be held Monday, August 27, at 11:30. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pa. Visitation was also held on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion, Department of PA, American Legion Homeless Vets Corp., Post Office Box 2324, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
Samuel ROBINSON died in 1863. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(49)
ROBINSON-In McDonough Co., Illinois, December 2d, of Dyptheria, formerly of this
county, Samuel, son of James and Ruth Robinson, aged 2 years 11 months and 27
days.
Dear Sammy, gentle, lovely child,
Has sweetly sunk to rest,
His little hands lie peacefully
Upon his pulseless breast.
The Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, Pa., Dec., 10, 1863.
Vol. 3, No. 44., pg 2, col. 7.
Sarah Bosley ROBINSON ( -1928)
Mrs. Sarah Bosley Robinson died Thursday, April 19, at 7:20 a.m. in her home near Grindstone. She was aged 53 years and 2 days. She is survived by her widower, John Robinson, and the following children: Ralph Piper of Connellsville, Mrs. Frances Lewis of Banning, Mrs. Blanche Russell of Dearth, Mrs. Phillips of Rowes Run, Rogers, Sara, Maurice and Stewart, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Ellen Hasson of Braznell, Mrs. Louisa Varndell of town, John Bosley of Coolspring and Mrs. Ray Yauger of Lemont. The funeral will be held Sunday. Friends will meet at the home at 2 p.m. and services will be held in the Fairview church at 3 p.m., with burial in the church yard.
Sarah Jane Downey ROBINSON
(1928-2007)
Sarah Jane (Downey) Robinson
Sarah Jane (Downey) Robinson, 78, of Smithfield, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully on January 3, 2007, in the Monongalia General, Morgantown, W.Va. She was born in Smithfield, on April 12, 1928, a daughter of the now late Roy and Mabel Miller Downey. She was a lifelong member of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, in Smithfield, and a 1946 graduate of Point Marion High School. Sarah worked for 36 years as a fiscal manager for ECHO Child Development Centers. After retirement in 1999 she returned to work on a part time basis and enjoyed doing so until the time of her death. Sarah was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Sarah is survived by her husband of 59 years, James Henry Robinson; one daughter, Sheila Smith and husband, Vernon; and a son, Roy Lee Robinson and wife, Patty, all of Smithfield; five grandchildren: Christopher and wife, Tiffany, of Wilmington N.J., Roy James Robinson, of Smithfield, Julie Smith Sines and husband, David, of Herndon, Va., Jenna Smith, of Herndon, Va., and James V. Smith, of Smithfield. She is preceded in death by her parents and a son, James Henry Robinson, Jr.
The family will receive friends in the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME, of Smithfield, Pa., today, January 6, 2007, until 11 a.m., the Hour of Service, with the Rev. Jay Hurley, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Moriah Cemetery, Smithfield.
Thomas Robinson Dies Near Outcrop
Was Nearly 93 Years of Age,
Being One of Fayette County’s Oldest Men.
61 Years of Married Life
Neither He Nor His Wife Had Ever
Been 100 Miles Away From Where
They Died – Their Descendants Number 58
Outcrop, Sept. 2 — After an active life extending over more than 92 years, Thomas Robinson passed away at 9 o’clock Wednesday night, Sept. 1, 1909, at the home of his son Henry in Springhill township, near this place. He had enjoyed good health and been in possession of his faculties in old age up to about nine days ago when he was taken ill with dysentery after which he was confined to his bed until his death.
Mr. Robinson was born March 29, 1817, on the old National pike in Somerset county and his parents were James Robinson and Martha McMullen, both of Irish descent. When a youth of less than 20 years Thomas broke and hauled stone on the pike between Farmington and Somerfield and in 1835 he worked on the pike at Monroe’s Spring near Fort Necessity. He remembered when Gen. LaFayette visited Fayette county May 26, 1825. Mr. Robinson’s first vote was cast for William Henry Harrison in 1840 and he was a Whig and Republican all his life.
On September 25, 1845, Mr. Robinson married Miss Harriet Hayden and their married life extended over a period of nearly 61 years until her death September 10, 1906. They were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayden, by Rev. Thomas Nesmith, M. E. minister and also justice of the peace. They went to housekeeping on a rented place and Mr. Robinson later bought a farm.
During their six decades and more of married life this couple were not separated more than one day and night at any one time and it was very seldom that either one was away from home that long. Neither of them was ever as far as 100 miles away from the place where they died. Mr. Robinson, during his lifetime had never been to Pittsburg and had never ridden on a street car and very seldom on a train. He was given an automobile ride once by J. V. Thompson. Mr. Robinson had been in only three states, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.
Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and four are living. Henry Robinson and Mrs. Martha Collins, Springhill township; Mrs. Sarah Smiley and Mrs. Elizabeth Conn, Georges township. The other descendants of this old couple are 26 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, the descendants numbering in all 58. Mr. Robinson was the last survivor of a family of seven.
Funeral Friday at 12:30 p.m. from the home.
Notes from contributor:
The photo of Thomas and Harriet (accessed via the camera icon)
wasn’t in the original obituary.
Additional notes from contributor are available
here.
Thomas W. ROBINSON died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(9)
Death called one of Fayette county's oldest citizens as Thomas W. Robinson, 90,
Wednesday at the home of his grandson, Thomas J. Burd of Markleysburg, following
a six weeks illness. Death was attributed to complications.
A native of Fayette county, Mr. Robinson was born June 3rd, 1848. He was
the son of the late Isaac and Phoebe Taylor Robinson.
Surviving are the following children: T. R. Robinson, Amity; Mrs. Hannah Burd,
Markleysburg; Mrs. L. W. Kelly, Brandonville, W. Va.; Mrs. Charles Rice, Lima,
Ohio, and Mrs. Charles Wright, Washington, Pa.
Twenty-six grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildrean
also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday. There will be a short service at
11 o'clock a. m. at the home of his grandson, Thomas J. Burd, then the body will
be removed to the Bethlehem church at Ruff's Creek, Greene county. Services
there will be at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Herald, August 11, 1938
Thomas
W. ROBISON died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(3)
AGED MARKLEYSBURG MAN
DIES AT HOME WEDNESDAY
Thomas. W. Robison, son of Isaac and Pheobe Taylor Robison, born <obit incomplete>
( stamped STANDARD Aug 11 '38)
Robin Lee Ray ROBSON (1963-1996)
Robin Lee Robson
Robin Lee (Ray) Robson, 33, of Ruffsdale, died Saturday in Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She is survived by her mother, Betty K. Ray of Alverton; her husband, Thomas W. Robson; one daughter, Laura Elizabeth Robson, at home; a grandmother, Viola McCune of Smithton; two brothers, James Ray of Delmont and George Ray Jr. of Scottdale; two sisters, Kathleen Sweitzer of Mount Pleasant R.D. 2 and Janice Vincent of Jacksonville, Fla. Friends will be received at the Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Home Inc., Main Street, Mount Pleasant, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and until 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
May 31, 1963
Died—–
November, 1996
Laura V. ROBY died in 1931. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Laura V. Roby, aged 55 years, three months and 17 days, died at 9:30 a.m.,
Sunday, February 1, 1931, at her home in Hopwood Crossing of a complication of
diseases. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ellen Goff, of Hopwood; four
sons, George, of Oliver, John and Albert, at home, and Fred Roby, of Arlington,
Cal.; one brother, S.T. Goff, of Hopwood; and four sisters, Mrs. Alice Smith,
Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Minnie Doyle, Uniontown; Mrs. Maggie Barnes, and Mrs.
Wessie Walters both of Hopwood.
Funeral services will be held at the late home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
in charge of Rev. T. W. Colhouer, pastor of the Second Methodist Protestant church
of Uniontown. Burial will be in the Hopwood cemetery.
(note: born 10/14/1875)
Michael Rocco
Michael Rocco, 81, of Belle Vernon R.D. 2 and formerly of Indiana, Pa., died Thursday, June 20, in Integrated Health Systems of Greater Pittsburgh in Greensburg. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Loretta Rocco, children, Mrs. Barbara Rocco Polanovsky of Mount Pleasant and Larry Rocco of West Palm Beach, Fla., two grandsons, one granddaughter, a sister, Margaret Tiziani of Sutersville, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services and interment were held Saturday under direction of the J. William McCauley Jr. Funeral Home, West Newton.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
December 25, 1914
Died—–
June 20, 1996
Helen
ROCEK died in 1931. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Helen Rocek, aged five months and 20 days, died at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Stephen Rocek, House 9, Hays Works, Wednesday, March 25, 1931. Death
was due to pneumonia. In addition to her parents, the infant is survived
by seven brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
John J. Rock
Funeral Set
On Thursday
John J. Rock, 69, of Waynesburg R.D. 2 died in Greene County Memorial Hospital in Waynesburg yesterday after a lingering illness. Son of the late Nicola and Rosaria (Frols) Rock, he was born Oct. 20 at McKeesport. He was a member of the State Police for 33 years and served as sergeant in command of Waynesburg Substation of Troop R for 18 years. Prior to his retirement in 1966, he served for a short time as criminal investigator Greene, Fayette and Washington Counties. Since his retirement from the State Police he served as director of campus security at Waynesburg College and as chief investigator and deputy coroner of Greene County Coroner’s office. A member of St. Ann’s R.C. Church in Waynesburg, he was also a member of the Waynesburg Rotary Club and a member of National Trail Lodge No. 47 F.O.P. Surviving are his wife, Loretta (Miller) Rock; one son, John F. (Jack) Rock, with the State Police in Greensburg; one granddaughter and the following brothers and sisters all of Connellsville, Mrs. Angelo (Nicolina) Pilla, Ross P. Rock, Rose Rock, Mrs. Edward (Theresa) Metzgar, Anthony Roc [Rock], Albert J. Rock and Mrs. Joseph (Angeline) Canada. He was predeceased by his brother Paul. Friends will be received in the Behm Funeral Home, Jefferson, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Ann’s Church at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. John Corbett as celebrant. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Park following the mass. F.O.P. will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
NICOLA ROCK
Nicola (Nick) Rock, 809, of 205 South 10th street, died at 1:20 o’clock this morning at his home where he had been ailing for the past week because of a slight stroke. His wife, Rosella, preceded him in death May 9, 1948. He was born November 18, 1879, in Naccera, Castanzaro, Italy. He became a citizen of this country in 1902 and resided in this vicinity all his life. He was a member of St. Rita’s R. C. Church, Holy Name Society and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way of the P. & L. E. Railroad, being a retired track foreman. Surviving are five sons, Ross R., Tony, Paul and Albert of Connellsville and John of Waynesburg; four daughters, Mrs. Nicolina Pilla, Mrs. Theresa Metzgar, Mrs. Angeline Canada of Connellsville and Miss Rose at home; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be held Friday morning with the cortege meeting at the home at 8:30 o’clock followed by requiem high mass in St. Rita’s Church with Rev. Henry DeVivo, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
PAUL ROCK
Paul (Rach) Rock, 52, died at his home at Morgan Station at 6:20 o’clock Friday evening after an extended illness. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Rachel Rock, and seven children, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Reed at home, Mrs. Rose Mary reed of West Leisenring, Donald, with the U. S. Navy, and Raymond, Joan, Richard and David at home.
William
ROCKER died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
William Rocker, 45, of Smithfield, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Tuesday night,
October 6, 1931, at 8:20 o'clock of a complication of diseases. He was
admitted to the Institution last night at 7:45 o'clock. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
Margaret ROCKINSON (1913-1995)
Margaret Rockinson
Margaret ‘Peggy’ Rockinson, 81, of California, Pa., and formerly of Brownsville, died Thursday, May 18. She is survived by three sons, Steve Rockinson of New Wilmington, Robert Rockinson of Coal Center, and David Rockinson of Virginia Beach, Va.; five grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 20, under direction of the Andrew J. Skirpan Funeral Home, 135 Park St., Brownsville.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
June 17, 1913
Died—–
May, 1995
Beverly Clara ROCKWELL ( -1935)
BEVERLY C. ROCKWELL
Beverly Clara Rockwell, five-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rockwell, died at 1:40 o’clock Sunday morning, May 5, 1935, in the residence, near Masontown, of the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rockwell. Funeral services were conducted there this afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. Mr. Metzler, of the Mennanite [Mennonite] church. Burial in Greendale cemetery. Beverly Clara was an only child.
Caleb ROCKWELL died in 1907. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(133)
Caleb Rockwell, aged 77 years, died Tuesday morning, February 26, 1907 at 2 a.m.,
at the home of his son, J.S. Rockwell on Evans Street. He is survived by a family
of grown children, his wife having died several years ago. Deceased spent nearly
all his life in German and George's township and was well known by everybody.
He is a member of the Walnut Hill Methodist church where funeral services will
be held Thursday. They will meet at the house at 9 o'clock and proceed to the
church at once. Interment will take place in the Walnut Hill cemetery.
Note: Caleb was a son of Joshua and Mary Mathias Rockwell.
Clara Miller ROCKWELL died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Clara Miller Rockwell, widow of Samuel C. Rockwell, died in the family residence at Balsinger, Sunday morning, May 16, 1937, at 6 o'clock. Although she had been ill for a period of about five months her death was attributed to an acute heart attack. Mrs. Rockwell was 83 years, three months and 12 days old.
A daughter of the late Hiram and Ann Marie Miller, she was born at Berlin, Somerset county.
Surviving are four children: Emaline M. Springer and Chester A., all at home; and Lindsey J. Rockwell, of Pittsburgh.
Rev. E. Conn Pires, D.D., pastor of the Third Presbyterian church, of which Mrs. Rockwell was a devout member, will conduct funeral services at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the residence. Burial will be in Sandy Hill cemetery.
MRS. DELLA ROCKWELL
Mrs. Della Rockwell, aged 68 years, nine months and 13 days, wife of C. J. Rockwell, died at the family home in Chadville, Monday morning, September 18, 1926, at 10 o’clock following an illness of a complication of diseases. In addition to her husband, she is survived by the following children: Thomas D., of Uniontown; Mrs. Myrtle Harper of New York; Charles M. of Oliphant Furnace; Mrs. Nannie Patterson of Masontown; Mrs. Thomas Daugherty of Smithfield and Russell at home. Four sisters together with several grandchildren survive: Mrs. Sarah Minerd of New Geneva; Mrs. Hannah McAllister of Mansfield, O.; Mrs. Elizabeth Richey of Masontown and Mrs. Emma Grew of Morris Cross Roads. Short funeral services will be held in the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock followed by additional services in the Walnut Hill church at 3 o’clock. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Elijah ROCKWELL died in 1901. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(133)
Elijah Rockwell of McCormick addition, Uniontown, Pa., died Tuesday, June 25,
1901, of paralysis and a complication of diseases, after an illness of four or
five years. He was laid to rest at the Sandy Hill cemetery, Thursday afternoon.
The services were in charge of Rev. E. J. Wilson. The deceased was in his 85th
year, a native of Fayette county, but had lived for years in Monongalia county,
W. Va., and he and his family were members of the Pleasant Hill Baptist church
near Easton. For many years Mr. Rockwell had been a member of this church and
as long as he could hold or handle the Bible it was his daily companion. A family
of children survive him. A son passed away nearly two years ago. One by one
the old land marks are taken away.
Elizabeth J. ROCKWELL (1863-1888)
Elizabeth J. Rockwell, only daughter of William and Lydia Hostetler Keener, died at her home in German township, Thursday, April 26, 1888, and her remains were interred at New Salem, Saturday, the 28th. She was born July 12, 1863 and for a number of years was a consistent member of the C. P. church. She leaves three small children to mourn the loss of a most tender mother.
Notes from contributor:
Spouse—–
William Thomas Rockwell
Eva Sembower ROCKWELL died in 1929. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(5)
ROCKWELL, EVA (SEMBOWER)
Mrs. Eva SEMBOWER ROCKWELL, wife of A.M. ROCKWELL of North Charleroi, died at
her home Saturday night, February 16, at 11:20 o’clock following an illness
of a week. She had been in failing health for the past three years, but
was able to assist in the household duties until she was forced to give up about
a week ago. She gradually sank into a state of coma, her throat becoming
paralyzed and gradually sleeping away she slipped into the Great Beyond without
pain or struggle
She was the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth S. SEMBOWER of Uniontown, both
of whom have been dead many years. A sister Mrs. An…………..obit
cut off Weekly News Mon. 2-18-1929
Floyd H. Rockwell, 84, piano turner for the past 58 years in York and the surrounding communities, died about 2 p.m., Sunday at his York home. Born October 22, 1881 in Uniontown, PA., he came to York with his parents when he was 18 years old. After attending Doane College for two years he completed his music education and graduated from New England Conservatory in Boston, his first piano tuning was in Baltimore, Md. He returned to York in 1908. On October 21, 1914, he married Celia Conklin at Kansas City, Mo. The couple returned to York to establish residence. Mr. Rockwell was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Congregational church. Surviving besides his widow are two daughters, Mrs. H. M. (Anne) Boyle and Mrs. Harriet Siderius, seven grandchildren and one sister, and Mrs. Ernest Ratliff. His parents, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. The body is a Metz Mortuary where funeral services are pending.
Notes from contributor:
Burial—–
Greenwood cemetery, York, NE
Father—–
William Thomas
Mother—–
Elizabeth (Keener) Rockwell
ISAAC A. ROCKWELL
Isaac A. Rockwell, aged 34, died Wednesday evening at his home in Donnor avenue of spinal meningitis. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rockwell. Surviving are his wife and five children, Azalen, Hunter, Clarence, Robert and Mary Elizabeth together with his parents, two brothers, S. L. Rockwell and W. F. Rockwell, both of Uniontown and three sisters, Mrs. C. L. Crick, Mrs. W. F. Beckler, both of Rimersburg, and Ella Rockwell, at home. Funeral services, private, will be held at the home Thursday evening at 6 o’clock followed by interment in Sandy Hill cemetery.
ROCKWELL FUNERAL
Funeral services for John B. Rockwell, 84, of Revere, will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. A. J. McCloy of the New Salem Christian church will officiate. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill cemetery under the direction of C. B. Dearth and Sons of New Salem. Pallbearers will be Benjamin Silman, Springer Rockwell, Clark Holliday, Harry Holliday, Lee Harshman and Edward Nelson.
Joseph ROCKWELL died in 1907. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(133)
The funeral services of the late Joseph Rockwell were held at the residence of
his son, W. T. Rockwell, on Thursday morning, August 22, 1907. Pastor Mr. Stocking
of the Congregational church was in charge of the service, and paid a high tribute
to the many admirable traits which the deceased possessed. The interment was
in the Arborville cemetery. (York co. Ne) Joseph Rockwell was born in Fayette
county, PA., on January 9, 1811 and died at the home of his son, W. T. Rockwell,
Monday evening, August 19, 1907. He was married to Catherine Johnson on March
22, 1838 and to this union were born 12 children, only five of whom survive the
father; Joseph M. of Ottawa, Ill., Mrs. E. B. Lewis of Muscatine, IA., Mrs. Geo.
Fisher, Mrs. F. N. Recknor and Wm. T. of this community (Arborville, NE). There
are 25 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Mr. Rockwell lived in a county
in which he was born until March 1900, coming then with his son to Nebraska.
He became a christian very early in life, uniting with the Cumberland Presbyterian
church and remaining an earnest worker unti the end. He was a kind loving parent
and grandparent and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. The family
deeply mourn his death but feel the Lord has taken him to his heavenly home and
all is well.
Note: Joseph was a son of Joshua & Mary Mathias Rockwell.
Lide A. ROCKWELL died in 1896. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(133)
Daily News Standard
August 31, 1896
LIDE A. ROCKWELL
Miss Lide A. Rockwell, daughter of Joseph Rockwell of German township, died on Sunday, Aug. 30, 1896, at 3:30 a.m. of consumption, in the 51st year of her age. Funeral on Tuesday at 10 a.m., interment at New Salem. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. S.E. Lewis and Mrs. John Miller of this place.
William Thomas ROCKWELL (1856-1933)
William Thomas Rockwell was born at Uniontown, PA., on January 28, 1856. Here he spent the early part of his manhood. In August 1879 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Keener. To this union four children were born, two sons and two daughters. Early in life the wife and mother and one daughter departed from this earthly life.
Several years later Mr. Rockwell was united in marriage to Josephine Snyder of Uniontown, PA. To this union were born two daughters. Mrs. Rockwell passed from this life November 6, 1926. A daughter, Mrs. Mary Kemper preceded her in May 1923.
Mr. Rockwell had been in his usual health until he was suddenly stricken in death Monday morning, January 23, 1933 at the age of 76 years, 11 mo. 25 days. The deceased is survived by two sons: Playford C. of Doniphan; Floyd H. of York; two daughters, Mrs. Della Wheeler of Norfolk; Mrs. Bessie Ratliff of Arborville; nine grandchildren and two sisters; Mrs. George Clement of Marshalltown, Ia.; and Mrs. F.N. Recknor or York, Nebr., other relatives and many friends.
In the spring of 1900 he and his family moved from Pennsylvania to Nebraska locating on a farm near Arborville which has since been their home. During all these years he has been a member of the Arborville Congregational church; very active in the work and ever faithful to the offices which he filled.
We feel that his passing both to the church and to the entire community has suffered an irreparable loss. But we will not grieve intemperately; we will place our hand in God's hand and say, "Thy will, not our's be done," for what is our loss is heaven's gain.
Note: William Thomas was a son of Joseph and Catherine (Johnson) Rockwell.
Albert George RODAVICH (1927-2007)
Lenora Missini RODAVICH (1929-2007)
Albert George Rodavich, age 80, and Lenora Missini Rodavich, age 78, of Carmichaels, Greene County, Pennsylvania, died Friday, November 2, 2007, in their home of natural causes. George was born October 12, 1927, in Masontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the son of Louis and Milka Rodavich. Lenora, the daughter of Dominick Missini and Julia Fetherol Missini, was born June 8, 1929, in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The couple was married on April 5, 1951, and celebrated over 56 years of marriage. They both attended Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church, in Carmichaels. George worked for Gateway Coal Company and retired in 1990. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Gateway Local 6330. George served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Lenora graduated from Jefferson High School, Greene County, Pa., in the Class of 1947, and was a homemaker. Deceased are George's parents, two brothers, Ralph Rodavich and Nick Rodavich, and six sisters, Elizabeth Krovocheck, Amelia Posgay, Ida Bates, Ann Prica, Josephin Craver and Diane Michaels, Lenora's parents, three brothers, Tony Missini, Arthur Missini and Lou Missini, and two sisters, Eva Milovac and Viola Coletti. Surviving are their four sons: Louis G. Rodavich and his wife, Sharon, of Carmichaels, Pa., David Rodavich and his wife, Donna, of Garards Fort, Greene County, Pa., Theodore Rodavich and his wife, Laura, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Richard G. Rodavich and his fiancee, Jenny Campbell, of Carmichaels, Pa.; two daughters: Carla M. Paull and her husband, David, of Springhill, Florida, and Diane L. Checchi and her husband, Robert, of Shamokin, Pa.; ten grand-children and one great- grandchild. George is also survived by two sisters: Mildred Nycum, of Florida, and Melva Hunchuck, of Masontown, Pennsylvania. Lenora is also survived by a brother, Ned Missini, of Clarksville, Washington County, Pa., and one sister, Cecelia Falcon, of Clarksville, Pennsylvania. Family and friends will be welcomed on Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. in the YOSKOVICH FUNERAL HOME (724-966-5500), Martin J. Yoskovich, Funeral Director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels, PA 15320-1269. Friends will gather at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, to proceed to Greene County Memorial Park, in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa., for the Committal Service. Full Military Rites will be accorded at graveside by the Cumberland American Legion Post 400 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491. For additional information and to sign the online guest book, please visit www.YoskovichFH.com
ALFRED RODDY
Alfred Irwin Roddy, 89, of New Florence, R. D. 1, a minister of the Congregational Church at Waterford and Armagh, died in a Johnstown hospital. He leaves his widow, seven children, 29 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, three great-great- grandchildren and one brother.
Donald E. Roddy
Uniontown
Donald E. Roddy, 50, of Uniontown, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at home with his family and friends, after a 2-year battle with colon cancer. Born in Uniontown on April 19, 1951, the son of George "Turtle" and Ellen Dersam Roddy. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved wife, Robin Acton Roddy and his stepdaughter, he cherished and adored, Amy Martin of Columbus, Ohio. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Kathy Harrison and her husband, Jimi, of Pittsburgh, James "Wizard" Roddy and Patty Roddy, both of Uniontown and Daniel "Boone" Roddy and his wife, Shirley, of Custer, S.D.; his mother-in-law, Joyce Acton and her husband, Herman "Rev" Ostrelich of Brownsville; his father-in-law, Bob Acton and his wife, Bobbi of Manchester, N.H. and his special grandmother, Jane Walters of Brownsville; and nephews Joshua Harrison, Luke Roddy and Jacob Roddy; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be sadly missed by his beloved dogs, Prissy and Petey. He also leaves behind dozens of wonderful friends who stood by his wife and kept him happy through his long illness. He was a 1969 graduate of South Union High School and a 1974 graduate of Penn State University. He was employed for 28 years at Central Greene School District, where he taught physical education. He coached football at various area high schools for more than 25 years, including four years as head football coach at Waynesburg Central High School. He also served as assistant football coach for 13 years at Beth-Center High School under his very good friend and mentor, Don Bartolomucci. Through his coaching career he also served as an assistant coach at Uniontown Area High School, Laurel Highlands High School and Geibel High School and worked at summer high school football camps at his beloved alma mater, Penn State, for the coach he revered Joe Paterno. He was a former head boys track coach and swim team coach and girls track coach at Waynesburg, where he served as a sponsor of the Ski Club and as a building representative for the teachers union. Throughout his career he was a role model and mentor for many athletes and students, including numerous student teachers from West Virginia University. In 1992, he was selected as Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. He also served on various committees and as an officer of the organization. An avid golfer, a member of the Duck Hollow Golf Club and prior to the onset of his illness, enjoyed playing golf in various leagues at Duck Hollow and at the Uniontown Country Club and Springdale Golf Courses. In 1999, he won the Duck Hollow Golf Club Championship in the flight. For four years, he was co-owner of the Caddy Shack Lounge in Uniontown. He loved traveling, particularly to his favorite "Happy" Island, Aruba, where he made frequent trips in recent years. He was a member of Central Christian Church, Uniontown. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN E. KEZMARSKY III FUNERAL HOME at 71 Pennsylvania Ave., Uniontown, today and Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday until 11 a.m., the hour of the service with the Rev. Art Mace officiating. Entombment will follow in Mount Macrina Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to the Don Roddy Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Kezmarsky Funeral Home, 71 Pennsylvania Ave., Uniontown, Pa. 15401. Phone, 724-437-7556.
Eleanor RODDY died in 1863. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(4)
RODDY - In the same place ( Petersburg, Somerset county, Pa., ) on the 24th
September, 1863, Mrs. Eleanor Roddy, in the 73rd year of her age. The deceased,
who was the daughter of John Rooney and Anne Mulholland, was born near the town
of Seaford, in the county of Down, Ireland. Thence she moved to Baltimore in
1801, where she was married to James Roddy in 1808. She removed with him to
Somerset county, where she remained until the time of her death. She was universally
loved whilst living and lamented when dead on account of her unwearying attentions
to the sick and afflicted, which caused her to be looked upon as a mother by
the entire community among where she lived. Descended from pious Catholic ancestors,
she preserved her faith whilst living in a region for many years unvisited by
the clergy, and yet lived and died in a Protestant community, without an enemy.
Her death, though sudden, was not unprovided, since on the very day she was
attacked by her last illness, she approached the sacraments with great devotion.
As a mother, her worth was best proven by the grief of her children, which
testified that they had met in her death an irreparable loss.
May they rest in peace.
From the Pitts. Catholic
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa., Oct. 22, 1863.
Vol 3, No. 37, Pg. 2, Col. 7.
Ellen Dersam RODDY (1931-2011)
Ellen Dersam Roddy, age 79, passed away on July 10, 2011 at her home in Uniontown, Pa. She was born November 17, 1931 in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of the late J. Harry and Edna Dersam and was raised by her grandparents, Nathanial and Ellen Garwood. In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by her son, Don Roddy. Ellen was a 1949 graduate of Uniontown High School. She worked at Metzler's Department Store for 24 years and was a longtime member of Central Christian Church. She was a loving mother to her five children. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Albert Gallatin Home Hospice Staff and Nurses. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, George (Turtle) Roddy; four children: James Roddy of Uniontown, Kathleen Harrison (James) of Pittsburgh, Daniel Roddy (Shirley) of Custer, South Dakota and Patricia Roddy; three grandchildren: Joshua Harrison, Jacob Roddy and Luke Roddy and her former daughter-in-law, Robin Acton and family. Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, PA., on Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday morning until 10 a.m., the hour of Service with Rev. Art Mace officiating. Interment follows in McClellandtown Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Don Roddy Scholarship Fund, c/o Pittsburgh Foundation, 5 PPG Place, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222.
Ewing B. RODDY died in 1922. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Ewing B. Roddy Dies Suddenly Yesterday
Stricken only for a few hours, Ewing B. Roddy, aged 67, died at his home in McClellandtown
at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon from apoplexy. Mr. Roddy had been in his
usual good health until the stroke yesterday morning, but passed away a few hours
later. Mr. Roddy, born in Uniontown, September 15, 1854, and living for
many years in Philadelphia, had resided in McClellandtown for the past few years,
engaged in the coal business. He is survived by a widow, three sons, Carl,
married and living in Fairmont, and Edward and Robert, at home, and by four sisters,
Miss Mary Roddy, Miss Jo Roddy and Miss Martha Roddy of East Main street and
Mrs. Lyda Roddy Beckwith of Harrisburg. Funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed but will probably be held in Masontown Thursday.
DIED
[From the Somerset Herald and Whig]
RODDY— In Petersburg, Somerset county, Pa., June 29th 1863, of dropsy Mr. James Roddy, in the 79th year of his age. The deceased was born in the county of Donegal, Ireland, on the 15th of June 1785, and emigrated to the United States of American in 1804, landed in New Castle, Delaware, after a tempestuous sea voyage of six months. He located in Baltimore City, Md., and carried on the business of a merchant tailor for several years. He was one of the defenders of that city in the war of 1812, and was subsequently drafted into the military service of the United States a short time previous to the termination of the war. In 1816 he moved to Frederick, Md., and thence to Fayette county in 1818 and in the fall of 1821, he moved to Petersburg, Somerset county, where he resided until his decease.
DIED
In Addison, Somerset county, Pa., on Tuesday morning, 25th July, of Bronchitis, JOSEPH S. RODDY, in the 24th year of his age. The subject of this brief sketch was a native of Somerset county, but for some years a resident of Fayette, where the disease which has so fatally terminated was contracted. A few days before his death he started to visit his friends in Somerset, but nature struggled in vain against the might of disease; he was forced to return, and laid upon the bed from which he never rose again. Young, gay, and spirited, warm- hearted, full of generous impulses, could the blessings of hundreds ward off Death’s fatal dart, he would not thus have died; but affection, friendship, esteem, alike were powerless to save, and only as a holy balm of consolation to the bereaved friends can they be felt. We mourn the early dead, and those not full of years who are called to their rest, in the blindness of our mortality we weep as martyrs. Oh! who would not thus wish to die, to calmly sink to rest, and leave behind a world of care, a universe of woe, before the pure and ardent feelings and affections of youth are blighted by the chilling touch of adversity; before commerce with the hard, cold world has rooted out the good, and sown the bramble seeds of sin in the rich soil of a virtuous heart, before our hopes and delights are bonded: “To woe’s wide empire, where deep troubles toss, Loud sorrows howl, envenomed passion bite; Ravenous calamities our vitals __eze, And threatening fate wide opens to devour.” He was buried on Wednesday, by Addison Division, No. 454, Sons of Temperance, of which order he had long been a useful and consistent member.
Mary Ellen RODDY died in 1938. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(93)
After a week's illness of pneumonia, Miss Mary Ellen RODDY, 86 years ol d, died
Wednesday at the family home at Uniontown. A daughter of the la te Edward G.,
and Lydia J. RODDY, Miss RODDY had spent most of her life i n Pittsburgh where
she had been connected with the Department of Intern al Revenue for 42 years
prior to her retirement. She had resided at Un iontown since 1936.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pa, Thursday, December 8, 1938, page 6
Obits typed exactly as written.
Charles
R. RODEFER died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Word has been received here of the death Wednesday morning at 7:45 at his home in Shadyside, O., of Charles Rowles Rodefer, 77, following a heart attack. Mr. Rodefer was the father of C. A. Rodefer, supervising principal of the Waynesburg schools and former teacher in the North Union school and at one time principal of Craig school, this city.
Mr. Rodefer was in Florida when taken ill and only last Thursday arrived at his home in Shadyside. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Houston Rodefer, who passed away 11 years ago. He is survived by four children, Professor O. A. Rodefer, Waynesburg, C. Wells Rodefer, Shadyside; Mrs. Maurice Fogle, St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Velma Rodefer, at home.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 o'clock from the Rodefer home with burial in Rock Hill cemetery.
(Herald - March 4, 1937)
DIED
In St. Louis county, Mo., Feb. 26th, 1863, Mrs. Eliza Ann, wife of Mr. E. H. Rodehaver, and daughter of C. Woolverton, Esq., in the 43rd year of her age. The deceased had for a number of years professed faith in Christ, and lived an upright and faithful member of the Church of God. In her last days, which were days of suffering, she was comforted by religion, and resignedly submitting to the will of God, calmly passed through the dark valley that separates the church on earth from that which is in heaven.
Ellen RODERICK died in 1919. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(26)
Mrs. Ellen Roderick, aged 59 years, died at her home in Smithfield, Wednesday
evening at 8 o'clock following a lingering illness. Mrs. Roderick had been failing
in health for some time. About a year ago she underwent an operation in hopes
of improving her health.
She is survived by her husband, Marion, and the following children: Mrs. Abraham
Kennison, of Gilmore; Lyman Roderick, of Woodbridge; Russell and Emerson, of
New Geneva, and Lloyd and Opal at home. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs.
John Ganoe, of Morris X Roads and two brothers, George and Frank Blaney, of Springhill
township.
Funeral services will be held from the Free Methodist church at White House Sunday
afternoon, meeting at the house at one o'clock. Rev. Ralph Zahniser will conduct
the service. Interment will be in the Baptist cemetery at Smithfield.
Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA
Saturday, 29 Nov 1919
Frances Seaton RODERICK (1911-1996)
Frances Roderick
Frances Seaton Roderick, 84, of Uniontown, Pa., died Thursday, June 20, 1996, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born Nov. 5, 1911, in Fairbank, Pa., daughter of Robert and Cora Brown Seaton. Her parents and her sister, Madelyn Bosley, preceded her in death. Mrs. Roderick was a member of Central Christian Church for 52 years and formerly worked for Filbert Union Supply Store where she met her future husband. She retired from …remainder of article is missing.
Harold
RODERICK died in 1925. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
RODERICK, HAROLD
Harold RODERICK, age 68 (or 65) years, eight months and 10 days, died at the
home of his son, Liman of Outcrop, Monday evening, October 5, 1925, at
8:40 o’clock. In addition to his son, Liman, Mr. RODERICK is
survived by the following children:
Mrs. A. L. TENNYSON, of Gilmore; Russell and Emerson RODERICK of New Geneva;
Lloyd and Opal of Outcrop, and Claton, of Los Angeles, Cal. Two brothers,
Henry and Jess RODERICK and a sister, Mrs. Mary FOWLER of Smithfield, also survive.
Funeral services will be held at the Liman RODERICK home Thursday afternoon at
2 o’clock followed by interment in the Baptist cemetery at Smithfield.
Herald Wed. 10-7-1925
Henry
M. RODERICK died in 1939. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(26)
Uniontown, June 17-Henry M. Roderick, 86, died Friday at his home near Rubles Mill. One of the oldest and best-known residents of Georges township, he had been ailing for several weeks.
He is survived by two sons, three daughters, one brother, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will be made in Smithfield Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA
Saturday, 17 Jun 1939 p5, c2.
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Henry M. Roderick, 86, died at 11 o'clock Friday morning, at the family residence near Rubles Mill. Mr. Roderick had been in ill health for several weeks.
Surviving are two sons, Ivan L. Roderick, Martin, and Lindsey Roderick, at home; three daughters, Mrs. R.W. Burchell and Mrs. Frank Rush, both of Hazelwood, and Nora Roderick, at home; one brother, Jesse Roderick, Fairchance; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The body has been removed from the R.L. Sharp funeral home to the family residence where funeral services will be conducted at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Harry Humphrey will officiate and burial will follow in the Smithfield cemetery.
News Standard, Uniontown, PA
Saturday, 17 Jun 1939 p2, c7.
Rachel T. Rhodes RODERICK ( -1967)
RODERICK, RACHEL T. (RHODES)— Age 64 years, of RD 3, Smithfield, Pa., died at her home Saturday, October 7, 1967, at 10:30 a.m. Surviving are one brother, Edward Rhodes, of R.D.3, Smithfield. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Roderick, in 1950 and four brothers and two sisters. The family will receive friends in the James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance, today, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m., and where services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev Charles G. Detwiler will officiate. Interment will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Julia S. Rodgers
Julia S. Rodgers, 80, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, July 26, 1996 at her home. She was born Feb. 16, 1916 in Mount Pleasant, a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Konopka Zaucha. She was a retired selector/packer at the L.E. Smith Glass Co., of Mount Pleasant. She was a member of the Flint Glass Workers Union #537 and a member of the Transfiguration R.C. Church, Mount Pleasant and the Rosary Society. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James F. Rodger, in 1958; five brothers, Walter, John, Lloyd, Thomas and Louis Zaucha; two sisters, Christine Biller and Frances Kurpiel. She is survived by one son, Bernard A. Rodgers and his wife, Susan, of Greensburg; one daughter, Bonita Canut of Mount Pleasant; and a half son, James V. Rodgers and his wife, Jean, of Mount Pleasant; five grandchildren, Brian Canute, Kristin Canute, Elizabeth Rodgers, Steven Rodgers and Marcus Rodgers; one brother, Eugene (Hawk) Zaucha of Greensburg and a sister, Mrs. William (Eleanor) Cramer of Mount Pleasant. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Transfiguration R.C. Church, Mount Pleasant. Interment will follow in Transfiguration Parish Cemetery. The Rev. Washko will lead the rosary to be recited with the Rosary Society at 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
MRS. JONATHAN RODGERS
MOUNT PLEASANT, Jan. 2,— Mrs. Rosa Hribal Rodgers, 56 years old, wife of Jonathan Rodgers of Slope Hill, died at 7:10 o’clock this morning in Frick Memorial Hospital after a week’s illness. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Sylvester of the Duncan plan, Mrs. Edna Shoemaker of Iowa, Robert of Standard Shaft, William, Mrs. Evelyn Hawes, Lorraine and Goldie at home. Sisters and brothers surviving are Mrs. Don Waters, Mrs. Andrew Stefl, Mrs. Mary Stevens, Frank and James Hribal, all of this place. There are also four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MISS SARA K. RODGERS
GREENSBURG, Apr. 24,— Miss Sara Kennedy Rodgers, daughter of the late C. P. and Esther Rodgers, died at 4:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at her home at 106 East Otterman street. A native of Gastonville, Pa., she received her education in the Latrobe schools and upon her graduation was employed at the Connellsville branch of the Westmoreland Grocery Company, coming to Greensburg in 1928. She was transferred to Uniontown when the grocery business was sold here. She is survived by these sisters and brothers: Elizabeth at home, Mrs. Walter J. Devlin of New Salem, Mrs. F. Edward Koelker of Pittsburgh and John A. and James B. Rodgers of Greensburg. The funeral mass was held this morning at the Most Holy Sacrament Church.
Trissa S. Shipley RODGERS (1909-1995)
Trissa S. Rodgers
Trissa Shipley Rodgers, 85, of New Castle and formerly of West Brownsville died Wednesday in St. Francis Hospital, New Castle. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John W. Rodgers; two daughters, Mrs. Jose (Agnes Ann) Trabal of San Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. Robert (Jane) Kelch of New Castle, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Shipley Phillians of Bentleyville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the J. Bradley McGonigle funeral Home Inc., 111 West Falls St., New Castle, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 9:30 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
December 13, 1909
Died—–
July 26, 1995
Emma 'Toots' Bryner RODKEY
(1911-1995)
Emma "Toots" Bryner Rodkey, 83, of Blairsville, died Wednesday, January 25, 1995 at home. She was born February 15, 1911, in Dunbar, the daughter of the Henry and Sarah Hardy Bryner. Mrs. Rodkey was a retired employee of the Torrance State Hospital, a member of the Franklin Memorial United Methodist Church of Dunbar and the Star Bible Class. She is survived by one son, the Rev. Wilbur W. Rodkey and his wife Gerry of Uniontown; two granddaughters, Debra Rodkey Michael of Blacksville, WV and Sandra Rodkey of California, PA; two brothers, Charles L. Bryner of Waynesburg and Irvin Bryner of Dunbar, and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur Rodkey, in 1991; three brothers, Walter G. Bryner, Lewis E. Bryner and James I. Bryner and one sister Minnie Bryner Rankin. Friends will be received at the Burhans-Crouse Funeral Home, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar. Interment in Franklin Cemetery, Dunbar, PA.
Josephine Rodriguez
Josephine Rodriquez, 78, of Maple Hill Dr., Waynesburg, died on Monday, Feb. 20, 1995, in Waynesburg. She is survived by one son, Richard L. Quesada, Sr., of Carmichaels; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Emil (Helen) Paci of Nemacolin, Mrs. Joseph (Mayme) Kubasik of Clarksville R.D. 1, and Sophie Zammerilli of Clarksville, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and services will be private in the Behm Funeral Home, Inc., Rt. 188, Jefferson.
Catherine Kay Zolensky ROEBUCK (1925-2012)
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
CATHERINE KAY (ZOLENSKY) ROEBUCKROBAUGH
Catherine Kay (Zolensky) Roebuck, age 87, of Central Florida, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at VNA Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, Indiana. She was born March 30, 1925, in Somerset County, Pennsylvania the daughter of Peter and Rose Zolensky. During World War II, Kay worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” for the American Bridge Company in Ambridge, Pa., helping to build LST boats for the United States Navy. In 1946, Catherine married Joseph “Curly” Roebuck, who preceded her in death. After the war, she was a wife and mother. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Florida. She is survived by her daughter, Antoinette Kranning, her sons, Joseph Roebuck and Von Roebuck; grandchildren, Jeff Kranning, Barret Roebuck and Brett Roebuck; four great grandchildren; sisters, Julia Switanek and Helen Attilio; brother, Walter Zolensky; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the DELTONA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 1295 Saxon Boulevard, Orange City, FL 32763. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Visiting Nurses Association, 8735 State Road 37, Tell City, IN 47856. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com
ROEBUCK SERVICES
An unusually large number of persons, relatives, friends and business acquaintances attended the funeral services of Isaac B. Roebuck held at his home in Kerr street on Friday afternoon. Mr. Roebuck had been a representative of the Prudential Insurance company for many years and was widely known. The service was in charge of the Rev. A. R. Hibshman of the Second Presbyterian Church of which the dead man was a member. A quartette from the Second church sang three numbers, Some Day We’ll Understand”; “In the Sweet Bye and Bye” and “More Love to Thee.” The singers were, Mrs. Edgar Rousk, Mrs. Harry Schupp, H. C. Huston and Wilbur Dunn with Mrs. Hibshman playing the accompaniments. The pall bearers were, Gilbert P. Kerr, S. E. Cowell, J. Fitzmaurice, M. J. Harland, J. F. Evans and C. W. Allen. Interment was in the Park Place Cemetery and following the service at the grave members of the Ku Klux Klan marched into the cemetery and held the service of the order, leaving a beautiful floral tribute. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were the three brothers of the dead man, Henry Roebuck, Thomas Roebuck and family, and Park Roebuck and family, all of Dunbar; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roebuck, of McKeesport; Mr. and Mrs. James Watts, Mrs. Margaret Martin, Russell and John Martin of Turtle Creek and John Martin Jr., of Clearfield.
John ROEBUCK died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
John Roebuck, Jr., aged 33 years, died at 10 o'clock Saturday night, June 8,
1935, in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Roebuck, Sr., 47 Forbes street,
following an illness of pneumonia.
Besides his parents he is also survived by the following brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Mary Eicher, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Anna Thomas, Ronco; Stephen Roebuck, Uniontown;
and Helen, Margaret, Joseph and Michael Roebuck, at home.
Following brief services at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in the family residence,
requiem mass will be celebrated in St. John's G.C. church in charge of the pastor,
Rev. Fr. Peter Dolinay. Burial will be in the church cemetery at Hopwood.
Joseph Edward ROEBUCK ( -1939)
JOSEPH E. ROEBUCK
A former well-known local resident, Joseph Edward Roebuck, aged 37, son of the late Isaac B. and Margaret Watts Roebuck, died Friday, December 1, 1939, at his home in Chicago, Ill., after a brief illness. Local relatives did not receive complete details of the cause of death. Mr. Roebuck, a former employe of the Richmond Radiator company, had been in Chicago for about three years. Surviving are a son, Jack, and the following brothers and sisters: W. E. Roebuck, Orville Woodward, Warren, Gwendloyn [Gwendolyn] Roebuck, Mrs. Clarence Rowe and Mrs. John Sherrick, all of Uniontown; Mrs. Walter S. Moore, Battle Creek, Mich.; Arthur, of Waynesburg; John, of Cairo, Ill., and Forrest, of Wausau, Wis. The body will arrive here Sunday morning and be taken to the Minerd Funeral Home. Plans for the services are incomplete.
Marguerite A. ROEBUCK (1876-1930)
MARGUERITE A. ROEBUCK
Mrs. Marguerite A. Roebuck, 55, widow of the late E. B. Roebuck, died, Saturday, May 8, 1930, at the late home, 75 Kerr street, of a complication of diseases. She was a daughter of Joseph Watts and the late Mary Ann Watts and was born in Youngstown, Ohio, May 20, 1876. Besides her father, she is survived by the following children; Mrs. Walter S. Moore, Greensburg; J. Edward Roebuck, of Wilkinsburg; Mrs. John F. Sherick, Miss Margaret F. Roebuck, Miss Gwendolyn, W. Earl, Arthur D., Orval G., John T., Forrest E. Woodward B., and Warren B. Ten grandchildren together with the following brothers and sisters also survive: Joseph James Watts, Pittsburgh; J. Edward, Tom C., Fred S., Mrs. Sarah A. Beatty, Mrs. May Langley and Mrs. Edith Smith. One brother, William H. Watts,k preceded her in death. Mrs. Roebuck was a member of the Second Presbyterian church and the Oxford class. She was also a member of the Laurette Chapter of Eastern Star. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
ROEBUCK SERVICES
Funeral services in charge of the Rev. James C. Clark, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Margaret A. Roebuck. Services were conducted in their late home, Sunday evening, by the Loretta Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Active pallbearers will be: Frank M. Johnson, William Johnson, Harry Tencate, Gilbert Kerr, Carl Allen and George Dixon. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
JACOB ROESER
Jacob Roeser of Pittsburgh, brother-in-law of C. L. Mentzer of Connellsville, was found dead in his room Sunday morning. While coming through Schenley Park from the Pittsburgh Country Club, about three years ago, Mr. Roeser was struck in the back with a golf ball. At that time he hovered between life and death for several weeks. He never fully recovered from the injury. Besides his wife, Teresa Mentzer Roeser, he is survived by the following children; Mercedes, Esther, Margaret and Mary, of Stratton lane, Pittsburgh; and Mrs. Henry Weber of Detroit. Friends may call at the T. B. Moreland Funeral Home, Highland avenue, E. E. Pittsburgh. Solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9:30 o’clock Thursday morning at Sacred Heart Church, Pittsburgh.
Lawrence C. ROGACKI (1919-1995)
Lawrence C. Rogacki
Lawrence Charles Rogacki, 76, of High Street, Mount Pleasant, died at his place of residence Wednesday, Dec. 12, 1995. He was born March 24, 1919, in Mount Pleasant, a son of the late Stanislaus Rogacki and Victoria Wilczynski Rogacki. He was a steel worker for over 25 years for Latrobe Steel. He was a veteran of WW II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Polish Falcons Nest of Mount Pleasant and Visitation Roman Catholic Church of Mount Pleasant. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Jane Zelenak Rogacki; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Kubasky of Mount Pleasant; one son, Larry R. Rogacki Jr. and wife Janice of Mount Pleasant; five grandchildren, Charles Kubasky Jr., Janet Lynn Kubasky, Todd Rogacki, Erin Rogacki and Teri Rogacki; two brothers, Paul Rogacki of Detroit, Mich., John Rogacki of Mount Pleasant; three sisters, Mrs. Andrew (Gertrude) Hresko, Mrs. Florence Petro, Mrs. Walter (Jean) Szelong, all of Mount Pleasant. He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Verna Marvis, Ellen Smulsky and Josephine Rogacki. Friends will be received at GALONE-CARUSO’S, 204 Eagle St., Mount Pleasant, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 … portion unreadable... follow in Visitation Parish Cemetery, Mount Pleasant.
Dorothy M. Harper ROGER
(1939-2012)
UNIONTOWN
Dorothy M. (Harper) Roger
Dorothy M. (Harper) Roger, age 73 of Uniontown, PA, died on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at The Willows at Presbyterian Senior Care, Oakmont, PA. She was born on April 9, 1939 in Uniontown, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Woods) Harper. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband John J. Roger, a brother John Robert “Jack” Harper, and sister-in-law, Jodie Harper. Dorothy was a graduate of St. John’s High School Class of 1957. She was a devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She was also instrumental in the formation of the Perpetual Adoration group in Uniontown. She retired from Uniontown Hospital where she was employed for 17 years. Left to cherish her memory are her sons: David K. Roger and wife Brenda of Murrysville, Pa.; and John J. roger and wife Barbara of Chapel Hill, NC; three grandchildren: Logan Roger, Kaleigh Roger and Grant Roger; two brothers, Richard “Dick” Harper and wife Betty of Baltimore, MS; Bernard Harper and wife Joyce of Pembroke Pines, FL; a sister, Mary Jo Albright of Uniontown, PA; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia A. Roger of Uniontown, PA; Betty Jo Wilson and husband Keith of Locust Grove, VA; and many nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received in the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, PA, today (Tuesday) 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 1, at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 30 Jefferson St., Uniontown, PA, with Rev. Father James D. Tringhese as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, PA. In her memory, contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church Memorial Fund, or to St. John the Evangelist Elementary School. The Parish Vigil Service will be held on Tuesday. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy Joseph ROGER (1908-1996)
Dorothy Roger
Dorothy Roger, 88, of Uniontown, Pa., died Sunday, June 16, 1996, at her home. She was born April 16, 1908, in Abdilly, Lebanon, the daughter of the late Shiban and Catherine Joseph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Roger, in 1955; a son, John J. Roger, in 1985; one brother, Merlin Joseph; and two sisters, Virginia Barnhouse and Iva Springer; and a nephew, Paul Barnhouse. She is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Roger of Uniontown, Pa., with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Keith (Betty Jo) Wilson of Stafford, Va.; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy M. Roger of Uniontown, Pa.; six grandchildren, John J. Roger and his wife, Barbara of Canonsburg, Pa., David K. Roger of Uniontown, Pa., Keith Wilson and wife, Susan of Stafford, Va., Roger Wilson and wife, Debbie of Dale City, Va., Robert Wilson and Ryan Wilson, both of Washington, D.C.; six great-grandsons; two great- granddaughters; two sisters, Rose Marie Boulos Antoon, of Lebanon, and Rita Gaspar of Miami; Fla.; three brothers, John Abi Nader of Lebanon, George Abi Nader of Miami, Fla., and Msgr. Joseph A. Nader, Ret., of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews here and in Lebanon. She was a member of St. George Maronite Catholic Church, the Ladies Guild of St. George, Altar Rosary Society of St. George, a charter member of the Gray Ladies, American Red Cross, a 50-year member of St. Anthony’s Guild, Patterson, N.J., and participated in the Fayette County Civil Defense Program. There will be no public visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends Tuesday, in the St. George Maronite Catholic Church from 11 a.m. until noon, at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, with the Rev. Fr. Christopher J. Henderson as celebrant, and the Rev. Peter Mahfoud as con- celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan heights Cemetery. The Catholic BPW will recite the Rosary with the Parish Rosary, Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in St. George Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the St. George Maronite Church or to a favorite charity in her memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, Pa.
Antonietta Galluzzo ROGERS (1919-1996)
Antonietta Rogers
Antonietta Rogers, 77, of Lemont Furnace, Pa., died Thursday, June 13, 1996 in Uniontown Hospital. She was born Feb. 22, 1919, in Castel San Giorgio, Italy, the daughter of the late Dominick and Nicolina Capuano Galluzzo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Nicola D. Rogers; a sister, Lucy Costabile; and two brothers, Guy and Marino Galluzzo. She is survived by her husband, James H. Rogers of Lemont Furnace whom she married 57 years ago; four sons, Dominick of Youngstown, Ohio, James H. and Gerald, both of Uniontown, Pa., and Joseph of Centerville, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Pete (Nancy) Ruth of Bruceton Mill, W.Va., and Mrs. Dan (Rosa Maria) Schiffbauer of Uniontown, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Natalie Galluzzo of Uniontown, Pa. and Maria Costabile of Italy. Mrs. Rogers was a member of St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, the Altar Society, C.D. of A. Court No. 505, Catholic Knights of America, Secular Franciscan Order in St. Anthony Fraternity and Maria Montessori Lodge No. 1711. A Prayer Service will be held at 9 a.m. in the DOLPHI FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Therese R.C. Church with the Rev. Fr. John A. Regoli, V.F., as celebrant. Entombment will follow. Secular Franciscan Order services today at 3:30 p.m. C.D. of A. prayers at 7:30 p.m. followed by joint recitation of the rosary with St. Therese Altar Society and Catholic Knights of America followed by Maria Montessori rituals.
Elisa (?) R. ROGERS died in 1864. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(17)
DIED
ROGERS—In Centreville, Appanoose County, Iowa, June25th (?) 1864, of Consumption,
Mrs. Elisa R., wife of Dr. Hiram S. Rogers, aged 36 (?) years.
The deceased was a daughter of the late Col. Abner Rittonho__ and was born, raised
and married in Fayette County, Pa., where many of her relatives and friends still
reside who will regret to hear of her early death.
F___, innocent, kind and modest in all the relations of life, she was beloved
by all who know her. She had been, for a number of years an upright and consistent
member of the Baptist Church, and had made in life that preparation for death
which enabled her to meet the last enemy with composure and rejoice in hope of
a blessed immortality. A deeply bereaved husband and three children are left
to mourn an irreparable loss COM.
The Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, Pa. July 21, 1864.
(very dark copy)
Ellen R. Rittenhouse ROGERS ( -1864)
DIED
ROGERS— In Centreville, Appanoose County, Iowa, June 29th, 1864, of Consumption, Mrs. Ellen R., wife of Dr. Hiram S. Rogers, aged 36 years. The deceased was the daughter of the late Col. Abner Rittenhouse, and was born, raised and married in Fayette County, Pa., where many of her relatives and friends still reside who will regret to hear of her early death. Pure, innocent, kind and modest in all the relations of life, she was beloved by all who knew her. She had been, for a number of years, an upright and consistent member of the Baptist Church, and had made in life that preparation for death which enabled her to meet the last enemy with composure, and rejoice in hope of a blessed immortality. A deeply bereaved husband and three children are left to mourn an irreparable loss. COM.
MRS. WALTER D. ROGERS
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Ethel Rogers, wife of Walter D. Rogers of Sewickley, this morning following a two weeks illness. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Rogers, who is a son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Alex Rogers of Scottdale, she resided in Richmond, Md. Her husband is a nephew of Misses Sadie and Elizabeth Rogers and John I. Rogers of Connellsville. The deceased visited here and is also known in Uniontown and Scottdale. The body will be brought her Monday afternoon on the Pennsylvania train due at 3:55 o’clock and will be removed by Funeral Director J. E. Sims to Hill Grove cemetery for interment.
FRANK ROGERS
Frank Rogers, 45 years old, tax collector of Morgan township, Greene county, died Wednesday afternoon, January 4, 1933, in his home in Jefferson, Greene county. Death came after a short illness. Mr. Rogers was born in Madison, Wis., and came to Jefferson to live after he was discharged from the army at the close of the World war. He was a member of the Jefferson Post of the American Legion, and of P. O. S. of A. and the Junior Mechanics. Since coming to the Greene county town, Mr. Rogers had been in business there and had gained a great number of friendships in that vicinity. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Rogers. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home in Jefferson with Rev. C. G. Aldrich of Clarksville in charge. He will be assisted by Rev. Leroy Myers. Burial in Jefferson cemetery.
DEATH REMOVES
JOHN I. ROGERS,
FORMER MERCHANT
Well-Known Man Succumbs to
Heart Affliction After
Long Illness.
John I. Rogers, 70 years old, coal and sand operator and former merchant, died this morning at 3:37 o’clock at his home at 1147 South Pittsburg street. He had been ill for several months with heart disease. Born at Rogers Mill, Mr. Rogers had resided at various places in Fayette and Westmoreland counties, where he was engaged in business. Much of his life he followed merchandising. He had conducted stores at Scottdale, Mount Vernon Ore Mines in Bullskin township and at Rogers Mill. In later years he was engaged in the coal business. The Rogers Coal Company, of which he was the head, is credited with having shipped the first car of coal from the Indian Creek Valley. At the time of his death he was associated with Louis Hetzel of Connellsville in the Rogers & Herzel Sand Corporation, which is operating at White Bridge. He was also engaged in lumber operations.
Mr. Rogers married Miss Harriet E. Adams of Connellsville, a sister of Sheriff John Q. Adams of Uniontown. The widow survives, with two children, Joseph William, 15, and Mary Elizabeth, 12 years old. Misses Cecelia and Bess Reid of Scottdale are nieces. The grandfather of Mr. Rogers was Maj. James Rogers, who with his brothers, Thomas and John, came from Frederick, Md., and settled in New Haven, now the West Side. Major Rogers was a member of the staff of General Washington. Thomas and John later became citizens of Dunbar. Their sister became the wife of Colonel James Paull, one of the leading men on Fayette county in its early history.
Major Rogers lived at Findley Furnace for some time then in 1828 made his permanent home at what later became known as Rogers Mill, on Indian creek in Springfield township. He superintended the building of Fayette furnace at that place. He acquired a tract of about 3,000 acres of land in that vicinity, residing thereon until his death in 1812. He was the father of nine sons, one of whom was Dr. Joseph Rogers. After living in Springfield township for about 40 years, where he engaged in the practice of his profession as a manufacturer, Dr. Rogers died March 20, 1876, aged 79 years. William Rogers, a brother, served in the War of 1812, dying of disease contracted in the service. Dr. Rogers married Elizabeth Johnston of Connellsville in 1831. The family consisted of four sons, Dr. James K. Rogers, Dr. Alexander Rogers of Scottdale; John I. Rogers, the most recently deceased member of the family; William D. and three daughters, the late Mrs. E. H. Reid of Scottdale, Elizabeth and Sarah Rogers, who live on the old homestead in East Crawford avenue, Connellsville.
Mr. Rogers was a member of Marion Lodge of Masons at Scottdale. Members of King Solomon Lodge of Connellsville will have charge of the funeral service which will be held Saturday at 2 o’clock at the late home. Rev. J. L. Proudfit will conduct the service. Burial will be in Hill Grove Cemetry.
JOHN I. ROGERS
Funeral services for John I. Rogers was held at the home in South Pittsburgh street at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Dr. J. L. Proudfit, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated. Members of King Solomon Lodge F & A M, together with Scottdale Masons, attended the service in a body and conducted the ritual at the grave. George Stouffer, Louis Henzel, W. E. West, Ross S. Matthews, H. C. Highbee and S. N. Osborn were pallbearers. Interment was made in Hill Grove Cemetery.
JOSEPH A. ROGERS
Joseph A. Rogers, 85, of Dunbar, R. D. 2, died Sunday, in Connellsville State General Hospital. He was born Dec. 7, 1889, in Haydenville, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rogers. He was last employed by the Eureka Firebrick Company of Mount Braddock and was a member of the Local 530. He is survived by his wife, Sara Carver Rogers, and the children of Dora Baker Rogers; one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence E. (Virginia) Smitley of Dunbar; three sons, Joseph M. and Clyde E. of Dunbar and Donald R. of Connellsville; ten grandchildren, and seven great- grandchildren. He was predeceased, in addition to his parents, by a son, James A. Rogers.
ROGERS— Friends of Joseph A. Rogers of Dunbar, R.D. 2, who died Sunday, July 20, 1975, may call at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Evan L. Shaffer officiating. Interment will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Lisa Marie Fisher ROGERS (1957-1997)
Lisa Rogers
Lisa Marie Fisher Rogers, 39, of Uniontown died Thursday, April 24, 1997, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born August 19, 1957, in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of William M. Fisher Sr. of Uniontown, Pa., and the late Anna Pockstaller Fisher who passed away January 30, 1991. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Antoinetta Galluzzo Rogers on June 13, 1996. She was a member of St. Therese Roman Catholic Church. Mrs. Rogers worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Bruce Triplett, D.D.S., for several years, was the Registrar for the Fayette County Youth Soccer Club, a WPIAL and FIFA Soccer Official, and a YMCA Street Hockey official. Besides her father, she is survived by her husband of 18 years, Gerald Rogers; a son, Gerald, and a daughter, Ellen, both at home; a sister, Constance Guzzo and her husband, Giorgio, of Uniontown; a brother, William Fisher Jr. and his wife, Sandy, of Lake Lynn; and her father-in-law, James H. Rogers of Lemont Furnace. Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, April 28, at 11 a.m. in St. Therese R.C. Church, Uniontown, with …(remainder missing)
James Albert ROGERSON ( -1961)
ROGERSON, JAMES ALBERT— Aged 80, died Sunday morning November 26, 1981, at 11:30 in his residence, Lake Lynn, R.D. 1. He was predeceased by his wife, Alice Mary Rogerson, October 24, 1961. He is survived by these children, Meryle, Lake Lynn; Harry, Uniontown; Elton, Flatwoods; Frances at home; six grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte L. Rogerson and one brother, Frank both of Pittsfield, Mass. Friends will be received in the Vance Funeral Home, Smithfield today from 7-10, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-10 until Wednesday at 1 p.m. the hour of service. The Rev. Harry Farrier will officiate.
John G. Rohaley
John G. Rohaley, 65, of Streetsboro, Ohio, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at 1:44 a.m. in the Akron City Hospital. He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Grindstone, Pa., son of the late Michael and Mary Palkovich Rohaley. He was retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company of Mentor, Ohio. Mr. Rohaley was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church of Streetsboro, Ohio and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, Streetsboro Mantua American Legion. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Mary Anna (Gera) Rohaley; three daughters, Barbara Cowling, Mary Ann Kopcak and Kristi Rohaley, all of Streetsboro, Ohio; two sons, John Jr., of Streetsboro and Michael of Willoughby, Ohio; seven grandchildren; a sister, Helen Stuart of California; and two brothers, Donald of Alaska and Leonard of California. Friends will be received in the SHORTS FUNERAL HOME, 9781 Page Rd., Streetsboro, Ohio, today from 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 25, 1997, in the St. Joan of Arc Church, Streetsboro, Ohio at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Fr. Robert Flynn as celebrant. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Streetsboro, Ohio.
MRS. HERMAN ROHLAND
DIES AT HOME HERE
Mrs. Mildred Rohland, 24 years old, wife of Herman Rohland, died at 5 o'clock this morning at her home in the rear of North Jefferson street. Born October 2, 1910, at Owensdale, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Cunningham, she had spent all her life in this section. On November 18, 1931, she was married. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two children, Patrician Ann, two years old, and James, 11 days old. Two sisters, Margaret and Catherine, and two brothers, Alfred and P. J., all of Owensdale, also survive. The body will be taken to the home of the parents at Owendale by Funeral Director Milton V. Munk. Arrangements for services have not been completed.
MRS. ROHLAND WILL BE BURIED FRIDAY
The funeral for Mrs. Herman Rohland, who died Tuesday, will be held Friday morning, the cortege meeting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Cunningham at Owensdale at 8:15 o’clock, followed by requiem high mass at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church at Scottdale at 9 o’clock with Rev. P.J. Graney, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.
Patricia A. ROHLAND (1933-1996)
Patricia A. Rohland
Patricia Ann Rohland, 63, of Dawson died Friday evening, April 19, in H.C. Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She is survived by one aunt, Catherine Stillwagon of Dawson with whom she resided, one uncle, Paul J. Cunningham of Connellsville R.D. 1, and numerous cousins. Friends will be received in the Ralph E. Galley funeral Home, Railroad St., Dawson, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday until 10 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
February 7, 1933
Died—–
April 15, 1996
by Train At Uniontown
Robert W. Rohlf, 62, of 110 Pittsburg street, Uniontown, was killed instantly when struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Uniontown at 12:30 o’clock Friday afternoon. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Emma Shaffer Rohlf, a sister of Amos H. Shaffer of Connellsville; six children, Mrs. Kathryn Zack of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Agnes Zack of Uniontown, Captain Raymond of New York, Corporal Ivan H. of Guam and Irwin W. and Curtis at home; one brother, J. H. of Houston, Texas, and three sisters, Miss Maude of Farmington, Mrs. Frank Maloskey of Sharon and Mrs. August Shaffer of Wilkinsburg. The funeral service will be held at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Rohlf homestead at Farmington in charge of Rev. Dr. William Blake Hindman, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Uniontown. Burial will be made in Chalk Hill Cemetery.
Dorothy Jane Arndt ROHOL
(1928-2012)
MARTIN
Dorothy Jane (Arndt) Rohol
Dorothy Jane (Arndt) Rohol, 84, of Martin, Pa., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 7, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 12, 1928, at Tower Hill 2, Luzerne Township, Fayette County, Pa. She was the third of seven children born to William Arndt Sr. and Mary (Knapick) Arndt. She was the granddaughter of August and Catherine (Reed) Arndt and John and Mary (Drobnyak) Knapick. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Dorothy graduated from Masontown High School, Class of 1946. She was employed at Houze Glass until her marriage. She was also a Postal Clerk at the Martin and the Grays Landing Post offices. She served on the Board of Election, Nicholson Township, District 2, for many years retiring as Judge of Election. Dorothy was a longtime volunteer at All Saints Roman Catholic Church where she was a member. She enjoyed being a home maker and loved to garden, crochet, play bingo and the slots, but her most important job was as a wife and mother. On January 11, 1951, she married Charles William Rohol, the son of Peter Rohol and Mary (Zevnik) Rohol. Together they celebrated 51 years of marriage until his death on October 12, 2002. She was also preceded in death by the following brothers, sisters, and their spouses: Evelyn and Paul Nelson, Caldwell, Idaho; William Jr. and Bessie (Rhodes) Arndt, Martin, Pa.; Mary Frances “Shan” and John Nabors, Fairmont, W. Va.; Catherine “Kate” Vaji, Point Marion, Pa.; Betty “Beck” Rhodes, Martin, Pa.; and Edwin Arndt Sr., Austintown, Ohio; three brothers-in- law: Peter “Junior” Rohol, Mike Gluvna and Joe Stoffa all of Masontown, Pa.; and her Goddaughter, Mary Margaret (Kalfut) Freeman, Masontown, Pa. She is survived by her children: Linda Rohol and Peter “Mickey” Rohol; and her beloved dachshund, Molly; brothers-in-law, John Vaji of Point Marion, Pa.; three sisters-in-law: Florence (Oravets) Arndt of Austintown, Ohio, Ann “Ainka” (Rohol) Gluvna and Betty (Rohol) Stoffa both of Masontown, Pa.; many nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, corner of Church and 7 River Avenue, Masontown, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, September 11, 2012 until 9:30 a.m. when a Prayer Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in All Saints Roman Catholic Church, Masontown, Pa., with Reverend John M. Butler as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Leckrone, Pa. Parish Wake will be held in the Funeral Home on Monday at 7 p.m. followed by recitation of the Rosary.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Rohrer, 611 Middle St. West Brownsville, will observe their golden wedding with an open house, June 4. The bride of 50 years is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Blair of West Brownsville. They are the parents of three daughters, Mrs. Isabelle Hill, Mrs. Darl Johnson, and Mrs. Mary Ethel McElroy, and a son, Charles W.
ROHRER, CHARLES H., 84, a resident of 508 Pearl St., Brownsville, formerly of West Brownsville, died in Brownsville General Hospital, July 10, 1980. He was a retired railroad conductor for MR Railway Co. He was born in Brownsville, Feb. 7, 1896, a son of the late Charles Edward and Kate Snider Rohrer. He was a member of the Brownsville Elks and Eagles, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the South Brownsville United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Blair Rohrer in 1977. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Isabelle Hill, Mrs. Darl Johnson, and Mary Ethel McElroy; and one son; Charles Rohrer. Burial in Redstone Cemetery under the direction of the J. W. Kisinger Funeral Home.
ROHRER, CLARENCE H.— Age 87 years, died at 1 p.m., Monday, April 5, 1965 in the home of his son, Wendell T. Rohrer of 59 Euclid Ave., Uniontown. He was a son of the late John and Sarah Conn Rohrer, and was a member of the Great Bethel Baptist Church of Uniontown and Class 10 of the Church. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose 20 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles 228 of Uniontown. Besides his son Wendell T. he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Brant (Azelma) Davis of Uniontown; five grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ella Rohrer in 1959; one sister, Ella Griffin and three brothers, Jim, Fred and William Rohrer. Friends will be received in the Edward E. Minerd Funeral Home, 196 W. Main St., this evening from 7 to 9 o’clock, Wednesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., until Thursday at 1:30 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. H. L. Davis, of the Harbor of Light Chapel officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Moose Lodge will conduct Ritualistic Services in the Funeral Home, Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. The Eagles Lodge Ritualistic Service will follow on Wednesday evening.
ROHRER, MARGARET— Age 81 years of 508 Pearl St. Brownsville, Pa., formerly of West Brownsville, died Saturday, November 19, 1977 at 1:50 p.m. in Mt. Macrina Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 4, 1896, in Braznell, Pa., and was the daughter of the late William and Mary Watson Blair. She was a member of the South Brownsville United Methodist Church, Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Surviving are her husband, Charles H. Rohrer, three daughters, Mrs. Burke (Isabelle) Hill, Scottsdale, Arizona, Mrs. Kenneth (Darl) Johnson, Brownsville, and Mrs. Harry (Mary) McElroy, Hopwood, Pa.; a son, Charles, Orlando, Florida, twelve grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren. Friends will be received in the J. W. Kisinger Funeral Home, 515 Front St., Brownsville, today 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday 2 to 40 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 11 a.m., the hour of service. Rev. Charles Fowler will officiate. Interment in Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville.
COUNTY’S OLDEST MAN DIES AT 104
Funeral service for Fayette county’s oldest resident, William Roland, 104 years old and two months, who died yesterday morning at 4:10 at his home in Connellsville, will be held Thursday. The cortege will leave the home at 8:30 for the Immaculate Conception church of which he was a member where requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 o’clock. Interment will be made in St. Joseph’s cemetery, Connellsville, in charge of Funeral Director French S. Durst. Mr. Roland complained of not feeling well Monday morning and refused to eat. Gradually he became weaker and because of his advanced age he was not able to stave off the Grim Reaper. Mr. Roland, a native of Ireland, had been a resident of Connellsville for 28 years. He was born in 1824, and reared near Castlebar, Ireland, the birthplace of his forefathers. He was a son of William and Margaret Corrigan Roland and one of a family of eight children. He was 12 years of age when his family immigrated to the United States, settling at Westernport, Maryland. At Frostburg, Md., he married Miss Bridget Welsh, also born in Ireland, coming to this country while a young woman. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Roland located near Westernport and later moved to Mount Pleasant where Mr. Roland was stable boss for some years and later served at night foreman at the Standard coke works. Failing eyesight forced him to relinquish his Frick company duties 34 years ago within six weeks of the required time for pensioning employees. Since leaving Davidson he has resided at Greenwood. Three out of 11 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Roland survive. They are: M. J. Roland, West Side hotel; William Roland of Trotter and Miss Katherine Roland at home. Mrs. Roland died 18 years ago. Eleven grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Thursday with the cortege meeting at the home at 8:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception church of which he was a member at 9 a.m. with burial in St. Joseph’s cemetery.
Anna ROLE died in 1893. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
ROLE, MRS. ANNA
At Pittsburg; Tuesday, November 21st. 1893, of consumption, Mrs. Anna ROLE, aged
39 years. She was brought to the home of her father, James J. MARTIN, on
Sheridan avenue, Wednesday morning. Her remains were laid to rest yesterday
in Hill Grove Cemetery. Courier Fri. 11-24-1893
Mrs. Clara Jane Roley, aged 75 years, a life long resident of this section, died Wednesday evening, November 27, 1940, at 6:45 o'clock, at her home in Belle Vernon, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Roley was born November 25, 1865, a daughter of Nathan and Mary Jane Worrell, who were among the first settlers in East Belle Vernon.
On November 29, 1890, she was married to Mr. Harry R. Roley. The couple planned to celebrate their 50th anniversary next month. Mrs. Roley was a member of the First Christian church of Belle Vernon and a charter member of the Pocahontas and P. 0. of A. Lodges.
Surviving are her husband, Harry R. Roley, two daughters, Mrs. Homer Whetzel, of Ford City and Miss Gertrude Roley, at home. Two grandchildren, Mrs. Vera Jenkins, of Grafton, W. Va., and Edith Whetzel, of Ford City, also survive, along with one great grandchild, Marilyn Mae Jenkins, a sister, Mrs. Kate Martin, of Belle Vernon and a brother, William Worrell, of Hazelhurst, Pa.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, with Rev. James M. Rainey, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Gibsonton cemetery.
JUDITH ROLLA
SCOTTDALE
Judith Ann Rolla, two days old, daughter of James C. and Betty Wilder Rolla, died at 2:45 a.m. today in Westmoreland Hospital at Greensburg, where she was born Monday evening. Surviving in addition to the parents are two brothers, James K. and Gerald R. at home; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Wilder of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rolla of Scottdale. The body was taken to the Ferguson funeral home.
ROLLA FUNERAL
SCOTTDALE
The funeral service was held this afternoon at the Ferguson funeral home for Judith Ann Rolla, two-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Rolla of Mount Pleasant, R.D. 3. The Rev. Charles Clapie officiated. Burial was in Alverton Cemetery.
Harriet L. ROLLER died in 1903. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(10)
ROLLER. Harriet L. Detwiler was born in Fayette Counnty, Pennsylvania, on January
30, 1822, She was the youngest of the family of seven children. She
was married to John S. Buttermore October 28, 1846, to whom four children were
born, two dying in infancy, the other two still living. She was left a
widow October 9, 1856. Was again married to Aaron Roller on the 26th of
July, 1863, who died July 29, 1893. In her youth she united with the Missionary
Baptist church in the state of Pennsylvania and for over 55 years has been true
and faithful to her God and her church of her choice. She died at 3 o'clock
p.m. on the 10th day of May, 1903, being 81 years, 3 months & 11 days
old. She was of a loving disposition and her many friends were always glad
when they saw grandma coming. She was sure to cheer them up on their Christian
journey, and help them in many ways in the home life, showing her love and sympathy.
She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Sleep on sweetly dearest mother
In thy lone and narrow bed Oh how long since by thy bed be Loved ones whispered
"She is dead."
Sleep on sweetly, dearest mother Kind and loving, truest friend With loved words
thou'll no more greet us, To those words my heart now clings.
Sleep dear mother, gentle mother, Greatly loved and cherished friend, Soon we'll
meet thy happy spirit, Meet where parting has an end The funeral was conducted
by Rev. Barber, of Lincoln, who comforted the bereaved ones by his inspiring
, uplifting and comforting words. The text being "I know in whom I have
believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which is committed unto
him against that day. MRS. MILLS.
Elizabeth
ROLLINGS died in 1934. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.
ELIZABETH ROLLINGS
Stricken as she was returning from church services Sunday evening, Mrs. Elizabeth Rollings, aged 70 years, a lifelong resident of Jacobs Creek, died a few hours later, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Lancaster, with whom she made her home.
Surviving besides Mrs. Lancaster are two sisters, Mrs. Eva McClay, of Wilkinsburg and Mrs. Nora Garner, of Phildadelphia.
Funeral services will be held at the Lancaster residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in a West Newton cemetery.
Morning Herald May 5, 1935 p4c3
Russell
E. ROLLINS died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Russell E. Rollins, six-day-old son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rollins, House 51 Labelle, died at 12 o'clock noon Sunday, August 22, 1937. Services were held at the graveside in the family lot in Walnut Hill cemetery at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon with the Rev. Guy Wilson officiating.
(Standard - August 23, 1937)
Frank
ROMA died in 1925. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
ROMA, FRANK
Frank ROMA, aged four years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony ROMA, of Bowood, died at the Uniontown hospital Saturday evening, August 22, 1925, at 6:30 o’clock from burns sustained Saturday morning when his clothing caught fire while playing with matches at his home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Herald Mon. 8-24-1925
Mrs. Annie Roman, 68, a resident of Elk Rock district in Dunbar for the past 20 years, died in Connellsville State Hospital, Monday, at noon, following a short illness of pneumonia. Surviving are her husband John Roman. Friends are being received at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock when services will be held at St. Aloyshis R. C. church, Dunbar. Rev. Fr. George Hurley will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Florence Morris ROMAN died in 1928. Her obit was contributed to the
Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(20)
Mrs. Florence Morris Roman, wife of Samuel Roman of Brownsville, and a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Morris of 133 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, died this morning
at 6 o'clock at her home in Brownsville. She is survived by her husband, one
daughter, her parents, two sisters, Miss Nellie Morris at home, Mrs. Sarah Gedissart
, of Second street, two borthers, John of Monongahela and Delbert at home. Funeral
services will be announced later.
(The Charleroi Mail - 2/17/1928)
PAUL M. ROMANAKIS
Paul M Romanakis, 106, of 254 Wood St., Richeyville, Pa., formerly of California, Pa., and Langloth, and a native of the Greek island of Crete, died Monday, Oct. 28, 1996, at 6:30 a.m. in his home. He was born Aug. 15, 1890, on the Greek Island of Crete, a son of Mike and Helen Romanakis. He came to the United States when he was just 22 years of age. Mr. Romanakis lived in California, Pa., and Langloth, before settling in Richeyville, where he became a coal miner for the J & L Steel’s Vesta No. 4 Mine. He retired in 1955, because of the company’s mandatory retirement policy. On June 19, 1921, he married Mary Kozis Romanakis who survives. The couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this year. Mr. Romanakis had the distinction of being the oldest member of St. Spyridon Green Orthodox Church in Monessen, as well as being the oldest resident of Centerville Borough. As a hobby, he planted and maintained a garden faithfully until he was 102 years of age. Mr. Romanakis was a member of UMWA Local 762. He was the last of his immediate family. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are six daughters, Helen Romanos, Eva Dreucci, and Dora Dreucci, all of Richeyville, Alice Ware of Aliquippa, Pa., Angeline Sterdis of Fayette City, Pa., and Katina Greene of Antrim, N.H.; three sons: Mike Romanakis of Shreveport, La., Alex Romanakis of Fredericktown, pa., and Nick Romanakis of Washington, Pa.; 21 grandchildren, James Romanos, Paulette Sprock, Mary Alice and Christina (Nelum) Romanos, Diane Frioni, Keith Ware, Penny Phillips, Darla Opel, Candace Gabeletto, Frank Dreucci, John Sterdis, Michael Sterdis, Jeanie Evans, Nick Romanakis, Pamela Romanakis, Christina Walker, Angela Romanakis, Paul Michael Romanakis, Cynthia Romanakis and James and Christopher Greene; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Paul M. Romanakis Jr., who died on Nov. 10, 1990; two brothers; and two sisters. Friends will be received in the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, Main St., Route 40, Beallsville, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 10 a.m., where a Trisagion Service will be held at 10 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m., in the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen, with the Rev. Fr. Costas Keares. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. A Trisagion Service will be held this evening at 8 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, P. O. Bob 327, Monessen, Pa., 15062.
Sophia Panagakis ROMANO
( -2012)
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
SOPHIA (PANAGAKIS) ROMANO
The imaginative and interesting Sophia Panagakis Romano flew with the angels to heaven on Monday, July 2, 2012. A three time cancer survivor, Sophia was a life force who found joy in everyday life. She was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the only daughter of Elias and Stella (Korompilas) Panagakis. She married her true love, Pasquale Anthony Romano, and lived the life of a supportive and caring military wife. Sophia and Pat are survived by their only child, Tea Romano of Manhattan, New York. Sophia enjoyed 20 years in Hampton City School system motivating and inspiring the minds of her many students. She had a voracious passion to learn, continuing to take classes herself in botany, art, life lessons and religion. A celebration of Sophia’s 83 years will take place Monday, July 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. at SAINTS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News, Virginia. A reception will be held at the Church after a gravesite prayer at Peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Sophia’s daughter humbly requests a donation be made to her Mother’s cherished charity: H.E.L.P. Inc., 1320 LaSalle Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669. Her warmth, spirit and curiosity will live on. Arrangements are under the care of the PENINSULA FUNERAL HOME, 11144 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601 (757-595-4424)
ADAM ROMANTIC
Adam Romantic, 77, died at his home on the McClellandtown Road, Saturday night at 5:30 o’clock following a long illness. His wife died seven years ago. Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Joseph Fenshaw of Isabella; Mrs. Julia Petty of Tower Hill; Mrs. William Strickler of New Salem; Mrs. Rose Mauller of Youngstown; Joseph Romantic of Edenborn; Stephen Romantic of Youngstown, and John Romantic of McClellandtown Road, and a step-son, Walter Frittz of Canonsburg. The body has been removed from the Haky Funeral Home to the residence of Mrs. Rose Mauller at Youngstown.
MRS. STEPHEN ROMANTIC
Mrs. Cora Romantic, 29, of Youngstown Pa, died Saturday morning in Uniontown Hospital. She is survived by her husband Stephen Romantic, five children, Dorothy, James, William, Patricia and Robert, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Harry Blystone of Taylor and three brothers, Ray Harvey of Grindstone, Everett Harvey of Cleveland Ohio, and Thomas and I. J. Harvey of New York City. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning with a brief prayer at the home at 9 o'clock. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated later at St. Mary's R. C. Church, Uniontown with Rev. John Blazic officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Two Children Killed by Train Near W. Brownsville
SEVERAL OTHER YOUNGSTERS IN LEAP TO SAFETY
Annie Romen, 4, and Mary Roen, 7, Victims of Tragedy
WALK ON TRACKS
Annie Romen, aged 4, and Mary Romen, aged 7, step-children of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kornuta, of Diamond Works, near Brownsville, were instantly killed Sunday afternoon at 5:15 o’clock, when struck by a fast Pennsylvania passenger train near West Brownsville. The two children, accompanied by their parents and several other children were walking the tracks near their home, going toward West Brownsville station when the accident occurred. Hearing the approach of the train the remainder of the party jumped clear of the tracks but the two children kept running in front, evidently not hearing the train. Seeing the children still on the tracks the engineer of the train is reported to have blown the whistle, which went unnoticed by the two children. Both girls were struck by the pilot of the engine, which, although slowing down for the West Brownsville stop, was going at a fair rate of speed. They were knocked clear of the tracks, Mary, the oldest being instantly killed, while Annie, died a few minutes afterward. After hitting the girls the train was brought to a stop within a length of itself. Bodies of the two girls were removed to the Kisinger mortuary at Brownsville to be prepared for burial
ROMEN FUNERAL
Double funeral services will be held for Mary and Annie Romen, two little girls killed by a Pennsylvania passenger train at West Brownsville Sunday evening from the West Brownsville R.C. church, this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in Redstone cemetery.
JOHN ROMEO
John Romeo, 45, of Buffington, died unexpectedly Monday, April 3, 1995, in his residence. He was born Jan. 22, 1950, in Uniontown, Pa., son of Elizabeth Maraney Romeo of Uniontown and the late Alessio A. Romeo. Besides his wife, Lois James Romeo, he is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Maraney Romeo of Uniontown; one daughter, Marisa Romeo at home; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Christina) Bilek and Alessia Romeo, and one uncle, Phil Romeo, all of Uniontown. Besides his father, Alessio A. Romeo, who died Nov. 2, 1988, he was predeceased by a son, Jon Phillip Romeo in 1979. Mr. Romeo owned and operated with his family Romeo’s Take Out Food in Uniontown. He was a member of New Salem Presbyterian Church, 1967 graduate of Uniontown High School, and worked with boys’ baseball leagues for several years. Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, April 6, until 11 a.m., the hour of…(rest of article missing)
Bonnie (Clark) Romesburg, 81, of Arlington, Va., formerly of Smithfield, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at her home in Arlington, Va. She was born at Smithfield, Pa., on Dec. 22, 1923, a daughter of the now late Andrew E. (Curley) Clark and Grace Emma (Rohm) Clark. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and Sunday School, and was a 1941 graduate of Georges High School. She loved to quilt and spent many loving hours at her hobby. Surviving are six children, Sharon Shaffer and husband, James of Clarksville, Va., Dennis Romesburg and wife, Carol of Centreville, Va., Marlin (Blayne) Romesburg and wife, Joanne of Smithfield, Kimberly Murphy and husband, Les of Uniontown, Bonnie Jeanne Johnson and husband, Kenneth of Fredericksburg, Va., and Melissa Medley and husband, Mike of Fredericksburg, Va.; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; her only sister, Emma Jean Hardenburg and husband, Bill of Massa, Ariz.; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Albert (Jimmy) Romesburg in 1988; an infant son, Bradley Donovan Romesburg in 1951; and her only brother, Richard (Sonny) Clark in 2003. The Family will receive Friends in the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME OF SMITHFIELD, on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Jay Hurley, Pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa. She left a legacy to her family of love, quilting, cooking and passion for flowers.
Charles Edward ROMESBURG (1930-1995)
CHARLES ROMESBURG
Charles Edward “C.E.” Romesburg, 65 of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Connellsville and Pittsburgh, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 1995, in Virginia Beach, Va. He was born June 6, 1930, at Aberdeen, S.D., a son of the late George and Sarah Elizabeth Romesburg. He was a retired train dispatcher for the CSX Railroad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of the Bayside Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach and a former member of the Albright United Methodist Church in South Connellsville. He is survived by his wife, Helen Bradley Romesburg; two sons, Capt. Charles Edward Romesburg II, of Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and Thomas Russell Romesburg of Cedar Hills, Tex.; a daughter, Brenda Lee Romesburg-Stillwagner of Virginia Beach, Va.; six grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Fay Romesburg of Virginia Beach, Va. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, David Scott Romesburg in 1992. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Dr. Marvin Watson officiating. Interment will be private.
John H. ROMESBURG died in 1921. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(19)
John H. Romesburg, formerly of Uniontown, died Wednesday night at Blairsville.
Weekly Courier, 8-4-1921, page 6
MADISON M. ROMESBURG
ROCKWOOD, - Mar. 14.— Madison M. Romesburg, 66 years, five months and three days old, prominent Black township farmers, died Friday at his home between Rockwood and Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Lena, and the following children: Mrs. M. B. Bittner of Altoona, Leonard and Samuel J. of Rockwood, Mrs. Russell Barefoot of Conemaugh, Mrs. Paul Pitts and Mrs. Frank Mull of Garrett, and Ruth, Esther and Juel at home. There are 27 grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Norman of Martinsburg, Theodore of Hagerstown, Samuel, Frank, Mrs. William Yutzy and Mrs. Robert Pircey of Garrett, Mrs. Laura Stover of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Isaac Free of Cumberland.
Maxine Romesburg
Maxine H. Showman Romesburg, 65, of Normalville, R.D. 1, died Sunday at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, W.Va. Surviving are a daughter, Charlene Showman of Connellsville; a son, Kenneth Showman of Virginia; two grandchildren; friends Lawrence and Tammy Murphy; a dear friend, Anthony Glowacki of Connellsville; and a sister, Mrs. Ruby Redepenning of Uniontown.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
August 9, 1928
Died—–
July, 1994
Phoebe Ann Pletcher ROMESBURG (1858-1950)
MRS. PHOEBE ROMESBURG
Mrs. Phoebe Ann Romesburg, 91, of 208 East Patterson avenue, died at her home at 1:06 o’clock this morning after a lingering illness. She was born November 22, 1858, in Upper Turkeyfoot township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Pletcher. Deceased was a member of the Rockwood Church of the Brethren. Surviving are three sons, Jonas of Somerset, James of Confluence and Austin of Pittsburgh; three daughters, Mrs. Susan Nicklow of Confluence, Mrs. W. J. Curtis of Connellsville, and Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert of Somerset; 35 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; four great-great- grandchildren, and one brother, Irvin of Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram, October 20, 1947. The funeral service will be held at the home at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon with Rev. Walter S. Berkebile, her pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Kermit P. Flora, pastor of the Connellsville Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery at Somerset.
Thelma G. Ronzio
Thelma G. Ronzio, 80, of Connellsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996, at her home. She was born July 16, 1916, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Alvie and Sarah McLaughlin. She was a housewife and her favorite pastime included knitting and painting pictures and ceramics. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Gary C. Ronzio; two sisters, Betty Anthony and Edna Leichliter of Connellsville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, George and Joe McLaughlin; and a sister, Mary McLaughlin. Friends will be received Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, where services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Marvin Watson officiating. Interment will be private.
John
ROOSNOK died in 1903. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Killed at Oliver.
A Slav Struck Fatally by a Swinging Bucket.
Oliver, Jan 20 - John Roosnok, a Slav. While at work this morning in sinking
a shaft, was struck on the head by a swinging bucket and died about 30 minutes
afterward. He was taken to J. Harry Johnston's where his remains will lie
until his friends are communicated with. He was about 30 years old.
(Herald Standard - 1903)
Edna Marie Davis Wanto ROSA (1918-2005)
Edna Marie Davis Wanto Rosa, age 86, of Ralph, Pa., and recently of Pittsburgh, Pa., passed away Saturday, January 1, 2005, in Vincentian Regency Nursing Center, Pittsburgh. She was born October 18, 1918, in Uniontown, Pa., a daughter of George Davis and Sarah J. Black Davis. Edna was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Republic, Pa. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Wanto, her second husband, Louis Rosa, a son, John P. Wanto, brothers, Jacob, John and James Davis, and her parents. Surviving are: a son, George R. Wanto, Jr. of Pittsburgh, Pa.; daughters: Shirley Ropar, Loretta M. Kelly and Pauline A. Bitting all of Pittsburgh, Pa., Helen C. Dugan of Wakeman, Ohio, Elizabeth Lukachinski of Cleveland, Ohio, and Georgetta Bremenour of Uniontown, Pa.; 16 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME INC., Legion Street, Republic, Pa., on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 5, 2005, until 11 a.m. when a Prayer Service will be held. A Funeral Mass follows at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Republic, with the Rev. Father Stephen Bugay as Celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Republic. A Parish Wake Service will be held on Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Nora M. Rosa, 88, of LaBelle, Pa., died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in Beverly Health Care, Uniontown, Pa. She was born Feb. 28, 1916, in LaBelle, Pa., daughter of the late Matthew and Teresa Roman Rosa. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant sister, Lucille; a brother, Louis Rosa; an uncle, Dante Rosa; and a niece, Ida Lou Rosa. She is survived by several cousins. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Fr. James Petrovsky officiating. Interment will be in Acklin Cemetery. A Wake Service will be held today at 8 p.m.
Jennie L. ROSBOROUGH died in 1917. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(29)
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, February 28, 1917
Page 2, column 4.
(typed exactly as printed)
Mrs. Jennie L. Rosborough
The body of Mrs. Jennie L. Rosborough, who died Saturday at her home in Wilkinsburg,
was brought to Connellsville yesterday morning and removed by Funeral Director
C. C. Mitchell to Hill Grove cemetery for interment. Rev. W. J. Everhart, pastor
of the United Presbyterian Church, conducted short services at the grave. Among
the out of town persons attending were Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Rosboro, Mr. and Mrs.
Isaac Taylor and daughter, Eleanor, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor and Daughter, Gwendolin,
Dr. and Mrs. George Hess, John T. Byers, and Attorney R. P. Kennedy of Uniontown;
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gilmore, Miss Taylor, the Misses Rosborough, and Miss Marie
Rosborough all of Wilkinsburg.
Andrew K. Roscoe
Andrew K. Roscoe, 54, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Mount Pleasant died Monday, Oct. 30, in Veterans Hospital, Phoenix. He is survived by five children, Joseph Roscoe of McKeesport, Dawn Roscoe Spitz of Cincinnati, Ohio, Chris Michelle Roscoe Sirianni of Scottdale, Robert Andrew Roscoe of Ruffsdale, and Andrew Brian Roscoe of Mount Pleasant; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Ward Roscoe of Phoenix, Ariz.; two nephews; and numerous aunts and uncles. A memorial service was held Saturday in St. Paul X Roman Catholic Church, Mount Pleasant.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
May 1, 1941
Died—–
October 30, 1995
Albert L. Rose, 99, of Fairchance, Pa., died Monday, July 7, 2003 in Fairchance. He was born August 14, 1903, in Nilan, Springhill Township, Pa., son of the late William Rose and Alice Hillen Rose. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Florence Mae Hicks Rose and brothers. Albert attended the Fairchance Free Methodist Church. He also was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Robena Local 6321.Surviving are his two sons, Harold F. Rose of Baltimore, Md. and Edward L. Rose, Aberdeen, N.C.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; half brothers Robert Hanan, Wilmington, DE. and Curtis Hanan, Phoenix, AZ. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday until 1 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. Wayne Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa.
Alice L. Rose, 68, of Belle Vernon, Pa., died Sunday, September 11, 2005, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Rose; daughters: Gail and Cathy Cunningham, both of Sharon, Pa.; sons: David and Wayne Cunningham and Brian Rose, of Belle Vernon; sister, Freda Cole; brothers: Harry, Jimmy, Donnie and Bobby Cole; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., and Cremation Service, a Golden Rule Member Firm, 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, Pa., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
Antoinette Marie ROSE ( -2008)
Antoinette Marie Rose "Toni", 68, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Born in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth (nee Ryan) and John Rose; dear sister of Collen Arnold (Darwin "PeeWee", deceased), Jack Rose (Elaine) and Madeline Zak (Jim); dear aunt of Mark Rose (deceased), Bud Arnold, John Rose, Jim Zak, Jr., Tony Rose, Todd Zak, Sean Zak, Janine Jenkins (Jim) and Renee Novak; dear great-aunt and friend to many. Services Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at GOLUBSKI DELIBERATO FUNERAL HOME, 4747 TURNEY RD., GARFIELD HTS. and at St. John Nepomucene Church (service times later). Private interment in Uniontown, Pa., at a later date. Friends received at the funeral home today, December 30, 2008 from 2 to 9 p.m.
Arthur L. Rose was born on August 28, 1936 in Edenborn, Fayette County, Pennsylvania to the late James Rose and Barbara Rose Wynn. Arthur came to know the Lord at an early age and followed Him into baptism at the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church of Cardale, Fayette County, Pa. He received his early education in the public school system of German Township, Fayette County, Pa., where he resided until he joined and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. Arthur spent over 40 years as an active member of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge - State of New York, where he was elevated to the 33rd and last degree of Masonry. He served as Grand Marshall of the State of New York for 22 years. Arthur leaves a devoted wife, Minister Roslyn Rose; and five children: Tonya Rose, of Wilkinsburg, Pa., Jacquelyn Gunnell, of Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pa., Mildred Gilliam-Bailey, of Tower Hill No. 1, Fayette County, Pa., Margery Shoulders, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Pamela and her husband, Tyrone Zimmerman, of Fresh Meadows, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; one sister, Thelma Johnson and her husband, Robert, of California, Washington County, Pa.; two brothers: James Wynn and his wife, Loretta, of Springfield, Mass., and Ronnie Wynn and his wife, Donna of Tower Hill No. 1; a special brother-in-law, Edward Frederick, of Bronx, N.Y.; many aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends. Arrangements, have been entrusted to the MURIEL E. LANTZ FUNERAL HOME. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, July 23 at the MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH, in Cardale, Pa. from 4 to 7 p.m., the Hour of Service. Services will be continued at the ANDRE BAKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 19 Yosemite Ave., White Plains, N.Y., 10607. Entombment will be held at Rose Hills Cemetery in Putnam Valley, N.Y.
Death notice for Bertha E. Rose, who died of heart trouble and had been an auditor for the Monongahela Railroad Company, appeared in the Brownsville Telegraph, Brownsville, PA, Thursday, February 24, 1938. Complete text is not currently available.
Charles E. Rose, 63, of Indian Head, Fayette County, Pa., died peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 12, 1943, a son of the late Charles J. and Margaret Lancaster Rose. Charles was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, in Juniata, Pa. He was retired after working many years for several sawmills throughout the area. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Dolly M. Pirl Rose, to whom he was married 43 years; three sons, Kenneth E. Rose and wife, Yvonne L. Rose, David J. Rose, all of Indian Head, and Mark A. Rose and wife, Amy M. Rose, of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa.; a daughter, Robin L. Rose, of Jacksonville, Fla.; four sisters, Alverta Porterfield and husband, Dan, Christine Victor and George Porterfield, Margaret Kingan, all of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., and Dornella Pirl, of Ohio; a brother, Percy Rose, of Connellsville; a daughter-in-law, Sherry Rose, of Indian Head; grandchildren, Kenny and Crystal Rose, Steven and Stacey Rose, Mark, Austin, and Brandon Rose, Alisha Dial. In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by a son, Steve L. Rose; two infant children; two brothers, Melvin and Joe Rose. Family and friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from noon to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Additional Viewing will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, the Hour of Service, in the Church of Jesus Christ, in Juniata, with Pastor Ronald E. Boyd, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, in Champion, Fayette County, Pa.
Donna Ruth Rose, 81, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Ohiopyle, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of the late Walter and Hazel Wolfe McFarland. Donna Ruth was a graduate of the former Ohiopyle High School, with the Class of 1943. She also attended business school in Ohio. Donna Ruth enjoyed her Ladies Card Club, and she was an avid world traveler, having visited every continent in the world. She was Methodist by faith. Donna Ruth was a loving mother and grandmother to her family. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her loving children, Larry Rose and wife, Cyndi, Randy Rose and wife, Thomasine, Robbie Rose and wife, Pam, all of Connellsville, and Cheri Rose, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and her loving grandchildren, Randy Keith, Lawrence Robbie, Eva, Autumn, Louie, Ian, Evan, Olivia, and Anathasia Olesya Rose. Donna Ruth was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, Donna Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Rose, on July 4, 2003; a son, Keith Rose; an infant daughter, Sandra Rose; and a brother, Walter McFarland. Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, the Hour of a Memorial Service, in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, with the Rev. Thomas Bonomo, officiating. Donations may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Fund, in memory of Donna Ruth Rose.
Doris C. Coffman ROSE ( -2008)
Doris C. Coffman Rose, age 79, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008, in Harmon House, Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa. Family and friends will be received today from Noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 111 East Green Street, Connellsville, Pa., where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2008, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Dennis Roser, officiating. A Committal Service and Internment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Fayette County, Pa. Eastern Star No. 247 will conduct a Service in Funeral Home today at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made in memory of Doris C. Coffman Rose to the Multiple Sclerosis Society at 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15233. To sign the on line guest registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com .
Evert R. ROSE, Sr. (1924-2013)
Rose Sr., Evert R. 88
Vanderbilt
Evert R. Rose Sr., 88, of Vanderbilt, died Friday, March 15, 2013, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. He was born June 29, 1924, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Elmer W. and Hazel A. (Yauger) Rose. Evert retired from Bryce Bros. in Mt. Pleasant as a glass cutter. He was a World War II Army veteran. Evert was known for how well he played the guitar and shared his skills by playing in many country music bands. Evert is survived by his wife, Virginia Adams Rose; daughters, Virginia Ruby and husband, Jacob, of Connellsville, Sherry Murphy and husband, Earl, of Everson, Deborah Steffan and husband, Richard, of Scottdale, Gloria Fullem and companion, Mark Hay, of Connellsville, Bonnie Beagent and companion, Darren Grogan, of Connellsville, and April Rose, of Vanderbilt; sons, Evert Rose Jr. and Terry Rose, of Vanderbilt; stepchildren, Jesse Adams and Robert Rose, of Connellsville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and first wife, Coreni a Rose. In addition to his parents, Evert was predeceased by a grandson, Christopher Stenger. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, 724-628-9033, and until 10 a.m. Wednesday, the hour of service, with the Rev. Glen Wills officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
ROSE— At her home on Ray Street, Monday, November 5, 1894, of consumption, Fanny, wife of James Rose, aged 18 years. She is survived by her husband and one child. Mrs. Rose was a daughter of George Bowie, deceased. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p. m. Interment in Baptist cemetery.
Franklin T. Rose, infant son of Erica Danielle Rose, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in the Uniontown Hospital. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, James and Joyce Satovich. Private graveside services will be held in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, with the Rev. Elliott C. Leighty officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Grace M. Rose
White, female, 14 months old
Born—–
March, 1898, North Union Twp.
Died—–
May 4, 1899
Buried–
Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown
Father–
Crawford E. Rose
Mother–
Ella Divilbliss Rose
Guy Rose, Sr., 86, of Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa. He was born Aug. 17, 1921, a son of the late Frank Rose and the late Annie Dominick Rose. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae McGarrity Rose. He was an operator for U.S. Steel, and a member of St. Aloysius R. C. Church, in Dunbar. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Guy Rose, Jr., and wife, Pat, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., Francis A. Rose and wife, Annette, of Dunbar; grandchildren, William, Samantha and Frank; a sister, Florence Cope, of Dunbar; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Lawrence, Edward "Ted," Louis and John; sisters, Mary and Margaret. Visitation will take place in the BURHANS - CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5. Blessing services will take place in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, with the Rev. Msgr. J. Edward McCullough, officiating. Military rites will be accorded at the cemetery by American Legion Post 301, Post 762 and VFW Post 21 Honor Guard. Interment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Fayette County, Pa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Harold F. Rose, 68, of Fairchance, Pa., and formerly of Baltimore, Md., died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at his residence. He was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Republic, Pa., son of the late Albert L. Rose and Florence Mae Hicks Rose. Harold graduated from Georges Township High School in 1936, and was an employee with the Social Security Administration for many years until his retirement. Surviving are his brother, Edward L. Rose of Aberdeen, N.C.; two nephews, Edward Albert Rose and wife, Geaneva and Harold Stephen Rose; a niece, Kimberly Haynes and husband, Gary; four great-nieces; three great-nephews; three great great-nieces; three great great-nephews; and several cousins. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church St., Fairchance, Pa., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, from noon until 2 p.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Wayne Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa.
James R. "Nero" Rose, 76, of Altoona, Pa., formerly of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 22, 2006, in the Hillview Beverly Care, in Altoona. He was born October 29, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late Harry William Rose and May Marie Whaler Rose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan Susege Rose, on July 18, 1995, and his sister, Dorothy Roberts. James was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Jefferson Street, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., and a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War. He also served in the United States Marines from 1958 to 1961. He was employed with the former J & J Company and for the Bell & Cuppett Company in Uniontown. He is survived by his loving children: Jerry Rose and wife, Patricia, of Altoona, Pa., and Jamie Rose-Allen, of Uniontown; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN E. KEZMARSKY III FUNERAL HOME AT 71 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, UNIONTOWN, Pa., on Monday, July 24, 2006, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday morning, July 25, 2006 until 9 a.m., when Prayers of Transfer will be said, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Uniontown, with the Rev. Father Michael J. Crookston, as Celebrant. Interment follows in Mount Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown. Military Honors will be accorded at graveside.
FIRE VICTIM
JEREMY S. ROSE— Age 2, of 302 E. Gibson Avenue, Connellsville, died Friday January 28, 1994. He was born August 29,1991, in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., a son of Joseph Rose and Linda Hoyman of Connellsville. In addition to his parents he is survived by two brothers, Joseph Rose, Jr. and Jeffery S. Rose; three sisters, Kayla, Amanda, and Jenni Rose all at home; his maternal grandfather, Henry A. Pahl, of Kentucky and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Norma J. Pahl and paternal grandparents, Charles J. and Margaret E. Lancaster Rose.
JOHN DEWITT ROSE
John Dewitt Rose, for the last 28 years chauffeur for M. M. Cochran, died Monday morning, at his home of complications. He was born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., June 16, 1874. John came to Uniontown just at the time when J. V. Thompson was erecting his big bank building and took a job as waiter at the McClelland hotel. In 1905 he married Alice Johnson. The deceased then had taken his position as chauffeur for Mr. Cochran and settled in a house in the rear of the Cochran home on North Gallatin avenue to raise a large, happy, contented and respectable family. His children include Rose Thelma, now a teacher at Weirton, W. Va.; Mordecai Cochran Rose, of Uniontown; Rachel Rose, now a nurse in training in the Lincoln School for Nurses in New York; Diana, John, Mary Louise and William, all at home. John followed faithfully his service in the Cochran family until a recent illness compelled him to desist. He was succeeded at the wheel by his son, John. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. church in Morgantown street. Burial will be in Park Place Cemetery.
John M. Rose, 87, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2003, at his home. He was born in Uledi, Pa., on December 18, 1915, son of the late John, Anna and Artie Rose. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Ryan Rose; a grandson, Mark Rose; two sisters, Adelia Myers, Madeline Burt and a brother, Eugene Rose. He was a retired welder from Steel Improvement and Forge in Ohio. He is survived by three daughters and a son; Colleen Arnold and her husband, Darwin of Masontown, Antoinette Rose of Garfield Heights, Ohio, Jack Rose and his wife Elaine of Lemont Furnace and Madeline Zak and her husband, James, of North Olmstead, Ohio; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Geraldine Rose and Ida Marie Young, both of Ralph and Phoebe Marano and her husband Tom of Hopwood and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until 11 a.m. Wednesday the hour of service with Rev. Roland M. O'Brien officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
ROSE, JOHN M.— Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem, Pa., today until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Roland M. O'Brien officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
Josephine Dolores ROSE (1920-2007)
Kenneth Raymond ROSE (1911-1976)
ROSE, KENNETH RAYMOND— Age 65 years, a resident of House 214, Crescent Heights, California, Pa., died in Brownsville General Hospital on Wednesday, November 3, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. He was born January 31, 1911, in Luzerne Township, a son of the late Charles and Mary Porter Rose. He was educated in the Luzerne Township schools and he was a member of the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church, West Brownsville. He came to Crescent Heights twenty years ago, having moved from Brownsville. He was a retired salesman for Sealtest Dairy Company. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Olive Swart Rose; two sons, Kenneth Raymond Rose, Jr. of the state of Califorinia, Gerald Alen Rose of Uniontown; one daughter, Mrs. Beverly (Jeanne) Rosensburg; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Beverly June Buckles of Eighty-four, Mrs. Beryl Joan Buttress of Charleroi; seventeen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, Smith fuller Rose of Ashland, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Louise Jameson of Pennstaft; several nieces and nephews. Friends are being received in the Caleffle-Greenleif Funeral Home, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa., where services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. with Rev. George Jones, pastor of the Uniontown Christian Missionary and Alliance Church, officiating. Burial will be in LaFayette Memorial Park.
Lawrence Rose, 72, of Connellsville, died Friday, July 4, 2003, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 9, 1931 in Dunbar, son of the late Frank and Annie Dominick Rose. Mr. Rose was the prominent business owner/operator of Rose Equipment Company and he was also a member of St. Aloysius RC Church, Dunbar. Surviving are his wife, Donna McFarland Rose; children, Larry Rose and wife Cyndi of Connellsville, Randy Rose and wife Thomasine of Connellsville; Cheri Rose of Pittsburgh, Robbie Rose and wife Pam of Connellsville; brother, Guy Rose of Dunbar; sisters Florence Cope of Dunbar and Mary Hughes of Connellsville; grandchildren, Randy Keith Rose, Lawrence Robbie Rose, Eva Rose, Autumn Rose, Louie Rose, Ian Rose, Evan Rose, and Olivia Rose; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Mabel Bolinger and Rene Savage. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a son, Keith Rose; infant daughter, Sandra Rose; brothers, Louis, Ted, and John; and a sister, Margaret. Friends will be received in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Morning prayers will be held in the funeral home Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius RC Church with the Rev. Fr. J. Edward McCullough as celebrant. Interment will follow. Rosary will be recited in the funeral home at 4 p.m. Monday.
Leroy ROSE died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
By Wilma Harvey
Dunbar, August 28--Many relatives and friends gathered on Tuesday afternoon to
pay their final respects to the memory of LeRoy Rose at funeral services conducted
at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Diggs of Speers Hill with
whom the young man made his home.
Rev. Lobart of the Payne A. M. E. church of Connellsville, assisted by Rev. Floyd
Reed of the First Baptist church of this place officiated.
A trio sang "Shall We Gather at the River?", What a Friend We Have
in Jesus" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Samuel Gans of Connellsville
sang "What Are They Doing in Heaven Today?" a request number
of the deceased.
Six small girls acted as flower girls and carried the profusion of lovely floral
tributes. Pallbearers were James Yancey, Clarence Pollard and Zeak McFarland
of Mt. Braddock and Russell Meade, James Benford and Harry McCargo of this place.
Interment took place in ???? ... frequently entertained with singing and
dance selections at various school and social entertainment. The young
man who was 18 years of age was a former student of the borough high school.
Attending the services were relatives from Loretta, West Virginia, Cleveland,
Ohio, Vanderbilt, Connellsville, Wheeler and Mt. Braddock.
(portion of the obit is missing)
(Standard - August 28, 1937)
Lucy Lee Rose, 91, of West Newton, Pa., died Wednesday evening, October 4, 2000, in Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. She was born October 1, 1909, in Ivor, Virginia, daughter of Robert Lee and Annie Drew Lee. Her husband, John Rose, and her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Ethel Dallas of West Newton, Pa.; nine grandchildren: Joyce Ann Dallas, Lucy Ramso, Florence Scott, George W. Dallas, John Lee Dallas, Janice Perry, Laura Dallas, Lorrie Miller and Nicole Truesdale; a sister, Isabelle Peder, and a brother, Wilbert Davis, both of Ivor, Virginia; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends will be received in the MURIEL E. LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 East Main Street, Uniontown, Pa., today from 4 to 9 p.m. where Services will be held Monday, October 9, at 11 a.m. with Mr. Jack Bauer of Jehovah’s Witness officiating. Interment follows in Olive Branch Cemetery, Smithton, Pa.
Martha P. Rose
Uniontown,
Formerly of Connellsville
Martha P. Rose, 65, of Uniontown, formerly of Connellsville, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at home. She was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late James V. and Eve Dewitt Hay. Martha was Protestant by faith. She is survived by three sons, Michael A. Crosby and wife, Sandy, of Maryland, Mark Crosby and wife, Sandra, of Mt. Pleasant, and William R. Nodd, of Connellsville; many grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and brothers, James V. Hay, Robert W. Hay Sr. and wife, Janice, Mark T. Hay, Scott A. Hay and wife, Mary Jane, all of Connellsville, and George K. Hay, of Markleysburg. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by one brother, James E. Hay; and one daughter, Jimmi Sue Crosby. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the hour of services at 2 p.m. Thursday in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side Connellsville, 724-628-9033, with the Rev. Don Smith officiating. Interment will be private.
ROSE, MARY B.— Age 79 years, of 139 E. Fayette St., died Thursday evening, November 6, 1969 at the Uniontown Hospital. She was born December 25, 1889, the daughter of the late Crawford and Ella Divilbiss Rose. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Frank L Rose in 1964 and Harry W. Rose in 1939. She was a member of the Ashbury Methodist Church. She is survived by one niece, Mrs. Carl a (Helen) Person of Mt. Lebanon, three nephews, Frank L. Rose, Jr. of Uniontown; Orville H. Rose of Miami Fla.; William L. Rose of Rolling Hill, Calif. The family will receive friends at the family residence, 139 E. Fayette St., today and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 2 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. J. Robert Gray, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Mary Concetta Rozell ROSE ( -1996)
Mary Rose
Mary Concetta Rozell Rose, 94, of Mount Pleasant and formerly of Old Bethany died Saturday, Oct. 26, 1996, in H.C. Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She is survived by five sons and four daughters: Richard R. Rose and Louis R. Rose both of Mount Pleasant, Dominick D. Rose of Trafford, Charles F. Rose, Henry J. Rose, Mrs. Mary Jane Crossland, Mrs. Cecelia M. Crossland, and Margaret A. Snyder all of Mount Pleasant, and Mrs. John (Theresa) Cosgrove of North Huntingdon; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Rose Rozell Fiori of Detroit, Mich. Friends will be received at Galone-Caruso’s, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 204 Eagle St., Mount Pleasant, today from 12:30 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday until 9:15 a.m.
MISS ODESSA ROSE
The funeral of Miss Odessa Rose of Masontown which was held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Brethren church was attended by hundreds from Masontown and many parts of Fayette and Greene counties who came to pay their last respects to the memory of one who was the friend to all who knew her. For three days, during which the body of Miss Rose lay at her late home on Washington street, there was a constant stream of friends from all walks of life who passed the bier and tarried a moment to tell of some deed of kindness she had done. Miss Rose was one of the most popular girls in her community. For a number of years she had been in the employ of the Masontown Pharmacy, where she had endeared herself by her courtesy and kindness to scores of persons. The esteem in which she was held was attested by the many floral offerings which completely surrounded the casket and filled the parlors of the Rose home. At the Brethren church, friends of Miss Rose overflowed the main auditorium and large numbers were obliged to stand outside on the church lawn. The services were in charge of the pastor assisted by the Rev. Mr. Shively, a former Masontown minister, but now of Ashland, O. Her favorite hymns were sung by a trio comprising the Misses Anna and Minnie McWilliams and Mrs. Robert H. Smith, and the body was laid to rest in the Brethren cemetery adjoining the church.
Warren Rose
Warren F. Rose, 73, of Mount Pleasant R.D. 5 died Wednesday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Shuster Rose; two sons, Robert Rose of Riverside, Calif., and David Rose of Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Carole) Platt of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Geroge (Linda) Eicher of Mount Pleasant; two brothers Floyd E. Rose of Leroy, N.Y., and Donald L. Rose of Acme; three sisters, Mrs. Art (Marjorie) Ketz of Richmond Heights, Ohio, Mrs. John (Ruth) Stefano of Tarrs, Mrs. David (Jane) Zundel of Sarasota, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Home Inc., Main St., Mount Pleasant from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and until 11 a.m. Monday.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
November 5, 1921
Died—–
February 15, 1995
Wilbur Rose
Wilbur Rose, 28 years old, an invalid for many years, died Wednesday night at the home of his parents at Revere. Deceased is survived by his parents, two daughters, and the following brothers and sisters: Harry Rose of Connellsville; Clell, Norman Walter and Gertrude Rose at home; Mrs. W.T. Cothren of Uniontown, and Mrs. J.E. Nelson of Republic.
William
L. ROSEBERRY died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
William L. Roseberry, 76, died at his home in Rices Landing, Sunday, July 7,
at 11 a.m., from the effects of a stroke, terminating a two years' illness. He
was the son of Elijah and Jane Craft Roseberry, and had spent his entire life
in Rices Landing. For 22 years he served as lock master, retiring from
that position eight years ago.
His widow, Mrs. Jennie Bender, survives, as do five daughters and one son: Mrs.
John Branes, Mrs. Earl Dowlin, Mrs. Lee Adams, Mrs. Michael Mosler, Miss Rebecca
Roseberry, Rices Landing, and Conrad Roseberry of Pittsburgh. Also surviving
are two brothers, Mack, Rices Landing; Benjamin, Rices Landing; two sisters,
Mrs. Margaret Rock, Rices Landing; and Mrs. Elizabeth Parker, Jefferson; 11 grandchildren
and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday in the home at Rices Landing,
in charge of Rev. Charles Jack. Burial in Hewitt cemetery.
(newspaper dated July 8, 1935)
Death Strikes Again
In John Wall’s Family
Jacob Rosek, 65, father-in-law of County Detective John C. Wall, died at his home on the Uniontown-Connellsville road at 5 a.m. today of a throat infection. Mr. Rosek had been ill for six months. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, 63, three sons, John, Joe and James, four granddaughters and two grandsons. His daughter, Mrs. John C. Wall, died in the Uniontown hospital on June 11. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
JACOB ROSEK
Funeral services for Jacob Rosek, 65, of Connellsville- Uniontown road, father-in-law of County Detective John C. Wall, who died Monday morning, July 19, 1937, will be held at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning in Holy Trinity church, Connellsville. Brief rites will be held at the late home at 8:30 a.m. The Rev. Father W. Wisniewski will be in charge. Burial will be in Poplar Grove cemetery. Mr. Rosek is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kathryn Rosek, and three sons, John, at home; Joseph, Uniontown; James, Shady Grove, and by six grandchildren. His only daughter, Mrs. John Wall, was buried June 11.
Edna Rosenberg ROSENBAUM died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Edna Rosenberg Rosenbaum, widow of Ivan Rosenbaum, died Friday evening,
April 30, 1937, at her home in Pittsburgh after a six weeks' illness which followed
a cerebral hemorrhage. She failed to rally after first being stricken and
sank steadily until the end came quietly last evening with members of her family
at her bedside.
Mrs. Rosenbaum lived here for many years while her husband was associated with
the firm of Rosenbaum brothers. She and Mr. Rosenbaum left here a few years
ago and in an automobile accident in Arizona in September of 1935 Mr. Rosenbaum
was instantly killed. It is also believed that injuries received at that
time by Mrs. Rosenbaum may have led indirectly to the trouble which caused her
death. Her father, Herman Rosenberg, who died suddenly last week was buried
last Thursday. She was not aware of his death.
Surviving are two children, Miss Betty Rosenbaum and Buddy Rosenbaum, at home;
her mother, Mrs. Herman Rosenberg, four brothers and one sister, Andrew, Julius,
Alex and Dr. Nick Rosenberg and Mrs. Ella Goldsmith, all residents of Pittsburgh.
There will be brief services in the family residence in Pittsburgh Sunday morning
and the body will then be brought to the Johnston Funeral chapel here. Friends
will be received between the hours of noon and 2 o'clock when the services will
be held in charge of Rabbi Samuel Glassner, of Temple Israel.
Burial will be in the family plot in the Jewish cemetery, Hopwood.
(Standard - May 1, 1937)
A cablegram was received by Rosenbaum Bros., Monday evening announcing the death of their sister, Miss Kathinka Rosenbaum, which occurred at Weimbressen, Germany. No other particulars were received. Her relatives here knew that she had been ill for some time. Deceased was a sister of Joseph and S. Rosenbaum and also Mrs. Max Baum.
Blanche Swaney ROSENBERGER (1912-1996)
Blanche Rosenberger
Blanche K. Swaney Rosenberger, 84, of Smithfield R.D. 1, Pa., died Sunday, June 9, 1996, in Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Uniontown, Pa. She was born May 31, 1912, in Fairchance, Pa., daughter of Frank and Alverda Able Swaney. Blanche was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Hugh G. Rosenberger, four children, Edna Ellsworth, Gloria Rosenberger, Hughetta Rosenberger, and Robert Rosenberger, three brothers, Palmer, Paul, and Bruce Swaney, and three sisters, Nell Harvey, Edna Whoolery, and Irene Hardy. Surviving are three children, Mrs. John (Loretta) Hillard of Uniontown R.D. 3, Damon ‘Link’ Rosenberger and wife, Doris, of Smithfield, and Mrs. Bob (Patty) Riley of Boise, Idaho, 12 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren, and one sister, Betty Bolen of Fairchance, Pa. Mrs. Rosenberger was a member of First Baptist Church in Fairchance, Philathea Sunday School Class, and Fairchance Ambulance Auxiliary. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church St., Fairchance, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 12, until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Rev. William Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Brandonville, W.Va.
Evelyn Jean Landman ROSENBERGER (1927-2008)
Evelyn Jean Landman Rosenberger, 81 years, of Lemont Furnace, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, January 4, 2008. She was born on November 24, 1927, in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., the daughter of Daniel Chance Landman and Bertha Yauger Landman. Evelyn was a member of the Cove Run Free Methodist Church.
She graduated from the now former North Union High School, in Fayette County, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Ruby Fields, Zell Goodman and Violet Coleman, her brother, Wendel Landman, and her granddaughter, Christina DiMatteo. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Wilbur Ray Rosenberger; the following loving and devoted children: Sharon Lee Rosendale, of Uniontown, Pa., Calvin Ray Rosenberger and his wife, Loretta, of Newark, Delaware, Patricia Eileen Rosenberger, of West Leisenring, Fayette County, Pa., Wilbur Clinton Rosenberger and his wife, Ruth, of Essington, Pa., Bart Allen Rosenberger and his wife, Ann, of Garrett, Pa., and Shirley Jean Rosenberger, of Mill Run, Fayette County, Pa. Evelyn is also survived by the following grandchildren: Richard, Kristen, Jessica, Jake, Bridgette, Eric, Darren and Jill; four great-grandchildren: Hunter, Preston, Paden, and Colton; brothers: Donald Landman and Bob Landman, both of Yauger Hollow, Fayette County, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., Monday, January 7, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday morning, January 8, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the COVE RUN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 345 Yauger Hollow Road, Lemont Furnace. Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m., with Pastor Roger Yeager, officiating. Entombment will follow in The Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, Sylvan Heights Cemetery , Uniontown , Pa.
Herald Standard, Uniontown, PA, January 5, 2008
Contributed by Marilyn Tolentino <sffoster at aol.com>
Mary ROSENECKER died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Mary Rosenecker, 65, wife of Aloysius Rosenecker, died at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, May 8, 1937, in the family residence, House 129, Palmer.
Surviving, in addition to the husband, are the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Geiger, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Robert Bainbridge, Verona; Mrs. George Talley, Buffington; Mrs. Agnes Garrison, Detroit; and John Rosenecker, at home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in the Palmer R. C. church in charge of Rev. Fr. J. S. Lachendro. Burial will be in St. Agnes cemetery, Masontown.
MARY ROSENIK
Mrs. Mary Rosenik, aged 83 years, died at her home near Jumonville, Monday, April 14, 1930, about 2 a. m. She is survived by her husband, Samuel, at home and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Kovan of Los Angles, Cal., and Mrs. Sofia Dejett of Monongahela. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., in the A. D. Ferguson mortuary chapel in Morgantown street, with the Rev. Dietz, pastor of the Lutheran church, Connellsville, officiating. Burial will be in Park Place cemetery.
ROBENIK, SAMUEL C.— Age 87 years, a resident of Jumonville road for the past forty-five years died in the Uniontown Hospital Monday evening, January 4, 1960. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sophia in 1957. He is survived by three sons, William of Hurricane, W. Va.; Arthur of Dormont, Pa. And Samuel, Jr., at home; one sister, Mrs. Charles Ulrich of Uniontown and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements under the direction of J. Harry Johnston & Sons Funeral Home, 65 N. Gallatin Ave., are incomplete and will be announced later.
ROSENIK, SAMUEL C.— Friends are being received at J. Harry Johnston & Sons, 65 N. Gallatin Ave., where services will be held today at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Strabic will officiate. Interment will be in Park Place Cemetery.
SAMUEL ROSENIK, SR.
Samuel Rosenik, Sr., aged 86 years, an H. C. Frick Coke Company veteran and pensioner died late Wednesday night, April 3, 1935, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julia Ulrich, 25 Highland avenue, following a protracted illness. He had worked in several Fayette county Frick plants for more than 50 years prior to his retirement a number of years ago. Besides his daughter, he is survived by one son, Samuel, Jr., of Wharton township; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Saturday in the Ulrich residence in charge of Rev. E. C. Pires, pastor of Third Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Park Place cemetery.
Samson
ROSENSHEIN died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Samson Rosenshein, 49, well known jewelry merchant of Main street, Masontown,
died in the Uniontown Hospital Sunday morning at 7:15 o'clock of gunshot wounds,
inflicted when he grappled with a thief at his home about three hours previous.
Mr. Rosenshein had been shot three times through the body.
Mr. Rosenshein had been in the jewelry business in Masontown since 1907 and was
one of the best known residents of the community. He was a member of the
Masontown Lodge No. 459 of Masons.
Surviving are his widow and two sons, Paul and Newton, both at home. Funeral
services will be held in the family home, Washington street, Masontown, Tuesday
morning at 11 o'clock. Burial in the Hopwood cemetery. The Masons will
have charge of the services at the grave.
(Herald - 3/14/1935)
Edward James ROSENSTEEL ( -1945)
E. J. Rosensteel
Edward James Rosensteel, 58, of Herminie No. 2, died Saturday night in a Pittsburgh hospital after an operation. He leaves his widow, two children and eight brothers and sisters, including Mrs. Laura Hunker of Hunker. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon.
RAY V. ROSENSTEEL
Ray V. Rosensteel died Friday at his home in Westerville, Ohio. A former resident of the Connellsville area, he leaves his widow, Mae, and five children. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Monday at the First E. U. B. Church at Westerville. The body is at the Moreland funeral home there.
Wayne A. ROSENSTEEL (1928-2005)
Wayne A. Rosensteel
Dickerson Run
Wayne A. Rosensteel, age 76, of Dickerson Run, went to be with his Lord on Monday night, June 27, 2005, from the Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Trotter, July 26, 1928, the son of the late Roy H. and Bessie Faust Rosensteel. Member of the Church of Christ in Vanderbilt, the Juniata Sportsmen's' Club. Wayne was a retired employee of PennDOT. Surviving are his wife, Florence (Toots) Smiley Rosensteel; two sons, Danny Rosensteel and his wife, Frances, of Trotter, and Timmy Rosensteel and his wife, Pam, of Dickerson Run; a special grandson, Danny W. Rosensteel Jr., and his wife, Lori, of Dickerson Run; one brother, Kenneth Rosensteel and his wife, Patty, of Trotter; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Earl Rosensteel; and a daughter-in-law, Debbie Brown Rosensteel. Friends will be received in the RALPH E. GALLEY FUNERAL HOME, Dawson, today and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until 1 p.m., the hour of the services there. Officiating minister, the Rev. Richard Schimansky. Interment in Dickerson Run Cemetery.
JOHN ROSIAK SR.
John Rosiak, Sr., of 541 Rostraver St., Monessen, died suddenly at his late home yesterday at 9:20 a.m. Born in Poland he had lived in Monessen over 35 years. He was a member of St. Hyacinth’s R. C. Church and the Polish National Alliance, Group 1146, both of Monessen. Preceding him in death was a son, John Jr., Dec, 1962. Surviving are his widow, Josephine; two daughters, Helen Rosiak at home, and Mrs. Sam (Nellie) Kraynek of Monessen; one son, Edward; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends are being received at the R. A. Billick Funeral Home, Monessen, during hours of 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
Social Security Death Index:
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April 10, 1910
Died—–
January, 1965
George W. ROSKOS, Jr. (1920-2000)
George W. Roskos, Jr., 79, of Connellsville (Bullskin Township), passed away peacefully late Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at his home with his family. He was born Nov. 10, 1920, in Brownsville, a son of the late George W. and Anna Roskos, Sr. George was a longtime resident of Bullskin Township and, prior to his retirement, he worked as a self-employed stone mason for several contractors in the area. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army and was the recipient of the Bronze Star and fought in several battles, including: Algeria- French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and the Ardennes. George was also a member of the United Commercial Travelers and the Glencoe Sportsmen's Club. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gertrude Helen Butts Roskos; his sons, George W. Roskos, III and his wife, Lavonna, Charles A. Roskos and his wife, Sandra, and James A. Roskos, all of Connellsville; four grandchildren, Gina Kintigh of Connellsville, Erick Roskos of Morgantown, W.Va., Heidi Hayden of Connellsville and Melissa Roskos of Connellsville, and five great-grandchildren, Kaiya, Katherine and Jacob Kintigh and Derek and Courtney Hayden; and a brother, Andrew Roskos of Warren, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, John Roskos, and two sisters, Ann Moser and Mary Ruscheck. Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, today and Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Bruce Wilson, his nephew, officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. Military rites will be conducted by the Connellsville VFW and American Legion and Trotter American Legion Honor Guard.
Alba Roskovich
Alba Roskovich, 82, of Branthoover Street, (Arnold City) Belle Vernon, died Thursday, June 3, 1993, in the emergency room of the Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born April 16, 1911, at Fredericktown, daughter of the late Carlo and Paotina Fini Battaglini. She was also predeceased by her husband, Frank Roskovich; three brothers, Dan, William, and Ferruccio Battaglini; a step-son, Frank R. Roskovich; and one sister, Caroline Francis. She is survived by one step-son, Michael and wife, Dolores Roskovich of Belle Vernon; one step-daughter, Marlen and husband, William Smith of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; seven step-grandchildren; and three sisters, Isabel Frameli of Clarksville, Nellie Hatala of Fredericktown and Ferruccia Bilsky of Belle Vernon. Friends will be received in the HOWARD W. McCRORY FUNERAL HOME, Fayette City, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral blessing service will be held on Saturday, June 5. 1993, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Fr. Richard E. Mackiewicz of the Holy Spirit R.C. Church officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery, Belle Vernon.
Mildred E. Coldren ROSNER (1920-1996)
Mildred E. Rosner
Mildred E. Coldren Rosner, 76, of High House and formerly of Messmore passed away Friday, June 14, 1996, at home. She was born Feb. 4, 1920, at Messmore, Pa., daughter of Lyman and Anna Rebecca Poundstone Coldren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Rosner, and a brother, Lester Coldren. She was a member of Walnut Hill United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women’s Association, and former member of Grace Brethren Church. She is survived by a son, Mark Rosner and his wife, Wendy, of High House, grandchildren, Jason and Rebecca Rosner, and a brother, Albert Coldren of Smithfield, Pa. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Gene Stollings officiating. Interment will follow in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown, Pa.
JOHN SAMUEL ROSNICK
John Samuel Rosnick, 49 years old, died suddenly Monday morning at his home in Lamberton, after a heart attack. He was a mechanic for the H. C. Frick Coke Company for 34 years and was employed at the Collier Mine. He was a member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Connellsville and the H.C. Frick Veterans Association. Surviving are his wife, Anna and the following children; Staff Sgt. William, stationed in England, Dorothy, Harry, Margaret and Raymond, at home, these brothers and sisters; John of Point Marion, Andy of Monongahela, Charles of Medford, Or., Jacob of West Newton, Arthur, a prisoner in Germany, Mrs. Mary Rak of West Newton, Mrs. Anna Mae Heinz of Morgantown, W.VA., and Mrs. Pauline Mankins of Lake Lynn. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home with Rev. Martin J. Roth, pastor of St. John's Evangelical Church, Connellsville officiating. Burial will be in Park Place Cemetery, Uniontown.