David G. Skolyak,59, of Washington died Friday, December 21, in Washington Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 14,1942 in Washington, the son of Joseph and Josephine Fedis Skolyak. He was retired, having worked as an Electrical Finisher at Cooper Industries for over 28 years. He was a Trinity High School Graduate and a United States Navy Veteran.

On November 19, 1966 he married Barbara Hilliard who survives. Also surviving are: a son, James D. Skolyak, two daughters, Janice Tennant, Nancy Skolyak; two brothers, Robert & Fred Skolyak; and three grandchildren, Frank Tennant Jr., Brittany and Brandon Naraskivitch. Deceased is a brother John Skolyak.

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Suday from 2-4, 7-9 PM at our Allison Ave location where services will be held on Monday, December 24 at 1:00 PM. Burial in Washington Cemetery.

Emma Jane Pendergast, 82, of Washington, died Friday, December 21, in the Washington Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Waynesburg on March 13, 1919 the daughter of Charles and Sylvia Shape Fordyce. She first worked as an Operator for Bell Telephone, later having provided Child and Senior Healthcare to several local families.

On June 8, 1946 she married John E. Pendergast who died on December 12, 1987.

Surviving are : three sons, John W., Brian, and Jan Pendergast; 4 daughters, Claire Roach, Joyce Skoczylas, Wendy Pendergast, Brenda Cage; and 12 Grandchildren as well as 1 great-grandchild.

Preceeding her in death are a grandson, Michael Roach and a Brother, William Fordyce.

Visitaion will be held at our Allison Ave. location on Sunday from 2-4,7-9 PM. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Washington Cemetery.

Robert N. Sharp, 81, of Canonsburg died Wed. December 26,2001 in Canonsburg Hospital. Mr. Sharp was born November 15, 1920 in Canonsburg, a son of William Sr. and Bertha Boyce Sharp . He had worked as a Carrier and clerk at the Canonsburg Post Office. Surviving are a son, Barry Sharp, daughter Sherri Sprowls, brother William Sharp, three sisters, Thelma Starkey, Shirley Zediker and Betty Chasteen. Two grandchildren,and two great grandchildren.He was preceeded in death by a brother Fred Sharp and sister Audrey Frikley. Visitation will be held at our Allison Avenue facility on Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM and services held on Saturday December 29, at 11:00 AM. Burial in Oak Spring Cemetery.

Willard E. ” Boo ” Booher, 66, of Canonsburg died in Allegheny General Hospital on December 26, 2001. He was born on September 6, 1935 a son of Willard E Sr. and Sylvia Virginia Shields Booher. He was retired having been a Truck Driver, last working at C.D.S. Trucking. Mr. Booher was a member of the Citizens Band Radio Club, Shortwave Radio Club, and was an avid Fisherman.

Surviving are sons: Mark E., Michael, Steven, and Tim Booher. A daughter Ivana Booher with whom he made his home, a sister Karen McClure and 11 grandchildren.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

William J. Grasser, 81 of Washington died Thursday, December 27, 2001 in Kendrid Hospital, Oakdale following a four month illness. He was born in Pittsburgh on Feb. 3, 1920 a son of Fred J. and Genevieve Grasser. Mr. Grasser was retired having been a finish carpenter, last working at Mellon-Stewart Contacting. He was a member of Bethal Masonic Lodge # 761, the N.R.A. , Good Sam Club, and enjoyed camping,hunting, fishing, and playing his guitar. He served the US Army in WWII. On June 23, 1973 he married Charlotte Brown who survives. Aslo, surviving are two sons; William J. Grasser Jr., and Raymon W. Dugan, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by two brothers; Fred and Sonny Grasser. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 29 in our Allison Avenue facilty from 2-4, 6-8 PM, the time of service. Pastor Gary Gibson officiating, later burial in Forest Lawn Gardens.