The Valley Independent 4A—Monday, May 6,1896 RECORDS California Kevin Wilkerson Father Anthony Kevin Wilkerson, 36, of 856 Perfetto, SJVL Heslep Ave., Donora, died SaFather Anthony (Tony) Perturday, May 4,1996 at 6:35 a.m. fetto, S.M., 62, died Friday, May i n M o n o n g a h e l a V a l l e y 3, 1996, in Dayton, Ohio. Hospital. He was born in Donora, Jan. He was born on Aug. 8,1959, 11,1934, of the late Joseph in North Charleroi a son of the a n d I mamson a c o l a t a Leone late Arthur Wilkerson and lona Perfetto Webb Wilkerson. He professed vows in the , A resident of Donora all of his Society of Maryhis (Marianist) in life, Mr. Wilkerson was em- 1993 pnd Final Vows in 1957. ployed as a sandblaster with He was ordained to priestly miCombustion Engineering in nistry in Fribourg, Switzerland Monongahela before it closed. in 1966. He received a BA deHe was also a member of St. gree from the University of DayPaul Baptist Church of Donora. ton in 1956 and a masters in In addition to his parents, he Studies, also from was preceded in death by his Theological 1971. brother, Arthur Wilkerson Jr.; UDHeintaught Latin, French, Reand one step-brother, Alonzo ligion and did guidance at ChaGailmore. Survivors include his step- minade High School in Dayton, Ohio; Purcell High School in mother, Betty Jo Wilkerson of Monessen; one son, Kevin Wilk- C i n c i n n a t i , Ohio; N o r t h erson Jr. and one daughter, Catholic High School in Pittsand Hackett Catholic Jada Hickman, of Donora; his burgh fiance, Kim Miller; six brothers, Central in Kalamazoo, Mich. He ministered in the Office of Clarence Wilkerson of BentleyAdult Religious Education for ville, Dennis L Wilkerson of Donora, Bernard Wilkerson of Do- the Diocese of Kalamazoo and nora, Walter L. Wilkerson of was Director of Adult Religious Carrol Township, Charles H. Programming at Bergamo Cen«Wilkerson and Keith Wilker- ter for Lifelong Learning in ; son, both of Donora; three sis- Dayton, Ohio. He also served as • ters, Gloria G. Youngblood and the Assistant for Religious Life ) Bernice Wilkerson, both of Do- on the Provincial Council of the • nora and Joyce Ann Goode of Marianists. He ministered at the Univer[ Monessen; five step-brothers, > Terrance and Theloniaus Wilk- sity of Dayton as Chaplain of | erson, both of Donora, Eric Gail- Stuart Hall and the UD football • more of St. Augustus, Fla., Ros- team as well as Chaplain of ', coe Gailmore of Detroit, Mich. Dayton Alumni Club and the • and Jerry Gailmore of Mones- Montgomery County Jail. He was priest coordinator of I sen; four step-sisters, Sandra L. ) Smith of Columbus, Ohio, Ail- Queen of Apostles Parish in '. ene and Betty Gailmore, both of Dayton, Ohio, for three years ; Detroit, Mich, and Peggy Gail- and during the last five years i more of Logan, W.Va.; three au- was a chaplain at St. Leonards Center in Centerville, | nts, Rose Mae Crawford of Do- Nursing • nora, Marcella Lassiter of New Ohio. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. ; York City, N.Y, and Blanche Velia Generie of Donora. • Webb of Germantown, Pa.; and In addition to his parents, he ! one uncle, Charles Webb of was preceded in death by a • Jeanette, Pa. Friends will be received brother, Mario Perfetto. Friends will be received ; Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at • 11 a m. in the Percy E. Law Jr. the University of Dayton ImmaFuneral Homes Inc., 1324 Mel- culate Conception Chapel. don Ave., Donora. Stella C. Skinkis NOTICES >lSf-M^^ LASH — Cynthia Marie Spaniel Lash, 42, of Belle Vernon R.D.3, died Saturday, May 4, 1996, in Jefferson Hospital. Survivors include six nieces and nine nephews. Friends will be received Monday from 3 to 5 and 7. to 9 p.m. in the J. William McCauley Jr. Funeral Home, 901 Vine St., West Newton, where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas W. Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. The family requests no flowers. Arrangements are being handled by the J. William McCauley Jr. Funeral Home. PERFETTO — Father Anthony (Tony), S.M., 62, died Friday, May 3, 1996, in Dayton, Ohio. Friends will be received Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Dayton Immaculate Conception Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be at Mount Saint John Queen of Heaven Cemetery Wednesday at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Society of Mary, Marianists, 4435 East Patterson Road, Dayton, Ohio, 45430-1095. SKINKIS — Stella C., 90, of West Main Street, Monongahela, died Sunday, May R, 1996. Friends will be received in the L.M. Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main St., Monongahela, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral liturgy will be held in Transfiguration Church, Monongahela, Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. William P. Feeney as celebrant. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela. The L.M. Frye Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. Stella C. Skinkis, 90, of West Main Street, Monongahela, died Sunday, May 5, 1996. She was born Feb. 10, 1906, m McKees Rocks, a daughter of the late Frank and Johanna Wojchehowski Kletcher. Mrs. Skinkis was a resident of Monongahela since 1917. She was a member of Transfiguration Church. Surviving are two daughters, Bernice Biena of Monongahela and Mrs. Vince (Christine) Roberts of Tampa, Fla.; six grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Genevieve Mihatovic of Chicago, 111. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John V. Skinkis Jr.; a son, John V. Skinkis III; and a brother, Frank Kletcher. Friends will be received in the L.M. Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main St., Monongahela, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Cynthia M. Lash Cynthia Marie Spaniel Lash, 42, of Belle Vernon R.D.3, died Saturday, May 4, 1996, in Jefferson Hospital. Born July 12,1953, in Uniontown, she was the daughter of Robert L. Spaniel of Sutersville, who survives, and the late Rose Marie Bergman Spaniel. She was a former member of St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, Sutersville. Surviving are her husband of 20 years, Donald R. Lash; one son, Scott Alan Lash of Fayette City; one daughter, April Nicole, at home; one grandson, Tyler Alan; three sisters, Nancy Welshhar.s of West Newton, Mrs. Barry (Linda) Byzon of Lowber and Mrs. Donald (Mary Beth) Inks of Irwin; and one brother, Robert M. Spaniel of Sutersville. Friends will be received Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the J. William McCauley Jr. Funeral Home, 901 Vine St., West Newton. Now Open. American Laundromat ^•^•^••••^•••••p^^^™^^^™^^^™^™^^^" Under New Management Large Capacity Washers Coin Operated "Save) Tim* and Mow»y" Open 7 Days 6 am til 10 pm 426 E. Main St. Monongahela, PA George Yuhasz Jr. George Yuhasz Jr., 88, of Castle Shannon and formerly of Monessen, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996. He was born in Monessen, June 16, 1907, a son of the late George and Susan Yuhasz. Mr. Yuhasz was the former head of the meat department at the A&P in Castle Shannon, retiring 26 years ago. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, George A. and Janet Yuhasz of Munysville; three grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; one brother, Andrew Yuhasz of Monessen; and one sister, Margaret Latkanich of Monessen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Clara P. Mehlhorn Yuhasz; one sister, Anna Yuhasz; and two brothers, Albert Yuhasz and John Yuhasz. . Interment was in Zion Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Ralph P. Stone Ralph P. Stone, of Linn Drive, Belle Vernon, died Monday, May 6, 1996 at the Monongahela Valley Hospital. A complete obituary will appear in tomorrow's edition. The Rhome Funeral Home Inc. 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen, is in charge of the arrangements. Addition Guy Warren Paul, 75, of Beallsville, and a former resident of Bentleyville, who died Friday, May 3, 1996, was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Hays. ...Trash (Continued from pagel) Landes said she was dismayed by the way DEP officials handled the issue during meetings of a panel designed to advise the agency. Landes said DEP cited out-of-state trash as a subject that would be covered by the "stakeholders" panel, then backed away from the topic. "They successfully stopped any real discussion of the court decisions, what other states are doing, any brainstorming about the problem," Landes said. "The group couldn't agree that there was a problem, even though we're the largest importer of trash." Bolstein, a DEP representative on the panel, said the consensus was to address other issues, given the lack of federal action. In its most recent annual report on waste, issued last fall, the DEP said trash imported to Pennsylvania's municipal waste facilities increased 65 percent in the previous five years. In 1994, nearly 5.8 million tons of waste was imported from 22 states and Canada. Leading the way were neighboring states New York and New Jersey, with about 2.5 million tons each. Trash means money, too. In addition to jobs the industry provides, landfills pay fees to host governments. Since 1988, when the state waste management law was enacted, the fees have generated more than $175 million for municipalities, the DEP said. Despite the amount of imported trash and the public outrage that reaches from end to end of Pennsylvania, Seif said options are limited. Plans for the group to study the issue changed when Congress appeared ready to act. Instead, Seif said, he and Gov. Tom Ridge decided to try lobbying. "There's forums where things work and forums where they don't," Seif said. "I was talking to members of Congress, saying, 'Stop screwing around with the Contract with America. Give us something we can use.' Artwork traces history of man By STACY WOLFORD Staff Writer CALIFORNIA, PA. — As visitors and students enter the campus of California Univeristy of Pennsylvania, they will experience a piece of history embracing the Duda World Culture building. 'The Ascent of Humanity" a "sculpture by artist Alan Cottrill, was unveiled after California Univeristy's 149th commencement on Saturday with Dr. Angelo Armenti, university president, p r e s i d i n g over the dedication. The project began three years ago when Armenti asked Cottrill for some ideas to improve the look of the Duda World Culture building that greets all those who enter campus from its location at the corner of Third Street and University Avenue. "The Ascent of Humanity" depicts the development of mankind through the ages using various cultures and races, according to a press release from California Univeristy. To reinforce the growth theme and to tie the figures together from a compositional view, Cottrill used vines and leaves to symbolize the growth that occurs through the educational process. The sculpture started at ground level and rose to a height of 40 feet, but, it eventually had to be compressed so that it could begin 10 feet up the wall instead of at ground level. "We are hopeful and believe that this sculpture will make a difference at the university," Armenti said. 'Today is a day on which we are all very proud." The project began in June of 1994 as Cottrill began his journey to sculpt the 15 figures that wrap around the corner of the building. The last part of the process involved making rubber molds that were then painted with a bonded bronze mixture (70 percent bronze powder, 30 percent polyester resin) and reinforced with four layers of SET sonality and trait," Cottrill said. A privately funded project, "The Ascent of Humanity, will serve not only as a welcome to guests, but as a constant reminder of the importance of growth through lifelong learning. Avenue. After a pat-down Charleroi search, police found a white QA vehicle owned by Thelma powdery substance in his F. Hartman, of 1140 Lincoln pocket, which Price admitted Ave., Charleroi was struck was cocaine. while it was parked at Sixth Street and McKean Avenue, on May 4 at 1:15 p.m., by a vehicle driven by Heather Maisamo, 17, of Belle Vernon. Hartman's vehThank you all who were so kind t icle received minor damage. No to us during the death of our' injuries or charges were reson, husband and father. Thank QRodger LeConte, 18, and ported, police said. you for the flowers, cards, food, Wanetta Scagline, 35, both of monetary gifts and kind words, i A special thanks to the! QPolice said a parked vehicle Donora, were charged with dispallbearers and those who orderly conduct on May 2 at owned by Robert Staranko, of helped in any way to lessen our | 12:35 a.m. on the 500 block of 705 Crest Ave., was struck by a sorrow. Thanks to Chief of Police i vehicle driven by Mariann M. McKean Avenue, police said Jennings, his fellow officers, \ Dumm of 706 Crest Ave. in front Paramedics, Monongahela Valley Hospital, all who tried to revive , QChris DeMedio, 30, was of Staranko's residence on May him and to all his friends who, cited with disorderly conduct af- 5 at 5:41 p.m. No injuries or came I can't mention by name • ter causing a disturbance on 58 charges were filed, police said. too many. Also thanks to Rev.' Staranko's vehicle received miAllen Ave., police reported. Stephen Humyak - beautiful mass. Choir at the church, and all! nor damage. who came to console us Not toj QPolice were called to a forget John It Ramona Mentzer' domestic dispute on May 4 at LjGary E. Price, 40, of Newell, who took charge of the food and 2:15 a.m. at 430 Thompson Ave. was charged for public drunkehall, to Pat Frye and Pam, who ' Blanchard Key, 31, of the same ness and possession of a conwere very, very kind in everyJ way. We will never forget. address, was charged with dis- trolled substance and drug paorderly conduct in the dispute, raphernelia on May 4 at 11:04 The Gibson Family, Mother Wilmo, Wife Carol, police said. p.m. after police observed him and Children slumped over the front seat of and 2 Brothers Lou & Jack QDella Jo Roscoe, 33, of Web- his vehicle while it was parked ster, was charged with driving at the corner of 8th and McKean while under the influence and refusing a blood alcohol test after police witnessed her driving in an erratic manner on 10th Over 47 of ftemo