Michele “Michael” Pontieri
Michele “Michael” Pontieri, of Oakmont, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the age of 91, surrounded by his loved ones.
Michael was born May 24, 1921 in Nocera Terinese, Italy. He served in the Italian Army as a Sergeant during World War II. He immigrated to the United States after the war in 1947. Retired from the Oakmont Water Authority after 39 years. He is survived by his loving wife Erma of 62 years. He was the beloved father of Michael Pontieri, Maria (Mark) Hospodar and Janet (John) Donovan; adoring grandfather of Michael Hospodar, Mark Hospodar, Joseph Donovan, Matthew Donovan, and John Donovan; brother of the late Saverio Pontieri.
Michael will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who dedicated his life to his family. He will be missed every day.
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Friends were received on Sunday and Monday at the English Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 378 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, 10 am at St. Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont.
Helen Marie Barron
Formerly of Plum, Helen Marie Barron passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the age of 89.
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Helen was born on February 21, 1923 in Dunlo, PA. She was one of 8 children born to Joseph and Lucy Kuchinick. She is survived by brothers Steve and Frank Kuchinick and sister Lucy Fix. She was predeceased by bothers Mike and Joe Kuchinick and sisters Mary Novosel and Anne Tuminella.
Helen married George Edward Barron on May 22,1943 and had three daughters. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, George, and their oldest daughter Georgianne Jenkins. She is survived by her loving daughters, Sharon Kovalchick (Mike) of Greensboro, NC and Helen McCluskey of Fairfield, CT, as well as beloved grandchildren, Lange Palmer (Rebecca) of Marina Del Ray, CA, Michael Kovalchick (Chelsey) of
Portland, OR, Kerry Spillane of Cape Coral, FL and Natalie Kovalchick of New York City, NY and great grandchildren Sierra Spillane, Lassen Baertsch Kovalchick, Scarlet Baertsch Kovalchick and Logan Baertsch Kovalchick.
Helen was known for her limitless energy, strong work ethic, and sharp wit. In addition to being a full-time mother, Helen enjoyed meeting new people, spending over 40 years working in the restaurant business at Stouffers in Pittsburgh, Oakmont Country Club, and Casale's in Verona. She was a very talented seamstress that clothed herself, her daughters, and their homes with the finest of tailoring. It was her passion for baking and tradition that she passed on to her family, who enjoys making her favorite recipes together every Christmas just as she had done for many years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The world is a little duller without her spark.
The family would like to thank Hospice, especially Eva, Rachel and Nina who provided great care and support during this difficult time.
Friends were received on Sunday at the English Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 378 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday at St. Irenaeus Church, Oakmont. Interment followed in Twin Valley Memorial Park.
