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Karen Lynn Bogdan, 57, of Washington, died Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Baptist Hospital, Miami, Fla., while visiting her brother.

She was born July 3, 1952, in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Katherine Kurnava Bogdan.

Ms. Bogdan was raised Catholic. At the time of her death, she attended Park Avenue Baptist Church.

Ms. Bogdan was a board member of TRIPIL for many years and was in the volunteer nursing home transition program. She also was a member of ADAPT.

Surviving are two brothers, Edward C. Bogdan of Miami and Ronald J. Bogdan of Rices Landing.

William F. Kern

William F. Kern, 94, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., formerly of Greene County, died Friday, January 1, 2010, in his home.

Mr. Kern was born March 19, 1915, in Greene County (Woodruff), a son of the late Samuel Newton and Louise Chess Kern.

He had been a resident of Whitewater, Wis., and Fort Atkinson since 1956.

Mr. Kern was last employed as a spinner by the former Thomas Industries (Moe Light) in Fort Atkinson, prior to retiring in 1977.

He was married to Mary E. Batison, who died January 4, 1943, and later married Julia Ann Strope, who died June 3, 1984. On May 29, 1987, he married Karen Helene Field, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, William, husband of Dallace Kern of Apopka, Fla.; two daughters, Barbara, wife of Terry Harrington of Whitewater and Rosalee, wife of David Carey of Ft. Atkinson; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Kern of Missouri; a sister, Alice Miller of Claysville; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, first wife and second wife, are a sister, Annabelle Anderson; and four brothers, Arthur, LeRoy, Leslie and David Kern.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to one's local hospice foundation.

Gary L. Knight

Gary L. Knight, 67, of Waynesburg, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, in Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.

He was born Saturday, August 15, 1942, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Ralph Knight and Alice Parkinson Knight Lippencott.

Mr. Knight was a former member of Waynesburg Eagles Club Aerie 598 and a former social member of Waynesburg Veterans of Foreign Wars 4793 and James Farrell American Legion Post 330.

He worked for Donald Longnecker for several years as a handyman and orchard worker.

Surviving are two stepsisters, Sarah Hartzell of Rockville, Tenn., and Shirley Davis of Waynesburg. Several cousins also survive.

Deceased is a stepbrother, William Lippencott.

Alvin L. Toland

Alvin L. Toland, 67, of Fredericktown, died Monday, January 4, 2010, in his home.

He was born September 18, 1942, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Cecil and Mildred Rutan Toland.

Mr. Toland had worked as a laborer for Washington County Brickyard, and, for several years, as a custodian at Bentleyville Truck Stop.

On June 10, 1965, he married Jennie Martin Toland, who died May 29, 2006.

Surviving are six children, Donna Mitchell of Pittsburgh, Sharon Toland of Fredericktown, Michael Toland of Fredericktown, Tammy Lancaster and husband Troy of Garner, N.C., Jennie Marie Toland of Denbeau Heights and Michelle Toland of Fredericktown; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; two sisters, Nellie Durbin of Holbrook and Mae Toland of Waynesburg; and three brothers, Gene Toland of Washington, Roy Toland of Waynesburg and Chub Toland of Waynesburg.

Alice C. Uveges

Alice C. Uveges, 90, of Crucible, died Thursday, January 7, 2010, in Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg.

She was born August 1, 1919, in Buena Vista, a daughter of the late August W. and Amanda Hawk Jourdain.

Mrs. Uveges was a child care worker and house parent at the former Youth Development Center in Waynesburg.

She was a member of Hewitt Presbyterian Church in Rices Landing.

Mrs. Uveges was a member of Retired Pennsylvania Public Employees Local 8403.

On April 30, 1938, she married Alex Uveges, who died November 12, 1958.

Surviving are a son, Samuel Uveges and wife Betty of Waynesburg; three daughters, Joyce Lewis and husband Bob of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Donna Romera of Elkhart, Ind., and Cathy Barno and husband Eugene of Rices Landing; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a grandson, David Barno; four sisters, Rosella Saccani, Emma Johnson, Esther Jourdain and Elizabeth Jourdain; and four brothers, Alex Jourdain, Louis Jourdain, James Jourdain and Lester Jourdain.

Hattie B. Rowe

Hattie B. Rowe, 86, of Garards Fort, formerly of Greensboro, died at 10:37 a.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010, in Golden Living Center, Waynesburg.

She was born April 22, 1923, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late John and Bessie Howell Wilson.

Mrs. Rowe resided in the Greensboro area since 1946.

She enjoyed ceramics and sewing.

Her husband, John W. Rowe, died April 18, 1982.

Surviving are three sons, John W. Rowe and wife Mildred of Garards Fort and Arthur A. Rowe and wife Donna and David L. Rowe and wife Nancy, both of Carmichaels; a daughter, Dorothy I. Kennedy and husband Billie of Dilliner; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Frank Wilson of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Orie Wise of Winchester, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are two brothers, James Wilson and John Wilson; and five sisters, Ice Long, Kathryn Nicklow, Alice Kurk, Mary Swearingen and Louellen Johnson.

Lois Davis Connell

Lois Davis Connell, age 85 of Waynesburg, Pa., died Saturday, January 2, 2010.

Surviving are two daughters: Debora Lei Parker Purdy and Lois P. Buyce.

Marlene Miller Eitner Kulha

Marlene Miller Eitner Kulha, 73, of Crucible, died Friday, January 8, 2010, in Donnell House, Washington.

She was born January 10, 1936, in Crucible, a daughter of the late Clyde H. and Mary Smillie Miller.

Mrs. Kulha was a graduate of Carmichaels Area High School in 1954, Maison Beauty Academy in 1969 and West Virginia Career College in 1972.

She was employed by Dr. A. Carl Walker of Waynesburg for five years, Supreme Bumper Plant in Crucible for five years and Curry Memorial Home, now Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, for more than 33 years.

Mrs. Kulha loved her family, friends and enjoyed people in general.

Surviving are two sons, Robert C. "Muck" Eitner of Crucible and David F. Eitner and wife Andrea of Crucible; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, James Miller and wife Debbie of Uniontown; two nephews; two nieces; and two cousins.

Deceased are her husband, Steve Kulha; a son, Ricky (Hermie) Eitner; two sisters, Mary Gail and Nona Miller; and a brother, Donny Miller.

Ann Marie Lacek Feduk

Ann Marie Lacek Feduk, 87, of Waynesburg, formerly of Uniontown, passed away Saturday January 9, 2010, in Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.

She was born June 21, 1922, in Lieth, Fayette County, a daughter of the late Andrew and Victoria Jendral Lacek.

Mrs. Feduk was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and it Confraternity of Christian Mothers.

Surviving are her daughter, Victoria A. Funk and husband Earnie; and a brother, Andrew Lacek.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Michael Feduk; brothers Joseph Lacek, William Lacek, Alexander (Walter) Lacek and Frank Lacek; and sisters Victoria Lacek, Irene Lacek and Louise Dzurilla.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice.