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Robert Baden-Powell,
Founder of the World Scout Movement,
Chief Scout of the World
1857 - 1941
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In keeping with our founder's thinking, the old Logstown District began to gather at the funeral home when one of our fellow scouters reached the end of the trail and went home.
We (Beaver Valley District) have carried out this tridition since the beginning of the Beaver Valley District. This ceremony has been well received. We present a certificate (shown below) and hold a short ceremony.
We need your help. Please contact one of the following people when one of our fellow Scouters passes away.
Don Campbell 724-375-6016
Jeff Olson 724-417-1826
John Carr 724-443-3453 |
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"I have gone home"
B-P's Grave in Kenya
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster Abbey offered a place for Baden-Powell, between the graves of the Unknown Warrior and David Livingstone. After careful consideration, the family declined this great honour as not conforming to B-P's expressed wishes. He was buried in the Africa he loved with full military honours accorded to his rank of Lieutenant-General and with a guard of Boy Scouts European, African and Asian. His grave in the tiny cemetery of Nyeri, Kenya, is marked by a simple stone that carries his name and the Boy Scout trail sign for the end of the trail "I have gone home."
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Charles A. Tatsch
Charles A. Tatsch, 65, of Midland, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, in Heritage Valley Beaver.
Born December 6, 1943, in Rochester, he was a son of the late Love Vurn and Adeline Della Grant Tatsch.
A veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War, Chuck had been employed at Pittsburgh Forging and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8186, Midland.
He is survived by his dear wife, Mary Adams Tatsch; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Christopher James Fox, Louisville, KY; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles M. and Lisa Tatsch, Blairsville, and Daryl and Sherry Tatsch, Monaca; grandchildren, Brian, Tyler, Stacy, Autumn and Sierra; a great-grandson; brothers, Anthony Tatsch, Monaca, and John Tatsch, Ashland, KY, and sisters, Rose Patton, Midland, and Linda Wynn, East Liverpool.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael, and his brother, LaVurn.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the D.L. WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 848 Midland Ave., Midland, where a blessing service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. The Rev Father Michael Yaksisck, pastor of Saint Blaise Parish, will officiate.
Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Industry.
Full military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 481 Honor Guard, Midland.
Todd J. Brenneman
ECONOMY BORO Todd J. Brenneman, age 45, of Economy Boro, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2009.
Beloved husband of Cathy A. (Hoffman) Brenneman, he was the loving father of Kevin and Scott Brenneman; beloved son of James and Barbara (Gibb) Brenneman; brother of Pamela B. Bole; son-in-law of James and Pauline (Earley) Hoffman, and brother-in-law of Carol Nicoletti and Linda Hoffman.
Thomas J. "Budda" Nairn
Thomas J. Nairn, 77, of Hopewell Twp., peacefully passed away on March 15, 2009, in Sewickley Valley Hospital with his family by his side.
Tom was born on March 7, 1932, in Aliquippa, to the late Alphonsus and Mary Elizabeth Nairn. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Tom was a Park Ranger and Maintenance Supervisor at Hopewell Community Park for over 20 years. He was a volunteer at the Beaver County Maple Festival and was very active in the Boy Scouts, including his service as the Committee Chair for Troop 435 in Hopewell Township. He also was a recipient of the Silver Beaver, the highest adult award in Scouting, and the Blaney Conservation Award from the Hopewell C.F.H. Club.
He was a retiree of LTV Steel in 1984. Tom had a true devotion to the conservation of the environment. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his three brothers; Alphonsus, William, and James Nairn. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Helen "Lynn" of 53 years, of Hopewell Twp., two sons and two daughters, Joseph Nairn and his wife Terri, of Fairport, NY; Helen Manko of Independence Twp., PA; Marianne Neal and her husband Steve, of Hopewell Twp., PA; and Robert Nairn and his wife Amanda, of Norman, OK; six grandchildren, Caitlin Nairn, Jacob Manko, Thomas Nairn, Zachary Manko, Craig Nairn, and Maria Nairn; and two brothers; John Nairn and his wife Joann, of Center Twp., PA; and Jacob Nairn of Hagerstown, MD; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Tom will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
AMBRIDGE
Mitchell E. Wallack, 59, of Ambridge, passed away on December 19, 2008, in his home.
Born September 11, 1949, in Sewickley, he was the son of Edward and Ann (Machupa) Wallack. He was employed by Tri State Hydraulics, Charleroi, PA. He was a member of the Good Samaritan Parish in Ambridge. Mitch was a former Cub Master, Scoutmaster and an avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rebekah; a daughter, Dawn Gonzalez of Leetsdale; a son, Chris Wallack of Ambridge, and two grandchildren, Zeke and Katie Gonzalez.
He is also survived by two sisters, Carol Swiatek, her husband Robert, and their two sons Vincent and Charlie, and a great nephew, Altaire of Georgetown, Texas, and Linda Barber, her husband Tim of Aurora, CO, a niece, Mindi UpChurch, her husband Eric, and their children, Evie and Gabe of Colorado Springs, CO. Mitch is also survived by aunts, Mary Waida, Hamburg, NY, and May Wallack, Houston, PA, and an uncle, George Hostovichak, Monaca, PA. He leaves behind four sisters-in-law, Mary Savie, Conway; Kathryn Gaspersic and her husband John, Economy; Joan Mauk, Baden, and Audrey Mauk, Coraopolis, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Mary Mauk of Ambridge, and close friends, JoAnn and Ed Millie of Moon Township. He will be missed.
Harvey P. Stefanosky
ROCHESTER TOWNSHIP
Harvey P. Stefanosky, 76, of Rochester Township, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008, in the Evergreen Nursing Home, Harmony, Pa.
He was born Oct. 13, 1931, in Aliquippa, a son of the late Paul and Helen Roscoe Stefanosky, he was a retired employee of Ashland Oil Corporation, Freedom, and was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Parish, Rochester. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a former fire chief with the former Southside Volunteer Fire Dept. and was a former assistant fire Marshall with Rochester Township. He was a volunteer with the Pennsylvania state parks, working at McConnell's Mills State Park, a former scout leader and assistant district commissioner. He was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award and George Meaney Award within the Boy Scouts of America and held many other scout leader positions. He was a member of the former Rochester American Legion Post 498 and is a member of the Rochester V.F.W. 128 and was formerly involved in the management of the Rochester Little League and Pony League. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan M. Swain Stefanosky, in 2007, and three brothers-in-law, Michael Bostanic, Gerald and Allen Swain.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary B. and Dale Bonzo, New Sewickley Township; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles P. and Susan Stefanosky, Atglen, Pa., and David J. and Nancy Stefanosky, Rochester; six grandsons, Justin and Timothy Stefanosky, Atglen, Pa.; Jay and Josh Hawk, Monaca; Joshua Stefanosky, New Brighton; Tyler Bonzo, New Sewickley Township; seven granddaughters, Kimberlee, Kristen, and Melissa Stefanosky, all of Atglen, Pa.; Jessica Stefanosky, New Brighton and Emily, Amanda, and Valerie Bonzo, all of New Sewickley Township; a sister, Teresa Bostanic, New Sewickley Township; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Eileen Stefanosky, Clarion, Pa., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rev. Warren JonesThe brother of Jeff Jones. Has Gone Home on June 16,2008.
Rev. Warren V. Jones, age 59, of Lower Burrell, died Monday, June 16, 2008, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born in New Brighton on June 26, 1948 to the late Richard and Louise (Tigner) Jones. Initially from Beaver Falls, Rev. Jones had been a resident of Lower Burrell for ten years having moved to the area in 1998; he had previously resided in various areas throughout Western Pennsylvania. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War where he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a United Methodist Pastor for Bethel United Methodist Church, Lower Burrell, and had previously served for several different churches throughout Western Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming a minister, he worked with Youth Ministries in Liberty-ville, Ill, Dayton, OH, and various locations in Western Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Lower Burrell Ministerium. Rev. Jones loved being a pastor and enjoyed youth work, mission trips, vacations, and spending time with his family, and Pittsburgh professional sports especially the Steelers.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Nancy Gale Goetz Jones; a daughter, Nikki Jones (fiancé Bryan Jaskiewicz), Lower Burrell; a sister, Rev. Sandra (Kenneth) Hutchinson, Canal Fulton, OH; a brother, Jeffery (Lucia) Jones, Beaver Falls, and three nephews and one niece.
George Huha, 84, of Midland, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in Commonwealth Medical Center, Aliquippa.
Born Oct. 10, 1923, in Frederickstown, Pa., a son of the late George and Bertha Huha, he was retired from J&L Specialty Steel, Midland, where he had been employed as a boilermaker. A veteran of the U.S. army, serving during World War II, he served as an infantry combat soldier with the 45th Division and was a recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals. George also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Brighton Township; 4th Degree Knight and was a member of the Knights of Columbus 2005, where he had instructed judo. He had 40 years of service with the Boy Scouts of America, receiving the Silver Beaver Award, and was an instructor for the Boy Scouts Canadian Canoe Trails.
George was a former CCD instructor at St. Blaise Parish, and was a member of the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, past chairman of the United Way Fund at Crucible Steel Colt Industries. He was a past commander of the American Legion Post 481, Midland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret, and his brothers, Charles and Andy. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jane Kubala Huha; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. James and Carol Huha, Beaver; grandchildren, Eileen and Anthony Smits, Cleveland, and James and John Huha, Atlanta, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Lindsey and Alexander George Smits.
Charles M. Kronk Jr.
NEW SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP
Charles M. Kronk Jr., 91, of New Sewickley Township, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in Family Hospice, Pittsburgh.
Born August 10, 1916, in Freedom, Pa., a son of the late Charles M. Kronk Sr. and Evau Cullen Kronk, he was a retired pipe fitter for the former J&L Steel Corp., Aliquippa Works. He was a member of the Freedom United Methodist Church and was a former Boy Scout and Boy Scout leader. He enjoyed square dancing, roller skating, family camping, outdoor yard work, bird watching and was happiest when surrounded by his family, and loved ice cream and fish. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years who was his high school sweetheart, Nora Ruth Kronk; four children, R. Charlene Kronk, in New Jersey; Judith Blank and her husband Glenn, Economy; William Lawrence Kronk and his wife Vicki, in Texas, and Martin Stephen Kronk and his wife Ruthanne, New Sewickley Township; grandchildren, Erin Glenn Blank, Jeffrey Charles Blank, Nora Jean Marshall and her husband Rick, Josiah Kronk, Sean Kronk, Matthew Spencer Kronk, Timothy James Kronk, Christina Marie Kronk, and Abigail Joyce Kronk, and great-grandchildren, Connor Marshall and Shannon Marshall.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Richard and Donald Kronk.
Mark E. Pike Sr., 73, of Midland, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, in his home. Born Sept. 5, 1934, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Harold Pike and Martha Williams Mosca. A graduate of Beaver High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the Korean Conflict and was aboard the USS Hornet. He was a member of the Turkaly-Richards Detachment, Sgt. Of Arms of the Pennsylvania Marine Corps League, U.S. Seagoing Marine Association Inc. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of American Local 1212 and the Saint Blaise Parish family. Mark had coached Little League Baseball, football at Presentation Catholic School, girls softball at Lincoln High School, had been a Boy Scout Leader, sponsored Sons of American Legion, past president of PTG Presentation Catholic School, past president of Holy Name Society. He retired in 1982 from Crucible Steel Colt Industries, retired in 2000 from J&L Steel, had been a driver for Gibson's Flower Shop, a medic with the former Cannon Ambulance Service, coachman of the Williams Funeral Home, all of Midland, served as a security guard at the Shippingport Atomic Plant, had been a bus driver with the Ferguson Bus Co. and Rhodes Bus Co., was an usher for Lincoln Performing Arts Center and was an avid supporter of Drum Corps International.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Pike, and a brother, Robert L. Pike. Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Doyle; sons and daughter-in-law, Mark E. Pike Jr., Dayton, Ohio; William Robert and Debra Pike, John C. Pike, Midland; daughters and sons-in-law, Christina Maria Petroff, Midland; Julia and Gerald Reiner III, Houston, Texas and Jeana Pike, Midland; grandchildren, Bridget and Brian Petroff, Stephanie and Anthony Burchett, Robert Pike, Matthew and Allyson Reiner and Cliffton Thyarion; great-grandchildren, Arianna Elko and Kira Burchett; a sister, Carol Ann McKelvey, Beaver Falls; sisters-in-law, Dolly Pike, Ft. Wayne, Fla. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Raymond O.D. Whitt, Jr.
July 11, 1929 – February 14, 2008
Raymond O.D. Whitt, Jr., of Guntersville, AL and Atlanta, GA, passed to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 14, 2008. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Born July 11, 1929, in Huntsville, AL, he was the son of Raymond O.D. Whitt, Sr., and Willie Pearl Gautney Whitt.
Ray was a member of the Decatur High School (Decatur, Alabama) class of 1947, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and a drummer in the marching band. He was also elected to the varsity cheerleading squad as a part of the very first co-ed team. He worked his way through college at Auburn as a co-op student with the Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga, TN. He was a proud graduate of Auburn University where he obtained his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1951. He excelled at Auburn, graduating as the outstanding honor student, and voted by his class as the Most Likely to Succeed. He was inducted into the honorary fraternities Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu. While at Auburn, he also participated in intramural gymnastics and as a softball pitcher.
Ray Whitt had an outstanding career with Westinghouse Electric Corporation. After training in Pittsburgh, his career began in Atlanta, GA in 1951, and he retired in December 1991 after just over 40 years of service. Ray was recognized as a global contributor to electrical codes and standards in the area of switchgear and controlgear thereby making the use of electrical power safer for us all. From 1951 through February of 1962 he was in Atlanta, and over the course of the next 5 years transferred to Lima, Ohio, St. Louis, MO, Monroeville, PA, and Chicago, IL. He was an engineering section manager in Beaver, PA from 1967 to 1981 when he became the manager of Applications, Codes and Standards at the Westinghouse Technology Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
He was a gifted teacher who, throughout his industrial career, gave many seminars and lectures in North America and throughout the world. His travels included China, Japan, Australia, South Africa, South America, the Middle East and Europe. He was a key participant in many committees of organizations producing safety standards such as the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and many more.
As a member of the IEC, he represented the interests of the United States on matters of the electrical code and understood well the tension and politics of international negotiation. He was held in very high esteem by his colleagues globally due to his extensive knowledge, his willingness to share that knowledge, and his drive to be of service. He was an annual participant at the International Fair for Electrical Equipment in Hannover, Germany where he contributed to the introduction of many new products. He held several patents.
His passing will be mourned by his colleagues of the Westinghouse & Eaton Corporations who remember him so well for his contributions, integrity and loyalty, for his wit and southern charm, and for his overall helpfulness. It was a pleasure to work and travel with him. The community in Beaver will also remember him for his leadership in the Boy Scouts of America.
Ray was the recipient of the prestigious George W. Westinghouse Award upon his retirement in 1991. Among his numerous commendations over the years, he was recognized and appreciated for his professionalism in dedicated service and leadership in support of the United States Low Voltage Distribution Equipment Industry, by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
Following his retirement, the Whitts returned to Alabama to reside near Lake Guntersville. Once again, Ray Whitt immersed himself in the community and became active in the Lions Club, ROMEOS (retired old men eating out), and in various groups associated with the Guntersville First United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed taking his grandchildren fishing. He also resumed his interest in woodworking.
Ray Whitt was known to be a selfless volunteer who shared of himself throughout his life. As a young engineer, he served as a Junior Achievement sponsor. Later, he served as an advisor and Scoutmaster of Troop 766 in Beaver, PA, and was selected for the Order of the Arrow. He participated in Canoe Trails with Post 488, and took canoeing trips with his sons into the lakes of northern Canada. In his later years, he volunteered his time by driving local residents to dialysis, and taking at-risk youth canoeing to allow the children to experience the joy of paddling for the first time.
Ray Whitt had an interest in genealogy and strongly supported the local historical societies. He served as President of the Tennessee Valley Chapter Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution, and was also a member of the Alabama Society Descendants of George Washington’s Army at Valley Forge. He was Charter member of the First Families of the State of Alabama.
Ray was recognized as a “Golden Eagle” by Auburn University, and was an ardent supporter of college athletics. And, although a southerner through and through, he followed the Pittsburgh Steelers in football. Most recently, Ray was an enthusiastic and faithful fan of Little League Baseball and often watched his grandsons play at Frankie Allen Park. Ray was also highly encouraging of educational excellence and instilled a love of learning in his children and grandchildren.
Ray Whitt was the beloved husband of Betty Faye Julian Whitt, and the two would have soon celebrated their 56th year of marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, two sisters and many cousins. His children include Lynda Whitt Chapman of Atlanta, GA, David Raymond Whitt of Springfield, VA, and Daryl Julian Whitt of Simpsonville, SC. His daughters-in-law are Jennifer George Whitt and Laura Howard Whitt, and his grandchildren include Kaitlin Lee Whitt, Gabrielle Elise Whitt, John Carter Chapman, Jonathan David Whitt, Garrett Whitt Chapman, Sarah Katherine Whitt, Thomas Ryland Chapman and Benjamin Howard Whitt.
Ray Whitt will be remembered as a big man with a big heart, forever loving, forever generous. He had big blue eyes that sparkled and an engaging personality. He was a man of faith, successful in business and devoted to his family. He was adored by his children and grandchildren. He was an active participant in the lives of others, as a teacher, mentor, friend and father, and for that, we are eternally grateful.
Kenneth Tyson Nagie, Sr.
Mr. Nagie was an active member of Troop 405 in Baden for over 25 years.
Kenneth Tyson Nagie, Sr., of Economy Borough, passed away in his sleep early Tuesday, January 8, 2008 of heart failure.He leaves behind his loving wife, Gail of 38 years, and a son, LCDR Kenneth Tyson Nagie, Jr., USCG of Alexandria, VA.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elda Nagie of McCandless Township.
Kenneth was an architect for more than 45 years, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Syria Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite, John E. Mair Lodge #729, and a fellow in the Construction Specifications Institute. He was a member of the Scout Committee for Boy Scout Troop 405 in Baden, a member of the American Legion and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. |
