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     James Russell Via was born on January 14, 1915 at Allens Creek, Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ He died on January 29, 1915 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹

     William Donald Brooks was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,8 He was born on June 9, 1942 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Mabel Lucille Carneal on June 9, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia.² William Donald Brooks and Mabel Lucille Carneal were divorced on June 12, 1998 at Caroline Co., Virginia.³ William Donald Brooks died on March 11, 2000 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 57.^4,6,8 He Wiliam (Billy) Brooks Sr., 57, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2000. He is survived by three sons, William Brooks Jr. and his wife, Ravy, Paul Andrew Brooks and Michael Jason Brooks and his wife, Wendy; one daughter, Lori Marable and her husband Dean; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Brooks and Edward Brooks; one sister, Anna Hicks and a host of devoted nieces, nephews and friends. A graveside memorial service will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on March 12, 2000.⁸

     Jason Stanley Fredrich was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 30, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 19, 1983 at Richmond, Virginia.¹

     Mabel Lucille Carneal was buried at Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Monongahela, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.^5,2 She was born on April 15, 1941 at Bowling Green, Caroline Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 9, 1982,her married name was Brooks.¹ She married William Donald Brooks, son of Claude Thomas Brooks and Ethel Mae Via, on June 9, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Mabel Lucille Carneal and William Donald Brooks were divorced on June 12, 1998 at Caroline Co., Virginia.³ Mabel Lucille Carneal died on February 20, 2016 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 74.² She LANE, Mable Carneal Shook, 74, of Greensboro, Pa., and formerly of Carmel Church, Va., died at 9:44 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. She was born April 15, 1941 in Bowling Green, Va., a daughter of the late Oddie Washington and Maude Virginia (Andrews) Carneal. Mrs. Lane was a member of the Chapel Church of Christ in Montpelier, Va., and worked at the J & G Quick Stop in Doswell, Va. until 1996. She enjoyed reading her Bible, fishing, watching NASCAR and was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers football fan. Surviving are her husband of 19 years, Clyde T. Lane; a son, Timothy R. Shook and his wife, Cammie, of Greensboro; a daughter, Debra K. West of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Heather Shook and her wife, Claire, Cody Shook and his fiancee, Brittany Hileman, KC Shook and KJ Shook; two sisters, Mary Carneal Bailey of Ashland, Va. and Lillian Carneal Davis of Mechanicsville, Va; and three nephews, Roger A. Fitzhugh, Rodney S. Carneal and Jeff James; and several other nieces and nephews. Deceased are a daughter, Tina Harper; three brothers, Raymond F. Carneal, Oddie Washington "Bubba" Carneal and Ernest Leroy "Peanut" Carneal; and a sister, Barbara June "BJ" Carneal. Interment will follow at Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Mapletown, Pa. on February 22, 2016.²

     Charles Eugene Spencer was born circa 1903 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ He married Dora Christine Via, daughter of Maggie Via, on March 16, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Charles Eugene Spencer died on May 18, 1969 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.²

     Helen Marie Spencer Helen Marie Spencer Morelli, of Duncanville, died Thursday, June 13, 2002. She was born Nov. 29, 1929 in Harbor View, Ohio to Dora and Chas Spencer. She married in 1953 to Charles Morelli and resided in Sharpsburgh, Pa. until 1968 when she moved to Dallas. She has lived in Duncanville since 1993. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all, she will be remembered for her inner strength and sense of humor. Your memories will live within our hearts forever. To all of her friends that knew her well she will be waiting at the fence for you. She is proceeded in death by her mother, Dora Mann, granddaughter, Sherrie Fisher, and husband, Charles Morelli. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Darrell and Doreen Strickland, of Duncanville and Charlene Morelli of DeSoto: one son and daughter-in-law, Clement and Sherry Morelli of Dallas; four sisters, two brothers, 12 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 166-24-4371.⁴ She was buried at Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1219 N Davis Drive, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas.⁹ She was born on November 29, 1929 at Harbor View, Lucas Co., Ohio.^2,3,4,5 As of December 11, 1948,her married name was Wahl.³ She married Roy Louis Wahl on December 11, 1948 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.³ As of April 1, 1955,her married name was Morelli.² Helen Marie Spencer married Charles Frank Morelli on April 1, 1955 at Alexandria, Virginia.^2,5 Helen Marie Spencer died on June 13, 2002 at Dallas Co., Texas, at age 72.^4,5,10

     Charles Frank Morelli was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, 1000 and1019 Sharps Hill Road, Sharpsburg, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 182-12-2778.⁸ He was born on April 5, 1922 at San Piedro, Italy.^{1,2,8,9,4,5,6} He married Helen Marie Spencer, daughter of Charles Eugene Spencer and Dora Christine Via, on April 1, 1955 at Alexandria, Virginia.^1,10 Charles Frank Morelli died on June 13, 1972 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 50.^2,8,9,5,7 He Morelli - Of 228 10th St. Sharpsburg; on Tuesday June 13, 1972; Charles F; father of Doreen, Chorlene and Clement Morelli. Brother of Louis P. Morelli and Rosella DiRenzo; son of the late Clement and Rose (Intrieri) Morelli. on June 14, 1972.⁷

     Marian Vivian Mann was buried at Allegheny Cemetery, 4734 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ She Marian V. Kraus, September 13, 1936 - April 7, 2021. Age 84, of Crafton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Jake Kraus; mother of Diane Herman, Shirley King, Donald Coleman, and the late Walter Holmes, Ronald Holmes, and Keith Johnson; sister of Doris Karpinski, Betty Stevens, Lois Gunther, Thomas Mann and Richard Spencer; grandmother of Angela and Susan Herman, also many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Inurnment in Allegheny Cemetery.⁵ Her married name was Kraus.⁵ Her married name was Holmes.² She married Walter Brown Holmes Jr.² Marian Vivian Mann married Jake Kraus.⁵ Marian Vivian Mann was born on September 13, 1936 at Pennsylvania.^3,5 She died on April 7, 2021 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.⁵

     Betty Jean Mann Betty J. Stephens, August 23, 1937 – September 14, 2021. Betty Jean Stephens (nee, Mann) was a child of the streets along with her seven siblings and her single mother, growing up on the North Side of Pittsburgh back in the early 1940’s. The talk of War was everywhere, and the soot from steel mills operating at full capacity obscured the sun on most days. But this family had their own battles on a daily – even hourly basis, and so global events rarely penetrated the sphere of this family. Scrabbling for food. Living in hand-me-downs held together with tireless effort of the women in this family learning how to sew out of need, not as a hobby. Sleeping in shared beds with a roof over their heads was more often than not a miracle in and of itself. Betty leaves behind her loving sisters Doris Karpinski, Lois Guenther and her brothers Richard Spencer and Thomas (Patricia) Mann. But they were strong together, a feared force in the neighborhood and school. They fought and scrapped with each other as siblings do, but they also stood up for each other in the face of incredible adversity. This was the childhood of Betty, and she thrived in it, becoming one of the toughest girls in the neighborhood. But for as tough as she was, that brought out her heart and her compassion just as powerfully, and she was a Force to be respected. The years sailed by, the Great War had been won with another seething battle halfway around the world escalating, and yet just before Thanksgiving in 1955, a close friend of Anthony (Tony) Stephens introduced him to this “remarkable girl”, and these two youngsters found each other and never let go in the decades that whizzed by. Betty was striking in her beauty, and she completely captivated Tony. For Tony, it was love at first sight. For him, Betty was “The One”, and he courted her with enthusiasm, and amazingly, Betty accepted his overtures and they grew close, and in May of 1956, Tony and Betty joined in marriage and became One, and from that union came three children and over 65 years of togetherness; still holding hands, still close, sharing in the strength of that bond that can only be the fruit of God’s Hand. Mom was strong, opinionated, and vociferous; always seeking a better life for her family and pushing us to a moral standard she learned the Hard Way. Tend to chores. Mind your mouth, always. Love and respect your parents, always. Love God, always. Learn from your mistakes and Do. Not. Lie. I remember so many times I’d come home from school to find my dresser drawers scattered across the bedroom because of my messiness; my bed stripped and tossed because of how sloppy it was made. She held us to a standard and we learned, often in dramatic fashion. That never changed over the years. She softened her hard edges, but her sharp, often acerbic wit never took a day off. Her work ethic was only matched by Tony’s, and that was indelibly imprinted on all her children. Mom, we will miss you more than words can convey, but… We take solace in the knowledge that you are at peace and in the presence of God. Let’s all hope nobody annoys her in Heaven. The Loving wife to Anthony sharing their 65 years together, they raised three children Lawrence (Maryclare) Stephens, Daniel (Michele) Stephens and Karen (Randell) Vaughn. Her legacy will live through her cherished grandchildren; Stephanie Sheldon, Amanda Andrews, Nicole Wagner, Andrea (Michael) Reams, Andrew Swarmer, Eric Stephens, Megan Stephens and her great grandchildren; Andrew, Elena, Garrett, Olivia, Audrey, Ember, Eidon, Amelia and Cole. Proceeded in death by her sisters Audrey Mann, Helen Morelli and Marian Krause.² She was born on August 23, 1937 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² As of May, 1956,her married name was Stephens.² She married Anthony "Tony" Stephens in May, 1956.² Betty Jean Mann died on September 14, 2021 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 190-24-3497.⁴ Audrey Pauline Spencer was buried at Allegheny Cemetery, 4734 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ She was born on September 15, 1931 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 As of December 27, 1947,her married name was Mader.² She married Earl Henry Mader on December 27, 1947 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² As of December 22, 1956,her married name was Bruce.⁶ Audrey Pauline Spencer married John Joseph Bruce Jr. on December 22, 1956 at Maryland.^7,8,6 Audrey Pauline Spencer died on February 4, 1984 at Pennsylvania at age 52.^5,4

     Earl Henry Mader was buried at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 192-03-0879.⁵ He was born on March 16, 1919 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,5 He married Audrey Pauline Spencer, daughter of Charles Eugene Spencer and Dora Christine Via, on December 27, 1947 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹ Earl Henry Mader died on January 9, 2009 at Pennsylvania at age 89.^4,5

     John Joseph Bruce Jr. was buried at Jefferson Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Jefferson Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹ His Social Security Number was 185-16-9603.⁵ He was born on November 13, 1926 at Broughton, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,5,4 He married Audrey Pauline Spencer, daughter of Charles Eugene Spencer and Dora Christine Via, on December 22, 1956 at Maryland.^1,6,7 John Joseph Bruce Jr. died on November 9, 1982 at age 55.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 169-42-2289.⁵ Wilbert Earl Mader was buried at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Cecil, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 He married Beverly Unknown.² Wilbert Earl Mader was born on September 19, 1950 at Pennsylvania.^5,3 He died on October 19, 2010 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60.^2,5,3 He Wilbert E. Mader - On Tuesday, October 19, 2010, Wilbert E. “Butch”, age 60, of Sheraden, formerly of Mt. Washington. Beloved husband of Beverly; dear father of Tina, Celeste and Paul Mader; also five grandchildren; brother of David and Charles Bruce. on October 22, 2010.²