Bert L. Vigus, Jr. of 394 W. Lake Rd., Transfer, PA passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Monday (8-10-09) in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 56.

Bert was born March 31, 1953 in Belen, New Mexico a son of the late Bert L. Vigus, Sr. and Addie Sisco Vigus.

He moved to the area in 1968 and attended Joseph Badger High School, Kinsman, Ohio.

Bert was employed at Tara A Country Inn, Clark, PA as a night time security guard for the past 11 years. He previously worked at the former Shenango Inc. in Sharpsville for approximately 15 years.

A Christian, Bert attended Lakeside Evangelical Congregational Church, Transfer.

Earlier in his life he enjoyed fishing and hunting, however, most recently photographing the outdoors and family members was his passion. Bert will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his fondness for animals, keeping an eye out for his neighbors and watching his favorite television shows, which include The History Channel; The Discovery Channel, The Science Channel; and The Travel Channel.

Surviving are: his wife at home, the former Donna M. Hoffman, whom he married August 14, 1976 in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon; two sisters, Janie Craig and her husband William 'Billy', Brighton, Colorado; and Roxie Vigus, Denver, Colorado; two brothers, Michael 'Tommy' Vigus and his wife Donna, Reynolds; and Roger Vigus and his wife Sue, Brookfield, Ohio; his mother-in-law, Eleanor Hoffman, with whom he shared his home; and several nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Besides his parents, Bert was preceded in death by a brother Jerry Vigus and his beloved dog Floyd.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Mercer County, P.O. Box 1046, Hermitage, PA 16148.

Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday (8-13-09) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Friends may email condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday (8-14-09) in the funeral home with the Rev. David Dennis, pastor of Lakeside Evangelical Congregational Church, Transfer, officiating.

Interment: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Twp. 09030-2
Richard F. Byers Vlosich, 79, of New Castle died July 3, 2009, at his home.
Born Nov. 2, 1929, in Youngstown, he was a son of the late Richard Byers and Mary Byers Vlosich.
He married the former Frances Pelc on Oct. 9, 1954. She survives at home.
Mr. Vlosich was a graduate of Struthers High School. He attended Youngstown State University.
He was a Korean War veteran.
Mr. Vlosich belonged to St. Mary Church of Mary, Mother of Hope Parish.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Vlosich of Goodyear, Ariz., and Cheri Krieger of Aurora, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Bryan Krieger and Lindsay Krieger of Aurora.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Nick Vlosich
Calling hours will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 W. Falls St.
A service will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Victor J. Molka Jr., pastor of St. Mary Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Madonna Cemetery