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Westmoreland Law Journal(USPS 429-710)
The Official Legal Periodical of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT GREENSBURG, PA 15601Copyright © 2013 Westmoreland Bar Association
Vol. 95 Greensburg, Pa., January 4, 2013 No. 1
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WBA ACTIVITIES CALENDAR ............................................................. iCOURT CALENDAR................................................................................. 12013 DATES FOR ACCOUNTS............................................................... 22013 CALENDAR FOR SHERIFF SALES .............................................. 3ESTATES ...................................................................................................... 3LEGAL NOTICES....................................................................................... 9AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS TO BE HEARD.............................................. 11INDEX—JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2012........................... 12
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LEGEND FOR COURT CALENDARJudge Abbreviations
ABB = Alfred B. BellDAP = Debra A. PezzeJEB = John E. BlahovecRDH = Rita Donovan HathawayWJO = William J. Ober, Senior Judge
Court Event AbbreviationsA = Arraignment
CIVIL CALL = Review trial status of civil casesscheduled for jury trial
CRIM CALL = Review trial status of criminal casesscheduled for jury trial
CMC = Criminal Motions Court
CRM = No court scheduled; unless specially setby the Judge
FT = Expedited Pleas, ARDs, etc., negotiatedat the preliminary hearing
FT DUI = Fast Track DUI/ARDJT = Criminal Jury Trials; “REG 1&2” refers to
regions that are in trial during the term.JT–CIVIL = Civil Jury Trials
LICENSE SA = License Suspension AppealsNJ = Civil Non-Jury TrialsNJT = Criminal Non-Jury Trials
OC AUDITS = Orphans’ Court AuditsREV = Revocation Hearings
S APPEAL = Summary Appeals
JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2013 COURT CALENDAR
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
14JT–CIVILCMC/REV–DAP/JEBABB
JT–RDH
15JT–CIVILCMC/REV–DAP/JEBABB
JT–RDH
17JT–CIVILCMC/REV–DAP/JEB ABBS APPEAL–WJO
JT–RDHJUDGES’ MTG
18MOTIONS–9 AM
JT–CIVILCMC/REV–DAP/JEB ABBJT–RDH
7SHERIFF SALEJT–CIVIL
JT–REG 3&4
8OC AUDITSJT–CIVIL
JT–REG 3&4
9JT–CIVIL
JT–REG 3&4
10JT–CIVIL
JT–REG 3&4
11MOTIONS–9 AM
JT–CIVILJT–REG 3&4
16JT–CIVIL8:30 A–ABBFT–ABB/RDHJEB/DAP
22ARBITRATION
NJCMC/REV–DAP/JEB ABBJT–RDH
COLLECTIONSCOURT–ABB 1:30
24NJ
CMC/REV–RDH/ABBDAP/JEB
25MOTIONS–9 AM
NJLICENSE SA
CRIM CALL–JEBCMC/REV–DAP/ABBREV–RDH
23ARBITRATION
NJ8:30 A–JEBFT–ABB/RDHJEB/DAPJT–RDH
21MARTIN
LUTHER KINGJR. HOLIDAY
28NJ
FT DUI/ARD–DAPCMC/REV–DAP(10:30 AM)
CRIM CALL–JEBCMC/REV–ABBS APPEAL–WJO
30NJ
8:30 A–DAPFT–ABB/RDHJEB/DAP
1:30 COMPLIANCEHRGS–JEB
31NJ
CRIM CALL–JEBCMC/REV–DAP/ABB
29NJ
CRIM CALL–JEBCMC/REV–DAP/ABB
Feb. 1MOTIONS–9 AM
NJCRIM CALL–JEBCMC/REV–DAP/ABB
Last Day for Audits Advertised Day forFiling Accounts During Week Beginning Auditing Accounts
Richard E. McCormick, Jr., JudgeCourtroom Number 2 at 9:00 A.M.
November 26, 2012 December 24, 2012 January 8, 2013December 24, 2012 January 22, 2013* February 5, 2013January 22, 2013* February 19, 2013* March 5, 2013February 19, 2013* March 18, 2013 April 2, 2013
Gary P. Caruso, President JudgeCourtroom Number 1 at 9:00 A.M.
March 25, 2013 April 22, 2013 May 7, 2013May 6, 2013 June 3, 2013 June 18, 2013**May 28, 2013* June 24, 2013 July 9, 2013
Anthony G. Marsili, JudgeCourtroom Number 4 at 9:00 A.M.
July 29, 2013 August 26, 2013 September 10, 2013August 19, 2013 September 16, 2013 October 1, 2013September 23, 2013 October 21, 2013 November 5, 2013October 21, 2013 November 18, 2013 December 3, 2013
* Tuesday
** Please note that the Audit date for the month of June has been changed. The new date isJune 18, 2013.
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ORPHANS’COURT DIVISION2013 Audit of Accounts
The Court will begin the audit of accounts of executors, administrators, trustees andguardians on a Tuesday of each month, continuing until all the cases have been heard,unless otherwise ordered, in accordance with the schedule below, in order to avoidconflict with trial cases.
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2013 Sheriff Salesof Real Estate
Jonathan Held, Sheriff ofWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County Courthouse
JANUARY TERM 2013 AT 9:00 A.M.Sale .....................................................JANUARY 7, 2013Last Day to File Praecipe forWrit with the Prothonotary...........SEPTEMBER 14, 2012Last Day for Sheriffto Receive Writs ..........................SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
MARCH TERM 2013 AT 9:00 A.M.Sale.........................................................MARCH 4, 2013Last Day to File Praecipe forWrit with the Prothonotary ............NOVEMBER 16, 2012Last Day for Sheriffto Receive Writs............................NOVEMBER 30, 2012
MAY TERM 2013 AT 9:00 A.M.Sale...............................................................MAY 6, 2013Last Day to File Praecipe forWrit with the Prothonotary................JANUARY 18, 2013Last Day for Sheriffto Receive Writs ...............................JANUARY 25, 2013
JULY TERM 2013 AT 9:00 A.M.Sale..............................................................JULY 1, 2013Last Day to File Praecipe forWrit with the Prothonotary....................MARCH 15, 2013Last Day for Sheriffto Receive Writs ...................................MARCH 22, 2013
SEPTEMBER TERM 2013 AT 9:00 A.M.Sale................................SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 (TUESDAY)
Last Day to File Praecipe forWrit with the Prothonotary..........................MAY 17, 2013Last Day for Sheriffto Receive Writs .........................................MAY 24, 2013
NOVEMBER TERM 2013 AT 9:00 A.M.Sale ...............................NOVEMBER 12, 2013 (TUESDAY)
Last Day to File Praecipe forWrit with the Prothonotary.........................JULY 19, 2013Last Day for Sheriffto Receive Writs ........................................JULY 26, 2013
SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ORDER OF COURT
DECEDENTS’ESTATE NOTICES
Notice is hereby given that, in the estates of thedecedents set forth below, the Register of Wills,has granted letters testamentary or of adminis-tration to the persons named. All persons havingclaims or demands against said estates arerequested to present the same without delay andall persons indebted to said estates are requestedto make immediate payment to the executors oradministrators or their attorneys named below.
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FIRST PUBLICATION
LUDMILA DOROSHKEVICH, late of North HuntingdonTownship, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Vita Doroshkevich973 Grant Ave.Monessen, PA 15062
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PAUL D. HAGERTY, a/d, PAUL DUANE HAGERTY, late ofMount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrs.: Wyatt E. Hagerty1305 Kecksburg Rd.Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666Dewey J. Hagerty427 James RoadBoswell, PA 15531Atty.: Richard A. KovachKovach & Kovach
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JOSEPH HAKALA, JR., late of North Huntingdon Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Jean Walker542 Caddy Dr.Greensburg, PA 15601Atty.: Gregory T. Nichols
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ROSE QUINTIER KANDER, a/d, ROSE Q. KANDER, late ofNorth Belle Vernon Borough, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Linda S. Kander189 Gessner LaneMifflinburg, PA 17844
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OLIVE RUTH KANTORIK, a/d, OLIVE R. KANTORIK, late ofMount Pleasant Borough, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Thomas Werry4623 Route 130Stahlstown, PA 15687Atty.: Milton V. Munk, Jr.
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PAUL E. KOCHKA, late of Vandergrift Borough, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrx.: Joyce A. Kochka116 Hamilton AvenueVandergrift, PA 15690Attys.: Thomas W. King, IIIElizabeth A. GribikDillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP128 West Cunningham StreetButler, PA 16001
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RANDAL SCOTT LAVERICK, late of Rostraver Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Admrx.: Connie Marie Trich95 Ridge RoadMonongahela, PA 15063
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WILLIAM JOSEPH LEE, late of the City of Monessen,Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: James Joseph Lee109 Beechwood DriveMonongahela, PA 15063Atty.: Henry Lee Moore
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DOROTHY MADEJA, late of the City of New Kensington,Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Barbara J. Madeja430 Riverview Dr.New Kensington, PA 15068
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JOSEPH MAFFEO, a/d, JOSEPH MAFFEO, JR., a/d,JOSEPH A. MAFFEO, JR., late of Vandergrift Borough,Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Carol A. Freedline5317 Riverfront DrivePittsburgh, PA 15238Atty.: Charles F. Fox, IIIUncapher Uncapher and Fox
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HELEN P. MESICH, a/d, HELEN MESICH, late of HempfieldTownship, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Anna Mae Selembo410 Jamie DriveBelle Vernon, PA 15012Atty.: Terrance C. FergusonFerguson Law Associates
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MILVA ORR, a/d, MILVA BOBICH ORR, late of North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Deidre Lynn ManginiPO Box 143Crabtree, PA 15624Atty.: Mark L. Sorice
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STEPHEN V. TIMKO, a/d, STEPHEN TIMKO, a/d,STEPHEN VICTOR TIMKO, late of the City of Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrs.: Dara A. Timko212 Kansas DriveLower Burrell, PA 15068Shevawn S. Timko212 Kansas DriveLower Burrell, PA 15068
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ROBERT L. UNCAPHER, late of Derry Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Robert E. Uncapher5541 St. Rt. 982Greensburg, PA 15601Atty.: Gregory C. MooreMoore Becker Smarto & Ciszek P.C.
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MARY A. VALETTI, late of Penn Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exr.: Allan Valetti301 Apple Blossom Ct.Delmont, PA 15626
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GERALD ANTHONY VELTRI, a/d, GERALD A. VELTRI, lateof the City of New Kensington, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Joseph DeMao3150 New Hampshire DriveLower Burrell, PA 15068Atty.: Raymond W. Bitar, Sr.Bitar & Bitar LLP
HELEN J. ADAMS, a/d, HELEN JEAN ADAMS, late ofHempfield Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Joanna Lee Shearer30 Clover DriveLatrobe, PA 15650Atty.: Joseph R. GoviMears, Smith, Houser & Boyle, PC
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JOHN BOBER, late of Ligonier Borough, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrs.: Sherida B. Metheny714 Wicklow RoadLouisville, KY 40207Brian J. Bober2705 College Park RoadAllison Park, PA 15101Atty.: George V. WeltyWelty & Welty LLP
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JENNIE MARY CALETRI, a/d, JENNIE M. CALETRI, late ofMount Pleasant Borough, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Paul Caletri214 Terrace AvenueMount Pleasant, PA 15666Atty.: Paul E. Toohey
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CHARLES R. CAMERON, late of the City of Arnold,Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Cindy Pieza248 Reed StreetLower Burrell, PA 15068Atty.: David B. Wasson
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RONALD J. CASPER, late of Hempfield Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Robert A. Casper44 Penn Manor RoadManor, PA 15665Atty.: Gregory T. Nichols
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ALMA N. CHEW, a/d, ALMA CHEW, late of Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Dolores J. Swanson95 Campbell RoadBlairsville, PA 15717Atty.: Daniel J. HewittMcDonald, Snyder & Lightcap, P.C.
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CAROL L. CLARK, late of Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Faye Clark818 Belle AvenueBelle Vernon, PA 15012Atty.: Peter P. Cherellia
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SECOND PUBLICATION
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WILLIAM C. DICKIE, late of the City of Greensburg,Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Mary E. Dickie8 Garden Center Drive, Apartment 328Greensburg, PA 15601Atty.: James J. ConteMcDonald, Snyder & Lightcap, P.C.
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HELEN M. FELGAR, late of Scottdale Borough, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Linda L. Blackburn1332 W. Pittsburgh StreetScottdale, PA 15683
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CAROLE E. FERRI, late of the Municipality of Murrysville,Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: John E. Ferri4490 Prospect AvenueMurrysville, PA 15668Atty.: Dixon R. Rich, Jr.525 William Penn Place, 30th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15219
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PAUL M. GEORGE, late of Arona Borough, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrx.: Michelle Demko2029 Main StArona, PA 15617
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GLORIA I. HAKE, late of Hempfield Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exr.: Larry R. Hake434 Juniper StreetGreensburg, PA 15601Atty.: Marilyn M. Gaut
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JOHN H. HAMILTON, a/d, JOHN HAMILTON, late of NorthHuntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrs.: William E. Hamilton19 Quincy LaneBergenfield, NJ 07621Daniel J. Hamilton1641 Arona RoadIrwin, PA 15642Atty.: L. Christian DeDianaDeBernardo, Antoniono, McCabe, Davis & DeDiana, P.C.
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ANNA RUTH JOHNSON, a/d, RUTH JOHNSON, a/d, ANNAR. JOHNSON, a/d, A. RUTH JOHNSON, late of DerryTownship, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Vincent R. Johnson124 West Gramercy PlaceSan Antonio, TX 78212Atty.: Richard J. Baumgardner
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MILDRED A. KEBE, late of Penn Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrx.: Sandra Kebe Oddo1636 Elm StreetGreensburg, PA 15601Atty.: Barbara J. ChristnerWard & Christner, P.C.
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TWYLA MAY MATTUCCI, a/d, TWYLA M. MATTUCCI, lateof Penn Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Dominick Mattucci, III397 Oakford Park RoadJeannette, PA 15644Atty.: Leslie J. MlakarLoughran, Mlakar & Bilik
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CAROLE G. MILLER, a/d, CAROLE H. MILLER, a/d, CAROLE MILLER, late of Derry Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exr.: Charles E. Miller1172 Millwood RoadDerry, PA 15627Atty.: Holly G. GarlandNakles and Nakles
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PAUL E. OPLINGER, late of Arona Borough, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrx.: Ruth M. Yost57 Huff AvenueGreensburg, PA 15601Atty.: David K. LucasDavid K. Lucas and Associates
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ELEANOR C. PONZURICK, late of Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Christopher C. Sharp16 Long LaneMalvern, PA 19355Atty.: Milton V. Munk, Jr.
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PATRICIA MARIE PROVLIC, a/d, PATRICIA PROVLIC, lateof East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Kenneth Merle Provlic, Jr.115 Provlic LaneMount Pleasant, PA 15666Atty.: Milton V. Munk, Jr.
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NUNZIATO PULICE, a/d, NUNZIO, late of Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Frank Pulice389 Copeland RoadLeechburg, PA 15656Atty.: David Allen Regoli
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COURTNEY H. REED, a/d, COURTNEY M. HOWARDREED, late of Unity Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Dawn Mamula346 Linda StreetJohnstown, PA 15905Atty.: Michael J. Stewart
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DAVID E. RETHI, late of Salem Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Admrx.: Denise MaughanP.O. Box 14Madison, PA 15663Atty.: Ashley M. Lovelace1339 Greensburg PikeWest Newton, PA 15089
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WANDA M. SABOL, late of Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Patricia Ann Smith928 Turkey Inn RoadLigonier, PA 15658Atty.: Joseph Massaro
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MARY SKURA, late of Washington Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrx.: Anne Miccolis101 Giron StreetWest Leechburg, PA 15656Atty.: James R. AntonionoDeBernardo, Antoniono, McCabe, Davis & DeDiana, P.C.
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THOMAS A. WARD, late of North Huntingdon Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Thomas A. Ward, Jr.4900 Pine Hollow RoadTrafford, PA 15085Atty.: Mary Ann Petrillo
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VIRGINIA J. WHITEHURST, late of North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Willa J. Aurouze3502 Lisa LaneWaldorf, MD 20601Atty.: Mary Ann Petrillo
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STEPHEN L. YURCISIN, late of Penn Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Gregory S. Yurcisin628 Wendel RoadIrwin, PA 15642
Atty.: Colleen D. BratkovichZacharia & Brown4500 Walnut StreetMcKeesport, PA 15132
RUTH B. ANDRISH, late of Mount Pleasant Borough,Westmoreland County, PA
Exrs.: Donald J. Snyder, Jr.3109 Attleboro PlaceGreensburg, PA 15601Arnold K. Weaver309 South Hickory StreetScottdale, PA 15683Atty.: Daniel J. HewittMcDonald, Snyder & Lightcap, P.C.
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ALDO W. ARDISSON, late of Salem Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Admr.: Joseph W. Ardisson46 Delmont AveDelmont, PA 15626Atty.: John A. Cavicchio, IIIJCC Law Group401 Wood Street 3rd FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222
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ANTHONY D. ARDISSON, late of Salem Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Joseph W. Ardisson46 Delmont AveDelmont, PA 15626Atty.: John A. Cavicchio, IIIJCC Law Group401 Wood Street 3rd FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222
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PATRICIA ARDISSON, late of Delmont Borough, Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Joseph W. Ardisson46 Delmont AveDelmont, PA 15626Atty.: John A. Cavicchio, IIIJCC Law Group401 Wood Street 3rd FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222
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DOROTHY J. BAKER, a/d, DOROTHY BAKER, late of Delmont Borough, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrs.: Richard D. Austin1727 Moore Avenue, PO Box 627North Apollo, PA 15673Douglas Richard AustinAtty.: Timothy J. GearyGeary and Loperfito, LLC
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RALPH L. BAKER, a/d, RALPH BAKER, late of AlleghenyTownship, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Raymond F. Baker878 Indian Hill RoadLeechburg, PA 15656Atty.: Larry D. LoperfitoGeary & Loperfito, LLC
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THIRD PUBLICATION
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THERESA M. BALOH, a/d, THERESA MARIE BALOH, a/d,THERESA MARIE PATOSKY, late of North HuntingdonTownship, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Donald J. Baloh2866 Slope Hill RdMt. Pleasant, PA 15666
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MARSHA L. BOTTEICHER, a/d, MARSHA BURRES, late ofDerry Borough, Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Mark Williams9505 East Arkansas StreetBellflower, CA 90706Atty.: John K. BryanWoomer & Hall LLP2945 Banksville Road, Suite 200Pittsburgh, PA 15216-2749
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MARY ANNE BUSKEY, late of Salem Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Gregory A. BuskeyP.O. Box 80Slickville, PA 15684Atty.: Robert P. Domenick
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PAT R. CANTOLA, a/d, PATSY R. CANTOLA, late ofAllegheny County, PA
Exr.: Bruce P. Cantola3425 Route #130Harrison City, PA 15636Atty.: Francis Murrman
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DONALD R. CLINE, a/d, DONALD RAYMOND CLINE, lateof the Municipality of Murrysville, Westmoreland County,PA
Exr.: Donald C. Cline5046 Old William Penn HighwayExport, PA 15632Atty.: Wesley T. LongFisher, Long & Rigone
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JAMES DEWITT, a/d, JAMES ELWOOD DEWITT, a/d,JAMES E. DEWITT, late of Mount Pleasant Borough,Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Kevin L. DeWitt208 Acme Dam RoadAcme, PA 15610Atty.: Milton V. Munk, Jr.
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HELEN EVANS, a/d, HELEN J. EVANS, late of RostraverTownship, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Irene S. Sturgis936 Fayette StreetBelle Vernon, PA 15012Atty.: Mark E. Ramsier
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REGIS M. FRANKOVICH, late of Delmont Borough,Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Lee M. Cottrell1434 Justine StreetPittsburgh, PA 15204
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OLGA FRENCHEK, late of Salem Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrx.: Judith E. Grocutt128 Idaho Ln.Greensburg, PA 15601Atty.: Dennis J. Gounley
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FRANK P. GIORDANO, a/d, FRANCESCO PASQUALEGIORDANO, late of Penn Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrx.: Mary Ann Lamacz50 Irwin LaneJeannette, PA 15644-1158
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HELEN C. HAVASH, late of North Huntingdon Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Thomas J. Havash414 Johnston RdPenn Hills, PA 15235
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EDWARD P. KATTERA, late of East Huntingdon Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Lillian J. Kattera346 Rocktown RoadTarrs, PA 15688Atty.: Paul E. Toohey
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C. WALTER KEIBLER, late of East Huntingdon Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Janet L. Keibler1501 Race StreetScottdale, PA 15683Atty.: Daniel J. HewittMcDonald, Snyder & Lightcap, P.C.
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ROBERT E. KNUPP, a/d, ROBERT E. KNUPP, SR., late ofLigonier Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Bobbie E. Mohar524 Ross Mountain Park RoadNew Florence, PA 15944Atty.: Vincent J. FinoliStewart, McArdle, Sorice, et al.
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CLARA E. KOHNLE, late of Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Elizabeth A. Kaminski1 Cehily RoadLeechburg, PA 15656Atty.: Lloyd A. WellingAmerican Wills & EstatesBirmingham Towers, Suite 1102100 Wharton StreetPittsburgh, PA 15203
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DAVID D. MATEER, late of Unity Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exr.: Doanld D. Mateer, III10 Glen Cove RoadGreensburg, PA 15601Atty.: Wesley T. LongFisher, Long & Rigone
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DAVID EDWARD MCCORMICK, a/d, DAVID E.MCCORMICK, late of Hempfield Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrx.: Michele Carolina McCormick16 Claremont DriveGreensburg, PA 15601Atty.: Scott P. Magnuson2651 Monroeville Boulevard, Suite 101Monroeville, PA 15146
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DOROTHY JANE MCELWAIN, late of Penn Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Janet Cuffman333 Pontiac AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15237Atty.: Mary Ann Petrillo
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ALICE J. MCGEE, a/d, ALICE JANE MCGEE, late of SalemTownship, Westmoreland County, PA
Admr. c.t.a.: Daniel A. McGee315 Downs Rd.Greensburg, PA 15601
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HELEN L. MCMULLEN, late of the Municipality of Murrysville, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Arthur M. McMullen, Jr.251 Horse Shoe Bend RoadRector, PA 15677Atty.: Wesley T. LongFisher, Long & Rigone
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PATRICIA MENDICINO, a/d, PATRICIA RUTH MENDICINO,a/d, PATRICIA RISBON, late of Unity Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Admrx. c.t.a.: Pamela Roach113 Magnolia DriveGreensburg, PA 15601
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TWILA H. MERCER, a/d, TWILA HOEY MERCER, late ofthe Municipality of Murrysville, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Barbara M. Jarzynka3885 Brookside Lane Apt 103Murrysville, PA 15668Atty.: George A. Kotjarapoglus
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SHAWN PATRICK MORDECKI, late of Irwin Borough,Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Stephen F. Mordecki, Jr.9560 Laurel AvenueNorth Huntingdon, PA 15642Atty.: Mary Ann Petrillo
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BRUCE A. ONDER, late of North Huntingdon Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Andrew Onder1351 Reed StreetN. Huntingdon, PA 15642Atty.: Keith Davis420 Brarddock DriveN. Huntingdon, PA 15642
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ETHEL JEAN PONZETTI, a/d, JEANNE PONZETTI, late ofthe City of Jeannette, Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Joseph V. Ponzetti, Jr.911 Shrader LaneJeannette, PA 15644Atty.: Sandra E. Davis
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VIOLA M. SCOZIO, late of Irwin Borough, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exr.: Mark F. Scozio531 Wendel RoadIrwin, PA 15642Atty.: Peter C. BoschiniBoschini, Miller & Associates
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THERESA M. SELIGA, late of Derry Township, Westmoreland County, PA
Exrx.: Renae M. Naeger920 Walnut StreetLatrobe, PA 15650Atty.: Amber R. Leechalk
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HELEN V. SHANNON, a/d, HELEN SHANNON, late of Ligonier Borough, Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Bernard B. Davis9 Clayton TerraceFrontenac, MO 63131Atty.: George V. WeltyWelty & Welty LLP
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MARY ANN STREUSSNIG, late of the City of Jeannette,Westmoreland County, PA
Exr.: Kevin A. Streussnig1528 Jennifer Ct.N. Huntingdon, PA 15642Atty.: Mary E. Baloh
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RAYMOND CHARLES TOMKO, a/d, RAYMOND C.TOMKO, late of Hempfield Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exr.: Jeffrey M. Tomko177 South Thompson Lane
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Irwin, PA 15642Atty.: Rebecca A. BrammellBrammell Law, P.C.
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LOUIS USTER, late of Rostraver Township, WestmorelandCounty, PA
Exrx.: Luanne Ward3008 Stanford DrivePlano, TX 75075Atty.: Kim Ross HouserMears, Smith, Houser & Boyle, PC
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HARVEY E. WELDON, late of Hempfield Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Admr.: Darrell W. Weldon320 Everglade RoadGreensburg, PA 15601
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KENNETH L. WILKINSON, late of Unity Township,Westmoreland County, PA
Admrx.: Sandra E. Wilkinson365 East High Acres RoadGreensburg, PA 15601Atty.: Dwayne E. RossReeves and Ross
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DONELLE MARY WILLIAMS, late of the City of Arnold,Westmoreland County, PA
Admrx.: Rosella Jean Williams1700 Kenneth Ave.Arnold, PA 15068Atty.: Daniel JosephGeorge and Joseph
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ELAINE H. WINTER, late of the Municipality of Murrysville,Westmoreland County, PA
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY
ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION
In the Matter of: DONALD R. HACKER
NOTICE
In order to preserve the confidentiality ofclient files, Eric Elia Bononi, Esquire, has possession of the current files. If you are aformer client, please call Eric Elia Bononi,Esquire, to retrieve your file. All unclaimedfiles will be destroyed within thirty (30) days ofthe date of this Notice, in accordance withRule 322 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement.
If you are in need of substitute counsel, youcan contact the Westmoreland Bar AssociationLawyer Referral and Information Service at724-834-8490, 129 North PennsylvaniaAvenue, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601.
Eric Elia Bononi, Esquire 20 North Pennsylvania Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601 724-832-2499
4/11/18 Jan_______________________________________________
IN THE ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
No: 103 OF 2012
ATTORNEY: Charles F. Wade
IN RE:ADOPTION OF
ElieGail Marie Bryant(Adoptee’s name as on birth certificate)
NOTICE(Involuntary Termination)
TO: David Murray Jr.Natural Father of Eliegail Marie Bryant
A petition has been filed asking the court toput an end to all rights you have to your child,Eliegail Marie Bryant. The court has set ahearing to consider ending your rights to yourchild. That hearing will be held in Courtroom #9 on the 20th day of February2013 at 9:30 a.m. You are warned that evenif you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing,the hearing will go on without you and your
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rights to your child may be ended by the courtwithout your being present.
You are also notified of the Act 101 of 2010which allows for an enforceable voluntaryagreement for continuing contact or commu-nication following an adoption between anadoptive parent, a child, a birth parent, and/ora birth relative of the child, if all parties agreeand the written voluntary agreement isapproved by the court.
YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRE-SENTED AT THE HEARING BY A LAWYER.YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TOYOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOTHAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORDONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICESET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHEREYOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. THIS OFFICECAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATIONABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE ALAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TOPROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATIONABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFERLEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PER-SONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICEWESTMORELAND BAR ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 565GREENSBURG, PA 15601
(724) 834-8490
WESTMORELAND COUNTY CHILDREN'S BUREAU
40 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 310
Greensburg, PA 15601/s/Charles F. WadeCharles F. Wade, Esquire
21/28 Dec; 4 Jan_______________________________________________
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION
Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation were filed with and approved by the Department of State of the Common-wealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pa., onthe 20th day of November, 2012, for the pur-pose of obtaining a Certificate of Incorpora-tion for a business corporation organizedunder the Business Corporation Law of 1988,as amended. The name of the corporation isCOMPLETE CLEANING SERVICE, INC.
4 Jan_______________________________________________
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION
Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation were filed with and approved by the Department of State of the Common-wealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, PA onthe 14th day of December, 2012, for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Incor-poration for a business corporation organizedunder the Business Corporation Law of 1988,as amended. The name of the coroporation isMJ SANDORF INSTALLATIONS, INC.
James R. Silvis, Esquire O’Connell & Silvis 131 West Pittsburgh Street Greensburg, PA 15601
4 Jan_______________________________________________
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that Articles ofIncorporation were filed with the Departmentof State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-nia, on November 26, 2012, for the purpose ofobtaining a Certificate of Incorporation of aproposed corporation to be organized underthe Corporation Law of 1988 of the Common-wealth of Pennsylvania. The name of the corporation is LIGONIER VALLEY BIBLECHURCH, INC. The purpose for which it hasbeen organized is to engage in and to do anylawful act concerning any or all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated under the Pennsylvania Corporation Law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the corporationshall have the power to engage in the business of creating a church for the perpetuation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ toa lost world and the discipling of his convertsas well as all related matters and lawful activities for Pennsylvania corporations.
Dwayne E. Ross Attorney at Law 438 Depot Street Latrobe, PA 15650 (724) 539-1733
4 Jan_______________________________________________
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13. RALPH E LEEPER—Rebekah S LeeperChristopher D Leeper Admrs—King & Guiddy
14. JEFFRY M YOHMAN—Pamela D YohmanAdmx—Jon M Lewis
15. NAOMI G KNEPP, a/d, NAOMI KNEPP—GraceE Shultz William W Shultz Exrs—Milton V Munk
16. TERRY E DAVIS, a/d, TERRY EARL DAVIS—Kerry D Clausner Exr—Milton V Munk
17. DORA B METZ, a/d, DORA BELL METZ—Malinda Henkel Margie Splendore Exrcs—Milton V Munk
18. BETTY L HAMILL—Barry H Kells Admr—Reeves & Ross
19. DEBRA A CAMPOMIZZI—Louis D CampomizziSharon L Campomizzi Exrs—Stewart McArdleSorice Whalen Farrell Finoli & Cavanaugh
20. ROSE LAWRENCE—Marcia L Knizner Exrx—Stewart McArdle Sorice Whalen Farrell Finoli &Cavanaugh
21. JAMES R MCGINNIS—Faye McGinnis Gdn—Tucker Arensberg
AUDIT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given to all CREDITORS,HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES, AND ALLOTHER PERSONS interested, that an AuditList will be made up on foregoing Accountsand said list will be called by the HonorableRichard E. McCormick, Jr., Presiding Judge ofthe Orphans’ Court, Division of the CommonPleas Court, Westmoreland County, at theWestmoreland County Courthouse, Greens-burg, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 2013 at9:00 A.M. Prevailing Time in Courtroom 2.
THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO PRESENTCLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS TO THECOURT. If no claims or objections are presented, all Accounts will become final. Ifyou do not have an Attorney, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help.
Lawyer Referral ServicePO Box 565
Greensburg, PA 15601Telephone: (724) 834-8490http://lrs.westbar.org
28 Dec; 4 Jan
NOTICE BY MICHAEL H. GINSBURG,Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’Court, Division of the Common Pleas Court.
The following Executors, Administrators,Trustees and Guardians have filed theirAccounts in the Office of the Clerk ofOrphans’ Court, Division of the CommonPleas Court of Westmoreland County,Greensburg, Pennsylvania and will be presented to the Court for Confirmation at the Westmoreland County Courthouse,Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
ACCOUNTS PRESENTEDFOR CONFIRMATION
AUDIT TO BE HEARD January 8, 20139:00 A.M. Prevailing Time.ESTATE—REPRESENTATIVE—ATTORNEY
1. OLGA JEAN TRZECIAK, a/d, OLGA J TRZECIAK, a/d, OLGA TRZECIAK, a/d, MRSEDWARD TRZECIAK—Ronald S TrzeciakExr—Raymond W Bitar Sr
2. MICHAEL L ROBINSON—Julie L RobinsonAdmrx—Bononi & Bononi
3. MARY JANE RILEY—Robert R Lepre Exr—Linda Broker
4. ANNA M STOUGH, a/d, ANNA STOUGH—Louella F Gentilo Exrx—Linda Broker
5. LEE M BOWMAN, a/d, LEE MONROE BOWMAN—Jeanne L Bowman Admrx—Creenan & Baczkowski
6. JOHN N BECK—Gloria K Beck Admrx—DeBernardo Antoniono McCabe Davis & DeDiana
7. AUGUST IAVELLO—Frank J Daversa Exr—DeBernardo Antoniono McCabe Davis & DeDiana
8. PATRICIA A WILL, a/d, PATRICIA ANN WILL—Donna M Haluck Admrx—Ferguson Law Associates
9. RICHARD LEE BURCHFIELD II, a/d, RICHARDL BURCHFIELD II, a/d, RICK BURCHFIELD,a/d, RICHARD BURCHFIELD II—Angelique VBurchfield Admrx—Ferguson Law Associates
10. LILLIAN E MENSCH, a/d, LILLIAN EDYTHEMENSCH—Judy A Bitzer Karen R PershingCindy S Randolph Admrc CTA—Ferguson LawAssociates
11. NANCY HOWER, a/d, NANCY J HOWER—Rebecca Brush Exrx—Marilyn M Gaut
12. MARY H ANGELOZZI, a/d, MARYANGELOZZI—Larry D Loperfito Exr—Geary &Loperfito
AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS TO BE HEARD
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ANTITRUST AND TRADE REGULATIONOffenses and Prosecutions; Offenses; InGeneral
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Roland A. Jessee............................................................. 49
ARRESTWhat Is An Arrest; Duration of Detentionand Extent or Conduct of Investigation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Brooke C. Weathers ........................................................ 103
ASSAULT AND BATTERYAggravated Assault; Automobile as DeadlyWeapon
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Stanley Sieczkowski, Jr. ............................................. 109
Aggravated Assault; Serious Bodily InjuryCommonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Stanley Sieczkowski, Jr. ............................................. 109
Aggravated Assault on a Police OfficerCommonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Stanley Sieczkowski, Jr. ............................................. 109
AUTOMOBILESDriving While Intoxicated; AggravatedAssault While Driving Under the Influence
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Stanley Sieczkowski, Jr. ............................................. 109
License and Regulation of Chauffeurs or Operators; Suspension or Revocation ofLicense; In General; Grounds; Intoxication; Implied Consent; Refusal toTake Test
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation v. Scott Alan Fannin............. 107
CHILD CUSTODYIntrastate Child Custody; Initial Jurisdiction; Continuing Exclusive Jurisdiction
J.A.D. v. J.J.L. .................................................. 37
CIVIL PROCEDURECompulsory Arbitration; Local Rule; Billof Costs; Motion to Award Costs
Lorenzo Russell v. Sandra Kolenc................... 95
CONSTITUTIONAL LAWEnforcement of Constitutional Provisions;Determination of Constitutional Questions;Presumptions and Construction as to Constitutionality; Plainly Unconstitutional;Doubt; In General
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Beth A. Thomas.......................................................... 129
Equal Protection; Criminal Law; Sentencing and Punishment; Extent ofPunishment
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Beth A. Thomas.......................................................... 129
Equal Protection; In General; Levels of Scrutiny; Particular Classes; Race,National Origin, or Ethnicity
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Beth A. Thomas.......................................................... 129
Equal Protection; In General; Levels of Scrutiny; Rational Basis Standard; Reasonableness
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Beth A. Thomas.......................................................... 129
Equal Protection; In General; Relationshipto Similar Provisions; Federal/State Cognates
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Beth A. Thomas.......................................................... 129
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCESIn General; Statutes and Other Regulations; Validity
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Beth A. Thomas.......................................................... 129
COURTSEstablishment, Organization, and Procedure; Places and Times of Holding Court; Designation or Assignment of Judges
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Roland A. Jessee............................................................. 49
CRIMINAL LAWCustodial Interrogations In General;Warnings; Particular Cases
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Brooke C. Weathers ........................................................ 103
Jurisdiction of Judges; Nolle ProsseOrder; Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition; Entry of Nunc Pro TuncOrder Under Certain Conditions
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department ofTransportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Nathan Forish........................... 9
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Omnibus Pretrial Motion; Firearms;Assault Rifle; Reckless Endangerment;Simple Assault; Disorderly Conduct;Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Charles Robert Kirkpatrick ........................................ 79
Pretrial Proceedings; Discharge ofAccused
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Roland A. Jessee............................................................. 49
DOMESTIC RELATIONSPetition for Special Relief; Marriage Settlement Agreement; Profit SharingPlan
C.S.L. v. P.A.L.................................................. 21
Petition to Enforce; College Expenses;Oral Agreement; Subject Matter Jurisdiction
R.W. v. T.K. ...................................................... 17
ESTATESEnforcement of Judgments Obtained During Lifetime Against Decedent’sEstate; Filing of Notice of Claim by Judgment Creditor; Revival of JudgmentAgainst Decedent; Validity of Claim forPayment
In re: Estate of Walter Kowalczyk, Deceased ....................................................... 45
Injunctive Relief; Enforcement of SalesAgreement; Objection to Sale of EstateProperty; Right of Court to Set Aside Contract Made by Personal Representativefor Fraud, Accident or Mistake
In re: Estate of Bruno Ferrari, Jr., Deceased ... 13
Intestate Share of Surviving Spouse; Willful and Malicious Desertion of Decedent’s Spouse; Desertion of Spouseand Forfeit of Right to Intestate Share ofDecedent’s Estate
In re: Estate of Marcus W. Bortz, Deceased ... 63
EXEMPLARY DAMAGESDiscretion of the Court; Factors Governing an Award
Mark Ferry Auctioneers, Inc., a PennsylvaniaCorporation, and Hartland Machinery Company, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation,v. Lawrence Newman, Individually, and Caroline Newman, Individually, and t/d/b/aBriar Cliff Financial Services, a Fictitious Name ............................................................. 27
FIREARMSOmnibus Pretrial Motion; Firearms;Assault Rifle; Reckless Endangerment;Simple Assault; Disorderly Conduct;Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Charles Robert Kirkpatrick ........................................ 79
FRAUDBurden of Proof to Set Aside ContractMade by Personal Representative of Estate
In re: Estate of Bruno Ferrari, Jr., Deceased ... 13
Nature of Fraud; Materiality; Measure ofDamages for Fraud
Mark Ferry Auctioneers, Inc., a PennsylvaniaCorporation, and Hartland Machinery Company, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation,v. Lawrence Newman, Individually, and Caroline Newman, Individually, and t/d/b/aBriar Cliff Financial Services, a Fictitious Name ............................................................. 27
GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITYPolitical Subdivision Tort Claims Act;Streets Exception to Governmental Immunity; Summary Judgment; Defective Condition of Roadway As Factual Cause of Accident; Sufficiency of Evidence thatRoadway Facilitated Accident
Gregory R. Moser and Joan Moser v. North Huntingdon Township and JohnKurpiewski and/or Unknown Agents of John Kurpiewski ........................................... 67
INDICTMENT AND INFORMATIONSuccessive Indictments for Same Offense
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Quinton Martin ............................................................ 115
INFANTSRights and Privileges as to Adult Prosecutions; Juvenile Transfers and Certifications; Transfer from Adult Court;Grounds, Factors and Considerations
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. R.W.W. ... 97
INSURANCEUninsured Motorist Coverage; Exclusions;Use; Owner’s Permission; Ambiguous;Declaratory Judgment
Donegal Mutual Insurance Company v. Kimberly Smith, Matthew Garland, and Nathan Smith................................................. 59
JUDGMENTSConfession of Judgment; Application andProceedings Thereon; Waiver
Bridgeway Capital f/k/a Community LoanFund of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Inc., v. R. Douglas Tait.......................................... 5
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On Motion or Summary Proceeding;Grounds for Summary Judgment;Absence of Issue of Fact
Daisuke Kobayashi, an incapacitated person, byMiki Kobayashi, guardian, v. The Estate ofDebra Ann Holland, Decedent; Thomas L.Whitten, M.D.; and Westmoreland Pain Management Pharmacy, LLC....................... 71
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELimitation of Counterclaims in MortgageForeclosure Action; Effect of Assignmentof Mortgage on Counterclaims Relating to Construction of House; Defense toMortgage Foreclosure Action Based onFraud
Habitat for Humanity of Cambria County, Inc.,v. Daniel L. McAdams and Dana MarieMcAdams, husband and wife ....................... 125
MORTGAGESPlaintiffs; Conditions Precedent
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-5Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-5, v.Joann Holloway, Trustee under Declarationof Revocable Living Trust dated 7/25/2003,as The Holloway Family Trust and John Holloway, Trustee under Declaration of Revocable Living Trust dated 7/25/2003, as The Holloway Family Trust.......................... 1
MOTOR VEHICLESSuspension of Driver’s License; MajorMotor Vehicle Violations; AcceleratedRehabilitative Disposition
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department ofTransportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Nathan Forish........................... 9
MUNICIPAL LAWTorts; Sovereign Immunity; HighwayException; Drainage; Surface Water;Flooding
Barry Lhormer, an adult individual, and Lhormer Real Estate Agency v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, et al.............. 55
NEGLIGENCEActions; Questions for Jury; Duty as aQuestion of Fact or Law Generally
Daisuke Kobayashi, an incapacitated person, byMiki Kobayashi, guardian, v. The Estate ofDebra Ann Holland, Decedent; Thomas L.Whitten, M.D.; and Westmoreland Pain Management Pharmacy, LLC....................... 71
Actions; Questions for Jury; ProximateCause; In General
Daisuke Kobayashi, an incapacitated person, byMiki Kobayashi, guardian, v. The Estate ofDebra Ann Holland, Decedent; Thomas L.Whitten, M.D.; and Westmoreland Pain Management Pharmacy, LLC....................... 71
Necessity and Existence of Duty; Forseeability
Daisuke Kobayashi, an incapacitated person, byMiki Kobayashi, guardian, v. The Estate ofDebra Ann Holland, Decedent; Thomas L.Whitten, M.D.; and Westmoreland Pain Management Pharmacy, LLC....................... 71
Necessity and Existence of Duty; Relationship Between the Parties
Daisuke Kobayashi, an incapacitated person, byMiki Kobayashi, guardian, v. The Estate ofDebra Ann Holland, Decedent; Thomas L.Whitten, M.D.; and Westmoreland Pain Management Pharmacy, LLC....................... 71
Proximate Cause; Requisites, Definitionsand Distinctions; Substantial Factor
Daisuke Kobayashi, an incapacitated person, byMiki Kobayashi, guardian, v. The Estate ofDebra Ann Holland, Decedent; Thomas L.Whitten, M.D.; and Westmoreland Pain Management Pharmacy, LLC....................... 71
PARTIESPermissive Joinder and Effect Thereof
Harry M. Shoup and Harriet L. Shoup, husband and wife, v. David Holzer, t/d/b/a Fairmont Builders, Inc. ................................. 41
PRETRIAL PROCEDUREProcess Defects and Objections As To;Service of Legal Papers Other Than Original Process; Requests for Admission
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-5Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-5, v.Joann Holloway, Trustee under Declarationof Revocable Living Trust dated 7/25/2003,as The Holloway Family Trust and John Holloway, Trustee under Declaration of Revocable Living Trust dated 7/25/2003, as The Holloway Family Trust.......................... 1
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PUNITIVE DAMAGESDemurrer; Pleading of Facts Necessary toDemonstrate Knowing, Willful, Wanton,and Reckless Conduct; Sufficiency of General Averments of Wanton or RecklessConduct
Lu Ann Artman, Administratrix of the Estate ofWilliam M. Artman, Jr., and Jacob Artman v.Paul Kochka, individually and t/d/b/aKochka, Inc., Kochka Towing & Car CareCenter, Kochka Towing Service, KochkaService, Kochka Towing Recovery Serviceand Kochka, et al., and David Redmond, an adult individual.............................................. 121
REAL PROPERTYIn-Ground Swimming Pool; RestrictiveCovenant; Prohibited Structure
The First Wimmerton Community Association,Inc., v. Sean M. Lynch and Lynn O’Hara, and Wimmer Corporation.................................... 85
SALESImplied Warranty of Title, Language Necessary to Exclude Such Warranty
Mark Ferry Auctioneers, Inc., a PennsylvaniaCorporation, and Hartland Machinery Company, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation,v. Lawrence Newman, Individually, and Caroline Newman, Individually, and t/d/b/aBriar Cliff Financial Services, a Fictitious Name ............................................................. 27
SEARCH AND SEIZURECompetency of Information; Probable orReasonable Cause
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Quinton Martin ............................................................ 115
Search Warrants; Reliability or Credibility of Informant
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Quinton Martin ............................................................ 115
SENTENCING AND PUNISHMENTPunishment; In General
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Beth A. Thomas.......................................................... 129
WRONGFUL DEATH AND SURVIVAL ACTIONSApplication of Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement; Right to Trial By Jury; Binding Effect of Decedent’s Agreement to Arbitrate Upon Children of Decedent; Contractual Rights and Constitutional Rights; Consolidation ofActions
Michael V. Pisano, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Vincent F.Pisano, Deceased, v. Extendicare Homes,Inc., operating under the fictitious name Belair Health and Rehabilitation Center ...... 91
ZONING AND PLANNINGSpecial Exception and Variance; Standard of Proof Applied to Request for Variance; Unnecessary Hardship
Jamie Morabito v. City of Lower Burrell Zoning Hearing Board and Donald W. Mellon, and City of Lower Burrell .............. 77
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