1749 SPA Status Animarum 16y.

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Possible: 1769 SPA Status Animarum 26 Jun 1733, wife of Ornando Musillo 22 Feb 1730.

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2024 06 - email from great-grandson, Dave DiNardo. 9 children.

1957 PA DC of son, Giovanni Vaccaro.

U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Gaspero Vaccaro
Gender: Male
Spouse: Anna M Vocaturo
Child: John Vaccaro

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WWII Draft Reg of husband, Gasper.

Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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Hand written notes sent to me by Dave DiNardo.

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181699784/virginia-delazzer

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Occupation: Actor

https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/86431465/person/412087103602/facts

Referenced in the video "Viaggi d'Abruzzo - Sant'Eufemia" which appears on YouTube. His family was from the near by village of Roccacaramanico.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109635813/michael-keep-capanna "Actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the headstrong leader Cochise in western epic "40 Guns to Apache Pass" (1967). Born Michael Capanna, he was raised in rural Colorado, the second of four children, whose parents ran a general store. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he settled in California and originally worked as a book-keeper for Wells Fargo Bank. After starring in several productions at his local church, he was strongly encouraged by friends and peers respectively to pursue a career in theatricals based on praise of his effective readings at social functions. After attaining his degree in theatrical arts from the UCLA, he began his career in television following a walk-on role in the series "77 Sunset Strip" and from there he went on to enjoy a fruitful 30-year career as a character actor appearing as a leading man in over 35 features; mostly typecast as husbands, fathers, heroes, doctors, patriarchs, businessman, policeman, retail clerks, soldiers, aristocrats, lawyers, politicians, blue-collared guys, and historical figures. On television, he became a household name appearing in numerous guest spots on such syndicated sitcoms as "Wrangler," "Zane Grey Theater," "Bronco," "Wagon Train," "Peter Loves Mary," "Michael Shayne," "The Detectives," "The Twilight Zone," "The Untouchables," "Have Gun - Will Travel," "Cheyenne," "The Travels of Jamie McPheeters," "Rawhide," "The Great Adventure," "Gunsmoke," "The Rogues," "The F.B.I.," "Branded," "Laredo," "Bonanza," "The Virginian," "Death Valley Days," "Daniel Boone," "Kojak," "The High Chaparral," "Get Christie Love!," "The Cowboys," and "Airwolf." He appeared in such motion pictures as "The Way West" (1967) and "Stacey" (1973). During his career, he was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, was supportive of the Motion Picture and Television Fund, was the celebrity spokesman for the St. Joseph's Indian School, was a regular parishioner of the Hollywood United Methodist Church, was an honorary chairman for the California State Republican Committee, and he was active on the board of directors for the Pasadena Playhouse. In 1990, he retired from acting and spent the final years of his life devoted to charitable and religious causes until his death from undisclosed causes."

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108381667/henry-keep-capanna

From The Pueblo Chieftain, Thursday, November 10, 1938, page 2:
"Funerals GEORGE F. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME

KEEP, Henry (Capanna), 42, Nov. 9, Father of John, Michael, and Henry, Jr.; brother of Albert, Tony and John, Mrs. Annabe Masciotra (sic), all of Pueblo, and Mrs. Anna Williams of Salida. Employee of Colorado Fuel & Iron Corp. Announcements later."

Article in an unknown paper (found on findagrage):

2 Deaths Laid to Murder-Suicide, Pueblo, Co, Nov 10 1938 "Death of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keep was attributed Thrusday to a murder-suicide. Keep, 40, a salesman, shot and killed his wife in a hotel room here and then fatally shot himself, Hotel employees heard the shots but thought them to be backfiring of an automobile. The wailing of the couple's 2-month-old child attracted attention to the tragedy two hours later."

Article in The Daily Sentinel, 9 Nov 1938 Grand Junction, CO:

Double Shooting Is Discovered, Pueblo, CO Nov 9 1938 "Unable to keep the love of his wife in life, Henry Keep, 40 year old automobile salesman today fatally shot his wife, Thelma, and then joined her in death by sending two bullets into his own brain, police reported.... Police said Mrs. Keep filed suit for divorce last week and had gone to the hotel room to pack her things when the tragedy occured. Her suitcase was partly packed."

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108381537/thelma-iona-keep "Actual birth date is unknown is at this time. Based on 1920 United States Federal Census, Thelma was 3 years and 3 months old on January 21, 1920. Thus she could have been born in September or October of 1916.

From The Pueblo Chieftain, Friday, November 11, 1938, page 14:
"FITZROY FUNERAL HOME Tenth and Grand
KEEP, Thelma, funeral services FitzRoy chapel Saturday, 2:30 p.m."

Article in an unknown paper (found on findagrage):

2 Deaths Laid to Murder-Suicide, Pueblo, Co, Nov 10 1938 "Death of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keep was attributed Thrusday to a murder-suicide. Keep, 40, a salesman, shot and killed his wife in a hotel room here and then fatally shot himself, Hotel employees heard the shots but thought them to be backfiring of an automobile. The wailing of the couple's 2-month-old child attracted attention to the tragedy two hours later."

Article in The Daily Sentinel, 9 Nov 1938 Grand Junction, CO:

Double Shooting Is Discovered, Pueblo, CO Nov 9 1938 "Unable to keep the love of his wife in life, Henry Keep, 40 year old automobile salesman today fatally shot his wife, Thelma, and then joined her in death by sending two bullets into his own brain, police reported.... Police said Mrs. Keep filed suit for divorce last week and had gone to the hotel room to pack her things when the tragedy occured. Her suitcase was partly packed."

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1859 Roccacaramanico digital birth record #14. DOB 23 Jun. f: Felice fu Savino 33y, m: Pasqua deVincentiis 30y.

https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/86431465/person/412087102968/facts

https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/609268/person/320008369637/facts

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108381649/giovanni-capanna "From The Pueblo Chieftain, Tuesday, August 23, 1927, page 8: "THE GEO. F. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME Broadway at Pitkin

John Capanna, aged 38 (sic), died Sunday afternoon at the family home, 119 Kelly avenue, following a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Paul Williams, Mrs. Thomas Massarotti, Henry, Albert, Anthony and John, also one brother, Jas. Capanna, all of Pueblo. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the Geo. F. McCarthy Funeral Home, and from Mt. Carmel church at 10 o'clock. Interment Roselawn.""

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108382218/raffaela-capanna "From The Pueblo Chieftain, Sunday, December 8, 1935, page 8: "Marriage Licenses, Births, Deaths and Funerals T. G. M'CARTHY & SONS, INC. McCarthy Building

CAPANNA - Mrs. Raffele, at a local hospital late Friday night. Member of Mount Carmel church and Sacred Heart lodge. Resident of Pueblo 37 years. Beloved mother of Mrs. Thomas Massarotti, Pueblo; Mrs. Paul Williams, Salida; Albert, John, Henry and Tony Capanna. Twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive. Rosary recitation in our chapel, Monday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the mortuary and at 10 from Mount Carmel church under the auspices of Sacred Heart lodge. Interment will follow at Roselawn.""

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https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/86431465/person/412087103622/facts

U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Carmela Fortino
Gender: Female
Spouse: Henry Capanna
Child: John Tony Keep

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1859 Roccacaramanico digital birth record #14 of son, Giovanni, 33y.

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1859 Roccacaramanico digital birth record #14 of son, Giovanni. 30y.

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1859 Roccacaramanico digital birth record #14 of grandson, Giovanni, fu.

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69937462/joan-pantalone

The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah) 15 Aug 1940, Thu
The infant daughter of Angelo Pete and Eleanor Jensen Pantalone of Evanston, WY died Wednesday in an Ogden hospital. The child was born Tuesday. Surviving are her parents, one sister, Karen, and three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jensen of Evanston and Conce Pantalone of Telluride, CO. The body will be taken to Evanston Thursday for burial.

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Occupation:

1940 obituary of granddaughter, Joan.

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Twin
1924 PA DC, stillborn, prematurity 7m.

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twin
1924 PA DC, stillborn, prematurity 7m.

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2020 Aug email from himself, Nicolas diNardo: "Alphonso was born in Sant Eufemia Italy in January 15th 1898. He traveled to the US in 1920 where he married Mary [Martucci]. She was born in San Francisco around 1908. They moved to Pittsburgh PA and had a son John, who was my grandfather. Alphonso’s parents Giovanni Vincenzo Dinardo and his mother Maria Rosa Dinardo. He was born in 1848 and died in 1900. She was born in 1862 but I don’t have a date of her death."

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Donald Paul Anderson, 81, of Aliquippa, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness.

Born November 29, 1940, in Coraopolis, a son of the late Charles and Lillian (Stamm) Anderson, he attended Aliquippa High School.

Don was employed as an Aliquippa Fire Fighter and retired as a Filtration Plant Operator from the Aliquippa Water Authority with 36 years of service. He was a carpenter by trade and served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Don was a member of Mary, Queen of Saints, Parish, attending St. Titus Church; Aliquippa V.F.W, and Celtic Reds Athletic Club.

He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 56 years, Janet (Mastellino) Anderson; two devoted daughters, Dawn (Tom) Mowad, and Carrie (Michael) Malinich; five grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Nolan, Nicholas, Natalie, and Nadia Mowad, and Mia Malinich; two brothers, Ed (Mary Kay) Anderson, and Adam (Starlette) Anderson, and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Brown, and two brothers, Charles and Gene Anderson.

Friends will be received Monday, June 27, 2022, from 3pm until 7pm at TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2205 McMinn St., Aliquippa, PA, 15001, where a service will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 9:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Titus Catholic Church, Aliquippa, PA.

Interment will follow at 11am at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Hopewell Twp., where the Beaver County Special Unit will conduct military honors.

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2022 obituary of Sarah Palumbo Wilson.

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2022 obituary of Sarah Palumbo Wilson.

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2022 obituary of Sarah Palumbo Wilson.

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2022 obituary of Sarah Palumbo Wilson.

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2022 obituary of Sarah Palumbo Wilson. This might be the "Elisa" that I have in my data base.

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2022 obituary of Sarah Palumbo Wilson.

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2022 obituary of Sarah Palumbo Wilson.

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191806143/grace-m-divecchio

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This information is from a tree on ancestry.com : DiDiano Family Tree by knick444. That tree shows Nicholas but shows his mother and Giocondo's wife as Elizabeth diDiano (1929-2012). But that is wrong. Elizabeth is Nicholas' sister.

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This information is from a tree on ancestry.com : DiDiano Family Tree by knick444.

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https://www.timesonline.com/obituaries/psom0313716

Paul Steven Demshur, 73, of Springfield, VA, a highly decorated Army officer dedicated to his country and his family, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. He was honored in July as a Pioneer by the National Reconnaissance Office for his innovative contributions to the advancement and legacy of national reconnaissance.

Paul loved the outdoors and could be found many weekends hiking a section of the Appalachian Trail or Shenandoah Mountains. Paul combined his love of the outdoors and his family by leading both Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and coaching soccer for many years.

Paul was born in Sewickley, PA to Anne and Paul P. Demshur on September 30, 1948. He attended public school in Aliquippa, PA and graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1966. He married Jean Aanensen on April 10, 1977 in El Paso, TX and celebrated 45 years of marriage prior to his passing. Paul earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and a master’s degree from the University of Texas El Paso.

Paul served on full time active duty in the United States Army from 1970 until his retirement at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1991. During his 50 years of experience as an electrical engineer in military operations, 40 were in direct support of the National Reconnaissance Office, an intelligence agency of the US Department of Defense.

Paul’s military accomplishments also included Army Ranger training and earning recognition for successful completion of airborne training. He received several decorations including a National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corp Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal, as well a ribbon for Army Overseas Service while stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. Paul is a recipient of the NRO Jimmie D. Hill Award.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Anne and Paul P. Demshur, his son, William Zachary Demshur and faithful canine companions Valentine and Biscuit.

Paul is survived by his wife, Jean, his son Paul and daughter-in-law Sally, daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Matthew, daughter Lesley, sisters Suzi (Daniel) Samoviski, Carole (Manuel) Sequeira, brother David (Laureen), niece Megan (Brian) Mullaney and nephews Craig (Sandra Kelly) Samoviski, Manuel (Katie) Sequeira and grandchildren Sydney, Maya, Abby, Brooke, Grant and faithful canine companion Sheba.

Visitation was Friday, July 15, 2022 from 10:00-11:00am at Demaine Funeral Home of Springfield, VA.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 15, 2022 at 12:00pm at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Springfield, VA. Arrangements were by Demaine Funeral Home of Springfield, VA.

Please consider making donations in Paul’s name to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or Wounded Warrior Project.

Comment on obituary web site:
Many fond memories come to mind as the Demshur kids and cousins Marge, Georgia and Sonia celebrated holidays at our grandparent's house and made trips to Lake Erie. One time, Paul and my sister Georgia rented a scooter and rode all around Lake Erie to the distress of the parents. My Dad, Paul's Uncle Mike, got Paul interested and started as a Ham Radio operator. They spent many hours enjoying talks with other Ham Radio Operators all over the world.
Hope that fond family memories of him will be of comfort to all of you at this time of sorrow.
Marge Kotula Jerich

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1940 census, Leetsdale, Allegheny, PA, 20y, born OH. Lived next door to Mike Kotula.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208946417/anne-demshur

Anne (Galuschak) Demshur, 96, formerly of Aliquippa, PA passed away on April 14, 2016 at Glade Valley Center in Walkersville, MD. She was the wife of 45 years to the late Paul Demshur.

Born on May 6, 1919 in Hubbard, OH to the late Stephen and Veronica (Gulas) Galuschak. Anne served in the United States Navy during WWII from 1941 to 1945. Anne was a homemaker and was actively involved in her church, Saint Titus in Aliquippa, PA. She was a member of The Christian Mothers and Grandmothers' bowling groups and was known for making a lot of pierogis. Anne enjoyed reading, traveling with her sister Margaret, completing the daily crossword puzzle, bowling and playing scrabble.

She is survived by her four children, Paul Demshur and wife Jean; Suzanne Samoviski and husband Daniel, Carole Sequeira and husband Manuel; and David Demshur and wife Laureen; six grandchildren, Megan (Brian); Manuel; Paul (Sally); Craig (Sandra); Jennifer; and Lesley; four great grandchildren and one on the way; and her sister, Margaret Kotula, age 95. She is also survived by her dear friend and caregiver, Karen Estivariz.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Michael Galuschak; Stephen Galuschak; Mary Galuschak; and Ethel Hrovich; and one infant grandchild, William

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101480161/george-kotula

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1930 census, Ambridge, Beaver, PA. Widowed.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101480122/anna-kotula

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1930 census, Ambridge, Beaver, PA.

1940 census, Leetsdale, Beaver, PA. 20y.

1963 Ham Radio operator. Gave Paul Demshur (nephew) and me, Mark DiVecchio, the code test portion of our Novice Class Amateur Radio License test.

U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
Name: Michl Kotula
Birth Date: 11 Jul 1919
Address: 468 Washington St
Residence Place: Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Zip Code: 15056-1006

U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Name: Michael Kotula
Birth Date: 1919
Death Date: 1983
Cemetery: Economy Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Economy, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
URL:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101480328/michael-kotula

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208946429/paul-demshur

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1930 census, Ambridge, Beaver, PA.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101480507/nicholas-kotula

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1930 census, Ambridge, Beaver, PA.

1940 census, Leetsdale, Allegheny, PA.

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1930 census, Ambridge, Beaver, PA.

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1930 census, Ambridge, Beaver, PA.

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1930 census, Ambridge, Beaver, PA.

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