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Sep 9 2008 Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM A-13 trades, and contracting fields. In Pennsylvania, the report projects a $4 billion investment that could produce more than 85,000 jobs and reduce unemployment to 4 percent. Last month, the state unemployment rate rose to 5.1 percent, and the national unemployment rate was 6.1 last month, a five-year high. The proposal, which the coalition hopes will be considered next year by a new Congress and a new administration, is less than the $168 billion economic stimulus package carried out by the Bush administration and Congress this spring, and would create hundreds of thousands more jobs. potential growth for good, family-supporting jobs when the economy is down, and we see our manufacturing jobs leaving the country makes it imperative that we take a long, serious look at green investment and green energy solutions for our future and for future said Tony Montana, a spokesman for the United Steelworkers Union, part of the Green Jobs for America Campaign and one of the groups releasing the report.

can create millions of jobs to retrofit our homes and public buildings and make the products and materials used in retrofitting with steel and said Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers Union president. the USW, our view is simple: Every energy-efficient project creates jobs and jobs in Other groups participating in the Green Jobs Campaign include the Blue Green Alliance, the Sierra Club, the Natural Resources Defense Council, Green for All and Working America. The report by the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and the Center for American Progress examines the benefits of a economic recovery that invests in retrofitting buildings, expanding mass transit and freight rail lines, and expanding production of wind power, solar power and advanced biofuels. Hillary Bright, associate regional representative for the Blue Green Alliance, said that in addition to creating jobs and boosting the economy, such an investment will help the nation transition to a clean energy economy and combat global warming.

Climate change scientists say that to prevent the worst impacts of global warming the United States needs to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent of 1990 levels by 2050. need to transition to a cleaner energy economy if we want to get where scientists say we need to be in addressing global Ms. Bright said. this program goes beyond environmental concerns to spur a stagnant economy and stop job But some traditional energy sources, including coal and natural gas, are experiencing booming production in Pennsyl- vania and nationally. Ms.

Bright acknowledged the growth in those industries and said that preclude investment in energy sources. generally accepted that some of those traditional energy sources will need to be used during a transition to greener energy sources and that the transition will not occur she said. we need the investment in those new technologies and energy sources now to get them going and move past fossil The report proposes $50 billion in tax credits to assist private businesses and homeowners in retrofitting commercial and residential properties and to spur investments in renewable energy. Another $46 billion in direct government spending would be used to support public building retrofits, the expansion of mass transit systems, freight rail improvements and improvements to the electrical grid infrastructure. Federal loan guarantees totaling $4 billion would underwrite private credit extended to finance building retrofits and investments in renewable energy.

is the time to invest in a green economy and get ahead of the Mr. Montana said. be waiting for India and China to develop and sell us the green energy technology need. We should be the Don Hopey can be reached at or 412263-1983. $100 billion proposal ENERGY, FROM PAGE A-1 House Democrats consider a bailout for auto industry By Richard Simon and Maura Reynolds Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON House Democratic leaders are considering a $25 billion rescue package for the auto industry as part of an effort to bolster the sagging U.S.

economy. The aid proposal, with its clear political implications for key battleground states in this presidential election, is likely to be put on a legislative fast-track possibly clearing Congress in a matter of weeks. is very, very important. an important industry in our House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said. about jobs.

Jobs, jobs, jobs, Coming just days after the Treasury Department stepped in to bolster housing and financial markets with a takeover of mortgage titans Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the proposal reflects a new readiness in Washington to intervene in economic trouble spots. It also is a sign of the intensifying efforts by both presidential candidates to woo voters in the battered but politically pivotal states that are home to the auto industry especially Michigan and Ohio. Democratic leaders said they had not yet decided whether to include the aid which would come in the form of low-cost government loans focused on helping Detroit develop more fuel-efficient vehicles in an energy bill or in a broad new economic-stimulus package. The proposal drew immediate fire from some budget hawks. Sen.

Jim Demint, said: misguided bailout of the mortgage industry has sparked a run on the federal Treasury, and taxpayers simply afford President Bush, arguing that the $168 billion in checks mailed out to taxpayers over the summer was sufficient, opposes any broad new stimulus plan. But White House officials said they were willing to work with Congress, which will adjourn its fall session in three weeks, on aid for Detroit. Yesterday, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama campaigned in Michigan as Republican John McCain stumped across Ohio. Both are pledging federal help for a region and an industry in crisis. Michigan has the highest unemployment rate in the United States, at 8.5 percent, with some areas of the state experiencing double-digit joblessness.

The largest U.S. automakers, Ford and GM, lost more than $24 billion in this second quarter, as high gasoline prices and the slowing economy sent vehicle sales plummeting. The misery has spread to neighboring states, as the troubles have rippled to parts suppliers and other auto-related companies. Lawmakers from the affected states have been pushing the White House to consider a rescue package. Nate Bailey, a spokesman for Rep.

Joseph Knollenberg, said his boss had discussed the assistance with Bush officials and was hopeful that the measure would win the support of Congress and the president. The effort to aid Detroit comes as House Democratic leaders are working to bring an energy bill to the floor this week. It would allow new drilling off the southeastern United States and off the Gulf coast of Florida. Ms. Pelosi previously had softened her opposition to amending the long-standing ban on new offshore energy exploration.

The bill under consideration reflects the political heat some rank-and- file lawmakers especially those from districts far from the coasts are feeling over repeated Republican complaints that the Democratic-controlled Congress has not done all it could to bring down gasoline prices. Yesterday, Democratic leadership aides were working on a proposal to allow, at the very least, new energy exploration off the coasts of Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina and off the Florida Gulf coast. A similar proposal has been gaining bipartisan support in the Senate. Cont. from Previous Page CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES MELLETT WILLIAM LOUIS Age 82, of Mt.

Lebanon, died peacefully on Sunday September 7, 2008; beloved husband for 50 ears of Gertrude (Burek) Mellett; father of Michael (Dana Moulder) of Covina, CA, William (Laura Keyes) of Ballwin, MO, Thomas (Barbara Weber) of Moon Twp. and James (Jan Gorczycki) of Mt. Lebanon; brother of Mary Mulroy, Daniel Mellett, the late John Martin Mellett Nora Hanley; loving grandfather of Shivahn Petty, Erin, Kelly, Kathryn Gertrude Gannon Mellett. Mr. Mellett was a retired teacher coach at a WW II Veteran and a year member of the American Legion Green Tree Post 823.

Friends may call at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Wednesday 6-8 PM Thursday 2-4 6-8PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Bernard Church on Friday at In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 320 Bilmar Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

www.laughlinfunerlahome.com Send condolences at MILLER ALVIN Age 84, of McCandless, on Monday, September 8, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Rose M. (Gamelier) Miller; loving father of Christine Welling of Murrysville and John A. (Andrea) Miller of McCandless; proud grandfather of Adam, Christopher and Jenny; brother of Norbert Miller of Columbia, SC, Elizabeth Luebkert and Mary Virginia Miller, both of Ben Avon and the late Duncan Campbell, Charles and Louis Miller; Alvin was a retired Pressman from the Pittsburgh Press and an avid golfer and gardener. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 7-9pm and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the H.P.

BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Perry Ross Twp. 412-364-4444. A Funeral Service will be held in St. Lutheran Church of Highland, 311 Cumberland Road on Friday at 10am EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Send condolences at MILLER RUTH M.

Of Mt. Washington, on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Wife of the late Frank Miller; beloved mother of Donald (Carol), Ronald (Lou) and John (Carol) Miller; sister of Stella Hubert and Ray Klienhampl; also 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, 1065 Brookline 412-561-0380 Wednesday only 2-4 and 6-9pm.

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10am in the Church of the Resurrection. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kane Regional Center, Scott Twp. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences at NEUMANN MARY GERIS Age 66, of Cabot, PA, formerly of Dormont, unexpectedly on Sept. 8, 2008. Beloved wife of William stepmother of Tonya (Tim) Shaffer; grandmother of Phoenix, Tim, Robert and David; loving sister of Helen (Steve) Morris; aunt of Stephanie (Steve) Karakitsios and Gregory (Amy) Morris; also survived by great nieces and nephews.

Friends are welcome 2-4 6-9 P.M. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE 1650 Greentree Scott where a Trisagion Service will be held at 7 P.M. Funeral Service Thursday, 11 A.M. Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.

www.slaterfamilyservice.com Send condolences at PARKE ROBERT H. Age 75, of Plant City, FL, passed away on September 7, 2008. He was born in Pittsburgh, September 10, 1932. He moved to Plant City and opened Parkecrest Restaurant in 1969. He is survived by his wife, Grace; daughter, Linda and husband, David Hubbart; son, Brian and wife Kim; five grandchildren: Brian, Kristen, and Ashlee Hubbart and Erin and Emma Parke; one brother, William Parke and wife Jean of Akron, Ohio and one sister, Dorothy Janes of Plant City, FL.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, Sept. 11th from 5-7 P.M. with the service to follow at 7 P.M. at WELLS MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 1903 W. Reynolds Street, Plant City, FL.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church. Words of comfort may be expressed at: www.mem.com Send condolences at PAWLICKI EMELIA R. (ROSSI) Age 81, of Ingram, on Sept. 8, 2008, wife of the late Chester Pawlicki; beloved mother of David and his wife Debbie Pawlicki; grandmother of Dustin and Ashley Pawlicki; sister of Emanuele Rossi and the late Elvira Rossi. Friends received at the WALTER J.

ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME 216 44th Lawrenceville Wed. 2-4 6-9pm Funeral Mass in St. Stanislaus Church on Thurs. at 10am. Send condolences at PICKETT ANNETTA J.

71, on Sept. 7, 2008, leaves to cherish her memory, sons Wayne Williams and Randy Pickett, daughter Gwen Williams; sister Arlene Hartwell (Oscar); five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Friends received Sept. 10, 4-8PM, HOUSE OF LAW Penn Hills. where Servcies will be held Sept 11, at 11AM.

www.houseoflaw.inc.com Send condolences at ROLINSKI ANNA (SEKANIC) On Tuesday, September 9, 2008, resident of the LGAR Home, Turtle Creek, formerly of Swisshelm Park. Widow of William. Loving mother of William T. (Barbara), West Mifflin, and the late Rita Weiss. Dearest grandmother of William E.

Rolinski. Sister of Steven (Betty), Braddock Hills. Nieces and nephews. Anna was preceded in death by brothers John, Michael, Joseph and Edward and sisters Mary Hrahada, Helen Johnston and Marge Stabile. Visitations will be from 8:30 until 9:00 am at Good Shepherd Church, 1025 Braddock Avenue, Braddock.

Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am. Interment, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray, PA. Arrangements entrusted to the RONALD V. LUCAS FUNERAL HOME, North Braddock. 412-271-1361.

Send condolences at RUBERTO SYLVIA Our Beloved Mother, age 83, of Upper St. Clair, on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Born in Pittsburgh, she is the beloved wife of the late Fedele Ruberto; loving mother of Darlene Ruberto, Robert Ruberto, Raffaele Ruberto, Teresina Ruberto Lamanna and her husband Dean, and Rosanne Ruberto Grettler and her husband Rodney; grandmother of Dante, Valen, Christian, Bobby, and Sarah Ruberto and Gia and Diora Grettler. There has never been a more loving and devoted wife and mother, as you Mommy. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS.

Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, Peters Township, 724-941-3211, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anne Church, Saturday 10 AM. Interment in St. Anne Cemetery.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the Association, 100 Station Square Drive, Suite 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Please add or view Tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com Send condolences at SAGER RAYMOND H. Age 71 on Sunday, September 7, 2008 of Baldwin Boro.Beloved husband of 49 years to Joanne (Sadulski) Sager; loving father of Cynthia "Cindy" (Wayne) Thorpe Jeffrey R. Sager; cherished Pappy of Kaitlyn "Punkin" Thorpe; son of the late Henry Alda Sager; brother of the late Barbara Votee; brother-in-law of Cathy "Kitty" (George) Davis. Also survived by several nieces, nephews other family friends.US Navy Veteran, retiree of Port Authority as a dispatcher, current bus driver for Baldwin Whitehall School District.

Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10 am.

Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at SCHADE KATHRYN E. On Sept. 6, 2008; wife of the late Andrew A. Schade; loving mother of Lois Jean (Wendell) Walker and Andrew A. (Mary Ann) Schade; sister of the late Josephine Harbin, Ann Dzikowski, Joseph Bailey, Andrew Schoen and Thomas Shone; grandmother of Wendy Berndt, Douglas Walker, Andrew Patrick, Christopher and Carrie Schade; great- grandmother of Brianna Schade, Blake Berndt and Austin Walker.

Friends received Tues. 4-8pm and Wed. 2-4 6-8pm at SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 101 Third Carnegie where funeral service will be held in St. John Lutheran Church on Thurs.

at 11am. Send condolences at SIPP DR. WARREN DOUGLAS 61, of 861 Union Church Road, Lancaster South Carolina peacefully passed away in his home on Sunday September 7, 2008. He was born on September 1, 1946 in Jefferson County, Alabama, a son of Willie Belle Thomas and the late Eddie Sipp. Dr.

Sipp graduated from the University of Michigan and received his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sipp retired from the Pittsburgh Pirates and most recently worked at The Attention Home and Winthrop University.

Dr. Sipp was a certified farmer in Lancaster County. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dr. Sipp will be held on Saturday September 20, 2008 at 1 pm at Rhoden Memorial Home located at 1101 Palmetto Avenue, Akron, OH 44306. Dr.

Sipp is survived by his two children, Carl Sipp of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Dr. Nia Sipp of Atlanta, Georgia; mother, Willie Belle Thomas of Akron, Ohio; brother, Gregory Sipp and his wife Elnora Sipp of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In lie of flowers please condolences to Willie Belle Thomas, 1101 Independence Avenue, Apt. 0333, Akron, OH 44310. RHODEN MEMORIAL HOME is serving the family of Dr.

Sipp. Send condolences at SIYUFY FRED M. Age 94, of Mt. Lebanon, on September 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Nancy Siyufy and the late Mary Siyufy; loving father of Robert (Marge) Siyufi, of South Carolina, Fred (Anita) Siyufi, of Las Vegas, Alexis (Larry) Namee, of Mt.

Lebanon and Michael (Barbara) Siyufy, of Scott brother of the late Alice Shehady, Philip Siyufi and Diane Elmeer; stepfather of Joe (Barbara) Panaia of Munhall and Roxanne (Ray) Gillespie, of Munhall, also 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Fred loved to entertain his family and friends with his excellent culinary skills and sense of humor. Friends received Wednesday, 2-9PM in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). Trisagion Service will be held Weds. evening at 8 PM.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, 10AM, in St. George Orthodox Church, Bridgeville. Send condolences at SMUTEK GENEVIEVE T. (KASAROWSKI) 87, of Hampton on Sept. 8, 2008.

Wife of the late Frank P. Smutek; mother of Lorraine (Jim) Brown of Hampton PA; grandson: James T. Brown, of Hampton Twp. PA; also, loving grandmother of several nephews. Visitation Wed.

from 2-4 6-9PM at the HERBERT R. KING, JR. FUNERAL HOME, Route 8 at 2841 Woodland Circle, Allison Park, PA 15101 where service will be held on Thurs. at Interment at Lithuanian Cemetery Association, West View, PA. Send condolences at SODER EDWARD T.

Age 84, of Port St. Lucie Fla. formerly of Baldwin. Died on Saturday July 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife Anna and their three children Thomas, Robert and Cindy.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday Sept. 13, at the Jefferson Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 401 Curry Hollow Rd. Pleasant Hills. Send condolences at SPITZNAGEL WILLIAM E. Age 87 of Ithaca, NY, formerly of Ross Township, on Saturday, September 6, 2008.

Beloved husband of the late Helen M. (Vitunic) Spitznagel. Loving father of James W. Spitznagel of Ithaca, NY and the late Ronald L. Spitznagel; brother of Elvina M.

Gebhart of Valencia; grandfather of Craig Spitznagel of Pittsburgh, PA, Leann Paladin of Florida and Madeline Spitznagel of Ithaca NY. Friends received Wednesday 2-8 pm at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME 388 Center Avenue, West View, where service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM. Bill was employed as a bus driver for the Port Authority Transit until his retirement. He is a member of American Legion Post 116 of Avalon, West View V.F.W. Post 2754 and A.T.U.

Division In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, Southwest Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at STOKES GILBERT H. Age 90, of the South Side, formerly of Bethel Park, on September 9, 2008. Husband of the late Gertrude. Brother of Clifford Stokes of San Clemente, CA and the late Kenneth J.

Stokes. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Gilbert served during WWII in the Navy. Visitation will be private. Graveside military services will be held Tuesday, Sept.

16, 2008 at 10 am at Jefferson Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to EFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences at TITLE ELIZABETH ANN (WELSH) On Monday, September 8, 2008 of Forest Hills. Age 50 Loving mother of Emily, and her father Jim Title. Dear daughter of Catherine Welsh and the late Robert Welsh Jr.

Loving sister of Cathy Moore and her husband Michael of Swissvale, Grace Wheeler and Joseph of Swissvale, Patty Prelosky and her husband Phil of Forest Hills, James Welsh of Swissvale, and the late Thomas. Liz is survived by her special nieces and nephews Ashley and Joe Wheeler and Jay and Brenna Welsh. She is also survived by her many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends received 7-9 pm Wednesday and 2-4 7-9 pm Thursday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC.

7441 Washington Street, Swissvale. Mass of Christian burial in the St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church on Friday at 10 am. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions in Liz's memory to Word of God School. (Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center) www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at UNGER MARGARET M.

Age 78, of Perrysville, formerly of McCandless and West View on Monday, September 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward C. Unger; dear mother of Edward W. Unger (Susan-Dawn), William J. Unger, Richard G.

Unger (Barbara), Frances T. Fernald (James), Agnes M. Merlin (Mark); sister of Richard Gerard F. and the late William J. Powers; also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-9pm at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, 10418 Perry McCandless. Funeral Mass Friday at in St. Teresa of Avila Church. If desired the family suggests memorials to Susan G.

Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 1620 Murray 15217 or to T.R.Y. (Together for Retarded Youth), P.O. Box 40, Wexford 15090. Send condolences at VALETTI ROBERT J. Age 87, of Castle Shannon, on Sunday September 7, 2008.

Beloved husband for 61 years of Josephine Valetti (nee Nuzzo); devoted father of Jennifer Piddington (Scott), Gary Valetti (Nancy) and Rob Valetti (LeeAnn); loving brother of Irma Fedrizzi and Louis Valetti; loving grandfather of Andrea and Amie Piddington; Marci Hansen (Corey), Michael, Nicholas and Jordan Valetti. Bob was a proud member of the Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department Station for over 52 years. Friends are welcomed from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Thursday at the LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1008 Castle Shannon Blvd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Friday at 10am in the St. Anne Church.

Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Western PA Chapter, 100 West Station Square Suite 1950, PA 15219. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences at VERDI ALPHONSE Age 90, on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Beloved husband of 60 ears of Edith (Lilli). Father of Angela (David) Novak, Patty Verdi and Ronald (Cindy) Verdi.

Grandfather of Brian and Lisa Verdi and Natalie Novak. Brother of John Verdi, Sadie Manzella, Tressa LoBosco and the late Antoinette and Angelo Verdi, Mary Porto and Josephine Virone. Friends received 7-9 pm TUES. and 2-9 pm WED. at the THOMAS P.

KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. Funeral Mass in Risen Lord Church on THURS. at 10 am. He was a WW II Army Air Force Veteran, member of I.S.D.A.

Amity Lodge Bellevue Council 1400 Knights of Columbus and North Boros Amer. Legion Post Send condolences at In Memoriam ARLOF MELISSA Melissa, Happy 35th Birthday honey. Remembering and thinking of you everyday; in my heart always. Love, Mommie. ROMAGNA ALBERT SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 Albert, Dad, Pap, Poopsie It's already been one year since you left and you are truly missed.

We think of you every day! You did some crazy things so we have great stories to make us We love you! SAMUELSON ROGER Jan. 7, 1956-Sept. 10, 2007 You entered through the gates of heaven been a year and we still feel that losing you seems so unreal. As each day becomes a challenge we now struggle to get through, the thing that keeps us going are our memories of you. We will all hold ou very close to our heart until the day we are no longer apart.

Lots of love, Mom and Dad, Wayne, Pat, Anita, Laura, Stephanie, Lynne, Rich, Paul, Jaclyn, Cindy, Taylor, Alexandria, and Olivia.