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James Francis Munroe was born on August 12, 1912 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. He and Alice O'Lare were married in 1936 in West VirginiaG. He died on December 19, 1991, at age 79, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

James Francis Munroe was also known as James Francis Mulrow.

Alice O'Lare was born on October 22, 1911 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. She and James Francis Munroe were married in 1936 in West VirginiaG. She died on November 22, 1998, at age 87, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

James M. Munroe was born on November 15, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. He died on October 14, 2011, at age 59, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

Martin O'Connor was born on December 10, 1892 in IrelamdG. He and Mary Mulrow were married. He died on July 29, 1974, at age 81, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

Mary Ellen Joyce was born on December 25, 1891 in Clonbur, Galway, IrelandG. She and Thomas Mulrow were married in 1920 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. She died on October 6, 1963, at age 71, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

Thomas Joyce and Bridget Burke were married.

Bridget Burke and Thomas Joyce were married.

Helen Mulrow was born on April 1, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. She and Romel Nicholas were married on April 22, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. She died on April 8, 2016, at age 95, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):Helen "Ellie" (Munroe) Nicholas, our family matriarch, was bid farewell on Friday, April 8, 2016. Her loss cost Ireland an icon and reduced by yet one more, those counted in America's "Greatest Generation." Like most from Ellie's era, she took pride in living her life in an understated fashion, making a difference subtly and without fanfare. Common values drove her: duty, honor, country, personal responsibility and marriage vows. Notwithstanding the unpretentious life she lived, Ellie made a difference in her community, and her electric blue eyes and warmth left a lasting and genuine impression on everyone she met. She was very active in her Catholic parish, St. Denis, holding positions as president of the Women's Guild and Parent-Teachers Guild. She was a member of the Christian Mother's Society at St. Denis and St. Michael's and the Ancient Order of Hibernians - Ladies Auxiliary (Division IX). She was also active in the American Field Service, an international student exchange program. In the early 1970s, Ellie and her husband, Romel, opened their home to international students. Such engagements were uncommon at the time, and after 45 years, Ellie remained close with her first exchange student, Candan Caner Muyan, and the Turkish family she called her own. She lived the Yeats' philosophy: "There are no strangers here; only friends you haven't yet met." Though Ellie was a true Irish-American, she embraced Eastern European cooking and under her mother-in-law's tutelage she became an accomplished cook and baker. She even put a French-pastry flair on her famous nut roll and other culinary delights. On a personal level, Ellie was the beloved wife of her late husband of 67 years, Romel.

Ellie was also a devoted mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was born April 1, 1921, to Thomas Munroe and Mary Joyce, and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Romel, and siblings, Francis Monroe and Sarah Slepak, and son-in-law, Joel G. Heimlich. She is survived by her children, Judy/Juliet Heimlich and Romel (Dr. Stephanie) Nicholas and her grandchildren, Sarah, Romel, Mary and John, as well as sister Theresa Stripay, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, in the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412-678-3454). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2016, in St. Michael's Parish, Elizabeth Township. Committal will follow to Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township.

www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

(Published in Pittsburgh Tribune Review from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2016.)

Sarah Mulrow was born on September 22, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. She and John Nick Slepak, Jr, were married in October 1950 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. She died on November 25, 2013, at age 91, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

Sarah Mulrow was also known as Sarah Munroe.

Francis Martin Mulrow was born on July 15, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. He and Nellie Guthrie were married on July 6, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. He died on August 28, 1976, at age 52, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

Francis Martin Mulrow was also known as Francis Martin Munroe.

Mary Theresa Mulrow was born on September 7, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. She and Richard Stripay were married. She died on April 28, 2019, at age 91, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

Romel Nicholas was born on October 18, 1916 in West VirginiaG. He and Helen Mulrow were married on April 22, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. He died on July 19, 2010, at age 93, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):rn: Romel Micklous

Romel Louis Nicholas, 92, of Elizabeth Township, died peacefully Monday, July 19, 2010. Born October 18, 1917, in Clarksburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Louis and Julia Verdas Nicholas and was also preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Goydan. He attended McKeesport High School, where he was a member of the marching band and later attended the University of Pittsburgh. For over 30 years he worked in the claims, liability and subrogation department of Nationwide Insurance in Pittsburgh, and initiated the telephone claims service in Western Pennsylvania. While at Nationwide, he co-authored a compendium of medical references, terminology and illustrations for rehabilitative medicine. After retirement, he also worked as a special claims consultant with USF & G Insurance for 15 years. During World War II, he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Aircorps, developing the Enemy Aircraft Warning Centers in Pittsburgh and along the East Coast. Mr. Nicholas was a member of St. Michael's Church in Elizabeth Township and the Usher's Club, and was a former member of the Youghiogheny Country Club and the first president of the PTA of the former St. Denis School in Versailles.

John Nick Slepak, Jr, was born on March 11, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. He and Sarah Mulrow were married in October 1950 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. He died on June 20, 2002, at age 80, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

Richard Stripay was born in 1927 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. He and Mary Theresa Mulrow were married.

Rita Mae Sharpe was born on April 18, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. She died on February 4, 1938, at age 17, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

Geraldine Sharpe was born on July 16, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. She died on April 13, 1926, at age 0, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG.

Patrick King was born in 1891 in Clonbur, Galway, IrelandG. He and Catherine Mulrow were married on October 17, 1921 in Clonbur, Galway, IrelandG. He died in November 1974, at age ~83, in Clonbur, Galway, IrelandG.

William Joseph Gerard was born on May 26, 1908 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaG. He and Margaret Mulrow were married on January 17, 1935 in PennsylvaniaG. He died on October 30, 1993, at age 85, in Butler, Butler County, PennsylvaniaG.

Caroline Mary Gerard was born on September 14, 1936 in Butler, Butler County, PennsylvaniaG. She and Robert Jessup were married on November 19, 1966 in Alexandria, VirginiaG. She died on February 29, 2008, at age 71, in MarylandG.

(Research):Preceded in death by husband, Robert "Bob" B. Jessup, and her parents, Willis & Margaret Gerard.
Survivors include children and spouses, William "Bill" & Lea Jessup, Richard "Rick" & Nicole "Nikki" Jessup, & Dana Jessup of Colorado; grandchildren, Alyssa, Haley, Aiden, Craig, & Ricky.
Mrs. Jessup graduated from schools in the Penn Township and became a flight attendant and a supervisor of flight attendants. Later she worked for the Montgomery County Public School system for more than 12 years.
A Memorial Mass was conducted Friday, March 7, 2008 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Gaithersburg, MD. Graveside services followed on Tuesday, April 8, 2008.

Robert Jessup was born on January 4, 1942 in Washington, DCG. He and Caroline Mary Gerard were married on November 19, 1966 in Alexandria, VirginiaG. He died on April 7, 2002, at age 60, in MarylandG.