Obituaries 8-17 Feb., 2002: The Herald, Sharon, Mercer Co, Pa. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Jean Horton Floozie479185599@aol.com GENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercialindividuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. The Herald, Sharon, Pa February 8, 2002 Obits. Today's death record Violet E. GUYNN, 93, of 1815 Pine Road, Espyville. James W. JACKSON, 83, Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Sharon. Frances Ethel Bates NOVAK, 86, formerly of 875 Thomas Ave., Sharon. Edward "Ted" Joseph PRYTS Sr., 60, of 754 Valley View Road, Brookfield Township. Charles RUFFO, 65, of 816 Wheatland Road, Shenango Township. Cora L. YAFFEE, 67, of 5360 Saltsburg Road, Verona, Pa., formerly of Sharon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's obituaries Frances Ethel BATES NOVAK, formerly of 875 Thomas Ave., Sharon, died at 4:28 a.m. today (2-8-02) in O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. She was 86. Obituary information was incomplete. NOVAK , Frances Ethel Bates, 86, formerly of 875 Thomas Ave., Sharon. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ESPYVILLE, Pa. -- Violet E. GUYNN, 1815 Pine Road, Espyville, died late Thursday evening (2-7-02) in her home. She was 93. Obituary information was incomplete. GUYNN , Violet E., 93, of 1815 Pine Road, Espyville, Pa. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edward "Ted" Joseph PRYTS SR. of 754 Valley View Road in Brookfield Township, passed away at 12:44 a.m. Thursday morning (2-7-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following an extended illness. He was 60. Mr. Pryts was born Nov. 17, 1941, in Sharon, a son of Wilber Pete and Margaret Walsh Pryts. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1959 alumnus of Sharon High School and studied metallurgy at the Shenango campus of Pennsylvania State University in Sharon.Mr. Pryts retired in the late 1980s from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he was a slitter machine operator in the company's Finishing Division B Department. He also worked with his father's landscaping business for several years doing landscaping throughout the Shenango Valley.Mr. Pryts enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. His wife, the former Rosalie T. Bencivengo, whom he married on Jan. 10, 1959, survives at home. He also leaves: one daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Debra L.) Graham, Akron; one son, Edward Pryts Jr. and his wife Stacia, Hermitage; and three sisters, Mrs. James "Waxy" (Margaret "Peggy") Cave, Sharon; Mrs. Lou (Mary Lou) Sakony, Sharon; and Judy Kratko, also Sharon.Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jacqueline N. and Kathleen R. Graham; and Calvin E. and Andrew J. Pryts. Mr. Pryts was preceded in death by his parents; and his two brothers, Thomas and Jerry Pryts. PRYTS , Edward "Ted" Joseph Sr., 60, of 754 Valley View Road, Brookfield Township. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (2-10-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-11-02) in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Neil May, pastor of Faith Fellowship Church, Macedonia, Ohio, officiating. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles RUFFO, 816 Wheatland Road, Shenango Township, died at 10 p.m. Thursday (2-7-02) in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, after a short illness. He was 65. Obituary information was incomplete. RUFFO, Charles, 65, of 816 Wheatland Road, Shenango Township. Arrangements will be announced by W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PITTSBURGH -- Cora L. YAFFEE of 5360 Saltsburg Road, Verona, Pa., formerly of Sharon, died at 6 a.m. Thursday (2-7-02) in Mercy Hospital following an extended illness. She was 67. Mrs. Yaffee was born Feb. 26, 1934, in Masury, a daughter of Admiral D. and Alfreda Parker Notman. She was a homemaker and former member of Masury United Methodist Church.She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. Her husband, Isidor J. Yaffee, whom she married July 25, 1953, died Aug. 27, 1988. Survivors include: one son, Mark Yaffee, Sharon; four daughters, Cheryl Baniel, Greenville; Loretta Ruffo, Columbus, Ohio; Cathy Ammon, Pittsburgh; and Paula Tancer, Canfield, Ohio; one sister, Margaret "Peggy" Bradley, Cortland; and five grandchildren. Besides her husband, Mrs. Yaffee was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Delores Myers and Judy Notman. YAFFEE, Mrs. Isidor J. (Cora L.), 67, of 5360 Saltsburg Road, Verona, Pa., formerly of Sharon. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (2-10-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-11-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Brookfield, officiating. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A funeral Mass will be held Monday for Rose M. ZARELLA, a resident of John XXIII Home in Hermitage, formerly of 169 Case Ave. in Sharon. She passed away at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, in John XXIII Home. She was 91. Born Feb. 18, 1910, in Farrell, Miss Zarella was a daughter of the late Frank and Rosemarie Carbonare Zarella. She attended Farrell schools and graduated from beauty school in Pittsburgh. A self-employed hairdresser for more than 50 years, she owned and operated the former Rose's Beauty Shop, first in Farrell and later in Sharon. Rose was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon. She was an avid artist who enjoyed painting and drawing. Rose had an extraordinary sense of humor and loved to tell jokes. She was also a talented and entertaining babysitter for her large hosts of nieces and nephews. Survivors include: three sisters, Angela Cummings and Josephine Zarella, both John XXIII Home; and Nellie Polite, Youngstown. In addition to her parents, Miss Zarella was preceded in death by one brother, Dominic F. Zarella; and four sisters, Antoinette Wiesen; and Geraldine, Elizabeth and Mary Zarella. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. ZARELLA , Rose M., 91, Hermitage, formerly of 169 Case Ave., Sharon. Calling hours: None. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Monday (2-11-02) in Roncalli Center of John XXIII Home, Hermitage, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant. Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENICE, Fla. -- James W. JACKSON, Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Sharon, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in I.H.S. of Venice. He was 83. Mr. Jackson was born June 20, 1918, in Sharon to James A. Jackson and Harriett E. Webb Jackson. He was an assistant foreman for an electrical manufacturing company. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WORLD WAR II. Mr. Jackson had resided in the Port Charlotte area since 1989, moving there from Mesa, Ariz. Surviving are: his wife of 30 years, the former Jean G. Fyffe; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nancy and James Sands, Port Charlotte. JACKSON, James W., 83, Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Sharon. Calling hours: None. Service: Committal services at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, in ROYAL PALM MEMORIAL GARDENS, 2405 Harbor Blvd., Punta Gorda, Fla., with the Rev. Fred Carlsen, officiating. Burial: Cremation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary was published 2-5-02 Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148. FINNEGAN, James R., 82, of 558 Dougherty Ave., Sharon. Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (2-9-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com Service: Memorial service with full military honors at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Stephen Stelle, pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, officiating. Burial: Cremation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary was published 2-7-02 Among those preceding Mrs. HICKEY in death were two sisters, Mary Ciccki and Philomena Dragash. Corrected information was given to The Herald. HICKEY, Mrs. Joseph M. (Antoinette "Toni" Marie), 85, formerly of 3116 Main St., West Middlesex, a lifetime resident of the Shenango Valley. Calling hours: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday (2-9-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Rose Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage, with the Rev. Charles Schmitt, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, as celebrant. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 Today's death record Richard Allen CAMPBELL, 46, of 325 Columbia St., Sharon. Noble June GOOD, 89, Hubbard. Marion M. 'Smokey' RUSSO, 89, of Hermitage, formerly of Wilson Street, Sharon. Today's obituaries Mrs. Noble June GOOD, 89, of Hubbard, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in Orange Village Nursing Home, Masury. She was born July 9, 1912, in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of John P. and Inez Blanche Spade Hurd and lived in Hubbard since 1946. Mrs. Good, also known as Billie, was a homemaker and member of Corner House Christian Church, Hubbard. Her husband, Herbert T. Good, whom she married May 19, 1952, died Aug. 21, 1992. She leaves a son, Robert F. Gray of Mount Shasta, Calif.; four stepsons, Albert N. Good of Masury; Eugene C. and Herbert P. Good, both of Hubbard; and Jack Good of Norristown, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Judy Romano of Bridgeport, Pa.; 33 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Two stepdaughters, Doris J. Alexander and Margret J. Bender; and two sisters, Edna McFarland and Elvena Passmore are deceased. GOOD, Mrs. Herbert T. (Noble June), 89, Hubbard Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday (2-10-02) in KELLEY-ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard. Service: Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday (2-11-02) in the funeral home with Mr. Jerry Yorks, pastor of Corner House Christian Church, Hubbard, officiating. To send condolences to the family and to view this obituary, please visit www.kelley-robb.com Burial: LaJose Cemetery, Newburgh Borough, Pa. Charles "Chub" RUFFO, 816 Wheatland Road, West Middlesex, Shenango Township, died at 10 p.m. Thursday (2-07-02) in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, following complications from surgery. He was 65. He was born May 10, 1936 in West Middlesex to Joseph and Ann Rotunno Ruffo. A 1954 graduate of West Middlesex High School, Mr. Ruffo was employed for 23 years by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. in the maintenance department. He also was a Shenango Township supervisor and road supervisor for 18 years. He attended West Middlesex United Methodist Church. Mr. Ruffo was a member of the West Middlesex Gridiron Club, Fur Fin Feather Sportsmen Club, Shenango Township; and West Middlesex Alumni Association. He was co-captain of the 1954 Class C State Champion Basketball team, and coached Little League baseball for 12 years. He was active in local sports. He was devoted to his family and he loved spending time at the sports activities of his children and grandchildren. Surviving are: his wife, Sallie A. Hoffman Ruffo, at home, whom he married Dec. 17, 1956; his mother, Ann, and step-father, Clifford Campbell, New Castle; four sons, Charles D. Ruffo and his wife, Sylvia, Irwin, Pa.; Jeffery L. Ruffo and his wife, Teena, Lake City, Fla.; Brian K. Ruffo and his wife, Darlene, and Michael B. Ruffo and his wife, Linda; all of West Middlesex; one sister, Elizabeth Loosemoore and her husband Allan, Benezette, Pa.; two brothers, Joseph Ruffo and his wife, Denise, Hermitage; Albert Ruffo and his wife, Sandra, West Middlesex; and 11 grandchildren, Rebecca, Kristi, Josh, Bradley, Zach, Giani, Anthony, Chachi, Brad, Ashley, and Brittany Ruffo; and a great-granddaughter, Chelsea Ruffo. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles Ruffo Football Scholarship Fund, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, West Middlesex Branch, 3167 Main St., West Middlesex, Pa. RUFFO ,Charles 'Chub', 65, of 816 Wheatland Road, Shenango Township`. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-09-02) and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday (2-10-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex. Service: Funeral service at 4 p.m. Sunday (2-10-02) in United Methodist Church, West Middlesex, with Rev. Dr. John Kees, Pastor, officiating. Burial: Cremation Marion M. "Smokey" RUSSO, a resident of Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage, formerly of Wilson Street, Sharon, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Friday (2-8-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 89. He was born Sept. 16, 1912 in Oil City, Pa. to Joe Russo and Mary Leonard Russo Muscarella. Mr. Russo attended Farrell schools. Before retiring on Dec. 31, 1974, he was employed by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. as a hook-on for cranes. A member of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, Mr. Russo was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 55, Farrell; the Italian Home, Farrell; Sons of Italy, Sharon; and the Patagonia Volunteer Fire Department. He was also an ardent Cleveland Browns fan. Surviving are: his wife, Rose Bonesara Russo, a resident of John XXIII Home, Hermitage, whom he married May 11, 1940 in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon; one daughter, Mrs. Charles M. (Rosemary) Ryhal, Transfer; one son, Mike Russo and his wife, Phyllis, Hermitage; three stepsisters, Rose Gregorich, Las Vegas; Margaret Peters, St. Clair Shores, Mich.; and Mamie Vadala, Hermitage; two stepbrothers, Steve Muscarella, Pulaski; Dave Muscarella, Greenville; three grandchildren, Charles M. Ryhal III and his wife, Melanie, of Ohio; Edward Ryhal and his wife, Debra, Stoneboro; and Mrs. Aaron (Carla Marie) Hughes, Greenville; and four great-grandchildren, Kayla Marie Hughes, Greenville, Zachary Edward Ryhal, Stoneboro; and Anna Renee Ryhal and Kristin Hope Ryhal, both of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Joseph Muscarella, who raised him from the age of two and two stepbrothers, Thomas and Joseph Muscarella. Memorial contributions may be made to John XXIII Home, 2250 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage, Pa. 16148. RUSSO ,Marion M. "Smokey" Russo, 89, of Hermitage, formerly of Wilson St., Sharon.Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-10-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, and from 1 p.m. until time of funeral mass on Monday (2-11-02) in the Roncalli Center of John XXIII Home, Hermitage. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. Monday (2-11-02) in the Roncalli Center of John XXIII Home, Hermitage, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant. Interment: St. Mary Cemetery, Hermitage Violet E. GUYNN, 1815 Pine Road, Espyville, Pa., formerly a resident of Alderman Avenue, Sharon, for 60 years, passed away of natural causes at 11:45 p.m. Thursday (2-07-02) in her residence. She was 93. She was born Dec. 8, 1908 in McKeesport, Pa. to William O. and Bertha Bergquist Myers. Mrs. Guynn attended McKeesport schools for 11 years. A homemaker, she was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sharon, and also attended Sharon Alliance Church. Her husband, Dwight T. Guynn, whom she married on Jan. 12, 1926, preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1988. Surviving are: one son, Wayne D. Guynn, Ignace, Mich.; two sisters, Edna Wagner and her husband Joseph, Brookfield; Gertrude Welfer, Pittsburgh; one brother, the Rev. Wesley V. Myers, Greensburg, Pa.; two grandchildren, Martin Wilcox and Gale Halliday; and two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Janna Halliday. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son Dwight "Duffy" Guynn, Jr., and a daughter, Carole A. Dale Wilcox. GUYNN, Mrs. Dwight T. (Violet E.) 93, of 1815 Pine Road, Espyville, Pa., formerly of Alderman Avenue, Sharon. Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (2-11-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to cGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Wesley V. Myers, brother of the deceased, and the Rev. Craig Snyder, pastor of Sharon Alliance Church, officiating. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Richard Allen CAMPBELL, 325 Columbia Street, Sharon, died suddenly at 9:54 a.m. Friday in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 46. He was born Feb. 4, 1956 in Uniontown, Pa. to Omar and Onalee Hughes Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a 1974 graduate of Sharon High School where he had been on the wrestling team. His worked as a laborer. He was a Protestant. He enjoyed working on cars and playing cards. Surviving are: his father, of Sharon; a sister, Joyce Letterbury and her husband Gary, Pensacola, Fla.; two brothers, Daniel and Russell Campbell, both of Sharon; and several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. CAMPBELL Richard Allen, 46, of 325 Columbia Street, Sharon. Calling hours: None. Service: Private graveside services. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 Today's death record Ashley Lynne ANDERSON, 17, Branchton Road, Slippery Rock Township. Fannie A. DALLACROCE, 77, of 8085 Warren-Sharon Road, Masury. Donna Elizabeth Volk Johnson, 65, of 339 E. Jamestown Road, West Salem Township. Patsy J. JONES, 49, of 31 Marantha Drive, Youngstown, formerly of Masury. Richard Arlen SHAFFER, Sr., 69, of Third Street, Fredonia. Pamela J. STOUP, 44, of 4638 Whippoorwill Drive, Hermitage. Joseph E. TOSCANO, 81, of 1535 Catalina Place, Hermitage. Today's obituaries Patsy J. JONES, 31 Maranatha Drive, Youngstown, formerly of Masury, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday (2-8-02) in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown. She was 49. Obituary information was incomplete. JONES Patsy J., 49, of 31 Maranatha Drive, Youngstown, formerly of Masury. Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Pamela J. STOUP, 4638 Whippoorwill Drive, Hermitage, died at 10:27 a.m. Saturday (2-09-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following an extended illness. She was 44. She was born Oct. 16, 1957 in Sharon to William C. Reese and E. Arlene Bain. A graduate of Sharon High School and Pennsylvania State University, State College, Mrs. Stoup was employed by the Bureau of Workman's Compensation, State of Ohio, as a fraud analyst for seven years. She was a member of East Side Church Baptist-Disciples of Christ, Sharon. Mrs. Stoup was a member of the Penn State Alumni Club and she played the organ at East Side Church. She loved music and taught piano for 11/2 years at The School of Paralegal Training in Philadelphia. Surviving are: her husband at home, Daniel Stoup, whom she married Sept. 9, 1989; her father, of Sharon; and brother, William C. Reese, Jr., of East Hampton, Conn. She was preceded in death by her mother. STOUP Mrs. Daniel (Pamela J.) 44, of 4638 Whippoorwill Drive, Hermitage. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (2-11-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in East Side Church Baptist-Disciples of Christ, Sharon, with the Rev. G. Edward Hillard, pastor, officiating. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage Ashley Lynne ANDERSON, of Branchton Road, Slippery Rock Township, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday (2-08-02) in UPMC Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh following a brief illness. She was 17. She was born Oct. 2, 1984 in Pine Township to James Albert Anderson, Jr. and Karen Louise Snyder Anderson. Ashley was a member of the junior class of Slippery Rock Area High School. She was a member of Branchton Methodist Church and Youth Group, a varsity basketball cheerleader, a member of the Rock-n-ettes and a Slippery Rock Youth Cheerleader coach. While dancing with Starz Dance Center of Branchton, she received numerous medals and trophies at regional, state and national dance competitions. She also taught beginning dance classes in jazz and gymnastics. Surviving are: her parents at home; one sister, Jamie Anderson, at home; her paternal grandparents, James and Shirley McCloud Anderson, Butler; and her maternal grandmother, Mary Weitzel, Grove City. Memorial contributions may be made to Branchton United Methodist Church, or the Slippery Rock Area High School Memorial Fund, in memory of Ashley Anderson. ANDERSON, Ashley, 17, of Branchton Road, Slippery Rock. Calling hours: Noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Monday (2-11-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in Center Presbyterian Church, Slippery Rock, with the Rev. James Lewis, pastor of Branchton Methodist Church, officiating. Interment: Slippery Rock Cemetery. Richard Arlen SHAFFER, Sr., 69, of Third Street, Fredonia, died at 3 p.m. Saturday (2-9-02) at UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after an extended illness. He was born Oct. 20, 1932 in New Castle to Ferdinand Charles and Emma Syvila Eiler Shaffer. MR. SHAFFER SERVED IN THE ARMY DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT. Before retiring in 1987, he was employed by McCandless Ford, Mercer, as a mechanic. Mr. Shaffer was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 3374, Hempfield Township; Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 276, Greenville; and American Legion Post 140, Greenville. Surviving are: his wife at home, Charlotte Kirsch Shaffer, whom he married Sept. 29, 1967; two daughters, Leah Marie King, Mercer; Melissa Ann Shaffer, Fredonia; one stepdaughter, Linda Adams, Greenville; one son, Richard Arlen Shaffer, Jr., Fredonia; four sisters, Catherine L. Bochert, Mercer; Leatrice J. Rice, Gertrude A. Megyesi, Vernetta M. Rice, all Sharpsville; two brothers, William M. Shaffer, Mercer; Raymond J. Shaffer, Sharpsville; and six grandchildren, Tiffiny Lynn McCandless, Tonya Marie King, Joseph Diefenderfer, Richard Arlen Shaffer III, Courtney Lynn Shaffer Say, and Miranda Marie Shaffer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Georgia Parson; and two brothers, Fredrick C. and Robert L.Shaffer. Memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte, P.O. Box 83, Fredonia, Pa. 16124. SHAFFER, Richard Arlen, Sr., 69, of Third Street, Fredonia. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (2-11-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dave Wimer, associate pastor of Calvary Fellowship Chapel, Coolspring Township, officiating. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, with military honors Donna Elizabeth Volk JOHNSON, 339 E. Jamestown Rd., West Salem Township, died Saturday (2-09-02) following an extended illness in St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township. She was 65. She was born May 20, 1936 in North Versailles, Pa. to Carl and Bessie Yeager Volk. A homemaker, Mrs. Johnson was a member of Mercer United Methodist Church. Her husband, Donald K. Johnson, whom she married May 28, 1955, preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1990. Surviving are: four daughters, Debora L. Roddy and her husband Michael; Dorothy A. Bobanick and her husband Russell; Dawn Louise McCann and her husband Jeffrey; all of Mercer; and Delores J. Tunstall and her husband Edward, Magnolia, Del.; two brothers, Robert Volk, Chesterton, Ind.; Carl Volk, Port Charlotte, Fla.; and six grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Boyd. JOHNSON ,MRS Donald K. (Donna Elizabeth Volk), 65, of 339 E. Jamestown Rd., West Salem Township. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (2-13-02) in the funeral home with Dr. Hugh D. Crocker, pastor of visitation and Rev. David M. Davis, pastor, both of Mercer United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. Joseph E. TOSCANO, 1535 Catalina Place, Hermitage, passed away at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (2-09-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, after a brief illness. He was 81. Obituary information was incomplete. TOSCANO Joseph E., 81, of 1535 Catalina Place, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1090 East State St., Sharon. The obituary below is being reprinted because of errors by The Herald. Richard Allen CAMPBELL, 325 Columbia Street, Sharon, died suddenly at 9:54 a.m. Friday in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 46. He was born Feb. 4, 1956 in Uniontown, Pa. to Omar and Onalee Hughes Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a 1974 graduate of Sharon High School where he had been on the wrestling team. He worked as a laborer. He was a Protestant. He enjoyed working on cars and playing cards. Surviving are: his father, of Sharon; a sister, Joyce Letterbury and her husband Gary, Pensacola, Fla.; two brothers, Daniel and Russell Campbell, both of Sharon; and several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. CAMPBELL Richard Allen, 46, of 325 Columbia Street, Sharon.Calling hours: None. Arrangements by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Private graveside services. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Fannie A. DALLACROCE, 8085 Warren-Sharon Road, Masury, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday (2-08-02) in Nugent's Convalescent Center, Hermitage. She was 77. She was born in the Mercer County village of No. 5 Mine on Oct. 20, 1924 to Frank and Adelia Defrancisco DeCarlo. A 1943 alumna of Grove City High School, Mrs. Dallacroce worked as a payroll clerk for the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., retiring in 1983 following 40 years of service. She was a member of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, where she was a former catechism teacher. Surviving are: her husband at home, Daniel Dallacroce, whom she married Nov. 22, 1958; two sisters, Mary DeCarlo, Hermitage; and Emma Jackel, Mercer. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Larry DeCarlo, and one sister, Jennie Kinney. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Ohio Alzheimer's Research Center, 1899 Garfield Road, Columbiana, Ohio 44408. DALLACROCE Mrs. Daniel (Fannie A.), 77, of 8085 Warren-Sharon Rd., Masury. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (2-11-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley J. Swacha, Pastor, officiating. Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery The Herald, Sharon, Pa Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 Today's death record Robert L. DAVID, 77, of 11 Buckwalter Road, Pulaski. Virginia "Ginny" K. EBERHART, 89, of 2810 Winner Road, Clark. Mary E. GURGOVITS, 87, of 4102 24th Ave., Temple Hills, Md., formerly of Sharpsville. Roy L. MULLEN, 90, formerly of Yankee Run Road, Masury. Today's obituaries Roy L. MULLEN, formerly of Yankee Run Road, Masury, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday (2-9-02) in Orange Village Care Center, Masury. He was 90. Obituary information was incomplete. MULLEN,Roy L., 90, formerly of Yankee Run Road, Masury. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Pamela J. STOUP Mrs. Stoup was born Oct. 16, 1957, in Sharon to William C. Reese and E. Arlene Bain Reese. She studied for 11/2 years at the School of Paralegal Training in Philadelphia. She also taught piano. Incorrect information was given to The Herald. STOUP Mrs. Daniel W. (Pamela J.), 44, of 4638 Whippoorwill Drive, Hermitage. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-11-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in East Side (Baptist-Disciples of Christ) Church, Sharon, with the Rev. G. Edward Hillard, pastor, officiating. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Robert L. "Red" DAVID, 11 Buckwalter Road, Pulaski, died at 8 p.m. Sunday (2-10-02) in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 77. Obituary information was incomplete. DAVID, Robert L. "Red," 77, of 11 Buckwalter Road, Pulaski. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Virginia "Ginny" K. EBERHART of 2810 Winner Road, Clark, died at 12:03 p.m. Sunday (2-10-02) in Northside Medical Center, Youngs-town. She was 89. Mrs. Eberhart was born Dec. 21, 1912, in Youngstown, a daughter of Andrew and Kathryn Dahman Hennessy. She graduated in 1929 from Austintown (Ohio) Fitch High School. Mrs. Eberhart was the postmaster for the Clark Post Office for 26 years before retiring in 1983. She had attended Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage. Her memberships included the National Association of Federal Retired Employees; Sur Optimist Club -- Shenango Chapter; Hickory Mother's Club; Clark Borough Women's Auxiliary; Buhl Club Bridge Group; Crippled Children's Bridge Group of Shenango Valley; and what was Volunteers at Sharon General Hospital. Her husband, Wayne C. Eberhart, whom she married Sept. 11, 1938, died Sept. 18, 1998. Survivors include: one son, Clark Wayne Eberhart and his wife Carol, Clark; two daughters, Virginia Lynn Jones and her husband George, Plainfield, Ill.; and Dorothy Kathryn Blomstrom and her husband James, Liberty Township, Trumbull County; one sister, Gail Thorsby and her husband Ted, Liberty Township; two sisters-in-law, Donnabelle Hennessy, Bloomington, Ill.; and Louise Eberhart, Springville, Calif.; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Besides her husband, Mrs. Eberhart was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Donald Hennessy; and one sister, Marjorie Testa. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. EBERHART, Mrs. Wayne C. (Virginia "Ginny" K.), 89, of 2810 Winner Road, Clark. Calling hours: 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (2-13-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Stephen Stelle, pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, officiating. Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Youngs-town. CLINTON, Md. -- Mary E. GURGOVITS, 4102 24th Ave., Temple Hills, Md., formerly of Sharpsville, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday (2-9-02) in Bradford Oaks Nursing Home. She was 87. Obituary information was incomplete. GURGOVITS, Mary E., 87, of 4102 24th Ave., Temple Hills, Md., formerly of Sharpsville. Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday for Joseph E. TOSCANO of 1535 Catalina Place in Hermitage. He passed away at 10 a.m. Saturday (2-9-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following a brief illness. He was 81. Mr. Toscano was born Jan. 19, 1921, in Sharpsville, a son of Peter and Domenica Morabito Toscano. Mr. Toscano was an alumnus of Sharpsville High School Class of 1940 and later attended Texas Tech. WHILE SERVING IN THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE, HE PARTICIPATED IN BOTH WORLD WAR II AND THE KOREAN CONFLICT, ATTAINING THE RANK OF SERGEANT. AFTER WORLD WAR II, HE WAS AWARDED THE VICTORY RIBBON, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. He was employed for 36 years by General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant, where he worked as a welder, retiring in 1982. At one time, Mr. Toscano belonged to Knights of Columbus Council 684 in Sharon. He was a member of GATX Retirees Association. Some of his hobbies included model airplanes and trains. He enjoyed dancing and loved the outdoors, especially gardening, fishing and traveling. His wife, the former Margaret Hromyak, whom he married Sept. 23, 1950, survives him at home. He also leaves: one daughter, Elaine S. Toscano, Chicago; and one son, Gary J. Toscano and his wife June, Columbus, Ohio. Also surviving are: five sisters, Anne Stacconi and her husband Anthony, Buffalo, N.Y.; Palma Rossi, Altamonte Springs, Fla.; Josephine Benetto and Katherine Toscano, both Sharpsville; and Nancy Liptak, Eustis, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Jack S. Toscano and Elizabeth C. Toscano. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1905. TOSCANO, Joseph E., 81, of 1535 Catalina Place, Hermitage. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with Monsignor William C. Karg, former pastor, as celebrant. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by the Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland. Patsy J. JONES Obituary information remains incomplete. JONES, Patsy J., 49, of 31 Maranatha Drive, Youngstown, formerly of Masury. Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002 Today's death record Stanley M. JANUSKO, 80, of 2010 Madison Ave., Farrell. Joseph J. ULICA, 91, of 1020 Webster St., Farrell Today's obituaries Joseph J. ULICA, 1020 Webster St., Farrell, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 9:03 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after being stricken at home. He was 91. Mr. Ulica was born Feb. 6, 1911, in United, Pa., to John and Mary Bernard Ulica. As an alumnus of Farrell High School Class of 1928, he was a star varsity basketball player for the high school in 1927 and 1928. Mr. Ulica also played and coached in St. Ann Church Basketball League, Farrell, as a youth. He retired in 1973 after 38 years of service from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he was an electrician. Mr. Ulica was a member of the Italian Home Club, Farrell; the national AARP, a retired person's organization; and Sharon Steel Retirees Association; the former Shenango Valley Multi-Service Center; and the Slovak and German homes, all Farrell. He also belonged to St. Ann's Church. Mr. Ulica coached and managed Jednota baseball teams; and managed the Slovak Home softball team. He also played with the Pirates football team, an independent local team. Surviving are: his wife, the former Margaret E. Harenchar, whom he married April 5, 1932, at home; one son, Walter J. Ulica, husband of Kay, Bumpass, Va.; two daughters, Sister M. Jean Marie Ulica, Order of St. Francis, San Antonio; and Jean L. Ulica, Farrell; four grandchildren, John, Karen, Michael and Dolly Ulica; and three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Joseph and Leigh Ulica. Mr. Ulica was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Clara Suchovic, Elizabeth Konnen and Leona Vasconi. ULICA , Joseph J., 91, of 1020 Webster St., Farrell. Calling hours: To be announced by A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Service: Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Farrell, with time and celebrant to be announced. Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday for Robert L. "Red" DAVID of 11 Buckwalter Road, Pulaski. He passed away at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. He was 77. Born April 29, 1924, in Sharon, Mr. David was a son of the late John and Anna Fedor David. Mr. David attended St. Joseph parochial grade school and Sharon High School. He retired as a conductor in the transportation department of the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant in 1983, after 42 years of service. MR. DAVID WAS A U.S. ARMY WORLD WAR II VETERAN, HAVING ENLISTED IN 1943. HE FOUGHT WITH THE 63RD DIVISION, ALSO KNOWN AS THE BLOOD AND FIRE DIVISION, IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, SERVING IN NORMANDY. HE EVENTUALLY TOURED INTO GERMANY. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1946 AND FOR HIS SERVICE, WAS AWARDED THE INFANTRY COMBAT MEDAL AND EUROPEAN THEATER RIBBONS. Mr. David was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd in West Middlesex; the Sokol Lodge and the Slovak Home, both Farrell; American Legion Post 432, Wheatland; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and Sharon Steel Retirees Pensioner's Club. He also enjoyed monthly breakfast meetings with several other retirees from Sharon Steel in various locations throughout the Shenango Valley. An outdoorsman, Mr. David enjoyed trips to the mountain, hunting and fishing. In his spare time, he could be found bowling or playing cards, particularly pinochle or euchre. Red and his wife also enjoyed traveling together. Mr. David will be remembered as a devoted family man who especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include: his wife, the former Valeria Bohach, whom he married Feb. 18, 1950; two sons, Robert J. David and his wife Marsha, Hermitage; and Gary A. David, West Middlesex; one sister, Rose Wasko, Tennessee; a son-in-law, Robert P. Rubano, Farrell; and two grandchildren, Megan Beth David, Hermitage; and Robert M. Rubano, Farrell. In addition to his parents, Mr. David was preceded in death by one daughter, Renee A. Rubano; one grandson, Trevor John David; and four brothers, John, Clarence, Albert and Ronald David. DAVID ,Robert L. "Red," 77, of 11 Buckwalter Road, Pulaski. Calling hours: 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (2-13-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 8:30 p.m. Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the Rev. Howard J. King, pastor, and Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as concelebrants. Brief prayer service at 9 a.m. in the funeral home prior to leaving for the church. Interment: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors at graveside by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex YOUNGSTOWN -- A funeral service will be held Friday for Patsy J. JONES, Dandridge Nursing Home, 31 Maranatha Drive, Youngstown, formerly of Masury. She died at 5:45 p.m. Friday (2-8-02) in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngs-town. She was 49. Mrs. Jones was born Sept. 7, 1952, in Georgiana, Ala., to Willie Brooks Jr. and Rilla Mae Williams. A graduate of Harper High School Class of 1971 on the South Side of Chicago, she was an alumna of Shenango Valley Business Institute, Sharon. Mrs. Jones was formerly a nurse's aide at O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home in Masury; and John XXIII Home in Hermitage. She was a former member of Valley Baptist Church in Farrell. Surviving are: her husband, Josh Jones, whom she married Feb. 20, 1987, Masury; one daughter, Tawana L. Battles, Sharon; four sisters, Dorothy Ann Rose, Florida; and Geraldine Williams, Shirley Diane McNeal and Linda Williams-Evans, all Chicago; one brother, Ricky E. Williams, Chicago; her stepmother, Georgia M. Brooks, Farrell; three stepbrothers, Louis Brooks and Samuel J. Brooks, both Farrell; and Willie Brooks IV, California; seven nephews, four nieces, four great-nephews, six great-nieces; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Randell McQuaters. JONES, Mrs. Josh (Patsy J.), 49, of 31 Maranatha Drive, Youngstown, formerly of asury. Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Friday (2-15-02) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends may also call in the home of Tawana L. Battles, deceased's daughter, 946 Sherman Ave., Sharon. Service: Funeral service at noon Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor of Second Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating. Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery. A funeral service will be held Wednesday for Roy L. MULLEN, formerly of Yankee Run Road, Masury. He passed away at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Orange Village Care Center, Masury. He was 90. Born Oct. 28, 1911 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Mr. Mullen was a son of the late William and Tillie Collier Mullen. He was an alumnus of Brookfield High School Class of 1931. Mr. Mullen retired in 1973 from the store department of General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant after 40 years of service. An avid golfer, he was a former member of Oak Tree Country Club in Shenango Township; and the GATX Foreman's Club. He also enjoyed bowling and traveling. Survivors include: his wife of more than 70 years, Esther Mullen, whom he married Nov. 17, 1931; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Darlene) McBride, Brookfield; and Mrs. James (Shirley) Walsh, Hermitage; a brother, Charles Mullen, Kinsman; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Mullen was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Harold, William, Chester, Lester and Narty Mullen; and one sister, Dorothy Wilson. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Aid Society, West Market Street, Mercer 16137; or Buhl Farm Park, F.H. Buhl Trustees, 730 Forker Blvd. Sharon 16146. MULLEN , Roy L., 90, formerly of yankee run road, masury. calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service wednesday (2-13-02) in j. bradley mcgonigle funeral home inc., 1090 e. state st., sharon. Service: Funeral service at noon wednesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. M. N. Zezzo, retired pastor, officiating. Interment: St. Rose cemetery, Hermitage Stanley M. JANUSKO, 2010 Madison Ave., Farrell, died at 7:38 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. He was 80. Mr. Janusko was born Jan. 19, 1922, in Farrell to Michael and Amelia Ulasz Janusko. A graduate of Farrell High School Class of 1941, he retired in 1985 after 40 years as a self-employed masonry contractor. Mr. Janusko was previously a delivery person for 15 years for Brookfield Dairy. He was of the Catholic faith and SERVED DURING WORLD WAR II. Mr. Janusko was a member of Farrell Lions Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166, Hermitage; and enjoyed fishing, hunting andwoodworking. Surviving are: one sister, Mrs. Robert (Stella) Donley, Farrell; one brother, Edward Janusko, West Middlesex; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mr. Janusko was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joseph Janusko; and one sister, Ann Miklos. JANUSKO,Stanley M., 80, of 2010 Madison Ave., Farrell. Calling hours: None. Service: Funeral service will be held at the convenience of family. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. CLINTON, Md. -- A funeral Mass will be held Thursday for Mary E. GURGOVITS, 4102 24th Ave., Temple Hills, Md., formerly of Sharpsville. She died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, of natural causes in Bradford Oaks Nursing Home. She was 87. Mrs. Gurgovits was born Oct. 2, 1914, in Yukon, Pa., to Joseph and Rose Yedinak Kuchtik. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Bartholomew's Church in Sharpsville. Her husband, John P. Gurgovits, whom she married in April 1939, died May 22, 1975. Surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Marjorie) Ward, Temple Hills; one grandson, Robert P. Minteer; and four great-grandchildren, Sandra, Rachel, Sarah and Hannah Minteer. Besides her husband, Mrs. Gurgovits was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Joseph Kuchtik; and three sisters, Elizabeth Weber, Ann Stewitzky and Julia Starinsky. GURGOVITS, Mrs. John P. (Mary E.), 87, of 4102 24th Ave., Temple Hills, Md., formerly of Sharpsville. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (2-13-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in St. Bartholomew's Church, Sharpsville, with Monsignor Charles S. Murcko, retired priest, as celebrant. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage. Joseph E. TOSCANO Obituary was published 2-11-02 Among survivors is a brother-in-law, Anthony Rossi, husband of Palma Rossi, the deceased's sister. Both live in Altamonte Springs, Fla. Additional information was given to The Herald. TOSCANO, Joseph E., 81, of 1535 Catalina Place, Hermitage. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with Monsignor William C. Karg, former pastor, as celebrant. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by the Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland. The Herald, Sharon, Pa. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002 Today's death record James Elia, 81, of 2105 Parkdale Ave., Hermitage. Cyril R. Klucher, 76, of 463 Ellsworth St., Sharon. Georgia Matsis, 83, of Hamilton Avenue, Farrell. Lillian Alice Miller, 87, Hermitage, formerly of 7425 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer. Robert E. Morris, 73, of 745 Dutch Lane, Hermitage. Myron Newell, 63, of 7049 E. State St., Hermitage. Louis S. Reda, 81, Palm Harbor, Fla., formerly of Hermitage. George Harry Senchisin Sr., 84, of 4250 Sodom Hutchings Road, Cortland. Edward Sullivan, 80, of 100 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage. Today's obituaries CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Louis S. REDA, Palm Harbor, Fla., formerly of Hermitage, died at 9 p.m. Jan. 30, 2002, in Westchester Gardens. He was 81. Mr. Reda was April 17, 1920, in Farrell to Ralph and Angelina Lombardo Reda. He retired as assistant treasurer for Consumer's Pennsylvania Water Co., Shenango Valley Division in Sharon, where he was employed for 38 years. At the onset of his career, Mr. Reda worked briefly at the company's treatment plant before transferring to the meter repair shop. He also was employed as the storekeeper in the distribution department. In 1958, he joined the office staff to set up the company's Continuing Property Record System. Mr. Reda moved from Hermitage to Florida in 1986. He was predeceased by his wife, Nora M. Reda, who died in November 2000. Surviving family includes: his son, Dennis A. Reda, Palm Harbor; and his grandchildren, Christina and Raven Reda; and Gia Johnson. A private family funeral service was held in Palm Harbor. Burial was in Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor. A memorial service will be held Friday for Ailsa "Bobbi" PYLE of 725 Dogwood Lane, Hermitage. She died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at 11:30 p.m. in John XXIII Home, Hermitage, after an extended illness. She was 75. She was born in Greenville, S.C., on May 11, 1926, a daughter of the late Albert G. and Ethel Gardiner Smith. Mrs. Pyle was a 1946 graduate of East Side High School, Patterson, N.J. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon. An outstanding golfer, Mrs. Pyle was a member of Sharon Country Club. Survivors include: two sons, Douglas K. Pyle of Sharon; and John C. Pyle of Hermitage; a daughter, Karen A. Winslow of Denver; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul P. Pyle, whom she married Feb. 1, 1948. He died Aug. 18, 2000. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Pyle's memory to the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148; or the Sharon First Tee Program, in care of Buhl Farm Trustees, Box 709, Sharon 16146. PYLE, Mrs. (Ailsa "Bobbi"), 75, of Dogwood Lane, Hermitage. Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Hink, pastor, officiating. Calling hours: The family will receive friends immediately following the service Friday in the church fellowship hall. Burial: Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. James ELIA, 2105 Parkdale Ave., Hermitage, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 81. Obituary information was incomplete. ELIA, James, 81, of 2105 Parkdale Ave., Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Robert E. MORRIS, 745 Dutch Lane, Hermitage, died at 4:38 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. He was 73. Obituary information was incomplete. MORRIS, Robert E., 73, of 745 Dutch Lane, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Cyril R. KLUCHER, 463 Ellsworth St., Sharon, died at 4:05 a.m. today (2-13-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 76. Obituary information was incomplete. KLUCHER, Cyril R., 76, of 463 Ellsworth St., Sharon. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Georgia MATSIS of Hamilton Avenue in Farrell passed away at 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after a brief illness. She was 83. Mrs. Matsis was born May 18, 1918, in Trianta, Rhodes, Greece, a daughter of George and Argiroula Makrakis. She was raised in Farrell and attended Farrell area schools. Mrs. Matsis married Michael G. Matsis on July 17, 1938 in Canonsburg, Pa. He died Oct. 29, 1999. After 30 years of being a housewife, Mrs. Matsis worked for Philadelphia Candies for 15 years. She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where she was a lifetime active member of the Ladies Philopohos Society, the philanthropic organization of theGreek Orthodox Church; and the Pan Rhodian Society, all Farrell. She made her home with her daughter, Audrey Matsis; and her son, George Matsis, who were her caregivers. A daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ruby) Rood, Freehold, N.J.; a son, John W. Matsis and his wife Rebecca, Las Vegas; and four grandchildren, Michael Rood and his wife Jennifer, Baton Rouge, La.; Alicia Epps and her husband Thomas, Jackson, N.J.; and Michael and Alexandria Matsis, both Las Vegas, also survive her. Her husband, Michael; her parents; and her sister, Roubina Makrakis, preceded her in death. MATSIS, Mrs. Michael (Georgia), 83, Hamilton Avenue, Farrell. Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Trisagion service at 7 p.m. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Ignatios Apostolopoulos, pastor, officiating. Brief service at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Myron NEWELL, 7049 E. State St., Hermitage, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 63. Obituary information was incomplete. NEWELL, Myron, 63, of 7049 E. State St., Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Lillian Alice MILLER, 87, of Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, formerly of 7425 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, died Tuesday (2-12-02) in the home following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 29, 1914, in Mercer, the daughter of George and Ethel Currie Miller. She was a graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage; and a member of Unity Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Paul (Gertrude I.) Bortner of Sharpsville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Miller. MILLER, Lillian Alice, 87, Hermitage, formerly of 7425 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer. Calling hours: Noon to time of service Thursday (2-14-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Ray B. Brugler, interim pastor of Unity Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Robert L. 'Red' DAVID Obituary was published 2-12-02 Among survivors is a sister-in-law, Francis M. David of California. Additional information was given to the funeral home. The family of Mr. David wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for all the love and support that their friends and family members have provided to them in their recent times of tragedy. DAVID, Robert L. "Red," 77, of 11 Buckwalter Road, Pulaski. Calling hours: 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-13-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 8:30 p.m. Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the Rev. Howard J. King, pastor, and Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as concelebrants. Brief prayer service at 9 a.m. in the funeral home prior to leaving for the church. Interment: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors at graveside by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex. Edward SULLIVAN, 100 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. He was 80. Obituary information was incomplete. SULLIVAN, Edward, 80, of 100 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. George Harry SENCHISIN SR. of 4250 Sodom Hutchings Road, Cortland, died at 4:43 a.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 84. Mr. Senchisin was born April 14, 1917, in Dixonville, Pa., a son of John and Evaline Wolk Senchisin. HE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WORLD WAR II, ACHIEVING RANK AS A TECH 4. THREE CAMPAIGNS AND BATTLES WERE ENGAGED -- NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. THE DECORATIONS HE RECEIVED INCLUDED EUROPEAN AFRICAN MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH THREE BRONZE STARS; AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON; WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL; AND A GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON. Mr. Senchisin was a steel chipper for General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant for more than 30 years. His former memberships include St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sharon; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8860 in Masury. Survivors include: his wife, the former Barbara Anne Mahanovich, whom he married July 14, 1948; one brother, John Byknish, Masury; two sisters, Sue Baca, New Jersey; and Margaret Thomas, Hermitage; and three sisters-in-law, Frances Garish, Masury; Doris Mahanovich, Farrell; and Rose Panko, Vienna. He also has many nieces and nephews. Mr. Senchisin was preceded in death by his parents; a son, George Senchisin Jr.; and five sisters, Mary Petro, Ann Janosko, Katherine Milan, Nancy Kubyko and Helen Keifer. SENCHISIN, George Harry Sr., 84, of 4250 Sodom Hutchings Road, Cortland. Calling hours: 6 p.m. to time of service Friday (2-15-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral service at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Masury, officiating. Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002 Today's death record Rosella K. BOCK, 86, of 10 Dean Road, Sandy Lake Township. Martha M. FOY, 69, of 68 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township. Frank KNAPP, 80, Evergreen Drive, Mercer, formerly of Sharon. Esther E. LANGDON, 95, of 1690 McDowell St., Sharon. Rose Marie Errera MATTERN, 92, Big Oak Mobile Home Park, 620 E. Main St., formerly of Park Street, both Grove City; and Rocky Grove. Kenneth V. MOON, 91, Coolspring Township, formerly of Jackson Raymond C. WOLBERT, 78, formerly of Edgewood Avenue, Grove City. Today's obituaries Rosella K. BOCK of 10 Dean Road, Sandy Lake Township, died at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday (2-13-02) in Grove Manor, Grove City, after a brief illness. She was 86. Mrs. Bock was born Sept. 11, 1915, in Collier Township, Allegheny County, to Dominick and Katherine Kreiger Gendt. She was a graduate of Oakdale (Pa.) High School and worked for many years as a cook and pastry baker for the former Sandy Lake Diner. Mrs. Bock was a homemaker and loved to cook for her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She married Steve Bock on May 21, 1938. He preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1982. Surviving are: three daughters, Dolores J. Baker, Seneca, Pa.; Mildred "Beanie" Colussy, Stoneboro; and Louise Bock, Franklin; three sons, Ronald L. Bock and his wife Beverly, Grove City; Donald Bock and his wife Martha, Edison, N.J.; and Richard Naser, Sandy Lake; two sisters, Elizabeth Reinstadtler, McMurray, Pa.; and Amelia "Babe" Jarosh, Oakdale; one brother, John Gendt, Oakdale; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Besides her husband, Mrs. Bock was preceded in death by one son, Melvin Dale Bock; one sister, Emma; and two brothers, August and Ferdinand. Memorial contributions may be made to Culinary Arts Program at Mercer County Career Center, 776 Greenville Road, Mercer 16137. BOCK,Mrs. Steve (Rosella K.), 86, of 10 Dean Road, Sandy Lake Township. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Rob Guy, chaplain of Grove Manor, Grove City, officiating. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. A funeral service will be held Friday for James V. ELIA of 2105 Parkdale Ave., Hermitage. He passed away at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. He was 81. Born Oct. 18, 1920, in Bianchi Cosenza, Italy, Mr. Elia was a son of the late Geralamo and Catherine Elia. Mr. Elia immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island as a young boy, having settled in Farrell. He graduated from Farrell High School and then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, serving for about four years. Mr. Elia retired as a driver for Dean Dairy in South Pymatuning Township, where he worked for 30 years. He previously worked at the former Carnegie Works in Farrell. For five years, Mr. Elia had also owned and operated a business in Farrell selling potato chips and other items. A member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6404 in Sharpsville, HE WAS A U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II, SERVING IN THE ASIATIC PACIFIC THEATER, INCLUDING THE SALAMINE ISLANDS, NEW GUINEAN GUAM, NEW CALEDONIA, TRUCK ISLAND AND GUADAL CANAL. An outdoorsman, Mr. Elia was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time at his camp in Elk County, where he belonged to the Highland Sportsman Club. He also enjoyed mornings at the West Middlesex Inn drinking coffee with his friends. On Oct. 25, 1947, he married the former Florence Tataseo. She preceded him in death Oct. 11, 1996. Survivors include: one son, Rick Elia, New Castle; one sister, Mary Vecchio Hubbard; two brothers, Carmen Elia and Sam Elia, both Hermitage; and one nephew, Nick Vecchio, Hubbard. In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Elia was preceded in death by an infant brother. Memorial contributions may be made to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association Western Chapter, 1323 Forbes Ave. Suite 200, Pittsburgh 15219. ELIA , James V., 81, of 2105 Parkdale Ave., Hermitage. Calling hours: None. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, officiating. Interment: St. Anthony Cemetery, Hermitage. Martha M. FOY, 68 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township, died at 1:01 a.m. today (2-14-02) in her home. She was 69. Obituary information was incomplete. FOY, Martha M., 69, of 68 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township. Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Private services will be held for Cyril R. KLUCHER of Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, formerly of North Keel Ridge Road in Hermitage. He passed away at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, after a brief illness. He was 76. Born July 4, 1925, in Hubbard, Mr. Klucher was a son of the late John and Elizabeth Koshala Klucher. A 1943 graduate of Hubbard High School, he retired in 1985 as a painter from the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., where he worked for 20 years. Mr. Klucher had previously worked at Youngs-town Fire Proofing for 15 years. A member of St. Patrick's Church in Hubbard, he was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166 in Hermitage; and belonged to Knights of Columbus Council 2072 in Hubbard. He was an avid golfer and volunteered at Hickory VFW Golf Course for many years. He also enjoyed fishing. MR. KLUCHER WAS A U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN, HAVING SERVED DURING WORLD WAR II IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. Survivors include: his wife, the former Shirley J. Wilson MacIntyre, whom he married Jan. 15, 1965; three daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Thelma) Romain, West Middlesex; and Barbara Klaric; and Mrs. Charles (Linda) Pope, both Sharon; one son, Vernon MacIntyre and his wife Karen, Hubbard; two sisters, Betty Vickers, Florida; and Pauline, Cleveland; one brother, William Klucher and his wife Bernie, West Middlesex; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Klucher was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Klucher and Mary Trope; and two brothers, Mike and John Klucher. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. KLUCHER, Cyril R., 76, Coolspring Township, formerly of North Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage. Calling hours: None. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service and interment: Private. Cremation services by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Frank KNAPP of Evergreen Drive, Mercer, formerly of Sharon, died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday (2-13-02) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, after an extended illness. He was 80. Mr. Knapp was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Sharon to William J. and Barbara Anna Dignall Knapp. He attended Sharon area schools. MR. KNAPP WAS ON A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY FROM THE U.S. ARMY AND WAS AWORLD WAR II VETERAN, HAVING SERVED IN PANAMA, AUSTRALIA AND THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Knapp was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Wilbur Rhoades Post 6345; and American Legion Post 159, both Mercer. He is survived by: one sister, Dorothy Myers, Jackson Center; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Knapp was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and seven brothers. KNAPP, Frank, 80, Evergreen Dive, Mercer, formerly of Sharon. Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service Saturday (2-16-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Service: Funeral and committal service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Patrick Vance, pastor of Lakeview Church of God, Sandy Lake Township, officiating. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Esther E. LANGDON of 1690 McDowell St., Sharon, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday evening (2-13-02) in her residence following a brief illness. She was 95. Mrs. Langdon was born Oct. 15, 1906, in Sharon, a daughter of John R. and Emma Ritter Walker. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Hermitage. In her early years, Mrs. Langdon had been employed as a secretary in the engineering department of the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. for 12 years. Her husband, William L. Langdon, whom she married in 1936, died Aug. 8, 1965. She is survived by: a daughter, Anita Mae Langdon, at home; and two nephews, Robert L. Morgan and his wife Bettylou, Sharon; and H. James Morgan and his wife Thelma, Overland Park, Kansas. Besides her husband, Mrs. Langdon was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Johns, Florence Morgan and Mabel Nelson. Memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2885 Hann Hill; or Sharon Regional Health System's Hospice Home Care, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, both Hermitage 16148. LANGDON,Mrs. William L. (Esther E.), 95, of 1690 McDowell St., Sharon. Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home, with a minister of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Rose Marie Errera MATTERN, Big Oak Mobile Home Park, 620 E. Main St., Grove City, formerly of Park Street, also Grove City; and Rocky Grove, died at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. She was 92. Mrs. Mattern was born Jan. 19, 1910, in Hillsville, Lawrence County, to Alexander and Madeline Zingero Micco. A resident of Grove City from 1926 to 1985, she lived in Rocky Grove from 1985 to 1994. After the death of her second husband, she returned to Grove City in 1994, where she currently resided. Mrs. Mattern was a licensed practical nurse for more than 40 years, working at the former Bashline Memorial Hospital in Grove City and at the former Grove City Hospital. She was a member of Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City. Her first husband, Peter Errera, whom she married Nov. 20, 1926, died Feb. 15, 1982. Her second husband, Claire Mattern, whom she married July 6, 1985, is deceased. Surviving are: two sons, Anthony "Tony" Errera Sr. and his wife Donna Errera, Grove City; and John Errera and his wife Pauline L. Errera, Kent, Ohio; three stepchildren, Janet Greggs and Elaine Bell, both Franklin; and Linda Gardner, Clearwater, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 28 stepgreat-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Besides her first and second husbands, Mrs. Mattern was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Mary Ross Alfreno, Jean Marie Pagni, Santina Bombardier and Anna Amico; two brothers, Benny and John Micco; and one grandson, Patrick Errera. MATTERN, Mrs. Claire (Rose Marie Errera), 92, Big Oak Mobile Home Park, 620 E. Main St., formerly of Park Street, both Grove City; and Rocky Grove. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with the Rev. James A. Wiley, senior associate pastor, as celebrant. Interment: St. Anthony Cemetery, Harrisville. Kenneth V. MOON, 91, of Woodland Place Inc., Coolspring Township, formerly of Jackson Center, died Wednesday afternoon (2-13-02) in the nursing home. He was 91. Mr. Moon was born on April 30, 1910, in Jackson Center to John R. and Elfie B. Turner Moon. He went to Jackson Center schools and married Beulah E. Robson on Nov. 7, 1933. She died Feb. 7, 1970. Mr. Moon married the former Pearl Hall in 1974. He worked for Venco Coal Co., Foster Grading, Buckeye School and retired in 1983 from what was Cooper Bessemer, Grove City. He was a life member of Jackson Center Fire Co.'s Fire Police and Jackson Center Field and Stream Club. He was of the Protestant faith. He is survived by three sons, Kenneth L. and Raymond D. "Dewey" both Mercer; and Thomas R. "Duke," Erie; six stepchildren, Linda, Ruth, Carol, Debbie, Buddy and Billy; four brothers, Wallace, Williamsport, Pa.; Raymond, Mercer; and Paul and Russell; three sisters, Della Dick, Jackson Center; Blanche McClearn, Stoneboro; and Lucille Urmson; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife; an infant daughter, Elsie Louise; a son Jack; an infant sister, Madlin; and two sisters, Florence Campbell and Dorothy. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Department or the Jackson Center Field and Stream Club. MOON, Kenneth V., 91, Woodland Place Inc., Coolspring Township, formerly of Jackson Center. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in ALEXANDER-McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 3236 Main St., Sandy Lake. Service: Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Ed McElroy, pastor of Warren (Pa.) United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jackson Township. A funeral service will be held Friday for Robert E. MORRIS, 745 Dutch Lane, Hermitage. He passed away at 4:38 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, of natural causes in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, from complications after surgery. He was 73. Mr. Morris was born May 15, 1928, in Sharon to John and June Smith Morris. He retired in 1990 as a maintenance department worker for Nugent Convalescent Home in Hermitage. Mr. Morris previously worked at the former W.T. Grant store in Hermitage. HE WAS A DECORATED ARMY VETERAN, HAVING SERVED AS A SERGEANT FIRST CLASS IN GERMANY, KOREA AND IN THE VIETNAM CONFLICT. MR. MORRIS RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL, NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDAL, KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL, ARMED FORCES EXPEDITION MEDAL AND VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL. HE ALSO RECEIVED A KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL-UNITED NATIONS, CAMPAIGN MEDAL, REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION-KOREA, MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION AND PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. HE SERVED FOR 24 YEARS, RETIRING ON AUG. 1, 1969. Mr. Morris enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and collecting tools. Surviving are: his wife, the former Ruth E. Gamble, at home; two daughters, Bonnie K. Gorichky, wife of Lawrence "Larry" Sr., Mercer; and Valarie A. Spangler, wife of Norman "Norm" Jr., Hermitage; one son, David P. Morris, husband of Joanne, Greenville; one sister, Dorothy J. Morris; and one brother, Franklyn "Pete" H. Morris, husband of Edge, all Sharon; four grandsons, Robert Morris, Alabama; Lawrence Gorichky Jr., Sharpsville; Norman Spangler III; and Cory Spangler, both Hermitage; and one granddaughter, Stacy Gorichky, Sharon. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jackie and William Morris; and a granddaughter, Tammy Gorichky. MORRIS, Robert E., 73, of 745 Dutch Lane, Hermitage. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (2-14-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Sean Martin of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating. Burial: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday for Edward F. SULLIVAN of John XXIII Home Hermitage, formerly of Spruce Avenue in Sharon. He passed away at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in John XXIII Home. He was 80. Born Jan. 5, 1922, in Sharon, Mr. Sullivan was a son of the late John L. and Cecelia Hammond Sullivan. He attended Sacred Heart Schools in Sharon and graduated from Sharon High School Class of 1940. Mr. Sullivan was also an alumnus of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration. A licensed Realtor and insurance agent in Pennsylvania, he retired from Petrini Realty and Insurance Co., Sharon, where he worked for nearly 40 years. He served on the board of directors at John XXIII Home for more than 20 years and was board president for two of those years. Mr. Sullivan was an active member of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, where he was a lector and served on the parish council. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 684, Sharon, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served during World War II. On April 16, 1955, Mr. Sullivan married the former Emelia H. Thomas. She preceded him in death June 22, 1992. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Thomas F. (Judith A.) Coughlin, Northbrook, Ill.; three sons, Edward T. Sullivan and his wife Carol, Milwaukee, Wis.; Patrick T. Sullivan, York, Pa.; and John L. Sullivan and his wife Julie, Cincinnati; four sisters, Clara Petrini, West Middlesex; Alma Wagner, Long Island, N.Y.; Sister Cecelia Sullivan and Sister Bernadette Sullivan, both Order of St. Benedict, Erie; two brothers, William Sullivan and his wife Teresa; and Timothy Sullivan and his wife Donna, all Cleveland; and eight grandchildren, Matthew, Benjamin, Brandon, Justin, Nathaniel and Tyler Sullivan; and Thomas and Colleen Coughlin. In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by three sisters, Theresa Sullivan, Mary Curry and Cecelia Bracken; and two brothers, John and James Sullivan. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount St. Benedict, 6101 E. Lake Road, Erie 16511. SULLIVAN, Edward F., 80, Hermitage, formerly of Spruce Avenue, Sharon. Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 7:45 p.m. by Knights of Columbus Council 684, Sharon. Service: Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley J. Swacha, pastor, as celebrant. Interment: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage. Myron NEWELL ;Obituary information remains incomplete. NEWELL, Myron, 63, of 7049 E. State St., Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Raymond C. WOLBERT, formerly of Edgewood Avenue, Grove City, died after a six-year illness at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday (2-13-02) in Orchard Manor, Pine Township, where he had lived for one-and-a-half years. He was 78. Mr. Wolbert was born June 21, 1923, in Springfield Township, to John Charles and Genevieve Gatesman Wolbert. The Mercer High School alumnus was A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II, HAVING SERVED WITH THE U.S. ARMY. He retired from Grove City College in food service, working as a meat butcher. Mr. Wolbert previously worked more than 40 years as meat department manager for A&P of Grove City. He was a member of Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City; Grove City American Legion John R. Huff Post 220; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Grove City Lodge 1579; and United Food and Commercial Workers Union. His wife, the former Jennie Louise John, whom he married Oct. 8, 1946, died May 5, 1994. Surviving are: two daughters, Jean Ann Conaway, Meadville; and Mrs. Jeffrey A. (Patricia L.) Rouse, Grove City; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, John, Howard, Leo and Thomas Wolbert. WOLBERT, Raymond C., 78, formerly of Edgewood Avenue, Grove City. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 12:30 p.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, 313 N. Broad St., Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, as celebrant. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. Friday, Feb. 15, 2002 Today's death record Agnes MEYERS, 90, of 1146 Wallis Ave., Farrell. Rev. Myron A. NEWELL, 63, of 7049 E. State St., Hermitage. Robert E. VANDYKE, 62, Pine Street, Harrisville, borough of Barkeyville. Helen G. WESCOTT, 92, of 4445 Mercer St., borough of New Lebanon Today's obituaries A funeral service will be held Saturday for Martha M. FOY, 68 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township. She died at 1:01 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, in her home. She was 69. Mrs. Foy was born May 29, 1932, in Greenville to Elmer and Violet Hopkins Carlson. She attended the former Penn High School in Greenville and was a dietary aide for 25 years at what was Greenville Regional Hospital, retiring in 1986. Mrs. Foy was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Greenville; and the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3374 in Hempfield Township. She enjoyed bowling. Surviving are: her husband, Clifford R. Foy Jr., whom she married May 29, 1951, at home; four sons, Kenneth R. Foy, Ronald L. Foy Sr. and Glenn R. Foy Sr., all Greenville; and Charles E. Foy, Aurora, Colo.; four brothers, Edward Carlson, Robert Carlson, James Carlson and David Carlson, all Greenville; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Foy was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Brian M. Foy. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon 16146; or the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148. FOY, Mrs. Clifford R. (Martha M.) Jr., 69, of 68 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Arthur L. Black, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Greenville, officiating. Burial: With committal service at Stevenson Cemetery, Salem Township. Agnes MEYERS, 1146 Wallis Ave., Farrell, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 90. Obituary information was incomplete. MEYERS, Agnes, 90, of 1146 Wallis Ave., Farrell. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Robert E. VANDYKE, Pine Street, Harrisville, borough of Barkeyville, died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in his residence. He was 62. Mr. VanDyke was born May 6, 1939, in Marion Township, Butler County, to J. Eugene VanDyke and Esta F. Pickford VanDyke. He retired as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator and formerly was employed by Cooper Energy Services Reciprocating Products in Grove City. Mr. VanDyke attended First Church of God of Grove City. He was a classic car enthusiast. Surviving are: his wife, the former Judy A. Coursen, whom he married Dec. 18, 1993, at the residence; a daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Beth A.) Foster, Harrisville; a son, Edward L. Coursen and his wife, Tracy, Boyers; and his father, Franklin. His mother preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, Box 367, Grove City 16127. VanDYKE, Robert E., 62, Pine Street, Harrisville, borough of Barkeyville. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-02) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home, with Pastor John W. Texter of First Church of God, Grove City; and Pastor F. Lee Thompson of Peters Chapel United Methodist Church, Irwin Township, Venango Township, officiating. Burial: Barkeyville Cemetery. A funeral service will be held Saturday for Rev. Myron A. NEWELL, 7049 E. State St., Hermitage. He died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following a brief illness. He was 63. Rev. Newell was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Vandergrift, Pa., to Paul Newell and Rebecca Hunter Newell. He served in the Army during peacetime as a first lieutenant based in Alexandria, Va. Rev. Newell graduated in 1956 from Vandergrift High School and went on to Pennsylvania State University, where he received his degree in animal husbandry. He then went to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Rev. Newell worked for the Pennsylvania State Employment Office of Hermitage for 25 years as a counselor. He retired in 1998. During that time, he was also a Presbyterian minister and a pastor of churches in Mars, Leesburg and Pulaski. He then became an interim minister, working at many different churches. Rev. Newell was still active in the ministry until November 2001, when he preached in Pulaski. He attended Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage. Rev. Newell enjoyed flowers, gardening and reading. Surviving are: his wife, the former Helen Cummings, whom he married June 25, 1961, at home; his mother, Butler; three sons, twins and their spouses, Steven Newell and his wife, Pam; and David Newell and his wife, Kate, all Littleton, Colo.; and Todd Andrew Timberlake-Newell and his wife, Elizabeth, Gilbertsville, Pa.; two sisters, Myrla Wagner, Indianapolis.; and Mrs. James (Iris) Henderson, Chicago; a brother, Charles Newell and his wife, Ruth, Pittsburgh; and three grandchildren, Benjamin Newell, Patrick Riley Newell and Tanner Newell. Rev. Newell was preceded in death by his father. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercer Area Library, 143 N. Pitt St., Mercer 16137. NEWELL, Rev. Myron A., 63, of 7049 E. State St., Hermitage. Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service Saturday (2-16-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Stephen Stelle of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, officiating. Burial: Cremation by the funeral home. Helen G. WESCOTT, 4445 Mercer St., New Lebanon, died at 6:57 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. She was 92. Obituary information was incomplete. WESCOTT, Helen G., 92, of 4445 Mercer St., New Lebanon. Arrangements will be announced by SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. The following obituary is being reprinted from Thursday to include additional and corrected information given to The Herald. Kenneth V. MOON Longtime coal worker was fire unit, fire police member Kenneth V. Moon of Woodland Place Inc., Coolspring Township, formerly of Jackson Center, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2002, in the nursing home. He was 91. Mr. Moon was born on April 30, 1910, in Jackson Center to John R. and Elfie B. Turner Moon. He went to Jackson Center schools and married Beulah E. Robson on Nov. 7, 1933. She died Feb. 7, 1970. Mr. Moon married the former Pearl Hall in 1974. She died in 1984. He worked for Venco Coal Co.; Buckeye Coal Co., where he worked until 1960; Center Coal Co., Jackson Center, until 1967; and Foster Grading Co., from which he retired in 1975. Mr. Moon later retired in 1983 from C&K Coal Co. He was an active life member of the Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Co.; and belonged to the Mercer County Fire Police; and Jackson Field and Stream Club. Mr. Moon was of the Protestant faith. He is survived by three sons, Kenneth L. and Raymond D. "Dewey" both Mercer; and Thomas R. "Duke," Erie; six stepchildren, Linda, Ruth, Carol, Debbie, Buddy and Billy; four brothers, Wallace, Williamsport, Pa.; Raymond, Mercer; and Paul and Russell; three sisters, Della Dick, Jackson Center; Blanche McClearn, Stoneboro; and Lucille Urmson; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Moon was preceded in death by his first and second wives; an infant daughter, Elsie Louise Moon; a son, Jack Moon; and two sisters, Madlin Roper and Florence Campbell. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Department or the Jackson Center Field and Stream Club. MOON,Kenneth V., 91, Coolspring Township, formerly of Jackson Center. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-02) in ALEXANDER-McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 3236 Main St., Sandy Lake. Service: Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Ed McElroy, pastor of Warren (Pa.) United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jackson Township. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002 Today's death record George W. BATLEY, 72, of 372 Congress Hill Road, Franklin. Mrs. Rose Marie KOCIS, 84, of 427 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township. Helen G. WESCOTT, 92, of 4445 Mercer St., New Lebanon. Today's obituaries Agnes Meyers ; Obituary information remains incomplete. MEYERS ,Agnes, 90, of 1146 Wallis Ave., Farrell. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Mrs. Rose Marie KOCIS, 427 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 84. Obituary information was incomplete. KOCIS Mrs. Rose Marie, 84, of 427 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (2-17-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, for family members only. Service: Private funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (2-18-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, officiating. Burial: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage. FRANKLIN -- George W. BATLEY, 72, of 372 Congress Hill Road, Franklin, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in UPMC Northwest Medical Center, Franklin. Mr. Batley was born Dec. 9, 1929, in Grove City to George W. Batley Sr. and Helen Swartz Batley. He was a welder for Trinity Industries' former Greenville Rail Car Division. Mr. Batley was a member of Franklin Moose Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Franklin; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Greenville Lodge 145; PNA Club in Oil City; and Franklin Eagles Aerie. Surviving are: his wife, the former Vivian Hagerty, whom he married April 27, 1963; a brother, Paul Batley and a sister, Mrs. James (Minnie) Stevenson, both Mercer; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; a brother, Richard Wayne Batley; and five sisters, Ethel Mae Fabry, Sarah E. McConnell, Helen I. Simmons, Gloria "Snooks" Burk and an infant, Shirley Batley, preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Venango County Humane Society, Deep Hollow Road, Franklin RD 2, 16323. BATLEY, George W., 72, of 372 Congress Hill Road, Franklin. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-17-02) in ROBERT W. GARDINIER FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Service: Funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday (2-18-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Gamble of Congress Hill Church of God, Franklin, officiating. Burial: Franklin Cemetery. Funeral service will be Monday (2-18-02) for Helen G. WESCOTT, 4445 Mercer St., New Lebanon. She died at 6:57 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, after an extended illness. She was 92. She was born Dec. 19, 1909, in Espyville Station, Crawford County, to Anthony Wayne and Margaret J. Firster Collins. She was a graduate of Oil City High School. In her early years she worked at Talon Inc. in Meadville. She married Clifford G. "CG" Wescott on Sept. 2, 1934. He died March 24, 1980. Along with her husband, she owned and operated the former Wescott's Grocery Store, New Lebanon, for more than 30 years. She was a member of New Lebanon Community Church, Mill Creek Township, and its Ladies Aid Society. A member of the former New Lebanon Grange for many years, she also belonged to Princess Rebekah Lodge 442, Sandy Lake. She loved to drive and loved her independence. She enjoyed crocheting and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her cats. Surviving are: two sons, Richard D. Wescott, and his wife, Ruth, Seattle; and Thomas C. Wescott, and his wife, Nancy, Sandy Lake; two nieces whom she helped to rear, Mrs. Cornelius (Jean) Deal and Mrs. David (Patricia) Coulter, both Stoneboro; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bennett Collins; a nephew, Robert Collins; and two great-nephews, Richard and Ronald Collins. Memorial contributions may be made to New Lebanon Community Church, 4166 Mercer St., Sandy Lake 16145. WESCOTT, Mrs. Clifford G. "CG" (Helen G.), 92, of 4445 Mercer St., New Lebanon. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-17-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. New Vernon Grange 608 will conduct a memorial service at 9 p.m. Sunday (2-17-02) in the funeral home. Funeral and committal services: 11 a.m. Monday (2-18-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin J. Eshleman, pastor of New Lebanon Community Church, Mill Creek Township, and the Rev. William C. Merritt, retired minister, co-officiating. Interment: New Lebanon Cemetery, Mill Creek Township Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002 Today's death record Ida R. ALDERMAN, 100, of 563 Brookfield Ave., Masury. Dorothy F. BOCKO, 75, of 1645 Orangeville Road, Hermitage. Julia M. Likens Caszatt BOLES, 81, of 1578 W. Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Harry GRIFFITH Sr., 80, of 504 State Line Road, Masury. Margaret H. HANLON, 84, of 8221 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Hermitage. Mary SALATINO, 76, of 312 Pershing Drive, Farrell. Lillian O. TAMPLIN, 88, Coolspring Township, formerly of 489 Georgetown St., Sharpsville. Today's obituaries Julia M. Likens Caszatt BOLES, 1578 W. Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, died at 7:19 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, after an extended illness. She was 81. Mrs. Boles was born July 16, 1920, in West Middlesex to Thomas L. and Edna A. Baer Likens. The homemaker was a nurses aide at John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Boles was a member and past officer of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 327, Sharon. She loved to play cards and bingo and also enjoyed spending time with her family. Her husband, Kermit Boles, whom she married Sept. 6, 1969, died March 9, 1982. Her first husband, Alvin E. Caszatt Sr., died May 2, 1963. She is survived by: four sons, Clayton L. Caszatt and his wife, Eileen; and Jacob A. Caszatt and his wife, Georgia, all Sharpsville; Edward L. Caszatt, Sharon; and Daniel L. Caszatt and his wife, Cheryl, Hermitage; two sisters, Lois D. Caszatt, Sharon; and Ida M. Gawne, Mercer; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her two husbands, she was preceded in death by four brothers; five sisters; and a son, Alvin Caszatt Jr. BOLES, Mrs. Kermit (Julia M. Likens Caszatt), 81, of 1578 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (2-18-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-19-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. C. Robert Hibshman, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharpsville, officiating. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Dorothy F. BOCKO, 1645 Orangeville Road, Hermitage, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the intensive care unit of UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 75. Obituary information was incomplete. BOCKO,Dorothy F., 75, of 1645 Orangeville Road, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Private funeral service will be Monday (2-18-02) for Rose Marie KOCIS, 427 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township. She died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 84. Mrs. Kocis was born April 1, 1917, in Jamestown to Michael and Kathryn Slyczak. She had been a secretary with Protected Home Mutual Life Insurance Co., Sharon, and Pennsylvania State Employment Office. Mrs. Kocis was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage. Her husband, Edward Kocis, died June 14, 1967. Surviving are: one son, Dennis and his wife, Alma of South Pymatuning Township; two grandchildren, Denise Churlick of Sharon; and Edward Kocis of Erie; and a brother, John Slyczak of Kinsman. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Donald, on July 20, 1989; two sisters, Helen McCright and Mary Ondo; and three brothers, Harry and Joseph Slyczak and Nick Slovinsky. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1103 Arrott Building, 401 Wood St., Pittsburgh 15222. KOCIS, Mrs. Edward (Rose Marie), 84, of 427 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (2-17-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, for family members only. Service: Private funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (2-18-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, officiating. Burial: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage. Margaret H. HANLON, Countryside Convalescent Home, 8221 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Hermitage, died of natural causes at 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in the nursing home. She was 84. Obituary information was incomplete. HANLON,Margaret H., 84, of 8221 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday (2-19-02) for Agnes Frances MEYERS, 1146 Wallis Ave., Farrell. She passed away at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. She was 90. She was born on Feb. 5, 1912, in McKees Rocks, Pa., the daughter of Michael and Sophie Dugan Matusick. She was employed by the former Carnegie Steel and the former Beebich Machine Shop, both in Farrell. A homemaker, she belonged to St. Anthony Church, Sharon, and was a member of Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 126. She was married to George Matchurich, who passed away in 1938; and then John Meyers, who passed away in 1967. Agnes is survived by a daughter Dorothy A. "Cookie" Taylor, Sharon; and two sons, John E., at home; and Michael E. and his wife, Nancy, of Masury; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Matthew and Edward Matusick; and one sister, Ann Zipay. MEYERS, Mrs. John (Agnes Frances), 90, of 1146 Wallis Ave., Farrell. Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (2-18-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday (2-19-02) in St. Anthony Church, 804 Idaho St., Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, OFM, pastor, as celebrant. There will be a brief prayer service at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday (2-19-02) in the funeral home before leaving for the church. Interment: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage. Lillian O. TAMPLIN, Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, formerly of 489 Georgetown St., Sharpsville, died Friday evening (2-15-02) in the nursing home. She was 88. She was born Jan. 15, 1914, in Sharon the daughter of John P. and Anna Boffey Otte. She was a former member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage, where she was organist and choir director for 42 years. She was an accomplished pianist in her younger years and active in many music circles. She was a former member of Sharon Music Club and a 1931 graduate of Sharon High School. Her husband, Jack E. Tamplin, whom she married in August 1933, died Nov. 24, 1987. She is survived by: a son, Jack O. Tamplin of Fort Myers, Fla.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Charles R. Tamplin; and brothers Charles P. Otte and James B. Daugherty. TAMPLIN,Lillian O., 88, Coolspring Township, formerly of 489 Georgetown St., Sharpsville. Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. until time of service Monday (2-18-02) in the chapel of Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Monday (2-18-02) in the chapel of Oakwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Jay Gunn, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage, officiating. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Ida R. ALDERMAN, O'Brien Memorial Healthcare Center, 563 Brookfield Ave., Masury, formerly of Brookfield, died at 12:03 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the nursing home. She was 100. Mrs. Alderman was born in Sharon on June 23, 1901, a daughter of John and Clara Hughes Burns. She was a homemaker and member of Paynes Corners Christian Church, Brookfield. Other memberships included the American Legion Auxiliary; White Shrine, Sharon; and Blue Star Mothers, where she had been past president of the local, state and national chapters. Her husband, Elton Alderman, preceded her in death. They had been married for 66 years. Survivors include two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Carl Alderman; four brothers; and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made to Paynes Corners Christian Church through the funeral home. ALDERMAN, Mrs. Elton (Ida R.), 100, O'Brien Memorial Healthcare Center, 563 Brookfield Ave., Masury, formerly of Brookfield. Calling hours: 1 p.m. until time of service Monday (2-18-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday (2-18-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Steve Linamen, pastor of Paynes Corners Christian Church, Brookfield, officiating. Burial: Paynes Corners Cemetery, Brookfield. Harry GRIFFITH SR., 504 State Line Road, Masury, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 80. Obituary information was incomplete. GRIFFITH, Harry Sr., 80, of 504 State Line Road, Masury. Arrangements will be announced by STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Mary SALATINO, 312 Pershing Drive, Farrell, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 76. Mrs. Salatino was born Feb. 8, 1926, in Sharon to Vasko and Susan Lesko Ferko. She attended Sharon Schools. Earlier in her life, she was a coilwinder for 11 years at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. A homemaker, she was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell. Surviving are: her husband, Alfred S. Salatino, whom she married Nov. 22, 1952; a son, Gary Salatino Sr. and his wife, Diane, West Middlesex; a sister, Mrs. Ted (Helen) Glover, Sharpsville; one brother, George Ferko and his wife, Diane, Warren, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Louise Ferko of Arizona; and two grandsons, Gary Salatino Jr. and Gregory Salatino. Her parents; one son, David Salatino; and one brother, John Ferko, preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Center, 502 Darr Ave., Farrell 16121. SALATINO, Mrs. Alfred S. (Mary), 76, of 312 Pershing Drive, Farrell. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (2-19-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday (2-20-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage. Kenneth V. MOON Obituary was published 2-15-02 Kenneth V. Moon of Woodland Place Inc., Coolspring Township, formerly of Jackson Center, was preceded in death by three sisters, Madlin Roper and Florence Campbell and infant Dorothy; two brothers, Alan and Perry; and twin great-grandsons, Dustin and Justin. The Herald received additional information.