Obituaries 16-31 Jan 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. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 Today's death record Debra J. ANDERSON, 45, Ashby's West Care Home, 105 Fifth Ave., Sharon. Ann A. DeMARTINIS, 89, of 265 Ellis Ave., Hermitage, formerly of Fruit Avenue,Farrell. Walter O. MITCHELL, 92, formerly of Water Street, Fredonia. Mary Berkovich Prochenets PHILLIPS, 93, Youngstown, formerly of 6230 Morningside Drive, Hubbard. Rev. Dr. Emerson R. RAY, 90, Mount Lebanon, formerly of Grove City. Today's obituaries PITTSBURGH -- The Rev. Dr. Emerson R. RAY, Mount Lebanon, formerly of Grove City, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 15, 2002, in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh. He was 90. Rev. Ray was born Nov. 6, 1911, in Pittsburgh to Mark Wolfe Ray and Nanna Scott Ray. Rev. Ray was previously pastor for 10 years of the former United Presbyterian Church in Grove City. He was the beloved husband of the late Hilda Gibson Ray, who died in 1996. Rev. Ray was the loving and devoted father of Emerson R. Ray and his wife Linda, Mount Lebanon; grandfather of Mrs. Sean (Jennifer) Lawyer; and Mrs. Christopher (Marcia) Balentine; and the great-grandfather of Katleen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 424 Third Ave., Pittsburgh 15219; or Asbury Foundation in care of 700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh 15243. RAY Rev. Emerson R., 90, Mount Lebanon, Pa., formerly of Grove City. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-17-02) in LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Inc., 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon. Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday (1-18-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John Mark Scott, family member, officiating. Interment: Committal service at noon Friday in West Alexander Cemetery, Washington County. BAKER , George L., 79, New Wilmington. Calling hours: None. Service: Private funeral service in R. CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, with the Rev. Dennis Bupp, chaplain of Jameson Health System, New Castle, officiating. Burial: Neshannock Cemetery, New Wilmington. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mary Berkovich Prochenets PHILLIPS, Youngs-town, formerly of 6230 Morningside Drive, Hubbard, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday (1-14-02) in Liberty Health Care after an extended illness. She was 93. Mrs. Phillips was born June 1, 1908, in West Middlesex to James and Barbara Pucekovich Berkovich. She attended West Middlesex area schools and owned and operated the former State House Hotel Restaurant, Bar and Grille in Farrell for more than 35 years, retiring in 1970. Mrs. Phillips belonged to St. Patrick's Church in Hubbard and was a charter member of Croatian Fraternal Union 705 in Farrell. She loved dancing, especially polka dancing, and also enjoyed bowling. Her first husband, John Prochenets, whom she married Sept. 13, 1924, died in 1969. Surviving are: her second husband, Bruce Phillips, whom she married Aug. 25, 1970, Hubbard; one stepdaughter, Deborah Bradick, San Jose, Calif.; one son, Charles Prochenets and his wife Elaine, Hermitage; three stepsons, Bruce Phillips Jr., David Phillips and Mark Bradick, all Townville, Crawford County; two sisters, Barbara Facko, Farrell; and Catherine Sinkovic, Hubbard; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, Libby Prochenets; and Megan and Gary Newmeyer; and eight stepgrandchildren. Besides her first husband, Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her parents; one son, John T. "Teddy" Prochenets Jr.; one brother, James Berkovich; and two sisters, Lilly Detelich and Ann Golubich. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick School, North Main Street, Hubbard 44425. PHILLIPS Mrs. Bruce (Mary Berkovich Prochenets), 93, Youngstown, formerly of 6230 Morningside Drive, Hubbard. Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday (1-17-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Service: Private funeral service will be held at the convenience of family. Burial: Cremains in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Walter O. MITCHELL, formerly of Water Street in Fredonia, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, following a period of failing health. He was 92. Mr. Mitchell was born March 15, 1909, in Washington, Pa., a son of the late James O. and Jennie Herrick Mitchell. He was married to the former Eva Mae Lanning, who preceded him in death in 1964. Mr. Mitchell subsequently married Josephine Clark, who survives. He retired as a tool and die maker from Wall Manufacturing in Kingston, N.C. Mr. Mitchell was a member of Fredonia United Methodist Church and was a charter member of Fredonia Lions Club. He also belonged to Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 492 in Sheakleyville. Surviving besides his second wife are: two sons, James A. Mitchell, Florida; and the Rev. Paul O. Mitchell, Hawthorn, Pa.; two stepdaughters, Edna Freeman, Fredonia; and Katherine Nevel, Pittsfield, Pa.; two stepsons, Ronald Rushton, Meadville; and James E. Rushton, Garland, Texas; five grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. Besides his first wife, Eva Mae, Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Audrey A. Mitchell; a sister, Jeanne Mitchell; a grandson, James A. Mitchell Jr.; and a stepdaughter, Ethel Fleet. MITCHELL Walter O., 92, formerly of Water Street, Fredonia. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-17-02) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (1-18-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Christine Groeger, pastor of Fredonia United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment: Millbank Cemetery, Fairview Township. Debra J. ANDERSON, Ashby's West Care Home, 105 Fifth Ave., Sharon, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday (1-11-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 45. ANDERSON Debra J., 45, of Ashby's West Care Home, 105 Fifth Ave., Sharon. Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Ann A. DeMARTINIS, 265 Ellis Ave., Hermitage, formerly of Fruit Avenue in Farrell, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 89. Mrs. DeMartinis was born March 11, 1912, in Racine, Pa., a daughter of Nicholas and Nunziata Gizzi. She attended Racine schools and moved to the area in 1937. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. DeMartinis had worked at Shenango Pottery in New Castle and the Glouse House in Beaver Falls. A homemaker, she was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church and St. Ann's Church, both Farrell. Mrs. DeMartinis was a charter member of St. Ann's Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a charter member of Shenango Valley Osteopathic Hospital Ladies Guild and the Kiwanianne Club, both Farrell. Mrs. DeMartinis served as a Democratic committeewoman in Farrell's 2-2 precinct for 45 years from 1949 to 1994, and was a former honoree as the Democrat of the Year by the Farrell Democratic Committee. Her husband, Angelo A. DeMartinis, whom she married Aug. 16, 1937, passed away Aug. 30, 1995. Surviving are: two sons, Anthony R. DeMartinis; and Michael J. DeMartinis and his wife Georganne, all Hermitage; two sisters, Mary Rosso and Theresa Thomas, both Beaver Falls; and two grandsons, Brian J. DeMartinis, Fort Myers, Fla.; and the Rev. Michael G. DeMartinis, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Peace, Erie. Besides her husband, Mrs. DeMartinis was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Nicholas DeMartinis; two brothers, Louis and James Gizzi; and two sisters, Rose Perotta and Alvira DeLeonardo. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd.; or St. Ann's Church, 601 Fruit Ave., both Farrell 16121. DeMARTINIS,Mrs. Angelo A. (Ann A.), 89, of 265 Ellis Ave., Hermitage, formerly of Fruit Avenue, Farrell. Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (1-18-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 7:45 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (1-19-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor; and the Rev. Michael G. DeMartinis, deceased's grandson, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Peace, Erie, concelebrating. Brief prayer service at 9:45 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage. The following obituary is being reprinted from Tuesday to include additional information given to The Herald. A funeral service will be held Friday for Mrs. Earl Thelma S. SWARTZ of 2876 Saranac Drive and formerly of Tamarack Drive, both in South Pymatuning Township. She passed away at 11:30 p.m. Sunday (1-13-02) in her home because she was ready to join her husband, Earl Lee Swartz, whom she lost last June. She was 89. Mrs. Swartz was born Dec. 28, 1912, in Akron, the daughter of James F. and Jessie Gibson Stoyer. She was a 1929 graduate of the former Transfer High School. She was employed at the former Stafford's Cleaners in Sharpsville; and the former Peoples Cleaners of Sharon for many years. She was a charter member of Living Word Church of Brookfield in Masury. Mrs. Swartz was a former member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage, and still belonged to their friendship circle and Pollyanna Guild. She also was a member of the South Pymatuning Ladies Club and the South Pymatuning Volunteer Fireman's Auxiliary. Some of her hobbies included reading, sewing and crocheting. Her husband of 72 years, Mr. Earl Lee Swartz, whom she married June 18, 1929, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2001. She is survived by one daughter, Mr. Joseph (Martha L.) Simons, South Pymatuning Township; one son, Timothy Earl Swartz of Shiloh, Ohio; and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. J. Wallis (Marian) Stoyer and Mrs. Joseph (Agnes) French, both of South Pymatuning Township; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Luanne Jessup; and two brothers, J. Wallis Stoyer; and Robert R.M. Stoyer. SWARTZ Mrs. Earl Thelma S., 89, of 2876 Saranac Drive, formerly of Tamarack Drive, both South Pymatuning Township. Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-17-02) and noon to time of service Friday (1-18-02) 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 will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carol Missik, pastor of Living Word Church of Brookfield, Masury, officiating. Interment: West Side Cemetery, Sharpsville. SHENANGO VALLEY Man died of overdose, Ohio coroner says William James BAGNALL, a former Shenango Valley man found dead Dec. 30 in Columbus, Ohio, died of an overdose of cocaine, said Dr. Brad Lewis, Franklin County coroner. Lewis said he received toxicology tests Tuesday that confirmed his suspicion, and he ruled the death an accident. Bagnall, 34, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, was found in a creek bed in a wooded area of the city. The Sharon native and graduate of Farrell Area High School had been dead 24 to 36 hours before his body was found, Lewis said. Lewis gave this account: Bagnall was with a friend Dec. 29 and was agitated when he left the friend's house because he thought the friend was trying to get him into trouble. Bagnall called his girlfriend and said he was in a wooded area. When the girlfriend did not hear from Bagnall again, she called in a missing person report. She knew the area where Bagnall said he was, which aided police in the search. A deputy for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office saw Bagnall's car in a parking lot, then noticed the body in the water, reported The Columbus Dispatch. Bagnall was a known cocaine user, said Lewis, a Hubbard native whose father, George, taught at Hickory High School in Hermitage. Bagnall had a jacket but was not wearing it when he was found, a sign of a drug overdose, Lewis said. The user gets hot and discards clothing, even though it is cold outside. "He wasn't appropriately dressed for the weather," Lewis said. "He had a jacket and he looked like he had taken it off." An autopsy showed no signs of trauma or violence on the body, Lewis said. The Herald, Sharon, Pa Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 Today's death record Edith Rae Bale, 87, of 584 Tyger Road, Rossiter, Pa., formerly of Hermitage. Frederick D. Fielder, 96, of 1324 Yahres Road, Sharon. Hazel M. Jaggers, 82, Calumet City, Ill., formerly of Farrell. Today's obituaries Frederick D. FIELDER, 1324 Yahres Road, Sharon, died at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 96. He was born Aug. 4, 1905, in Worcester, Mass., to Frank and Mary Dawson Fielder. Mr. Fielder was a graduate of North High School, Worcester; and of the Worcester Poly-Tech Institute, where he earned a bachelor's of science degree and master's degree in electrical engineering. He began his career with the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. in 1928, and retired in 1970 as the assistant production manager of the Sharon works. Mr. Fielder was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, where he was the past treasurer for the Retired Men's Association. He was a member of Sharon Country Club; the American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Westinghouse Retirees Association; and was past treasurer of Shenango Valley YMCA in Hermitage. His wife, Evelyn Kendall Fielder, whom he married Aug. 28, 1930, preceded him in death on Sept. 26, 1998. Surviving are: two daughters, Helen Fielder Williams, Auburn, Pa.; and Amy Fielder Armstrong, Clifton, Va.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, Mr. Fielder was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Walter Fielder; and a sister, Ethel Frohock. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of First Presbyterian Church, 600 East State Street, Sharon 16146. FIELDER Frederick D., 96, of 1324 Yahres Road, Sharon. Calling hours: None. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net Service: Memorial services will be held in memory of both Frederick D. and Evelyn K. Fielder at 3 p.m. Saturday (1-19-02) in at First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn D. Hink, pastor, officiating. Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Debra J. Anderson, Ashby's West Care Home, 105 Fifth Ave., Sharon, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday (1-11-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 45.Obituary information remains incomplete. ANDERSON Debra J., 45, of Ashby's West Care Home, 105 Fifth Ave., Sharon. Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Edith Rae BALE, 584 Tyger Road, Rossiter, Pa., formerly of Hermitage, died at 11:03 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in her home of natural causes. She was 87. Miss Bale was born May 21, 1914, in Sharon to John and Elizabeth Johnson Bale. She retired after 26 years as a nurse's aide from Sharon Regional Health System. Miss Bale was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sharpsville. Surviving are: a niece, Mrs. William (Barbara) Fowler, Sharpsville; two nephews, James Bale, Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township; and his wife Betty, Sharon; and Dennis Bale, Hermitage; several great-nieces and -nephews; one great-great-niece; and one great-great-nephew. Miss Bale was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James E. Bale; a sister-in-law, Frances Bale; and one great-nephew, Robert James Fowler. BALE Edith Rae, 87, of 584 Tyger Road, Rossiter, Pa., formerly of Hermitage. Calling hours: 6 p.m. to time of service Saturday (1-19-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville. Service: Funeral service at 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with Pastor Shawn Shives of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sharpsville, officiating. Burial: Clark Citizens Cemetery. Ann A. DeMARTINIS; Obituary was published 1-16-02 Among survivors are: three sisters-in-law, Lucille Kauffman, Johanna Vernille and Anne Baldarelli and her husband Levio Sr., all Hermitage; a brother-in-law, Benjamin DeMartinis and his wife Shirley, Canton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Additional information was given to The Herald. DeMARTINIS Mrs. Angelo A. (Ann A.), 89, of 265 Ellis Ave., Hermitage, formerly of Fruit Avenue, Farrell. Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (1-18-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 3:30 p.m. by Our Lady of Fatima Altar and Rosary Society and St. Ann's Altar and Rosary Society. Parish Rosary service at 7:45 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (1-19-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor; and the Rev. Michael G. DeMartinis, deceased's grandson, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Peace, Erie, concelebrating. Brief prayer service at 9:45 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage. HAMMOND, Ind. -- The life of a loving wife, mother and friend, Hazel M. Jaggers of Calumet City, Ill., formerly of Farrell, came to an end on this earth at 4:50 p.m. Jan. 9, 2002, in St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond. She was 82. Mrs. Jaggers was born April 10, 1919, in Masury to Harry and Mollie Eckerd Capitol. She attended schools in Farrell Area School District and later retired from what is now Sharon Regional Health System. Sister Jaggers was an active Christian and member for 50 years of Cedar Avenue Church of God in Sharon. Her husband, Clarence Jaggers, died in June 1982. Hazel leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Dennis Jaggers, Farrell; and Donald Jaggers, Lebanon, Pa.; two daughters, Mollie Jaggers and Sydnee Jaggers-Johnson, both Chicago; seven grandchildren, Tony Askerneese, Phoenix; Brandon and Clarence Jaggers, both Kansas City, Mo.; Nikki Jaggers, Farrell; Dennis Jaggers Jr., Lebanon; and Shonta Stewart and Kiyeta Johnson, both Chicago; 20 great- grandchildren; a niece, Esther Truman-Simmons, Chicago; and a host of other relatives and friends. Besides her husband, Mrs. Jaggers was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Clarence Jaggers Jr. and Frederick Jaggers; four sisters, Catherine, Louise, Viola and Clara; and two brothers, Eugene and William Capitol. A memorial service was held at 5 p.m. Jan. 11, 2002, in Harvey, Ill., with Elder Reggie Wiggans of St. Mark's Church, Harvey, officiating. PREVIOUS DEATHS; Look in previous obituary files to find the full obituaries MITCHELL Walter O., 92, formerly of Water Street, Fredonia. Obituary was published 1-16-02 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-17-02) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (1-18-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Christine Groeger, pastor of Fredonia United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment: Millbank Cemetery, Fairview Township. PHILLIPS Mrs. Bruce (Mary Berkovich Prochenets), 93, Youngstown, formerly of 6230 Morningside Drive, Hubbard. Obituary was published 1-16-02 Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m. today (1-17-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Service: Private funeral service will be held at the convenience of family. Burial: Cremains in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. SWARTZ Mrs. Earl Thelma S., 89, of 2876 Saranac Drive, formerly of Tamarack Drive, both South Pymatuning Township. Obituary was reprinted 1-15-02 Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-17-02) and noon to time of service Friday (1-18-02) 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 will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carol Missik, pastor of Living Word Church of Brookfield, Masury, officiating. Interment: West Side Cemetery, Sharpsville. The Herald, Sharon Pa. Friday, Jan. 18, 2002 Today's death record Guy P. Labor, 77, of 782 N. Liberty Road, Pine Township. Joseph J. "Perk" Mancini Jr., 69, of 11 W. Patricia Drive, Transfer. Today's obituaries Joseph J. "Perk" MANCINI Jr. of 11 W. Patricia Drive in Transfer, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Thursday (1-17-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following an extended illness. He was 69. Mr. Mancini was born April 13, 1932 in Farrell, a son of Guiseppe (Joseph) and Filomena Peruzzi Mancini. He attended Farrell schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Army in 1953. He was honorably discharged in 1955. Mr. Mancini was employed by the Pennsylvania State Store in Hermitage, from which he retired in 1985 after 30 years of service. He was a member of Miracle Valley Church in Hermitage. Mr. Mancini enjoyed the outdoors and loved boating, leisurely walks, fishing and, especially, spending time with his grandchildren. His wife, the former Bettyann P. Fennell, whom he married May 25, 1953, survives at home. He also leaves: two daughters, Carol J. Pope; and Cheryl L. Whalen and her husband Terence M.; and one sister, Marie A. Giglio, all Sharon; and one brother, Anthony Mancini and his wife Beverly, Burghill. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Brittany M. and Nicole E. Pope; and Terra L., Jason J. and Erin E. Whalen, all Sharon. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Adeline "Dels" Natale; and one infant daughter, Donna M. Mancini. MANCINI Joseph J. "Perk" Jr., 69, of 11 W. Patricia Drive, Transfer. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (1-20-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, and 1:30 p.m. to time of service Monday (1-21-02) in Miracle Valley Church, Hermitage. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday in the church, with the Rev. Samuel DeJoy, pastor, officiating. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Guy P. LABOR, 782 N. Liberty Road, Pine Township, died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in his residence after a one- year illness. He was 77. Mr. Labor was born May 3, 1924, in Forestville, Butler County, to Nick and Sophie Cline Labor. The graduate of Grove City High School Class of 1943 was a standout athlete in football, track and basketball. Mr. Labor also played baseball in various leagues in western Pennsylvania and was selected for a tryout by the Philadelphia Phillies. After working more than 44 years in the coal mining business, he retired in 1989 as a heavy equipment operator from the former Adobe Mining Co.. He was formerly employed by DeMarsh Coal Co. and H&D Coal Co. A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Labor served as a fire controlman on the Seaplane Tender USS Curtiss AV-4 in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 519 and belonged to Church of the Beloved Disciple, both Grove City. Surviving are: his wife, the former Mary E. Ferguson, whom he married May 2, 1953, at the residence; three daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Pamela K.) Weaver, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Robert E. (Brenda J.) Collar, Hilton Head, S.C.; and Mrs. Brian H. (Guyla A.) Porterfield, Brea, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Anthony (Ann) Berkos, Hermitage; one brother, William C. Labor and his wife Birdie Labor, Grove City; and seven grandchildren, Caitlin and Michel Weaver; Justin and Bobby Collar; Matthew Dumbroski; and Nikki and Tyler Armstrong. Mr. Labor was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Fred P. Labor and Sylvanns "Tud" Labor; and one sister, Mary A. Cicero. 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. LABOR Guy P., 77, of 782 N. Liberty Road, Pine Township. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (1-20-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (1-21-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, as celebrant. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. THE HERALD Sharon, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 21, 2002 Today's death record Steve (Stevo) Backo, 78, of 1115 Washington St., Farrell. Clarence E. Brown, 86, Hempfield Township, formerly of Sharpsville and Burghill. Francis G. "Mick" Honel, 70, Masury. Richard Eugene O'Dell Sr., 27, of 1047 Linden St., Sharon. Mildred B. Pears, 82, of 5673 Virginia Road, Hermitage. Mary Lou Walsh, 72, Hempfield Township, formerly of 7324 Huckleberry Road, Adamsville. Jane E. Yeager, 80, of 1242 Boyer Road, Erie, formerly of Sharpsville. Today's obituaries Steve (Stevo) BACKO, 1115 Washington St., Farrell, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, after an extended illness. He was 78. Mr. Backo was born Aug. 14, 1923, in Ramljani, Knin Dalmatia, Yugoslavia, to Petar and Marja Trkulja Backo. He retired in 1985 after 35 years from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he was a painter. Mr. Backo was a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Hermitage; Serbian National Federation Lodge 68; the Serbian Home; and Ravna Gora Chetnik organization, all Farrell. Surviving are: his wife, the former Mara Dobric, whom he married Nov. 22, 1947, at home; three sons and their spouses, Peter and Kathleen Backo, Denver; Samuel and Valerie Backo, Hermitage; and George and Deborah Backo, Erie; one brother, Rade Backo, Yugoslavia; and six grandchildren, Kara, Steven, Adam, Crista, Nicholas and Luke Backo. Mr. Backo was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fresco Fund of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 65 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage 16148. BACKO Steve (Stevo), 78, of 1115 Washington St., Farrell. Calling hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (1-22-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Pomen service at 8 p.m. Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Svetislav Mirolovich, pastor, as celebrant. Brief service at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial: St. John's Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Clarence E. BROWN, Hempfield Township, formerly of Sharpsville and Burghill, died at 6:42 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. He was 86. Mr. Brown was born Oct. 11, 1915, in Sharpsville to Claude and Katherine Loutzenhiser Brown. A graduate of Sharpsville High School, he attended the former Shenango Valley School of Business in Sharon and retired in 1980 from the former U.S. Steel in Masury, where he was employed 20 years as a laborer. Mr. Brown previously worked for Shenango Steel Co. in Sharpsville. He enjoyed watching sports on television and gardening. His wife, the former Mary Ann Rock, whom he married June 4, 1935, died March 15, 1981. Surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Colette) Layshock, Sharpsville; a longtime companion, Lois Dolan, Greenville; one sister, Lorraine Smith, Sagamore Hills, Ohio; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Besides his wife, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by one sister, Peggy Brown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Hartford United Methodist Church, Box 36, Hartford 44424. BROWN Clarence E., 86, Hempfield Township, formerly of Sharpsville and Burghill. Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service Tuesday (1-22-02) in GALLOWAY-ONSTOTT FUNERAL HOME, 3451 state Route 7, Hartford. Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dale Thomas, pastor of Hartford United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial: Westview Cemetery, Vernon Township, Trumbull County. Francis G. "Mick" Honel of Masury died at 6:34 a.m. Sunday (1-20-02) in O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury, after an extended illness. He was 70. Mr. Honel was born Oct. 9, 1931, in Springfield, Ohio, a son of Louis S. and Mary K. Beach Honel. He was a graduate of Lawrenceville (Ohio) High School and served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He was a life member of the Shenango Valley Marine Corps League, Detachment 632. Mr. Honel retired in 1977 as a pickler from what is now AK Steel, Sawhill Tubular Division, Sharon, where he had worked for 25 years. He was a former member of Masury United Methodist Church. He also belonged to Local 5026 of United Steelworkers; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; American Legion Post 432, Wheatland; and National and Pennsylvania Box Car associations. Mr. Honel is survived by: three daughters, Noelle Sloan, Warren, Ohio; Cindy Honel-Mathews, Masury; and Jennifer J. Faber, Fort Myers, Fla.; one son, Jay G. Honel, Brookfield; three sisters, Mary Robinson, Springfield; Rose Miller, Bradford, Ohio; and Patricia Honel, Covington, Ohio; two brothers, Edward and John Honel, both Bradford; and 10 grandchildren. Mr. Honel was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. HONEL Francis G. "Mick," 70, Masury. Calling hours: 4 p.m. to time of service Tuesday (1-22-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral service at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Brookfield, officiating. Inurnment: Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery. Richard Eugene O'DELL Sr. of 1047 Linden St., Sharon, passed away unexpectedly at 5:03 a.m. Saturday (1-19-02) in West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh following complications of leukemia. He was 27. Mr. O'Dell was born March 19, 1974, in Westfield, N.Y., a son of Andrew Peter Benton O'Dell and Della Yvonne Swoger O'Dell. He attended West Middlesex schools and was employed as a welder by Warren Fabricating in Niles, Ohio. Mr. O'Dell previously worked for Trinity Industries-Greenville Rail Car Division. He enjoyed being at home and spending time with his three children. Mr. O'Dell was a devout Pittsburgh Steelers fan. His wife, Nicole Anne Gromley O'Dell, whom he married April 15, 1996, survives him at home. He also leaves: one daughter, Destini D. O'Dell; and two sons, Dakota E. Gromley; and Richard E. O'Dell Jr., all at home. He is also survived by his mother, Sharon; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Gail Y.) Saxton, West Middlesex; and Lynn L. O'Dell, Sharon. Mr. O'Dell was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. O'DELL Richard Eugene Sr., 27, of 1047 Linden St., Sharon. Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (1-22-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral and committal service at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Joseph Marzano, pastor of Grace in the Wilderness Church, West Middlesex, officiating. Mildred B. Pears, 5673 Virginia Road, Hermitage, died at 7:30 a.m. today (1-21-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 82. Obituary information was incomplete. PEARS Mildred B., 82, of 5673 Virginia Road, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. NEWARK, Del. -- A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday for James M. REYNOLDS, Newark, formerly of South Hermitage Road, West Middlesex. He passed away at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in Millcroft Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was 75. Mr. Reynolds was born Oct. 3, 1926, in Pittsburgh, a son of Thomas Patrick Reynolds and Mary Gertrude Reynolds. As an alumnus of Thiel College in Greenville, he earned a bachelor's degree and was a member of the school's 1950 undefeated football team. Mr. Reynolds later received his master's in education administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He retired in 1986 as principal of Hickory Middle School in Hermitage, where he also served in positions as a history teacher and football coach. A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Reynolds served as a signalman on the USS DuPage from 1942-45 during World War II. He was recipient of a Purple Heart. He was a member of Church of Notre Dame in Hermitage. Mr. Reynolds enjoyed reading and spending time with his grandchildren, and was a licensed airplane pilot, having flown out of Youngstown Municipal Airport. He was an avid football fan. His wife, the former Mary Logan, whom he married Aug. 23, 1958, passed away June 9, 1982. Surviving are: one daughter, Mary Lorraine "Lorrie" Taylor, Smyrna, Del.; one son, James Thomas Reynolds, Blairstown, N.J.; two sisters, Dolly Downy and her husband Raymond; and Ruth Gallagher, all Pittsburgh; and three grandchildren, Patrick James Taylor, Kaitlyn Marie Taylor and Brooke Elizabeth Reynolds. Besides his wife, Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Rosaline McCarthy; and one brother, Thomas Reynolds. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, 1323 Forbes Ave., Suite 200, Pittsburgh 15219; or the Football Program at Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville 16125. REYNOLDS James M., 75, Newark, Del., formerly of South Hermitage Road, West Middlesex. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (1-22-02) 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. Wednesday (1-23-02) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with Monsignor John B. Hagerty, pastor, and Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor of St. Michael's Church, Greenville, concelebrating. Interment: With full military honors in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Mary Lou WALSH, Hempfield Township, formerly of 7324 Huckleberry Road, Adamsville, died Sunday afternoon (1-20-02) in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. She was 72. Obituary information was incomplete. WALSH Mary Lou, 72, Hempfield Township, formerly of 7324 Huckleberry Road, Adamsville. Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Jane E. YEAGER, 1242 Boyer Road, Erie, formerly of Sharpsville, died at 7 a.m. Sunday (1-20-02) in her home after an extended illness. She was 80. Obituary information was incomplete. YEAGER Jane E., 80, of 1242 Boyer Road, Erie, formerly of Sharpsville. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor, officiating. Burial: Hadley Cemetery. ANNOUNCEMENTS Billie Jo ADAMS Who passed to Eternal Life one year ago today March 15, 1946 to Jan. 21, 2001 The Herald, Sharon Pa Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002 Obits Today's death record Joseph Green, 43, Pittsburgh. Artie M. Johnson, 75, of 920 Lee Ave., Farrell. James J. Kent, 62, of 7886 Service Ave., Masury. Rufus Lyle, 85, of 335 Sterling Ave., Sharon. Edward Francis Nych, 87, of 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township. Betty Louise Lyons Saylor, 75, of 515 S. Center St., Grove City. Bonita M. Robinson Struble, 80, of 745 Bend Road, Lackwannock Township. Thomas N. Thomas, 59, of 410 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville. Gustav R. Wall, 86, Arlington Drive, Reynolds. Clara Wallace, 87, York, Pa. Today's obituaries James J. Kent of 7886 Service Ave., Masury, died at 10:12 a.m. Monday (1-21-02) at home. He was 62. Mr. Kent was born in Rimersburg, Pa., on April 6, 1939, a son of William and Avonell (McKee) Kent. James was a private first class in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Kent was a transportation dispatcher for Warren (Ohio) Consolidated. He retired in 1989 after 30-plus years. He attended Masury United Methodist Church. In his spare time, James enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and cheering on Jeff Gordon in NASCAR. Survivors include: his mother, Masury; his wife, Janice J. (Yakell) Kent, whom he married Sept. 12, 1964; a son, James W. Kent and his wife, Althea, Hiram Township, Ohio; a daughter, Jacqueline Hennessy and her husband, James, Cortland; and three grandchildren, Lauren Hennessy, Connor Hennessy and Sarah Kent. He was preceded in death by his father; and a sister, Lois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Physician's Dialysis Center, 2425 Garden Way Drive, Hermitage 16148. KENT James J., 62, of 7886 Service Ave., Masury. Calling hours: 4 p.m. to time of service Thursday (1-24-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral service at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Benigas, pastor of Masury United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday for Mary Lou Augustine Walsh, Hempfield Township, formerly of 7324 Huckleberry Road, Adamsville. She died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2002, in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. She was 72. Mrs. Walsh was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Greenville to Felix Augustine and Philameno Chizilenna Augustine. She attended the former Penn High School in Greenville and was employed for 32 years at Delphi Packard Electric Systems in Warren, Ohio, retiring as a forklift operator. After her retirement from Packard, Mrs. Walsh worked as a sales representative with her son, John P. Wolford, at Route 18 Truck & Auto Sales in Greenville. She was a member of St. Michael's Church in Greenville, where she was a former Confraternity of Christian Doctrine teacher. Mrs. Walsh was also active as a volunteer for many other area churches. She was an artist of oil paintings and enjoyed being around race horses. Mrs. Walsh also enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving besides her son, John, and his wife, Debra, are: her brother, Amos Augustine; and her husband, Carmello Castiglione, all Greenville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Walsh was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert T. Wolford; five brothers, Frank, Albert, John, Gabriel and Angelo Augustine; three sisters, Rose Mogle, Matilda Doddo and Frances Savario; and one granddaughter, Shelley Wolford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125. WALSH Mary Lou Augustine, 72, Hempfield Township, formerly of 7324 Huckleberry Road, Adamsville. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, parochial vicar, as celebrant. Burial and committal service: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville. A funeral service will be held Thursday for Mildred "Millie" B. Pears of 5673 Virginia Road in Hermitage. She passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. She was 82. Born Feb. 20, 1919, in Hermitage, Mrs. Pears was a daughter of the late Taylor W. and Orpha Spear Laird. A lifelong resident of Hermitage, she was a 1936 alumna of Hickory High School and retired in 1978 from Hermitage School District, where she was a cafeteria supervisor for more than 20 years. Mrs. Pears was a lifelong member of New Virginia United Methodist Church in Hermitage. An avid bowler, she belonged to a number of leagues. She was also a charter member of the New Virginia Old Home Days Association. Survivors include: her husband, Jack H. Pears, whom she married Aug. 7, 1940; one daughter, Beverly P. Greer; one son, Jack R. Pears; and one brother, Gilbert Laird and his wife Dorothy, all Hermitage; two grandchildren, Kevin A. Greer and his wife Connie, Luna Pier, Mich.; and Todd P. Greer and his wife Karen, Stockbridge, Ga.; four great-grandchildren, L. Ashley Greer, L. Austin Greer, Evan W. Greer and Carly R. Greer; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pears was preceded in death by one sister, Esther Megown; and five brothers, Paul, Taylor, Edward, Ralph and Leonard Laird. Memorial contributions may be made to New Virginia United Methodist Church, 1100 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage 16148. PEARS Mrs. Jack H. (Mildred "Millie" B.), 82, of 5673 Virginia Road, Hermitage. Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) 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. Thursday (1-24-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Ricky D. Nelson, pastor of New Virginia United Methodist Church, Hermitage, officiating. Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage. Betty Louise Lyons Saylor, 515 S. Center St., Grove City, died at 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in her residence after a six-year illness. She was 75. Mrs. Saylor was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Rimersburg, Clarion County, to Thomas Burton Lyons and Mary O'Dailey Lyons. She retired as a baker for the former Sam Puntureri Pizza and Bakery in Grove City. She was also a caregiver in the Grove City area. Mrs. Saylor was of the Protestant faith. Surviving are: four daughters, Barbara Bulfone, Hot Springs, Ark.; Mrs. Donald D. (Jean) Stull; and Mrs. Lee E. (Cindy) Johnson, both Grove City; and Mrs. Donald R. (Debbie) Adams, Mercer; five sons, Thomas R. Saylor and his wife Marsha, Harrisville; John Richard Saylor and his wife Cathy, Richmond, Va.; Rod R. Saylor and his wife Kathy; Jerry A. Saylor and his wife Catherine; and Vern Saylor Jr. and his wife Lori, all Grove City; one sister, Bernice, Illinois; 28 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Saylor was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Verna Parker and Edna Eisenhauth; and six brothers, Frank, Tom, Jeff, Jim, Walt and William Lyons. SAYLOR Betty Louise Lyons, 75, of 515 S. Center St., Grove City. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. W. Stephen Morse, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating. Interment: Harmony Cemetery, Harrisville. Thomas N. Thomas, 410 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville, died at 1:34 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System from complications of leukemia. He was 59. Obituary information was incomplete. THOMAS Thomas N., 59, of 410 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. A memorial service will be held Thursday for Jane E. Yeager, formerly of Sharpsville and Green Valley, Ariz. She died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in her daughter's home at 1242 Boyer Road, Erie 16511, after an extended illness. She was 80. Mrs. Yeager was born Aug. 1, 1921, in Mercer County to the late Carl C. and Jenny Raymond Everall. She graduated from the former Stoneboro High School and then received her degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1944. Mrs. Yeager married the late J. Lewis Yeager on Aug. 18, 1945. She taught home economics in Hermitage School District until her retirement in 1980. She was a lifelong member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 242 in Sharon; and was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Sharpsville, where she sang in the choir and applied her homemaking talents to adult ministries. Mrs. Yeager did the same at Green Valley Baptist Church after relocating with her husband in 1983. Hospitality to family and friends remained her joy throughout life. Besides her parents and her husband, Mrs. Yeager was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Y. Evans. She is survived by: a sister, Mary Brennan, Hermitage; a daughter, Luanne Y. Salaga, Erie; a son, Max E. Yeager, Boulder, Colo.; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 148 E. Shenango St.,, Sharpsville 16150; or Visiting Nurses Association Hospice of Erie, 1305 Peach St., Erie 16501. YEAGER Mrs. J. Lewis (Jane Everall), 80, formerly of Sharpsville and Green Valley, Ariz. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor, officiating. Burial: Hadley Cemetery. Bonita M. Robinson Struble, 745 Bend Road, Lackwannock Township, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in her residence. She was 80. Mrs. Struble was born April 23, 1921, in Youngstown to Robert and Bronta Arner Robinson. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Grange Association; and Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Lackwannock Township. Mrs. Struble was a 4-H leader for 20 years and loved oil painting and ceramics. Her husband, Edward Struble, died July 2, 1983. Surviving are: two sisters, Roberta Miller, Transfer; and Peggy Myers, Greenville; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Mrs. Struble was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, William and Robert Robinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2090 Mercer-West Middlesex Road, Mercer 16137. STRUBLE Mrs. Edward (Bonita M. Robinson), 80, of 745 Bend Road, Lackwannock Township. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-22-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackwannock Township, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor, officiating. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. The following obituary is being reprinted to correct an error by The Herald in the service information. YORK, Pa. -- Frank Thomas Rodgers, 1920 Trolley Road, York, formerly of Wilson, N.Y., and the village of North Liberty, died Friday (1-18-02) in York Hospital. He was 76. He was born Dec. 21, 1925, in Plain Grove to Charles Noble and Violet Mildred Buxton Rodgers. Before retiring in 1986, Mr. Rodgers was employed by the New York State Power Authority for more than 25 years as a millwright machinist. He was a member of North Ridge United Methodist Church, Lockport, N.Y. An avid sportsman, Mr. Rodgers was a member of the Wilson Conservation Club, The Franklin Conservation Club and The Pioneer Sportsman Club. Surviving are: his wife at home, Helen Mae Means Rodgers, whom he married April 17, 1948; four children, Joyce Lepore and her husband Benjamin, Gail Burgen, and Frank Thomas Rodgers Jr. and his wife Patricia, all of York; and Charles L. Rodgers and his wife Paula, Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Emma Rogers, Volant; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry and Meryl Rodgers; and a sister, Marilyn Stevenson. RODGERS Frank Thomas, 76, of 1920 Trolley Road, York, Pa., formerly of Wilson, N.Y., and the village of North Liberty. Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral service was at 11 a.m. today (1-22-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. William M. Brest, pastor of Mercer Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. YORK, Pa. -- Clara Wallace of York, died Monday morning (1-21-02) in York Medical Center. She was 87. Mrs. Wallace was born in Butler on April 16, 1914, to Domenico and Louisa Duranti Zenobi. She retired from Grove City College as a cafeteria worker for 22 years. Mrs. Wallace was a former member of Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City; and a member of St. Rose of Lima in York; and AARP, a retired person's organization. She is survived by: a son, John Morrow of Florida; a daughter, Diana Malingowski of York; a stepdaughter, Sheila McKay of Grove City; two sisters, Virginia Forlini of Denora, Pa.; and Helen Fozard of Pittsburgh; a brother, John Zenobi of Grove City; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by her parents; her second husband, William Wallace, died in 1988; her first husband, Austin L. Morrow, who died in 1979; a sister, Anna Dennis; and two brothers, Ernest and Anthony. WALLACE Mrs. William (Clara), 87, York, Pa. Calling hours: 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. Joseph Green, Pittsburgh, died Monday (1-21-02) in his home. He was 43. Obituary information was incomplete. GREEN Joseph, 43, Pittsburgh. Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Edward Francis Nych, 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township, died at 8:35 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in his home. He was 87. Obituary information was incomplete. NYCH Edward Francis, 87, of 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rufus Lyle, 335 Sterling Ave., Sharon, died today (1-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 85. Obituary information was incomplete. LYLE Rufus, 85, of 335 Sterling Ave., Sharon. Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Gustav R. Wall, Arlington Drive, Reynolds, died at 7:23 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. He was 86. Obituary information was incomplete. WALL Gustav R., 86, Arlington Drive, Reynolds. Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Artie M. Johnson, 920 Lee Ave., Farrell, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 75. Obituary information was incomplete. JOHNSON Artie M., 75, of 920 Lee Ave., Farrell. Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Other death BASSICK ,Mrs. Joseph G. (Sylvia), 79, of 40 Kremis Road, Delaware Township. Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Prayer service will be held at noon. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com Service: Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant. Interment: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125. Mary Ann Bair Bray Jan. 22, 1960-Mar. 24, 1989 Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002 Obituaries Today's death record Caroline Bodien, 72, of 2189 Homewood Drive, Hermitage. Evelyn Marie Fromm Caswell, 85, of 700 Mercer Ave., Sharpsville. Irene Gaborko, 76, Hubbard. Robert "Bob" W. Jordan, 72, of 27 Cathedral Drive, Farrell. Freda Shaffer McKay, 54, Culpepper, Va. Paul Clayton Miller, 85, of 7163 E. State St., Hermitage. Vincent W. O'Hara, 64, of 511 Stambaugh Ave., Sharon. Anne M. Plawky, 89, of 279 Crawford Drive, Hermitage. Helen Shafer, 76, of 1137 Wallis Ave., Farrell. Today's obituaries A funeral service will be held Saturday for Rufus Houston Lyles, 335 Sterling Ave., Apartment 110, Sharon. He died at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday (1-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 85. Mr. Lyles was born June 6, 1916, in Carlisle, S.C., to Benjamin Lyles and Carrie Farr Lyles. He retired in 1981 as a keeper from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he worked for 34 years. Mr. Lyles was a member of Local 1197 of United Steelworkers. Surviving are: six sons, Charles Nixon, Wilbert Nixon and Ronald Nixon, all New York City; Raymond Nixon, Silver Springs, Md.; Robert Nixon, Sharon; and Jerome Nixon, Washington, Pa.; a companion, Arrietta M. Nixon, Sharon; one brother, George Lyles, Union, S.C.; eight grandchildren, Darlene Ousley, Demond Nixon, Ronald Harvey, Warren Nixon, TaMara Nixon, Genevieve Nixon, Karlon Nixon and Yireiza Nixon; and six great-grandchildren, Langston Ousley, Desiree Ousley; LaShay Nixon, LaShaunda Nixon, Warren Nixon Jr. and Jordan Nixon. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and six brothers. LYLES Rufus Houston, 85, of 335 Sterling Ave., Apartment 110, Sharon. Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) in J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Service: Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Saturday (1-26-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Clem Ragster Sr., friend of the family, officiating. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. A funeral service will be held Thursday for Edward Francis Nych of 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township. He passed away at 8:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in his residence. He was 87. Born May 3, 1914, in Farrell, Mr. Nych was a son of the late Bernard and Michaelene Pulaski Nych. Mr. Nych attended Farrell schools until the fifth grade and later Bethel School in Lackawannock Township. He retired in 1974 as a group leader in the A-10 Building of the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., where he worked for more than 30 years. Mr. Nych previously had worked at the former National Castings Division of Midland-Ross Corp. in Sharon and assisted his father on the family farm in Bethel. During World War II, he was employed at Ravenna (Ohio) Arsenal Plant. He attended First Assembly of God Church in Hermitage and was a member of the Westinghouse Retirees Association. Mr. Nych was a standout baseball player in his youth and was also a former member of the Westinghouse Bowling League at Thornton Hall Lanes in Sharon. He enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren and great-grandchildren at their camp in Forest County, Pa. An outdoorsman, Mr. Nych was an avid hunter and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include: his wife, the former Regina I. (Jean) Foulk, whom he married May 17, 1941, in First Presbyterian Church, Niles, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Russell (Loretta J.) Gill, Lackawannock Township; Mrs. Daniel (Linda L.) Schuller, Kelletville, Forest County, Pa.; Mrs. James (Regina "Re" M.) FitzPatrick, Naples, Fla.; and Mrs. David (MaryAnn) Allen, Brookfield; one son, Edward B. Nych and his wife Linda, Lackawannock Township; four sisters, Mrs. Pete (Adeline) Mitrovich, Masury; Mary Downing, Hermitage; Lucy Graham, New Castle; and Julia McClimans, Everett, Wash.; one brother, Adam Nych and his wife JoAnn, Lackawannock Township; seven grandchildren, Daniel Schuller and his wife Terri; Mrs. Tom (Gina) Reed; Mrs. Allen (Tammy) Priester; Eddie Kopnisky and his wife Carolyn; and Niki Nych, all Lackawannock Township; Mrs. Doug (Brenda) Palmer, Hermitage; and Chad Nych and his fiancee, Betsy Lillibridge, West Middlesex; and 10 great-grandchildren, twins, Daniel and Amanda Schuller; Kayla and Chelsey Reed; Taylor and Gage Priester; Clint and Rachel Kopnisky; and Alex Palmer and Alyssa Boyle. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nych was preceded in death by four brothers, Julius and Stanley Nych and two infants; and one sister, Mildred Olshavsky. NYCH Edward Francis, 87, of 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-23-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, and noon to time of service Thursday (1-24-02) in First Assembly of God Church, Hermitage. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Thursday in the church, with the Rev. Kenneth R. Martin, pastor, officiating. Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex. A funeral service will be held Friday for Gustav R. Wall, Hempfield Township, formerly of Arlington Drive, Reynolds. He died at 7:23 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township, after an extended illness. He was 86. Mr. Wall was born Dec. 23, 1915, in Vincennes, Ind., to Allen Wall and Bertha Shifko Wall. He graduated in 1933 from Sharon High School and was an industrial engineer with the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. He also operated his own television repair business. After Mr. Wall retired in 1973, he became a consultant for Westinghouse in Texas and California, returning to Reynolds in 1977. He was a member of Greencrest Park Community Baptist Church in Transfer. A Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Wall held the rank of master sergeant when he was discharged in 1951 after serving in World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds. Mr. Wall served on the Reynolds School Board from 1953-73 and was president when Reynolds High School was built. He also served on the Mercer County School Board from 1966-71 when it merged with other counties to become Intermediate Unit IV, for which he served until 1973 as its first president. He bowled with the Reynolds Senior Citizens Mixed League. His wife, the former Ruth Dunton, whom he married Aug. 3, 1941, died Sept. 18, 2001. Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Diane) Ruhlman, Transfer; a son, Robert Wall and his wife Linda, Grove City; two sisters, Betty Milano, Hermitage; and Mrs. James (Donna) Robb, Ashtabula, Ohio; a brother, Robert Wall, El Cajon, Calif.; four grandchildren, Chauntel (Wall) Sanford, Meranda Wall and Ryan Wall, all Independence, Mo.; and Steven Ruhlman, Blue Springs, Mo.; and four great-grandchildren, Alicia and Weston Ruhlman; and Brenden and Elijah Sanford. Besides his wife, Mr. Wall was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Allen E. Wall and George Wall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3736 Boardman Canfield Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406. WALL Gustav R., 86, Hempfield Township, formerly of Arlington Drive, Reynolds. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) 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 11 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in the funeral home chapel, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds. The Rev. Randy Eichelberger, pastor of Greencrest Park Community Baptist Church, Transfer, and the Rev. James Robb, deceased's brother-in-law, will officiate. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. CULPEPPER, Va.- Freda Shaffer McKay, Culpepper, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in her residence. She was 54. Mrs. McKay was born June 16, 1947 in New Castle, a daughter of Florence Slagel Shaffer of New Wilmington and the late Frederick Dale Shaffer. Freda taught mathematics in the Culpepper and Fauquier County school systems. She was a member of Culpepper Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school and took an active part with the women of the church and the circles of the church. She was a Culpepper Regional Hospital Auxiliary volunteer; a former member of the American Association of University Women; a former Literacy Council volunteer; and worked with Helping Hand. Besides her mother, Freda is survived by: her husband of 32 years, Douglas W. McKay, Culpepper; her son, Christopher McKay, Falls Church, Va.; her daughter, Amy Santos and her husband Jaymond, Lorton, Va.; and her brother, Sam Shaffer and his wife Debbie, Guymon, Okla. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in Culpepper Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. R. Wayne Bernardo, pastor, officiating. The family received friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. A private interment was held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to a charity of the donor's choice; or to the Building Fund of Culpepper Presbyterian Church, 215 S. Main St., Culpepper, Va. 22701. Vincent W. O'Hara of 511 Stambaugh Ave., Sharon, passed away at 2:13 p.m. Tuesday (1-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after a brief illness. He was 64. Mr. O'Hara was born Nov. 30, 1937, in Ernest, Pa., a son of Vincent and Dorothy Balls O'Hara. He was an alumnus of Indiana (Pa.) High School Class of 1955 and was employed by Warren Fabricating's Masury plant. Mr. O'Hara was previously employed by General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant for 24 years, where he worked as a welder. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon. An outdoorsman, Mr. O'Hara enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. His wife, the former Carol Y. Sacco, whom he married May 4, 1962, survives him at home. He also leaves: three sons, Vincent L. O'Hara and his wife Michelle, Hagerstown, Md.; Timothy M. O'Hara, at home; and Jeffrey J. O'Hara and his wife Lisa, Sharon; one brother, Terence O'Hara and his wife Pearl, Homer City, Pa.; and two grandchildren, Megan and Sean O'Hara. Mr. O'Hara was preceded in death by his parents. O'HARA Vincent W., 64, of 511 Stambaugh Ave., Sharon. Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Church Wake service at 7:45 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with Monsignor William C. Karg, former pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home prior to leaving for the church. Entombment and committal service: St. Rose Mausoleum, Hermitage. Helen Shafer, 1137 Wallis Ave., Farrell, died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 76. Mrs. Shafer was born Dec. 1, 1925, in Slickville, Pa., to Michael and Helen Meca Kucik. She was a graduate of Slickville schools and was employed for 33 years as a clerk for the former G.C. Murphy Co. in Farrell. As a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage, Mrs. Shafer belonged to St. Michael's Ladies Social Club and the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild. Her husband, Robert T. Shafer, died in May 1975. Surviving are: one son, Gary Shafer, Farrell; and his wife Jeanne, Sharon; one sister, Mrs. Steve Yaczola, Phoenix; three brothers, Steve Kucik, Dayton, Ohio; Nick Kucik, Farrell; and Alex Kucik, Griffith, Ind.; four granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; and eight great-grandsons. Besides her husband, Mrs. Shafer was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Michael, John, Pete and George Kucik. SHAFER Mrs. Robert T. (Helen), 76, of 1137 Wallis Ave., Farrell. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Services include Rosary, 3:30 p.m.; Chaplet, 3:45 p.m.; and Parastas, 4 p.m. Service: Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor, as celebrant. Panachida service at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage. PITTSBURGH -- A funeral service will be held Saturday for Joseph Green, 410 Ross Ave., Apartment 303, Pittsburgh, formerly of Farrell. He died Monday (1-21-02) in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. He was 43. Mr. Green was born June 5, 1958, in Sharon to Otis Green and Magnolia Moss Green. He attended New Castle School of Business. Surviving are: four brothers, Bruce Green, Boston; and Roosevelt Green, John C. Green and Willie James Green, all Farrell; and three sisters, Naomi Green and Emmagene Williams, both Farrell; and Annie M. Wise, Sharon. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Mary P. Brown. GREEN Joseph, 43, Pittsburgh, formerly of Farrell. Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service Saturday (1-26-02) in Friendship Baptist Church, Farrell. Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Joseph Davis, pastor, officiating. Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. A funeral service will be held Friday for Thomas N. Thomas of 410 Pierce Ave. in Sharpsville. He passed away at 1:34 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System from complications of leukemia. He was 59. Mr. Thomas was born April 24, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of Max H. and Hilda M. Rorar Thomas. He graduated in 1960 from Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown and worked for the past 18 years as a personnel supervisor for Conway Central Express in Hermitage. A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Thomas served from 1961-65. He was a member of Victory Assembly of God in Coitsville; and Local 261 of Teamsters union. His favorite hobby was woodworking. His wife, the former Carol L. Sakony Tonty, whom he married Jan. 6, 1979, survives at home. Mr. Thomas also leaves: three daughters, Melissa J. Thomas, Struthers, Ohio; Catherine L. Thomas, North Lima, Ohio; and Kimberly R. Fagerlin and her husband Richard, Scranton, Pa.; two stepdaughters, Lori L. Davis and her husband Sean; and Darla J. Grandy and her husband Leonard, all Sharpsville; two sons, Thomas N. Thomas, Austintown, Ohio; and James R. Thomas and his wife Belinda "Linda," Scranton; and one stepson, Donald C. Tonty and his wife Deana, Sharpsville. He is also survived by his father; a sister, Bonnie Gale Thomas-Crawford and her husband Peter; and one brother, Alan Thomas, all Oceanside, Calif.; and eight grandchildren, Thomas and Justin Thomas; Joshua and Amanda Fagerlin; Jared, Kaitlyn and Jenna Grandy; and Sean Anthony Davis. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother. THOMAS Thomas N., 59, of 410 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, and 10 a.m. to time of service Friday (1-25-02) in Victory Assembly of God Church, Coitsville, Ohio. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday in the church, with the Rev. David L. Thomas, deceased's cousin and church pastor, officiating. Entombment: St. Rose Mausoleum of St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage. Caroline Bodien, 2189 Homewood Drive, Hermitage, died about 8:24 p.m. Tuesday (1-22-02) in her home. She was 72. Obituary information was incomplete. BODIEN Caroline, 72, of 2189 Homewood Drive, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Robert "Bob" W. Jordan, 27 Cathedral Drive, Farrell, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday (1-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 72. Obituary information was incomplete. JORDAN Robert "Bob" W., 72, of 27 Cathedral Drive, Farrell. Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Paul Clayton Miller, 7163 E. State St., Hermitage, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Jan. 22, 2002, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after an apparent heart attack. He was 85. Mr. Miller was born Oct. 24, 1916, in Greenville to Harry W. and Rose Calvin Miller. An alumnus of the former Penn High School in Greenville, he retired in 1981 as a purchasing agent for the former Greenville Steel Car Co., where he worked for 17 years. Mr. Miller was previously a purchasing agent for the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. for 20 years. He was an Army veteran, having served during World War II. Mr. Miller was a charter member of Charleston Baptist Church, now New Fellowship Baptist Church, in Jefferson Township. He also belonged to Charleston Yesteryears; and American Legion Post 945 in Butler. Surviving are: his wife, the former Helen Martha Javens, whom he married March 12, 1936, at the residence; one daughter, Bronwyn A., wife of Jerry Pierce, Hermitage; one son, Paul T. Miller and his wife Mildred, Racine, Wis.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and four sisters. MILLER Paul Clayton, 85, of 7163 E. State St., Hermitage. Calling hours: 9 a.m. to time of service Friday (1-25-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St.,. MercerService: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. A. Robert Chipps, pastor of New Fellowship Baptist Church, Jefferson Township, officiating. Interment: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township. Anne M. Plawky, 279 Crawford Drive, Hermitage, died at 6:30 a.m. today (1-23-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 89. Obituary information was incomplete. PLAWKY Anne M., 89, of 279 Crawford Drive, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Evelyn Marie Fromm Caswell, 700 Mercer Ave., Sharpsville, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in the home of her son, 191 Clarksville Road in Greenville. She was 85. Mrs. Caswell was born Jan. 23, 1916, in Sharpsville to Peter and Mary Furey Fromm. An alumna of Sharpsville High School Class of 1934, she retired in 1954 after 16 years from the former Savoldi Restaurant in Hermitage, where she was a waitress. A homemaker, Mrs. Caswell was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows in Girard, Ohio. She also belonged to the Historical Society in Mercer and was a former member of St. Bartholomew's Church in Sharpsville. Mrs. Caswell enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, as well as refinishing antiques. Her husband, Carl Henry Caswell, whom she married June 30, 1949, died Oct. 22, 1995. Surviving are: one son, Vincent and his wife Sandra Caswell, Greenville; one sister, Veronica O'Neill, Australia; one brother, William Fromm, Sharon; and two grandsons, Andrew and Vincent Caswell. Besides her husband, Mrs. Caswell was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Charles G. Fromm, who died Dec. 30, 1986; and one sister, Marcella Kilgore. CASWELL Mrs. Carl Henry (Evelyn Marie Fromm), 85, of 700 Mercer Ave., Sharpsville. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 525 Lawrence Ave., Girard, Ohio, with the Rev. Gerard Beck, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Irene Gaborko of Hubbard died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Northside Medical Center, Youngstown. She was 76. Mrs. Gaborko was born Aug. 24, 1925, in Newton Falls, Ohio, a daughter of Phillip and Stella Lewkowicz Dudarewicz. She moved to Hubbard in 1939 from Newton Falls. Mrs. Gaborko worked for General Electric Corp. for 14 years before retiring in 1989. Prior to this, she and her husband owned and operated Dominic's Wine Shop in Hubbard for 17 years. Mrs. Gaborko was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Hubbard and was a talented artist, avid crafter and gardener. She leaves her husband, John Gaborko, whom she married in June 1957; a son, Jonathan Gaborko and his wife Rhonda, Hubbard; a daughter, Marjean Spencer, Masury; a sister, Mrs. Earl (Lillian) Parrish, South Williamsport, Pa.; six grandchildren, James Spencer, Niles; Thomas and Jonathan Spencer, both Masury; Virginia Spencer Benton, Warren, Ohio; and Jessica and Rachael Gaborko, both Hubbard; and seven great-grandchildren. A brother, Raymond Dudarewicz, is deceased. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave., Hubbard 44425. GABORKO Mrs. John (Irene), 76, Hubbard. Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in KELLEY-ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard. Friends may send condolences to www.kelley-robb.com Service: Memorial service at 10 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in First Presbyterian Church, Hubbard. Funeral service will be held Saturday for Artie M. Johnson, 920 Lee Ave., Farrell. She died at 2:45 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 75. Mrs. Johnson was born Jan. 30, 1926, in Elizabethtown, N.C., to Arthemus Russell and Rena B. Lewis Russell. She retired in 1993 as a press operator from the former Howell Industries in Masury, where she worked for 26 years. As a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Farrell, Mrs. Johnson was a Sunday school teacher, missionary and deaconess. Surviving are: her husband, Thomas C. Johnson, whom she married in 1950; two sons, Clero A. Johnson, Columbus, Ohio; and Levern T. Johnson, Farrell; one daughter, Marla B. Johnson, Pittsburgh; one sister, Mary V. Nixon, Farrell; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. JOHNSON Mrs. Thomas C. (Artie M.), 75, of 920 Lee Ave., Farrell. Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (1-26-02) in New Hope Baptist Church, Farrell. Service: Funeral service at noon Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Clevon Dukes, pastor, officiating. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Thursday, January 24, 2002 Obits. Today's death record Carolyn Margaret Bodien, 72, of 2189 Homewood Drive, Hermitage. Helen Castiglione, 80, of 3276 Morefield Road, Hermitage. Sister Mary Margaret Raub, OSB, Erie. Helen Shafer, 76, of 1137 Wallis Ave., Farrell. Today's obituaries A funeral service will be held Saturday for Rufus Houston Lyles, 335 Sterling Ave., Apartment 110, Sharon. He died at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday (1-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 85. Mr. Lyles was born June 6, 1916, in Carlisle, S.C., to Benjamin Lyles and Carrie Farr Lyles. He retired in 1981 as a keeper from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he worked for 34 years. Mr. Lyles was a member of Local 1197 of United Steelworkers. He leaves a devoted companion of 52 years, Arrietta M. Nixon, Sharon; a niece, Carrie Lyles, Hyattsville, S.C.; a nephew, James Edwards, Chicago; and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Also surviving are: six sons, Charles Nixon, Wilbert Nixon and Ronald Nixon, all New York City; Raymond Nixon, Silver Springs, Md.; Robert Nixon, Sharon; and Jerome Nixon, Washington, Pa.; one brother, George Lyles, Union, S.C.; eight grandchildren, Darlene Ousley, Demond Nixon, Ronald Harvey, Warren Nixon, TaMara Nixon, Genevieve Nixon, Karlon Nixon and Yireiza Nixon; and six great-grandchildren, Langston Ousley, Desiree Ousley; LaShay Nixon, LaShaunda Nixon, Warren Nixon Jr. and Jordan Nixon. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Janice L. Mosley; five sisters; and six brothers. LYLES Rufus Houston, 85, of 335 Sterling Ave., Apartment 110, Sharon. Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) in J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Friends may also call in the home of Arrietta M. Nixon, deceased's 52-year companion, 335 Sterling Ave., Sharon. Service: Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Saturday (1-26-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Clem Ragster Sr., friend of the family, officiating. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. A funeral service will be held Saturday for Carolyn Margaret Bodien of 2189 Homewood Drive in Hermitage. She passed away at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in her residence. She was 72. Mrs. Bodien was born Feb. 6, 1929, in Oil City, a daughter of Joseph William Anderson and Mary Margaret Williams Anderson. She was a 1947 graduate of Titusville High School. Mrs. Bodien was a homemaker. Her husband, George D. Bodien, whom she married Sept. 5, 1947, died Feb. 22, 1999. Surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Margaret A.) Tonnessen, Pottstown, Pa.; two sons on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, John T. Bodien, Illinois; and Karl J. Bodien, Georgia; one sister, Lois Masteller, North East; two brothers, Robert E. Anderson, Brunswick, Ga.; and Harold A. Anderson, Fairview; and eight grandchildren. Besides her husband, Mrs. Bodien was preceded in death by her father and her mother, Mary Margaret Wagner; two daughters, Paula Parker and Diane Williams; one son, George B. Bodien; and one brother, Joseph Anderson. BODIEN Mrs. George D. (Carolyn Margaret), 72, of 2189 Homewood Drive, Hermitage. Calling hours: Noon to time of service Saturday (1-26-02) 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 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with the Rev. John P. Frey, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Hermitage, officiating. Interment: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township. Helen Castiglione, 3276 Morefield Road, Hermitage, died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. She was 80. Obituary information was incomplete. CASTIGLIONE Mrs. Salvatore (Helen), 80, formerly of 3276 Morefield Road, Hermitage. Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net Service: Funeral Mass will be held Saturday (1-26-02) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with time and clergy to be announced. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage. A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Robert "Bob" W. Jordan, 27 Cathedral Drive, Farrell. He died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday (1-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 72. Mr. Jordan was born June 1, 1929, in Grove City to Charles E. and Martha Holland Jordan. A graduate of Grove City High School, he retired in 1991 as a ladle liner from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he worked for 38 years. Mr. Jordan lived in Farrell since 1962. He was an avid hunter and loved and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Surviving are: his wife, the former Barbara A. Hart, whom he married April 9, 1949, Farrell; two daughters, Denise S. Jordan McMillan and her husband Joeron, Lumberton, N.C.; and Valerie V. Jordan, West Middlesex; three sons, Robert W. Jordan Jr. and his wife Gwendolyn, Winter Park, Fla.; James S. Jordan, Memphis; and Clifton Daniel Jordan and his wife Rhoda, Cordova, Tenn.; one brother, Charles E. Jordan, Grove City; two special aunts, Viola Holland, Sharon; and Mary Holland, Jackson Center; six grandchildren, Robert W. III, Loren, Albert, Clifton Daniel II, Tonda and Joeron "Ricco"; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Clifford "Kip" Jordan; and one grandson, Daniel. JORDAN Robert "Bob" W., 72, of 27 Cathedral Drive, Farrell. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with family present from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday (1-28-02) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends may also call in the home of Barbara A. Jordan, deceased's wife, 337 Patt Drive, Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday (1-29-02) in Second Baptist Church, 1138 Spearman Ave., Farrell, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor, officiating. Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday for Anne M. Plawky of 279 Crawford Drive in Hermitage. She passed away at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 89. Mrs. Plawky was born Sept. 17, 1912, in Monongahela, Pa., a daughter of James and Catherine Sabo Muscik. During World War II, she worked for the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. A homemaker, Mrs. Plawky was an active member of Church of the Sacred Heart in Sharon, where she attended on Sundays and also made her weekly Novena every Monday. She also belonged to Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 507 in Sharon. Her husband, Joseph S. Plawky, whom she married Nov. 10, 1947, survives at home. Mrs. Plawky also leaves: one son, Joseph S. Plawky and his wife Kathleen M., Hermitage; one sister, Julia M. Bailey, at home; a brother, Andrew Muscik and his wife Louise, John XXIII Home, Hermitage; one sister-in-law, Tamazon Muscik; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Muscik; and two infant siblings, Frank and Catherine. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Sacred Heart, 40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon 16146. PLAWKY Mrs. Joseph S. (Anne M.), 89, of 279 Crawford Drive, Hermitage. Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. by Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 507, Sharon; and Friends of the Blue Army. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday (1-26-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired pastor of Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, as celebrant. Interment: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Hermitage. ERIE -- Sister Mary Margaret Raub, OSB, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 22, 2002, in Hamot Medical Center following an extended illness. A daughter of the late William and Josephine Soliwoda Raub, she entered the Benedictine Sisters of Erie in 1952 and professed her perpetual monastic vows in July 1956. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee in 1978. A lifelong educator, Sister Mary Margaret served as an elementary teacher and librarian for 41 years. She was a teacher and librarian for 23 years at St. Joseph School and for two years at Sacred Heart School, both Sharon. In Oil City, she was a teacher and librarian at St. Joseph School for 13 years. She was a teacher at St. Michael School in Fryburg for three years. Sister Mary Margaret also taught catechism classes in numerous parishes. Returning to Erie, she had worked on the staff of the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center in the Children and Youth Division since 1997. Sister Mary Margaret received a bachelor's degree in education from Mercyhurst College and a master's degree from Edinboro University. She also received certifications in Early Childhood Head Start from Pennsylvania State University and microcomputer education from Clarion University. She received certification in library science through studies at St. Francis College, Loretto, Pa. She is survived by: a sister, Louise Strub; two nephews, William Strub Jr. and his wife Etta; and Carl Strub and his wife Chris; great-nephews, Jonathan, Alan and Kevin Strub; a great-niece, Stephanie Strub; and the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, her religious community. Memorial contributions in memory of Sister Mary Margaret can be sent to Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, 6101 E. Lake Road, Erie 16511. RAUB Sister Mary Margaret OSB, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie. Calling hours: Visiting hours from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) with a Service of Memories at 7 p.m. in Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, Erie, followed by a transfer to the chapel. Service: Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday (1-26-02) in the chapel. Burial: Trinity Cemetery, Millcreek Township, Erie County, with Rite of Committal held following the liturgy. Arrangements by A. BRUGGER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 449 E. Ninth St., Erie. Helen Shafer, 1137 Wallis Ave., Farrell, died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 76. Mrs. Shafer was born Dec. 1, 1925, in Slickville, Pa., to Michael and Helen Meca Kucik. She was a graduate of Slickville schools and was employed for 33 years as a clerk for the former G.C. Murphy Co. in Farrell. As a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage, Mrs. Shafer belonged to St. Michael's Ladies Social Club and the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild. Her husband, Robert T. Shafer, died in May 1975. Surviving are: one son, Gary Shafer, Farrell; and his wife Jeanne, Sharon; one sister, Mrs. Steve Yaczola, Phoenix; three brothers, Steve Kucik, Dayton, Ohio; Nick Kucik, Farrell; and Alex Kucik, Griffith, Ind.; four granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; and eight great-grandsons. Besides her husband, Mrs. Shafer was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Michael, John, Pete and George Kucik. SHAFER Mrs. Robert T. (Helen), 76, of 1137 Wallis Ave., Farrell. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Services include Rosary, 3:30 p.m.; Chaplet, 3:45 p.m.; and Parastas, 4 p.m. Service: Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor, as celebrant. Panachida service at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage. Friday, Jan. 25, 2002 Obits Today's death record Dolores J. DeCapua, 76, of 11216 Aldina Drive, Conneaut Lake. Victor A. Fragle, 77, of 254 Wick Ave., Hermitage. Mary L. Mehl, 89, of 1407 Valley Road, Lancaster, Pa., formerly of Sharon. Clara L. Patton, 85, of 3429 Sandy Lake-New Lebanon Road, Sandy Lake Township. Jonathan P. Spence, 46, of 215 N. Broad St., Grove City. Marie Gibb Stewart, 92, of 214 Garden Ave., Grove City. Today's obituaries LANCASTER, Pa. -- Mary L. Mehl of 1407 Valley Road in Lancaster, formerly of Highland Road in Sharon, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 6:13 p.m. Tuesday (1-22-02) in Lancaster Regional Medical Center. She was 89. Mrs. Mehl was born May 22, 1912, in Sharon to the late Albert and Laura McMurray Lepper. A 1930 graduate of Sharon High School, she attended Mercyhurst College in Erie. As a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lancaster, she volunteered at various church functions. She also was a volunteer at Wheatland estate in Lancaster, the home of the late President James Buchanan, conducting historic tours of the home. Mrs. Mehl was past president of Dance of the Month Club and served as chairman of the Lancaster Horse Show Ticket Committee. She was an active member of the former St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary, Lancaster. She was a 50-year member of Daughters of the American Revolution and belonged to Conestoga Country Club and International Federation of Catholic Alumnae. Her husband, Harold J. Mehl, died in 1987. Surviving are: three daughters, Marcia M. Campbell, Lancaster; Joan M., married to Robert J. Tolle, Fairfax, Va.; and Mary E., married to Joseph J. Doherty, Point Pleasant, N.J.; a son, James H., married to Christine A. Mehl, Lancaster; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday (1-26-02) in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, with the Rev. Michael J. Grab, pastor, as celebrant. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 1 p.m. Tuesday (1-29-02) at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage. Victor A. Fragle, 254 Wick Ave., Hermitage, died at 10:50 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. He was 77. Obituary information was incomplete. FRAGLE Victor A., 77, of 254 Wick Ave., Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Clara L. Patton of 3429 Sandy Lake-New Lebanon Road, Sandy Lake Township, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, after an extended illness. She was 85. Mrs. Patton was born Sept. 13, 1916, in Rouseville, Venango County, to Henry and Jane Carney McFadden. She was a graduate of Oil City High School and, along with her husband, owned and operated Patton's Pennzoil of Sandy Lake for more than 32 years. Mrs. Patton also had worked for many years at Shelley Memorials of Sandy Lake. As an active member of St. Columbkille Church in Stoneboro, she belonged to the Ladies Fellowship and taught religious programs for many years, especially the First Holy Communion class of the parish. Mrs. Patton enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was always willing to help others. She married DeLos A. "Carney" Patton on April 19, 1940. He preceded her in death Oct. 13, 1978. Mrs. Patton is survived by: one son, Charles T. "Terry" Patton and his wife Deborah, Sandy Lake; three granddaughters, Mrs. David (Amy) Szlucha, Walworth, N.Y.; Mrs. Michael (Tera) Warnock, Clairton; and Mrs. Mark (Cara) Johnston, Poland, Ohio; one grandson, Gary DeLos Patton, Rescaca, Ga.; and two great-grandchildren, Sarah Patton and Matthew Szlucha. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Gary Patton; three sisters; and five brothers. PATTON Mrs. DeLos A. "Carney" (Clara L.), 85, of 3429 Sandy Lake-New Lebanon Road, Sandy Lake Township. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (1-25-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Wake service at 8:30 p.m. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Saturday (1-26-02) in St. Columbkille Church, Stoneboro, with the Rev. Henry C. Andrae, pastor, as celebrant. Interment and committal service: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Jonathan P. Spence, entrepreneur, contractor and business owner of 215 N. Broad St. in Grove City, died at 7:31 p.m. Thursday, Jan, 24, 2002, in his residence after becoming ill in July 2001. He was 46. Mr. Spence was born Feb. 14, 1955, in Grove City to Richard F. And Mary Louise Hileman Spence. He attended Grove City High School and was owner and operator for the past 10 years of Custom Fence and Deck Co, a home-based business in Grove City. Mr. Spence previously did construction work for nine years in Galveston, Texas. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served as a firefighter and nuclear welder/pipefitter on the USS Little Rock from 1972 to 1975. Mr. Spence was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Grove City; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7465, Springfield Township. He was an avid football fan and collected sports and classic cars. Surviving are: his mother; and his grandmother, Mabel Hileman, both Grove City; three sisters, Mrs. Gary (Kimberly Louise) Koebler; and Mrs. Edward (Karen Irene) Mackall, both Grove City; and Mary Kathleen Spence, Oil City; three brothers, William "Joe" Spence and his wife Karen; and Richard Gilmore Spence, all Grove City; and Gary W. Spence, Mercer; six nieces; and three nephews. Mr. Spence was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Richard Bruce Spence, who was killed in Vietnam while serving in the U.S. Army. SPENCE Jonathan P., 46, of 215 N. Broad St., Grove City. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, pastor, officiating. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. Dolores J. DeCapua of 11216 Aldina Drive, Conneaut Lake, died Thursday morning, Jan. 24, 2002, in the Transitional Care Unit of Meadville Medical Center. She was 76. Mrs. DeCapua was born Nov. 23, 1925, in Sharon, a daughter of Joseph and Kathryn Hardy Adderty. She married Alfred "Sonny" DeCapua on April 15, 1947. He preceded her in death April 25, 1997. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. DeCapua worked at the former Bell Telephone Co. in Sharon. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Americas Church in Conneaut Lake. Survivors include: two daughters, Patricia J. Rugala, Conneaut Lake; and Mary Jude Jackson and her husband William, all Conneaut Lake; three grandchildren, Cyndee and Mark Rugala; and Joel Agnew; a sister, Marcie Kostka, Sharon; and a brother, Ronald Adderty and his wife Carol, Pulaski. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Crawford County Unit of American Cancer Society, Pine Street, Meadville 16335. DeCAPUA Mrs. Alfred "Sonny" (Dolores J.), 76, of 11216 Aldina Drive, Conneaut Lake. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-25-02) in DICKSON FUNERAL HOME, 130 N. Second St., Conneaut Lake. Scripture service at 6:45 p.m. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Saturday (1-26-02) in Our Lady Queen of Americas Church, Conneaut Lake, with the Rev. Steve Anderson, pastor, as celebrant Interment: Our Lady Queen of the Americas Cemetery, Conneaut Lake. Marie Gibb Stewart, 214 Garden Ave., Grove City, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Mercy Franciscan Hospital, Mount Airy campus in Cincinnati. She was 92. Mrs. Stewart was born Sept. 7, 1909, in Barkeyville to Harold and Olive McClintock Gibb. She was a former registered nurse. A homemaker, Mrs. Stewart was a member of East Main Presbyterian Church; and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 86, both Grove City. She was an avid reader and bridge player. Her husband, George A. Stewart, whom she married June 1, 1931, died Aug. 6, 1994. Surviving are: a daughter, Marcia S. Lucas, Cincinnati; a sister, Evelyn White, Ripley, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Beth Muench and Christopher Lucas; and five great-grandchildren, Jenna and Aaron Muench; Andrew and Jeremy Lucas; and Mandy Muench. Besides her husband, Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, George G. Stewart, who died May 18, 2000. STEWART Mrs. George A. (Marie Gibb), 92, of 214 Garden Ave., Grove City. Calling hours: Noon to time of service Monday (1-28-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald C. Hoagland, pastor of East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday for Helen G. Horodnic Castiglione, 3276 Morefield Road, Hermitage. She died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, after a lengthy illness. She was 80. Mrs. Castiglione was born Jan. 21, 1922, in Farrell to Casmir and Elizabeth Karlonowicz Horodniczy. She worked at one time for Delphi Packard Electric System in Warren, Ohio; and for what is now Sharon Regional Health System. A homemaker, Mrs. Castiglione was a member of St. Adalbert's Church in Farrell and its Infant Jesus of Prague Society. Surviving are: her husband Salvatore Castiglione, whom she married Nov. 10, 1962 in St. Adalbert's Church; a sister, Sophie Miklo, wife of Paul, Greenville; and two brothers, Mike Horodnic, West Middlesex; and George Horodnic, Hermitage. Mrs. Castiglione was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Karkoska and Mary Russell; and four brothers, Joseph, Frank, John and Stanley Horodnic. CASTIGLIONE Mrs. Salvatore (Helen G. Horodnic), 80, formerly of 3276 Morefield Road, Hermitage. Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (1-25-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Rosary recited at 4:45 p.m. by St. Adalbert's Prayer Group. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday (1-26-02) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage. Michael Eric Mack Jan. 25, 1971 - Aug. 11, 1992 The Herald, Sharon, Pa Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 Obits Today's death record Bernice Irene Ligo Baker Crew, 72, of 225 Howland-Wilson Road N.E., Warren, Ohio, formerly of Mercer. Linda Marie Joyce Krafft, 46, of 109 Kelly Blvd., Slippery Rock. Mary Fern Hunter Woodall, 86, of Hermitage, formerly of South Oakdale Avenue, Hermitage. Today's obituaries Bernice Irene Ligo Baker Crew, 225 Howland-Wilson Road, NE, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Mercer, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in her residence following a brief illness. She was 72. She was born June 18, 1929 in Grove City to Russell G. and Esther Elizabeth McMillan Ligo. Before retiring in 1988, Mrs. Crew was employed by Imperial Nursing Home, Warren, Ohio, as a licensed practical nurse. She was a Protestant. Mrs. Crew was an accomplished pianist and an avid sports fan who especially loved the Cleveland Indians and Browns. In her spare time, she was devoted to caring for grandchildren. Her first husband, Harold N. Baker, whom she married in 1949, preceded her in death on June 18, 1987. Surviving are: her husband, Frank Crew, whom she married Sept. 27, 1997, at home; two sons, Charles N. and Richard T. Baker, both of Howland, Ohio; five grandsons; two granddaughters; two step-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and one step-great-granddaughter. Besides her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, J. Richard and William Ligo. CREW Mrs. Frank (Bernice Irene Ligo Baker), 72, of 225 Howland-Wilson Road, N.E., Warren, Ohio, formerly of Mercer. Calling hours: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) until funeral service in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert J. Huck, Pastor of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Wolf Creek Township, officiating. Interment: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township. Linda Marie Joyce Krafft, 109 Kelly Blvd., Slippery Rock, died at 8 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in United Community Hospital, Grove City, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was 46. Obituary information was incomplete. KRAFT Linda Marie Joyce, 46, of 109 Kelly Blvd., Slippery Rock. Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville. Funeral services will be held Monday (1-28-02) for Victor A. "Porky" Fragle of 254 Wick Ave., Hermitage, who passed away at 10:50 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. He was 77. He was born Dec. 5, 1924 in Sharon to Pasquale and Cherubina Gioia Fragale. Mr. Fragle attended schools in Sharon. He retired March 1, 1985 as a supervisor at the Sharon Steel Corp.'s former Farrell plant where he had been employed for 42 years. He was a co-owner of the former Town Cafe, Sharon. Mr. Fragle was a member of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage. He was a member of the Sharon Steel Foreman's Club, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 145, Greenville, the Shenango Valley Sons of Italy, Sharon, and the Italian Home Club, Farrell. Mr. Fragle was an avid gardener and enjoyed golfing and card playing, particularly poker. His first wife, the former Patricia J. Quinlan, whom he married Sept. 6, 1951, preceded him in death on July 22, 1983. Survivors are: his wife, Joyce Wilson Oakes, whom he married Sept. 6, 1998, at home; two daughters, Barbara E. Shelleby, Hermitage; and Jean A. Stenoff, West Middlesex; one son, William F. Fragle, Hermitage; one stepdaughter, Wendy Getway, Sharpsville; one stepson, Christopher Oakes, Hermitage; three brothers, Anthony Fragle and his wife Audrey and Al Fragle and his wife Edith, all of Hermitage, and Robert Fragle and his wife Donna, Farrell; two grandchildren, Thomas V. Shelleby and Matthew W. Fragle; on step-granddaughter, Sarah Getway; and one step-grandson, George Getway. Besides his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Guy, Joseph, James, Frank and Patsy Fragle; and two sisters, Mary Sansoti and Agnes Gatty. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh 15235. FRAGLE Victor A. (Porky), 77, of 254 Wick Ave., Hermitage. Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends and family may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome @infonline.net. Services: Funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) in the funeral home with Monsignor Salvatore Mitchell, officiating. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage. Mary Fern Hunter Woodall, formerly of South Oakdale Avenue, Hermitage, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in The Bentley House, Hermitage, following an extended illness. She was 86. She was born Aug. 4, 1915, in Jamestown, to Walker A. and Mary B. Splitstone Hunter. Mrs. Woodall was a 1933 graduate of Sharpsville High School. Before retiring, she was employed for 28 years by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. in the accounting department. Mrs. Woodall was a very talented seamstress. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Her husband, Thomas W. Woodall, whom she married Nov. 11, 1963, preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1996. Surviving are: one daughter, Janet Hoovler and her husband Tom, Hermitage; one son, Raymond Chapin and his wife Doris, Winston, Ga.; one stepdaughter, Jill Walcott and her husband Jim, Napierville, Ill.; one stepson, Michael Woodall, of Indiana; two sisters, Marilla Austin, Sharpsville, and Peggy Zeronas, Sharon; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 352 West 8th Street, Erie 16502. WOODALL Mrs. Thomas W. (Mary Fern Hunter), 86, Hermitage, formerly of South Oakdale Avenue, Hermitage. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) in Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. R. Herman, pastor, officiating. Burial: Rock Ridge Cemetery, West Salem Township. January 27, 2002 Obits Today's death record Matilda Mary 'Tillie' Chikosky, 86, of 554 Fairfield Drive, Sharon. Today's obituaries Linda Marie Joyce Krafft, 109 Kelly Blvd., Slippery Rock, died at 8 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was 46. Mrs. Krafft was born April 4, 1955, in Sharon, to John Brannon and Mary Louise Scott Joyce. A 1973 alumna of Sharpsville High School, Mrs. Krafft was a graduate of Edinboro University and received her master's of education from Slippery Rock University. She was employed by the Grove City Area School District for 10 years in the Special Education gifted program. Mrs. Krafft was a Catholic. She loved spending time with nieces and nephews, loved traveling, gardening, watching the game show Jeopardy, loved sunny days and she liked quiet conversation. Surviving are: her husband at home, Ed M. Krafft, whom she married April 16, 1987; her mother, Mary Louise Joyce Craine and her husband Bernard, Greenville; two sisters, Judith Ann Beistel and her husband Gary, North Versailles, Pa.; Cathy Joyce, White Oak, Pa.; and one brother, Scott Joseph Joyce and his wife Kim, Clark. She was preceded in death by her father, who died May 3, 1981. KRAFT Mrs. Ed M. (Linda Marie Joyce), 46, of 109 Kelly Blvd., Slippery Rock. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-28-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-29-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Fredericks, pastor of Sharpsville Church of Nazarene, officiating. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Matilda Mary "Tillie" Chikosky, 554 Fairfield Drive, Sharon, passed away peacefully at 10:47 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a brief illness. She was 86. She was born Jan. 5, 1916 in Cleveland to Chester Stanley and Mary Kwiatkowski Kraute. Mrs. Chikosky was a 1935 alumna of Farrell High School. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, and was formerly a member of St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell. Mrs. Chikosky was a long-time member and past president from 1980 to 1981 of the Women's Club, Sharon. She was also a former assistant Girl Scout leader and East Hill chairwoman for the Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council, a member of the John XXIII Home Auxiliary and the Polish National Alliance and was a former committee woman in Farrell. Prior to her marriage, she was a violinist with many area groups, including the Charlie Koss Orchestra and the Barb McGill Combo. She also performed with her father, Chester Kraute, and her uncle, Alexander Niemczyk. Mrs. Chikosky was an avid gardener, an active club woman and a lifelong lover of beautiful music. She was a wonderful mother devoted to her family and a very doting grandmother. Her husband, Mathew John Chikosky, whom she married May 10, 1941 in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, preceded her in death on May 22, 1998. Surviving are: two daughters, Marcia A. Chikosky, Sharpsville; Marilyn Hamay and her husband Bob, McDonald, Pa.; one son, Matthew A. Chikosky and his wife Karen, Hermitage; and one granddaughter, Ashley Chikosky. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edward C. Kraute. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon 16146 or John XXIII Home, Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage 16148. CHIKOSKY Mrs. Mathew John (Matilda Mary "Tillie"), 86, of 554 Fairfield Dr. Sharon. Calling hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Monday (1-28-02) 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 1 p.m. Tuesday (1-29-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Stephen Schreiber as celebrant. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage. January 28, 2002 Obits Today's death record Dorothy B. Biggins, 88, of 599 Seventh St., Sharpsville. Yvonne J. Edwards, 71, of 5070 Cassidy Road, Hermitage. Scott E. Hoag, 43, of 14 W. Lincoln Ave., Lititz, Pa. James F. Jones, 79, of 7964 Lincoln St. NE, Masury. Mary A. Kopta, 88, of 329 Arlington Drive, Pymatuning Township Today's obituaries LANCASTER, Pa. -- Scott E. Hoag, 14 W. Lincoln Ave., Lititz, Pa., passed away at 12:30 a.m.Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Community Hospital of Lancaster of natural causes following a brief illness. He was 43. Mr. Hoag was born Oct. 21, 1958, in Grove City to Edward Eugene Hoag and Mona Lee Miles Hoag. He graduated in 1977 from Warwick High School in Lititz. Mr. Hoag was a member of American Legion Post 56 in Lititz and was a model car collector. Surviving are: his mother, at home; and two sisters, Rojean L. Hoag Reidenbaugh and Sharon Lee Hoag, both Lititz. Mr. Hoag was preceded in death by his father. HOAG Scott E., 43, of 14 W. Lincoln Ave., Lititz, Pa. Calling hours: With family from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (1-30-02) in RICHARD H. HEISEY FUNERAL HOME, 216 S. Broad St., Lititz. Burial and service: Memorial and committal service with burial at a later date in Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. James F. Jones of 7964 Lincoln St. NE in Masury died at 8:35 a.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 79. Mr. Jones was born Jan. 10, 1923, in Spray, N.C., a son of Cad Walter Jones and Nell Austin Jones. He served our country in the United States Army Corps of Engineers as a corporal during World War II. Following his tour of duty, Jim worked as a shop blaster for General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant, retiring in 1983 after 35 years of service. His memberships included Church of the Sacred Heart in Sharon; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8860 in Masury; and GATX Retirees. Mr. Jones formerly belonged to Knights of Columbus Council 3984 in Masury; and Brookfield Band Boosters. He was also an avid Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. His wife, Olga H. Hromyak Jones, whom he married May 16, 1946, died Jan. 26, 1993. Survivors include: one son, James "Gary" Jones and his wife Jean, Ashland, Ohio; three daughters, Marilyn A. Perry and her husband James A., Fort Worth, Texas; Pamela A. Jones, Masury; and Patricia A. Bloomer-Gee and her husband Brian, Brookfield; four grandchildren, Ryan Bloomer, Kayla Bloomer, Matt Jones and Dan Jones; and his special sister-in-law, Irene Walsh, Hermitage. Besides his wife, Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Melvin, Thomas and Bob R. Jones; and two sisters, Mary Frances Parks and Nancy Dalton. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Church of the Sacred Heart or to American Heart Association. JONES James F., 79, of 7964 Lincoln St. NE, Masury. Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (1-29-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (1-30-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley J. Swacha, pastor, as celebrant. Prayer service at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery. Mary A. Kopta, 329 Arlington Drive, Pymatuning Township, died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in the home of her daughter, 506 Reynolds Drive, Pymatuning Township. She was 88. Obituary information was incomplete. KOPTA Mary A., 88, of 329 Arlington Drive, Pymatuning Township. Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Dorothy B. Biggins, 599 Seventh St., Sharpsville, died at 10:18 p.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 88. Obituary information was incomplete. BIGGINS Dorothy B., 88, 599 Seventh St., Sharpsville. Arrangements will be announced by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Yvonne J. Edwards, 5070 Cassidy Road, Hermitage, died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, from injuries sustained in an automobile crash. She was 71. Obituary information was incomplete. EDWARDS Yvonne J., 71, of 5070 Cassidy Road, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. January 29, 2002 Obits Today's death record Alexander "Alex" H. Blair, 84, Point Breeze, Pa. Dr. Frederick Jacob Raisch, 95, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of 529 N. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage. Carole A. Wilcox, 63, of 210 S. Myers Ave., Sharon, formerly of Altoona, Pa. Today's obituaries A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday for Mary A. Kopta, 329 Arlington Drive, Pymatuning Township. She died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in the home of her daughter, 506 Reynolds Drive, Pymatuning Township. She was 88. Mrs. Kopta was born Feb. 27, 1913, in Pilsno Powiah, Poland, to Benjamin Wojcik and Katherine Cynadel Wojcik. She was a graduate of Froebel School in Chicago, where she was voted "Miss Aspiration" of her class. A homemaker, Mrs. Kopta was a member of St. Michael's Church in Greenville, and a former member of St. Columbkille Church in Stoneboro. An avid bowler, she belonged to the Reynolds Senior Citizens Mixed League. Mrs. Kopta also enjoyed baking, reading and spending time with her family. Her first husband, Lawrence Fox, whom she married in 1939, died in 1943. Her second husband, Joseph Kopta, whom she married Jan. 28, 1944, died March 11, 1982. Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Kathy) Reimold, Greenville; two sons, Lawrence J. Fox and his wife Georgeann, Hadley; and Edward J. Kopta and his wife Julia, Ojai, Calif.; one sister, Jean Wornhoff, North Port, Fla.; four grandchildren, Kristine Reimold, Dana Reimold, L. James Fox and Mary-Mary Kopta; and two stepgrandchildren, Julianna Baker and Shannon Malish. Besides her first and second husbands, Mrs. Kopta was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Josephine Nardella. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon, Pa. 16146. KOPTAMrs. Joseph (Mary A.), 88, of 329 Arlington Drive, Pymatuning Township.Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (1-29-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (1-30-02) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, parochial vicar, as celebrant. Burial and committal: St. Columbkille Cemetery, Stoneboro. PITTSBURGH -- Alexander "Alex" H. Blair, Point Breeze, Pa., died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in West Penn Hospital. He was 84. Mr. Blair was born Oct. 7, 1917, in Hamilton, Scotland, to James H. Blair and Jeanie Henderson Blair. He was an employee of West Penn Hospital for more than 15 years. Mr. Blair was a Presbyterian. He was a brother of the late Agnes Goldie, Margaret Lindsay and Jean Lewis; uncle of William Lewis and his wife Dee, Grove City; great-uncle of Douglas Lewis, Cincinnati; Brian Lewis, Orlando, Fla.; Scott Lewis and Elizabeth Mattocks, both Grove City; and great-great-uncle of Kyle Lewis, Cameron Lewis and Caden Mattocks. BLAIRAlexander "Alex" H., 84, Point Breeze, Pa.Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (1-30-02) in H. SAMSON Inc., 537 N. Neville St., Oakland area of Pittsburgh.Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (1-31-02) in the funeral home. Interment: Smithfield East End Cemetery, Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Sherman Lee (Janie Marie) WHITT,, 66, Logan Avenue, Sharon. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-29-02) in DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (1-30-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Kenneth Roberts, pastor of Pentecostal Church of God, Ashtabula, officiating. Burial: Edgewood Cemetery, Ashtabula. Dr. Frederick Jacob Raisch, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of 529 N. Keel Ridge Road, in Hermitage, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday (1-28-02) in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township. He was 95. Dr. Raisch was born March 30, 1906, in Hastings, Mich., to Martin and Christina Raisch. He was reared in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he was an alumnus of Central High School and attended Calvin College. In 1929, Dr. Raisch earned a bachelor's degree from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He graduated from Boston University Medical School in 1935 and finished his post-graduate studies in 1948 at University of Chicago. He completed his residency in pathology at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago from 1948-51 and became certified in pathologic anatomy and clinical pathology. Dr. Raisch worked for seven years in the general practice of medicine in Michigan and served four years in AAFTTC Medical Corps during World War II. A pathologist, he was employed by various hospitals in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio, and worked for what is now Sharon Regional Health System and the former Bashline Hospital in Grove City. Dr. Raisch was a pathologist for the office of Mercer County Coroner for several years. He was a member of American Medical Association; American Society of Clinical Pathology; College of American Pathologists; American Association of Blood Banks; and Mercer County Historical Society. He married Anne Reiff Raisch on April 10, 1937. For 35 years, with his wife Anne, Dr. Raisch was an active antique dealer in Gray Cottage Antiques, Hermitage. He belonged to Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon. He is survived by his wife, a resident in Countryside Convalescent Home. Dr. Raisch was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Albert and Arthur; and two sisters, Louise and Mildred. Memorial contributions may be made to Frederick and Anne Raisch Endowment Fund, Starr Commonwealth, 13725 Starr Commonwealth Road, Albion, Mich. 49224. RAISCH Dr. Frederick Jacob, 95, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of 529 N. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage.Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to time of service Thursday (1-31-02) in the lounge of Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon.Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the church, with the Rev. Dr. Arlon K. Stubbe, pastor, officiating.Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Arrangements by STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Carole A. Wilcox, 210 S. Myers Ave., Sharon, formerly of Altoona, Pa., died early Monday morning, Jan. 28, 2002, in the home of her son, following an extended illness. She was 63. Mrs. Wilcox was born March 6, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of Dwight Guynn and Violet E. Myers Guynn. A 1957 Sharon High School graduate, she earned a bachelor's degree in teaching from Indiana State University. Mrs. Wilcox was a music teacher for eight years at Penn-Cambria High School in Cresson, Pa., and taught piano lessons privately in her home for five or six years. She was also a substitute teacher in Sharon and Hermitage School districts. While she was living in Altoona, Mrs. Wilcox operated a dog grooming shop for about 10 years. She relocated to the Shenango Valley in 1995. Surviving are: her husband, Dale A. Wilcox, whom she married in January of 1958, at home; one son, Martin T. Wilcox; and her mother, Violet Myers, both Espyville; and one brother, Wayne D. Guynn, Michigan. Mrs. Wilcox was preceded in death by her father; and a brother, Dwight "Duffy" Guynn Jr. WILCOX Mrs. Dale A. (Carole A.), 63, of 210 S. Myers Ave., Sharon, formerly of Altoona, Pa. Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (1-30-02) 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 11:30 a.m. Thursday (1-31-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Wesley Myers, interim pastor of Donegal Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Alliance, Ohio, officiating. Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. A memorial Mass will be held Wednesday for Dorothy B. Biggins of 599 Seventh St., Sharpsville. She died at 10:18 p.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System of natural causes. She was 88. Mrs. Biggins was born March 16, 1913, in Sharon, a daughter of Thomas J. and Blanche Chandley Burke. A 1931 graduate of Sharon High School, she was a life member of Sharon Regional Hospital Auxiliary. As a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon, Mrs. Biggins belonged to the Women's Guild and was an associate of the Newman Circle. She was an avid bridge player. Her husband, Dr. James A. Biggins, whom she married June 29, 1940, died July 12, 1983. She is survived by: two sons, Thomas P. Biggins, Dallas; and James A. Biggins Jr., at home; one grandchild; and a brother, J. William Burke, Mission Hills, Kansas. Besides her husband, Mrs. Biggins was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Murphy and Margaret "Peg" Kissinger; and three brothers, T.J. "Chan" Burke, G. Robert Burke and J. Edward Burke. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Sharpsville Historical Society; or the Mental Health and Retardation Association. BIGGINS Dorothy B., wife of Dr. James A., 88, of 599 Seventh St., Sharpsville. Calling hours: None. Service: Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (1-30-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Charles Schmitt, pastor, as celebrant. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday for Yvonne J. Edwards, 5070 Cassidy Road, Hermitage. She died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, from injuries sustained in an automobile crash. She was 71. Mrs. Edwards was born Aug. 31, 1930, in Butler to Harold Leo King and Justine Genevieve Weitzel King. She graduated from Butler High School and retired in 1991 after 20 years of employment in the accounting department data processing center of First National Bank of Mercer County. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Church of the Sacred Heart in Sharon and also regularly attended St. Bernadette's Church in Masury. She loved playing cards and reading and belonged to the Hickory Moose Euchre Club. Mrs. Edwards also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Her husband, Glenn H. Edwards, whom she married Sept. 8, 1956, died Nov. 30, 1984. Surviving are: three daughters, Deidre A. Bottenfield and Mrs. Dale (Lynda) Kelly, both Sharon; and Mrs. Brian (Glennon) McBride, Hermitage, with whom she made her home; one son, Adam Edwards and his wife Marcy, Clark; 12 grandchildren, Justine and Daniel Shea; Stephen, Alexis and Morgan McBride; Corie Bottenfield and Daniel Bottenfield Jr.; Christopher, Ian and Michael Kelly; and Austin and Conner Edwards; two brothers, William King and his wife Alice, New Castle; and Alden King and his wife Pat, Butler; and 30 nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Jason Bottenfield; and three sisters, Patricia Callahan, Shirley Ann Thomas and Dixie Lee King. EDWARDS Mrs. Glenn H. (Yvonne J.), 71, of 5070 Cassidy Road, Hermitage. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-31-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Wake service at 8:45 p.m. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Friday (12-1-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley J Swacha, pastor, as celebrant. Entombment: St. Rose Mausoleum, Hermitage. January 30, 2002 Obits Today's death record Alvin S. Ackerman, 69, Drexel Hill, Pa., formerly of Farrell. Georgia Romaine Peters Faivre, 76, of 416 Oakland Ave., Grove City. M. Ruth Fields, 80, of 2495 Mercer St., Stoneboro. Violet M. LaCamera, 83, Maple Drive, Hermitage. John Marino, 85, of 27 Williams Drive, West Middlesex. Dorothy M. Philibin, 73, Forest Ridge, Boardman, Ohio, formerly of Lake Latonka. William Young, 98, of 1001 Sherman Ave., Sharon. Today's obituaries William Young, 1001 Sherman Ave., Sharon, died Tuesday (1-29-02) in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage. He was 98. Obituary information was incomplete. YOUNG William, 98, of 1001 Sherman Ave., Sharon. Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Georgia Romaine Peters Faivre, 416 Oakland Ave., Grove City, died at 3:18 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Grove Manor, Grove City, where she was a resident since August 2001. She was 76. Mrs. Faivre was born July 23, 1925, in Grove City, a daughter of Harry Joseph Peters and Nellie Leone Faull Peters. Georgia graduated from Grove City High School in the Class of 1943 and from Grace Martin School of Business in Pittsburgh. She retired in 1966 from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, where she was employed as a telephone switchboard operator for 19_ years. Mrs. Faivre previously worked for the former Grove City Hospital. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Grove City. Her husband, Franklyn Andrew "Bud" Faivre, whom she married April 10, 1946 in Grove City, survives at the residence. Also surviving are: two daughters, Marcia Lynn Campbell and her husband Rodney L. Campbell Sr., Franklin; and Bonnie Janine Rihel and her husband Jerry Rihel, Grove City; two sisters-in-law, Naomi Faivre Downs, Grove City; and Mary Faivre Smith and her husband Joseph Smith, Rogers City, Mich.; six grandchildren, Julie Danzer and her husband Tom; and Rodney L. Campbell Jr., all Franklin; Dr. Michael A. Campbell and his wife Colleen, Columbus, Ga.; Jennifer L. Davis and her husband Brandon, Erie; and Sean Rihel; and Janine Rihel, both Grove City; two great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Danzer and Danielle Davis; one great-grandson, Nathaniel Danzer; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Faivre was preceded in death by her parents. FAIVRE Mrs. Franklyn "Bud" (Georgia Romaine Peters), 76, of 416 Oakland Ave., Grove City. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-31-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-1-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. M. Ruth Fields, 2495 Mercer St., Stoneboro, died today (1-30-02) in Hamot Medical Center, Erie. She was 80. Obituary information was incomplete. FIELDS M. Ruth, 80, of 2495 Mercer St., Stoneboro. Arrangements will be announced by ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME, 1154 Walnut St., Stoneboro. John Marino, 27 Williams Drive, West Middlesex, died at 1:14 p.m. Tuesday (1-29-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 85. Obituary information was incomplete. MARINO John, 85, of 27 Williams Drive, West Middlesex. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-31-02) 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 11:30 a.m. Friday (2-1-02) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Violet M. LaCamera, Maple Drive, Hermitage, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System at the age of 83. Violet was born July 22, 1918, in Youngstown, a daughter of Guy and Rosalie Gentile Centofanti. She was employed as a buyer for the former Strouss' department store in Youngstown for 30 years. Mrs. LaCamera graduated from East High School in Youngstown in 1936. Her first husband, William M. Thomas Sr., whom she married in 1940, passed away in 1980. She leaves: her second husband, Richard H. LaCamera, whom she married in 1988; a son, William M. Thomas Jr. and his wife Carla, Boardman; a daughter, Jacquelyn A. Sonedecker, Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, Olga Cavalier and Tillie Crino, both Boardman; and Erma Galose, Girard, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Besides her first husband, Mrs. LaCamera was preceded in death by five brothers, Herman, Mario, Raymond, Renaldi and Rudolph; and a sister, Ida Mikolay. LaCAMERA Mrs. Richard H. (Violet M.), 83, Maple Drive, Hermitage. Calling hours: 9 a.m. to time of service Friday (2-1-02) in ROSSI BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME Inc., 4442 South Ave., Youngstown. Service: Service at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in St. Charles Church, Boardman, Ohio. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. CAMDEN, N.J. -- Alvin S. Ackerman, Drexel Hill, Pa., formerly of Farrell, died Jan. 26, 2002, in Cooper Memorial Hospital. He was 69. Mr. Ackerman was born March 17, 1932, and reared in Farrell, a son of David and Ethel Newman Ackerman. For the past 15 years, Mr. Ackerman had been the administrative partner at the Media Office of Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP, where he concentrated his practice in the areas of municipal law and local government. In 1950, he came to the Philadelphia area, where he met and in 1954 married his wife, the former Edith Katz. Mr. Ackerman received his bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1954; and, in 1957, he received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. Mr. Ackerman was a member of the Delaware County (Pa.) Bar Association and practiced law in Delaware County for 44 years. During that time, he started a private practice; served as a prosecutor for the Delaware County District Attorney's Office; served as solicitor for both Upper Darby Township and Delaware County; and served as counsel to the township and county for more than 30 years. As an active member of his community, Mr. Ackerman had served as a board member for numerous organizations, including the Institute for Experimental Psychiatry, Haverford State Hospital and Temple Israel of Upper Darby. Mr. Ackerman is survived by his wife, Edith; children Marilyn and Marc Ackerman; a brother, Robert Ackerman; and grandchildren Drew, Scott, Noah and Maya. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Mr. Ackerman's memory to the National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Box 5898, Denver 80206, for asthma research; or American Diabetes Association, 1 Plymouth Meeting, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 19462-1316. ACKERMAN Alvin S., 69, Drexel Hill, Pa., formerly of Farrell. Calling hours: None. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (1-30-02) in Temple Israel of Upper Darby, 501 Bywood Ave., Upper Darby, Pa., with Rabbi Martin Rubenstein officiating. Interment: Mount Sharon Cemetery, Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pa. Arrangements by LEVINE & SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 7112 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. BOARDMAN, Ohio -- Dorothy M. Philibin, Forest Ridge, Boardman, formerly of Lake Latonka, died 1:45 p.m. Monday afternoon (1-28-02) in her residence after a long illness. She was 73. Dorothy was born April 3, 1928, in Canfield, Ohio, a daughter of Lloyd and Helen Cook Spellman. She moved to Lake Latonka in 1979 and returned to Boardman in 1999. Mrs. Philibin was a 1951 graduate of Canfield High School and a homemaker. She is survived by: her husband, Bertram P. Philibin, whom she married April 10, 1954; a daughter, Charlene Eisenbraun, Boardman; two sons, Mark Philibin, Ellsworth, Ohio; and Patrick Philibin, Florida; a sister, Nelda Miller, Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers, Lloyd Spellman, Ellsworth; and Roy Spellman, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Megan, Kathleen, Jenny and Tim Philibin. Mrs. Philibin was preceded in death by six brothers, Harold, Frank, Walter, Ray, Richard and Robert Spellman; and a sister, Florence Spellman. Memorial contributions may be made to MVI Hospice Care, 1601 Motor Inn Drive, Suite 300, Girard, Ohio 44420. PHILIBIN Mrs. Bertram P. (Dorothy M.), 73, Forest Ridge, Boardman, Ohio, formerly of Lake Latonka. Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-30-02) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-31-02) in HIGGINS-REARDON FUNERAL HOMES, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, 3701 Starr's Centre Drive, Canfield, Ohio. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-1-02) in the funeral home. Burial: Green Haven Memorial Garden Cemetery, Canfield. The Herald, Sharon Pa Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002 Obits Today's death record Joseph Green, 43, Pittsburgh. Artie M. Johnson, 75, of 920 Lee Ave., Farrell. James J. Kent, 62, of 7886 Service Ave., Masury. Rufus Lyle, 85, of 335 Sterling Ave., Sharon. Edward Francis Nych, 87, of 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township. Betty Louise Lyons Saylor, 75, of 515 S. Center St., Grove City. Bonita M. Robinson Struble, 80, of 745 Bend Road, Lackwannock Township. Thomas N. Thomas, 59, of 410 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville. Gustav R. Wall, 86, Arlington Drive, Reynolds. Clara Wallace, 87, York, Pa. Today's obituaries James J. Kent of 7886 Service Ave., Masury, died at 10:12 a.m. Monday (1-21-02) at home. He was 62. Mr. Kent was born in Rimersburg, Pa., on April 6, 1939, a son of William and Avonell (McKee) Kent. James was a private first class in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Kent was a transportation dispatcher for Warren (Ohio) Consolidated. He retired in 1989 after 30-plus years. He attended Masury United Methodist Church. In his spare time, James enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and cheering on Jeff Gordon in NASCAR. Survivors include: his mother, Masury; his wife, Janice J. (Yakell) Kent, whom he married Sept. 12, 1964; a son, James W. Kent and his wife, Althea, Hiram Township, Ohio; a daughter, Jacqueline Hennessy and her husband, James, Cortland; and three grandchildren, Lauren Hennessy, Connor Hennessy and Sarah Kent. He was preceded in death by his father; and a sister, Lois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Physician's Dialysis Center, 2425 Garden Way Drive, Hermitage 16148. KENT James J., 62, of 7886 Service Ave., Masury. Calling hours: 4 p.m. to time of service Thursday (1-24-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral service at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Benigas, pastor of Masury United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday for Mary Lou Augustine Walsh, Hempfield Township, formerly of 7324 Huckleberry Road, Adamsville. She died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2002, in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. She was 72. Mrs. Walsh was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Greenville to Felix Augustine and Philameno Chizilenna Augustine. She attended the former Penn High School in Greenville and was employed for 32 years at Delphi Packard Electric Systems in Warren, Ohio, retiring as a forklift operator. After her retirement from Packard, Mrs. Walsh worked as a sales representative with her son, John P. Wolford, at Route 18 Truck & Auto Sales in Greenville. She was a member of St. Michael's Church in Greenville, where she was a former Confraternity of Christian Doctrine teacher. Mrs. Walsh was also active as a volunteer for many other area churches. She was an artist of oil paintings and enjoyed being around race horses. Mrs. Walsh also enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving besides her son, John, and his wife, Debra, are: her brother, Amos Augustine; and her husband, Carmello Castiglione, all Greenville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Walsh was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert T. Wolford; five brothers, Frank, Albert, John, Gabriel and Angelo Augustine; three sisters, Rose Mogle, Matilda Doddo and Frances Savario; and one granddaughter, Shelley Wolford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125. WALSH Mary Lou Augustine, 72, Hempfield Township, formerly of 7324 Huckleberry Road, Adamsville. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, parochial vicar, as celebrant. Burial and committal service: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville. A funeral service will be held Thursday for Mildred "Millie" B. Pears of 5673 Virginia Road in Hermitage. She passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. She was 82. Born Feb. 20, 1919, in Hermitage, Mrs. Pears was a daughter of the late Taylor W. and Orpha Spear Laird. A lifelong resident of Hermitage, she was a 1936 alumna of Hickory High School and retired in 1978 from Hermitage School District, where she was a cafeteria supervisor for more than 20 years. Mrs. Pears was a lifelong member of New Virginia United Methodist Church in Hermitage. An avid bowler, she belonged to a number of leagues. She was also a charter member of the New Virginia Old Home Days Association. Survivors include: her husband, Jack H. Pears, whom she married Aug. 7, 1940; one daughter, Beverly P. Greer; one son, Jack R. Pears; and one brother, Gilbert Laird and his wife Dorothy, all Hermitage; two grandchildren, Kevin A. Greer and his wife Connie, Luna Pier, Mich.; and Todd P. Greer and his wife Karen, Stockbridge, Ga.; four great-grandchildren, L. Ashley Greer, L. Austin Greer, Evan W. Greer and Carly R. Greer; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pears was preceded in death by one sister, Esther Megown; and five brothers, Paul, Taylor, Edward, Ralph and Leonard Laird. Memorial contributions may be made to New Virginia United Methodist Church, 1100 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage 16148. PEARS Mrs. Jack H. (Mildred "Millie" B.), 82, of 5673 Virginia Road, Hermitage. Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) 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. Thursday (1-24-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Ricky D. Nelson, pastor of New Virginia United Methodist Church, Hermitage, officiating. Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage. Betty Louise Lyons Saylor, 515 S. Center St., Grove City, died at 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in her residence after a six-year illness. She was 75. Mrs. Saylor was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Rimersburg, Clarion County, to Thomas Burton Lyons and Mary O'Dailey Lyons. She retired as a baker for the former Sam Puntureri Pizza and Bakery in Grove City. She was also a caregiver in the Grove City area. Mrs. Saylor was of the Protestant faith. Surviving are: four daughters, Barbara Bulfone, Hot Springs, Ark.; Mrs. Donald D. (Jean) Stull; and Mrs. Lee E. (Cindy) Johnson, both Grove City; and Mrs. Donald R. (Debbie) Adams, Mercer; five sons, Thomas R. Saylor and his wife Marsha, Harrisville; John Richard Saylor and his wife Cathy, Richmond, Va.; Rod R. Saylor and his wife Kathy; Jerry A. Saylor and his wife Catherine; and Vern Saylor Jr. and his wife Lori, all Grove City; one sister, Bernice, Illinois; 28 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Saylor was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Verna Parker and Edna Eisenhauth; and six brothers, Frank, Tom, Jeff, Jim, Walt and William Lyons. SAYLOR Betty Louise Lyons, 75, of 515 S. Center St., Grove City. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. W. Stephen Morse, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating. Interment: Harmony Cemetery, Harrisville. Thomas N. Thomas, 410 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville, died at 1:34 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System from complications of leukemia. He was 59. Obituary information was incomplete. THOMAS Thomas N., 59, of 410 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. A memorial service will be held Thursday for Jane E. Yeager, formerly of Sharpsville and Green Valley, Ariz. She died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in her daughter's home at 1242 Boyer Road, Erie 16511, after an extended illness. She was 80. Mrs. Yeager was born Aug. 1, 1921, in Mercer County to the late Carl C. and Jenny Raymond Everall. She graduated from the former Stoneboro High School and then received her degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1944. Mrs. Yeager married the late J. Lewis Yeager on Aug. 18, 1945. She taught home economics in Hermitage School District until her retirement in 1980. She was a lifelong member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 242 in Sharon; and was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Sharpsville, where she sang in the choir and applied her homemaking talents to adult ministries. Mrs. Yeager did the same at Green Valley Baptist Church after relocating with her husband in 1983. Hospitality to family and friends remained her joy throughout life. Besides her parents and her husband, Mrs. Yeager was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Y. Evans. She is survived by: a sister, Mary Brennan, Hermitage; a daughter, Luanne Y. Salaga, Erie; a son, Max E. Yeager, Boulder, Colo.; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 148 E. Shenango St.,, Sharpsville 16150; or Visiting Nurses Association Hospice of Erie, 1305 Peach St., Erie 16501. YEAGER Mrs. J. Lewis (Jane Everall), 80, formerly of Sharpsville and Green Valley, Ariz. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor, officiating. Burial: Hadley Cemetery. Bonita M. Robinson Struble, 745 Bend Road, Lackwannock Township, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in her residence. She was 80. Mrs. Struble was born April 23, 1921, in Youngstown to Robert and Bronta Arner Robinson. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Grange Association; and Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Lackwannock Township. Mrs. Struble was a 4-H leader for 20 years and loved oil painting and ceramics. Her husband, Edward Struble, died July 2, 1983. Surviving are: two sisters, Roberta Miller, Transfer; and Peggy Myers, Greenville; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Mrs. Struble was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, William and Robert Robinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2090 Mercer-West Middlesex Road, Mercer 16137. STRUBLE Mrs. Edward (Bonita M. Robinson), 80, of 745 Bend Road, Lackwannock Township. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-22-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex. Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackwannock Township, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor, officiating. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. The following obituary is being reprinted to correct an error by The Herald in the service information. YORK, Pa. -- Frank Thomas Rodgers, 1920 Trolley Road, York, formerly of Wilson, N.Y., and the village of North Liberty, died Friday (1-18-02) in York Hospital. He was 76. He was born Dec. 21, 1925, in Plain Grove to Charles Noble and Violet Mildred Buxton Rodgers. Before retiring in 1986, Mr. Rodgers was employed by the New York State Power Authority for more than 25 years as a millwright machinist. He was a member of North Ridge United Methodist Church, Lockport, N.Y. An avid sportsman, Mr. Rodgers was a member of the Wilson Conservation Club, The Franklin Conservation Club and The Pioneer Sportsman Club. Surviving are: his wife at home, Helen Mae Means Rodgers, whom he married April 17, 1948; four children, Joyce Lepore and her husband Benjamin, Gail Burgen, and Frank Thomas Rodgers Jr. and his wife Patricia, all of York; and Charles L. Rodgers and his wife Paula, Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Emma Rogers, Volant; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry and Meryl Rodgers; and a sister, Marilyn Stevenson. RODGERS Frank Thomas, 76, of 1920 Trolley Road, York, Pa., formerly of Wilson, N.Y., and the village of North Liberty. Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral service was at 11 a.m. today (1-22-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. William M. Brest, pastor of Mercer Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. YORK, Pa. -- Clara Wallace of York, died Monday morning (1-21-02) in York Medical Center. She was 87. Mrs. Wallace was born in Butler on April 16, 1914, to Domenico and Louisa Duranti Zenobi. She retired from Grove City College as a cafeteria worker for 22 years. Mrs. Wallace was a former member of Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City; and a member of St. Rose of Lima in York; and AARP, a retired person's organization. She is survived by: a son, John Morrow of Florida; a daughter, Diana Malingowski of York; a stepdaughter, Sheila McKay of Grove City; two sisters, Virginia Forlini of Denora, Pa.; and Helen Fozard of Pittsburgh; a brother, John Zenobi of Grove City; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by her parents; her second husband, William Wallace, died in 1988; her first husband, Austin L. Morrow, who died in 1979; a sister, Anna Dennis; and two brothers, Ernest and Anthony. WALLACE Mrs. William (Clara), 87, York, Pa. Calling hours: 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township. Joseph Green, Pittsburgh, died Monday (1-21-02) in his home. He was 43. Obituary information was incomplete. GREEN Joseph, 43, Pittsburgh. Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Edward Francis Nych, 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township, died at 8:35 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in his home. He was 87. Obituary information was incomplete. NYCH Edward Francis, 87, of 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rufus Lyle, 335 Sterling Ave., Sharon, died today (1-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 85. Obituary information was incomplete. LYLE Rufus, 85, of 335 Sterling Ave., Sharon. Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Gustav R. Wall, Arlington Drive, Reynolds, died at 7:23 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. He was 86. Obituary information was incomplete. WALL Gustav R., 86, Arlington Drive, Reynolds. Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Artie M. Johnson, 920 Lee Ave., Farrell, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 75. Obituary information was incomplete. JOHNSON Artie M., 75, of 920 Lee Ave., Farrell. Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. Other death BASSICK ,Mrs. Joseph G. (Sylvia), 79, of 40 Kremis Road, Delaware Township. Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Prayer service will be held at noon. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com Service: Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant. Interment: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125. Mary Ann Bair Bray Jan. 22, 1960-Mar. 24, 1989