Today's obituaries
Madeline ‘Maddie’ E. Anderson
Grove City woman belonged to Beloved Disciple church
Madeline "Maddie" E. Anderson, 130 Grant St., Grove City, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday (6-14-00) in Buchanan Commons, Grove City, following a four-month illness. She was 72.
Miss Anderson was born Aug. 14, 1928, in Shinston, W.Va., to William Howard and Florence W. Lundell Anderson.
She was a member of Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, and its Rosary Altar Society.
Surviving are: two sisters, Edith Fuechslin, Chester, Va.; and Leona Jane Ringeisen, Hampton Township, Allegheny County; two brothers, Clark R. "Dick," Mercer; and George E., Sebastian, Fla.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William H.
ANDERSON
Madeline "Maddie" E., 72, of 130 Grant St., Grove City.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (6-18-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (6-19-00) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with the Rev. James A. Wiley, senior associate pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
George E. ‘Kibby’ Dann
Ohio man married former Sharon woman
YOUNGSTOWN -- George E. "Kibby" Dann, 627 Sanderson Ave., Campbell, Ohio, died Wednesday morning (6-14-00) in St. Elizabeth Health Center. He was 87.
Mr. Dann was born Feb. 19, 1913, in Campbell to Tomasso and Giovanna Campana DiIanni.
He retired in July 1979 after 15 years as a custodian for Campbell Memorial High School. Mr. Dann also worked for 19 years at Cold Metal Products, Campbell.
A 1930 alumnus of Campbell Memorial, he served in the Naval Air Reserves as a first-class petty officer from July 1942 to October 1945, earning an honorable service button. Mr. Dann also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1934-37.
He was a lifelong Campbell resident, where he belonged to St. Joseph the Provider Church and its Holy Name Men’s Society.
Mr. Dann was a member of the Italian-American Political Club, serving as secretary; Campbell (schools) Boosters Club, serving as treasurer; and OAPSE Chapter 141, serving as secretary and past president, all Campbell; and Mahoning Valley Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni Chapter 57.
He also belonged to American Association of Retired Persons; and School Employees Retirement Organization (SERO).
For more than 17 years, Mr. Dann was a coach and league statistician for Campbell Little League.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Geraldine Ruth Locke, formerly of Sharon, whom he married March 29, 1969; three daughters, Loretta Soroka, Boardman, Ohio; Georgia E. Neel, Jasper, Ga.; and Ernestine Kovach, Howland, Ohio; a brother, Anthony, Campbell; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Brayer and Elvira.
DANN
George E. "Kibby," 87, of 627 Sanderson Ave., Campbell, Ohio.
Calling hours: 9:30 a.m. to time of service Saturday (6-17-00) in WASKO FUNERAL HOME, 216 Coitsville Road, Campbell, Ohio.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph the Provider Church, Campbell. Brief service at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, Coitsville Township, Mahoning County.
Aurel Dragos Jr.
Ind. man, formerly of Sharon, had sister living in Hermitage
LaPORTE, Ind. -- Aurel Dragos Jr., 120 Niles Ave., LaPorte, formerly of Chicago and Sharon, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday (6-15-00) in LaPorte Hospital. He was 84.
Mr. Dragos was born Nov. 11, 1915, in Burr Oak, Ill., to Aurel and Silvia Moldovan Dragos Sr.
He retired as a cement mason with Local 692 of OP & CMIA, union of cement masons, Area 438.
An Army veteran, he served in the Air Corps during World War II.
Mr. Dragos was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Michigan City, Ind.; and Fraternal Organization Transylvania Libera.
He moved from Chicago to LaPorte in May 1952.
His wife, the former Eula Mae Loser, whom he married May 20, 1944 in Sharon, died March 18, 1994.
Surviving are: three daughters, Laurelle Dragos LeGault, Wheeling, Ill.; Helen Fritz, Skillman, N.J.; and Rayna Ellis, Rolling Prairie, Ind.; two sons, Brian and Steven, both LaPorte; a sister, Sylvia Muntean, Hermitage; a brother, John, Lexington, Ky.; and seven grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Basarabescu; and two brothers, Michael, and an infant, Michael.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 7396 W. Johnson Road, Michigan City, Ind. 46360.
DRAGOS
Aurel Jr., 84, of 120 Niles Ave., LaPorte, Ind., formerly of Chicago and Sharon.
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (6-16-00) in ESSLING FUNERAL HOME, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Memorial service at 7 p.m. Viewing will also be held from 9 a.m. to time of service Saturday (6-17-00) in Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 7396 W. Johnson Road, Michigan City, Ind.
Service: Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Saturday (6-17-00) in the church, with the Rev. Lev Wawrzyniak, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
Michael Fencyk
Michael Fencyk, 8151 Ohio St. SE, Masury, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday (6-15-00) in the home of his son, Masury, under the care of hospice. He was 85.
Obituary information was incomplete.
FENCYK
Michael, 85, of 8151 Ohio St. SE, Masury.
Arrangements will be announced by MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Lillian S. Gensko
Good Shepherd member lived in Shenango Township
Lillian S. Gensko, 2260 Mercer-Middlesex Road, Shenango Township, died at 6:55 a.m. Thursday (6-15-00) in Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, following a lengthy illness. She was 80.
Mrs. Gensko was born Feb. 5, 1920, in Farrell to William J. and Mary Peto Morris.
She worked for 10 years as an assembler for Delphi Packard Electric Systems, Warren, Ohio; and later was a cashier for five years at the former Bish Golden Dawn, West Middlesex. Mrs. Gensko also owned and operated a beauty shop for two years out of her home.
She was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex.
Her first husband, George Eves, whom she married Feb. 6, 1939, is deceased. Her second husband, Paul George Gensko, whom she married Aug. 10, 1942, died Nov. 11, 1991.
Surviving are: a daughter-in-law and caretaker, Connie Eves, Mercer; two sons, Paul, Farrell; and John, Sharon; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Eves; and a daughter, Debbie Lee Gensko.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Church of the Good Shepherd, 3613 Sharon Road, Box 226, West Middlesex 16159.
GENSKO
Mrs. Paul George (Lillian S.), 80, of 2260 Mercer-Middlesex Road, Shenango Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (6-18-00) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex. Vigil service at 7:30 p.m.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (6-19-00) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with Monsignor Richard Mayer, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Hermitage.
Frederick E. Jones
PennDOT retiree was active in Jamestown Lions Club
Frederick E. Jones, 605 Liberty St., Jamestown, died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday (6-14-00) in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He was 63.
Mr. Jones was born Jan. 22, 1937, in Greenville to Evan James and Lucile Bentley Jones.
He retired as an inspector for PennDOT.
An Air Force veteran, Mr. Jones served for 11 years as a staff sergeant and tail gunner.
As a 34-year member of James-town Lions Club, he had a 100 percent attendance record and served in various leadership positions including president, 1975; zone chairman, 1972; regional chairman, 1973; secretary, 1977-81; and treasurer since 1988.
Mr. Jones earned the Lion of the Year Award in 1985 and 1992 and the Melvin Jones Fellow Award in 1994. He also was chairman of french fry and boat committees.
Mr. Jones belonged to James-town Presbyterian Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5424, James-town; and was a 14-year member of Jamestown Fire Department.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Martha Ann Keck, whom he married June 22, 1963; three sons, Daniel E., David E. and Daryl E., all Jamestown; a sister, Mrs. Albert "Dick" (Marilyn) Urey, California; two brothers, Dannis, Florida; and Daryl, California; two granddaughters; and five grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jamestown Lions Club, 208 Scipio St. Jamestown 16134.
JONES
Frederick E., 63, of 605 Liberty St., Jamestown.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-16-00) in RANDALL FUNERAL HOME, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown. Lions Necrology service at 9 p.m. led by District Governor Jim McFarland.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (6-17-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Leone, pastor of Jamestown Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
John A. Palumbo
Obituary was published 6-14-00
Among those preceding him in death was a daughter, Jeanette Vendemia. Additional information was given to The Herald.
Darrell D. Purdy
YOUNGSTOWN -- Darrell D. Purdy, New Port Richey, Fla., died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday (6-15-00) in St. Elizabeth Health Center of natural causes. He was 65.
Obituary information was incomplete.
PURDY
Darrell D., 65, New Port Richey, Fla.
Arrangements will be announced by SAMPLE-O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.
Joseph Schmidt
Joseph Schmidt, 527 Sharon-Bedford Road, Shenango Township, died at 7:30 a.m. today (6-16-00) at home. He was 79.
Obituary information was incomplete.
SCHMIDT
Joseph, 79, of 527 Sharon-Bedford Road, Shenango Township.
Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
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Ronald P. "Red," 66, of 215 Hadley Road, Hempfield Township.
Obituary was published 6-15-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-16-00) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (6-17-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David A. Dobi, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, officiating.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
KEEBAUGH
Mrs. Herman E. (Emily L.), 84, formerly of 481 Fredonia Road, Hempfield Township.
Obituary was published 6-15-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-16-00) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (6-17-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Ray Williams, pastor of First Baptist Church, Greenville, officiating. Procession will follow to Hadley Cemetery.
Burial: Hadley Cemetery, with a committal service preceding.
KNAPP
Richard "Dick" Ralph, 59, San Jose, Calif., formerly of Sharon.
Obituary was published 6-9-00
Calling hours: None.
Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (6-17-00) in the chapel of St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with Monsignor Richard Mayer, pastor of Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, officiating.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
LILLY
George E., 69, of 11 Columbia Park Ave., Greenville.
Obituary was published 6-14-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (6-18-00) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (6-19-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles L. Shaffer, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Greenville, officiating.
Burial: Delaware (Township) Cemetery.
MARTIN
Mrs. George (Irene), 76, of 825 Wilhelm Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 6-11-00
Calling hours: 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday (6-17-00) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Phillip Cooper, pastor of Shenango Valley Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial: Cremation followed by burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
SCHUSTER
Mrs. Martin (Dorothy E.), 80, of 73 Mercer St., Wheatland.
Obituary was published 6-15-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-16-00) in SAMPLE-O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Condolences can be e-mailed to the family at Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (6-17-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Kenneth Duffee, pastor of Wheatland-Farrell United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
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