Today's obituaries
Annie Mae Grear
Obituary was published 8-17-00
Due to road construction in the area, visitors are requested to use the funeral home entrance at Broadway and Emerson avenues.
GREAR
Mrs. Preston (Annie Mae) Sr., 99, of 318 Adams St., Farrell.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (8-18-00), with family present from 7 to 8 p.m., in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends may also call in the home of Charlie P. Scarbrough, deceased’s son-in-law, 519 Darr Ave., Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (8-19-00) in Greater Morris Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 926 Darr Ave., Farrell, with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor of Community Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, 1 Elston Way, Farrell, died at 5 a.m. today (8-18-00) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 85.
Obituary information was incomplete.
KIRKPATRICK
Elizabeth, 85, of 1 Elston Way, Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
William John Kosiba Sr.
Westinghouse retiree formerly lived in Farrell
A private funeral service will be held today for William John Kosiba Sr., 557 S. Mercer Ave., Hermitage, formerly of Farrell. He died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday (8-16-00) at home following a brief illness. He was 84.
Mr. Kosiba was born Dec. 11, 1915, in Export, Pa., to John and Anna Zychal Kosiba.
He attended Farrell area schools and retired in 1981 after 36 years as a copper worker at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Mr. Kosiba belonged to Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage; and was a former member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon; and St. Adalbert’s Church, Farrell.
He also belonged to the Polish Home, Farrell.
Mr. Kosiba enjoyed gardening, bowling, fishing, walking and wild mushroom hunting.
His wife, the former Hedwig "Ida" Kurdupski, whom he married Feb. 14, 1943, died Dec. 24, 1997.
Surviving are: a daughter, Jo Anne, Hermitage; two sisters, Alma, Portland, Ore.; and Betty Routh, Louisiana; a brother, Rudolph, Portland; and a grandson.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, William J. Jr.; and three brothers, Walter Kosheba; and Anthony and Leonard.
KOSIBA
William John Sr., 84, of 557 S. Mercer Ave., Hermitage, formerly of Farrell.
Calling hours: Private. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Private funeral service will be held today (8-18-00).
Entombment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Arrangements by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Paul Pyle
Paul Pyle, 725 Dogwood Lane, Hermitage, died Friday (8-18-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 75.
Obituary information was incomplete.
PYLE
Paul, 75, of 725 Dogwood Lane, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by SAMPLE-O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.
Helen E. Tommelleo Tuscano
New Castle homemaker had daughters living here
HERMITAGE -- Helen E. Tommelleo Tuscano, New Castle, died Thursday morning (8-17-00) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was 78.
Mrs. Tuscano was born Nov. 5, 1921, in New Castle to Thomaso and Maria Zeppetella Tommelleo.
For 22 years she was a secretary for Mahoningtown School, New Castle School District.
A homemaker, Mrs. Tuscano participated in the Girl Scout program, New Castle.
As a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish of St. Lucy Church, New Castle, she belonged to its Ladies Guild and Holy Rosary Society.
Mrs. Tuscano enjoyed bowling.
Her husband, Charles N. Tuscano, died March 1976.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mary Ellen Hammond, Hermitage; and Charlyne Dresch, Sharpsville; a brother, Tom Tommelleo, New Castle; two sisters, Lucy Rainey and Delphia Isbella, both New Castle; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Louis, Tony, Rocco and Arthur Tommelleo.
TUSCANO
Mrs. Charles N. (Helen E. Tommelleo), 78, New Castle.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (8-18-00) in WILLIAM F. AND ROGER M. DeCARBO FUNERAL HOME Inc., 926 Cunningham Ave., New Castle.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday (8-19-00) in St. Lucy Church, New Castle, with the Rev. Michael Maranowski, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Lucy Cemetery, New Castle.
Albert J. Wasko
Obituary was published 8-17-00
Albert J. Wasko was a resident of Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township. An incorrect place of residence was given to The Herald.
WASKO
Albert J., 83, East Lackawannock Township.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (8-18-00) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (8-19-00) in the funeral home, with Monsignor Salvatore Mitchell, retired priest, officiating.
Burial: St. Ann’s Cemetery, Hermitage.
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GALLO
Mrs. Russell C. (Catherine M.), 77, of 223 N. Diamond St. Extension, West Salem Township.
Obituary was published 8-17-00
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (8-18-00) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. Saturday (8-19-00) in St. Michael’s Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael’s Cemetery, Greenville.
HAVRILLA
Mrs. Carl J. (Elsie Susanne), 83, of 551 Charlotte Drive, Hermitage, formerly of West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 8-15-00
Calling hours: None.
Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. today (8-18-00) in Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 396 Buhl Blvd., Sharon, with the Rev. John Harder, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Hubbard, officiating.
Burial: St. Ann’s Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
SANIGA
Mrs. Paul F. (Marie), 83, Scott Township, Lawrence County.
Obituary was published 8-17-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (8-18-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Saturday (8-19-00) in St. Peter Church, Slippery Rock, with the Rev. James Armstrong, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Harrisville.
SEMBER
Mrs. Theodore (Julia "Judy" L.), 60, of 143 Walnut St., Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 8-17-00
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (8-18-00) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at noon Saturday (8-19-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
WAGNER
Norman G. "Red," 85, of 586 Cohasset Drive Extension, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 8-16-00
Calling hours: None. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (8-19-00) in Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, with the Rev. John Harder, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Hubbard, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Arrangements by SAMPLE-O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.
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