Today's obituaries
Winston Fredrick Fossett
Hermitage man was retired school psychologist
Winston Fredrick Fossett, Hermitage, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday (9-10-00) in St. Elizabeth’s Health Center, Youngstown, following an illness of 22 years with leukemia. He was 70.
Mr. Fossett was born Feb. 18, 1930, in Aliquippa to Roy and Catherine Kobich Fossett.
He was a 1956 alumnus of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education and was a track star. Mr. Fossett also attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania; and received a master’s degree in speech therapy and school psychology from Westminster College, New Wilmington.
He was an Air Force veteran and retired as a school psychologist for West Middlesex and Sharpsville school districts.
Surviving are: his wife of 44 years, the former Mary Katherine McKnight, whom he married Aug. 10, 1957; a son, Keith F.; and a daughter, Diana K., both the Washington, D.C., area; and two brothers, Richard, Maryland; and Phillip, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Geanne Gardner.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Chapter, 2 Gateway Center-13 North, Pittsburgh 15222.
FOSSETT
Winston Fredrick, 70, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (9-12-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral Mass at noon Wednesday (9-13-00) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with the Rev. James F. Bird, associate priest, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
Alma M. Gallagher
Former homemaker was active in Sharon U.M. church
Alma M. Gallagher, Masury, formerly of Hull Street, Sharon, died at 4:01 a.m. Sunday (9-10-00) in O’Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. She was 102.
Mrs. Gallagher was born May 13, 1898, in Pittsburgh to Herman and Anna Mary Stadtlander Schneider.
She was educated in Pittsburgh and moved to the area in the 1920s.
A homemaker, Mrs. Gallagher was an active member of Oakland Avenue United Methodist Church, Sharon, and its United Methodist Women.
She also belonged to Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 242, Sharon.
Her husband, Thomas C. Gallagher, whom she married in 1919, died in 1959.
Surviving are: a daughter, Betty Jane Kennedy, West Salem Township; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie MaWhinney.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oakland Avenue United Methodist Church, 192 N. Oakland Ave., Sharon 16146.
GALLAGHER
Mrs. Thomas C. (Alma M.), 102, Masury, formerly of Hull Street, Sharon.
Calling hours: 1:30 p.m. to time of service Tuesday (9-12-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Emily A. Byrd, pastor of Oakland Avenue United Methodist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Joseph Lyle Graham
Retired banker, ex-Glenshaw man was active in church
Memorial service will be Wednesday for Joseph Lyle Graham, Cottage Colony at St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, formerly of Glenshaw, Pa. He died Friday evening (9-8-00) at home. He was 73.
Mr. Graham was born Aug. 10, 1927, in Connoquenessing, Pa., to Joseph C. and Belva Smiley Graham.
An alumnus of the former Etna (Pa.) High School, he attended Robert Morris College, Pittsburgh; and graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Banking.
Mr. Graham retired in 1985 after 35 years from Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh, for which he was assistant vice president in charge of the bank’s data security.
As a member of Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville, he was church treasurer, council member, trustee, choir member and Sunday school teacher. Mr. Graham also served on the Stewardship and Finance Commission; the church Personnel Committee; and volunteered in the office doing computer work.
He was a former member of North Hills Community Baptist Church, Pittsburgh.
A Navy veteran, Mr. Graham served during World War II and was a seaman first class in the Naval Reserve.
He belonged to the board of directors of North Hills Youth Ministry, Pittsburgh; and of Rankin Christian Center; and also served on the Ordination Council of Pittsburgh Baptist Association.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Julia Marie Anderson, whom he married Aug. 26, 1950; a daughter, Maggie O’Lear, Hickory, Pa.; a son, Douglas L., Port Republic, Va.; a sister, Maxine Berkheiser, Bristol, Pa.; a brother, Norman, Denham Springs, La.; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Novosel; and three brothers, Robert, Donald and Bruce.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ, 260 Main St.; or St. Paul Homes, 339 E. Jamestown Road, both Greenville 16125.
GRAHAM
Joseph Lyle, 73, of Cottage Colony at St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, formerly of Glenshaw, Pa.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. Wednesday (9-13-00) in Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville, with the Rev. Philip J. Garner, pastor; and the Rev. Timothy Spring, senior pastor of North Hills Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, officiating.
Inurnment: Columbarium at Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville.
Arrangements by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Howard L. Hubbard Jr.
Howard L. Hubbard Jr., 8120 Davis St. SE, Masury, died at 6 p.m. Sunday (9-10-00) in O’Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. He was 79.
Obituary information was incomplete.
HUBBARD
Howard L. Jr., 79, of 8120 Davis St. SE, Masury.
Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Rose Eileen Kuhn
New Wilmington homemaker belonged to Alliance church
Rose Eileen Kuhn, 430 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday (9-9-00) in the hospital of Jameson Health System, New Castle, following a brief illness. She was 67.
Miss Kuhn was born Dec. 31, 1932, in West Middlesex to Daniel James and Ethel Marie Flickinger Kuhn.
She attended Sharon area schools.
A homemaker, Miss Kuhn was a member of New Wilmington Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.
Surviving are: five sisters, Doris Shaffer; and Betty and Margaret, all New Wilmington; Alice Anderson, Sharon; and Shirley Herrich, Transfer; and three brothers, James, New Castle; Daniel L., Volant; and Harry, New Wilmington.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Erma Jean and Vera R.
KUHN
Rose Eileen, 67, of 430 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-12-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (9-13-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. William Peoples, former pastor of New Wilmington Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, officiating.
Burial: Neshannock Cemetery, New Wilmington.
Kay E. Butler Pringle Thompson
Retired federal worker was member of library group
Kay E. Butler Pringle Thompson, 466 McCullough Road, Jefferson Township, died at 7 p.m. Sunday (9-10-00) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following an extended illness. She was 61.
Mrs. Thompson was born July 3, 1939, in Grove City to James D. and Genevieve Daniels Butler.
An alumna of Grove City High School, she retired in July 1999 after 21 years from the federal government’s Office of Personnel Management in Boyers, where she was a benefits specialist. Mrs. Thompson was previously a secretary for Allied News, Grove City.
The lifelong avid reader was a member of Friends of the Library, Mercer.
Mrs. Thompson was a Protestant.
Her first husband, Jack Pringle, died Feb. 12, 1986.
Surviving are: her second husband, Shurl A. Thompson, whom she married May 4, 1988; two daughters, Cindy L. Pringle, Meadville; and Mrs. Thomas (Deborah A.) Brandon, Grove City; a stepson, Jesse, Sharpsville; a brother, Russell S. Butler, Grapevine, Texas; and a granddaughter.
Besides her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercer Area Library, 143 S. Pitt St., Mercer 16137.
THOMPSON
Mrs. Shurl A. (Kay E. Butler Pringle), 61, of 466 McCullough Road, Jefferson Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-12-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (9-13-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. W. Stephen Morse, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Ruth Bargar Waclaski
Franklin nurse, retail clothier married Sharpsville man
ERIE -- Ruth Bargar Waclaski, 674 Grant St., Franklin, formerly of 619 Abbey Way, Orange City, Fla., died at 2:38 p.m. Saturday (9-9-00) in St. Vincent’s Health Center following heart surgery. She was 76.
Mrs. Waclaski was born Feb. 10, 1924, in Franklin to the Rev. John A. Bargar and Laura Blair Bargar.
She attended Titusville and Franklin schools and was an alumna of St. Francis School of Nursing, Chicago.
As a licensed practical nurse, Mrs. Waclaski worked at Franklin Hospital and also did private-duty nursing. She also worked in retail at Feldmans and Printz Co. before opening R&G Casual Clothing Store, Franklin.
During World War II, Mrs. Waclaski participated in entertaining American soldiers and sang as a Melody Girl on WPIC Radio, Sharon.
She served with the Franklin Retail Association; Business Women’s Club; and Committees of Applefest, decorating many area homes for public display.
A devoted Christian, Mrs. Waclaski was a member of Fox Street Church of God, Franklin.
Following retirement, she moved to Orange City and returned to Franklin in 1998.
Mrs. Waclaski loved collecting antiques and was talented in making arts and crafts.
Surviving are: her husband, George Waclaski of Sharpsville, whom she married May 4, 1945, in Brockway, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Rob (Sandra "Sandy") Tarr, Franklin; a sister, Naomi Kern, Orchard Park, N.Y.; two brothers, Robert Bargar, Knox, Pa., and Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and Francis "Pete" Bargar, Glacimus, Ore.; a granddaughter; a grandson; and three great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Lou; two brothers, John and Budman Bargar; and three sisters, Mary Bargar Correa, Helen Bargar Heckathorn and Claribel Bargar.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Music and Worship Fund of Fox Street Church of God, 229 Fox St., Franklin 16323.
WACLASKI
Mrs. George (Ruth Bargar), 76, of 674 Grant St., Franklin, formerly of 619 Abbey Way, Orange City, Fla.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-11-00) and 10 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (9-12-00) in ROBERT W. GARDINIER FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (9-12-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Phil Conklin, pastor of Fox Street Church of God, Franklin, officiating.
Burial: Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry, Pa.
Coordination of services by Patrick McClurkin, deceased’s grandson-in-law, of McCLURKIN FUNERAL HOME, 222 S. State St., Girard, Ohio.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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FLOWERS
Mrs. William (Dorothy), 82, Mars, Pa.
Obituary was published 9-9-00
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-11-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday (9-12-00) in East Main Presbyterian Church, 120 E. Main St., Grove City, with the Rev. Donald D. Swift and Dr. Donald C. Hoagland, pastors, officiating.
Burial: Zelienople Community Mausoleum.
FREI
Mrs. Fred (Kathryn), 89, 8221 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township.
Obituary was published 9-10-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-11-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at noon Tuesday (9-12-00) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Arlon Stubbe, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
FRY
Elizabeth R., 47, Garden City, Kan.
Obituary was published 9-10-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-12-00) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Baird@infonline.net.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (9-13-00) in the funeral home.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
HAYLETT
Raymond H., 62, of 250 Linn-Tyro Road, Otter Creek Township.
Obituary was published 9-9-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-11-00) in ANDREW J. VANA FUNERAL HOME, 102 Church St., Hadley.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (9-12-00) in the funeral home with Dr. Charles Van Dyne, pastor of Hadley Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial: Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry, Pa.
McCULLEY
Donald, 47, of 107 W. Chester Drive, Austintown, Ohio, formerly of Farrell.
Obituary was published 9-7-00
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (9-12-00) in Second Baptist Church, 1138 Spearman Ave., Farrell. Friends may also call in the home of Minnie L. McCulley, deceased’s mother, 376 Emerson Ave., 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 in the church, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
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