Today's obituaries
Bradley Bobby
Bradley Bobby, 1382 Lake Road, Jefferson Township, died Thursday (10-26-00) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, from injuries sustained in an accident at home. He was 34.
Obituary information was incomplete.
BOBBY
Bradley, 34, of 1382 Lake Road, Jefferson Township.
Arrangements will be announced by SAMPLE-O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.
Rose Fier Fani
Uniontown resident had family in Shenango Valley
UNIONTOWN, Pa. -- Rose Fier Fani, Uniontown, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday (10-21-00) in LaFayette Manor, Uniontown. She was 87.
Mrs. Fani was born Oct. 3, 1913, in Salerno, Italy, to Michael and Mary Ferrerra Fier.
She was a member of Central Christian Church, Uniontown.
Her husband, Nello Fani Sr., preceded her in death.
Surviving are: three daughters, Mary Jo Shuba, Footedale, Pa.; Patty Neff and Linda Humphrey, both Manassas, Va; three sons, Nello Jr., Austintown, Ohio; Frank, Masury; and Michael, Brookfield; two brothers, Tony Fier, Mercer; and Christy Fier, Sharon; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, a brother, Frank Fier, also preceded her in death.
A memorial service was held Tuesday (10-24-00) in Central Christian Church, Uniontown, with the Rev. Robert Grove officiating. Burial was in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown.
James Rufus Garts
Transfer native retired from Wilson Sporting Goods
PAWLEY’S ISLAND, S.C. -- James Rufus Garts, Pawley’s Island, died Thursday morning (10-26-00) in Lakes at Litchfield. He was 79.
Mr. Garts was born Sept. 13, 1921, in Transfer to Louis and Elizabeth Moses Garts.
He retired in 1981 after 31 years from Wilson Sporting Goods, for which he served as vice president of international sales, traveling to many areas of the world.
Following retirement, Mr. Garts moved from Chicago to Pawley’s Island.
He was a member of Precious Blood of Christ Church, Pawley’s Island.
Mr. Garts was a past president of Hospice of Georgetown County (S.C.) Inc.
His wife, the former Priscilla Greer, died in March of this year.
Surviving are: a son, James R. Jr., Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Kimberly G. Crum, Louisville, Ky.; and five grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Georgetown County Inc., 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440; or Employees Assistance Fund, Lakes at Litchfield, 120 Lake at Litchfield Drive, Pawley’s Island, S.C. 29510.
GARTS
James Rufus, 79, Pawley’s Island.
Calling hours and vigil service: 6 to 7:30 p.m. today (10-27-00) in Precious Blood of Christ Church, Pawley’s Island, S.C.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Saturday (10-26-00) in the church, with the Rev. Patrick J. Stenson, pastor, as celebrant.
Inurnment: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Columbarium, Pawley’s Island.
Arrangements by GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME, Georgetown, S.C.
The Rev. William C. Harper
Pastor was founder of Sharon First Assembly of God
FALLING WATERS, W.Va. -- The Rev. William C. Harper, Falling Waters RD 1, formerly of 709 Ethel St., Sharon, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday (10-25-00) at home. He was 91.
Rev. Harper was born Nov. 11, 1908, in Rutledge, Pa., to Thomas Edmonde and Margaret Hennis Harper.
An alumnus of Dupont High School, Wilmington, Del.; and Central Bible College, Springfield, Mo., he was an ordained minister for 67 years in numerous states for the General Council of Assemblies of God.
Rev. Harper was a founder of four churches, including First Assembly of God, Sharon, for which he was a 12-year pastor.
He was a member of Christ Fellowship Assembly of God, Hagers-town, Md.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Naomi J. Hindsley, to whom he was married for 67 years; two daughters, Ruth H. Hemsley, Williamsport, Md.; and Esther Jones, Niles, Ohio; a son, William S. III, Chesapeake, Va.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today (10-27-00) in Hagers-town. A funeral service is set for 11 a.m. Saturday (10-28-00) in Fellowship Assembly of God, 17544 York Road, Hagerstown. The Rev. Arvel J. Barrett, retired pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown.
H. Calvin ‘Cal’ Hines
Obituary information remains incomplete.
HINES
H. Calvin "Cal" Hines, 76, Slippery Rock.
Arrangements will be announced by SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
Helen Ruth Rapp
First Presbyterian member was Scout leader, den mother
Helen Ruth Rapp, 656 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, died at 7:20 a.m. Thursday (10-26-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 85.
Mrs. Rapp was born Nov. 15, 1914, in Swissvale, Pa., to John and Caroline Reinheimer McMurray.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon; and was previously active as a leader in Girl Scouts of America and as a den mother for the Cub Scouts.
Mrs. Rapp was a charter member of Sharon Regional Hospital Auxiliary; and of Hermitage Woman’s Club, for which she was an actress in its drama club.
Her husband, Harry E. Rapp, whom she married Sept. 18, 1933, died April 29, 1995.
Surviving are: a son, John E., Hermitage; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Carolyn R.) Feldmeyer, Blanchester, Ohio; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
RAPP
Mrs. Harry E. (Helen Ruth), 85, of 656 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Saturday (10-28-00) in SAMPLE-O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Brian Milligan, interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Entombment: Butler County Memorial Park.
Infant Galen Smithley
OKINAWA, Japan -- Galen Smithley, infant son of Lee W. and Glenda Smithley, Okinawa, was stillborn Thursday (10-26-00) in Okinawa.
Surviving are: his father, a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps; and his mother; four sisters, Michelle Chapdelain and Marissa Chapdelain; and Leslie and Gloria; and a brother, Lee W. Jr., all at home in Okinawa; his grandparents, Lance "Pete" and Wanda "Becky" Smithley; and his great-grandparents, Carl and Ruth Smithley, all Fredonia.
Private family services will be held in Fredonia. Burial will follow in Millbank Cemetery, Fairview Township.
Susan M. Stacconi
Czech-born homemaker retired from Golden Dawn
Funeral Mass will be Monday for Susan M. Stacconi, 3730 Holly Lane, Hermitage. She died at 2:58 a.m. Thursday (10-26-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 89.
Mrs. Stacconi was born April 3, 1911, in Czechoslovakia to John and Sue Gruitza Diurba.
She immigrated to the United States in 1920 and moved to the Shenango Valley in the 1930s.
Mrs. Stacconi retired in 1957 from the meat department of Golden Dawn Foods, Masury.
A homemaker, she was a member of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage.
When she was younger, Mrs. Stacconi enjoyed bowling.
Surviving are: her husband, Peter A. Stacconi, whom she married May 3, 1952; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Marlene S.) Mort, Hubbard; two sisters, Helen Durst, Orwell, Ohio; and Mrs. Edward (Ann) Fester, Asheville, N.C.; two brothers, Paul Diurba, Bazetta Township, Trumbull County; and Joseph Diurba, Nashville; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and George Diurba; and a sister, Mary Diurba.
STACCONI
Mrs. Peter A. (Susan M.), 89, of 3730 Holly Lane, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (10-29-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Monday (10-30-00) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with the Rev. William G. Rice, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
Donald E. Taylor
WARREN, Ohio -- Donald E. Taylor, 1446 Vernon NW, Warren, Ohio, died Thursday afternoon (10-26-00) in Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He was 73.
Obituary information was incomplete.
TAYLOR
Donald E., 73, of 1446 Vernon NW, Warren, Ohio.
Arrangements will be announced by KELLEY-ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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ADAMOSKY
Michael Jr., 89, Muddy Creek Drive, Brady Township, Butler County.
Obituary was published 10-26-00
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (10-27-00) and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday (10-28-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Peter’s Church, Slippery Rock, with the Rev. James Armstrong, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Slippery Rock (Township) Cemetery.
BONAQUIST
Dante A., 72, of 2979 Maplewood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 10-26-00
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (10-27-00) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Saturday (10-28-00) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Daniel J. Kresinski, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hermitage.
BUSCH
Mrs. Lawrence K. (Thelma L.), 90, 435 Avis Ave. NE, Massillon, formerly of Hempfield Township.
Obituary was published 10-26-00
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (10-27-00) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville, and 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (10-28-00) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Delaware Township.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Ronald L. Harbaugh, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
CLARKE
Mrs. Ward W. (Marjorie E. Darlington), 77, of 633 Chesapeake Court, Hermitage, formerly of Zelienople.
Obituary was published 10-26-00
Calling hours: None.
Service: Memorial service at 12:30 p.m. Saturday (10-28-00) in English Lutheran Church, 200 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, with the Rev. Robert Kepplinger, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
FILL
Genevieve "Jeanne," 79, of 99 Todd Ave., Hermitage.
Obituary was published 10-26-00
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (10-27-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. by St. Adalbert’s Prayer Group.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday (10-28-00) in St. Adalbert’s Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.
GLASER
John E. "Jack," 70, of 238 Shenango Blvd., Farrell.
Obituary was published 10-26-00
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (10-27-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (10-28-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Stephen Pressey of Youngs-town officiating.
Burial: Private.
KENDALL
George Robert, 86, Grove City, formerly of 66 Schmidt Road, Liberty Township.
Obituary was published 10-26-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (10-27-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (10-28-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Lingle, pastor of Center Presbyterian Church, Liberty Township, officiating.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
TRAVIS
Mrs. Charles (Peggy Ann Haun), 57, of 115 Logan Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 10-26-00
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (10-27-00) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (10-28-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Perry, pastor of Tri-City Baptist Church, Spruce Avenue, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
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