Today's obituaries
Maureen Sue Presley Bailey
Brookfield High grad was nurse in North Carolina
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Mass of Christian burial will be today for Maureen Sue Presley Bailey who died Wednesday (11-1-00) in Cape Fear Memorial Hospital, Wilmington.
Mrs. Bailey was born Sept. 27, 1940, in Sharon to Leonard and Margaret Klapach Presley.
A Brookfield High School alumnus, she graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing, Cleveland.
Mrs. Bailey was staff nurse at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center of New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington.
She had worked as a public health nurse, school nurse and industrial nurse in various parts of the country.
Surviving are: her husband, Warren Randolph Bailey; a daughter, Mrs. Daryl (Cheryl) Toerck, Columbia, S.C.; two sons, William Bailey, Clayton, N.C.; and Eric Bailey, Charlotte, N.C.; and a grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mrs. Gary (Paula) Sabo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the cardiac rehabilitation department at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401 or The American Heart Association, 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Suite C, Wilmington, N.C. 28403.
Helen Gatzy Basher
Retired Packard employee lived in Ontario, Canada
ONTARIO, Canada -- Helen Gatzy Basher, 2326 Augusta Place, formerly of Hermitage, died Oct. 8, 2000, in San Antonio Hospital, Upland, Calif.. She was 86.
Mrs. Basher was born Jan 7, 1914, in Farrell to John and Elizabeth Takach Gatzy.
She was a 1935 alumna of Farrell High School.
Retiring in 1971 after 21 years as a press operator, Mrs. Basher was employed at Delphi Packard Electric, Warren, Ohio.
She was a former member of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage.
Surviving are: her husband, Francis E. Basher, whom she married June 12, 1937; a daughter, Jan Campbell, Ontario; and a grandson.
She was preceded in death by four sisters, Anna Minchoff, Mary Susa, Elizabeth Malavich and Julia Masquelier, and three brothers, John, Joseph and Paul Gatzy.
BASHER
Mrs. Francis (Helen), 86, of 2326 Augusta Place, Ontario, Canada.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Graveside service at 3 p.m. Monday (11-6-00) in St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.
Burial: St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Alysun Marie Bowers
Alysun Marie Bowers, infant daughter of Bryan W. and Elaine R. Rusnak Bowers, 870 Woodland Road, Sharpsville, was stillborn at 5:16 a.m. Friday (11-3-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System.
The family belongs to St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage.
Surviving besides her parents are: a sister, Halaina Renee Bowers, at home; grandmothers June Rusnak, Hermitage and Margaret "Peg" Bowers, New Wilmington; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Russell Smith, New Port Richey, Fla.; and Cecil Bowers, New Wilmington.
BOWERS
Alysun Marie, infant daughter of Bryan and Elaine Rusnak Bowers, 870 Woodland Road, Sharpsville.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Private funeral service in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington.
Sharon Lee Cameron
Sharon Lee Cameron, Lot 44 Covered Bridge Mobile Home Park, Pymatuning Township, died at 7:10 p.m. Friday (11-3-00) in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 45.
Obituary information was incomplete.
CAMERON
Sharon Lee, 45, Lot 44 Covered Bridge Mobile Home Park, Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Eleanor Elizabeth Leonard
Altoona native was active in GC food pantry, church
Eleanor Elizabeth Leonard, 1522 Perry Highway, Springfield Township, died at 5:20 a.m. Friday (11-3-00) in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, after an extended illness. She was 72.
Mrs. Leonard was born March 16, 1928, in Altoona, Pa., to Daniel Sylvester and Nettie Grace Leonard Brown.
A 1946 graduate of Altoona High School, she was a homemaker.
Mrs. Leonard was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Grove City and was active in the food pantry ministry of the church.
She was also a member of AARP, the retired persons organization.
Surviving are: her husband, H. Landis Leonard, whom she married Feb. 14, 1963, at home; a daughter Barbara Replogle, Altoona; two sons, Kenneth A. Leonard, Mercer and Ronald E. Leonard, Cortland, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
LEONARD
Mrs. H. Landis (Eleanor), 72, of 1522 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (11-6-00) in the funeral home with the Rev. John Jefferis, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg.
Vivian G. McIntire
Greenville area woman cared for children in her home
Vivian G. McIntire, 81 Donation Road, Hempfield Township, died at 10:50 a.m. Friday (11-3-00) in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. She was 67.
She was born April 26, 1933, in Sharpsville to Walter and Lavinia Weingard Williams.
She attended the former Penn High School, Greenville, and cared for children in her home for many years.
She attended Hillside Presbyterian Church, Greenville.
Surviving are: two daughters, Bonnie Parker, Mercer; and Mrs. Donald (Judith) Kellar, Greenville; a son, Walter G. McIntire, Greenville; three sisters, Mrs. Roger (Juanita) Calvin, Hadley; and Mrs. Clifford (Ann) Harriger and Mrs. William (Sandra) Alabran, both Greenville; and four granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Florence Torongeau, and two infants, and two brothers, Walter and James Williams.
McINTIRE
Vivian G., 67, of 81 Donation Road, Hempfield Township.
Calling hours: None. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to: Baird@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville, with the Rev. Steven Voelker, chaplain of St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, officiating.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
John D. O’Brien
Brookfield man was Sacred Heart member, sports fan
Mass of Christian burial will be Monday for John D. O’Brien, 1634 state Route 7, Brookfield. He died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday (11-2-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after a brief illness. He was 90.
Mr. O’Brien was born Oct. 2, 1910, in Sharon, to John and Catherine McCarthy O’Brien.
He was a graduate of Sacred Heart Schools, Sharon.
Mr. O’Brien was employed at Sharon Tube, Co., Sharon. He retired in 1972 after 44 years as a roller.
He then worked part-time for Maybrook Construction Co. and Dairy Queen Brazier, both Brookfield.
Mr. O’Brien was a lifelong member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon.
He enjoyed attending his grandchildrens’ sporting events and activities.
Mr. O’Brien was an avid golfer and University of Notre Dame fan.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Sophie Dobroski, whom he married Nov. 26, 1936, at home; four daughters, Mrs. James (Mary "Kitti") Hudson, Sharon; Mrs. Joseph (Patricia) Kovack, Hubbard; Mrs. Dale (Jennifer) Bacik, Chesterland, Ohio; and Mrs. Anthony (Dorothy "Dotti") Pepe, Brookfield; six sons, John, Masury; Attorney James, Paul, Thomas and Robert, all of Brookfield; and Michael, Fowler; a brother, Paul O’Brien, Sharpsville; 36 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Frances Weber; two granddaughters, Jill and Stephanie O’Brien; two grandsons, Paul and Robert O’Brien; a sister, Kathleen Mills; and two brothers, James and Daniel O’Brien.
Memorial contributions may be made to O’Brien Children’s Memorial Fund, 41 Chestnut St., Sharon, 16146, of the charity of the donor’s choice.
O’BRIEN
John D., 90, of 1634 state Route 7, Brookfield.
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (11-6-00) in the Church of the Sacred Heart, 40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon, with the Rev. Daniel J. Kresinski, pastor as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hermitage.
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Betty J. Scriven
Homemaker enjoyed garage sales, crossword puzzles
Funeral will be Monday for Betty J. Scriven, 110 Cherry Hill Road, Salem Township. She died Thursday evening (11-2-00) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 74.
Mrs. Scriven was born June 6, 1926, in Cochranton to William C. and Norma A. George Perry.
A homemaker, she enjoyed crocheting, reading her Bible, doing crossword puzzles and visiting flea markets and garage sales.
Mrs. Scriven was a member of North Salem United Methodist Church, Salem Township.
Surviving are: her husband, Richard E. Scriven, whom she married Nov. 2, 1943; four daughters, Saundra D. Catalano, Greenville; Judith S. Griffiths, Hermitage; Kathleen D. Campbell, Leavenworth, Kan.; and Pamela L. Wright, Sharon; five sons, Richard E., Stanley R. and Timothy D., all Greenville; Daniel L., Sharon; and Frederick C., Hadley; two sisters, Norma J. Wheeler, Raymilton, Pa., and Carol L. Bartel, Greenville; two brothers, Robert E. Perry, Sandy Lake, and William C. Perry, Greenville; 23 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to North Salem United Methodist Church, Osborn Road, Greenville 16125.
SCRIVEN
Mrs. Richard (Betty J.), 74, of 110 Cherry Hill Road, Salem Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 3223 Perry Highway, Sheakleyville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (11-6-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Glea Foster, pastor of North Salem United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Stevenson Cemetery, Salem Township.
Marian B. Ward
Hermitage woman belonged to Hickory U.M. Church
Marian B. Ward, 1080 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday (11-2-00), in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, after an extended illness. She was 79.
Mrs. Ward was born April 28, 1921, in Sharon, to Lawrence L. and Hazel Bell Stewart.
A Sharon High School graduate, she was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Ward was a former member of the Woman’s Club of Hermitage.
Her husband, William R. Ward, Jr. whom she married July 27, 1941, died March 17, 1997.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Judith) Nill, North Canton, Ohio and Mrs. Susan Bissell, Douglasville, Ga.; a son, William Robert Ward III, Hermitage; two sisters, Betty L. and Dorothy A. Stewart, both Sharon; and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory United Methodist Church, 240 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage 16148.
WARD
Mrs. William (Marian), 79, of 1080 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday (11-6-00) in Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. G.H. Trumbo, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangments by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Frank S. Yucha
St. Michael’s member retired from Copper Weld Steel
Mass of Christian burial will be Monday (11-6-00) for Frank S. Yucha, 75 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township. He died Thursday afternoon (11-2-00) in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after an apparent heart attack. He was 73.
Mr. Yucha was born April 12, 1927, in Pittsfield, Pa., to John and Frances Kellar Yucha.
The Cambridge Springs (Pa.) High School alumnus served from 1945 through 1949 as a chef in the Air Force.
He retired after 26 years as a carpenter with Copper Weld Steel of Warren, Ohio.
Mr. Yucha was a member of St. Michael’s Church and Knights of Columbus Joseph Fitzmartin Council 1446, both Greenville
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Frances L. Ozimek, whom he married May 9, 1953; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Sylvia) Peacock and Mrs. Brian (Kathy) Thompson, both Greenville; and Mrs. Daniel (Vickie) Pagliarini, Trumbull, Conn.; a sister, Isabelle Householder, Saegertown, Pa.; two brothers, John and Edward, both Cambridge Springs; and four grandchildren
Memorial contributions may be made to the endowment fund of St. Michael’s School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125.
YUCHA
Frank S., 73, of 75 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (11-6-00) in St. Michael’s Church, 85 N. High St., Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael Cemetery’s, Greenville.
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BARGER
Mrs. William Fred (Beatrice Alberta), 85, Hermitage, formerly of Ellsworth Street, Sharon.
Obituary was published 11-3-00
Calling hours: Were Friday (11-3-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. today (11-4-00) in St. Joseph’s Church, Sharon, with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
CLARKE
Richard A., 49, of 4522 Superior Ave., Cleveland, formerly of Farrell.
Obituary was published 11-3-00
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Monday (11-6-00) in First Baptist Church, Darr Avenue at French Street, Farrell. Friends may also call in the home of Isaac F. and Vivian Clarke, deceased’s parents, 275 Sterling Ave., Apartment 117B, Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax to: 347-1917 or by e-mail to: shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday in the church, with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor of Community Missionary Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
HAWKINS
Harry W., 80, of 1285 Heinz Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 11-3-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (11-6-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.
RUSSELL
Mrs. James (Josephine G. Dyll), 83, of 652 S. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 11-3-00
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today (11-4-00) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell.
Service: Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. today in St. Adalbert’s Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
WHITE
Mrs. Stanley F. (Josephine M. Sarazen) Sr., 87, of 1058 Highland Road, Sharon.
Obituary was published 11-3-00
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. St. Adalbert’s Church prayer group will recite the Rosary at 3:30 p.m.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (11-6-00) in St. Adalbert’s Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.
WILLIAMS
Calvin J. Sr., 88, of 410 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 11-2-00
Calling hours: Noon to time of service today (11-4-00) in Second Baptist Church, 1138 Spearman Ave., Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax to 347-1917 or by e-mail to: shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. today in the church, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
WILLIAMS
Mrs. Boston (Leola R.), 102, of 8140 S. Laflin Ave., Chicago, formerly of George Street, Farrell.
Obituary was published 11-2-00
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Monday (11-6-00) in the chapel of Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Condolences may be sent by fax to 347-1917 or by e-mail to: shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Monday in the cemetery chapel, with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor of Community Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating. Memorial rites by Order of the Eastern Star Miriam Chapter Prince Hall Affiliation Chapter 47, Farrell.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
ZIMMER
Martha G., 87, of 340 White Ave., Sharon, formerly of 350 Dutch Lane, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 11-3-00
Calling hours: Private.
Service: Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. today (11-4-00) in the chapel of St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with Monsignor William C. Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
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