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Today's death record

  • John Paul Campbell, 82, of 1045 Clarksville Road, Hermitage.
  • Marjorie V. Fell, 81, of 2775 Gull Lane, Transfer.
  • Hilda Grandy, 85, of 1124 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
  • Anne E. Rossig, 88, of 2400 Garden Way, Hermitage.
  • Evelyn A. Valerius, 91, Masury.
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Today's obituaries

Myrtle M. Bartholomew
Woman was Old Salem, Legion auxiliary member

Funeral will be Monday for Myrtle M. Bartholomew, 339 E. Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, formerly of Speir's Mobile Home Park Lot 44, Transfer and the Fredonia area. She died Friday afternoon (11-10-00) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville after a period of failing health. She was 78.

Mrs. Bartholomew was born Dec. 15, 1921, in Jefferson Township, to Eldon and Velma Seidle Fair.

She attended the Old Salem United Methodist Church, Greenville and was a member of the Greenville American Legion Post 140 Auxiliary.

Surviving are: two daughters, Alice V. Rohrbach, Rising Sun, Ind. and Edna (Harsh-Walker-Snyder) Blair, Fredonia; two sons, Albert Chester Harsh, Sheakleyville and Ralph V. Wiley, Milwaukee, Wis.; a brother, Frank E. Blair, Greenville; four half brothers, Meade Garrett, Tidioute, Pa.; Henry Garrett, Pulaski; James L. Garrett, Clark; and Wilbert R. Garrett, Edinburg; seven half sisters, Mrs. Louis (Sylvia) Martino, New Castle; Ms. Naomi McElrath, Volant; Maude Long, Dalton, Ga.; Mrs. Martha Aeschbacher, Edinburg; Mrs. Twila Everson, New Castle; Mrs. Ralph (Shirley) Baker, New Wilmington; and Mrs. Charles (Donna) Kirkwood, Edinburg; her mother, Velma Garrett, New Castle; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Bartholomew; her second husband, Dennis Wiley; and her first husband, Albert C. Harsh, whom she married in May 1941 and who died in 1943 in an industrial accident: her stepfather, Grover Garrett Sr.; an infant sister, Bernice Garrett; a brother Arthur C. Fair; and a half brother, Grover Garrett Jr.

BARTHOLOMEW
    
Mrs. Carl (Myrtle M.), 78, West Salem Township.
    Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (11-12-00) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia.
    Service: Funeral and committal service at 10 a.m. Monday (11-12-00) in the funeral home with the Rev. Steve Voelker, chaplain of St. Paul Homes, officiating.
    Burial: Millbank Cemetery, Fredonia.


John Paul Campbell

Wolf Creek dairy farmer was college grad, auto worker

John Paul Campbell, 1045 Clarksville Road, Hermitage, formerly of Grove City-Sandy Lake Road, Worth Township, died at 8 a.m. Friday (11-10-00) in his home following a brief illness. He was 82.

Mr. Campbell was born Oct. 6, 1918, in Wolf Creek Township, to Andrew Lewis and Ruthie Mae Grace Campbell.

He was a graduate of Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Retiring in 1994, Mr. Campbell was a self-employed dairy farmer.

He previously worked at General Motors Corp., Flint, Mich.

Mr. Campbell attended Calvary Fellowship Chapel, Mercer.

Surviving are: his wife at home, the former Dolores June Grimm Hennegan, whom he married June 7, 1971; his first wife, Ermalee Jennings, Flint; a daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Joyce E.) Koontz, Fenton, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Douglas (Karen) Wooten, Sharon; three sons, Paul Campbell, Erie; David Campbell, Fontana, Calif.; and Martin L. Campbell; Indian River, Mich.; two stepsons, Jonathan L. Hennegan, Mercer and Kenneth C. Hennegan, Jackson Center; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Grace Elliott and a brother, Arthur Leroy Campbell.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Christian Academy, 1033 Perry Highway, Mercer, PA 16137.

CAMPBELL
    
John Paul, 82, of 1045 Clarksville Road, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (11-13-00) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (11-14-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (11-15-00) in Calvary Fellowship Chapel, 1033 Perry Highway, Mercer, with the Rev. G. Donald Ryland, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township.


Marjorie V. Fell

Retired sales clerk sang in Orangeville UM choir

Marjorie V. Fell, 2775 Gull Lane, Transfer, died at 5:25 a.m. Saturday (11-11-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 81.

Mrs. Fell was born Aug. 28, 1919, in Sharon, to Hubert Higgins and Elizabeth Mullard Higgins Sherwood.

A 1937 graduate of Farrell High School, she attended the Shenango Valley Business Institute.

Mrs. Fell retired in 1978 from the former Strouss Department Store, Hermitage, where she was employed for 21 years as a sales clerk.

She previously worked in the concession stand at the Reynolds Drive-In and Higgins Tire and Battery, Farrell.

A member of Orangeville United Methodist Church, Mrs. Fell sang in the choir.

She belonged to the Transfer Card Club and enjoyed reading, crocheting, crafts and bingo.

Her husband, Darrell D. Fell, whom she married Sept. 8, 1939, died Nov. 22, 1998.

Surviving are: three daughters, Darlene Ours, Adamsville; Shirley Shafer, Vernon, Ohio; and Margaret Dunham, Augusta, Ga.; a son, Darrell D. Fell Jr., Coffee Springs, Ala.; a sister, Carolyn DePofi, Vernon; a brother, William Higgins, Orangeville; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Maida Higgins and a grandson, Bobby Shafer.

FELL
    
Mrs. Darrell (Marjorie), 81, 2775 Gull Lane, Transfer.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (11-13-00) in GALLOWAY-ONSTOTT FUNERAL HOME, 3451 state Route 7, Hartford.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (11-14-00) in the funeral home with the Rev. Erwin Urschitz, pastor of Orangeville United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Burial: West View Cemetery, Vernon, Ohio.


Hilda Grandy

Hilda Grandy, 1124 Beechwood Ave., Farrell, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday (11-11-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 85.

Obituary information was incomplete.

GRANDY
    Hilda, 85, of 1124 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
    Arrangements will be announced by STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.


Wilda L. Jones

Cedar Ave. church member worked as nurse's aide

Funeral will be Tuesday for Wilda L. Jones, 735 Brookfield Ave., Masury, who died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (11-9-00) in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, after a lengthy illness. She was 83.

Mrs. Jones was born Nov. 24, 1916, in Marion County, Ga., to Sydney and Bertha Owens Adams.

She was a former nurse's aide at Sharon Regional Health System.

Mrs. Jones was a member of Cedar Ave. Church of God, Sharon.

Surviving are: her husband, Troy J. Jones, whom she married Oct. 2, 1979; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Alda) Smith, West Middlesex and Mrs. Henry (Marcella) Etheridge and Alma Chambers, both Sharon; a stepson, Josh Jones, Masury; two sisters, Mrs. William (Florzel) Hyatt, Farrell and Clara Mae Truman, Los Angeles, Calif.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: four sisters, Emma Ledbetter, Mary Alli, Louise Seegers and Ruth McKinley.

JONES
    
Mrs. Troy (Wilda), 83, 735 Brookfield Ave., Masury.
    Calling hours: 11 a.m. until time of service Tuesday (11-14-00) in Cedar Ave. Church of God, 1045 Cedar Ave., Sharon.
    Service: Funeral service at 12 noon Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Angel L. De La Cruz, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery, Ohio.
    Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net.


Anne E. Rossig

Hermitage woman was St. John's Episcopal member

Anne E. Rossig, 2400 Garden Way, Hermitage, formerly of Arkansas, died Friday (11-10-00) of an apparent heart in her home. She was 88.

Mrs. Rossig was born July 23, 1912, in Sharon, to Michael and Mary H. Dravesky Evans.

She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Sharon.

In earlier years, Mrs. Rossig had been employed as a companion to the late Miss Grace Perkins.

Surviving are: her caregivers, Mrs. Slyvia Price, Sharon and Mrs. Edythe Robb, West Middlesex.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann Deason and brothers, John and Albert Evans.

ROSSIG
    
Anne E., 88, 2400 Garden Way, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. until time of service Monday (11-12-00) 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. Douglas K. Dayton, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
    Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.


Beatrice 'Bea' Talbert

Wheatland woman served on Prince of Peace board

Memorial service will be Thursday for Beatrice 'Bea' Talbert, 73 Mercer Ave., Wheatland. She died at 6 p.m. Thursday (11-9-00), in Clepper Convalescent Home, Sharon, due to a heart ailment. She was 66.

Mrs. Talbert was born Dec. 6, 1933, in Edgewater, Ala., to Daniel and Lillie Pearl Anderson Williams Sr.

She graduated from Reston Township (Pa.) High School.

A member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mrs. Talbert was a former member of New Light Baptist, both Sharon.

A former board member of the Prince of Peace Center, Farrell, she volunteered in the kitchen.

Surviving are: her husband, Morris Talbert, Cleveland, whom she married in 1973; a daughter, Francine Talbert, Richmond, Va.; two sons, Samuel Rain, Farrell and Richard Rain, Washington, DC; two stepsons, James Talbert, Warren, Ohio and Morris Talbert Jr., New Castle; a sister, Lillian Burkes, Sharon; two brothers, Andrew Williams, New Castle and Ernest Williams, Filbert, Pa; two grandsons, whom she reared, Sean J. and Richard D.A. Rain, both Farrell; one great-grandchild; and her caregiver, Rochelle Wiley, Hermitage.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Porter, Sally Roller and Evelyn Williams; and six brothers, Daniel, Leroy, Mack, Nathaniel, James and Edward Williams.

TALBERT
    
Mrs. Morris (Beatrice), 66, of 73 Mercer Ave., Wheatland.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Memorial service at 12 noon Thursday (11-16-00) in Bethlehem Baptist Church, 858 Wallis Ave., Sharon, with the Rev. Leon Avery Jr., pastor, officiating. A gathering at the home of Rochelle Wiley, 340 Orange Village Apt. 7, Hermitage.
    Burial: Cremation.
    Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net.

Evelyn A. Valerius

New Haven native was member of St. Paul's UCC

Evelyn A. Valerius, O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury, formerly of Buchanan Manor, Wheatland, died Friday evening (11-10-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following an extended illness. She was 91.

Mrs. Valerius was born Aug. 3, 1909, in New Haven, Conn., to George Hiram and Allie Viola Francis Watson.

A graduate of Hillhouse Heights (Mass.) High School, she attended Boston Secretarial School.

Mrs. Valerius was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage and a former member of Halifax United Church of Christ.

She was also a member of PEO Sisterhood Chapter G, Winchester, Mass. and the Arlington Heights Study Club and Women's Club.

Her husband, Carl G. Valerius, whom she married June 24, 1939, died July 7, 1984.

Surviving are: a sister, Mrs. Alfred (Beatrice) Purchase, Terre Haute, Ind.; three grandsons; and her caregiver, Debbie Yerian, Wheatland.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John Eric.

VALERIUS
    
Mrs. Carl (Evelyn), 91, Masury.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Memorial service at the convenience of the family.
    Burial: Arlington, Mass.
    Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
Look in past days' obituary files to find the full obituaries


BLACKBURN
    
Mrs. Talmadge Ross (Arretta), 83, Hermitage, formerly of West Middlesex and Sharpsville.
    Obituary was published 11-11-00.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-12-00) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (11-13-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. C. Robert Hibshman, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
    Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.


BRANCH
    
Robert E., 69, of 73 Rosedale Ave., Greenville, and 182 Belmont Ave. NW, Warren, Ohio.
    Obituary was published 11-10-00
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. yoday (11-12-00) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Masonic memorial service at 8:45 p.m.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (11-13-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Edison B. Heard, pastor of First United Methodist Church; and the Rev. Charles L. Shaffer, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, both Greenville, officiating.
    Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.


CLAUSEN
    
Carl Martin, 77, of 4003 William Flynn Highway, Slippery Rock.
    Obituary was published 11-11-00.
    Calling hours: 1 p.m. until time of service Monday (11-13-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
    Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. T. Duane Stewart, retired Presbyterian minister from Slippery Rock, officiating.
    Burial: Harmony Cemetery, Harrisville.


DANNER
    
George Edward, 1214 Highland Road, Sharon.
    Obituary was published 11-11-00.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Private funeral service Monday with the Rev. Bruce Milligan, interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
    Arrangements by 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.


FRAMPTON
    
Mrs. Jerry L. "Deek" (Billie Ann Coxson), 56, of 539 E. Prairie St., Harrisville.
    Obituary was published 11-10-00
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-12-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Monday (11-13-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Kathleen A. Jay, pastor of Forestville United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Burial: Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville.


HOOVLER
    
Mrs. Carl H. (Thelma S. Smith), 85, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of 225 W. North St., Mercer.
    Obituary was published 11-9-00
    Calling hours: Were Saturday (11-11-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
    Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. today (11-12-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Christine A. Groeger, pastor of Big Bend United Methodist Church, Jefferson Township, officiating.
    Burial: Mercer Citizens Cemetery.


LENGAUER
    
Mrs. John (Jeannette), 93, of 12 Linden St., Stoneboro.
    Obituary was published 11-11-00.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-12-00) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.


    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (11-13-00) in the funeral home with the Rev. Edmond C. Gresick, pastor of Stoneboro United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.


MOORE
    
Mrs. Richard (Norma), 60, of 434 Curtis St., Sharon.
    Obituary was published 11-11-00.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-12-00) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.


    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (11-13-00) in the funeral home with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
    Burial: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.


PAGANELLI
    
Mrs. Roger Paul (Sarah "Rose" Foti), 83, Penn Grove Hotel, 129 E. Pine St., Grove City.
    Obituary was published 11-10-00
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-12-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.


    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (11-13-00) 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.



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