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Local news Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000 newsie
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Today's death record

  • Madison Barlow Jr., 54, Grove City, formerly of Sharon.
  • William "Chauncey" Carrier Sr., 86, of 5223 Brockway Sharon Road, Hartford Township.
  • William Peter Chesmar Jr., 39, Decatur, Ga., formerly of Clark.
  • Paul Horn, 81, of 636 Carley Ave., Sharon.
  • Henry D. Miller, 85, of 899 Pine St., No. 1003, San Francisco.
  • Robert Allen Moore, 66, of 1448 Arthur Drive NW, Warren, Ohio.
  • John H. Reed, 75, of 815 Greenville Road, Coolspring Township.


Today's obituaries
Carlyle R. Albert
Illinois native was meat inspector, had son in Farrell

Funeral will be held at the convenience of the family for Carlyle R. Albert, Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, formerly of Palmetto, Fla. He died at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday (11-14-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a brief illness. He was 78.

Mr. Albert was born Sept. 1, 1922, in Mount Olive, Ill., to Guido and Lyda Huesler Albert.

A 1940 alumnus of Mount Olive High School, he was a manager for 20 years for LaMar Hair Styling Co., Minneapolis; and retired in 1989 after 15 years as a state and federal meat inspector in Illinois.

The Army veteran, Mr. Albert was a medic during World War II.

He belonged to Loyal Order of the Moose; and was a 50-year member of Free and Accepted Masons, both Florida and Illinois.

Surviving are: a son, Reed, Farrell; a sister, Marguerite, Wood River, Ill.; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.


ALBERT

    Carlyle R., 78, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: None. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
    Service: Funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
    Burial: Cremation.
    Arrangements by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.




Madison Barlow Jr.
Madison Barlow Jr., Buchanan Commons, Grove City, formerly of Sharon, died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday (11-15-00) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. He was 54.

Obituary information was incomplete.

BARLOW
    Madison Jr., 54, Grove City, formerly of Sharon.
    Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.




Isabelle L. Burger
Obituary information remains incomplete.

BURGER
    Isabelle L., 82, of 17 Adams St., Wheatland.
    Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.


William ‘Chauncey’ Carrier Sr.

Hartford Twp. man, WWII vet was Republic Steel retiree

William "Chauncey" Carrier Sr., 5223 Brockway Sharon Road, Hartford Township, died at 2:29 p.m. Wednesday (11-15-00) at home of a heart attack. He was 86.

Mr. Carrier was born Aug. 24, 1914, in Atlantic to Fenn William and Lida Ellen Fausnaugt Carrier.

He retired in 1975 after 32 years as a mechanic for Republic Steel, Warren, Ohio.

An Army veteran, Mr. Carrier served in the 80th Quartermaster Company in Europe during World War II and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3535, Hartford; and Hartford Township Volunteer Fire Department.

He assisted his wife, the former Dorothy M. Ferry, whom he married March 3, 1945, with Lake to River Council of Girl Scouts of America.

Mr. Carrier enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

Surviving besides his wife are: a daughter, Marylouise Newton; a son, William C. Jr., both Hartford; three sisters, Bertha Stallsmith and Olive Allison, both of Linesville; and Vida Stallsmith, Maryland; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Suzan; a great-granddaughter; a sister; and two brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 2450 Goleta Ave., Youngstown 44505.

CARRIER
    
William "Chauncey" Sr., 86, of 5223 Brockway Sharon Road, Hartford Township.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (11-17-00) in GALLOWAY-ONSTOTT FUNERAL HOME, 3451 state Route 7, Hartford.
    Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (11-18-00) in the funeral home.
    Burial: Hartford Township Cemetery, with full military honors at graveside by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3535, Hartford.


William Peter Chesmar Jr.

Former Clark man attended Sharpsville High School

ATLANTA, Ga. -- William Peter Chesmar Jr., Decatur, Ga., formerly of Clark, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday (11-12-00) in Grady Health Care System following an extended illness. He was 39.

Mr. Chesmar was born Sept. 7, 1961, in Sharon to William and Verna Hoover Chesmar.

He attended Sharpsville High School.

Surviving are: a companion, Ron Foisia, Decatur; his father, Clark; two sisters, Carla, Sharon; and Catherine Chesmar-Sheldon, McKean, Erie County; and his grandmother, Catherine Chesmar Renshaw, Hermitage.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

A cremation was held. There were no services or burial.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jerusalem House, Attention: Nancy Funderburg, 100 Edgewood Ave., Suite 128, Atlanta 30303-3062.




Paul Horn
Paul Horn, 636 Carley Ave., Sharon, died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday (11-15-00) in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 81.

Obituary information was incomplete.

HORN
    Paul, 81, of 636 Carley Ave., Sharon.
    Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.




Raymond Johnson Sr.

Obituary was published 11-14-00

Mr. Johnson retired in 1979 after five years as superintendent of the former Shenango Steel Inc., Sharpsville. He was previously a general foreman at the plant.

Additional information was given to the funeral director.


JOHNSON

    Raymond Sr., 83, of 1788 Powers Ave., Sharpsville.
    Calling hours: 11 a.m. until time of service today (11-16-00) in Second Baptist Church, Walnut and High streets, Sharpsville. 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. today in the church, with the Rev. James A. McKeithan, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.
    Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.




Joseph John Mihocko

Obituary was published 10-21-00

Memorial contributions may be made to Westchester Care Center, 6100 S. Rural Road, Tempe, Ariz. 85282.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday (11-18-00) in First Presbyterian Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. David J. Mihocko, deceased’s son, of Union Church of Quincy (Mich.) officiating. Burial will be in St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.


Henry D. Miller
County native retired from Department of Navy in Calif.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Henry D. Miller, 899 Pine St., No. 1003, San Francisco, died at 9:50 a.m. Nov. 5, 2000, in St. Francis Medical Center of a heart ailment. He was 85.

Mr. Miller was born Oct. 17, 1915, in what is now Clark to Henry and Martha Calverly Miller.

He retired after 38 years of federal service for the Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command, Pacific, Oakland, Calif. (MSCPAC) and worked eight years for the Navy.

A veteran, he served as a captain during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.

Mr. Miller enjoyed watching sporting events, fishing and playing golf.

Surviving is his wife, the former Helen M. Ratti, at home.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday (11-13-00) in San Francisco. Burial at sea and memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice; or in care of Capt. Dave V. Park, 743 Rodney Drive, San Leandro, Calif. 94597, to distribute Christmas gifts in his name to St. Anthony’s Dining Room, the Salvation Army, and to the Apostleship of the Sea, all San Francisco area.


Robert Allen Moore
Packard retiree of Warren had relatives living here

WARREN, Ohio -- Robert Allen Moore, 1448 Arthur Drive NW, Warren, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday (11-13-00) in Trumbull Memorial Hospital of apparent heart failure. He was 66.

Mr. Moore was born Oct. 15, 1934, in Pine Township, Armstrong County, to John E. and Florence R. Oliver Moore.

He retired in 1992 after 24 years from Delphi Packard Electric Systems, Warren, where he was a punch press operator and buncher.

A Navy veteran, Mr. Moore served from October 1954 to August 1962.

He was a member of Buckeye Tole Painters Association; and NorthMar Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, both Warren.

Mr. Moore was a Cleveland Indians fan and enjoyed hunting, fishing and painting.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Susan Flasck, whom he married July 7, 1973; a daughter, Molly Megan, Warren; two sisters, Annabelle Franklin, Panama City, Fla.; and Shirley Miller, San Bernardino, Calif.; a brother, John, Panama City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins in the Shenango Valley.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 840 Southwestern Run Road, Youngstown 44514.

MOORE
    
Robert Allen, 66, of 1448 Arthur Drive NW, Warren, Ohio.
    Calling hours: Noon to time of service Friday (11-17-00) in NorthMar Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Warren.
    Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday in the church, with the Rev. Myron Daum, pastor of Family Counseling; and the Rev. Harold Grim, retired pastor, officiating.
    Burial: All Soul’s Cemetery, Bazetta Township, Trumbull County.
    Arrangements by ROBERT H. ROBERTS-CLARK MEMORIAL HOME Inc., 180 Garfield Drive NE, Warren, Ohio.


John H. Reed

Active Bethany Presbyterian member worked in GC

John H. Reed, 815 Greenville Road, Coolspring Township, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday (11-14-00) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, following an extended illness. He was 75.

Mr. Reed was born March 31, 1925, in Findley Township to Thomas Herman and Rose E. Mutter Reed.

The alumnus of Grove City High School was a parts manager for Snyder Oldsmobile and the former Kimes Chevrolet, both Grove City. Mr. Reed also was a safety director for the former Tajon Trucking; and worked for the former Jordan Brothers Garage, both Grove City.

An Army veteran, he served in the Pacific during World War II.

Mr. Reed was an active member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Barbara Fry, whom he married June 5, 1950; a son, David, Mercer; four sisters, Martha and Mary Jane, both Mercer; Nancy Mills, Naples, Fla.; and Margaret Campbell, Otis, La.; and two brothers, Donald, Mercer; and Ronald, Kent, Wash.

He was preceded in death by an infant son; two sisters, Sarah Murray and Matilda Vechnak; and two brothers, Richard and Thomas.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 100 Venango St., Mercer 16137.

REED
    
John H., 75, of 815 Greenville Road, Coolspring Township.
    Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (11-18-00) in Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer.
    Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Dr. F. Stanley Keehlwetter, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Mercer Citizens Cemetery.
    Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.


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


BRYDON
    
Mrs. Thomas Wilson (Helen "Pinky"), 90, New Castle Street, Slippery Rock.


    Obituary was published 11-15-00
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-16-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.


    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (11-17-00) in the funeral home.
    Burial: Slippery Rock Township Cemetery.


CURTIS
    
Howard Luman, 81, of 15 Woodbine Drive, Hempfield Township.


    Obituary was published 11-15-00
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (11-17-00) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Masonic service at 9 p.m. by Free and Accepted Masons Eureka Lodge 290, Greenville.


    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (11-18-00) in First United Methodist Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Edison B. Heard, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Parklawn Cemetery, Jamestown.



MOOK
    
Dr. Wendell E., 84, of 715 Richmond Drive, Hermitage.


    Obituary was published 11-14-00
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (11-17-00) in SAMPLE-O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Masonic rites at 9 p.m. by Free and Accepted Masons Shenango Lodge 668, Sharon. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net


    Service: Graveside funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (11-18-00) in Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage, with the Rev. Bruce Milligan, interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery.


NAKICH
    
Mrs. Marco (Sylvia "Sally" D.), 86, Sharon, formerly of Riverview Manor, Sharon; and Morefield Road, Hermitage.


    Obituary was published 11-15-00
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (11-16-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


    Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday (11-17-00) in St. Anthony’s Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, Order of Friars Minor, pastor, as celebrant.


    Burial: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage.



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