Today's obituaries
Russell M. Queen
Retired truck driver was active in seniors center
Funeral will be Thursday for Russell M. Queen, 8121 Atlantic St., Brookfield. He died unexpectedly at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday (2-20-01) in his home. He was 72.
Mr. Queen was born Oct. 9, 1928, in Thomasmills, Pa., to Mervel Queen and Alma Martel Queen.
He attended Richland (Pa.) Township area schools and retired in 1985 after 22 years as a truck driver for Williams Brothers Trucking, Wheatland.
An Army veteran, Mr. Queen served during the Korean conflict.
He was of the Baptist faith and was active in Mercer County Area Agency on Aging's Multi-Service Center for senior citizens, Farrell.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Anna Rice, whom he married May 2, 1959, at home; two daughters, Mrs. James (Virginia M.) Tataseo, Columbiana, Ohio; and Mrs. John (Patricia) Dye, Jackson Center; two sons, William Davidson, Hubbard; and Francis E. Davidson, Lake Milton, Ohio; five sisters, Marion Bibby, Brookfield; Maxine Russell and Lorma Jean Ridenour, both Johnston, Pa.; Margie Miller, Boswell, Pa.; and Alma Katherine Ravenscraft, Windber, Pa.; four brothers, Marshall and David Ravenscraft, both Sharon; John Ravenscraft, Hanover, Pa.; and Harvey Ravenscraft, Wheatland; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Marlene Davidson; one son, Leslie C. Davidson; and two brothers, Theodore and Dwight Ravenscraft.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shenango Valley Multi-Service Center, in care of Wheatland-Farrell United Methodist Church, 75 Mercer Ave., Wheatland 16161.
QUEEN
Russell M., 72, of 8121 Atlantic St., Brookfield.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (2-21-01) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (2-22-01) in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Phillip Cooper, pastor of Shenango Valley Baptist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Entombment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
John T. Kostka
Fessler Machine retiree was Army vet, active in church
John T. Kostka, 661 Baldwin Ave., Sharon, died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday (2-20-01) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, after a brief illness. He was 72.
Mr. Kostka was born July 27, 1928, in Farrell to Thomas Kostka and Anna Tomczak Kostka.
He retired in 1993 after 37 years as a machinist for Fessler Machine Co., Sharon.
An Army veteran, Mr. Kostka served from Jan. 9, 1951, to Nov. 1, 1956, achieving a rank of private first class tech, participating in the Korean conflict.
As an active member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, he formerly belonged to the Holy Name Society and the church softball team.
Mr. Kostka also belonged to Local 2961 of the machinists union; and the 24th Constabulary Circle "C" Unit.
He loved gardening, flowers and crafts, and especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Marcella "Marcie" A. Adderty, whom he married April 18, 1953, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Janet L.) Cresswell, Hermitage; three sons, Gregory M. Kostka, and his wife Leslie, Jonesboro, Ga.; Richard T. Kostka, and his wife Jacqueline, Hubbard; and John J. Kostka, and his wife Lisa, Hermitage; 11 grandchildren, Valerie, Bethany, Timothy, Jeremy, Anthony, Adam, Alyssa, Jessica, Christopher, Joseph and Courtney Kostka; and a brother, Walter J. Kostka, and his wife, Rose, Farrell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Stanley and Bennie Kostka; and three sisters, Josephine Biros, Blanche Hornyak and Jennie Lenzi.
KOSTKA
John T., 72, of 661 Baldwin Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (2-22-01) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Special services include Rosary at 1 p.m., Chaplet at 1:15 p.m. and Parastas at 1:30 p.m.
Service: Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Friday (2-23-01) in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Frank A. Firko, pastor, as celebrant. Panachida at 9:15 a.m.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Alice R. Swartz
West Middlesex Presbyterian member was a homemaker
Alice R. Swartz, 8221 Lamar Road, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Stinedurf Road, West Middlesex, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday (2-18-01) in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, after a lengthy illness. She was 94.
Mrs. Swartz was born May 3, 1906, in Sandy Lake to George Chisholm and Zella Truxell Chis- holm.
A homemaker, she was a member of West Middlesex Presbyterian Church and its Ladies Aid organization.
Mrs. Swartz also belonged to West Middlesex Women's Club and West Middlesex Garden Club.
Her husband, Harvey Burton Swartz, whom she married Nov. 22, 1925, died Aug. 10, 1972.
Surviving are: a daughter, Virginia Pierce, Brandon, Fla.; a son, Walter G. Swartz, Sunrise Beach, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Yake.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Middlesex Presbyterian Church, 3082 Main St., West Middlesex 16159.
SWARTZ
Mrs. Harvey Burton (Alice R.), 94, of 8221 Lamar Road, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Stinedurf Road, West Middlesex.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (2-22-01) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-23-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John Hicks, retired pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Paul Giroski
Charleston U.M. member worked at Sharon Steel
Paul Giroski, 360 Rexford Drive, Hermitage, died at 8:24 a.m. Tuesday (2-20-01) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 80.
Mr. Giroski was born May 28, 1920, in Sheffield, Pa., to John Giroski and Betty Micho Giroski.
He was a rigger for 40 years at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant.
Mr. Giroski was a member of Charleston United Methodist Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds; and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 276, Greenville.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Stella McDeavitt, whom he married July 13, 1957, at home; a son, Thomas Giroski, Arizona; a stepson, David Springer, Waterloo, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Dave (Linda) Bartel and Mrs. Pete (Carol) Berger, both Mercer; a brother, Mike Giroski, Hermitage; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Andy Giroski.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon 16146.
GIROSKI
Paul, 80, of 360 Rexford Drive, Hermitage.
Calling hours: None.
Service: None.
Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Joseph M. Dolata
Obituary was published 2-20-01
Joseph M. Dolata, 212 Stambaugh Ave., Sharon, was survived by a half brother, Michael S. Dolata, Anderson, Ind.; and a half sister, Gerri T. Dolata, Hermitage.
The Herald received additional information.
Sarah F. Houston-Adkins
Ruth A.M.E. Zion church member had lived in Farrell
Sarah F. Houston-Adkins, Hermitage, formerly of Gargano Towers, 941 New Castle-Sharon Road, Farrell, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday (2-16-01) in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage. She was 91.
Mrs. Houston-Adkins was born Feb. 7, 1910, in Masury to Hayes Houston and Mary Stewart Houston.
She was a lifelong member of Ruth African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Sharon.
Until December 2000, Mrs. Houston-Adkins lived independently at Gargano Towers.
Her husband, Charles E. Adkins, whom she married Aug. 23, 1934, died Sept. 9, 1982.
Surviving are: a daughter, Sarah F. Williams, North Pole, Alaska; two sons, Charles J. Adkins, Aliquippa; and Albert E. Adkins, Akron, Ohio; a devoted cousin, Beatrice Houston-Clark, Masury; a devoted sister-in-law, Wilma Houston, Sharon; 11 grandchildren, Timothy, Erika, Chet, Shean, Kevin and Charmine Adkins; Sharon Fashaw; Phillip Houston; Paullete Baker; and Brian and Darryl Williams; five great-grandchildren, Brittany Baker; and Sarah, Luke, Deidra and Michael Fashaw; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Paul Houston; two sisters, Helen Suddeth and Minnie Aldrich; and three brothers, Alford, John and Robert Houston.
HOUSTON-ADKINS
Mrs. Charles E. (Sarah F.), 91, Hermitage, formerly of Gargano Towers, 941 New Castle-Sharon Road, Farrell.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Saturday (2-24-01) in Ruth African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 95 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon. 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. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Geraldine Williams, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Other death
Nicholas Joseph Duffy
DUFFY
Nicholas Joseph, 61, of 5060 U.S. Highway 322, Jamestown.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-21-01) in RANDALL FUNERAL HOME, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown. Lions Necrology service at 9 p.m.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Thursday (2-22-01) in St. Margaret's Church, Jamestown, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor; and the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor of St. Adalbert's and Holy Trinity churches, both Farrell, concelebrating.
Burial: St. Philip's Cemetery, Linesville.
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BAKER
Mrs. Alexander (Elizabeth F. McGee), 86, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-20-01
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (2-21-01) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (2-22-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. G.H. Trumbo Jr., pastor of Hickory United Methodist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
BYRON
Mrs. (Jack) Ethel M., 86, Elizabethtown, Pa., formerly of Oil City and Terrace Avenue, Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-20-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-21-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (2-22-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
CHESMAR
Mrs. Stephen (Frances D.), 92, Austintown, Ohio, formerly of 397 Alderman Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-20-01
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (2-23-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 3:30 p.m. by the Altar Rosary Society of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage. Chaplet service at 3:45 p.m. by Infant Jesus of Prague Guild. Parastas at 4 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneral Home@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Saturday (2-24-01) in the church, with the Rev. Frank A. Firko, pastor, as celebrant. Panachida at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Hermitage.
JOHNSON
Mrs. Nelle Ruby, wife of the Rev. Edward Johnson, 89, of 390 Rexford Drive, Hermitage, formerly of Tidball Avenue, Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-20-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (2-22-01) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday (2-23-01) in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, senior pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Burial: Mount Zion Cemetery, New Bethlehem, Pa.
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