Today's obituaries
Russell M. Queen
Obituary was published 2-21-01
Mr. Queen's mother's name was Alma Martel Ravenscraft. Mr. Queen's sisters names are: Marian Bibby and Norma Jean Ridenour. The Herald was given additional information.Evelyn Bell McNees
Erie woman was retired jewelry clerk, knitted afghans
ERIE -- Funeral will be Monday for Evelyn Bell McNees, 807 West Ninth St., who died Thursday (2-22-01) in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, following a lengthy illness. She was 84.
Mrs. McNees was born Dec. 4, 1916, in Erie, to Alfred and Wilhelmina Reighart Bell.
A 1934 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, she had been a clerk for Pedens Jewelers, Grove City, prior to her retirement in 1987.
Mrs. McNees was a member of Cascade United Methodist Church and the Women's Club.
She enjoyed knitting afghans.
Surviving are: three sons, Terry C. McNees and his wife, Kathy, Puyallop, Wash.; Gregory L. McNees and his wife, Cheryl, Fairfield, Texas; and Conrad L. McNees and his partner, Leonard A. Johnson, Erie; a brother, Vincent Bell and his wife, Lily; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two nieces, Linda Maines and Vicki Costello.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. McNees, on Feb. 29, 1972; and a niece, Susan Bell Alvord.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, Neb. 68410.
Dorothy May Broz Mierke
Ohio native was outdoors enthusiast, in curling club
BOBCAYGEON, Ontario, Canada -- Dorothy May Broz Mierke, 28 Boyd St., formerly of Howland, Ohio, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday (2-22-01) in Case Manor Nursing Home, Bobcaygeon. She was 88.
Mrs. Mierke was born May 2, 1912, in Warren, Ohio, to Edwy F. and Mary Grace (Howard) Brugmann.
Moving to Canada in 1973, she had been employed at United Telephone, Orwell, Ohio and Geometric Stamping, Cleveland.
Mrs. Mierke was a former member of Vienna (Ohio) United Methodist Church.
An avid outdoors person, she was a member of the Canadian Legion, Bobcaygeon; Independent Order of Foresters, Cleveland; and Bobcaygeon Curling Club.
Surviving are: a daughter, Mary Grace Kachurik, Cortland, Ohio; two sons, Edward W. "Bill" Broz, Kent, Wash. and Charles E. Broz, Masury; three brothers, Edward Brugmann, Key West, Fla., Charles Brugmann, American Somoa and Ernest Brugmann, San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Mierke, in 1972.
MIERKE
Mrs. John (Dorothy), 88, Canada, formerly of Howland, Ohio.
Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday (2-25-01) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-26-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Brookfield, officiating.
Burial: Windsor (Ohio) Cemetery.
Christina M. Muraca
British Columbia native lived in Farrell for 47 years
Christina M. Muraca, White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township, formerly of Farrell, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday (2-23-01) in the home after a brief illness. She was 92.
Mrs. Muraca was born Jan. 2, 1909, in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada, to Pasquale and Frances Scarpino Arcuri.
After living in Farrell for 47 years, she made her home with daughter Frances Bish, Mercer, for three years.
Mrs. Muraca has resided in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township, for two years.
Her husband, Santo Muraca, whom she married Oct. 6, 1926, died Nov. 12, 1992.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Ceasar (Rose) Gallegos and Mrs. Dale W. (Frances) Bish, both of Mercer; a son, Peter A. Muraca, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada; a sister, Belinda Drew, Vancouver, British Columbia; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Caroline Pierpont, Florence Gregg and Jean Arcuri; and two brothers, Peter and Victor Arcuri.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church's Memorial Fund, 100 Venango St., Mercer, 16137.
MURACA
Mrs. Santo (Christina), 92, Hempfield Township.
Calling hours: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday (2-26-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. F. Stanley Keehlwetter, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Mary A. Chizmar
Mary A. Chizmar, 1318 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville, died at 12:50 p.m. Friday (2-23-01) in Nugent's Convalescent Home, Hermitage, of natural causes. She was 75.
Obituary information was incomplete.
CHIZMAR
Mary A., 75, 1318 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville.
Arrangements will be announced by STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Darrell W. Venetta
Sharon man was retired from former Valley Mold
Darrell W. Venetta, 301 Malleable St., Sharon, died at 5:55 a.m. Friday (2-23-01) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, after a brief illness. He was 84.
Mr. Venetta was born Sept. 9, 1916, in West Middlesex, to James and Minnie Miller Venetta.
Retiring in 1978 after 26 years, he was a chipper at the former Valley Mold in Hubbard.
Mr. Venetta liked to go fishing and hunting in his younger years.
Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Christy (Spring V.) McMurdy, Sharon; two sons, Darrell W. Venetta and wife, Darla, Sharon; and Robert J. Venetta, Sharon; and a brother, Robert O. Venetta, West Middlesex; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, the former Doris J. Farley, who died Jan. 10, 2000, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Merle Helen Venetta and Claire Miller; and a grandchild, Jacob Adam Rigby.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Organ Recovery, 204 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh, 15238. VENETTA
Darrell, W., 84, of 301 Malleable St., Sharon.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (2-26-01) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-27-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Houck officiating.Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Fred A. Wagner
Former Fredonia councilman was horseshoe champion
Fred A. Wagner, Woodland Place Inc., Coolspring Township, formerly of 30 College Ave., Fredonia, died at 5 a.m. Friday (2-23-01) in the nursing home following a period of failing health. He was 88.
Mr. Wagner was born Sept. 15, 1912, in Delaware Township to Alfred and Laura Baer Wagner.
On June 20, 1935, he married the former Bertha Baer, who survives.
Mr. Wagner was employed by the former Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., Greenville, from which he had retired.
He was a member and deacon of St. John United Church of Christ, now known as Christ Community Church, Delaware Township.
Mr. Wagner was a former council member for Fredonia Borough and a member for many years of Stony Point Grange.
He enjoyed hunting, bowling, square dancing and was an avid gardener.
Mr. Wagner loved playing horseshoes. The 10-year National Horseshoe Association member had received many Championship awards in Class B Horseshoe Competition.
He was a snowbird with a winter residence in Winter Haven, Fla., for 23 years.
Surviving besides his wife are: a daughter, Mrs. Marge Burriss, Fredericksburg, Va.; and a son, Robert, Fredonia; five grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by a son, Frederick LeRoy Wagner of Fredonia; a brother, Paul Wagner of Poland, Ohio; and a granddaughter, Lori Anne Wagner. WAGNER
Fred A., 88, Woodland Place Inc., Coolspring Township, formerly of 30 College Ave., Fredonia.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-25-01) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-26-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. K. Joshua Christiansen, pastor of Christ Community Church, Delaware Township, officiating.
Burial: Delaware (Township) Cemetery.
Erma J. Covington
Life-long Wheatland woman was doting grandmother
Erma J. Covington, 40 Vaughn Ave., Wheatland, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday (2-23-01) at the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System, following a two-year battle with cancer. She was 74.
Mrs. Covington was born June 20, 1926, in Wheatland, to Frank and Myra Frazier Mohney.
A life-long resident of Wheatland, she attended schools there and had worked at the former Myer Frank Furniture Store, Farrell, The Sharon Store and the former Sharon Steel's Farrell plant during World War II.
A homemaker and an active member of Wheatland-Farrell United Methodist Church, Mrs. Covington was active on the Finance-Stewardship, Worship-Evangelism and Communion committees.
A doting grandmother, she was proud of her grandchildren's accomplishments.
Mrs. Covington enjoyed traveling and spending time at Buhl Farm park, walking and listening to the bands.
Her husband, Thomas R. Covington whom she married Nov. 13, 1945, died Jan. 2, 1994.
Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Raymond E. (Myra Ann) Spangler, Shenango Township; two sisters, Mrs. Belva Fulford, Masury and Mrs. Clara McClearn, Hermitage; two grandchildren, Tara Ann Spangler and Raymond Thomas Spangler, both of Shenango Township.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Grace and May Mohney.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wheatland-Farrell United Methodist Church, 75 Mercer Ave., Wheatland, 16161.
COVINGTON
Mrs. Thomas (Erma J.), 74, of 40 Vaughn Ave., Wheatland.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (2-25-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday (2-26-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth L. Duffee, pastor of Wheatland-Farrell, United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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ANTHONY
George E., 72, of 8 Union St., Greenville.
Obituary was published 2-23-01
Calling hours: Were Friday (2-23-01) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. today (2-24-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Philip J. Garner, pastor of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville, officiating.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
CHESMAR
Mrs. Stephen (Frances D.), 92, Austintown, Ohio, formerly of 397 Alderman Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-20-01
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (2-23-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service was at 3:30 p.m. by the Altar Rosary Society of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage. Chaplet service was at 3:45 p.m. by Infant Jesus of Prague Guild. Parastas was at 4 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneral Home@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. today (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.
GREENFIELD
Mrs. Harold G. "Bud" (Rose Louise), 79, West Salem Township, formerly of 122 N. High St., Greenville.
Obituary was published 2-22-01
Calling hours: Were 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-23-01) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. today (2-24-01) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
METHENEY
Mrs. Hance Albert (Dora Frances Butler), 86, of 218 A, North Broad St., Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-23-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-24-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City, and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (2-26-01) in STUMP FUNERAL HOME Inc., Route 33-119, Arnoldsburg, W.Va.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-27-01) in the Arnoldsburg funeral home, with the Rev. Steven Clulow officiating.
Burial: Moorefork Cemetery, Ivydale, W.Va.
McCANN
Paul E., 79, of 45 Haywood St., West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 2-23-01
Calling hours: None. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneral Home@infonline.net
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-26-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Burial: Private.
MILES
Mrs. Edward Theodore (E. Gayle Lynch), 94, Pine Township, formerly of College View Towers, Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-23-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday (2-25-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday (2-26-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald C. Hoagland, pastor of East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
REED
Mrs. John H. (Barbara J. Fry), 72, of 815 Greenville Road, Coolspring Township.
Obituary was published 2-23-01
Calling hours: 2:30 p.m. to time of service today (2-24-01) in Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer.
Service: Memorial service at 3:30 p.m. today 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.
WHALEN
Patrick James, 71, of 58 Forker Place, Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-23-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-25-01) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (2-26-01) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Charles Skinner, sacramental assistant, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
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