Today's obituaries
Claus E. 'Ben' Bolt
N.C. church member worked in Atlanta, had stepson here
Claus E. "Ben" Bolt, Grove Manor, Grove City, died Wednesday (3-21-01) in the nursing home. He was 89.
Mr. Bolt was born Oct. 26, 1911, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to Peter and Jantje Helm Bolt.
The World War II veteran worked as a credit manager for General Foods in Atlanta.
He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Hayesville, N.C.; and AARP, the retired persons organization.
Surviving are: his wife, Thelma A. Bolt, whom he married March 27, 1982; two stepsons, Dave Dayton, Grove City; and John Dayton, New Jersey; two stepdaughters, Carol Coffman, Ohio; and Judy Bracken, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Ralph and Peter; and a sister, Annie Bolt, preceded him in death.
BOLT
Claus E. "Ben," 89, Grove City.
Calling hours: None.Service: Private funeral service.
Arrangements by FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City.
Edward Joseph Koch
Sharon Steel retiree was pilot, member of St. Bart's
Mass of Christian burial will be Friday (3-23-01) for Edward Joseph Koch, 1101 Main St., Sharpsville. He died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday (3-20-01) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. He was 81.
Mr. Koch was born Jan. 31, 1920, in Farrell to Joseph and Theresa Mirage Koch.
The 1937 Sharon High School alumnus retired in 1980 after working in the maintenance department for 26 years in the Farrell plant of the former Sharon Steel.
He was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville.
Mr. Koch loved to fly and held a pilot's license. At one time, he built his own airplane.
Mr. Koch also was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener and bowler.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Theresa Carbon, whom he married Aug. 30, 1941; two sisters, Betty Metelsky, Sharon; and Eileen Grande, Farrell; a brother, Joseph, Florida; two granddaughters, Michelle Schoenfeld, Charlotte, N.C.; and Lisa Schoenfeld, Chicago; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Schoenfeld; three sisters, Catherine Pollock, Mary Thomczak and Dolores Serb; and three brothers, Walter, Robert and Frank.
KOCH
Edward Joseph, 81, of 1101 Main St., Sharpsville,
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (3-22-01) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Friday (3-23-01) in St. Bartholomew Church, 311 W. Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, with the Rev. John S. Lynch, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Mary L. McGee
Mary L. McGee, 91 Daugherty Ave., Sharon, died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday (3-21-01) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 86.
Obituary information was incomplete.
McGEE
Mary L., 86, of 91 Daugherty Ave., Sharon.address...
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Frank John Reichart
Sawhill retiree was Marine, member of Sacred Heart
Funeral Mass will be Saturday (3-24-01) for Frank John Reichart, 1043 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township. He died at 11 a.m. Tuesday (3-20-01) in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was 76.
Mr. Reichart was born Dec. 29, 1924, in Coal Valley, Allegheny County, to Arnold and Margaret Eschelbacher Reichart.
He moved in 1933 to Brookfield and graduated in 1942 from Brookfield High School.
Mr. Reichart served with the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater of World War II. He also served one year of the Korean War.
Mr. Reichart retired in 1986 after 43 years as general foreman with AK Steel, Sawhill Tubular Division, Sharon.
An active member of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, he served as a Eucharistic minister, money counter, usher and men's council member. Mr. Reichart also was a charter member and first president of Sacred Heart basketball boosters.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599 and enjoyed traveling.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Patricia Louise Escover, whom he married June 9, 1947; four daughters, Mrs. James (Patricia L.) Clark, Sharon; Mrs. Thomas (Monica L.) Lauer, Butler; and twins, Mrs. Shawn (Rita M.) McCaffrey, Omaha, Neb.; and Mrs. Alan (Ruth A.) Varcholik, Wheatland; five sons, John A., Hermitage; Daniel M., Minerva, Ohio; Michael F., Sharpsville; Robert G., Farrell; and Thomas E., Brookfield; two sisters, Mrs. Warren (Betty) Kohler, Brookfield; and Mrs. Ralph (Margaret) Scutillo, Hobe Sound, Fla.; three brothers, Arnold Reichart, Hubbard; William Reichart, Brookfield; and Edward Reichart, Masury; 20 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Norman Reichart, who lived in Vienna.
Mr. Reichart was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family, faith and flowers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Sacred Heart, 40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon 16146; or American Heart Association, 3168 E. State St., Hermitage 16148.
REICHART
Frank John, 76, of 1043 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (3-23-01) and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday (3-24-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Condolences can be e-mailed to the family at McGonigle FuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday in 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.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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GERDY
Mrs. Michael L. (Rose J.), 91, Masury, formerly of Sharon.
Obituary was published 3-21-01
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (3-22-01) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Catholic Daughters of the Americas Sharon Court 507 will recite the Rosary at 6 p.m. There will be a vigil service at 7 p.m.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday (3-23-01) in St. Joseph Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Burial: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.
GILMORE
Michael E., 42, of 303 W. Poplar St., Grove City.
Obituary was published 3-21-01
Calling hours: Were Wednesday (3-21-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Memorial service at 1:30 p.m. today (3-22-01) in the funeral home with Monsignor Edward Zeitler, pastor of Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, officiating.
Burial: Cremation.
JENNINGS
Mrs. Samuel A. (Gladys May), 96, Mineral Ridge, Ohio, formerly of Masury.
Obituary was published 3-21-01
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (3-22-01) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Private funeral service Friday (3-23-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Brookfield, officiating.
Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery, Hubbard.
SNYDER
Mrs. John T. (Frances Mae Chambers), 83, Grove City, formerly of Clinton, Pa.; and West Main Street, Grove City.
Obituary was published 3-21-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (3-23-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (3-24-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. David L. Johnson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Pine Township, officiating.
Burial: Hopewell Hebron Cemetery, Clinton.
WALKER
Mrs. Robert D. (Margaret L.), 75, of 1185 French St. Extension, Sharon.
Obituary was published 3-20-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (3-23-01) in J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at noon Saturday (3-24-01) in Greater Morris Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Kevin Cooper, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
WALLACE
Robert, 56, of 1186 Idaho St. Extension, Sharon
Obituary was published 3-21-01
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-22-01) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (3-23-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John M. Trojak, pastor of First Baptist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Cremation will follow.
WRIGHT
Harry, 82, Conyers, Ga., formerly of Mercer County.
Obituary was published 3-20-01
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Friday (3-23-01) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
Burial: Hadley Cemetery.
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