Today's obituaries
Stanley Szelest
VFW post commander lived in Farrell, was avid hunter
A funeral Mass will be held Saturday for Stanley Szelest, 309 Beechwood Ave., Farrell. He died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday (5-31-01) in his home of natural causes. He was 74.
Mr. Szelest was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Farrell to Michael and Eva Jarocki Szelest.
The U.S. Army veteran of World War II was a sergeant, having served with the 11th Airborne Infantry in the first occupational forces in Japan.
Mr. Szelest retired in 1985 after 37 years as an electrician and welder with the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
He was a member and the current post commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286; and belonged to Polish National Alliance; and St. Ann Church, all Farrell.
Mr. Szelest was an avid hunter and loved to bowl and garden.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Jane Gorski, whom he married May 29, 1949, in Sts. Phillip and James Church in New Castle, at home; two sons, Stan Szelest and his wife Patty, Cincinnati; and Raymond Szelest and his wife Gina, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; a daughter, Mary Ann Szelest, Youngstown; a brother, Floyd Szelest, Grand Rapids, Mich.; a half sister, Veronica Adams, Girard, Ohio; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a half brother, Edward Panesewicz.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann Church, 601 Fruit Ave., Farrell 16121.
SZELEST
Stanley, 74, of 309 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (6-1-01) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Vigil service at 3:30 p.m. followed by Rosary from the Altar Society of St. Ann Church, Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday (6-2-01) in St. Ann Church, with the Rev. Richard C. Tomasone, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell.
Francis 'Frank' M. Reimold
Penn Power retiree was on township cemetery board
Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday for Francis "Frank" M. Reimold, 733 Hamburg Road, Delaware Township. He died at 2:50 a.m. Thursday (5-31-01) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 62.
Mr. Reimold was born Dec. 17, 1938, in Greenville to Floyd and Helen Bortz Reimold.
An alumnus of the former Fredonia High School, he retired in 1994 after 32 years as a lineman for the Hartstown Division of Pennsylvania Power Co.
Mr. Reimold was a member of St. Michael's Church in Greenville and served on the board of Delaware (Township) Cemetery.
He was an avid runner and enjoyed golfing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Beverlee A. Dambacher, whom he married Jan. 31, 1959; two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Mary Ann) Melnkovic, Carmel, Ind.; and Mrs. Michael (Julie) Marshall, Greenville; a son, Mark F. Reimold and his wife Robin J., Greenville; a sister, Mary Jane Ringer, Fredonia; two brothers, Stanley and John Reimold, both Fredonia; and six grandchildren, Adam, Cody and Morgan Marshall; Gavin Melnkovic; and Alexis and Lisa Reimold.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Ivan Reimold.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125.
REIMOLD
Francis "Frank" M., 62, of 733 Hamburg Road, Delaware Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-1-01) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Saturday (6-2-01) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
John Malarchick Jr.
Formerly of Farrell, U.S. Steel retiree was WWII vet
A funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family for John Malarchick Jr., John XXIII Home, Hermitage; formerly of Gary, Ind., and Farrell. He died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday (5-31-01) in St. Elizabeth's Health Center, Youngstown. He was 87.
Mr. Malarchick was born Nov. 2, 1913, in Alpha, N.J., to John and Mary Onishko Malarchick.
The U.S. Army veteran served in the Philippines and Okinawa during World War II.
He retired in 1976 as a furnace operator from the Gary plant of U.S. Steel.
Surviving are: two sisters, Ann Kamerer, Hermitage; and Margaret Kelecseny, Farrell; a brother, Mike Malarchick, Warren, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Albert Malarchick.
MALARCHICK
John Jr., 87, of 2005 Carolyn St., Farrell.
Service: Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Helen Jean Weldon Cunningham
Retired Herald receptionist was Catholic Daughters officer
Helen Jean Weldon Cunningham, Hermitage, formerly of 930 Pearl St., Sharon, died at 2 p.m. Thursday (5-31-01) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage, following an extended illness. She was 68.
Mrs. Cunningham was born Aug. 24, 1932, in Sharon to Francis J. and Helen Weldon Dillon.
A 1950 alumnus of Sharon High School, she retired Sept. 1, 1992, after 15 years as a switchboard operator and receptionist for The Herald in Sharon.
As a former employee of Bell Telephone Co., Mrs. Cunningham was a member of the 10 Year Club and worked for nine years as an operator.
She belonged to John XXIII Home Auxiliary; AARP Shenango Valley Chapter 3616; and Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 507 in Sharon, for which she was a past officer.
Mrs. Cunningham was a member and lector at Church of the Sacred Heart in Sharon.
Her husband, Carl Cunningham, whom she married Feb. 1, 1958, is deceased.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Laura) Robinson, Wheatland; and Mrs. Christopher (Brenda J.) Klara, Rome, N.Y.; a son, Roger W. Cunningham, Orange, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Gustin, Sequim, Wash.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a twin sister, Joan O'Brien.
Memorial contributions may be made to Western Pa. Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, 12 E. Ninth St., Suite 304, Erie 16501.
CUNNINGHAM
Mrs. Carl (Helen Jean Weldon), 68, Hermitage, formerly of 930 Pearl St., Sharon.
Calling hours: None at the request of the family.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 7 p.m. Saturday (6-2-01) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Monsignor Salvatore Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by LEO A. HANLEY FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Carmen P. Sarcinella
Sharon man worked at Erie school, county living center
Carmen P. Sarcinella, 325 Columbia St., Apartment 427, Sharon, passed away at 4 p.m. Tuesday (5-29-01) in his home. He was 74.
Born May 1, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Mr. Sarcinella was a son of the late Philip and Hazel Root Sarcinella.
A 1945 alumnus of Farrell High School, he was employed in the maintenance department of Cathedral Prep High School in Erie. He was formerly employed by Mercer County Living Center.
Mr. Sarcinella was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Hubbard.
He enjoyed listening to music, especially Frank Sinatra.
Surviving are: two aunts, Angeline Rotell and Florence Sarcinella, both Farrell; and several cousins.
SARCINELLA
Carmen P., 74, of 325 Columbia St., Apartment 427, Sharon.
Calling hours: None. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-6-01) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with the Rev. Monsignor John B. Hagerty, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BABINKA
Michael Jr., 84, of 2170 Parkdale Ave., Hermitage.
Obituary was published 5-31-01
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (6-1-01) 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 11 a.m. Saturday (6-2-01) in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Nancie Reeves, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Hermitage, with military honors at graveside.
CHEC
John William, 84, West Connelly Boulevard, Sharon, formerly of 59 Watson Road, Lackawannock Township.
Obituary was published 5-31-01
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (6-1-01) 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. Saturday (6-2-01) in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Full military honors in Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
MUSTAKE
Peter R., 62, of 763 Syme St., Masury.
Obituary was published 5-31-01
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (6-1-01) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (6-2-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Skinner, sacramental assistant of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna.
NELSON
Mrs. Thomas J. (Josephine E.), 89, Masury, formerly of Rutledge Road, Transfer.
Obituary was published 5-31-01
Calling hours: Private. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Private.
Entombment: Castleview Memorial Gardens, New Castle.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
PRZYBOROWSKI
Mrs. Alex (Nellie Helen Weich), 86, of 225 Sowers Road, Irving, Texas, formerly of Mercer.
Obituary was published 5-30-01
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-1-01) and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday (6-2-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. Saturday in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Mercer, with the Rev. James Kennelley, as celebrant.
Burial: All Saints Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
SWARTZ
Mrs. Joseph C. (Dorothy Donna), 69, of 793 Cedar Ave., Sharon, formerly of Highland Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 5-31-01
Calling hours: Were Thursday (5-31-01) 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 noon today (6-1-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary W. Winemiller, pastor of Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church, West Middlesex, officiating.
Interment: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township, preceded by committal prayers in its D. Clyde Jewell Memorial Chapel.
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