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Today's death record

  • Neal F. Conger, 76, of 110 S. Keelridge, Road, Hermitage.
  • Dominick Esposito, 90, of 98 Meadowbrook Drive, Hermitage.
  • Nicholas Hardy, 89, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Sharon.
  • David Alan McFarland, 37, 3760 Bethel Road, Wilmington Township.
  • Evelyn M. Campbell Miller, 83, 500 Clarksville Road, Hermitage, formerly of Mercer .
  • Lawrence G. 'Larry' Pavone, 82, 7198 Brookwood Drive, Brookfield.
  • Tracey E. Pinkins, 38, 709 Sherman Ave., Sharon.
  • Ralph S. Rhoads, 77, of 41 N. Hope Mill Road, East Lackawannock Township.
  • Anna Marie Ross, 70, of El Paso, Texas.


Today's obituaries
Ralph S. Rhoads
Navy vet was lifetime member of Mercer Moose

Funeral services will be Wednesday (6-20-01), for Ralph S. Rhoads, 41 N. Hope Mill Road, East Lackawonnock Township. He died at his residence at 7:45 p.m. Thursday (6-14-01) following an extended illness. He was 77.

He was born July 25, 1923 in Harrisville, to Alda O. Roxberry.

Mr. Rhoads was a Navy veteran, having served in World War II.

He was a truck driver for Foster Grading, Jackson Center.

Mr. Rhoades was a member of Mercer United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1637, Mercer; American Legion Post 159, Mercer; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6345, Mercer.

Surviving are: his wife at home, Virginia McConnell Rhoades, whom he married June 30, 1943; one daughter, Lynda, wife of Robert Cieliesaa, Dearborn, Mich.; one son, Robert "Posey" Rhoades and his wife, Melinda, Slippery Rock; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercer Area Library, 143 N. Pitt St., Mercer 16137, or Hospice of Sharon Regional Health System, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, Hermitage, 16148.

RHOADS
    
Ralph S., 77, of 41 N. Hope Mill Road, East Lackawannock Township.
    Calling Hours: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday (6-20-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
    Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. Wednesday (6-20-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. David M. Davis of Mercer United Methodist Church officiating.


Nicholas Hardy

Former Sharon man lived in Pittsburgh; wife survives

Nicholas Hardy, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Sharon, died peacefully Saturday (6-16-01). He was 89.

Surviving are: his wife, Anne Gall Hardy, Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hardy was the brother of the late Mary Hopko, Ann Yenick, Kathryn Adderty, Margaret, Steve, John, Gregory, Michael and Joseph Hardy.

HARDY
    
Nicholas, 89, Pittsburgh, formerly of Sharon.
    Calling hours: Parastas at 3 p.m. today (6-17-01). Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today in EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh.
    Service: Funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Monday (6-18-01) with Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. John Chrysos tom B.C. Church., Pittsburgh.
    Burial: Interment to follow at St. John's Orthodox Cemetery chapel, Hermitage.


Lawrence G. 'Larry' Pavone

Auto dealer received Purple Heart in World War II

Lawrence G. 'Larry' Pavone, 7198 Brookwood Dr., Brookfield, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday (6-15-01) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health Systems. He was 82.

Mr. Pavone was born in Trafford, Pa., on March 18, 1919, a son of Vincent and Maria Schiavone Pavone.

After graduating from Brookfield High School in 1937, he served in the United States Army as a staff sergeant and received a Purple Heart for service in World War II.

Mr. Pavone was the owner/operator of Pavone Buick, Inc. in Alliance, Ohio and later in Greenville.

His memberships included the Farrell Lion's Club, Masury Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8860 and the Automobile Dealers Association. In his spare time, he was a sports enthusiast.

Surviving are: his wife, Katherine P. Jones Pavone, whom he married Sept. 9, 1943; three children, Larry R. Pavone, Hubbard; Wenda Kay Patrick, Ford City, Pa.; and Richard K. Pavone, Brookfield; four grandchildren, Kelly, Kristopher, Brandon and Brent Pavone; four nephews and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dominic, Patrick and Anthony; and one sister, Philomina McWhorter.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Sharon, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, Hermitage, 16148.

PAVONE
    
Lawrence G. 'Larry', 82, 7198 Brookwood Dr., Brookfield.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (6-19-01) in the MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
    Service: Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday (6-20-01) in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Hubbard, with the Rev. John Murray, as celebrant.
    Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.


Evelyn M. Campbell Miller

Homemaker was member of Mercer Free Methodist

Evelyn M. Campbell Miller, 500 Clarksville Road, Hermitage, formerly of Mercer, died at 2 a.m. Friday (6-15-01) in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. She was 83.

Mrs. Miller was born June 13, 1918 in Mercer to Clarence and Jessie Snyder Campbell.

A homemaker, she was married to William H. Miller, who died June 21, 1996.

She was a member of Mercer Free Methodist Church.

Surviving are: one daughter, Jean Ann Jamison, Arizona; one daughter-in-law, Gail Miller, Tionesta, Pa.; three grandsons, Tim Jamison, Danny Miller and Ron Jamison; and six great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one son, William H. Miller, Jr., and one brother, Paul Campbell.

MILLER
    
Mrs. William H. (Evelyn), 83, 500 Clarksville Road, Hermitage, formerly of Mercer.
    Calling hours: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (6-19-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
    Service: Funeral service at 7 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. William M. Brest, pastor of Mercer Free Methodist Church, officiating.
    Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


Tracey E. Pinkins

Ga. woman attended Brookfield, Sharon schools

Funeral services will be Thursday (6-21-01) for Tracey E. Pinkins, 709 Sherman Ave., Sharon, formerly of Waycross, Ga.

Ms. Pinkins died at 5:58 a.m. Friday (6-15-01) in her home following a brief illness. She was 38.

She was born Sept. 15, 1962 in Sharon to the Rev. Robert L. Pinkins, Sr. and the Rev. Emma L. Styles Pinkins.

Ms. Pinkins attended Brookfield and Sharon schools and received her GED from Georgia.

She attended St. John's Baptist Church in Waycross, Ga. and Pentecostal House of Prayer Church, Farrell.

She enjoyed fishing and reading.

Surviving are: two daughters, Tamika Shawndell, Hermitage; and Patrice Shawntell, Waycross, Ga.; two sons, Damean Terrell, Waycross, and Quinton Demond, at home; her father and stepmother, Gayle Pinkins, Alexandria, Va.; her mother, Farrell; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Neal, Waycross; three sisters, Mrs. J.J. (Janice) Wilson, Sharon, with whom she made her home; Ms. Valerie Pinkins, Youngstown; and Ms. Valencia Pinkins, Daytona Beach, Fla.; three brothers, Robert L., Jr., Atlanta, Ga., Rickie Pinkins, Farrell; Corey Pinkins, Alexandria, Va.; two grandchildren, London Deonte, Waycross and De'Andrea Vondell, Hermitage; two godchildren, Terica Denton and MaDarius Davis, both of Waycross.; one godsister, Charlene Anderson Delacruz, Sharon; her foster parents, Elbert (Pam) Keller, Mississippi; her aunt, Debra Gadson, Waycross, who helped to rear her; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Maggie) Styles, Sr.

PINKINS
    
Tracey E., 38, of 709 Sherman Ave., Sharon.
    Calling Hours: 11 a.m. until service, Thursday (6-21-01) in Pentecostal House of Prayer, 7215 Fruit Ave., Farrell,
    Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Condolences may be sent to family by fax at 347-1917 or e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net.
    Service: Noon Thursday (6-21-01) in the church with the Rev. Keith Banks, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.


David Alan McFarland

David Alan McFarland, 3760 Bethel Road, Wilmington Township, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (6-16-01) of an apparent heart attack in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 37.

Obituary information was incomplete.

MCFARLAND
    David Alan, 37, 3760 Bethel Road, Wilmington Township.
    Arrangements will be announced Monday by SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.


Anna Marie Ross



ROSS
    Anna Marie, 70, of El Paso, Texas
    Calling hours: 4 to 9 p.m. today (6-17-01) at Sunset Funeral Home--East, El Paso, TX.
    Service: 9:30 a.m. Monday (6-18-01) at the funeral home.
    Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, Texas


Neal F. Conger

Hermitage man was decorated WWII veteran

Neal F. Conger, 110 S. Keelridge Road, Hermitage, died Friday (6-15-01) at UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 76.

Mr. Carhart was born Sept. 12, 1924 in Sharon to Encil F. and Wilma Mae Shanes Conger.

A veteran of the United States Army who served during World War II and in the European Theatre of Operations with the 15th Infantry, Mr. Conger was a highly decorated veteran. He received the Purple Heart with three Oak Leaves, the Combat Infantry Badge and a Presidential Citation with five invasion stars for having been in the invasion landings of North Africa, Sicily, Anzio and France.

He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell.

Mr. Conger retired after 30 years of service at the former Westinghouse Corp., Sharon, as a coilwinder. He was a member of the Westinghouse Retirees.

Mr. Conger attended Central Christian Church, Hermitage, where his parents had been instrumental in the founding of the church.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Deborah Jane Bell of St. Charles, Mo. and two granddaughters, Rachel and Rebecca Bell, also of St. Charles.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Maleychik Conger, whom he married Nov. 29, 1953, on July 28, 1990; his parents and a son-in-law, Robert D. Bell.

Donations may be made to the Education Fund of Central Christian Church, 218 Meadowbrook Road, Hermitage, 16148.

CONGER
    
Neal F., 76, of 110 S. Keelridge Road, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday (6-19-01) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 555 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may send their condolences by e-mailing the family at Sample@infonline.net.
    Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday (6-19-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Eckles, pastor of Central Christian Church, officiating, with full military honors to follow.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.


Dominick Esposito

Hermitage man owned Dom's Auto, enjoyed racing

Dominick Esposito, 98 Meadowbrook Drive, Hermitage, died at 7:55 p.m. Friday (6-15-01) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System, Sharon, following an extended illness. He was 90.

Mr. Esposito was born Nov. 24, 1910 in Italy to Salvatore and Carmella Presta Esposito. He immigrated to the United States in 1913 at the age of 3.

After attending Mercer schools, Mr. Esposito worked at Malleable National Castings as a master mechanic for several years. He later owned and operated Dom's Auto Service on Irvine Avenue in Sharon.

Mr. Esposito enjoyed stock car racing and at one time owned his own cars, #8 and #68. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

A bowler, Mr. Esposito once sponsored and played for Dom's Auto Service at Thornton Hall Bowling Lanes in Sharon.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Antoinette M. Pepe, whom he married July 16, 1946; two daughters, Carmella "Tootsie" Pellegrino and her husband Patsy, Hermitage, and Marie Esposito of Anaheim Hills, Ca.; a stepson, Pat Pannelle and his wife Emily Pannelle, Hermitage; two sisters, Mary Kopta and Lena Esposito, both of Mercer; a brother, Ernie Esposito, Hermitage; four grandchildren, three step-grandsons and two step-granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Jenny Fanelli, who passed away in 1942; and four brothers, Florie, Ben, Angelo and Albert.

ESPOSITO
    
Dominick, 90, of 98 Meadowbrook Drive, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: Noon to 2 p.m. Monday (6-18-01) in the J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net.
    Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday (6-18-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, parochial vicar of St. Joseph's Church, officiating.
    Entombment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


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


GUANCIALE
    
Ben F., 81, of 1261 Pine Ridge Circle West, Apartment H-1, Tarpon Springs, Fla., formerly of Farrell and Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 6-15-01
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (6-17-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to: McGonigle FuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (6-18-01) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant.
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
HUNTER
    
Mrs. Harold F. (Marguerite H. Hinkson), 80, of 8260 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township.
    Obituary was published 6-15-01
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-17-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (6-18-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Phillip Cooper, pastor of Shenango Valley Baptist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
    Interment: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
KOCHHAR
    Madhu S. "Matthew," 45, of 55 Lilac Drive, Shenango Township.
    Obituary was published 6-16-01.
    Calling hours: Were Saturday; 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-17-01); noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (6-18-01) and Tuesday (6-19-01) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. The family will attend evening calling hours. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to: www.flynnfuneralhome.com.
    Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday (6-20-01) in the funeral home followed by a procession to deceased's home and then to the crematory.
    Burial: Cremation


MANROSS
    
Sharon Kay Portz, 48, of 1109 Fuller St., Apartment J, Greensboro, N.C.
    Obituary was published 6-15-01
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (6-17-01) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
    Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Monday (6-18-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Donald Johnson, retired pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Greenville, officiating.
    Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
MARINI
    
Clara Bell, 72, of 5 Kilbourne Road, West Salem Township.
    Obituary was published 6-15-01
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-17-01) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
    Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Monday (6-18-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John Ferguson Jr., pastor of Greenville Christian Assembly; and the Rev. Gordon Thomas, Ohio, officiating.
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
SOKOLAK
    
John S. "Sokie," 92, Hermitage, formerly of Romain Road, Pulaski.
    Obituary was published 6-16-01.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (6-17-01) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to: pustinger@adelphia.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at noon Monday (6-18-01) in St. Ann's Church, 601 Fruit Ave., Farrell, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant.
    Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.



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