Today's obituaries
Pauline Bandzak
Holy Trinity Lutheran member lived in Hermitage
Pauline Bandzak, 2513 Walnut St., Hermitage, died Friday morning peacefully at the residence of her daughter with whom she lived. She was 93.
She was born Sept. 18, 1907 in Johnstown to John and Susan Zachik Hoyney.
Mrs. Bandzak was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermitage, where she formerly belonged to the Ruth Altar Guild.
Her husband, John Bandzak, whom she married in April 1927, died in November 1973.
Surviving are: her daughter, Mrs. Merle (Elizabeth "Betty") Frye; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John P.; one brother; and four sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3325 Morefield Road, Hermitage, 16148.
BANDZAK
Mrs. John (Pauline), 93, of 2513 Walnut St., Hermitage.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (7-29-01) in JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Monday (7-30-01) in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Nanci Reeve, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Interment in Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Hermitage.
Robert E. Everhart
Asphalt company owner had local customers
Robert E. Everhart, 61, of 10809 West Road, Albion, Pa., died from injuries in a two-vehicle accident on Thursday, July 26, 2001.
He was born in Wood, Pa., on July 12, 1940, the son of Virginia Everhart, Wood, Pa., and the late Robert Everhart.
He was president of Russell Standard Corp., Fairview and Union City, Pa.
His asphalt products company had customers throughout western Pennsylvania.
He was a life member of Albion Sportsman's Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 740, Edinboro-McKean. He was a member of PAAMA; PAPA; ARRA, all of which are associations in the asphalt industry. He was a member of National Rifle Association; Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Advisory Board of Community National Bank, Albion.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and motorcycling.
He is survived by Jonnilu Everhart; two children, Robert Everhart and his wife, Pam, Albion, and Christine Yost and her husband, Michael, Erie; two sisters, Patricia Houck and her husband, Ronald, Wood, Pa., and Linda Nichols and her husband, Nick, Washington, Pa.; a brother, Gary Everhart and his wife, Ruth, Scottsdale, Pa.; a dear friend, Linda Baker, Albion; and three grandchildren, Matthew Yost, Kelsey Everhart and Robert Everhart, Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to a scholarship fund for his grandchildren, in care of Community National Bank, Albion, Pa., 16401.
EVERHART
Robert E., 61, of 10809 West Road, Albion, Pa.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday (7-28-01) and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (7-29-01) in SAMUEL J. STEFF FUNERAL HOME, 188 East State St., Albion, Pa.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday in First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road, Erie, with Pastor Rick Crocker, officiating.
Burial: Interment at Albion Cemetery.
Bessie C. Miller
Greenville homemaker was accomplished seamstress
Bessie C. Miller, formerly of 9 Penn Ave., Greenville, and Fairview, Pa., died at 4:10 a.m. Friday (7-27-01) in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. She was 102.
She was born April 23, 1899 to William and Alice Miller Hause in Delaware Township.
A homemaker, Mrs. Miller was a member of Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church, Greenville. She lived in three centuries attributing her longevity to her faith in God.
She was a charter member of the Fairview Quilting Club. An accomplished seamstress, she made most of the clothing for her five daughters. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and lived a full life of loving and caring for others.
Her husband, Herbert L. Miller, whom she married on March 6, 1919, died Dec. 1, 1979.
Surviving are: four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Oleta) Higbee and Mrs. Robert (Dottie) LaSalle, both of Florida; Mrs. Homer (Jean) McDowell and Mrs. Horace (Alyce) Reichard, both of Transfer; one sister, Mrs. Ferne McCullough, Sandy Lake; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 19 great-great grandchildren; 2 stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat--greatgrandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Melcena Ruhlman Scheidhauer; a sister, Nellie Haas; and three brothers, Clayton, Berlyn, and Gerald Hause.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church, 805 Vernon Road, Greenville, Pa. 16125
MILLER
Mrs. Herbert L. (Bessie C.), 102, of 80 Fredonia Road, Hempfield Township, formerly of 9 Penn Ave., Greenville and Fairview, Pa.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday (7-29-01) 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 10 a.m. Monday (7-30-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Clemens Farver, retired pastor of Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church, Greenville, officiating.
Burial: Delaware Cemetery, Fredonia.
Thomas A. Patterson
Cooper Industries retiree was Army veteran of WWII
SALEM, Ohio -- Funeral services will be held Monday for Thomas A. Patterson, Salem, formerly of Grove City and North Liberty, who died Thursday evening (7-26-01) in Salem Convalescent Center following an extended illness. He was 84.
He was born Sept. 8, 1916 to Wilbur and Mary Rebecca Beatty Patterson in Grove City.
Mr. Patterson was a graduate of Slippery Rock High School and served in the Army during World War II.
Before retiring, he worked 38 years for Cooper Industries as an erector.
Mr. Patterson was a member of North Liberty Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon and elder of the church.
His second wife, Elma Mae Forrest, whom he married Jan. 1, 1966, died in 1995. His first wife, Elsie Louise Christie, also preceded him in death.
Surviving are: one daughter, Audrey and her husband, Glenn McNany, Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Carothers, Slippery Rock; Mrs. Dorothy McNeish and Mrs. Phyllis Osborne, both of Grove City; one brother, Richard Patterson, North Liberty; three grandchildren, Tom McNany, Cortland, Ohio; Scott McNany and Melanie Weingart, both of Salem; and two great grandchildren, Jennifer and Thomas Weingart.
Besides his wives, he was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Jane Midberry and Mildred Webster.
PATTERSON
Thomas A., 84, Salem, Ohio, formerly of Grove City and North Liberty.
Calling hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday (7-29-01) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (7-30-01) in North Liberty Presbyterian Church, Grove City, with the Rev. Jerry Mahaffey, pastor, officiating.
Burial: North Liberty Cemetery.
Joan Taylor
Wheatland woman retired from Sharon Regional
Joan Taylor, 103 Emerson Ave., Wheatland, a lifelong Shenango Valley resident, died at 1:22 a.m. Friday (7-27-01) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System.
She was born in Sharon to James and Elizabeth Hill Taylor.
Ms. Taylor received her certificate of General Educational Development from Farrell Area School District.
Before retirement in 1994, she was employed for 26 years in the housekeeping department of Sharon Regional Health System.
Ms. Taylor was a Jehovah's Witness and enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
Surviving are: her mother at home; one sister, Joyce Taylor, at home; and one nephew, Allen Taylor, Farrell.
She was preceded in death by her father; three sisters, Mary Tolliver; Delores McClendon; and Javon A. Taylor.
TAYLOR
Ms. Joan, of 103 Emerson Ave., Wheatland.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Private funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (7-30-01) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland, with Bishop Alvin McCoy, pastor of New and Living Way Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, Farrell, officiating. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
David Lawrence Whetzel
Obituary was published 7-27-01
A memorial service for David Lawrence Whetzel, Mercer, will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday (8-1-01) in Mercer United Methodist Church, 250 E. Butler St.
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CAMPBELL
Donald Vernon, 77, of 209 N. Liberty Road, Liberty Township.
Obituary was published 7-26-01
Calling hours: 12:30 p.m. to time of service today (7-28-01) in North Liberty Presbyterian Church.
Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. today in the church, with the Rev. Jerry A. Mahaffey, pastor, officiating.
Interment: North Liberty Cemetery.
CAMPMAN
Mrs. Irvin E. (Janet V.) Sr., 78, of 25 Hamilton Ave., Wheatland.
Obituary was published 7-26-01
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (7-27-01) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (7-28-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Henderson, pastor of Wheatland-Farrell United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
DULAT
Peter, 84, Coolspring Township, formerly of 30 Bentley Ave., Greenville.
Obituary was published 7-25-01
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (7-28-01) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
HENRY
JoAnn Catherine "Kitty," 70, West Salem Township, formerly of Richmond Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 7-27-01
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (7-27-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. today (7-28-01) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
MEYER
Glenn F., 79, of 1005 Wilhelm Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 7-26-01
Calling hours: Private family viewing in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. today (7-28-01) in St. Rose Chapel, Hermitage, with the Rev. William G. Rice, parochial vicar of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, as celebrant.
Entombment: St. Rose Mausoleum.
POORBAUGH
Mrs. William L. (Katherine Ruth), 81, of 2700 Barder Ave S.E., Warren, Ohio, formerly of Emerson Avenue, Wheatland.
Obituary was published 7-27-01
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (7-29-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Monday (7-30-01) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Paul Ellis, pastor of Praise Assembly of God, Niles, Ohio, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
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