Today's obituaries
Charles Warren Alford
Shenango Valley native worked as Fla. paramedic
A funeral service will be Monday (8-6-01) for Charles Warren Alford, Grove City, formerly of 416 Lafayette Ave., Sharon and Jamestown. He died at 10 p.m. Wednesday (8-1-01) in Trinity Living Center following an extended illness. He was 62.
He was born Oct. 21, 1938 in Pymatuning Township to Charles Merrill and Mildred Annabelle Baldwin Alford.
Mr. Alford worked as a paramedic in Florida and previously worked as an orderly at what is now the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System.
He was a former member of East Side Baptist Disciples of Christ Church, Sharon.
Mr. Alford served in the Army. He enjoyed talking on Citizens Band radio under the handle "Doc".
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Suzanne Hazuda, who died Feb. 5, 1975; two sisters, Marjorie Gaus and Sandra Gregory.
Surviving are: one son, Chad Charles Alford and his wife, Juley, Greenville; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Michele) Eddy, Greenville; his former wife, Sherry Lynn Gault; two sisters, Mrs. Douglas (Anita) Richmond, Cary, N.C. and Mrs. Steve (Judy) Childers, Bradenton, Fla.; one brother, Robert Alford, Niles, Ohio; and two grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to MS Awareness Foundation, P.O. Box 9063, Coral Springs, Fla. 33065.
ALFORD
Charles Warren, 62, Grove City, formerly of 416 Lafayette Ave., Sharon, and Jamestown.
Calling hours: 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday (8-5-01) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Monday (8-6-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Richard Herman of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Following the funeral service, a procession will follow to Park Lawn Cemetery, Jamestown, where a committal service will be held prior to burial.
Howard Norman Burry
WWII Army veteran retired from Allegheny Mineral
Howard Norman Burry, 606 Terrace Ave., Grove City, died at 9 p.m. Thursday (8-2-01) in Veterans Administration Medical Center, Butler. He was 89.
He was born Dec. 20, 1911 in Zelienople to Harry and Etta Burry.
Before retirement, Mr. Burry was employed at Allegheny Mineral Corp., Harrisville.
He was a Protestant.
Mr. Burry served in the Army in World War II.
His wife, Delia Mae Allmond Burry, whom he married Dec. 18, 1945, died June 13, 1986.
Surviving are: his daughter, Carol Bumbaco, Deland, Fla.; his son, Howard A. Burry, Mercer; his sister, Alice Hively, Sun City, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.
BURRY
Howard Norman, 89, 606 Terrace Ave., Grove City.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8-5-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday (8-6-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Christine A. Greoger, pastor of Fredonia United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Woodland Cemetery, Grove City.
Terry L. Hunyadi
Hubbard HS, YSU graduate worked at Univ. of Oklahoma
HUBBARD -- Terry L. Hunyadi, Ph.D., of Hubbard, formerly of Norman, Okla., died Thursday (8-2-01) in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown. He was 51.
He was born July 16, 1950 in Youngstown to Albert and Winifred Stewart Hunyadi.
Mr. Hunyadi was a 1968 graduate of Hubbard High School. He graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in history and received his doctorate in history from the University of Oklahoma, Norman.
He served in the Air Force as a Russian translator.
Mr. Hunyadi worked in the library of the University of Oklahoma for 23 years.
He was a member of Amnesty International and Save The Children Foundation. He enjoyed the theater, especially Broadway plays, art, painting, and physical fitness.
Mr. Hunyadi was preceded in death by his father.
Surviving are: his mother, Winifred Hunyadi, Hubbard; one brother, Al Hunyadi, Nazareth, Pa.; one sister, Cheryl J. McMillen, Hubbard.
HUNYADI
Terry L., 51, of Hubbard, formerly of Norman, Okla.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday (8-05-01) in KELLEY-ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard. Friends may send condolences to www.kelley-robb.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-06-01) in the funeral home.
Burial: Hubbard Union Cemetery.
Harry C. Shaffer
Retired carpenter belonged to Py Community Church
Harry C. Shaffer, of Jamestown, formerly of Farrell, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday (8-01-01) in Miller Memorial Health Care Center, Andover. He was 88.
He was born Dec. 12, 1912 in West Middlesex to William and Viola Shiderly Shaffer.
Mr. Shaffer attended West Middlesex schools.
He was a self-employed carpenter in the Shenango Valley for over 50 years.
Mr. Shaffer was a member of Pymatuning Community Church, Andover, and was a past member of Victory Assembly Church, Coitsville.
He enjoyed attending all the functions at the Senior Citizen Center in Greenville.
His wife, Florence Feidler, whom he married in 1945, died March 1, 1989.
Surviving are: his son, Cliff Brenneman, Jamestown; a sister, Mrs. George (Clara) Speatar, Hermitage; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Mr. Shaffer was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Arnold Brenneman; and one sister, Gladys Rowe.
SHAFFER
Harry C., 88, of Jamestown, formerly of Farrell.
Calling hours: 3 to 5 p.m. Monday (8-6-01) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 5 p.m. Monday (8-6-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Reed, pastor of Crossing Paths Television Ministry, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Parklawn Cemetery, Jamestown.
Helen M. Matthews
Obituary was published 8-3-01
Helen M. Matthews, 1037 Isaac Dock Drive, Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of the Shenango Valley, was a former member of the Blue Star Mothers and former Sewettes Club of Shenango Valley.
She was a member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Sharon; Eastern Star Miriam Chapter Prince Hall Affiliation Chapter 47, Farrell; M.E.T. Carroll No. 62 Valley of Erie Order of the Golden Circle Prince Hall Affiliation; and Spring Lake (N.C.) Senior Citizens Center. She was a life member of Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post of Fayetteville.
The Herald released incorrect information on Friday (8-3-01) in Mrs. Matthews' obituary.
MATTHEWS
Helen M., 1037 Isaac Dock Drive, Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of the Shenango Valley.
Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to time of service Monday (8-6-01) in New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 170 Sharpsville Ave., Sharon. Also call in the home of Tracy Hood, granddaughter of the deceased, 642 Crestview Drive, Transfer. Condolences may be sent to the family by fax at (724) 347-1917 or e-mail at shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. Lee T. Rucker Jr., pastor, officiating. Fraternal memorial rites will be given at 10:30 a.m. by Golden Circle; and at 11 a.m. by Order of Order of the Eastern Star, both Monday in the church.
Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
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DRAKE
John C. "Jack," 95, of 1820 Valley View Road, Hermitage, formerly of Farrell.
Obituary was published 8-3-01
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (8-5-01) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-6-01) in the funeral home with Monsignor John B. Hagerty, pastor of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
EISENHUTE
Mrs. Philip W. (Bessie Mae), 82, of 301 S. Broad St., Grove City, formerly of Baden and New Port Richey, Fla.
Obituary was published 8-3-01
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to the time of service today (8-4-01) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
Service: Funeral service at 4 p.m. today (8-4-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Gomola, pastor of Leesburg Presbyterian Church, Springfield Township, officiating.
Burial: Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
ELAVSKY
Lois Elaine, 72, of 394 Spruce Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-2-01
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-3-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Condolences can be e-mailed to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (8-4-01) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 370 Spruce Ave., Sharon, with the Rev. Anthony Francis Spilka, Order of Friars Minor Conventual, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
FERGUSON
Mrs. James R. (Ruth), 87, Pine Township, formerly of Wolf Creek Township.
Obituary was published 8-3-01
Calling hours: Were 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-3-01) and noon to time of service today (8-4-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. today (8-4-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Roy, pastor of First Assembly of God, Vienna, officiating.
Burial: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township.
GARHART
Mrs. Gerald Bernard (Anne Ruth), 87, of 150 White Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-1-01
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (8-3-01) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. today (8-4-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, parochial vicar of St. Joseph Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
MATTHEWS
Helen M., 1037 Isaac Dock Drive, Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of the Shenango Valley.
Obituary was published 8-3-01
Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to time of service Monday (8-6-01) in New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 170 Sharpsville Ave., Sharon. Also call in the home of Tracy Hood, granddaughter of the deceased, 642 Crestview Drive, Transfer. Condolences may be sent to the family by fax at (724) 347-1917 or e-mail at shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. Lee T. Rucker Jr., pastor, officiating. Fraternal memorial rites will be given at 10:30 a.m. by Golden Circle; and at 11 a.m. by Order of Order of the Eastern Star, both Monday in the church.
Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
McKEAN
Mrs. Sylvester E. "Mac" (Forresteene J.), 85, of 3240 S. Main St., Sandy Lake.
Obituary was published 8-3-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (8-4-01) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. Sunday (8-5-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Joe MacDonald, pastor of Sandy Lake (Township) Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Interment and Committal Service: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
SHAFFER
Earl Wayne, 77, Steingrabe Road, New Wilmington, East Lackawannock Township.
Obituary was published 8-3-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8-5-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Military funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-6-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. F. Stanley Keehlwetter, pastor; and the Rev. August Hurst, associate pastor, both of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer, officiating.
Burial: Carpenter Cemetery, Springfield Township.
YOUNG
Eugene H., 56, Polk.
Obituary was published 8-3-01
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-3-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. today (8-4-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Jack Kyle of Polk Center, Polk, officiating.
Burial: Slippery Rock (Township) Cemetery.
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