Today's obituaries
Earl W. Baker, Jr.
Recent Salem Tube retiree was in Croatian club
Earl W. Baker, Jr., 336 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage, died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday (11-3-01) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 65.
He was born May 14, 1936 in Greenville to Earl W. and Mary Harakal Baker.
Mr. Baker was a 1954 graduate of Greenville High School and served in the Army.
He was employed as mill operator for Salem Tube Inc., Reynolds, until retiring this year.
Mr. Baker was a member of New Virginia United Methodist Church, Hermitage, where he was also a trustee of the church.
He was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 126, Farrell, and was part trustee in the Croatian American Civic Club.
Mr. Baker enjoyed wood working.
Surviving are: his wife, at home, Helen Lazich Kropp, whom he married in 1972; five daughters, Mrs. Nicholas (Sharyn) Kolbrich, Sharpsville; Ms. Brenda Kimpan, West Middlesex; Mrs. Allen (Laura) Bayuk, Midlothian, Va.; Mrs. Dennis (Liana) Redmond, Hermitage; and Mrs. Michael (Heidi) Lazzari, Forest Hill, Md.; three sons, Earl W. Baker III, Masury; Anthony Kropp and George Kropp, both Coral Springs, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Libbey, Greenville; Mrs. John (Jennie) Mielcarek, Transfer; and 15 grandchildren as well as one grandchild on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Virginia United Methodist Church, 1100 South Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage 16148.
BAKER
Earl W., Jr. 65, of 336 South Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (11-5-01) in John A. Palisin Funeral Home, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage and one hour prior to service on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (11-6-01) in New Virginia United Methodist Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Ricky D. Nelson, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.John J. Corll
Retired Hickory school coach/teacher loved outdoors
John J. Corll, 649 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, died at 1:50 a.m. Saturday (11-03-01) in his residence. He was 73.
He was born Nov. 22, 1927 in Sandy Lake to Harry and Bess Osborne Corll.
A 1944 alumnus of Sandy Lake High School, he graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Slippery Rock University.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Corll served in the Army as a military policeman with the Occupational Forces in Japan as a master sergeant.
Before retirement in 1990, he was employed by the Hermitage School District as a history and physical education teacher at Hickory High School and Hermitage Middle School for 35 years. Mr. Corll was the former football coach of Hickory High School and was the former basketball coach for Hermitage Middle School.
He attended Hickory United Methodist Church, Hermitage.
Mr. Corll was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing golf at the Greenville Country Club, where he was a member. He was also a member of the National Educational Association, Pennsylvania State Retired Teachers Association and the Mercer County Teachers Association.
Surviving are: two sons, Clark E. Corll, Hermitage; and John J. Corll, New Orleans, La.; two daughters, Connie B. Corll, New Orleans, La.; and Gretchen A. Corll, Reynolds; two brothers, Harry "Skip" Corll, Ft. Myers, Fla.; and Robert Corll, Grove City; and two sisters, Phyllis Chishom, Greenville; and Shirley Bauwin, Dayton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance Ruth Miller Corll, who died in 1973; and his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercer County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon 16146.
CORLL
John J., 73, of 649 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (11-5-01) 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. Tuesday (11-6-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. G.H. Trumbo, pastor of Hickory United Methodist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Jesse N. Fedor
Slippery Rock man was retired teacher, Navy veteran
Jesse N. Fedor, of Harmony Road, Slippery Rock, died at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (11-03-01) in his residence following a lingering illness. He was 76.
He was born Feb. 16, 1925 in Turtle Creek, Pa. to Michael and Helen Kersten Fedor.
Mr. Fedor was a 1943 graduate of Braddock High School, attending Louisiana University and graduating in 1950 from Indiana University.
A veteran of the Navy, he served in World War II.
He was employed by the Slippery Rock Area School District for 24 years before retiring in 1988. He was previously employed for 12 years in Ashtabula, Ohio as an elementary school teacher.
Mr. Fedor attended the Open Door Baptist Church, Eau Claire, Pa.
Surviving are: his wife at home, Janis M. Hemphill Fedor, whom he married April 16, 1952; three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Elaine L.) Peoples and Mrs. Tom (Amy B.) Forest, both of Slippery Rock; Mrs. Mike (Naomi L.) Miller, Harrisville; one son, Shawn M. Fedor and his wife Faith, Slippery Rock; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Helen) Mozeik, Rankin, Pa.; Myrtle Fedor, Swissvale, Pa.; Mrs. Jim (Nancy) Marquez, Turtle Creek, Pa.; one brother, F. Andrew Fedor, Ben Avon, Pa.; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
FEDOR
Jesse N., 76, of Harmony Road, Slippery Rock.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (11-5-01) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (11-6-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Wagner, pastor of Open Door Baptist Church, Eau Claire, officiating.
Burial: Harmony Cemetery, Mercer Township.
Lionel Kirby
Lackawannock man served in Korean War, owned business
Lionel Kirby, 7266 West Market Street, Lackawannock Township, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday (11-02-01) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a brief illness. He was 73.
He was born Feb. 18, 1928, in Mercer, to Lionel and Anna McKee Kirby.
Mr. Kirby attended Mercer High School.
He was in the Merchant Marines until he was drafted into the Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.
Mr. Kirby was employed by the former Strasbaugh Motor Company in Youngstown as a salesman. In 1970, he owned Kirby's Mobile Home Sales of Leechburg, Pa. until he retired in 1994.
He enjoyed making model airplanes.
Surviving are: his wife, June "Meme" Slease Kirby, whom he married Oct. 7, 1950, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Shirley) Richards, Lackawannock Township; four brothers, Thomas Kirby, Mercer; James Kirby, West Middlesex; Richard Kirby, Transfer; and Laverne Kirby, of Virginia; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Sonntag; one brother, Gerald Kirby; and one grandchild.
KIRBY
Lionel, 73, of 7266 West Market Street, Lackawannock Township.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Private services to be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Burial: Cremation by the funeral home.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BLACK
Marjorie Ella Giles, 72, Charlotte, N.C.
Obituary was published 11-1-01
Service: Funeral service to celebrate her life was Friday (11-2-01) in McEWEN FUNERAL SERVICE, Charlotte, with the Revs. Russ Dean and Amy Dean officiating. Graveside service will be at 8:30 a.m. today (11-4-01) at Findley Township Cemetery with the Rev. William P. Crooks, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Mercer, officiating.
Burial: Findley Township Cemetery.
Local arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
GORDON
Carroll Franklin "Ricky," 67, Hermitage, formerly of 304 Federal St., Farrell.
Obituary was published 11-2-01
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Monday (11-5-01) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends may also call in the home of Evangelist Jennifer L. Perry, deceased's daughter, 784 Baldwin Ave., Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with Bishop Alvin McCoy, pastor of New and Living Way Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, officiating.
Burial: Cremation.
HEDGLIN
Russell T., 67, of 75 Fullingmill Road, Jefferson Township.
Obituary was published 11-3-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-4-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday (11-5-01) in the funeral home with Rev. Christine Groeger, Pastor of Big Bend United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, East Lackawannock Township.
LUCIANI
Mrs. Franco ( Maria A.), 100, of 339 East Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, formerly of 191 West Jamestown Road.
Obituary was published 11-3-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-4-01) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (11-5-01) in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Greenville, with Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, Parochial Vicar, as Celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael Cemetery, Greenville.
MCCLIMANS
Mrs. Samuel L. (Ina M.), 76, of 233 South Good Hope Road, West Salem Township.
Obituary was published 11-3-01
Calling hours: 3 to 7 p.m. today (11-4-01) 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 10:30 a.m. Monday (11-5-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Aland D. Smith, pastor of Hillside Presbyterian Church, Greenville, officiating.
Interment: Following the funeral service, a procession will follow to Rock Ridge Cemetery, West Salem Township, where a committal service will be held prior to burial.
MURCKO
Mrs. Joseph M. (Sophie M. Hidy) 85, of Warren, formerly of 304 Laird Avenue, Warren.
Obituary was published 11-3-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. today (11-4-01) in ROBERT H. ROBERTS-CLARK MEMORIAL HOME Inc., 180 Garfield Drive NE, Warren, Ohio. Prayer service during this time.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (11-5-01) in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Warren, Ohio.
Interment: Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna, Ohio.
MYERS
Mrs. Harold "Lefty" (Dorothy L.), 87, of 339 East Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, formerly of 9 West Homer Street, Greenville.
Obituary was published 11-3-01
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (11-04-01) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Monday (11-05-01) in the funeral home with Rev. David A. Dobi, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, officiating.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
RAMSEY
Mrs. Richard C. (Marion Isabelle), 81, of 2175 Saratoga Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 11-2-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-4-01) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (11-5-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. George L. Wareham, New Castle, officiating.
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.
SHANER
Glenn R., 93, Gaylord Avenue, Masury.
Obituary was published 11-2-01
Calling hours: 2 to 6 p.m. today (11-4-01) 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. Monday (11-5-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Joseph E. Coniglio, pastor of Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
SHEMANCIK
Mrs. Michael (Anna B.), 81, of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon.
Obituary was published 11-2-01
Calling hours: None.
Service: Divine Liturgy of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Monday (11-5-01) in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. John Kasarda, pastor of St. Michael's Church, Niles, Ohio, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
WIESE
William Adam,Jr., 53, of 6766 Tyrone Street, Van Nuys, Calif., formerly of Jackson Center.
Obituary was published 11-01-01.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-04-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (11-05-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David M. Davis, pastor of Mercer United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Mercer Citizens Cemetery.
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