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Today's death record

  • John P. Aiuppy, 75, Meadville, formerly of Sharon.
  • Viola Alexander, 93, New Wilmington, formerly of Coraopolis, Pa.
  • Rev. W. Edward Dahringer, 70, Howell, Mich.
  • Phyllis Herbick, 74, of 1966 Rettig Drive, Hermitage.
  • Catherine Ann Heyer, 85, formerly of Niles, Ohio.
  • Jean I. Krvar, 76, of 39 Cathedral Drive, Farrell, formerly of Fredonia.
  • Catherine Mazyck, don't use age1010 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
  • Matilda T. Pirlo, 81, Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of Brookfield Township.
  • William R. Ruffo, 71, of 1326 Wakefield Drive, Hermitage.
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Today's obituaries
John P. Aiuppy
Former Sharon resident retired from CSX Railroad

MEADVILLE -- John P. Aiuppy, 14030 Oakview Drive, Meadville, formerly of Sharon, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday (11-13-01) in his home. He was 75.

Mr. Aiuppy was born Jan. 20, 1926, in Zion, Ill., to Ross and Lulu Frances Bailey Aiuppy.

The World War II Army veteran retired in 1987 as a machinist with CSX Railroad in Louisville, Ky.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Mary Naomi Yoder, whom he married June 15, 1945; two sons, Laurance B. Aiuppy and his wife, Jani, Livingston, Mont.; and Terril J. Aiuppy and his wife, Carol, Meadville; two sisters, Sadie Frances Stahl and Luella June Wimmer, both Zion; and three grandchildren, Duane Allen Aiuppy, Randall Scott Aiuppy and Laurie Schambach.

A daughter, Sandra Lynn Aiuppy; two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 448 Pine St., Meadville 16335.

AIUPPY
    
John P., 75, of 14030 Oakview Drive, Meadville, formerly of Sharon.
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (11-18-01) in ROOFNER-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville.
    Service: Funeral and committal services at 11 a.m. Monday (11-19-01) in the funeral home with the Rev. Philip Torre, pastor of First Assembly of God Church, Meadville, officiating.
    Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville.


Viola Alexander

NW resident belonged to clubs in Coraopolis

Viola Alexander, formerly of Coraopolis, died Tuesday (11-13-01) in Shenango Presbyterian Home in New Wilmington. She was 93.

Mrs. Alexander was born May 9, 1908, in Allison Park to Wilber Thompson and Carrie Hobert Hoburg Thompson.

She was the widow of Howard J. Alexander; the mother of Mrs. Charles A. (Norma J.) Garrett, New Wilmington, and the late James W. and Thomas W. Alexander; and grandmother of Donald J. and Thomas C. Garrett and David J. Alexander. Also surviving are nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Alexander was a member of the New Era Club, Coraopolis, and the Coraopolis Century Club.

She was an organizer of the Women's Golden Age Club in Coraopolis and was a life member of Order of the Eastern Star Montour Chapter, Coraopolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care Home, 238 S. Market St., or New Wilmington United Methodist Church, 125 S. Mercer St., both New Wilmington 16142.

ALEXANDER
    
Mrs. Howard J. (Viola), 93, New Wilmington, formerly of Coraopolis.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (11-16-01) in COPELAND FUNERAL HOME, 867 Fifth Ave., Coraopolis.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (11-17-01) in the funeral home.
    Burial: Coraopolis Cemetery.


The Rev. W. Edward Dahringer

Methodist minister, professor was born in Sharon

STUART, Fla. -- The Rev. W. Edward Dahringer of Howell, Mich., passed away at 7:23 p.m. Nov. 5, 2001, in Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart. He was 70.

Rev. Dahringer was born Oct. 16, 1931, in Sharon to Walter Edward Dahringer and Naida Irene Robinson Dahringer.

He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie Alexander, at home; children, Nancy Dahringer, Lansing, Mich.; Barbara (Jeff) McNally, Adrian, Mich.; and James (Anne Mette) Dahringer, Copenhagen, Denmark; stepdaughters, Jennifer (Glenn) Beal, Howell; and Kelly (David) Hunsanger, Bad Axe, Mich.; grandchildren, Ian McNally, Zoey Dahringer, Courtney Beal and Scott and Brianna Hunsanger.

Rev Dahringer is also survived by his former wife, Donna; his sister, Naomi Dahringer, Sharon; and a brother, Homer "Buddy" Dahringer, Glen Carbon, Ill.

Rev. Dahringer graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and from Methodist Theological Seminary of Delaware, Ohio, where he earned a master's of divinity degree. He later earned a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Eastern Michigan University.

Prior to his retirement, Rev. Dahringer served the Parma and North Parma (Mich.) United Methodist churches, as well as Calvary United Methodist Church in Jackson, Mich. He was also a professor at Spring Arbor (Mich.) University.

Calling hours were from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, in Jackson. A funeral service celebrating his life was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, in Calvary United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Michael T. Conklin and the Rev. Dr. John Ellinger, officiating.

Cremation followed.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 925 Backus Ave., Jackson, MI 49202; or American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh 15235.


Phyllis Herbick
Phyllis Herbick, 1966 Rettig Drive, Hermitage, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday (11-14-01) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 74.

Obituary information was incomplete.

HERBICK
    Phyllis, 74, of 1966 Rettig Drive, Hermitage.
    Arrangements will be announced by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.


Catherine Ann Heyer

Son was former manager of local Kaufmann's store

MINERAL RIDGE, Ohio -- Catherine Ann Heyer, formerly of West Third Street and East State Street, both Niles, Ohio, died at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday (11-14-01) in Glen View Manor after a six-year illness. She was 85.

Mrs. Heyer was born July 17, 1916, in Niles, a daughter of Arthur J. and Gladys Newey Thomas. She spent her lifetime in Niles.

A 1935 graduate of McKinley High School, Niles, she belonged to First United Methodist Church in Niles, where she taught Sunday school and worked in the church nursery.

Mrs. Heyer enjoyed traveling, fishing and cooking.

Her husband, Henry L. Heyer, whom she married Oct. 12, 1935, died Jan. 11, 1997. Mrs. Heyer was also preceded in death by a sister, Laura M. Stoddart.

Survivors include: a daughter, Carol Stephens, Mecca, Ohio, formerly of Niles; a son, Arthur E. Heyer, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Hermitage and former manager of Kaufmann's department store, Hermitage; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 608 N. Crandon Ave., Niles, OH 44446; or Alzheimer's Association, Box 321, Canfield, OH 44406-0321.

HEYER
    
Mrs. Henry L. (Catherine Ann), 85, formerly of West Third Street and East State Street, both Niles, Ohio.
    Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday (11-16-01) in ROBERT P. McDERMOTT MEMORIAL HOME Inc., 614 Warren Ave., Niles.
    Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (11-17-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Barry C. French, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Niles, officiating.
    Burial: Niles City Cemetery.


Jean I. Krvar

Farrell woman was active at New Life Baptist Church

Jean I. Krvar, 39 Cathedral Drive, Farrell, formerly of Fredonia, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, in O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. She was 76.

Mrs. Krvar was born Feb. 27, 1925, in Wheatland to William and Maude Hamlin Lloyd.

She was a graduate of Farrell High School.

During World War II, Mrs. Krvar was employed at General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant, and for many years after the war, she worked at the former W.T. Grant Co. in Sharon.

A charter member of New Life Baptist Church in New Wilmington, she was very active in church affairs.

Her husband, George Krvar, whom she married in 1962, died in 1986.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Karen L.) Schell, Clark; four sons, Terrance E. Parkinson, Hermitage; Dennis W. Parkinson and Carl S. Krvar, both Masury; and Frederick Garbler, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; two sisters, Shirley Skibo, Sharon; and Dorothy Tanner, Baltimore; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Krvar was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Janice Parkinson; two sisters, Wilma Leipheimer and Virginia Thomas; and a brother, William Lloyd Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, 1323 Forbes Ave., Suite 200, Pittsburgh 15219.


KRVAR

    Mrs. George (Jean I.), 76, of 39 Cathedral Drive, Farrell, formerly of Fredonia.
    Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (11-16-01) 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 10:30 a.m. Saturday (11-17-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John R. Bailey, pastor of New Life Baptist Church, New Wilmington, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.


Catherine Mazyck

Catherine Mazyck, 1010 Beechwood Ave., Farrell, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday (11-14-01) in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

Obituary information was incomplete.

MAZYCK
    Catherine, 1010 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
    Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 2234 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown.


Matilda T. Pirlo

Fla. homemaker belonged to St. Bernadette's Church

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- Matilda T. Pirlo of Ormond Beach, formerly of state Route 7, Brookfield, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday (11-14-01) in Florida after an extended illness. She was 81.

Mrs. Pirlo was born Oct. 13, 1920, in West Middlesex, a daughter of Andrew and Theresa Benish Pleso.

Matilda was a member of St. Bernadette's Church, Masury.

A homemaker her entire life, she married Angelo "Bates" Pirlo, April 22, 1939. He died Sept. 22, 1999.

Survivors include: two sons, Thomas Pirlo, Hubbard; and Dennis Pirlo, Daytona Beach, Fla.; a sister, Mary Palazzo, Sharpsville; three brothers, Andrew Pleso, in Florida; Joseph Pleso, in Pennsylvania; and Michael Pleso, Hermitage; and two grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Pirlo was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, John, Frank and Steve Pleso; and an infant sister.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernadette's Church, 7808 Locust St., Masury 44438.

PIRLO
    
Mrs. Angelo "Bates" (Matilda T.), 81, Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of state Route 7, Brookfield.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Friday (11-16-01) in St. Bernadette's Church, Masury, with the Rev. John Lody, pastor, as celebrant.
    Local arrangements by MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.


William R. Ruffo

William R. Ruffo, 1326 Wakefield Drive, Hermitage, died at 12:10 a.m. today (11-15-01) in his home after an extended illness. He was 71.

Obituary information was incomplete.

RUFFO
    
William R., 71, of 1326 Wakefield Drive, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (11-16-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to: McGonigleFuneral Home@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday (11-17-01) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage.
    Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.


Frances Turjan

Homemaker was active at Holy Cross Orthodox

A funeral service will be held Saturday for Frances Turjan, 3453 Sample Road, Hermitage. She passed away at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a brief illness. She was 92.

Mrs. Turjan was born Aug. 13, 1909, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Morris and Mary Barson.

Frances moved to Romania when she was 2 years old and returned to the United States in 1926.

A homemaker, she married Paul C. Turjan Sr. on May 7, 1929. He preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1991.

She was an active member of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Hermitage.

Mrs. Turjan enjoyed cooking, sewing, flower gardening and spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include: three sons, Paul Turjan Jr. and his wife Hilda, Hermitage; Eugene Turjan and his wife Donna, Stevensville, Mont.; and Harvey Turjan and his wife Karen, Cleveland; nine grandchildren, Timothy, Donald, Tracy, Carrie and Christopher Turjan; Patricia Tomko; Robin Holcom; Kelly Reese; and Mellisa James; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Turjan was preceded in death by two brothers, Aurel Barson and Tovi Gansca.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Orthodox Church, 950 Maple Drive, Hermitage 16148.

TURJAN
    
Mrs. Paul C. (Frances) Sr., 92, of 3453 Sample Road, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (11-16-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Wake service at 7 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to: McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (11-17-01) in Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. David G. Subu, pastor, officiating.
    Interment: St. John's Cemetery, Hermitage.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BOWDEN
    
Mrs. Edward Rich (Ruth Campbell), 82, of 1460 Carrie Way, Grove City.
    Obituary was published 11-13-01
    Calling hours: 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-15-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (11-16-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, senior pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
    Interment: Woodland Cemetery, Grove City.


JONES
    
Robert, 76, of 2204 Eagle Place, Sharpsville, formerly of Sharon.
    Obituary was published 11-14-01
    Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (11-15-01) 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. Friday (11-16-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. C. Charles Eckles, pastor of Central Christian Church, Hermitage, officiating.
    Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.


McCONNELL
    
Mrs. James R. (Sylva A.), 87, formerly of 16 High St., Stoneboro.
    Obituary was published 11-14-01
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-15-01) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
    Service: Funeral and committal services at 11 a.m. Friday (11-16-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Patrick Vance, pastor of Lakeview Church of God, Sandy Lake Township, officiating.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.


MILLS
    
George E. "Ted," 85, Hempfield Township, formerly of 3643 Hadley Road, Clarks Mills.
    Obituary was published 11-14-01
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-15-01) in ANDREW J. VANA FUNERAL HOME, 102 Church St., Hadley, and 10 a.m. to time of service Friday (11-16-01) in Clarks Mills United Methodist Church. Special services held today in the funeral home include rites at 4 p.m. by Free and Accepted Masons Lake Lodge 434, Sandy Lake, and Necrology service at 9 p.m. by Commodore Perry Lions Club.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Jay Sterling, pastor of Clarks Mills United Methodist Church, Perry Township, and the Rev. Raymond Graham, the church's former pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Perry (Township) Chapel Cemetery, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3374, Hempfield Township.


PIETRANTONIO
    
Ruthanne, 37, of 405 Silver St., Sharon.
    Obituary was published 11-14-01
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-15-01) 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. Friday (11-16-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
    Interment: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.
POTTER
    
Gordon McVey, 94, Volant RD 3, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County.
    Obituary was published 11-14-01
    Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (11-15-01) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (11-16-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. William G. McCoy, pastor of New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Ronald Naugle, pastor of Volant Methodist Church, officiating.
    Interment: Volant Cemetery.


RAGER
    
Milford G., 88, Lancaster, Va., formerly of Walnut Street in Sharpsville.
    Obituary was published 11-14-01
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. Friday (11-16-01) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, with the Rev. Wayne Sutton, pastor of First Baptist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
    Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.


SEGER
    
Mrs. James (Virginia L. Patton Strange), 76, Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Sharon.
    Obituary was published 11-13-01
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-15-01) in HAROLD W. STEVEN- SON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (11-16-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Searle, pastor of South Pymatuning (Township) Community Church, officiating.
    Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


SMITH
    
Robert "Bob" Lee, 65, of 32 Pine Grove, Coolspring Township.
    Obituary was published 11-14-01
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-15-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mer-cer.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (11-16-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Philip H. Chalfant, pastor of Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Fairview Township, officiating.
    Interment: Findley Township Cemetery.


SNYDER
    
LaVerne E., 92, Coolspring Township, formerly of South Broad Street, Grove City; and Butler.
    Obituary was published 11-13-01
    Calling hours: 12:30 p.m. to time of service Friday (11-16-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. James M. Seeley, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Grove City, officiating.
    Interment: Springfield Presbyterian Cemetery, Findley Township.


WELTON
    
Mrs. Hugh E. (Mary Jean Campbell), 75, of 58 Daugherty Road, Pine Township.
    Obituary was published 11-14-01
    Calling hours: 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (11-16-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (11-17-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David L. Johnson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Grove City, officiating.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.



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