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Today's death record

  • John Baymon, 78, Masury.
  • Rose Marie Branca, 72, of 913 Indiana Ave., Farrell.
  • Clifford L. Caldwell, 87, South Buhl Farm Drive, formerly of 5195 E. State St., both Hermitage.
  • Shari Cozart, 46, of 300 Orange Drive, Apartment 4, Hermitage.
  • Ambrose C. Elliott, 90, of 178 Bell Road, Wolf Creek Township.
  • Wade H. Frampton, 86, Hempfield Township, formerly of Rutledge Road, Transfer.
  • Harry "Bud" Gilkey, 73, of 3146 Oak Hill Road, Wooster, Ohio, formerly of West Middlesex.
  • Mabel L. Hoffman, 68, Peterson Drive, Johnstown, Pa., formerly of Mercer County.
  • Phillip Joyner, 90, of 635 Federal Drive, Sharon.
  • Gloria A. Palombi, 71, of 4118 Saranac Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
  • Isaac Pose, 88, of 653 Cohasset Drive, Hermitage.
  • Helen R. See, 88, of 99 Todd Ave., Hermitage.
  • Gregory Shaffer, 36, of 126 District Road, Delaware Township.
  • Joseph R. Vedilago, 18, Seldom Seen Lane, Slippery Rock.


Today's obituaries
Lawrence 'Larry' Munnal
Obituary was published 1-1-02

Lawrence "Larry" Munnal, 1870 Pine Hollow Road, Hermitage, is survived by a grandchild, Hayden Trump, Niles, Ohio.

The funeral home received additional information.

MUNNAL
    Lawrence "Larry", 70, of 1870 Pine Hollow Road, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (1-2-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to: www.flynnfuneralhome.com
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, Order of Friars Minor, pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, officiating.
    Entombment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


Joseph R. Vedilago
Slippery Rock High senior was active in school clubs

Joseph R. Vedilago of Seldom Seen Lane, Slippery Rock, died at 1:28 p.m. Tuesday in a car crash on West Liberty Road, Slippery Rock Township, Butler County. He was 18.

Joseph was born July 2, 1983, in Queens, N.Y., to John and JoAnn C. Johnson Vedilago.

He was a senior at Slippery Rock High School, where he was involved in marching band, drama club, the soccer team and Leadership Council.

Joseph belonged to St. Peter's Church in Slippery Rock.

Surviving are; his mother, Mrs. Daniel (JoAnn C.) Ferguson, at home; his father, in Gotenberg, Sweden; a brother, John Vedilago, and a sister, Sarah A. Ferguson, both at home; and paternal grandparents, Bernard J. and Elizabeth Ferguson, Westerly, R.I.

VEDILAGO
    
Joseph R., 18, of Seldom Seen Lane, Slippery Rock.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-4-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Saturday (1-5-02) in St. Peter's Church, Slippery Rock, with the Rev. James Armstrong, pastor, officiating.
    Interment: Private.


Isaac Pose

Retired Hermitage accountant served as WWII master sgt.

Isaac Pose, 653 Cohasset Drive, Hermitage, died at 7:38 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in his home after an extended illness. He was 88.

Mr. Pose was born Sept. 22, 1913, in Sharon to Morris and May Broadman Pose.

He was a 1935 graduate of Youngstown State University and a public accountant, retiring as the accountant for the former Myer-Frank Furniture Co. in Farrell.

A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Pose served as a master sergeant in the China-Burma theater of operations during World War II.

He was a member of Temple Beth Israel in Sharon.

Surviving are: his wife, Cecelia Bender Pose, whom he married Aug. 11, 1957, at home; one brother, Lester Poes, Boynton Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Pose was preceded in death by his parents.

POSE
    
Isaac, 88, of 653 Cohasset Drive, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: None. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
    Service: Graveside funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in Temple Beth Israel Cemetery, Hermitage, with Rabbi Joseph Schonberger of Temple El-Emeth, Youngstown, officiating.
    Burial: Temple Beth Israel Cemetery.
    Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.


Helen R. See

Helen R. See, 99 Todd Ave., Hermitage, died at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday (1-1-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 88.

Obituary information was incomplete.

SEE
    Helen R. 88, of 99 Todd Ave., Hermitage.
    Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


Barbara 'Bertha' Hornyak

Former Farrell school worker was active in St. Ann's

Funeral service will be Thursday for Barbara "Bertha" Hornyak of 4080 Wynwood Drive in South Pymatuning Township, formerly of Negley Street in Farrell. She passed away peacefully at 10:20 a.m. Monday (12-31-01) in Hospitality Care Center in Hermitage. She was 93.

Mrs. Hornyak was born on Jan. 6, 1908, in Trauger, Pa., a daughter of Michael and Susan Vagasky Missik.

She was employed for seven years in the 1980s by Farrell Area School District, where she worked in the housekeeping department.

Mrs. Hornyak was an active member of St. Ann's Church in Farrell, where she was a member of the Infant Jesus of Prague Society. At the church, she also assisted in cleaning and helped with decorating for holy days.

Her husband, Emil Hornyak, passed away on May 1, 1997.

She is survived by: a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Vranich, with whom she lived; a sister, Helen Palumbo, Brookfield; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Her husband and a son, Richard E. Hornyak, preceded her in death.

HORNYAK
    
Barbara "Bertha," 93, of 4080 Wynwood Drive, South Pymatuning Township, formerly of Negley Street, Farrell.
    Calling hours: Private. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at noon Thursday (1-3-02) in St. Rose Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, administrator of St. Ann's Church, Farrell, as celebrant.
    Interment: St. Michael's Cemetery, Hermitage.
    Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


John Baymon

John Baymon, O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury, died at 2:50 a.m. today (1-2-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 78.

Obituary information was incomplete.

BAYMON
    John, 78, Masury.
    Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.


Shari Cozart

Shari Cozart, 300 Orange Drive, Apartment #4, Hermitage, died Tuesday (1-1-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 46.

Obituary information was incomplete.

COZART
    Shari, 46, of 300 Orange Drive, Apartment #4, Hermitage.
    Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.


Jeannette Wilson



WILSON
    Jeannette, 84, Cortland, Ohio, formerly of Hartford Township.
    Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in GALLOWAY-ONSTOTT FUNERAL HOME, 3451 state Route 7, Hartford.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (1-4-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dale Thomas, pastor of Hartford United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Burial: Hartford Township Cemetery.


Mabel L. Hoffman

Former Stoneboro High grad belonged to UM church

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- Mabel L. Hoffman, 68, Peterson Drive, Ideal Park, Johnstown, died Dec. 31, 2001, in Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

She was born Oct. 7, 1933, in Mercer County, a daughter of William C. and Mary Amelia Wright Faulconbridge.

She was a graduate of the former Stoneboro High School and was a lifetime member of Centennial United Methodist Church, Johnstown.

Surviving are: her husband of 49 years, Richard Hoffman, and children: Robert L. Hopewell; David M. and his wife, the former Dawn Jayne Schwer, Central City, Pa.; Amanda M. Layman, State College, Pa.; John C. and his wife, the former Beth Walter, Mineral Point, Pa.; three brothers, Tom, in Arizona; and Jack and William, both Sandy Lake; two sisters, Ruth Fisher and Sadie Weaver, both of Jackson Center; and four grandchildren, Patricia Anne, Matthew Owen, Cameron and Braden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and three sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

HOFFMAN
    
Mrs. Richard (Mabel L.), 68, Peterson Drive, Ideal Park, Johnstown, Pa.
    Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (1-2-02) and 11 a.m. until time of service Thursday (1-3-02) in GEORGE E. MASON FUNERAL HOME Inc., Davidsville, Pa.
    Service: Funeral service at noon Thursday (1-3-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Griffith, pastor of Centennial United Methodist Church, Johnstown, officiating.
    Burial: Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown.


Gloria A. Palombi

Gloria A. Palombi, 4118 Saranac Drive, South Pymatuning Township, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday (1-1-02) in Select Specialty Hospital, Youngstown. She was 71.

Obituary information was incomplete.

PALOMBI
    Gloria A., 71, of 4118 Saranac Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
    Arrangements will be announced by STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.


Gregory Shaffer

Gregory Shaffer, 126 District Road, Delaware Township, died at 11:10 p.m. Monday (12-31-01) from injuries sustained in an automobile crash on Mercer Road in Delaware Township. He was 36.

Obituary information was incomplete.

SHAFFER
    Gregory, 36, District Road, Delaware Township.
    Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.


Wade H. Frampton

Wade H. Frampton, formerly of Rutledge Road, Transfer, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday (1-1-02) in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. He was 86.

Obituary information was incomplete.

FRAMPTON
    Wade H., 86, Hempfield Township, formerly of Rutledge Road, Transfer.
    Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.


Ambrose C. Elliott

Former Wolf Creek Twp. supervisor was retired farmer

Ambrose C. Elliott, 178 Bell Road, Wolf Creek Township, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in his residence after a brief illness. He was 90.

Mr. Elliott was born March 24, 1911, in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, to Brose C. Elliott and Lottie Louise Hockenberry Elliott.

He retired after more than 62 years as a self-employed farmer and was a former Wolf Creek Township supervisor.

Mr. Elliott was a member of Wayside Community Church in Findley Township.

His first wife, the former Grace Ellen Campbell, whom he married Dec. 25, 1933, died July 20, 1983. His second wife, the former Grace Houston Martin, whom he married Feb. 10, 1985, died June 26, 1995.

Surviving are: four children, Evelyn C. Blom; Mrs. Richard C. (Patricia A.) Bicehouse; and Donald C. Elliott and his wife Peggy, all Grove City; and Mrs. William (Shirley L.) Jenkins, Sandy Lake; four stepchildren, Mrs. William (Evelyn) Habel; and Mrs. Edward (Jennifer "Jenny") Klink, both Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Rebecca "Becky" Horstman, Colorado; and Leonard J. Martin, Cranberry Township, Butler County; one half-brother, John E. Wilson and his wife Marie Wilson, Grove City and Bradenton, Fla.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.

Beside his first and second wives, Mr. Elliott was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Boyd Wilson; and one grandson, William Charles George.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Community Church, 1911 Grove City-Mercer Road, Mercer 16137.


ELLIOTT

    Ambrose C., 90, of 178 Bell Road, Wolf Creek Township.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday (1-4-02) in Wayside Community Church, Findley Township, with the Rev. G. Kenton Shaw, pastor, officiating.
    Interment: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township.


Harry 'Bud' Gilkey

Former West Middlesex man was active in community

WOOSTER, Ohio -- Harry "Bud" Gilkey, 3146 Oak Hill Road, Wooster, formerly of West Middlesex, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in his residence. He was 73.

Mr. Gilkey was born Nov. 29, 1928, in West Middlesex to Ralph and Martha Young Gilkey.

He married the former Donna Hause on Dec. 16, 1949. She survives.

Mr. Gilkey worked in sales all of his life, finally working for the Pennsylvania Railcar Co.

He started a minor Little League in West Middlesex, where he was also a Boy Scout troop leader.

Mr. Gilkey was an active member of Central Christian Church in Wooster, singing in the choir, and was also a member of the former Wayneaires and SPEBSQSA, a barbershop quartet organization.

Bud enjoyed riding roller coasters and woodworking.

Surviving in addition to his wife are: his children, Norman Gilkey and his wife Mary, Aliquippa, Pa.; Wayne Gilkey, Wooster; a daughter-in-law, Jane, wife of Gary Parnell, Shreve, Ohio; his grandchildren, Allie, Adri, Aaron and Becky Gilkey; and Martha, wife of Kyle Cook; a great-grandson, Brad Cook; his mother, Wooster; a sister, Joan, wife of Harmon Fennell, West Middlesex; a brother, Robert Gilkey and his wife, Eleen, Grove City; and stepsisters, Pat and Judy Young; and Kathy Hothem, all Wooster.

His father; a son, Brad Gilkey; and stepfather, Racky young, all died previously.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brad Gilkey Memorial in care of Wayne Gilkey, Box 1224, Wooster, Ohio 44691.

GILKEY
    
Harry "Bud," 73, of 3146 Oak Hill Road, Wooster, Ohio, formerly of West Middlesex.
    Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME--SHERWOOD CHAPEL, 7067 Cleveland Road, Wooster.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (1-4-02) in Central Christian Church, Wooster, with the Rev. David Stout, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.


Mary Catherine Haas Parker

Mercer homemaker was active member of church

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday for Mary Catherine Haas Parker, Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of 73 Skyline Drive, Mercer. She died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. She was 79.

Mrs. Parker was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Sharon to John and Theresa Bohl Haas.

A homemaker, she was a member for 45 years of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Mercer, where she had been very active, especially in its Altar Rosary Society.

Her husband, Myers H. Parker, whom she married May 25, 1940, died Feb. 20, 1984.

Surviving are: four daughters, Dorothy, wife of Howard Smith; and Christine, wife of Earl McLaughlin, both Mercer; Marlene, wife of Arthur McClellan, Jefferson, Ohio; and Roberta Yoder, Dixon, Calif.; two sons, Joseph Parker and his wife Joyce, Mercer; and Andrew Parker and his wife Mary, Grove City; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Barbara, Theresa and Anna Haas; and Madeline Sherman; and a brother, John Haas.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease, in care of St. Vincent Geriatric Health Service, 232 W. 25th St., Erie, Pa. 16544.

PARKER
    
Mrs. Myers H. (Mary Catherine Haas), 79, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of 73 Skyline Drive, Mercer.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Wake service at 8:30 p.m.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Friday (1-4-02) in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Mercer, with the Rev. James Kennelley, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: All Saints Cemetery, Jefferson Township.


Phillip Joyner

Phillip Joyner, 635 Federal Drive, Sharon, died at 1:10 a.m. today (1-2-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 90

Obituary information was incomplete.

JOYNER
    Phillip, 90, of 635 Federal Drive, Sharon.
    Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


Rose Marie Fazzalore Branca

Farrell school director was very active in community

Rose Marie Fazzalore Branca, 913 Indiana Ave., Farrell, died at 10:33 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following a brief illness. She was 72.

Mrs. Branca was born Sept. 24, 1929, in Sharon to Vincent J. and Theresa M. DeLise Fazzalore.

An alumna of Farrell High School Class of 1947, she retired in 1992 after 30 years from the City of Farrell, where she was the head desk clerk. Previously she was a school crossing guard for the city.

She was a current member since 1975 of Farrell Area School District Board of Education, for which she was current treasurer and the first female to serve as president. She also at one time served as vice president.

Active in the community, she belonged to Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Board of Directors; chairman of the Farrell Recreation Commission; and belonged to Farrell Booster Club; and Farrell Human Relations Commission.

She was also a member of the Pennsylvania School Board Association; Farrell Alumni Association; and Fraternal Order of Police Joseph Volansky Memorial Lodge 34, Farrell.

She also participated in the Farrell 100th Centennial Committee and was an avid fan and supporter of all Farrell High School teams and programs, especially the girls volleyball team. She was also the chief fund-raiser for the North-West Pennsylvania Volleyball Club, an off-season volleyball league.

In 1994, she was recipient of the Farrell Alumni Association's Blue and Gold Award.

She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell and enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren.

She was married to Charles P. Branca on June 18, 1949. He died on March 18, 1976.

She is survived by: her mother, Woodland Place, Coolspring Township; a daughter, Brenda M. Branca, Farrell, with whom she made her home; two sons, Charles "Chuck" J. Branca and his wife, Bonnie; and James "Jim" D. Branca and his wife Debra, both Farrell; two brothers, Frank Fazzalore and his wife Mary, Yardley, Pa.; and Vincent "Juicy" Fazzalore and his wife Elma, Hermitage; a stepbrother, the Rev. Alex Amico, Coalport, Pa.; and a stepsister, Mrs. John (Dolores) Masters, Sharon.

Also surviving are four grandchildren, Amy, Abby, Jimmie and Jordan Branca.

She was preceded in death by her father and a stepbrother, Paul Amico.

BRANCA
    
Mrs. Charles P. (Rose Marie Fazzalore), 72, of 913 Indiana Ave., Farrell.
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-3-02) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-4-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. Friday. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (1-5-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
    Burial: St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Farrell.


Clifford L. Caldwell

Hermitage man had been Anchor partner, Zem Zem

Clifford L. Caldwell, Whispering Oaks, South Buhl Farm Drive, formerly of 5195 E. State St., both Hermitage, died at 10 a.m. Monday (12-31-01) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a brief illness. He was 87.

Mr. Caldwell was born Oct. 12, 1914, in Hermitage, a son of William Hand Caldwell and Clara Titus Caldwell.

A 1933 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, he had been a partner in the former Anchor Drug Store at Stambaugh Avenue and East State Street in Sharon.

As an active member of First United Methodist Church in Sharon, Mr. Caldwell served as head usher for many years and was a former member of the church administrative board.

He was an honorary member and past master of Free and Accepted Masons Shenango Lodge 668, Sharon, now Shenango Valley Lodge 810 of Hermitage, for which he served as treasurer for 22 years. Mr. Caldwell also belonged to Scottish Rite's New Castle Consistory; Royal Order of Jesters; and was a life member of Zem Zem Shrine in Erie, where he was also a member of Zem Zem Motor Corps.

His wife, the former Margaret "Peg" Abernathy, whom he married Sept. 13, 1938, died Dec. 26, 1994.

Mr. Caldwell is survived by a stepsister, Mrs. Joseph (Agnes) French of Sharpsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 237 W. Silver St., Sharon 16146.

CALDWELL
    
Clifford L., 87, Whispering Oaks, South Buhl Farm Drive, formerly of 5195 E. State St., both Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Masonic memorial service at 4:45 p.m.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (1-4-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Myles T. Bradley, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharon, officiating.
    Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
    Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.

Previous deaths

CHOVAN
    
Mrs. John (Mary), 80, of 1700 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
    Obituary was published 12-31-01
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (1-2-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Services include Rosary, 4:30 p.m.; Chaplet, 4:45 p.m.; and 5 p.m., Parastas.
    Service: Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor, as celebrant. Panachida service at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
    Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Hermitage.

FALKNER
    
Mrs. Charles L. (Irene V.), 77, of 408 Franklin Street, Sharpsville.
    Obituary was published 12-31-01
    Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (1-2-02) in the 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 services at 11 a.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in the funeral home with Rev. R. Lee Weber, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
    Burial: Hillside Cemetery, Cortland, Ohio.

SANTELL
    
Mrs. Norbert F. (Helen J.), 90, of 2118 Trace St., Hermitage, formerly of Hamilton Avenue, Farrell.
    Obituary was published 12-30-01
    Calling hours: Were Tuesday (1-1-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 4:30 p.m. by St. Adalbert's Prayer Group. Friends may also e-mail condolences to: McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. today (1-2-02) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.

SYMONS
    
Mrs. M. Edwin (Anna C.), 91, of 65 Symons Road, Lackawannock Township.
    Obituary was published 12-31-01
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-3-02) 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 (1-4-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Roy Daugherty, pastor of Charleston United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.

TIDSWELL
    
Mrs. Russell D. (Ruth E.), 82, of 15 West Connelly Blvd., Sharon.
    Obituary was published 12-31-01
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (1-2-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
    Service: Funeral service at 4 p.m. Thursday (1-3-02) in the funeral home with Rev. John Benigas, pastor of Masury United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.



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