Today's obituaries
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Linda J. Whyte Junk
20-year hospital employee enjoyed her grandchildren
Linda J. Whyte Junk, 234 12th St., Pymatuning Township, died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, (1-12-01) following a brief illness in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville. She was 53.
She was born Sept. 9, 1948 in Greenville to Robert N. and Dolores Wood Whyte.
Ms. Junk was employed at the former Greenville Regional Hospital as an anesthesiology technician for over 20 years.
She was a Protestant.
Ms. Junk loved flowers, gardening and baking and was best known for her love and care of other people. She also enjoyed all the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Rebecca) Williams, Greenville; Mrs. Charles (Amy) Horak, Hadley; three brothers, Robert L. Whyte and his wife Dawn, Oakmont, Pa.; David R. Whyte and his wife Pat, Jamestown; Kevin W. Whyte and his wife Monica, Greenville; one sister, Mrs. Thomas (Karen) Bashor, Tampa, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. William (Evie) Haller, Transfer; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents. JUNK
Linda J. Whyte, 53, of 234 12th Street, Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday (1-14-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Private family memorial service Monday (1-14-02) in the funeral home.
Burial: Cremation was held.
Dr. Hilda Adam Kring
Retired GCC professor was active in community
Dr. Hilda Adam Kring, 5 Kring Drive, Pine Township, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Friday (1-11-02) in Grove Manor following an extended illness. She was 81.
She was born Jan. 3, 1921 in Munich, Germany, to Alfons Adam and Anna H. Ruppert. She spent her first eight years there, arriving in New York City in 1929 and in Lancaster County in 1933. She had been a resident of Grove City since 1956.
Dr. Kring received a bachelor's degree in education from Millersville (Pa.) State College in 1942, a master's in literature from University of Pittsburgh in 1952, and a doctorate in folklore at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, in 1969.
She taught for 44 years in Lancaster, Cambria, Somerset, and Butler counties. She was an English teacher at Slippery Rock Area High School, where she was selected as Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year prior to joining the faculty of Grove City College.
Dr. Kring served the college as a professor of literature and communication arts, teaching courses in folklore, mythology, journalism, advanced writing and methods of teaching English from 1967 until her retirement in 1985. She will be remembered for her desire to teach new ideas and to introduce people to the worlds of literature and history.
Dr. Kring was a member of the Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City.
A great scholar and author, she wrote "The Harmonists of Old Economy." Her contributions to Grove City and the college were extensive. She was an adviser to the college's Children's Theatre, sorority mother of the Phi Sigma Chi sorority, and founder of the Orchesis Dance Troupe.
Within the community, she volunteered at nursing homes, United Community Hospital, and Meals-on-Wheels. In 1983, she received the first Florence E. MacKenzie Campus-Community Award, in honor of her 25 years of entertaining local families and college personnel, establishing Children's Theatre for the elementary grades in the school district, and initiating the Twelve Days of Christmas series on WEDA-FM in Grove City.
No tribute to Dr. Kring would be complete without mention of her dear husband, Dr. Frederick S. Kring, whom she married on May 4, 1946. He served Grove City College for 29 years as a professor of psychology, dean of men, dean of students and assistant to the president. The Krings led many educational trips for college alumni and they educated themselves and others through extensive foreign travel. They made their home at "Waldheim", a 54-acre farm just outside Grove City until he died on Mar. 25, 1996.
Surviving are: one sister, Marianne Schaller and her husband Francis X., Lancaster, Pa.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hilda A. Kring or Frederick S. Kring Scholarship Funds, c/o Grove City College, Grove City, Pa., 16127; Grove City Community Library, 125 West Main St., Grove City, Pa. 16127, or The Christian Loving Fund, c/o Grove Manor, 435 North Broad St., Grove City, Pa. 16127. KRING
Mrs. Frederick S. (Dr. Hilda Adam), 81, of 5 Kring Drive, Pine Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-14-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday (1-15-02) in The Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with the Rev. James A. Wiley, senior associate pastor, officiating.
Interment: Service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, (1-15-02), Granview Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.
J. Theresa Marin
Belle Vernon homemaker was Grove Cityt man's mother
J. Theresa Marin, of May Street, Belle Vernon, formerly of Fallowfield Township, died Saturday (1-12-02) in Mon Valley Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 78.
She was born March 15, 1923 to Paul and Johanna Makar Saniga Marin. Mrs. Marin resided in Belle Vernon the past four years.
Mrs. Marin was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, Belle Vernon, the Belle Vernon Catholic Daughters of America, Court 1522 and the Mon Valley Hospital Auxiliary. She also was a member of the former Christian Mothers of Mary, Mother of the Church of Charleroi and the former Charleroi Women's Club. She had been active in the Meals on Wheels program in Charleroi and Donora.
Her husband, Samuel Marin, Jr., preceded her in death April 8, 1986.
Surviving are: three daughters, Theresa Lucas and her husband, Gordon, Hackettstown, N.J.; Rebecca S. Marin and Virginia Ferguson and her husband Mark, all of Belle Vernon; three sons, David A. Marin and his wife Deborah, Grove City; Samuel P. Marin and his wife Sheila, Rochester, Mich.; Stephen J. Marin and his wife Crissann, Greensburg; a brother, George Saniga, Penn Hills; two sisters, Helen (Aggie) Fogel, El Paso, Texas; and Wilma Fogel, Butler; 13 grandchildren, Mark, Megan, Emily, Debra, Erica and Samuel Marin, Matthew Lucas, Kristin DeLorenzo, Joshua and Jonathon Lucas, Christopher, Michael and Justin Marin and two great-grandchildren, Jakeb and Brenden Lucas.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents , three brothers and four sisters. MARIN
Mrs. Samuel, Jr., (J. Theresa), 78, or May St., Belle Vernon, formerly of Fallowfield Township.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-14-02) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (1-15-02) in FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, Pa. Prayer services will be in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (1-16-02) prior to service.
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, Belle Vernon.
Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Belle Vernon.
Evelyn G. Davies
Homemaker was member of Coitsville Presbyterian
Evelyn G. Davies, Hubbard, died Saturday morning in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown. She was 87.
She was born May 28, 1914 in Paintsville, Ky., to Horatio and Zula Lyons Daniel and lived most of her life in this area.
A homemaker, Mrs. Davies was a member of Coitsville Presbyterian Church where she was involved in several organizations and activities within the church.
Her husband, Harold C. Davies, Sr., whom she married July 13, 1935, preceded her in death Nov. 12, 1993.
Surviving are: two sons, Richard D. (Frances) Davies, Port St. Lucie, Fla. and Dale T. Davies, Miami Lakes, Fla.; a brother, Owen (Barbara) Daniel, Springhill, Fla.; a sister, Carrie (Fritz) Shipton, Hubbard; a daughter-in-law, Mary Davies, Girard; a sister-in-law, Ann Daniel, Avon, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Harold "Butch" Davies, Jr. and three brothers, Horatio, Oshel and her twin, Everett.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Coitsville Presbyterian Church, 91 Coitsville Hubbard Road, Youngstown, Ohio, 44505. DAVIES
Mrs. Harold C., Sr. (Evelyn G.) 87, of Hubbard, Ohio.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (1-15-02) 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. Wednesday (1-16-02) in the funeral home.
Mary Kay Gurgovits
Electrical engineer enjoyed painting, gardening, antiquing
Mary Kay Gurgovits, Hubbard, died Sunday (1-6-02) in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Youngstown. She was 51.
She was born Jan. 12, 1950 in Youngstown to Joseph H. and Ella M. Brockett Gordon and was a lifelong Hubbard resident.
Mrs. Gurgovits was a 1967 graduate of Hubbard High School, later graduating from Kent State University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
She was employed by Delphi Automotive, Warren, Ohio, as a quality control engineer.
Mrs. Gurgovits enjoyed painting, gardening and antiquing.
Surviving are: her husband at home, Edward J. Gurgovits, whom she married Aug. 17, 1986; an aunt, Jean Brockett, Murrell's Inlet, S.C.; two cousins, William Rolfe, Murrell's Inlet, his four children and ten grandchildren; and Robert Brockett, Hubbard, and his daughter. She also leaves her two dogs, Mickey and Angus.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an aunt, Inez Rolfe.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas, 75244 or Angels for Animals, P.O. Box 69, Greenford, Ohio, 44422. GURGOVITS
Mrs. Edward J. (Mary Kay), 51, Hubbard.
Calling hours: None.
Service: None.
Arrangements by KELLEY-ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard. Friends may send condolences to www.kelley-robb.com
Charles W. Krichbaum
Machine shop foreman was Trinity Presbyterian member
Charles W. Krichbaum, 8345 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township, died at 6 p.m. Friday (1-11-02) in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness. He was 62.
Mr. Krichbaum was born Oct. 5, 1939, in Youngstown, to Karl and Brunetta Fry Krichbaum.
He was employed as a foreman at Fessler Machine, Sharon, and was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mercer.
Surviving are: his wife, Marsha L. Garrett, whom he married Dec. 24, 1984; his daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Jeffrey Fry, Austintown, Ohio; and Cathy and Tom Jones, Austintown, Ohio; a son, Thomas Krichbaum, Austintown, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Kara Snyder and her fiancé Timothy Stainbrook, Mercer; a stepson, Marc Snyder and his wife Rhianna, Mercer; a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Jack Burson, Rodgers, Ohio; a brother, Karl Robert Krichbaum, Yucaipa, Calif.; and five grandchildren, Corey Krichbaum, Bryan Jones, Kasey Marley, Garrett Snyder and Timmy Stainbrook.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer Area Library, 143 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa., 16137. Krichbaum
Charles W., 62, of 8345 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-14-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-15-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. William P. Crooks, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Interment: Mt. Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
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BIANCI
Mrs. Samuel (Elda), 89, of 6021 Wise Road, Hermitage, formerly of McClure Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-12-02.
Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (1-13-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to: McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net.
Services: Funeral at 10 a.m. Monday (1-14-02) in Lakeside Evangelical Congregational Church, North Hermitage Road, Pymatuning Township, with the Rev. David Dennis, pastor, and the Rev. Andrew Farina, retired pastor of Greenville Christian Assembly Church, co-officiating.
Interment and committal prayers: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
CAMPBELL
Mrs. Leroy (Florence Anna), 89, of 50 North Ave., West Seneca, N.Y., formerly of Wolf Creek Township.
Obituary was published 1-11-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-13-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-14-02) in East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, with the Rev. Dr. Donald C. Hoagland, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township.
DRYER
Joe, 90, Coolspring Township, formerly of 1122 Stambaugh Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-11-02
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Monday (1-14-02) in Triumph Christian Center, 712 Union St., Farrell. Friends may also call in the home of Joseph Edward Dryer, deceased's son, 1122 Stambaugh Ave., Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Monday in the church, with the Rev. Terry Johnson, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
FEDORKO
John F., 79, Hermitage, formerly of Euclid Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-12-02.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-13-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Friends and family may also e-mail condolences to: McGonigle FuneralHome@infonline.net.
Services: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (1-14-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley Swacha, Pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
MANSELL
Mrs. Thomas V. (Margaret Louise Young), 91, of 507 Waugh Ave. New Wilmington.
Obituary was published 1-12-02.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-14-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington, and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-15-02) in New Wilmington Presbyterian Church.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-15-02) in the church, with the Rev. William G. McCoy, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington.
MOSS
William V., 55, of 29 Campman Lane, West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 1-10-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-13-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-14-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. John C. Kees, pastor of United Methodist Church of West Middlesex, officiating.
Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
SAULINE
Raymond J. Sr., 78, of Hubbard.
Obituary was published 1-12-02.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (1-13-02) in KELLEY-ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard. Friends may send condolences to: www.kelley-robb.com
Service: Funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Monday (1-14-02) in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. (1-14-02) in St. Patrick's Church, Hubbard.
Burial: Hubbard Union Cemetery.
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