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Local news Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 newsie
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Today's death record

  • Edith Rae Bale, 87, of 584 Tyger Road, Rossiter, Pa., formerly of Hermitage.
  • Frederick D. Fielder, 96, of 1324 Yahres Road, Sharon.
  • Hazel M. Jaggers, 82, Calumet City, Ill., formerly of Farrell.



Today's obituaries
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Frederick D. Fielder
Debra J. Anderson
  Edith Rae Bale
Ann A. DeMartinis
Hazel M. Jaggers

The following obituary is being reprinted from Jan. 6, 2002, to correct errors in information given to The Herald and an incorrect place of birth printed by The Herald.

Frederick D. Fielder
Retired WE manager was past officer of YMCA

Frederick D. Fielder, 1324 Yahres Road, Sharon, died at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 96.

He was born Aug. 4, 1905, in Worcester, Mass., to Frank and Mary Dawson Fielder.

Mr. Fielder was a graduate of North High School, Worcester; and of the Worcester Poly-Tech Institute, where he earned a bachelor's of science degree and master's degree in electrical engineering.

He began his career with the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. in 1928, and retired in 1970 as the assistant production manager of the Sharon works.

Mr. Fielder was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, where he was the past treasurer for the Retired Men's Association.

He was a member of Sharon Country Club; the American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Westinghouse Retirees Association; and was past treasurer of Shenango Valley YMCA in Hermitage.

His wife, Evelyn Kendall Fielder, whom he married Aug. 28, 1930, preceded him in death on Sept. 26, 1998.

Surviving are: two daughters, Helen Fielder Williams, Auburn, Pa.; and Amy Fielder Armstrong, Clifton, Va.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Besides his wife, Mr. Fielder was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Walter Fielder; and a sister, Ethel Frohock.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of First Presbyterian Church, 600 East State Street, Sharon 16146.

FIELDER
    
Frederick D., 96, of 1324 Yahres Road, Sharon.
    Calling hours: None. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
    Service: Memorial services will be held in memory of both Frederick D. and Evelyn K. Fielder at 3 p.m. Saturday (1-19-02) in at First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn D. Hink, pastor, officiating.
    Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.


Debra J. Anderson

Debra J. Anderson, Ashby's West Care Home, 105 Fifth Ave., Sharon, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday (1-11-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 45.Obituary information remains incomplete.

ANDERSON
    Debra J., 45, of Ashby's West Care Home, 105 Fifth Ave., Sharon.
    Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.


Edith Rae Bale

Retired nurse's aide belonged to Seventh-day Adventists

Edith Rae Bale, 584 Tyger Road, Rossiter, Pa., formerly of Hermitage, died at 11:03 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in her home of natural causes. She was 87.

Miss Bale was born May 21, 1914, in Sharon to John and Elizabeth Johnson Bale.

She retired after 26 years as a nurse's aide from Sharon Regional Health System.

Miss Bale was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sharpsville.

Surviving are: a niece, Mrs. William (Barbara) Fowler, Sharpsville; two nephews, James Bale, Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township; and his wife Betty, Sharon; and Dennis Bale, Hermitage; several great-nieces and -nephews; one great-great-niece; and one great-great-nephew.

Miss Bale was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James E. Bale; a sister-in-law, Frances Bale; and one great-nephew, Robert James Fowler.

BALE
    
Edith Rae, 87, of 584 Tyger Road, Rossiter, Pa., formerly of Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 6 p.m. to time of service Saturday (1-19-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
    Service: Funeral service at 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with Pastor Shawn Shives of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
    Burial: Clark Citizens Cemetery.


Ann A. DeMartinis
Obituary was published 1-16-02

Among survivors are: three sisters-in-law, Lucille Kauffman, Johanna Vernille and Anne Baldarelli and her husband Levio Sr., all Hermitage; a brother-in-law, Benjamin DeMartinis and his wife Shirley, Canton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Additional information was given to The Herald.

DeMARTINIS
    
Mrs. Angelo A. (Ann A.), 89, of 265 Ellis Ave., Hermitage, formerly of Fruit Avenue, Farrell.
    Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (1-18-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 3:30 p.m. by Our Lady of Fatima Altar and Rosary Society and St. Ann's Altar and Rosary Society. Parish Rosary service at 7:45 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (1-19-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor; and the Rev. Michael G. DeMartinis, deceased's grandson, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Peace, Erie, concelebrating. Brief prayer service at 9:45 a.m. in the funeral home.
    Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.


Hazel M. Jaggers

Hospital retiree was 50-year Cedar Avenue COG member

HAMMOND, Ind. -- The life of a loving wife, mother and friend, Hazel M. Jaggers of Calumet City, Ill., formerly of Farrell, came to an end on this earth at 4:50 p.m. Jan. 9, 2002, in St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond. She was 82.

Mrs. Jaggers was born April 10, 1919, in Masury to Harry and Mollie Eckerd Capitol.

She attended schools in Farrell Area School District and later retired from what is now Sharon Regional Health System.

Sister Jaggers was an active Christian and member for 50 years of Cedar Avenue Church of God in Sharon.

Her husband, Clarence Jaggers, died in June 1982.

Hazel leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Dennis Jaggers, Farrell; and Donald Jaggers, Lebanon, Pa.; two daughters, Mollie Jaggers and Sydnee Jaggers-Johnson, both Chicago; seven grandchildren, Tony Askerneese, Phoenix; Brandon and Clarence Jaggers, both Kansas City, Mo.; Nikki Jaggers, Farrell; Dennis Jaggers Jr., Lebanon; and Shonta Stewart and Kiyeta Johnson, both Chicago; 20 great-grandchildren; a niece, Esther Truman-Simmons, Chicago; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Jaggers was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Clarence Jaggers Jr. and Frederick Jaggers; four sisters, Catherine, Louise, Viola and Clara; and two brothers, Eugene and William Capitol.

A memorial service was held at 5 p.m. Jan. 11, 2002, in Harvey, Ill., with Elder Reggie Wiggans of St. Mark's Church, Harvey, officiating.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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MITCHELL
    
Walter O., 92, formerly of Water Street, Fredonia.
    Obituary was published 1-16-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-17-02) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (1-18-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Christine Groeger, pastor of Fredonia United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Interment: Millbank Cemetery, Fairview Township.


PHILLIPS
    
Mrs. Bruce (Mary Berkovich Prochenets), 93, Youngstown, formerly of 6230 Morningside Drive, Hubbard.
    Obituary was published 1-16-02
    Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m. today (1-17-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
    Service: Private funeral service will be held at the convenience of family.
    Burial: Cremains in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


SWARTZ
    
Mrs. Earl Thelma S., 89, of 2876 Saranac Drive, formerly of Tamarack Drive, both South Pymatuning Township.
    Obituary was reprinted 1-15-02
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-17-02) and noon to time of service Friday (1-18-02) 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 will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carol Missik, pastor of Living Word Church of Brookfield, Masury, officiating.
    Interment: West Side Cemetery, Sharpsville.



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