Today's obituaries
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Joseph J. 'Perk' Mancini Jr.
Transfer man was longtime Hermitage State Store worker
Joseph J. "Perk" Mancini Jr. of 11 W. Patricia Drive in Transfer, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Thursday (1-17-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following an extended illness. He was 69.
Mr. Mancini was born April 13, 1932 in Farrell, a son of Guiseppe (Joseph) and Filomena Peruzzi Mancini.
He attended Farrell schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Army in 1953. He was honorably discharged in 1955.
Mr. Mancini was employed by the Pennsylvania State Store in Hermitage, from which he retired in 1985 after 30 years of service.
He was a member of Miracle Valley Church in Hermitage.
Mr. Mancini enjoyed the outdoors and loved boating, leisurely walks, fishing and, especially, spending time with his grandchildren.
His wife, the former Bettyann P. Fennell, whom he married May 25, 1953, survives at home.
He also leaves: two daughters, Carol J. Pope; and Cheryl L. Whalen and her husband Terence M.; and one sister, Marie A. Giglio, all Sharon; and one brother, Anthony Mancini and his wife Beverly, Burghill. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Brittany M. and Nicole E. Pope; and Terra L., Jason J. and Erin E. Whalen, all Sharon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Adeline "Dels" Natale; and one infant daughter, Donna M. Mancini.
MANCINI
Joseph J. "Perk" Jr., 69, of 11 W. Patricia Drive, Transfer.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (1-20-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, and 1:30 p.m. to time of service Monday (1-21-02) in Miracle Valley Church, Hermitage. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday in the church, with the Rev. Samuel DeJoy, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Guy P. Labor
Retired coal mining worker was GCHS standout athlete
Guy P. Labor, 782 N. Liberty Road, Pine Township, died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in his residence after a one-year illness. He was 77.
Mr. Labor was born May 3, 1924, in Forestville, Butler County, to Nick and Sophie Cline Labor.
The graduate of Grove City High School Class of 1943 was a standout athlete in football, track and basketball. Mr. Labor also played baseball in various leagues in western Pennsylvania and was selected for a tryout by the Philadelphia Phillies.
After working more than 44 years in the coal mining business, he retired in 1989 as a heavy equipment operator from the former Adobe Mining Co.. He was formerly employed by DeMarsh Coal Co. and H&D Coal Co.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Labor served as a fire controlman on the Seaplane Tender USS Curtiss AV-4 in the South Pacific during World War II.
He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 519 and belonged to Church of the Beloved Disciple, both Grove City.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Mary E. Ferguson, whom he married May 2, 1953, at the residence; three daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Pamela K.) Weaver, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Robert E. (Brenda J.) Collar, Hilton Head, S.C.; and Mrs. Brian H. (Guyla A.) Porterfield, Brea, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Anthony (Ann) Berkos, Hermitage; one brother, William C. Labor and his wife Birdie Labor, Grove City; and seven grandchildren, Caitlin and Michel Weaver; Justin and Bobby Collar; Matthew Dumbroski; and Nikki and Tyler Armstrong.
Mr. Labor was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Fred P. Labor and Sylvanns "Tud" Labor; and one sister, Mary A. Cicero.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon 16146; or the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148.
LABOR
Guy P., 77, of 782 N. Liberty Road, Pine Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (1-20-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (1-21-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
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BALE
Edith Rae, 87, of 584 Tyger Road, Rossiter, Pa., formerly of Hermitage.
Obituary was published 1-17-02
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.
DeMARTINIS
Mrs. Angelo A. (Ann A.), 89, of 265 Ellis Ave., Hermitage, formerly of Fruit Avenue, Farrell.
Obituary was published 1-16-02
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (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.
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