Today's obituaries
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James J. Kent
Warren (Ohio) Consolidated retiree was in Marines
James J. Kent of 7886 Service Ave., Masury, died at 10:12 a.m. Monday (1-21-02) at home. He was 62.
Mr. Kent was born in Rimersburg, Pa., on April 6, 1939, a son of William and Avonell (McKee) Kent.
James was a private first class in the United States Marine Corps.
Mr. Kent was a transportation dispatcher for Warren (Ohio) Consolidated. He retired in 1989 after 30-plus years.
He attended Masury United Methodist Church. In his spare time, James enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and cheering on Jeff Gordon in NASCAR.
Survivors include: his mother, Masury; his wife, Janice J. (Yakell) Kent, whom he married Sept. 12, 1964; a son, James W. Kent and his wife, Althea, Hiram Township, Ohio; a daughter, Jacqueline Hennessy and her husband, James, Cortland; and three grandchildren, Lauren Hennessy, Connor Hennessy and Sarah Kent.
He was preceded in death by his father; and a sister, Lois.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Physician's Dialysis Center, 2425 Garden Way Drive, Hermitage 16148.
KENT
James J., 62, of 7886 Service Ave., Masury.
Calling hours: 4 p.m. to time of service Thursday (1-24-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Benigas, pastor of Masury United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Mary Lou Augustine Walsh
Packard retiree was volunteer, worked at Greenville business
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday for Mary Lou Augustine Walsh, Hempfield Township, formerly of 7324 Huckleberry Road, Adamsville. She died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2002, in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. She was 72.
Mrs. Walsh was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Greenville to Felix Augustine and Philameno Chizilenna Augustine.
She attended the former Penn High School in Greenville and was employed for 32 years at Delphi Packard Electric Systems in Warren, Ohio, retiring as a forklift operator.
After her retirement from Packard, Mrs. Walsh worked as a sales representative with her son, John P. Wolford, at Route 18 Truck & Auto Sales in Greenville.
She was a member of St. Michael's Church in Greenville, where she was a former Confraternity of Christian Doctrine teacher. Mrs. Walsh was also active as a volunteer for many other area churches.
She was an artist of oil paintings and enjoyed being around race horses.
Mrs. Walsh also enjoyed spending time with her family.
Surviving besides her son, John, and his wife, Debra, are: her brother, Amos Augustine; and her husband, Carmello Castiglione, all Greenville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Walsh was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert T. Wolford; five brothers, Frank, Albert, John, Gabriel and Angelo Augustine; three sisters, Rose Mogle, Matilda Doddo and Frances Savario; and one granddaughter, Shelley Wolford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125.
WALSH
Mary Lou Augustine, 72, Hempfield Township, formerly of 7324 Huckleberry Road, Adamsville.
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Burial and committal service: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
Mildred 'Millie' B. Pears
Retired HHS cafeteria supervisor was avid bowler
A funeral service will be held Thursday for Mildred "Millie" B. Pears of 5673 Virginia Road in Hermitage. She passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. She was 82.
Born Feb. 20, 1919, in Hermitage, Mrs. Pears was a daughter of the late Taylor W. and Orpha Spear Laird.
A lifelong resident of Hermitage, she was a 1936 alumna of Hickory High School and retired in 1978 from Hermitage School District, where she was a cafeteria supervisor for more than 20 years.
Mrs. Pears was a lifelong member of New Virginia United Methodist Church in Hermitage.
An avid bowler, she belonged to a number of leagues. She was also a charter member of the New Virginia Old Home Days Association.
Survivors include: her husband, Jack H. Pears, whom she married Aug. 7, 1940; one daughter, Beverly P. Greer; one son, Jack R. Pears; and one brother, Gilbert Laird and his wife Dorothy, all Hermitage; two grandchildren, Kevin A. Greer and his wife Connie, Luna Pier, Mich.; and Todd P. Greer and his wife Karen, Stockbridge, Ga.; four great-grandchildren, L. Ashley Greer, L. Austin Greer, Evan W. Greer and Carly R. Greer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pears was preceded in death by one sister, Esther Megown; and five brothers, Paul, Taylor, Edward, Ralph and Leonard Laird.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Virginia United Methodist Church, 1100 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage 16148.
PEARS
Mrs. Jack H. (Mildred "Millie" B.), 82, of 5673 Virginia Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) 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. Thursday (1-24-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Ricky D. Nelson, pastor of New Virginia United Methodist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Betty Louise Lyons Saylor
Retired baker, caregiver in Grove City had 69 survivors
Betty Louise Lyons Saylor, 515 S. Center St., Grove City, died at 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in her residence after a six-year illness. She was 75.
Mrs. Saylor was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Rimersburg, Clarion County, to Thomas Burton Lyons and Mary O'Dailey Lyons.
She retired as a baker for the former Sam Puntureri Pizza and Bakery in Grove City. She was also a caregiver in the Grove City area.
Mrs. Saylor was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving are: four daughters, Barbara Bulfone, Hot Springs, Ark.; Mrs. Donald D. (Jean) Stull; and Mrs. Lee E. (Cindy) Johnson, both Grove City; and Mrs. Donald R. (Debbie) Adams, Mercer; five sons, Thomas R. Saylor and his wife Marsha, Harrisville; John Richard Saylor and his wife Cathy, Richmond, Va.; Rod R. Saylor and his wife Kathy; Jerry A. Saylor and his wife Catherine; and Vern Saylor Jr. and his wife Lori, all Grove City; one sister, Bernice, Illinois; 28 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Saylor was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Verna Parker and Edna Eisenhauth; and six brothers, Frank, Tom, Jeff, Jim, Walt and William Lyons.
SAYLOR
Betty Louise Lyons, 75, of 515 S. Center St., Grove City.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. W. Stephen Morse, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Harmony Cemetery, Harrisville.
Thomas N. Thomas
Thomas N. Thomas, 410 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville, died at 1:34 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System from complications of leukemia. He was 59.
Obituary information was incomplete.
THOMAS
Thomas N., 59, of 410 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Jane Everall Yeager
Retired Hermitage teacher served in Sharpsville church
A memorial service will be held Thursday for Jane E. Yeager, formerly of Sharpsville and Green Valley, Ariz. She died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in her daughter's home at 1242 Boyer Road, Erie 16511, after an extended illness. She was 80.
Mrs. Yeager was born Aug. 1, 1921, in Mercer County to the late Carl C. and Jenny Raymond Everall.
She graduated from the former Stoneboro High School and then received her degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1944.
Mrs. Yeager married the late J. Lewis Yeager on Aug. 18, 1945. She taught home economics in Hermitage School District until her retirement in 1980.
She was a lifelong member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 242 in Sharon; and was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Sharpsville, where she sang in the choir and applied her homemaking talents to adult ministries. Mrs. Yeager did the same at Green Valley Baptist Church after relocating with her husband in 1983.
Hospitality to family and friends remained her joy throughout life.
Besides her parents and her husband, Mrs. Yeager was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Y. Evans.
She is survived by: a sister, Mary Brennan, Hermitage; a daughter, Luanne Y. Salaga, Erie; a son, Max E. Yeager, Boulder, Colo.; two grandsons; and one great-grandson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 148 E. Shenango St.,, Sharpsville 16150; or Visiting Nurses Association Hospice of Erie, 1305 Peach St., Erie 16501.
YEAGER
Mrs. J. Lewis (Jane Everall), 80, formerly of Sharpsville and Green Valley, Ariz.
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hadley Cemetery.
Bonita M. Robinson Struble
Lackawannock Twp. woman was 4-H leader, hobbyist
Bonita M. Robinson Struble, 745 Bend Road, Lackwannock Township, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in her residence. She was 80.
Mrs. Struble was born April 23, 1921, in Youngstown to Robert and Bronta Arner Robinson.
She was a member of Mount Pleasant Grange Association; and Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Lackwannock Township.
Mrs. Struble was a 4-H leader for 20 years and loved oil painting and ceramics.
Her husband, Edward Struble, died July 2, 1983.
Surviving are: two sisters, Roberta Miller, Transfer; and Peggy Myers, Greenville; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Struble was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, William and Robert Robinson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2090 Mercer-West Middlesex Road, Mercer 16137.
STRUBLE
Mrs. Edward (Bonita M. Robinson), 80, of 745 Bend Road, Lackwannock Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-22-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackwannock Township, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
The following obituary is being reprinted to correct an error by The Herald in the service information.
Frank Thomas Rodgers
Retired millwright machinist had sister living in Volant
YORK, Pa. -- Frank Thomas Rodgers, 1920 Trolley Road, York, formerly of Wilson, N.Y., and the village of North Liberty, died Friday (1-18-02) in York Hospital. He was 76.
He was born Dec. 21, 1925, in Plain Grove to Charles Noble and Violet Mildred Buxton Rodgers.
Before retiring in 1986, Mr. Rodgers was employed by the New York State Power Authority for more than 25 years as a millwright machinist.
He was a member of North Ridge United Methodist Church, Lockport, N.Y.
An avid sportsman, Mr. Rodgers was a member of the Wilson Conservation Club, The Franklin Conservation Club and The Pioneer Sportsman Club.
Surviving are: his wife at home, Helen Mae Means Rodgers, whom he married April 17, 1948; four children, Joyce Lepore and her husband Benjamin, Gail Burgen, and Frank Thomas Rodgers Jr. and his wife Patricia, all of York; and Charles L. Rodgers and his wife Paula, Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Emma Rogers, Volant; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry and Meryl Rodgers; and a sister, Marilyn Stevenson.
RODGERS
Frank Thomas, 76, of 1920 Trolley Road, York, Pa., formerly of Wilson, N.Y., and the village of North Liberty.
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service was at 11 a.m. today (1-22-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. William M. Brest, pastor of Mercer Free Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Clara Wallace
GCC cafeteria retiree had stepdaughter, brother here
YORK, Pa. -- Clara Wallace of York, died Monday morning (1-21-02) in York Medical Center. She was 87.
Mrs. Wallace was born in Butler on April 16, 1914, to Domenico and Louisa Duranti Zenobi.
She retired from Grove City College as a cafeteria worker for 22 years.
Mrs. Wallace was a former member of Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City; and a member of St. Rose of Lima in York; and AARP, a retired person's organization.
She is survived by: a son, John Morrow of Florida; a daughter, Diana Malingowski of York; a stepdaughter, Sheila McKay of Grove City; two sisters, Virginia Forlini of Denora, Pa.; and Helen Fozard of Pittsburgh; a brother, John Zenobi of Grove City; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by her parents; her second husband, William Wallace, died in 1988; her first husband, Austin L. Morrow, who died in 1979; a sister, Anna Dennis; and two brothers, Ernest and Anthony.
WALLACE
Mrs. William (Clara), 87, York, Pa.
Calling hours: 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Joseph Green
Joseph Green, Pittsburgh, died Monday (1-21-02) in his home. He was 43.
Obituary information was incomplete.
GREEN
Joseph, 43, Pittsburgh.
Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Edward Francis Nych
Edward Francis Nych, 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township, died at 8:35 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in his home. He was 87.
Obituary information was incomplete.
NYCH
Edward Francis, 87, of 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Rufus Lyle
Rufus Lyle, 335 Sterling Ave., Sharon, died today (1-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 85.
Obituary information was incomplete.
LYLE
Rufus, 85, of 335 Sterling Ave., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Gustav R. Wall
Gustav R. Wall, Arlington Drive, Reynolds, died at 7:23 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. He was 86.
Obituary information was incomplete.
WALL
Gustav R., 86, Arlington Drive, Reynolds.
Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Artie M. Johnson
Artie M. Johnson, 920 Lee Ave., Farrell, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday (1-21-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 75.
Obituary information was incomplete.
JOHNSON
Artie M., 75, of 920 Lee Ave., Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Other death
Sylvia Bassick
BASSICK
Mrs. Joseph G. (Sylvia), 79, of 40 Kremis Road, Delaware Township.
Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Prayer service will be held at noon. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BACKO
Steve (Stevo), 78, of 1115 Washington St., Farrell.
Obituary was published 1-21-02
Calling hours: 5 to 9 p.m. today (1-22-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Pomen service at 8 p.m.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Svetislav Mirolovich, pastor, as celebrant. Brief service at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: St. John's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
H0NEL
Francis G. "Mick," 70, Masury.
Obituary was published 1-21-02
Calling hours: 4 p.m. to time of service today (1-22-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Brookfield, officiating.
Inurnment: Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery.
O'DELL
Richard Eugene Sr., 27, of 1047 Linden St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-21-02
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (1-22-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral and committal service at 1 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Joseph Marzano, pastor of Grace in the Wilderness Church, West Middlesex, officiating.
REYNOLDS
James M., 75, Newark, Del., formerly of South Hermitage Road, West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 1-21-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (1-22-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday (1-23-02) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with Monsignor John B. Hagerty, pastor, and Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor of St. Michael's Church, Greenville, concelebrating.
Interment: With full military honors in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
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