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Today's death record

  • Bernice Irene Ligo Baker Crew, 72, of 225 Howland-Wilson Road N.E., Warren, Ohio, formerly of Mercer.
  • Linda Marie Joyce Krafft, 46, of 109 Kelly Blvd., Slippery Rock.
  • Mary Fern Hunter Woodall, 86, of Hermitage, formerly of South Oakdale Avenue, Hermitage.


Today's obituaries
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Bernice Irene Ligo Baker Crew
Linda Marie Joyce Krafft
  Victor A. 'Porky' Fragle
Mary Fern Hunter Woodall

Bernice Irene Ligo Baker Crew
Former Mercer woman was pianist, Cleveland sports fan

Bernice Irene Ligo Baker Crew, 225 Howland-Wilson Road, NE, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Mercer, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in her residence following a brief illness. She was 72.

She was born June 18, 1929 in Grove City to Russell G. and Esther Elizabeth McMillan Ligo.

Before retiring in 1988, Mrs. Crew was employed by Imperial Nursing Home, Warren, Ohio, as a licensed practical nurse.

She was a Protestant.

Mrs. Crew was an accomplished pianist and an avid sports fan who especially loved the Cleveland Indians and Browns. In her spare time, she was devoted to caring for grandchildren.

Her first husband, Harold N. Baker, whom she married in 1949, preceded her in death on June 18, 1987.

Surviving are: her husband, Frank Crew, whom she married Sept. 27, 1997, at home; two sons, Charles N. and Richard T. Baker, both of Howland, Ohio; five grandsons; two granddaughters; two step-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and one step-great-granddaughter.

Besides her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, J. Richard and William Ligo.

CREW
    
Mrs. Frank (Bernice Irene Ligo Baker), 72, of 225 Howland-Wilson Road, N.E., Warren, Ohio, formerly of Mercer.
    Calling hours: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) until funeral service in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
    Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert J. Huck, Pastor of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Wolf Creek Township, officiating.
    Interment: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township.


Linda Marie Joyce Krafft

Linda Marie Joyce Krafft, 109 Kelly Blvd., Slippery Rock, died at 8 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in United Community Hospital, Grove City, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was 46.

Obituary information was incomplete.

KRAFT
    Linda Marie Joyce, 46, of 109 Kelly Blvd., Slippery Rock.
    Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.


Victor A. 'Porky' Fragle

Hermitage man was Sharon Steel retiree, ex-cafe owner

Funeral services will be held Monday (1-28-02) for Victor A. "Porky" Fragle of 254 Wick Ave., Hermitage, who passed away at 10:50 p.m. Thursday (1-24-02) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. He was 77.

He was born Dec. 5, 1924 in Sharon to Pasquale and Cherubina Gioia Fragale. Mr. Fragle attended schools in Sharon.

He retired March 1, 1985 as a supervisor at the Sharon Steel Corp.'s former Farrell plant where he had been employed for 42 years. He was a co-owner of the former Town Cafe, Sharon.

Mr. Fragle was a member of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage.

He was a member of the Sharon Steel Foreman's Club, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 145, Greenville, the Shenango Valley Sons of Italy, Sharon, and the Italian Home Club, Farrell.

Mr. Fragle was an avid gardener and enjoyed golfing and card playing, particularly poker.

His first wife, the former Patricia J. Quinlan, whom he married Sept. 6, 1951, preceded him in death on July 22, 1983.

Survivors are: his wife, Joyce Wilson Oakes, whom he married Sept. 6, 1998, at home; two daughters, Barbara E. Shelleby, Hermitage; and Jean A. Stenoff, West Middlesex; one son, William F. Fragle, Hermitage; one stepdaughter, Wendy Getway, Sharpsville; one stepson, Christopher Oakes, Hermitage; three brothers, Anthony Fragle and his wife Audrey and Al Fragle and his wife Edith, all of Hermitage, and Robert Fragle and his wife Donna, Farrell; two grandchildren, Thomas V. Shelleby and Matthew W. Fragle; on step-granddaughter, Sarah Getway; and one step-grandson, George Getway.

Besides his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Guy, Joseph, James, Frank and Patsy Fragle; and two sisters, Mary Sansoti and Agnes Gatty.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh 15235.

FRAGLE
    
Victor A. (Porky), 77, of 254 Wick Ave., Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends and family may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome @infonline.net.
    Services: Funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) in the funeral home with Monsignor Salvatore Mitchell, officiating.
    Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.


Mary Fern Hunter Woodall

Hermitage great-grandmother was talented seamstress

Mary Fern Hunter Woodall, formerly of South Oakdale Avenue, Hermitage, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday (1-25-02) in The Bentley House, Hermitage, following an extended illness. She was 86.

She was born Aug. 4, 1915, in Jamestown, to Walker A. and Mary B. Splitstone Hunter.

Mrs. Woodall was a 1933 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Before retiring, she was employed for 28 years by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. in the accounting department.

Mrs. Woodall was a very talented seamstress. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Her husband, Thomas W. Woodall, whom she married Nov. 11, 1963, preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1996.

Surviving are: one daughter, Janet Hoovler and her husband Tom, Hermitage; one son, Raymond Chapin and his wife Doris, Winston, Ga.; one stepdaughter, Jill Walcott and her husband Jim, Napierville, Ill.; one stepson, Michael Woodall, of Indiana; two sisters, Marilla Austin, Sharpsville, and Peggy Zeronas, Sharon; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 352 West 8th Street, Erie 16502.

WOODALL
    
Mrs. Thomas W. (Mary Fern Hunter), 86, Hermitage, formerly of South Oakdale Avenue, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) in Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. R. Herman, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Rock Ridge Cemetery, West Salem Township.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
Look in past days' obituary files to find the full obituaries


BODIEN
    
Mrs. George D. (Carolyn Margaret), 72, of 2189 Homewood Drive, Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 1-24-02
    Calling hours: Noon to time of service today (1-26-02) 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 1 p.m. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. John P. Frey, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
    Interment: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.
CASTIGLIONE
    
Mrs. Salvatore (Helen G. Horodnic), 80, formerly of 3276 Morefield Road, Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 1-25-02
    Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Rosary recited at 4:45 p.m. by St. Adalbert's Prayer Group. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. today (1-26-02) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
    Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.


JORDAN
    
Robert "Bob" W., 72, of 27 Cathedral Drive, Farrell.
    Obituary was published 1-24-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with family present from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday (1-28-02) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends may also call in the home of Barbara A. Jordan, deceased's wife, 337 Patt Drive, Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
    Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday (1-29-02) in Second Baptist Church, 1138 Spearman Ave., Farrell, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
LYLES
    
Rufus Houston, 85, of 335 Sterling Ave., Apartment 110, Sharon.
    Obituary was published 1-23-02
    Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) in J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
    Service: Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. today (1-26-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Clem Ragster Sr., friend of the family, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
PATTON
    
Mrs. DeLos A. "Carney" (Clara L.), 85, of 3429 Sandy Lake-New Lebanon Road, Sandy Lake Township.
    Obituary was published 1-25-02
    Calling hours: Were 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Wake service at 8:30 p.m.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. today (1-26-02) in St. Columbkille Church, Stoneboro, with the Rev. Henry C. Andrae, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment and committal service: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.


PLAWKY
    
Mrs. Joseph S. (Anne M.), 89, of 279 Crawford Drive, Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 1-24-02
    Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-25-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. by Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 507, Sharon; and Friends of the Blue Army. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (1-26-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired pastor of Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, as celebrant.
    Interment: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Hermitage.


SPENCE
    
Jonathan P., 46, of 215 N. Broad St., Grove City.
    Obituary was published 1-25-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (1-27-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (1-28-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, pastor, officiating.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.


STEWART
    
Mrs. George A. (Marie Gibb), 92, of 214 Garden Ave., Grove City.
    Obituary was published 1-25-02
    Calling hours: Noon to time of service Monday (1-28-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald C. Hoagland, pastor of East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.



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