Today's obituaries
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Rose DeFalco
Sharpsville school cafeteria retiree was St. Bart's member
Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Rose DeFalco, 441 S. 9th St., Sharpsville, who died at 4:50 p.m. Friday (2-1-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a brief illness. She was 90.
She was born Nov. 14, 1911, in Youngstown to Ottavaino and Angeline Naples.
Before retiring, Mrs. DeFalco was employed 15 years in the Pebly School cafeteria, Sharpsville.
She was a member of St. Bartholomew's Church, Sharpsville, and its Altar Rosary Society.
Mrs. DeFalco was a life member of Mercer County School Retirees and belonged to the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. She was also a member of The Retired Person's Association.
Her husband, Vincent J. DeFalco, whom she married Nov. 28, 1929, preceded her in death May 27, 1988.
Surviving are: one daughter, Donna Garrett and her husband, Charles, Hermitage; one son, Gerald and his wife, Sharon, Aurora, Ohio; four grandchildren, Christopher Garrett, Diana Garrett Allen, Susan DeFalco, and Gerald DeFalco, Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Emily Garrett, and Luke Allen; two sisters, Mary Sweeney, Youngs-town; and Ann Nackino, Jacksonville, Fla.; and four brothers, Samuel and William Naples, both Youngs-town; Albert Naples, Canfield; and John Naples, Ocean City, Calif.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pasqualina DeFalco; an infant son; one sister, Madeline Siquisto; and one brother, Daniel Naples.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bartholomew's Church, 311 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville 16150.
DEFALCO
Rose, 90, of 441 S. 9th St., Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (2-4-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday (2-5-02) in St. Bartholomew's Church, Sharpsville, with Rev. John S. Lynch, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Renee Annette Rubano
Renee Annette Rubano, 546 Shenango Blvd., Farrell, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Saturday (2-2-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. She was 41.
Obituary information was incomplete.
RUBANO
Renee Annette, 41, of 546 Shenango Blvd., Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
The following obituary is being reprinted from Saturday to include the photograph.
Timothy Weldon
'75 Hickory High graduate was union brick mason
Timothy Weldon, 535 Dutch Lane, Hermitage, passed away Friday (2-1-02) in Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, following an extended illness. He was 45.
He was born Dec. 10, 1956, in Sharon to John H. and Goldie Mikulin Weldon.
Mr. Weldon was a 1975 alumnus of Hickory High School, Hermitage.
A brick mason, he belonged to Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union No. 9.
Mr. Weldon was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166, Hermitage; and also belonged to First Slovak Workingman's Educational Club, Farrell.
He was a fan of both NASCAR and football, rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Surviving are: his mother, Goldie Ritter, Hermitage; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Diane) Conn, Allentown, Pa.; and Mrs. Donald (Cindy A.) Pacifico, Abbottstown, Pa.; one brother, Dennis Weldon and his wife Charlotte, Raleigh, N.C.; three nephews, Timothy J. and Christopher W. Weldon; and Anthony Pacifico.
He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Weldon; and his stepfather, Ernest E. Ritter.
Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, 200 Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213.
WELDON
Timothy, 45, of 535 Dutch Lane, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. today (2-3-02) 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 2 p.m. Monday (2-4-02) in the funeral home.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Wilbert D. Graden
Sharon Steel retiree was Hermitage volunteer fireman
Wilbert D. Graden, 1640 Pine Hollow Blvd., Hermitage, passed away Friday (2-1-02) in the intensive care unit of Sharon Regional Health System following a brief illness. He was 82.
He was born Jan. 4, 1920, in Vandergrift, Pa., to Charles and Gertrude Macfoos Graden.
Mr. Graden served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater of Operations.
He was employed as a slitter for 35 years at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he retired from the cold roll department in 1982.
Mr. Graden was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon.
A volunteer firefighter, he was a life member of the Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Graden was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting.
Surviving are: his wife at home, Rita L. Ritter, whom he married May 11, 1946; three daughters, Mrs. Leona A. Watson, Youngstown; Mrs. Patricia A. Bechtel and her husband Robert, Hermitage; and Barbara A. Graden, at home; a sister, Mildred Czusack, Vandergrift; four granddaughters, Elizabeth DelBono, Rita Watson, and Sarah and Rachel Bechtel; and one great-grandson, Michael Joseph DelBono.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marie and Mabel Shaffer; and six brothers, Raymond, Lawrence, Norman, Lloyd and Thomas Graden, and one infant, Charles II.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department, 2511 Highland Road, Hermitage 16148.
GRADEN
Wilbert D., 82, of 1640 Pine Hollow Blvd., Hermitage.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (2-4-02) 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 will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday (2-5-02) in St. Rose Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage, with Rev. Charles Schmitt, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
Deborah Ann Infante
Sharon native was library worker in Niles
Deborah Ann Infante, 123 Russell Ave., Niles, Ohio, died at 1 p.m. Thursday (1-31-02) in her residence after losing a two-year battle with cancer. She was 45.
She was born Jan. 9, 1957, in Sharon to Joseph Knowles and Phyllis Cramer Smuke.
A 1975 alumna of Niles McKinley High School, Mrs. Infante was employed 13 years by the McKinley Memorial Library, Niles, as a clerk librarian, reference librarian, microfilm technician and assistant children's librarian. She also worked at Niles McKinley High School as a library assistant for 15 years.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Niles.
Mrs. Infante was involved with Friends of the Library; BEACON Cancer Support Groups; and enjoyed cooking, gardening, swimming and sewing.
She will be deeply missed by her husband, Thomas A. Infante, whom she married at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Sept. 19, 1975; two daughters, Melissa and Sara Infante, both at home; one brother, James Knowles, Youngstown; two sisters, Mrs. James Gayle Snider, Novi, Mich.; and Karen Knowles, Niles; 10 nieces and six nephews; and several great- nieces and nephews.
INFANTE
Mrs. Thomas A. (Deborah Ann), 45, of 123 Russell Ave., Niles, Ohio.
Calling hours: 1 to 4 p.m. today (2-3-02) in JOSEPH ROSSI FUNERAL HOME, 457 Robbins Ave., Niles, Ohio. Mount Carmel Bereavement Society will hold prayers at 3:45 p.m.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. Monday (2-4-02) in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Niles, Ohio, preceded by a 9 a.m. service in the funeral home.
Ronald G. Seginak
Ronald G. Seginak, 512 Lawrence Avenue, Girard, Ohio, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday (2-2-02) in University Hospital, Cleveland. He was 70.
Obituary information was incomplete.
SEGINAK
Ronald G., 70, of 512 Lawrence Avenue, Girard, Ohio.
Arrangements will be announced by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.
Donald L. Ballard
Sharpsville clubs member retired from New Castle plant
Funeral services will be held Thursday in Indianapolis for Donald L. Ballard, 549 Fairbrook Way, Sharpsville, who died at 2:10 p.m. Friday (2-1-02) in his home. He was 67.
He was born Aug. 18, 1934, in Hymera, Ind., to Leland A. and Blanche Heap Ballard.
A 1954 alumna of Thomas Carr Howe High School, Indianapolis, Mr. Ballard attended Butler University in Indianapolis.
He was a veteran of the Army.
Mr. Ballard was a member of East Gate Christian Church, Indianapolis.
Before retiring in 1994, he was employed for 35 years by Praxair, New Castle, a division of Union Carbide Corp.
Mr. Ballard was an active member of the Sharpsville Service Club and a former member of the Sharpsville Boosters.
Surviving are: his wife at home, Barbara L. Runyan Ballard, whom he married Aug. 9, 1957; one daughter, Mrs. Bryan (Jacquie L.) Roth, Hermitage; two sons, Phillip L. Ballard, Sharon; and Michael A. Ballard, Richmond, Ind.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Enid Powell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., Sharon 16146; or Hospice Home Care of UPMC Horizon, 2200 Memorial Drive, Farrell 16121.
BALLARD
Donald L., 67, of 549 Fairbrook Way, Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (2-4-02) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon, and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (2-6-02) in FLANNER-BUCHANAN FUNERAL HOME, 10800 East Washington Street, Indianapolis. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Services: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (2-7-02) in FLANNER-BUCHANAN FUNERAL HOME, Indianapolis.
Entombment: Washington Park East Cemetery and Mausoleum, Indianapolis.
Edith Earcy Ritenour Campbell
Obituary was published 2-2-02
Mrs. Campbell was an avid CB lover known as "Granny."
A brother, Kenneth D. Ritenour, preceded her in death.
Additional and corrected information was given to The Herald.
CAMPBELL
Mrs. Charles (Edith Earcy Ritenour), 94, of 1101 Eau Claire Road, Harrisville.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-3-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday (2-4-02) in the funeral home with the retired Rev. Jack Patterson officiating.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City.
Betty Stockman Ringbloom
Homemaker, seamstress was New Wilmington sports fan
Betty Stockman Ringbloom, 234 Francis St., New Wilmington, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 4 p.m. Friday (2-1-02) in her home.
She was born in New Castle to Elmer Eugene and Bertha Watkins Stockman.
A 1936 graduate of Union High School, Mrs. Ringbloom was a homemaker and seamstress.
She was an active member of New Wilmington Alliance Church.
Mrs. Ringbloom was an honorary member of the Westminster Towering Titans, an avid supporter of sports at Westminster College and a fan of Wilmington High School sports.
Her husband, Lyman H. Ringbloom, Sr., whom she married Jan. 27, 1940, preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1992.
Surviving are: two daughters, Betty Jeanne Aiken and her husband Robert, New Wilmington; and Sheryl "Sherry" Ann Wilkison and her husband Ron, New Castle; one son, Lyman H. "Bud" Ringbloom Jr. and his wife Marilyn, New Bedford; nine grandchildren, Maureen Cory, Aimee Woofter, Mark Aiken, Allysen Byers, Jodi Rugh, Joi Wilkison, Ron Wilkison, Jr., Kristen Ringbloom and Jessica Ringbloom; and nine great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert and Jack Stockman; one sister, Carol Ann Stockman; and an infant brother and infant sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Wilmington Alliance Church, 127 N. New Castle St., New Wilmington 16142.
RINGBLOOM
Mrs. Lyman H. (Betty Stockman) of 234 Francis St., New Wilmington.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (2-4-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-5-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Collmus, former pastor of the New Wilmington Alliance Church, officiating.
Interment: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BLOUGH
Olive H., 87, of East Lansing, Mich., formerly of 1635 Highland Road, Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-2-02
Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m. today (2-3-02) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-4-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Glen Hink, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
FERRY
John W. III, 73, Flossmoor, Ill., formerly of Mayfield Road, Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 2-1-02
Service: Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Saturday (2-2-02) in Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. followed by a Blessing service at noon Monday (2-4-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
LENKNER
Mrs. Henry Lamont "Mont" Lenkner (Esther Elizabeth), 88, Box 364, 411 W. Mercer St., Harrisville.
Obituary was published 2-2-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-3-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-4-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Timothy R. Bauler, pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church, Slippery Rock, officiating.
Burial: Parklawn Cemetery, Jamestown.
MARTINKO
John A., 86, of 100 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-2-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. today (2-3-02) and 10 a.m. Monday (2-4-02) to time of service in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-4-02) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. C. Charles Eckles, pastor of Central Christian Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
MEANS
LeRoy P., 68, of 549 Caroline Ave., Hubbard.
Obituary was published 2-2-02
Calling hours: None.
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. Monday (2-4-02) in the funeral home.
Burial: None.
Arrangements by STEWART-KYLE FUNERAL HOME, 407 W. Liberty St., Hubbard.
PATTERSON
Mrs. James F. (Linda Sue), 50, of 511 Harley Way, Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-1-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday (2-2-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. today (2-3-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Paul M. Sajban pastor of St. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Western Reserve Crematory, Struthers, Ohio.
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