Today's obituaries
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The following obituary is being reprinted to include additional information given to The Herald after Wednesday's deadline.
Robert E. McCauley Jr.
Wal-Mart assistant manager lived in Greenville
A funeral service will be held Thursday for Robert E. McCauley Jr., 20 Woodbine Drive, Greenville. He died at 12:09 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, in St. Vincent's Hospital, Erie. He was 52.
Mr. McCauley was born Aug. 14, 1949, in Greenville to Robert E. McCauley Sr. and Dorothy I. Goldhart McCauley.
A 1969 graduate of McKees Rock (Pa.) High School, he was a licensed auctioneer and an assistant manager for Wal-Mart in Greenville.
Mr. McCauley was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3374 in Hempfield Township.
He loved horses, motorcycling and golfing, and always loved a good laugh.
Surviving are: his wife, Janelle S. Stangl McCauley, whom he married May 21, 1988, Hermitage; two daughters, Megan Lenore, Sherman, Texas; and Christina Capwill, New Jersey; three sisters, Mrs. John (Sherry) Hammersley, Warren, Pa.; Terri Clover, wife of Gordon Clover Jr., Eastanollee, Ga.; and Mrs. Gary (Jody) Zuschlag, Greenville; two brothers, Raymond O. McCauley, Greenville; and Gary L. McCauley, Winter Springs, Fla.; a companion, Cheryl A. Boozer, Greenville; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. McCauley was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Heather McCauley; a brother, Frank McCauley; and a sister, Janet Wells.
Memorial contributions may be made in care of the funeral home to the Robert E. McCauley Jr. Memorial Fund.
McCAULEY
Robert E. Jr., 52, of 20 Woodbine Drive, Greenville.
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (2-6-02) and 1 p.m. to time of service today (2-7-02) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Baird@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home, with Major Wesley Foster, lifelong family friend, retired from the Salvation Army in Greenville, officiating.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
Helen Olivia 'Olive' Amorose
Ex-Bethel Park homemaker had daughter living here
A funeral Mass will be celebrated today for Helen Olivia "Olive" Amorose, a resident of John XXIII Home, Hermitage, formerly of Bethel Park. She passed away at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday (2-5-02) in John XXIII Home after an extended illness. She was 88.
Born Sept. 1, 1913, in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Amorose was a daughter of the late John and Edith E. Page Vernon.
She was a 1930 graduate of Taylor-Alderdice High School in Pittsburgh.
A homemaker, Mrs. Amorose was a former member of St. Thomas Moore Church in Bethel Park; and Sts. Simon and Jude Church in Scott Township, Allegheny County, and its Legion of Mary group.
Survivors include: her husband, Joseph Amorose, whom she married Nov. 10, 1930, also a resident of John XXIII Home; two daughters, Mrs. William C. (Edith E.) Duerr, Pittsburgh; and Deborah A. D'Amore, wife of Dr. David L. D'Amore, Brookfield Township; three sons, James A. Amorose, Harwick, Pa.; Robert J. Amorose, Pittsburgh; and Joseph V. Amorose, Bethel Park; 23 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Amorose was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Joseph, John and James Vernon.
Memorial contributions may be made to John XXIII Home, 2250 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage 16148.
AMOROSE
Mrs. Joseph (Helen Olivia "Olive"), 88, Hermitage, formerly of Bethel Park.
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service today (2-7-02) in Roncalli Center of John XXIII Home, Hermitage. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 3 p.m. today in Roncalli Center, with Monsignor Raymond Meier and Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, both retired priests, concelebrating.
Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Township, Allegheny County.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Dorothy C. Breauchy
Nurse's aide, private duty nurse had lived in Fredonia
YOUNGSTOWN -- Dorothy C. Breauchy, 2530 Stocker Ave., Youngstown, formerly of Fredonia, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2002, in her residence after a two-week illness. She was 80.
Mrs. Breauchy was born Sept. 1, 1921, in Greenville to William and Mabel Metzler Riley.
An alumna of Greenville High School, she was a nurse's aide for 20 years at the former Mercer County Home. After retiring, Mrs. Breauchy did private duty nursing for 15 years.
Surviving are: three daughters, Lavina Ann, wife of Floyd Zahniser, Mercer; Lucille, wife of Dr. Henry Clay Shilling, Freeport, Pa.; and Marilyn, wife of Douglas Hogg, Mill Village, Pa.; five sons, William Breauchy, Burn, Ind.; Harry Breauchy, Enon Valley, Pa.; La-Verne Breauchy, Corry; Lawrence Breauchy, Mercer; and Donald Breauchy, Mount Jackson, Mo.; three sisters, Ethel, wife of Russell Cadman, Fredonia; Lois, wife of Lewis Shafer, Mercer; and Ruth, wife of Perry Hause, Stoneboro; one brother, Paul Riley, Greenville; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Breauchy was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Jane and Elaine Breauchy; and one brother, Dean Riley.
BREAUCHY
Dorothy C., 80, of 2530 Stocker Ave., Youngstown, formerly of Fredonia.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-8-02) and 11 a.m. to time of service Saturday (2-9-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at noon Saturday in the funeral home, with Dr. Henry Clay Shilling, deceased's son-in-law and retired pastor, officiating.
Interment: Perry (Township) Chapel Cemetery.
Edward J. Chirila
'78 Sharon High graduate owned insurance business
A funeral service will be held Saturday for Edward J. Chirila of 369 Sunset Blvd., Hermitage. He passed away at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, in his home after an extended illness. He was 41.
Mr. Chirila was born Sept. 22, 1960, in Sharon to John and Wanda O'Brien Chirila.
He was a lifelong area resident and graduated in 1978 from Sharon High School. Mr. Chirila later attended the Shenango Valley campus of Pennsylvania State University in Sharon.
He was owner and president of Reliable Insurance Group, Hermitage.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hermitage; Professional Insurance Agents Association; Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 103, Sharon; and was a former member of Sharon Country Club; and Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Ed enjoyed golf, traveling and spending time with his family and friends, especially his son.
He is survived at home by his wife, the former Ella M. Davis, whom he married Nov. 1, 1980; and one son, Robert John Chirila.
Also surviving are: two brothers, John A. Hacker and his wife Donna Hacker, Sharpsville; and David A. Hacker and his wife Cindy Hacker, Sharon; one sister, Karen J. Miller, Brookfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Chirila was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Regional Health System's Hospice Home Care, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, Hermitage 16148.
CHIRILA
Edward J., 41, of 369 Sunset Blvd., Hermitage.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (2-8-02) 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 11:30 a.m. Saturday (2-9-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. G.H. Trumbo, pastor of Hickory United Methodist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Jack Leroy Chisholm
Sharon Steel retiree was WWII Navy vet
A funeral service will be held Sunday for Jack Leroy Chisholm of 577 Lafayette St., Sharon. He passed away at 2:36 p.m. Tuesday (2-5-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a brief illness. He was 77.
Mr. Chisholm was born July 19, 1924, in Wheatland, a son of James Thomas Chisholm and Hattie Berry Chisholm.
A lifelong area resident, he attended Hermitage schools and was of the Methodist faith.
Mr. Chisholm was employed by the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant as a railroad engineer, where he worked for 34 years. He retired in 1984.
Some of his memberships included the former Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge, Sharon; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286; and American Legion Post 160, both Farrell.
Mr. Chisholm served with the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific theater of operations.
He is survived by a daughter, Sharon L. Chisholm, Cortland; and one son, Charles D. Chisholm, Sharon. Mr. Chisholm also leaves three grandchildren, Laurel, Lianna and Jeremy; and one great-granddaughter, Sierra.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Violet Nugent; and five brothers, David, James, Lee, Charles and William Chisholm.
CHISHOLM
Jack Leroy, 77, of 577 Lafayette St., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday (2-9-02) 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 2:30 p.m. Sunday (2-10-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
William S. Garner
Coal company, construction worker was Mason
A funeral service will be held Saturday for William S. Garner of 3330 Perry Highway, Sandy Creek Township. He died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2002, in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 61.
Mr. Garner was born March 9, 1940, in Ellwood City, a son of the late Samuel R. and Hallie V. Hoobler Garner.
On Nov. 23, 1962, he married the former Sue Ann Armour, who survives.
Mr. Garner was previously employed by the former Perry Brothers Coal Co. of Jefferson Township as a heavy equipment operator for 17 years. He was most recently associated with John Schaff, contractors of Sandy Lake; and Randy Jones Construction of Stoneboro.
Mr. Garner was a member of Sheakleyville United Methodist Church; Free and Accepted Masons Lake Lodge 434, Sandy Lake; Zem Zem Shrine, Erie; and Scottish Rite's New Castle Consistory.
He also served as director for the Sheakleyville Cemetery Association.
Mr. Garner is survived by: his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John (Pamela) Scabilloni, Mars; two sisters, Mrs. Clayton (Margaret) Majors, New Castle; and Mrs. Dennis (Sandra) McHattie, Butler; and one brother, Lawrence Garner and his wife Sue, Hermitage.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148.
GARNER
William S., 61, of 3330 Perry Highway, Sandy Creek Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-8-02) in ROBERT L. SNYDER HOME, Ltd., 3223 Perry Highway, Sheakleyville.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday (2-9-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Glea Foster, pastor of Sheakleyville United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: With graveside service at Sheakleyville Cemetery.
Antoinette 'Toni' Marie Hickey
Ex-beauty salon owner, cook was active in fund-raisers
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday for Antoinette "Toni" Marie Hickey, formerly of 3116 Main St., West Middlesex, a lifetime resident of the Shenango Valley. She passed away at 5:02 p.m. Tuesday (2-5-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following a brief illness. She was 85.
Mrs. Hickey was born Oct. 22, 1916, in Farrell to Biagio and Celesta Macciocca Marino.
She attended Farrell schools and graduated from Wil-Mar Beauty School in Sharon.
Toni was the owner and operator of the former RITZ Beauty Salon in downtown Sharon.
Mrs. Hickey was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon and was involved in many charitable causes. She was instrumental in helping the late Rev. Paul Obenrader and the Oblate and Benedictine Sisters to found the former Christ the King Church in Sharon. The church later moved to Farrell and was renamed St. Paul's Church, located on Fruit Avenue in Farrell, the original site for Sister Bonita's Prince of Peace food and clothing collection center.
Famous for her Italian cuisine, Mrs. Hickey cooked and helped to organize many spaghetti dinners to support schools and churches.
She also had worked at many area restaurants including the Italian Home, Paradise Inn and Bello's Pizza Shop.
Her husband of 45 years, Joseph M. Hickey, whom she married Jan. 7, 1947, passed away July 24, 1992.
She leaves: a daughter, Kathleen Eberle and her husband Charles; and a son, Steven M. Tomack Jr., all Hermitage; four grandsons, James B. Eberle, Mark C. Eberle, Todd J. Tomack and Steven M. Tomack III; two brothers, William Marino, Warren, Ohio; and Anthony Marino and his wife Paula, San Diego; one granddaughter, Lindsey Denney; and one great-granddaughter, Mackayla Tomack. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Hickey was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Nancy Ciccki and Philomena Dragask; and two brothers, Lucien and Joseph Marino.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Antoinette Hickey to St. Joseph's School, 760 E. State St., Sharon 16146.
HICKEY
Mrs. Joseph M. (Antoinette "Toni" Marie), 85, formerly of 3116 Main St., West Middlesex, a lifetime resident of the Shenango Valley.
Calling hours: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday (2-9-02) 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. Saturday in St. Rose Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage, with the Rev. Charles Schmitt, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery.
Catherine 'Kathryn' A. Ormsby
Homemaker formerly was Sharpsville church member
Catherine "Kathryn" A. Ormsby of 500 Clarksville Road in Hermitage died at 9 p.m. Tuesday (2-5-02) in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. She was 90.
Mrs. Ormsby was born March 21, 1911, in Sharon, a daughter of Harry and Emma Fisher Green.
She was a homemaker and a former member of First Baptist Church in Sharpsville.
Survivors include: one son, Thomas Ormsby, Lorain, Ohio; one daughter, Kathryn Ormsby, Hermitage; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ormsby was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, William, George, John and Jobe Green; and three sisters, Jenny Ayers, Edna McKee and Alice Nottingham.
ORMSBY
Catherine "Kathryn" A., 90, Hermitage.
Calling hours and service: None.
Arrangements by MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Irene Steh
Holy Trinity member was clerk at former G.C. Murphy
Irene Steh, 933, Judson Road, Masury, died of natural causes at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 80.
Miss Steh was born April 7, 1921, in Butler to Frank S. and Elizabeth Emery Steh.
She was a clerk at the former G.C. Murphy Co. in Sharon.
Miss Steh was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Farrell, and its Altar-Rosary Society.
She also was an avid bingo player.
Surviving are: three nephews, Joseph Steh, George Steh and Stephen Steh; and three nieces, Judith Moore; Ilona Paladino and Lenora James.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Irene Steh; and three brothers, Frank S. Steh, Joseph P. Steh and Steve N. Steh.
STEH
Miss Irene, 80, of 933 Judson Road, Masury.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-8-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-9-02) in Holy Trinity Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Hermitage.
Paul D. Shaffer
Draftsman worked for WE, became furniture builder
Burial will be held in Hubbard Union Cemetery for Paul D. Shaffer of 459 Colonial Court, Sharpsville. He died of a massive heart attack at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday (2-5-02) in Cleveland Clinic. He was 66.
Mr. Shaffer was born Dec. 7, 1935, in Sharon to Paul Roselle Shaffer and Annabelle Miller Shaffer.
On April 2, 1960, he married Jean Louise Barclay of Hubbard, who preceded him in death.
Paul attended Sharon public schools and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves.
In 1956, he became a draftsman with the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. He later worked for Dresser Industries, living in Pittsburgh; Marion, Ohio; Florida; Washington State and New Hampshire.
After he retired, Paul decided to make his hobby his vocation. He was an excellent craftsman and built all types of furniture using the Colonial Method of no nails. His furniture was shipped throughout the United States and he was featured in several newspaper articles.
Paul was commissioned to build the baptismal font at First Presbyterian Church in Sharon.
Besides his wife, Paul Shaffer was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Shaffer Hurayt.
He is survived by: his sister, Doris Mitchell; a niece, Caryl Mitchell; and a nephew, Todd W. Mitchell, all San Antonio; an uncle, Kenneth Miller; and an aunt, Viola Taylor, both Sharon.
SHAFFER
Paul D., 66, of 1486 Robertson Road, Sharpsville.
Calling hours and service: None.
Burial: Cremains in Hubbard Union Cemetery.
Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.
Rose Zarella
Rose Zarella, Hermitage, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday (2-6-02) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was 91.
Obituary information was incomplete.
ZARELLA
Rose, 91, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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HAMILTON
Charles C., 86, of 27 Dogwood Lane, West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 2-5-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-7-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNING- HAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex. Masonic service at 9 p.m.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-8-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. John C. Kees, pastor of West Middlesex United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
KIRILA
Mrs. George J. (Ann M.) Sr., 86, of 503 Bedford Road, Brookfield.
Obituary was published 2-6-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-7-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday (2-8-02) in St. Bernadette's Church, Masury, with the Rev John Lody, pastor, and the Rev. Robert Hannon concelebrating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
LAZOR
Mrs. John A. (Margaret Pauline Lenhart), 84, formerly of Revere Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-6-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-7-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Vigil service at 3:30 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday (2-8-02) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with the Rev. William G. Rice, parochial vicar, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home prior to leaving for the church.
Interment: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.
PERRIELLO
John A., 66, of 638 Fourth St., Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 2-6-02
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-7-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Vigil service at 8:45 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday (2-8-02) in St. Bartholomew's Church, Sharpsville, with Monsignor Charles S. Murcko, retired priest, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
SNYDER
Paul L., 81, of 536 N. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-6-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-8-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, and 10:30 a.m. to time of service Saturday (2-9-02) in New Virginia United Methodist Church, Hermitage. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Ricky D. Nelson, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, with full military honors by the Honor Guards of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland.
SWEETAPPLE
Mrs. Edward A. (Verta J.), 54, of Barr Avenue, Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-6-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-7-02) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-8-02) in the funeral home with Pastor Charles D. Schwartz of Bible Baptist Church in Mercer officiating, assisted by former church pastor Ronald Benedict.
Burial: Findley (Township) Cemetery.
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