Today's obituaries
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Louis S. Reda
Florida man was retired water company officer
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Louis S. Reda, Palm Harbor, Fla., formerly of Hermitage, died at 9 p.m. Jan. 30, 2002, in Westchester Gardens. He was 81.
Mr. Reda was April 17, 1920, in Farrell to Ralph and Angelina Lombardo Reda.
He retired as assistant treasurer for Consumer's Pennsylvania Water Co., Shenango Valley Division in Sharon, where he was employed for 38 years.
At the onset of his career, Mr. Reda worked briefly at the company's treatment plant before transferring to the meter repair shop. He also was employed as the storekeeper in the distribution department.
In 1958, he joined the office staff to set up the company's Continuing Property Record System.
Mr. Reda moved from Hermitage to Florida in 1986.
He was predeceased by his wife, Nora M. Reda, who died in November 2000.
Surviving family includes: his son, Dennis A. Reda, Palm Harbor; and his grandchildren, Christina and Raven Reda; and Gia Johnson.
A private family funeral service was held in Palm Harbor. Burial was in Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor.
Ailsa 'Bobbi' Pyle
Sharon Country Club member was a top golfer
A memorial service will be held Friday for Ailsa "Bobbi" Pyle of 725 Dogwood Lane, Hermitage. She died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at 11:30 p.m. in John XXIII Home, Hermitage, after an extended illness. She was 75.
She was born in Greenville, S.C., on May 11, 1926, a daughter of the late Albert G. and Ethel Gardiner Smith.
Mrs. Pyle was a 1946 graduate of East Side High School, Patterson, N.J.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon.
An outstanding golfer, Mrs. Pyle was a member of Sharon Country Club.
Survivors include: two sons, Douglas K. Pyle of Sharon; and John C. Pyle of Hermitage; a daughter, Karen A. Winslow of Denver; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul P. Pyle, whom she married Feb. 1, 1948. He died Aug. 18, 2000.
Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Pyle's memory to the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148; or the Sharon First Tee Program, in care of Buhl Farm Trustees, Box 709, Sharon 16146.
PYLE
Mrs. (Ailsa "Bobbi"), 75, of Dogwood Lane, Hermitage.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Hink, pastor, officiating.
Calling hours: The family will receive friends immediately following the service Friday in the church fellowship hall.
Burial: Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.
James Elia
James Elia, 2105 Parkdale Ave., Hermitage, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 81.
Obituary information was incomplete.
ELIA
James, 81, of 2105 Parkdale Ave., Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Robert E. Morris
Robert E. Morris, 745 Dutch Lane, Hermitage, died at 4:38 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. He was 73.
Obituary information was incomplete.
MORRIS
Robert E., 73, of 745 Dutch Lane, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Cyril R. Klucher
Cyril R. Klucher, 463 Ellsworth St., Sharon, died at 4:05 a.m. today (2-13-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 76.
Obituary information was incomplete.
KLUCHER
Cyril R., 76, of 463 Ellsworth St., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Georgia Matsis
Farrell woman was active in Greek Orthodox church
Georgia Matsis of Hamilton Avenue in Farrell passed away at 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after a brief illness. She was 83.
Mrs. Matsis was born May 18, 1918, in Trianta, Rhodes, Greece, a daughter of George and Argiroula Makrakis.
She was raised in Farrell and attended Farrell area schools.
Mrs. Matsis married Michael G. Matsis on July 17, 1938 in Canonsburg, Pa. He died Oct. 29, 1999.
After 30 years of being a housewife, Mrs. Matsis worked for Philadelphia Candies for 15 years.
She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where she was a lifetime active member of the Ladies Philopohos Society, the philanthropic organization of the Greek Orthodox Church; and the Pan Rhodian Society, all Farrell.
She made her home with her daughter, Audrey Matsis; and her son, George Matsis, who were her caregivers.
A daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ruby) Rood, Freehold, N.J.; a son, John W. Matsis and his wife Rebecca, Las Vegas; and four grandchildren, Michael Rood and his wife Jennifer, Baton Rouge, La.; Alicia Epps and her husband Thomas, Jackson, N.J.; and Michael and Alexandria Matsis, both Las Vegas, also survive her.
Her husband, Michael; her parents; and her sister, Roubina Makrakis, preceded her in death.
MATSIS
Mrs. Michael (Georgia), 83, Hamilton Avenue, Farrell.
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Trisagion service at 7 p.m.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Ignatios Apostolopoulos, pastor, officiating. Brief service at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Myron Newell
Myron Newell, 7049 E. State St., Hermitage, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 63.
Obituary information was incomplete.
NEWELL
Myron, 63, of 7049 E. State St., Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Lillian Alice Miller
Unity Presbyterian member was Hickory High graduate
Lillian Alice Miller, 87, of Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, formerly of 7425 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, died Tuesday (2-12-02) in the home following an extended illness.
She was born Sept. 29, 1914, in Mercer, the daughter of George and Ethel Currie Miller.
She was a graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage; and a member of Unity Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Paul (Gertrude I.) Bortner of Sharpsville.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Miller.
MILLER
Lillian Alice, 87, Hermitage, formerly of 7425 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Thursday (2-14-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Ray B. Brugler, interim pastor of Unity Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Robert L. 'Red' David
Obituary was published 2-12-02
Among survivors is a sister-in-law, Francis M. David of California. Additional information was given to the funeral home.
The family of Mr. David wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for all the love and support that their friends and family members have provided to them in their recent times of tragedy.
DAVID
Robert L. "Red," 77, of 11 Buckwalter Road, Pulaski.
Calling hours: 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-13-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 8:30 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the Rev. Howard J. King, pastor, and Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as concelebrants. Brief prayer service at 9 a.m. in the funeral home prior to leaving for the church.
Interment: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors at graveside by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex.
Edward Sullivan
Edward Sullivan, 100 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. He was 80.
Obituary information was incomplete.
SULLIVAN
Edward, 80, of 100 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
George Harry Senchisin Sr.
Cortland man was GATX worker, decorated WWII vet
George Harry Senchisin Sr. of 4250 Sodom Hutchings Road, Cortland, died at 4:43 a.m. Tuesday (2-12-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 84.
Mr. Senchisin was born April 14, 1917, in Dixonville, Pa., a son of John and Evaline Wolk Senchisin.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, achieving rank as a Tech 4. Three campaigns and battles were engaged -- Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. The decorations he received included European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars; American Theater Ribbon; World War II Victory Medal; and a Good Conduct Ribbon.
Mr. Senchisin was a steel chipper for General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant for more than 30 years.
His former memberships include St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sharon; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8860 in Masury.
Survivors include: his wife, the former Barbara Anne Mahanovich, whom he married July 14, 1948; one brother, John Byknish, Masury; two sisters, Sue Baca, New Jersey; and Margaret Thomas, Hermitage; and three sisters-in-law, Frances Garish, Masury; Doris Mahanovich, Farrell; and Rose Panko, Vienna. He also has many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Senchisin was preceded in death by his parents; a son, George Senchisin Jr.; and five sisters, Mary Petro, Ann Janosko, Katherine Milan, Nancy Kubyko and Helen Keifer.
SENCHISIN
George Harry Sr., 84, of 4250 Sodom Hutchings Road, Cortland.
Calling hours: 6 p.m. to time of service Friday (2-15-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Masury, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
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JONES
Mrs. Josh (Patsy J.), 49, of 31 Maranatha Drive, Youngstown, formerly of Masury.
Obituary was published 2-12-02
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Friday (2-15-02) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends may also call in the home of Tawana L. Battles, deceased's daughter, 946 Sherman Ave., Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor of Second Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
TOSCANO
Joseph E., 81, of 1535 Catalina Place, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-11-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) 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 10 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with Monsignor William C. Karg, former pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by the Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland.
ULICA
Joseph J., 91, of 1020 Webster St., Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-12-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Rosary recited at 3:45 p.m. by St. Ann's Altar Society. Vigil service at 6:45 p.m. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in St. Ann's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, Order of Friars Minor, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.
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