Today's obituaries
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Martha M. Foy
W. Salem woman was dietary aide at Greenville hospital
A funeral service will be held Saturday for Martha M. Foy, 68 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township. She died at 1:01 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, in her home. She was 69.
Mrs. Foy was born May 29, 1932, in Greenville to Elmer and Violet Hopkins Carlson.
She attended the former Penn High School in Greenville and was a dietary aide for 25 years at what was Greenville Regional Hospital, retiring in 1986.
Mrs. Foy was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Greenville; and the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3374 in Hempfield Township.
She enjoyed bowling.
Surviving are: her husband, Clifford R. Foy Jr., whom she married May 29, 1951, at home; four sons, Kenneth R. Foy, Ronald L. Foy Sr. and Glenn R. Foy Sr., all Greenville; and Charles E. Foy, Aurora, Colo.; four brothers, Edward Carlson, Robert Carlson, James Carlson and David Carlson, all Greenville; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Foy was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Brian M. Foy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon 16146; or the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148.
FOY
Mrs. Clifford R. (Martha M.) Jr., 69, of 68 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Arthur L. Black, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Greenville, officiating.
Burial: With committal service at Stevenson Cemetery, Salem Township.
Agnes Meyers
Agnes Meyers, 1146 Wallis Ave., Farrell, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 90.
Obituary information was incomplete.
MEYERS
Agnes, 90, of 1146 Wallis Ave., Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Robert E. VanDyke
Retired trucker, equipment operator had been at Cooper
Robert E. VanDyke, Pine Street, Harrisville, borough of Barkeyville, died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in his residence. He was 62.
Mr. VanDyke was born May 6, 1939, in Marion Township, Butler County, to J. Eugene VanDyke and Esta F. Pickford VanDyke.
He retired as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator and formerly was employed by Cooper Energy Services Reciprocating Products in Grove City.
Mr. VanDyke attended First Church of God of Grove City.
He was a classic car enthusiast.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Judy A. Coursen, whom he married Dec. 18, 1993, at the residence; a daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Beth A.) Foster, Harrisville; a son, Edward L. Coursen and his wife, Tracy, Boyers; and his father, Franklin.
His mother preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, Box 367, Grove City 16127.
VanDYKE
Robert E., 62, Pine Street, Harrisville, borough of Barkeyville.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-02) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home, with Pastor John W. Texter of First Church of God, Grove City; and Pastor F. Lee Thompson of Peters Chapel United Methodist Church, Irwin Township, Venango Township, officiating.
Burial: Barkeyville Cemetery.
Rev. Myron A. Newell
Pastor was retired counselor for state employment office
A funeral service will be held Saturday for Rev. Myron A. Newell, 7049 E. State St., Hermitage. He died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following a brief illness. He was 63.
Rev. Newell was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Vandergrift, Pa., to Paul Newell and Rebecca Hunter Newell.
He served in the Army during peacetime as a first lieutenant based in Alexandria, Va.
Rev. Newell graduated in 1956 from Vandergrift High School and went on to Pennsylvania State University, where he received his degree in animal husbandry. He then went to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Rev. Newell worked for the Pennsylvania State Employment Office of Hermitage for 25 years as a counselor. He retired in 1998.
During that time, he was also a Presbyterian minister and a pastor of churches in Mars, Leesburg and Pulaski. He then became an interim minister, working at many different churches. Rev. Newell was still active in the ministry until November 2001, when he preached in Pulaski.
He attended Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage.
Rev. Newell enjoyed flowers, gardening and reading.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Helen Cummings, whom he married June 25, 1961, at home; his mother, Butler; three sons, twins and their spouses, Steven Newell and his wife, Pam; and David Newell and his wife, Kate, all Littleton, Colo.; and Todd Andrew Timberlake-Newell and his wife, Elizabeth, Gilbertsville, Pa.; two sisters, Myrla Wagner, Indianapolis.; and Mrs. James (Iris) Henderson, Chicago; a brother, Charles Newell and his wife, Ruth, Pittsburgh; and three grandchildren, Benjamin Newell, Patrick Riley Newell and Tanner Newell.
Rev. Newell was preceded in death by his father.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercer Area Library, 143 N. Pitt St., Mercer 16137.
NEWELL
Rev. Myron A., 63, of 7049 E. State St., Hermitage.
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service Saturday (2-16-02) 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 3 p.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Stephen Stelle of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Cremation by the funeral home.
Helen G. Wescott
Helen G. Wescott, 4445 Mercer St., New Lebanon, died at 6:57 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. She was 92.
Obituary information was incomplete.
WESCOTT
Helen G., 92, of 4445 Mercer St., New Lebanon.
Arrangements will be announced by SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
The following obituary is being reprinted from Thursday to include additional and corrected information given to The Herald.
Kenneth V. Moon
Longtime coal worker was fire unit, fire police member
Kenneth V. Moon of Woodland Place Inc., Coolspring Township, formerly of Jackson Center, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2002, in the nursing home. He was 91.
Mr. Moon was born on April 30, 1910, in Jackson Center to John R. and Elfie B. Turner Moon.
He went to Jackson Center schools and married Beulah E. Robson on Nov. 7, 1933. She died Feb. 7, 1970.
Mr. Moon married the former Pearl Hall in 1974. She died in 1984.
He worked for Venco Coal Co.; Buckeye Coal Co., where he worked until 1960; Center Coal Co., Jackson Center, until 1967; and Foster Grading Co., from which he retired in 1975. Mr. Moon later retired in 1983 from C&K Coal Co.
He was an active life member of the Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Co.; and belonged to the Mercer County Fire Police; and Jackson Field and Stream Club.
Mr. Moon was of the Protestant faith.
He is survived by three sons, Kenneth L. and Raymond D. "Dewey" both Mercer; and Thomas R. "Duke," Erie; six stepchildren, Linda, Ruth, Carol, Debbie, Buddy and Billy; four brothers, Wallace, Williamsport, Pa.; Raymond, Mercer; and Paul and Russell; three sisters, Della Dick, Jackson Center; Blanche McClearn, Stoneboro; and Lucille Urmson; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Moon was preceded in death by his first and second wives; an infant daughter, Elsie Louise Moon; a son, Jack Moon; and two sisters, Madlin Roper and Florence Campbell.
Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Department or the Jackson Center Field and Stream Club.
MOON
Kenneth V., 91, Coolspring Township, formerly of Jackson Center.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-02) in ALEXANDER-McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 3236 Main St., Sandy Lake.
Service: Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Ed McElroy, pastor of Warren (Pa.) United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jackson Township.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BOCK
Mrs. Steve (Rosella K.), 86, of 10 Dean Road, Sandy Lake Township.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Rob Guy, chaplain of Grove Manor, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
ELIA
James V., 81, of 2105 Parkdale Ave., Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: None. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. today (2-15-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, officiating.
Interment: St. Anthony Cemetery, Hermitage.
JONES
Mrs. Josh (Patsy J.), 49, of 31 Maranatha Drive, Youngstown, formerly of Masury.
Obituary was published 2-12-02
Calling hours: Were 11 a.m. to time of service today (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 today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor of Second Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
KLUCHER
Cyril R., 76, Coolspring Township, formerly of North Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: None. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service and interment: Private.
Cremation services by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
KNAPP
Frank, 80, Evergreen Dive, Mercer, formerly of Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service Saturday (2-16-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Patrick Vance, pastor of Lakeview Church of God, Sandy Lake Township, officiating.
Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
LANGDON
Mrs. William L. (Esther E.), 95, of 1690 McDowell St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. today (2-15-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in the funeral home, with a minister of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
MATTERN
Mrs. Claire (Rose Marie Errera), 92, Big Oak Mobile Home Park, 620 E. Main St., formerly of Park Street, both Grove City; and Rocky Grove.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with the Rev. James A. Wiley, senior associate pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Anthony Cemetery, Harrisville.
MORRIS
Robert E., 73, of 745 Dutch Lane, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service was at 10 a.m. today (2-15-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Sean Martin of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
SULLIVAN
Edward F., 80, Hermitage, formerly of Spruce Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (2-15-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 7:45 p.m. by Knights of Columbus Council 684, Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley J. Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland.
TOSCANO
Joseph E., 81, of 1535 Catalina Place, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-11-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (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. today (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.
WOLBERT
Raymond C., 78, formerly of Edgewood Avenue, Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 12:30 p.m. Saturday (2-16-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, 313 N. Broad St., Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
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