Today's obituaries
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Agnes Meyers
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MEYERS
Agnes, 90, of 1146 Wallis Ave., Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Mrs. Rose Marie Kocis
Mrs. Rose Marie Kocis, 427 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 84.
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KOCIS
Mrs. Rose Marie, 84, of 427 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (2-17-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, for family members only.
Service: Private funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (2-18-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.
George W. Batley
Franklin resident was welder for Trinity Industries
FRANKLIN -- George W. Batley, 72, of 372 Congress Hill Road, Franklin, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday (2-15-02) in UPMC Northwest Medical Center, Franklin.
Mr. Batley was born Dec. 9, 1929, in Grove City to George W. Batley Sr. and Helen Swartz Batley.
He was a welder for Trinity Industries' former Greenville Rail Car Division.
Mr. Batley was a member of Franklin Moose Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Franklin; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Greenville Lodge 145; PNA Club in Oil City; and Franklin Eagles Aerie.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Vivian Hagerty, whom he married April 27, 1963; a brother, Paul Batley and a sister, Mrs. James (Minnie) Stevenson, both Mercer; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents; a brother, Richard Wayne Batley; and five sisters, Ethel Mae Fabry, Sarah E. McConnell, Helen I. Simmons, Gloria "Snooks" Burk and an infant, Shirley Batley, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Venango County Humane Society, Deep Hollow Road, Franklin RD 2, 16323.
BATLEY
George W., 72, of 372 Congress Hill Road, Franklin.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-17-02) in ROBERT W. GARDINIER FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin.
Service: Funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday (2-18-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Gamble of Congress Hill Church of God, Franklin, officiating.
Burial: Franklin Cemetery.
Helen G. Wescott
Co-owned, operated Wescott's Grocery Store
Funeral service will be Monday (2-18-02) for Helen G. Wescott, 4445 Mercer St., New Lebanon. She died at 6:57 p.m. Thursday (2-14-02) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, after an extended illness. She was 92.
She was born Dec. 19, 1909, in Espyville Station, Crawford County, to Anthony Wayne and Margaret J. Firster Collins.
She was a graduate of Oil City High School.
In her early years she worked at Talon Inc. in Meadville.
She married Clifford G. "CG" Wescott on Sept. 2, 1934. He died March 24, 1980.
Along with her husband, she owned and operated the former Wescott's Grocery Store, New Lebanon, for more than 30 years.
She was a member of New Lebanon Community Church, Mill Creek Township, and its Ladies Aid Society.
A member of the former New Lebanon Grange for many years, she also belonged to Princess Rebekah Lodge 442, Sandy Lake.
She loved to drive and loved her independence. She enjoyed crocheting and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her cats.
Surviving are: two sons, Richard D. Wescott, and his wife, Ruth, Seattle; and Thomas C. Wescott, and his wife, Nancy, Sandy Lake; two nieces whom she helped to rear, Mrs. Cornelius (Jean) Deal and Mrs. David (Patricia) Coulter, both Stoneboro; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bennett Collins; a nephew, Robert Collins; and two great-nephews, Richard and Ronald Collins.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Lebanon Community Church, 4166 Mercer St., Sandy Lake 16145.
WESCOTT
Mrs. Clifford G. "CG" (Helen G.), 92, of 4445 Mercer St., New Lebanon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-17-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. New Vernon Grange 608 will conduct a memorial service at 9 p.m. Sunday (2-17-02) in the funeral home.
Funeral and committal services: 11 a.m. Monday (2-18-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin J. Eshleman, pastor of New Lebanon Community Church, Mill Creek Township, and the Rev. William C. Merritt, retired minister, co-officiating.
Interment: New Lebanon Cemetery, Mill Creek 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: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (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.
FOY
Mrs. Clifford R. (Martha M.) Jr., 69, of 68 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township.
Obituary was published 2-15-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (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.
KNAPP
Frank, 80, Evergreen Dive, Mercer, formerly of Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service today (2-16-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 2 p.m. today 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: Were 4 to 6 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. today (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: Were Friday (2-15-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. today (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.
MOON
Kenneth V., 91, Woodland Place Inc., Coolspring Township, formerly of Jackson Center.
Obituary was reprinted 2-15-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in ALEXANDER-McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 3236 Main St., Sandy Lake.
Service: Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today (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.
NEWELL
Rev. Myron A., 63, of 7049 E. State St., Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-15-02
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service today (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. today (2-16-02) in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Stephen Stelle of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Cremation by the funeral home.
SULLIVAN
Edward F., 80, Hermitage, formerly of Spruce Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary was 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. today (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: Were 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. today (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: Were 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. today (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.
VanDYKE
Robert E., 62, Pine Street, Harrisville, borough of Barkeyville.
Obituary was published 2-15-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-15-02) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (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.
WOLBERT
Raymond C., 78, formerly of Edgewood Avenue, Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-14-02
Calling hours: Were Friday (2-15-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 12:30 p.m. today (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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