Today's obituaries
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Betty Jean Schaffer
Sharon High School graduate lived in Gahanna, Ohio
Betty Jean Schaffer, Gahanna, Ohio, died Thursday (2-21-02) in Mount Carmel East Hospital. She was 77.
She was a graduate of Sharon High School.
Surviving are: her husband, A. Harlan Schaffer, whom she married 55 years ago; two sons, Tom Schaffer and his wife Susan, Gahanna; and Terry Schaffer, in New Jersey; a sister, Anna Mae Laverty and her husband Robert, Ocala, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Jenny and Jeff Schaffer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 3380 Tremont Road, Columbus, OH 43221.
SCHAFFER
Mrs. A. Harlan (Betty Jean), 77, of Gahanna, Ohio, formerly of Sharon.
Calling hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday (2-24-02) in SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, on U.S. Route 62, ½ mile east of Hamilton Road, Gahanna.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday (2-25-02) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Paul A. Noble, officiating.
Entombment: Kingwood Memorial Gardens.
Rose M. Squatrito
Our Lady of Fatima member was retired waitress
Rose M. Squatrito, formerly of 99 Todd Ave., Hermitage, and 419 Patton Ave., Farrell, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at 10:45 p.m. Thursday (2-21-02) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was 79.
She was born May 13, 1922, in Farrell to Luigi and Armenia Phillips Gervase.
Mrs. Squatrito attended Farrell schools.
She was a waitress for the former Marigold Restaurant for 20 years before retiring in 1977.
Mrs. Squatrito was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell.
Her husband, Louis E. Squatrito, Sr., whom she married Feb. 16, 1947, died June 22, 1999.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Lois A. Stanton and her husband John J., Hermitage; and Mrs. Carol A. Dunham and her husband Raymond, Sharon; a son, Louis E. Squatrito Jr. and his wife, Stacey, Hermitage; two sisters, Angie Grzejka, Farrell; and Mrs. Teresa Klug and her husband Donald, Hermitage, who was raised by Rose and her husband, Louis; six grandchildren, Bradley and Molly Stanton, Louis Squatrito III and Dawn Squatrito, Christa Raught and Rebecca Sakonyi; and two great-grandchildren, Alicia Squatrito and Skylar Sakonyi.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Santos DeMarco and Samuel Gervase; and a sister, Mary Germano.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., Sharon, or American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh 15235.
SQUATRITO
Rose M., 79, of Hermitage, formerly of 99 Todd Ave., Hermitage, and 419 Patton Ave., Farrell.
Calling hours: Private visitation. Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. Monday (2-25-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with Rev. Donald E. Berdis, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
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BARDELICK
Mrs. Andrew C. (Mildred M.), 82, New Wilmington, formerly of 921 Bechtol Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-21-02
Calling hours: 9 to 10 a.m. today (2-23-02) 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 10:30 a.m. today in St. Ann's Church, Farrell, with Monsignor Charles S. Murcko, retired priest, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.
BELL
Shirley Ann, 65, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-21-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (2-22-02) 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. today (2-23-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Michael A. Sabella, pastor of First Assembly of God Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
CLOVESKO
Mrs. George T. (Madeline C. Gaydos), 92, Masury, formerly of Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-22-02
Calling hours: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today (2-23-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass at noon today in St. Ann's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Stephen Schreiber, sacramental assistant, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.
COMBINE
Mrs. Patsy (Ruth D.) Sr., 71, of 2724 Morefield Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-22-02
Calling hours and funeral service: Private funeral service will be held today (2-23-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, with the Rev. Kenneth E. Martin, pastor of First Assembly of God Church, Hermitage, officiating. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Entombment: St. Rose Cemetery Mausoleum, Hermitage.
DALESSANDRO
Mrs. Joseph (Helen), 73, of 900 Manchester Road, Fairview, formerly of Haywood Street, Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-22-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (2-24-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 6:45 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Monday (2-25-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 9:45 a.m. in the funeral home prior to leaving for the church.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
GREENAWALT
Vincent B., 83, of 1356 Park St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-22-02
Calling hours: None. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Private funeral service to be held at the convenience of family.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
GURRERA
Steve F., 84, of 524 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-22-02
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (2-22-02) and are 9 to 10 a.m. today (2-23-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Church rosary service at 7:45 p.m.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. today in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
HERRICK
Mary Beth Lewis, 63, of 9613 Pierrpont, Burke, Va., formerly of Mercer and Cleveland.
Obituary was published 2-22-02
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service Sunday (2-24-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Sunday in he funeral home with the Rev. William G. McCoy, pastor of New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial: Mercer Citizens Cemetery.
HUDSON
William A., 88, of 1580 Orangeville Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-21-02
Calling hours: Were Friday (2-22-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. today (2-23-02) in Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. Richard Herman, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
MUIRHEAD
Carol Ann, 57, of 1436 state Route 7 SE, Hubbard, Brookfield Township.
Obituary was published 2-22-02
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service today (2-23-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Brookfield, officiating.
Burial: Private.
NORCROSS
Mrs. Ronald R. (Ruth Eileen Osborne), 66, of 123 W. Poplar St., Grove City, formerly of Centertown Road, Wolf Creek Township.
Obituary was published 2-21-02
Calling hours: Were Friday (2-22-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (2-23-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Reagle, pastor of Hebron Community Church, Polk, officiating.
Interment: Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville.
WATKINS
Susie Mae, 98, Masury, formerly of 15400 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit.
Obituary was published 2-20-02
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (2-23-02) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Owen Fraser, pastor of Bethany Pembroke Chapel, Detroit, officiating.
Interment: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
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