Today's obituaries
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Kristopher D. Faber
FABER
Kristopher D., 19, of 3416 Johnson Farm Drive, Canfield, Ohio.
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday (3-3-02) in LANE FUNERAL HOME. Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Friends and family may view and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com
Service: Funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday (3-4-02) in the funeral home.
Robert A. Shaffer
SHAFFER
Robert A., 80, Francis Street, New Wilmington.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday (3-2-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Sunday (3-3-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Nancy Mussehl, pastor of New Wilmington Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Neshannock Cemetery, New Wilmington.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Wilmington Methodist Church, 125 S. Mercer St., New Wilmington 16142.
Jean Sinkuc
Masury woman worked closely with Franciscan order
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday for Jean Sinkuc of 529 Brookfield Ave. in Masury. She died at 5:13 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, after an extended illness. She was 77.
Mrs. Sinkuc was born Jan. 19, 1925, in Masury to George and Catherine Snyderwine McCullough.
She was a graduate of Brookfield High School class of 1943.
A number of years ago, Mrs. Sinkuc worked for Bell Telephone Co. in Sharon; the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.; and John XXIII Home, Hermitage.
She was a member and Eucharistic minister of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Sharon; and a former member of Church of the Sacred Heart in Sharon. She also belonged to St. Bernard's Church, while living for 10 years in Springfield, Ohio.
As a member of the Third Order of the Secular Franciscan and a Benedictine Oblate, Jean was a formation director, teaching the new members and working very closely with the Franciscan Order.
Jean enjoyed cooking and traveling.
She enjoyed her grandchildren and playing cards with them.
Jean and her husband, Walter F. Sinkuc, whom she married May 18, 1946, would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this May.
Besides her husband, surviving are: four daughters, Thea and her husband Norman Betts, Fowler, Ohio; Marita Anderson, Camby, Calif.; Mary Anne and her husband Joseph Messina, Springfield; and Katie Laureigh, Waretown, N.J.; three sons, Joseph Sinkuc and his wife Patricia, Sharon; James F. Sinkuc and his wife Myong, Japan; and Wally Sinkuc and his wife Valerie, Farrell; one sister, Mary Lou, wife of Kenneth Hickman, Sharpsville; one brother, John A. McCullough, Hubbard; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 370 Spruce Ave., Sharon 16146.
SINKUC
Mrs. Walter F. (Jean), 77, of 529 Brookfield Ave., Masury.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (3-3-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Wake service.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (3-4-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Victor Maksimowicz, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Arrangements by LEO A. HANLEY FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon
Curtis L. Wilson Sr.
Sharon man was Air Force veteran, NRA member
A funeral service will be held Saturday for Curtis L. Wilson Sr., 390 North St., Sharon. He died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in his son's home in Hinesville, Ga., following an extended illness. He was 68.
Mr. Wilson was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Garfield, Ohio, to Charles H. and Deborah Wilson.
He served in the Air Force as an airman first class during the Korean conflict.
Mr. Wilson was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
His wife, Eliza Mae Wilson, whom he married March 22, 1963, died on April 26, 1996.
Surviving are: three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Cynthia Ann) Messere and Diania Lynn Wilson, both Sharon; and Lori Ann Wilson, Pennsylvania; four sons, Staff Sgt. Curtis L. Wilson Jr. and his wife Teresa, Hinesville; Carl Edward Wilson, Salisbury, Pa.; Billy Allen Wilson, also Hinesville; and Jamie Albert Wilson, Sharon; a sister, Vivian Phyllis, Salem, Ohio; three brothers, Charles Wilson and Lester Wilson, both Salem; and Ernie Wilson, Sebring, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Besides his wife, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dean Wilson; and one grandchild, Christopher Cunningham.
WILSON
Curtis Sr., 68, of 390 North St., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-1-02) 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 11 a.m. Saturday (3-2-02) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bill Rudge and B.J. Rudge, chaplain, both of Bill Rudge Ministries, Hermitage, officiating. Full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166, Hermitage.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Matthew 'Matt' Anthony Fister
Electrical inspector/business owner was active in clubs
Matthew "Matt" Anthony Fister, 3573 Hubbard-West Middlesex Road, Shenango Township, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System of cancer. He was 74.
Mr. Fister was born May 8, 1927, in West Middlesex to John and Barbara Fister.
He was an alumnus of West Middlesex High School class of 1944 and graduated in 1947 from Coyne Electrical School in Chicago.
For 58 years, Mr. Fister was a self-employed electrical inspector as owner and operator of Commonwealth Inspection Electric in West Middlesex.
He was a member of the Croatian Club, in Bessemer, Pa.; First Slovak Workingman's Educational Club; the Italian Home Club; Croatian Catholic Lodge 29; and the Slovak Home, all Farrell; and Slovenska Narodna Podporna Jednota Club, Enon Valley, Pa.
Mr. Fister also belonged to Local 97 of International Association of Electrical Inspectors; National Fire Protection Association; and St. Anthony's Church in Sharon.
He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and dancing and was founder of Furfinfeather Sportsmen's Association in Shenango Township.
Surviving are: a loyal companion, Julia Paul, at home; a daughter, Debra Bailey, New Wilmington; and two sisters, Barbara Gee, New Castle; and Frances, wife of John Schosser, West Middlesex.
Mr. Fister was preceded in death by two brothers, John and George Fister; and four sisters, Rose Opat, Catherine Medved, Ann Fister and Helen Fister.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue; St. Anthony's Church, 804 Idaho St., both Sharon, 16146; or Humane Society of Mercer County, Box 331, Sharpsville 16150.
FISTER
Matthew "Matt" Anthony, 74, of 3573 Hubbard-West Middlesex Road, Shenango Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (3-3-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (3-4-02) in St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage.
Rudolph 'Rudy' Wright
AURORA, Ohio -- Rudolph "Rudy" Wright, 682 Arbor Way, Aurora, formerly of 640 Hamilton Ave., Farrell, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday (2-28-02) in his home. He was 50.
Obituary information was incomplete.
WRIGHT
Rudolph "Rudy," 50, of 682 Arbor Way, Aurora, Ohio, formerly of 640 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Richard E. 'Short Mort' Morton Jr.
Sharon Steel retiree belonged to local veterans clubs
A memorial service will be held Monday for Richard E. "Short Mort" Morton Jr. of 3336 Hubbard-West Middlesex Road, Shenango Township, formerly of French Street in Farrell. He passed away at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in his residence after an extended illness. He was 59.
Born Aug. 24, 1942, in Sharon, Mr. Morton was a son of Richard E. Morton Sr. and the late Rose Burns Morton.
He attended schools in West Middlesex and retired in 1992 as a roll grinder from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant after 33 years of service. He was also a member of the AFL-CIO union at the plant.
Mr. Morton was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286 in Farrell, and American Legion Post 299 in Sharon.
An outstanding athlete, he was a standout basketball player at West Middlesex High School and coached the West Middlesex Roth Streakers Girl's Softball Team in 1987 and 1988, leading them to Shenango Valley and Pennsylvania state championships.
Mr. Morton was also an avid golfer and belonged to several different leagues.
Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. David A. (Drenda R.) McNamara; and Mrs. Gary A. (Tonya L.) Smith, both West Middlesex; and Mrs. Robert "Dave" (Tara S.) Nehland, Sharon; his father, West Middlesex; one brother, Larry E. Morton and his wife Karen, Farrell; nine grandchildren, Mrs. Brian (Monique) Kimmel; George Kostik; David and Chelsea McNamara; Gary and Sara Smith; and Alissa, David and Justin Nehland; and one great-grandson, Trent J. Kimmel.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Fisher.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Pennsylvania, 3524 W. 26th St., Erie, 16506.
MORTON
Richard E. "Short Mort" Jr., 59, of 3336 Hubbard-West Middlesex Road, Shenango Township, formerly of French Street, Farrell.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Monday (3-4-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
Interment: Cremation services by the funeral home.
Robert A. Shaffer
SHAFFER
Robert A., 80, Francis Street, New Wilmington.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday (3-2-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Sunday (3-3-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Nancy Mussehl, pastor of New Wilmington Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Neshannock Cemetery, New Wilmington.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Wilmington Methodist Church, 125 S. Mercer St., New Wilmington 16142.
Salinda 'Sally' N. Ritenour
Harrisville woman was Avon rep, member of post auxiliary
Salinda "Sally" N. Ritenour, Houston Street, Harrisville, died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in Orchard Manor, Pine Township. She was 78.
Mrs. Ritenour was born March 6, 1923, in Butler County, to Leeroyand Susan Kifer Snow.
She was a shoe salesperson at the former Jaffe's shoe store in Butler. She was also an Avon representative.
Mrs. Ritenour was a member of Forestville United Methodist Church and the Auxiliary to American Legion Post 852 in Harrisville.
Her husband, Gerald P. "John" Ritenour, whom she married on Jan. 23, 1960, died on Jan. 26, 1992.
Surviving are: one son, Kenneth L. "Bud" Donaldson, Garrettsville, Ohio; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one sister, Florence Fair, Wickliffe, Ky.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Ritenour was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers.
RITENOUR
Mrs. Gerald P. "John" (Salinda "Sally" N.), 78, Houston Street, Harrisville.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday (3-2-02) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Sunday (3-3-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Steve S. Soltis, pastor of Forestville United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville.
Ellen Hudson
Obituary information remains incomplete.
HUDSON
Ellen, 57, of 649 Treetop Lane, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced in Sunday's edition of The Herald by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Isaac F. Clarke
Obituary information remains incomplete.
CLARKE
Isaac F., 80, of 275 Sterling Ave., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BERTOLASIO
Stephen A., 59, of 1902 Park Lane, Pymatuning Township, formerly of 335 Tamarack Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 2-28-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-1-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (3-2-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
Burial and committal service: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
CAMPAGNA
Mary Jean "Toni," 77, of 68 Stone Ridge Blvd., Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-28-02
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (3-1-02) 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 (3-2-02) 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. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
ENGLISH
George Stanley, 78, of 20 Hamburg Road, Hempfield Township.
Obituary was published 2-28-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-1-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral and committal service with military honors at 11 a.m. Saturday (3-2-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Carr, pastor of Bethel Life Worship Center, Hempfield Township, officiating.
Interment: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Life Worship Center, 246 S. Mercer St., Greenville 16125.
LIST
Mrs. Elmer A. (Kathrine Elizabeth), 75, of 895 State Route 7 N.E., Brookfield.
Obituary was published 2-28-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (3-1-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (3-2-02) in the funeral home.
Burial: Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna.
PHILLIPS
Merle Winsor Sr., 69, of 122 Aiken Road, New Castle.
Obituary was published 2-28-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-1-02) in WILLIAM F. AND ROGER M. DeCARBO FUNERAL HOME, 926 Cunningham Ave., New Castle.
Service: Funeral service at noon Saturday (3-2-02) in Trinity Episcopal Church, New Castle, with the Rev. George Wareham, rector, officiating. Funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11:30 a.m.
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, New Castle.
SNIEZEK
Frank S. "Kum," 76, of 7217 W. Market St., Mercer.
Obituary was published 2-28-02
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (3-1-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Polka funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday (3-2-02) in St. Ann's Church, Farrell, with Monsignor Charles S. Murcko, deceased's brother-in-law, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.
UBER
Mrs. Vernon R. (Averal Florence), 81, Pine Township, formerly of Collegeview Towers, Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-28-02
Calling hours: None.
Service: Funeral service at 11 am. Saturday (3-2-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City, with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Clintonville (Pa.) Methodist Cemetery.
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