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Local news Monday, March 4, 2002 newsie
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Today's death record

  • Helen R. Greenlee Clayton, 92, Cochranton, formerly of Sandy Lake.
  • Hazel M. Daugherty, 91, Grove City, formerly of Harrisville.
  • Tyler James Frazier-Moose, 5 weeks, 1029 Bend Road, Lackawannock Township.
  • Martha L. Khein, 76, of 301 S. Broad St., Apartment 207, Grove City.
  • Nathaniel Parks, 81, of 111 Florida St., Farrell.


Today's obituaries
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Martha L. Khein
Nathaniel Parks
Hazel Mary Floch Simons
Marie A. Koren Vosler
Helen R. Greenlee Clayton
  Valeria J. Telega
Hazel M. Daugherty
Isaac F. Clarke
Rudolph 'Rudy' Wright
Tyler James Frazier-Moose

Martha L. Khein
Homemaker formerly of Meadville lived in GC

Martha L. Khein, 301 S. Broad St., Apartment 207, Grove City, died Saturday afternoon (3-2-02) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. She was 76.

Mrs. Khein was born May 7, 1925, in Meadville to George and Anna Beatty Frey.

She attended the former St. Agatha's School in Meadville.

A homemaker, Mrs. Khein was a member of St. Agatha's Church in Meadville and attended Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City.

She helped out in the kitchen at The Towers and participated in cooking class on Wednesdays.

Her husband, Paul F. Khein, whom she married April 24, 1948, died May 23, 1978.

Surviving are: one daughter, Rebecca and her husband Michael Lang, Mercer; three grandsons, Steven Weyers, Jason Weyers and Peter Dickson; one sister, Georgene Bozick, Elyria, Ohio; two brothers, John Frey, Meadville; and Kenneth Frey, Hubbard; and one brother-in-law, Franklin Walton.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Khein was preceded in death by two sons, Martin Khein, Jackson Center; and Kenneth Khein, Meadville; and one sister, Anna Walton.

KHEIN
    
Mrs. Paul F. (Martha L.), 76, of 301 S. Broad St., Apartment 207, Grove City.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (3-5-02) in HATHEWAY-TEDESCO FUNERAL HOME Inc., 614 Baldwin St., Meadville. Condolences may also be sent to tedesco@gremlan.org
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (3-6-02) in St. Agatha Church, Meadville, with the Rev. Robert Manning, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: St. Agatha's Cemetery, Meadville.


Nathaniel Parks

Nathaniel Parks, 111 Florida St., Farrell, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday (3-3-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 81.

Obituary information was incomplete.

PARKS
    Nathaniel, 81, of 111 Florida St., Farrell.
    Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.


Hazel Mary Floch Simons



SIMONS
    Mrs. Isaac Norman (Hazel Mary Floch), 91, Hempfield Township, formerly of 500 N. Summit Road, Jamestown.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday (3-8-02) in Stateline United Methodist Church, Jamestown, with the Rev. Robert Shettler, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Stateline Cemetery, Jamestown.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Stateline United Methodist Church, Box 245; or Stateline Cemetery Association, 196 Tower Road, both Jamestown 16134.
    Arrangements by RANDALL FUNERAL HOME, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown.


Marie A. Koren Vosler



VOSLER
    Marie A. Koren, 70, of 239 Osborne Road, Salem Township.
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-4-02) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Baird@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (3-5-02) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, and the Rev. David Maciukiewicz, Erie, concelebrating.
    Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.


Helen R. Greenlee Clayton

Homemaker worked at WE, formerly lived in Sandy Lake

GREENVILLE -- Helen R. Greenlee Clayton of Peaceful Rest Home, Cochranton, formerly of Sandy Lake, died Saturday evening, March 2, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 92.

Mrs. Clayton was born July 10, 1909, in Sandy Lake to Elmer and Cora F. Vogan Greenlee.

She went to the former Sandy Lake High School while working for the Blakely family of Franklin, who owned the Franklin News for many years.

She married Charles R. Clayton, who preceded her in death Feb. 27, 1976.

Mrs. Clayton was a lifelong homemaker and was employed for 27 years at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.

She was a member of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church and its Women's Missionary Association.

Mrs. Clayton also was active in the McQuiston Senior Center in Sandy Lake.

Surviving are: two daughters, Barbara Clayton Mertz, wife of Carson Mertz Jr., Sandy Lake; and Phyllis Clayton Snyder Ewing, Stoneboro; five grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Clayton was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Bessie Ebbert; and four brothers, Herman, Clarence, Donavan and Wayne Greenlee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peaceful Rest Home, 3472 County Line Road, Cochranton 16314.

CLAYTON
    
Mrs. Charles R. (Helen R. Greenlee), 92, Cochranton, formerly of Sandy Lake.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (3-5-02) in ALEXANDER-McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 3236 Main St., Sandy Lake.
    Service: Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (3-6-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Joe MacDonald, pastor of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, officiating.
    Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.

The following obituary is being reprinted from Sunday to correct an incorrect title printed by The Herald under the deceased's picture.


Valeria J. Telega

Farrell woman, Westinghouse retiree loved music, polka

Valeria J. Telega, 910 Beechwood Ave., Farrell, died Saturday (3-2-02) at home. She was 80.

Miss Telega was born Feb. 10, 1922, in Farrell to Thomas and Josephine Korab Telega.

A 1941 alumna of Farrell High School, Miss Telega retired in 1981 from the office of the shipping department at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.

She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church and the Westinghouse Retirees Association, both Sharon; and she enjoyed music and polka dancing.

Surviving are: two brothers, Edward J. Telega, Hermitage; and Bennie Telega, Hubbard; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Alex and Joseph Telega; and two sisters, Stella Yankle and Jean Pinti.


TELEGA

    Valeria J., 80, of 910 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.


    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (3-4-02) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Rosary service at 6:30 p.m. by Ladies of Charity. Wake service at 6:45 p.m.


    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday (3-5-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Anthony Francis Spilka, Order of Friars Minor Conventual, as celebrant.
    Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Hermitage.


Hazel M. Daugherty

Harrisville U.M. member was organ teacher, volunteer

Hazel M. Daugherty, Grove Manor, Grove City, formerly of Harrisville, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. She was 91.

Mrs. Daugherty was born Feb. 7, 1911, in Boyers to Ralph P. and Vinnie M. Rumbaugh Campbell.

She was a graduate of Grove City High School Class of 1928.

Mrs. Daugherty taught organ lessons in her home for several years and, in the past, played organ in Boyers Methodist Church.

She belonged to Harrisville United Methodist Church; and AARP of Sandy Lake, a retired person's organization. She was a former volunteer with Grove City Meals-on-Wheels Program and with the American Red Cross.

Mrs. Daugherty was a former member of Harrisville Community Club.

Her husband, Merle A. Daugherty, whom she married in January 1928, died June 9, 1993.

Surviving are: one daughter, H. Lucille Dyrdek, Clairsville, Ohio; two grandsons; five great-granddaughters; one sister, Mrs. George (Helen) Aiken; and one brother, Clair Campbell, both Clintonville, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Daugherty was preceded in death by her parents; and her son-in-law, Joseph Dyrdek.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisville United Methodist Church, Box 424, Harrisville 16038.

DAUGHERTY
    
Mrs. Merle A. (Hazel M.), Grove City, formerly of Harrisville.
    Calling hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday (3-6-02) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (3-7-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Willard S. Morse, pastor of Harrisville United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Burial: Clintonville Methodist Cemetery.

The following obituary is being reprinted from Sunday to include information omitted by The Herald.


Isaac F. Clarke

Active Mason was WWII vet, worked at Sharon Steel

Isaac F. Clarke, 275 Sterling Ave., Sharon, passed away at 11:24 p.m. Tuesday (2-26-02) in O'Brien Nursing Home, Masury. He was 80.

He was born Dec. 21, 1921, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Isaac Newton and Olive Gibson Clarke.

A graduate of Brooklyn High School, Mr. Clarke attended Youngstown State University and Dana School of Music.

Mr. Clarke served in the Army during World War II in the battles of New Guinea and Northern Solomons.

He was employed by the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant for many years.

Mr. Clarke was a member of First Baptist Church, Farrell.

He was a former lecturer of the 8th Masonic District, New Castle through Erie; and elevated to a 33rd Degree Mason in May 2001. He was also the past Worshipful Master and former Secretary for the Calumet Lodge 25, Free and Accepted Masons, Farrell; the current secretary of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge, Twin City 187, Farrell; past worthy patron of Miriam Chapter 47 Order of the Eastern Star, Farrell; a member of the Holy Royal Arch Beaver Valley Chapter 10, New Castle; former commander of Whitney M. Young Consistory 88, Erie; and the Victory Past Exalted Rulers Council 199 of Northwestern Pennsylvania.

Mr. Clarke enjoyed playing checkers and pool.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Vivian L. Henry, whom he married 60 years ago on Feb. 26, 1942, at home; one son, Ronald Ellis Fitzgerald Clarke and his wife Juanita L., Pasadena, Md.; four grandchildren, Ronanda Q. Palmer, Farrell; Valencia Pierce, Pittsburgh; Ronald Jason Clarke, Pasadena; and Jyllian L. Clarke Growney, Silver Springs, Md.; three great-grandchildren, Ramon A. Pierce, Pittsburgh; Brittney Nashae Clarke, Hawaii; and Isaac JaRon Clarke, Pasadena; one sister, Ruby Mabel Clarke, Southfield, Mich.; two sisters-in-law, Ruth H. Riddick, Manhattan, N.Y.; and Hazel H. Bayne, Queens, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and very close and special friends, Alphonso and Almeda James, Farrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Richard Allan Clarke; and two brothers, Prince William and George Rupert Clarke.


CLARKE

    Isaac F., 80, of 275 Sterling Ave., Sharon.
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (3-5-02) in First Baptist Church, Farrell. Additional calling hours from 10:30 a.m. to time of service in the church Wednesday (3-6-02). Additional services: Elks Rites, 7:15 p.m.; and Masonic Rites, 7:45 p.m., both in the church. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
    Service: Funeral service at noon Wednesday (3-6-02) in First Baptist Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor of Community Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Full military honors given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7597, Farrell.


    
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.

The following obituary is being reprinted from Sunday to correct errors and include information omitted by The Herald.


Rudolph 'Rudy' Wright

Carpenter formerly of Farrell was grid standout, avid golfer

Rudolph "Rudy" Wright, of 682 Arbor Way, Aurora, Ohio, formerly of 640 Hamilton Ave., Farrell, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Thursday (2-28-02) at home. He was 50.

Mr. Wright was born June 26, 1951, in Sharon to Randolph Wright Jr. and Laura Smith Wright.

A retired self-employed carpenter, Wright was a graduate of Farrell High School and a member of Greater Morris Chapel A.M.E. Church in Farrell. He was also an affiliate member of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Cincinnati.

Mr. Wright was a varsity football standout at Farrell High School; and belonged to the Football Travelers Club of Farrell. He was a former member of the Twin City Elks Lodge 187 in Farrell and was an avid golfer.

Surviving are his fiancee, Zaneta Vanderveer, Farrell; a daughter, Marissa Veneable, Washington, Pa.; two sons, Lamont Hailstock, Farrell; and Brandon Smith, Hermitage; five sisters, Dr. Daisy Alford-Smith and her husband Kenneth Smith, Pepper Pike, Ohio; Gloria Harris and her husband, the Rev. James H. Harris, Cincinnati; Patricia Holden and her husband, Marshall Holden, Hermitage; and twins, the Rev. Jeanette Hooks; and Janice Stewart and her husband, Robert Stewart, all Farrell; four brothers, his twin Randolph Wright III, Farrell; Derrick Wright, Farrell; Ramon Wright, Cincinnati; and Lawrence Gillespie, Farrell; four grandchildren, Lamont Jr., Andre, Malcom and Brandon Jr.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

WRIGHT
    
Rudolph "Rudy," 50, of 682 Arbor Way, Aurora, Ohio, formerly of 640 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-4-02) at Greater Morris Chapel A.M.E. Church, 926 Darr Ave., Farrell. Condolences may be sent to the family by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail at shannonfhltd@netscape.net.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (3-5-02) in the church with the Rev. Kevin Cooper, pastor, officiating. Eulogy will be given by the Rev. James H. Harris, pastor of the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, Cincinnati, and brother-in-law of the deceased.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Sharon.
    Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.


Tyler James Frazier-Moose

Tyler James Frazier-Moose, 1029 Bend Road, Lackawannock Township, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 5 weeks old.

Tyler was born Jan. 18, 2002, in Sharon to Todd Moose and Margaret Frazier Moose.

Surviving are: his parents and a brother, Brandon Frazier, all at home; his paternal grandmother, Shirley Moose of Mercer; and his maternal grandparents, John and Joanne Caution Frazier of West Middlesex.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dale Moose; and his maternal great-grandparents, Charles and Margaret Caution.

FRAZIER-MOOSE
    
Tyler James, 5 weeks, 1029 Bend Road, Lackawannock Township.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. today (3-4-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington, with the Rev. Donald Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
    Burial: West Side Cemetery, Sharpsville.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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HUDSON
    
Mrs. Geoffrey C.(Ellen), 57, of 649 Treetop Lane, Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 3-3-02
    Calling hours: At her request, there will not be any calling hours, but friends may send condolences by e-mail to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net.
    Service: Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday (3-9-02) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with Monsignor John B. Hagerty, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh.
    Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


SABO
    
Pamela J., 50, of 632 E. State St., Sharon.
    Obituary was published 3-3-02
    Calling hours: 11 to time of service Tuesday (3-5-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
    Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, Order of Friars Minor, officiating.
    Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.



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