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Local news Tuesday, March 5, 2002 newsie
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Today's death record

  • Anna Losik Butchko, 86, of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Apartment 208, Sharon.
  • Shirley E. Goforth, 64, of 1860 River Road, Hermitage.
  • Clydena C. Kenney, 84, of 7298 Brookwood Drive, Brookfield.
  • Richard L. Knapp, 205 Fourth Ave., Sharon.
  • Lorraine McKee, 84, of 33 Buckwalter Road, Shenango Township.
  • Arthur L. Williams, 80, of 15 Henderson Lane, Shenango Township.


Today's obituaries
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Clydena C. Kenney
Richard L. Knapp
Lorraine McKee
  Anna Losik Butchko
Shirley E. Goforth
Arthur L. Williams
Nathaniel Parks

Clydena C. Kenney
Clydena C. Kenney, 7298 Brookwood Drive, Brookfield, died at 1:20 p.m. Monday (3-4-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 84.

Obituary information was incomplete.


KENNEY

    Clydena C., 84, of 7298 Brookwood Drive, Brookfield.
    Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


Richard L. Knapp

Richard L. Knapp, 205 Fourth Ave., Sharon, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday (3-4-02) in Kane (Pa.) Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Obituary information was incomplete.


KNAPP

    Richard L., 205 Fourth Ave., Sharon.
    Arrangements will be announced by LEO A. HANLEY FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.


Lorraine McKee

Lorraine McKee, 33 Buckwalter Road, Shenango Township, died at 7:05 p.m. Monday (3-4-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following a lengthy illness. He was 84.

Obituary information was incomplete.


McKEE

    Lorraine, 84, of 33 Buckwalter Road, Shenango Township.


    Arrangements will be announced by W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.


Anna Losik Butchko

Homemaker was longtime Moose auxiliary member

Anna Losik Butchko of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Apartment 208, in Sharon, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after a brief illness. She was 86.

Born April 14, 1915, in Farrell, Mrs. Butchko was a daughter of the late John and Paraska (Pauline) Bobensky Losik.

A homemaker and Christian, she was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 55 in Farrell.

She enjoyed crocheting and was very talented in making afghans.

Mrs. Butchko was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include: one son, Woodrow "Woody" Fennell, Farrell; one daughter, Bettyann Mancini, Transfer; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Butchko was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Smith; one grandchild, Donna Mancini; and two brothers, Michael and John Losik.


BUTCHKO

    Anna Losik, 86, of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Apartment 208, Sharon.


    Calling hours: Private today (3-5-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net


    Service: Private funeral service will be held today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Samuel DeJoy, pastor of Miracle Valley Church, Hermitage, officiating.


    Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.


Shirley E. Goforth

Shirley E. Goforth, 1860 River Road, Hermitage, died at 7 a.m. today (3-5-02) in her home. She was 64.

Obituary information was incomplete.


GOFORTH

    Shirley E., 64, of 1860 River Road, Hermitage.


    Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


Arthur L. Williams

Shenango Twp. man was WWII vet, Wesex retiree

Arthur L. Williams of 15 Henderson Lane, Shenango Township, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 80.

Born Dec. 28, 1921, in West Middlesex, Mr. Williams was a son of the late Carl E. and Edna M. Edeburn Williams.

A graduate of West Middlesex High School, he retired from Wesex Corp. in West Middlesex.

Mr. Williams was a United States Army Air Force veteran, having served during World War II in the South Pacific.

He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233 in West Middlesex and American Legion in East Brady, Pa.

Mr. Williams was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing.

On Aug. 31, 1944, he married the former Betty J. Fox. She preceded him in death Oct. 3, 1970.

Survivors include: two sons, Lawrence W. Williams and his wife Nancy, Pulaski Township; and David L. Williams and his wife Connie, Shenango Township; one sister, Selina Jackson, Greenville; five brothers, Willard Williams, Francis Williams, Lyle Williams, Ralph Williams and Patrick Williams, all of the West Middlesex area; three grandchildren, Cindy, Dana and Sheri; and three great-grandchildren, Eric, Mariah and Sierra.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy; and three brothers, Edgar, Carl A. and Walter Williams.

WILLIAMS
    
Arthur L., 80, of 15 Henderson Lane, Shenango Township.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (3-6-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral and committal service at 1:30 p.m. Thursday (3-7-02) in the funeral home, with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland. The Rev. James P. Leuenberger, pastor of Presbyterian Church of West Middlesex, will officiate.
    Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.


Nathaniel Parks

Obituary information remains incomplete.

PARKS
    
Nathaniel, 81, of 111 Florida St., Farrell.
    Calling hours: With family present from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (3-7-02) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends also may call in the home of Vernon Parks, deceased's son, 700 French St., Farrell. 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. Friday (3-8-02) in Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Emerson Ave., Farrell, with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7597, Farrell.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
Look in past days' obituary files to find the full obituaries


CLARKE
    
Isaac F., 80, of 275 Sterling Ave., Sharon.
    Obituary was reprinted 3-4-02
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (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.


CLAYTON
    
Mrs. Charles R. (Helen R. Greenlee), 92, Cochranton, formerly of Sandy Lake.
    Obituary was published 3-4-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. today (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.


DAUGHERTY
    
Mrs. Merle A. (Hazel M.), Grove City, formerly of Harrisville.
    Obituary was published 3-4-02
    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.


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.


KHEIN
    
Mrs. Paul F. (Martha L.), 76, of 301 S. Broad St., Apartment 207, Grove City.
    Obituary was published 3-4-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (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.


WRIGHT
    
Rudolph "Rudy," 50, of 682 Arbor Way, Aurora, Ohio, formerly of 640 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
    Obituary was reprinted 3-4-02
    Calling hours: Were Monday (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 was at 11 a.m. today (3-5-02) in the church with the Rev. Kevin Cooper, pastor, officiating. Eulogy will be given by the Rev. James 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.



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