Today's obituaries
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Helen Blau Simon
Ex-Farrell homemaker was Temple Beth Israel member
BEAVER VALLEY -- Helen Blau Simon, 246 Friendship Circle, Beaver, formerly of Farrell, died at noon Thursday, March 7, 2002, in Beaver Valley Geriatric Center. She was 86.
Mrs. Simon was born July 8, 1915, in New York City to Frank K. and Anna Rosner Blau.
A homemaker, she was a member of Temple Beth Israel in Sharon. She had also belonged to the former B'nai Zion Synagogue in Farrell and its Sisterhood.
Her husband, George Simon, whom she married in January 1939, died Sept. 21, 1994.
Surviving are: one daughter, Fern Hudspeth, wife of Earl, Beaver Falls; one son, Marvin Simon, Pittsburgh; one brother, Saul Blau, Philadelphia; and two grandsons, Brett Hudspeth and Trey Hudspeth, both Beaver Falls.
Mrs. Simon was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Rose Newberg; and one brother, Sidney Blau.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Miriam Bard Educational Fund in care of Temple Beth Israel, 840 Highland Road, Sharon 16146.
SIMON
Mrs. George (Helen Blau), 86, of 246 Friendship Circle, Beaver, formerly of Farrell.
Calling hours: 12:30 p.m. to time of service today (3-8-02) 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. today in the funeral home with Rabbi Frank Muller, spiritual leader of Rodef Shalom Temple, Youngstown, officiating.
Burial: Temple Beth Israel Cemetery, Hermitage.
Other death
Harold L. Hecker
HECKER
Harold L., 86, Hermitage, formerly of 34 Coulter Road, West Salem Township.
Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday (3-9-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Masonic funeral service at 3 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral and committal service at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Kathleen A. Mitchell, pastor of Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Otter Creek Township, officiating.
Interment: Monday (3-11-02) in Delaware (Township) Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 288 Main St., Greenville 16125.
Doris N. Myers
WE retiree belonged to Covenant Presbyterian
Doris N. Myers, Hermitage, formerly of 1232 E. State St. and what is now Cordia Commons at the Shenango Inn, both Sharon, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, of natural causes in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. She was 90.
Mrs. Myers was born June 24, 1911, in Sharon, a daughter of Michael Nolan and Freda Kloss Nolan.
A 1929 graduate of Sharon High School, she retired in April 1975 after 20 years as a junior draftsperson in the nameplate division of the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Mrs. Myers was a 50-year member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sharon and belonged to several card clubs.
She also enjoyed playing bingo.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Archie (Phyllis F.) Laverty; and Mrs. Gerald (Eudora L. "Dolly") Braho, both Sharon; two sons, Donald R. Myers, Bell Air, Md.; and Philip R. Myers, Hubbard; 18 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Lee E. Myers; one brother, Clifford Nolan; and four sisters, Evelyn Means, Irene Seidle, Isabelle Campbell and Gladys Burdette.
MYERS
Doris N., 90, Hermitage, formerly of 1232 E. State St. and what is now Cordia Commons at the Shenango Inn, both Sharon.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (3-10-02) 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 a.m. Monday (3-11-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Sean Martin, associate pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
David R. Smith
Ind. resident's grandparents live in Wheatland, Greenville
ANDERSON, Ind. -- David R. Smith, 20, Anderson, former resident of Yorktown, Ind., died unexpectedly Tuesday (3-5-02) in Cape Coral, Fla.
He was born in Jefferson City, Mo., moved to Yorktown as a child, graduated from Yorktown High School in 1999 and later moved to Anderson.
He was an equipment operator for Infrastructure Contractors Inc. in Noblesville, Ind. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Muncie while living in Yorktown.
Surviving are: his father, Carl Smith, Anderson; his mother, Deborah Foster and her husband, Thomas, Muncie; two brothers, Carl Smith III and Craig Smith, both Anderson; a sister, Danielle Smith, Bloomington, Ind.; his maternal grandparents, John and Jean Bohach, Wheatland; his paternal grandmother, Sally Smith, Greenville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorials may be directed to the donor's choice.
SMITH
David R., 20, Anderson, Ind., formerly of Yorktown, Ind.
Calling hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday (3-10-02) and 10:30 a.m. to time of service Monday (3-11-02) in THE MEEKS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 415 E. Washington St., Muncie, Ind.
Service: Funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Burial: Elm Ridge Cemetery, Muncie.
Dr. Thomas J. Powers
Retired educator had daughter in Hubbard
Dr. Thomas J. Powers, 105 Diamond Way, Cortland, died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday (3-6-02) in his residence following a lengthy illness. He was 70.
Dr. Powers was born Sept. 25, 1931, in Chicago to Michael Powers and Marie D'Andrea Powers.
He lived in the Warren (Ohio) area since 1976, coming from South Euclid, Ohio.
Dr. Powers earned a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Illinois; and a master's degree and doctorate from Michigan State University, East Lansing.
As an educator for 25 years, he served as superintendent of schools in Cherry Hill (Mich.) School District from 1968-72; in South Euclid School District from 1972-76; and in Howland Township School District from 1976-1977.
Dr. Powers was a member of National Superintendents Association; Howland Retired Teachers Association; and University of Illinois Alumni Association.
He was one of the founding members of the Howland Rotary Club and was active in many community projects. He belonged to Christ Episcopal Church in Warren.
Dr. Powers was the longest surviving Cleveland Clinic heart transplant patient at 15 years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Knapp, whom he married Oct. 20, 1989.
Also surviving are: two daughters, Nancy Etzold, Aurora, Ill.; and Dess Fedele, Hubbard; one son, Mathew Powers, Broadview Heights, Ohio; three stepchildren, Heather Johnson, Cedarburg, Wis.; Bonnie Kid, Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Bruce Maclaren, Munich, Germany; two brothers, Michael Powers, Desplaines, Ill.; and David Powers, Chicago; and six grandchildren.
Dr. Powers was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Jan Overholt, whom he married in 1958. She died in 1985. A son, David Powers, is also deceased.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Ohio, 8747 Squires Lane NE, Warren, Ohio 44484.
POWERS
Dr. Thomas J., 70, of 105 Diamond Way, Cortland.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Saturday (3-9-02) in ROBERT H. ROBERTS-CLARK MEMORIAL HOME Inc., 180 Garfield Drive NE, Warren, Ohio.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Interment: Dr. Powers donated his body to Cleveland Clinic for medical research.
Katherine J. Stewart Rodgers
Homemaker, ex-teacher was East Main church member
Katherine J. Stewart Rodgers, 604 Woodland Ave., Grove City, died at 4:30 a.m. today, March 8, 2002, in her residence after a short illness. She was 81.
Mrs. Rodgers was born Aug. 31, 1920, in Sharon to Carl Stewart and Mary Boyd Jenkins Stewart.
A 1938 alumna of Grove City High School, she graduated in 1942 from Grove City College and was a former school teacher in Sandy Lake and Meadville prior to her marriage.
A homemaker, Mrs. Rodgers was a member of East Main Presbyterian Church in Grove City.
She also belonged to Grove City Women's Club and various bridge clubs.
Mrs. Rodgers enjoyed bowling and golf.
Her husband, Judge Herman M. Rodgers, formerly of Mercer County Common Pleas Court, whom she married July 31, 1946, died May 8, 1996.
Surviving are: three children, Patricia Ann Rodgers, Sea Cliff, N.Y.; Michael Stewart Rodgers; and William Carl Rodgers, both Grove City; one sister, Rosemary Kennedy, Grove City; and one brother, Charles Stewart, Minneapolis, Minn.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Rodgers was preceded in death by her parents.
RODGERS
Katherine J. Stewart, wife of Judge Herman M. Rodgers, 81, of 604 Woodland Ave., Grove City.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (3-10-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday (3-11-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald C. Hoagland, pastor of East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Donald W. Nelson
Harrisville business co-owner had Nelson Trucking in GC
A funeral service will be held Monday for Donald W. Nelson, 1425 W. Main St., Grove City. He died unexpectedly at 3:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. He was 73.
Mr. Nelson was born April 19, 1928, in New Castle to Robert A. Nelson and Margaret Eleanor Wilkin Nelson.
He was co-owner with his wife, Shirley, of Nelson Trucking, Tire & Towing Service of Harrisville. Mr. Nelson formerly operated Nelson Trucking in Grove City for 32 years before moving in 1994 to Harrisville.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Mr. Nelson was a former independent Teamster and trucker since 1948 and was previously employed with Aetna Freight Co., Trans American Freight Lines and Jones Motor Freight.
Mr. Nelson enjoyed antiques and collecting trucks. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Shirley J. Bauder, whom he married Oct. 17, 1947, at the residence; one daughter, Mrs. Steven (Joanne E.) Hetrick, Boiling Springs, Pa.; five sons, David B. Nelson and his wife Karen, Grove City; Robert D. Nelson and his wife Andrea, Warrensburg, Mo.; Rick L. Nelson and his wife Janet, Cleveland; Steven P. Nelson and his wife Diane, San Jose, Calif.; and Thomas J. "T.J." Nelson, Los Angeles; and 12 grandchildren, including seven grandsons, Sean Hetrick, Benjamin Nelson, Nicholas Buchanan, Robert Nelson, Nathan Nelson, Donald Mozzetti and Dan Mozzetti; and five granddaughters, Casey Nelson, Jocelyn Hetrick, Amanda Nelson, Adrienne Nelson and Kaitlin Nelson.
Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents.
NELSON
Donald W., 73, of 1425 W. Main St., Grove City.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (3-10-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (3-11-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David A. Lingle, pastor of Center Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Center Church Cemetery, Pine Township.
Florence Harbach
Former Sharon woman taught in Brookfield
STURGIS, Mich. -- Florence Harbach, Sturgis, formerly of Sharon and Dayton, Ohio, died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, in Thurston Woods Village. She was 89.
Mrs. Harbach was born March 18, 1912, in Marshall, Mich., a daughter to Louis and Effie Haner Calkins.
On June 18, 1938, she married the Rev. Sheldon Tiffany Harbach in Detroit.
She had been a Sturgis resident since 1976, coming from Sharon. Prior to that, she and her husband served at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Dayton, Ohio.
Her husband died Dec. 5, 1989.
Florence attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She was a graduate of Michigan State University in East Lansing, where she received her bachelor's degree in music in 1933.
Florence had taught music and kindergarten in Kettering, Ohio, and in Brookfield.
She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Sturgis and the Episcopal Church Women. She also belonged to Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Fraternity.
She is survived by: one daughter, Mary Kathryn Harbach, Milwaukee; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dale and Dian Harbach, Mason, Mich.; and David Harbach, Mayfield Heights, Ohio; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Harbach's memory to St. John's Episcopal Church through envelopes available from the funeral home.
HARBACH
Florence, wife of the Rev. Sheldon Tiffany Harbach, 89, Sturgis, Mich., formerly of Sharon and Dayton, Ohio.
Calling hours: None. Personal messages of support may be given to the family by e-mail @www.Legacy.com
Service: Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. April 11, 2002, in St. John's Episcopal Church, Sturgis, with the Rev. William Murphy, rector, as celebrant.
Burial: Ashes at 12:30 p.m. April 11 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Marshall, Mich.
Arrangements by HACKMAN-FOGLESONG FUNERAL HOME, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis 49091.
Dorothy M. Alexander
Centenarian was retired nursing home aide
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, TRUM-BULL COUNTY -- Dorothy M. Alexander, Liberty Township, formerly of Burghill, died at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in Liberty Health Care Center. She was 102.
Mrs. Alexander was born Jan. 5, 1900, in Gustavus Township, Trumbull County, to Earl Lane and Alice Gilder Lane.
She retired in 1970 from McClead Nursing Home in Vernon, Ohio, where she was employed for 20 years as an aide. Mrs. Alexander previously was an aide for Faber Nursing Home in Fowler.
She was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sharpsville.
Her husband, Hudson S. Alexander, whom she married June 22, 1941, died April 8, 1970.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and three brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Seventh-day Adventist Church, 131 N. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville 16150; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
ALEXANDER
Mrs. Hudson S. (Dorothy M.), 102, Liberty Township, Trumbull County, formerly of Burghill.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Monday (3-11-02) in GALLOWAY-ONSTOTT FUNERAL HOME, 3451 state Route 7, Hartford.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Shawn R. Shives, pastor of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
Burial: Kinsman Cemetery.
Susan J. Skawski Morimando
School teacher was wife of Mercer church pastor
Susan J. Skawski Morimando, 627 San Chez Terrace, Coolspring Township, died at 8:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in her residence after a nine-month illness. She was 44.
Mrs. Morimando was born July 22, 1957, in New York City to Dr. John Skawski and Carleen Brown Skawski.
An alumna of Buffalo State University and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, both from which she earned bachelor of science degrees, Mrs. Morimando was a teacher at Washington Elementary School in the Moniteau School District.
She was a member of Spirit of Life Christian Fellowship Church in Mercer.
Surviving are: her husband, the Rev. Michael G. Morimando, whom she married May 21, 1983; two daughters, Stephanie Morimando and Lindsey Morimando; and one son, Stephen Morimando, all at the residence; her parents, Dryden, N.Y.; and one brother, John W. Skawski, Ithaca, N.Y.
MORIMANDO
Susan J. Skawski, wife of the Rev. Michael "Mike" G. Morimando, 44, of 627 San Chez Terrace, Coolspring Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-8-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (3-9-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Samuel DeJoy, pastor of Miracle Valley Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Mercer Citizens Cemetery.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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HITTLE
Emerson LeRoy "Nip," 84, of 2024 Mercer Road, Delaware Township.
Obituary was published 3-7-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-8-02) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia, and 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (3-9-02) in St. John's Lutheran Church, 10 Beil Hill Road, Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Ronald Harbaugh, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Delaware Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post 919, Fairview Township.
HOLMES
Charles W. "Hungry," 74, of 7066 E. State St., Jefferson Township.
Obituary was published 3-7-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-8-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Panachida at 8 p.m. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Saturday (3-9-02) in St. John's Cemetery Chapel, corner of Morefield Road and Route 18, Hermitage, with Monsignor Michael Polanichka, pastor of St. John's Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church, Sharon, officiating. Brief prayer service at 9 a.m. in the funeral home prior to the chapel service.
Interment: St. John's 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.
PARKS
Nathaniel, 81, of 111 Florida St., Farrell.
Obituary was published 3-6-02
Calling hours: Were 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 to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral was at 11 a.m. today (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 Murray-Bell Post 7597, Farrell.
ROQUEPLOT
David Isaac, 25, of 73 Erie St., West Middlesex, formerly of 684 Campground Road, West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 3-7-02
Calling hours: 3 to 6 p.m. today (3-8-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday (3-9-02) in New Bedford Presbyterian Church, Marr Road, with the Rev. Douglas Runyan, pastor, officiating.
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