Today's obituaries
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Virginia M. Surrena Hedglin
Virginia M. Surrena Hedglin, 442 Liberty St., Grove City, died at 10:25 p.m. Friday (3-29-02) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, following a brief illness She was 68.
Obituary information was incomplete.
HEDGLIN
Virginia M. Surrena, 68, of 442 Liberty St., Grove City.
Arrangements will be announced by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
John Koslow
John Koslow, of Bedford, Texas, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Friday (3-29-02) in Park View Health Care Center, Bedford. He was 84.
Obituary information was incomplete.
KOSLOW
John, 84, of Bedford, Texas, formerly of Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Patricia 'Patty' N. Miller
Meadville woman was former church financial secretary
Patricia 'Patty' N. Miller, 10922 Perry Highway, Meadville, died unexpectedly Friday (3-29-02) in Meadville Medical Center. She was 67.
She was born April 13, 1934, in New Castle, to Charles and Bertha Mason Newton.
A 1952 alumna of New Castle High School, Mrs. Miller was the office manager for H&R Block in the downtown mall office, Meadville, where she was employed for the past 27 years.
She was a member of Stone United Methodist Church, Meadville, and was the former church financial secretary.
Mrs. Miller enjoyed family time, gardening, flowers, hummingbirds and loved spending time on the Clarion River and houseboating on Lake Cumberland, Ky.
Surviving are: her husband, Wilbur A. Miller, whom she married 46 years ago on June 18, 1955, at home; two sons, Mark A. Miller and his wife Carol, Franklin, and David C. Miller and his wife Marie, Meadville; a daughter, Suzan Moyers and her husband Jeffery, Conneaut Lake; five grandchildren, Shawn Miller and his wife Peggy Sue; Eric Miller; Bryan Miller; Christopher Miller; and Jenna Miller; her step-father, the Rev. John E. Scott, New Castle; and two nieces.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Christian Academy, 543 Randolph St. Meadville, 16335, or the American Diabetes Association, Corporate One Office Park, Bldg. II, Suite 225, 4075 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville, 15146.
MILLER
Mrs. Wilbur A. (Patricia 'Patty' N.), 67, of 10922 Perry Highway, Meadville.
Calling hours: 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (4-1-02) in ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, INC., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Stone United Methodist Church, 956 South Main St., Meadville, with the Rev. Dr. James Durlesser, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. John E. Scott, stepfather, assisting.
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, New Castle.
Robert 'Buck' Whitman
New Wilmington native was mechanical engineer
NEW WESTON, Ohio -- Robert "Buck" Whitman, 633 Wilson St., New Weston, Ohio, formerly of New Wilmington, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday (3-30-02) in Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. He was 71.
He was born March 14, 1931 in New Wilmington to Walt and Cecelia Allen Whitman.
Mr. Whitman was a 1948 graduate of New Wilmington High School, later attending Sterling College and Youngstown College.
He served in the Army during the Korean War, and was at the Chosen Reservoir when the Chinese communist forces came over the mountains, fighting with the United States Army stationed there.
Mr. Whitman was self employed as a mechanical engineer and formerly worked at Stamco, New Breman, Ohio.
He attended the First Church of the Nazarene, St. Mary's, Ohio.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren and also enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled aircraft.
Surviving are: his wife, Yvonne Dawson, whom he married Oct. 25, 1954; one daughter, Roberta Whitman, New Weston; one son, Ed Whitman, and his wife Sandy Washburn, St. Mary's, Ohio; four brothers, Floyd Whitman and his wife Judy, New Castle; Donald Whitman and his wife Janice, Topeka, Kan.; Kenneth Whitman and his wife Pat, Volant; Carroll Whitman and his wife Sally, Kingman, Ariz.; and six grandchildren, Todd McClain, Daisey McClain, Amanda Rohrbach, Brittany Whitman, Edward Whitman, Jr., and Jennifer Whitman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Helen Russo and Mary Whitman, two brothers, Vince and Edward Whitman, and one son, Robert Whitman, Jr.
WHITMAN
Robert 'Buck', 71, of 633 Wilson St., New Weston, Ohio, formerly of New Wilmington, Pa.
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (4-2-02) in the MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 1605 Celina Road, St. Mary's, Ohio. Additional visitation hours two hours prior to service on Wednesday.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Wednesday (4-3-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. John Wine, officiating.
Burial: Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, Ohio.
other deaths
Martha J. Stoyer
STOYER
Mrs. Paul E. (Martha J.), 90, of 339 East Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, formerly of 4 South Ridge Road, Greenville.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 Monday (4-1-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Additional calling hours one hour prior to service in the church on Tuesday. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (4-2-02) in St. John's Lutheran Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Ronald L. Harbaugh, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Delaware Cemetery, Delaware Township.
Robert Miros
MIROS
Robert, 85, of Camden, S.C., formerly of West Middlesex.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (4-1-02) in KORNEGAY FUNERAL HOME, Camden Chapel, 1112 Fair Street, Camden, S.C.
Service: Graveside services at 11 a.m. Tuesday (4-2-02) in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Camden, with the Rev. Don Craven, pastor, officiating.
Martha Grace Fleming
Longtime teacher began career in Mercer County
Funeral services were held Tuesday (3-26-02) for Martha Grace Fleming, of Dean Road, Fairmount City, who passed away Saturday (3-23-02) in UPMC Horizon Northwest, Oil City. She was 87.
She was born July 31, 1914 in Coolspring Township to William and Ellesta McMillen Elder.
Mrs. Fleming was a school teacher for 35 years, beginning her teaching career in Mercer County. The last 18 years were spent in the Redbank Valley School District.
She was a member of the Nevin Memorial United Church of Christ in Frogtown, where she was a deacon emeritus.
Mrs. Fleming was a member of the grange for 73 years; a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; Daughters of the American Colonists; the Business and Professional Women, New Bethlehem; and the Clarion County Retired Teachers.
Her husband, Paul Fleming, whom she married Aug. 12, 1953, preceded her in death Dec. 6, 1995.
Surviving are: two sons, Dave Fleming and his wife Cindy, Fairmount City; Henry Fleming and his wife Deb, Limestone; one sister, Dorotha Anderson, Greenville; five grandchildren, Scott Fleming, Fairmount City; Jennifer Fleming, Pittsburgh; Angie Hepler and Amanda Fleming, both of Clarion; Michelle Forsythe, Brookville; and eight great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Alice Brown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nevin Memorial United Church of Christ, Frogtown, Pa.
Mattie Peterson
Mattie Peterson, 941 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell, died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday (3-30-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 81.
Obituary information was incomplete.
PETERSON
Mattie, 81, of 941 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., 2234 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, Ohio.
Emmy Schneider
Zelienople great-grandmother was born in Germany
Emmy Schneider, of Zelienople, Pa., formerly of Carnegie, died Friday (3-29-02) in Passavant Retirement and Health Center, Zelienople. She was 96.
She was born Nov. 3, 1905 in Weitefeld, Germany to Karl and Pauline Strump Krah.
Mrs. Schneider was a member of the South Hills Bible Chapel.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin (Violet) Bissett, Mercer; and Mrs. Sanford (Gretchen) Schulert, Chicago, Ill.; two sons, Albert K. Schneider, Carnegie, Pa.; and Arthur E. Schneider, Lakeland, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, Susan Bissett, Nanette Sepik, Karen Odell, Diane Schell, Priscilla Heeter, Jennifer Rader, Julie Schneider, Jane Kirtley, Anne Marie Schneider, Lisa Schneider, Martha Schneider, Suzanne Schulert, Ben Bissett III, Alan Schneider and Grant Schulert, and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, G. Adolf Schneider, her parents and a grandson, Glenn Schneider.
Memorial contributions may be made to Passavant Retirement Center, 401 S. Main St., Zelienople 16063 or South Hills Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, Pa.
SCHNEIDER
Mrs. G. Adolf (Emmy), 96, of Zelienople, Pa., formerly of Carnegie.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (4-1-02) in BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 324 East Grandview Ave., Zelienople.
Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (4-2-02) with additional visitation from 1 to 1:30 p.m. in the Seaman Memorial Chapel of Passavant Health Center, Zelienople, with the Rev. Ronald Moore, pastor, officiating.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BRAHAM
Mrs. David L. (Sara Elizabeth Buchanan), 88, of 5 Davis Lane, Coolspring Township.
Obituary was published 3-29-02
Calling hours: Were Saturday (3-30-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (4-1-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Russell Hines, retired minister, officiating.
Interment: Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville.
DAVIS
Mrs. Arthur Frederick (Elizabeth "Betty" Lydia), 74, of 1211 Bergan Road, Orland, Pa., formerly of West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 3-30-02
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-31-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Monday (4-1-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. James Leuenberger, pastor of West Middlesex Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
KNOUSE
Mrs. Samuel B. (Margaret P. "Honey" Carroll), 60, of 605 Tidball Ave., Grove City.
Obituary was published 3-29-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (4-1-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday (4-2-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with the Rev. James A. Wiley, associate pastor, as celebrant.
STEELE
Mrs. Edward P. (Anna Mary), 83, of 6235 Amy Boyle Road, Brookfield, formerly of Syme Street, Masury.
Obituary was published 3-30-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (4-1-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday (4-2-02) in St. Bernadette Church, 7808 Locust St. S.E., Masury, with the Rev. John R. Lody, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
UBER
Theodore G.A., 94, Greensburg, Pa., formerly of Grove City.
Obituary was published 3-30-02
Calling hours: None.
Service: Private family graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (4-2-02) at Blacktown Lutheran Cemetery, Springfield Township. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Tuesday (4-2-02) in Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 819 Columbia Ave., Grove City, with Pastor James Seeley officiating
Burial: Blacktown Lutheran Cemetery.
Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
WIGLEY
Mrs. James E. (Evelyn Marie Hall), 94, of 2073 Mercer-New Wilmington Road, Wilmington Township.
Obituary was published 3-30-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (4-1-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (4-2-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. William H. Stone, Jr., pastor of Neshannock Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Interment: Allegheny County Memorial Park, Pittsburgh.
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