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Today's death record

  • Michael Cummerick, 92, Warren, Ohio, formerly of 140 Boyd Drive, Hermitage.
  • Maxine V. Dorn, 89, Sharon, formerly of Wilkinsburg, Pa.
  • Betty J. Geer, 73, of 419 Patton Ave., Farrell, formerly of Grove City and Connecticut.



Today's obituaries
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Maxine V. Dorn
Betty J. Geer
  Norma Bovard Church
Michael Cummerick
Dr. John 'Jack' E. Stefanick

Maxine V. Dorn
Bethlehem Presbyterian member belonged to AARP

Maxine V. Dorn, Sharon, formerly of Wilkinsburg, Pa., died at 12:10 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2002, in Clepper Manor, Sharon, after a brief illness. She was 89.

Mrs. Dorn was born July 27, 1912, in DuBois, Pa., to Finley Goldthwaite and Margaret Ayre Goldthwaite.

She was a member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Sharon, and its Women's Guild.

Mrs. Dorn was also a member of Shenango Valley Chapter 3616 of AARP, the retired persons organization.

She was a homemaker and loved her grandchildren and animals.

Her husband, Kenneth W. Dorn, whom she married in 1932, died May 16, 1982.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. George (Dee) Drabick, Sharon; and her grandsons, Paul and Mark Drabick.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Dorn was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Viola Goldthwaite and Jeanette Spicher; and three brothers, Eugene, Ed and Don Goldthwaite.

DORN
    
Mrs. Kenneth W. (Maxine V.), 89, Sharon, formerly of Wilkinsburg, Pa.
    Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service Sunday (4-21-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
    Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Gary Smith, pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
    Interment: Mahoning Union Cemetery, Marchand, Pa.


Betty J. Geer

AARP volunteer tax preparer was avid bowler, CB fan

Betty J. Geer, 419 Patton Ave., Farrell, formerly of Grove City and a resident of Connecticut from 1954 to 1986, died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 73.

Betty was born Aug. 16, 1928, in Masury to Harvey Gehring and Pearl E. Gise Gehring.

A 1946 graduate of Grove City High School, she was a volunteer tax preparer with AARP, the retired persons organization.

Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of Middletown, Conn.

While in Connecticut, she volunteered in many organizations in the greater Hartford area.

Betty was an avid duck-pin and 10-pin bowler, serving as an officer in many leagues and bowling on television.

She was also an officer and former member of the Windsor Old Towners Square Dance Club.

An active citizen's band radio enthusiast, Betty used the handle, Rambling Rose, on Channel 10.

Surviving are: a son and daughter-in-law, C. Eugene and Deborah L. King, Berlin, Conn.; and several cousins, aunts and uncles in the Kittanning and Johnstown areas of Pennsylvania.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harvey Gehring Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

GEER
    
Betty J., 73, of 419 Patton Ave., Farrell, formerly of Grove City and Connecticut.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (4-22-02) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, with the Rev. John M. Trojak, pastor of First Baptist Church, Sharon, officiating.
    Interment: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.

Other death


Norma Bovard Church

CHURCH
    
Mrs. William (Norma Bovard), 76, of 1407 Beatrice St., New Castle.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (4-22-02) in R. CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.
    Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (4-23-02) in the funeral home.
    Burial: Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle.
    Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Lawrence County Unit, Box 494, New Castle 16103.


Michael Cummerick

WARREN, Ohio -- Michael Cummerick, Ridgecrest Care Center, Warren, formerly of 140 Boyd Drive, Hermitage, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday (4-18-02) in Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren, after an extended illness. He was 92.

Obituary information was incomplete.

CUMMERICK
    Michael, 92, Warren, Ohio, formerly of 140 Boyd Drive, Hermitage.
    Arrangements will be announced by JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.


Dr. John 'Jack' E. Stefanick

Longtime valley veterinarian belonged to St. John's church

A funeral service will be held Monday for Dr. John "Jack" E. Stefanick of 129 S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage. He died at 9:17 p.m. Thursday evening (4-18-02) in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System after becoming ill in his residence. He was 81.

Dr. Stefanick was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Farrell, a son of John Albert Stefanick and Veronica Agnes Kocis Stefanick.

He graduated from Farrell High School and obtained his undergraduate degree from Thiel College in Greenville. Dr. Stefanick graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1943 and practiced in Sharon and Hermitage for 48 years, retiring in 1990.

He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Sharon, where he was a former vestryman and a junior warden.

A World War II Air Force veteran, he was a second lieutenant and served as a bombardier and navigator of B-29 bombers.

Dr. Stefanick was a charter member and past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166 in Hermitage; a member of Pennsylvania and American Veterinary Medical associations; was past president of Northwestern Veterinary Medical Association; and was a past board member of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

President of Sharon Rotary Club in 1964, he was District Governor of the Rotary Club in 1967; a former Rotary District Youth Exchange officer; and chairman of the USA Rotary Tour for 25 years.

Dr. Stefanick was a former member of Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 103, Sharon.

Dr. Stefanick is survived by: his wife, the former Doris Marie Conant, whom he married May 19, 1945, at home; three daughters, Dianne M. Herman, Clinton, Miss.; Dr. Marcia L. Stefanick-Horowitz, Los Altos, Calif.; and Gale J. Sisul, Guys Mills; and four sons, Dr. Larry L. Stefanick, Hermitage; Terry J. Stefanick, Charlotte, N.C.; Dale E. Stefanick, Phoenix; and Jack C. Stefanick, Hermitage.

Also surviving are: two brothers, Raymond J. Stefanick, Sun City, Ariz.; and Albert Stefanick, Old Line, Conn.; a sister, Mrs. Ted (Jeanenne) Yez, Hermitage; and 11 grandchildren.

Dr. Stefanick was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Rosemarie Hallett.

If desired, remembrances may be made to the memorial fund of St. John's Episcopal Church, 226 W. State St., Sharon 16146.

STEFANICK
    
Dr. John "Jack" E., 81, of 129 S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday (4-21-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (4-22-02) in St. John's Episcopal Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Douglas K. Dayton, rector, officiating.
    interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, with military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166, both Hermitage.
    Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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AUG
    
Mrs. Alfred (Katherine), 86, of 45 Smith Road, Hadley.
    Obituary was published 4-19-02
    Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (4-19-02) in ANDREW J. VANA FUNERAL HOME, 102 Church St., Hadley.
    Service: Funeral and committal service at 2 p.m. today (4-20-02) in the funeral home.
    Burial: Hadley Cemetery.


JACOBSON
    
Daniel R., 43, of 3325 Longview Road, Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 4-18-02
    Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service today (4-20-02) 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 3 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Victor Maksimowicz, Order of Friars Minor Conventual, pastor of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, officiating.
    Interment: Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside committal service at 10 a.m. Monday (4-22-02) in Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.


PARENTI
    
Alexander T. "Sam," 74, of 99 Glacial Till Road, Liberty Township.
    Obituary was published 4-19-02
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (4-20-02) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (4-21-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (4-22-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with the Rev. James A. Wiley, senior associate pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.


SINCEK
    
Mrs. Frank (Helen), 87, formerly of 1124 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
    Obituary was published 4-18-02
    Calling hours: Were 3 to 8 p.m. Friday (4-19-02) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Rosary service at 2:30 p.m. by the Prayer Group of St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 1:30 p.m. today (4-20-02) in St. Adalbert's Church, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.


ZEITLER
    
Mrs. Norbert Raymond "Zeke" (Patricia Anne Duffy), 79, of 356 Ellsworth St., Sharon.
    Calling hours: Were 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (4-19-02) 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 10 a.m. today (4-20-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan Order of Friars Minor, pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, as celebrant.
    Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.



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