Today's obituaries
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Della M. Logan
Ex-Hermitage homemaker belonged to St. Stan's church
Della M. Logan, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Orangeville Road, Hermitage, passed away peacefully at 9:55 a.m. Thursday (4-25-02) in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township. She was 93.
Mrs. Logan was born April 19, 1909, in New Castle, a daughter of Henry Allshouse and Mary Catherine Bish Allshouse.
Della attended New Castle schools and moved to the Shenango Valley in 1929.
A homemaker, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Della was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Sharon.
Her husband, John Francis Logan Sr., whom she married April 9, 1927, passed away Aug. 5, 1994.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Mary Jane) Planton, Liberty Township, Trumbull County; and Jeanette McCauley, Sharpsville; two sons, John F. Logan Jr. and his wife Donna, Hermitage; and Thomas L. Logan and his wife Linda, Howland, Ohio; a sister, Tressia V. "Dolly" Smith, Batavia, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Della was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter; four brothers, Arthur B., David M., James H. and Lee R. Allshouse; two sisters, Susan Henry and Charlotte G. Altman; a granddaughter, Mary Paula McCauley; and a great-grandson, Avery John Thomas. LOGAN
Mrs. John Francis (Della M.) Sr., 93, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Orangeville Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (4-26-02) and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday (4-27-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 3:30 p.m. followed by church wake service. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Victor Maksimowicz, Order of Friars Minor Conventual, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Hermitage.
Paul R. Myers
Mercer man was carpenter, Fellowship church member
Paul R. Myers, 420 E. Beaver St., Mercer, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in his residence after a one-year illness. He was 46.
Mr. Myers was born Dec. 20, 1955, in San Diego to Wallace Richard and Joyce Wood Myers.
He was a carpenter with Valley Acoustics Inc., Youngstown.
Mr. Myers was a member of Fellowship Community Church, Mercer.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Vicki Ann Crocker, whom he married March 17, 1979; twin daughters, Candice R. Myers and Cori A. Myers; and two sons, Kyle B. Myers and Keith R. Myers, all at home; his mother, Joyce Wood Wheeler, Mercer; his father, Rick Myers, Salina, Kan.; two sisters, Susan Rodriguez, Woodlake, Calif.; and Mrs. Wynn (Donna) Oshiro, Honolulu; two stepsisters, Renee Baker and Mrs. Tom (Michelle) Voigt, both Fullerton, Calif.; and two stepbrothers, Lance Wheeler, Bremerton, Wash.; and Jeff Wheeler, Bakersfield, Calif. MYERS
Paul R., 46, of 420 E. Beaver St., Mercer.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. May 4, 2002, in Fellowship Community Church, 300 S. Pitt St., Mercer, with Pastor Byron Harvey officiating.
Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Edward Carl Spruk
'61 Farrell grad was teacher in area school districts
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of family for Edward Carl Spruk of Hermitage. He died of natural causes at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. He was 58.
Born on Wednesday, June 2, 1943, in Sharon, Mr. Spruk was a son of the late Carl A. Spruk; and Mary R. Wasko Spruk, who survives in Hermitage.
Mr. Spruk graduated in 1961 from Farrell High School and then served in the U.S. Navy until 1963.
He earned a bachelor's degree in biology and science from Edinboro University in 1968, continuing on to earn a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Youngstown State University in 1976.
Mr. Spruk taught in several schools including Sharpsville, Farrell, Jamestown and Brookfield, having last taught biology in Parma Heights (Ohio) School District.
In his youth, he had been active in the area in Little League.
Mr. Spruk was a car enthusiast who loved to do gardening and read.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Mr. Spruk enjoyed spending time with his cat, Lucky; and his dog, Zeke.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Spruk is survived by: a sister, Cindy Spruk-Gargasz, Transfer; a brother, Mark A. Spruk, Hermitage; an aunt, Ann Gregory, Sharon; an uncle, Frank Wasko, Wheatland; and one nephew, three nieces and two great-nieces.
Besides his father, who died Aug. 8, 1980, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Lee Crisan, who died Aug. 31, 2001.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Anthony's Church, 804 Idaho St., Sharon 16146.
SPRUK
Edward Carl, 58, Hermitage.
Calling hours: None at the family's request.
Service: Private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial: Cremation services by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Bradley Bortner
Bradley Bortner, 2356 Brian Lane, Hermitage, died at 3:27 p.m. Thursday (4-25-02) in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. He was 25.
Obituary information was incomplete.
BORTNER
Bradley, 25, of 2356 Brian Lane, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Ann M. Joseph
Ann M. Joseph, formerly of Shady Drive, Farrell, died Thursday (4-25-02) in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township. She was 83.
Obituary information was incomplete.
JOSEPH
Ann M., 83, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Shady Drive, Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Jacob 'Jack' P. Schmidt
Milwaukee man was Farrell grad, decorated WWII vet
MILWAUKEE -- Jacob "Jack" P. Schmidt, Woods Road, Milwaukee, formerly of Farrell, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday evening, April 16, 2002, in his home after a lengthy illness. He was 81.
Mr. Schmidt was born March 22, 1921, in Farrell, a son of Jacob Schmidt and Katherine Besich Schmidt.
As a 1939 alumnus of Farrell High School, he played football and earned the name of "Patches," a nickname affectionately given him due to his many injuries. Mr. Schmidt later graduated as a metallurgical engineer from Case Engineering School in Cleveland.
He was a president of J.P. Schmidt P.E. Inc. in Milwaukee, and was a long-standing member and Melvin Jones Fellow recipient in the Muskego (Wis.) Lions Club.
A decorated veteran, during World War II Mr. Schmidt was a squadron leader in the 92nd Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force, having served over France and Germany.
His wife of 59 years, the former Antoinette "Toni" Esplandieu, whom he married in November 1943, survives at home.
Also surviving are: three daughters, Julie, wife of Robert Cannata, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Joy, wife of George Eisenberg, Milwaukee; and Jackie, wife of Charles Drueke, Muskego; four grandchildren, Katie Cannata, Jon Cannata, Jake Drueke and Mackenzie Drueke; and a sister, Alice, wife of Ernest Koss, Sharon.
Mr. Schmidt was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2002, in St. Martin of Tours Church, Franklin, Wis., with the Rev. Tony Russo, pastor, as celebrant. A private family interment will be held in St. Martin of Tours Cemetery, Franklin.
Olive H. Hilkirk
Hermitage woman was club bridge player, enjoyed golfing
A memorial service will be held Saturday for Olive H. Hilkirk, Whispering Oaks, 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, formerly of Richmond Drive, both Hermitage. She died of natural causes at 8:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in her home after an extended illness. She was 90.
Mrs. Hilkirk was born Dec. 24, 1911, in Dairy, Pa., to Roy S. Hazlett and Evabell Large Hazlett.
She was a 1930 graduate of Sharpsville High School.
Mrs. Hilkirk was an avid bridge player and belonged to several area bridge clubs.
She also loved playing golf and reading.
Mrs. Hilkirk was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sharon.
Her husband, Albert H. Hilkirk, died Feb. 22, 1981.
Surviving are: two daughters, Joan M., wife of Harold "Gene" Miracle, Dayton, Ohio; and Carol A. Latham, Bay Village, Ohio; three granddaughters, Diane Latham, Cleveland; Karen Miracle, Dayton; and Amy Miracle, Denver, Colo.; two grandsons, Craig Latham and James Latham, both Cleveland; and three great-granddaughters, Margaret "Maggie" Latham, Grace Elizabeth Latham and Alexandra Olive Latham.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Hilkirk was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Margaret McKnight and Evelyn Bumbulucz; and four brothers, Glenn, Kenneth, Charles and Raymond Hazlett.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 237 W. Silver St., Sharon 16146; or Sharon Regional Health System's Hospice Home Care, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, Hermitage 16148.
HILKIRK
Mrs. Albert H. (Olive H.), 90, Whispering Oaks, 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, formerly of Richmond Drive, both Hermitage.
Calling hours: None at the family's request.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday (4-27-02) in First United Methodist Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Myles T. Bradley, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Arrangements by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
James Steven McArdle
Newell Cleaners co-owner was noted in the business
A funeral Mass will be held Monday for James Steven McArdle, 1075 Griswold St., Sharon, formerly of Covington, Ky.; and North Vernon, Ind. He passed away peacefully at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in his residence following a lengthy illness. He was 92.
Mr. McArdle was born Sept. 15, 1909, in Mason, W.Va., a son of Arthur McArdle and Leona Stanley McArdle.
He attended schools in Mason.
Mr. McArdle came to the Shenango Valley from Covington in 1953, and previously lived in North Vernon.
With his wife, Pat, as a partner, he was owner and operator for 48 years of Newell Cleaners in Sharon. Mr. McArdle worked in the dry-cleaning business for more than 76 years, also serving as manager of dry-cleaning plants in North Vernon and Covington.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon.
In the December 2001 catalog of Cleaner's Supply, America's largest direct supplier of dry-cleaning products, Jim was featured in an advertisement at the age of 91 as America's longest practicing dry-cleaner.
He was also featured in an article published on March 4, 2001, by The Herald, honoring his many years of service and experience in the dry-cleaning business.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Helen Patricia "Pat" Haarmann, whom he married Dec. 23, 1948, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Ella) Hill, Cold Spring, Ky.; and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Hurtt, Alexander, Ky.; a son, James Kelly McArdle, Alexander, Ky.; two sisters, Eleanor Besselman, Canton, Ohio; and Glenna Fruith, Mason; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. McArdle was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joseph McArdle; and a sister, Mary Eloise Roush.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh 15235. McARDLE
James Steven, 92, of 1075 Griswold St., Sharon, formerly of Covington, Ky.; and North Vernon, Ind.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (4-28-02) 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. Monday (4-29-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Alex Amico, pastor of St. Basil the Great, Coalport, Pa., as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
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HOAGLAND
Mrs. Allen "Hap" (Temple Lucille), 84, of 5205 S. Breezewood Drive, Muncie, formerly of West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 4-25-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (4-29-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (4-30-02) in Unity Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township.
Burial: Unity Cemetery, Lackawannock Township.
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