Today's obituaries
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Betty Gail Rowe
Homemaker was of Baptist faith, leaves son in Sharon
Betty Gail Rowe, Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, formerly of 114 Smith Ave., Sharon, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday (5-23-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 78.
Mrs. Rowe was born May 3, 1924, in Lowellville, Ohio, a daughter of Clifford C. and Genieve Garrett Heasley.
She was a high school graduate and was of the Baptist faith.
A homemaker, she married Carl James Rowe in 1958. He died in 1992.
She is survived by a son, Ronald J. Rowe, Sharon; and a sister, Delores Sarich, New Middleton, Ohio.
Also surviving are: nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Rowe was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Wilbur C. Rowe; and a sister, June Monday.
ROWE
Mrs. Carl James (Betty Gail), 78, Hermitage, formerly of 114 Smith Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours and services: Private.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Meredieth Reels
Meredieth Reels, Hermitage, died Friday (5-24-02) in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage. She was 87.
Obituary information was incomplete.
REELS
Meredieth, 87, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Ralph C. Clark
Owned, operated Greenville area businesses, properties
Ralph C. Clark, formerly of 211 W. Windridge Road, Hempfield Township, died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday (5-23-02) in St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township. He was 67.
Mr. Clark was born Oct. 17, 1934, in Jamestown to Leonard and Sara Hatch Clark.
He attended Jamestown schools and was of the Protestant faith.
Mr. Clark owned and operated Tri-City Speedway in Franklin, Sandy Lake Auto Parts and the former Esso Gas Station, Greenville Auto Parts, the former Greenville Bowling Center, the former R & R Roller Rink, the former General Store, Reagle True Value Hardware and Gateway Tavern, all Greenville. He also owned and managed several rental properties in the Greenville area.
He trained and raced standard bred race horses. He enjoyed auto racing, golfing and bowling.
His first wife, the former Ruth M. Patterson, whom he married Feb. 21, 1957, died in 1996.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Margaret "Peggy" Mowery, whom he married Nov. 18, 2000; a son, Mark Clark and his wife, Cheryl; and two daughters, Terri Kremis and veterinarian Dr. Tammy Clark, wife of veterinarian Dr. Dean Eichstadt, all Greenville; three stepdaughters, Beth Montalvo, Greenville; Lynn Hodge, Springboro, Ohio; and Cathy Sculli, Pittsburgh; a stepson, Thomas Dowdell, Arlington, Va.; a brother, Gene Clark, Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Nellie Frey, Greenville; four grandchildren, Lauren Eichstadt, Madison Eichstadt, Shaughnesy Clark and Marissa Clark; and seven stepgrandchildren.
Besides his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation, 4901 Main St., Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64112; or American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon 16146.
CLARK
Ralph C., 67, West Salem Township, formerly of 211 W. Windridge Road, Hempfield Township.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Private funeral services were held at the request of the deceased at 11 a.m. Friday (5-24-02) in ANDREW J. VANA FUNERAL HOME, 102 Church St., Hadley, with the Rev. Philip H. Chalfant, pastor of Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Fairview Township, officiating.
Burial: Hadley Cemetery.
Helen G. Gira Moore
Former LPN enjoyed reading, baking, traveling
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of family for Helen G. Gira Moore, 55 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon, formerly of Pittsburgh. She died at 12:40 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2002, in O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury, after an extended illness. She was 72.
She was married to Walter L. Moore, who died Nov. 16, 2001. They were married April 13, 1978.
Born Dec. 16, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Moore was a daughter of the late Robert and Sudie Waldrop Mullen.
She was a graduate of Penn Hills High School and St. Margaret's School of Nursing, working as a licensed practical nurse in Pittsburgh for several years before moving to Sharon.
Mrs. Moore then became a homemaker, who loved to read novels and bake. She and her husband enjoyed traveling.
She was of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by: a daughter, Penny, wife of Robert Kahl, Burghill; a daughter, Kathy, wife of Edward Sigall, West Palm Beach, Fla.; four granddaughters, Jennifer, wife of Paul Beachy, Charleston, S.C.; Amy Clark, Columbus, Ohio; Katie Kahl, Alliance, Ohio; and Whitney Sigall, West Palm Beach; a grandson, Spencer Sigall, West Palm Beach; and a great-grandson, Tristan Robert Beachy, Charleston.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
MOORE
Mrs. Walter L. (Helen G. Gira), 72, of 55 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon, formerly of Pittsburgh.
Calling hours: None at the family's request.
Service: Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of family.
Interment: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.
Cremation services by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Norman Butler Humphrey
WWII vet was educational TV pioneer, Clarion prof
LAFAYETTE, La. -- Norman Butler Humphrey, Lafayette, formerly of Knox, Pa., and Grove City, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, in the Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana. He was 80.
A native of Jacksville, Pa., and reared in Grove City, Mr. Humphrey was a longtime resident of Knox and Mount Dora, Fla.
A resident of Lafayette for the last two years, he was a son of Carl Grover Humphrey, a native of Slippery Rock, and of the former Florence Ida Butler, a native of East Brady, Pa.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Lafayette.
Mr. Humphrey was a veteran, having served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He was a professor emeritus at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a pioneer in educational television for 21 years.
Mr. Humphrey was a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Geographic Educators and belonged to the Rotary Club in Knox and in Mount Dora.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 60 years, as well as his family.
Survivors include: his wife, Mildred Thompson Humphrey; a daughter, Norma Jean Luckey and her husband Robert A.; and two grandchildren, Michelle Luckey Abshire and her husband, Travis; and Robert Jennings Luckey, all of Lafayette.
Mr. Humphrey was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Florence Sandra Humphrey; two brothers, William Marion Humphrey and Floyd Wilmont Humphrey; and a sister, Mary Evelyn Humphrey.
Memorial contributions may be made to Knox Public Library, 620 S. Main St., Box 510, Knox 16232-1054; or the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148.
HUMPHREY
Norman Butler, 80, Lafayette, La., formerly of Knox, Pa., and Grove City.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (5-27-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (5-28-02) in the funeral home, with retired Army Chaplain Carl McNally of Sanford, N.C., officiating.
Interment: Eau Claire (Pa.) Cemetery.
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CAMPBELL
Clyde A. "Bozzie," 71, of 602 Wallis Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was reprinted 5-24-02
Calling hours: Noon to time of service today (5-25-02) in Valley Baptist Church, Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. today in the church, with the Rev. Richard L. Roberts, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
GUNESCH
Mrs. Henry J. (Mary A. Androsko), 88, of 5023 Cyprus Point Circle, Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Sherman Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 5-22-02
Calling hours: 9 to 10:30 a.m. today (5-25-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. today in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Hermitage.
McCULLOUGH
Wendell P., 72, of 3091 Maplewood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 5-23-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (5-24-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (5-25-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Stephen Stelle, pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, officiating.
PODLEYON
Mrs. John T. (Naomi Mae), 76, of 5820 Miller Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 5-23-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (5-24-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Church prayer service at 8 p.m.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. today (5-25-02) in St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, as celebrant. Brief service at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
POLLOCK
Mrs. Michael F. (Josephine J.), 84, of 1279 Broadway Ave., Masury.
Obituary was published 5-24-02
Calling hours: Were Friday (5-24-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (5-25-02) in St. Bernadette's Church, Masury, with the Rev. John Lody, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.
REIMOLD
Mrs. (Lois M.), 75, of 1015 E. Lake Road, Delaware Township, formerly of Delaware Grove and Quarry Road, both Delaware Township.
Obituary was published 5-24-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (5-24-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. A condolence may be sent at www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (5-25-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Douglas W. Garland, pastor of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, New Hamburg, officiating.
Interment: With committal service in Delaware (Township) Cemetery,
RIGBY
Mrs. John W. (Lora E.), 87, formerly of 60 Manor Drive, Brookfield.
Obitaury was published 5-24-02
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (5-25-02) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon, member Selected Independent Funeral Homes and the International Order of the Golden Rule. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Jay Gunn, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
SCHEIN
Mrs. Joseph (Eva Elizabeth), 92, Minoa, N.Y., formerly of Hermitage.
Obituary was published 5-21-02
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (5-24-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Rebekah Lodge service at 8:45 p.m. Condolences may be e-mailed to webb@surf724.com
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. today (5-25-02) in St. John's Episcopal Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Douglas K. Dayton, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
URDA
Mrs. Stephen P. (Margaret C.), 83, of 13402 Rockinghorse Road, Garden Grove, Calif., formerly of Greenville.
Obituary was published 5-22-02
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (5-24-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. today (5-25-02) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: With committal service in St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
WASHINGTON
John, 67, of 199 Malleable Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 5-23-02
Calling hours: Were 3 to 6 p.m. Friday (5-24-02) in J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. today (5-25-02) in First Assembly of God, Hermitage, with the Rev. Michael Sabella, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
WILLIAMSON
Myron R. "Duck," 85, of 1034 Bon Air Drive, Sharon.
Obituary was published 5-24-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (5-24-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. today (5-25-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Hopkins of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating. Full military honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166, Hermitage.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
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