Today's obituaries
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Norman C. Stevens
Air base firefighter of Sharon was painter, WWII Navy vet
A memorial service will be held Friday for Norman C. Stevens, a devoted father and grandfather, of 1054 Woodland St., Sharon. He died at 5:19 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after an extended illness. He was 76.
Mr. Stevens was born Aug. 6, 1925, in Sharon to Walter Monroe Stevens and Carrie Louise Fitch Stevens.
He graduated in 1943 from the former Hartford High School.
Mr. Stevens worked as a firefighter for the Youngstown Air Base and was a painter for William J. Stevens Painting Co., of which he assumed ownership after the death of his brother.
He was of the Methodist faith.
Drafted during World War II, Mr. Stevens served for three years in the U.S. Navy and, since 1950, was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1338, Sharon. He also belonged to American Legion Post 299, also Sharon.
He was a sports enthusiast and followed all of the local sports in the Shenango Valley.
Mr. Stevens also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving are: two sons, John Charles Stevens and his wife Sherry, Sharon; and Robert Joseph Stevens, Orlando, Fla.; a brother, Raymond Harold Stevens, Clearwater, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Jonathan Stevens and Tara Stevens.
Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, William J. Stevens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the F. H. Buhl Club, 28 N. Pine St., Sharon 16146.
STEVENS
Norman C., 76, of 1054 Woodland St., Sharon.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Friday (5-31-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Full military honors will be given by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1338, Sharon.
Burial: Cremation in the funeral home.
Edward J. Wolfinger
Active St. Joe's member was longtime Sharon locksmith
A funeral Mass will be held Friday for Edward J. Wolfinger of 1048 Griswold St., Sharon. He passed away at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a brief illness. He was 91.
A lifelong resident of Sharon, Mr. Wolfinger was born April 5, 1911, a son of the late John and Ursula Kundi Wolfinger.
He graduated from St. Joseph Parochial Grade School and was a 1928 alumnus of Sharon High School.
Mr. Wolfinger owned and operated Edward J. Wolfinger Locksmith in Sharon from 1952 to 1995. He previously had been a self-employed carpenter and contractor.
Mr. Wolfinger was a lifelong active member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon and a life member of Knights of Columbus Sharon Council 684 and Fourth Degree Sharon Assembly.
He also belonged to Penn-Ohio Locksmith Association and enjoyed hunting and fishing while visiting his family's camp in the Kinzua area of McKean County.
On June 20, 1940, he married the former Ann M. Hahn in St. Patrick's Church, Hubbard. She preceded him in death March 19, 1978.
Survivors include: one son, Edward J. Wolfinger Jr. and his wife Rosemary, Hubbard; three grandchildren, Jason D. Wolfinger, also Hubbard; Edward J. Wolfinger III and his wife Kimmer, North Bloomfield, Ohio; and Christine Learn, wife of Christopher, Austintown, Ohio; and two great-granddaughters, Katelyn and Chelsea Learn.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Wolfinger was preceded in death by two sons, Richard D. Wolfinger; and an infant, Raymond Wolfinger; one sister, Ann Brogley; and five brothers, John, Frank, Steven, William and Charles Wolfinger.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Parochial Grade School, 740 E. State St., Sharon 16146.
WOLFINGER
Edward J., 91, of 1048 Griswold St., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (5-30-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. by Knights of Columbus Sharon Council 684. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday (5-31-02) 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. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
The following obituary is being reprinted from Tuesday to include additional and corrected information given to The Herald.
Meredieth Reels
Ex-Mental Health executive secretary served in church
A funeral service will be held Friday for Meredieth Reels, 978 Sherman Ave., Sharon. She died at 8:40 a.m. Friday (5-24-02) in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage. She was 87.
Mrs. Reels was born July 18, 1914, in Sharon to Thomas Martin and Georgia A. Scates Martin.
She was executive secretary for the Mental Health Association of Mercer County and also worked for the former Carver Community Center in Farrell.
As a member of First Baptist Church in Farrell, Mrs. Reels was church secretary; a youth leader; leader of the Sunshine Band; and taught vacation Bible school, as well as Sunday school.
Her hobbies included crafts and cooking.
Surviving are: her husband, Clifford Reels, whom she married in 1959; a brother, Douglas Martin, College Park, Ga.; nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Reels was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Coralee Hunter, Lucinda Saunders, Harriette Morrison and Julia Steele; and three brothers, Samual T. Martin, James H. Martin and William A. Martin.
REELS
Mrs. Clifford (Meredieth), 87, of 978 Sherman Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Friday (5-31-02) in First Baptist Church, Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Friday in the church, with the Rev. Joseph Davis, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Joann Greenfield
Greenville native worked for Zeka's in Sharpsville
A funeral service will be held Friday for Joann Greenfield, Mertz Towers, 52 S. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville. She died of natural causes at 9 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, in her residence. She was 74.
Mrs. Greenfield was born June 5, 1927, in Greenville to Vernon Ferguson and Josephine Callahan Ferguson.
She was a graduate of St. Michael's School in Greenville and was employed for 20 years at the former Zeka's Tavern in Sharpsville, where she was a bartender and cook.
Mrs. Greenfield was of the Catholic faith and loved crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader and a collector of clowns.
Surviving are: two daughters, Tina McMath and Mrs. Daniel (Sandra) Melius, both Sharpsville; two sons, James "Bucky" Reinhart and his wife Lynn, Transfer; and Paul Reinhart, Greenville; five grandchildren, Daniel and Amanda Melius; Nicole Tedesco; and Thomas and Devon McMath; one great-granddaughter, Macy Melius; and six nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Greenfield was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Ferguson; and a sister, Rae Marie Lamont.
GREENFIELD
Joann, 74, Mertz Towers, 52 S. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (5-30-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday (5-31-02) in the funeral home, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor of St. Michael's Church, Greenville, officiating.
Interment: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.
Howard C. 'Pete' Diefenderfer
Westinghouse retiree formerly lived in Sharpsville
STAMFORD, Conn. -- A funeral service will be held Saturday for Howard C. "Pete" Diefenderfer, 15 Davenport Farm Lane East, Stamford, formerly of Main Street in Sharpsville. He died of natural causes at 9:10 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, in the William and Sally Tandet Center for Continuing Care. He was 88.
Mr. Diefenderfer was born Aug. 8, 1913, in Transfer to George M. Diefenderfer and Nettie A. Morneweck Diefenderfer.
He retired in March 1974 after 33 years of employment at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., where he was a technician.
Mr. Diefenderfer was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville.
His wife, the former Jane R. Bolton, whom he married Oct. 19, 1935, died April 23, 2000.
Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Becky) Wilds, Sarasota, Fla.; a son, George and his wife Jeannie Diefenderfer, Stamford; a sister, Mrs. Ned (Grace) Ferry, Transfer; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Mr. Diefenderfer was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Verne Diefenderfer; and a sister, Zora Cornthwait.
Memorial contributions may be made in Howard's name to First United Methodist Church, 148 E. Shenango St., Sharpsville 16150.
DIEFENDERFER
Howard C. "Pete," 88, of 15 Davenport Farm Lane East, Stamford, Conn., formerly of Main Street, Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (5-31-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (6-1-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
Interment: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.
Previous deaths
GENGER
Ord Cubbage, 86, of 115 Fredonia Road, Hempfield Township, formerly of Fairview Township.
Obituary was published 5-28-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (5-29-02) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (5-30-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Ross Genger, deceased's nephew, officiating.
Interment: With full military honors in Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
SPANGLER
Elsie Katherine, 53, of 7554 Pegotty Drive NE, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Hermitage.
Obituary was published 5-20-02
Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to time of the service Thursday (5-30-02) in St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., Hermitage.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Jay Gunn, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Privately and at a later date in South Carolina.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
STEVENSON
Paul R. "Smokey" Jr., 57, of 14 Chestnut St., Stoneboro.
Obituary was published 5-28-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (5-29-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (5-30-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Edmond C. Gresick, pastor of Stoneboro United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: With committal service in Find-ley Township Cemetery.
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