Today's obituaries
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John A. Baker Jr.
Active golf pro, teacher was Notre Dame Church member
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday (6-5-02) for John A. Baker Jr., 1049 Carroll Lane, Hermitage. He died unexpectedly at 4:37 p.m. Saturday (6-1-02) in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 58.
Mr. Baker was born Aug. 15, 1943, in McKeesport, Pa., to John A. Baker Sr. and Helen Yonkovich Baker.
He graduated in 1961 from McKeesport High School.
He worked for Oakmont East Golf Course, Pittsburgh, as general manager and was head professional for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he was a teaching professional at Tam O'Shanter Golf Course in Hermitage; and was Sharon Country Club's golf pro for 11 years.
Previously, he was Butler (Pa.) Country Club's assistant golf pro for eight years; and Fox Chapel (Pa.) Country Club's assistant golf pro for two years.
He was a member of the Church of Notre Dame in Hermitage since 1973.
His golf career started in 1962 at Oakmont Country Club. He became a Tri-State Professional Golf Association (PGA) member in 1972 and had held his playing card ever since. He played in three U.S. Senior Opens, in 1996, 1997 and 1998, and was a medalist in 1996 and 1997.
In 1972 he played in the U.S. Open, in which he was a medalist. He also played in the West Penn Open several times and played in numerous state and national golf pro tournaments, winning numerous times.
He was considered one of the best Tri-State players and teachers. He served on the Tri-State Section PGA Board, received teacher of the year honors and taught golf to inner city kids in Pittsburgh.
He was a member of the Mountain Men, Marienville, Pa. He also was very involved with his family.
He enjoyed fishing, guns, woodworking, John Wayne movies, western paraphernalia and, especially, dancing with his wife.
Surviving are: his mother of McKeesport; his wife, the former Billie Oleska, whom he married Sept. 5, 1964; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Erin) Hinchcliff, Hermitage; and Mrs. Brian (Dawn) Siddall, Edinburg; one sister, Mrs. William (Mary Ann) Goff, Topeka, Kan.; and three grandchildren, Alec, Johnny and Erica Hinchcliff.
His father preceded him in death.
BAKER
John A. Jr., 58, of 1049 Carroll Lane, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-3-02) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-4-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-5-02) in Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage, with the Rev. William G. Rice, parochial vicar, as celebrant. A brief prayer service will be at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Burial: St. Rose's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Rachel Leigh Crocker
Rachel Leigh Crocker, 282 Veterans Road, Springfield Township, died after an illness at 3:12 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, in Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 4.
Rachel was born Feb. 13, 1998, in Grove City to Jerry Wayne and Tracy Annette Mason Crocker.
She was a member of Fellowship Community Church, Mercer.
Rachel loved life, and her kidneys were donated to two others.
Surviving are: her parents, Mercer; her grandparents, John N. and Harriet L. Mason, Mercer; and Tommy G. and Martha A. Crocker, Mercer; her great-grandmother, Annette R. Thompson, Mercer; her great-grandfather, James D. Jones, Mabank, Texas; her half sister, Denice Crocker, Las Vegas; and her half brother, Dean Crocker, at home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ, 85038-9119.
CROCKER
Rachel Leigh, 4, of 282 Veterans Road, Springfield Township.
Calling hours: Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to time of the service Wednesday (6-5-02) in Fellowship Community Church, 300 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Byron Harvey, pastor, officiating.
Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Judith Savach Vengren
Judith Savach Vengren, 303 Woodland Ave., Farrell, died unexpectedly at 2:45 a.m. today (6-3-02) in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 54.
Obituary information was incomplete.
VENGREN
Judith Savach, 54, of 303 Woodland Ave., Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Michael C. Albright Sr.
Michael C. Albright Sr., 61, of 7424 Brookwood Drive SE, Brookfield, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday (6-2-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System.
Obituary information was incomplete.
ALBRIGHT
Michael C., 61, of 7424 Brookwood Drive SE, Brookfield.
Arrangements will be announced by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Andrew Hardesty
Veteran had family in Farrell, Hermitage, Hendersonville
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Andrew Hardesty, 3670 Raynard Way, Grand Junction, formerly of Farrell, died May 28, 2002, in his residence after a brief illness. He was 58.
Mr. Hardesty was born March 3, 1944, to John Hardesty and the former Genethalyn Newman.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are: his mother, Grand Junction; four sisters, Louise Hunger and Josephine Hockenberry, both Grand Junction; and Rose Ann Weldon and Mary Hutu, both Macon, Ga.; and three brothers, John "Jack" Hardesty, Hermitage; Daniel Hardesty, Hendersonville; and James Hardesty, Farrell.
HARDESTY
Andrew, 58, of 3670 Raynard Way, Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. Wednesday (6--4-02) in MARTIN MORTUARY, 550 North Ave., Grand Junction.
Burial: In Grand Junction.
Anderson 'Chip' Lerone Stoutmire
Former Farrell man was telemarketer in Oil City
A memorial service will be held Wednesday (6-5-02) for Anderson "Chip" Lerone Stoutmire, 1335 Chestnut St., Franklin, formerly of Farrell. He passed away at 1:08 p.m. Friday (5-31-02) in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 36.
Mr. Stoutmire was born May 14, 1966, in Sharon to Sherman A. and Elenora T. Jordan Stoutmire.
He attended Hermitage and Farrell schools.
Mr. Stoutmire was a telemarketer for Tele A Rich in Oil City.
He was a member of New and Living Way Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, Farrell.
Mr. Stoutmire enjoyed art and cooking and all sports. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Debra L. Clark, whom he married Feb. 23, 1991; one daughter, Angelika Stoutmire, Columbus, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Karyn McLean, Columbus; two sons, Tobias Stoutmire and Joshua Stoutmire, both Clearwater, Fla.; one stepson, Artist McLean, Columbus; his mother, Elenora T. Jordan, Pittsburgh; his father, Farrell; his stepmothers, Christine McCall Stoutmire, Farrell; and Peggy Ann Foster, Pittsburgh; his stepfather, James Hodge, Pittsburgh; two sisters, Levette Stoutmire, Pittsburgh; and Angela Fowler, Atlanta; one foster sister, Arlene A. Cain, Pittsburgh; one brother, Sherman Stoutmire; Greenville, Ala.; several aunts and uncles; and seven nieces and eight nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents
STOUTMIRE
Anderson "Chip" Lerone, 36, of 1335 Chestnut St., Franklin, formerly of Farrell.
Calling hours: Friends to call at the home of Sherman A. Stoutmire, his father, at 817 Wallis Ave., Farrell.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-5-02) in Pentecostal House of Prayer, 725 Fruit Ave., Farrell, with the Rev. Keith Banks, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Cremation.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BURDICK
Mrs. David A. (Catherine M.) Sr., 67, of 3388 Hubbard-West Middlesex Road, Shenango Township.
Obituary was published 6-2-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-3-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Rosary recited at 3:45 p.m. by Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday (6-4-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with Monsignor Mitchell as celebrant.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
DELL
Mrs. John W. (Helen A.), 93, of 214 Old Sharon Road, Mercer.
Obituary was published 6-2-02
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (6-3-02) and 10 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (6-4-02) 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. Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. F. Stanley Keehlwetter, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer, officiating; and the Rev. William Brevard, visitation pastor, as co-officiant.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
GHIRARDI
Paul S., 58, of 920 Crestwood Drive NE, Brookfield.
Obituary was published 6-2-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (6-3-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday (6-4-02) in St. Bernadette's Church, Masury, with the Rev. John Lody, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
TOMON
Joseph A., 77, of 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, formerly of Ellport, Pa.
Obituary was published 6-1-02
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (6-2-02) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell; and are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-3-02) in JOSEPH A. TOMON JR. FUNERAL HOME, 123 Fifth St., Ellwood City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-4-02) in St. Agatha Church, Ellwood City, with the Rev. Mauro Cautela, pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish, Ellwood City, as celebrant.
Entombment: Resurrection Mausoleum of Holy Redeemer Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County. Full military honors will be provided by the veterans' Honor Guard.
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