Today's obituaries
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Caroline Madasz Dell
Homemaker worked with first husband in funeral home
Caroline Madasz Dell, of 7291 Oakwood Drive, Brookfield, died at 7:20 p.m. Friday (6-07-02) at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngs-town. She was 75.
Mrs. Dell was born Aug. 9, 1926, in Wadsworth, Ohio, a daughter of Alexander and Caroline Szalai Zoltai.
She was a 1943 graduate of Elyria (Ohio) High School.
Caroline was a homemaker and had worked with her first husband, John Madasz Jr., in Madasz Funeral Home for 35 years.
Her memberships included Brookfield United Methodist Church; Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 518, Hartford; and the Wednesday Luncheon Club.
Caroline's first husband, whom she married June 22, 1946, died Aug. 14, 1991. She is survived by her second husband, George J. Dell, whom she married April 30, 1995.
Other survivors include two sons, John Madasz III and his wife, Jill, Brookfield; and Larry R. Madasz and his wife Lou Ann, Brookfield; a daughter, Diane C. Madison, San Leandro, Calif.; three brothers, William Zoltai, Venice Fla.; and Elmer Zoltai and Zoltan Zoltai, both Elyria, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Jason, Jessica and Jeremy Madasz.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Anthony, Alex and Alfred Zoltai; and a sister, Helen Barr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Brookfield United Methodist Church, Box 22, Brookfield, 44403; or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 5208 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44515.
DELL
Mrs. George J. (Caroline Madasz), 75, of 7291 Oakwood Drive, Brookfield.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (6-10-02) at MADASZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-11-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Geoffrey Oswald, pastor of the Brookfield United Methodist Church, and Margaret Rogers, deceased's niece, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Violet V. Hagen Moon
Greenville senior center aide was UCH volunteer
Violet V. Hagen Moon, Coolspring Township, formerly of Mercer RD 5 and Mercer Manor, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2002, in Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, following an extended illness. She was 77.
Mrs. Moon was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Bakerstown, Pa., to John L. Hagen and Magdalena A. Eltscher Hagen.
She was employed as an aide to the director of the senior center in Greenville. Mrs. Moon was also a file clerk from 1943 to 1951 at what became Cooper Energy Services Reciprocating Products in Grove City.
She was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Mercer.
Mrs. Moon was a former volunteer at United Community Hospital, Pine Township.
Her husband, James H. Moon Jr., whom she married Jan. 16, 1953, died Nov. 21, 1983.
Surviving are: a son, Douglas Moon and his wife Gail, Greenville; and two sisters, Fern Jacobson, Sun Prairie, Wis.; and Rosie Cory, Meadville.
MOON
James H. (Violet V. Hagen) Jr., 77, Coolspring Township, formerly of Mercer RD 5 and Mercer Manor.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-11-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Wednesday (6-12-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. F. Stanley Keehlwetter, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Dorothy L. Davis
Dorothy L. Davis, 25 Lake St., Stoneboro, died at 12:25 a.m. today (6-10-02) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 88.
Obituary information was incomplete.
DAVIS
Dorothy L., 88, of 25 Lake St., Stoneboro.
Arrangements will be announced by SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
George H. Heile
George H. Heile, 526 Reynolds Drive, Pymatuning Township, died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday (6-9-02) in his home. He was 70.
Obituary information was incomplete.
HEILE
George H., 70, of 526 Reynolds Drive, Pymatuning Township.
Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Joseph Gotal
Croatia native, ex-Farrell man was Westinghouse retiree
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. -- Joseph Gotal of 4013 Woodstock Road, Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2002, in LifeCare Hospitals of North Carolina. He was 79.
Born Oct. 28, 1922 in Ivorec, Croatia, he immigrated to Farrell with his parents, Isador and Teresa Gotal.
He graduated from Farrell High School in 1941 and served as a corporal in the Army Air Force 1504 during World War II. Mr. Gotal then received a bachelor's degree in engineering from Youngstown State University in 1951.
He dedicated 44 years to Westinghouse Corp., both in the Sharon Transformer Division and the Pinetops, N.C., LVIT Division, retiring on June 1, 1988.
Joseph was an avid fisherman, model plane enthusiast and amateur astronomer. He was a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 1038 in Rocky Mount.
Surviving are: his wife of 52 years, the former Lois R. Farringer; his son, John D. Gotal and his wife Barbara Jane, Framingham, Mass.; four daughters, Jennifer Ilene Pillar and her husband Charles, Fayetteville, N.Y.; Ruth Ann Leggette and her husband Lathan, Greenville, N.C.; Joann Mary Freitas and her husband Stephen, North Easton, Mass.; and Barbara Jean Campagna and her husband Jay, Davenport, Iowa; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
GOTAL
Joseph, 79, of 4013 Woodstock Road, Rocky Mount, N.C.
Calling hours and service: None.
Interment: Private at a later date.
Arrangements by BOWLING FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, N.C.
Mary F. 'Mamie' Wilcox
Former local woman was member of Central Christian
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Mary F. "Mamie" Wilcox, Elkins, Ark., formerly of Hermitage and West Middlesex, died of natural causes Friday morning, June 7, 2002, in Washington Regional Hospital after an extended illness. She was 95.
She was the widow of George W. "Mose" Wilcox, who died Aug. 21, 1986. They were married Sept. 29, 1927.
Born Oct. 27, 1906, in Sharon, Mrs. Wilcox was a daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie Shaffer Hoch.
She was a member of Central Christian Church in Hermitage.
She enjoyed playing cards.
Mrs. Wilcox was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed.
She is survived by: a daughter, Loretta Thurman, Elkins; and twin sons, Roy R. Wilcox, Hermitage; and Raymond A. Wilcox, West Middlesex. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Wilcox was preceded in death by a daughter, Delores Wilcox; and two brothers, William and Joseph A. Hoch.
Memorial contributions may be made to the 55 Plus Program of Washington Regional Hospital in care of L. Thurman, 297 N. Center St., Elkins, AR 72727.
WILCOX
Mrs. George W. "Mose" (Mary F. "Mamie"), 95, Elkins, Ark., formerly of Hermitage and West Middlesex.
Calling hours: None at the family's request.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-12-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon, with the Rev. C. Charles Eckles, pastor of Central Christian Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Raymond Lenkner Sr.
Marines vet was retired truck driver, barber in Grove City
A funeral service will be held Wednesday for Raymond Lenkner Sr., 402 Union St., Grove City. He died at 12:36 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, after a two-month illness. He was 66.
Mr. Lenkner was born March 11, 1936, in Grove City to Henry Lamont "Mont" Lenkner and Thelma Katherine Gribble Lenkner.
He married Peggy Mock on Feb. 14, 1987.
A retired truck driver with Calcium Chloride Sales of Grove City, Mr. Lenkner also was a barber for 20 years at the former Lenkner Garner Barber Shop on South Broad Street in Grove City.
He was of the Methodist faith.
Mr. Lenkner was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 1579 in Grove City, where he was a past exalted ruler.
Surviving are: his wife, Peggy, at home; three children, Raymond Lenkner and his wife Cindy, Grove City; Eric L. Lenkner and his wife Dawn, Cochranton; and Keith L. Lenkner and his wife Melinda, Grove City; three stepchildren, Thomas R. Turner and his wife Melissa, Grove City; Terra Ann Turner, Sandy Lake; and Joshua J. Turner, also Grove City; and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Esther E. Lenkner; one half brother, Robert F. Lenkner; and one half sister, Christean Jack.
LENKNER
Raymond Sr., 66, of 402 Union St., Grove City.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-11-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOMES, Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-12-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Timothy Bauler, pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church, Slippery Rock, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Grove City.
Anthony 'Tony' A. Sanata
Decorated WWII vet was WE retiree, local Hall of Famer
Anthony "Tony" A. Sanata, John XXIII Home, Hermitage, formerly of 515 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Sunday (6-9-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 79.
Born July 18, 1922, in Sharon, he was a son of the late Angelo and Margaret Rotunno Sanata.
Tony was a 1942 graduate of Sharon High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and golf. His high school football career showed him to be an outstanding passer, punter and kicker. He was offered a tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1947.
In golf, he held a 2-handicap and was one of the "long ball" hitters of the area, placing in several tournaments.
Sanata played American Legion baseball from 1939 through 1941 and was named most valuable player in the 1940-1941 season. He signed a professional contract with the Erie Sailors of the Mid-Atlantic League in 1941, but World War II shortened his career. He went to the Army in 1942 and played on the Fort Bragg all-star team against former professionals. He pitched two games against the pros, allowing only three hits and striking out 33 batters.
In 1946 after the war, he signed with the Philadelphia Athletics, but did not report because of an arm injury. He played in the Cotton League for Vicksburg, Miss., in 1947, but another injury ended his career.
Tony was inducted into the Mercer County Hall of Fame in 1988.
He retired in 1984 as a fitter from the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., where he had been employed for nearly 40 years.
He was an active member of St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville, and its Holy Name Society. He was also a former member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6404, Sharpsville. A decorated U.S. Army World War II veteran, he served as a medic in the European theater of operations and was a recipient of the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
A devoted grandfather, Tony attended all of his grandchildren's scholastic and academic events. He was also very close with his brothers and sisters and cherished his entire family.
Survivors include: his wife, the former Mary Erimias Brant, whom he married Feb. 16, 1957; two daughters, Sherry Stevens, wife of John Stevens, Sharon; and Patricia Brant, Lodi, Calif.; one son, Robert Brant, Wellsboro, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Samuel (Marie) Testani and Mrs. David (Rosemary) Moses, both Hermitage; five brothers, Albert Sanata and his wife, Ellen, Brookfield; Lawrence Sanata and his wife, Marge, Clark; Harry Sanata and his wife, Josephine, Hubbard; Charles Sanata and his wife, Hazel, Hermitage; and William Sanata, Pueblo, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Jonathan and Tara Stevens; and Jennie, Laura and Robbie Brant.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Peter Peluso; one stepsister, Victoria Donak; and three stepbrothers, Joseph, Peter and James Peluso.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Name Society of St. Bartholomew Church, 311 W. Ridge Ave., Sharpsville 16150.
SANATA
Anthony "Tony" A., 79, Hermitage, formerly of 515 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (6-12-02) 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. Thursday (6-13-02) in St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant.
Interment: With military honors in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Margaret D'Angelo
Homemaker formerly of Masury had son in Farrell
LANCASTER, Pa. -- Margaret D'Angelo of 126 Pinnacle Point Drive, Lancaster, formerly of Masury, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday (6-8-02) in her residence. She was 91.
Mrs. D'Angelo was born July 20, 1910, in United, Pa., a daughter of Endi G. and Julia Telepak Kohut.
Mrs. D'Angelo was a homemaker.
Her memberships included St. Bernadette's Church, Masury; and St. Richards Catholic Church, Manheim, Pa.
Her husband, Gabriel D'Angelo, whom she married Aug. 10, 1940, died April 15, 1983.
Survivors include: one son, Gabriel D'Angelo Jr., Farrell; one daughter, Bernadette D'Angelo, Lancaster; one sister, Veronica Sikon, Pittsburgh; two brothers, Joseph Kohut, Vicenza, Italy; and Michael Kohut, New Jersey; and five grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Mrs. D'Angelo was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Kevin D'Angelo; three brothers, Steve Kohut, Andrew Kohut and John Kohut; and four sisters, Anna Pazich, Mary Amica, Bertha Scarmach and Elizabeth Ciccone.
D'ANGELO
Mrs. Gabriel (Margaret), 91, of 126 Pinnacle Point Drive, Lancaster, Pa., formerly of Masury.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-11-02) and an hour prior to the service, from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday (6-12-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Bernadette's Church, Masury, with the Rev. John Lody, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Lawrence R. Palanti
Westinghouse retiree was Fatima church member
Lawrence R. Palanti, 940 Emerson Ave., Farrell, died of natural causes at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 86.
Mr. Palanti was born Dec. 24, 1915, in Farrell to Anthony Palanti and Rose Necaster Palanti.
He retired in 1981 after 36 years as a machinist for the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Mr. Palanti was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell.
He was an avid horse racing fan and enjoyed carpentry.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Aurelia M. Dragonire, whom he married Nov. 10, 1942, at home; a son, Lawrence Palanti Jr., Westminster, Md.; a daughter, Lorainne Guerino, wife of James, Farrell; and five grandchildren, Gianna, Jason, Justin, Jordan and John-Michael Guerino.
Mr. Palanti was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Anthony, Carmen, Nunzio, Joseph and William Palanti; and two sisters, Jennie Nicastro and Angeline Salerno.
PALANTI
Lawrence R., 86, of 940 Emerson Ave., Farrell.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Wednesday (6-12-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Hermitage.
Frank Richard 'Goose' Williams
Born in Argentina, South Py man owned grocery store
Frank Richard "Goose" Williams, 2102 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday (6-5-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 89.
Mr. Williams was born Aug. 8, 1912, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Joseph Williams and Theresa Trolio Williams.
He was owner for more than 50 years of Frank Williams Grocery store in South Pymatuning Township.
Mr. Williams was a member of St. Bartholomew's Church in Sharpsville.
Surviving are: a sister, Elizabeth Clark, Hermitage; and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Victoria Rose; and two brothers, James Williams and Fred Giocolo.
WILLIAMS
Frank Richard "Goose," 89, of 2102 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: None. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to webb@surf724.com
Service: Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family, with Monsignor Charles Murcko, retired priest, officiating.
Burial: St., Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Bernard A. 'Ben' Manilla
Westinghouse retiree owned shop in Sharon with wife
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday for Bernard A. "Ben" Manilla of 765 Fisher Hill, Sharon. He passed away unexpectedly Saturday (6-8-02) in Frederick (Md.) Memorial Hospital. He was 76.
Born July 14, 1925, in Sharon, he was a son of the late Louis and Maria DePasquale Manilla.
He attended Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School in Sharon and was a 1943 alumnus of Sharon High School. He also took drafting classes at Youngstown State University.
Ben retired in 1984 as a customer service representative from Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., where he was employed for 40 years. At the time of his death, he and his wife owned and operated Bennie's Comics and Sports Card Shop on Sharpsville Avenue in Sharon.
He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Sharon; and North Sharon Volunteer Fire Department. A sports enthusiast, he was a Little League and American Legion baseball coach and manager for many years. He also sponsored numerous girls basketball and boys baseball teams.
Devoted to his family, he and his wife enjoyed traveling to see them as often as possible.
Survivors include: his wife, the former Mary E. Lombardo, at home; two daughters, Anita Manilla-Blank, wife of Bruce Blank, Gaithersburg, Md.; and Nadine Babington, wife of Shawn Babington, Cooksburg, Pa.; two sons, Bernard A. Manilla and his wife, Lana, Concord, Ohio; and Richard L. Manilla and his wife, Michelle, Hermitage; one sister, Gilda Rusbashan, Sharon; 10 grandchildren, Trevor, Natalie, Katie, Melissa, Wayne, Gus, Ben, Ricky, Joey and Francesca; two sisters-in-law, Helen Manilla and Virginia Galardo, both Sharon; and several nieces, nephews and godchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Mike, Vito, Pete, Joseph and Lou Manilla; and three sisters, Mary Mensurati, Rose Ragosta and Caroline Jordan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
MANILLA
Bernard A. "Ben," 76, of 765 Fisher Hill, Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-11-02) 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. Wednesday (6-12-02) in St. Joseph Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, with the Rev. Charles Schmitt, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose's Cemetery, Hermitage.
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CROMPTON
Ann D., 85, of Lincoln Avenue, Farrell.
Obituary was published 6-9-02
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (6-10-02) in the J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net. A prayer vigil will be held by the St. Ann's Altar Rosary Society at 4:45 p.m.
Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday (6-11-02) in St. Ann's Church with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, as the celebrant. A brief prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home prior to leaving for the church.
Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.
MCKEE
William D., 63, of 2861 Mercer-West Middlesex Road, West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 6-9-02
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-10-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-11-02) in the funeral home with Dr. John Kees, pastor of the United Methodist Church, West Middlesex, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
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