Today's obituaries
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Jean Frances Ernst
Homemaker was member of First Presbyterian in Sharon
Jean Frances Ernst, Cordia Commons at Shenango Inn, 1330 Kimberly Road, Sharon, formerly of Hermitage, died at 8:40 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, in the home after an extended illness. She was 87.
Mrs. Ernst was born Dec. 11, 1914, in Fredonia to Charles Walter Burton and Laura Kennedy Burton.
She graduated in 1937 from Grove City High School. Mrs. Ernst then went to finishing school at Southern Seminary, Buena Vista, Va. She later earned a degree in English from Grove City College.
A homemaker, Mrs. Ernst was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon.
Her husband, Charles Edward Ernst, whom she married June 7, 1940, died in August 1969.
Surviving are: a daughter, Gretchen Ernst, Bellingham, Wash.; a son, Charles B. Ernst, Seattle, Wash.; and a grandchild, Sarah Ernst, also Seattle.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
ERNST
Mrs. Charles Edward (Jean Frances), 87, Sharon, formerly of Hermitage.
Service: Memorial service will be held in Washington at the convenience of the family. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Burial: Cremation in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Harry Stephen Stitt Sr.
WWII pilot, Mason helped found family businesses
Harry Stephen Stitt Sr., a resident of Grove City since 1976, of 1194 Barkeyville Road, Pine Township, passed away at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, after a brief illness. He was 80.
Mr. Stitt was born Feb. 15, 1922, in Ford City, Pa., a son of the Rev. Oscar Heilman Stitt and Sarah Margaret Drury Stitt.
He was a graduate of Butler High School.
He proudly served his country as an officer in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. As a pilot of a B-29 in the 505th Bombardment Group stationed on Tinian Island in the Pacific, he flew 24 missions over Japan. After the war, he founded two family businesses with his brothers, including Stitt Motors and J.W. Stitt Furniture Inc., which thrived for decades in New Brighton. He recently received his 50-year service award and was a lifetime member of the Free and Accepted Masons Blue Lodge 272 in Butler; and Scottish Rites New Castle Consistory.
Of the Presbyterian faith, he attended Scotch Hill Presbyterian Church in Pine Township. For many years, he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Prospect, where he and his wife, Mary Catherine Roth Stitt, reared their family of four children.
He is remembered as a loving, selfless patriarch, a man with an iron work ethic, steadfast morals, a witty sense of humor and a talent for music who always provided for his family and cared deeply for his friends. His positive example as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, patriot and friend shines on through all of those whose lives he so profoundly touched. He will be truly and deeply missed.
Yet, his family takes comfort that, as a Republican president he admired once said, this old pilot has "slipped the surly bonds of earth" to "touch the face of God." He was, and always will remain, a hero's hero.
He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Mary C. Stitt, at home; daughter and son-in-law Charlotte S. and Eugene Walters, Orwigsburg, Pa.; son Harry S. Stitt Jr., Grove City; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl S. and Carl Simpson, Union, Mo.; and daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn S. and Bret Adams, Emlenton.
Nine grandchildren and their spouses; and three great-grandchildren, survive him in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kansas and Hawaii. Also surviving are: two brothers, John Wesley "J.W." Stitt, Beaver Falls; and Paul H. Stitt, Pompano Beach, Fla.; their wives; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
His parents and two sisters, Mary Jane Stitt Baker and Julia Drury Stitt Honse, predeceased him.
STITT
Harry Stephen Sr., 80, of 1194 Barkeyville Road, Pine Township.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (6-16-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. Monday (6-17-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack D. Patterson, Grove City, officiating.
Entombment: Private for family in Greenlawn Burial Estates, Butler.
Joseph Anthony Ruffo
Joseph Anthony Ruffo, 2945 Maplewood Drive, South Pymatuning Township, died at 11:44 p.m. Thursday (6-13-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 68.
Obituary information was incomplete.
RUFFO
Joseph Anthony, 68, of 2945 Maplewood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Lena S. Bochy
Werner retiree of Hempfield Twp. belonged to St. Mike's
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday for Lena S. Bochy, White-Cliff Nursing Home, formerly of 448 Mercer Road, both Hempfield Township. She died at 10:03 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 80.
Mrs. Bochy was born Oct. 28, 1921, in Berlin, Md., to Michael Gulyas and Maria Szasak Gulyas.
She attended Libertytown School in Berlin and was employed for more than 20 years at Werner Co., Sugar Grove Township, retiring in 1974.
Mrs. Bochy was a member of St. Michael's Church, Greenville.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and flowers. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
Her husband, Nicholas N. Bochy, whom he married April 17, 1948, died Sept. 23, 1987.
Surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Hughes, Greenville; one son, Nicholas L. Bochy Sr., Greenville; three grandchildren, Jason Hughes, Mrs. Wendell (Catrina) Ponder and Nicholas L. Bochy Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Kyra Bree Hughes; one niece, Helen Johnson; and one nephew, Andrew Arch.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Bochy was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters and four brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Lena S. Bochy in care of the funeral home.
BOCHY
Mrs. Nicholas N. (Lena S.), 80, formerly of 448 Mercer Road, Hempfield Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday (6-16-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (6-17-02) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, parochial vicar of St. Michael's Church, Greenville, as celebrant.
Burial: With committal service in St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
Hazel Julian
Hazel Julian, 168 S. Mercer St., Greenville, died at 10 p.m. Thursday (6-13-02) in her home. She was 100.
Obituary information was incomplete.
JULIAN
Hazel Julian 100, of 168 S. Mercer St., Greenville.
Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Norma June Suttles
'50 Sharon grad, formerly of Masury, was insurance agent
A funeral service will be held Saturday for Norma June Suttles of 55 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon, formerly of Masury. She died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday (6-12-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 69.
Norma was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of Chester and Grace Spargo Miles Pearson.
She was a 1950 alumna of Sharon High School and graduated from the former Shenango Valley Commercial Institute in Sharon, where she later taught classes.
Norma served with the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vienna.
She was currently employed as an insurance agent at the Gibson-Governor Insurance Agency, having worked for 35 years.
Norma's memberships included Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 518, Hartford, and she was a past president of the Trumbull County Insurance Women.
Norma is survived by: her former husband, Gordon Suttles, Hilton Head, S.C.; two sons, Daniel Suttles and his wife, Carolyn, Vienna; and John Suttles and his wife, Tracy, Boston; two daughters, Mrs. Tony (Susan) Januszonis, Clearwater, Fla.; and Mrs. Patrick (Lori) Logan, Masury; one sister, Anne Crispen, Sharon; and 10 grandchildren, Hannah Suttles and Garrett Olitsky; Rachael, Chris and Jessica Brannon; Michael Januszonis and Leigh Ann, Carly, Maggie and Erin Logan.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
SUTTLES
Norma June, 69, of 55 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon, formerly of Masury.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (6-14-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service at 6:45 p.m. by Order of the Eastern Star.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (6-15-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Bruce McLaughlin, pastor of Vienna United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Dean L. Thompson
Cooper Energy retiree was WWII vet, lived in Grove City
Dean L. Thompson, 702 Stockton Ave., Grove City, died at 6:23 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002, in his residence after an extended illness. He was 80.
Mr. Thompson was born Oct. 16, 1921, in Hooker, Pa., to Joseph W. Thompson and Margaret Hutchison Thompson.
He retired in 1986 from Cooper Energy Services Reciprocating Products in Grove City, where he was a foundryman from 1947 until his retirement.
Mr. Thompson was a member of Tower Presbyterian Church in Grove City.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served during World War II.
His wife, the former Hazel Margaret Early, whom he married Jan. 5, 1946, died Nov. 23, 1986.
Surviving are: seven children, Mrs. Michael (Margaret "Peggy") O'Mahony, Volant; Dawn Bell, Grove City; Mrs. Paul (Karen) Shoop, Sharon; Mrs. Ken (Susan) Crispen, Rimersburg, Pa.; David W. Thompson and his wife, Mary, Grove City; Gayle R. Thompson and his wife, Debbie, Petrolia, Butler County; and Larry J. Thompson, also Grove City; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Dean Thompson; one sister, LaVerne Jamison; one brother, Gayle Thompson; and three granddaughters, Jaime Lynn Thompson, Alyssa Lynne Bell and Kassie Jean Crispen.
THOMPSON
Dean L., 80, of 702 Stockton Ave., Grove City.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (6-16-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (6-17-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Jean E. Gomola of East Brook Presbyterian Church, Lawrence County, officiating.
Interment: Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville.
Mildred 'Millie' Stanovich
Longtime waitress belonged to Serbian group in Farrell
Mildred "Millie" Stanovich, 512 Beechwood Ave., Farrell, died of natural causes at 9:05 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. She was 84.
Miss Stanovich was born May 13, 1918, in Farrell to Nicholas Stanovich and Evelyn Oreschan Stanovich.
She was a waitress for 33 years at the former Eagles Grille in Farrell. She was also employed during World War II at the former ordnance plant in Farrell.
Mildred was a member of the Serbian National Federation No. 68 in Farrell.
She was an animal lover, liked to travel with local bus tours and loved to shop.
Mildred was of the Orthodox faith.
Surviving are: two brothers, Sam Stanovich, Farrell; and Louis Stanovich, husband of Marlene, Hubbard; two sisters, Mary Koehli, Hubbard; and Martha Beader, Farrell; two nephews, Keith and Peter Stanovich; and two nieces, Cindy and Nancy Stanovich; a sister-in-law, Betty Stanovich; and several great-nephews and -nieces.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Peter, Michael and George Stanovich.
Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Appeal, Box 197, Sharpsville 16150.
STANOVICH
Mildred "Millie," 84, of 512 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. 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 was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (6-13-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. R. Michael Zak, administrator of Camp Nazareth, Mercer, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
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BARRIS
William Willis "B.J." III, 25, of 3509 Sharon Road, West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 6-13-02
Calling hours: 7 to 10 p.m. today (6-14-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral and committal service at 1 p.m. Saturday (6-15-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Larry Haynes, pastor of Grace Chapel Community Church, Sharon, officiating.
Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
BOYLE
Mrs. Steve (Beth Ann Woods), 38, New Wilmington RD 1, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County.
Obituary was published 6-13-02
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (6-14-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (6-15-02) in Mercer United Methodist Church with the Rev. David M. Davis, pastor; and the Rev. Bobby Woods, pastor of First Baptist Church, Ellwood City, deceased's cousin, officiating.
Interment: Neshannock Cemetery, New Wilmington.
BUGHER
Charles E. "Slim," 79, of 190 S. Neshannock Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 6-13-02
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (6-14-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (6-15-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. G. Edward Hilliard, pastor of East Side Church (Baptist-Disciples of Christ), Sharon, officiating.
Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166, Hermitage.
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