Today's obituaries
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George 'G.G.' Gula
George "G.G." Gula, 662 Sherman Ave., Sharon, and current resident of John XXIII Home, Hermitage, died Saturday (6-15-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 89.
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GULA
George "G.G.," 89, Hermitage, and 662 Sherman Ave., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by 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.
John G. Rogan
Former Sharon man was Sharon Steel retiree
INDIATLANTIC, Fla. -- John G. Rogan, Indiatlantic, but formerly of Sharon, died of natural causes at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, in his residence after an extended illness. He was 91.
He was the widower of Edna Irene Hunter Rogan.
Born in Brookville, Pa., on Monday, Oct. 10, 1910, Mr. Rogan was a son of the late James and Irene Dixon Rogan.
He had worked as a machinist at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, from which he retired after 35 years of service.
Mr. Rogan was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, and while living in Indiatlantic, belonged to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.
He was an honorary member of Local 1197 of the United Steelworkers union.
Mr. Rogan was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, who loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by: a daughter, Bertie, wife of John Vasconi, Cary, N.C.; a daughter, Maggie, wife of Jay Post, Indiatlantic; a son, George, husband of Shirley Rogan, New Kensington, Pa.; and a sister, Margaret Hetra, Sharon. Mr. Rogan is also survived by seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife and his parents, Mr. Rogan was preceded in death by seven brothers, Vincent, Edward, Burdette, Paul, Thomas, James and an infant, George Rogan.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, 3060 N. Highway A 1 A, Indiatlantic, Fla. 32903.
ROGAN
John G., 91, Indiatlantic, Fla., formerly of Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-18-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 6:30 p.m. by Ladies of Charity.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday (6-19-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Victor Maksimowicz, Order of Friars Minor Conventual, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
Jack E. Nickols
Clark man was GATX retiree, founding member of VFW
Jack E. Nickols, 68 Milton St., Clark, died peacefully at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in his residence. He was 76.
Mr. Nickols was born Dec. 5, 1925, in Follansbee, W.Va., to Louis E. Nickols and Emma L. Waldren Nickols.
He retired in 1983 after 35 years of employment with General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant, where he worked as a shearman.
A Navy veteran, Mr. Nickols served during World War II.
He was a member of Clark Trinity United Methodist Church and was a founding member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds.
Mr. Nickols loved to garden.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Janice E. Weikal, whom he married Oct. 18, 1949, at home; two daughters, Mrs. William (Carole E.) Locke and Mrs. Joseph (Jackie M.) Bees; and a son, Larry B. and his wife Carol Nickols, all Transfer; three sisters, Mrs. Leroy (Mary Louise "Helen") Sample, Greenville; Mrs. Robert (Martha J.) Lester, Pearce, Ariz.; and Katherine Sprute, Chagrin Falls, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey and Stephanie Locke; Matthew and Kelly Dietrich; Ben and his wife, Jennifer Nickols; Adam Nickols; Jason and his wife, Autumn Bees; and Jonathan Bees; and two great-grandchildren, Dominic Rimer and Darrion Nickols.
Mr. Nickols was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, William and George Nickols; and an infant son, Gary E. Nickols.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Clark Trinity United Methodist Church, 3195 Charles St., Box 123, Clark 16113.
NICKOLS
Jack E., 76, of 68 Milton St., Clark.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (6-17-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-18-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Faye Barca, pastor of Clark Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating.
Alida M. Richards
Former Sharon woman was Buhl Hospital nurse
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Alida M. Richards, a Fort Myers resident since 1976, formerly of Sharon and Dayton, Ohio, died Saturday morning, June 15, 2002, in a Fort Myers hospital. She was 86.
Mrs. Richards was a registered nurse at the former Buhl Hospital in Sharon and at the Veterans Hospital, Washington, D.C. She retired from the Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.
She was of the Lutheran faith and thoroughly enjoyed reading.
She is survived by: her husband of 61 years, Lee J. Richards; a daughter, Leah Ann Hill and her husband, George, Fort Myers; and a grandson, Curt Hill and his wife, Bonnie, Nashville, Tenn.
Other family members include: a brother, Carl Aaron Sizer and his late wife, Leona, Sharon; a sister, Helen Louise Medvin and her late husband, George, North Olmstead, Ohio; and six great-grandchildren.
RICHARDS
Mrs. Lee J. (Alida M.), 86, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Sharon and Dayton, Ohio.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (6-18-02) in FORT MYERS MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, a Dignity Provider.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Wednesday (6-19-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Wallace Spielman, retired minister, officiating.
Entombment: Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BOCHY
Mrs. Nicholas N. (Lena S.), 80, formerly of 448 Mercer Road, Hempfield Township.
Obituary was published 6-14-02
Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. today (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.
COTLAR
Mrs. Emanuel (Grace Ackerman), 87, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of the Shenango Valley.
Obituary was published 6-15-02
Calling hours: None. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Graveside funeral service at 2 p.m. today (6-16-02) at Temple Beth Israel Cemetery, Hermitage, with Mrs. Margot Maynard, spiritual leader of Temple Beth Israel, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Temple Beth Israel Cemetery.
Arrangements by 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.
JULIAN
Mrs. Homer F. (Hazel I.), 100, of 168 S. Mercer St., Greenville.
Obituary was published 6-15-02
Calling hours: 5 p.m. to time of service today (6-16-02) in Greenville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Hempfield Township.
Service: Funeral service at 7 p.m. today in the church, with the Rev. Ronald Julian, deceased's son, officiating; assisted by the Rev. Robert Douglas, church pastor.
Burial: With committal service Monday (6-17-02) in Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
Arrangements by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
McKNIGHT
Mrs. James Francis (Josephine S.), 81, of 401 Koehler Drive, Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 6-15-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (6-16-02) 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. Monday (6-17-02) in St. Bartholomew's Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. John A. Murry, retired priest, as celebrant.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
PALOTAS
Michael Joseph, 87, of 1530 Lee Lane, Grove City, formerly of Erie.
Obituary was published 6-15-02
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (6-17-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-18-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, as celebrant.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Grove City.
RUFFO
Joseph Anthony "Buster," 68, of 2945 Maplewood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 6-15-02
Calling hours: 3:30 p.m. to time of service Monday (6-17-02) 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 4 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth Martin, pastor of First Assembly of God, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Cremation in the funeral home.
STITT
Harry Stephen Sr., 80, of 1194 Barkeyville Road, Pine Township.
Obituary was published 6-14-02
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (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.
THOMPSON
Dean L., 80, of 702 Stockton Ave., Grove City.
Obituary was published 6-14-02
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.
WILSON
Mrs. Andrew "Scotty" (Jane G.), 380 Rexford Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 6-15-02
Service: Memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Monday (6-17-02) in First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Hink, pastor, officiating.
Calling hours: None. Family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
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