Today's obituaries
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George 'G.G.' Gula
Retired letter carrier enjoyed time with family, friends
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday for George "G.G." Gula, 662 Sherman Ave., Sharon, and current resident of John XXIII Home, Hermitage. He departed this life at 10:12 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 89.
Mr. Gula was born Jan. 27, 1913, in Sharon, to Demitrus "Metro" Gula and Paraska Panick Gula.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon.
A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in England with the Medical Corps.
Before entering military service, Mr. Gula was employed in the Warehouse Division of the former Golden Dawn Food Co.
After his wartime service, he began his career with the U.S. Postal Service in 1946 as a letter carrier in the City of Sharon. He retired in 1978 with 32 years of service and was an active member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 113. Mr. Gula remained active in the NALC and until recently, made every effort to attend its regular meetings and functions. He was recognized by the organization, being presented a life membership for more than 50 years of consecutive membership.
In his youth, Mr. Gula was a boxing enthusiast and enjoyed roller skating. After his retirement from the postal service, he revived his interest in roller skating and actively participated in the sport until he was 85 years of age.
Being active during his retirement, he also began working for Oakwood Cemetery Association in Sharon as a groundskeeper. After 10 years, he finally retired in 1988.
Walks and attending summer concerts in Buhl Park with his beloved wife, Bridie, were favorite pastimes. He and his wife were also actively involved with the elderly and visited their many friends and acquaintances as long as they were physically able.
Mr. Gula enjoyed time with his family and was always open to conversations with friends and strangers alike.
His wife, Bridget "Bridie" Browne Gula, whom he married July 7, 1945, in the Oratory of the Sacred Heart, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, England, survives at home.
Also surviving are: one son, Joseph M. Gula and his wife, Michaelene "Mickey," Greenville; one daughter, Annette L. Gula and her husband, Frank Marrie, Austin, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Charles "Bill" (Helen) Karr, Howland, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Emily and Benjamin Gula.
Mr. Gula was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Steve and Peter Gula.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of John XXIII Home, 2250 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage 16148.
GULA
George "G.G.," 89, Hermitage and 662 Sherman Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (6-18-02) 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: Mass of Christian burial at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday (6-19-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Anthony Francis Spilka, as celebrant.
Burial: With full military honors by the U.S. Army Military District in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Hermitage.
Gilbert S. Denman
Hartford businessman was farmer, builder, developer
Gilbert S. Denman, 6157 Orangeville Road, Hartford, died at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, Ohio. He was 82.
Mr. Denman was born Aug. 3, 1919, in Johnston, Ohio, to Thomas A. Denman and Susie Bonar Denman.
He was co-owner of Cortland (Ohio) Hardwood Products Ltd. for the past five years and previously was owner of Tri-Cash and Carry Lumber, also Cortland. Mr. Denman was also a self-employed farmer, builder and real estate developer.
His wife, the former Louise Battison, whom he married June 21, 1939, died Aug. 4, 1998.
Surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. John (Janet) Jewett, Hartford; one granddaughter, Deborah Colley, Sharpsville; and one grandson, Jeff Jewett, Hartford.
Mr. Denman was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and six brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Orangeville United Methodist Church, care of Box 67, Orangeville, Ohio 44453.
DENMAN
Gilbert S., 82, of 6157 Orangeville Road, Hartford.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-18-02) in GALLOWAY-ONSTOTT FUNERAL HOME, 3451 state Route 7, Hartford.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-19-02) in the funeral home.
Burial: Johnston Township Cemetery, Trumbull County.
Richard L. Hinds
Navy veteran was Cooper Energy retiree, avid hunter
Richard L. Hinds, 21 S. Foster Road, Findley Township, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002, in IHS home, Erie, after a six-month illness. He was 60.
Mr. Hinds was born Feb. 5, 1942, in Pine Township to Floyd Hinds and Nina Rodgers Hinds.
He retired from the former Cooper Energy Services Reciprocating Products in Grove City, where he was a maintenance man for 36 years.
Mr. Hinds was a member of the Church of God, Barkeyville.
He was a veteran with the U.S. Navy and was an avid hunter.
Surviving are: his wife, the former H. Jane McConnell, whom he married Aug. 28, 1965, at home; two sons, Michael W. Hinds and Brian R. Hinds, both Mercer; one half-sister, Mrs. Frank (Barbara) Oiler, Avella, Pa.; and four half-brothers, Joe Hinds and his wife Bonnie, Maryville, Tenn.; Terry Fleming and his wife, Sharon; and Phillip Fleming and his wife, Debbie, all Grove City; and Van Fleming, California.
Mr. Hinds was preceded in death by his parents and one half-brother, Sam Hinds.
HINDS
Richard L., 60, of 21 S. Foster Road, Findley Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-18-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-19-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John Pennington, pastor of the Church of God, Barkeyville, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
Lillian Burford Rutter
Greenville homemaker was member of Zion's U.C.C.
Lillian Burford Rutter, 58 Ridge Ave., Greenville, passed away at 9:49 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in her home following an extended illness. She was 87.
Mrs. Rutter was born Feb. 12, 1915, in Gustavus, Ohio, to George F. and Edna Crooks Burford.
She was a graduate of Kinsman High School and Kent State University, both Ohio.
Mrs. Rutter served as a teacher in the Dorset (Ohio) School System, but was a homemaker for most of her life.
She was a member of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville.
Her husband, Paul Rutter, whom he married on Aug. 13, 1938, died Nov. 23, 2000.
Surviving are: one son, Frederick Rutter; and one daughter, Joanna Johnson, both Greenville; one brother, Richard "Beryl" Burford, Jamestown; one sister, Sarah Cassidy, Youngstown; one granddaughter, Kelly Hayes of Greenville, whom Lillian and her husband helped raise; and two great-grandsons, Shane and Jeremy.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Rutter was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and four sisters.
RUTTER
Mrs. Paul (Lillian Burford), 87, of 58 Ridge Ave., Greenville.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-17-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-18-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Harry Wood, retired Presbyterian minister, officiating.
Interment: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
John J. Zappa
Farrell native served as Tomb of Unknown Soldier guard
OTIS, Oregon -- John J. Zappa of Otis, formerly of Farrell, passed away Monday evening, June 10, 2002, in a hospital near Otis. He was 79.
Born Jan. 30, 1923, in Farrell, Mr. Zappa was a son of Joseph and Elizabeth DeMartinis Zappa.
A graduate of Farrell High School Class of 1941, he enlisted in the Army in 1941, serving until 1945 in various capacities including as a military policeman in Arlington, Va., and later, overseas in the Philippines. He also served at one time as a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington.
Mr. Zappa was a charter member and post commander in 1947 of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286 in Farrell.
He is survived by: his wife, the former Faye Liberty, whom he married in Cupertino, Calif., at home; his daughter, Lisa Hoff; his son-in-law, Rick, and grandson, Joram, all Otis; and a son, Joseph Zappa.
Other survivors include: three sisters, Marie Zappa, Sharon; Tina Orrico, New Castle; and Rose Pendel, Farrell; and a brother, Carl Zappa, Hermitage.
Mr. Zappa was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Leonilda Zappa Kahl and Philomena "Phil" Zappa Barretta; and three brothers, Felix, Clyde and Leo Zappa.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at noon Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
Howard I. Causer
Transfer man worked for Westinghouse, was Mason
Howard I. Causer, formerly of Transfer, died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. He was 84.
Born Feb. 9, 1918, in Clay Township, Euclid, Pa., Mr. Causer was a son of the late Isaiah Kermit Causer and Jessie Mae Gibb Causer.
Mr. Causer was an Army veteran of World War II.
He had worked as a sheet metal worker for Westinghouse Electric Corp. for more than 31 years.
Mr. Causer was a member of Greencrest Park Community Baptist Church, Reynolds; Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 250, Sharon; and Scottish Rites New Castle Consistory.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Agnes Marie Hamilton, whom he married Feb. 9, 1934, White-Cliff Nursing Home; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Mr. Causer in death were his three half-brothers and seven half-sisters.
CAUSER
Howard I., 84, Hempfield Township, formerly of Transfer.
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service Tuesday (6-18-02) in WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury, Pa.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Stephen Stelle, pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: West Sunbury Union Cemetery.
Helen M. Clingerman
Lifelong area homemaker worked at area bakeries
Helen M. Clingerman of 1204 Broadway Ave. SE, Masury, and formerly of Patt Drive, Farrell, and McMinn Road, Clark, passed away peacefully at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in her residence. She was 80.
Born Nov. 5, 1921, in Farrell, Mrs. Clingerman was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kozan Korab.
She attended schools in Farrell and was a lifelong area resident. At one time, she was a baker at Metz Bakery, Farrell, and Tastee Bakery, Sharon.
A homemaker, Mrs. Clingerman enjoyed crocheting and was a former member of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon.
Earlier in life, she enjoyed bowling and was a member of a former bowling league.
Mrs. Clingerman also enjoyed keeping touch with her family in Poland and Canada through mail correspondence.
Her first husband, James L. Patterson, was killed in action during World War II on Nov. 20, 1944. Her second husband, Victor L. Clingerman, whom she married Nov. 16, 1946, preceded her in death on March 6, 1993.
Survivors include: one son, James L. Patterson and his wife, Barbara, Meriden, Conn.; three sisters, Jennie Wansor, Sharon; Alice Mosley, Farrell; and Mrs. Nick (Sophie) Kucik, Farrell; one brother, Edward Korab, Mercer; three grandchildren, Judith Lockrow and her husband, David; Lisa Strong and her husband, John; and Michael Patterson and his wife, Brenda; six great-grandchildren, Todd Patterson, Kevin Lockrow, Karista and Jessica Strong; and Amanda and Michael Patterson; one great-great-granddaughter, Brianne Patterson; and several nieces and nephews, including Donna Hansen, with whom she made her home.
In addition to her parents and her first and second husbands, Mrs. Clingerman was preceded in death by one sister, Valeria Hook; and two brothers, Walter and Edmund Korab.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association, Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.
CLINGERMAN
Mrs. Victor L. (Helen M.), 80, of 1204 Broadway Ave. SE, Masury, and formerly of Patt Drive, Farrell, and McMinn Road, Clark.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (6-18-02) 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 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-19-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, Order of Friars Minor, pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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NICKOLS
Jack E., 76, of 68 Milton St., Clark.
Obituary was published 6-16-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (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.
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. today (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.
ROGAN
John G., 91, Indiatlantic, Fla., formerly of Sharon.
Obituary was published 6-16-02
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.
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