Today's obituaries
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The following obituary is being reprinted from Saturday to correct information given to The Herald, the name of a son of the deceased and his city of residence.
Pearl A. Hosack
Ex-Clarks Mills homemaker was active in Rebekah Lodge
Pearl A. Hosack, Hempfield Township, formerly of Clark Mills, died early Thursday afternoon, June 20, 2002, in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. She was 95.
Mrs. Hosack was born March 27, 1907, in Greenville to Oliver Fritz and Lydia Derr Fritz.
She was a graduate of the former Penn High School in Greenville.
A homemaker, she was a member of Clarks Mills United Methodist Church and its Missionary Society.
Mrs. Hosack belonged to Mary Jane Rebekah Lodge 496, Sheakleyville. She was also a Pennsylvania charter member and a past District deputy.
Her husband, Harold N. "Pete" Hosack, whom she married Feb. 21, 1929, died Feb. 25, 1994.
Surviving are: two sons, Gerald L. Hosack and his wife Janet, Greenville; and Bruce D. Hosack and his wife Joann, Seagrove, N.C.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Donald; and four sisters, Florence Ruffing, Norine Miller, Sarah Mowry Reash and Mary Ellen Christman.
Memorial contributions may be made to Clarks Mills United Methodist Church, 3813 Hadley Road, Clarks Mills 16114.
HOSACK
Mrs. Harold N. "Pete" (Pearl A.), 95, Hempfield Township, formerly of Clark Mills.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (6-24-02) in ANDREW J. VANA FUNERAL HOME, 102 Church St., Hadley. Service at 4 p.m. by Mary Jane Rebekah Lodge 496, Sheakleyville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-25-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Jay Sterling, pastor of Clarks Mills United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Perry Chapel Cemetery.
R. Carl Beringer
Alltel retiree of Meadville was WWII Navy vet, Mason
MEADVILLE -- R. Carl Beringer, 9920 Salem House Golfview Manor, Meadville, died Friday evening, June 21, 2002, in his residence. He was 84.
Mr. Beringer was born Aug. 27, 1917, in Jamestown to David Lee Beringer and Margaret Smith Beringer.
He retired in 1980 with 40 years of service from Alltel in Meadville, where he worked in the switchroom and as a troubleshooter. Mr. Beringer also was employed by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. for five years.
A Navy veteran, he served during World War II and was a past commander of American Legion Post 111, Meadville; and of the Crawford County American Legion.
Mr. Beringer was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 408; and Kismet Grotto, both Meadville; Scottish Rites New Castle Consistory; Zem Zem Shrine Club, Erie; Crawford County Motor Patrol; and was a past monarch of Crawford County Shrine Club.
He also belonged to Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 219 in Meadville; and Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Meadville for more than 50 years.
Mr. Beringer enjoyed making wind chimes.
His wife, the former Bernice Slater, whom he married Jan. 9, 1937, survives.
Also surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. David (Sharon) Hollern, Meadville; one grandson, Jason Lee Engelhardt, on active duty in the U.S. Navy in Meridan, Miss.; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Beringer was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Florence McElhaney and Mildred King; and two brothers, Ralph and Harry Beringer.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 30 Park Ave.; or Hospice of Crawford County, 448 Pine St., both Meadville 16335; or Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie 16505-5097.
BERINGER
R. Carl, 84, of 9920 Salem House Golfview Manor, Meadville.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-23-02) in ROOFNER-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. Masonic service at 7:30 p.m.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Monday (6-24-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Timothy Solomon, pastor of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Meadville, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Eleanor P. Brennan
'54 Farrell grad was retired bank teller, lived in Sharon
Eleanor P. Brennan, 375 Sherman Ave., Sharon, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2002, in South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland. She was 66.
Mrs. Brennan was born April 23, 1936, in Farrell to Nick J. Yurcich and Pauline Babic Yurcich.
A 1954 graduate of Farrell High School, she retired after 17 years as a bank teller at First National Bank in Hermitage.
Mrs. Brennan was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon.
She enjoyed ballroom dancing.
Surviving are: her husband, James F. Brennan, whom she married April 14, 1956, at home; her children, Dr. Nicholas and Laura Brennan, Hermitage; Terry P. Brennan, Orlando, Fla.; James J. and Mary Brennan, Phoenix; and Patrick L. Brennan, also Orlando; and two grandchildren, Taylor Jo and Luke J. Brennan.
Mrs. Brennan was preceded in death by her parents.
BRENNAN
Mrs. James F. (Eleanor P.), 66, of 375 Sherman Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (6-24-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Victor Maksimowicz, Order of Friars Minor Conventual, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: Cremation.
Arrangements by LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Joan M. Eisner
Illinois woman was born in Warren, Ohio
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. -- Joan M. Eisner, Buffalo Grove, Ill., died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday (6-20-02) in Condell Medical Center. She was 55.
Mrs. Eisner was born Oct. 27, 1946, in Warren, Ohio, to Donald McCandless and Madeline Larocca McCandless.
She was the beloved wife of Scott Eisner, at home; loving mother of Daniel and Nicholas Eisner; dear sister of Mark and his wife Leona McCandless; and devoted friend of "Buddy."
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 4100 Madison St., Hillside, Ill. 60162.
EISNER
Mrs. Scott (Joan M.), 55, Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Service: Memorial service at 3:30 p.m. Monday (6-24-02) in CHICAGO JEWISH FUNERALS CHAPEL, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road, one block north of Lake-Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, with Rabbi Scott Looper, spiritual leader of Shalom Temple, Vernon Hills, Ill., officiating.
Roselyn Williams
WM homemaker enjoyed playing cards and bingo
Roselyn Williams, 37 South St., West Middlesex, passed away unexpectedly at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (6-22-02) in her residence. She was 79.
Mrs. Williams was born June 16, 1923, in Grove City, a daughter of Harold Stanley and Waunita Truan Stanley.
She attended schools in the Grove City area and moved to the valley in the 1940s.
Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and enjoyed card playing and bingo.
Her husband, Francis C. Williams, whom she married Feb. 14, 1945, survives at home.
She also leaves: a daughter, Robin L. Williams, Sharpsville; a son, Francis C. Williams Jr. and his wife Sun-Cha, West Middlesex; three sisters, Evelyn McQuilken, Sharon; Mrs. Elmer (Ann) Arblaster, Harrisville; and Mrs. Leslie (June) Phillips, Georgia, formerly of Wheatland; a brother, Carroll L. Stanley, Girard, Ohio; and one grandson, Dr. Bradley Williams, West Middlesex.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters, Ruth Barca, Bernice Schuller, Marion Smock, Frances Chaverine, Patricia Stanley and Katherine Kiefer; and one brother, Bill Stanley.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
WILLIAMS
Mrs. Francis C. (Roselyn), 79, of 37 South St., West Middlesex.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (6-24-02) 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. Tuesday (6-25-02) in the funeral home.
Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
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FORSYTHE
Mrs. Clarence A. (Mabel G. Stevenson), 95, of 548 W. Cornell Road, Mercer, formerly of McConnell Street, Grove City.
Obituary was published 6-22-02
Calling hours: Private family visitation.
Service: Private family funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (6-24-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
JOHNSON
David "Dave" J., 51, of 800 Duncan Court, Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Farrell.
Obituary was published 6-22-02
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (6-24-02) in Second Baptist Church, 1138 Spearman Ave., Farrell. Friends may also call in the home of Mary Lee and Charles McDonald, deceased's parents, 380 Rexford Drive, Apartment 67, Hermitage. A memorial service will be held in Dayton, to be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-25-02) in the church, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
KURCON
Mrs. Michael Joseph (Gertrude Marie), 90, Hermitage, formerly of 760 Baldwin Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 6-22-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (6-23-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 3:30 p.m. by St. Adalbert's Prayer Group. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (6-24-02) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 9:25 a.m. in the funeral home prior to Mass.
Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.
MARTIN
Mrs. Roy Daniel (Gertrude Hughes), 93, Pine Township, formerly of 7166 E. State St., Sharon; and Greenville.
Obituary was published 6-21-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-23-02) 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. Monday (6-24-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Roy Dougherty, pastor of Charleston United Methodist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
TOROK
Mrs. Robert F. (Edna Mae) Sr., 59, of 741 E. John St., Matthews, N.C., formerly of Orangeville.
Obituary was published 6-22-02
Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. today (6-23-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville, and 9 a.m. to time of service Monday (6-24-02) in Orangeville Baptist Church, South Pymatuning Township.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with Pastor Jim Stewart officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
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