Today's obituaries
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Regina I. 'Jean' Nych
Regina I. "Jean" Nych, 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township, died unexpectedly today (7-16-02) in Cleveland Clinic. She was 78.
Obituary information was incomplete.
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Mrs. Edward (Regina I. "Jean"), 78, of 15 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Clifford L. Bestwick
Military retiree, POW fought in 3 wars, was truck driver
Clifford L. Bestwick, 446 Fairview Road, Fairview Township, died unexpectedly at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2002, in his home. He was 72.
Mr. Bestwick was born April 27, 1930, in Jackson Center to Clifford H. Bestwick and Clara Isabelle Jones Bestwick.
He graduated from the former Stoneboro High School and retired in 1967 after 20 years from the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army, having served during three wars. Mr. Bestwick served in the Army during World War II and later reenlisted in the Navy and became a Navy Seal. He fought in the Korean conflict, the Bay of Pigs and in the Vietnam conflict. He was a prisoner-of-war in the Bay of Pigs and in Vietnam.
After retiring from the Navy, Mr. Bestwick became a truck driver and then retired.
He was a life member of American Legion Post 919, Fairview Township; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds.
His wife, the former Joyce Morris, whom he married Nov. 15, 1970, survives at home.
Also surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. James Kim (Wanda S.) Burke and Mrs. Tim (Patty A.) Newman, both Millen, Ga.; two sons, Bruce E. and his wife Lisa Price, Houston, Miss.; and Roy E. Price, Pittsburgh; two sisters, Ann Dowd, Metter, Ga.; and Ethel Bestwick, Youngstown; a brother, Robert Bestwick, Meadville; and six grandchildren, Brett Burke, Brandy Kirkland, Meghan Burke, Niki Price, Kadie Newman and Macy Price.
Mr. Bestwick was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Betty M. Coon; and one brother, Edward Bestwick.
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Clifford L., 72, of 446 Fairview Road, Fairview Township.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (7-16-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (7-17-02) in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. John A. Frey, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Hermitage, officiating. Full military honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Caroline E. Davis
Retired courthouse custodian had been cook at MHS
Caroline E. Davis, 435 N. Broad St., Grove City, formerly of 316 S. Shenango St., Mercer, died at 10:23 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2002, in Grove Manor, Grove City, after an extended illness. She was 95.
Mrs. Davis was born July 26, 1906, in Presto, Allegheny County, to John W. Eickenberg and Anna Herra Eickenberg.
She retired from the custodial department of Mercer County Courthouse and previously worked as a cook at Mercer High School.
Mrs. Davis was of the Methodist faith.
Her husband, Paul W. Davis, whom she married Oct. 11, 1927, died Sept. 25, 1988.
Surviving are: two daughters, Lorene E., wife of W. John "Jack" Peters, Mercer; and Shirley A., wife of Norman Paxton, Lakeland, Fla.; a sister, Anna Owen, Madeira Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Betty Hammerlee, Dorothy Merlino, Margaret Woods and Helen Eilers; and five brothers, John, William, George, Theodore and Harry Eickenberg.
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Mrs. Paul W. (Caroline E.), 95, of 435 N. Broad St., Grove City, formerly of 316 S. Shenango St., Mercer.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Thursday (7-18-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Lester P. Thornton, chaplain of Grove Manor, Grove City.
Interment: Carpenter Cemetery, Springfield Township.
Marlene Bialko
Marlene Bialko, 1155 Baldwin Ave., Sharon, died at 7:29 p.m. Monday (7-15-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 66.
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Marlene, 66, of 1155 Baldwin Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (7-18-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service will be held Friday (7-19-02) with time, place and clergy to be announced.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Howard E. Patton
Howard E. Patton, 4645 Greenville-Sandy Lake Road, Stoneboro, died unexpectedly at 9:45 a.m. Monday (7-15-02) in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 85.
Obituary information was incomplete.
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Howard E., 85, of 4645 Greenville-Sandy Lake Road, Stoneboro.
Arrangements will be announced by SCOTT A. BLACK, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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COVERT
Mrs. Orrin R. (Shirley J.), 71, of 15 Oregon Road, Liberty Township.
Obituary was published 7-15-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (7-16-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (7-17-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Gerald Dodds, pastor of Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
JOHNSON
Edward A., 87, of 7301 E. 16th St., Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of 263 E. Budd St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 7-13-02
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Wednesday (7-17-02) in Ruth African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 95 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Wednesday in the church, with the Rev. Geraldine D. Williams, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
SWANSON
Mrs. Milton (Selma M.), 83, formerly of Bessemer, Lawrence County.
Obituary was published 7-15-02
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (7-16-02) in TERRY A. CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, Oak Street, Bessemer.
Service:Funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday (7-17-02) in First Covenant Church, Bessemer.
Burial: First Covenant Cemetery, Bessemer.
TRUMAN
Clara Mae, 84, of 265 S. Lassen Ave., San Bernardino, Calif., formerly of Farrell.
Obituary was published 7-15-02
Calling hours and service: None scheduled at this time. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Interment: Cremains at the convenience of family in Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
WEILAND
Loraine E., wife of Dr. Theodore Frederick Weiland, 79, Oakleaf Village, Apartment 216, 615 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Grove City.
Obituary published 7-15-02
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (7-17-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Private family funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday (7-18-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert McCreight, pastor of Tower Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Woodland Cemetery, Grove City.
WHITE
Joseph A., 75, of 355 Bonnie Brae Road, Vienna.
Obituary was published 7-15-02
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (7-16-02) in SELBY-COLE/CROWN HILL CHAPEL, 3966 Warren Sharon Road, Vienna.
Service: Funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday (7-17-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John R. Klimenko officiating.Burial: Selby-Cole/Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna.
Arrangements by SELBY-COLE FUNERAL HOME, 3566 Warren Sharon Road, Vienna.
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