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Today's death record

  • Tracey Lynn Bell, 40, of 7906 First St., Masury.
  • Elizabeth M. Loosemore, 69, of Benezette, Pa., formerly of Alcoma Street, Sharon; Bloomington, Ind.; Greensboro, N.C.; and Hendersonville, N.C.
  • Edna I. Reynolds, 89, of 4105 Sandy Lake Road, Mill Creek Township.


Today's obituaries
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Tracey Lynn Bell
Dominic A. Infante, Jr.
  Edna I. Reynolds
Elizabeth M. Loosemore

Tracey Lynn Bell
Shenango Inn worker was WM Presbyterian member

Tracey Lynn Bell, 7906 First St., Masury, died unexpectedly at 9:03 a.m. Friday (7-26-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 40.

Mrs. Bell was born May 20, 1962, in Sharon to Russell Daniels and Margaret Weber Daniels.

She was employed for the last seven months as a dietary technician with Cordia Commons at Shenango Inn, Sharon.

She was a member of Presbyterian Church of West Middlesex. She also belonged to the American Legion Post 299 Auxiliary in Sharon.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Eugene Bell, whom she married Aug. 8, 1981; a daughter, Rachel Bell; and a son, Scott Bell, both at home; her parents, West Middlesex; a grandmother, Catherine E. Weber, Hermitage; and two brothers, Gary Daniels, Cincinnati, and Brian Daniels, West Middlesex.

BELL
    Tracey Lynn, 40, of 7906 First St., Masury.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (7-28-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (7-29-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. James Leuenberger, pastor of Presbyterian Church of West Middlesex, officiating.
    Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.


Dominic A. Infante, Jr.

Sharon Steel retiree was decorated WWII Army vet

A funeral Mass will be held Monday (7-29-02) for Dominic A. Infante Jr., 1101 Emerson Ave., Farrell. He passed away at 8:15 a.m. Friday (7-26-02) in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage. He was 84.

He was born in Farrell on Aug. 23, 1917, the son of Dominic and Antoinette Pennetti Infante.

He was an alumnus of Farrell High School.

Mr. Infante worked in the Farrell plant of the former Sharon Steel Corp. as a blacksmith for 40 years before retiring in 1980.

He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell.

Mr. Infante loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening.

He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286; American Legion Post 160; Italian Home Club; and New Deal Club, all Farrell. He was also a member of American Carpatho-Russian Citizens and Social Club, Sharon.

A World War II veteran, he served with the United States Army under General George Patton. He was a decorated soldier, receiving the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five bronze stars and one bronze arrowhead.

He is survived by a sister, Rose Rudich, Hermitage; and two brothers, Anthony J. Infante, Farrell; and Ralph Infante and his wife, Ethel, Sharon.

Mr. Infante was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Flickenger; and a brother, Albert Infante.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell 16121.

INFANTE
    Dominic A. Jr., 84, of 1101 Emerson Ave., Farrell.
    Calling hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday (7-28-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday (7-29-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant. A procession will leave the funeral home for the church at 9:15 a.m. Monday.
    Internment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell.


Edna I. Reynolds

Homemaker was artist, active in New Lebanon church

Edna I. Reynolds, 4105 Sandy Lake Road, Mill Creek Township, died at 7:58 a.m. Friday (7-26-02) in St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township. She was 89.

Mrs. Reynolds was born Dec. 15, 1912, in East Pike Run Township, Washington County, Pa., to William H. and Adelia B. Patterson Marker.

She attended the former Sandy Lake High School.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mrs. Reynolds was a member of New Lebanon Community Church, where she served as secretary-treasurer for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.

She was an accomplished artist of free drawing, ceramics and porcelain dolls, and had a special interest in Native American art.

She married Charles M. Reynolds on July 24, 1934. He preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1978.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Howard J. (Betty) "Pat" Egger, Sandy Lake; two sons, Charles E. "Pete" Reynolds and his wife Colleen, Carlton; and Thomas L. Reynolds and his wife Betty, Bellvue, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Elwilda Crouser and Lucille Obitz, both Sandy Lake; two nieces, Lillian Plants, Mercer; and Millie (Adamson) Klasen, Cochranton.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Lebanon Community Church, 4166 Mercer St., Sandy Lake.

REYNOLDS
    Edna I., 89, of 4105 Sandy Lake Road, Mill Creek Township.
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (7-27-02) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (7-28-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
    Funeral service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (7-29-02) in New Lebanon Community Church, with the Rev. Kevin J. Eshleman, pastor, and the Rev. William C. Merritt, pastor emeritus, co-officiating.
    Internment: New Lebanon Cemetery, Mill Creek Township.


Elizabeth M. Loosemore

Elizabeth M. Loosemore, Benezette, Pa., formerly of Alcoma Street, Sharon; Bloomington, Ind.; Greensboro, N.C.; and Hendersonville, N.C., died at 5:57 p.m. Friday (7-26-02) in Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 69.

Obituary information was incomplete.

LOOSEMORE
    Elizabeth M., 69, Benezette, Pa., formerly of Alcoma Street, Sharon, Bloomington, Ind., Greensboro, NC, and Hendersonville, NC.
    Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
Look in past days' obituary files to find the full obituaries


FRIESTAD


    
Margaret Loretta, 85, of 124 Woodrow Court, Sharon.
    Obituary was published 7-26-02
    Calling hours: 10 a.m. until time of the service Monday (7-29-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral service at noon Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Edward L. Dailey Jr., pastor of Beth Emmanuel Fellowship, Sharon, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage


GASH


    
Mrs. Robert A. (Florence E.), 78, of 8091 Davis St., Masury.
    Obituary was published 7-25-02
    Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of the service Saturday (7-27-02) in Pentecostal House of Prayer, 725 Fruit Ave., Farrell.
    Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Martha Sanders, pastor of Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle, Farrell, officiating.
    Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.


McKOY


    
Clarence Jr., 44, of 42 Walters St., Campbell, Ohio, formerly of Farrell.
    Obituary was published 7-24-02
    Calling hours: 10:30 am. to time of service today (7-27-02) in Valley Baptist Church, 500 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell. Friends also may call in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. (Alma) McKoy, his parents, at 1042 Wallis Ave., Farrell.
    Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. today in the church with the Rev. Richard L. Roberts, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7597, Farrell.
    Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net


SMITH


    
Robert William, 83, of 6798 Frogtown Road, Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 7-26-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (7-26-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
    Service: Committal and service at 11 a.m. Saturday (7-27-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. William Best of Mercer Free Methodist Church, officiating.
    Burial: Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.



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