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Today's death record

  • Hazel M. Cadman, 95, of 299 Wick Ave., Hermitage.
  • Cynthia Leigh Gerba Fish, 52, Punta Gorda, Fla.
  • Brandon James Kyle McKenzie Hogenmiller, 5, of 14 Ohl St. Greenville.
  • Bonnie L. Janosky, 68, Janosky Road, New Wilmington.
  • Edward Kozelski, 77, of 3042 Main St., West Middlesex.
  • Lloyd L. Lowe, 41, of 5479 RedBird Court, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Farrell.
  • Ernest E. McIntyre, 68, Lehigh Acres, Fla., formerly of Sharon.
  • Warren J. Seymour, 80, Mertz Towers, 52 S. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville.


Today's obituaries
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Lloyd L. Lowe
Cynthia Leigh Gerba Fish
Edward Kozelski
Ernest E. McIntyre
  Brandon James Kyle McKenzie Hogenmiller
Hazel M. Cadman
Warren J. Seymour
Bonnie L. Janosky

Lloyd L. Lowe
Former Farrell man

worked for Berwick Steel

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Lloyd L. Lowe, 5479 Red Bird Court, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Farrell, passed away at 10:09 a.m. Sunday (7-28-02) in Grant Memorial Hospital. He was 41.

Mr. Lowe was born Nov. 12, 1960, in Sharon to Elmer Lowe and Ola B. Hollie Lowe.

He attended Brookfield schools and was employed at Berwick Steel in Columbus.

His wife, Marcy Lowe, whom he married Feb. 16, 1999, survives in Columbus.

Also surviving are: one stepdaughter, Michelle Lowe, Transfer; one son, Joel Lowe and his wife Amy, also Transfer; one stepson, Eric McCrary, Sharon; one granddaughter, Shuarri; and one grandson, Marcelle, both Transfer; eight sisters, Judy and May Lowe, both Farrell; Ann and Carolyn Lowe, both Detroit; Pam and Chris Lowe, also Farrell; Karen Wilder, Hermitage; and Meriet Lowe, Pensacola, Fla.; five brothers, Albert and Elmer Lowe, both Farrell; Raymond Lowe, Erie; Jim Lowe, Sharon; and Ronnie Lowe, Greenville; a half-brother, Elmer Lowe Jr., Pensacola; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

Mr. Lowe was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, David Thomas.

LOWE
    Lloyd L., 41, of 5479 Red Bird Court, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Farrell.
    Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to time of service Friday (8-2-02) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends may also call in the home of Chris Lowe, deceased's sister, 515 Emerson Ave., Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
    Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Leon Avery Jr., pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Sharon, officiating.
    Burial: Cremation.


Cynthia Leigh Gerba Fish

Sharon native, Hickory grad was insurance agent in Va.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. -- Cynthia Leigh Gerba Fish, Punta Gorda, Fla., died at 11:51 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2002, in Cape Coral Hospital. She was 52.

Mrs. Fish was born May 19, 1950, in Sharon to Albert and Grace Feigert Gerba.

She was a 1968 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage.

Mrs. Fish moved to the Punta Gorda area in 1997, after retiring as a commercial insurance agent in Alexandria, Va.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Alexandria.

Mrs. Fish enjoyed cooking, travel and sailing.

She is survived by: her husband of 21 years, John Fish, Punta Gorda; two stepdaughters, Pam Fish, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Jan Powell, Cary, N.C.; a stepson, John J. Fish, Topeka, Kansas; a brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Connie Gerba; and her stepmother, Mary R. Gerba, all Brookfield; five grandchildren; and three aunts, Dorothy Syphirt and Lillian Mitcheltree, West Middlesex; and Margarite Feigert, Sharon.

A memorial service will be held for friends and relatives at 2 p.m. Aug. 31, 2002, in First Presbyterian Church, Sharon.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Community Child Care Center, First Presbyterian Church, 600 E. State St., Sharon 16146.


Edward Kozelski
Navy veteran was millwright at Sharon Steel Corp.

Edward Kozelski, 3042 Main St., West Middlesex, died at 9:53 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2002, in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Youngstown, after a short illness. He was 77.

Mr. Kozelski was born July 15, 1925, in Garfield, N.J., to William Kozelski and Maryann Genski Kozelski.

The World War II Navy veteran was a Seaman First Class in the European and Pacific theaters.

He retired in 1983 after 18 years as a millwright with Sharon Steel Corp.

Mr. Kozelski previously worked five years for the Greenville Police Department and also was employed by the Metropolitan Police in Washington, D.C.

He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell; and Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 517, Sharpsville.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Verna Lorraina Shick, whom he married June 5, 1948; one daughter, Mary Ann Kozelski, Clarion; one son, Gary Kozelski and his wife, Marilyn, Vienna; one brother, Steve Kozell, Buffalo, N.Y.; and one grandson, Joseph Edward Kozelski.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joseph Kozielski; and his sister, Connie Kozelski.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Formation Center of Church of the Good Shepherd, 3613 Sharon Road, West Middlesex 16159.

KOZELSKI
    Edward, 77, of 3042 Main St., West Middlesex.
    Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (7-31-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex. Vigil service at 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Thursday (8-1-02) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired; and the Rev. Howard King, pastor, concelebrating.
    Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.


Ernest E. McIntyre
Decorated Vietnam veteran was Fla. painting contractor

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. -- Ernest E. McIntyre, Lehigh Acres, Fla., formerly of Sharon, died peacefully Sunday morning (7-28-02) in his home. He was 68.

Mr. McIntyre was born Jan. 2, 1935 to Edward McIntyre and Mary Dorothy Porterfield McIntyre.

He joined the United States Army in 1958 and served honorably for 23 years. His heroism during the Vietnam conflict earned him the Bronze Star and three Purple Heart awards for being wounded in action.

He relocated to Lehigh Acres, where he worked as an independent painting contractor, upon his retirement from Fort Campbell, Ky. As an active member of a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Florida, he served as a commander.

Mr. McIntyre was preceded in death by his father, who died in October of 1973; his mother, in November of 1985; and his eldest brother, Edward "Bunk" McIntyre in 1963.

He is survived by: three sisters, Louise Embrick, Lockhaven, Pa.; Shirley Coast, Mercer; and Mildred Swogger, Sharon; one brother, Walter McIntyre, Greenville; three sons, Michael McIntyre, Columbia, S.C.; Raymond McIntyre, Sharon; and David McIntyre, Lehigh Acres; one daughter, Debra (McIntyre) Grazen, Lancaster, N.Y.; and 11 grandchildren.

Mr. McIntyre will receive a burial with complete military rites at his final resting place in Florida National Veterans Cemetery, Bushnell.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to a charity of the donor's choice.


Brandon James Kyle McKenzie Hogenmiller
Greenville boy enjoyed

ocean, cartoons, dinosaurs

Brandon James Kyle McKenzie Hogenmiller, 14 Ohl St. Greenville, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in his home after an extended illness. He was 5.

Brandon was born Nov. 7, 1996, in Greenville to Mark Anthony Sewinsky and Billie J. Hogenmiller.

He was baptized at First Baptist Church in Greenville and attended the Head Start Program at Hempfield (Township) Elementary School.

Brandon loved going to the ocean and collecting seashells. He also collected Beanie Babies.

On television, he enjoyed watching Sponge Bob, Scoobie Doo and monster trucks.

Brandon also enjoyed riding his bike, playing outside and dinosaurs.

Surviving are: his mother and stepfather, Richard Brest, at home; his father, Sharon; two brothers, Michael Hogenmiller and Aaron Brest, at home; three sisters, Krysta, Celeste and Emily Sewinsky, all Sharon; his grandparents, Donna Hogenmiller, Karen Black and Don and Lucy Stewart, all Greenville; and Frank Sewinsky, Sharon; his aunts, Donna Mareno and Amy Sewinsky, both Greenville; Ilene Kline, Erie; and Bess Moran, in Virginia; and an uncle, Lewis Hogenmiller, Sharon.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Daniel and Stella Marie Vasbinder; his paternal great-grandparents, Henry and Margaret Sewinsky; and Tom Black; and a cousin, Erica Spon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, 274 Madison Ave. Suite 1301, New York, NY 10016; or American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., Sharon 16146-3373.

HOGENMILLER
    Brandon James Kyle McKenzie, 5, of 14 Ohl St., Greenville.
    Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (8-1-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (8-2-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Ray Williams of First Baptist Church, Greenville, officiating. A procession will follow to Stevenson Cemetery, Salem Township.
    Burial: With graveside committal service in Stevenson Cemetery.


Hazel M. Cadman
Hermitage woman was Central Christian member

Hazel M. Cadman of 299 Wick Ave., Hermitage, died of natural causes at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. She was 95.

She was the wife of Gerald B. Cadman Sr., whom she married on Jan. 14, 1946. Her first husband, Harry Phillips, is deceased.

Born in Kittanning, Pa., on Tuesday, April 30, 1907, Mrs. Cadman was a daughter of the late David and Isabella Carrick Wright.

She was a graduate of Kittanning High School and a member of Central Christian Church in Hermitage.

Mrs. Cadman was an avid reader and enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves.

She truly loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her second husband, she is survived by a son, Gerald B. Cadman Jr., Charlottesville, Va.; and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Phillips Martin, Leavittsburg, Ohio.

She also leaves seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her first husband, Mrs. Cadman is preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Glass; a son, Harry "Buck" Phillips; and nine sisters and one brother.

CADMAN
    Mrs. Gerald B. Sr., 95, of 299 Wick Ave., Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (8-1-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (8-2-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. C. Charles Eckles, pastor of Central Christian Church, Hermitage, officiating.
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


Warren J. Seymour

Warren J. Seymour, Mertz Towers, 52 S. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville, died at 3:13 p.m. Tuesday (7-30-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 80.

Obituary information was incomplete.

SEYMOUR
    Warren J., 80, Mertz Towers, 52 S. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville.
    Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.


Bonnie L. Janosky
Bonnie L. Janosky, Janosky Road, New Wilmington, died Tuesday afternoon (7-30-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 68.

Obituary information was incomplete.

JANOSKY
    Bonnie L., 68, Janosky Road, New Wilmington.
    Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.


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


BERMAN


    
Rita Nicoletta, 49, of 3836 Bainbridge Drive, Medina, Ohio, formerly of New Castle.
    Obituary was published 7-29-02
    Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (7-30-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE MEMORIAL HOME Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral service was at 11 a.m. today (7-31-02) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Regis Meenihan of St. Joseph's Church, Force, Pa., officiating.
    Burial: St. Vitas Cemetery, New Castle.


DICKSON


    
Samuel W. Jr., 49, of 541 Stone Base Road, East Lackawannock Township.
    Obituary was published 7-30-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (7-31-02) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (8-1-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Philip H. Chalfant, pastor of Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Fairview Township, officiating.
    Interment: With committal service in Delaware (Township) Cemetery.


GILLS


    
Donald Laverne, 67, Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
    Obituary was published 7-29-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (7-30-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (7-31-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenton Shaw, pastor of Wayside Community Church, Findley Township, officiating.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.


HUPP


    
Mrs. William (Linda Ann Kerr), 52, Chapin Road, Neshannock Township, Lawrence County.
    Obituary was published 7-29-02
    Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (7-30-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
    Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. today (7-31-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Harold Green, pastor of Shenango Presbyterian Church, New Castle, officiating.
    Burial: Location undetermined.


KLINGENSMITH


    
Gary L. Sr., 50, of 417 Russell St., Sharon.
    Obituary was published 7-30-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (7-31-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral and committal services at noon Thursday (8-1-02) in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. John A. Frey, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Hermitage, officiating. Military honors accorded after the service in the funeral home by members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex, and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland.
    Interment: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.


MANSELL


    
William F., 73, of 3515 Pheasant Chase, Hermitage, formerly of Alcoma Street, Sharon.
    Obituary was published 7-30-02
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (7-31-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday (8-1-02) in Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage, with the Rev. Jason A. Glover, parochial vicar, as celebrant. A procession will leave the funeral home at 10:45 a.m. for the church.
    Entombment: St. Rose's Mausoleum in St. Rose's Cemetery, Hermitage.


PETERSON


    
Mrs. Wayne (Sarah Virginia "Bea"), 84, of 112 Marwood Road, Cabot, Pa., formerly of West Middlesex.
    Obituary was published 07-29-02
    Calling hours: Were 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (7-30-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (7-31-02) in West Middlesex United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. John Kees and the Rev. Jack Patterson officiating.
    Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.



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