Today's obituaries
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Sara M. Koches
Wheatland native was Catholic, loved family
A memorial service will be Monday for Sara M. Koches, of 1980 Custer-Orangeville Road, Masury, who died of natural causes at 1:45 a.m. Friday at O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, after an extended illness. She was 80.
Born in Wheatland on Monday, June 12, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Guida Phillips Burns.
Mrs. Koches was very devoted to her family and truly enjoyed spending time with them.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Mrs. Koches was the wife of Bernard J. Koches, whom she married Jan. 9, 1948, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Brenda Robinson of Sharpsville, and Judith "Judy" Smith, Alexandria, Va., a son, George Koches, Sharpsville; two brothers, Joseph, husband of Colleen Burns, Wheatland, and George, husband of Gerry Burns, Mercer; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Koches is preceded in death by an infant son, Bernard Joseph Koches Jr., and a sister, Rose Morton.
The family requests donations be made to Alzheimer's Association of the Greater Youngstown Area, 3736 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406-0321.
KOCHES
Sara M., 80, of 1980 Custer-Orangeville Road, Masury.
Calling hours: None
Service: Memorial service at 10 a.m. Monday (8-5-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON'S FUNERAL HOME, Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Reyuchan of St. Anthony's Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, Farrell.
Arrangements by Harold W. Stevenson's Funeral Home.
Francis J. David Sr.
Decorated veteran was Harley Davidson enthusiast
A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday for Francis J. David Sr., 43 Lakeview Drive, Lackawannock Township, who passed away at 1:50 p.m. Friday (8-02-02) at home following a lengthy illness. He was 56.
He was born June 4, 1946, in Sharon, the son of Joseph Jr. and Helen Olenik David. He was a 1962 alumnus of West Middlesex High School.
Mr. David was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers and he worked out of local union hall #66 for 35 years.
He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in West Middlesex. He was also a member of the Slovak Home in Farrell and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6233, West Middlesex.
Mr. David was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed working on and restoring automobiles.
He was a decorated war veteran, having served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967. He received the following honors: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, two Overseas Bars, Mechanic Qual Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.
He leaves his wife, the former Katherine "Tess" Stefanak, whom he married Nov. 25, 1971.
Also surviving are his daughter, Julia Ann David of Cleveland; four sons, Christopher G. David of Charlotte, N.C., Francis J. David Jr. and his wife Dr. Kerrie David of North Canton, Ohio, Andrew David and Michael David, both at home; two grandchildren, Jessica Daryl Williams and Maximillian Elliot David; two sisters, Carol Carson of Levittown, Pa., and Mrs. John (Barbara) Urban of Sharpsville; and three brothers, Joseph David III of Sharon, Steve David and his wife Darlene of Yardley, Pa., and James David and his wife Judy of Grove City.
His parents preceded him in death.
DAVID
Francis J. David Sr., 56, of 43 Lakeview Drive, Lackawannock Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8--04-02) in the J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, where a vigil service will be held at 8:45 p.m. Friends wishing to send condolences may send them by e-mail to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net.
Service: Funeral mass at 10 a.m. Monday (8-05-02) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the Rev. Howard J. King, pastor of the church, and Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, officiating.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
Don J. Meyer
Veteran worked as Sharon Steel foreman for 30 years
Don J. Meyer, of 79 Strausser Road, Lake Township, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday (8-02-02) at home after an extended illness. He was 68.
Mr. Meyer was born May 17, 1934, in Transfer, to William Meyer and Ruth Johnson.
A 1952 graduate of Sharpsville High School, Mr. Meyer was a private first class in the United States Army during peace time.
He worked for 30 years as a foreman at Sharon Steel Corp. before retiring in 1992.
Mr. Meyer, who was of Lutheran faith, belonged to the Mercer County Antique Power Association and restored Farmall tractors. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting, woodworking and the outdoors.
On July 7, 1972, Mr. Meyer married Barbara A. Wiesen Deneen.
Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Joan Alford of Fredonia, Amy Meyer of Reynolds, Beth Deneen of Sharpsville and Mrs. James (Ellen) Steklachich of Hermitage; two sons, Sean Deneen and his wife, Charleen, of Pittsburgh and Timothy Deneen of Jackson Center; a sister, Mrs. Mary (Wenceslao) Cruz of Miami, Fla.; two brothers, Charles Meyer of Sharon and Robert Meyer and his wife, Barbara of Transfer; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Joan Deneen; an infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Meyer; two sisters, Ruth Broemer and Eleanor Songer; and two brothers, William and Jack Meyer.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
MEYER
Don J., 68, of 79 Strausser Road, Lake Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday (8-04-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: 10 a.m. Monday (8-05-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Arlon K. Stubbe of Christ Lutheran Church officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arthur Frederick Burt
Meadville man served 25 years at Temple Grove Camp
Arthur Frederick Burt of Meadville died Aug. 1, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare, Meadville. He was 89.
He was born June 23, 1913, in Lake County, Ohio, a son of Arthur John and Myrtle Miller Burt.
Mr. Burt was a graduate of Kirtland High School. He retired from Rimes Trucking in Chardon, Ohio, and from 25 years of service at Temple Grove Camp in Transfer.
He served faithfully as a deacon in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints/Restoration Movement.
Mr. Burt married Ruth G. Davies, who shared his life for 68 years. She survives.
Additional survivors include: one son, Fred and his wife Sue of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Bonnie Holbrook and her husband Emory of Meadville, and Robin Neill and her husband Richard of Independence, Mo..; two sisters, Mary Ellen Davidson of Kirtland, Ohio, and Martha Miller of Painesville, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Randy, Ric and Ron Burt, Monica Krieder, Marla Matalino and Kari, Andrew and Kate Neill; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Oliver and Harold Burt; and two sisters, Bernice Lawrence and Beatrice Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Burt may be made to Active Aging, Inc., 1034 Park Ave., Meadville, 16335; or Central Florida Restoration Branch, Church of Jesus Christ, c/o Don Vercamen, 12602 Leatrice Dr., Clermont, Fla., 34711.
BURT
Arthur Frederick, 89, of Meadville.
Service: Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. Monday (8-5-02) at Temple Grove Camp, Transfer, with Seventy Richard Neill officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of HATHEWAY-TEDESCO FUNERAL HOME, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
Robert Peter Ammann
Retired after 33 years from Chicago Bridge, Iron Works
Robert Peter Ammann, 674 Conneaut Lake Road, Sugar Grove Township, formerly of Greenville, died at 2:35 p.m. Thursday (8-1-02) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 88.
Mr. Ammann was born March 8, 1914, in Pittsburgh to William Frederick and Katherine Fullum Ammann.
He retired after 33 years from Chicago Bridge and Iron Works, Hempfield Township.
Mr. Ammann enjoyed camping, farming and spending time with his family.
His wife, the former Gladys Esther Gill, whom he married Aug. 19, 1939, died May 28, 1999.
Surviving are: four daughters, Mrs. John (Emma) Fordyce, Transfer; Mrs. Richard (Gladys) Rhoades, Reynolds; Mrs. Fred (Patricia) Hood, Meadville; and Mrs. Terry (Carol) Cooper, Greenville; two sisters, Margaret Mowry, Mercer; and Katherine Jones, Florida; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, William, James, Paul and Richard Ammann.
AMMANN
Robert Peter, 88, of 674 Conneaut Lake Road, Sugar Grove Township, formerly of Greenville.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (8-4-02) 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 2 p.m. Monday (8-5-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Martin Roth, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville, officiating.
Burial: Rocky Glen Cemetery, West Fallowfield Township, Crawford County.
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DANNER
Mrs. Charles F. (Viola "Vi"), 86, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 8-02-02
Calling hours: 1:30 p.m. until time of the service today (8-3-02) in the lounge of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 396 Buhl Blvd., Sharon. Condolences may be e-mailed to webb@surf724.com
Service: Funeral service at 2:30 p.m. today (8-3-02) in the church with the Rev. Dr. Arlon K. Stubbe, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
DRAHUSCHAK
Richard M., 51 Gasper Road, Pine Township, formerly of Carbon, Pa.
Obituary was published 8-02-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8-4-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (8-5-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, 313 N. Broad St., Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Woodland Cemetery, Grove City.
FOSTER
Richard Lester, 71, RD 2, 379E3, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County.
Obituary was published 8-01-02.
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-2-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (8-3-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Giles, pastor of Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church, New Castle, officiating.
Burial: Center Presbyterian Cemetery, Springfield Township.
GERMANO
David, 65, of 373 Harrison St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-01-02.
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-2-02) 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 11:30 a.m. today (8-3-02) in the funeral home's chapel with the Rev. Kenneth E. Martin, pastor of First Assembly of God, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
HARSHMAN
Gerald A., 92, Naples, Fla., formerly of Sharon.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (8-3-02) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.
Service: Memorial service to honor and celebrate his life at 10:30 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn D. Hink, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
HOVIS
Mrs. George (R. Ann), 62, of 417 Irishtown Road, Pine Township.
Obituary was published 8-01-02.
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-2-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. today (8-3-02) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, 313 N. Broad St., Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
ISCHO
Suzanne Canady, 82, of 773 Valley View Drive NE, Brookfield.
Obituary was published 8-02-02
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (8-4-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral services at 10 a.m. Monday (8-5-02) in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3325 Morefield Road, Hermitage, with the Rev. Jeffrey Stull, her nephew of First United Methodist Church of Dibol Texas, preaching.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
ROSA
Mrs. Anthony L. (Anna Margaret), 89, of 2100 Hazen Road, Hermitage, formerly of 134 Cherry St., Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 8-01-02.
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday (8-4-02) 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. Monday (8-5-02) in Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage. A brief prayer service will be at 10:20 a.m. in the funeral home before leaving for Mass.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
SIDLEY
Mrs. John A. (Dorothy E.), 92, the Ridgewood at St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, formerly of 1590 Huffman Drive, Warren, Ohio.
Obituary was published 8-02-02
Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday (8-4-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-5-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. F. Stanley Keehlwetter, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer, officiating.
Entombment: Pineview Memorial Park, Warren.
STANEK
Mrs. Harry J. "Hank" (Mary E. Redfoot), 80, of 3257 Longview Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 8-01-02.
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (8-2-02) 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 10 a.m. today (8-3-02) in Church of the Good Shepherd, 3613 Sharon Road (Route 18), West Middlesex, with the Rev. Howard King, pastor; and Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired, concelebrating.
Entombment: St. Rose Mausoleum in St. Rose's Cemetery, Hermitage.
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