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• HERMITEAGE: 5 injured in crash of 2 cars, pickup

• Florence V. (Vera) Fabry, 74, of 250 Tieline Road, Pine Township.
  
• Frieda Fairchild, 82, of 347 Ellsworth St., Sharon.
  
• Josh Ryan Hecht, eight days, Duluth, Ga.
  
• Ralph Glendon "Glen" Lingle, 92, of 221 Itawambi Trail, Jackson Township.
  
• Olivia J. Pryts, 80, of 2515 Rombold Road, Hermitage.
  
• Robert Venetta, 87, of 2090 S. Neshannock Road, Hermitage.
  
• Mary Louise Williams, 78, of 23 Watson Road, Mercer.
  
  

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday for Francis J. David Sr. of 43 Lakeview Drive in Lackawannock Township. He passed away at 1:50 a.m. Friday (8-2-02) in his residence following a lengthy illness. He was 56.

He was born June 4, 1946, in Sharon, a son of Joseph David Jr. and Helen Olenik David.

He was a 1964 alumnus of West Middlesex High School.

Mr. David was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers and worked out of local union hall #66 for 35 years.

He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd in West Middlesex and belonged to the Slovak Home in Farrell; and 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 the Vietnam conflict from 1965 to 1967. Mr. David received numerous honors, including the 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 "Tass" Stefanak, whom he married Nov. 25, 1971.

Also surviving are: his daughter, Julia Ann David, Cleveland; four sons, Christopher G. David, Charlotte, N.C.; Francis J. David Jr. and his wife Dr. Kerrie David, North Canton, Ohio; and Andrew David and Michael David, both at home; two grandchildren, Jessica Daryl Williams and Maximillian Elliot David; two sisters, Carol Carson, Levittown, Pa.; and Mrs. John (Barbara) Urban, Sharpsville; and three brothers, Joseph David III, Sharon; Steve David and his wife Darlene, Yardley, Pa.; and James David and his wife Judy, Grove City.

Mr. David was preceded in death by his parents.

DAVID
    Francis J. David Sr., 56, of 43 Lakeview Drive, Lackawannock Township.
    Calling hours: Were 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 was 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. today (8-05-02) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the Rev. Howard J. King, pastor, and Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, concelebrating.
    Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.

Olivia J. Pryts, 2515 Rombold Road, Hermitage, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. She was 80.

Mrs. Pryts was born Feb. 17, 1922, in Sharon to John Urdea and Anna Boila Urdea.

She attended Sharon schools and retired in 1972 with 25 years of service from the former Montgomery Ward store in the Shenango Valley.

Mrs. Pryts was a member of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Hermitage.

Her husband, Ernest W. Pryts, whom she married on April 12, 1944, died Dec. 30, 1999.

Surviving are: one son, Thomas J. Pryts, Hermitage; one daughter, Mrs. L. Keith (Janis) Fammartino, Beaver Falls, Pa.; one sister, Ann Marks, Sharon; one brother, Thomas Urdea, Poland, Ohio; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Pryts was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Betty Shrawder and Matilda Deflin; and two brothers, John and Pif Urdea.

Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Trust Fund, 5130 E. State St., Hermitage 16148.

PRYTS
    Mrs. Ernest W. (Olivia J.), 80, of 2515 Rombold Road, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (8-6-02) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and International Order of the Golden Rule. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday (8-7-02) in Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hermitage, with the Rev. Robert Coval, rector, officiating.
    Entombment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.

Josh was born July 26, in Northside Hospital, a son of Jon and Leslie Hecht.

Survivors other than his parents include: his sisters, Jennifer and Mariesa; and a brother, Alex; his maternal grandparents, Ray and Norma Ackerman, Mercer; aunts and uncles, Randy and Mary Ann Ackerman, Waynesboro, Pa.; Carol Hecht, Columbus, Ga.; and Jay Hecht, Duluth.

Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.B. Hecht Jr. and Jane Weil Hecht, Columbus.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

HECHT
    Josh Ryan, 8 days, Duluth, Ga.
    Service and burial: Graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (8-6-02) in Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Ga.
    Arrangements by STRIFFLER-HAMBY MORTUARY, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus.

Ralph Glendon "Glen" Lingle, 221 Itawambi Trail, Jackson Township, died at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, in Grove Manor, Grove City, following a brief illness. He was 92.

Mr. Lingle was born Oct. 12, 1909, in Harrisburg to Orville Lingle and Katherine Lentz Lingle.

A graduate of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa., he retired as an electrical engineer for the federal government, where he had been employed with the Naval Department, Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration, all Washington, D.C.

Mr. Lingle was a member of Center Presbyterian Church in Grove City and was an avid student of the Bible. He left a legacy of prayer for his entire family.

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of his saints." Psalms 116:15

His wife, the former Ethel Virginia Nusbaum, whom he married Dec. 24, 1933, died April 18, 1989.

Surviving are: two sons, the Rev. Dave Lingle and his wife Betty, Mercer; and Russ Lingle and his wife Jo, Baltimore; and five grandchildren, Don Lingle, Dayton, Ohio; Debbie, wife of Scott Gluck, Lansing, Mich.; Wendy, wife of Josh Feigl, Chicago; Scott Lingle, Baltimore; and Brian Lingle and his wife, Jodi, Toccoa, Ga.

Besides his wife, Mr. Lingle was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ken and Bill Lingle; and one sister, Myrtle Bell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Christian Counseling Services, 1522 Liberty Road, #B, Sykesville, Md. 21784; or Center Presbyterian Church, 333 Center Church Road, Grove City 16127.

LINGLE
    Ralph Glendon "Glen," 92, of 221 Itawambi Trail, Jackson Township.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (8-6-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (8-7-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Philip H. Chalfant, pastor of Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Fairview Township, officiating.
    Interment: East Harrisburg (Pa.) Cemetery.

Mary Louise Williams, 23 Watson Road, Mercer, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, in the Skilled Care unit of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 78.

Mrs. Williams was born Jan. 8, 1924, in Sharon to William Leroy Mosley and Mabel Agnes Moore Mosley.

A loving mother, wife and friend, she was a member of Chestnut Ridge Church of God in Hubbard Township.

She married William J. Williams Sr., Aug. 17, 1940. He survives at home.

Also surviving are: one daughter, Charlotte J. Walker and her husband James A., Sharon; one son, William J. Williams Jr. and his wife Betty, McDonald, Ohio; one sister, Shirley J. Blough, Sharon; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sandra L. Johnson; and one brother, Harold Mosley.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Board of Benevolence and Fellowship Fund of Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard, Ohio 44425.

WILLIAMS
    Mrs. William J. (Mary Louise) Sr., 78, of 23 Watson Road, Mercer.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (8-7-02) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and International Order of the Golden Rule. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (8-8-02) in Chestnut Ridge Church of God, Hubbard Township, with the Rev. Robert J. McFarland, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.

Obituary information was incomplete.

FABRY
    Florence V. (Vera), 74, of 250 Tieline Road, Pine Township.
    Calling hours: Will be held Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Time will be announced at a later date.
    Service: Funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 16 in the funeral home with time and clergy to be announced.
    Interment: To be announced.

Obituary information was incomplete.

FAIRCHILD
    Frieda, 82, of 347 Ellsworth St., Sharon.
    Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Obituary information was incomplete.

VENETTA
    Robert, 87, of 2090 S. Neshannock Road, Hermitage.
    Arrangements will be announced by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.

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PACZAK

    Mrs. Steve (Mary V.), 91, of 329 Woodland Ave., Farrell.
    Obituary was published 8-4-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (8-6-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Services include Rosary and Chaplet, both 1:30 p.m.; and Parastas, 2 p.m.
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (8-7-02) in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor, as celebrant. Panachida service at 9:15 a.m.
    Interment: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.