Today's obituaries
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George R. Popa
Hubbard plant retiree served Sharon church, was Marine
George R. Popa, Masury, died Monday evening (8-5-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 79.
Mr. Popa was born Oct. 1, 1922, in Hubbard, a son of John and Lillian Wells Popa.
He was a lifelong area resident and worked for Powell Pressed Steel in Hubbard for 42 years before retiring in 1982 as a foreman.
Mr. Popa was a member of St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sharon, where he was a Sunday school teacher and pirogi worker.
He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was a member of the First Marine Division Association and the Romanian Veterans Association.
Mr. Popa's family was very important to him and he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He also enjoyed gardening and doing yard work.
He leaves: his wife, the former Catherine Sitch, whom he married June 7, 1947; a son, Robert C. Popa, Masury; a daughter, Mrs. David (Donna J.) Ferrara, Masury; two brothers, Albert Popa, Masury; and the Rev. William Popa, Wadsworth, Ohio; two sisters, Sally Shaffer, Charlotte, N.C.; and Lillian Begeot, Hubbard; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
His parents; a brother, John Popa; and a sister, Mary Jane Popa, are deceased.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 375 Clark St., Sharon 16146.
POPA
George R., 79, Masury.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (8-8-02) in KELLEY-ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard. Memorial prayer service at 6 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.kelley-robb.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (8-9-02) in St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Sharon. Brief service at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Beulah Hall
Wheatland woman was PTA officer, Red Cross volunteer
Beulah Hall, a lifelong resident of Wheatland, has died at the age of 94.
She was born in McDonald, Pa., the only child of Lincoln L. Jefferson and Hilda Elizabeth Jefferson.
She had been a resident of Wheatland since early childhood, especially enjoying her elementary school years at Number Nine School.
The family moved to Wheatland after the death of her father.
She attended Waynesburg (Pa.) College along with her cousin, Attorney George G. Jefferson of Washington, D.C.
Later in her life, Mrs. Hall continued her education, studying Mortuary Science at Echols College in Philadelphia and completed her apprenticeship in Mortuary Science at Harold B. Mulligan Funeral Home, Philadelphia.
She loved the rural community in which she lived and spent many joyous hours attending her flower garden and spacious yard.
After the death of her husband, Dr. Clyde W. Hall of Youngstown, she devoted all of her time and interest to her children, Peter Hall and Carol Hall Patrick. She was a most beloved mother. During the time her children attended high school, Mrs. Hall served as president of the Farrell High School Parent Teachers Association and was a longtime dedicated volunteer for the Mercer County unit of the American Red Cross.
Her remains have been cremated. A memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date.
Paul T. Gallagher
Retired laborer had family
in Fredonia, Hubbard
YOUNGSTOWN -- Paul T. Gallagher, 3804 Pothour Wheeler Road, Hubbard, died Tuesday morning (8-6-02) in Forum Health Northside Medical Center. He was 74.
Mr. Gallagher was born July 7, 1928, in Sharpsburg, Pa., a son of Albert V. and Jeanette Miller Gallagher.
He came to this area in 1971.
Mr. Gallagher worked for United Engineering of Pittsburgh as a machinist for 24 years and later for four years at Wean Industries of Youngstown, retiring in 1975.
He was a member of the former St. John's Church of Christ of Sharpsburg.
Mr. Gallagher leaves: his wife, the former Myrna Pettitt Jones, whom he married Sept. 20, 1975; five sons, Arthur Gallagher, Texas; Paul T. Gallagher Jr. and his wife Leah, LaPort City, Iowa; Carl Gallagher and his wife Ann, Lockhart, Texas; Jack Gallagher, Pittsburgh; and Robert Gallagher, Red Bank, N.J.; and a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Paula) Osborne, Fredonia.
Also surviving are: three stepdaughters, Mrs. Bob (Nancy) Gaut and Mrs. Albert (Wendy) Alexander, both Hubbard; and Mrs. Bill (Kathy) Clark, Ashland, Ohio; a brother, Albert C. Gallagher, Library Park, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
His parents; and a sister, Edith Zimmerman, are deceased.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, Ohio 44406.
GALLAGHER
Paul T., 74, of 3804 Pothour Wheeler Road, Hubbard.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (8-8-02) in STEWART-KYLE FUNERAL HOME, 407 W. Liberty St., Hubbard.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday (8-9-02) in the funeral home.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Julia Pullam
Sharon church member
was retired SRHS nurse
Julia Pullam, 84 Pullam Drive, Shenango Township, died unexpectedly at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, in her residence. She was 74.
Mrs. Pullam was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Sharon to John and Christina Major Mogar.
She retired in 1990 after 38 years as a pediatric nurse for Sharon Regional Health System.
Mrs. Pullam was a member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, Sharon.
She was an avid woodcarver and did needlework.
Mrs. Pullam was known for her singing voice.
Surviving are: her husband, C. Clyde Pullam, whom she married Jan. 24, 1953; four sisters, Elizabeth Mogar, Ema Pullam, Ida Jancso, and Margaret, wife of Martin Jancso; and one brother, John Mogar, all West Middlesex.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Coleman Mogar; and one sister, Helen Reiber.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 710 Carnegie Ave., Sharon 16146.
PULLAM
Mrs. C. Clyde (Julia), 74, of 84 Pullam Drive, Shenango Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (8-8-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Friday (8-9-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. James Wigley, retired minister, officiating.
Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
Shirley Ann Simmons Dickson
Shirley Ann Simmons Dickson, 174 Stoneboro Road, Wolf Creek Township, died at 6:46 p.m. Tuesday (8-6-02) while working in Pew Fine Arts Center of Grove City College. She was 55.
Obituary information was incomplete.
DICKSON
Mrs. John D. (Shirley Ann Simmons), 55, of 174 Stoneboro Road, Wolf Creek Township.
Arrangements will be announced by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Road, Grove City.
Eva A. Keck
Obituary information remains incomplete.
KECK
Eva, 44, Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Rev. John McCastle
Obituary information remains incomplete.
McCASTLE
Rev. John, 89, Masury.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Saturday (8-10-02) in Mount Olive Baptist Church, 8148 Ulp St. SE, Masury.
Service: Funeral service at noon Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Raymond O. Brown, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Clayton S. Hanna
Clayton S. Hanna, 294 East Ave., Greenville, formerly of 191 Cochran Road, Delaware Township, died Monday evening (8-5-02) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 84.
Obituary information was incomplete.
HANNA
Clayton S., 84, of 294 East Ave., Greenville, formerly of 191 Cochran Road, Delaware Township.
Arrangements will be announced by ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia.
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DIETRICH
Mrs. Leo P. (Teresa K. Fagan), 94, of 440 Meek St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-6-02
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (8-7-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Scripture Wake service at 8:45 p.m. by the Rev. Stanley Swacha.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Thursday (8-8-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with Rev. Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
DORFI
Michael, 80, Masury, formerly of 3847 Wynwood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 8-6-02
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (8-7-02) 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 10 a.m. Thursday (8-8-02) in St. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sharon, with Pastor Paul Sajban, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
DZURINDA
Mrs. Thomas (Elizabeth), 94, Boardman, Ohio, formerly of the Shenango Valley.
Obituary was published 8-6-02
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (8-7-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Services include Rosary, 4:30 p.m.; Chaplet, 4:45 p.m.; and Parastas, 5 p.m.
Service: Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Thursday (8-8-02) in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor, as celebrant. Panachida at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
Interment: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.
FAIRCHILD
Mrs. Gerald D. (Frieda A.) Sr., 82, of 347 Ellsworth St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-6-02
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (8-10-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dan Salla, associate pastor of New Life Baptist Church, New Wilmington, officiating.
Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
WILLIAMS
Mrs. William J. (Mary Louise) Sr., 78, of 23 Watson Road, Mercer.
Obituary was published 8-5-02
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.
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