Today's obituaries
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Judy Turner
'60 GCHS graduate was secretary, East Main member
Judy Turner of College View Towers in Grove City, died Wednesday (8-7-02) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. She was 60.
Miss Turner was born March 10, 1942, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Paul E. and Evelyn R. Turner.
A 1960 graduate of Grove City High School, she attended what is now Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Allegheny County. Miss Turner was a secretary for Carbis Walker and worked with her parents at The Trio, a popular card and gift shop.
She was a member of East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City; Business and Professional Women; and the Community TheaterTent-in-the-Park.
Surviving are seven cousins.
Miss Turner was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to East Main Presbyterian Church, 120 E. Main St., Grove City 16127.
TURNER
Judy, 60, College View Towers, Grove City.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. Monday (8-12-02) in East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, with the Rev. Christopher Weichman officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Arrangements by FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City.
Fred Joseph Grasinger
Pardoe man was retired
from Greenville Steel Car
Fred Joseph Grasinger, Grasinger Lane, Findley Township, in the community of Pardoe, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, following an extended illness. He was 87.
Mr. Grasinger was born June 12, 1915, in Pardoe, Findley Township, to Tressa Grasinger.
He retired in 1980 from the former Greenville Steel Car, later called Trinity Industries.
Mr. Grasinger was a former member of St. Hermeneguild Catholic Church in Pardoe and currently attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Mercer.
He was a former member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1637, Mercer; and the local United Mine Workers union.
Mr. Grasinger was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish.
His wife, the former Marie Ann Lizzie, whom he married June 24, 1944, survives at the residence in Pardoe.
Also surviving are: three daughters, Marty Grasinger, Struthers, Ohio; Kathie Moore, Mercer; and Mrs. Ronald (Karen) Shollenberger, Fredonia; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
GRASINGER
Fred Joseph, 87, Grasinger Lane, Pardoe, Findley Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8-11-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 2:30 p.m. Monday (8-12-02) in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Mercer, with the Rev. James Kennelley, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Hermeneguild Cemetery, Pardoe, Findley Township.
Edwin Byrl Giebner
'57 Sandy Lake graduate was PPG retiree, active sportsman
Edwin Byrl Giebner of 1041 Georgetown Road, Sandy Lake, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, in Meadville Medical Center.
Mr. Giebner was born on Nov. 29, 1938, in Mill Creek Township, a son of Robert Byrl Giebner and Mary Margaret McCracken Giebner.
He married G. Joanne Slater on Nov. 23, 1963. She survives.
Mr. Giebner was a 1957 graduate of the former Sandy Lake High School.
He was the wareroom shift supervisor at PPG Industries in Greenwood Township, Crawford County, from 1972 until his retirement in 1998; and was previously employed at Channellock Inc., Meadville.
Mr. Giebner was an active member of Cochranton Sportsmen's Club, presently serving on the board of directors as vice president. He was also a member of Hadley Rod and Gun Club and American Legion James L. Steen Post 836 in Cochranton.
He served an enlistment with the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1962.
Mr. Giebner was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and golfing. He cherished the times he spent with his grandson.
Survivors in addition to his wife include: his mother, Cochranton; two daughters, Doreen L. Giebner, Boyd, Wis.; and Jodi Lias and her husband Douglas, Lexington Park, Md.; two sisters, Shirley Devore and her husband Robert, Cochranton; and Barbara Slater and her husband Ira, Stoneboro; and a grandson, Braden James Lias.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 174 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City 16301; or Cochranton Sportsmen's Club, County Line Road, Cochranton 16314.
GIEBNER
Edwin Byrl, 63, of 1041 Georgetown Road, Sandy Lake.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (8-10-02) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8-11-02) in DICKSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Service at 7 p.m. Sunday by American Legion. Condolences may be e-mailed to dicksonfuneralhome@alltel.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-12-02) in New Lebanon Community Church, state Route 173, with the Rev. William Merritt, former pastor, officiating.
Interment: New Lebanon Cemetery.
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BENDER
Mrs. Clifford Lewis (Florence Adaline), 96, Coolspring Township, formerly of East Water Street, Slippery Rock and Jamestown, N.Y.
Obituary was published 8-9-02.
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of memorial service Sunday (8-11-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
Service: Memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Theodore Walwik, deceased's son-in-law and assistant pastor of Lely Presbyterian Church, Naples, Fla.; the Rev. Phillip H. Chalfant, pastor of Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Fairview Township; and the Rev. James Lewis, pastor of Branchton (Pa.) United Methodist Church, officiating. Service will also be held at 11 a.m. Monday (8-12-02) in Stillwater United Methodist Church, Falconer-Stillwater Road, Chatauqua County, N.Y., with the Rev. Gerald Lundeen, retired pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. to time of service Monday.
Interment: Pine Grove Cemetery, Warren County.
DAVIS
Harold E. Sr., 74, of 798 Clarksville Road, Coolspring Township.
Obituary was published 8-8-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8-11-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-12-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. James Sodano, officiating.
Interment: Neshannock Cemetery, New Wilmington.
DICKSON
Mrs. John D. (Shirley Ann Simmons), 55, of 174 Stoneboro Road, Wolf Creek Township.
Obituary was published 8-8-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-9-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. today (8-10-02) in the funeral home, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor of Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township.
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 today (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. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dan Salla, associate pastor of New Life Baptist Church, New Wilmington, officiating.
Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
NOVAK
Mrs. John Charles (Anzelma Rose Habermann), 98, New Wilmington, formerly of Lakewood-Neshannock Falls Road, New Castle.
Obituary was published 8-9-02
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8-11-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11:30 a.m. Monday (8-12-02) in St. Lucy's Church of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1 Lucymont Drive, New Castle, with the Rev. Ken Keene, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Hermitage.
PALANTI
Mrs. Anthony (Lucille M.), 86, Hermitage, formerly of Farrell.
Obituary was published 8-8-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (8-9-02) at 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 (8-10-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, celebrating. Brief prayer service at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
POOLE
Mrs. Willie (Eunice H.), 85, of 1330 Kimberly Road, Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-9-02
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (8-13-02) in 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
Service: Funeral service at noon Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Willie Eva Peagler, assistant pastor of Price Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Youngstown, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
RAPUK
Richard D., 50, of Wickliffe, Ohio, formerly of Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-8-02
Calling hours: None at the family's request. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Private funeral service will be held today (8-10-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor of St. Adalbert Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.
RIFFE
Carroll Benjamin, 78, of 2435 Carlisle Drive, Transfer.
Obituary was published 8-9-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-9-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Saturday (8-10-02) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew Karg as celebrant.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds.
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