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Local news Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002 newsie
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Today's death record

  • Constance P. Almes, 79, of 125 College Ave., Greenville.
  • Mario Gaspari, 82, Hempfield Township.
  • Thelma Miller, 83, Meadville.
  • Dora M. Pompili, 82, of 126 W. Water St., Hubbard.
  • Evelyn L. Snyder, 71, of 41 Hewitt Road, Shenango Township.
  • Irene Vasil, 74, of 3830 Holly Lane, Hermitage.


Today's obituaries
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Constance P. Almes
Mario Gaspari
Ronald J. Gough
  Thelma Miller
Dora M. Pompili
Evelyn L. Snyder
Irene Vasil

Constance P. Almes
Greenville homemaker_was native of Norwalk, Ohio

Constance P. Almes, 125 College Ave., Greenville, died at 9:43 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 79.

Mrs. Almes was born April 24, 1923, in Norwalk, Ohio, to William L. Parker and Nellie Cain Parker.

She was a graduate of the former Penn High School in Greenville.

A homemaker, Mrs. Almes enjoyed knitting, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was of the Protestant faith.

Her husband, Carl E. Almes, whom she married Oct. 15, 1949, survives at home in Greenville.

Also surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Becky) Copenhaver; and Deborah Almes, both Greenville; four grandchildren, Tammy Stilts, Mark Frazier, Timothy Swartz and Amanda Swartz; two great-grandchildren, Paige Stilts and Camden Frazier; and five nieces and four nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Betty Brown and Jean Allen.

Memorial contributions may be made to Strayhaven Inc., Box 464; or the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., both Greenville 16125.

ALMES
    
Mrs. Carl E. (Constance P.), 79, of 125 College Ave., Greenville.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Memorial service at noon Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St. Greenville.


Mario Gaspari

Mario Gaspari, Hempfield Township, died of natural causes at 1:50 a.m. today (8-14-02) in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. He was 82.

Obituary information was incomplete.

GASPARI
    Mario, 82, Hempfield Township.
    Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.


Ronald J. Gough

Obituary information remains incomplete.


GOUGH

    Ronald J., 65, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., formerly of Masury and Sharon.
    Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


Thelma Miller

Former Meadville broker secretary had children here

MEADVILLE -- Thelma Miller, Meadville, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Beverly Healthcare. She was 83.

Mrs. Miller was born July 16, 1919, in Cambridge Springs, daughter of the late Elmer and Maude Meeks Shearer.

She married Elmer L. Miller on Sept. 20, 1938. He preceded her in death Feb. 26, 1991.

Mrs. Miller was a graduate of Cambridge Springs High School and attended Edinboro University, where she studied art. She worked as a broker secretary at Parker/Hunter Inc. in Meadville for 15 years.

She was a board member of the Crawford County Humane Society and a volunteer with American Red Cross.

Mrs. Miller enjoyed sewing, gardening, whitewater rafting and hot-air ballooning.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Meadville, where she served on various committees, ushered, and helped with funeral dinners.

Survivors include: a daughter, Linda Goodwill and her husband, Duane, Sharon; two sons, Paul G. Miller, Hermitage; and Charles E. Miller, Saegertown; four grandchildren, Kimberly Grimm; and Darlene, David and Mark Miller; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Vivian Shambaugh, Sun City, Ariz.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road; or St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1070 Park Ave., both Meadville 16335.

MILLER
    
Mrs. Elmer L. (Thelma), 83, Meadville.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (8-15-02) in ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
    Service: Funeral and committal service at noon Friday (8-16-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Steve Aschmann, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Meadville, officiating.
    Burial: Greendale Cemetery, Meadville.


Dora M. Pompili

Sherwin Williams retiree_was lifelong Hubbard man

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, TRUMBULL COUNTY -- Dora M. Pompili of 126 W. Water St., Hubbard, passed away Tuesday afternoon (8-13-02) in Liberty Health Care Center. She was 82.

Dora was born Nov. 28, 1919, in Hubbard, a daughter of Eugene and Raphael Scarpine Pompili.

She was a lifelong Hubbard resident.

Miss Pompili was a press operator for 32 years at Sherwin Williams former Hubbard plant, retiring in 1983.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Church; Autawa Lodge; and the American Legion Auxiliary, all Hubbard.

Miss Pompili leaves: five brothers, Eugene Pompili, Joseph Pompili and Edward Pompili, all Hubbard; Vince Pompili, Canfield, Ohio; and Paul Pompili, Niles, Ohio; and a sister, Lucille Hardin, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Pompili; and two sisters, Philomena Pompili and Antionette Foley.

POMPILI
    
Dora, 82, of 126 W. Water St., Hubbard.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (8-15-02) in STEWART-KYLE FUNERAL HOME, 407 W. Liberty St., Hubbard.
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday (8-16-02) in St. Patrick's Church, Hubbard. Brief service at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
    Burial: St. Patrick's Cemetery, Hubbard.


Evelyn L. Snyder

Homemaker belonged _to West Middlesex Methodist

Evelyn L. Snyder, 41 Hewitt Road, Shenango Township, died from hepatic failure at 9:42 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, in Shadyside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburgh. She was 71.

Mrs. Snyder was born Feb. 5, 1931, in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County, to Wilbur L. Sheesley and Nellie J. Crossman Sheesley.

A homemaker, she was a member of United Methodist Church of West Middlesex.

Her husband, Robert James Snyder, whom she married Jan. 3, 1949, died May 10, 1994.

Surviving are: four daughters, Nancy Keso, Hermitage; Linda Snyder, Pittsburgh; Jamie Pair, Bakersfield, Calif.; and Janet Burnette, Aliquippa; two sons, Boyd Snyder, Sharon; and Robert J. Snyder Jr., West Middlesex; two sisters, Joyce Kerr, State College, Pa.; and Barbara Fisher, Hamilton, Pa.; three brothers, Byron, Charles and Robert Sheesley, all Punxsutawney, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by her parents; and a great-granddaughter, Caitlin Marie Bisbey.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148.

SNYDER
    
Mrs. Robert James (Evelyn L.) Sr., 71, of 41 Hewitt Road, West Middlesex.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (8-15-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
    Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Friday (8-16-02) in the funeral home.
    Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


Irene Vasil

Byzantine church member worked at Hills, Sears

Irene Vasil, 3830 Holly Lane, Hermitage, died of natural causes at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in her residence. She was 74.

Mrs. Vasil was born April 20, 1928, in Pittsburgh to Andrei Kosty and Anna Kmety Kosty.

A Hickory High School graduate, she worked for eight years at the former Hills department store in Hermitage, and previously was in sales for 12 years at Sears Roebuck & Co.

Mrs. Vasil was a member and a money counter at St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage.

She also belonged to Morning Quilters Guild in New Wilmington.

Surviving are: her husband, Michael Vasil, whom she married Jan. 11, 1958, at home; two sons, Michael J. Vasil and his wife Suzanne, Hermitage; and Daniel J. Vasil and his wife Kimberly, St. Charles, Ill.; a sister, Martha K. Shadley, Hermitage; four grandchildren, Alyssa, Kristiana, Karina and Kayleen Vasil; three nieces; and four nephews.

Mrs. Vasil was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Anne Kimball and Olga Brenick; and one brother, John Kosty.

VASIL
    Mrs. Michael (Irene), 74, of 3830 Holly Lane, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (8-15-02) 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. Friday (8-16-02) 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.


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


FABRY
    
Mrs. Emil Paul "Bill" (Florence V. "Vera"), 74, of 250 Tieline Road, Pine Township.
    Obituary was published 8-13-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (8-15-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday (8-16-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Philip Roland of Sheepfold Ministries, Sharon, officiating.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.


HORVATH
    
Carolyn "Coco" J., 84, of 4002 Hermitage Hills Blvd., Hermitage, formerly of Sharon and Cleveland.
    Obituary was published 8-13-02
    Calling hours: None at the family's request.
    Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday (8-16-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, officiating.
    Interment: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.


McCONNELL
    
Jason Paul, 18, of 134 N. Spring Road, Springfield Township.
    Obituary was published 8-13-02
    Calling hours: 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (8-14-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove_City.
    Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (8-15-02) in Leesburg Presbyterian Church, 1831 Perry Highway, with the Rev. Thomas Gomola, pastor, officiating.



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