Today's obituaries
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Alfred G. Mitchell
Sharon man was mail carrier, Purple Heart winner
A funeral service will be held Monday for Alfred G. Mitchell, 340 Malleable St., Sharon. He passed away at 2:21 p.m. Thursday (8-15-02) in his home. He was 69.
Mr. Mitchell was born Oct. 27, 1932, in Jacksonville, Fla., to Arthur O. Mitchell and Ella Mae Ford Mitchell.
He attended Jacksonville schools and West Virginia College. Mr. Mitchell retired in 1984 after 32 years as a mail carrier for U.S. Postal Service.
He was a member of Ruth African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Sharon and a former member of New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jacksonville.
Mr. Mitchell also belonged to Twin City Elks Lodge 187 in Farrell; and Veterans of Foreign Wars New Murray-Bell Post 7597, for which he served as a former trustee, also Farrell.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, he served during the Korean conflict as a radio operator and a navigator, earning a Purple Heart.
His wife, the former Edna M. Dessaw, whom he married on June 6, 1959, at home.
Also surviving are: one daughter, Leslie A. Mitchell, Hermitage; his mother, Ella Mae Mitchell, Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Ericka Mitchell, Briana Harrison and Timothy Harrison, all Hermitage; one sister, Verona M. Mitchell, Jacksonville; three brothers, Marvin C. Mitchell; Chauncey G. Mitchell and his wife Dorothy; and Dr. Orrin D. Mitchell and his wife Patricia; two nieces, Tanya Mitchell and Dr. Kia Mitchell; and a nephew, Derrick Mitchell, all Jacksonville; and several cousins, in-laws and friends.
Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his father; and one sister, Angela E. Mitchell.
MITCHELL
Alfred G., 69, of 340 Malleable St., Sharon.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Monday (8-19-02) in Ruth African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 95 Connelly Blvd., Sharon. Friends may also call in the home of Anna Belle Campbell, deceased's sister-in-law, 966 Baldwin Ave., Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Monday in the church, with the Rev. Patricia Tatum, assistant pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars New Murray Bell Post 7597, Farrell.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Alfredo Ferrante
Sharon man was
tailor at men's stores
Alfredo Ferrante of 729 McClure Ave., Sharon, died of natural causes at 12:04 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in his residence after an extended illness. He was 77.
He was the husband of Marie "Mary" Marrow Ferrante.
Born on Monday, Dec. 15, 1924, in Castledesangro, Italy, Mr. Ferrante was a son of the late John and Elvira Coliccho Ferrante.
He came to the United States from Italy in 1956.
He had worked as a tailor at the former Cappy's Men's Store in Hermitage. Alfredo also had worked at the former Shontz & Myers and Sam Lurie men's stores, both in Sharon.
Mr. Ferrante was of the Catholic faith.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by: three grandsons, Richard Grande Jr., Sharon; and Frank Grande and Tony Grande, both Erie; two brothers, Louige Ferrante and Fugio Ferrante, both Castledesangro; and four great-grandchildren.
FERRANTE
Alfredo, 77, of 729 McClure Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: Private family viewing on Monday (8-19-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Private funeral service in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, officiating.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Eugene Burke Herman
State College engineer
had family in Sharon
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Eugene Burke Herman, State College, died Thursday morning, Aug. 15, 2002, in his home in Brookline Village, a retirement community. He was 79.
Born April 5, 1923, in Sewickley, Pa., Mr. Herman was a son of the late Burke I. and Mildred Bame Herman.
On Aug. 13, 1949, he married Lydia Hueston, who preceded him in death on July 3, 2000.
Mr. Herman earned a bachelor of science and masters of science degrees in Physics from Pennsylvania State University. He also earned his professional engineer license.
An Army veteran, he served in the Signal Corps during World War II and was employed as an engineer with HRB Singer in State College for 33 years.
Mr. Herman was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, where he served on church council; on various committees; and taught Sunday school. He was a longtime member of the State College Kiwanis Club and Penn State Alumni Association. Mr. Herman served on the State College Area School Board during the early 1960s.
He is survived by: a son, the Rev. Dr. Richard H. Herman and his wife Lissa H. Herman, Sharon; a daughter, Ellen H. Campbell and her husband James F. Campbell, State College; grandchildren, Matthew J. Campbell; and Robert B. and Teresa S. Campbell, all State College; Barbara Campbell Thomas and Christopher M. Thomas, Bellefonte, Pa.; and Elisabeth R. Herman, Sharon; and a brother, Charles B. Herman, Radnor, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 263 E. State St., Sharon 16146; or to Young Life Penn-Ohio, Box 1108, Hermitage 16148.
HERMAN
Eugene Burke, 79, State College, Pa.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (8-19-02) in KOCH FUNERAL HOME, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. Friends will be greeted by the family at 9:30 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (8-20-02) in Grace Lutheran Church, Beaver Avenue and Garner Street, State College.
Service: Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church, with the Rev. Robert M.A.L. Miller, pastor, presiding.
Burial: Graysville (Pa.) Cemetery.
William J. Lewis Jr.
Greenville man was WE retiree, sportsman, gardener
William J. Lewis Jr., 33 Bentley Ave., Greenville, died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. He was 76.
Mr. Lewis was born Jan. 26, 1926, in Greenville, a son of William J. Lewis Sr. and Frances Irwin Lewis.
Although he attended Greenville area schools, his high school graduation was interrupted due to his enlistment date for the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Lewis served in the military as an Aviation Boatswain Mate Third Class on the U.S.S. Ranger in the Pacific theater of operations.
He retired as a coil winder in 1985 with 35 years of service with Sharon-Reynolds-Transfer Division of Westinghouse Corp.
He was a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 145; and the Italian Home Club, both Greenville.
He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener.
Mr. Lewis was recently honored by a presentation of his high school diploma from Greenville High School.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Hazel McCoy, whom he married July 4, 1947; one daughter, Lori F. McKnight; and one grandson, Sean Lewis McKnight, both Hermitage; and one brother, James H. Lewis, Canonsburg, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
LEWIS
William J. Jr., 76, of 33 Bentley Ave., Greenville.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8-18-02) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and International Order of the Golden Rule. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Baird@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-19-02) in the funeral home, with Francis Simendinger, officiating.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
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Alice Mae Shannon
Former Farrell homemaker belonged to Valley Baptist
A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Alice Mae Shannon of 275 Sterling Ave., Apartment B 101, Sharon, formerly of 508 Wallis Ave. in Farrell. She passed away at 4:32 a.m. Thursday (8-15-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 85.
Mrs. Shannon was born Jan. 23, 1917, in Cheraw, S.C., a daughter of Samuel B. Lee and Elizabeth Cutner Lee.
She lived in the Shenango Valley since 1937. During World War II, Mrs. Shannon worked at General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant.
She was a member of Valley Baptist Church in Farrell.
A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are: her husband, Jeff Shannon, at home; one son, Wilbert L. Shannon and his wife Bernice L. Shannon, Wheatland; three grandchildren, Mavis C. Shannon, wife of Timothy Odem, Sharon; Wilbert L. Shannon Jr., Farrell; and Morgan L. Shannon and his wife Sherri, North Charleston, S.C.; three great-grandchildren, Arthur, Brittni and Teresa; two great-great-grandsons, Arthur J. and Noah C.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Mrs. Shannon was preceded in death by her parents; and several sisters and brothers.
SHANNON
Mrs. Jeff (Alice Mae), 85, of 275 Sterling Ave., Apartment B 101, Sharon, formerly of 508 Wallis Ave., Farrell.
Calling hours: 2 to 8 p.m. Monday (8-19-02) 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 (8-20-02) in Valley Baptist Church, 500 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell, with the Rev. Richard L. Roberts, pastor, officiating. The body will lie in state from 11 a.m. to time of service Tuesday in the church.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Evelyn June Huselton Shawgo
Former Grove City woman belonged to Alliance Church
FLOWERMOUND, Texas -- Evelyn June Huselton Shawgo, Flowermound, Texas, formerly of Grove City, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in Cross Timbers Care Center, Flowermound, following a lengthy illness. She was 86.
Mrs. Shawgo was born Sept. 3, 1915, in Butler to Arthur Samuel Huselton and Eulalia Mae Allen Huselton.
A homemaker, she was a member of Grove City Alliance Church, Pine Township.
Her husband, George Gerald Shawgo, whom she married Jan. 6, 1937, died Dec. 3, 1989.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Judith E.) Lewis, Wilmington, N.C.; and Carol Graham, Highland, Texas; five grandchildren, Stacy Graham; and David Graham and his wife Stephanie, Texas; Sean Lewis and his wife Stephanie; and Mark Lewis, both North Carolina; and Susan Wilson and her husband Steven, Maryland; one great-grandson, Christian Lewis, North Carolina; and two sisters, Pearl Wheeler Lang , Butler; and Shirley Reingrover, Ontario, Calif.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Shawgo was preceded in death by her parents.
SHAWGO
Mrs. George Gerald (Evelyn June Huselton), 86, Flowermound, Texas, formerly of Grove City.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Monday (8-19-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard W. LaFountain, pastor of Grove City Alliance Church, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
John M. Steele
Westinghouse retiree was
in Battle of the Bulge
John M. Steele, 1061 Woodland Place, Sharon, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in his residence. He was 83.
Mr. Steele was born Sept. 16, 1918, in West Decater, Pa., to John E. Steele and Myra Hoover Steele.
He retired in 1979 after 40 years as a machine operator at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
An Army veteran, he served in the Air Corps in Southern France and Italy and participated in Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 299 in Sharon.
His wife, the former Norma Jackson Steele, whom he married on Dec. 28, 1943, died Nov. 8, 1991.
Surviving are; one son, Harry E. Steele and his wife Sarah L. Steele, Hermitage; one granddaughter, Mrs. Craig (Tammy) Welch, also Hermitage; one great-granddaughter, Chyenne Welch; and one sister, Mrs. John (Reba) Hicks, Lakeland, Fla.
Besides his wife, Mr. Steele was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Joseph and William Steele.
STEELE
John M., 83, of 1061 Woodland Place, Sharon.
Service: Graveside service at 1 p.m. Monday (8-19-02) in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Arrangements by LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Verona Toth
Obituary information remains incomplete.
TOTH
Verona, 89, Phoenix, formerly of Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
John J. Yesko Sr.
Sharon Steel retiree
played in polka bands
John J. Yesko Sr., 305 New Castle Ave., Sharon, died unexpectedly at 10:33 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 77.
Mr. Yesko was born June 14, 1925, in Sharon to Michael A. Yesko and Isabel Becks Yesko.
He attended Sharon area schools and worked as a tinner for the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant for 38 years, retiring in 1983.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Sharon.
A U.S. Army Air Force veteran, he served during World War II and was active in various veterans organizations. He was a member and past junior vice commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell; and a life member of Post 1338, Sharon; past welfare officer for Catholic War Veterans Post 1446; and belonged to American Legion Post 299, both in Sharon, for which he served as a past executive board member.
He was also a past president of the Sharon Steel Retirees organization and served as a volunteer since 1985 for the F.H. Buhl Club, both Sharon.
He also belonged to the National Rifle Association.
A life member of American Federation of Musicians in New Castle, he played in several polka bands including the Rhythmairs, and later formed his own band, Johnny Yesko and the Tempos, for which he was the band leader. He played a stand up bass.
He enjoyed photography, music, organ and piano playing and traveling. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Mary Harkulich, at home, whom he married Sept. 16, 1950; one daughter, Mrs. Don (Donna M.) Ramsey, Hermitage; three sons, John J. "Butch" Yesko Jr. and his fiancee, Kathy Vitello, Hermitage; Rick A. Yesko, Farrell; and Robert S. Yesko and his fiance, Jennifer Mealy, Sharpsville; two sisters, Mary A. Ference, Sharon; and Helen Prosser, Sharpsville; two brothers, Edward J. Yesko, Mercer; and Joseph Yesko, Glendale, Calif.; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Michael J. Yesko.
YESKO
John J. Sr., 77, of 305 New Castle Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (8-18-02) 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 11 a.m. Monday (8-19-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Jeffrey Lucas, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by the Shenango Valley Honor Guard.
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CARNINO
Richard Frank, 87, Hempfield Township, formerly of 1001 Negley St., Farrell, and Clark.
Obituary was published 8-16-02
Calling hours: 4 p.m. to time of service today (8-17-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences addressed to the Carnino family at McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Chester Williams, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
CASZATT
Mrs. Louis R. (Lois D.), 88, of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-16-02
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-16-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences addressed to the Caszatt family at McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (8-17-02) in Buhl Memorial Chapel of Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery.
HOPSON
Lynn M., 44, of 1222 Washington St., Farrell.
Obituary was published 8-16-02
Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to time of service today (8-17-02) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends may also call in the home of Sarah R. Hopson, Lynn's aunt, 928 Beechwood Ave., Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m.
today in the funeral home, with Minister Cherri Brown, deceased's sister of Dawn of a New Day Baptist Church, Gilbert, Ariz., officiating. Full military honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Murray-Bell Post 7597, Farrell.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
KETNICK
Mrs. Jake (Eleanor Furlan), 75, of 136 Chestnut St., Wheatland.
Obituary was published 8-16-02
Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday (8-18-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences addressed to the Ketnick family at McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Private funeral services will be held Monday (8-19-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Henderson, pastor of Wheatland-Farrell United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
PALMER
Mrs. Timothy (Paula Ann), 51, of 3152 Main St., West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 8-16-02
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service Sunday (8-18-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Leuenberger, pastor of West Middlesex Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial: Cremation.
RICHARDS
Kenneth R. Jr., 63, Masury, formerly of 103 White Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-16-02
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (8-16-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 6:45 p.m. by Our Ladies of Charity. Friends may e-mail condolences addressed to the Richards family at McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. today (8-17-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Jeffrey J. Lucas, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Hermitage.
SANATA
Mrs. Anthony "Tony" A. (Mary K.), 79, of 515 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 8-16-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (8-18-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences addressed to the Sanata family at McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (8-19-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Chris Merry, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
SHANNON
Mrs. Jeff (Alice Mae), 85, of 275 Sterling Ave., Apartment B 101, Sharon, formerly of 508 Wallis Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 8-16-02
Calling hours: 2 to 8 p.m. Monday (8-19-02) 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 (8-20-02) in Valley Baptist Church, 500 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell, with the Rev. Richard L. Roberts, pastor, officiating. The body will lie in state from 11 a.m. to time of service Tuesday in the church.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
ZORZI
Robert J., 95, formerly of Hadley Drive, Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-16-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (8-16-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences addressed to the Zorzi family at McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (8-17-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage, with military honors provided by the Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and of American Legion Post 432, Wheatland.
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