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Nancy S. Apgar
Mercer native was active in Oklahoma City arts, politics
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Nancy S. Apgar, a longtime Oklahoma City arts patron and political worker, formerly of Mercer, died Saturday morning, Aug. 10, 2002, in Deaconess Hospital after a 2è-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 73.
Mrs. Apgar was born in 1928 in Mercer, an only child of Grover A. and Georgetta Gibson Stepleton.
She was the valedictorian of her class at Mercer High School and was recipient of many piano awards throughout Pennsylvania. After graduation, she entered the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, N.Y., where she earned a bachelor's degree in piano. Subsequently she entered The Juilliard School of Music and later attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., where she earned her master's degree in piano.
For 25 years, she was a music professor at Oklahoma City University School of Music, teaching music survey, advanced music theory and piano. She also played the piano in the Oklahoma City Orchestra for 20 years. After she ended her formal music-teaching career, she continued to serve on the Symphonic and Philharmonic boards of directors and on the City Arts Council.
Seeking another outlet for her energies, she became a political volunteer. She started out as a precinct treasurer and later became the precinct chairman. She became party chairman of the 5th U.S. Congressional District, later winning the chair of the Oklahoma County Republican Party. This was during the period of a statewide county commissioner shake-up.
After having been elected the state Republican party chair, she served as a member of the electoral college that reelected Richard Nixon as president in 1972.
As Housing sub-chairman for the 1984 National Republican Convention in Dallas, she introduced the use of computers to the task of organizing the convention's requirements for housing delegates and guests. Her efforts as a statewide political volunteer started Oklahoma on the path to a two-party state.
She was active in the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, joining as a volunteer and ultimately serving as president in 1996-97. She was active in Town Hall and the Early American Glass Club, serving as president of both organizations.
Nancy raised champion cocker spaniels and was chairman of the Cocker Spaniel Club of Oklahoma and a member of the Oklahoma City Kennel Club.
Her leadership abilities enhanced the level of achievement of all the organizations which she chaired.
She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Horace V. Apgar, the principle double bass in the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra.
She is also survived by: her two children, David Arthur Apgar, Oklahoma City; and Dr. Georgann Apgar-Arpin, Rockville, Md.; and four grandchildren, Katherine Elizabeth and Amanda Nicole Apgar, both Oklahoma City; and Alexandria Nicole and Christopher Mitchell Apgar-Arpin, both Rockville.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of this remarkable woman was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in First Christian Church of Oklahoma City, with the Rev. Dr. Don Alexander, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the health care organization of the donor's choice.
William R. Booth
W. Salem Twp. man was Sharon Steel foreman, farmer
William R. Booth, 40 N. Barry Road, West Salem Township, died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, in his home after an extended illness. He was 77.
Mr. Booth was born Nov. 14, 1924, in Greenville, to Samuel Booth and Emma Reeher Booth.
He was a graduate of Vernon (Ohio) High School and also completed real estate and paralegal courses.
He was employed at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant for 35 years, where he was a foreman. He was also self-employed as a beef cattle farmer for more than 15 years.
Mr. Booth was of the Protestant faith.
A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 517 in Sharpsville, where he served as the junior deacon; and belonged to Scottish Rites New Castle Consistory.
Mr. Booth was a former member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 276, Greenville; and was an avid hunter.
His wife, the former Rutheda Fenn, whom he married July 21, 1945, survives at home.
Also surviving are: four daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Debbie) Loutzenhiser; Mrs. Michael (Louise) Brown; Mrs. James (Susan) Leskovac; and Nancy Booth, all Greenville; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Booth was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marian Artman; and an infant brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., Sharon 16146; or American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh 15235.
BOOTH
William R., 77, of 40 N. Barry Road, Greenville.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (8-23-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Masonic rites at 8 p.m.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (8-24-02) in the funeral home, with William Murrin, an elder at Crossroads Christian Fellowship, West Salem Township, officiating.
Frank P. Gajda
Sharon man was crane operator, St. Stan's member
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday for Frank P. Gajda, 371 Walnut Ave., Sharon. He died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 78.
Mr. Gajda was born March 27, 1924, in Lyndora, Pa., to Andrew Gajda and Maria Malak Gajda.
He retired from Republic Steel in Cleveland as a crane operator.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Gajda served in Saipan and Guam during World War II.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Sharon.
Surviving are: five children, Christopher Gajda, Sharon; Michael Gajda, Mahwah, N.J.; Melanie Meckley and Elaine Davis, both Raleigh, N.C.; and Mary Beth Gajda, Billings, Mont.; three sisters, Julia Tarbay, Sharon; and Valeria Krivosh and Josephine Roth, both Hermitage; a brother, Walter Gorski, Port Richey, Fla.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Gajda was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Vronislaw Gorski; five brothers; and three sisters.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 370 Spruce Ave., Sharon 16146.
GAJDA
Frank P., 78, of 371 Walnut Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Saturday (8-24-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Jeffrey Lucas, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Torrey Keeley
Torrey Keeley, 2486 Longview Road, Hermitage, died Thursday morning (8-22-02) from injuries sustained in an automobile crash near Polk. He was 19.
Obituary information was incomplete.
KEELEY
Torrey, 19, of 2486 Longview Road, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
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ALBRIGHT
Mrs. Michael C. (Barbara A.), 60, Brookfield.
Obituary was published 8-22-02
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-26-02) in St. John's Episcopal Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Douglas K. Dayton, rector, officiating.
Calling hours: Immediately following memorial service in the church.
Entombment: Cremains in Snyder Family Mausoleum, Massillon, Ohio.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
CONRAD
Mrs. Rodrick (Mary E.), 67, of 160 Rexford Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 8-22-02
Calling hours: None. Condolences may be e-mailed to webb@surf724.com
Service: Memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday (8-24-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Hink, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
PHILLIPS
Mrs. David Calvin (Willa Mae) Jr., 83, of 11308 Meadow Ridge Lane, Jones, Okla., formerly of Mercer County.
Obituary was published 8-21-02
Calling hours: 9 a.m. to time of service Saturday (8-24-02) in Cedar Avenue Church of God, 1045 Cedar Ave., Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Angel L. DelaCruz, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
STEEN
Mrs. Harold D. (Martha V.), 91, of 433 York Way, formerly of 437 Walnut St., both Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-22-02
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (8-23-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Ritual service at 7 p.m. by the Ladies Auxiliary of Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 327, Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (8-24-02) in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Phillip Cooper, pastor of Shenango Valley Baptist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
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