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Today's death record

  • Melba F. DiMario, 77, of 42 Wick Ave., Hermitage.
  • Coe Andrew Orben, 65, Akron and Worthington Country Club, Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Farrell.
  • Robert J. ìRichî Richards, 63, of 6897 Grove St., Brookfield.


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Robert J. ëRichí Richards
Torrey J. Keeley
  Melba F. DiMario
Coe Andrew Orben

Robert J. ëRichí Richards
Delphi Packard retiree collected model trains

Robert J. "Rich" Richards of 6897 Grove St., Brookfield, died at 6:04 p.m. Thursday (8-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following complications from multiple sclerosis. He was 63.

Mr. Richards was born Aug. 29, 1938, in Sharon, a son of Brinley and Dorothy Maxwell Richards.

Rich worked for Delphi Packard Electric Systems for more than 30 years before retiring in 1995.

His memberships included Brookfield United Methodist Church and he was a former member of the Army Reserves. He also served as a former president of Brookfield Band Boosters and was a former member of the Packard bowling, golfing and softball leagues.

In his spare time, Rich collected model trains and had enjoyed vintage cars.

Survivors include: his wife, the former Patricia A. "Patti" Gray, whom he married Jan. 9, 1960; five children, Tina Costanza, Brookfield; Tim Richards, Girard, Ohio; Ted Richards, also Brookfield; Mrs. Robert (Tammy) Stanovcak, also Girard; and Mrs. William (Teri) Bosheff, McDonald, Ohio; one brother, Dale P. Richards, Verona, Pa.; and four grandchildren, T.J. Costanza; Nicholas and Joseph Richards; and Joshua Bosheff.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Violet Stuard.

RICHARDS
    
Robert J. "Rich," 63, of 6897 Grove St., Brookfield.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (8-25-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-26-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Chorrethers Jenkins, pastor of Grace Evangelist Temple Church, Youngstown, officiating.
    Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.


Torrey J. Keeley

Hickory grad was student, football player at Gannon

A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Torrey J. Keeley, 2486 Longview Road, Hermitage. He died at about 8 a.m. Thursday (8-22-02) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on U.S. Route 62 in French Creek Township, Venango County. He was 19.

Mr. Keeley was born Aug. 26, 1982, in Sharon to Kevin Munson and Shyrlie Keeley.

He graduated from Hickory High School, Hermitage, in 2000. During his time in high school, Torrey played football and was a wide receiver.

He was currently attending Gannon University in Erie, where he was to have started his junior year of college. While there, he played football for Gannon, participating as a wide receiver and wearing the number 84. Torrey was pursuing a degree in criminal justice to become a lawyer.

He was employed in the lawn care department of Oak Tree Country Club, Shenango Township.

He enjoyed playing football, having played the game since he was 8 years old. Most of all, Torrey enjoyed his family and friends.

Surviving are: his mother and stepfather, Gregg J. Hamilla, at home; his father and stepmother, Janice Dolata, Sharon; his grandparents, Robert and Janet Blair, Hermitage; Anna Mae Munson, Farrell; and Robert J. Munson Sr., Hermitage; two sisters, Morgan Hamilla, at home; and April Lynn Munson, Sharon; and one brother, Billy Keeley, at home.

KEELEY
    
Torrey J., 19, of 2486 Longview Road, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (8-25-02) 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 services at 11 a.m. Tuesday (8-27-02) in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John R. Bailey of New Life Baptist Church, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, officiating.
    Burial: Cremation in the funeral home crematory followed by burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.


Melba F. DiMario

Tastee Bakery former owner was member of Notre Dame

Melba F. DiMario of 42 Wick Ave. in Hermitage, passed away peacefully at 8:50 p.m. Thursday (8-22-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following an extended illness. She was 77.

Mrs. DiMario was born July 19, 1925, in Sharon, a daughter of Odono and Frances Ciccerone Liberstore.

Along with her husband, she owned and operated the former Tastee Bakery in downtown Sharon, a bakery that her family ran for 85 years.

She was a member of Church of Notre Dame in Hermitage.

Her husband, Anthony F. "Ace" DiMario, whom she married on Aug. 30, 1947, in St. Josephís Church in Sharon, survives her at home.

She also leaves: two daughters, Mary Frances Dicks; and Margaret A. "Ranny" Heutsche and her husband Attorney Victor Heutsche; and one son, Mark A. DiMario and his wife Colleen, all Sharon; and one sister, Edith Lecce, Aliquippa, Pa.

Also surviving are: her eight grandchildren, Aimee Taylor, Jamie Dicks, Anthony DiMario, Nicole DiMario, Mark DiMario, John Heutsche, Victor Heutsche and Matthew Heutsche; and four great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Parry, Tyler Reardon, Shelby Reardon and Marcus Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Eleanor Chieffo; and two infant brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Church of Notre Dame, 2335 Highland Road, Hermitage 16148.

DiMARIO
    
Mrs. Anthony F. "Ace" (Melba F.), 77, of 42 Wick Ave., Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (8-25-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Monday (8-26-02) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with Monsignor John B. Hagerty, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.


Coe Andrew Orben

Akron man, Sharon native was former Herald reporter

COPLEY, Ohio -- Coe Andrew Orben of Akron and Worthington Country Club in Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Farrell, died at 8:35 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, in Hospice Care Center. He was 65.

Mr. Orben was born Aug. 13, 1937, in Sharon to Andrew and Matilda Fleischer Orben.

He was a graduate of Farrell High School and a 1959 alumnus of Kent (Ohio) State University, where he was a member of the Delta Upsilonfraternity.

Mr. Orben was a veteran of the Army and a former reporter for The Herald newspaper in Sharon.

He was an avid reader, golf enthusiast and sports fan.

Mr. Orben was also a beloved husband, father, brother and friend.

He is survived by: his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Ann Karaiskos Orben, at home; three sons, Jeffrey Coe and his wife Kimberly, Crofton, Md.; and Andrew Donald and his wife Erin, Pittsburgh; and Johnathon Thomas, Rochester, N.Y.; his grandchildren, Alexander Coe Orben and Anna Selena Orben; two brothers, Frederick Orben; and Richard Orben and his wife Roberta; three aunts, Mildred Cannone, Jane Orben and Sally Orben; and two brothers-in-law, Donald Karaiskos and his wife Beverly; and John Karaiskos and his wife Barbara.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Akron, Ohio 44304; or the Anthony Retikas Scholarship Fund, 771 N. Portage Path, Akron 44303.

ORBEN
    Coe Andrew, 65, Akron, Ohio; and Worthington Country Club, Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Farrell.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (8-25-02) in BILLOW FAIRLAWN CHAPEL, 85 N. Miller Road, Akron. Trisayios service at 7:30 p.m.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (8-26-02) in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Akron, with the Rev. Jerry Hall, pastor, and the Very Rev. George Bartz, retired pastor, officiating.
    Interment: Mount Peace Cemetery, Akron.


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


BOOTH
    
William R., 77, of 40 N. Barry Road, Greenville.
    Obituary was published 8-23-02
    Calling hours: Were Friday (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. today (8-24-02) in the funeral home, with William Murrin, an elder at Crossroads Christian Fellowship, West Salem Township, officiating.


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. today (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.


GAJDA
    
Frank P., 78, of 371 Walnut Ave., Sharon.
    Obituary was published 8--24-02
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. today (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.
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 today (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. today 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: Were Friday (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. today (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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