Today's obituaries
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George W. Fischer
ë47 Sharon grad, plant retiree was Korean vet
SEWICKLEY, Pa. -- George W. Fischer, a resident since 1962 of Moon Township, Allegheny County, formerly of Sharon, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, in Sewickley Valley Hospital. He was 73.
Mr. Fischer was born March 2, 1929, in Sharon to the late John and Theresa Bistritz Fischer.
An alumnus of Sharon High School Class of 1947, he retired in 1992 after 40 years of employment as an ingot mould designer for Shenango Inc. in Neville Island, Pa.
Mr. Fischer was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean conflict.
He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church and its 55 Plus group; and the Moon Township unit of AARP, a retired personís organization.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved photography.
George was the beloved husband for 49 years of Genevieve Keenist Fischer, Moon Township; the loving father of Brenda Kay (Fischer) Cibulas and her husband Bill, Atlanta; and Linda G. Fischer, Moon Township. He was the proud grandfather of William Christopher Cibulas and Jenna Therese Cibulas, both Atlanta.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Hills Food Pantry, 522 Carnot Road, Moon Township, Pa. 15108.
FISCHER
George W., 73, Moon Township, Allegheny County, formerly of Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday (9-7-02) and Sunday (9-8-02) in COPELANDíS FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Road, Moon Township.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (9-9-02) in St. Margaret Mary Church, 1 Parish Place, Moon Township, with the Rev. John Ayoob, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Following service, with full military honors in Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Township.
Catharine F. Joyce
Catharine F. Joyce, 504 Walnut St., Sharpsville, died of natural causes at 1:45 p.m. Thursday (9-5-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional health System. She was 93.
Obituary information was incomplete.
JOYCE
Catharine, 93, of 504 Walnut St., Sharpsville.
Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Tisher Lee
Farrell hospital retiree_was housekeeper
Tisher Lee of West Middlesex died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in her home of acute leukemia. She was 88.
Mrs. Lee, originally from Eastlake, Ala., was born Jan. 3, 1914, a daughter of Wiley Johnson and Anna Jones Johnson. She was the seventh of 10 children.
A 1934 graduate of Farrell High School, she was an X-ray aide for what was then Shenango Valley Osteopathic Hospital in Farrell, retiring in 1984. After a 25-year career at the hospital, now known as UPMC Horizon, Mrs. Lee worked for many years as a private housekeeper in the Shenango Valley area.
She lived in West Middlesex from 1950 until January 2002, at which time she resided with her son, Andrew, and his family in Darnestown, Md., until May of this year. Mrs. Lee then returned home to be with her son, Wesley, in West Middlesex, residing there until her departure.
She was a member of Greater Morris Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Farrell and previously belonged to Twin City Elks Lodge 187, also Farrell, for which she at one time played mellophone in the Elks Marching Band. She was also a member of the NAACP and the Frontiers Club.
Mrs. Lee enjoyed gardening, exercising and walking, and expanding her knowledge through reading, especially black history and alternative medicines.
Tisherís favorite phrase was "Palsy-Walsy."
She married Andrew Jackson Lee Sr. of Goodwater, Ala., in 1944. Andrew preceded her in death in 1992.
Survivors include her two sons, Andrew Lee, and his wife Geraldine, Darnestown; and Wesley Lee, and his wife Joyce, West Middlesex. Her only surviving sister is Mae Ledbetter, Los Angeles. She also has a sister-in-law, Mozel Johnson, Farrell.
She also leaves four grandchildren, Andrew Lee III, Crystal Lee, Wesley Lee Jr. and Alexander Lee; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Shenango Valley Senior Citizenís Community Center, 220 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage 16148.
A remembrance celebration honoring Mrs. Lee will be held at 3 p.m. Sept. 28, 2002, in Greater Morris Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 926 Darr Ave.
Esther L. Laverty
Brookfield homemaker was avid golfer, bowler
Esther L. Laverty of 1225 Sharon Hogue Road in Brookfield passed away at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 86.
Mrs. Laverty was born March 27, 1916, in North Braddock, Pa., a daughter of Henry J. and Mary Frances Krohe Koerth.
She was a homemaker who prior to her marriage was employed by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
She was a member of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage.
Mrs. Laverty was an avid golfer and bowler, having bowled with the Senior Citizens Bowling League at Hickory Bowl in Hermitage.
Her husband, George E. Laverty, whom she married Feb. 15, 1941, passed away Dec. 14, 1991.
She is survived by: her son, Brian D. Laverty and his wife Kathy, Hermitage; and three grandchildren, Brett Laverty, Michelle Carr and Lisa Burns, with whom she lived. She also leaves six great-grandchildren, Carly, Eddie and Matthew Burns; and Justin, Brianna and Brandon Carr. She also leaves two stepgrandchildren, Todd Bartel and Chris Bartel. She is survived by a brother, Harold G. Koerth, Vienna.
Mrs. Laverty was preceded in death by a daughter, Corrine Boliver; and four brothers, Edwin, Girard, Raymond and Alvin Koerth.
LAVERTY
Mrs. George E. (Esther L.), 86, of 1225 Sharon Hogue Road, Brookfield.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (9-8-02) 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 (9-9-02) in St. Rose Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage, with Monsignor John B. Hagerty, pastor of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery.
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CROMARTIE
Mattie Lou, 70, of 1014 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 9-3-02
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service today (9-6-02) in Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon_today in the church, with Superintendent Wilbert G. Hadden, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
MULLEN
Mrs. Roy L. (Esther Piazza), 96, formerly of Yankee Run Road, Masury; and South Myers Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 9-5-02
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service today (9-6-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. M.N. Zezzo, retired pastor, officiating.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery. Hermitage.
ZICCARDI
Edward Van, 79, of 614 Euclid Ave., Grove City.
Obituary was published 9-5-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-6-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (9-7-02) in the funeral home, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor of Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., Sharon 16146.
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