Today's obituaries
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Jack Lloyd Grimm
Grimm's CEO was active in Community of Christ
Jack Lloyd Grimm, 190 Smith Ave., Sharon, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday (9-18-02) in Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, after an extended illness. He was 77.
Mr. Grimm was born June 19, 1925, in Sharon to Walter Lloyd Grimm and Cora Mae Swartz Grimm.
He attended Sharon High School and was employed at Grimm's Inc., where he was chief executive officer and salesman. For 57 years, he worked in the family business.
Mr. Grimm was an active member of Community of Christ in Sharon.
In his early years, Jack was active in the Jaycees organization and once was awarded its "Man of the Year" Award.
He also received the Key Man Certificate of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of the Shenango Valley in May 1958.
A U.S. Navy veteran, he served for three years, from Aug. 31, 1943 to April 5, 1946, on active duty in the South Pacific.
His wife, the former Betty D. Polonus, whom he married Sept. 11, 1946, survives.
Also surviving are: two daughters, Joyce A. Boren, Waynesville, Mo.; and Cindy S. Rowe, Sharon; one brother, Walter B. Grimm, Hermitage; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Grimm was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Deedra J. Boren; and one sister, Verla M. Stroble.
GRIMM
Jack Lloyd, 77, of 190 Smith Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (9-20-02) and 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (9-21-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Condolences may be e-mailed to webb@surf724.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with Cindy S. Rowe, deceased's daughter and elder of Community of Christ, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
Betty Grace (Reigleman) Owen
OWEN
Mrs. John R. "Bus" (Betty Grace Reigleman), 84, of 339 E. Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, formerly of 410 Main St., Jamestown.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (9-20-02) in RANDALL FUNERAL HOME, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday (9-21-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Shettler of Jamestown United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial: Park Lawn Cemetery, Jamestown.
Anna Resler
Sharon woman was league bowler, St. Joe's member
Anna Resler, 798 Service Ave., Sharon, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday (9-18-02) in Clepper Manor, Sharon. She was 92.
Mrs. Resler was born Feb. 10, 1910, in Sharpsville, a daughter of John Virostick and Martha Petak Virostick.
She attended school in what was Hickory Township, now Hermitage.
Early in her life, Mrs. Resler was a coilwinder at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon and was a former member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Sharon Court 507.
An avid bowler, Anna also belonged to the Monday Night Ladies League at Thornton Hall Lanes in Sharon; the F.H. Buhl Club Duck Pin League; and the Ten Pin League at Sharpsville Bowling Center.
Her husband, Louis W. Resler, whom she married April 26, 1920, at the former St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church in Farrell, survives at home. Mrs. Resler also leaves: three sons, Louis W. Resler Jr. and his wife Beverly, Bethlehem, Pa.; James Edward Resler and his wife Florence, Ballston Spa, N.Y.; and Paul Andrew Resler, Englewood, Colo.; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, George, Michael and Joseph Virostick; three sisters, Mary Leonard, Kathryn Frei and Helen Sember; and one grandson, Timothy Resler.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
RESLER
Mrs. Louis W. (Anna), 92, of 798 Service Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (9-20-02) 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 11:30 a.m. Saturday (9-21-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Marc Stockton, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
Stephen Simco Jr.
Packard retiree was formerly of Brookfield
PHOENIX -- Stephen Simco Jr. of Phoenix, formerly of Brookfield, beloved husband and father, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in St. Joseph's Hospital following an extended illness. He was 67.
Steve graduated from Brookfield High School and Youngstown State University.
He served in the Navy after high school and retired from Delphi Packard Electric Systems in Warren, Ohio.
His greatest loves were his family, traveling to visit his daughters and grandson, and Buckeye football.
He is survived by: his wife of 43 years, Mary Jane (Rado); three daughters, Mrs. Jon (Cynthia) Rosse' of New Windsor, N.Y.; Mrs. John (Kathryn) Schaaf of Chicago; and Ms. Karen Simco of Phoenix; a grandson, Jack Schaaf; and a brother, Ronald Simco of Brookfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vera and Stephen Simco Sr.
Memorial contributions may be made to Unity School of Phoenix, 1500 E. Greenway Parkway, Phoenix 85022; or to a local blood bank.
A memorial service was held Sept. 17 in Phoenix.
Katherine Taylor
Katherine Taylor, 129 Ellis Ave., Hermitage, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday (9-18-02) in her home. She was 81.
Obituary information was incomplete.
TAYLOR
Katherine, 81, of 129 Ellis Ave., Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and International Order of the Golden Rule.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BLAKE
Mrs. Samuel E. (Lydia Anna), 82, Hermitage, formerly of New Wilmington.
Obituary was published 9-18-02
Calling hours: Were 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (9-18-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (9-19-02) in the funeral home with Pastor Ray Heckathorn, deceased's nephew, officiating.
Burial: Neshannock Cemetery, New Wilmington.
BRIDENBAUGH
Jeanne L., 86, of 182 S. Barry Road, West Salem Township.
Obituary was published 9-16-01
Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. today (9-19-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: 10 a.m. Friday (9-20-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Roland Cadle, nephew of the deceased, officiating.
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg, Pa.
LYTH
Donald J., 70, of 796 S. Stateline Road, Masury.
Obituary was published 9-18-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (9-18-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. today (9-19-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John M. Trojak, pastor of First Baptist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
MATTHEWS
Mrs. John Harry (Alverda Marie), 96, formerly of 340 Rexford Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 9-18-02
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service today (9-19-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. John C. Kees, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
RAYMOND
Mrs. Clarence (Pearl E.), 87, of 787 Shady Ave., formerly of Kingman, Ariz.
Obituary was published 9-17-02
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (9-18-02) 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 11 a.m. today (9-19-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John A. Frey, senior pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
SCHMIDT
Philip "Smitty" H., 83, of 655 Spruce Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 9-18-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-19-02) 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 noon Friday (9-20-02) in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Jeffrey J. Lucas, pastor of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, officiating. Full military honors provided at the funeral home by the Honor Guards of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, West Middlesex.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
WILSON
Glen Michael, 71, of 195è Clarksville St., Greenville.
Obituary was published 9-16-01
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (9-18-02) at LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. today (9-19-02) in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael Cemetery, Greenville.
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