NAPLES, Fla. -- Dana E. Fischer, 5350 Teakwood Drive, Naples, Fla., formerly of Sharpsville, died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in his home. He was 50.

Mr. Fischer was born Dec. 24, 1951, in Sharon, a son of Charles H. Fischer and Gloria A. Flower Fischer.

A 1969 graduate of Sharpsville High School, he was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict, having served in the U.S. Air Force.

After his service in the Air Force, Mr. Fischer graduated from the Spartan School of Aeronautics and received his certification as an airframe and powerplant mechanic. He later completed additional training and received specialized training in aircraft avionics.

He was employed by the United Machine and Aerospace Worker's union and worked for various airlines including U.S. Airways, Royal Airlines and PB Air. He was currently a private aerospace contractor and machinist in Naples.

He was a former member of the Order of Demolay in Sharon.

Surviving are: one brother, Charles L. Fischer, Sharon; and two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Lisa A.) Gunesch, Farrell; and Sherry L. Greenburg, wife of Dr. Morren Greenburg, Hermitage.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

FISCHER
    Dana E., 50, of 5350 Teakwood Drive, Naples, Fla., formerly of Sharpsville.
    Calling hours: None. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
    Service: Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
    Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
    Arrangements 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.

HANNIBAL
    Bernice, 73, of 39 Cathedral Drive, Farrell.
    Arrangements will be announced by JAMES E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.

John Zentz, 740 Robertson Road, Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning (9-24-02) at his residence. He was 84.

Mr. Zentz was born June 4, 1918, in Sharon, a son of Andrew Zentz and Mary Bain Zentz.

He attended schools in Sharon and West Middlesex and graduated from Hubbard High School in the Class of 1935.

He retired in 1980 as an electrician on the test floor at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., where he worked for 38 years. He also worked for two years at the former Carnegie Steel in Farrell.

A U.S. Army veteran, he served during World War II and also participated for two years in the Civilian Conservation Corps.

He was a member of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage; Westinghouse Retirees Association; Mercer County Chapter of AARP, a retired person's organization; and Westinghouse Bowling League; and was a former member of the Russian Club in Farrell.

He often went to his camp in Tionesta, Pa., where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and canoeing.

His wife, the former Helen J. Crusan, whom he married Oct. 15, 1940, passed away Dec. 16, 1998.

Surviving are: four daughters, Mrs. Chester (Rosalie A.) Cornman and Mrs. John (Connie E.) Titus, both Hermitage; Sandra L. Cunningham, New Wilmington; and Mrs. James (Linda S.) Eakin, West Middlesex; one sister, Catherine O'Rourke, Hubbard; one brother, Paul Zentz and his wife Helen, New Castle; nine grandchildren, Debra Harrington, Marta Gill, Tike Gill, Diane Darby, Wendy Cerny, Rick Cunningham, Mike Muffly, Jon Titus and Dave Titus; and seven great-grandchildren.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Marie Hricik.

ZENTZ
    John, 84, of 740 Robertson Road, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (9-26-02) 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. Friday (9-27-02) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with the Rev. Jason Glover, parochial vicar, as celebrant.

at Sharon Lutheran church

ZELIENOPLE -- Rev. Elwood G. Hoffman, former pastor of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brighton Township, Beaver County, and resident of Passavant Retirement Center, Zelienople, formerly of Brighton Township, died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2002, in Passavant Retirement Center. He was 89.

Born July 23, 1913, in Duquesne, Pa., Rev. Hoffman was a son of the late John F. and Clara Roeder Hoffman.

He was a 1938 graduate of Thiel College in Greenville and Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary in 1941.

He began his ministry at Oak Grove Lutheran Church, Zelienople, from 1941-46, then was minister at Calvary Lutheran Church, Arnold, Pa.; at Calvary (Christ) Lutheran Church, Sharon; and, until his retirement in 1978, at Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brighton Township. After retirement, he served as chaplain for several years at the Passavant Memorial Home, Rochester, Pa.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Nellie Reese, on Nov. 29, 1993; and a daughter, Eleanor L. Eichelman.

Surviving are: his son and daughter-in-law, George and Marilyn Hoffman, Solon, Ohio; a grandson and his wife, David H. and Pamela Eichelman Jr., Phoenix; and a sister, Mrs. Jacob (Bernice) Spannuth, Indianapolis, Ind.

Friends may, if they wish, make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh 15205.

HOFFMAN
    The Rev. Elwood G., 89, Zelienople, formerly of Brighton Township, Beaver County.
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-25-02) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (9-26-02) in J.T. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 205 College Ave., Beaver, Pa.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (9-27-02) in Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1098 Third St., Beaver, with the Rev. Donald R. Thomas, pastor; and the Rev. Dr. Donald J. McCoid, bishop of Southwestern Pa. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Association, officiating.
    Interment: Beaver Cemetery.

MEDINA, Ohio -- Margaret K. Lowry, Lodi, Ohio, formerly of the Shenango Valley, passed away Monday morning, Sept. 23, 2002, in Medina General Hospital after an extended illness. She was 82.

Mrs. Lowry was born May 25, 1920, in Sharon to Louis and Katherine Banick.

She was a member of the Women's Club of Brecksville, Ohio.

Mrs. Lowry was a devoted grandmother and enjoyed bowling, fishing, playing bingo and carpentry.

She was the beloved wife of Paul J. Lowry, who survives at home; loving mother of Paul Lowry, husband of Lou Ann, Lodi; devoted grandmother of Jessica, Michelle, Michael and Edward Lowry; and dear sister of Olga Evans, Lakewood, Ohio.

Mrs. Lowry was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Helen Livingston, Ann Caldwell and Rose Williams; and two brothers, Edward and John Banick.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1900 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313.

LOWRY
    Mrs. Paul (Margaret K.), 82, Lodi, Ohio, formerly of the Shenango Valley.
    Calling hours: 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (9-26-02) in WAITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St., Medina, Ohio.
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Friday (9-27-02) in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 606 E. Washington St., Medina.
    Burial: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

Obituary information was incomplete.

BAKMAZ
    Mil Michael, 57, of 241 Greenfield Road, Lackawannock Township.
    Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.

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    Marlowe W., 77, of 206 Lynwood Drive, Hempfield Township.
    Obituary was published 9-4-02
    Service: So as to be able to include the Thiel Alumni Choir, the members of which live across the country, the memorial service is being planned for 4 p.m. Sunday (9-29-02) in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of Penn Avenue and Clinton Street, Greenville.
    Calling hours: Family will receive friends immediately after the service in the church lounge.
    Inurnment: Cremains in the Columbarium of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville.
    Arrangements by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.