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Local news Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002 newsie
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Today's death record

  • Carl J. "Waters" Amico, 88, of 220 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
  • Timothy L. Headings, 46, of 1136 March St., Sharon.
  • Edward Lee Roberson III, infant son of Edward Lee Roberson and Kristen Elizabeth Byers Roberson, Sharon.
  • Oliver Paul Sartori, 81, of 7298 Brookwood Drive, Brookfield.
  • Anna C. Walker, 67, of 18 Cathedral Drive, Farrell.



Today's obituaries
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Mil Michael Bakmaz
Bernice Hannibal
Carl J. 'Waters' Amico
  Timothy L. Headings
Edward Lee Roberson III
Oliver Paul Sartori
Anna C. Walker

Mil Michael Bakmaz
Retired parole agent was decorated vet of two wars

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday for Mil Michael Bakmaz, 241 Greenfield Road, Lackawannock Township. He died of multiple myeloma at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 57.

Mr. Bakmaz was born Aug. 24, 1945, in Sharon to Mike Bakmaz and Mae Alfredo Bakmaz.

He graduated from Hickory High School in 1963 and went on to Youngstown State University to receive his bachelor's of science degree in sociology and psychology. He also attended the criminal justice and political science Master's program at what is now Edinboro University.

For 32 years, Mil worked for the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole in the Mercer office as a Parole Agent II. He retired in October 2001.

He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd in West Middlesex for nearly 30 years.

Mil served in the U.S. Army for 28 years, seven of which were active duty, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. He served in two wars, the Vietnam conflict in 1969 and the Gulf War in 1991.

After his commission from the ROTC in 1968, Mil held positions as Signal Officer in Vietnam; Executive Officer for the 402nd Quartermaster Battalion of Farrell; Operation Officer for the 1036th Reserve Force School of Farrell; and Executive Officer for the 475th Quartermaster Group in Farrell. His last assignment was in the Pentagon Operations Center in Washington D.C.

During his military career, he received a Bronze Star in 1970 and 1991; Meritorious Service Medal in 1991and 1993; Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal; Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal in 1975, 1979, 1983, 1987, and 1991; two National Defense medals, 1969 and 1991; Vietnam Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal from 1990 to 1991; Armed Forces Reserve Medal in 1981 and 1991; Armed Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal; and three Overseas Service medals, 1969, 1970 and 1991.

Mil enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, bow hunting, small game hunting and fishing. He also belonged to several hunting clubs.

He coached girl's softball in West Middlesex and was an assistant Little League baseball coach in West Middlesex.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Josephine Lukasko, at home, whom he married Sept. 10, 1968; one daughter, Cassandra and her husband Christopher Gagnon, Cumming, Ga.; one son, Brian and his wife Shana Bakmaz, Sharon; his parents, Hermitage; two brothers, Robert Bakmaz and his companion, Wanda Yee, San Francisco; and Marko and his wife Elaine Bakmaz, Cincinnati; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bakmaz also leaves his two grandsons, Daniel and Michael Bakmaz, with whom he spent his happiest hours.

BAKMAZ
    
Mil Michael, 57, of 241 Greenfield Road, Lackawannock Township.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (9-27-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Saturday (9-28-02) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the Rev. Howard King, pastor, as celebrant.
    Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland.


Bernice Hannibal

Farrell woman born

in NYC was caregiver

A memorial Mass will be held Friday for Bernice Hannibal, 39 Cathedral Drive, Farrell. She died at 6:55 a.m. Monday (9-23-02) in her home. She was 73.

Mrs. Hannibal was born June 10, 1929, in New York City.

She was a caregiver by profession and served in the New York City National Defense.

Mrs. Hannibal belonged to First Baptist Church in Cincinnati.

Her husband, Remy Hannibal, is deceased.

Surviving are: four sons, Lawrence Micheal Hannibal, Watertown, N.Y.; Remy Augustus Hannibal, Long Island, N.Y.; Ronald Hannibal, Nassau County, N.Y.; and Roger Paul Hannibal, Cincinnati; three daughters, Ann Ce'phise Valentine Hannibal Dancer, Watertown; Beverly Delores Hannibal, Long Island; and Cynthia Hannibal, Washington, D.C.; one brother, Arthur Banks; two sisters, Shirley Banks and Yolanda Banks, both New York City; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Hannibal was preceded in death by her foster parents; a daughter, Gloria Jean Hannibal; and two brothers, Robert Banks as well as Bernice's twin brother Bernard Banks.

HANNIBAL
    Mrs. Remy (Bernice), 73, of 39 Cathedral Drive, Farrell.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Friday (9-27-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
    Arrangements by JAMES E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.


Carl J. 'Waters' Amico

Carl J. "Waters" Amico, 220 Beechwood Ave., Farrell, died at 2:56 p.m. Wednesday (9-25-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following a brief illness. He was 88.

Obituary information was incomplete.

AMICO
    Carl J. "Waters," 88, of 220 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
    Arrangements will be announced by A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell.


Timothy L. Headings

Timothy L. Headings, 1136 March St., Sharon, died at 11:28 a.m. Wednesday (9-25-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 46.

Obituary information was incomplete.

HEADINGS
    Timothy L., 46, of 1136 March St., Sharon.
    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.


Edward Lee Roberson III

Edward Lee Roberson III, infant son of Edward Lee Roberson and Kristen Elizabeth Byers Roberson, passed away shortly after birth at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System.

Edward is survived by his parents of Sharon. He also leaves a sister, Dayana C. Roberson; and a brother, Shawn A. Byers, both at home; his maternal grandparents, Dr. David Byers and Constance Byers, Waldron, Ark.; his paternal grandparents, Bobby and Deborah Roberson, Sharon; and paternal great-grandparents, James and Helen Adair, Mercer; a paternal great-great grandmother, Bennie Lawson; a maternal great-great-grandmother, Elsie Byers; and several uncles.

His maternal great-grandparents preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Edward Lee Roberson III Park Bench Fund through the Shenango Valley Foundation, 41 Chestnut St., Sharon 16146.

ROBERSON
    
Edward Lee III, infant son of Edward Lee and Kristen Elizabeth Byers Roberson, Sharon.
    Calling hours: Private. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral service Friday (9-27-02) in the chapel of Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage, with the Rev. Samuel DeJoy, pastor of Miracle Valley Church, Hermitage, officiating.
    Interment: Morefield Cemetery.
    Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


Oliver Paul Sartori

Decorated WWII vet was Brookfield Inn co-owner

Oliver Paul Sartori of 7298 Brookwood Drive, Brookfield, died at 1:25 a.m. Wednesday (9-25-02) in O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. He was 80.

Mr. Sartori was born Dec. 10, 1921, in Coal Center, Pa., a son of John and Mary Battistelli Sartori.

He was a graduate of Brookfield High School and served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific theater. Mr. Sartori earned the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal with two Bronze Stars; the Philippine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Star; the Good Conduct Medal; and the Victory Medal.

Mr. Sartori was retired and had been co-owner with his brothers, Roy and Louis, of the former Brookfield Inn from 1946 until 1995. The inn was originally operated by their mother.

He was a member of St. Bernadette's Church in Masury.

Mr. Sartori is survived by his wife, the former Mary Kathryn Valent, whom he married Sept. 7, 1946.

Also surviving are: a son, Gary Sartori and his wife Mary, Cortland; a daughter, Barbara Diehl, Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Ida Ake, Akron; three grandchildren, Leyla and Justin Sartori; and Aaron Diehl; a great-grandson, Christopher Buchman; three stepgrandchildren, John, Michael and Anthony Perry; and a nephew, Edward Valent, whom he helped raise. Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

Mr. Sartori was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Paul E. Sartori; two brothers, Roy and Louis Sartori; and two sisters, Jessie Wallace and Tillie Garono.

SARTORI
    
Oliver Paul, 80, of 7298 Brookwood Drive, Brookfield.
    Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Friday (9-27-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
    Service: Funeral service at noon Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. John Lody, pastor of St. Bernadette's Church, Masury, officiating.
    Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.


Anna C. Walker

Anna C. Walker, 18 Cathedral Drive, Farrell, died Wednesday (9-25-02) in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. She was 67.

Obituary information was incomplete.

WALKER
    Anna C., 67, of 18 Cathedral Drive, Farrell.
    Arrangements will be announced by WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.


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


JOHNSON
    
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.
    Inurnment: Cremains in the Columbarium of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville.
    Arrangements by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.


ZENTZ
    
John, 84, of 740 Robertson Road, Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 9-25-02
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (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.



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