Today's obituaries
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Paul R. Wilds
WE retiree was Boy Scout leader, St. Joe's member
Paul R. Wilds, 1989 King Drive, Hermitage, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (10-9-02) in his residence following an extended illness. He was 81.
Mr. Wilds was born Jan. 27, 1921, in Sharon, a son of Frank J. Wilds and Clara Knapp Wilds.
He attended St. Joseph Parochial Grade School and was a 1939 alumnus of Sharon High School.
Mr. Wilds retired from the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., where he was a manager in the Computer Drafting and Manufacturing Information Systems for 40 years. Following his retirement, he was a consultant for Westinghouse.
Mr. Wilds was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Church and Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 103, both Sharon. He also served as a scoutmaster for St. Joseph Troop 1 and Sharon Elks Troop 14 of Boy Scouts of America.
He enjoyed several hobbies, among them being golf, fishing, hunting, photography and lapidary.
His wife, the former Helen Amy, whom he married on Aug. 8, 1942, survives at home.
Also surviving are; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Linda) Thomas, Hermitage; three sons, Paul Wilds, Transfer; Dale Wilds, Greenville; and Thomas Wilds and his wife Becky, Hermitage; four sisters, Mrs. Miro (Delores) Sincich, Hermitage; Mrs. Donald (Joan) Yoest, Lordstown, Ohio; Mariellen Riddle, also Hermitage; and Mrs. James (Rita) Steen, Ashtabula, Ohio; one brother, Robert C. Wilds and his wife Frances, Sharon; and two grandchildren, Richard Thomas and Jennifer Wilds.
Mr. Wilds was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Rosemary Wilds; and an infant brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph School, 760 E. State St., Sharon 16146.
WILDS
Paul R., 81, of 1989 King Drive, Hermitage.
Calling hours: None. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday (10-12-02) in St. Rose Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage, with the Rev. Marc Stockton, parochial vicar of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, as celebrant.
Entombment: St. Rose Mausoleum, Hermitage.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Frances R. 'Tootsie' Davies
Lifelong area resident was devoted to family, church
Frances R. "Tootsie" Davies, 2204 Carolyn St., Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 11 a.m. Thursday (10-10-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 75.
Mrs. Davies was born June 11, 1927, in Sharon, a daughter of Peter Palermo and Rose Crivello Palermo.
She was a lifelong area resident and a 1945 graduate of Farrell High School.
A homemaker, Mrs. Davies was an active lifelong member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell.
She was also very devoted to her family and the church and proud of the fact that all of her 11 children attended Catholic schools for 12 years of education.
Her husband, Charles H. Davies, whom she married on Oct. 29, 1947, at home.
She also leaves: six daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Sandy) Tone, Atlanta; Mrs. Glenn (Mary) Weaver, Sheffield, Pa.; Mrs. Thomas (Monica) Beith, Dublin, Ohio; Mrs. Tim (Jeannie) Brogan, Cleveland; Bernadette Davis, Sharon; and Mrs. Steve (Lori) Hatzialexiou, Stow, Ohio; five sons, Charles Davies and his wife Pamela, St. Davids, Pa.; Richard Davies and his wife Mary, Hubbard; Thomas Davies and his wife Vicky; and Joseph Davies and his wife Tina, all Sharpsville; and Anthony Davies and his wife Linda, Woodbury, Minn.; 20 grandchildren, Robbie, Brian, Kristi, Michelle, Michael, Gabby, Dominique, Matthew, Eugena, Peter, Natalie, Victoria, Tommy, Christian, Ian, Nichole, Liam, Daniel, Jack and Maria; and one great-grandchild, Nathanial.
Mrs. Davies was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Edward Palermo.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd.; or Monsignor Geno Monti School, 1225 Union St., Farrell 16121.
DAVIES
Mrs. Charles H. (Frances R. "Tootsie"), 75, of 2204 Carolyn St., Hermitage.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (10-11-02) 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 10:30 a.m. Saturday (10-12-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor as celebrant.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Margaret E. Kendall McConnell
Mercer homemaker was United Methodist member
Margaret E. Kendall McConnell, 166 S. Otter St., Mercer, died unexpectedly at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 78.
Mrs. McConnell was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County, to Findley Justin Kendall and Ethel Marie Wilson Kendall.
She was a homemaker and mother and attended Mercer United Methodist Church.
Mrs. McConnell enjoyed cards and board games, puzzles, walking and was an avid reader.
Her husband, Mont E. McConnell, whom she married on Feb. 12, 1942, died on July 26, 1989.
Surviving are: five sons, Findley L. McConnell and his wife Mary Ann; and Robert McConnell and his wife Betsy, all Mercer; Fred E. McConnell and his wife Alice, Stoneboro; Kenneth McConnell and his wife Ronda, Butler; and Russell McConnell and his wife Darlene, Apopka, Fla.; one brother, Samuel Howard Kendall, Lisle, Ill.; three sisters, Dorothy Frances Smith, New Castle; Virginia Marie Ferrell, Amarillo, Texas; and Thelma Adelaide Ferver, Warren, Pa.; and 13 grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy McConnell; her father, who died on June 28, 1928; her mother, who died on Feb. 5, 1944; four brothers, Raymond, Robert, Findley and Walter; and three sisters, Agnes, Elizabeth and Sara.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercer United Methodist Church, 250 E. Butler St., Mercer 16137.
McCONNELL
Mrs. Mont E. (Margaret E. Kendall), 78, of 166 S. Otter St., Mercer.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (10-14-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (10-15-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David M. Davis, pastor of Mercer United Methodist Church officiating.
Interment: Graceland Cemetery, New Castle.
Kenneth Leroy Sutherland
Harrisville native was veteran of Korean conflict
Kenneth Leroy Sutherland, Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Butler, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, following a two-year illness. He was 67.
Mr. Sutherland was born Jan. 19, 1935, in Harrisville to Arthur Sutherland and Lola Beach Sutherland.
He retired in 2000 from the Butler Eagle, where he worked in the warehouse-delivery department. He previously worked for Cooper Energy Services Reciprocating Products in Grove City.
Mr. Sutherland was of the Protestant faith and a veteran of the Korean conflict having served with the U.S. Army.
His wife, the former Betty Inglebird, is deceased.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Carl E. (Kendra) Hockenberry and Lisa English; his former wife, Shirley M. Rhoades Collins, all Mercer; one sister, Mrs. William (Esther) Thompson, Grove City; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Besides his wife, Mr. Sutherland was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, K. Mark Sutherland, who died in 1988.
SUTHERLAND
Kenneth Leroy, 67, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Butler.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (10-11-02) in CUUNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (10-12-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Willard S. Morse, pastor of Harrisville United Methodist Church officiating.
Interment: Greenlawn Burial Estates, Mount Chestnut, Pa.
Levon Norris
POTTSVILLE, Pa. -- Levon Norris, Pottsville, Pa., died Wednesday (10-9-02) in Pottsville Hospital Warren Clinic. He was 38.
Obituary information was incomplete.
NORRIS
Levon, 38, Pottsville, Pa.
Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Arthur G. Thomas
Delphi retiree was
WWII vet, antique buff
Arthur G. Thomas, 139 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 82.
Mr. Thomas was born July 14, 1920, in Diamond, Pa., to Herbert and Florence Stevenson Thomas.
A graduate of Titusville High School, he retired as a tool and die maker from Delphi Packard Electric Systems in Warren, Ohio, with more than 25 years of service.
Mr. Thomas was a World War II Army Air Force veteran and served as a sergeant in aircraft maintenance.
He was a member of Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church, West Salem Township.
Mr. Thomas was interested in antiques, especially antique auto and gas engines.
His wife, the former Janice McCartney, whom he married on Nov. 27, 1945, survives at home.
Also surviving are: a son, David Thomas and his wife Beverly, Franklin; three daughters, Mrs. Peter (Sharon) Chandler, Franklin; Mrs. Arthur (Maureen) Wolfgarth, Mercer; and Mrs. John (Yvonne) Basnak, Jamestown; six grandchildren, Tom Chandler, Suzi Stewart, David and Megan Basnak; and Michael and Julie Thomas; and a great-grandson, Nicholas Chandler.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Donald Thomas.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
THOMAS
Arthur G., 82, of 139 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township.
Calling hours: 1 to 4 p.m. today (10-11-02) and 1 p.m. to time of service Saturday (10-12-02) in ANDREW J. VANA FUNERAL HOME, 102 Church St., Hadley.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Clemens B. Farver, retired Methodist minister, officiating.
Burial: Hadley Cemetery.
Anna Laudo
Former W.M. homemaker was renowned rug maker
Anna Laudo, Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, formerly of Wansack Road, West Middlesex, died of natural causes at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 94.
Mrs. Laudo was born Oct. 28, 1907, in Farrell to Vasil Wansack and Mary Zentz Wansack.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage; St. Michael's Ladies Social Club; and the church Infant Jesus of Prague Guild.
Mrs. Laudo was known for rugs made on her loom. She loved to garden and travel to Uniontown Pilgrimage, a trip she made for 35 consecutive years.
Her husband Stephen Laudo, whom she married on Oct. 26, 1935, died Dec. 4, 1974.
Surviving are: four sons, Frank M. and his wife Peggy Laudo; Thomas G. and his wife Tina; and Robert M. and his wife Barbara Laudo, all West Middlesex; and John N. and his wife Diane Laudo, Youngstown; two brothers, Joseph and his wife Sally Wansack, West Middlesex; and Matthew and his wife Flo Wansack, Youngstown; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Laudo was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Catherine Hornyak, Mary Wansack and Helen Wansack; four brothers, Michael, Steve, John and George Wansack; and a great-grandchild, Taylor Elizabeth Laudo.
LAUDO
Mrs. Stephen (Anna), 94, Hermitage, formerly of Wansack Road, West Middlesex.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (10-11-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Services include Rosary, 4:30 p.m.; Chaplet, 4:45 p.m.; and Parastas, 5 p.m.
Service: Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Saturday (10-12-02) in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Frank Firko, pastor as celebrant. Panachida service at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
Interment: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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STEVENSON
Mrs. Paul Edward "Fuzzy" (Ethel G.), 78, of 494 Fourth Ave., Sharon, formerly of 529 Brookfield Ave., Masury.
Obituary was published 10-10-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (10-13-02) 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 10 a.m. Monday (10-14-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Marc Stockton, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Interment: St. John's Cemetery, Coylesville, Pa.
ARKWARD
Theodore L. (Ted), 74, of 94 Fetsko Road, Shenango Township.
Obituary was published 10-10-02
Calling hours: 7 to 8 p.m. today (10-11-02) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday (10-12-02) in the funeral home with Pastor Robert E. Chavers of Community Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Cremation.
BOSSICK
Eli E., 87, of 7450 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Obituary was published 10-10-02
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (10-10-02) and 10 a.m. to time of service today (10-11-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. Stanley J. Swacha, pastor of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
MAKARA
Mrs. Joseph (Margaret I.) Jr., 63, of 2183 Revere Drive, Hermitage, formerly of Grange Road, New Wilmington.
Obituary was published 10-10-02
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. today (10-11-02) in New Virginia United Methodist Church, Hermitage, with Pastor Roy Daugherty officiating. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Burial: Cremation in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
SHULTZ
Howard F., 64, of 383 Leech Road, Sugar Grove Township, formerly of Mount Pleasant, Pa.
Obituary was published 10-10-02
Calling hours: 4 to 9 p.m. today (10-11-02) in ANDREW J. VANA FUNERAL HOME, 102 Church St., Hadley; and 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (10-12-02) in Hadley Presbyterian Church.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Dr. Charles Van Dyne, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hadley Cemetery.
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