Today's obituaries
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Horace C. Grossman Sr.
Retired union carpenter, WWII vet had 60 survivors
Horace C. Grossman Sr., Branchton Road, Slippery Rock, died at 4 a.m. Monday (10-21-02) in his residence. He was 78.
Mr. Grossman was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Cherry Township, Butler County, to John H. Grossman Sr. and Mary Hockenberry Grossman.
He was a lifetime area resident and retired as a union carpenter with Local 500 of Carpenter's union in Butler.
He was a member of Branchton (Pa.) United Methodist Church.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served during World War II and was a life member of American Legion Post 852 in Harrisville.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Effie N. Coast, whom he married Dec. 16, 1949, at the residence; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence R. (Bonnie J.) Wallace, Slippery Rock; Mary E. Spence, Butler; and Mrs. Donald F. (Dale G.) Miller, Anderson, S.C.; six sons, Harold J. Applebee and his wife Sandy L., Anderson; Horace C. Grossman Jr. and his wife Mary M., Grove City; John R. Grossman and his wife Kimberly S., Slippery Rock; Joseph D. Grossman and his wife Kimberly A., Mercer; Marvin L. Grossman and his wife Judith A., Prospect, Pa.; and Kenneth C. Grossman, Slippery Rock; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Humes A. Grossman, Harrisville; Charles H. Grossman and Edward C. Grossman, both Boyers; and Robert L. Grossman, Slippery Rock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson; three brothers, John Grossman, Nat Grossman and Eugene Grossman; and one sister, MaryLou Gress.
GROSSMAN
Horace C. Sr., 78, Branchton Road, Slippery Rock.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (10-23-02) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (10-24-02) in the funeral home with Pastor A. James Lewis of Branchton United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial: Slippery Rock (Township) Cemetery.
Elizabeth 'Betty' Mae Dickey
Former Sharpsville woman had sister living here
BUTLER -- Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Dickey, Butler, formerly of Sharpsville, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002, in Sunnyview Home. She was 81.
Mrs. Dickey was born Jan. 12, 1921, in Sharpsville to Beryl E. Inbody and Kathryn L. Diefenderfer Inbody.
She was employed in the housekeeping department of Buttercup Campground Building in Connoquenessing Township, Butler County.
Mrs. Dickey was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Connoquenessing, and belonged to St. Paul's Ladies Aid; Meridian Women's Club, Butler; and the Artean Club.
Her husband, the Rev. Robert E. Dickey Jr., died March 7, 1977.
Surviving are: a daughter, Susan Holt, wife of Thomas H. Holt Jr., Meridian; a son, Raymond Dickey, Aliquippa; five grandsons and two great-granddaughters; two sisters, Mary Gean Lyden, Sharpsville; and Ruth Morgan, Sharon; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Dickey was preceded in death by two brothers and a great-grandson.
DICKEY
Elizabeth "Betty" Mae, wife of the Rev. Robert E. Dickey Jr., 81, Butler, formerly of Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (10-23-02) in THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (10-24-02) in the funeral home, with Pastor Norman Tutino of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Connoquenessing, officiating.
Burial: Hays Church Cemetery, Somerset County, near Berlin, Pa.
James Tisza Sr.
Valley Mold retiree was league bowler in Sharon
James Tisza Sr. of 1520 Brookfield Road SE, Hubbard, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday (10-20-02) in O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. He was 85.
Mr. Tisza was born May 11, 1917, in Dayton, Ohio, a son of Paul and Rose Grosshart Tisza.
He attended Elm and Stevenson schools in Masury.
Mr. Tisza retired in 1979 as a craneman for Valley Mold, Hubbard, after 43 years of service.
His memberships include the William Penn Life Branch 28, Youngstown; Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeast Ohio; and the Mixed Retirees Bowling League at Thornton Hall Lanes in Sharon.
He was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include: his wife, the former Anna Stano, whom he married Nov. 18, 1939; one son, James P. Tisza and his wife Kathy, McDonald, Ohio; and one grandson, David J. Tisza and his fiance, Angie Drake, Baltimore, Md.
Mr. Tisza was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Joseph, Steve and Paul Tisza; and two sisters, Clara Rotel and his twin, Rose Baltra.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Ohio Alzheimer's Research Center, 1899 W. Garfield Road, Columbiana, OH 44408.
TISZA
James Sr., 85, of 1520 Brookfield Road SE, Hubbard.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (10-22-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Private funeral service will be held Wednesday (10-23-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Brookfield, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Dr. Russell M. Wright
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Dr. Russell M. Wright, 1901 S. Ocean Blvd., Del Ray Beach, Fla. 33483, formerly of Jackson Center and Bloomfield Hills, Mich., died at 11:05 p.m. Friday (10-18-02) in Boca Raton Community Hospital. He was 98.
Obituary information was incomplete.
WRIGHT
Dr. Russell M., 98, Jackson Center and Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Arrangements will be announced by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
John F. 'Fred' Lucas Jr.
John F. "Fred" Lucas Jr., 1199 N. Perry Highway, Coolspring Township, died at 8:35 a.m. Monday (10-21-02) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, following a period of failing health. He was 53.
Obituary information was incomplete.
LUCAS
John F. "Fred" Jr., 53, of 1199 N. Perry Highway, Coolspring Township.
Arrangements will be announced by ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia.
Mary Pionati
PIONATI
Mary, 78, New Castle.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (10-22-02) in ED & DON DeCARBO FUNERAL HOME, 941 Mill St., New Castle.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (10-23-02) in St. Vitus Church, 910 S. Mercer St., New Castle.
Burial: Parkside Cemetery, New Castle.
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MILLER
Mrs. Wayne C. (Mabel R.), 95, Hempfield Township, formerly of Greenville-Mercer Road, Delaware Township.
No obituary was published
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (10-21-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville; and 10 a.m. to time of service today (10-22-02) in the lounge of St. John's Lutheran Church, Delaware Township. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. today in the church with the Rev. Ronald Harbaugh, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Delaware (Township) Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 10 Beil Hill Road, Greenville 16125.
SIMERAL
W. Vincent, 84, West Salem Township, formerly of 4 Davidson Ave., Greenville.
Obituary was published 10-21-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (10-22-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (10-23-02) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: With full military honors rendered by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3374, Hempfield Township; and a committal service in St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
SMITH
Vernon C. Jr., 77, of 198 Case Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 10-20-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (10-21-02) in 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. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (10-22-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn M. Hink, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating. Military honors rendered after the service by the U.S. Coast Guard Military District Honor Guard.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
SUPEL
Walter, 91, of 875 Sugar Hollow Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 10-21-02
Calling hours: Were 6 to 9 p.m. Monday (10-21-02) in the J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. by the Ladies of Charity. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. today (10-22-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Jeffrey Lucas, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Hermitage.
THOMAS
William Alan Sr., 81, of 3126 Maplewood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 10-21-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (10-22-02) 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. Wednesday (10-23-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Larry G. Rowe, pastor of Clark Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
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