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Ralph Reed Bell
Well-known bowler worked at Bell Motors, drove truck
Ralph Reed Bell of 319 New Castle Ave., Sharon, died of natural causes at 12:17 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, after an extended illness. He was 69.
Born on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1932, in Sharon, Mr. Bell was a son of the late Kenneth L. and Mabel Marshall Bell.
He was employed as a service manager and mechanic for the former Bell Motors in Sharon for 35 years. He had also worked as a truck driver for Joy Cone Co. for nine years and later as an independent truck driver until 1992.
Mr. Bell was a 1950 graduate of Sharon High School and went on to attend Allegheny College in Meadville and Youngstown State University.
He was well-known in local bowling circles.
He is survived by: his former wife, Elaine Bell, Sharon; two daughters, Karen L., wife of Ronald Ardlen; and Lauren S. Bell, all Sharon; a sister, Joanne Bell, Washington, D.C.; four granddaughters, Diana Evans, Sarah Kustelega, Brittany Bell and Kiera Ardlen; a grandson, Mike Fetsko; two great-grandsons, Dillon Maurice and Nicholas Maurice; and three great-granddaughters, Grace Maurice, Kristina Kustelega and Serena Kustelega. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Donations may be made to his family through the funeral home.
BELL
Ralph Reed, 69, of 319 New Castle Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: None at the family's request.
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. Monday (10-28-02) in Grace Chapel Community Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Larry Haynes, pastor, officiating.
Burial: His body was donated to the Humanities & Gifts Registry of Western Pennsylvania.
Arrangements by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Margaret 'Peg' I. Graham
Retired GCC receptionist was active in Tower church
Margaret "Peg" I. Graham, 20 Orchard Drive, Pine Township, formerly of 905 S. Center St., Grove City, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, in Orchard Manor, Pine Township, following a brief illness. She was 86.
Mrs. Graham was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Liberty Township to Joseph Campbell Lightner and Ethel May Nelson Lightner.
A graduate of Grove City High School, she retired in 1987 from Grove City College, where she served as a receptionist for the school's Helen Harker Hall and Mary Ethel Pew dorms. Mrs. Graham was also grandmother of the Gamma Sigma Phi Sorority.
She was a lifetime member of Tower Presbyterian Church in Grove City, where she sang in the church choir. At one time she was very active in the church.
Mrs. Graham was a former member of the Phythian Sisters of Grove City.
Her husband, William Burton Graham, whom she married Aug. 17, 1934, died Jan. 2, 1971.
Surviving are: two daughters, Barbara Lee, wife of Edward L. Royle, Garden Grove, Calif.; and Kay Ellen, wife of Larry "Joe" Cunningham, Mercer; one son, William Alan Graham and his wife Lois Jean, Grove City; three brothers, Howard L. Lightner and his wife, Helen, Grove City; Robert N. Lightner and his wife Louise, Pico Rivera, Calif.; and Joseph C. Lightner Jr. and his wife Gail, Greenville; seven grandchildren, Mitchell A. and Michael G. Graham, Christi L. Beatty, Daniel L. Royle, Gregory G. Cunningham, Janene K. DiSanti and Jill A. McCandless; and nine great-grandchildren, Zachary, Rachel and Joshua Graham; Emily DiSanti; Aubrey and Melissa Graham; Olivia DiSanti; and Logan and Derek McCandless.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carol Mae Graham; and two brothers, Harold L. and Kenneth E. Lightner.
GRAHAM
Mrs. William Burton (Margaret "Peg" I. Lightner), 86, Pine Township, formerly of 905 S. Center St., Grove City.
Calling hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday (10-27-02) and 10 a.m. to time of service Monday (10-28-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Robert McCreight, interim pastor of Tower Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville.
Alice Marie Hittle
Lifelong Fredonia resident retired from Mellon Bank
Alice Marie Hittle of 23 First St., Fredonia, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, following a period of failing health. She was 77.
Mrs. Hittle was born May 22, 1925, in Greenville, a daughter of the late Harry and Marie Chew Hays.
On July 14, 1943, she married Leo "Bus" Hittle, who survives. Alice was a lifelong resident of the Fredonia area.
Mrs. Hittle retired in 1984 from the Fredonia office of Mellon Bank.
She and Leo enjoyed spending their winters in Winter Haven, Fla. Alice's greatest joy was spending time with family.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Delaware Township.
She is survived by: her husband; four sons, Donald Hittle and his companion, Linda Dille, Conneaut Lake; Paul Hittle, Cadillac, Mich.; James Hittle and his companion, Patricia Schrock, Fredonia; and William Hittle and his wife Patricia, Mercer; one brother, H. Richard Hays, Spartansburg; and nine grandchildren, Lisa Guidace and her husband Frank, Pamela Reagle and her husband Chuck, Michael Hittle and his wife Tracy, James Hittle Jr., Tracey Gregor and her husband Paul, Donald Hittle Jr., Jennifer Hittle, Thomas Hittle and Keith Hittle. Nine great-grandchildren also survive.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Ryan David Hittle.
The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 10 Beil Hill Road, Greenville 16125.
HITTLE
Mrs. Leo "Bus" (Alice Marie), 77, of 23 First St., Fredonia.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (10-27-02) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 169 Second St., Fredonia.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (10-28-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Harbaugh, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Delaware Township, officiating.
Interment: Delaware (Township) Cemetery.
Joseph D. Rupert
Hermitage man was
Seabee, retired carpenter
Joseph D. Rupert, 505 Koonce Road, Hermitage, died of natural causes at 1:50 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, following a brief illness. He was 78.
Mr. Rupert was born Oct. 30, 1923, in Farrell, a son of Michael Rupert and Lucille Serjak Rupert.
A 1942 graduate of Farrell High School, he was a carpenter for W.B. Gibson Co. in Warren, Ohio, for 38 years, retiring in 1978.
Mr. Rupert was a member of Church of Notre Dame in Hermitage.
A Navy veteran, he served in the Seabees.
His wife, the former Carmella M. Alter, whom he married Sept. 20, 1952 in St. Anthony's Church in Sharon, survives at home.
Also surviving are: a son, Mark Rupert, husband of Lynn, Sharon; a daughter, Tamara Stinedurf, wife of William, Red Oak, Texas; two brothers, Michael Rupert, Laurel, Md.; and Henry Rupert, Plymouth, Mich.; one sister, Suzanne Rupert, Farrell; two grandsons, Mark Rupert Jr. and Joshua Stinedurf; one granddaughter, Jessica Braggs; and four great-grandchildren, Paige Rupert, Brody Braggs, Dustin Braggs and Nicola Stinedurf.
Mr. Rupert was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lt. Martin Rupert, member of the U.S. Army Air Force, who was killed in action in Belgium during World War II; and two sisters, Elizabeth Rupert and Antoinette Schultz.
RUPERT
Joseph D., 78, of 505 Koonce Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours and service: None. Friends may send condolences to pustinger@adelphia.net
Burial: Cremation.
Arrangements by A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, 1310 Idaho St., Farrell.
Louis Frank Benish III
'82 Commodore Perry grad lived here, worked in Ohio
Louis Frank Benish III, 380 Brooklyn St., Sharon, died at 10:02 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following an extended illness. He was 38.
Mr. Benish was born Sept., 14, 1964, in Sewickley, Pa., to Louis Frank Benish Jr. and Addie Lou Cals Benish.
He graduated in 1982 from Commodore Perry High School in Sheakleyville and in 1984 from Duff's Business School in Pittsburgh.
Mr. Benish worked for McCall Shipping, where he ran supplies to oil rigs. As a crane operator, he worked for ADT Steel Mill, with his last position served at Geneva Steel, both Ohio.
Mr. Benish was a member of Mooncrest Baptist Church in Coraopolis, Pa.
He served in the Navy and loved to fish, hunt and bowl.
Surviving are: his mother, Sharon; three sisters, Mrs. James (Debra) Burton, Surfside Beach, S.C.; Mrs. Thomas (Yvonne) Gogarty, Virginia Beach, Va.; and Mrs. Robert (Candice) Walker, Pittsburgh; two brothers, Russell Benish and his wife Eileen, Auburn, Calif.; and David Benish, Ocean View, Va.; and two nieces and three nephews.
Mr. Benish was preceded in death by his father.
BENISH
Louis Frank III, 38, of 380 Brooklyn St., Sharon.
Service: Celebration of life service at 1 p.m. Tuesday (10-29-02) in the chapel of JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. The Rev. John M. Trojak, pastor of First Baptist Church, Sharon, will officiate. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Burial: Cremation in the funeral home crematory.
Dorothy A. Chadwick
Meals, hospital volunteer served in church, UMW
Dorothy A. Chadwick, Fairview Township, formerly of 5 Woodbine Drive, Hempfield Township, died at 6:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, in Fairview (Township) Manor. She was 90.
Mrs. Chadwick was born June 28, 1912, in Pittsburgh to James H. Ackley and Isabelle Voss Ackley.
She was a graduate of Dormont High School in Pittsburgh.
As a member of First United Methodist Church in Greenville, Mrs. Chadwick belonged to the church choir and advisory board. She was a past president and charter member of the United Methodist Women of Greenville and also served as past District president of the United Methodist Women of Western Pennsylvania. She was a member of Church Women United.
Mrs. Chadwick was one of the founders and the day chairman of the Meals-on-Wheels program in Greenville. She was also a volunteer at the former Greenville Regional Hospital for more than 20 years and belonged to the Joaquin Club, Greenville.
Her husband, James Chadwick, whom she married Sept. 16, 1939, died March 17, 1981.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Brown, Conneaut, Ohio; and Janet Nelson, wife of Fred Nelson Jr., Erie; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Chadwick was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, James and John Ackley.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 73 Clinton St., Greenville 16125.
CHADWICK
Mrs. James (Dorothy A.), 90, Fairview Township, formerly of 5 Woodbine Drive, Hempfield Township.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (10-28-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville, and 10 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (10-29-02) in the lounge of First United Methodist Church, also Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church, with the Rev. James Miller, pastor, officiating.
Burial: With committal service in Shenango Valley Cemetery, Hermitage.
Michael Dubovitch
Former GATX worker
attended Sharon schools
Michael Dubovitch, New Wilmington, formerly of 120 Superior St., Hermitage, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Thursday (10-24-02) in The Overlook nursing home, New Wilmington, following an extended illness. He was 87.
Mr. Dubovitch was born April 29, 1915, in Sharon, a son of John Dubovitch and Mary Milan Dubovitch.
He attended Sharon schools and worked at General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant.
Mr. Dubovitch was baptized and at one time was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hermitage.
A brother, Paul Dubovitch, survives in Gardenia, Calif.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and twin sisters, Mary and Mildred Dubovitch.
DUBOVITCH
Michael, 87, New Wilmington, formerly of 120 Superior St., Hermitage.
Service: Private graveside service will be held today (10-26-02) in Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
Burial: His family's plot in Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Philip Lee McQueen
Former WM man worked in trucking, landscaping
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Philip Lee McQueen of 606 Glenwood Drive, Ephrata, Pa., formerly of West Middlesex, died at 12:10 p.m. Oct. 24, 2002, in Moses Cone Hospital after having resided with his daughter, Amy McQueen, during his illness. He was 59.
Mr. McQueen was born Sept. 24, 1943, to the late Hugh and Austa Hoffmeister McQueen of West Middlesex.
He and his wife Doris were married in January 1962. They lived in West Middlesex and started their family while he attended Youngstown State University, where he attained his bachelor's degree. In 1976, they moved to Lewisburg, Pa., where they resided for 11 years before moving to the current residence in Ephrata.
Philip spent most of his career in the trucking industry and was later employed doing what he loved most, planting beautiful gardens and landscaping.
He was an avid outdoorsman in every sense, enjoying activities such as hunting, fishing, bird watching and gardening.
Surviving other than his daughter Amy McQueen, Julian, N.C.; are: his son, Scott and his wife Mary; three grandchildren, Jessie, Sarah and Sean, all Forty Fort, Pa.; two sisters, Janet Black, State College, Pa.; and Marilyn Walker, Troy, Ohio; his brother, Paul McQueen, Chahalis, Wash.; as well as many wonderful friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. McQueen was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Doris McQueen, who passed away Dec. 11, 1997.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you make arrangements to have a tree planted. Contact the American Forestry Association, Box 2000, Washington, D.C. 20013-2000.
McQUEEN
Philip Lee, 59, of 606 Glenwood Drive, Ephrata, Pa., formerly of West Middlesex.
Service: Memorial service to reflect and celebrate his life at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in First Presbyterian Church Chapel, Greensboro, N.C., with the Rev. John Truitt, pastor, and the Rev. Bryn Carlson, Georgia, officiating.
Calling hours: The family will receive friends after the service in the Blair Hagan Room of the church. Friends may also send condolences to www.haneslineberry.com
Arrangements by HANES-LINEBERRY FUNERAL HOME, 515 N. Elm St., Greensboro.
Robert Adam John Filer
Church elder aided MCAR, worked at Sharon Steel
WARREN, Ohio -- Robert Adam John Filer, 1330 Waverly Drive NW, Warren, formerly of Sharpsville, died of natural causes at 4:02 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, in his home after a lengthy illness. He was 85.
Mr. Filer was born Feb. 11, 1917, in Altoona, Pa., to Adam O. Filer and Agnes C. Huber Filer.
An alumnus of Altoona High School, he graduated in 1938 from Pennsylvania State University.
He was employed for 43 years at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he was general superintendent of technical service. He also served 25 years as superintendent of the cold roll department of the mill. He retired in 1982.
As a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sharon, he served as an elder and chairman of the building committee.
He was also a past chairman of the board of directors of the Mercer County Association for the Retarded; and belonged to the American Iron and Steel Institute and was a founding member of one of its committees.
His wife of 54 years, the former Marjorie R. Hengstler, whom he married Oct. 31, 1940, died Aug. 13, 1995.
Surviving are: three daughters, Dr. Anne F., wife of Dr. Timothy Schenz, Powell, Ohio; Mrs. Thomas (Nancy F.) Lucas, Warren, with whom Robert resided; and Mrs. Karl (Betsy F.) Kotanchik, Douglassville, Pa.; five grandchildren, Mrs. Gregory (Jennifer Lucas) McAllister, David T. Lucas, Robert A.J. Lucas, Kate E. Kotanchik and Erik S. Kotanchik; four great-grandchildren, Molly McAllister, Thomas McAllister, Kelsey Lucas and Kristen Lucas; and a wife, Jane Baur Filer, Woodbridge, Va.
Besides his wife, Marjorie, he was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to contribute to a fund for his missionary friends, whom he encouraged through the years.
FILER
Robert Adam John, 85, of 1330 Waverly Drive NW, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (10-27-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (10-28-02) in Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Sean Martin, associate pastor, officiating. Procession will leave the funeral home at 10:40 a.m. for the church.
Interment: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BRYAN
Ashley Ann, 13, of 1957 Pine Hollow Blvd., Hermitage.
Obituary was published 10-24-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (10-25-02) 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 (10-26-02) in Shenango Valley Church of God, 1957 Pine Hollow Blvd., Hermitage, with the Rev. Vern Allison, director of ministries for the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the Church of God, officiating.
Burial: Following in Hays Cemetery, Wayne, Ohio.
CUNNINGHAM
Andrew S., 82, of 541 Bedford Road, Shenango Township.
Obituary was published 10-25-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (10-27-02) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Monday (10-28-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. James Leuenberger, pastor of Presbyterian Church of West Middlesex, officiating.
Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
GADOLA
Mary, 90, of 601 Victory Drive, Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 10-25-02
Calling hours: Were 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (10-25-02) 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. today (10-26-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
KRAJCOVIC
Gerald "Jerry" V., 71, of 1735 Buckeye Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 10-25-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (10-25-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, and are 10 a.m. to time of service today (10-26-02) in Miracle Valley Church, Hermitage. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the church, with Pastor Samuel DeJoy of Miracle Valley Church officiating.
Interment: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.
MANFREDI
Mrs. Nick (Pamela J. Trump) Jr., 42, of 117 N. Mills Road, Coolspring Township.
Obituary was published 10-25-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (10-25-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Wake service at 8 p.m.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. today (10-26-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. James Kennelley, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Mercer, and the Rev. Eric Peters, pastor of Fredonia Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Interment: All Saints Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
WRIGHT
Dr. Russell M., 98, formerly of Jackson Center and Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Obituary was published 10-23-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (10-25-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. today (10-26-02) in Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, senior pastor, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
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