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Local news Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002 newsie
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Today's death record

  • Steven Michael Cascio, infant son of Christopher S. and Erika L. Atkinson Cascio, 48 Hyde Hill Road, Salem Township.
  • Freda Mae Kurpe, 83, Loganville, Ga.
  • John E. Marshall, 86, of 102 Hollywood Blvd., Apartment 6, Hempfield Township.
  • Richard Moll, 82, of 4495 Clifford Drive, Hermitage.
  • John Toth, 66, of 561 W. Marshall Road, McDonald, Ohio.
  • Carrie B. Whiteside, 78, of 1109 German St., Erie, formerly of Farrell.
  • Ned David Wilson, 75, of 42 Rickert Road, West Salem Township.




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John Toth
Freda Mae Kurpe
Carrie B. Whiteside
Ralph Reed Bell II
  Ned David Wilson
Steven Michael Cascio
John E. Marshall
Richard Moll

John Toth
YOUNGSTOWN -- John Toth, 561 W. Marshall Road, McDonald, Ohio, died unexpectedly at 7:37 p.m. Friday (10-25-02) in the emergency room of St. Elizabeth Health Center. He was 66.

Obituary information was incomplete.


TOTH

    John, 66, of 561 W. Marshall Road, McDonald, Ohio.
    Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Monday (10-28-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral service at noon Monday in the funeral home.
    Interment: Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Hermitage.


Freda Mae Kurpe

Georgia woman

was great-grandmother

Freda Mae Kurpe, Loganville, Ga., died Saturday morning, Oct. 26, 2002. She was 83.

Mrs. Kurpe is survived by: two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Jackie Kurpe, Loganville; and Raymond and Georgine Kurpe, Westerville, Ohio; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.


KURPE

    Freda Mae, 83, Loganville, Ga.
    Service and interment: Remains have been shipped to SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, Columbus, Ohio, (614) 848-6699, for graveside services and interment.
    Arrangements by TOM M. WAGES FUNERAL SERVICE Inc., Snellville Chapel, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, Ga.


Carrie B. Whiteside

FARRELL -- Carrie B. Whiteside, 1109 German St., Erie, formerly of Farrell, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday (10-26-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 78.

Obituary information was incomplete.


WHITESIDE

    Carrie B., 78, of 1109 German St., Erie, formerly of Farrell.
    Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.


Ralph Reed Bell II

Well-known bowler worked at Bell Motors, drove truck

Ralph Reed Bell II 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; two sisters, Susanne Ray, Deerfield Beach, Fla.; and 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 II, 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.


Ned David Wilson

Ned David Wilson, 42 Rickert Road, West Salem Township, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday (10-26-02) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 75.
    Obituary information was incomplete.


    WILSON
    Ned David, 75, of 42 Rickert Road, West Salem Township.
    Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.


Steven Michael Cascio

Steven Michael Cascio of 48 Hyde Hill Road in Salem Township, was stillborn at 2:17 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

He is survived by: his parents, Christopher S. and Erika L. Atkinson Cascio; and a brother, Hunter O. Cascio, all at home; his paternal grandparents, Gary and Linda Cascio, Greenville; his maternal grandparents, Larry and Nadine Atkinson, also Greenville; his paternal great-grandmothers, Lillian Cascio, Greenville; and Shirley Palmer, Volant; and his maternal great-grandparents, Nick and Nellie Kusich, Greenville; and John and Eva Atkinson, Clearwater Fla.


CASCIO

    Steven Michael, infant son of Christopher S. and Erika L. Atkinson Cascio, 48 Hyde Hill Road, Salem Township.
    Service: Private funeral service will be held Thursday (10-31-02) in the chapel of St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
    Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery.
    Arrangements by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.


John E. Marshall

CBI retiree was member

of First Baptist, WWII vet

John E. Marshall, 102 Hollywood Blvd., Apartment 6, Hempfield Township, died at 9:13 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, in his home. He was 86.

Mr. Marshall was born Sept. 25, 1916, in Polk, to John E. Marshall and Maude Stone Marshall.

He was a graduate of Polk High School.

An employee for more than 30 years at Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.'s former Hempfield Township plant, Mr. Marshall worked in the plant's Shipping Department, retiring in 1981.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Greenville.

He enjoyed traveling, as well as playing and watching baseball.

Mr. Marshall served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945, participating during World War II in Italy and in North Africa. In honor of his service, he received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with five Bronze Stars.

His wife, the former Kathryn F. Axtell, whom he married on June 11, 1943, survives at home in Hempfield Township.

Also surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Susan) Jayne, Greenville; one son, James Phillip Marshall, Boulder, Colo.; four grandchildren, Rashaun Marshall, Justin Marshall, Travis Jayne and Christopher Jayne; and one great-grandson, Cade Phillip Alden.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Ancel, Harry, Frank and Charles Marshall; and five sisters, Mary, Louise, Evelyn, Olive and Alice Mae.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 60 Shenango St., Greenville 16125.


MARSHALL

    John E., 86, of 102 Hollywood Blvd., Apartment 6, Hempfield Township.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (10-28-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
    Service: Funeral and committal service at 2 p.m. Tuesday (10-29-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Ray Williams, pastor of First Baptist Church, Greenville, officiating.
    Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.


Richard Moll

Richard Moll, 4495 Clifford Drive, Hermitage, died at 1:49 p.m., Saturday (10-26-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 82.

Obituary information was incomplete.


MOLL

    Richard Moll, 4495 Clifford Drive, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BENISH
    
Louis Frank III, 38, of 380 Brooklyn St., Sharon.
    Obituary was published 10-26-02
    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.


CHADWICK
    
Mrs. James (Dorothy A.), 90, Fairview Township, formerly of 5 Woodbine Drive, Hempfield Township.
    Obituary was published 10-26-02
    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.


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. today (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.


FILER
    
Robert Adam John, 85, of 1330 Waverly Drive NW, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Sharpsville.
    Obituary was published 10-26-02
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (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.


GRAHAM
    
Mrs. William Burton (Margaret "Peg" I. Lightner), 86, Pine Township, formerly of 905 S. Center St., Grove City.
    Obituary was published 10-26-02
    Calling hours: 1 to 4 p.m. today (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.


HITTLE
    
Mrs. Leo "Bus" (Alice Marie), 77, of 23 First St., Fredonia.
    Obituary was published 10-26-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (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.



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