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Thomas Edward Blakeley
Sharpsville man was
Steelers, NASCAR fan
Thomas Edward Blakeley, of 44 S. 3rd St., Sharpsville, died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday (11-16-02) in the emergency room at UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 39.
He was born Aug. 11, 1963 to Shirley (Bailey) Blakeley of Leavittsburg, Ohio, and Gilbert M. Blakeley, who is deceased.
He attended Hartford (Ohio) Area Schools. He was working for Premier Hydraulics, Inc., as a machine operator and in maintenance.
Mr. Blakeley was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed automotive restoration, watching football and NASCAR racing. He was also a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan and was an ardent Jeff Burton fan.
He is survived by his fiancée, Linda Bowers, Hermitage; his former wife, Pamela Blakeley, Sharon; three daughters, Brenda, Pamela and Jennifer Blakeley, all of Sharon; four sisters, Violet Buterbaugh and her husband Walter, Sharpsville; Margaret Bowers and her husband Wayne, Sharpsville; Joanne Rogan, Leavittsburg, Ohio; Mary Ann Fabian and her husband Roy, Fowler, Ohio; and Shirley A. Blakeley and her husband Fred Bulik of Masury; three brothers, Gilbert M. Blakeley Jr., Leavittsburg, Ohio; Alan M. Bailey, Hermitage; and Daniel M. Rogan and his wife Junifer, West Middlesex; a granddaughter, Sierra Fair, Sharon; several nieces and nephews; his special friend Todd "Boss" and many other special friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.
BLAKELEY
Thomas Edward, 39, of 44 S. 3rd St., Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-18-02) in the JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald P. Wilson of the Lebanon United Presbyterian Church. Friends may e-mail condolences to jflynnfuneralhome.com.
Cremation: In the funeral home crematory.
Lois Marie Cherry Moyer
Lois Marie Cherry Moyer, 902 Norris Ave., Farrell, died at 5:56 a.m. Sunday (11-17-02) at the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 64.
Obituary information was incomplete.
MOYER
Lois Marie Cherry, 64, of 902 Norris Ave., Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Joseph R. Ranelli
Sharpsville man was retired machine operator
Joseph R. Ranelli, 519 Oak St., Sharpsville, died at 9 p.m. Saturday (11-16-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 84.
Mr. Ranelli was born March 18, 1918, in Sharpsville, to Gregorio and Philomina Ricci Ranelli.
He was employed by Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant as a machine operator until he retired in 1978. He was a member of St. Bartholomew's Church, Sharpsville.
He was married Sept. 28, 1940 to Sarah Scibelli, who died Nov. 29, 1998.
He is survived by three daughters, Loretta Ciallella and her husband, Joseph Jr., Hermitage; Gloria Ranelli and her companion David Areen, Chicago; JoAnn Pavlick and her husband Edward, Sharpsville; four grandchildren, Samantha, Andrew and Jillian Pavlick and Gregory Ciallella; three sisters, Yolanda DelMonaco, Sharpsville; Lucy Porter and her husband Claire, Sharon; and Mary Barber, Wheatland; and one brother, Rocky Ranelli and his wife Delores, Sharpsville.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Dominic Ranelli, and two sisters, Frances Viselli and Anna Costick.
RANELLI
Joseph R., 84, of 519 Oak St., Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) at STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME INC., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (11-20-02) at St. Bartholomew's Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. John S. Lynch, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Jacob Thomas Kresh
Jacob Thomas Kresh, 106 Kresh Lane, Butler, died at 5:47 p.m. Friday (11-15-02) in Butler Memorial Hospital. He was 2.
Jacob was born Oct. 31, 2000, in Butler, to Daniel H. and Kimberly K. Koprivnikar Kresh.
He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Jared Hoffman, Grove City; and Patrick Kresh, Butler; a sister, Carolyn Hoffman, Butler; four cousins, Tanner Pierce, Jupiter, Fla.; James Rosati and Christina Rosati, both of McDonald, Pa.; and Megan McDowell, Butler; paternal grandparents, Rudolph and Anna Rose Tanczos Kresh, Butler; maternal grandparents John and Evelyn Johnston Koprivnikar, Grove City; a maternal grandmother, Ruth Johnston, Hastings, Mich.; aunts and uncles Barnaby and Karen Pierce, Junipter, Fla.; Jack and Irene Rosati, McDonald, Pa.; Roger and Teresa McDowell, Butler; Thomas Koprivnikar, Grove City; David and Cathy Kresh, Bridgeville, Pa.; and Leonard Kresh, Covington, Ga.; five great-aunts; seven great-uncles and one great-great-aunt.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to United Cerebral Palsy of Butler, Infant Stimulation Program, 114 Skyline Drive, Butler, 16001.
KRESH
Jacob Thomas, 2, of 106 Kresh Lane, Butler.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-18-02) in THOMPSON MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 124 E. North St., Butler.
Service: A Mass of the Angels will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. James Salberg, pastor of St. Andrew's, officiating.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Butler.
Clarence R. Gordon
Retired dairy farmer had 20 grandchildren
Clarence R. Gordon of 745 Greenville Road, Mercer, formerly of New Lebanon, died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday (11-16-02) in Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, after a brief illness. He was 88.
He was born March 24, 1914, in Mill Creek Township, Mercer County, to Joseph C. and Hallie M. (Foster) Gordon. He attended the former Yankee Country School of Sandy Lake Township, the former White Country School in Fairview Township and the former Long Country School of Clarks Mills.
He retired as a dairy farmer in 1976 and worked with his brothers, Floyd and Foster Gordon, and also had worked throughout Western Pennsylvania. He was a member of the former Carpenter's Corners Church of Clarks Mills. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was always a working man and enjoyed gardening and working with the soil.
He married Doris M. Williams on Nov. 22, 1944 and she preceded him in death Sept. 5, 1982.
He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Harold (Zella) Glover, North East, Pa.; Mrs. Samuel (Betty) Lucas, Conneautville, Pa.; Mrs. Steven (Diana) Higbee, Sandy Lake; Mrs. Ronald (Gail) Angelotti, Cambridge Springs, Pa.; and Mrs. Mark (Joyce) Muller, Sharon; three sons, the Rev. James R. Gordon and wife Reba, Streamwood, Ill.; Joseph C. Gordon and wife Mary Ann, Broadheadsville, Pa.; Thomas F. Gordon and wife Sue, New Wilmington; a stepson, Bob Rigby, Pleasantville, Pa.; a brother, Floyd Gordon, Cochranton; 20 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; two sisters, Mona Olson and Alleyne Kaltenbaugh; and a brother, Foster Gordon.
GORDON
Clarence R., 88, of 745 Greenville Road, Mercer.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-18-02) and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in the SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Galen Joe MacDonald, pastor of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Interment and committal service: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
Sue A. Combine
Sue A. Combine of 7467 Stewart-Sharon Road, Brookfield, died Saturday (11-16-02) at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown. She was 25.
Obituary information was incomplete.
COMBINE
Sue A., 25, of 7467 Stewart-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Arrangements will be announced by MADASZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Mildred M. Richards
Hartford grad was charter member of fire auxiliary
Mildred M. Richards, 6358 Seneca Road, South Pymatuning Township, died at 7:17 a.m. Sunday (11-17-02) at UPMC Horizon, Greenville, of natural causes.
She was born May 5, 1925 in Burghill, Ohio, to Carl and Frieda Scott Parker.
Mrs. Richards was a graduate of Hartford High School, Hartford, Ohio, and was the valedictorian of the class of 1943. She worked in the South Pymatuning Elementary School cafeteria for six years as a lunchroom monitor. Previously she worked for Antos Food Market, Transfer, as a clerk.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage. She was a charter member of the South Pymatuning Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as president several times. Mrs. Richards was in the St. Paul's choir and was the director of the St. Paul's Children's Choir, a member of the Friendship Circle at St. Paul's.
She was an auditor for South Pymatuning Township, and she was a member of the South Pymatuning Homemakers Club. Mrs. Richards enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband in their motor home. She also enjoyed gardening, playing the piano and singing.
She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Richards, at home, who she married April 7, 1946; a daughter, Mrs. Robert C. (Patricia) Layman, Sharpsville; a son, Charles E. Richards II and his wife, Tammy, Rural Valley, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kay Valenly, Sharpsville; and Mrs. Virginia Thoureen, West Palm Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, Todd Layman, Terry Layman, Jody Aiuppy, Tod Turner and Stephanie Richards; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Kimberly Layman; a son-in-law, Jack Layman; and a nephew, Brad Richards.
Donations may be made to the St. Paul's United Church of Christ Memorial Fund or to St. Paul's Special Therapy Unit at St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township.
RICHARDS
Mildred M., 77, of 6358 Seneca Road, South Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday (11-20-02) at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage, with the Rev. Jay Gunn officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Hermitage.
John E. "Jack" LaCamera
Hermitage man was
standout football player
John E. "Jack" LaCamera, 200 Orange Drive, Apartment 6A, Hermitage, died unexpectedly at 2:25 p.m. Saturday (11-16-02) in the emergency room of the hospital of the Sharon Regional Health System. He was 58.
He was born Dec. 24, 1943, in Sharon, to Charles "Red" and Grace Reuff LaCamera.
He attended St. Ann's Parochial School and was a 1962 alumnus of Farrell High School. He also attended Youngstown State University, where he participated in ROTC.
Mr. LaCamera was last employed by Grove City Bus Lines, which is now Earth Tours, as a bus driver for six years. He previously had been employed by Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant, and the City of Farrell street department.
A standout football player during high school, "Fat Jack," as he was affectionately known by his friends, later played semi-professionally with the former Shenango Valley Blasters.
He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie, Sharon. He was an avid pool player and participated in many tournaments throughout the U.S. and in Canada. He previously had been an avid golfer.
He is survived by two daughters, Mary Josephine "Mary Jo" Kieper, Sharon, and Mrs. Gene (Tina) Rimer, Transfer; a son, Brian William LaCamera, Farrell; his mother; a sister, Vivian LaCamera, Hermitage, who he chauffeured on many occasions; 12 grandchildren, Brian, Shawn, Cara, Jena, Briana, Allena, Chastity, Ricki Lee, Richie, McKenzie, Allissa, Jerod; he also raised three boys, Matthew Kahler, Masury; Richard Kahler, Detroit, Mich.; and Russell Kahler, who is deceased.
He was preceded in death by his father and a grandson, Aaron Michael LaCamera.
LACAMERA
John E. "Jack," 58, of 200 Orange Drive, Apartment 6A, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in the J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net.
Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday (11-20-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima in Farrell, officiating.
Burial: St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Farrell.
Infant James Raymond Mabus
James Raymond Mabus, of 88 Osborn Road, Sandy Creek Township, was stillborn at UPMC Horizon, Greenville, Saturday evening (11-16-02).
James was born to Tracie L. (Hetrick) Britton and David Mabus Jr., both of 88 Osborn Road.
He is survived by four brothers, Branden Britton, Timothy Britton and Sean Britton, all of Hadley; and Louis Mabus, St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Amanda Mabus, St. Louis, Mo.; maternal grandparents, Janet Hetrick and Raymond Reinhart, both of Hadley; paternal grandparents, Eileen and Donald Cochran, Cochranton; and David Mabus Sr., Ashtabula, Ohio.
James was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Clarence Hetrick.
MABUS
James Raymond, infant, of 88 Osborn Road, Sandy Creek Township.
Service: Graveside services for the family will be held today (11-18-02) at the Sheakleyville Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Mitchell, pastor of the Sheakleyville United Methodist Church, officiating. Funeral arrangements are with ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 3223 Perry Highway, Sheakleyville.
Interment: Sheakleyville Cemetery.
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BRINKLEY
Mrs. Walter (Kathryn "Kate" Gerber Tate), 89, of 431 Jefferson Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 11-15-02
Calling hours: Were Sunday (11-17-02) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. today (11-18-02) in Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. Arlon K. Stubbe, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
CHNAPKO
Rose Marie, 73, formerly of Malleable Street, Sharon.
Obituary was published 11-17-02
Calling hours: Were Sunday (11-17-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (11-18-02) in St. Ann Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan as celebrant.
Burial: St. Ann Cemetery, Hermitage.
MOORE
Mrs. Edward (Lenora G. "Moo" Tennant), 77, of 684 Magnolia, Youngstown, formerly of the Shenango Valley.
Obituary was published 11-17-02
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (11-19-02) in First Baptist Church, Darr Avenue and French Street, Farrell. Friends may also call in the home of Catherine Taylor Owens, deceased's niece, 1973 Overlook Drive, Hermitage. Condolences may be sent to the family by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Sidney B. Walker, pastor, officiating; and the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, deceased's nephew and pastor of Second Baptist Church, Farrell, as eulogist.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
STACCINE
Harry "Irish" (Guistacchini), 82, Hermitage, formerly of Masury.
Obituary was published 11-15-02
Calling hours: Were Sunday (11-17-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (11-18-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.
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