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Cornelia 'Nell' Steiner
Golden Dawn retiree
was active in Holy Cross
Cornelia "Nell" Steiner, 100 Cusick Lane, Sharpsville, and a current resident of O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury, died at 7:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, in the nursing home. She was 89.
Mrs. Steiner was born Dec. 4, 1912, in Farrell to John B. Orlander and Florence Stanciu Orlander.
She was a 1930 graduate of Farrell High School and a 1934 alumna of Grove City College, where she earned a degree in business.
Mrs. Steiner retired from Golden Dawn Foods with more than 20 years of service as an office administrator.
Before beginning her tenure with Golden Dawn, Mrs. Steiner worked in the main corporate office of the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant and had been a substitute teacher in both the Farrell and Sharpsville school districts. She had also worked for Ben Routman Insurance Co. of Sharon.
She was a life member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 237 in Sharpsville; and an active member of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Hermitage, where she served as the youth advisor for many years.
Her husband, Martin Steiner, whom she married Aug. 16, 1947, died July 17, 1996.
Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Steiner was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Ray Orlander. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Holy Cross Orthodox Church, 750 Maple Drive, Hermitage 16148.
STEINER
Mrs. Martin (Cornelia "Nell"), 89, of 100 Cusick Lane, Sharpsville, and Masury.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (11-21-02) 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. Saracusta service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (11-22-02) in Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. David Subu, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Larry D. Derr
'71 Sharpsville grad was sportsman, Packard retiree
Larry D. Derr, 151 Carrier Road, Pymatuning Township, passed away at 9:58 p.m. Monday (11-18-02) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, following a two-year illness. He was 49.
Mr. Derr was born on July 13, 1953, in Sharon, a son of Earl "Wayne" Derr and Mary Goodemote Derr.
He was a 1971 alumnus of Sharpsville High School. Prior to his illness, he had been employed as a wire drawer for Delphi Packard Electric Systems for 30 years, retiring Aug. 1, 2001.
A sportsman, Mr. Derr was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed vegetable gardening and NASCAR.
His wife, the former Sheri Kniseley, with whom he has been with for more than 26 years, survives at home.
Mr. Derr also leaves: his parents, both at home in South Pymatuning Township; and a sister, Diane Derr, also South Pymatuning Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC Cancer Institute in care of UPMC Horizon, Greenville 16125.
DERR
Larry D., 49, of 151 Carrier Road, Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday (11-21-02) and 10 a.m. to time of service Friday (11-22-02) 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 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Dennis, pastor of Lakeside Evangelical Congregational Church, Pymatuning Township, officiating.
Interment: Delaware Township Cemetery.
Lois J. Dengler
Retiree of Meadville plant
had daughters living here
Lois J. Dengler, Hermitage, formerly of Saegertown RD 3, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 82.
Mrs. Dengler was born June 24, 1920, in Blair, Neb., to Charles Hineline and Carrie Thompson Hineline.
She had been employed by the former Avtek Corp. of Meadville for 36 years, retiring in 1981 from the coning department.
Her hobbies included reading, word puzzles, crocheting, needlepoint and watching television. She was of the Catholic faith and loved to be with her family.
Her husband, Clyde V. Dengler, whom she married Aug. 11, 1945, died Feb. 12, 1989.
She is survived by: five daughters, Joyce Secich and her husband Dennis, Sharon; Judith Pavlak and her husband Dale, Seven Hills, Ohio; Jeanette Dengler, Paducah, Ky.; Janet Dengler, Sharon; and Jeraldine Ferencik, Sharpsville; and two grandsons, Jeremy Pavlak and Jordan Pavlak.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meadville Public Library, 848 Main St., Meadville 16335; or any library in the donor's local community.
DENGLER
Mrs. Clyde V. (Lois J.), 82, Hermitage, formerly of Saegertown RD3.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (11-20-02) in HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, 330 Broad St., Saegertown.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Thursday (11-21-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth S. Custer, pastor of Saegertown United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Vernon Township, Crawford County.
Laura Mae McFarland Sonntag
GC church teacher co-ran gas station, family farm
Laura Mae McFarland Sonntag, 2808 Leesburg-Volant Road, Volant, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning (11-19-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 76.
Mrs. Sonntag was born May 12, 1926, in Springfield Township to Russell McFarland and Sara Lois Weber McFarland.
She helped her parents at McFarland General Store in London, Pa. Later, with her husband, she owned and operated Sonntag Sunoco in Grove City until 1971.
Mrs. Sonntag and her husband moved from London to the family farm and in 1964 built a new home, where the family operated the family farm. There she would spend the remainder of her life.
She was greatly loved by her husband and children and her life would not be complete without the mention of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a gardener and a teacher of beginners at First Baptist Church of Grove City, where she was a member.
Mrs. Sonntag was also a former member of Leesburg Ladies Club.
Her husband, Clifford S. Sonntag, whom she married May 22, 1948, survives at the residence. Also surviving are: two daughters, Sally and her husband Victor Moya-Mendez, Volant; and Linda and her husband Monte Buchanan, Harrisville; a son, Sam Sonntag, at home; a brother, William McFarland and his wife Betty, Leesburg; three sisters, Eleanor Steele, Dayton, Tenn.; and Lois Knauff and her husband Gene; and Cathy McFarland, all Grove City; six grandchildren, Julie Flynn and her husband Patrick, Grove City; Bradley Moya-Mendez and his wife Karen; and Joanna Klabe and her husband Timothy, all Perkiomenville, Pa.; Wage Buchanan, Pittsburgh; and Cody Buchanan and Sarah Lang, both Harrisville; and three great-grandchildren, Shawn Moya-Mendez and Josiah Flynn, both Grove City; and Laura Mae Klabe, Perkiomenville.
Mrs. Sonntag was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; and a brother, James McFarland.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 103 Cranberry Road, Grove City 16127.
Mrs. Clifford S. (Laura Mae McFarland), 76, of 2808 Leesburg-Volant Road, Volant.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (11-21-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (11-22-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. David Johnson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Carpenter Cemetery, Springfield Township.
Daniel H. Bossick
Sharon Steel retiree
was Sacred Heart member
Daniel H. Bossick, 401 Logan Ave., Sharon, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. He was 95.
Mr. Bossick was born Oct. 26, 1907, in Sharon, a son of Eli Bossick and Martha Danculovich Bossick.
He attended Farrell area schools and was employed for 22 years by the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, retiring in 1972 as a boiler tender. Mr. Bossick previously worked for 20 years at the former U.S. Steel (Carnegie Steel), Farrell.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and belonged to Church of the Sacred Heart in Sharon.
His wife, the former Rose Marie Salae, whom he married Oct. 6, 1934, died in 1975.
Surviving are: one son, Richard Bossick, Sharon; two sisters, Anna Misik, Warren, Ohio; and Violet Carpenter, Brookfield; and one brother, Walter Bossick, Greenville.
Besides his wife, Mr. Bossick was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Emily and Gloria Bossick; and Helen Kulusich; and three brothers, Emil, Elias and Eli Bossick.
BOSSICK
Daniel H., 95, of 401 Logan Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (11-20-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Prayer service at 6:45 in the funeral home.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Thursday (11-21-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley Swacha, pastor, as celebrant. Brief service at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICES, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Josephine M. Zarella
Josephine M. Zarella, John XXIII Home, Hermitage, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 90.
Obituary information was incomplete.
ZARELLA
Josephine M., 90, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Rev. Dr. William W. Newby
The Rev. Dr. William W. Newby, 1116 Emerson Ave., Farrell, died at 12:14 p.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 70.
Obituary information was incomplete.
NEWBY
Rev. Dr. William W., 70, of 1116 Emerson Ave., Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Lois Marie Cherry Moyer
'57 Farrell grad was active in Friendship Baptist
The following obituary is being reprinted from Tuesday to correct typeface changes that occurred in the printing process.
A funeral service will be held Friday for Lois Marie Cherry Moyer, 902 Norris Ave., Farrell. She passed away at 5:55 a.m. Sunday (11-17-092) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 64.
A lifelong Shenango Valley resident, Mrs. Moyer was born Sept. 20, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of James Donald Cherry and Eleanor Campbell Cherry.
A graduate of Farrell High School Class of 1957, she worked for the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant.
As a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Farrell, Mrs. Moyer belonged to the senior choir, missionary society, trustee board and kitchen committee.
She was an avid bowler and a member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unions.
Surviving are: one daughter, Sharlene Moyer, Sharon; one son, Kenneth E. Moyer Sr. and his wife Stacey L., at home; her grandchildren, Damien A. Hancock, San Antonio; Kenneth E. Moyer Jr. and O'Bryan Lampkins, both Farrell; and Melvin Locke Jr., Sharon; two great-grandchildren, Derrick A. and Nina S. Hancock, both San Antonio; a sister, Vera Cherry, Baltimore; two brothers, James Donald Cherry Jr., Detroit; and Alvin Cherry, Baltimore; and a host of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Moyer was preceded in death by her parents.
MOYER
Lois Marie Cherry, 64, of 902 Norris Ave., Farrell.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Friday (11-22-02) in Friendship Baptist Church, 339 Spearman Ave., Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Friday in the church with the Rev. Joseph Davis, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BAKMAZ
Mike Jr., 85, of 812 Lyle Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 11-19-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (11-21-02) JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Friday (11-22-02) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with the Rev. Jason Glover as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
BRYSH
Charles S. "Ky," 84, of 293 E. Judy Lynn Drive, Farrell.
Obituary was published 11-19-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (11-20-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (11-21-02) in the funeral home with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, with full military honors rendered by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell.
COMBINE
Sue A., 25, of 7467 Stewart Sharon Road, Hubbard, Brookfield Township.
Obituary was published 11-19-02
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (11-20-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (11-21-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. John Lodi, pastor of St. Bernadette Church, Masury, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
HAHNE
Mrs. Robert W. (Frances M.) Sr., 92, Hempfield Township, formerly of 9 Penn Ave. and 9 Rooney St., both Greenville.
Obituary was published 11-19-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville, and are 10 a.m. to time of service today (11-20-02) in the lounge of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the church with the Rev. Martin M. Roth, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hadley Cemetery.
LACAMERA
John E. "Jack," 58, of 200 Orange Drive, Apartment 6A, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 11-18-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net.
Service: 11 a.m. today (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.
MAYKOWSKI
Jerome, 70, of 3000 Valley View Road, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 11-19-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-20-02) 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. Thursday (11-21-02) in Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with Monsignor John B. Hagerty, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors provided by the Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland.
RANELLI
Joseph R., 84, of 519 Oak St., Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 11-18-02
Calling hours: Were 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. today (11-20-02) at St. Bartholomew's Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. John S. Lynch, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
TEMPLETON
Charles E., 81, of 22 Milton St., Clark.
Obituary was published 11-14-02
Service: Memorial service at 6 p.m. Friday (11-22-02) in Sharpsville Church of the Nazarene, 804 W. Ridge Ave., with the Rev. Thomas C. Frederick, pastor, officiating.
YENSICK
Johnathan D., 14, of 7800 Elm St., Masury.
Obituary was published 11-19-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (11-21-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (11-22-02) in the funeral home with Pastor Cindy Swogger, associate pastor of First Baptist Church, Sharon, officiating.
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