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Victor G. Costar
Farrell native, WWII vet
retired from Sharon Tube
Victor G. Costar, 69 Rexford Drive, Hermitage, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 20, 2002, in his residence. He was 82.
Mr. Costar was born June 3, 1920, in Farrell to Peter A. Costar Sr. and Olivia Staunch Costar.
A graduate of Farrell High School Class of 1938, he retired in 1980 from the maintenance department of Sharon Tube Co.
Mr. Costar was a member of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Hermitage; American Legion Post 162, Sharpsville; and was a former member of the Romanian TBA Society.
An Army Air Force veteran, he served as a sergeant during World War II.
He bowled in the Sharon Tube League and Sunset Lanes Senior League, Farrell.
Mr. Costar was an avid sports fan and fisherman.
Surviving are: two sisters, Virginia Mitru, Hermitage; and Aurelia Kuehn, North Tonawanda, N.Y.; one brother, Peter A. Costar and his wife Nancy, Hermitage; six nieces and nephews; five great-nieces and -nephews; and one goddaughter, Shana Marie Reeves.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Gregory Costar, who died in 1979.
COSTAR
Victor G., 82, of 69 Rexford Drive, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (11-22-02) 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. Saturday (11-23-02) in Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. David G. Subu, pastor, officiating.
Entombment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Earl 'Skip' D. Vasilie
Sharon Steel retiree was World War II Army vet
Earl "Skip" D. Vasilie, 289 W. Park St., Hermitage, died unexpectedly at 4:23 p.m. Nov. 20, 2002, in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 78.
Mr. Vasilie was born Jan. 12, 1924, in Wheatland to John and Gertrude Hilgert Vasilie.
He attended Farrell High School and served in the Army during World War II as a parachuter.
Mr. Vasilie worked for Sharon Steel as an electrician for 42 years, retiring in 1983.
He attended First Assembly of God, Hermitage. Mr. Vasilie belonged to Sunset Bowling League of Farrell; Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166, Hermitage; a Tuesday morning golf league in Ohio; and the National Rifle Association.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed gardening.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Mary Mistretta, whom he married April 26, 1947, at home; two sons, Dan Vasilie, Columbus, Ohio; and John Vasilie and his wife, Pam, Hermitage; two sisters Christina and her husband, John Macabobby, Struthers, Ohio; and Helen Rubalcava, Hubbard; and three grandchildren, Jason Vasilie, Sarah Vasilie and Sasha Lara.
His mother; one sister, Victoria Fluent; and one brother, Michael Vasilie, preceded him in death.
VASILIE
Earl "Skip" D., 78, of 289 W. Park St., Hermitage.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (11-22-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday (11-23-02) in the funeral home with his nephew, Pastor Joseph Marzano of Grace in the Wilderness Fellowship, West Middlesex, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166, Hermitage.
Rev. Dr. William W. Newby
Army veteran was pastor, had counseling ministries
A funeral service will be held Saturday for the Rev. Dr. William W. Newby, longtime Shenango Valley resident of 1116 Emerson Ave., Farrell, who dedicated his life to counseling young people and adults with problems. He passed away at 12:14 p.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 70.
Dr. Newby was born June 21, 1932, in Huntsville, Ala., to Willie W. Newby and Laura M. Harden Newby.
He attended schools in Alabama and Evangelical Theological Seminary in Dixson, Mo.
A minister to those facing socio-religious problems, Dr. Newby, with his wife, spent much of his time working with people accused or convicted of crimes, their victims, families, attorneys and judges.
He and his wife were counselors for Mercer County for five years. As a counselor in Mercer County, he was a co-founder of Revival Emphasis Inc. in Farrell, established in 1976.
He was a retired minister and a former pastor for several years of Friendship Baptist Church in Farrell and a former chaplain at Mercer County Jail. He was currently a member and an associate minister at Second Baptist Church in Sharpsville.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served during the Korean conflict and was a member and former chaplain for Veterans of Foreign Wars Murray-Bell Post 7597 in Farrell.
In 1993, he was named to the Doctoral Review Committee of Evangelical Theological Seminary, reviewing doctoral proposals and theses of doctoral candidates.
His wife, the former Dorothy V. Williams, whom he married Sept. 15, 1953, passed away Jan. 5, 1997.
Surviving are: one son, William W. Newby IV, Galveston, Texas; a granddaughter, Savannah Ashley, Houston; four sisters, Richetta Thomas, Huntsville; Dorothy L. Chester and Brenda J. Reno, both Sharon; and Fannie M. Chester, Colorado Spring, Colo.; four brothers, Robert E. Newby Sr., Farrell; Henry E. Newby Sr., Hermitage; and Harvey L. Newby Sr. and Robert B. Newby, both Sharon; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three infant siblings; and one brother, Larry Newby.
NEWBY
Rev. Dr. William W., 70, of 1116 Emerson Ave., Farrell.
Calling hours: 9 a.m. to time of service Saturday (11-23-02) in Valley Baptist Church, 500 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell. Friends may also call in the home of Joan Lester, deceased's niece, 280 Spruce Ave., Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. James A. McKeithan, pastor of Second Baptist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors rendered by Veterans of Foreign Wars Murray Bell Post 7597, Farrell.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Anna Marie Bedich
Ex-Sharon homemaker
belonged to CFU groups
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday for Anna Marie Bedich, 941 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell, formerly of Stambaugh Avenue in Sharon. She passed away at 11:44 a.m. Wednesday (11-20-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 91.
Mrs. Bedich was born on July 25, 1911, in Whitney, Westmoreland County, a daughter of Thomas Fumic and Frances Krall Fumic.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon. She also belonged to Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 126 in Farrell; the C.F.U. Auxiliary; and the C.F.U. Veseljaci singing group.
Her husband, George Bedich, who she married Nov. 3, 1928, in Holy Trinity Church, Farrell, passed away May 24, 1992.
Surviving are: four sons, George T. Bedich and his wife Karleen, Henderson, Nev.; Joseph E. Bedich and his wife Kathryn, Howland, Ohio; Walter L. Bedich and his wife Catherine, Transfer; and Thomas E. Bedich, Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Gilbert (Margaret) Robsel, Girard, Ohio; and 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Thomas Fumic; and a grandson, Bryan Bedich.
Memorial contributions may be made to Croatian Fraternal Union Veseljaci Singing Group, 412 Staunton St., Farrell 16121.
BEDICH
Mrs. George (Anna Marie), 91, of 941 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell, formerly of Stambaugh Avenue, Sharon.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (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 Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday (11-23-02) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Christopher Merry, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
James N. 'Wayne' Cione
Sharon Steel retiree was WWII vet, Fatima member
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday for James N. "Wayne" Cione, 1007 Leslie St., Sharon. He died of natural causes Wednesday morning, Nov. 20, 2002, in his home after a lengthy illness. He was 76.
Mr. Cione was born Aug. 26, 1926, in Sharon to James Cione and Margaret Paule Cione.
A graduate of Sharon High School Class of 1945, he was a highlift operator, having worked for 40 years at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant. He retired in 1988.
Wayne served in the U.S. Army during World War II, for 17 months with the occupational forces in Japan. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant.
As a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell, he belonged to the Holy Name Society, for which he was a past president. He also belonged to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286; American Legion Post 160; and the Italian Home, all Farrell. Wayne was also a member of the United Steelworkers of America; Italian War Veterans Post 25, Sharon; and was a former member of several bocce leagues in the area.
He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His wife, the former Elizabeth Gentile, whom he married Dec. 2, 1967, in Our Lady of Fatima Church, survives at home.
Also surviving are: two sons, James "Jamie" Cione, husband of Kim, Middletown, N.Y.; and Wayne "Mick" Cione, Masury; three daughters, Adrianne Cione, Masury; Peggy Marinelli, wife of Gary, Boardman, Ohio; and Lizzie Ulan, Mercer; two brothers, Robert J. Cione, husband of Peggy, Hermitage; and Gerald A. Cione, West Middlesex; two sisters, Josephine Toth; and Sherrill Moss, wife of Richard, all Sharon; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Conrad "BoBo" Cione; and a grandson, Brian Cione.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell 16121.
CIONE
James N. "Wayne," 76, of 1007 Leslie St., Sharon.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (11-22-02) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Rosary service at 6:45 p.m. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday (11-23-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Hermitage.
Robert M. Henning
Farrell man was WWII vet, WE retiree, mall custodian
Robert M. Henning, 1233 Negley St., Farrell, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, in his home after an extended illness. He was 84.
Mr. Henning was born Nov. 25, 1917, in Farrell to John Henning and Sofia Zinz Henning.
He graduated from Farrell High School in 1935 and worked for 33 years at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. He retired in 1980 as a core assembler. After his retirement, Mr. Henning worked for 20 years in the maintenance department of the Shenango Valley Mall in Hermitage.
He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon; the Saxon Club of Farrell; and the former Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 250, also Sharon.
An Army veteran, Mr. Henning served in the Air Force during World War II.
He enjoyed bowling, gardening, walking and the activities at the senior center. He was also an avid sports fan.
His wife, the former Margaret Hutter, whom he married May 31, 1947, survives at home.
Also surviving are: three daughters, Beverly and her husband James Hierholzer, Kettering, Ohio; Jayne and her husband James Hoover, West Sunbury; and Susan and her husband Daniel Dilley, Sharpsville; one sister, Eileen Shank, Hermitage; one brother, Harold Henning, Sharpsville; and six grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
Mr. Henning was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Matilda Smith, Adele Roth, Selma Popadak, Margaret Wilson and Elsie Madura; and four brothers, an infant; and Edward, William and Walter Henning.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Regional Health System's Hospice Home Care, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, Hermitage 16148; or Christ Lutheran Church, 396 Buhl Blvd.; or the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., both Sharon 16146.
HENNING
Robert M., 84, of 1233 Negley St., Farrell.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (11-22-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to jflynn@flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (11-23-02) in Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. Arlon K. Stubbe, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Thomas W. Bettua
Substitute teacher was
store maintenance worker
Thomas W. Bettua, 109 Lyle Drive, Hermitage, died unexpectedly at 3 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 70.
Mr. Bettua was born April 10, 1932, in Farrell to Thomas Bettua and Phyliss Gargone Bettua.
He graduated from Farrell High School in 1950 and later graduated from Youngstown State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in history.
Mr. Bettua worked as a substitute teacher for 20 years in the Shenango Valley and also worked in the maintenance department of the former Treasure Island department store in Hermitage.
He enjoyed baseball and attended Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Patricia Makis, at home, whom he married June 6, 1964; a daughter, Denise Bettua, Hermitage; a son, Larry and his wife Gretchen Bettua, also Hermitage; and two grandchildren, Connor and Jason Bettua.
Mr. Bettua was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Larry Bettua.
BETTUA
Thomas W., 70, of 109 Lyle Drive, Hermitage.
Calling hours and service: None. Friends may send condolences to jflynn@flynnfuneralhome.com
Burial: Cremation.
Arrangements by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Carol Bernadine Bullis Mook
Longtime Methodist was Meals-on-Wheels volunteer
Carol Bernadine Bullis Mook, 129 E. Pine St., Grove City, formerly of New Wilmington, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (11-19-02) in Orchard Manor, Pine Township. She was 92.
Mrs. Mook was born March 18, 1910, in Minot, N.D., to Ralph Bullis and Adda Bullis.
A graduate of Greenville High School Class of 1926, she was employed by Golden Dawn in Masury.
Mrs. Mook was a member of White Shrine of Jerusalem and Blue Star Mothers of America. She also served as a volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels of Grove City.
For more than 50 years, she belonged to the Methodist church.
Her husband, Lawrence A. Mook, whom she married June 8, 1943, died March 9 of this year.
Surviving are: two daughters, Bernadine Morley and her husband Murray, Lake Worth, Fla.; and Crystobel Joy Palovich, Norfolk, Va.; three sons, Seth A. Hunt and his wife Nina, Bowmanville, Canada; Gaylord R. Hunt and his wife Shirley, Augusta, Ga.; and Clayre E. Mook and his wife Marybeth, New Wilmington; 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Mook was preceded in death by her parents.
MOOK
Mrs. Lawrence A. (Carol Bernadine Bullis), 92, of 129 E. Pine St., Grove City, formerly of New Wilmington.
Calling hours: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday (11-23-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at noon Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. William G. McCoy, pastor of New Wilmington Presbyterian Church officiating.
Interment: Linesville (Pa.) Cemetery.
Sue A. Combine
'95 Brookfield High alumna was Catholic, animal lover
Sue A. Combine of 7467 Stewart Sharon Road, Hubbard, Brookfield Township, died Saturday (11-16-02) in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, after being stuck by a vehicle. She was 25.
Ms. Combine was born Aug. 6, 1977, in Farrell, a daughter of Raymond and Janet Roth Combine.
She was a 1995 graduate of Brookfield High School and a Catholic by faith.
Ms. Combine was also an animal lover.
Survivors include: her father, Raymond Combine, Greenville; her mother and stepfather, Janet Combine and Jim Baird, Hubbard; one son, Jeffrey, at home; one brother, Raymond Combine II, Masury; and her maternal grandparents, Carl and Sue Roth, Masury.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Angelo and Charlotte Combine; and her maternal great-grandparents, John and Anne Geydos.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jeffrey's Trust Fund in care of Cortland Bank, 7325 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield 44403.
COMBINE
Sue A., 25, of 7467 Stewart Sharon Road, Hubbard, Brookfield Township.
Calling hours: Were 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (11-20-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service was held 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.
Floyd H. Rainey
Obituary was published 11-21-02
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage, Pa. 16148.
Additional information was given to The Herald.
RAINEY
Floyd H., 75, of 3467 Saranac Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (11-22-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (11-23-02) in the funeral home with Pastor Kenneth Saul, associate pastor of Lakeview Evangelical Congregational Church, Pymatuning Township, officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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DERR
Larry D., 49, of 151 Carrier Road, Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 11-20-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday (11-21-02) and are 10 a.m. to time of service today (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. today in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Dennis, pastor of Lakeside Evangelical Congregational Church, Pymatuning Township, officiating.
Interment: Delaware Township Cemetery.
FELIX
John H., 80, Forestville.
Obituary was published 11-21-02
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday (11-23-02) in Forestville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve S. Soltis, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Slippery Rock (Township) Cemetery, Butler County.
Arrangements by JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.
JONES
Mrs. Charles A. (Marie D.), 82, of 7526 Francis St., Masury.
Obituary was published 11-21-02
Calling hours: None.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (11-23-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield, with the Rev. John Lody, pastor of St. Bernadette's Church, Masury, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
MILLER
Samantha Bell Ivery, 81, of 2091 Davis St., Masury, formerly of Rochester, N.Y., and Youngstown.
Obituary was published 11-21-02
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday (11-23-02) in WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 2234 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown.
MOYER
Lois Marie Cherry, 64, of 902 Norris Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 11-19-02
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service today (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 today 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.
SAYAVICH
Clayton James, 4 days, of 7813 Rose Ave., Masury.
Obituary was published 11-21-02
Calling hours: None.
Service: Memorial service at 3 p.m. today (11-22-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield, with the Rev. Joseph Kuykendall, pastor of Church of God in Christ, Youngstown, officiating.
STEINER
Mrs. Martin (Cornelia "Nell"), 89, of 100 Cusick Lane, Sharpsville, and Masury.
Obituary was published 11-20-02
Calling hours: Were 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. today (11-22-02) in Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. David Subu, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
STEINFELD
Dr. Richard I., 54, of 1082 Foxwood Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 11-21-02
Calling hours: 3 p.m. to time of service today (11-22-02) 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 4 p.m. today in the funeral home with Margot J. Maynard, lay leader of Temple Beth Israel, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Temple Beth Israel Cemetery, Hermitage.
TEMPLETON
Charles E., 81, of 22 Milton St., Clark.
Obituary was published 11-14-02
Service: Memorial service at 6 p.m. today (11-22-02) in Sharpsville Church of the Nazarene, 804 W. Ridge Ave., with the Rev. Thomas C. Frederick, pastor, officiating.
ZARELLA
Josephine, 90, Hermitage, formerly of Case Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 11-21-02
Calling hours: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday (11-23-02) 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. Saturday in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Marc A. Stockton, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
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