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Today's death record

  • Jane Olympia Choban, 90, Cleveland, formerly of Sharon.
  • Rosella "Babe" Rotunno, 85, of 882 N. Stateline Road, Masury.
  • Clara A. Krupa Sniezek, 88, of 316 Smithfield St., New Castle.



Today's obituaries
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Clara A. Krupa Sniezek
Jane Olympia Choban
  Rosella 'Babe' Rotunno
Benjamin 'Ben' F. Lyons
Robert Thomas Mounts

Clara A. Krupa Sniezek
New Castle homemaker had sister in Masury

NEW CASTLE -- Clara A. Krupa Sniezek, 316 Smithfield St., New Castle, died at 4:44 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, in the hospital of Jameson Health System. She was 88.

Mrs. Sniezek was born Sept. 24, 1914, in New Castle to Alexy Krupa and Mary Ulamek Krupa.

She was a homemaker.

As a Catholic by faith, Mrs. Sniezek was a member of Madonna Church, Mary Mother of Hope Parish in New Castle.

Her husband, Frank J. Sniezek Sr., to whom she was married for 61 years, died in 1998.

Surviving are: one son, Frank J. Sniezek Jr., New Castle; one brother, Joseph Krupa, New Castle; four sisters, Jessie Kuharski and Helen Nycz, both New Castle; Leona Leavens, Masury; and Stella Vrabel, also New Castle; and one grandchild.

Besides her husband, Frank Sniezek, Sr., she was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Frank Sniezek; and three brothers, Mike "Coxie" Krupa, William "Kipi" Krupa and Walter Krupa.

SNIEZEK
    
Mrs. Frank J. (Clara A. Krupa) Sr., 88, of 316 Smithfield St., New Castle.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (12-1-02) in NOGA FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle.
    Service: Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. Monday (12-2-02) in Madonna Church, Mary Mother of Hope Parish, New Castle, with the Rev. Victor Molka, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: Madonna Cemetery, New Castle.


Jane Olympia Choban

Sharon native was singer in Cleveland choruses

CLEVELAND -- Jane Olympia Choban, Cleveland, formerly of Sharon, died of natural causes at 4:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, in Manor Care Nursing Home. She was 90.

Of Romanian heritage, Mrs. Choban was born Oct. 18, 1912, in Sharon to Nicolai A. Crishon and Caroline Crishon.

An alumna of Sharon High School, she worked as a secretary for the former Mott Robertson Ice Cream Co., on Dock Street in Sharon, and later in the office of Westinghouse Electric Corp. in Cleveland.

Mrs. Choban was an active member of St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church in Cleveland and formerly belonged to St. John's Byzantine Romanian Catholic Church in Hermitage.

She also belonged to the Union and League Romanian societies of America; and the Carpetina Society.

She loved her family, her church and her children.

A gifted soprano, Mrs. Choban also loved to sing, and was a past participant in the "Mother Singers" of the Cleveland area, as well as the Cleveland Messiah Chorus.

Her husband, John J. Choban, whom she married in 1937, is deceased.

Surviving are: three sons, John G. Choban, Donald N. Choban and Philip P.

Choban, all Cleveland; three sisters, Clementine Burton, Tryon, N.C.; Aurora Carnino, Howland Township, Trumbull County; and Delores Idomir, Austin, Texas; and one brother, Romuel Crishon, Livonia, Mich.

She also leaves four grandchildren, John J., Christopher J., Joshua J. and Melissa L. Choban, all of Cleveland, all of whom she dearly loved.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Choban was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Marie Roscoe; and a brother, George Crishon.

CHOBAN
    
Mrs. John J. (Jane Olympia), 90, Cleveland, formerly of Sharon.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (12-1-02) in CORRIGAN FUNERAL HOMES Inc., Lorain Road at West 208th Street, Fairview Park, Ohio.
    Service: Funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday (12-2-02) in St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, 3256 Warren, Road, Cleveland, with the Rev. Remus Grama, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmstead, Ohio.
    Arrangements by CRACIUN FUNERAL HOME, Cleveland. Call (216) 281-7300.


Rosella 'Babe' Rotunno

Rosella "Babe" Rotunno, 882 N. Stateline Road, Masury, died at 9:50 a.m. Friday (11-29-02) in Brookfield after an extended illness. She was 85.

Obituary information was incomplete.

ROTUNNO
    Rosella "Babe," 85, of 882 N. Stateline Road, Masury.
    Arrangements will be announced by STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.


Benjamin 'Ben' F. Lyons

Former tire distributor

was WWII Navy veteran

A funeral service will be held Monday for Benjamin "Ben" F. Lyons of 910 Biscayne Drive, Hermitage. He died Thursday morning (11-28-02) in his residence following an extended illness. He was 83.

Mr. Lyons was born Jan. 24, 1919, in Woodside, Pa., a son of John A. Lyons and Eleanor Sider Lyons.

A graduate of St. Georges High School in Smithfield, Pa., he was a former 30-year active member of Central Christian Church in Hermitage, where he had served as a deacon and elder and had been chairman of the administrative board for several terms. Mr. Lyons presently attended Neshannock Alliance Church in Shenango Township.

He was also a former member of Hermitage Kiwanis Club for 25 years; a founder of Christian businessmen; and had served on the advisory board of Bill Rudge Ministries in Hermitage.

Mr. Lyons retired in 1982 as president and owner since 1973 of Hickory Tires. He formerly worked for Sharon Tires from 1957 to 1972.

He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.

He is survived by: his wife, the former Jean E. Honsaker, whom he married on Dec. 24, 1939; a daughter, Pamela J. Lyons, Hermitage; four sons, Terry A. Lyons and his wife Carolyn, Greenwood, S.C.; Lynn D. Lyons and his wife Sallie, Waldorf, Md.; Mark H. Lyons and his wife Paula, Hermitage; and Scott B. Lyons and his wife Betsy, Diamond Head, Miss.; and a brother, Wayne Lyons, Somerset, Pa.

Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mr. Lyons was preceded in death by his parents.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Neshannock Alliance Church, 3109 S. Keel Ridge Road, West Middlesex 16159.

LYONS
    
Benjamin "Ben" F., 83, of 910 Biscayne Drive, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday (12-1-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (12-2-02) in Neshannock Alliance Church, Shenango Township, with the Rev. Dan Chisholm, pastor, officiating.
    Interment: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
    Arrangements by JOSEPH S. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.


Robert Thomas Mounts



MOUNTS
    Robert Thomas, 87, New Wilmington.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (12-1-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (12-2-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. William G. McCoy, pastor of New Wilmington Presbyterian Church officiating.
    Interment: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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LININGER
    
Mrs. Edwin A. (D. Gwendolen "Gwen"), 79, West Salem Township, formerly of 37 Eagle St., Greenville.
    Obituary was published 11-27-02.
    Service: Memorial service at 3 p.m. today (11-30-02) in the sanctuary of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, 260 Main St., Greenville, with the Rev. Philip J. Garner, pastor, officiating. Organ music will be provided before and during the service by Donovan Curtis, director of music at the church. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
    Calling hours: A tea will be held following the service today in Anderson Lounge of the church with piano music by Lynn Mossman.
    Arrangements by ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville.


    REDMOND


    
William E., 59, Pine Grove Trailer Park, Lot 78, Mercer.
    Obituary was published 11-28-02
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. today (11-30-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer, with the Rev. Dr. Hugh D. Crocker, minister of visitation of Mercer United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Interment: Findley Township Cemetery.
    ROWLANDS


    
John J., 79, of 280 Donald Road, Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 11-27-02.
    Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (11-29-02) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Masonic rites at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel by Free and Accepted Masons Shenango Valley Lodge 810, Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (11-30-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Carlson, pastor of Oakland Avenue United Methodist Church, Sharon, officiating. Military honors will follow the service in the chapel by the U.S. Air Force Military Honors Guard.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
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    VRANICH

Mrs. Michael A. (Mary R.) Jr., 85, of 1315 N. Water Ave., Hermitage.

Obituary was published 11-28-02

Calling hours: 9 to 11 a.m. today (11-30-02) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.

Service: Mass of Christian burial at noon today in St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, Order of Friars Minor, pastor, as celebrant. Brief service at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

Burial: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage.

Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICES, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.

WILLIAMS


    
David B., 74, of 301 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
    Obituary was published 11-27-02.
    Calling hours: Were 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (11-29-02) in Bethlehem Baptist Church, 858 Wallis Ave., Sharon. Services include Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks rites, 6:15 p.m.; and Free and Accepted Masons rites, 7 p.m. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (11-30-02) in the church with the Rev. Leon Avery Jr., pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Murray-Bell Post 7597, Farrell.
    Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.



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