Today's obituaries
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Carl Pears
'Mr. Baseball' retired from Penn Power, was WWII vet
A funeral service will be held Monday for Carl Pears, 55 Reno Road, Jefferson Township. He died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, in his residence of natural causes. He was 78.
Mr. Pears was born March 26, 1924, in Sharon to Calvin H. Pears and Caroline E. Stewart Pears.
An alumnus of Hickory High School Class of 1943 in Hermitage, he retired in 1986 after 39èyears as a meter man for Penn Power in Clark. He previously worked for National Castings Division of Midland-Ross Corp. in Sharon.
Mr. Pears was a U.S. Army veteran, having served as a corporal during World War II.
He was a member since 1958 of Charleston United Methodist Church in Hermitage, where he formerly served as a church trustee. He also belonged to the National Rifle Association; American Legion Post 432, Wheatland; and Reynolds Retirees Bowling League.
He was a past president of the Mercer-Crawford County AA baseball league and its predecessor, the Pymatuning League, and also coached the Jefferson Township team since 1948. Carl Pears could be regarded as "Mr. Baseball" to many in the Mercer County area for his help in providing a team and a league that has allowed young men and adults to compete in the sport for more than 50 years.
Mr. Pears, who shined in basketball during his high school career at Hickory as a member of the Hornets' first Class A League championship teams in 1941 and 1942, helped coach the Hickory junior varsity team from 1944-45. He played basketball in the military in 1946 and 1947 and went on to play in the Greenville Record-Argus League for seven years.
But it was in baseball in which he made an indelible mark. He played baseball in the Pymatuning League, an independent circuit, from 1943-45. After his term of service, he returned to be part of the league.
In 1948, Mr. Pears built a baseball field on Ball Park Road in Jefferson Township and started the Jefferson Township team. He served as a player/coach from 1948-92 and was president of the league from 1962-87, helping the league through some tough times.
In 1972 he was named Coach of the Year by the league and oversaw the construction of a new field at Jefferson Township Park.
Pears played his last game in 1990 at the age of 66. After open-heart surgery sidelined him from coaching for a season in 1991, he returned to help the team win the league championship in 1992.
Over the years, his teams won 10 league titles and, until most recently, he continued single-handedly to maintain the ballfield.
Many young players owed their development in the sport of baseball to Carl Pears.
Mr. Pears was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1994 for Jefferson Township.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting and bowling.
His wife, the former Jean W. Stull, whom he married Oct. 21, 1950, survives at home.
Also surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Kathy) Hogan, Cranberry Township, Butler County; and Mrs. Gregory (Diane) Jarrett, Sharpsville; three sons, Kip E. Pears and his wife Shamcie, Plattsburg, N.Y.; Dale R. Pears and his wife Barbara, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and Douglas C. Pears and his wife Hayley, Mercer; and one brother, Jack Pears, Hermitage.
Mr. Pears also leaves nine grandchildren, Kip Pears Jr., Ryan and Lauren Pears, Kevin and Stephanie Hogan, Kyle and Cassidy Pears, and Brianna and Samantha Jarrett.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Helen Wheaton, Ruth Robb and Grayce Gaines; and one brother, Paul Pears.
Memorial contributions may be made to Charleston United Methodist Church, 1156 Greenfield Road, Hermitage 16148.
PEARS
Carl, 78, of 55 Reno Road, Jefferson Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday (12-8-02) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (12-9-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Rowe and the now-retired Rev. Roy Daugherty of Charleston United Methodist Church officiating.
Harry W. Hammond Sr.
New Castle man had
son, sister living here
Harry W. Hammond Sr., 742 Butler Ave., New Castle, died Thursday morning, Dec. 5, 2002, in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He was 71.
Mr. Hammond was born Jan. 25, 1931, in New Castle to Harvey C. Hammond and Bertha Richie Hammond.
He was semi-retired from Mel Grata Chevrolet-Toyota of Hermitage, where he worked in the parts department from 1985 to the present.
Mr. Hammond was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church of New Castle.
He enjoyed antique cars, especially his 1937 Ford Coupe.
His wife, the former Dolores Champ, whom he married March 31, 1951, died Sept. 10, 1990.
Surviving are: one daughter, Vicky Mikoloff, New Castle; three sons, Harry Hammond Jr., Hermitage; Sam Hammond, Austintown, Ohio; and Jeffrey Hammond, New Castle; one brother, Harve Hammond, New Castle; four sisters, Mary Beaumire, Hubbard; Eileen Shoaf, Edinburg; and Evelynn Panella and Alice Prosser, both New Castle; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Allwine and Carl "Buck" Hammond; and five sisters, three infants as well as Charlotte Thomas and Betty Regna.
HAMMOND
Harry W. Sr., 71, of 742 Butler Ave., New Castle.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (12-7-02) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (12-8-02) in ED & DON DeCARBO NORTHSIDE FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Wilmington Road, New Castle.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (12-9-02) in St. Joseph the Worker Church, New Castle, with the Rev. Robert Schweitzer officiating. Procession will leave the funeral home at 9:15 a.m.
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, New Castle.
Helen M. Andrews
Sandy Lake Wesleyan member worked at Polk
Helen M. Andrews of 193 Lake Road, Sandy Lake, died Friday morning (12-6-02) in her residence after an extended illness. She was 89.
Mrs. Andrews was born on Feb. 5, 1913, in Utica, Venango County, to Leonard and Lida Kennedy Miller.
She married Glenn C. Andrews, on July 6, 1929. He preceded her in death May 21, 2001.
Mrs. Andrews graduated from Utica High School and worked at Polk State Hospital for 10 years.
She was a member of Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church, where she was involved in the Women Missions Society.
She is survived by: three sons, Eugene Andrews, Polk; Norman Andrews, Hadley; and Larry Andrews, Utica; four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Pauline) Harnett, Hadley; Mrs. Audley (Anna Lou) Olson, Stoneboro; and Mrs. Donivan (Linda) Mouck and Mrs. James (Judy) Robertson, both Sandy Lake.
Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clifford Miller, Paul Miller and Dale Miller; two sisters, Gladys Glebne and Etta Kin; one granddaughter, Robin Bryer; and one daughter-in-law, Ruth Andrews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical Missions in care of Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church, 3096 Sandy-Lake Grove City Road, Sandy Lake 16145.
ANDREWS
Mrs. Glenn C. (Helen M.), 89, of 193 Lake Road, Sandy Lake.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (12-9-02) in Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (12-10-02) in the church with the Rev. Dan Irvine and Dean Olson officiating.
Interment: Zion Cemetery, Worth Township.
Arrangements by ALEXANDER-McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 3236 S. Main St., Sandy Lake.
Rose Marie Esposito
Obituary information remains incomplete.
ESPOSITO
Rose Marie, 81, of 632 E. State St., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
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CAMPBELL
Mrs. James Robert (Mary Ann), 78, Hermitage, formerly of 455 S. State Line Road, Sharon.
Obituary was published 12-5-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (12-6-02) 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. today (12-7-02) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
Entombment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
GERBER
Howard F. "Irish," 79, of 794 Pearl St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 12-03-03
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (12-7-02) in the lounge of Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon. Condolences may be e-mailed to webb@surf724.net
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. today in the church with the Rev. Dr. Arlon K. Stubbe, pastor, officiating.
Burial: His body was donated to Humanities Gifts Registry.
Arrangements by STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
GERMADNIK
Mrs. John J. (Katherine "Kate" L.), 82, of 117 Beechwood Ave., Wheatland.
Obituary was published 12-6-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (12-8-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (12-9-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Martha Ishman officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
GOSS
Mrs. Wayne (Ethel V.), 82, Zelienople, formerly of Hermitage.
Obituary was published 12-6-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (12-7-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send e-mail to condolences@flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Sunday (12-8-02) in the funeral home chapel with Minister Shawn Butteri, deceased's relative, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
LUBA
Mrs. Alexander (Camille), 90, formerly of 150 Zahniser Road, Jefferson Township.
Obituary was published 12-5-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (12-6-02) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 6:30 p.m. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 9:30 a.m. today (12-7-02) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant.
Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.
SHEASLEY
Walter L. Jr., 77, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Hermitage.
Obituary was published 12-5-02
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (12-6-02) 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 12:30 p.m. today (12-7-02) in the funeral home, with the Rev. G. Edward Hillard, pastor of East Side (Baptist-Disciples of Christ) Church, Sharon, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, with full military honors by the Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion Post 432, Wheatland.
THOMPSON
Cecil C., 82, of 2002 King Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 12-4-02
Calling hours: Were 3 to 6 p.m. Friday (12-6-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (12-7-02) in Central Christian Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. C. Charles Eckles, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
WEST
John Edwin "Ed," 87, of 768 N. Broad St., Extension, Pine Township.
Obituary was published 12-5-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (12-6-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer St., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. today (12-7-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Grove City.
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