Today's obituaries
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Frank O. Curcio Jr.
Brookfield man, Navy vet retired as Farrell firefighter
The following obituary is being reprinted from Thursday to include a photo given to The Herald after deadline and to correct information given to The Herald by family members.
A memorial service will be held Friday for Frank O. Curcio of 1159 N. Albright McKay Road, Brookfield. He died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday (12-10-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 59.
Mr. Curcio was born Oct. 30, 1943, in Sharon, a son of Frank and Irene Alongi Curcio.
He was a graduate of Farrell High School.
Frank Curcio was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in March 1968. A Farrell firefighter, he retired after 21 years of service.
His memberships included Our Lady of Fatima Church; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, both Farrell; Italian American War Vets; Retired Firefighters; and the Italian Homes.
Frank enjoyed motor home traveling, flea markets and having coffee with friends.
Survivors include: his wife, Carolyn Didio Curcio, whom he married Nov. 7, 1970; his mother, Irene Alongi Curcio; three sisters, Lucy Vernile, Maumee, Ohio; Barbara Curcio, Farmland, Ind.; and Mrs. Joseph (Kathy) Bayer, Cincinnati.
Frank had many nieces and nephews and played a major role in the upbringing of Jeff and Justin Simpson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank O. Curcio Sr.
Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Hospice of the Valley and Angels for Animals.
CURCIO
Frank O., 59, of 1159 N. Albright McKay Road, Brookfield.
Service: Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. today (12-13-02) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
Arrangements by MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Eugene J. Sniezek
WWII vet of Hermitage was self-employed contractor
Eugene J. Sniezek of 945 S. Hermitage Road in Hermitage passed away at 6:35 a.m. Thursday (12-12-02) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following an extended illness. He was 84.
Mr. Sniezek was born Sept. 20, 1918, in New Castle, a son of Joseph and Sophie Sniezek Sniezek.
He worked as a self-employed contractor for many years, building residential homes throughout the Hermitage area. Previously he had worked for the former National Castings Division of Midland-Ross Corp. in Sharon.
Mr. Sniezek was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Sharon.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed working outside in his garden, as well as around his home.
He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
His wife, the former Anne M. Bodziach, whom he married Nov. 9, 1940, survives at home.
Mr. Sniezek also leaves: two daughters, Eugenia "Genie" Anne Ray and her husband Fredrick E. Ray, Mercer; and Dr. Norene M. Moskalski and her husband Dr. Michael D. Moskalski, Philadelphia; one son, Daniel E. Sniezek and his wife Dawn, Phoenix; one sister, Laura Bodziach; and one brother, Henry Sniezek and his wife Virginia, all New Castle; four grandchildren, Martha Smith, Steven Ray, Susanne Moskalski and Lisa Rutherford; and two great-grandchildren, Emily and Grant Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Frank Sniezek; and two sisters, Helen Pajank and an infant, Eugenia Sniezek.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 370 Spruce Ave., Sharon 16146.
SNIEZEK
Eugene J., 84, of 945 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours: None at the request of family. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Private funeral Mass will be held Saturday (12-14-02) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Jeffrey Lucas, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Robert Everett Russelburg
Ex-New Castle man born
in Sharon was meat cutter
SHENANGO TOWNSHIP -- Robert Everett Russelburg, formerly of 414 Fairmont Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10, 2002. He was 44.
Born June 9, 1958, in Sharon, Mr. Russelburg was a son of Joseph E. Russelburg and Connie M. Lorenzo Russelburg.
He attended New Castle High School and was employed as a meat cutter by New Castle Packing; Leali Brothers Meat, Hermitage; and Shenango Provision Co., Sharon.
Surviving are: a sister, Dana Strauss and her husband Jay, Hermitage; two brothers, Joseph A. and his wife Mary Jane, Carlisle, Pa.; and Mark and his wife Laurie, Reading, Pa.; and seven nieces and nephews.
Mr. Russelburg was preceded in death by his parents.
RUSSELBURG
Robert Everett, 44, formerly of 414 Fairmont Ave., New Castle.
Calling hours: None. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Private memorial service will be held at the convenience of family.
Burial: Castleview Cemetery, New Castle.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Katherine H. Jacobson
UNIONTOWN, Pa. -- Katherine H. Jacobson, 410 Terrace Drive, Uniontown, formerly of Sharon, died of natural causes at 1:28 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, in Cherry Tree Nursing Center. She was 94.
Obituary information was incomplete.
JACOBSON
Katherine H., 94, Uniontown, Pa., formerly of Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Marian L. Houston
Church member, league bowler was secretary
Marian L. Houston, 6949 Dermond Road, Hermitage, died of natural causes at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following an extended illness. She was 65.
Mrs. Houston was born Dec. 11, 1937, in Sharpsville to James D. Frazier and Anna V. Montgomery Frazier.
A graduate of Sharpsville High School Class of 1955, she was a secretary for 12 years for Cattron Communications in Sharpsville and, later, for Parker Well Drilling in Hermitage.
As a member for 40 years of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Hermitage, Mrs. Houston was a past president of the church women's group and of the Ultra Guild.
She was an avid NASCAR fan and bowler and served as a secretary of her bowling league, the Bowlettes of Hickory Bowl in Hermitage.
Mrs. Houston's hobbies were gardening and bird watching.
Her husband, Arthur R. Houston, whom she married May 4, 1957, survives at home.
Also surviving are: two sons, James H. Houston and his fiance, Judy Waldner, Hermitage; and David A. Houston and his wife Nancy, Mercer; one sister, Mrs. Ray (Mary) Hawkins, Evansville, Ind.; two brothers, Robert Frazier and his wife Beverly, Greenville; and David Frazier and his wife Nora, Sharon; and three granddaughters, Danielle, Abby and Karley Houston.
Mrs. Houston was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, James and George Frazier.
Memorial contributions may be made in Marian's name to American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148.
HOUSTON
Mrs. Arthur R. (Marian L.), 65, of 6949 Dermond Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours and service: None.
Cremation services by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Alice Genevieve Grundy Artman White
Alice Genevieve Grundy Artman White, New Wilmington, formerly of 3951 Bethel-New Wilmington Road, Wilmington Township, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday (12-12-02) in The Overlook nursing home, New Wilmington. She was 85.
Obituary information was incomplete.
WHITE
Alice Genevieve Grundy Artman, 85, New Wilmington.
Arrangements will be announced by SMITH FUNERAL HOME Inc., 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
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BACCUS
Beulah 'Billie" Mae Crawford, wife of Lt. Col. Edwin Vernon Baccus, 78, of 830 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 12-12-02
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (12-13-02) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (12-14-02) in Charleston United Methodist Church, Jefferson Township, with the Rev. Larry Rowe, pastor, and the Rev. David Roddy, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, Ridgway, Pa., officiating. The body will lie in state from 10 a.m. to time of service in the church.
Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, East Lackawannock Township.
CONN
Mrs. Nelson Eugene (Geraldine Mae), 88, of 262 Hamburg Road, Delaware Township.
No obituary was published
Calling hours: Were 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday (12-12-02) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Condolences may be sent to www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (12-13-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Douglas Garland of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, New Hamburg, officiating.
Interment: With committal service prior to burial in the chapel of Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's United Church of Christ, 5 Baker Hill Road, Fredonia 16124.
HAYES
Wallace W., 63, of 727 state Route 7 SE, Brookfield.
Obituary was published 12-12-02
Calling hours: Were 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (12-12-02) and 10 a.m. to time of service today (12-13-02) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Brookfield, officiating.
Interment: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
HOGUE
Robert G. "Hoguie," 72, of 617 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 12-12-02
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (12-13-02) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to condolences@flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (12-14-02) in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Martha Ishman, hospice chaplain, officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by Shenango Valley Honor Guard.
Entombment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
SOLONINKA
Mrs. Michael (Martha J.), 83, of 700 Laurel Drive, Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 12-11-02
Calling hours: Were Thursday (12-12-02) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Panachida service at 7:45 p.m.
Service: Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. today (12-13-02) in St. John's Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church, Sharon, with Monsignor Michael Polanichka, pastor, as celebrant. Brief service at 9 a.m. in the funeral home.
Interment: St. John's Cemetery, Hermitage.
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