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Today's death record

  • Margaret L. Brakeman, 63, of 629 Meek St., Sharon.
  • Earl R. Dill, 82, of 1919 Mercer Ave., Farrell.
  • Mary Agnes Eckman, 85, Butler Pike, Findley Township.
  • Alfred N. Hull, 84, West Salem Township, formerly of 40 Third Ave., Greenville.
  • Anna Sucic, 91, of 2713 Frampton Road, Hermitage.
  • Carl R. Sweitzer, 80, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of the Youngstown area.



Today's obituaries
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Carl R. Sweitzer
Alfred N. Hull
Anna Sucic
  Mary Agnes Eckman
Margaret L. Brakeman
Earl R. Dill

Carl R. Sweitzer
WWII Navy veteran

was Sharon Steel retiree

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Carl R. Sweitzer, Columbus, formerly of the Youngstown area, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in Arbors East Care Facility after a long battle with emphysema. He was 80.

Mr. Sweitzer was born on Feb. 4, 1922, in Sligo, Pa., to the late Fred and Elsie Stopp Sweitzer.

He was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area until 1994, when he moved to Columbus to be cared for by his daughter-in-law, Kimber Sweitzer, and his son, Gary.

Mr. Sweitzer retired as an electrician from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant.

A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer, U.S.S. Halligan.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife, Margarette "Eunice" Sweitzer; as well as an infant daughter, Linda Lou; a brother, Bill Sweitzer; and a sister, Mary Zahuranec.

Carl is survived by his loving family including: a sister, Dorothy, wife of Paul McDade, Fredonia; sons, Dr. Gary and Kimber Sweitzer, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; and Keith and Karyn Sweitzer, Pickerington, Ohio; grandchildren, Kalia, Kortney and Stacey; a great-granddaughter, Stasja; and lifelong friends, Dave Jackson and Sara Siverling.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Ohio Parkinson Society, 371 McCambell Hall, 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210.

SWEITZER
    
Carl R., 80, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Youngstown area.
    Calling hours: Friends may e-mail condolences to www.schoedinger.com
    Service: Committal service at 1 p.m. Tuesday (12-17-02) in the chapel of Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum, Hermitage.
    Entombment: Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum.


Alfred N. Hull

Retired Thiel professor

was First Presby deacon

Alfred N. Hull, West Salem Township, formerly of 40 Third Ave., Greenville, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township. He was 84.

Mr. Hull was born May 16, 1918, in Hillsboro, W.Va., to George Hull and Florence Clutter Hull.

A 1936 graduate of Hillsboro High School, he was employed for 25 years at Thiel College in Greenville, retiring in 1983 as professor emeritus of economics. He was previously employed as a social studies teacher at Central Dauphin High School in Harrisburg and University of Arkansas, as instructor of economics.

He graduated in 1940 from Concord College in Athens, W.Va., with a bachelor's degree in economics. He was a four-year starter on the football team and received all conference honors. In 1947, he earned his master's degree from Duke University in Durham, N.C.

As a member of First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, Mr. Hull served as a deacon.

He was a past member of Kiwanis Club of Greenville; and the C.B.I. Shooting Club of Greenville.

He was a collector of first edition fur trade books. He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed designing and building his hunting camp in Tionesta, Pa.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Hull served from 1942 to 1946, serving as a drill instructor at Parris Island in South Carolina. From 1946 to 1956, he participated in the Marine Corps Reserves.

His wife, the former Thelma M. Sechrist, whom he married on July 3, 1943, died Dec. 23, 1999.

Surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Lois) Bankhurst, Albuquerque, N.M.; one son, Gary A. Hull and his wife Margaret, Jamestown; and six grandchildren.

Besides his wife, Mr. Hull was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Opal McKeever, Noble Bumgarner and Anna Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to Thiel College, College Avenue, Greenville 16125.

HULL
    
Alfred N., 84, West Salem Township, formerly of 40 Third Ave., Greenville.
    Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (12-16-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
    Service: Funeral service will be held Tuesday (12-17-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. David Dobi, pastor, and the Rev. Harry Wood, associate pastor, both of First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, officiating. Time will be announced Monday.
    Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.


Anna Sucic
Anna Sucic, 2713 Frampton Road, Hermitage, died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday (12-14-02) in her home after an extended illness. She was 91.

Obituary information was incomplete.

SUCIC
    Anna, 91, of 2713 Frampton Road, Hermitage.
    Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.


Mary Agnes Eckman

Trinity Presby member

was executive secretary

Mary Agnes Eckman, Butler Pike, Findley Township, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in Grove Manor, Grove City, after an extended illness. She was 85.

Mrs. Eckman was born Sept. 29, 1917, in Youngstown to George Welther and Mary Schoep Welther.

She was a graduate of Austintown-Fitch High School in Austintown Township, Mahoning County, and attended Ohio State University in Columbus.

In addition to being a homemaker, Mrs. Eckman was a former executive secretary for the president of McKelvey's department store in Youngstown. Prior to that she was a governess.

She was formerly employed by the U.S. government in Army research. She also worked as a housemother at Westminster College, New Wilmington.

Mrs. Eckman was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mercer and liked collecting antiques, playing bridge and gardening.

Her husband, Claude Franklin Eckman, whom she married on May 24, 1942, died on May 3, 1975.

Surviving are: two daughters, Claudia and her husband John Leyde, Mercer; and Pamela and her husband Gary Carson, Export, Pa.; one sister, Anne Rideout, St. Petersburg, Fla.; two grandchildren, Janna Leyde and Justin Carson; four nieces, Loretta Wire, Terrie Green, Jayne Boucherle and Carol Berkhammer; and four nephews, James Duffett, William Welther, Graydon Rideout and Gregory Rideout.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grove Manor, 435 N. Broad St., Grove City 16127; or Children's Aid Society, Box 167, Mercer 16137.

ECKMAN
    
Mrs. Claude Franklin (Mary Agnes), 85, Butler Pike, Findley Township.
    Service: Private service will be held at the family's convenience at SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 1178 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
    Interment: Findley Township Cemetery.


Margaret L. Brakeman

Sharon homemaker

was devoted to her family

Margaret L. Brakeman of 629 Meek St., Sharon, died at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in her home after a six-month illness. She was 63.

She was the wife of Russell P. Brakeman, whom she married on Sept. 16, 1960.

Born Aug. 28, 1939, in Sharon, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Alice Porterfield Schell.

Margaret loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was of the Protestant faith.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by: seven sons, Paul B. Brakeman, Sharon; Glenn B. Brakeman, Sharon; Virgil C. Brakeman, at home; Franklin H. Brakeman, also at home; Mark H. Allshouse, New Castle; Christopher E. Brakeman, Sharon; and Michael E. Brakeman, at home; four sisters, Susan, wife of Burton Winger; Ruth Allshouse and Neomia Levitt, all Sharon; and Priscilla Schell, at home; and three brothers, Franklin, husband of Jane Schell; and Charles, husband of Karen Schell, all Clark; and William, husband of Dorothy Schell, Sharon.

Margaret is also survived by six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Scott A. Brakeman, who died on Dec. 27, 1997; a sister, Flora Mae Coxson; and a brother, Leon Schell.

BRAKEMAN
    
Mrs. Russell P. (Margaret L.), 63, of 629 Meek St., Sharon.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (12-16-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 264 E. State St., Sharon.
    Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (12-17-02) in the funeral home with Major Ted Slye of Salvation Army, Sharon, officiating.
    Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.


Earl R. Dill

Sharon Steel electrician was St. Adalbert's member

Earl R. Dill, 1919 Mercer Ave., Farrell, died at 7:31 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in the emergency room of St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown. He was 82.

Mr. Dill was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Cleveland to Earl Dill and Margaret Wohlgerumth Dill.

A 1940 graduate of Struthers (Ohio) High School, he retired after 40 years as electrician at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant.

As an Army veteran, Mr. Dill served in the Pacific and in the Philippines during World War II. He belonged to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell.

He was also a member of St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell; and Polish National Alliance (PNA).

Mr. Dill was an avid bowler and bowled in St. Adalbert's, PNA and Friday Senior leagues.

His first wife, the former Amelia Bacic, died on July 11, 1975. He later married the former Henrietta Sarazen Kucharski in November of 1987. She survives at home.

Surviving besides his wife, Henrietta, are: three children and their spouses, Bruce and Patty Dill, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Carol and Nick Timcisko, Chagrin Falls, Ohio; and Michelle Needham, Youngstown; two stepsons, Jerome Sarazen, Farrell; and Gene Sarazen and his wife Dona, Sharon; and three sisters, Norma William, Palatine, Ill.; Margaret Hopwood, Emmett, Idaho; and Lucille Ridge, Pasadena, Texas.

Mr. Dill also leaves eight grandchildren, Sean and Jason Dill, Dawn Mays, Lori Keith, Scott Timcisko, Tiffany Majkowski and Chad and Timothy Needham; two stepgrandchildren, Ryan and Michelle Sarazen; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Beside his first wife he was preceded in death by his parents.

DILL
    
Earl R., 82, of 1919 Mercer Ave., Farrell.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (12-16-02) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Rosary service at 4 p.m. by the Prayer Group of St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday (12-17-02) in St. Adalbert's Church, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage. Full military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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ADAMS
    
Arthur H. "Tag," 78, of 8251 Drake Stateline Road, Hartford.
    Obituary was published 12-14-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today (12-15-02) in GALLOWAY-ONSTOTT FUNERAL HOME, 3451 state Route 7, Hartford.
    Service: Funeral service will be held Monday (12-16-02) in the chapel of St. John's Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church Cemetery, Hermitage, with Monsignor Michael Polanichka, church pastor, officiating. Time will be announced Sunday.
    Burial: St. John's Cemetery.


BOOHER
    
Eustace N., 91, of 916 Methodist Road, Hempfield Township.
    Obituary was published 12-14-02
    Service: Memorial service at 3 p.m. today (12-15-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville, with the Rev. Jack Benninger, retired pastor of Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection, officiating.
    Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.


JACOBSON
    
Mrs. John B. (Katherine Holub), 94, of 410 Terrace Drive, Uniontown, Pa., formerly of Sharon.
    Obituary was published 12-14-02
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (12-15-02) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (12-16-02) in St. Rose Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage, with the Rev. Marc Stockton, parochial vicar of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, as celebrant.
    Interment: St. Rose Cemetery.


MORRISON
    
Joel E., 76, of 41 Lyle Drive, Hermitage.
    No obituary was published
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today (12-15-02) in ANDREW J. VANA FUNERAL HOME, 102 Church St., Hadley.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (12-16-02) in the funeral home.
    Burial: Hadley Cemetery.


WHITE
    
Mrs. John (Alice Genevieve Grundy Artman), 85, formerly of 3951 Bethel-New Wilmington Road, New Wilmington.
    Obituary was published 12-14-02
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (12-15-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME Inc., 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (12-16-02) in Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Hopkins.
    Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.



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