Today's obituaries
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Ferdinand Basham Jr.
BASHAM
Ferdinand Jr., 65, of 753 Altman Road, New Castle.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (12-20-02) in ED & DON DeCARBO FUNERAL HOME Inc., 941 S. Mill St., New Castle.
Emmett Lehner
Retired WE inspector
formerly lived in Masury
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio -- Emmett Lehner, 1008 Paige Court, Newton Falls, Ohio, formerly of Masury, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002, in his daughter's residence. He was 85.
Mr. Lehner was born Dec. 27, 1916, in Pittsburgh to Benjamin Lehner and Nellie Holman Lehner.
He resided with his daughter for the past 2èyears.
Mr. Lehner was a quality control inspector for the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., retiring in 1979 after 42 years of service.
He was of the Methodist faith and belonged to Loyal Order of the Moose.
His wife, the former Eleanor Wiand, whom he married Dec. 27, 1947, died Dec. 10, 1982.
Surviving are: one son, Joseph Donald Lehner, West Palm Beach, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Richard D. Nord, Newton Falls; one sister, Jean Hawkey, New Alexandria, Va.; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Mr. Lehner was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joseph Lehner and George "Honey" Lehner; and a son, James Lehner.
Memorial contributions may be made to Newton Falls United Methodist Church, 336 Ridge Road, Newton Falls, Ohio 44444.
LEHNER
Emmett, 85, of 1008 Paige Court, Newton Falls, Ohio, formerly of Masury.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (12-20-02) in BOROWSKI MEMORIAL HOME, 30 Ridge Road, Newton Falls.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (12-21-02) in the memorial home with the Rev. Dr. Jane-Ann E. Clarke officiating.
Entombment: Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna.
Lilly Mae Taylor
South Py woman belonged to First Baptist Church
Lilly Mae Taylor, 1830 Powers Ave., South Pymatuning Township, died at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, after an extended illness. She was 85.
Mrs. Taylor was born Sept. 17, 1917, in Dry Ridge, Ky., to Chester Roberts and Sidney Prince Roberts.
She was a 1934 graduate of Sharpsville High School.
Mrs. Taylor was a member of First Baptist Church in Sharpsville and its Joy Class.
Her husband, Elmer "Shorty" Taylor, whom she married Aug. 25, 1942, survives at home.
Also surviving are: three sons, Tom Taylor and his wife, Ann, Pittsburgh; Merle Taylor and his wife, Gail, New Market, Md.; and Paul Taylor and his partner, James Wygal, Sharpsville; one daughter, Linda Hickman and her husband, Wayne, Sharpsville; 10 grandchildren, Scot and Susan Taylor, Amy Carter, Beth Lloyd, Julie Strama, Timothy Hickman, Jeffrey Taylor Hickman; and Sara, Noel and Ryan Taylor; and three great-grandchildren, Emily and Frank Strama; and Rachel Carter.
Mrs. Taylor also leaves: two sisters, Shirley Grimm and her husband, Walter, Hermitage; and Kathaleen Kane, Sharpsville; one brother, Merle Roberts, New Mexico; one sister-in-law, Bessie Roberts, Sharpsville; and one brother-in-law, Clarence Hickman, Hermitage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert Taylor; one sister, Edna Hickman; and one brother, John Roberts.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 185 Union Ave., Sharpsville 16150.
TAYLOR
Mrs. Elmer "Shorty" (Lilly Mae), 85, of 1830 Powers Ave., South Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (12-19-02) 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. Friday (12-20-02) in First Baptist Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. Wayne Sutton, pastor, officiating.
Burial: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.
Mary Catherine Webber
WEBBER
Mary Catherine, 90, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of 230 Vernon Road, Greenville.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday (12-20-02) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, and celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125.
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HOYT
Mrs. Emil C. "Chuck" (Louise Greleski), 77, of 99 Todd Ave., Hermitage.
Obituary was published 12-18-02
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (12-20-02) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (12-21-02) in First Baptist Church, Sharon, with the Rev. John M. Trojak, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
JAMES
Mrs. Elmer M. (Margaret Keckes), 94, of 2053 Pamo Road, Ramona, Calif., formerly of Washington Street, Farrell.
Obituary was published 12-18-02
Calling hours: To be announced. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass will be held in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with time, day and clergy to be announced.
Burial: St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Farrell.
Arrangements by A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell.
MILLER
Francis C., 89, of 1716 Perry Highway, Volant.
Obituary was published 12-18-02
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (12-19-02) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, village of Leesburg, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Friday (12-20-02) in Leesburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Thomas Gomola, pastor, and the Rev. John Bailey, pastor of New Life Baptist Church, New Wilmington, officiating.
Interment: Leesburg Cemetery.
SMITH
LeRoy, 76, of 352 Florence St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 12-17-02
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service today (12-19-02) in Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd., 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. Supt. Wilbert G. Hadden, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
SOWERS
James "Jim" Robert, 66, of 539 Lincoln Ave., Grove City.
Obituary was published 12-18-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (12-18-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. today (12-19-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry Weyman, pastor of Grove City Church of the Nazarene, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
WINDER
Clarence P. "Buzz," 76, of 603 N. Liberty Road, Pine Township.
Obituary was published 12-17-02
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (12-18-02) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (12-19-02) in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry Weyman Jr. of Grove City Church of the Nazarene officiating.
Interment: Hoffman Cemetery, Irwin Township, Venango County.
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