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Monday, Jan. 6, 2003
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Today's obituaries
Mary H. Mrozek Lackawannock Twp. woman had taught sewing Mary H. Mrozek, 88 Nych Road, Lackawannock Township, died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township. She was 91. Mrs. Mrozek was born Sept. 19, 1911, in Farrell, to Szymon Kustron and Jadwiga Wegrzynowski Kustron. An alumna of Farrell High School Class of 1929, she was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd in West Middlesex, and while in Howell, Mich., belonged to St. Augustine Church. Mrs. Mrozek was an excellent cook, seamstress and homemaker. In her earlier years, she was also active in the 4-H organization in Michigan, where she taught sewing. Her husband, Victor B. Mrozek, whom she married on Oct. 10, 1931, died on Aug. 11, 1978. Surviving are: two sons, Richard Mrozek and his wife, Patricia, Howell; and Thomas Mrozek and his wife Susan, Galesberg, Ill.; one daughter, JoAnne, wife of Adam Nych, both with whom she lived, Lackawannock Township; one brother, Raymond Kustron and his wife Bernice, West Middlesex; two sisters, Sophie Kocis, West Middlesex; and Helen Telega, Farrell; 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Mrs. Mrozek was preceded in death by two sons, Robert F. and Victor S. Mrozek; three brothers, Stanley, Walter and Thaddeus Kustron; and one sister, Stella Korpa.
MROZEK Madge Paulson Madge Paulson, Sharon, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday (1-5-03) in Clepper Manor, Sharon. She was 104. Obituary information was incomplete.
PAULSON Dr. James Robb Headed Mental Health Association in Sharon SHARON -- Dr. James Robb, 116 Maruba Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004, formerly of Sharon and Hermitage, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 82. Dr. Robb was born Feb. 4, 1920, in Bellwood, Pa., to Ralph David Robb and Lulu Gail Shultz Robb. An alumnus of McKinley High School Class of 1937 in Washington, D.C., he earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1943 from American University in Washington; a master's of divinity in 1946 from Drew University, Madison, N.J.; a master of arts in 1959 from University of Pittsburgh; and a doctorate in ministry in 1979 from Boston (Mass.) University. Licensed to preach in 1941, he was admitted on trial to the Peninsula Conference in 1943, becoming a full member in 1945, as well as a deacon in Flint, Mich., where he became an elder in 1947. He was transferred to the Pittsburgh Conference in 1948; the Western Pennsylvania Conference at their merger in 1962; and became a member of the Western Pennsylvania Conference at Union in 1970. He served as executive director of the Mental Health Association and was a founding member of Mercer County Juvenile Advisory Board. He also participated on the Advisory Board of Sharon Community Corrections Center Citizens; and Mental Health/Mental Retardation; and was a board member for the Mercer County Community Counseling Center, also serving on the Human Services Council. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociology Honor Society. He was a member and former pastor of First United Methodist Church in Sharon. His wife, Donna J. Wall Robb, whom he married on Feb. 6, 1988, survives at the residence. Also surviving are: a daughter, Desiree, and son-in-law, David Atwell, Sharon; a sister, Glengail Stephens, Florida; two grandchildren, Yvette; and Eric and his wife Dianna; and three great-grandchildren, Amber, Jimmy and Catrice. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Darla J. Beaty; a stepdaughter, Paula M. Wall; and two brothers, Ralph W. Robb and Robert B. Robb. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mental Health Association, 196 Stambaugh Ave., Sharon 16146.
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Sophie Z. Saribalas COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Sophie Z. Saribalas, Columbus, formerly of Brookfield, died at 8 a.m. Saturday (1-4-03) in Whetstone Care Center. She was 72. Obituary information was incomplete.
SARIBALAS Clara Margaret Thompson Registered nurse worked at GJR and SRU GROVE CITY -- Clara Margaret Thompson, Franklin Street, Slippery Rock, Butler County, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, in Grove Manor, Grove City. She was 79. Mrs. Thompson was born Oct. 23, 1922, in Slippery Rock Borough to Walter Cooper and Evelyn Moyer Cooper. She was a registered nurse, having worked as a nurse at both George Junior Republic in Pine Township as well as Slippery Rock University. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Slippery Rock United Methodist Church and Slippery Rock Ladies Auxiliary. Her husband, Kenneth Ellsworth Thompson, whom she married on Nov. 22, 1946, survives in Slippery Rock. Also surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. John (Patricia) Jones, West Hills, Calif.; two sons, David E. and his wife Lynn Thompson, Girard, Pa.; and Samuel W. and his wife Robin Thompson, Slippery Rock; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth "Bissie" Traczensky, Erie; and Leta Fredricks, Easton, Pa.; and one brother, Marion and his wife, Alice Cooper, Pioneer, Ohio. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Jacob Thompson, Brady Thompson, Michael Thompson, Don Ozkilkis, Nathan Thompson, Erin Elizabeth Thompson and Ken Ozkilkis. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jean Stam and Esther Francis.
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Coach Francis 'Fran' M. Webster Hall of Famer authored famous basketball strategy NEW CASTLE -- A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Coach Francis "Fran" M. Webster of New Castle, a former teacher and coach for University of Pittsburgh; Westminster College, New Wilmington; Hickory High School, Hermitage; and Mount Jackson High School. He died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in his residence. He was 86. Coach Webster was born on Thursday, Sept. 28, 1916, in Harrisville, a son of Grover Cleveland Webster and Maida McGill Webster. He was the husband of Ruth I. Cole Webster, who preceded him in death. He played basketball at Butler High School; Slippery Rock University, where he earned a bachelor's of science in education degree; and for the U.S. Army during World War II. He later received a master's in education from Westminster College. After serving as a freshman basketball coach at Slippery Rock for a season, Coach Webster was hired as a teacher, and basketball and baseball coach at Mohawk High School. In 1953, his career turned to Hickory High School in Hermitage, where he served as a teacher and basketball coach for nine seasons, his teams winning 70 percent of their games and gaining five Mercer County titles. In 1960, his club won 25 and lost four, dropping the PIAA state finals to Nanticoke. At Westminster, Coach Webster served as defensive coach for the Titans, and in 1969, was employed by the University of Pittsburgh as a teacher and coach until 1981. He saw Panther teams as runners-up in the 1974 NCAA Eastern Regional finals and participants in the 1975 and 1979 NIT Tournaments. While in the Mercer County area, he gained recognition as originator at Westminster College, as well as author of "The Amoeba Defense," published in two editions, a defense that was refined during his tenure at University of Pittsburgh. That basketball strategy is now used to some extent by most college teams in the country. He attended Mount Jackson Presbyterian Church. Coach Webster was inducted in 1982 into the Mercer County Hall of Fame. He is survived by: two sons, Gary Webster, Allentown, Pa.; and James Webster, Las Vegas; two daughters, Ms. Debbie (Webster) Jura, New Castle; and Ms. Leslie (Webster) Corbett, Villa Hills, Ky.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Besides his wife, Coach Webster was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Blanche Carey; three brothers, Thomas, Robert and Raymond Webster.
WEBSTER Florence Mary Davis Devoted Christian, loving mother and grandmother Florence Mary Davis, of 3649 Morefield Road in Hermitage, went home to be with the Lord at 3:40 a.m. Sunday (1-5-03) in the skilled care unit of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 88. Mrs. Davis was born Jan. 14, 1914, in Wheatland, a daughter of T. Raleigh Covington and Clara May Jones Covington. She attended school in Wheatland and was a past member of the former Wheatland United Methodist Church. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and Knights of Phythian Sisters, also Wheatland. She was a charter member of South Pymatuning (Township) Community Church, where she was active in the Ladies Christian Aid and helped with their Sunday school. Mrs. Davis currently belonged to Central Christian Church in Hermitage. Her husband, Mark Nelson Davis, whom she married on Sept. 7, 1929, passed away on June 27, 1980. She leaves 42 descendants including: her daughter, Florence Joan Eckles, wife of the Rev. Charles Eckles, with whom she made her home for the past 22 years; two sons, James N. Davis and his wife Julia, West Middlesex; and Mark R. Davis, Warren, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, an infant; and Alice M. Snyder; two sisters, LaVerne Livingston and Lucille C. Covington; and two brothers, Thomas and Robert Covington. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Central Christian Church, 218 Meadowbrook Road, Hermitage 16148.
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