Today's obituaries
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Timothy M. Bear
'99 GHS grad was church member, Wal-Marts worker
Timothy M. Bear, 49 College Ave., Fredonia, formerly of 240 Hamburg Road, Hempfield Township, died of natural causes on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 9, 2003, in his residence. He was 22.
Mr. Bear was born Sept. 30, 1980, in Greenville to Martin L. Bear and Judy D. Speir Bear.
A 1999 graduate of Greenville High School, he was employed for one year as a stocker at Wal-Mart in New Castle. Mr. Bear was previously employed as a telemarketer for MCI in Niles, Ohio; and worked for Wal-Mart of Greenville.
He was a member of Christ Community Church, Delaware Township.
He enjoyed working with computers and audio/visual equipment.
Surviving are: his parents, Martin and Judy Bear; a sister, Julie A. Bear; his paternal grandparents, Lewis and Savilla Bear, all Greenville; and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Jeannie Zahniser, Fredonia.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 750, Silver Springs, Md. 20910.
BEAR
Timothy M., 22, of 49 College Ave., Fredonia, formerly of 240 Hamburg Road, Hempfield Township.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (1-11-03) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday (1-12-03) in Christ Community Church, Delaware Township, with the Rev. Dr. K. Joshua Christiansen, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Delaware (Township) Cemetery.
Dana B. Capitol Jackson
'80 Kennedy grad worked for care center, drug store
YOUNGSTOWN -- A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Dana B. Capitol Jackson of 2220 Ash St. in Youngstown. She died on Tuesday (1-7-03) in her residence. She was 40.
Mrs. Jackson was born July 18, 1962, in Sharon, a daughter of William H. Capitol and Melba Culp Capitol.
She was a 1980 graduate of what was Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage, and attended the Shenango campus of Pennsylvania State University in Sharon.
She was employed as a nursing assistant at Boardman (Ohio) Community Care Center. She also served as assistant manager for Rite Aid drug store in Austintown, Ohio.
Mrs. Jackson is survived by: two sons, Tuvern and Johnathan Jackson, both at home; three brothers, William H. Capitol and Dennis Rucker, both Sharon; and Zachary Rucker, Raleigh, N.C.; a sister, Lanita Lowe, Sharon; a godson, Antwan Williams, Youngstown; two goddaughters, Jalisa Amos, Farrell; and Julissa Newell, Youngstown; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
JACKSON
Dana B. Capitol, 40, of 2220 Ash St., Youngstown.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Tuesday (1-14-03) in Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the church with Superintendent Wilbert G. Hadden officiating.
Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc.
Edward 'Ted' Usko
Wilkes-Barre native
retired from Packard
YOUNGSTOWN -- Edward "Ted" Usko of 4831 Westchester Drive, Apartment 212, Youngstown, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday (1-9-03) in Beeghley Oaks, Youngstown. He was 74.
Mr. Usko was born June 6, 1928, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., a son of Theodor and Anna Kopec Usko.
He was a 1946 graduate of Hanover High School in Wilkes-Barre, having played on their 1946 state championship football team.
Ted retired in 1993 from Delphi Packard Electric Systems in Warren, Ohio, as a senior millwright, after 31 years of service.
His memberships included Local 717 of International Union of Electrical Workers; and Ombudsman of the District on Aging. He served as a past president of the Slovak Club in Warren and the Hartford Democrats.
Survivors include: two daughters, Debbie Sudzina and her husband John, Youngstown; and Tina Lindsay and her husband Austin, Logan, Ohio; one brother, Leonard Yusko, New Paltz, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren, Brie Sudzina, Austin Lindsay and Edward Lindsay, twins Amy and Elise Lindsay, Joey Usko and Ronnie Swogger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Debra Usko and Donna Michaels; and one son, Theodor Usko.
USKO
Edward "Ted," 74, of 4831 Westchester Drive, Apartment 212, Youngstown.
Calling hours: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday (1-12-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (1-13-03) in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Vienna, with the Rev. Frank Zanni, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
James Dale Boyd
Sandy Lake retiree, WWII vet, worked at WE, Polk
James Dale Boyd of 59 Creek Road in Sandy Lake died Friday morning (1-10-03) in St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township. He was 85.
Mr. Boyd was born Jan. 18, 1917, in Sandy Lake to George M. and Wealtha Dewey Boyd.
He graduated from the former Sandy Lake High School and Bliss Electrical School of Tacoma Park, Md.
Mr. Boyd was employed by Walker Chevrolet for four years; the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. for 22 years; and Polk Center for 18 years, retiring in 1982.
He married Margaret Trevitt on Sept. 12, 1953.
He served for three years in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Following his discharge from the military, Mr. Boyd enjoyed flying his own piper cub airplane. He also enjoyed working in the woods.
He was a member of Clarks Mills United Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of Free and Accepted Masons Lake Lodge 434, Sandy Lake.
He is survived by: his wife; a son, David L. Boyd and his wife Andrea, Stoneboro; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Susan) Hutcheson and Karen L. Goodale, both Edinboro; and four grandchildren, Lindsay and Taylor Goodale; and Christy and Craig Hutcheson.
Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Margaret Adams and Edyth Paxton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Clarks United Methodist Church, 3813 Hadley Road, Clarks Mills 16114.
BOYD
James Dale, 85, of 59 Creek Road, Sandy Lake.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (1-12-03) in ALEXANDER-McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 3236 Main St., Sandy Lake.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-13-03) in Clarks Mills United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jay Sterling officiating.
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
Valerio P. "LaVerne" Darcangelo
WWII vet, National Castings retiree lived in Grove City
Valerio P. "LaVerne" Darcangelo of Barkeyville Road in Grove City died Thursday morning (1-9-03) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. He was 85.
Mr. Darcangelo was born June 17, 1917, in Grove City to Antonio P. and Maria Bonnani Darcangelo.
He retired from National Castings Division of Midland-Ross Corp. in Sharon.
A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Darcangelo served as a private first class during World War II.
He was a member of Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City.
His wife, the former Mary Guarnieri, whom he married Oct. 12, 1940, died in 1999.
Surviving are: a son, Richard Darcangelo, Sharon; a daughter, Frances Darcangelo, New Freedom, Pa.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mildred Heginbotham and Rose Gibson, both Grove City.
Besides his wife, Mr. Darcangelo was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Leonard Darcangelo.
DARCANGELO
Valerio P. "LaVerne," 85, Barkeyville Road, Grove City.
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday (1-12-03) in FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (1-13-03) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Stephen Boor
Stephen Boor, Whispering Oaks, 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, formerly of Broadway Avenue, Masury, died at 8 a.m. Friday (1-10-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. He was 92.
Obituary information was incomplete.
BOOR
Stephen, 92, Whispering Oaks, 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, formerly of Broadway Avenue, Masury.
Arrangements will be announced by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Helen Thomas Moore
Sharon native, volunteer belonged to groups, church
MEDFORD, Oregon -- Helen Thomas Moore, Medford, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2003, in Medford. She was 93.
Mrs. Moore was born May 9, 1909, in Sharon to William and Blanche Thomas, and was the wife of the late Harvey E. Moore, attorney.
She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Oberlin College in 1931. Mrs. Moore had been active in Sharon College Club; League of Women Voters; First Presbyterian Church in Sharon; and numerous volunteer organizations.
Surviving are: two daughters, Elizabeth Stalbird, Bonanza, Ore.; and Dr. Margery Moore, Buena Park, Calif.; a son, Thomas E. Moore, Toronto, Canada; two sisters, Grace Myers, Prescott, Ariz.; and Betty Aubel, Jacksonville, Ore.; and one brother, Dr. William Thomas, Venice, Fla.
She also leaves five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Bashline and Corrine Linder.
Following her wishes, a cremation took place. A private service to celebrate her life will take place at a later date.
Remembrances may be made to Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio 44074-1090; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Howard E. Cunningham
Retired company foreman had brother in Grove City
BEAVER -- Howard E. Cunningham, Blackhawk Road, Beaver, formerly of Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, died early Friday morning, Jan. 10, 2003, in Beaver Medical Center. He was 86.
Mr. Cunningham was born March 13, 1916, in Plain Grove Township to William Cunningham and Elsie Moore Cunningham.
He retired as a foreman from Hydril Co. in Rochester, Pa., where he worked for 39 years. After his tenure at Hydril Co., for 14 years he was a paper distributor to paper carriers for the Beaver County Times.
Mr. Cunningham was a member of Rochester Turner's (social) Club; and Plain Grove Presbyterian Church.
His wife, the former Rotha Lightner, survives at the residence.
Also surviving are: a daughter, Inean Cunningham, Beaver; a son, William R. Cunningham, Canfield, Ohio; a brother, Gerald Cunningham, Grove City; two sisters, Bertha Lutz, Plain Grove; and Mary Bartoe, Vandergrift, Pa.; and two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Cunningham was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Carl Cunningham.
CUNNINGHAM
Howard E., 86, Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, formerly of Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County.
Calling hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday (1-12-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Village of Leesburg, 1778 Perry Highway, Volant.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-13-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Herbert Goetz of Plain Grove Presbyterian Church officiating.
Interment: South Plain Grove (Township) Cemetery, Lawrence County.
Frank G. Schreck
Meadville man was
self-employed farmer
MEADVILLE -- Frank G. Schreck of Meadville died Thursday evening, Jan. 9, 2003, in Meadville Medical Center. He was 91.
Mr. Schreck was born Nov. 8, 1911, in Meadville, a son of the late Frank J. and Anna Johnson Schreck.
He was a self-employed farmer for most of his life and subsequently worked in production for 10 years at American Viscose in Meadville.
He married Grace Gander on May 21, 1945. She preceded him in death April 10, 1997.
Survivors include: two sons, Frank J. Schreck and his wife Ruth; and James Schreck and his wife Pam, all Meadville; two daughters, Elizabeth "Betty" Galvin and her husband Gerald, St. Louis; and Mary Wineland and her husband Edgar, Meadville; and nine grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three stepgreat-grandchildren and one nephew.
In addition to his wife and his parents, Mr. Schreck was preceded in death by two sisters, Anne Fye and Evelyn Robison.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meadville Medical Center, 751 Liberty St., Meadville 16335; or Cochranton Ambulance Service, Box 655, Cochranton 16314.
SCHRECK
Frank G., 91, Meadville.
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service today (1-11-03) in ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Manning of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, Meadville, officiating.
Burial: Greendale Cemetery, Meadville.
George W. Cook
George W. Cook, 393 Prindle St., Sharon, died Friday (1-10-03) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 73.
Obituary information was incomplete.
COOK
George W., 73, of 393 Prindle St., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BESTWICK
Allen W., 89, of 424 Delaware Road, Greystone Country Estates of Fredonia, formerly of 167 Coolspring Road, Fairview Township.
Obituary was published 1-10-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-10-03) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. today (1-11-0-3) in the funeral home with the Rev. Philip H. Chalfant, pastor of Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Fairview Township; and the Rev. Randy L. Ritchey, pastor of Oak Grove Wesleyan Church, also Fairview Township, officiating.
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fairview Township.
CORNWELL
Mrs. Walter J. (Marjorie R.), 85, Hubbard.
Obituary was published 1-10-03
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (1-11-03) 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. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Hink, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
DAVIS
Edward, 60, of 913 Market St., Farrell.
Obituary was published 1-10-03
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday (1-12-03) in WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell, and noon to time of service Monday (1-13-03) in Mount Olive Baptist Church, Masury.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. Raymond O. Brown, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery with military rites provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Murray Bell Post 7597, Farrell.
LEAVENS
Joseph "Joe" R., 56, of 1322 Stevenson Road, Masury.
Obituary was published 1-10-03
Calling hours: Were 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (1-10-03) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Rosary recited at 3:45 p.m. by St. Adalbert's Prayer Group. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (1-11-03) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman; the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, Order of Friars Minor; and the Rev. Stephen J. Schreiber, concelebrating.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage. Military honors rendered by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell.
LOCKE
Mrs. Harold C. (Bonnita Mae Burdette), 77, of 214 N. Otter St., Mercer.
Obituary was published 1-10-03
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (1-11-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Schwartz, pastor of Bible Baptist Church, Mercer, and the Rev. Ronald Benedict of Ashtabula, Ohio, officiating.
Interment: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.
REIBER
Jessica Noelle, 18, of 231 Indian Run Road, New Wilmington.
Obituary was published 1-9-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-10-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Village of Leesburg, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township, and are 10 a.m. to time of service today (1-11-03) in Volant United Methodist Church.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the church with the Rev. Ronald Naugle, pastor, officiating.
RICHARDS
William "Bill" Lee, 55, Edinboro Manor, formerly of Lincoln Avenue, Grove City.
Obituary was published 1-10-03
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service today (1-11-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at noon today in the funeral home with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
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