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Today's death record

  • Anna Jayn "A.J." Cowan, 70, RD 4, New Castle.
  • Kenneth W. Dunkerly, 86, Sharon, formerly of Bon Air Drive, Sharon.
  • Helen J. Lektorich, 83, of 649 Hazelton Ave., Masury.
  • Margaret J. Tackitt, 89, Covered Bridge Road, RR 3, Box 72, Volant.



Today's obituaries
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Timothy N. Yeager
Kenneth W. Dunkerly
Helen J. Lektorich
  Anna Jayn 'A.J.' Cowan
Margaret J. Tackitt
Mary V. Nixon

Timothy N. Yeager
Farrell school employee

had worked at Sharon Steel

A funeral service will be held Monday (1-20-03) for Timothy N. Yeager, 1106 Beechwood Ave., Farrell, who passed away unexpectedly at 1:35 p.m. Thursday (1-16-03) in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 60.

Mr. Yeager was born Oct. 25, 1942, in Harrison County, W.Va., the son of Glenn and Edna Winkler Yeager.

For 28 years, he had been employed at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he worked in the hot mill. Presently he was working for Farrell Area School District in the maintenance department.

He attended St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Hermitage.

Mr. Yeager was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at his mountain cabin in Tionesta, Pa.

A veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy stationed in Iberia, La. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex. He also belonged to New Deal Club in Farrell, where he enjoyed playing bocce.

His wife, the former Joan Multari, whom he married Sept. 23, 1961, survives at home.

He is also survived by his two sons, Timothy B. Yeager and his wife, Debbie, Sharpsville; and Thomas A. Yeager and his wife, Patricia, Hubbard; two daughters, Tamara K. Blough and her husband, Ronald, Farrell; and Toni T. Yeager and her fiance, Louis D. Piciacchio, Hermitage; two sisters, Janice Watson, Sharon; and Carol Lipinski, Girard, Ohio; and three brothers, Peter Yeager and his wife, Rose, Pulaski; Glenn Yeager and his wife, Joan, Grove City; and Roger Yeager and his wife, Marianne, Sharon; and seven grandchildren, Shannon and Antonio Yeager, Matthew Blough, Erica Cook and Anthony Yeager and Jessica and Hanna Yeager.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Gary Yeager.

YEAGER
    
Timothy N., 60, of 1106 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (1-19-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-20-03) in the funeral home chapel followed by military honors provided by the honor guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex.
    Burial: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.


Kenneth W. Dunkerly

Retired postal worker

had lived in Sharon

Kenneth W. Dunkerly, Cordia Commons at The Shenango Inn, 1330 Kimberly Road, Sharon, formerly of Bon Air Drive, Sharon, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday (1-15-02) in the nursing home He was 86.

Mr. Dunkerly was born July 4, 1916, in Sharon to Jesse Joseph and Martha Rankin Dunkerly.

The World War II veteran worked as a postman for the U.S. Army.

After the war, Mr. Dunkerly continued working for the postal service in Sharon and Phoenix until retiring at age 55.

His wife, Sara Dunkerly, whom he married in 1936, died Nov. 11, 1997.

Surviving are: one brother, John H. Dunkerly, Sharon; and nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Charlotte Zucilaw.

DUNKERLY
    
Kenneth W., 86, Cordia Commons at The Shenango Inn, 1330 Kimberly Road, Sharon, formerly of Bon Air Drive, Sharon.
    Calling hours: None. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
    Service: Private.
    Burial: Private in Greenwood Memorial Lawn, Phoenix.
    Arrangements by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and the International Order of the Golden Rule.


Helen J. Lektorich

Masury homemaker was member of Farrell club

Helen J. Lektorich, 649 Hazelton Ave., Masury, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday (1-16-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 83.

Mrs. Lektorich was born Oct. 22, 1919, in McKees Rocks, Pa., a daughter of John A. and Ella J. Scanlon Chambers.

She moved to Youngstown in 1935 and graduated from East High School in 1937.

Mrs. Lektorich was a homemaker.

Her memberships included Croatian American Civic Club of Farrell. She was a former member of the Veseljaci at the Croatian Club. She also was interviewed by the historic society for being injured and surviving the tornado in 1947.

Survivors include: her husband, John Lektorich, whom she married Feb. 6, 1943; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph A. (Jane E.) Gentile, Brookfield; and Mrs. Frank (Mary Lee) Beader, Hartford; three sisters, Betty Chambers, Youngstown; Janet Lyons, Boardman, Ohio; and Mrs. Herbert (Patricia) Van Arsdale, Orlando, Fla.; and one brother, Paul J. Chambers, Boardman. She also leaves behind an adopted daughter, Ellie Pope; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Harris and Dorothy M. Chambers; and three brothers, John A. Chambers Jr., Robert M. Chambers and Edward Chambers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Regional Health System's Hospice Home Care, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, Hermitage 16148.

LEKTORICH
    Helen J., 83, of 649 Hazelton Ave., Masury.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (1-19-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
    Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Monday (1-20-03) in St. Bernadette Church, 7808 Locust St. S.E., Masury, with the Rev. John Lody, pastor, officiating.


Anna Jayn 'A.J.' Cowan
Anna Jayn "A.J." Cowan, RD 4, New Castle, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Friday (1-17-03) in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. She was 70.

Obituary information was incomplete.

COWAN
    
Anna Jayn, 70, RD 4, New Castle.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (1-19-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-20-03) in Eastbrook Presbyterian Church, RD 4, New Castle.


Margaret J. Tackitt

Homemaker lived in

New Wilmington area

Margaret J. Tackitt, Covered Bridge Road, RR 3, Box 72, Volant, died of heart failure at 5:15 p.m. Thursday (1-16-03) in her residence. She was 89.

Mrs. Tackitt was born April 17, 1913, in Conneautville to John L. and Margaret L. Hagerstrom Parker.

The former Warren, Ohio, resident lived eight years in the New Wilmington area.

She was a homemaker and graduate of Linesville High School.

Mrs. Tackitt was a member of East Side Church (Baptist-Disciples of Christ), Sharon; and a former member of Bolindale Christian Church, Warren. She was a former member and past president of Victory Blue Star Mothers.

The former Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader enjoyed embroidery, quilting and crafts. She was a member of SCOPE.

Her husband, Robert K. Tackitt, whom she married June 9, 1937, died June 18, 1989.

Surviving are: a son, Karl L. Tackitt, Tempe, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. John (Rhoda) Lyons, Volant; four grandchildren, Mark W. Lyons, Karen Sue Dean, Angela McCue and Fred J. Tackitt; and nine great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Nicolls; and a great-grandson, John L. Lyons.

Memorial contributions may be made to East Side Church (Baptist-Disciples of Christ), 201 Spruce Ave., Sharon.

TACKITT
    
Mrs. Robert K. (Margaret J.), Covered Bridge Road, RR 3, Box 72, Volant.
    Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday (1-19-03) in CARL W. HALL FUNERAL HOME, 533 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio.
    Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday (1-20-03) in the funeral home.
    Burial: Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna.


Mary V. Nixon

Mary V. Nixon, 1210 Dakota St., Farrell, died Wednesday (1-15-03) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 75.

Obituary information remains incomplete.

NIXON
    Mary V., 75, of 1210 Dakota St., Farrell.
    Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
Look in past days' obituary files to find the full obituaries


COLSON
    
Robert L., 71, of 4739 Thomason Road, South Pymatuning Township.
    Obituary was published 1-16-03
    Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (1-17-03) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (1-18-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Stephen Stelle of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, officiating.
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


COLUNDJIA
    
Mrs. Joseph (Emma R.), 79, of 741 Wheatland Road, West Middlesex.
    Obituary was published 1-17-03
    Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-17-03) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and the International Order of the Golden Rule. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral services at 11 a.m. today (1-18-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
    Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.


GREENE
    
Kenneth O. "K.O.," 63, of 2010 Stafford St., Farrell.
    Obituary was published 1-16-03
    Calling hours: Were 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-17-03) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Rosary service at 8:45 p.m. Condolences may be e-mailed to pustinger@adelphia.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (1-18-03) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
    Burial: St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Farrell, with military honors rendered by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286, Farrell.


McCARTHY
    
Mary, 92, of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon.
    Obituary was published 1-17-03
    Calling hours: Were 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (1-17-03) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. There was a wake service at 7:45 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. today (1-18-03) in Church of the Sacred Heart, 40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley J. Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
    Burial: Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
    Arrangements by LEO A. HANLEY FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.


MUSZIK
    
Mrs. Andrew P. (Louise B.), 83, John XXIII Home, Hermitage, formerly of 93 Lakeview Drive, Lackawannock Township.
    Obituary was published 1-17-03
    Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (1-17-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Wake service was at 6:45 p.m. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (1-18-03) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the Rev. Howard J. King, pastor, and Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired pastor, as concelebrants.
    Interment: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Hermitage.


VODENICHAR
    
Rita B., 72, of 751 Boyd Road, New Vernon Township.
    Obituary was published 1-17-03
    Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (1-17-03) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. A wake service was held at 8:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. today (1-18-03) in St. Columbkille Church, 70 Franklin St., Stoneboro, with the Rev. Henry C. Andrae, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment and committal service: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.



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