Today's obituaries
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Valeria (Bohach) David
Shenango woman enjoyed gardening, loved family
A funeral Mass will be Tuesday (1-28-03) for Valeria (Bohach) David, 11 Buckwalter Road, Shenango Township, who passed away peacefully at 8:20 p.m. Saturday (1-25-03) in the Skilled Care Unit of Sharon Regional Health System following an extended illness. She was 72.
Mrs. David was born on July 16, 1930, in Farrell, the daughter of John Bohach Jr. and Helen Podlucky Bohach.
She attended Farrell and Wheatland schools.
Mrs. David was formerly employed by the Ideal Bakery in Farrell, J.C. Penny department store and the former Carriage Shop, both Hermitage.
She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, and she belonged to their ladies Quilting Club.
She loved spending time with her family and she enjoyed gardening flowers.
Her husband, Robert L. David, whom she married Feb. 18, 1950, passed away on Feb. 10, 2002.
She is survived by her two sons, Robert J. David and his wife Marsha, Hermitage; and Gary A. David, West Middlesex; one son-in-law, Robert P. Rubano, Farrell; six sisters, Louise Dunder, Theresa Kettering, Rosemarie Moder and her husband William, all of Hermitage; Margaret Pelles and Jo Ann Leckfor, both of Brookfield; Veronica Banjak and her husband Ronald, Hubbard. She also leaves two brothers, John R. Bohach III and his wife Jean, Wheatland; and Paul R. Bohach and his wife Beverly, Port Charlotte, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Megan David and Robert M. Rubano.
She is survived also by her 10 nieces and 12 nephews, including her godchildren William Moder III, Hermitage, and Deborah Foster, Indiana.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; her daughter, Renee Rubano, who passed away on Feb. 2, 2002; an infant grandson, Trevor John David; and two sisters, Anna M. Sirochman and infant Kathryn Bohach.
DAVID
Valeria (Bohach), 72, of 11 Buckwalter Road, Shenango Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-27-03) in the J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends not able to attend may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net.
Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) in the Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the former pastor, Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Frances M. Hackett
Homemaker worked
at WE, loved outdoors
A funeral mass will be held Wednesday (1-29-03) for Frances M. Hackett, 2220 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard, who passed away at 4 p.m. Saturday (1-25-03) at her residence after a brief illness. She was 76.
She was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Sharon to Earl and Bernice Bishop McCann.
A 1947 alumna of Sharon High School, Frances was employed for four years at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Corp.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Masury and a former member of St. Patrick's Church in Hubbard. Frances loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hiking and gardening. Her greatest joy however was her family.
Surviving is her beloved husband of 54 years, Oliver Perry Hackett, whom she married Sept. 4, 1948 in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon. A devoted mother she also leaves four sons, William Hackett and his wife Cynthia, Livermore, Calif.; Donald Hackett and his Wanda, Rio-Linda, Calif.; Edward Hackett, San Antonio, Texas; and Daniel Hackett, Akron, Ohio; and two grandchildren, George and Sarah Hackett, both of Livermore, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Carl McCann.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Hospice Home Care, Canterbury Square, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, Hermitage, 16148.
HACKETT
Frances M., 76, of 2220 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) in the J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. E-mail condolences can be sent to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net.
Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday (1-29-03) at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Masury, with the Rev. John R. Lody, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
Lois G. Dolby-Sauers
Mercer retiree was
Methodist, sports fan
A funeral service will be held Tuesday (1-28-03) for Lois G. Dolby-Sauers, 160 S. Otter St., Mercer, who died at noon Saturday (1-25-03) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville.
She was born April 1, 1916, in Conneaut Lake, Crawford County, to Alva Ralya and Dessa Mae Brown.
She was a retired member of the cleaning staff at the former Mercer County Home and Hospital, had worked at the West Elementary School cafeteria and had also been employed as a waitress at the former Humes Hotel in Mercer.
She was a member of Mercer United Methodist Church.
She was a Steelers and Pirates fan and loved knitting and crocheting.
She is survived by a daughter, Diane Kennell and her husband Jim, Mercer; two sons, Kenneth L. Dolby and his wife Connie, Menomonee, Wis.; and George "Frank" Dolby and his wife Sandra, Farrell; five grandchildren, Diane Harris, Debbie Gott, Tony and Chris Dolby and Dawn Kennell; and two great grandchildren, Kaylee Gott and Alyssa Dolby.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Darrell L. Ralya; two sisters, Mary Grace Redmond and Geraldine L. Hancock; and one grandson, Charles Kenneth Dolby.
DOLBY-SAUERS
Lois G., 86, of 160 S. Otter St., Mercer.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (1-27-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. David M. Davis, pastor of Mercer United Methodist Church.
Interment: Carpenter Cemetery, Springfield Township.
Justine A. Haller
Masury school custodian was auxiliary member
Justine A. Haller, 563 Brookfield Ave., Masury, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday (1-21-03) at O'Brien's Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. She was 92.
Mrs. Haller was born in Pittsburgh on July 21, 1910, a daughter of Anton and Karolina (Miller) Vogel.
She was a custodian for the Brookfield School system, retiring after 22 years of service.
Her memberships included the American Legion Auxiliary Post 700, Howland, Ohio, and the Brookfield Fire Department Auxiliary.
Her husband, Arthur F. Haller, whom she married Feb. 5, 1927, died Feb. 5, 1992.
Survivors include, one son, Carl Haller, Wellington, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Pantall, Punta Gorda, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Keith Thomas; four brothers and four sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
HALLER
Justine A., 92, of 563 Brookfield Ave., Masury.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday (1-29-03) in the MADASZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Noon Wednesday (1-29-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dennis Bewley, pastor of Brookfield United Methodist Church.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BROWN
Mrs. Samuel H. (Elizabeth C.), 86, of 563 Brookfield Ave., Masury.
Obituary was published 1-24-03
Calling hours: Noon to time of service today (1-27-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Myles Bradey, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
ENGLEBAUGH
Edwin W., 2910 Morefield Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 1-25-04
Calling hours: Were Sunday (1-26-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. A Masonic service was held Sunday in the funeral home.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (1-27-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. G.H. Trumbo, pastor of Hickory United Methodist Church, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Committal prayers will be said in Buhl Memorial Chapel of Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors provided by the honor guards from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and Wheatland American Legion Post 432, with burial to follow.
HAYES
Mrs. William B. (Rosemary M. Askerneese), 66, of 941 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell.
Obituary was published 1-25-03
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (1-28-03) in Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Emerson Ave., Farrell. Visitation with the family from 11 a.m. to time of service. Also call at the home of Angela Askerneese, her daughter, at 275 Sterling Ave., Apartment 119, Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at noon Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
KNAPP
Dorothy M., 86, 339 E. Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, formerly of 788 Mercer Road, Delaware Township.
Obituary was published 1-26-03
Calling hours: 10 to 11 a.m. today (1-27-03) in the ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 169 Second St., Fredonia.
Funeral and committal service: 11 a.m. today (1-27-03) in the funeral home.
Interment: Delaware Cemetery.
MONTGOMERY
Margaret Lois, 87, of Shenango Presbyterian Apartments, 150 Waugh Ave., New Wilmington, formerly of Natrona Heights, Pa.
Obituary was published 1-26-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-27-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Christopher Weichman of East Main Presbyterian.
Interment: Woodland Cemetery, Grove City.
SHAFFER
Daniel D. Jr., 48, of 216 S. Myers Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-26-03
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (1-27-03) in the JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage, and from 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) until the time of the service in the Christ Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.
Service: 12 p.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) in Christ Lutheran Church with Dr. Arlon K. Stubbe.
Friends may send condolences by e-mail to condolences@flynnfuneralhome.com
Burial: Cremation in the funeral home crematory.
SPARKS
William D., 85, of 3137 Hann Hill Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 1-26-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-27-03) in John A. Palisin Funeral Home, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICES, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Service: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Jeffrey J. Lucas of St. Stanislaus Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
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