Today's obituaries
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Shawn A. Cieloszyk
Sharon student volunteered at school, Prince of Peace
Shawn A. Cieloszyk, 414 Delaware St., Sharon, formerly of Butler, passed away unexpectedly Sunday (1-26-03) in his home. He was 16.
He was born Feb. 19, 1986, in Butler, the son of Ricky A. Otto and Denise A. Cieloszyk.
He was a member of the 10th grade class at Sharon High School, where he played on the baseball team.
Shawn previously worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Hermitage.
A volunteer, he gave much of his time to Prince of Peace Center in Farrell. He also worked with children with special needs in Sharon High School.
Shawn loved the outdoors and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Ricky A. and Rebecca Compton Otto, Slippery Rock; and his mother and stepfather, Denise A. and Paul L. Winters, Butler; two brothers, Nathan R. Otto-Loudy and Justin K-A Otto-Loudy, both Norwalk, Ohio; and three sisters, Marcella R. Otto, Beaver Falls; and Heather M. Cieloszyk and Jessica B-S Otto, both Slippery Rock.
He is survived by his foster parents, George and Randy Maybee, with whom he lived.
He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Brenda Bobbert, Butler.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Patricia A. Green; and paternal grandfather, Christy Otto.
CIELOSZYK
Shawn A., 16, of 414 Delaware St., Sharon.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-28-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon; and 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday (1-29-03) in WILLIAM F. YOUNG JR. FUNERAL HOME Inc., 127-137 W. Jefferson St., Butler. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Butler funeral home.
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Butler.
David R. Madasz
Brookfield massotherapist, WWII vet had owned shop
David R. Madasz, 6785 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield, died at 1:46 p.m. Sunday (1-26-03) at his residence. He was 75.
Mr. Madasz was born April 28, 1927, in Farrell, a son of John and Sophie Steger Madasz.
He was a graduate of Brookfield High School; Great Lakes College, Cleveland; and Charleston College of Massage, Newbury, Ohio.
David served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mr. Madasz was a self-employed massotherapist with a private office in Brookfield and also served the Amish community in New Wilmington for several years. He had been the owner and operator of the former Suburban Flowers in Brookfield for 25 years. David was also a school bus driver in Brookfield for 20 years.
His memberships included South Pymatuning (Township) Community Church; and Happy Wanderers Club, Hubbard.
David is survived by his wife, the former Charlotte Adams, whom he married March 20, 1948. Also surviving are two sons, the Rev. David C. Madasz and his wife, Becky, Palm Harbor, Fla.; and Richard D. Madasz, Clearwater, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Elizabeth "Penny") Martino, Brookfield; and Mrs. William (Irene) Haydn, Lagrange, Ohio; and five grandchildren, David M. Madasz, Melissa D. Madasz, Erin M. Madasz; Christopher M. Madasz and Hallie Edwards.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Peter Madasz, John Madasz Jr., Louis Toth and Frank Toth.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Pymatuning Community Church, 3400 Tamarack Drive, Sharpsville 16150; or Sharon Regional Health System's Hospice Home Care, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, Hermitage 16148.
MADASZ
David R., 75, of 6785 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-3-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield, with the Rev. David Searle, pastor of South Pymatuning (Township) Community Church; and the Rev. David Madasz, the deceased's son, officiating.
Velma I. (Ferencik) DeLong
Former Sharon woman
had children living here
CANTON, Ohio -- Velma I. (Ferencik) DeLong, 81, Canton, formerly of Sharon, passed away Dec. 10, 2002.
Mrs. DeLong was born Oct. 13, 1921, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of the late Glenn and Esther (Warner) Regal.
She also was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy DeLong in 1992; and a sister, Donna Bortner.
Mrs. DeLong is survived by her children, Sue and Jack Van
Ord, Florida; Patricia and Walt Edgell, Canton; Bunnie Gilbert, Michigan; Mike Ferencik, Sharon; Dave and Lisa Ferencik, Sharon; Joe Ferencik, Sharon; Gary and Geri Ferencik, Sharpsville; Maryanne and Jim Black, Masury; Barbara and James Wheeler, Boardman, Ohio; 27 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Betty Harley, Shirley Brennan, Barbara Walters and Beverly Bush; two brothers, Leslie and Robert Regal; and many nieces, nephews and friends.Andrew Logan
Andrew Logan, Windsor Health Care Center, 1735 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, died at 6 p.m. Monday (1-26-03) in the nursing home. Youngstown. He was 66.
Obituary information was incomplete.
LOGAN
Andrew, 66, of 1735 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.
Arrangements will be announced by HOWARD AND ALLI FUNERAL HOME, 1755 Shehy St., Youngstown.
Agnes Parcetich
Farrell woman belonged
to St. Anthony Church
Agnes Parcetich, 309 Pershing Drive, Farrell, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday (1-27-03) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 92.
Mrs. Parcetich was born Jan. 14, 1911, in Farrell to Anton and Mary Luzur Bicek.
She attended Farrell area schools and was a member of St. Anthony Church, Sharon.
Her husband, Walter Parcetich, whom she married Jan. 30, 1930, died Feb. 16, 1980.
Surviving are: eight daughters, Helen Simonik, Farrell; Mrs. David (Marie) Brindisi, Farrell; Gloria Parcetich, Farrell, with whom she made her home; Marge Longley, Universal City, Texas; Julianne Horvath, Girard, Ohio; Mrs. Robert (Carol) McCartney, Greensburg, Pa.; and Mary Ann Snowball, Gilbert, Ariz.; four sons, Walter Parcetich, Sharon; Carl Parcetich, Mercer; James Parcetich, Farrell; and Jeffrey Parcetich, Farrell; one brother, Martin Bicek, Sharon; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandson.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Michael Parcetich; one grandson, Damion Zipay; one great-granddaughter, Nicole Parcetich; four sisters, Margaret Naydusak, Ann Cimperman, Mary Vodenichar and Frances O'Dell; and three brothers, William, Anton "Tony" and Frank Bicek.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Church Building Fund, 804 Idaho St., Sharon 16146.
PARCETICH
Mrs. Walter (Agnes), 92, of 309 Pershing Drive, Farrell.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (1-29-03) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Church prayer service at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Service: Brief service at 9:30 a.m. Thursday (1-30-03) in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 804 Idaho St., Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, Order of Friars Minor, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Lawrence Jones Jr.
Lawrence Jones Jr., 1938 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Monday (1-27-03) in Woodland Place Inc., Coolspring Township. He was 78.
Obituary information was incomplete.
JONES
Lawrence Jr., 78, of 1938 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Livingston Rashaun Peagler
Livingston Rashaun Peagler, Fort Stewart, Ga., passed away at 1:30 a.m. Sunday (1-26-03) in Fort Stewart (Ga.) Army Hospital. He was 17 months old.
Obituary information was incomplete.
PEAGLER
Livingston Rashaun, 17 months, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Daniel D. Shaffer Jr.
Wheatland Tube worker was archer, motorcyclist
Daniel D. Shaffer Jr., 216 S. Myers Ave., Sharon, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday (1-24-03) in his home, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was 48.
Mr. Shaffer was born June 21, 1954, to Daniel D. and June Devlin Shaffer. He graduated from Sharon High School in 1972.
He has worked for Wheatland Tube Co., Wheatland, for 29 years as a lowbay craneman. He was a life member and usher of Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon.
He was a member of Steel Workers Union 1660, National Rifle Association, Physically Challenged Bow Hunters of America, Harley Owners Group and A.B.A.T.E. of Mercer County. He was a devoted blood donor for the American Red Cross, and he enjoyed target shooting, hunting, archery hunting, trout and fly fishing, all in the mountains of Pennsylvania. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles all of his life, boating and water skiing.
Mr. Shaffer is survived by his wife, Donna (Wojtalik) Shaffer, who lives at home where she works as a self-employed seamstress. They married Dec. 21, 1974.
He is also survived by a daughter, Mary Lou Shaffer and her fiancé, Bryan Spory, New Castle; three sisters, Donna and her husband Larry R. Shreffler, Tionesta.; Norma Black, Tionesta, where she is a co-owner of B&H Country Store with Linda Householder; and Shirley and her husband James Fleegle, Rehobeth Beach, Del.; 23 nieces and nephews; and 11 great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or Physically Challenged Bow Hunters of America, RR 1, Box 470, New Alexandria, Pa. 15670-9240.
SHAFFER
Daniel D. Jr., 48, of 216 S. Myers Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (1-27-03) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage, and 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) to time of service in Christ Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to condolences@flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Was at 12 p.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) in Christ Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Arlon K. Stubbe, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Cremation in the funeral home crematory.
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DAVID
Valeria (Bohach), 72, of 11 Buckwalter Road, Shenango Township.
Obituary was published 1-27-03
Calling hours: Were Monday (1-27-03) in 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. today (1-28-03) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the former pastor, Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Hermitage.
DOLBY-SAUERS
Lois G., 86, of 160 S. Otter St., Mercer.
Obituary was published 1-27-03
Calling hours: Were Monday (1-27-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: 11 a.m. today (1-28-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. David M. Davis, pastor of Mercer United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Carpenter Cemetery, Springfield Township.
HACKETT
Frances M., 76, of 2220 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard.
Obituary was published 1-27-03
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (1-28-03) in 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.
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 today (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 today 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
SPARKS
William D., 85, of 3137 Hann Hill Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 1-26-03
Calling hours: Were Monday (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. today (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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