Today's obituaries
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Lawrence Jones Jr.
Hermitage man worked at Wheatland Tube, elsewhere
Lawrence Jones Jr., of 1938 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Monday at Woodland Place in Coolspring Township. He was 78.
Mr. Jones was born Feb. 1, 1924 in Jackson County, Mississippi, to Lawrence and Georgia Lyons Jones.
He attended Jasper County, Mississippi, schools and worked for Ingall's Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. He was a former member of Falti Baptist Church in Mississippi.
Mr. Jones also was a former Wheatland Tube employee and worked as a farmer, laborer, mechanic's helper and truck driver.
Mr. Jones was reared by his maternal aunt, Geneva Nobles of Bay Springs, Miss. During his youth he traveled extensively.
On March 17, 1950, he married Alice Crosby Hilton, who is now deceased.
Surviving are: one daughter, Georgia R. Jones Ellebie and her husband John, Hermitage; three sons, Jerry Quince, Pontiac, Mich.; Donald Hartfield, Moss Point, Miss.; and Alexander K. Lawson and his wife Bonnie, Houston; seven grandchildren, Quinton Smith and his wife Trephanie, Edwards Air Force Base, California; Sharon Smith, Indiana, Pa.; Amber Smith, Hermitage; Alexander Jr., Alexis and Marisa Lawson, all Houston; and Jamal Quince, Pontiac, Mich.; and three stepsons, Anderson G. Hilton, Hermitage; Otha W. Hilton and her husband Morris, Farrell; and Curtis L. Hilton and his wife Minerva, Farrell.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Anna Gavin.
JONES
Lawrence Jr., 78, of 1938 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday (1-30-03) in WILBERT SHANNON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Condolences may be sent to the family by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail at ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (1-31-03) at Valley Baptist Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Richard L. Roberts, pastor, officiating. Bishop Alvin J. McCoy, pastor of New and Living Way Apostolic Church, Sharon, will do the eulogy.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
The following obituary is being reprinted from Tuesday to add information given to The Herald.
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. Mrs. Parcetich was a homemaker.
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.; Mary Ann Snowball, Gilbert, Ariz.; and Rose Zipay, Sharpsville; four sons, Walter Parcetich Jr., 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, Damon 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.
Sherry McDowell Young
County native taught, was legal aide, court reporter
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. -- Sherry McDowell Young, Waynesville, died 10:25 p.m. Jan. 21, 2003, in Autumn Care Nursing Home, Waynesville. She was 90.
A native of Mercer County, she was born March 6, 1912, to Fred W. and Mildred P. McDowell.
The McDowell family was internationally known as breeders of Hampshire sheep, and Sherry was the fifth generation to raise and show prize-winning sheep.
Sherry was a 1933 honors graduate of Grove City College, where she majored in English and business administration.
She taught English at the former Fredonia High School, became a legal assistant, and then a court reporter for the Mercer County court system.
In 1962, she moved to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and operated a court reporting service until she retired in 1985 and moved to Waynesville. She was past president of Waynesville Garden Club and an active supporter of the arts and the environment.
Sherry was adventurous, traveling to China the first year it was open. She visited much of the world with many companions. She brought back love of international cuisine and was well known for her culinary skills and her hospitality.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Ann Young, Knoxville, Tenn.; and family and many dear friends in Waynesville, across the country and throughout the world. The family thanks the staff at Autumn Care for their loving kindness and skill.
YOUNG
Sherry McDowell, 90, Waynesville, N.C.
Calling hours: After the service Saturday (2-1-03) in WELLS FUNERAL HOME, 296 N. Main St., Waynesville. An on-line memorial register is available at "" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com
Service: Celebration of her life at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home's chapel with the Rev. Mark Knisley of Graystone Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, Tenn., officiating.
Burial: Private interment at a later date.
Livingston Rashaun Peagler
Livingston Rashaun Peagler, of Fort Stewart, Ga., passed away of natural causes at 12:30 a.m. Sunday (1-26-03) in Fort Stewart Army Hospital. He was 17 months old.
Livingston was born Aug. 8, 2001, in Fort Stewart to Sgt. 1st Class Michael A. Peagler and Brenda Jean Lee Peagler.
He is survived by his parents; his paternal grandparents, Vincent and the Rev. Willie Eva Peagler, Sharon; his maternal grandparents, Roosevelt and Margaret Lee, Youngstown; three sisters, Erica, Tehanya and Victoria; and four brothers, Jonathan, Matthew, Jeremiah and Michael Jr.
PEAGLER
Livingston Rashaun, 17 months, of Fort Stewart, Ga.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Condolences may be sent to the family by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail at ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net.
Andrew Logan
Obituary information remains incomplete.
LOGAN
Andrew, 66, of 1735 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.
Arrangements will be announced by HOWARD AND ALLI FUNERAL HOME, 1755 Shehy St., Youngstown.
Pearl E. Meszaros
Pearl E. Meszaros of Concord Place, 2452 Rockhill Church Road, Concord, N.C., formerly of Connelly Manor, Sharon, passed away peacefully at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday (1-28-03) in Northeast Medical Center in Concord of natural causes. She was 91.
Obituary information was incomplete.
MESZAROS
Pearl E., 2452 Rockhill Church Road, Concord, N.C., formerly of Connelly Manor, Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, in Thursday's Herald.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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CIELOSZYK
Shawn A., 16, of 414 Delaware St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-28-03
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (1-29-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon; and 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday (1-30-03) 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. Thursday in the Butler funeral home.
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Butler.
HACKETT
Frances M., 76, of 2220 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard.
Obituary was published 1-27-03
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (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. today (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.
MADASZ
David R., 75, of 6785 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Obituary was published 1-28-03
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.
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