Today's obituaries
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Nellie E. Kizima
Former Sharon
woman was waitress
A private funeral is being planned for Nellie E. Kizima, Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, formerly of 325 Columbia St., Sharon. She passed away at 11 a.m. Wednesday (2-5-03) in the home. She was 76.
Mrs. Kizima was born Aug. 15, 1926, in Farrell, the daughter of Frank and Helen Shaffer Lewis.
She had worked as a waitress for several years in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Cynthia Balcerzak and her husband, David, Walker, Mich. She leaves two granddaughters, Christina Eldridge and Shirley Pebbles; and four great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy E. Miller; her second husband, Julius Meszaros; her third husband, Peter Kizima; a daughter, Sharon Arlene Miller; and an infant twin great-grandson.
KIZIMA
Nellie E., 76, of 325 Columbia St., Sharon.
Calling hours: No calling hours at the request of the family.
Service: Private.
Interment: Cremation services by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Dr. Eugene J. Artac
Ex-superintendent of Sharon schools served community
Dr. Eugene J. Artac, Kingwood, Texas, formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (2-5-03) in Kingwood following an extended illness. He was 79.
Dr. Artac was born June 26, 1923, in Renton, Pa., to John and Hazel Steier Artac.
Upon graduating from Springdale High in 1941, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving two years in Special Services and two years as an Air Cadet/B29 crewman. He was a member of the Air Force band as a trumpet player. He was honorably discharged in 1946, holding a rank of sergeant.
He attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, achieving his bachelor of science in 1948; master of science in 1951; and master of education in 1954. He received a doctor of education in administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963.
In 1948, Dr. Artac began a career in education that spanned 34 years and 10 school districts throughout western Pennsylvania. He initially served as supervisor of music before progressing to guidance counselor, high school principal, University of Pittsburgh instructor, supervising principal and superintendent.
In 1968, Dr. Artac accepted the superintendent position for Sharon City School District, which he held until 1977. He retired in 1982 as superintendent of the Beaver Falls School System.
While in Sharon, Dr. Artac was an active volunteer for various community organizations, which included Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement Board of Directors, Penn State Advisory Board, Edinboro Advisory Board, Sharon Industrial Development Authority, Rotary, Mayor's Committee for the Performing Arts, United Way, Industrial Information Institute, American Institute for Economics, Sharon City Treatment Center Advisory Board and Urban League Board of Directors.
Dr. Artac resided in Sharon from 1968 to 1998 and he was a member of St. Joseph Church, Sharon.
His wife, the former Agnes Jean Fedock, whom he married Nov. 28, 1946, passed away Oct. 7, 1996.
Dr. Artac was a loving and devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. Dr. Artac was a man of faith. His family was by his side at the time of his death.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Slotta and her husband, Mark, Highland, Mich.; and two sons, Eugene and his wife, Margaret, Sharon; and Myrl and his wife, Linda, Kingwood; a sister, Irene Fliss, Fullerton, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
ARTAC
Dr. Eugene J., 79, Kingwood, Texas, formerly of Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-10-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (2-10-03) in St. Joseph Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, with the Rev. Christopher C. Merry, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Deer Creek Cemetery, Cheswick, Pa.
James W. Klingensmith
Cooper-Bessemer retiree
lived in Jackson Center
James W. Klingensmith, 66 Clark St., Jackson Center, died at 10:05 a.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Pine Township, after an extended illness. He was 81.
Mr. Klingensmith was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Lake Township to John and Mary L. Hillman Klingensmith.
He retired in 1983 after 43 years of service from the former Cooper-Bessemer in Grove City.
He was a member of Jackson Center Presbyterian Church.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and animals. He enjoyed visiting with friends and spending time with his family.
In early years, he enjoyed showing horses with his children.
He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1895, Grove City.
The World War II veteran served with the Merchant Marines and traveled around the world twice during his tour of duty.
He married Wilda K. Zahniser on Jan. 13, 1945. She preceded him in death July 19, 1996.
He is survived by two daughters, Charyn L. Brocklehurst, Jackson Center; and Kay L. Larimer, Jackson Center; one son, Timothy L. Klingensmith, Grove City; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Ringer, Buffalo, N.Y.; and Betty Stewart, Somerset, Ky.; three grandchildren, Craig W. Brocklehurst and his wife, Crystal, Jackson Center; and Nicole L. Klingensmith and Jessica D. Klingensmith, both Grove City; and two great-grandchildren, Justin and Cayla Greggs, both Grove City.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by eight brothers, Ernie, Jay, Warren, Fred, Joe, Bill, Johnny and infant brother Calvin Klingensmith; and one infant sister, Esther Madeline Klingensmith.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson Center Presbyterian Church, PO Box 66, Jackson Center 16133; or Family Hospice Palliative Care, 250 Mount Lebanon Blvd., Suite 203, Pittsburgh 15234.
KLINGENSMITH
James W., 81, of 66 Clark St., Jackson Center.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-7-03) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral service and committal service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-8-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry L. Greenlee, pastor of Jackson Center Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Intermet: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jackson Center.
Mary L. Mathews
Sharon woman
was born in Texas
Mary L. Mathews, 325 Columbia St., Sharon, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Monday (2-3-03) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, after an extended illness. She was 62.
She was born Feb. 29, 1940, in Joaquin, Texas, to Ward Mathews Sr. and Idella Jenkins Mathews.
She attended Sharon schools.
Surviving are: a son, Michael W. Mathews and his wife, Sheila, Hawthorne, Calif.; a stepson, Clyde Campbell, Lansing, Mich.; three sisters, Mae Ola Holmes, Farrell; Della M. Burton and her husband, Richard, Youngstown; and Vera Mae Diaz, Vineland, N.J.; three grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Her parents; and four brothers, Ward Jr., M.T., James A. and William Lee Mathews, preceded her in death.
MATHEWS
Mary L., 62, of 325 Columbia St., Sharon.
Calling hours: None. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-8-03) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Burial: Cremation.
Lillie M. Thurston
Lillie M. Thurston, 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 95.
Obituary information was incomplete.
THURSTON
Lillie M., 95, of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Jeannie Yarosh
Jeannie Yarosh, 487 N. Cottage Road, Jackson Township, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in her residence after an extended illness. She was 74.
Obituary information was incomplete.
YAROSH
Jeannie, 74, of 487 N. Cottage Road, Jackson Township.
Arrangements will be announced by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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ANDERSON
Ernest, 76, of 830 Butler Pike, Mercer.
Obituary was published 2-5-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at noon today (2-7-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Byron Harvey, pastor of Fellowship Community Church, Mercer, officiating.
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
COPPINGER
Mrs. Walter W. (Margaret "Bee), 86, Austintown, Ohio, formerly of Girard, Ohio.
Obituary was published 2-5-03
Calling hours: Were 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in BLACKSTONE'S FUNERAL HOME Inc., 104 E. Liberty St., Girard, and are 10 a.m. to time of service today (2-7-03) in First Christian Church, Girard.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the church.
Interment: Girard City Cemetery.
CURTIN
James D., 81, of White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township, formerly of 126 N. High St., Greenville.
Obituary was published 2-6-03
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (2-6-03) at LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. today (2-7-03) at St. Michael Catholic Church, with the Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Burial: With military honors at St. Michael Cemetery, Greenville.
HIERTA
Todd Matthew, 47, of 267 Plain Grove Road, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County.
Obituary was published 11-2-02
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-8-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City, with the Rev. John Bailey, pastor of New Life Baptist Church, New Wilmington, officiating.
LEWIS
V. Marion, 94, of 28 Manor Drive, Village Park, Pine Township, formerly of West Washington Boulevard, Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-5-03
Calling hours: 1 p.m. to time of service Saturday (2-8-03) in the parlor of East Main Presbyterian Church, 120 E. Main St. (Route 58), Grove City.
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Dr. Donald C. Hoagland, pastor; and the Rev. Christopher J. Weichman, assistant pastor, officiating.
Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
McKAY
Maj. Terry L., 50, Norwalk, Ohio.
Obituary was published 2-6-03
Calling hours: Were 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk.
Service: Funeral services at 2 p.m. today (2-7-03) in First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk, with Lt. Col. Norman H. Voisey and Maj. Kenneth W. Maynor officiating.
Burial: In Mercer.
NEWBY
Cebenna, 43, of 1060 Baldwin Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-5-03
Calling hours: 11 a.m to time of service today (2-7-03) in Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at noon today in the church.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
OLESZKO
Mrs. Frank S. (Madeline I "Maggie"), 80, of 637 Fruit Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-6-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. today (2-7-03) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 370 Spruce Ave., Sharon, with the Rev. Jeffrey Lucas as celebrant.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
REARDON
Patrick Andrew, 56, of 317 E. Market St., Mercer.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Saturday (2-8-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Brest, pastor of Mercer Free Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Mercer Citizens Cemetery.
TERPAK
Mrs. Edward F. (Ann E.), 81, formerly of 53 Abbey St., Girard, Ohio.
Obituary was published 2-6-03
Calling hours: None.
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday (2-8-03) in Champion (Ohio) Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Paul Gaug officiating.
Arrangements by MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
WALTER
Herbert J., 71, of 3472 Sharon Road, West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 2-5-03
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Condolences may be e-mailed to webb@surf724.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (2-7-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Bryan, pastor of Shenango Valley Church of God, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Findley Township Cemetery.
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