Today's obituaries
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Lillie Mae Thurston
Sharon woman was oldest member of Farrell church
Funeral service will be Tuesday for Lillie Mae Thurston, 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon. She passed away at 8:45 a.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 95.
Mrs. Thurston was born April 22, 1907, in Katon, S.C., to John and Fannie Lindsay Sims.
During World War II, she worked in General American Transportation Corp., Masury.
She was the oldest member of Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, Farrell. Mrs. Thurston belonged to the church's Mother's Board and was former president of the Home and Foreign Mission, former member of Blood Trail, Hymn Book Choir, Sewing Circle and Usher Board. She attended Sunday school before her illness.
Her husband, David F. Thurston, whom she married in 1945, died May 1, 1983.
Surviving are two nephews, Dr. Bernard Sims and his wife, Lula, Durham, N.C.; and Thomas Sims and his wife, Jean, Farrell; a niece, Shirley Sims, Washington, D.C.; power of attorney and caregiver Charlotte Dunlap, Farrell; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Russell Sims; and one sister, Bula Smith.
THURSTON
Mrs. David F. (Lillie Mae), 95, of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (2-11-03) in Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Tuesday in the church, with Superintendent Wilbert G. Hadden, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Clara Murphy
New Jersey woman taught at St. Mike's in Greenville
CRANFORD, N.J. -- Clara Murphy, Cranford, passed away Thursday (2-6-03) in Hunterdon Care Center, Flemington, N.J. She was 75.
Clara was born in Pittsburgh to Thomas and Mary Trapuzzano Curcio, and lived there until moving in 1976 to Cranford.
She was a school teacher at St. Michael's Roman Catholic School in Cranford for more than 25 years. She was also involved in the aftercare program at the school for many years, retiring in 2002.
Clara also had taught at St. Michael's School for many years in Greenville before coming to Cranford.
Clara was a parishioner and member of the Rosary Society at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Cranford since 1976.
Clara was predeceased by her parents; and her uncle and aunt who raised her, Fiore and Concetta Curcio Pugliano.
Clara is survived by a daughter, Karen Murphy-Keddell, Columbia, Md.; two sons, Brian D. Murphy, Milford, N.J.; Edward "Ted" Murphy, California; and two grandchildren, Katie and Jenny Keddell.
MURPHY
Clara, 75, Cranford, N.J.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-9-03) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (2-10-03) in GRAY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (2-11-03) in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, 40 Alden St., Cranford.
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, N.J.
Jeanne Yarosh
Homemaker born in France lived in Jackson Township
Funeral service will be Monday for Jeanne Yarosh, 487 N. Cottage Road, Jackson Township. She passed away at 1:15 p.m. Thursday (2-6-03) in her residence after an extended illness. She was 74.
Mrs. Yarosh was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Maxéville, France, to Louis and Marianne Rembaz Kowalczyk.
She was a homemaker and attended St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Sharon.
Surviving are: her husband, Nicholas Yarosh, whom she married Nov. 12, 1949; four daughters, Colette Benner, Mrs. Mike (Cheryl-Ann) Williams; and Mrs. Michael (Helen Denise) Malecki and Miriam Sandra Yarosh, all Baltimore; a son, Patrick Nick Yarosh and his wife, Connie, Glen Burnie, Md.; two sisters, Genevieve Clouse, Effingham, Ill.; and Lucie Johnson, Sebastian, Fla.; two brothers, Edouard Kowalczyk, Maxéville; and Henri Kowalczyk, Pompey, France; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, Hilton Benner; a brother-in-law, John Yarosh; and a sister, Irene Misiak.
YAROSH
Mrs. Nicholas (Jeanne), 74, of 487 N. Cottage Road, Jackson Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-9-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-10-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Taras Maximtsev, pastor of St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fairview Township.
Mildred M. Thompson
Mildred M. Thompson, Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Charlotte Drive, Hermitage, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Friday (2-7-03) in the nursing home. She was 76.
Obituary information was incomplete.
THOMPSON
Mildred M., 76, Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Charlotte Drive, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Neva Jackson
Sharpsville woman was
a native of West Virginia
Neva Jackson, 678 S. Eighth St., Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning (2-6-03) in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 54.
Mrs. Jackson was born Nov. 1, 1948, in Pennsboro, W.Va., the daughter of Arley C. and Beatrice Cromer Shepherd.
She graduated from high school in West Union, W.Va.
Mrs. Jackson was a loving mother and sister.
Her husband, James Jackson, passed away in 1991.
She leaves three brothers, Adron Shepherd, Guthrie, Ky.; Danny Shepherd, Pennsboro; and Stuart Shepherd, Pennsboro; and two sisters, Nettie Licot, Pennsboro; and Linda Barnard, Middleboro, W.Va.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Scott A. Jackson; and a brother, Arley C. Shepherd Jr.
JACKSON
Mrs. James (Neva) 54, of 678 S. Eighth St., Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-8-03) 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 10 a.m. Sunday (2-9-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Michael A. Sabella, associate pastor of First Assembly of God, Hermitage, officiating.
Entombment: Highlawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, W.Va.
Helen L. Marcus
Helen L. Marcus, 589 Cedar Ave., Sharon, passed away at 7:55 a.m. Friday (2-7-03) in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 81.
Obituary information was incomplete.
MARCUS
Helen L., 81, of 589 Cedar Ave., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Edmund James Little
Edmund James Little, 218 Newman St., Springville, N.Y., formerly of Sharpsville, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Friday (2-7-03) in Bertrand Chaffey Hospital, Springville. He was 91.
Obituary information was incomplete.
LITTLE
Edmund James, 91, of 218 Newman St., Springville, N.Y., formerly of Sharpsville.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Leo R. Nelitz
Leo R. Nelitz, Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, formerly of Mercer-West Middlesex Road, West Middlesex, died at 8:40 a.m. Friday (2-7-03) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 73.
Obituary information was incomplete.
NELITZ
Leo R., 73, Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, formerly of Mercer-West Middlesex Road, West Middlesex.
Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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ARTAC
Dr. Eugene J., 79, Kingwood, Texas, formerly of Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-7-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-9-03) 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.
KLINGENSMITH
James W., 81, of 66 Clark St., Jackson Center.
Obituary was published 2-7-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-7-03) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral service and committal service at 11 a.m. today (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.
MATHEWS
Mary L., 62, of 325 Columbia St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-7-03
Calling hours: None. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. today (2-8-03) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland, with the Rev. Cornelius E. Robinson, associate pastor of Community Missionary Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Cremation.
REARDON
Patrick Andrew, 56, of 317 E. Market St., Mercer.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service today (2-8-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. today 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. today (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.
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