Today's obituaries
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Louise C. Dusi
Fatima member was
medical secretary, artist
Louise C. Dusi of Hospitality Care Center in Hermitage, formerly of South Third Street in Sharpsville, passed away at 5 p.m. Monday (2-10-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 96.
Mrs. Dusi was born March 22, 1906, in Hillsville, Pa., to Pasquale Cousintine and Francesca Veltri Cousintine.
Moving to the valley as a young girl, she was a Farrell High School graduate. She also attended business school following her high school education.
Louise was employed as a medical secretary for many local physicians during her lifetime.
She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell.
Louise enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was also an artist and enjoyed working with oil paints.
Although she had no biological children, she was extremely fond of youth, particularly her nephews and nieces.
Her husband, Louis B. Dusi, whom she married Oct. 26, 1943, passed away Jan. 2, 1990.
As the final surviving member of her immediate family, she leaves several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Besides her husband, Louise was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Center, Darr Avenue, Farrell 16121; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
DUSI
Mrs. Louis B. (Louise C.), 96, Hermitage, formerly of South Third Street, Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday (2-17-03) 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 1 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Harold C. Klingaman
Retired draftsman, farmer formerly lived in Brookfield
SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. -- Harold C. Klingaman of Sun City West, a retired draftsman and farmer, died Sunday morning, Feb. 9, 2003, in his home. He was 92.
Born May 13, 1910, in Nappanee, Ind., Mr. Klingaman moved to Sun City West in 1984 from Brookfield.
He was a draftsman for Youngstown Kitchens.
Mr. Klingaman and his wife were active members of the Farm Bureau in the Trumbull County area and enjoyed playing pinochle with friends.
With his wife, he was a former member of Brookfield United Methodist Church.
In Arizona, Mr. Klingaman enjoyed keeping up with the Phoenix Suns and the Diamondbacks.
He is survived by his wife, the former Beulah C. Newton, whom he married Feb. 1, 1933 in Mercer. On Feb. 1, 2003, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary, enjoying Irish cream served in stemmed glasses and cake with some family members.
Their children include: David Klingaman, Athens, Ohio; Peggy Harris, Bellefontaine, Ohio; and Diane Steele, Payson, Ariz.
Mr. Klingaman is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in Sun City West. The Rev. Franklin Greene of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Sun City West will officiate.
Lucy Jane McKean
GC homemaker belonged to New Beginnings church
Lucy Jane McKean, 303 Lincoln Ave., Grove City, died at 3:13 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. She was 67.
Mrs. McKean was born April 3, 1935, in Grove City to Carl Richard Turner and Lena Norcross Turner.
She was a homemaker.
As a member of New Beginnings I.P.H. Church in Findley Township, she was active in the woman's ministry and the quilting group, and enjoyed making candy in a church group.
Surviving are: a son, Richard E. McKean, Grove City; and a brother, Raymond Turner, Mercer.
Mrs. McKean was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, James, Robert and Earl Turner.
McKEAN
Lucy Jane, 67, of 303 Lincoln Ave., Grove City.
Calling hours: None will be observed.
Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday (2-15-03) in New Beginnings I.P.H. Church, 868 Mercer-Grove City Road, Findley Township, with the Rev. William L. Rogers, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township.
Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
David Wayne Spohn
'70 Brookfield grad was Army vet, lived in Farrell
David Wayne Spohn of Farrell died unexpectedly at 9:02 p.m. Tuesday (2-11-03) in his residence after years of battling diabetes. He was 50.
Mr. Spohn was born May 13, 1952, in Sharon, a son of John Spohn Sr. and Ella Jewel Spohn.
He was a 1970 graduate of Brookfield High School and also attended Shenango Campus of Pennsylvania State University in Sharon.
Mr. Spohn was a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1973 and also served stateside during the Vietnam conflict. He was a Disabled American Veteran.
His memberships included Veterans of Foreign Wars Murray-Bell Post 7597, Farrell; American Legion Post 299, Sharon; and Mercer County Disabled American Veterans Post 55.
He was a loving and devoted father, brother, friend and family man.
Survivors include: his ex-wife, Laura Spohn; two sons, to whom he devoted his life, Jeremy Bryan Spohn and Jesse David Spohn, both Farrell; a sister, Nora Humphrey, Transfer; a brother, Richard L. Spohn, Melfa, Va.; a stepsister, Sandra Kashmer, Masury; a stepbrother, Darrell Myers, West Middlesex; his companion of many years, Denise Boardley, Farrell; and five nieces, two nephews, four great-nieces and three great-nephews.
Mr. Spohn was preceded in death by his parents, his maternal grandparents and his paternal grandparents; one son, Shawn Spohn; and four brothers, Michael, Edward and Tim Spohn; and John Spohn Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made to David Spohn's children.
SPOHN
David Wayne, 50, Farrell.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (2-15-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Lester Kirk of Apostolic Christian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Anne J. Stepanic
Homemaker belonged
to St. Bernadette Church
Anne J. Stepanic of St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, formerly of Brookfield, died at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday (2-12-03) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 91.
Mrs. Stepanic was born July 14, 1911, in Cass, W.Va., a daughter of Frank and Rose Grubcic Klasic.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Stepanic was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Masury and the church Altar Rosary Society.
Her husband, Lawrence F. Stepanic, whom she married Aug. 27, 1938, died May 25, 1964.
Mrs. Stepanic is survived by: a son, Larry Stepanic and his wife Linda, Champion, Ohio; a daughter, Rosalie Torma, Brookfield; a brother, Frank F. Klasic, Sparks, Nev.; two grandchildren, Julianne Stepanic and Gregory Stepanic; and a great-grandson, Keith Stepanic.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Stepanic; two brothers, Michael and George Klasic; and a sister, Mary Klasic.
Memorial contributions may be made to Buhl Farm Trust, Box 709, 730 Forker Blvd., Sharon 16146.
STEPANIC
Mrs. Lawrence F. (Anne J.), 91, West Salem Township, formerly of Brookfield.
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service Friday (2-14-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Frank Zanni, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Vienna, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Ann Susleck
WARREN, Ohio -- Ann Susleck, 2080 North Road SE, Warren, died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday (2-11-03) in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was 86.
Obituary information was incomplete.
SUSLECK
Ann, 86, of 2080 North Road SE, Warren, Ohio.
Arrangements will be announced by MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Ruby Cica Zorek
Retired union worker
had lived in W.Middlesex
Ruby Cica Zorek, Coolspring Township, formerly of West Middlesex, died at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, in Woodland Place, Coolspring Township. She was 72.
Mrs. Zorek was born Nov. 12, 1930, in Farrell to Vujo Cica and Milka Relic Cica.
A graduate of Farrell Area High School Class of 1948, she was a member of and a meat wrapper for United Food and Commercial Workers union based in Akron, Ohio, for 30 years. She retired in 1989.
Mrs. Zorek was of the Serbian Orthodox faith.
Her husband, George Zorek, whom she married July 23, 1968, died in November 1972.
Surviving are: three sisters, Diane Cica, San Francisco; Mary Cica, Parma, Ohio; and Mrs. Joseph (Ann) Ochaba, Mentor, Ohio; and two brothers, Daniel Cica and his wife Delores, Jensen Beach, Fla.; and Michael Cica, Escondido, Calif.
She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Zorek was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Nick, Steve and Javin Cica; and a sister, Sarah Keso.
ZOREK
Mrs. George (Ruby Cica), 72, Coolspring Township, formerly of West Middlesex.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (2-14-03) and 11 a.m. to time of service Saturday (2-15-03) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at noon Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. John Kees of West Middlesex United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial: East Liberty Cemetery, Green, Ohio.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICES, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
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BUDD
Thomas, 87, of 151 Beverly Drive SE, Winter Haven, Fla.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-14-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (2-15-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, senior pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Clintonville (Pa.) Cemetery.
BURNS
Mrs. Dale V. (Helen E.), 84, West Salem Township, formerly of Smith Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Friday (2-14-03) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jay Gunn, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
DAWSON
Clarence Ray "Windy," 75, of 916 Wallis Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-11-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-13-03) 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 11 a.m. Friday (2-14-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joseph E. Coniglio, pastor of Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Castle View Memorial Park, New Castle.
HALANSKY
Mrs. Paul J. (Marie Ella Hicks), 86, Coolspring Township, formerly of 72 Mine Road, Volant.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (2-13-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Village of Leesburg, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (2-14-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Collmus, chaplain of Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, officiating.
Interment: Leesburg Cemetery.
KELLY
Kenneth B., 82, of 8099 Sharpsville Thompson Road, Masury.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (2-12-03) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to condolences@flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (2-13-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Thomas C. Frederick of Sharpsville Church of the Nazarene officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
MIJATOV
Milan Sr., 93, Hermitage, formerly of Aliquippa.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today (2-13-03) in WAYNE N. TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME, 2205 McMinn St., Aliquippa. Pomen (blessing) service at 7 p.m. Condolences may also be e-mailed to www.tatalovichfuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday (2-14-03) in St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church, Main Street, Aliquippa. Brief service at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.
Interment: St. Elijah Church Cemetery, Hopewell Township, Beaver County.
MONDICH
Mrs. Michael F. (Louise M.), 82, of 400 Patt Drive, Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (2-13-03) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Church rosary service recited at 3:45 p.m. by Our Lady of Fatima Altar Rosary Society.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday (2-14-03) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 9:45 a.m.
Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICES, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
MOY
Marjorie "Margie" A., 52, of 850 Jerry Drive, Hubbard.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (2-13-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in St. Patrick's Church, Hubbard, with the Rev. Timothy O'Neill, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna.
MOYER
Marilyn J., 50, of 140 N. Center St., Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 12:30 p.m. to time of service Friday (2-14-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Hart, pastor of Church of God, Seneca, Pa., deceased's uncle, officiating.
PASSALINQUA
Robert Nicholas, 64, of 1729 Woodside Drive, Hermitage.
Calling hours: Were 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (2-12-03) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Church prayer service at 7 p.m.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. today (2-13-03) in St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICES, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
PEARCE
Mrs. Geoffrey (Rosemary), 70, of 31 Fennell Road, Shenango Township.
Obituary was published 2-10-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (2-12-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Wake service was at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may e-mail condolences to: mcgoniglefuneralhome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. today (2-13-03) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, with the Rev. Howard King, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
PICCIRILLI
Erasmo "Razz," 98, of 75 Milliken Ave., Sharpsville.
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (2-12-03) in J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 7:45 p.m. led by Knight of Columbus Council 3984, Masury. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. today (2-13-03) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Christopher C. Merry, pastor, as celebrant.
Entombment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
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