Today's obituaries
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Michael Swallow Jr.
WWII Navy vet was WE retiree, South Py farmer
Michael Swallow Jr., 3965 Seneca Road, South Pymatuning Township, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System of natural causes after an extended illness. He was 88.
Mr. Swallow was born Oct. 6, 1914, in Pricedale, Pa., to Michael Swallow and Pearl Puskar Swallow.
He was a welder, working in the maintenance department of the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., retiring in 1979.
A Navy veteran, Mr. Swallow served during World War II.
Mr. Swallow was a member of South Pymatuning (Township) Community Church and Westinghouse Retirees Association.
As a lifelong farmer, he loved the outdoors and gardening. He enjoyed his time with his family.
His wife, the former Katherine Polanski, whom he married Aug. 29, 1942, survives at home.
Also surviving are: three daughters, Katherine, wife of Robert Horn, Bethel Park; Pearl, wife of Kenneth Sampson, Sharpsville; and Beverly, wife of John Butch, Brookfield; two sisters, Nell Yourga, Sharpsville; and Mary Trembush, Sharon; and four grandchildren, Suzanne (Butch) Heckroth, David Horn, Carrie Butch and Christina Sampson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ann Swallow; and three brothers, John, Dan and Harry Swallow.
SWALLOW
Michael Jr., 88, of 3965 Seneca Road, South Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (2-16-03) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (2-17-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. David Searle, pastor of South Pymatuning (Township) Community Church, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
E. Viola Scheidemantle Johns
Ex-Blacktown homemaker belonged to GC church
E. Viola Scheidemantle Johns, Grove City, formerly of Blacktown, Springfield Township, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, in Grove Manor, Grove City, following an extended illness. She was 89.
Mrs. Johns was born Feb. 20, 1913, in Ellwood City to Lewis Henry Scheidemantle and Mary Ann Wiley Scheidemantle.
She was a graduate of Shenango High School Class of 1930 and a homemaker.
As a member of First Baptist Church in Grove City, Mrs. Johns belonged to the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.
Her husband, Stean S. Johns, whom she married Feb. 15, 1940, died April 22, 1984.
Surviving are: a daughter, Donna, wife of George L. Ford, Mercer; and four grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Johns was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mildred R. Price.
JOHNS
Mrs. Stean S. (E. Viola Scheidemantle), 89, Grove City, formerly of Blacktown, Springfield Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-16-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-17-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth L. Ford, deceased's grandson, pastor of Alton Bible Church, Lowell, Mich., officiating, assisted by Pastor David L. Johnson.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
Catherine E. Weber
Catherine E. Weber, formerly of 561 Charlotte Drive, Hermitage, died at 9 p.m. Thursday (2-13-03) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was 83.
Obituary information was incomplete.
WEBER
Catherine E., 83, formerly of 561 Charlotte Drive, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
Gracie L. Cornwell
Obituary information remains incomplete.
CORNWELL
Gracie L., 98, Mineral Ridge, Ohio, formerly of Stewart Road, Masury.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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DUSI
Mrs. Louis B. (Louise C.), 96, Hermitage, formerly of South Third Street, Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 2-13-03
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.
GARDNER
Howard G., 68, Speir's Estates, Transfer.
Obituary was published 2-14-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-15-03) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville. Friends may also e-mail condolences to Tyson@BairdFuneral.com
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Sunday (2-16-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Harbaugh, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Delaware Township, officiating.
Burial: Millbank Cemetery, Fairview Township.
McKEAN
Lucy Jane, 67, of 303 Lincoln Ave., Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-13-03
Calling hours: None will be observed.
Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. today (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.
PERROTTA
Albert Raymond, 83, of 1904 Brookfield Road, Hubbard.
Obituary was published 2-14-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-16-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-17-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Jerry Yorks, pastor of Corner House Christian Church, Hubbard Township, officiating.
Burial: Hubbard Union Cemetery.
SPOHN
David Wayne, 50, Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-13-03
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (2-15-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home with Pastor Lester Kirk of Apostolic Christian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
SUSLECK
Mrs. Matthew (Ann Harriett), 86, of 2080 North Road SE, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-14-03
Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-14-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. today (2-15-03) in St. James Church, Warren, with a reception in the church hall.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Warren.
ZOREK
Mrs. George (Ruby Cica), 72, Coolspring Township, formerly of West Middlesex.
Calling hours: Were 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (2-14-03) and 11 a.m. to time of service today (2-15-03) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at noon today 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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