Today's obituaries
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Helen Marie Hutcheson
Grove City woman
worked in school cafeteria
Helen Marie Hutcheson, a resident since 1960 of 428 Memorial Ave., Grove City, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, after an extended illness. She was 80.
Mrs. Hutcheson was born Oct. 17, 1922, in Centertown, Wolfcreek Township, to Harry Leroy Snyder and Mary Ann Sopher Snyder.
She retired from Grove City Area Schools, where she worked in the cafeteria for 28 years. She formerly worked at Grace United Methodist Church and at Grove Manor as a caterer, both in Grove City.
Mrs. Hutcheson was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and its XL Sunday school class, and attended Barkeyville Church of God.
She also belonged to AARP, a retired person's organization; and Mercer Fun Club.
Her husband, John R. Hutcheson, whom she married on Aug. 19, 1940, died Jan. 2, 1972.
Surviving are: two sons, Richard J. Hutcheson, Grove City; and Edwin L. Hutcheson, Cedar Hill, Texas; her caregiver, Edwin L. Hutcheson, Grove City; one sister, Ruth Shaw, Winter Park, Fla.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Hutcheson was preceded in death by her parents; a companion, James T. Graham; and an infant sister, Eleanor Mae Snyder.
HUTCHESON
Mrs. John R. (Helen Marie), 80, of 428 Memorial Ave., Grove City.
Calling hours: Wednesday (2-19-03) with time to be announced in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service will be held Thursday (2-20-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Stephen Morse of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City; and the Rev. Douglas Molgaard of Barkeyville Church of God officiating. Time will be announced.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
Leo G. Smith Sr.
S. Py man was Lordstown retiree, hunter, angler
A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Leo G. Smith Sr., 2805 Cherry Way, South Pymatuning Township. He died at 12:52 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in the Cardiac Care Unit of UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after an extended illness. He was 76.
Mr. Smith was born Oct. 13, 1926, in Mann Township, Bedford County, Pa., to Aquilla Smith and Eveline B. Barnes Smith.
He attended Artemas (Pa.) area schools and worked for 22 years as a chipper for Shenango Penn Molds of Sharpsville. He later went to work for General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant as a welder for nine years. He retired in 1992 from General Motors Lordstown (Ohio) car assembly plant as a welder after 21 years.
Mr. Smith formerly attended First United Methodist Church in Greenville.
He served in World War II in the 11th Army Air Force and was a past member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 6631 in Mercer.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to flea markets. A self-engineer, he skillfully designed and crafted various items.
Surviving are: three daughters, Evelina M. and her husband, Robert Laver; Janet L. Smith; and Caroline A. and her husband, Terry Wilson; and a son, Leo G. Smith and his wife Kathy, all Greenville; a brother, Alva F. Smith, Buffalo, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son; and a brother, James S. Smith.
SMITH
Leo G. Sr., 76, of 2805 Cherry Way, South Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (2-17-03) 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. Tuesday (2-18-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Shenango Valley Honor Guard.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Margaret E. Stepanchak
Margaret E. Stepanchak, 7 Capitol Court, Farrell, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday (2-16-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 81.
Obituary information was incomplete.
STEPANCHAK
Margaret E., 81, of 7 Capitol Court, Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Ethel Tranick
Ethel Tranick, 369 S. 8th St., Sharpsville, died at 8 a.m. Thursday (2-13-03) in her home. She was 75.
Obituary information was incomplete.
TRANICK
Ethel, 75, of 369 S. 8th St., Sharpsville.
Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
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CORNWELL
Mrs. Robert (Gracie L.), 98, Mineral Ridge, Ohio, formerly of Stewart Road, Masury.
Obituary was published 2-15-03
Calling hours: Noon to time of service today (2-17-03) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor of Community Missionary Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
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. today (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. today in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
JOHNS
Mrs. Stean S. (E. Viola Scheidemantle), 89, Grove City, formerly of Blacktown, Springfield Township.
Obituary was published 2-15-03
Calling hours: Were Sunday (2-16-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (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.
PERROTTA
Albert Raymond, 83, of 1904 Brookfield Road, Hubbard.
Obituary was published 2-14-03
Calling hours: Were Sunday (2-16-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (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.
SWALLOW
Michael Jr., 88, of 3965 Seneca Road, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 2-15-03
Calling hours: Were Sunday (2-16-03) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. today (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.
WEBER
Mrs. Anthony N. (Catherine E.), 83, formerly of 561 Charlotte Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-16-03
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (2-18-03) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (2-19-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Myles T. Bradley, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
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