Today's obituaries
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James V. Bartholomew
Masury business owner was WWII vet, builders officer
A memorial service will be Saturday (2-22-03) for James V. Bartholomew, 341 Baldwin Ave., Sharon. He passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday (2-18-03) in his residence. He was 86.
Mr. Bartholomew was born April 18, 1916, in Masury to Anthony and Antoinette Micco Bartholomew.
He was a corporal in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was platoon leader of the 1991 Truck Co., which supplied medicine and food to soldiers in air fields in Morocco, Corsica, Sicily, North Africa and the Far East.
He received the Distinguished Service Cross.
He was a member of Farrell American Legion Preston H. Carroll Post 160 and Disabled American Veterans Commander's Club. He also served as treasurer of Mercer County Home Builders and Contractors Association from 1972 to 1977.
Mr. Bartholomew was an avid air show enthusiast. He was part owner of a race car at Sharon Speedway and enjoyed following auto and NASCAR racing.
He owned and operated Bartholomew Heating and Cooling in Masury since 1948. Mr. Bartholomew also worked at General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Frances Zyak, whom he married July 14, 1973; a stepson, Kevin J. Cione, at home; two sisters, Rose Miller, Brookfield; and Pastor Delores Rodocoy, Hermitage; and a brother, Lewis Bartholomew, Masury.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Joseph, Anthony, Michael, Carmen and Albert Bartholomew; and three sisters, Jean Webster, Caroline Batton and Philomena Bartholomew.
BARTHOLOMEW
James V., 86, of 341 Baldwin Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to time of service Saturday (2-22-03) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jeffrey Lucas, pastor of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Cremation. Full military rites will be given by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5286.
Rose A. Bianco Hoover
Active in Fatima church,
Italy native lived in Sharon
A funeral Mass will be Friday (2-21-03) for Rose A. Bianco Hoover, Masury, formerly of 932 Haig St., Sharon. She passed away of natural causes at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday (2-18-03) in O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. She was 93.
Mrs. Hoover was born June 28, 1909, in Mesuraca, Italy, to Ross and Mariangela Benencasa Bianco.
Rose emigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in 1912 and settled in Indiana, Pa. She and her family later moved to Farrell, where she attended school.
Following the death of her first husband, she was employed at Ideal Bakery, Farrell, for a number of years and later at the former First National Bank in Sharon for 10 years.
Rose enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, knitting, gardening and spending time with her family.
Her husband, Howard Hoover, died Nov. 26, 1989. Her first husband, Rosario Siro Bianco, died July 18, 1955.
Surviving are: a daughter, Frances V. DiPiero, Hermitage; three sons, Rosario "Rosy" Bianco and his wife, Dolores, Hermitage; Gene R. Bianco and his wife, Judy, Sharon; and Raymond F. Bianco and his wife, Arleen, Sharon; three stepsons, David Hoover and his wife, Jean, Hermitage; Robert Hoover and his wife, Beth, Lancaster, Pa.; and Jeffrey Hoover and his wife, Tina, Hermitage; 20 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Tina Marie Bianco and Gina Marie Bianco; and two sons-in-law, Joe Vellente and Nino DiPiero.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
HOOVER
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (2-20-03) 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 10:30 a.m. Friday (2-21-03) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Steven Elliot Huntley
Sharon native lived in Youngstown, enjoyed arts
Steven Elliot Huntley, Youngstown, passed away Monday morning (2-17-03) in his residence after an extended illness. He was 46.
Born March 14, 1956, in Sharon to Richard Frank and Edith Robinson Huntley, Mr. Huntley was a lifelong area resident who attended Tabernacle Baptist Church, Youngstown, where he became a Boy Scout member.
A 1974 graduate of Rayen High School, Youngstown, he participated in football and track. He was a member of the drama club, performing in several plays; and president of the school's National Forensic in oratorical speaking, in which he received high honors from the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs of Youngstown, as well as competing in the Ohio state finals.
A member of the school band, choir and octet, Steven was also affiliated with Buckeye Elks Lodge 73 Drum and Bugle Corps. He continued his love of music, especially classical, by entering the School of Fine and Performing Arts at Youngstown State University, mastering several instruments including the trombone, piano and guitar. He chose the upright bass to excel in and was awarded first chair in the Youngstown State University Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Huntley was employed by Youngstown City Sign Department, Mahoning County Engineers Office and Ohio Department of Transportation.
Although quiet and at times introverted, Steven was sensitive and highly intelligent with an extensive knowledge of the arts, music, science and nature. He was a composer and an advent artist, creating many unique impressionistic drawings and paintings. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors and with his family, and loved animals. He will be sorely missed as he joins the choir of angels.
Preceded in death by his sister, Lynne Huntley Brown, he is survived by his parents; two brothers, Deane Huntley, Youngstown; and Geoffrey Huntley, Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Donna J. Huntley, Miami; and a host of loving uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces.
HUNTLEY
Steven Elliot, 46, Youngstown.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (2-22-03) in Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St., Youngstown.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Kelvin Turner, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Viola Mae Parkinson Pearce Marshall
Viola Mae Parkinson Pearce Marshall, 4857 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Fowler, formerly of 149 Logan Ave., Sharon, passed away peacefully at 11 a.m. Wednesday (2-19-03) in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. She was 82.
Obituary information was incomplete.
MARSHALL
Viola Mae Parkinson Pearce, 82, of 4857 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Fowler, formerly of 149 Logan Ave., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Thomas Hull Morgan Sr.
Ex-Greenville man worked at Damascus Tube, Trinity
Thomas Hull Morgan Sr., Bridgeport, Ala., formerly of Greenville, died of natural causes Friday (2-14-03) in his home after an extended illness. He was 59.
He was the husband of Lisa Neddeau Morgan.
Born Wednesday, July 7, 1943, in Belleville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harold R. and Freda Button Morgan.
He worked as a maintenance foreman at Lodge Cast Manufacturing in South Pittsburg, Tenn. He had previously worked at the former Damascus Tube and Trinity Industries in Greenville.
Mr. Morgan was a 1961 graduate of Belleville (Ohio) High School and then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Greenville Lodge 145, and enjoyed golfing, fishing and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Calling hours and service were in Alabama.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, a tree be planted in his memory.
MORGAN
Thomas Hull Sr., 59, Bridgeport, Ala., formerly of Greenville.
Service: Graveside services at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-22-03) at Glenwood Cemetery, Clark, with the Rev. Mark Neddeau, his brother-in-law, officiating.
Interment: Glenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BAGNALL
Mrs. Thomas M. (Vivian Irene), 78, of 705 W. Poplar St., Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-18-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (2-19-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. today (2-20-03) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
DUMMETT
Harry A., 78, of 1610 Mercer-Grove City Road, Findley Township.
Obituary was published 2-19-03
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
HUTCHESON
Mrs. John R. (Helen Marie), 80, of 428 Memorial Ave., Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-17-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (2-19-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. today (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.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
LATIMER
Vane P., 91, of 6836 Tommytown Road, Sharpsburg, Md., formerly of New Wilmington.
Obituary was published 2-19-03
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (2-21-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (2-22-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dennis Bupp, chaplain of Jameson Health System, New Castle, officiating.
Interment: Castle View Memorial Park, New Castle.
STEPANCHAK
Mrs. George (Margaret E.), 81, of 7 Capitol Court, Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-18-03
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (2-19-03) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. today (2-20-03) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
WILL
Mrs. John Michael (Mabel D. "Mamie"), 83, of 9975 Greentree Parkway, Gardens of Western Reserve, Streetsboro, Ohio, formerly of Lexington Drive, Hermitage; and Ormond Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-19-03
Calling hours: 11:30 a.m. to time of service Friday (2-21-03) 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 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Arlon K. Stubbe, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
YARZAB
Ronald Joseph, 65, of 2776 Morefield Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-19-03
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (2-20-03) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to condolences@flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Friday (2-21-03) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166, Hermitage.
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