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Today's death record

  • Thomas Mitchell "Mitch" Acker, 17, Coudersport, Pa.
  • Ruth E. Petras, 479 Brookfield Ave., Masury.
  • Miriam A. Smiley, 67, Erie, formerly of 35 E. Stewart Ave., Greenville.
  • Lloyd Titus, 94, of 986 Christy Road, Hermitage.
  • Hazel Foster Weaver, 72, of 425 N. Pitt St., Mercer.
  • Russell Weaver, 74, of 4021 Wynwood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
  • Samuel Frederick "Fred" Weber, 53, of 2737 Scrubgrass Road, Wolfcreek Township.
  • Martha M. Yeoman, Stambaugh Avenue, Sharon.
  • Mary Zbell, 89, Grove City, formerly of Campbell, Ohio.



Today's obituaries
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Samuel Frederick 'Fred' Weber
Hazel Foster Weaver
Thomas B. Smithyman Jr.
Frederick Gemmell Kilroy
Viola Mae Parkinson Pearce Marshall
Martha M. Yeoman
  John Lloyd Titus
Russell Weaver
Miriam A. Smiley
Ruth E. Petras
Mary Zbell
Thomas Mitchell 'Mitch' Acker

Samuel Frederick 'Fred' Weber
Wolf Creek man worked

for Harrisville company

Samuel Frederick "Fred" Weber, a lifetime resident of 2737 Scrubgrass Road, Wolf Creek Township, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. He was 53.

Mr. Weber was born July 14, 1949, in Grove City to Donald Reed Weber and Sara Velma Baker Weber.

He was employed at Allegheny Mineral in Harrisville, where he operated a crusher for 35 years.

Mr. Weber was a Presbyterian by faith. His hobbies included farming and country music.

His wife, the former Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Ryan, whom he married June 12, 1971, survives at home.

Also surviving are: two sons, Daniel Frederick Weber and his wife Bonnie; and Douglas Michael Weber, all Grove City; three grandchildren, Ashley Weber, Sarah Montgomery and Cody Montgomery; his mother, Velma Weber, also Grove City; two sisters, Ruth Buckley, wife of Donald E., Sandy Lake; and Nancy Minor, wife of Robert G., Jackson Center; and four brothers, D. Richard "Dick" Weber and his wife Mary Ellen; Charles A. Weber and his wife Janet; John W. "Pete" Weber and his wife Shirley; and James E. "Ed' Weber, all Grove City.

Mr. Weber was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wolf Creek Township Community Park, 566 Stoneboro Road, Grove City 16127. Checks are payable to Wolf Creek Township.

WEBER
    
Samuel Frederick "Fred," 53, of 2737 Scrubgrass Road, Wolf Creek Township.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-23-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday (2-24-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Margaret Mildred Lutgens of Scotch Hill Presbyterian Church, Pine Township, officiating.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.


Hazel Foster Weaver

Mercer woman retired

from Grove City company

Hazel Foster Weaver, 425 N. Pitt St., Mercer, died at 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, following an extended illness. She was 72.

Mrs. Weaver was born May 22, 1930, in Leesburg Station, Springfield Township, to Samuel Covert Foster and Beulah Hanna Foster.

She attended Leesburg School and graduated from Mercer High School as well as the former Shenango Valley Commercial Institute in Sharon.

Mrs. Weaver retired after 25 years of employment with Satec Systems in Grove City and previously worked for Shenango Furnace/Penn Mold in Sharpsville.

She was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Mercer and was an associate Girl Scout leader.

She enjoyed bowling and traveled frequently.

Her husband, Thomas John Weaver, whom she married Jan. 30, 1974, died Oct. 19, 1951.

Surviving are: three daughters, Diane Bissell Butterfield; and Judy, wife of Bernard Pyle, all Mercer; and Linda, wife of Thomas Combine, New Wilmington; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Floyd and Earl Foster; and a sister, Helen Mellon.

WEAVER
    
Mrs. Thomas John (Hazel Foster), 425 N. Pitt St., Mercer.
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-23-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-24-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. William J. Bovard, parish associate of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer, officiating.
    Interment: Pinewood Memorial Park, Cranberry Township, Butler County.


Thomas B. Smithyman Jr.

Joy Cone supervisor was decorated vet, Scout leader

A funeral Mass will be held Monday for Thomas B. Smithyman Jr., 1023 Brandywine Drive, Hermitage. He passed away unexpectedly at 12:15 p.m. Thursday (2-20-03) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 55.

Mr. Smithyman was born Nov. 25, 1947, in Pittsburgh, a son of Thomas and Patricia Kelly Smithyman.

He was a 1965 graduate of South Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, now called Seton-LaSalle High School. As a 1969 alumnus of Pennsylvania State University, State College, Mr. Smithyman earned a bachelor's degree in general arts and sciences.

Following his marriage, he moved to the Shenango Valley area.

For the past three years, he was maintenance supervisor for Joy Cone Co. in Hermitage. He previously was employed for 30 years at National Uniform Service/United Service Co., Youngstown.

A decorated Army veteran, Mr. Smithyman served as a sergeant during the Vietnam conflict, having been awarded the Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

He was a former scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 1 at St. Joseph's Church in Sharon. For his participation and outstanding leadership by a Catholic in scouting, he was awarded the Bronze Pelican by Bishop Michael Murphy.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Church.

His wife, the former Rosanne Stabile, whom he married July 19, 1969, survives at home.

Surviving besides his wife are: his son, Thomas B. Smithyman III and his wife, the former Colleen M. Beckovich; his parents, Thomas and Patricia Kelly Smithyman; three sisters, Mrs. David (Susan) Przenkop, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Frances) Duttine and Mrs. Michael (Patricia) Napeirkowski; and two brothers, Raymond Smithyman and his wife Pamela; and James Smithyman, all Pittsburgh; and his father-in-law, John Stabile, Hermitage.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Michele Smithyman; and his mother-in-law, Mary Stabile.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lisa Smithyman Memorial Scholarship Fund; or the Endowment Fund of St. Joseph's School, both 760 E. State St., Sharon 16146.

SMITHYMAN
    
Thomas B. Jr., 55, of 1023 Brandywine Drive, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday (2-23-03) 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 (2-24-03) in St. Joseph Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Christopher Merry, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.


Frederick Gemmell Kilroy

Scotland native co-owned, owned Sharon company

Frederick Gemmell Kilroy of 69 Flowers Ave., Sharon, passed away at 2 a.m. Thursday (2-20-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after having fought a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 64.

Mr. Kilroy was born July 16, 1938, in Glasgow, Scotland, a son of William and Ellen Gemmell Kilroy. He was educated in Scotland and emigrated to the United States in January 1955.

Mr. Kilroy co-owned Sharon Roofing and Heating Co. with his brother-in-law, Quinten Magargee, from 1967 until 1987. From 1987 to the present, Mr. Kilroy was owner and operator with his sons of the business.

He was a member of Church of the Sacred Heart; and the Sons of Italy, both Sharon.

Some of his hobbies were crossword puzzles, bird watching, gardening and woodworking.

A veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy.

His wife, the former Mary Lee Muresan, whom he married Oct. 21, 1961, in Church of the Sacred Heart, survives at home.

He also leaves: three sons, Frederick C. Kilroy Jr. and his wife Chari Lynn, Hermitage; Michael W. Kilroy and his wife Nicole M., Sharpsville; and John T. Kilroy and his wife Dawn M., Hermitage.

He also leaves: two sisters, Jean Foster, Scotland; and Kay Dzik, England; and four grandchildren, Leighanne L. Kilroy, Christopher F. Kilroy, Allie N. Kilroy and Andrew M. Kilroy.

Besides his brother-in-law and partner, he was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

KILROY
    
Frederick Gemmell, 64, of 69 Flowers Ave., Sharon.
    Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. 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 Mass at 10 a.m. today (2-22-03) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage, with committal prayers in Buhl Memorial Chapel following the Mass.


Viola Mae Parkinson Pearce Marshall

Packard retiree

formerly lived in Sharon

A funeral service will be held Monday for Viola Mae Parkinson Pearce Marshall of 4857 Sharpsville Road, Fowler, formerly of 149 Logan Ave., Sharon. She passed away at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. She was 82.

Mrs. Marshall was born Jan. 24, 1921, in Sharon to Joseph Parkinson and Zettie Mae VonValkenburg Parkinson.

Mrs. Marshall attended Sharon High School and was a mold operator for Delphi Packard Electric Systems in Warren, Ohio, for 36 years, retiring in 1987. She also had replaced her first husband, Charles Pearce, at General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant during his tenure in the Army during World War II, when he served as an X-ray technician for 3èyears.

She enjoyed working with her daughters in her business. She also enjoyed traveling with a companion, as well as her son and daughter-in-law. She spent winters in Florida with her sister.

Mrs. Marshall was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sharon; and belonged to Local 717 of IUE-AFL-CIO.

Her husband, Holmes F. Marshall Jr., whom she married in March 1955, passed away in February 1980.

Surviving are: her best friend and companion, Robert H. Davis, Fowler; her daughter, Mrs. Stanford (Gail) Stroupe, Warren, Ohio; three sons, Robert Pearce and his wife Young Joo, Herndon, Va.; Richard "Dick" Pearce and his wife Marlene, Brookfield; and Thomas Marshall and his wife Cynthia, Sharon; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Zimmerman, Sarasota, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Donegal, Shannon and Deanna Pearce; Rachelle Pearce Coley; Patricia Mitcheltree Carpec; and Barbara Mitcheltree Black; four stepgrandchildren, Paula Kovacs, Ruth Kovacs Mills; and Thomas and Edward Stroupe; nine great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Marshall was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Charles and Clarence Parkinson.

MARSHALL
    
Mrs. Joseph (Viola Mae Parkinson Pearce), 82, of 4857 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Fowler.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (2-23-03) 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 11:30 a.m. Monday (2-24-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
    Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage, with committal prayers in Buhl Memorial Chapel.


Martha M. Yeoman

Sharon woman served VFW, worked at WE, for doctor

Martha M. Yeoman of Stambaugh Avenue in Sharon passed away at 9:47 p.m. Thursday (2-20-03) in the intensive care unit of Sharon Regional Health System following an extended illness.

Mrs. Yeoman was born in Sharon, a daughter of Andrew Palko and Elizabeth Roskos Palko.

She was a Farrell High School alumna.

Mrs. Yeoman was employed by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. as an office clerk for 11 years. Later she worked as an office receptionist for Dr. Leonard J. Lenhart, D.C., for eight years, retiring in 1977.

She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon.

Mrs. Yeoman was active in the community and served as president to the following organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 5286, Farrell; Mercer County Council; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary District 28.

Mrs. Yeoman was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to all she touched. She knew that in life a smile or a simple measure of generosity would make all the difference. She will be sadly missed by her family, adopted families and her friends that she loved so dearly.

Her husband, George L. Yeoman, whom she married Jan. 24, 1942, passed away April 8, 1979.

She leaves: a daughter, Linda Brown and her husband Richard, Aica, Hawaii; a son, Larry Yeoman and his wife Leslie, Sharon; a sister, Marie Lindars, Ontario, Calif.; two grandchildren, Karen Walker and Nicholas Yeoman; one great-grandson, Jayme Walker; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

YEOMAN
    
Mrs. George L. (Martha M.), Stambaugh Avenue, Sharon.
    Calling hours and service: Private. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
    Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


John Lloyd Titus

GATX retiree was active

in church, as musician

John Lloyd Titus, 986 Christy Road, Hermitage, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Friday (2-21-03) in Clepper Manor, Sharon. He was 94.

Mr. Titus was born June 27, 1908, in Sharpsville, a son of John M. Titus and Erie Seibel Titus.

Lloyd retired in 1974 from General American Transportation Corp.'s former Masury plant, where he was an office worker for more than 30 years. Following his retirement, he was employed by Frazier Livery Service in Sharon. He was also a funeral director's assistant for many years at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home in Sharon.

Lloyd was an active member, as well as the oldest living member, of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Hermitage, where he was a lay reader, served on vestry and was choir director for 30 years.

Music was Lloyd's passion and he was well-known in the area as an accomplished musician. He began his musical career in high school directing the First Presbyterian Church of Sharpsville choir and orchestra and playing the violin and mandolin. Over the years, he played bass with many local bands including Bill Blank, Lee Leali, Benny Jones, Phil King, and Joe Cann and the Swinging Seniors.

He also played violin with Shenango Valley Community Orchestra and was a life member of Local 187 of American Federation of Musicians, now Local 27.

He enjoyed the outdoors, attending concerts and walking in his neighborhood, as well as in Buhl Park.

His wife, the former Martha Burns, whom he married July 16, 1934, in Mercer, died Oct. 17, 1994.

Surviving are: one daughter, Darla J. Renner and her husband Robert Renner Jr., West Middlesex; two sons, John "Jack" Titus and his wife Connie; and Timothy "Tim" Titus and his wife Nancy, all Hermitage; nine grandchildren, Alisa Vassen, Denise Webster, Tina Holt, Allison "Chris" Wheeler, Tiffany Titus, Michael Renner, and Todd, Jon and David Titus; 16 great-grandchildren; and a caregiver, Patricia Stoner.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Erie "Babe" Baker; and two brothers, Frank "Clair" Titus; and Francis Titus.

Memorial contributions may be made to Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 5130 E. State St., Hermitage 16148.

TITUS
    
John Lloyd, 94, of 986 Christy Road, Hermitage.
    Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday (2-24-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Service: Requiem Eucharist at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-25-03) in Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hermitage, with the Rev. Robert P. Coval, former rector, officiating.
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


Russell Weaver

Russell Weaver, 4021 Wynwood Drive, South Pymatuning Township, died at 7 a.m. Friday (2-21-03) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 74.

Obituary information was incomplete.

WEAVER
    Russell, 74, of 4021 Wynwood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
    Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


Miriam A. Smiley

Active Greenville St. Mike's

member had family here

ERIE -- Miriam A. Smiley, Erie, formerly of 35 E. Stewart Ave., Greenville, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, in ForestView Nursing Home, Erie. She was 67.

Mrs. Smiley was born Dec. 2, 1935, in Sharon to John Hohman and Ann Davies Hohman.

A graduate of Sharon High School and St. Francis School of Nursing in New Castle, she was a teacher's aide and office manager for 15 years at St. Michael's School in Greenville.

As an active member of St. Michael's Church in Greenville, Mrs. Smiley volunteered at the church and school. She was also an active volunteer in the Greenville community.

Her husband, Walter E. Smiley, whom she married Feb. 23, 1956, died Aug. 29, 2000.

Surviving are: four sons, W. Scott Smiley, Cape Coral, Fla.; Michael S. Smiley and Jeffrey J. Smiley, both Erie; and James R. Smiley, Grove City; one sister, Patricia Formichella, Sharon; two brothers, Paul Hohman, Phillipsburg, Pa.; and Mark Hohman, Hermitage; and seven grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Smiley was preceded in death by her parents; one son, John J. Smiley; one brother, John J. Hohman; and one infant sister, Mary Hohman.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's Church, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125.
    SMILEY

Mrs. Walter E. (Miriam A.), 67, Erie, formerly of 35 E. Stewart Ave., Greenville.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (2-23-03) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (2-24-03) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
    Burial: With committal service in St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.


Ruth E. Petras
Retired Sharon beauty shop owner lived in Masury

Ruth E. Petras of 479 Brookfield Ave., Masury, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday (2-20-03) in Masury following a brief illness.

Mrs. Petras was born in Vanderbilt, Pa., a daughter of Joseph and Lucy Conte Ritch.

She was a graduate of Brookfield High School and a member of Church of the Sacred Heart in Sharon.

Mrs. Petras was the owner and operator of Ruth's Beauty Shop in Sharon for more than 20 years before retiring.

In her spare time, Ruth enjoyed flowers and gardening.

Her husband, Edward F. Petras, whom she married Aug. 17, 1936, died March 11, 1996.

Survivors include one brother, James Ritch, Masury.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Paul, Michael, Anthony, Nicholas Ritch and Joseph Ritch Jr.; and two sisters, Rose Dubrasky and Mary Davies.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Regional Health System's Hospice Home Care, 490 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 204, Hermitage 16148.

PETRAS
    
Mrs. Edward F. (Ruth E.), 479 Brookfield Ave., Masury.
    Calling hours: None scheduled.
    Service: Private family services will be held today (2-22-03) with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Masury, officiating.
    Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
    Arrangements by MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.


Mary Zbell
Homemaker was Elks Club worker, had daughter here

Mary Zbell, Grove City, formerly of Campbell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 1 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in Grove Manor, Grove City. She was 89.

She was born Oct. 31, 1913, in Campbell, Ohio, a daughter of John and Maria Djurik Meleg.

She was a resident of Campbell until 1989.

Mr. Zbell worked for the Elks Club in Youngstown in the dietary and maintenance departments.

She was an avid homemaker and loved to cook, garden and help her children. She also served in the maintenance department for many years at Christ Community Church, formerly First Baptist Church, in Campbell. She was a member of the Lydia Circle and was a young people's sponsor at the church.

Mrs. Zbell was devoted to family and will be sadly missed by her children: Lydia Kohlmeyer, Wheaton, Ill.; Patti Zbell-Henry, Mercer; and Kenneth Zbell, Michigan City, Ind.; two sisters, Helen Ocarz, Campbell; and Betty Newhouse, McDonald, Ohio; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Zbell; two sisters, Ann Shramo and Susan Bosak; a brother, Joseph Meleg; and her parents, John and Maria Meleg.

ZBELL
    
Mrs. Andrew (Mary), 89, formerly of Campbell, Ohio.
    Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Monday (2-24-03) in Christ Community Church, Campbell.
    Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with Pastors James Kohlmeyer and Bill Rotar officiating.
    Arrangements by WASKO FUNERAL HOME, 216 Coitsville Road, Campbell.


Thomas Mitchell 'Mitch' Acker

High school class officer had grandmother here

COUDERSPORT, Pa. -- Thomas Mitchell "Mitch" Acker, Coudersport, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, 2003, in his home. He was 17.

Mitch was born April 3, 1985, in Coudersport, a son of David and Linda Allen Acker.

Mitch was a senior at Coudersport High School, serving as vice president of his senior class. He enjoyed music and sports.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by: three brothers, Aaron Acker, Pittsburgh; John Acker, Missoula, Mont.; and Jacob Acker, at home; his paternal grandmother, Helen Acker, Sharon; his maternal grandparents, Ernestine and Robert Allen, Denver, Colo.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Judge Albert Acker.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

ACKER
    
Thomas Mitchell "Mitch," 17, Coudersport, Pa.
    Calling hours: None.
    Service: A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Friday (2-21-03) in Christ Episcopal Church, Coudersport, with the Rev. Elaine Silverstrim, rector, officiating.
    Burial: Committal services at 3 p.m. Saturday (2-22-03) in Buhl Henderson Memorial Chapel of Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
    Arrangements by FICKINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 210 N. East St., Coudersport. Local arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BARTHOLOMEW


    
James V., 86, of 341 Baldwin Ave., Sharon.
    Obituary was published 2-20-03
    Calling hours: 10:30 a.m. to time of service today (2-22-03) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
    Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. today 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.


DeGREGORY
    
Michael D., 74, Flemming Road, Grove City.
    Obituary was published 2-21-03
    Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (2-21-03) and are 11 a.m. to time of service today (2-22-03) in FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City.
    Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Dindinger officiating.
    Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, East Lackawannock Township.


HUNTLEY
    
Steven Elliot, 46, Youngstown.
    Obituary was published 2-20-03
    Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (2-22-03) in Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St., Youngstown.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the church with the Rev. Kelvin Turner, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
    Arrangements by L.E. BLACK, PHILLIPS AND HOLDEN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1951 McGuffey Road, Youngstown.


MATHIESON
    
Larry B., 48, of 926 McArdle Roadway, Pittsburgh, formerly of Grove City.
    Obituary was published 2-21-03
    Calling hours: 11:30 a.m. to time of service Monday (2-24-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Memorial service at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. W. Stephen Morse of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.



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