Today's obituaries
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Cynthia R. Huntley
Cynthia R. Huntley, 699 Grover Ave., Masury, died Saturday (2-22-03) in UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. She was 41.
Obituary information was incomplete.
HUNTLEY
Cynthia R., 41, of 699 Grover Ave., Masury.
Arrangements will be announced by JAMES E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Donald L. Bohlender
Sharon Steel foreman
was avid golfer, Mason
YOUNGSTOWN -- Donald L. Bohlender, 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, died at 5:47 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, in Northside Medical Center, Youngstown, after an extended illness. He was 71.
Mr. Bohlender was born Feb. 27, 1931, in Worth Township, Mercer County, to Frank M. Bohlender and Sylvia Stone Bohlender.
He retired after 41 years of service at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he was a foreman in the Boiler Shop.
Mr. Bohlender was of the Protestant faith and a former member of Free and Accepted Masons in Ohio.
He was also an avid golfer.
His wife, the former June Sharp, whom he married on Feb. 12, 1961, survives at the residence.
Also surviving are: a daughter, Miriam, wife of Fred Reig, St. Cloud, Fla.; four sons, Ted and his wife Michele Reiser; and their children, Ted, Jeff, Chrys and Stefanie, all Mercer; Paul and his wife Pat Schwartz, also St. Cloud; Larry L. and his wife Sue Bohlender; and Thomas J. and his wife Nola Bohlender, all Cochranton, Pa.; five sisters, Lou Emma Klett, Jackson Center; Mildred Klingensmith, Grove City; Bertha "Betz" Nurse and Faye Cummins, both Jackson Center; and Irma O'Conner and her husband Eugene, Grove City; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Bohlender was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Emil, Philip and Thomas Bohlender; and two sisters, Irene Fotio and Lena Bohlender.
OHLENDER
Donald L., 71, of 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (2-25-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (2-26-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. William P. Crooks, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Mercer, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
John Sagulla
Worth Township man
was Sharon Steel retiree
John Sagulla, 897 Millbrook Road, Worth Township, died at 6:23 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, having been ill since August of 2002. He was 81.
Mr. Sagulla was born Nov. 30, 1921, in Worth Township, Mercer County, to George H. Sagulla and Antonia Klose Sagulla.
A graduate of Grove City High School Class of 1940, he retired in 1984 from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant after 24 years of service as a millwright. He previously worked for Cooper Energy Services Reciprocating Products in Grove City. Mr. Sagulla was also a self-employed truck driver.
He enjoyed fishing, farming and gardening.
His wife, the former Zetta Tiche, whom he married on Nov. 19, 1949, survives at home.
Also surviving are: two sisters, Rose Wasilchak, wife of Henry, Burghill, Ohio; and Pauline Tiche, Jackson Center; a brother, Joseph Sagulla, Jackson Center; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sagulla was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Bertha Darcangelo, Mary Woods, Annette Winklevoss and Anne Lean; and three brothers, Frank, George and Andrew Sagulla.
SAGULLA
John, 81, of 897 Millbrook Road, Worth Township.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (2-25-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (2-26-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. G. Kenton Shaw of Wayside Community Church, Findley Township, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
William A. Riehl
William A. Riehl, 118 Latonka Drive, Jackson Township, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday (2-23-03) in his home. He was 81.
Obituary information was incomplete.
RIEHL
William A., 81, of 118 Latonka Drive, Jackson Township.
Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Robert Lee Clark
Grove City man was
B&LE retiree, Protestant
Robert Lee Clark, 416 W. Washington Blvd., Grove City, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, in the residence of his daughter, Linda Madeline, in Hubbard, following a four-month illness. He was 68.
Mr. Clark was born Dec. 29, 1934, in Mercer, to Robert C. Clark and Ruth Lenore Cozad Clark.
He retired from Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Co. in Greenville, where he worked in the Equipment Maintenance Department as an inspector.
Mr. Clark was of the Protestant faith.
His wife, the former Jean Bruner, whom he married on Jan. 30, 1958, survives at his residence.
Surviving besides his wife and his daughter Linda are: his two other children, Jacquelynn Smith, wife of Rodney Smith, Norcross, Ga.; and James R. Clark, Jessup, Ga.; one sister, Sandra Lynn Miller, wife of Clifford E. Miller, Leesburg; one brother, Brian K. Clark, Mercer; and two grandchildren, Jessica Russell and Dustin Clark Byler.
Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Marsden E. "Butch" Clark.
CLARK
Robert Lee, 68, of 416 W. Washington Blvd., Grove City.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (2-25-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (2-26-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Jack L. Patterson, chaplain of Orchard Manor, Pine Township, officiating.
Interment: North Liberty (Pa.) Cemetery.
Anna A. 'Audine' Jones
Homemaker enjoyed
traveling, collecting bears
A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Anna A. "Audine" Jones, 275 Sterling Ave., Apartment 109, Sharon, formerly of Reynolds. She died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, in her home after an extended illness. She was 75.
Mrs. Jones was born Jan. 7, 1928, in New Kensington, Pa., to Grover Rearick and Gladys Fink Rearick.
She attended Mercer area schools.
A homemaker, Mrs. Jones was a member of Sharpsville Church of the Nazarene.
She enjoyed traveling and collecting bears.
Surviving are: her husband, Richard E. Jones Sr., at home, whom she married on Dec. 25, 1950; three daughters, Sharon and her husband Matthew Williams, Greenville; Ruth and her husband Richard Wolford, Orangeville; and Donna and her husband Raymond Haggerty, also Greenville; two sons, Richard E. Jones Jr. and his wife Kathy, Sharon; and Roger B. Jones and his wife Cathy, Vienna; a sister, Tamson Musick, Sharon; 18 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ruth Bittler; and one brother, Erman Rearick.
JONES
Mrs. Richard E. (Anna A. "Audine") Sr., 75, of 275 Sterling Ave., Apartment 109, Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-24-03) 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 2 p.m. Tuesday (2-25-03) in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Thomas C. Frederick of Sharpsville Church of the Nazarene officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Stephen Joseph Falhamer
Brookfield man was WWII veteran, 'coon' hunter
Stephen Joseph Falhamer of 6692 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield, died at 2 p.m. Saturday (2-22-03) in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System following a sudden illness. He was 85.
Mr. Falhamer was born Aug. 12, 1917, in Masury, a son of Joseph and Katherine Hanak Falhamer.
Stephen served in the U.S. Army Company A First Engineers Battalion during World War II. He received the European American Theater Ribbon with six Bronze Stars; the American Defense Service Medal; and a Distinguished Unit Citation with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
Mr. Falhamer retired in 1980 after 42 years as a blaster for the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant.
He was a member of Church of the Sacred Heart in Sharon and in his spare time enjoyed "coon hunting."
Survivors include: his wife, the former Julia A. Wasilow, whom he married on May 3, 1947; four children, Stephen Falhamer Jr., Albany, Ohio; Mary Stoeckel, Emmaus, Pa.; Frank Falhamer, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Tracy Betler, Pittsburgh; two sisters, Helen Cimperman, Masury; and Elizabeth Kotanchek, Kinsman, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Lisa Betler.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Albert Falhamer.
FALHAMER
Stephen Joseph, 85, of 6692 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m.. Tuesday (2-25-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. Wednesday (2-26-03) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley J. Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BAIR
James Keith, 50, of 755 N. Darby Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-23-03
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (2-25-03) 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. Wednesday (2-26-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Stanley Swacha, pastor of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, officiating.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
MARSHALL
Mrs. Joseph (Viola Mae Parkinson Pearce), 82, of 4857 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Fowler.
Obituary was published 2-21-03
Calling hours: Were 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. today (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.
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 today (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.
SMILEY
Mrs. Walter E. (Miriam A.), 67, Erie, formerly of 35 E. Stewart Ave., Greenville.
Obituary was published 2-22-03
Calling hours: Were 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. today (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.
SMITHYMAN
Thomas B. Jr., 55, of 1023 Brandywine Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-22-03
Calling hours: Were 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. today (2-24-03) in St. Joseph Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Christopher Merry, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with full military honors by the Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex; and American Legion post 432, Wheatland.
SPEIR
Mrs. Maynard J. (Edna M.), 71, of 34513 Hadley Road, Perry Township.
Obituary was published 2-23-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-24-03) in ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 3223 Perry Highway, Sheakleyville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (2-25-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Aland D. Smith, pastor of Hillside Presbyterian Church, Greenville, officiating.
Interment: Sheakleyville Cemetery.
TITUS
John Lloyd, 94, of 986 Christy Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-22-03
Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. today (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.
WEAVER
Mrs. Thomas John (Hazel Foster), 425 N. Pitt St., Mercer.
Obituary was published 2-22-03
Calling hours: Were Sunday (2-23-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (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.
WEAVER
Russell LeRoy "Rusty," 74, of 4021 Wynwood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 2-23-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-24-03) 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 (2-25-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David R. Dennis, senior pastor of Lakeside Evangelical Congregational Church, Pymatuning Township, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
WEBER
Samuel Frederick "Fred," 53, of 2737 Scrubgrass Road, Wolf Creek Township.
Obituary was published 2-22-03
Calling hours: Were Sunday (2-23-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. today (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.
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