Today's obituaries
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Cynthia R. Huntley
Homemaker
lived in Masury
A funeral service will be held Friday for Cynthia R. Huntley, 699 Grover Ave., Masury. She passed away on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2003, in UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. She was 41.
Cynthia was born Dec. 9, 1961, in Buffalo, N.Y., to James E. Huntley and Shirley Carter Huntley.
An alumna of Grover Cleveland High School in Buffalo, she attended Buffalo State College.
Cynthia was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God in Buffalo.
Surviving are: one daughter, Lyniece Mitchell, Masury; Cynthia's parents, also of Masury; her brother, Keith Huntley, Springfield, Va.; her aunt Ruth, wife of Joe Pulliam, Farrell; her uncle Richard, husband of Ola Huntley, Los Angeles; a goddaughter, Tia Hartzog, Buffalo; and a godson, Carl Grant, Grand Island, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Aaron Huntley; and a sister, Marjorie Borden.
HUNTLEY
Cynthia R., 41, of 699 Grover Ave., Masury.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Friday (2-28-03) in Cedar Avenue Church of God, 1045 Cedar Ave., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at noon Friday in the church.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Nettie L. Beers
Homemaker formerly
of Masury lived in Sharon
Nettie L. Beers of 161 N. Water Ave., Sharon, formerly of Masury, died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday (2-23-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 86.
Mrs. Beers was born Sept. 27, 1916, in Ford City, a daughter of Joseph Huff Custer and Mary Louise Leiblick Custer.
She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith.
Her husband, Calvin Martin Beers, whom she married July 4, 1935, died June 4, 1972.
Survivors include: three sons, Calvin Beers Jr., Charles L. Beers and Barry E. Beers, all Masury; two daughters, Ruby L. Perry, Hadley; and Kathryn J. Sanders, Sharon; three brothers, Robert Custer, Medina, Ohio; Russell Custer, Masury; and Jacob Custer, Rimersburg, Pa.; a sister, Vella Holmes, Lakewood, Ohio; and 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Gertrude "Mae" Slama and Elizabeth Ball; five brothers, Milford, Elmer, Arthur, Silas and Clarence Custer; and two sisters, Sadie Garver and Mildred Slama.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, Ohio 44406.
BEERS
Mrs. Calvin Martin (Nettie L.), 86, of 161 N. Water Ave., Sharon, formerly of Masury.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (2-26-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (2-27-03) in the funeral home.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Kathleen D. Slattery Purash
Farrell homemaker was Episcopal church member
Kathleen D. Slattery Purash, 495 Beechwood Ave., Farrell, died of natural causes at 10:57 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, in her home after an extended illness. She was 57.
Mrs. Purash was born May 24, 1945, in Albion to Timothy Slattery and Elnora Bert Slattery.
A homemaker, Kathleen enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in the Clarion area.
She attended Sharon schools and was a member of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Hermitage.
Kathleen was an avid Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed watching the Food Network cooking channel on television.
Her husband, Paul H. "Red" Purash, whom she married May 20, 1964, survives at home.
Also surviving are: four daughters, Kimberly Duffy, wife of Brian, Alliance, Ohio; Karen Wedge, wife of Kurt, Hubbard; Kelly Purash, at home; and Kassy Lampkins, wife of Lester, Washington, D.C.; her mother, Elnora Slattery, Farrell; and two sisters, Mary Ann Germano, Sharon; and Noreen D'Amore, wife of David, Columbus, Ohio.
Also surviving are six grandchildren, four grandsons and two granddaughters, all of whom she dearly loved.
She was preceded in death by her father; three brothers, William, Thomas and Timothy Slattery; her stepfather, Delbert C. Tice; her brother-in-law, David Germano Sr.; a niece, Kathy Germano-Haun; and a stepbrother, Delbert W. Tice.
PURASH
Mrs. Paul H. "Red" (Kathleen D. Slattery), 57, of 495 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (2-25-03) in A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Friends may e-mail condolences to pustinger@adelphia. net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (2-26-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard C. Rowe, rector of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage, with committal service in Buhl Memorial Chapel.
William A. Riehl
WWII vet worked at PPG, belonged to Mercer church
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family for William A. Riehl, 118 Latonka Drive, Jackson Township. He died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, in his home after an extended illness. He was 81.
Mr. Riehl was born Sept. 16, 1921, in Pittsburgh to William Auto Riehl and Mary Critchley Riehl.
He attended Pittsburgh area schools and worked for Pittsburgh Plate Glass for 38 years as a laborer.
Mr. Riehl was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church; and Knights of Columbus Council 4270, both Mercer.
He served during World War II in the Army.
He enjoyed bowling, having played in several local leagues.
His wife, the former Dolores Kolb, died July 22, 2001.
Surviving are: a daughter, Ruth Riehl, Mercer; a granddaughter, Lisa Lashway, New York; and three great-grandchildren, Jared, Seth and Abbie.
Besides his wife, Mr. Riehl was preceded in death by his parents.
RIEHL
William A., 81, of 118 Latonka Drive, Jackson Township.
Service: Memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to condolences@flynnfuneralhome.com
Burial: Cremation in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Francis 'Frank' S. Kendra
Francis "Frank" S. Kendra, 108 8th Ave., Hempfield Township, died at 1:29 p.m. Monday (2-24-03) in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 78.
Obituary information was incomplete.
KENDRA
Francis "Frank" S., 78, of 108 8th Ave., Hempfield Township.
Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
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. today (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.
BOHLENDER
Donald L., 71, of 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-24-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (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.
CLARK
Robert Lee, 68, of 416 W. Washington Blvd., Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-24-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (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.
FALHAMER
Stephen Joseph, 85, of 6692 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Obituary was published 2-24-03
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m.. today (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.
JONES
Mrs. Richard E. (Anna A. "Audine") Sr., 75, of 275 Sterling Ave., Apartment 109, Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-24-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (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. today (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.
SAGULLA
John, 81, of 897 Millbrook Road, Worth Township.
Obituary was published 2-24-03
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (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.
TITUS
John Lloyd, 94, of 986 Christy Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 2-22-03
Calling hours: Were 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. today (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
Russell LeRoy "Rusty," 74, of 4021 Wynwood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Obituary was published 2-23-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (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. today (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.
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