Today's obituaries
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Kenneth D. Wimer
Obituary was published 3-1-03
Mr. Wimer was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 800, Grove City. An incorrect lodge number was listed in the obituary published on Saturday.
WIMER
Kenneth D., 76, Timber Lane, Grove City.
Obituary was published 3-1-03
Calling hours: 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-02-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (3-3-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Weichman, associate pastor of East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Eastbrook Cemetery, Lawrence County.
Eugene L. Jackson
WWII vet was mechanic, charter member of VFD
Eugene L. Jackson, 385 Hadley Road, Greenville, and a current resident of St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, died at 1:43 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, in St. Paul Homes. He was 85.
Mr. Jackson was born Jan. 28, 1918, in Greenville to Glenn M. Jackson and Winifred M. Knox Jackson.
He was a 1937 graduate of the former Penn High School in Greenville.
As a veteran of World War II, he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps as an aircraft mechanic for P-38s with the 96th Fighter Squadron, 82nd Fighter Group in the European theater of operations.
His love of all things mechanical continued after the war as he began working for the former Dart Chevrolet in Greenville and then operated his own business, Jackson-Wiand Garage in Maysville, Pa., which he ran for many years.
He later retired from the Fire Department of the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Mr. Jackson was an outstanding contributor to the institution of fire service and was a charter member and the first president of the West Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department, having served as a former fire chief of the department.
He was a past commander and active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3374, Hempfield Township, and belonged to the Mercer County Fireman's Association and Mercer County Fire Chief's Association.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Greenville.
His wife, the former Virginia H. Snyder, whom he married on Feb. 16, 1946, survives in Greenville.
Also surviving are; a son, Ronald A. Jackson and his wife Tanya, Greenville; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Darlene) Loreno, State College, Pa.; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Eugene L. Jackson Jr.; and a sister.
JACKSON
Eugene L., 85, of 385 Hadley Road, Greenville, and St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (3-3-03) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville; Member, Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Friends may e-mail condolences to Tyson@Bairdfuneral.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (3-4-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Ray Williams, retired pastor of First Baptist Church, Greenville, officiating. At the service conclusion, funeral honors will be afforded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3374, Hempfield Township; and West Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
Thomas W. Collins
West Salem man was
farmer, Sharon Steel retiree
Thomas W. Collins, 30 Poplar Road, West Salem Township, died at 6:25 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, in his residence after an apparent heart attack. He was 70.
Mr. Collins was born July 6, 1932, in Culver City, Calif., to Daniel Collins and Anna Sinovich Collins.
A graduate of the former St. Michael's High School in Greenville, he was employed for 38 years by the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant, where he was a roll grinder. Mr. Collins retired on May 1, 1993 from Sharon Steel and was also a self-employed farmer in West Salem Township for all of his life.
He was a member of St. Michael's Church in Greenville and belonged to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Collins served from Jan. 3, 1952 to Jan. 2, 1955, achieving a rank of colonel.
He was an avid hunter.
His wife, the former Phyllis A. Christman, whom he married on Oct. 18, 1952, survives in Greenville.
Also surviving are: six daughters, Mrs. William (Mary Jo) Irvine, Greenville; Mrs. Jeffrey (Linda) Mott, Fredonia; Janet Collins, Transfer; Mrs. Norman (Susan) Renwick, Mrs. Jonathan (Tracy) Powell and Mrs. James (Terry) Blackburn, all Greenville; one son, Thomas C. Collins and his wife Diane, Greenville; three sisters, Margaret Ceremuga, Poland, Ohio; Helen Dick, Greenville; and Eleanor Frkonja, Fredonia; two brothers, Robert Collins, Greenville; and John Collins, Garnersville, N.Y.; and 10 grandchildren.
Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Daniel Collins; and one grandson, Michael Diehl.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235.
COLLINS
Thomas W., 70, of 30 Poplar Road, West Salem Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (3-3-03) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (3-4-03) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: With committal service in St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville. Full military honors will be rendered by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds.
Charles Robert Amos
Retired plasterer was
coach, outdoorsman
Charles Robert Amos, 8372 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, in his residence. He was 71.Mr. Amos was born Oct. 14, 1931, in Jackson Center to Arthur E. Amos and Ethel Ertel Amos.
A plasterer, he was employed by Local 31 of International Order of Masons and Plasterers in Pittsburgh.
Mr. Amos attended Mercer United Methodist Church and coached Little League. In 1965, he organized Mercer Midget Football.
As an outdoorsman, he belonged to National Wildlife Association and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He enjoyed wild flowers and gardening.
His wife, the former Phyllis Young, whom he married on Jan. 6, 1951, survives at the residence.
Also surviving are: five daughters, Irene, wife of Steve Smith, Albion, Pa.; Terri, wife of Ron King, Mercer; Cathy, wife of Bob Gabany, Polk City, Fla.; Linda, wife of Bill Limberg, Grove City; and Diane, wife of Jeff Erb, Owensboro, Ky.; one son, Art Amos and his wife Linda, Mercer; two sisters, Charlotte Urey and Janice Black, both Mercer; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Amos was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Mary Amos Bailleau and Joanne Amos.
Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, Colonial Square, 701 N. Hermitage Road, Building 1, Hermitage 16148; or Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 555 Grant St., Suite 425, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219-4408.
AMOS
Charles Robert, 71, of 8372 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday (3-3-03) in Mercer United Methodist Church with the Rev. David M. Davis, pastor, officiating, assisted by Dr. Hugh D. Crocker and Jeff Erb, deceased's son-in-law.
Interment: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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AGNEW
Marjorie Gayle Stowe, wife of Ronald Dexter, 47, of 1517 W. Grant St., New Castle.
Obituary was published 3-1-03
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (3-2-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (3-3-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Harold "Bud" Green, pastor of Shenango Presbyterian Church, New Castle, officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
FLECK
Mrs. Charles A. (Delores M. "Bubbles" Buchanan), 63, of 1054 Enterprise Road, Pine Township.
Obituary was published 3-1-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-2-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (3-3-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. W. Stephen Morse, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: North Liberty (Pa.) Cemetery.
LONGLEY
Ty C., 31, of 18415 Dearborn St., Northridge, Calif., formerly of Brookfield.
Obituary was published 3-1-03
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. today (3-2-03) in Cornerhouse Christian Church, Hubbard Township, with James Burks, relative of the deceased of Mount Pleasant Christian Church, Bedford, Ind., officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
NICOLOFF
Richard L., 73, of 849 Wheatland Road, West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 3-1-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-2-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 3126 Main St., West Middlesex, formerly W. Wayne Cunningham Funeral Home.
Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Monday (3-3-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. James Leuenberger, pastor of West Middlesex Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
PAXTON
John K. "Bud," 33, of 27 Quarry Hill Road, Hempfield Township.
Obituary was published 3-1-03
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (3-2-03) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (3-3-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Andrew Farina of Greenville Christian Assembly officiating.
Burial: With committal service in Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
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