Today's obituaries
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George 'Laddie' Grande
Farrell man was stores owner, ex-manager of band
George "Laddie" Grande, 100 Shenango Blvd., Farrell, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, in his residence. He was 94.
Mr. Grande was born May 6, 1908, in Farrell to Angelo Grande and Arcangelina Ricciardi Grande.
In the 1930s, he owned a confectionery store on Roemer Boulevard in Farrell. In 1950, he operated a confectionery store and billiards parlor on Broadway Avenue in Farrell until it closed in 1977. Mr. Grande also operated a confectionery store on Sharpsville Avenue in Sharon from 1970 to 1977.
He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell and was a former manager of the Chick Farrell Band. He belonged to the Italian Home Club and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 55, both Farrell.
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Mr. Grande was a licensed booker for the American Musicians Union.
He was a 1926 graduate of Farrell High School.
Since the 1920s, Mr. Grande followed sports in attendance, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.
His wife, the former Eleanor Corignani, whom he married May 11, 1940, survives at home.
Also surviving are: a son, Gary and his wife Diane Grande, Milwaukee; a daughter, Sue and her husband Joe Carano, Hubbard; six grandchildren, Tony and Matthew Carano; Michael Grande, Khristina Tordik, Deanna Forsythe and Charisse Bieniek; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy Dillon, Farrell.
Mr. Grande was preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers, Frank, Mike, Michael, Sam, Bates, Joe, Albert and Anthony Grande; and four sisters, Alice Morocco, Armalinda Morocco, Mary Grande and Mary Grande.
GRANDE
George "Laddie," 94, of 100 Shenango Blvd., Farrell.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (3-5-03) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (3-6-03) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant. Brief service at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Mildred Edith Kelm Fischer
U.S. Steel retiree had son living in Grove City
MOUNT LEBANON -- Mildred Edith Kelm Fischer, Mount Lebanon, formerly of Bethel Park, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003, in Asbury Heights Nursing Home. She was 81.
Mrs. Fischer was born Nov. 10, 1921, in Glendale to Nicholas Jules Egbert and Blanche Agnes Oliver Egbert.
She was an alumna of Wilkinsburg High School Class of 1940 and a member of the National Honor Society, having graduated with high honors. Following high school, Mrs. Fischer attended various business schools.
She retired from U.S. Steel Corp. in 1980, having worked in the U.S. Steel building in Pittsburgh for more than 25 years as a stenographer.
She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Bethel Park.
Her husband, George Fischer Jr., whom she married Dec. 11, 1946, is deceased.
Surviving are: a son, George Alan Fischer and his wife Barbara Adams Fischer, Grove City; and two grandchildren, Matthew David Fischer, Grove City; and Mrs. Jerzy (Mary Elizabeth) Smiecinski, Pozan, Poland.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Fischer was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather who raised her, Carl Kelm; and one sister, Florence LaVerne Mascellino.
FISCHER
Mrs. George (Mildred Edith Kelm) Jr., 81, Mount Lebanon, formerly of Bethel Park.
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Thursday (3-6-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
Thelma 'Mitzie' Mitchell
Ex-Hermitage homemaker belonged to club, church
TAMPA, Fla. -- A funeral service will be held Thursday for Thelma "Mitzie" Mitchell, 4851 Gandy Blvd., No. 16 Canal Drive, Tampa, formerly of Hermitage. She died at 4 a.m. Sunday (3-2-03) in her residence. She was 78.
Mrs. Mitchell was born Dec. 4, 1924, in Pittsburgh to Raymond D. Kitchen and Thelma Rena Coffman Kitchen.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Women's Club of Hickory Township, now Hermitage; Hickory Women's Golf League; and the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a charitable organization in Tampa.
She also belonged to Hickory United Methodist Church in Hermitage. As a member of Regency Cove Church in Tampa, she belonged to the choir and the church golf league.
Her husband, George F. Mitchell Jr., whom she married June 5, 1948, survives at the residence in Florida.
Also surviving are: a daughter, Barbara Rosche and her husband Robert, Madisonville, Ky.; and two grandsons, George Robert Rosche and Geoffrey Alan Rosche. She was preceded in death by her parents.
MITCHELL
Mrs. George F. (Thelma "Mitzie") Jr., 78, of 4851 Gandy Blvd., No. 16 Canal Drive, Tampa, Fla., formerly of Hermitage.
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service Thursday (3-6-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 4 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Hopkins, retired Presbyterian minister, officiating.
Interment: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington.
Frederick J. Greene
Shenango Twp. man, WWII vet was Sharon Steel retiree
Frederick J. Greene, 3377 Hubbard-West Middlesex Road, Shenango Township, died at 12:41 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 82.
Mr. Greene was born July 17, 1920, in Sharon to Frederick E. Greene and Lois Cassidy Greene.
An Army veteran, he served during World War II in Central Europe where he was a medic and later a non-commissioned officer, having served in the Motor Transportation Unit. During his tenure, he achieved a rank of staff sergeant.
Mr. Greene retired in 1977 from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant and was one of 60 subjects painted by Norman Rockwell at the plant.
He was a lifelong area resident and was affiliated with St. John's Episcopal Church in Sharon. He was a well-respected mechanic who could fix just about anything. He loved reading Western novels.
His wife, the former Alice Jane Rodecker, whom he married June 21, 1941, survives at the residence.
Also surviving are: one son, Frederick J. Greene and his wife Irene, San Rafael, Calif.; two daughters, Margaret Ann Moran and her husband Robert, Seoul, South Korea; and Marilyn S. Woods and her husband William A., Hubbard; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Greene was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 352 W. Eighth St., Erie 16502.
GREENE
Frederick J., 82, of 3377 Hubbard-West Middlesex Road, Shenango Township.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (3-4-03) and 10 a.m. to time of service Wednesday (3-5-03) in SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon; member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to john@sampleodonnell.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Douglas K. Dayton, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Mary B. Mullen
Eastern Star member
was formerly of Brookfield
MESA, Ariz. -- Mary B. Mullen of 8700 University Drive No. 1031, Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Brookfield Township, died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday (2-26-03) in Springdale Village East Care Center. She was 93.
Mrs. Mullen was born Nov. 11, 1909, in Indianapolis, Ind., a daughter of Austin M. and L. Clyde Hook Shaw.
She was a homemaker and had attended Brookfield United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Mullen was a member for more than 50 years of Order of the Eastern Star, having been a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star in 1968. She also served as a past secretary for a term of eight years.
Survivors include; a son, Robert E. Mullen, Mesa; a sister, Georgia Hazel Kelly, Indianapolis; a half brother, Clarence Rosell, Kanub, Utah; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William A. Mullen, who died in 1974; a son, William Mullen Jr.; and three sisters and a half brother.
MULLEN
Mrs. William A. (Mary B.), 93, of 8700 University Drive No. 1031, Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Brookfield Township.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service today (3-4-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Graveside services at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Verna Mikota
Verna Mikota, Pullam Drive, West Middlesex, died at 11:40 a.m. Monday (3-3-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 82.
Obituary information was incomplete.
MIKOTA
Mrs. John (Verna), 82, Pullam Drive, West Middlesex.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (3-5-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF WEST MIDDLESEX, formerly W. Wayne Cunningham Funeral Home, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (3-6-03) in the funeral home.
Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
Carol Ann Holman Stephan
Family business co-owner was stained-glass artist
Carol Ann Holman Stephan of Delaware Township passed away at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2003, surrounded by her family in her home on North River Road following a two-month illness. She was 56.
Carol was born May 25, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of Edward Holman and Dorothy Turner Holman.
She was an alumna of Mercer High School and Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh where she earned an associate's degree in secretarial science.
Carol was a Christian.
She and her husband, Fred, founded Big Bend Wood and Glass in Delaware Township in 1988.
Together, they cut timber and milled lumber and laid stone for their home overlooking the Shenango River. Together they restored and reproduced period furniture. They helped to restore historic local buildings and churches. Working side by side they handcrafted doors and windows and cabinetry for residences and businesses.
Carol's artistry in stained glass decorates churches, homes and businesses in several states.
Carol's joyful style of living her life and her love of fun and laughter were the delight of her family and many friends.
She and Fred traveled extensively and she loved taking weekend trips with her mother and sister.
Her husband, Fred Stephan, whom she married June 17, 1967, survives at the residence.
She is also survived by: her son, Eric Stephan, Delaware Township; her mother, Dorothy Holman; and her sister, Karen, wife of Ron Parnell, all Mercer.
Carol was preceded in death by her father.
Memorial contributions may be made to Club Pet, 20 Schaller Road, Transfer 16154.
STEPHAN
Mrs. Fred (Carol Ann Holman), 56, Delaware Township.
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (3-5-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (3-6-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Zewe, deceased's cousin, and priest at Le Moyne College, Syracuse, N.Y.; and the Rev. Patrick Allen, deceased's nephew, co-officiating.
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CAMERON
George L. Jr., 72, of 2647 S. Neshannock Road, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 3-3-03
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (3-4-03) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Wednesday (3-5-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor of Sharpsville United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
COLLINS
Thomas W., 70, of 30 Poplar Road, West Salem Township.
Obituary was published 3-3-03
Calling hours: Were 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. today (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.
GOEBEL
Mark E., 83, of 60 Esposito Road, Jackson Township.
Obituary was published 3-3-03
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-4-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City, with Templar memorial services at 9 p.m. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to time of service Wednesday (3-5-03) in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. James A. Seeley, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Pinewood Memorial Park, Cranberry Township, Pa.
KYLE
Mrs. John Dwight (Helen Ida Morse), 80, of 235 High St., New Wilmington.
Obituary was published 3-3-03
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Wednesday (3-5-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. William G. McCoy, pastor of New Wilmington Presbyterian Church officiating.
Interment: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington.
PALUMBO
Mrs. Frank (Irene M.), 76, of 2023 Peacock Lane, South Pymatuning Township, formerly of Sampson Drive, Liberty Township, Trumbull County.
Obituary was published 3-3-03
Calling hours: Were Monday (3-3-03) 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 a.m. today (3-4-03) in Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown.
Interment: Tod Homestead Cemetery.
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