Today's obituaries
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Leona K. Parker
Greenville St. Michael's member worked for Bell
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday for Leona K. Parker, St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, formerly of 20 Clarksville St., Greenville. She died at 10:08 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 98.
Mrs. Parker was born March 14, 1904, in Pardoe to Claude Brown and Catherine Shaffer Brown.
She was an operator for 21 years for Bell Telephone Co.
Mrs. Parker was a member of St. Michael's Church in Greenville. She enjoyed shopping and watching television.
Her husband, Jay Parker, whom she married July 16, 1934, died Nov. 4, 1993.
Surviving are: a niece, Mary Albert Symbala, New Castle; and a nephew, John James Ruffing, Greenville.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Claude D. Brown Jr. and John J. Brown; and three sisters, Frances Ruffing, Ida Albert and an infant, Mary Brown.
PARKER
Mrs. Jay (Leona K.), 98, West Salem Township, formerly of 20 Clarksville St., Greenville.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-6-03) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday (3-7-03) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dennis J. Veltri, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Burial: With committal services in St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
David L. Hughes
FRANKFURT, Germany -- David L. Hughes, 22 Maizur St., Weiterstadt, Germany, formerly of Farrell, died at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 2003, in Rotes Kreuc Krankenhaus, Frankfort. He was 64.
Obituary information was incomplete.
HUGHES
David L., 64, of 22 Maizur St., Weiterstadt, Germany, formerly of Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Phyllis 'Phil' M. Taneri
Ohio homemaker
was native of Farrell
WARREN, Ohio -- Phyllis "Phil" M. Taneri, 2877 Montgomery NW, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Farrell, died at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday (3-4-03) in Imperial Skilled Care Center. She was 80.
Mrs. Taneri was born Aug. 22, 1922, in Farrell, to Frank Mindicino and Mary Grande Mindicino.
A 1940 graduate of Farrell High School, she moved to Warren in 1957.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Pius X Church, Warren.
Mrs. Taneri enjoyed traveling, flower gardening, cooking and baking, especially decorating cakes for special affairs.
She had been a volunteer for Mobile Meals in Warren for 15 years.
Her husband, Robert "Bob" J. Taneri, whom she married Sept. 4, 1954, survives at the residence.
Also surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. Barry (Roberta "Bobbi") Fisher, Warren; two grandchildren, Rebecca and Gina Fisher; and one sister, Rosemary Daugherty, Hermitage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles, Henry and Anthony Mindicino; and one sister, Angeline Testa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mobile Meals, 229 High St. N.W., Warren, OH 44481.
TANERI
Mrs. Robert "Bob" J. (Phyllis "Phil" M.), 80, of 2877 Montgomery N.W., Warren, Ohio, formerly of Farrell.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (3-6-03) in PETER ROSSI & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1884 North Road NE, Warren. Prayer service at 3:45 p.m.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday (3-7-03) in St. Pius X Catholic Church, Warren. Brief service at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: All Souls Cemetery, Bazetta Township, Trumbull County.
Louis A. Taub
Store maintenance boss was woodworker, scout leader
Louis A. Taub, 2555 Rombold Road, Hermitage, died at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a 1è-year battle with leukemia. He was 65.
Mr. Taub was born Oct. 26, 1937, in Farrell to Martin Taub and Helen Caputo Taub.
He was a maintenance supervisor for 32 years for the former Sharon Store, later Strouss department store, in downtown Sharon.
Mr. Taub was of the Catholic faith.
He enjoyed outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, biking and sail boating. He was a member of Allegheny Canoe Club and Greenville Outing Club.
From 1976 to 1989, Mr. Taub was a scout master for Troop 5, at Hickory United Methodist Church in Hermitage.
He was self-employed in woodworking, making wood crafts.
His wife, the former Anna Mae Ference, whom he married June 14, 1958, survives at home.
Also surviving are: one daughter, Lynnette, wife of Robert Ferguson, Sharon; and their children, Amanda Ferguson and Douglas Ferguson; one son, Louis M. Taub, at home; a sister, Hilda "Tootsie" Obermiyer, Brookfield; and two brothers, George Taub, Sharon; and Martin Taub Jr., Brookfield.
Mr. Taub was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Road, Cleveland 44106; Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2 Gateway Center-13 North, Pittsburgh 15222.
TAUB
Louis A., 65, of 2555 Rombold Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (3-7-03) and 9:30 a.m. to time of service Saturday (3-8-03) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Howard J. King, pastor of Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
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EVANS
Boyd W., 89, Hermitage, formerly of Masury.
Obituary was published 3-5-03
Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. today (3-6-03) at MADASZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday (3-7-03) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Masury, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
GRANDE
George "Laddie," 94, of 100 Shenango Blvd., Farrell.
Obituary was published 3-4-03
Calling hours: Were 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. today (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.
HILKO
John, 76, of 445 Morton St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 3-5-03
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (3-6-03) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (3-7-03) in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Nancie Reeves, pastor; and the Rev. David Laakso, Meadville, officiating.
Interment: Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
HORNYAK
Mrs. John (Mary Dyko), 85, of 3764 Tiffany Lane, Hermitage, formerly of Pennsylvania Avenue, Farrell.
Obituary was published 3-5-03
Calling hours: Were 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday (3-5-03) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Rosary service at 3:45 p.m. by St. Ann's Altar Society. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to condolences@flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. today (3-6-03) in St. Rose Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, parochial administrator of St. Ann's Church, Farrell, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery.
MIKOTA
Mrs. John (Verna Barbour), 82, of 28 Pullam Drive, West Middlesex.
Obituary was published 3-5-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (3-5-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (3-6-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. John Kees, pastor of West Middlesex United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.
MITCHELL
Mrs. George F. (Thelma "Mitzie") Jr., 78, of 4851 Gandy Blvd., No. 16 Canal Drive, Tampa, Fla., formerly of Hermitage.
Obituary was published 3-4-03
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service today (3-6-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 4 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Hopkins, retired Presbyterian minister, officiating.
Interment: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington.
ROCOCI
Mrs. Joseph (Rose C. Flagnelli), 88, of 605 Park Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 3-5-03
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (3-5-03) at A.E. PUSTINGER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 1310 Idaho St., Farrell. Rosary recited at 4:45 p.m. by the church Altar-Rosary Society. Friends may e-mail condolences to pustinger@adelphia.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. today (3-6-03) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with Monsignor Salvatore P. Mitchell, retired priest, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
RUHLMAN
Mrs. Ivan W. (Marie), 87, of 14 Brockway Ave., Greenville.
Obituary was published 3-5-03
Calling hours: Were 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (3-5-03) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. today (3-6-03) in the funeral home.
Burial: Stevenson Cemetery, Salem Township.
STEPHAN
Mrs. Fred (Carol Ann Holman), 56, Delaware Township.
Obituary was published 3-4-03
Calling hours: Were 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. today (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, officiating.
ZIEMINICK
Mrs. Walter P. (Helena), 87, of 476 N. Neshannock Road, formerly of North Buhl Farm Drive, both Hermitage.
Obituary was published 3-5-03
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (3-6-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday (3-7-03) in Sts. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Paul Sajban, pastor, officiating.
Entombment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
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