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Local news Thursday, March 13, 2003 newsie
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Today's death record

  • Allen Baker, 88, of 1626 Farrell Terrace, Farrell.
  • Kenneth W. Sipe Sr., 69, Volant RD3, Neshannock Falls.
  • Hallie G. Sump, 87, of 1527 Rutledge Road, South Pymatuning Township.



Today's obituaries
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Vivian Craven
Deacon Thomas L. Wilkins
  Allen Baker
Kenneth W. Sipe Sr.
Hallie G. Sump

Vivian Craven
Obituary information remains incomplete.

CRAVEN
Vivian, 54, of 75 Mercer Road, Wheatland.
    Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Friday (3-14-03) in Triumph Christian Center, Farrell.
    Service: Funeral service at noon Friday in the center.
    Arrangements by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.


Deacon Thomas L. Wilkins

Ordained deacon was

custodian, Redskins fan

A funeral service will be held Saturday for Deacon Thomas L. Wilkins, 632 E. State St., Sharon. He passed away at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday (3-11-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 47.

Deacon Wilkins was born March 17, 1955, in Newport News, Va., to Lillian L. Wilkins.

He attended Virginia schools and, prior to his disability, was a custodian in the housekeeping department of Sharon Regional Health System.

Deacon Wilkins was a member and an ordained deacon at First Baptist Church and belonged to Twins City Elks (Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World) Lodge 187, both Farrell; as well as the Atlanta Club of the Shenango Valley.

He was a die-hard Washington Redskins fan.

His wife, the former Mattie L. Burns, whom he married May 18, 2002, survives at home.

Also surviving are: one daughter, April Braxton, Hampton, Va.; two sons, Terrell M. Hicks, at home; and Thomas L. Wilkins Jr., Newport News; a stepson, DeWayne L. Burns and his wife Talanda, Farrell; his mother, Lillian L. Moore, Hampton; four brothers, Jesse Tillery and his wife Ivy, Newport News; and Milton Wilkins and his wife Selina J.; Victor Wilkins; and James Wilkins, all Hampton; five sisters, Lynn Wilkins, Newport News; Carolyn Ajibade and her husband Maury, Newport News; Priscilla Dennis, Hyattsville, Md.; Wanda Dancy and her husband Marcella, Hampton; and Patricia Golden and her husband Emmanuel, Newport News; a special aunt who helped to rear him, Elnora Tillery, Newport News; and eight grandchildren, Ashane and Anashia Braxton, both Newport News; and Diamond Burns, Tiarra Burns, DeJuan Burns, DeWayne Burns Jr., Lakyah Burns and Makyah Burns, all Farrell.

He also leaves several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, in-laws and friends.

Mr. Wilkins was preceded in death by two stepsons, Ron C. Burns and Lynel Hopson.

WILKINS
    
Thomas L., 47, of 632 E. State St., Sharon.
    Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (3-14-03) in First Baptist Church, Darr Avenue, Farrell. Fraternal rites at 6:30 p.m. by Twin City Elks (Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World) Lodge 187, Farrell. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (3-15-03) in the church with the Rev. Sidney B. Walker Sr., pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
    Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.


Allen Baker

Allen Baker, 1626 Farrell Terrace, Farrell, died Tuesday (3-11-03) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 88.

Obituary information was incomplete.

BAKER
    Allen, 88, of 1626 Farrell Terrace, Farrell.
    Arrangements will be announced by J.E. WASHINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES Inc., 1059 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.


Kenneth W. Sipe Sr.

Korean War Army vet was National Castings retiree

Kenneth W. Sipe Sr., Volant RD3, Neshannock Falls, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 2003, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 69.

Mr. Sipe was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Neshannock Falls, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, to Jesse Newton Sipe Sr. and Edith Mae Snyder Sipe.

He attended school at Neshannock Falls Country School and retired from National Castings Division of Midland-Ross Corp., Sharon.

A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Sipe served during the Korean conflict, achieving a rank of corporal.

He was a member of First United Brethren Church, Eastbrook Road, New Castle.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

His wife, the former Darlene Ellen Thomas-Taylor, whom he married July 16, 1955, survives at the residence.

Also surviving are: a daughter, Darla Jordan and her husband Steve, New Castle; three sons, Kenneth W. Sipe Jr. and his wife Roma, Sharon; and Michael L. Sipe and his wife Terry; and Jeffrey W. Sipe and his wife Kim, all Volant; two brothers, Jesse Newton Sipe Jr. and Merle Eugene Sipe, both Volant; three sisters, Violet Duncan, Sebring, Fla.; Dorothy Shrawder, West Middlesex; and Margaret Williamson, Volant; and 16 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Mr. Sipe was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Melvin Sipe, Carl Sipe and William Sipe.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., Sharon 16146.

SIPE
    
Kenneth W. Sr., 69, Volant RD3.
    Calling hours: Family only at 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-13-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
    Service: Funeral service for family at 11 a.m. Friday (3-14-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. David Bell, pastor of First United Brethren Church, New Castle, officiating.
    Interment: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington, with full military honors by New Castle Area Honor Guard.


Hallie G. Sump

Orangeville U.M. member worked in salon, at Talon

Hallie G. Sump, 1527 Rutledge Road, South Pymatuning Township, died at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003, in Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. She was 87.

Mrs. Sump was born Oct. 17, 1915, in Sandy Creek Township to Findley O. Thompson and Nellie B. Williams Thompson.

A graduate of the former Sheakleyville High School, she was employed at French Beauty Shop in Greenville. She was also an inspector for Talon Corp., Meadville.

Mrs. Sump was a member for more than 50 years at Orangeville United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed sewing, outdoors, animals and going out for automobile rides.

Her husband, Harry R. Sump, whom she married Sept. 23, 1953, died Oct. 20, 1989.

Surviving are: a son, Charles R. Sump, at home in South Pymatuning Township; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Sump was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, William Thompson.

SUMP
    
Mrs. Harry R. (Hallie G.), 87, of 1527 Rutledge Road, South Pymatuning Township.
    Calling hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Friday (3-14-03) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
    Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (3-15-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Erwin Urschitz, pastor of Orangeville United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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ENGLISH
    
George R. "Jiggs," 77, Masury, formerly of 609 Main St., Sharpsville.
    Obituary was published 3-12-03
    Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (3-12-03) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
    Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. today (3-13-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. C. Robert Hibshman officiating.
    Interment: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.


JONES
    
Walter E., 80, Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Springfield Township.
    Obituary was published 3-12-03
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (3-14-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Village of Leesburg, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (3-15-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. G. Kenton Shaw, pastor of Wayside Community Church, Findley Township, officiating.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.


RICHARDSON
    
Robert Lee, 74, of 3533 Sharon Road, West Middlesex.
    Obituary was published 3-12-03
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-13-03) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex, formerly W. Wayne Cunningham Funeral Home.
    Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Friday (3-14-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. John Kees, pastor of West Middlesex United Methodist Church, officiating.
    Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.


WHITE
    
Mrs. Dominic (Mary Lovaglio), 93, Pine Township, formerly of 620 Princeton Ave., Grove City.
    Obituary was published 3-11-03
    Calling hours: Were 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (3-12-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
    Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. today (3-13-03) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.



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