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Today's death record

  • Harvey O. Dilley, 80, of 3756 Saranac Drive, Sharpsville.
  • Donald S. Jones, 84, Hubbard.
  • Elizabeth "Betty" U. Kaibas, 94, Hermitage, formerly of Laird Avenue, Wheatland.
  • Gerald M. Walsh, 63, of 104 Mourningdove Way, Dothan, Ala., formerly of Sharon.



Today's obituaries
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Gerald M. Walsh
Donald S. Jones
  Harvey O. Dilley
Elizabeth 'Betty' U. Kaibas

Gerald M. Walsh
Former Sharon man

enjoyed outdoor activities

DOTHAN, Ala. -- Gerald M. Walsh, 104 Mourningdove Way, Dothan, formerly of Sharon, passed away Tuesday (3-11-03) in his residence after a brief illness. He was 63.

Mr. Walsh was born July 16, 1939, in Warren, Ohio, to George and Marilouise Kibler Walsh.

He attended Sharon schools and graduated in 1957 from Hickory High School, Hermitage.

Soon after graduation, Mr. Walsh enlisted in the Navy, serving aboard the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Saratoga as a radar specialist.

He was employed by E & H Steel, Dothan, as a project manager for 10 years.

Mr. Walsh enjoyed many outdoor activities including sailing and golf.

He is survived by: his sisters, Patricia A. Piccirilli, Sharon; Carole Wilcox, Hermitage; and one brother, George V. Walsh and his wife Debbie, Port Jervis, N.Y.

He was preceded in death by his parents.


WALSH

    Gerald M., 63, of 104 Mourningdove Way, Dothan, Ala.
    Service: Funeral services were held in Alabama. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
    Local arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.


Donald S. Jones

Lifelong Hubbard resident owned Broadway Diner

Donald S. Jones, Hubbard, died Friday morning, March 14, 2003, in St. Elizabeth Health Center. He was 84.

Mr. Jones was born Jan. 14, 1919, in Youngstown, a son of Herbert and Madeline Gross Jones.

He was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Jones owned and operated the Broadway Diner in Youngstown for 25 years; was a foreman for McKenzie Muffler for 20 years; and also worked for the Youngstown Water Department, retiring in 1987.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Hubbard, and served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

Mr. Jones was a 1937 graduate of Ursuline High School in Youngstown; a member of the Ursuline Boosters; and enjoyed woodworking, yard work, baseball, boating and camping.

His first wife, the former Annabelle Faloon, whom he married on Oct. 19, 1941, died March 9, 1979.

He leaves: his second wife, the former Anna Keil, whom he married on March 27, 1982; two sons, Donald P. Jones, Howland; and William G. Jones and his wife Bonnie, Girard, Ohio; two stepsons, Mark Matas, Costa Mesa, Calif.; and Aaron J. Matas, Transfer; a daughter, Shirley A. Libeg and her husband Thomas, Masury; a stepdaughter, Pamela J. Nalywaiko and her husband, George, Anderson, Ind.; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

His parents; a son, Robert M. Jones; and two brothers, George and Charles Jones preceded him in death.


JONES

    Donald S., 84, Hubbard.
    Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (3-16-03) in KELLEY-ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard. Friends may e-mail condolences to www.kelley-robb.com
    Service: Funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m. Monday (3-17-03) in St. Patrick's Church, Hubbard. Brief service at 11:45 a.m. in the funeral home.
    Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown.


Harvey O. Dilley

Sharon Steel retiree served in Navy during WWII

Harvey O. Dilley, 3756 Saranac Drive, Sharpsville, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after a brief illness. He was 80.

Mr. Dilley was born April 19, 1922, in Sharon to Howard Dilley and Myrtle Gaines Dilley.

An alumnus of Hickory High School Class of 1940, he was employed for 36 years at the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant. Mr. Dilley retired as a craneman in 1984.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds.

Mr. Dilley enjoyed bowling and traveling; and playing pool with family and friends.

His wife, the former Evelyn L. Cookson, whom he married on Aug. 2, 1947, died March 4, 1995.

Surviving are: a daughter, Sandra L. Gregory, Brookfield; a son, Dale I. and his wife Bonnie Dilley, Sharpsville; two brothers, Raymond Dilley and his wife Marilyn, Sharpsville; and Wade Dilley and his wife Jean, San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren, Eric B. Gregory, Christine R. Brest, Tracy L. Lipscomb, Barbara Gregory and Brenna Dilley; and one great-grandson, Benjamin Dilley.

Besides his wife, Mr. Dilley was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Karen Faye Dilley.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 148 E. Shenango St., Sharpsville 16150.


DILLEY

    Harvey O., 80, of 3756 Saranac Drive, Sharpsville.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (3-18-03) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
    Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Wednesday (3-19-03) in First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor, officiating.
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.


Elizabeth 'Betty' U. Kaibas

Family matriarch was active church member

Elizabeth "Betty" U. Kaibas, Hermitage, formerly of Laird Avenue in Wheatland passed away at 12:20 a.m. Saturday (3-15-03) in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage. She was 94.

Mrs. Kaibas was born Feb. 3, 1909, in Farrell, a daughter of Anton J. Zimmerman and Mary Prieninger Zimmerman.

A lifelong area resident, Elizabeth attended Farrell schools.

She was a homemaker and an active member of St. Adalbert's Church in Farrell, where she belonged to the Infant of Prague Guild and the Pirogi Club.

Elizabeth was also a past president of the Parent Teacher Association at the former St. Adalbert parochial grade school.

Elizabeth enjoyed baking and cooking for the enjoyment of others.

Her husband, Julius Kaibas, whom she married on Sept. 4, 1933, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Farrell, passed away on Oct. 8, 1979.

Surviving are: one daughter, Ursula Goda, wife of John Goda, Wheatland; three sons, George E. Kaibas and his wife Violet, Farrell; J. Timothy Kaibas, Sharpsville; and James T. Kaibas and his wife Judy, Hermitage; 10 grandchildren, Yvonne Kostka, Timothy Goda, Deborah Golub, Susan Barnish, John Sucin, George Rock, Lani and Bethany Kaibas; and Aaron and Renee Kaibas; and four great-grandchildren, Adam, Brianna, Toma and Elizabeth.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lilibeth; five brothers, Anthony, James, William, Francis and John Zimmerman; three sisters, Mary Dietz, Helen Snyder and Rose Zimmerman; and one daughter-in-law, Cherilyn Kaibas.


KAIBAS

    Mrs. Julius (Elizabeth "Betty" U.), 94, Hermitage, formerly of Laird Avenue, Wheatland.
    Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (3-17-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 3:45 p.m. by the Prayer Group of St. Adalbert's Church.
    Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday (3-18-03) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant.
    Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.


PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BISH
    
Alfred M., 85, of 32 Chestnut St., Stoneboro.
    Obituary was published 3-14-03
    Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (3-16-03) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro, and 10 a.m. to time of service Monday (3-17-03) in Lakeview Church of God, 2479 Mercer Road, Stoneboro.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. Patrick Vance, pastor, officiating.
    Interment: With committal service in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.


LANGE
    
Mrs. Frederick R. (Helen B.), 89, of 550 Fairbrook Way, Sharpsville.
    Obituary was published 3-14-03
    Calling hours: 3 to 6 p.m. today (3-16-03) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
    Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (3-17-03) in St. John's Episcopal Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Douglas K. Dayton, rector, officiating.
    Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
    Arrangements by JOSEPH P. BRASHEN FUNERAL SERVICES, 264 E. State St., Sharon.


LITTLE
    
Mrs. William E. (Mary Esther Carroll), 86, Centertown Road, Grove City.
    Obituary was published 3-14-03
    Calling hours: Were 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday (3-15-03) in ALEXANDER-McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME, 3236 S. Main St., Sandy Lake.
    Service: Funeral service at 2 p.m. today (3-16-03) in Millbrook Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Terry Greenlee, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township.


TOMKO
    
Andrew, 77, of 3945 Esther Lane, Hermitage.
    Obituary was published 3-15-03
    Calling hours: 3 to 6 p.m. today (3-16-03) in STEVENSON-WEBB FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville. Condolences may be e-mailed to webb@surf724.com
    Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Monday (3-17-03) in Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Dr. Arlon K. Stubbe, pastor, officiating.
    Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.



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