Today's obituaries
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Mary Ellen Brown Karr
Sharpsville woman was
accomplished in nursing
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday for Mary Ellen Brown Karr of 474 Georgetown St., Sharpsville, formerly of 80 N. Second St., Greenville. She died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. She was 87.
Mary Ellen was born Dec. 30, 1916, in Jefferson Township, Mercer County, to William E. and Christina Jennings Brown.
She graduated from Mercer High School in 1933, and in 1937, from St. Alexis Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mary Ellen was employed by St. Alexis Hospital and also did private duty nursing for several years for other hospitals in the Cleveland area. Prior to her return to Pennsylvania, she was employed as an industrial nurse for Republic Steel in Cleveland.
In 1948, Mary Ellen was employed as a public health nurse in Mercer County by the Pennsylvania Department of Health of Harrisburg.
In 1953, she attended University of Pittsburgh and also attended evening classes at local colleges to keep updated on public health and related programs.
She was a member of Ohio Nurses Association and Pennsylvania Nurses Association; and the planning commission to establish a visiting nurse and home health agency for the former Sharon General Hospital. Mary Ellen was also active in other health-related programs until her retirement in 1979 after 31 years, having been employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
She was a member of St. Bartholomew's Church in Sharpsville and was a former member of St. Michael's Church in Greenville.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol E. Martiny, Sharpsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Janet Hurd; a granddaughter, Susan Mary Martiny; two brothers, John W. Brown and Gerald F. Brown; and one sister, K. Louise Staunch.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125.
KARR
Mary Ellen Brown, 87, of 474 Georgetown St., Sharpsville, formerly of 80 N. Second St., Greenville.
Calling hours: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday (1-5-04) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Condolences may be e-mailed to ljfh@pathway.net
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 3 p.m. Monday in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Mark O'Hern, parochial vicar, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Marjorie C. Abernathy
Retired nurse was longtime First U.M. Church member
FOWLER, Ohio -- Marjorie C. Abernathy, formerly of 3041 Bushnell-Campbell Road, Fowler, passed away at 8:42 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2004, at Meadowbrook Manor in Fowler. She was 89.
Mrs. Abernathy was born April 15, 1914, a daughter of Troy H. and Ethel Favors Cooper in Anderson, Ind.
Her husband, Wayne C. Abernathy, whom she married Jan. 26, 1940, died March 1, 1968.
Mrs. Abernathy was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church in Sharon. A graduate of Harding High School in Warren, Ohio, Mrs. Abernathy later went on to Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Warren, where she graduated in 1937.
She worked for Dr. Howard Miller Family Practice for 10 years, and then for Thomas Strip Steel, where she retired from nursing in 1980.
Mrs. Abernathy is survived by: one daughter, Mrs. John (Judith) Giltner, Fowler; and three sisters, Dorothy Dziama, Niles, Ohio; Rose Duche, Warren; and Ruth McNaughton, Cortland, Ohio.
She also leaves two grandchildren, John W. Giltner and his wife Angie Gasser Giltner; and Scott C. Giltner.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Abernathy was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David E. Abernathy; and a brother, Arnold Cooper.
ABERNATHY
Mrs. Marjorie C., 89, formerly of 3041 Bushnell-Campbell Road, Fowler, Ohio.
Calling hours: 2 p.m. until time of service Tuesday (1-6-04) 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 or sign an online memorial registry at www.sampleodonnell.com
Service: Funeral service at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jeffery Sterling, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: At a later date in Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Jean Allen
Py Township homemaker enjoyed cross-stitching
Jean Allen, 912 Brentwood Drive, Pymatuning Township, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Saturday (1-3-04) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 74.
Mrs. Allen was born March 10, 1929, in Greenville to Elsie Bevington Campbell.
She attended the former Penn High School in Greenville and graduated from Shaw High School in Cleveland. She was a secretary for the former Dietrich Industries in Greenville.
A homemaker for most of her life, Mrs. Allen enjoyed cross-stitching and being a devoted mother and grandmother.
Her husband, James D. Allen, whom she married on Oct. 20, 1947, survives.
Also surviving are: two sons, Tim Allen and his wife Elaine; and Scott Allen and his wife Iris, all Greenville; a daughter, Mrs. Glenn "Sam" (Linda) Ferguson, Hermitage; four grandchildren, Tanya Allen, Pittsburgh; Amber Allen, Nashville, Tenn.; and Ashton and Avery "AJ" Allen, both Greenville.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., Sharon 16146.
ALLEN
Mrs. James D. (Jean), 74, of 912 Brentwood Drive, Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-5-04) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73 & 75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Condolences may be posted at www.osbornefuneralhome.com
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-6-04) in the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Ciccarella, pastor of New Beginnings Christian Church, Greenville, officiating.
Interment: With committal service in Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
Tony Bevilacqua
Retired carpenter, salesman was WWII vet, gardener
Tony Bevilacqua, 303 Ormond Ave., Sharon, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Friday (1-2-04) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, following an extended illness. He was 80.
Mr. Bevilacqua was born March 10, 1923, in Oliver, Pa., a son of Leanardo and Angelina Gaggiano Bevilacqua.
He worked in the Carpentry Department of the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant for more than 15 years, retiring in 1985. He also had worked for General Builders and Home Improvement in Sharon as a sales representative.
He was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church in Hermitage; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1338 in Sharon.
A U.S. Army Air Force veteran, Mr. Bevilacqua served during World War II.
He was an avid gardener.
His wife, the former Elizabeth Watkins, whom he married on July 29, 1966, survives at the residence.
Also surviving are: two daughters, Jacqueline Kavanagh and her husband Kevin, Sharon; and Attorney Margaret Lucas and her husband David, Hermitage; one son, Anthony Bevilacqua and his wife Barbara, Volant; four sisters, Antoinette Franchi, Masontown, Pa.; Ann Fani and her husband Fiore, Cleveland; Jenny Gasser and her husband Curtis, also Cleveland; and Cecilia Moore, Uniontown, Pa.; five grandchildren, Ian and Connor Lucas; and Jocelyn, Samuel and Suzanne Bevilacqua; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Bevilacqua was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy Cecchini and Mary Bevilacqua; and two brothers, Michael and Nicholas Bevilacqua.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory United Methodist Church, 240 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage 16148; and Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell 16121.
BEVILACQUA
Tony, 80, of 303 Ormond Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-5-04); and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday (1-6-04) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends not able to attend may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hickory United Methodist Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Dr. David Holste, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Joseph P. Haun
WASHINGTON, Pa. -- Joseph P. Haun, Washington, formerly of the Shenango Valley, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday (1-2-04) in Washington Hospital. He was 79.
Obituary information was incomplete.
HAUN
Joseph P., 79, Washington, Pa., formerly of the Shenango Valley.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Robert Oscar Matthews
Obituary information remains incomplete.
MATTHEWS
Robert Oscar, 54, of 44 S. Pine St., York, Pa., formerly of Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Jamesa D. Morrison
Jamesa D. Morrison, 328 S. Oakland Ave., Sharon, died at 7:17 p.m. Friday (1-2-04) in Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, from injuries suffered in an automobile crash. She was 6.
Obituary information was incomplete.
MORRISON
Jamesa D., 6, of 328 S. Oakland Ave., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Margo Alexis Oakes
Hermitage woman was
West Middlesex teacher
Margo Alexis Oakes of Todd Avenue in Hermitage, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in her residence after a 10-month illness. She was 58.
Mrs. Oakes was born May 5, 1945, in Pittsburgh to Alexander H. and Margaret Drake Poole.
She graduated from Hempfield Area Senior High School in 1963 and received her undergraduate degree from Westminster College in 1968. Mrs. Oakes later earned her graduate degree in education from the college in 1970.
Mrs. Oakes was a dedicated elementary school teacher in her 36th year of employment at West Middlesex Area School District.
She was a member of West Middlesex Presbyterian Church.
Her husband, B. Charles Oakes, whom she married July 12, 1969, survives at the residence in Hermitage.
Surviving besides her husband are: a daughter, Amy and her husband Wes Wright, Durham, N.C.; her mother, Margaret Poole, Jeannette, Pa.; a sister, Suzanne P. and her husband Charles Harris, Gibsonia, Pa.; and a brother-in-law, John L. and his wife Inger Oakes, Mercer.
She also leaves two nephews, Jeffrey C. and Steven A. Harris.
Mrs. Oakes was preceded in death by her father.
Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, 701 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage 16148; or West Middlesex Presbyterian Church, 3072 Main St., West Middlesex 16159.
OAKES
Mrs. B. Charles (Margo Alexis), 58, Todd Avenue, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-5-04) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-6-04) in West Middlesex Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James P. Leuenberger, pastor officiating.
Interment: To be held following the service.
Helen Mae Means Rodgers
YORK, Pa. -- Helen Mae Means Rodgers, 1900 Trolley Road, York, formerly of Mercer County, died at 2 a.m. Saturday (1-3-04) in York Hospital following a brief illness. She was 74.
Obituary information was incomplete.
RODGERS
Helen Mae Means, 74, of 1900 Trolley Road, York, Pa.
Arrangements will be announced by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Bessie Marie Snyder
Grove City woman was
retired bank receptionist
Bessie Marie Snyder of Trinity Living Center, Grove City, died Friday (1-2-04) in the center. She was 83.
Mrs. Snyder was born Aug. 4, 1920, in Grove City to the late George and Ila Smith Vogan.
She was a member of Tower Presbyterian Church in Grove City.
Mrs. Snyder was a retired receptionist from Mellon Bank.
her husband, Richard G. Snyder, is deceased.
She is survived by: her two sons, Gregory Snyder, Grove City; and Richard Snyder, Lake City, Pa.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchilden.
Besides her parents and her husband, Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Maynard.
SNYDER
Mrs. Richard G. (Bessie Marie), 83, Grove City.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (1-5-04) in FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (1-6-04) in the funeral home with the Rev. John W. Culp, pastor of Tower Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
Jeremy L. Stinedurf
Guitarist with great sense of humor loved his family
Jeremy L. Stinedurf, 3126 Maplewood Drive, South Pymatuning Township, formerly of Brookfield, died unexpectedly at 3:06 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 25.
Jeremy was born Oct. 28, 1978, in Farrell to Gary L. Stinedurf and Zelda J. Thomas Stinedurf.
He attended Brookfield High School and later earned his General Equivalency Diploma.
Jeremy was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, animals and playing the guitar. He loved spending time with his family and had a great sense of humor.
He enjoyed listening to various alternative and punk music styles and always had hopes of forming his own band.
Surviving are: his mother, Zelda Smith, Masury; his grandmother, Helen K. Thomas, with whom he resided in South Pymatuning Township; a sister, Lynzie T. Smith, at home with his mother, Zelda; and a half-brother, Ben Kain.
Jeremy was preceded in death by his father, Gary L. Stinedurf; and his grandparents, Clyde and Ruth Stinedurf; and William Thomas Sr.
STINEDURF
Jeremy L., 25, of 3126 Maplewood Drive, South Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service Monday (1-5-04) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 4 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Larry Haynes of Grace Chapel Community Church, Sharon, officiating.
Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
Virginia 'Ginny' O. Testa
Sharon native enjoyed
playing cards, bowling
Virginia "Ginny" O. Testa of Clepper Manor, Sharon, but formerly of Ellis Avenue in Hermitage and King Street in Sharon, died of natural causes at 5:55 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Clepper Manor, after an extended illness. She was 74.
She was the wife of Michael J. Testa, whom she married on June 18, 1949.
Born on Wednesday, March 27, 1929, in Sharon, Mrs. Testa was a daughter of the late Percy and Lillian Iznor Sellers.
Many years ago, Virginia worked in the office as a clerk at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, and its Ladies of Charity.
She was a 1947 graduate of Sharon High School.
Virginia enjoyed playing cards and bowling in the Pin Setters League at Sunset Bowling Lanes in Farrell.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by: two daughters, Michele, wife of Domenick LoGalbo, New Castle; and Patricia, wife of Howard Swartz, Transfer; two grandsons, Nicolas LoGalbo, New Castle; and Matthew Swartz, Transfer; and two granddaughters, Caterina LoGalbo, New Castle; and Gina Swartz, Transfer.
Besides her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by three brothers, Alfred, William and Norman Sellers.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Youngstown Chapter, Box 321, Canfield, Ohio 44406-0321.
TESTA
Mrs. Michael J. (Virginia "Ginny" O.), 74, formerly of Ellis Avenue, Hermitage, and King Street, Sharon.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (1-5-04) HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary service at 3:45 p.m. by the Ladies of Charity.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday (1-6-04) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Jeffrey Lucas, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Hermitage.
PREVIOUS DEATHS
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BADGETT-HASSLER
Phyllis Charlene, wife of John Hassler, 60, of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-2-03
Calling hours: Prior to cremation from 5 to 7 p.m. today (1-4-04) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to remember@flynnfuneralhome.com
Service: Memorial service following cremation at 6 p.m. Tuesday (1-6-04) in West Side Baptist Church, Sharpsville, with Pastor David Pearson officiating.
Burial: Cremation in the funeral home crematory.
CORLL
Mrs. Robert "Bob" (Alberta Jean Shawgo), 83, of 186 Cranberry Road, Lot 31, Grove City.
Obituary was published 1-3-04
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (1-4-04) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-5-04) in the funeral home with the Rev. W. Stephen Morse, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
HODGES
Marie Rachel "Nana Boo Boo," 76, of 628 Hamilton Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 1-2-03
Calling hours: 11 to 11:45 a.m. Monday (1-5-04) in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Hermitage. Condolences may be sent by fax to (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to ShannonFHLtd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Monday in Kingdom Hall with Sidney McDonald, minister of Jehovah's Witnesses, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
KATSAROS
Mrs. Nickolas (Jennie), 90, Hermitage.
Obituary was published 1-1-04
Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m. today (1-4-04) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends not able to attend may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (1-5-04) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
MARLETTO
Mrs. Frank T. (Hazel Bowie), 82, of 511 Jefferson Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-1-04
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday (1-3-04) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends not able to attend may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 2:30 p.m. today (1-4-04) in First Assembly of God, Hermitage, with the Rev. Kenneth E. Martin, pastor; and the Rev. Michael A. Sabella, associate pastor, officiating.
PASCUTAZZ
Carmen, 91, of 377 Spruce Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-1-04
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (1-4-04) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends not able to attend may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday (1-5-04) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. Jeffrey J. Lucas, pastor as celebrant.
Interment: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Hermitage.
SCOTT
Anthony F., 88, of 731 Yankee Run Road, Masury.
Obituary was published 1-3-04
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (1-5-04) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends not able to attend may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday (1-6-04) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Stanley J. Swacha, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetary, Hermitage.
SIEFERT
Mrs. William H. "Skip" (Nancey C.), 49, of 41 E. Ridge Ave., Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 1-3-04
Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m. today (1-4-04) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday (1-5-04) in the funeral home with the Rev. John Stevenson, retired pastor of Sharpsville United Methodist Church, officiating.
Cremation services arranged by the funeral home.
SUPERAK
Bernard J. "Bernie" II, 66, of 6855 Stewart Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Obituary was published 1-3-04
Calling hours: 2 to 6 p.m. today (1-4-04) in MADASZ FUNERAL CHAPEL Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 am. Monday (1-5-04) in St. Bernadette's Church, Masury, with the Rev. John R. Lody, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
SWARTZ
Mrs. George (Dorothy M. Kahl), 83, of 35 Emma St., Girard, Ohio, formerly of Sharon.
Obituary was published 1-3-04
Calling hours: 5 p.m. to time of service today (1-4-04) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends not able to attend may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ronald Bole, deceased's nephew, officiating.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
TAYLOR
Kevin E., 33, of 736 Beechwood Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 1-3-04
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (1-5-04) in WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland. Friends may also call in the home of Catherine Taylor Owens, deceased's grandmother, 1973 Overlook Drive, Hermitage. 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. Tuesday (1-6-04) in Second Baptist Church, 1140 Spearman Ave., Farrell, with the Rev. James A. McKeithan, pastor of Second Baptist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.
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