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Published Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1997
William E. `Billy' Beggs
Marine veteran worked at Greenville Steel Car
Funeral will be Friday for William E. ``Billy'' Beggs, 1125 Georgetown Road, New Vernon Township. He died at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday (8-19-97) in his home after a brief illness. He was 68.
Mr. Beggs was born Dec. 12, 1928, in Sandy Lake Township to William H. and Edith Tribby Beggs.
He was a 1946 graduate of the former Sandy Lake High School.
A Marine veteran, he was a staff sergeant serving in Korea and in the Marine Reserves.
Mr. Beggs retired in 1986 after 35 years from the former Greenville Steel Car Co. Previously, he was a school bus driver; and a tractor-trailer driver for various companies for many years.
Mr. Beggs was a Protestant.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 429, Meadville.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and traveling with family members to Blue Grass Festivals.
Mr. Beggs was an avid reader of American history, with special interest in the Civil War.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Phyllis J. Stallsmith, whom he married Nov. 28, 1963; three daughters, Edith Cooper and Mrs. Stephen (Cheryl) Rowland, both Sandy Lake; and Gail E., Moon Township, Pa.; a stepsister, Judy Wood, New Jersey; a grandson; and a stepgranddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his two sisters, LeOta Margaret Shaffer and Elizabeth Beggs; and an infant son.
Memorial contributions may be made to IHS Home Care, Four Village Park Drive, Grove City 16127.
BEGGS
William E., 68, of 1125 Georgetown Road, New Vernon Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (8-21-97) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Friday (8-22-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev.Glenn D. Walker, Sandy Lake, officiating.
Burial: 2 p.m. Monday (8-25-97) in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Pa. with full military honors.
Marie Bice
Obituary was published 8-19-97
Mrs. Bice is survived by three brothers, Richard, Dean and Robert Badger, all of East Liverpool, Ohio. The Herald omitted the information.
She is also survived by 17 grandchildren. The Herald incorrectly listed the information.
BICE
Mrs. Lloyd W. (Marie), 76, of 186 Cranberry Road, Pine Township, formerly of Barkeyville Road.
Obituary was published 8-19-97.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (8-20-97) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday (8-21-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Mary Sabol
Mary Sabol, O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury, formerly of Farrell, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday (8-19-97) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 68.
Obituary information was incomplete.
SABOL
Mary, 68, Masury, formerly of Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Ave., Hermitage.
John W. Waleff
Greenville man was 28-year machinist for B&LE Railroad
Funeral will be Thursday for John W. Waleff, 194 Clarksville St., Greenville. He died at 6 p.m. Monday (8-18-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Greenville. He was 49.
Mr. Waleff was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Greenville to Peter P. and Marian McGrath Waleff.
He was a 1965 graduate of St. Michael's School, Greenville.
He retired as a machinist after 28 years from Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Co., Greenville.
Mr. Waleff was a volunteer for The Good Shepherd Center Inc., Greenville.
An avid sportsman, he loved hunting and fishing.
Mr. Waleff enjoyed flea markets.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Sandra E. ``Sandy'' Mowry, whom he married Sept. 14, 1969; a son, Stevan E., Sandy Lake; a daughter, Mrs. Donald W. (Cinda L.) Watkins Jr., Derry, Pa.; his parents, Greenville; and a sister, Mrs. Roy (Patricia A.) Krepp, Greenville.
Memorial contribtuions may be made to The Good Shepherd Center Inc., 144-146 Main St., Greenville, 16125; Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, 17110; or Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Box 67000, Harrisburg, 17106.
WALEFF
John W., 49, of 194 Clarksville St., Greenville.
Calling hours: 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (8-20-97) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73-75 Columbia Ave., Greenville.
Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday (8-21-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Thompson, pastor of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial: Good Hope Cemetery, West Salem Township.
Previous deaths:
(look in past days' obit files to find the full obituaries)
CHIRIKAS
Nicholas, 19, of 31 E. Paul St., Shenango Township.
Obituary was published 8-19-97.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (8-20-97) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday (8-21-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. John C. Kees, pastor of West Middlesex United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
COOK
Jay Timothy, 45, Orlando, Fla., formerly of Grove City.
Obituary was published 8-18-97.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday (8-21-97) in E.J. Fithian Chapel of Tower Presbyterian Church, Grove City, with the Rev. Clark T. Olson-Sawyer, pastor, officiating.
Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOMES Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
DeMARCO
Dominic Daryl, 18, of 21 Muha Lane, Mercer.
Obituary was published 8-19-97.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (8-20-97) in W. WAYNE CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday (8-21-97) in the funeral home.
Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.
EICHINGER
Mrs. John (Ethel M.), Hermitage, formerly of Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-19-97.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Friday (8-22-97) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage, with the Rev. Monsignor Homer C. DeWalt, chaplain, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by LEO A. HANLEY FUNERAL SERVICE, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
LOZON
Mrs. Joseph (Ida Mae), 89, Coolspring Township, formerly of 15 W. Connelly Blvd., Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-19-97
Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday (8-20-97) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Thursday (8-21-97) in the funeral home, with Capt. Ted Slye, pastor of Salvation Army Corps, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
McBRIDE
Mrs. J. Harold (Margaret B. ``Peg''), 76, K and L Lane, Butler, and Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Slippery Rock.
Obituary was published 8-19-97.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (8-20-97) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
Service: Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday (8-21-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas L. Meling, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Slippery Rock, officiating.
Burial: Slippery Rock Township Cemetery.
POP
Elizabeth, 77, of 1019 Smith Ave., Sharon.
Obituary was published 8-19-97
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (8-21-97) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Friday (8-22-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor of Holy Trinity Church, as celebrant.
Burial: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.
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