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Daily obituaries: Published Monday, Sept. 1,1997

Lawrence E. `Larry' Cianci

West Salem man helped operate family business

Lawrence E. ``Larry'' Cianci, 169 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township, died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday (8-31-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Greenville. He was 47.

Mr. Cianci was born June 29, 1950, in Greenville to John R. and Bette Rice Cianci.

He graduated from Reynolds High School.

Mr. Cianci assisted in the operation of a family-owned business, Cianci's Corner Dairy, South Mercer Street, Greenville.

He was a member of St. Michael's Church, Greenville.

Mr. Cianci belonged to Knights of Columbus Council 1446, Greenville.

Surviving are: his parents, Greenville, with whom he lived; and a brother, William E. Fry, Jamestown.

He was preceded in death by a brother, David G., Oct. 10, 1992.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's School Endowment Fund, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125.

CIANCI Lawrence E. ``Larry,'' 47, of 169 Orangeville Road, West Salem Township. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville. Prayer vigil Tuesday afternoon in the funeral home. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday (9-3-97) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville, with Monsignor A. Joseph Book, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.

Clyde Diefenderfer

Clyde Diefenderfer, 179 College Ave., Greenville, died early Sunday (8-31-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Greenville. He was 89.

Obituary information was incomplete.

DIEFENDERFER Clyde, 89, of 179 College Ave., Greenville. Arrangements will be announced by ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73-75 Columbia Ave., Greenville.

Clara Belle Miller

Homemaker was former resident of Brookfield

MINERAL RIDGE, Ohio _ Clara Belle Miller, Mineral Ridge, formerly of Brookfield, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday (8-31-97) in Glenn View Manor Nursing Home. She was 84.

Mrs. Miller was born April 25, 1913, in Hubbard to James and Hattie Rice Carter.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Miller was a Lutheran.

Her husband, Kenneth R. Miller, whom she married March 19, 1932, died Sept. 8, 1971.

Surviving are: four sons, Kenneth W. ``Bill,'' Liberty Township, Ohio; Richard M., Lindsey, Ohio; Ronald E., Austintown, Ohio; and Kim D., Hubbard; five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Dolores) Hogue, Farrell; Mrs. Mike (Nancy) Romo, Hartford; and Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Manente, Mrs. John (Carol) Cordova and Mrs. James (Donna) Pallone, all of Girard, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

MILLER Mrs. Kenneth R. (Clara Belle), 84, Mineral Ridge, Ohio, formerly of Brookfield. Calling hours: None. Service: Private funeral Wednesday (9-3-97) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME, 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield, with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Masury, officiating. Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.

Mary F. Morar

Hermitage woman worked at former WE plant

Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday for Mary F. Morar, 685 Briarwood Road, Hermitage. She died at 6:12 p.m. Saturday (8-30-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Shenango Valley, Farrell. She was 83.

Mrs. Morar was born Jan. 14, 1914, in Windber, Pa., to George and Julianna Berbecs Ference.

She was employed by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., retiring July 6, 1976, after 35 years of service.

Mrs. Morar was a member of Westinghouse Retirees Association.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Farrell.

Surviving are: a daughter, Launa Morar, Hermitage; two sisters, Mrs. George (Ann) Duleba, Farrell, and Julia Cameron, Hermitage; and a brother Joseph G. Ference, Hermitage.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Swiecinski; and a brother, John Ference.

MORAR Mary F., 83, of 685 Briarwood Road, Hermitage. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 9 a.m. Wednesday (9-3-97) in Holy Trinity Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.

Joseph Charles Shivak

Hempfield man was retired Air Force lieutenant colonel

Joseph Charles Shivak, Maple Leaf Manor Personal Care Home, Hempfield Township, formerly of Hazen Road, Sharpsville, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday (8-31-97) in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He was 83.

Mr. Shivak was born July 17, 1914, in Devault, Pa., to Michael P. and Mary Hiryak Shivak.

He attended Brookfield High School and in 1943, the Air Force Officer's Candidate School, Miami Beach, Fla.

He retired in 1974 as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force after serving for more than 30 years. A recipient of numerous awards, decorations and citations, Mr. Shivak was active from 1942-46 during World War II in Europe, Africa and in the Mediterranean. He served in Japan and Korea from 1951-53 and was administrative staff officer at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Mr. Shivak was a member of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon.

Surviving are: a sister, Helen Marini, Farrell; and two brothers, Edward, Warren, Ohio, and Frank, Masury.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Toth and Mary Ann Shivak; and two brothers, Michael and John.

Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Sacred Heart, 40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon 16146.

SHIVAK Joseph Charles, 83, Hempfield Township, formerly of Hazen Road, Sharpsville. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (9-3-97) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with the Rev. Daniel J. Kresinski, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.

John Videtich Jr.

Worked as a machinist at Mercer Forge for 16 years

PITTSBURGH _ John Videtich Jr., Brent Road, Springfield Township, Volant, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday (8-30-97) in Montefiore University Hospital after an extended illness. He was 66.

Mr. Videtich was born Oct. 21, 1930, in Blaw Knox (Pittsburgh), Allegheny County, to John and Anna M. Umenski Videtich Sr.

He retired after 16 years as a machinist from Mercer Forge.

Mr. Videtich was a member of Drake Alliance Church, Springfield Township.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Anita Louise Fullerton, whom he married Dec. 23, 1973; five sisters, Dorothy Bedner, Crewe, Va.; Elizabeth Verner, Rosemary Faust and Grace Cross, all of Pittsburgh; and Sally Luster, Sarasota, Fla; a brother, Edward, Pittsburgh; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, David, in 1993.

VIDETICH John Jr., 66, Brent Road, Springfield Township, Volant. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township, Volant. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday (9-3-97) in the funeral home, with Mr. Gary Dindinger, acting pastor of Drake Alliance Church, Springfield Township, officiating. Burial: Carpenters Cemetery, Springfield Township.

Julia Marie White

Beloved Disciple member was retired from GCC

Julia Marie White, 1523 Lee Lane, Grove City, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday (8-31-97) in Hillcrest Nursing Center, Grove City, of natural causes after a brief illness. She was 78.

Mrs. White was born Aug. 1, 1919, in Cleveland to Carmen and Rina Antonia DeVito.

She moved to Grove City in 1957, living at her most current address for 13 years.

Mrs. White retired in 1985 from Grove City College after 16 years in the food service department.

She was a member of Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, and its craft group.

Her husband, Ralph White, whom she married July 27, 1957, died Sept. 27, 1987.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Virginia) Donaldson and Mary A. Boller, both of Beaver Falls.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Vincent and Paul DeVito.

WHITE Mrs. Ralph (Julia Marie), 78, of 1523 Lee Lane, Grove City. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) in CUNNINGHAMFUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Vigil service at 7 p.m. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday (9-3-97) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with the Rev. James W. Wiley, senior associate pastor, as celebrant. Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.

Previous deaths: (look in past days' obit files to find the full obituaries)

BRADEL Mrs. Paul E. (Helen Lucas), 70, St. John's Road, Delaware Township, formerly of Moon Township, Allegheny County. Obituary was published 8-31-97. Calling hours: None. Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 Trinity Place, Greenville, with the Rev. Martin M. Roth, pastor, officiating. Arrangements by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.

GERMANO William C., 68, of 2705 Anchorage Road, South Pymatuning Township. Obituary was published 8-30-97. Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday (8-31-97) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Funeral at 9:30 a.m. Monday (9-1-97) in the funeral home with the Rev. John Lynch, pastor of St. Bartholomew's Church, Sharpsville, officiating. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.

NEWTON Brenda F., 34, of 78 Lake Road, Jefferson Township. Obituary was published 8-31-97 Calling hours: None. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) in Bethany PresbyterianChurch, 100 Venango St., Mercer, with the Rev. Robert Duncan, pastor, officiating.

PERRINE C. Emerson, 58, River Road, Pulaski Township, Lawrence County. Obituary was published 8-31-97. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday (9-1-97) in SHARP-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) in the funeral home.

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