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Daily obituaries: Published Wedneday, Sept. 3,1997

Anna A. Anderson

Retired dietitian was member of Calvary U.M.

Anna A. Anderson, 63 S. Race St., Greenville, died at 7:25 p.m. Monday (9-1-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Greenville. She was 74.

Mrs. Anderson was born April 22, 1923, in Cherry Tree, Pa., to Arden and Olive Wolfe Allison.

She was a dietitian for what is now Horizon Hospital System, Greenville, retiring in 1985.

Mrs. Anderson was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Greenville.

Her husband, George C. Anderson, whom she married Oct. 12, 1941, died Jan. 26, 1971.

Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Bonnie) Carlson, Faribault, Minn.; and Mrs. Dennis (Beckie) Veado, Greenville; a sister, Viva Rimer, Greenville; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Vera Manan, who died in 1986; a sister, Dorothy Seiwers; and a brother, Leland Allison.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 352 W. Eighth St., Erie 16502.

ANDERSON Mrs. George C. (Anna A.), 74, of 63 S. Race St., Greenville. Calling hours: None. Service: None. Burial: None. Arrangements by BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville.

Amelia M. Arbanis

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. _ Amelia M. Arbanis, Clarksville, formerly of Stewart, Tenn., and Greenville, died Tuesday morning (9-2-97) in Clarksville Manor. She was 91.

Obituary information was incomplete.

ARBANIS Amelia M., 91, Clarksville, Tenn., formerly of Stewart, Tenn. and Greenville. Arrangements will be announced by LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.

Betty L. Fisher

Sharon native had worked as nurse's aide in Texas

LONGVIEW, Texas _ Betty L. Fisher, 1303 N. Ferris St., Jefferson, Texas, formerly of Hartford, died at 11:08 p.m. Monday (9-1-97) in Good Shepherd Hospital, Longview, after a heart attack. She was 60.

Mrs. Fisher was born Aug. 3, 1937, in Sharon to George and Agnes Swanson Foster.

She was a nurse's aide in Jefferson.

Mrs. Fisher was a member of Hartford Community Church.

She belonged to the Animal Protection League, Jefferson.

Her husband, Russell ``Bud'' Fisher, whom she married in 1971, died August 1984.

Surviving are: two sisters, Dorothy Tinsley, Hagerstown, Md.; and Janice Cretella, Warren, Ohio; and two brothers, George Foster, Masury; and David Foster, Hartford.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

FISHER Mrs. Russell ``Bud'' (Betty L.), 60, of 1303 N. Ferris St., Jefferson, Texas, formerly of Hartford. Calling hours: 12:30 p.m. until time of service Thursday (9-4-97) inGALLOWAY-ONSTOTT FUNERAL HOME, 3451 state Route 7, Hartford. Service: Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, with the Rev. William Roden, pastor of Hartford Community Church, officiating. Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.

Lila E. Irvine

Lila E. Irvine, West Salem Township, died at 1:40 a.m. this morning (9-3-97) in St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township. She was 91.

Obituary information was incomplete.

IRVINE Lila E., 91, West Salem Township. Arrangements will be announced by BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville.

Clara Elizabeth Knauff

Retired office manager was member of historical society

Clara Elizabeth Knauff, Hillcrest Nursing Center, Grove City, formerly East Pine Street, died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, after an extended illness. She was 80.

Mrs. Knauff was born Jan. 17, 1917, in Stoneboro to Charles M. and Clara Nelson Elder.

She was a 1935 graduate of the former Stoneboro High School and a 1937 alumna of Grove City College.

Retiring in 1979, she was an office manager for 28 years at Nemo Bottling Co., Grove City.

Mrs. Knauff was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution Gen. Hugh Mercer Chapter; Mercer County Historical Society; and American Association of Retired Persons Grove City Chapter 3423.

She belonged to East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, where she was active in the Tri-S Sunday School Class.

Her husband, Dennis A. Knauff, whom she married Aug. 30, 1953, died Jan. 30, 1990.

Surviving are: a stepson, Donald A., Sharon; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lucinda Weber; a sister, Viola Elder; seven brothers, Harry, Raymond, Leonard, Francis and Charles Elder and two infants.

KNAUFF Mrs. Dennis A. (Clara Elizabeth), 80, formerly of East Pine Street, Grove City. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (9-4-97) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral at 1 p.m. Friday (9-5-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald C. Hoagland, pastor of East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.

Joseph E. Reynolds Sr.

Former Grove City resident was Air Force veteran

Joseph E. Reynolds Sr., 818 Pleasantview Drive, Ephrata, Pa., formerly of Grove City, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday (9-2-97) at home after a 15-month illness. He was 52.

Mr. Reynolds was born March 22, 1945, in Grove City to William E. and Ruth Irene Gregg Reynolds.

He was a 1963 graduate of Grove City High School.

An Air Force veteran, he served as an airborne missile maintenance technician during the Vietnam era with the Strategic Air Command.

Mr. Reynolds worked in the mechanical maintenance department of Fluer DeLait Co., New Holland, Pa. He was formerly employed by Jim MacRae Co. and Cooper-Cameron Corp., Grove City.

He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Ephrata.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Janet E. Snyder, whom he married May 20, 1978; two sons, James, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; and Joseph Reynolds Jr., at home; a daughter, Belinda Luz Reynolds, Aguadilla; his mother, Grove City; and a sister, Elizabeth Travis, Grove City.

He was preceded in death by his father.

REYNOLDS Joseph E. Sr., 52, of 818 Pleasantview Drive, Ephrata, Pa., formerly of Grove City. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (9-4-97) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Friday (9-5-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Barrett, pastor of First Church of God, Grove City, officiating. Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.

Lucille Williams

Lucille Williams, Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage, died at 12:35 a.m. today (9-3-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Shenango Valley, Farrell. She was 97.

Obituary information was incomplete.

WILLIAMS Lucille, 97, Hermitage. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.Previous deaths: (look in past days' obit files to find the full obituaries) DIEFENDERFER Clyde I., 89, of 179 College Ave., Greenville. Obituary was published 9-2-97 Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-3-97) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73-75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Special services at 9 p.m. by Free and Accepted Masons Eureka Lodge 290, Greenville. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday (9-4-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles L. Shaffer, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Greenville, officiating. Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville. GOLUB Donald E. ``Dodo,'' 66, of 583 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon. Obituary was published 9-2-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-3-97) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. by Our Ladies of Charity followed by a wake service at 6:45 p.m. Memorial service at 7 p.m. by Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 327, Sharon. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Thursday (9-4-97) in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon, with the Rev. John Voytek, assistant pastor, as celebrant. Burial: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Hermitage. TODD Mrs. William J. (Faye C.), 69, of 186 Elliott Road, Wolf Creek Township. Obituary was published 9-2-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-3-97) in SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Timothy M. Rogers, pastor of Vincent United Methodist Church, Jackson Center, officiating. Burial: Woodland Cemetery, Pine Township. Tips for searching the obituary archives: An incomplete obituary sometimes appears on the day a person is on the death record, followed by a full obituary the next day or when the information is available. Each day's obituaries are in alphabetical order. Funeral notices (calling hours, service, burial) are below the obituary. The notice is published again generally for a day or two until the funeral. Second-day notices are grouped together, in alphabetical order, after the A-Z list of new obituaries. Corrections or additions to an obituary sometimes appears a day or two after the original obituary. Read more in our list of frequently asked questions for genealogists and researchers, including how to reach The Herald and what our circulation area covers. Back to TOP // 1997 obituaries index // main Herald Obituaries page FAQ for genealogists and researchers // Today's death record and local headlines // Herald Home page Updated Sept. 17, 1997 Questions/comments: herald@pgh.net For info about advertising on our site or Web-page creation: advertising@sharon-herald.com Copyright ©1997 The Sharon Herald Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction or retransmission in any form is prohibited without our permission.