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Daily obituaries: Published Sunday, Sept. 7,1997

Paul Agresti

Paul Agresti, 900 Indiana Ave., Farrell, died Saturday (9-6-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Farrell. He was 94.

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AGRESTI Paul, 94, of 900 Indiana Ave., Farrell. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (9-9-97) in TENNANT-LUCAS FUNERAL HOME, 1243 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, with a parish rosary at 6:45 p.m. Service: Blessing at 10 a.m. Wednesday (9-10-97) in the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Farrell.

William H. Hedglin

Sharon Steel retiree lived in GC, was avid sportsman

Funeral will be Monday for William H. Hedglin, 442 Liberty St., Grove City, who died at 3:15 p.m. Friday (9-5-97) in Hillcrest Nursing Center, Grove City, following an extended illness. He was 70.

Mr. Hedglin was born Aug. 28, 1927, in Springfield Township to Hiram H. and Marie Winrey Hedglin.

He retired in 1985 from the maintenance department of the former Sharon Steel Corp.

He was a Protestant.

He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6345, Mercer; Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1895, Grove City; and Springfield Beagle Club and American Legion Post 584, both Springfield Township.

He was also an avid sportsman.

Surviving, besides his wife, the former Virginia Surrena, whom he married Nov. 11, 1986, are: a daughter, Jodi Lukacs, Atlanta; a stepdaughter, Karen Spence, Grove City; three stepsons, Donald Kuhns, Springfield Township; Douglas Surrena, Sandy Lake; and James Surrena, Grove City; three sisters, Jennie Bowden, Warren, Ohio; Esther Smith, New Castle; and Georgia Cameron, New Wilmington; two brothers, Robert Hedglin, New Castle; and Glenn Hedglin, Greenville; two grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and a stepgreat-grandson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Barnstone Ministries, Box 636 Evergreen Road, New Bedford, Pa. 16140.

HEDGLIN William H., 70, of 442 Liberty St., Grove City. Calling hours: 6 p.m. to time of funeral Monday (9-8-97) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1778 Perry Highway. Service: Funeral at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Beck, pastor of Barnstone Ministries, New Bedford, Pa., officiating.

Joyce M. Sherych

Beauty salon worker was Harrisville U.M. member

Joyce M. Sherych, Orchard Manor, Pine Township, formerly of College View Towers, Grove City, and Harrisville, died at 8:05 a.m. Saturday (9-6-97) in the home. She was 55.

Mrs. Sherych was born May 4, 1942, in Harrisville to Dallas J. and Eudora P. Stallsmith VanDyke.

She was a 1959 graduate of Moniteau High School and a graduate of New Castle Beauty Academy.

She had been employed in the beauty salon of the former Troutman's in Butler.

She was a member of Harrisville United Methodist Church.

Surviving are: her parents, Harrisville; a sister, Mrs. Fred R. (Marilyn G.) Knight, Cortland, Ohio; and a brother, Ronald D. VanDyke, Harrisville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 424, Harrisville 16038.

SHERYCH Joyce M., 55, Pine Township, formerly of College View Towers, Grove City, and Harrisville. Calling hours: None. Service: Public memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Sunday (9-14-97) in Harrisville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Patricia M. Nelson, pastor, officiating. Burial: Private burial Monday (9-8-97) in Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville. Arrangements by JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.Previous deaths: (look in past days' obit files to find the full obituaries) BRINK Mrs. William W. (Ruth S.), 85, of 11386 Primrose Lane, Conneaut Lake, formerly of 204 E. Jamestown Road, West Salem Township. Obituary was published 9-5-97 Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (9-7-97) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73-75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Service: Memorial service at the family's convenience, with the Rev.Philip J. Garner, pastor of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial: Rocky Glen Cemetery, West Fallowfield Township, Crawford County. GREGG Wayne D., 80, of 1005 S. Center St., Grove City. Obituary was published 9-5-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (9-7-97) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Monday (9-8-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Clark T. Olson-Sawyer, pastor of Tower Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating. Burial: Woodland Cemetery, Grove City. GURRERA Joseph F., 83, of 406 Indiana Ave., Farrell. Obituary was published 9-6-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (9-7-97) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Service: Mass of Christian burial at noon Monday (9-8-97) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with Monsignor Salvatore Mitchell as celebrant. Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery. HINKSON Darold Jr., 34, of 100 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage. Obituary was published 9-6-97 Calling hours: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday (9-8-97) in Gentle Shepherd of the Nazarene Church, 3480 Freeway, Hermitage. Service: Funeral at 1 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Joseph E. Coniglio, pastor, officiating. Burial: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township. Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. PISCIUNERI Rocco ``Rocky'' Sr., 76, of 1908 W. Washington St., New Castle. Obituary was published 9-6-97 Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-6-97) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (9-7-97) in ED AND DON DeCARBO NORTHSIDE FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Wilmington Road, New Castle. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (9-8-97) in St. Vitus Church, New Castle, with the Rev. John Petrarulo, pastor, as celebrant. Procession will leave funeral home for the church at 9:15 a.m. Entombment: Parkside Mausoleum, Shenango Township. RAKETICH Anna B., 82, of 3571 Boston Ave., Warren, Ohio, formerly of Spearman Ave., Farrell. Obituary was published 9-6-97 Calling hours: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday (9-7-97) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Service: Brief service at 9:30 a.m. Monday (9-8-97) in the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICES, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. SMARTZ Mrs. Joseph (Mary), 88, Hermitage, formerly of Sharpsville. Obituary was published 9-6-97 Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday (9-7-97) in DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (9-8-97) in St. Bartholomew's Church, 311 Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, with the Rev. John Lynch, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage. SWOGGER Mrs. Paul E. (Irene Nina), 75, Pine Township, formerly of Breckenridge Street, Grove City. Obituary was published 9-6-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (9-7-97) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Monday (9-8-97) in the funeral home. Burial: Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township. TALIANO Mary A., 84, Hermitage, formerly of Cathedral Drive, Farrell. Obituary was published 9-6-97 Calling hours: None. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (9-8-97) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant. Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage. THOMPSON Mrs. Howard L. (Maidie L.), 88, of 1 Lancaster Ave., Greenville. Obituary was published 9-6-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday (9-7-97) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73-75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Monday (9-8-97) in the funeral home with the Rev. Mearl Henley, Greenville, officiating. Burial: Old Findley Cemetery, Findley Township. WILLIAMS Mrs. Dr. Stanley (Lucille), 97, Hermitage. Obituary was published 9-6-97 Calling hours: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday (9-10-97) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Service: Funeral at 1 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Myles T. Bradley, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharon, officiating. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.

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