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Daily obituaries: Published Monday, Sept. 15,1997

Elizabeth Dennison Andrews

Pitt graduate was member of many clubs

Elizabeth Dennison Andrews, 447 Wise Road, Jamestown, formerly of Mount Jackson, Pa., died Saturday (9-13-97) at home. She was 92.

Mrs. Andrews was born Nov. 5, 1904, in Jamestown to John and Alice Dennison.

She graduated from Westminster College, New Wilmington, and earned a master's degree in library science from the University of Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Andrews taught high school in Mount Jackson for three years and was librarian for seven years in Reynolds High School.

She was a longtime member of Jamestown Presbyterian Church, where she served as Sunday school superintendent and elder.

She belonged to the Study Class, Garden Club, Historical Society and Bridge Club, all of Jamestown; the New Castle Bridge Club; and the College Club and Historial Society, both Mercer County.

Her maternal grandfather, Silas Hunter, was a colonel in the Civil War.

In 1929, she married her husband, Dale Andrews, a builder and owner of M. Dale Andrews Lumber Co., Mount Jackson and Jamestown. He died in 1962.

Surviving are: a son, David Andrews, Cedartown, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Francis (Mary Alice) Delia, Topsail Beach, N.C.; and Mrs. Eugene (Jean) Eisman, Milwaukee, Wisc.; a sister, Rachel Morton, San Diego; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Dennison; and a sister, Sarah Dennison.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jamestowns Presbyterian Church Music Fund, 411 Liberty St., Jamestown 16134.

ANDREWS Mrs. Dale (Elizabeth Dennison), 92, 447 Wise Road, Jamestown, formerly of Mount Jackson, Pa. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (9-17-97) in RANDALLFUNERAL JHOME, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday (9-18-97) in Jamestown Presbyterian Church. Burial: Parklawn Cemetery, Jamestown.

Ivernia E. Ball

Dietician lived in Greenville, was member of Crossroads

Ivernia E. Ball, 31 E. Stewart Ave., formerly of 6 Alhambra Place, Greenville, died at 6:35 a.m. Sunday (9-14-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Greenville. She was 87.

Mrs. Ball was born Feb. 21, 1910, in West Salem Township to Ralph D. and Florence Templeton Fry.

She was a dietitian for the County Home, Fairview, Pa.

Mrs. Ball was a member of Crossroads Christian Fellowship, West Salem Township.

Her first husband, Howard C. Riley, is deceased. Her second husband, Laurence E. Ball, whom she married in 1965, died Dec. 31, 1978.

Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Lola C. Hinkson, with whom she lived.

Beside her husbands, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray W. and Harvey D. Fry; and a sister, Mildred Greenfield.

BALL Mrs. Laurence E. (Ivernia E. Riley), 87, of 31 E. Stewart Ave., formerly of 6 Alhambra Place, Greenville. Calling hours: None. Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (9-16-97) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73-75 Columbia Ave., Greenville, with the Rev. Vincent Bellanca, pastor of Crossroads Christian Fellowship, West Salem Township, officiating. Burial: Girard (Pa.) Cemetery.

Hazel Marie Buchanan

Former Grove City resident was retired Bashline nurse

MEADVILLE _ Hazel Marie Buchanan, 853 Allamanda Circle, Venice, Fla., formerly of Grove City and Erie, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday (9-4-97) in Wesbury United Methodist Community after an extended illness. She was 88.

Mrs. Buchanan was born June 16, 1909, in Butler to Clifford and Phoebe Robb Criner.

She retired in 1972 as a licensed practical nurse from the former Bashline Memorial Hospital, Grove City. Previously she was employed by Erie Osteopathic Hospital.

Mrs. Buchanan was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, and belonged to its Sunday school class.

Her husband, Harold Leroy Buchanan, whom she married Nov. 18, 1926, died in 1991.

Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Harry E. (Jean Ann) McNutt, Fayetteville, N.C.; and Marybelle Hawke, wife of the Rev. Richard E. Hawke, Slippery Rock; a son, James L., Sarasota, Fla.; a sister, Betty Parker, Grove City; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Opperman and Grace Criner; and three brothers, Ken, Clarence and Charles Criner.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 210 S. Broad St., P.O. Box 368, Grove City 16127.

BUCHANAN Mrs. Harold Leroy (Hazel Marie), 88, of 853 Allamanda Circle, Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Grove City and Erie. Calling hours: None. Service: Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday (9-20-97) in Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, with the Rev. Richard E. Hawke, Slippery Rock, deceased's son-in-law, officiating. Burial: New Findley Cemetery, Mercer. Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOMES Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.

Kathryn L. McKinney Campbell

New Wilmington homemaker attended Epsicopal church

Kathryn L. McKinney Campbell, 341 Waugh Ave., New Wilmington, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday (9-13-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Shenango Valley, Farrell. She was 96.

Mrs. Campbell was born July 15, 1901, in Winnetka, Ill., to William and Agnes Babcock McKinney.

Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker.

She attended St. John's Episcopal Church, Sharon.

Her husband, W. Fillmore Campbell, whom she married April 10, 1924, died Aug. 24, 1981.

Surviving are: a son, William F. Jr., New Wilmington; a daughter, Lorraine Campbell Shelly, Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to City Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 965, New Castle 16103; or New Wilmington Fire Department, P.O. Box 166, New Wilmington 16142.

CAMPBELL Mrs. W. Fillmore (Kathryn L.), 96, of 341 Waugh Ave., New Wilmington. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-16-97) in SHARP-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday (9-17-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Gordon Bean, interim pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, New Castle, officiating. Burial: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington.

Julia K. Sniezek Ginocchi

Ex-school cafeteria worker in New Castle lived in GC

Julia K. Sniezek Ginocchi, 19 Orchard Drive, Grove City, formerly of North Ashland Avenue, New Castle, died at 6:23 a.m. Saturday (9-13-97) in her daughter's home, 76 Macrae Drive, Grove City. She was 80.

Mrs. Ginocchi was born Feb. 23, 1917, in New Castle to Andrew and Victoria Kacmarczyk Sniezek.

She attended the former Madonna School; and Lawrence School, both New Castle; and New Castle High School.

Mrs. Ginocchi retired as a cafeteria worker from New Castle school district.

A Catholic, she was a member of Mary Mother of Hope, Madonna worship site, New Castle.

She formerly belonged to Casimir Pulaski Auxiliary, New Castle.

Her husband, Anthony Ginocchi, to whom she was married 58 years, is deceased.

Surviving are: two sons, Thomas, New Castle; and Leonard, Laurel, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. William J. (Vicky) Book, Grove City; two brothers, Stanley Sniezek, Interlacken, Fla.; and Victor Sniezek, New Castle; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Sniezek; and a sister, Bertha Zidow.

GINOCCHI Mrs. Anthony (Julia K. Sniezek), 80, of 19 Orchard Drive, Grove City, formerly of North Ashland Avenue, New Castle. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday (9-15-97) in NOGA FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday (9-16-97) in Mary Mother of Hope Church, Madonna worship site, New Castle, with the Rev. Victor Molka, pastor, as celebrant. Procession to leave funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Burial: Madonna Cemetery, New Castle.

John Klutcher

Sharon Steel retiree was church roll's oldest man

John Klutcher, Sharon, formerly of Farrell, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday (9-14-97) in Clepper Convalescent Home, Sharon. He was 95.

Mr. Klutcher was born June 30, 1902, in Bardejov, Czechoslovakia, to Peter and Susanna Buchko Klutcher.

He retired in 1968 from the former Sharon Steel Corp.'s Farrell plant.

Mr. Klutcher was the oldest male member of St. John's Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church, Sharon.

His first wife, the former Mary Buchko, died in 1972. His second wife, the former Anna Kraynak, died in 1985.

Surviving are: four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Mary) Kraynok, Sharpsville; Mrs. Harry (Anne) Zermeire, Hermitage; Mrs. George (Helen K.) Kee, LaMarque, Texas; and Mrs. Edward (Pauline) Koval, Farrell; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Beside two wives, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Michael.

KLUTCHER John, 95, Sharon, formerly of Farrell. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-16-97) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Panachida at 8 p.m. Service: Divine liturgy will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday (9-17-97) in St. John's Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church, Sharon, with Monsignor Michael Polanichka, pastor, as celebrant. Brief service at 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial: St. John's Cemetery, Hermitage.

Michael J. Marincich

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ Michael J. Marincich, 1701 South West 10th Court, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Emerson Avenue, Farrell, died this morning at home after an extended illness. He was 57.

Obituary information was incomplete.

MARINCICH Michael J., 57, of 1701 South West 10th Court, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Emerson Avenue, Farrell. Arrangements will be announced by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.

Aurelia Dorthea Krvar Mogun

Obituary was published 9-14-97

Her husband, George Michael Mogun, whom she married in 1937, died after 42 years of marriage. The information was listed incorrectly by the Herald.

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

BOWERS William H., 70, of 15 Nicklin Road, Pine Township. Obituary was published 9-14-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (9-15-97) in CUNNINGHAMFUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday (9-16-97) in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald C. Hoagland, pastor of East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, officiating. Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.

KIMMEL Mrs. H. Wray (Georgina N.), 75, of 1363 Bend Road, Lackawannock Township. Obituary was published 9-14-97 Calling hours: 1 p.m. Monday (9-15-97) until time of service in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME, 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday (9-15-97) in the funeral home with the Rev. Harold Tongen, pastor of Unity Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating. Burial: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.

MATHEWSON Mrs. George A. (Thelma R.), 84, of 1719 Ashton Ave., Sharpsville. Obituary was published 9-14-97 Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday (9-14-97) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Service: Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (9-15-97) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with Monsignor William C. Karg, pastor as celebrant. Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.

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