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Daily obituaries: Published Wednesday, Sept. 17,1997

Frank Bicek

Ex-Hermitage man retired as millwright from Sawhill

Frank Bicek, 570 Cannery Road, Springfield Township, formerly of Morefield Road, Hermitage, died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday (9-16-97) in Horizon Hospital System, Greenville, after an extended illness. He was 90.

Mr. Bicek was born Oct. 1, 1906, in Farrell to Anton and Mary Turek Bicek.

He attended Farrell area schools.

Mr. Bicek was a millwright in Armco Inc. _ Sawhill Tubular Division, Sharon, retiring Oct. 29, 1971. Previously he worked for the former Mercer Tube Co. and Carnegie Steel, both in Sharon.

He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Mercer.

Mr. Bicek was an avid hunter.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Geraldine Novak, whom he married May 12, 1928; a daughter, Irene J. Bicek, at home; a son, David F. Sr., Mercer; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Agnes) Parcetich, Farrell; and Mrs. Joseph (Margaret) Naydusak, Sharon; a brother, Martin, Sharon; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Odel; and two brothers, Anton and William.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1 Penn Ave., Mercer 16137.

BICEK Frank, 90, of 570 Cannery Road, Springfield Township, formerly of Morefield Road, Hermitage. Calling hours: None. Service: Memorial service at 10 a.m. Tuesday (9-23-97) in the chapel of JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage, with the Rev. Charles S. Murcko, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Mercer, officiating. Burial: Cremation followed by burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.

Dale D. `Blackie' Black

Obituary was published 9-16-97

Surviving are: two sisters, Bernice McFarland; and Shirley Telesz. The Herald spelled the names incorrectly.

BLACK Dale D. ``Blackie,'' 64, of 45 Orchard Road, Wilmington Township. Obituary was published 9-16-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-17-97) in SHARP-SMITHFUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington. Service: Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday (9-18-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. James A. Durlesser, pastor of United Methodist Church, New Wilmington, officiating. Burial: Neshannock Cemetery, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County.

Frank Grande

Frank Grande, 1097 Hillcrest St., Sharon, died at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday (9-16-97) in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage. He was 90.

Obituary information was incomplete.

GRANDE Frank, 90, of 1097 Hillcrest St., Sharon. Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Alice Haggerty Hadley

Teacher formerly of Sharon taught bridge at Buhl Club

SAN JOSE, Calif. _ Alice Haggerty Hadley, San Jose, formerly of Service Avenue, Sharon, died Sept. 9, 1997, at home. She was 94.

Mrs. Hadley was born April 14, 1903.

She was a school teacher.

An avid bridge player, Mrs. Hadley taught at the F. H. Buhl Club, Sharon, for many years.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Rung, Saratoga, Calif.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was in Villa Fontana Chapel, San Jose. Interment will be in November in Hadley Cemetery.

Edward O. Larimer

Former Sharon man worked security for Ford Motor Co.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. _ Edward O. Larimer, Garfield Heights, Ohio, formerly of Sharon and Greenfield, died Sunday (9-14-97) while vacationing. He was 73.

Mr. Larimer was born Feb. 28, 1924, in Hubbard to David and Elsie Jennings Larimer.

An Army veteran, he served during World War II.

Mr. Larimer was employed for 30 years in the security department of Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant, Walton Hills, Ohio, retiring as a plant security supervisor.

He was known as a tinkerer, and enjoyed traveling to Myrtle Beach.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Shirley McCleery, whom he married November 1947; two sons, Ron, Fallbrook, Calif.; and Gary, Garfield Heights; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Susan) Cronauer, Rochester Hills, Mich.; three brothers, David, Macon, Ga.; Charles, Hermitage; and George, Petersburg, Pa.; a sister, Juanita Watts, Filer, Idaho; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a son, Keith; and two brothers, Johnny and William.

Services will be Thursday (9-18-97) in Garfield Heights.

Warren H. Lentz

Obituary was published 9-13-97

Mr. Lentz lived at 1887 Heritage Drive, South Shenango Township, Crawford County. The Herald listed the street name incorrectly.

Elsie E. Meenihan

Hermitage woman was active member of Grace Lutheran

Elsie E. Meenihan, formerly of Rombold Road, Hermitage, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday (9-16-97) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was 90.

Mrs. Meenihan was born Jan. 29, 1907, in Farrell to David and Katherine Klamer Rombold.

She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, Farrell, and served with its Ladies Aide Society.

Her husband, Michael J. Meenihan, whom she married Oct. 29, 1926, died Dec. 14, 1988.

Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Peggy) Morganstern, Hermitage; and Phyllis Miller, Sharon; two brothers, Fred and Lincoln Rombold, both Hermitage; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Julia Banjak, Emma Day and Catherine Rombold; three brothers, David, William and Richard Rombold; and a grandson, Rodney Morganstern.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 901 Fruit Ave., Farrell 16121.

MEENIHAN Mrs. Michael J. (Elsie E.), 90, formerly of Rombold Road, Hermitage. Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-17-97) in LEIPHEIMER-TOMON FUNERAL HOME, 1246 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday (9-18-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Barbara Duhlstine, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Farrell, officiating. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.

Mary Grace Ralya Redmond

Woman was charter member of Horizon hospital auxiliary

Mary Grace Ralya Redmond, West Salem Township, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday (9-15-97) in St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township. She was 88.

Mrs. Redmond was born March 4, 1909, in Conneaut Lake to Alva and Dessa Mae Brown Ralya.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Greenville, and served in its Ruth Circle.

A charter member of the Auxiliary of Horizon Hospital System, Greenville, Mrs. Redmond was active until 1989.

Her husband, William G. Redmond Sr., whom she married Nov. 17, 1928, died Sept. 11, 1972.

Surviving are: a daughter, Gretchen A. Weaver, Greenville; a son, Richard L., Freeport, Pa.; a sister, Lois Sauers, Mercer; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, William G. Jr., Jan. 1, 1954; a sister, Geraldine Hancock; and a brother, Darrell Ralya.

REDMOND Mrs. William G. (Mary Grace Ralya) Sr., 88, West Salem Township. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (9-18-97) in ANDREW H. OSBORNE III FUNERAL HOME Inc., 73-75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Friday (9-19-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. William H. Hiles, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church, Greenville, officiating. Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.

Virginia M. Ross

Slippery Rock homemaker was active in Democrat party

Virginia M. Ross, Centerville Pike, Slippery Rock, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday (9-16-97) at home after an extended illness. She was 74.

Mrs. Ross was born March 4, 1923, in Brady Township, Butler County, to Roy B. and Florence M. Bryson Grossman.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, Forestville, Pa., and served with The Christian Mothers of St. Peter's Parish.

Active in the Democrat party, Mrs. Ross belonged to the Democrat Women's Club.

Her husband, Camellis L. ``Cam'' Ross, whom she married May 6, 1947, died Sept. 5, 1993.

Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Daniel B. (Debra L.) Shearer, Slippery Rock; and Mrs. Edward J. (Joyce A.) Tonelli, Forestville; two sons, Steven L., Slippery Rock; and James W., Rockledge, Fla.; four sisters, Mrs. Russell (Mable) Hoague, Mrs. Wilbur (Margie) Dittmer and Mrs. Robert (Isable) Watson, all Slippery Rock; and Evelyn G. Grossman, Grove City; two brothers, R. Jack and Robert H. Grossman, both Meadville; and eight grandchilden.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth R.; three sisters; and a brother.[PAR

ROSS Mrs. Camellis L. ``Cam'' (Virginia M.), 74, Centerville Pike, Slippery Rock. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (9-18-97) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday (9-19-97) in St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, Forestville, with the Rev. Donald C. Fisher, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Harrisville.

Mabel McDonald West

Formerly of Sharon, Ga. woman was homemaker

AUSTELL, Ga. _ Mabel McDonald West, Roswell, Ga., formerly of Sharon, died Monday (9-15-97) in Presbyterian Village, Austell, Ga. She was 81.

Mrs. West was born Dec. 31, 1915, in Sharpsburg, Ohio, to George and Lavina Murray Parker.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. West was a Protestant.

Her first husband, John J. McDonald Sr., and her second husband, Charles West, preceded her in death.

Surviving are: a son, John J. Jr., St. Petersburg, Fla.; a daughter, Jill Cohn, Roswell, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Village, 2000 East-West Connector, Austell, Ga. 30106.

WEST Mrs.Charles (Mabel McDonald), 81, Roswell, Ga., formerly of Sharon. Calling hours: None. Service: Graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday (9-19-97) in Hartford Cemetery Chapel, with the Rev. Daniel Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Masury, officiating. Burial: Hartford Township Cemetery. Arrangements by MADASZ FUNERAL HOME, 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.

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

ANDREWS Mrs. Dale (Elizabeth Dennison), 92, of 447 Wise Road, Jamestown, formerly of Mount Jackson, Pa. Obituary was published 9-15-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-17-97) in RANDALL FUNERAL HOME, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday (9-18-97) in Jamestown Presbyterian Church. Burial: Parklawn Cemetery, Jamestown.

BURDICK David A. Sr., 1198 George St. Ext., Sharon. Obituary was published 9-16-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-17-97) in STEPHEN J. SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2201 Highland Ave., Sharon. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (9-18-97) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant. Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.

MARINCICH Michael J., 57, of 1701 S.W. 10th Court, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Emerson Avenue, Farrell. Obituary was published 9-16-97 Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today (9-17-97) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Pomen at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Service: Divine Liturgy at 11 a.m. Thursday (9-18-97) in St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Slobodan Jovic, pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Burial: St. John Orthodox Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICE, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.

TAYLOR Kenneth P., 74, of 1362 Broadway Ave., Masury, and Jupiter, Fla. Obituary was published 9-16-97 Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (9-17-97) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME, 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield. Service: Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday (9-18-97) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel F. Cesene, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Masury, officiating. Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery, Hubbard.

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