The Herald, Sharon, Pa. - Previous Obits

Thomas ‘TK’ M. Klouse
A funeral service will be held Saturday for Thomas “TK” M. Klouse of Masury, who died Wednesday (11-04-2009) in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown. He was 56.
David J. Berti
David J. Berti of 635 Flower Ave., Grove City, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Orchard Manor, Pine Township, after an extended illness. He was 95.
Ralph C. Bostaph
Ralph C. Bostaph of 2041 Madison St., Hermitage, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in the residence of his son and daughter-in-law, on Roemer Boulevard in Farrell. He was 84.
Margaret ‘Marge’ R. DeJulia
Margaret “Marge” R. DeJulia of 1214 Carroll Ave., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, a former resident of Hermitage, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in her residence. She was 72.
Doris J. Fabry
Doris J. Fabry, of Orchard Manor, Pine Township, formerly of 705 Tidball Ave., Grove City, went to be with her Savior at 3:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Grove City Medical Center, Pine Township, after a lengthy illness. She was 76.
Charles Howard Fryman Jr.
Charles Howard Fryman Jr., a resident since March 2009 of Fellowship Manor, 19 Orchard Drive, Apartment 301, Pine Township, formerly of Harrisville, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in his home. He was 92.
Robert D. ‘David’ Walker
Robert D. “David” Walker, Orange Park, passed away at 8:26 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Orange Park Medical Center. He was 52.
Gary R. Yeagley
A funeral service will be held Saturday for Gary R. Yeagley of 1735 Bachop Road, Sandy Creek Township (Clarks Mills). He passed away at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday (11-3-09) in the Center for Compassionate Care, Pittsburgh, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 66.
Mary L. Couch
Mary L. Couch, 123 N. 2nd St., Greenville, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday (11-3-09) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after a brief illness. She was 90.
Joan G. DeMarsh
Joan G. DeMarsh of 4229 William Flynn Highway, Mercer Township, Butler County (Harrisville), passed away at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Grove Manor, Grove City, after an extended illness. She was 65.
Edythe Gracenin
Edythe Gracenin, 1707 Brookfield Road, Hubbard, formerly of McClure Avenue, Sharon, and Whispering Oaks, Hermitage, passed away of natural causes at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in her residence. She was 92.
James R. Sorber Sr.
James R. Sorber Sr. of 84 Williamson Road, Hempfield Township, passed away at 3:04 p.m. Sunday (11-1-09) in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. He was 60.
Victor Earl Buchanan
A funeral service will be held Thursday for Victor Earl Buchanan of 58 Liberty St., Fredonia, who passed away at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in St. Paul’s, West Salem Township. He was 89.
Paul M. Fetsko
Paul M. Fetsko, 1505 Charles St., Hermitage, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday (11-1-09) from complications of polio. He was 76.
Ernest Fabian Koss
Ernest Fabian Koss, of 406 Thornton St., Sharon, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at 1:54 p.m. Sunday (11-1-09) in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 87.
Karen Swartz
A funeral service will be Thursday for Karen Swartz of Kinsman, who passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 2009, in Orange Village Care Center, Masury. She was 69.
Helen M. Kerr
Helen M. Kerr, formerly of 1129 Walnut St., Stoneboro, died at 4:08 p.m., Saturday (10-31-09) in St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, after an extended illness. She was 89.
Ellsworth E. Williamson
Ellsworth E. Williamson, 745 Greenville Road, Coolspring Township, formerly of Stoneboro and Sharpsville, died at 3 a.m. Sunday (11-1-09) in the hospital at Sharon Regional Health System after an illness. He was 81.
Barbara Jean Dillon
Barbara Jean Dillon of Bethel Park died Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, 2009, in St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 71.
Betsy R. Smith
Betsy R. Smith of 145 Hadley Road, Hempfield Township, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Saturday (10-31-09) at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 55.
Harry E. Watson Sr.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Harry E. Watson Sr., who passed away Oct. 29, 2009, at the home of his daughter Sandy Shipton of Moncks Corner, S.C., after a brief illness. He was 94.
Timothy A. Murray

Timothy A. Murray of 619 Mert Way, Sharon, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday (10-29-09) in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 50.
Charles Edward Gosnell
Charles Edward Gosnell of 19 22nd St. Extension, Pymatuning Township, passed away at 9:38 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage, after an extended illness. He was 68.
Aurora F. Carnino
Aurora F. Carnino, formerly of Brookfield, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Omni Manor, Austintown. She was 84.
Thomas G. ‘Webby’ Webster
Thomas “Tom” G. “Webby” Webster of 7621 West Lake Road, Fairview, died peacefully Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, 2009, in his home. He was 65.
Margaret Reiter
Margaret Reiter of Nugent Convalescent Home, 500 Clarksville Road, Hermitage, formerly of Sharon, passed away of natural causes at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 93.
Joan Thomas Prothero
Private services will be held for Joan Thomas Prothero of 302 Grace St., Sharon. She passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in her residence after falling at home. She was 89.
Robert L. Filer
Robert L. Filer, a resident for 25 years of 704 Tidball Ave., Grove City, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Orchard Manor, Pine Township. He was 86.
Everett Bostrom
Everett Bostrom of 242 McClelland Road, Findley Township, passed away at 6:33 p.m. Wednesday (10-28-09) in his residence. He was 87.
Vivienne E. Shaffer Marenchin-Wiles
A memorial service will be held Friday for Vivienne E. Shaffer Marenchin-Wiles, formerly of Sharpsville. She passed away at 9:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in O’Brien Memorial Nursing Home, Masury. She was 85.
Samuel ‘Sam’ Nan
Samuel “Sam” Nan of Mercer died at 9:40 p.m. Monday (10-26-09) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 84 years old.
Theresa ‘Tessie’ Lindway
Theresa “Tessie” Lindway of 940 Wengler Ave., Sharon, died on Tuesday afternoon (10-27-09) in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 82.
Charlotte L. Jones
Charlotte L. Jones of 2674 Fry Road, Jamestown, died at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Greenville. She was 86.
Virginia C. McClain
Virginia C. McClain of Kepples Corners, Kittanning Pike, Chicora, Pa., passed away at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Butler Hospital after a brief illness. She was 90.
Dr. Harold M. Ward
Dr. Harold M. Ward of Clearwater, formerly of the Shenango Valley, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Mease Countryside Hospital.
Brenda J. Reno
A funeral service will be held Saturday for Brenda J. Reno of 425 George St., Sharon. She passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday (10-25-09) in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 56.
Margene R. Reveal Cole
Margene R. Reveal Cole of Brecksville died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 2009, in her home. She was 72.
Charles J. Fenstmaker
Charles J. Fenstmaker of 21 Dunn St., Sandy Lake, died at 12:25 p.m. Monday (10-26-09) in his home after an extended illness. He was 54.
Howard William Foust
Howard William Foust, 127 Hadley Road, Hempfield Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:36 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after an extended illness. He was 79.
Richard B. ‘Dick’ Heckman
Richard B. “Dick” Heckman of 46 Oak St., Stoneboro, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday (10-26-09) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after short illness. He was 81.
Eleanor R. Theiss
A funeral service will be held Thursday for Eleanor R. Theiss of 8221 Lamor Road, East Lackawannock Township, formerly of 1135 Palmer Road, Mercer. She passed away at 3:45 p.m. Monday (10-26-09) in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township. She was 94.
Chester William Thompson
A funeral service will be held Friday for Chester William Thompson of 3503 state Route 208, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County. He passed away at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care, New Wilmington. He was 89.
Curtis Eugene McFarland
Curtis Eugene McFarland of 179 Grange Road, Shenango Township, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in his residence. He was 74.
Antoinette ‘Ann’ R. Lapikas
Antoinette “Ann” R. Lapikas of Hermitage, formerly of Hunter Street, Sharpsville, passed away peacefully at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday (10-27-09) in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, of natural causes. She was 90.
Lester ‘Jack’ Hollerman
Lester “Jack” Hollerman, Caledonia, died in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, near his home in Caledonia. He was 58.
JoAnne C. Johnson
JoAnne C. Johnson, 52 S. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville, formerly of Sharon, Texas and South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly at midnight Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in her home. She was 58.
Margaret A. Garvey Biggins
Margaret A. Garvey Biggins of 907 Forker Blvd., Sharon, passed away peacefully at 9:45 a.m. Monday (10-26-09) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after a brief illness. She was 88.
James E. Kowal
James E. Kowal, 549 E. Beaver St., Mercer, passed away with his family by his side at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. He was 58.
Virginia McDaniel Williams
A private memorial service will be held Friday for Virginia McDaniel Williams of St. Paul’s, 339 E. Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, formerly of 29 Goetsch Road, Sugar Grove Township. She passed away at 2:45 p.m. Sunday (10-25-09) in St. Paul’s. She was 97.
Essie June Anthony
Essie June Anthony, 495 Greenfield Road, Lackawannock Township, died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 80.
Haydn Hughes
Haydn Hughes, a longtime resident of Woodside Drive, Hermitage, passed away Sunday (10-25-09) in Mechanicsburg after a short illness. He was 87.
Marylee T. ‘Lee’ Whirrett
A funeral service will be held Thursday for Marylee T. “Lee” Whirrett, 4938 Maple Drive SE, Vienna. She died peacefully at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren, after a brief illness. She was 73.
Boyd ‘Smitty’ G. Smith
Boyd “Smitty” G. Smith of Indiana Avenue, Farrell, passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday (10-24-09) in Hospitality Care after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 66.
William P. ‘Bill’ Espy, Sr.
William P. “Bill” Espy, Sr., formerly of Hubbard, passed away with his family by his side at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, (10-24-09) in his home in Masury following a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was 64.
Michael J. Bonasera
Michael J. Bonasera Sr. of Warren, passed away Saturday (10-24-09) morning at St. Joseph Health Center. He was 94.
Charles F. 'Chuck' Heckman
Charles F. “Chuck” Heckman, of 112 Franklin St., Stoneboro, died unexpectedly at 9:40 p.m., Friday (10-23-09) in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville, after a brief illness. He was 70.
Nicholas George Moga
Nicholas George Moga of Hubbard, passed away at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Youngstown, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 88.
William ‘Bill’ Lloyd Campbell
William “Bill” Lloyd Campbell of Steingrabe Road, East Lackawannock Township, passed away at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in the hospital of Jameson Health System, New Castle. He was 74.
Paulette DiClaudio Adamchick
A funeral service will be held Monday for Paulette DiClaudio Adamchick of 1625 George St. Ext., Hermitage. She passed away unexpectedly at 11:43 a.m. Thursday (10-22-09) in the hospital of Jameson Health System. She was 52.
Charles A. Dignan
A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Charles A. Dignan of Apache Junction, formerly of Greenville. He was carried on the wings of an angel into the arms of our Almighty Father at 5:15 a.m. Sunday (10-18-09) in his home in Apache Junction, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 62.
Bernard Scott Stearns
Bernard Scott Stearns, formerly of Stoneboro and Franklin, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday (10-23-09) in Trinity Living Center, Grove City, after an extended illness. He was 63.
Marjorie ‘Midge’ S. Woods
A funeral service will be held Saturday for Marjorie “Midge” S. Woods, 1503 Saranac Drive, Pymatuning Township. She passed away at 3:28 p.m. Wednesday afternoon (10-21-09) in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. She was 84.
Thomas L. McClimans
Thomas L. McClimans of 318 Mitchell Road, West Middlesex, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in his residence after being stricken there. He was 87.
Catherine ‘Kate’ Louise Rice
Catherine “Kate” Louise Rice of Perry Highway in the Village of Leesburg passed away at 7:02 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Grove City Medical Center, Pine Township. She was 79.
James R. Topper
James R. Topper of Greenville passed away at 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in St. Paul’s, Greenville, after an illness. He was 82.
Mary Louise Steele Robinson
Mary Louise Richards Steele Robinson, 312 Jackson St., Grove City, passed away at 5:06 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in her residence after a brief illness. She was 84.
Kathleen M. Leary
Kathleen M. Leary, 416 Jackson St., Jamestown, died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 72.
Arthur ‘Art’ W. Moore
Arthur “Art” W. Moore of Springfield Township, formerly of Portersville, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in his residence. He was 72.
James H. ‘Herb’ Knox
A funeral service will be held today for James H. “Herb” Knox of 29 Charles St., Clark. He passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2009, in his residence. He was 58.
Ellen M. Boldizar
Ellen M. Boldizar of 255 Woodland Ave., Farrell, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, after an extended illness. She was 84.
Agnes Elizabeth Inman
Agnes Elizabeth Inman of Mercer died at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. She was 90.
John ‘Jack’ Frederick Deal
John “Jack” Frederick Deal, Whispering Oaks, 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, formerly of Koehler Drive, Sharpsville, passed away peacefully at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, after a brief illness. He was 90.
Vaughn Dougherty
Vaughn Dougherty of Campbell Farms in Shenango Township passed away peacefully at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday (10-20-09) his residence following an extended illness. He was 87.
Ethel Imogene ‘Jean’ Magargee
Ethel Imogene “Jean” Magargee, formerly of Lackawannock Township, passed away after a brief illness at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Medina Meadows Nursing Home, where she was a resident for five years. She was 73.
Margaret Ethel Sherman
Margaret Ethel Sherman of 65 Hosack Road, Jackson Center, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday (10-21-09) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after a short illness. She was 85.
Rosario A. Trunzo
Rosario A. Trunzo, 960 Hazen Road, Sharpsville, passed away at 12:02 a.m. Wednesday (10-21-09) in Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren, Ohio, after a brief illness. He was 82.
Francis X. Dambacher Jr.
Francis X. Dambacher Jr., 7 Davidson Ave., Greenville, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday (10-20-09) in St. Paul’s, West Salem Township. He was 79.
Forrest Daniel ‘Dan’ Gregg
A memorial service will be held Saturday for Forrest Daniel “Dan” Gregg of Springfield Township. He went to be with the Lord at 1:45 p.m. Sunday (10-18-09) in Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center, with his family at his bedside after a long battle with COPD. He was 76.
George Marenchin Jr.
A funeral service will be held Friday for George Marenchin Jr. of 309 E. Judy Lane Drive, Farrell. He passed away peacefully at 1:38 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Select Specialty Hospital, Boardman, Ohio. He was 84.
Edward M. Maykowski
Edward M. Maykowski, formerly of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was 73.
Charles L. Paddock
Charles L. Paddock, 7626 Stewart-Sharon Road, Brookfield Township, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. He was 79.
DiaAnn Heyl Rossi
Dia Ann Heyl Rossi of Linn Road, Linesville, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 19, 2009, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 67.
Paul S. ‘Porky’ Stefanowicz
Paul S. “Porky” Stefanowicz, 973 Hadley Drive, Sharon, passed away of natural causes at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. He was 88.
Charles Leroy Wing
Charles Leroy Wing, 4734 New Castle Road, New Wilmington, passed away at 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 79.
Irene C. Bock Churlik
At 3:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, Irene C. Bock Churlick of 50 N. Crescent Drive, formerly of 93 Maple Drive, both Hermitage, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, departing UPMC Horizon, Farrell, where she was a patient. She was 80.
Johnie B. McLean
A funeral service will be held Wednesday for Johnie B. McLean, affectionately called Mr. B, of 607 Spearman Ave., Farrell. A resident of the Shenango Valley since 1954, he passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 75.
Goldie M. Weldon Ritter
Goldie M. Weldon Ritter of 301 S. Oakdale Ave., Hermitage, passed away at 8 p.m. Sunday (10-18-09) in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. She was 85.
Eva B. Roberts
Eva B. Roberts of 233 S. Kerrwood Drive, Hermitage, passed away at 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in her residence. She was 81.
Frederick Wallace Sloan Sr.
A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday for Frederick Wallace Sloan Sr., a resident of 2245 Shadow Drive, Sharpsville. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 3:56 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in his home. He was 73.
Pauline D. Martinko Suchy
Pauline D. Martinko Suchy, 745 Greenville Road, Coolspring Township, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Woodland Place, Coolspring Township. She was 82.
Patricia A. Trinckes
Patricia A. Trinckes of Brookfield passed away at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 80.
Frank Wisniowski
Frank Wisniowski of Struthers, Ohio, formerly of Masury, passed away at 5:03 a.m. Sunday Oct. 18, 2009, in St. Elizabeth’s Health Center, Youngstown. He was 83.
Dorothy Stinedurf Rodgers Glancy
Dorothy Glancy of Mercer passed away Oct. 16, 2009, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following an illness. She was 82.
Louise E. Kozinski
God opened his arms and embraced Louise E. Kozinski’s spirit, welcoming her into the Kingdom of Heaven, where she is at peace. Louise’s spirit was gently lifted to the Lord at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 87.
Sara Elizabeth Ferguson Schaller
Sara Elizabeth Ferguson Schaller of Sarasota, formerly of Pittsburgh and Hermitage, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in The Pines of Sarasota. She was 94.
Ella (Bellich) Shabla
Ella (Bellich) Shabla, 959 E. State St., Sharon, formerly of Farrell, died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Clepper Manor, Sharon, of natural causes. She was 90.
Milan M. ‘Spike’ Stupka
Milan M. “Spike” Stupka passed peacefully into life eternal on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 6:45 p.m. in UPMC Horizon, Farrell, of natural causes. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.
Ann E. Taylor
Ann E. Taylor of Maple Leaf Manor, Hempfield Township, and formerly of 104 Maple Ave., Hempfield Township, and 102 Morgan St., Greenville, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009, at St. Paul's in West Salem Township. She was 90.
Robert Michael Addison
Robert Michael Addison, 540 N. Perry Highway, Coolspring Township, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 16, 2009, at his residence. He was 57.

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