Kathryn L. Bronder
St. Josephs Church member was teacher in area schools
Kathryn L. Bronder, formerly of Federal Drive, Sharon, died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was 97.
Mrs. Bronder was born Oct. 25, 1903, in West Salem Township to C. Joseph and Maude Billig Heilig.
The 1921 Sharpsville High School alumna graduated in 1928 from what is now Edinboro University of Pennsyllvania with a teachers certificate.
She taught in Sharpsville Area School District; St. Josephs School, Sharon; and in rural school houses throughout Mercer County.
Mrs. Bronder was a member of St. Josephs Church, Sharon, where she taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes.
She was a member for more than 50 years of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Sharon Council 507; and of Sharon Regional Health System Auxiliary. Mrs. Bronder also belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of John XXIII, Hermitage.
Her husband, Albert M. Bronder, whom she married Sept. 3, 1932, died Nov. 20, 1971.
Surviving are: two sons, Joseph B., New Market, Md.; and Albert M., Thornton, Colo.; and four grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Robert and Charles Heilig; four sisters, Frances Heilig, Florence Boyle, Maybelle Casey; and Grace Franicorn; and a granddaughter, Margo Bronder.
Memorial contributions may be made to John XXIII Home, 2250 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage 16148.
BRONDERCharles N. Brown
Mrs. Albert M. (Kathryn L.), 97, Hermitage, formerly of Federal Drive, Sharon.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (11-7-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Catholic Daughters of the Americas Sharon Council 507 will recite the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (11-7-00) in the funeral home.
Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (11-8-00) in the chapel of St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, parochial vicar of St. Josephs Church, Sharon, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery.
Obituary was published 11-1-00
Charles N. Brown, 135 Garden Ave., Grove City, was survived by a sister, Louise Black, Hermitage. The Herald omitted her last name.
Mary B. CoppolellaGrove City homemaker was member of Beloved Disciple
Mary B. Coppolella of Orchard Manor, Pine Township, formerly of Oakland Avenue, Grove City, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday (11-4-00) in the nursing home. She was 97.
Mrs. Coppolella was born Oct. 26, 1903, in Grove City to William and Rose Vergolini Ziccardi.
The longtime Grove City resident was a homemaker and owned and operated a small business in Stoneboro for 13 years.She belonged to Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, where she was a member of its Rosary Altar Society.
Mrs. Coppolella was the president of the Sons of Italy Lodge, Grove City, for 10 years.
Her husband, Anthony, died in July 1950.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Eleanor) Leone; Dorothy Trinch; and a son, Eugene Coppolella, all Grove City; nine grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen DArcangelo, and Carrie Ziccardi; three brothers, John, James and Tony Ziccardi; and a grandson, Gregory Coppolella.
COPPOLELLATaylor Wayne and Tyler William Heister
Mrs. Anthony (Mary B.), 97, of Orchard Manor, Pine Township, formerly of Oakland Avenue, Grove City.
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (11-7-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at noon Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. James A. Wiley, pastor of Church of the Beloved Disciple, officiating.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Tyler William Heister, infant son of John W. and Charlene M. Anderson Heister, 441 A, S. Shenango St., Mercer, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday (11-3-00) shortly after birth in the Womens Center of Sharon Regional Health System. His twin brother, Taylor Wayne, was stillborn at 3:45 p.m. Friday (11-3-00) in the Womens Center.
Surviving besides their parents are: maternal grandparents, William and Karen Root, Pulaski; and paternal grandmother, Lois J. Heister, Stoneboro.
HEISTERJohn H. Jones
Taylor Wayne and Tyler William, infant twin sons of John W. and Charlene M. Anderson Heister, 441 A, S. Shenango St., Mercer.
Calling hours: None.
Service: A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Lordstown worker had sister living in Hermitage
LORDSTOWN, Ohio -- John H. Jones, 1150 Saltsprings Road, Lords-town, died of cancer at 5:10 p.m. Saturday (11-4-00) in his home. He was 60.
Mr. Jones was born Aug. 25, 1940, in Sharon to James and Elizabeth Lewis Jones.
He worked 22 years in the body shop of General Motors Corp.s Lordstown car assembly plant.
The avid hunter and fisherman enjoyed family outings and garage sales.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Darlene Garrett, whom he married Nov. 18, 1959; three daughters, Darlene Stamos, Campbell, Ohio; Carol Huff, Leavittsburg, Ohio; and Diane Jones, Columbus, Ohio; two sons, John C., Wolcott, Conn.; and Raymond, Leavittsburg; three sisters, Dorothy Popa, Howland, Ohio; Maxine Hawks, Hermitage; and Edna Aurand, Franklin; a brother, David, Franklin; and 10 grandchildren.
A sister, Margaret "Peggy" Melius; and two brothers, Charles and Thomas, preceded him in death.
JONESFrances J. Kopetsky
John H., 60, of 1150 Saltsprings Road, Lordstown, Ohio.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (11-7-00) in LANE FUNERAL HOME AUSTINTOWN (Ohio) CHAPEL, 5797 Mahoning Ave.; and 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday (11-8-00) in Bailey Road, Baptist Church, 2121 S. Bailey Road, North Jackson, Ohio.
Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday (11-8-00) in Bailey Road Baptist Church, with the Rev. Les Webster, pastor, officiating.
Obituary was published 10-24-00
Frances J. Kopetsky, 466 Forker Blvd., Sharon, was survived by a sister, Mrs. Harvey (Mary E.) Gaines, Roeland, Kan. The funeral home was given an incorrect place of residence for Mrs. Gaines.
Mack KusmusMack Kusmus, 529 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville, died at 4:35 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System after a brief illness. He was 88.
Obituary information was incomplete.
KUSMUSSyncere Elise Louise Matthews
Mack, 88, of 529 Pierce Ave., Sharpsville.
Arrangements will be announced J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Syncere Elise Louise Matthews, 272 Cedar Ave., Sharon, died Saturday (11-4-00) in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, of complications from birth. She was 6 days old.
Syncere was born Oct. 29, 2000, in Youngstown to Sloane U. Matthews and Shauna Lynn Vukovich, Sharon.
Surviving besides her parents are: grandparents, Christine Vukovich, Gary Vukovich, and Thomas Allen Matthews, all Farrell; and Helena Smith, Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Van-Tayja L. Rankin, Sharon; and Chynna L. Matthews, Farrell; and three brothers; Brandon S. Matthews, Oakland; Jabree Matthews, Farrell; and Sloan U. Matthews Jr., Warren, Ohio.
MATTHEWSMarion E. Smock
Syncere Elise Louse, 6 days, 272 Cedar Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: Private
Service: Private funeral services in the chapel of St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Retired Ariz. security guard had sons living in county
Marion E. Smock, formerly of 838 E. Seldon Lane, Phoenix, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in White-Cliff Nursing Home, Hempfield Township. He was 96.
Mr. Smock was born July 23, 1904, in Belle Vernon, Pa., to Jake and Jenny Smock.
He attended Belle Vernon schools.
Mr. Smock retired after 25 years as a security guard with Road Runner Truck Stop in Phoenix.
He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeries and Old Timers Club, all Phoenix.
Mr. Smock enjoyed hunting.
His wife, the former Anna F. DeLuca, died Feb. 4, 1999.
Surviving are: two daughters, Hazel Hunter, Leechburg, Pa.; and Mrs. Douglas (Shirley) Boring, Franklin; two sons, William E., Greenville; and Robert L., Clarks Mills; a sister, Mrs. Paul (Hazel) Kurth, Toledo; 22 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Ruth Burnheimer and Bonnie Klingensmith; three brothers, Robert, Dice and Jake; and a great-grandson, Ryan Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, 192 Vernon Road, Greenville 16125.
SMOCKWilliam J. Steen
Marion E., 96, Hempfield Township, formerly of 838 E. Seldon Lane, Phoenix.
Calling hours: Private.
Service: Private funeral service Tuesday (11-7-00) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville, with the Rev. Bruce Wilson, pastor of First Church of God, West Salem Township, officiating.
Burial: Phoenix Memorial Park.
Reznor retiree, Moose officer was Bethany church member
William J. Steen of 472 E. Venango St., Mercer, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday (11-6-00) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 74.
Mr. Steen was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Greenville to Joseph and Pearl McIntire Steen.
He served in the Army during World War II in the Philippines.
Mr. Steen retired from what is now Reznor, a unit of Thomas & Betts Corp., Mercer, in 1990 as a press operator.
He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer.
Mr. Steen was the past governor of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1637, Mercer; and an avid sports fan.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Esther Kelso, at home; a daughter, Mrs. William C. (Judy) Forrester, Mercer; a sister, Mrs. James (Martha) Reed, Haines City, Fla.; a stepsister, Mrs. Roy (Shirley) Wedlake, Greenville; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph.
STEENMary Tubbs
William J., 74, of 472 E. Venango St., Mercer.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (11-7-00) and 10 a.m. to time of service Wednesday (11-8-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. F. Stanley Keehlwetter, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer, officiating.
Burial: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
Mary Tubbs, 1032 Emerson Ave., Farrell, died at 3:55 p.m. Sunday (11-5-00) in Orange Village Care Center Inc., Masury. She was 85.
Obituary information was incomplete.
TUBBSDoretta Julianna Winslow
Mary, 85, of 1032 Emerson Ave., Farrell.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Ceramics teacher had son living in Slippery Rock
Doretta Julianna Winslow, New Castle Road, Worth Township, Butler County, died at 4:55 p.m. Friday (11-3-00) in Sunnyview Home, Butler, after an extended illness. She was 50.
Mrs. Winslow was born Oct. 28, 1950, in Queens, New York City, to Manuel and Doris Mildred Reichardt Martinez.
The member of International Association of Duncan Certified Ceramics Teachers was self-employed as a ceramist, having worked out of her home.
She was a member of Whitaker (Pa.) United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Winslow was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Rockville Center (N.Y.) Chapter 686; and Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Westmoreland Shrine 18.
Her husband, James Anthony Winslow, whom she married Oct. 27, 1985, died Nov. 8, 1999.
Surviving are: two sons, Fredrick A. Sinkevich, Pawhuska, Okla.; and Vincent R. Sinkevich, Slippery Rock; her mother and stepfather, Donald Halstead, New Hyde Park, N.Y.; and two brothers, Edward M. Martinez, Farmingville, N.Y.; and Robert S. Martinez, Bellrose, N.Y.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her father.
WINSLOW
Mrs. James Anthony (Doretta Julianna), 50, New Castle Road, Worth Township, Butler County.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (11-7-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (11-8-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Rand Edwards, pastor of Slippery Rock United Methodist Church, officiating.PREVIOUS DEATHS
Look in past days obituary files to find the full obituariesCAWTHORNE
Mrs. James (Jane), 79, of 9 Sunnybrook Drive, New Castle.
Obituary was published 11-5-00
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-6-00) and 11 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (11-7-00) in NOGA FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle.
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the retired Rev. John Blewett, Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating.
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, New Castle.CLARKE
Richard A., 49, of 4522 Superior Ave., Cleveland, formerly of Farrell.
Obituary was published 11-3-00
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Monday (11-6-00) in First Baptist Church, Darr Avenue at French Street, Farrell. Friends may also call in the home of Isaac F. and Vivian Clarke, deceaseds parents, 275 Sterling Ave., Apartment 117B, Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to: shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday in the church, with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor of Community Missionary Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.HEDGLIN
Mrs. Fred (Sandra), 54, of 650 Hazelton St., Masury.
Obituary was published 11-5-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (11-6-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (11-7-00) in the funeral home with the Rev. William H. Hamilton, pastor of Clark Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.WILLIAMS
Mrs. Boston (Leola R.), 102, of 8140 S. Laflin Ave., Chicago, formerly of George Street, Farrell.
Obituary was published 11-2-00
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to time of service today (11-6-00) in the chapel of Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Monday in the cemetery chapel, with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor of Community Baptist Church, Farrell, officiating. Memorial rites by Order of the Eastern Star Miriam Chapter Prince Hall Affiliation Chapter 47, Farrell.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.Obituary policy
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