Local news for Mercer County, Pa., and the Shenango Valley (2024)

A funeral Mass will be held Saturday for Violet Dolata Ozog, 915 Indiana Ave., Farrell. She passed away at 3:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2001, in her home after an extended illness. She was 82.

Born Nov. 4, 1918, in Sharon, Mrs. Ozog was a daughter of the late Walter and Anastasia Pawlowski Dolata.

As an active member of St. Adalbert's Church in Farrell, she belonged to its Church Family Club, Altar Rosary Society and Infant of Prague Society.

Mrs. Ozog was also a member of the Polish National Alliance Queen Wanda Lodge 2344 in Farrell.

A homemaker, she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed shopping.

On Nov. 11, 1961, she married Joseph Ozog. He preceded her in death May 16, 1995.

Survivors include: three sisters, Helen Hlumyk, West Middlesex; Ann Niezgoda, Hermitage; and Celie Krist, Boca Raton, Fla.; one brother, Walter Dolata, Mercer; two grandchildren, Edward J. McGarrity, Brookfield; and Matthew D. McGarrity, Hubbard; four great-grandchildren, Melanie, Benjamin, Tessa and Dean McGarrity; and one son-in-law, James E. McGarrity, Brookfield.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Dolores McGarrity; and one brother, Frank Dolata.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Adalbert's Church, 1035 Fruit Ave., Farrell 16121.

OZOG
Mrs. Joseph (Violet Dolata), 82, of 915 Indiana Ave., Farrell.
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (6-29-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday (6-30-01) in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. John R. Boeckman, pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.

Donald R. Hosack, 31 Smola Road, Sandy Lake, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township from cancer. He was 70.

Mr. Hosack was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Meadville to Harold and Pearl Fritz Hosack.

He graduated from the former Hadley High School in 1948 and married Kathryn M. Myers on Sept. 2, 1950.

Don was employed by the former Davy Tree Co. and retired after 30 years from National Castings Division of Midland-Ross Corp. in Sharon. He managed Lakeview Estates in Sandy Lake for several years.

He was a Protestant.

An Army veteran, Mr. Hosack served in the Medical Corps in Germany and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Franklin.

He played organized softball for many years and was a faithful Cleveland Browns fan.

The avid fisherman and hunter won many trophies in fishing contests.

Mr. Hosack is survived by: his wife; his mother, Greenville; a daughter, Mrs. Berkley (Laurie) Ellis, Pottstown, Pa.; two brothers, Bruce Hosack, Sea Grove, N.C.; and Gerald Hosack, Greenville; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The family requests memorial contributions be made for prostate cancer research in care of Allison Baker to American Foundation for Urologic Disease, 1128 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

HOSACK
Donald R., 70, of 31 Smola Road, Sandy Lake.

Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (6-29-01) in ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME, 1154 Walnut St., Stoneboro.

Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (6-30-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Andrew P. Stallsmith, retired minister of Sheakleyville, officiating.

Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.

Floyd Gilliland, 4297 Bethel Road, New Wilmington, died Wednesday afternoon (6-27-01) in The Overlook nursing home, New Wilmington. He was 97.

Mr. Gilliland was born May 16, 1904, in New Wilmington to John and Margaret Garrett Gilliland.

He attended Number 8 School in Wilmington Township and retired at the age of 62 from what is now AK Steel, Sawhill Tubular Division, in Wheatland.

His wife, the former Mary Gertrude Frankenburg, died Sept. 10, 1995.

Surviving are: a son, Dale L. Gilliland, New Wilmington; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, an infant; and George, Cliff, Clarence and Alfred Gilliland; and two sisters, Lillian and Pearl.

GILLILAND
Floyd, 97, of 4297 Bethel Road, New Wilmington.

Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (6-29-01) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.

Service: Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday (6-30-01) in the funeral home.

Burial: Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington.

A funeral service will be held Friday for Elizabeth "Liz" H. Cathcart, 3571 Sharon Road, West Middlesex. She passed away at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday (6-26-01) in her home. She was 63.

Born Feb. 12, 1938, in West Middlesex, Mrs. Cathcart was a daughter of Rose Kelly Panin of Sharon and the late Bosko Panin.

She was a graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage and the former Cheena's Beauty Academy in Sharpsville.

Mrs. Cathcart owned and operated for more than 20 years the former Elizabeth Cathcart Beauty Salon in West Middlesex.

She attended Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Lackawannock Township and enjoyed crafts and gardening.

On Nov. 9, 1957, she married James E. Cathcart. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2000.

In addition to her mother, survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Ron (Diana L.) Collins, Hermitage; two sons, Gary J. Cathcart and his wife M. Cathy, Sharpsville; and Jeffrey A. Cathcart and his wife Debbie, Wheatland; one sister, Anna Thompson, Anchorage, Alaska; one grandson, Daniel Cathcart; and one stepgranddaughter, Christina.

Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC Horizon Hospice, 125 N. Main St., Greenville 16125; or Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2090 Mercer-West Middlesex Road, Mercer 16137.

CATHCART
Mrs. James E. (Elizabeth "Liz" H.), 63, of 3571 Sharon Road, West Middlesex.

Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today (6-28-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net

Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Friday (6-29-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, pastor of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, officiating.
Interment: Haywood Cemetery, West Middlesex.

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BOWSER
Russell E., 66, of 3294 Kennard Road, Atlantic.
Obituary was published 6-27-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-28-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Friday (6-29-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles G. Polley, Greenville retired pastor, officiating.
Interment: Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville.JOHN
Eugene, 90, of 697 Barkeyville Road, Pine Township.
Obituary was published 6-26-01
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-28-01) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Friday (6-29-01) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, with Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.MASSARO
Mrs. Albert (Naomi), 78, of 376 Wheeler Place, Sharon.
Obituary was published 6-27-01
Calling hours: None. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: None.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.PETERS
Mrs. Lloyd A. (Mary E.), 98, West Salem Township, formerly of 81 Leech Road, Greenville, Sugar Grove Township.
Obituary was published 6-27-01
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Friday (6-29-01) in the Anderson Parlor of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Baird@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Friday in Anderson Chapel in the church, with the Rev. Philip J. Garner, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.
Arrangements by BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville.WALZER
Mrs. Anthony S. (Valentina), 81, of 1223 Negley St., Farrell.
Obituary was published 6-27-01
Calling hours: None.
Service: A private service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday (6-29-01) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Emily A. Byrd, pastor of Oakland Avenue United Methodist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Cremation.
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.