Richard G. Baird
Richard G. Baird, former owner and vice president of Baird Funeral Home, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville, died Sunday (7-2-00) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. He was 65.
Obituary information was incomplete.
BAIRDClara L. Diurba
Richard G., 65, of 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville.
Arrangements will be announced by BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville.
Hickory High graduate worked at Sparkle Market
Funeral will be Thursday for Clara L. Diurba, 540 12th St., Pymatuning Township. She died unexpectedly at 12:04 p.m. Saturday (7-1-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System of natural causes. She was 57.
Mrs. Diurba was born April 14, 1943, in Sharon to Warren and Dorothy Mitchelltree Stull.
A lifelong area resident, she was an alumna of Hickory High School and worked at the delicatessen in Sparkle Market, Reynolds Plaza, Greenville. Mrs. Diurba was previously employed by Mercer County Crippled Childrens Society, Hermitage.
She enjoyed cooking.
Surviving are: a daughter, Lynnett Frazier, Sharon; two sons, Eric Warren Tymchyshyn, Frackville, Pa.; and Michael Tymchyshyn, Sharpsville; her mother, Hermitage; two brothers, Harold Stull, Greenville; and Warren Stull, Farrell; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father; and an infant brother and sister, Frank and Elaine Stull, respectively.
DIURBAGilford N. Enoch
Clara L., 57, of 540 12th St., Pymatuning Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (2-5-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday (2-6-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. James F. Bird, parochical vicar of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, officiating.
Burial: Mount Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Township.
Gilford N. Enoch, 470 S. Fourth St., Sharpsville, died at 8:05 p.m. Sunday (7-2-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 78.
Obituary information was incomplete.
ENOCHTillie M. Toth Liversage
Gilford N., 78, of 470 S. Fourth St., Sharpsville.
Arrangements will be announced by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Hermitage woman was volunteer, avid angler
Funeral will be Thursday for Tillie M. Toth Liversage, 3570 Mount Hickory Blvd., Hermitage, formerly of New Castle. She died at 8:42 a.m. Friday (6-30-00) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 82.
Mrs. Liversage was born May 22, 1918, in Gyor, Hungary, to Joseph and Anna Kovach Hajdu Sr.
She emigrated to the United States at the age of 12 and was educated in Hungary and America.
During her youth, Mrs. Liversage belonged to Junior Womens Club, Sharon; and volunteered in the lobby shop of what is now Sharon Regional Health System.
As a member of St. Josephs Church, she was active in many charity events and instrumental in organizing funds raisers for St. Josephs School, both Sharon.
With her husband, Mrs. Liversage was an avid angler and enjoyed family fishing trips to Canada and fished the entire East Coast of the United States.
Her first husband, Michael Toth, is deceased.
Surviving are: her second husband, Albert G. Liversage, whom she married July 1965; a son, Robert M. Toth, Hubbard; a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Nancy) Franus, Monrovia, Md.; two stepsons, Kenneth, Salem, Mass.; and Richard, Staten Island, N.Y.; and a grandson.
Besides her first husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank, Martin, Paul and John Hajdu; and Joseph Hajdu Jr.; and two sisters, Ann Muranyi and Julie Pleso.
LIVERSAGEDorothy H. McDermott
Mrs. Albert G. (Tillie M. Toth), 82, of 3570 Mount Hickory Blvd., Hermitage, formerly of New Castle.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (7-5-00) in SAMPLE-ODONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Thursday (7-6-00) in St. Josephs Church, Sharon, with the Rev. D.G. Davis III, parochial vicar, as celebrant. Procession will leave funeral home at 9:40 a.m.
Burial: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Hermitage.
Boardman, Ohio, woman survived by family here
BOARDMAN, Ohio -- Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday for Dorothy H. McDermott, 2300 Canfield Road, Boardman, formerly of West Omar Street, Struthers, Ohio. She died at 2 p.m. Saturday (7-1-00) at home. She was 93.
Mrs. McDermott was born June 10, 1907, in Youngstown to Joseph and Catherine Walsh Mussler.
She was employed for eight years at the former Renner Brewery, Youngstown; and was a secretary for 25 years at St. Patricks Church, Youngstown.
Mrs. McDermott was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Struthers, and its Altar and Rosary Society; and Seniors Citizens group.
She also belonged to Catholic Daughters of the Americas; St. Elizabeth Health Center Auxiliary; AARP; and Struthers Senior Citizens.
Her husband, William T. McDermott, whom she married July 20, 1943, died Sept. 4, 1983.
Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Don (Peggy) Gresko, Austintown, Ohio; a brother, Stan Mussler, Youngstown; three granddaughters; and several cousins in Sharon.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Mussler; and two sisters, Mildred Mussler; and Marie Kahl, formerly of Sharon.
MCDERMOTTCaroline Clara Marie Fornelli McLaughlin
Mrs. William T. (Dorothy H.), 93, of 2300 Canfield Road, Boardman, Ohio, formerly of West Omar Street, Struthers, Ohio.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (7-4-00) in McVEAN AND HUGHES FUNERAL HOME Inc., 711 Wick Ave., Youngstown.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at noon Wednesday (7-5-00) in St. Nicholas Church, Struthers.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown.
Sharon woman was member of Church of Sacred Heart
Caroline Clara Marie Fornelli McLaughlin, 887 Cedar Ave., Sharon, died at 8 a.m. Sunday (6-2-00) at home. She was 86.
Mrs. McLaughlin was born Sept. 15, 1914, in Sharpsville to Umberto "Frank" and Mae Nerone Fornelli.
She was a 1933 alumna of Sharpsville High School and a member of Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon.
Her husband, James P. McLaughlin Sr., whom she married June 15, 1935, died April 20, 1976.
Surviving are: five daughters, Georgia Zimmerman, Karen Everhart and Kathy Phillips, all of Sharon; Colleen DAmbrosia, Venice, Fla.; Patricia Perline, Hubbard; three sons, Jan and Cary, both of Sharon; and William Jr., Brookfield; six sisters, Anna Francella, Mesa, Ariz.; Alberrta Fornelli, Elizabeth Daost and Madeline "Jackie" Verrill, all of Sharon; Angie Verrill, Indianapolis; and Patricia Weld, Erie; a brother, Rocco "Rocky" Fornelli, Santa Barbara, Calif.; 28 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her mother, Mae Verrill; a son, James P. Jr.; and four brothers, Anthony, Louis and Dominic Fornelli; and Ernie Verrill.
McLAUGHLINKay McReynolds
Mrs. James P. (Caroline "Clara" Marie Fornelli) Sr., 86, of 887 Cedar Ave., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (7-4-00) in SAMPLE-ODONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to Sample@infonline.net
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday (7-5-00) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon. Procession will leave funeral home at 9:40 a.m.
Burial: St. Marys Cemetery, Hermitage.
Kay McReynolds, 308 Service Ave., Sharon, died at 5:25 a.m. today (7-3-00) at home. She was 82.
Obituary information was incomplete.
McREYNOLDSJohn R. Dick Myers
Kay, 82, of 308 Service Ave., Sharon.
Arrangements will be announced by SAMPLE-ODONNELL FUNERAL HOME Inc., East State Street at North Oakland Avenue, Sharon.
John R. "Dick" Myers, 367 Hosack Road, Jackson Center, died at 2:18 a.m. today (7-3-00) in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 78.
Obituary information was incomplete.
MYERSRuth L. Realty
John R. "Dick," 78, of 367 Hosack Road, Jackson Center.
Arrangements will be announced by SCOTT A. BLACK FUNERAL HOME, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro.
Retired housekeeper was 1946 Hubbard High graduate
Ruth L. Realty, Masury, formerly of 5896 Youngstown-Hubbard Road, Hubbard, died at 2:35 a.m. Sunday (7-2-00) in Orange Village Care Center, Masury, following an extended illness of cancer. She was 72.
Mrs. Realty was born May 6, 1928, in Youngstown to Adolf and Frieda Kepper Wahlenmaier.
A 1946 alumna of Hubbard High School, she retired in 1990 after 20 years in the housekeeping department of Southside Hospital, Youngstown, for which she earned the Outstanding Employee Award in 1986.
Mrs. Realty attended the former Emmanuel Baptist Church, Youngstown, and was a member of AARP; and Local 627 of Service Employees International Union, Youngstown.
Surviving are: two sons, Richard and Robert Realty; and a daughter, Irene Szanny, all of Hubbard; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Wahlenmaier.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon, Pa. 16146.
REALTYGerald B. Shaffer
Ruth L., 72, Masury, formerly of 5896 Youngstown-Hubbard Road, Hubbard.
Calling hours: 9 a.m. until time of service Wednesday (7-5-00) in STEWART-KYLE FUNERAL HOME, 407 W. Liberty St., Hubbard.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Burial: Belmont Park Cemetery, Youngstown.
Sharon Steel retiree was avid outdoorsman
Gerald B. Shaffer, 1175 Main St., Volant, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday (7-1-00) at home following a year-long illness. He was 72.
Mr. Shaffer was born Feb. 16, 1928, in Princeton, Pa., to Samuel E. and Mary Elizabeth Campbell Shaffer.
He retired in 1983 after 36 years from Sharon Steel Corp.s former Farrell plant.
Mr. Shaffer was a member of First Baptist Church, Grove City.
An avid outdoorsman, he was a member of National Rifle Association and Shenango Beagle Club.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Naomi "Dolly" Clark, whom he married July 22, 1950; a daughter, Peggy Shaffer Jaros, Mars, Pa.; a son, Thomas G., Hulett, Wyo.; three brothers, Earl W. and David L., both of New Wilmington; and Donald, Mercer; two sisters, Wilma Belknap, New Castle; and Ruth Taylor, Greenville; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna; and two brothers, George and Dale.
Memorial contributions may be made to City Rescue Mission, 319 S. Croton Ave., New Castle, Pa. 16101.
SHAFFERIva J. Splitstone
Gerald B., 72, of 1175 Main St., Volant.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (7-4-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 1778 Perry Highway, Springfield Township.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (7-5-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Johnson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Burial: Volant Cemetery.
Iva J. Splitstone, 184 Lyle Drive, Hermitage, died at 5:25 a.m. today (7-3-00) in the intensive care unit of UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 74.
Obituary information was incomplete.
SPLITSTONECharlie H. Thompson
Iva J., 74, of 184 Lyle Drive, Hermitage.
Arrangements will be announced by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
WWII vet was Thiel grad, Nationwide retiree, Mason
CABOT, Pa. -- Charlie H. Thompson, 148 Marwood Road, Concordia Haven, Cabot, formerly of Aspen Road, Butler, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday (7-1-00) in Concordia Nursing Home. He was 87.
Mr. Thompson was born March 25, 1913, in Transfer to Samuel K. and Louise Hawthorne Thompson.
The alumnus of Thiel College in Greenville retired in 1978 after 44 years from Nationwide Insurance Co., where he was regional administration manager.
An Army veteran, Mr. Thompson served in the 88th Infantry Division in Italy during World War II.
As a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Butler, he was a trustee, deacon, elder and manager of Covenant Food Cupboard. He was also recipient of the 1979 Senior Distinguished Service Award.
Mr. Thompson was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 272, Butler; Scottish Rites New Castle Consistory; Butler Caravan 14; Syria Temple and Shrine Luncheon Club; and Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Butler.
He previously belonged to Butler County Symphony Association; American Red Cross; Butler Chamber of Commerce; Easter Seal Society; and Institute of Management Accountants.
Surviving are his wife, the former Muriel L. Taylor, whom he married June 15, 1940; and a sister, Elizabeth Javens, Hermitage.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., Butler, Pa. 16001; or Concordia Lutheran Ministries, 615 N. Pike Road, Cabot, Pa. 16023.
THOMPSON
Charlie H., 87, of 148 Marwood Road, Cabot, Pa., formerly of Aspen Road, Butler.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (7-5-00) in THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (7-6-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Steven J. Hamilton, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Butler, officiating.
Entombment: Chapel of Devotion Mausoleum at Butler County Memorial Park.PREVIOUS DEATHS
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Alfred High W., 83, 110 Fredonia Road, Hempfield Township, formerly of West Salem Township.
Obituary was published 7-2-00
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (7-4-00) and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday (7-5-00) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville.
Service: Funeral and committal service at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Andrew Farina officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.McCAULEY
Dorothy I., 79, Meadville, formerly of Greenville and Warren, Pa.
Obituary was published 7-2-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (7-3-00) and 10 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (7-4-00) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to: Baird@infonline.net.
Services: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with retired Salvation Army Maj. Wesley Foster officiating.
Burial: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville.PISHKO
Mrs. Frank (Anna), 89, of 545 Westinghouse Blvd., Hermitage.
Obituary was published 7-1-00
Calling hours: Were 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (7-2-00) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Rosary and Chaplet at 3:30 p.m. by the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild and Rosary Society, followed by Parastas at 4 p.m.
Service: Divine Liturgy was at 10 a.m. today (7-3-00) in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 2230 Highland Road, Hermitage, with the Rev. Frank A. Firko, pastor, officiating, preceded by Panachida at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial: St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Hermitage.
