Helen L. Belonax
Helen L. Belonax, 189 S. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville, died at 7 a.m. today (6-12-00) in Shenango Inn Personal Care Residence, Sharon. She was 86.
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BELONAXElizabeth A. Wettstein Black
Helen L., 86, of 189 S. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville.
Arrangements will be announced by DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Retired seamstress was nurses aide at Bashline
Funeral will be Thursday for Elizabeth A. Wettstein Black, Orchard Manor, Pine Township, formerly of Barkeyville Road, Pine Township. She died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday (6-10-00) in the emergency room of United Community Hospital, Pine Township. She was 84.
Mrs. Black was born Aug. 18, 1915, in Pittsburgh to J.C. and Anna Thompson.
She retired as a seamstress from Palmer Smith; and was previously a nurses aide for the former Bashline Hospital, both Grove City.
Mrs. Black was a Protestant.
Her husband, Homer A. Black, whom she married Aug. 23, 1934, died Sept. 5, 1978.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. A.J. (Virginia) Lucas and Mrs. John (Marilyn) Young, both Grove City; two sons, Homer Jr., Grove City; and Richard, Franklin; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchild-ren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Candace Young.
BLACKSuzanne Brown
Mrs. Homer A. (Elizabeth A. Wettstein), 84, formerly of Barkeyville Road, Pine Township.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (6-14-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday (6-15-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. G. Kenton Shaw, pastor of Wayside Community Church, Findley Township, officiating.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Former legal secretary was First Presbyterian member
Suzanne Brown, 534 N. Buhl Blvd., Sharon, died at 9:03 p.m. Saturday (6-10-00) in Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, following an extended illness. She was 70.
Miss Brown was born April 28, 1930, in Homestead, Pa., to Dr. Walter E. Brown and Mildred Rankin Brown.
A 1948 alumna of Taylor-Allderdice High School, Pittsburgh, she attended Grove City College and was a legal secretary in Pittsburgh prior to her illness.
Miss Brown moved in 1964 to the Sharon area, where she was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a brother, Dr. Matthew G. Brown, Sharon; and a sister, Mrs. Ned J. (Ruth) Drake, Roseville, Calif.
BROWNRobert L. Chappel
Suzanne, 70, of 534 N. Buhl Blvd., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service Tuesday (6-13-00) 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: Funeral service at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Willis F. Kearns Jr., pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County.
Retiree was Army veteran, had daughter in Mercer
WARREN, Pa. -- Robert L. Chappel, West Hickory, Pa., died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday (6-10-00) in Beverly Health Care Center-Kinzua Valley. He was 79.
Mr. Chappel was born April 25, 1921, in Endeavor, Pa., to George and Effie Rudolph Chappel.
He retired in 1983 as a tool and die designer from National Forge, Irvine, Pa.
An Army veteran, Mr. Chappel served during World War II.
He was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Olive Lodge 557, Tionesta, Pa.
Following retirement, Mr. Chappel enjoyed golfing.
His wife, the former Helen "Betty" FitzGerald, died in 1979.
Surviving are: a son, David G., East Hickory, Pa.; three daughters, Marsha E., Mercer; Mrs. Jack (Susan) Moore, Warren; and Polly, Tionesta; a companion, Eleanor ONeil, Oil City; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, John Allan, who died in 1978; and Robert L. II, who died in 1981; two brothers, Jack and Donald; and a sister, Mary Jane Howe.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon 16146.
CHAPPELMary S. Evans
Robert L., 79, West Hickory, Pa.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-12-00) in NORMAN J. WIMER FUNERAL HOME, 161 Elm St., Tionesta.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-13-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Randy L. Evans, pastor of Tionesta Church of God, officiating.
Burial: West Hickory (Pa.) Cemetery.
Harrisville-area homemaker was born in Venango County
Mary S. Evans, Harrisville RD 2, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday (6-10-00) in United Community Hospital, Pine Township. She was 96.
Mrs. Evans was born April 7, 1904, in Venango County to Oren A. and Margaret Etta Martin Ray.
She attended the former Jones School, Venango County; and Grove City High School.
A homemaker, Mrs. Evans was a member of Peters Chapel United Methodist Church, Irwin Township, Venango County; and Harmony Grove Quilting Group.
She previously attended the senior group at Scrubgrass Grange, Venango County.
Her husband, William J. Evans, whom she married June 28, 1922, died Nov. 5, 1982.
Surviving are: three sons, Roy W., Palm Springs, Calif.; Richard L., Harrisville; and Jack T., Erie; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Martin D.; a great-great-grandchild; and two brothers, Wilbur E. and Seaton J. Ray.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peters Chapel United Methodist Church, Harrisville RD 1 16038.
EVANSRaymond Leroy Furey
Mrs. William J. (Mary S.), 96, Harrisville RD 2.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-12-00) in JAMISON FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-13-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack E. Elder, retired Methodist minister, officiating.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Reznor worker belonged to Mercer church, Moose lodge
Raymond Leroy Furey, 320 Home St., Mercer, died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday (6-11-00) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, following an extended illness. He was 61.
Mr. Furey was born Dec. 25, 1938, in Mercer to Raymond Lamont and Mary Connell Furey.
The alumnus of Mercer High School was a fabricator for Reznor -- a unit of Thomas & Betts Corp., Mercer.
Mr. Furey was a member of Mercer United Methodist Church; Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1637, Mercer; and previously belonged to East End Fire Department.
He enjoyed hunting and was a member of National Rifle Association.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Forrest (Mary Etta) White, Butler.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
FUREYAlberta M. Henderson
Raymond Leroy, 61, of 320 Home St., Mercer.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-13-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-14-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Hugh D. Crocker, minister of visitation of Mercer United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Pine Township woman was native of Oil City
Funeral will be Wednesday for Alberta M. Henderson, 1460 Carrie Way, Pine Township. She died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday (6-10-00) in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. She was 93.
Mrs. Henderson was born Nov. 16, 1906, in Oil City to John and Margaret Bailey Morgan.
She was formerly employed by Bell Telephone Co., Oil City and Pittsburgh.
Her husband, Freeland Henderson, whom she married Aug. 12, 1946, died Nov. 11, 1986.
Surviving are: a stepdaughter, Glorianna Holtman, Pittsburgh; two sisters, Mary Ellen Ward, Grove City; and Marguerite Brown, Westfield, N.Y.; five stepgrandchildren; and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Gleason, Jack and Paul Morgan; and a sister, Florence Spencer.
HENDERSONElnora Marie Morris McGary
Mrs. Freeland (Alberta M.), 93, of 1460 Carrie Way, Pine Township.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-13-00) in FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-14-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. Galen "Joe" MacDonald, pastor of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.
Arrangements by ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 3223 Perry Highway, Sheakleyville.
Farmer was retired manager of New Wilmington Agway
NEW CASTLE -- Elnora Marie Morris McGary, 2981 Mercer Road, New Castle, formerly of Fayette Village, Volant, died at 12:48 p.m. Sunday (6-11-00) in the hospital of Jameson Health System following a brief illness. She was 85.
Mrs. McGary was born April 27, 1915, in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County to Bryan J. and Margaret J. Fobes Morris.
A 1933 alumna of New Castle High School, she graduated from New Castle Business College and served on her high school class reunion committee.
Mrs. McGary was employed by Volant Bank and previously worked for Marvin Electric Co., New Castle.
She was a member of Rich Hill Presbyterian Church, Volant.
She and her husband, Samuel Wilford McGary, whom she married June 28, 1941, were farmers and retired as joint managers of New Wilmington Agway. He died April 17, 1991.
Surviving is a brother, Clifford L. Morris, New Castle.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gayle Anne, who died in 1945.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rich Hill Presbyterian Church, Volant 16156.
McGARYDoris M. Miller
Mrs. Samuel Wilford (Elnora Marie Morris), 85, of 2981 Mercer Road, New Castle, formerly of Fayette Village, Volant.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-13-00) in SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-14-00) in the funeral home, with the Rev. John Hicks, interim pastor of Rich Hill Presbyterian Church, Volant, officiating.
Burial: Castle View Memorial Gardens, New Castle.
Sharon church, Eastern Star member formerly lived here
BAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- Funeral will be Tuesday for Doris M. Miller, Bay Village, formerly of 715 Koonce Road, Hermitage. She died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday (6-10-00) in Bradley Nursing Home. She was 92.
Mrs. Miller was born April 23, 1908, in Sharon to J. Fred and Anna Margaret Swavey Shartle.
A 1926 alumna of Sharon High School, she was a life member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 242 in Sharon, where she served as a past worthy matron.
Mrs. Miller was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, Sharon.
Her husband, Harold M. Miller, whom she married Aug. 11, 1928, died Aug. 15, 1988.
Surviving are: two grandsons, Thomas E. Dills, Charlotte, N.C; and Robert C. Dills, Avon Lake, Ohio; three great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn A. Dills; and two sisters, Dorothy Shartle and Ruth S. Scott.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Avenue, Sharon 16146.
MILLERRuth A. Schirck
Mrs. Harold M. (Doris M.), 92, Bay Village, Ohio, formerly of 715 Koonce Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Tuesday (6-13-00) 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: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Myles T. Bradley, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
Former Hubbard woman was St. Patricks church member
McCANDLESS TOWNSHIP, ALLEGHENY COUNTY -- Ruth A. Schirck, Valencia Woods, Pa., formerly of Hubbard, died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday (6-10-00) in UPMC Passavant of complications from surgery. She was 81.
Mrs. Schirck was born July 4, 1918, in Canton, Ohio, to Theodore and Mary Scanlon Kimberly.
She was a member of St. Patricks Church, Hubbard; and its Altar and Rosary Society, Legion of Mary and Sacred Heart Auxiliary.
Her husband, Phillip M. Schirck, whom she married June 21, 1947, died Nov. 9, 1986.
Surviving are: a son, Dr. Phillip M. Schirck, Rochester, N.Y.; four daughters, Mrs. Irv (Anne) Kravitz, Boardman, Ohio; Mrs. Andrew (Ruthie) Frydrych, Mercer; Mrs. William (Mary Pat) Stechschulte, West Palm Beach, Fla.; and Mrs. Daniel (Phyllis) Flynn, Mars., Pa.; a brother, Paul Kimberly, Detroit; four sisters, Judy Kimberly, Detroit; Mary Beth Kabat, Boston; and Patricia Mason and Dorothy Flynn, both Ocala, Fla.; and 19 grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Phyllis; a brother, Theodore Kimberly; and a sister, Betty Kimberly.
SCHIRCKWilliam S. Fred Varro
Mrs. Phillip M. (Ruth A.), 81, Valencia, Pa., formerly of Hubbard.
Calling hours: 6:30 to 9 p.m. today (6-12-00) in KELLEY-ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-13-00) in St. Patricks Church, Hubbard, with the Rev. Timothy H. ONeill, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown.
GATX retiree co-owned Sharon motorcycle shop
William S. "Fred" Varro, 538 Dwyer St., Sharon, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday (6-10-00) at home following an extended illness. He was 73.
Mr. Varro was born Nov. 17, 1926, in Farrell to Daniel and Elizabeth Kish Varro.
He attended Farrell area schools and retired in 1982 after 30 years from General American Transportation Corp.s former Masury plant, where he was a railroad car assembler. Mr. Varro was also co-owner with his brother, Daniel, of Harley-Davidson, Sharon, the first store of its kind in the Shenango Valley.
He served as a Merchant Marine during World War II and attended East Side Church (Baptist-Disciples of Christ), Sharon.
A motorcycle enthusiast, Mr. Varro enjoyed fixing Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Surviving are: a former wife, Norma Shaffer Skrycki, Hermitage; two sons, William S. Jr., Sharon; and Michael James, Hermitage; two sisters, Emma Scott, Youngstown; and Ida Chirazzi, New Castle; a brother, Charles, Cleveland; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Besides his brother, Daniel, he was preceded in death by a brother, John.
VARRO
William S. "Fred," 73, of 538 Dwyer St., Sharon.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (6-13-00) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-14-00) in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Edward Hillard of East Side Church (Baptist-Disciples of Christ), Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.PREVIOUS DEATHS
Look in past days obituary files to find the full obituariesCLARK
Mrs. Robert (Ruth), 84, of College View Towers, Grove City.
Obituary was published 6-10-00
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-12-00) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (6-13-00) in the funeral home with the Rev. John Bailey, pastor of New Life Church of New Wilmington, officiating.
Burial: Findley Cemetery, Mercer.JACKSON
Albert M., "Doodle," 61, of 406 Hoon Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 6-10-00
Calling hours: Noon to time of service Wednesday (6-14-00) in Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Emerson Ave., Farrell. Friends may also call at the residence of the Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Chavers, 937 Emerson Ave., Farrell, Mr. Jacksons in-laws.
Service: Memorial service 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church, with the Rev. Robert E. Chavers, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Cremation.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.McCULLEY
Michael F., 40, of 376 Emerson Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 6-9-00
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (6-12-00) in Second Baptist Church, 1140 Spearman Ave., Farrell.
Service: Funeral service at noon Tuesday (6-13-00) in the church, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor, officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.RERKO
Andrew W., 76, of 4291 Youngstown Kingsville Road, Cortland.
Obituary was published 6-11-00
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today (6-12-00) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-13-00) in the funeral home with the Rev. John Klimenko, pastor of Fowler United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna.
