Obituaries by LocationHudin, Katherine A.
Katherine A. Hudin, 84, of Beaver Falls, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in the Providence Health Care Center, Beaver Falls.
Born Nov. 14, 1916, in North Side, Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Ignatius and Theresa Sohar Srmeg, she was a clerk for the J.C. Penney Company, retiring in 1978, and a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Beaver Falls.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve M. Hudin, on May 20, 1986; a daughter, Dolores Hudin; four sisters, Theresa Srmeg, Barbara Cupac, Mary Podnar and Goldie Ivicek, and a brother, Pete Srmeg.
Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Victor Borghi, Beaver Falls, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. in the SPRATT FUNERAL HOME, 1901 Seventh Ave., BEAVER FALLS. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Divine Mercy Parish, Beaver Falls, with the Rev. Donald R. Bischof, her pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Brighton.
Hinkle-Brubaker, Beulah M. Wright
Beulah M. Wright Hinkle-Brubaker died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Verona, Pa.
Born June 11, 1903, in Saxton, Pa., a daughter of the late Roland and Mary Wright, she had been a resident of Saxton, Pa., Rockton, Pa., and in recent years Penn Hills. She was a member of the Monroeville Assembly of God. She was the owner of Hinkle's Grocery Store in Saxton and was a graduate of the Pittsburgh School of Nursing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hank Hinkle, in 1951; her second husband, Chester Brubaker, in 1992; a daughter, Thelma Righi; a granddaughter, Cynthia Snavely Green, and a brother, Jesse Wright, Sewickley.
Surviving are three daughters, Betty DiCiccio and her husband, Joe, Industry; Doris Villa, Monroeville, and Donna Miller and her husband, Harold, Baltimore, Md., and 11 grandchildren, Dr. R.W. Shaffer, Bellingham, Wash., and Boise, Idaho; Ralph Ed Shaffer, Industry; David Shaffer, Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; Craig Villa and Connie Ainsworth, both of Monroeville; Cathy Stewart, Lower Burrell; Nancy Wilhelm and Sharon Glasser, both of Mount Airy, Md., and Harold, Glenn and Brice Miller, all of Baltimore, Md. She is also survived by a sister, Gladys Yeamons of Saxton and Chambersburg.
Friends were received Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SOXMAN FUNERAL HOME LTD., Roth Chapel, 7450 Saltsburgh Road, Monroeville, Pa., where services were conducted Thursday evening at 8 p.m., by her pastor, the Rev. James Leake.
Interment took place Friday at 1 p.m. in Plum Creek Cemetery.
Gorrell Jr., John D. 'Jack'
John D. "Jack" Gorrell Jr., 66, of North Sewickley Township, formerly of West Mayfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Born May 22, 1934, in New Springfield, Ohio, a son of the late John D. Sr. and Kathryn McMurray Gorrell, he served in the Army from 1956 to 1958 and was a first class sergeant in the Army Reserves from 1959 to 1966. He was a retired pressman foreman from the News Tribune, Beaver Falls, and was also retired from the Babcock & Wilcox Company. He was a member of the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church; Parian Lodge 662 F&AM, Beaver Falls, and a former member of Otter-Go Camping Club.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Bonnie Ross Gorrell; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Lori Gorrell, Millersburg, Ohio, and David and Stephanie Gorrell, South Beaver Township; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry L. and Dorothy Gorrell, Beaver Falls, and five grandchildren, Zachary, Brittany, Michael, Katie and Erin Gorrell.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James Gorrell, in 1997.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at 1 p.m. in the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church, Route 65 and Chapel Drive. The Rev. James Allison, of Fishers of Boys, Darlington, will officiate.
Private entombment will be in Sylvania Hills Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association, 3582 Brodhead Road, Suite 104, Monaca, Pa. 15061.
The LUTTON BEAVER FALLS FUNERAL HOME, 1117 Fifth Ave., is in charge of arrangements.
Gleason, Elizabeth Jeune
Elizabeth Jeune Gleason, of Madeira Beach, Fla., formerly of Westfield, N.Y., passed away on Dec. 27, 2000.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 56 years, Dr. Robert L. Gleason, who had his practice in Westfield, N.Y., for 40 years; a son, Mark Robert, Madeira Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Patricia Lynn Gleason, Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, Gerald J. McHugh and his wife, June, Pittsburgh, and Joseph E. McHugh Jr. and his wife, Marcia, Largo, Fla.; a sister, Patricia A. Tatham and her husband, Stephen, Kenneth City, Fla.; a grandson, Joseph Carter Gleason, Salt Lake City, Utah, and beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Patrick.
Elizabeth, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. McHugh Sr., was born and raised in Ambridge, Pa., graduated from St. Veronica High School, St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, and received her post graduate degree from Margaret Hague Hospital, Jersey City, N.J.
She was treasurer of the Westfield (N.Y.) Hospital Regional Auxiliary Inc. for 40 years, and was a life member of the International Society, Beta Sigma Phi.
Inspired by her daughter's devotion to her chosen profession, Elizabeth's mother, Mrs. Mary Kennedy McHugh, one of Pennsylvania's most beloved poets, wrote "To Our Nurses-Guardian Angels in White" (Excerpt from this poem follows)
"Her young eyes have gazed in wonder, as at first she beheld HIS creation in the mystery of life, and the happy mother's smile, contentment and pride, as ever so gently she places the newborn infant by her side. She beholds another angel, too, a dark one in disguise. And there is sadness in her heart, as she closes forever a dear ones eyes.
God bless her, and be ever kind, smooth her path as she smooths her gown. May she always wear a halo of white, and when she is called to rest, please God, I beg of You this humble request;
May our guardian angels in white, sit at Your right hand and wear a golden crown."
Davis, June M. (Owens)
June M. (Owens) Davis, 75, of Cranberry Township, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, in Allegheny General Hospital.
Born Sept. 23, 1925, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Basil T. and Jane Williams Owens.
Surviving are her husband, Grant C. Davis; a daughter, Loren Ann Lewis, Arvada, Colo.; three sons, Grant C. Davis Jr., West Lake Village, Calif.; Jeffrey W. Davis, Cranberry Township, and Cary R. Davis, Ross Township, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SIMONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 7720 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, http://web.archive.org/web/20010428130239/http://www.simonsfuneralhomeinc.com/., where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel.
Interment will follow in Allegheny Memorial Park Cemetery.
Craven, Scott E.
Scott E. Craven, 53, of DeLand, Fla., formerly of Rochester Township, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, surrounded by his loving family in the Beaver Valley Nursing Center, South Beaver Township.
Born Nov. 7, 1947, in Rochester, a son of Harry M. and Dorothy M. McKinnis Craven, of Rochester Township, he was a CAD operator with Signature Systems of Winter Park, Fla. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rochester. A 1965 graduate of Rochester High School, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judith K. and Walter Steiner, New Brighton, and Peggy K. and Rudy Pagani, Chippewa Township; seven nieces and nephews, Susan and Christine Schreiner, New Brighton; Erin and Andrew Steiner, Pittsburgh, and Danielle, Daniel and Cassandra Pagani, all of Chippewa Township, and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Durban and Verna McKinnis; his paternal grandparents, Harry H. and Ellen Craven, and a nephew, Lewis Pagani.
Friends will be received Friday from 10 a.m. to noon in the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester, where services will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. His pastor, the Rev. Dr. Frank Garlathy, will officiate.
Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township.
Fusco, Amelia Alvania
Amelia Alvania Fusco, 84, of South Beaver Township, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, in The Medical Center, Beaver.
Born July 2, 1916, in Fair Oaks, she was the oldest daughter of the late Milan and Veronica Vavrek Alvania. She served with the American Red Cross during World War II. She worked as an X-ray technician at Sewickley Valley Hospital and a lab technician at Indiana (Pa.) hospitals. She was a continuity editor in Hollywood in the early days of movies and television. She served as president of the South Beaver Elementary PTA from 1967 to 1968 and was on the Blackhawk School Board from 1971 to 1975. She was a real estate agent for the Blackwood Agency from 1975 to 1985, and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Darlington, where she served as Ladies Guild president in 1974.
Surviving are a daughter, Lisa C. Fusco, Richmond, Va., and two brothers, Steven Alvania, Fair Oaks, and Richard Allan Alavania, Beaver Falls.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Elmer F. Fusco, in 1997, and a brother, Michael Alvania, in 1997.
Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the CAMPBELL'S CHIPPEWA FUNERAL HOME, 2618 Darlington Road, where prayers will be recited Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Darlington. The Rev. Father Joseph Lemp of the Queen of Heaven Church, Koppel, will officiate.
Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Chippewa Township.
A vigil service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Route 51, R.D. 1, Darlington, Pa. 16115 or the American Diabetes Association, Beaver County Chapter, c/o Corporate One Office Park Building II, Suite 225, 4075 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville, Pa. 15146.
Lehn, Charles A.
Charles A. Lehn, 80, of Ambridge, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, in UPMC-North Hills.
Born Oct. 1, 1920, in Ambridge, a son of the late Joseph and Maria Lehn, he was a retired employee of the Armco Steel Corp., Ambridge, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Good Samaritan Parish St. Stanislaus Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an electrician on the aircraft carriers USS Wasp and the USS Kadashan Bay.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Schmidt Lehn; three sons, Carl Lehn and his wife, Georgia, Economy; David Lehn and his wife, Tammy, Enon Valley, and Jeffrey Lehn and Mary Ellen Szuchy, both of Economy; a beloved great-granddaughter, Paige; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Lona Books, Edinburg, Texas; Frances and her husband, Pete Peterson, in Florida; Mrs. Betty Dale, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Joann Woods, Morgantown, W.Va., and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Lehn.
Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p .m. in the PAUL E. BOHN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1099 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, where a service will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Church, with the Rev. Father James Kunkel, his pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in Good Samaritan Cemetery, Fair Oaks.
Meier, George A.
George A. Meier, 88, of Patterson Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in The Medical Center, Beaver.
Born May 3, 1912, in Rochester, a son of the late William and Anne Wocheley Meier, he was salutatorian of his 1930 graduating class of Rochester High School. He was formerly employed on the Beegle Estate and was a retired circuit breaker adjuster with the Westinghouse Electric Corp., Beaver. A member of the Riverview United Methodist Church, Patterson Township, since 1944, he was a choir member for over 50 years, a member of the Men's Bible School Class and was active with the United Methodist Men. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and wildlife, and was an inventor. His special ministry with his wife was visiting shut-ins within his church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Kiefer Meier, in 1997; four sisters, Edna Mae Giles, Margaret Schroeder, Rose C. Hodgson and Henrietta Herbster, and three brothers, his infant twin, Christopher, Fred and John Meier.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth E. and Geoffrey Dick, Winter Park, Fla.; a daughter, Sarah Anne Meier, Beaver Falls; two grandchildren, Steven S. Dick, Winter Park, Fla., and Susan Rose Dick, St. Louis, Mo.; a brother and sister-in-law, William H. and Anna Meier, Patterson Township, and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visitation.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Riverview United Methodist Church, Patterson Township, with his pastor, the Rev. Todd Davis, officiating, and special remarks by the Rev. Robert Tweed.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the Riverview United Methodist Church, 1099 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010.
CAMPBELL'S BEAVER FALLS FUNERAL HOME, 14th Street and Eighth Avenue, is in charge of arrangements.
Sokol, Stephen
Stephen Sokol, 91, of Lower Burrell, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, in the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center, Brighton Township.
Born Jan. 13, 1910, in Rossford, Ohio, a son of the late Matthew S. and Rose Dupell Sokol, he was the founder and proprietor of Sokol's Hardware in Lower Burrell, Pa., a business he operated from 1947 until his retirement in 1993. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of St. Margaret Mary R.C. Church. He enjoyed doing general repairs.
He is survived by two sons, Larry Sokol, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Gary Sokol, Industry; two grandchildren, and one great-grandson; three brothers, John and Frank "Sankey" Sokol, both of Lower Burrell, and Jack Sokol, Rathdrum, Id.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, "Sally" Salomea N. Grzywinski Sokol; a son, Stephen Sokol Jr., and two sisters, Stella David and Helen Kukich.
Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Rd. at Alder Street, Lower Burrell, where a funeral service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m.
