Joseph Frederick Caskey
Lake Milton, Ohio - Joe Caskey, 68, of Lake Milton, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital from cancer.
He was born in Cleveland, July 13, 1932, a son of Joseph and Julia Hollitt Caskey.
A graduate of Pymatuning High School, he attended Thiel College and Case Western Reserve University.
He was a licensed Realtor, appraiser and paralegal.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the division of military police. He formerly owned and operated the Golden Key Restaurant in Jamestown; the College Inn, Greenville; the Caskey Motor Inn, Alliance, Ohio; and the University Inn, Youngstown, Ohio. He developed Caskey Country Estates, Lordstown, Ohio, where he served as councilman, and was a sales agent for Century 21.
At the time of his death, he was the owner of Real Property Appraisers of Lake Milton and Georgia Avenue Realty of Sebring, Ohio, and president of Lake Milton Utilities. He was a past president of Lordstown and Lake Milton businessmen's associations.
For many years he was active in philanthropy through the Shriners Hospitals, the Salvation Army Board of Alliance and the Lions Club. He was a 32nd-degree Mason, holding membership in the Adelphic Lodge 424 in Jamestown, York Rite Valley of Canton, Ohio, Scottish Rite Valley of New Castle, Tadmor Temple and the Royal Order of Jesters Court 080 of Akron, Ohio.
Survivors include two sons, John Frederick of Warren, Ohio, and James Robert of Lordstown; a half sister, Eleanor Zimmerman of Euclid, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance.
The funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with Edward Mitchell, M.D., officiating.
Burial will be in Fairmount Memorial Park.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Shriners Burn Institute, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, Pa. 16505.
Friends may register online at www.ctcfuneral.com.
Sarah May York
Sarah May York, 78, of Chestnut Street, Meadville, died Monday, May 14, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
She was born in Meadville June 1, 1922, a daughter of Chester and Erba Cole Coon. She married William (Uncle Bill) York Sept. 19, 1959. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1992.
She completed 12 years of schooling and owned and operated the Midway Motel in Hartstown from 1976 to the late 1980s. She retired from American Viscose.
She was a member and deaconess of Emmanuel United Church of Christ and a member of its "Kitchen Krew." She was also a former member of Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include seven sisters, Harriette Hoffman and her husband, Wayne, of Meadville, Wilma Means and her husband, Darrell, of Saegertown, Karen Johnson and her husband, Ray, of Cochranton, Betty Beckman of Denver, Colo., Alvira Peterson and her husband, Homer, of Tionesta, Shirley Layman and her husband, Lyle, of Mesa, Ariz., and Judy Coon of Meadville; five brothers, Arnold Coon and his wife, Evelyn, of Ashtabula, Ohio, Lawrence Coon and his wife, Dorothy, of Cochranton, Ronald Coon and his wife, Carol, of Meadville, Raymond Coon and his wife, Flo, of Cochranton, and Melvin Coon and his wife, Anita, of Pekin, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Irene Dillaman, Viola Rudy and June Coon; and two brothers, George Coon and Chester Coon Jr.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 30 Park Ave., Meadville, with the Rev. Tim Solomon officiating.
Burial will be in Reichel Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to American Cancer Society, 464 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Howard F. (Coach) Roche
Howard F. (Coach) Roche, 80, of Baldwin Street, Meadville, died Sunday, May 13, 2001, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.
He was born in Meadville April 29, 1921, a son of Carl and Eleanor Juliet Roche. He married Loretta Iva Lou Bump in 1953. She preceded him in death in 1962.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he took part in the D-Day Invasion.
He worked for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and was also self-employed.
He enjoyed gardening, sports, collecting items and having yard sales.
Survivors include two daughters, Delores M. Porter of Meadville and Doreen M. Bailey of Union City; six grandchildren, Loretta and Roy Estep, Mike Ender Jr., Jeremy Ender, Marty Woodcock II, Sunshine Geiger and Ellen Geiger; and a sister, Betty Wallace of Ohio.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Haggerty, and a niece, Norma Jean.
Services were private and under the direction of Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
Burial was in Venango Cemetery.
Ralph Handley
VEGUITA, N.M. - Ralph Handley, 85, of Veguita, N.M., died Friday, May 4, 2001, after a short illness.
He was born in Meadville May 1, 1916, a son of Arthur and Grace Handley. His wife, Harriet, preceded him in death in 1987.
He was very active in the area's agriculture community until the summer of 1956 when he and his family moved to New Mexico.
He was a devoted member of Chihuahua Bible Chapel, Belen Optimists and American Guernsey Cattle Club.
His children noted he passed from their arms into the loving arms of his heavenly Father and many loved ones, especially their mother, waiting to celebrate his arrival in a much better place.
Survivors include three sons, David and his wife, Audrey, Richard, and Doug and his wife, Irene; four daughters, Barbara Pruett and her husband, Wayne, Becky Tiley and her husband, Earl, Beverly Pareo and her husband, Jordan, and Bonnie Davidson and her husband, Randy; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Bryan; two sisters, Marian Hamilton and Ruby Walton; and a brother, Frank Handley.
The calling hours and funeral were Sunday at Chihuahua Bible Chapel, Veguita.
Burial was in Chihuahua Bible Cemetery.
Frances Minnis
Frances Minnis, 84, of 20898 Alden St. Extension, Meadville, died Sunday, May 13, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center following an illness of two years.
She was born in Greenwood Township, Crawford County, Jan. 26, 1917, a daughter of Oliver and Caroline DeArment Leavy. She married Clark R. Minnis Oct. 26, 1940, and he preceded her in death April 6, 1980.
A homemaker, she also worked at Miller's Shoes for 12 years.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son, Richard Minnis and his wife, Miriam, of Warren; two daughters, Phyllis Cline and her husband, John, of Oak Park, Ill., and Mary Lee Minnis of Meadville; four grandchildren, Glenn Minnis, Veronica Winslow, Jonathan Cline and Matthew Cline; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Smith of Greenville.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Cecile Leavy.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Robert W. Waid Funeral Home Inc., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Brian Moran of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
Burial will be in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenwood Township.
The family suggests memorials be made to Meadville Public Library, 848 N. Main St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or Trinity Lutheran Church, 649 Park Ave., Meadville.
Alyce T. Pasterik Zelasko
Alyce T. Pasterik Zelasko, 79, of 81 Park Ave., Meadville, died Friday, May 11, 2001, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community after a lingering illness.
Born in Conneautville Feb. 27, 1922, she was a daughter of Andrew and Anna Zajak Pasterik. On Jan. 8, 1942, she married Henry P. Zelasko.
She was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, where she belonged to the Alter and Rosary Society and the funeral choir.
A graduate of Conneautville High School, she was a homemaker who served as a volunteer at the soup kitchen and was active in other community organizations.
She enjoyed her family, home, gardening, growing flowers, traveling and collecting teddy bears.
In addition to her husband of 59 years, survivors include a daughter, Lynda Snyder and her husband, John R., of Meadville; four grandchildren, Sharon Moore, Kathleen McCracken, Karen Zelasko, and John R. Snyder Jr. and his wife, Kimberly, who helped the family move through a difficult time; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Cauldwell of Niles, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas; one grandson, Scott R. Snyder; four sisters, Helen Jafko, Frances Smith, Leona Jones, and Elizabeth Pasterik; and two brothers, Thomas Pasterik and Michael Connor.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today at 10 a.m. at St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Bower of Edinboro as celebrant.
Entombment will be in St. Brigid Cemetery Mausoleum.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. Scripture prayer services will be at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, 383 Arch St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or St. Peter Church, 501 Washington St., Conneautville; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Joseph N. Wiencek
LINESVILLE - Joseph N. Wiencek, 65, of Linesville, died Sunday, May 13, 2001, at his home.
Born June 4, 1935, in Madison Township, Clarion County, he was a son of Anna Radesie and Walter Wiencek. On Aug. 31, 1959, he married Regina Meier in Elkton, Md.
He was a member of Linesville First Baptist Church and the International Ladies Garment Union.
From 1957 to 1959, he served in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Germany.
For 25 years, he was employed by Dalton Industries in Wiloughby, Ohio, as a cloth pattern grader. Subsequently, he worked for Gilmore Trading Corp. for five years in Hialeah, Fla., before retiring in 1995.
He enjoyed golf, fishing, and, most of all, his family.
In addition to his wife of 41 years, survivors include a daughter, Andrea Ellen McKenney of Chesterfield, Mich.; two sons, Joseph Michael Wiencek and his wife, Shelby, of Thompson, Ohio, and Peter James Wiencek of Rock Creek, Ohio; four grandchildren, Angelique McKenney, Caleb Wiencek, Corey Wiencek and Erica Wiencek; two sisters, Dora Swintosky of Hooversville and Helen Makay and her husband, Joseph, of Boswell; and five brothers, George Wiencek of Boswell, Raymond Wiencek of Somerset, Andrew Wiencek of Boswell, Richard Wiencek of Johnstown, and Alvin Wiencek of Jerome.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harold W. Coleman Jr. Funeral Home, 6028 U.S. Highway 6, Linesville.
The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Sciple, visitation pastor of Linesville Baptist Church, officiating.
The family suggests memorials be made to American Cancer Society, 505 Poplar St., Suite P310, Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Frances G. Weed
SAEGERTOWN - Frances G. Weed, 77, of 424 Water St., Saegertown, died Sunday, May 13, 2001, at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie following a short illness. She had lived in Saegertown since 1953.
Born July 21, 1923, in Dunmore, W.Va., she was a daughter of Frank and Ida Gum Galford. On July 10, 1941, she married James Leroy (Roy) Weed.
A member of First Baptist Church in Cambridge Springs, she was very faithful in visitation.
From the late 1940s until 1958, she was employed at Talon Inc. in Meadville. From 1958 to 1975, she worked at GTI Inc. in Saegertown, first in assembly and then as head inspector. From 1975 until her retirement in 1983, she was employed at Saegertown Junior-Senior High School, first as a cafeteria worker and then as a custodian.
She enjoyed baking and was known affectionately as "Mom" to a number of neighborhood kids.
In addition to her husband of 59 years, survivors include four sons, James L. Weed Jr. and his wife, Carol, of Sebring, Fla., Richard Weed and his wife, Shirley, of Saegertown, Bob Weed and his wife, Kathie, also of Sebring, and Mark Weed and his wife, Patty, of Albion; 11 grandchildren, Barbara Stock, Steve Weed, Jeffrey Weed, Randy Weed, Jason Weed, Heather McKinney, Michelle Harding, Brandon Weed, Kellyanne Weed, Tina Benfakir, and Mark Steven Weed; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Hazel Goodwill and Kathryn McGraw, both of Sebring, and Eula Orr of Lakeland, Fla.; and two brothers, Allen Galford of Centerville and Harold Galford of Saegertown.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Root and an infant, Audrey Galford.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cambridge Springs with the Rev. Rod Beardsley officiating.
Burial will be in Venango Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be given to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 337 S. Main St., Cambridge Springs, Pa. 16403.
Ann Louise Spanogle
GUYS MILLS - Ann Louise Spanogle, 84, of 29439 State Highway 77, Guys Mills, died Saturday, May 12, 2001, at Beverly Healthcare in Cambridge Springs. She had been in failing health.
Born in Philipsburg March 21, 1917, she was a daughter of Martin and Madeline Rusnak. She married James O. Spanogle Aug. 16, 1944.
A homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, gardening and caring for her family. Her family considered her to be a very warm, loving and a devoted wife and mother.
In addition to her husband of 56 years, survivors include a son, James Spanogle and his wife, Sylvia, of Guys Mills; two daughters, Belle Murray and her husband, Jim, of Conneaut Lake, and Gail Bufalino and her husband, Russell, of Cambridge Springs; five grandchildren, Shane Murray, Senta Karastury, Jesse Spanogle, Russ Bufalino, and Nicholas Bufalino; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
There will be no calling hours.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Cambridge Springs with Monsignor Lawrence Speice as celebrant.
Burial will be in New Richmond Cemetery
Arrangements are under the direction of Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs.
The family suggests memorials be given to the American Cancer Society, 505 Poplar St., Suite P310, Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Alyce T. Pasterik Zelasko
Alyce T. Pasterik Zelasko, 79, of 81 Park Ave., Meadville, died Friday, May 11, 2001, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community after a lingering illness.
Born in Conneautville Feb. 27, 1922, she was a daughter of Andrew and Anna Zajak Pasterik. On Jan. 8, 1942, she married Henry P. Zelasko.
She was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, where she belonged to the Alter and Rosary Society and the funeral choir.
A graduate of Conneautville High School, she was a homemaker who served as a volunteer at the soup kitchen and was active in other community organizations.
She enjoyed her family, home, gardening, growing flowers, traveling and collecting teddy bears.
In addition to her husband of 59 years, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John (Linda) Snyder of Meadville; four grandchildren, Sharon Moore, Kathleen McCracken, John Snyder and Karen Zelasko; a sister, Margaret Cauldwell of Niles, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas; one grandson, Scott R. Snyder; four sisters, Helen Jafko, Frances Smith, Leona Jones, and Elizabeth Pasterik; and two brothers, Thomas Pasterik and Michael Connor.
Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. Scripture prayer services will be at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Bower of Edinboro as celebrant.
Entombment will be in St. Brigid Cemetery Mausoleum.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, 383 Arch St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or St. Peter Church, 501 Washington St., Conneautville; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Harold E. (Happy) Thompson
GIRARD - Harold E. (Happy) Thompson, 81, of Girard, died Friday, May 11, 2001, at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie.
Born in Richmond Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, July 17, 1919, he was a son of Charles N. and Vera Alice Winch Thompson. He married Lovina M. Heath.
His experience selling farming supplies as a young lad paid off in later years; for eight years, he and his wife owned and operated the Kinsman Hardware Store and later worked at the John Deere dealership in Kinsman, Ohio.
Known for his woodworking, he made "working" models of old historical items such as spinning wheels, piano stools, stage coaches and covered wagons.
For the past 14 years, he was a minister at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Claridon, Ohio, and Pilgrim Holiness Church in Linesville.
A musician at heart, he tuned pianos and played his favorite musical instruments, the piano and violin, regularly during church services. Recently, while living in Girard, he attended the Free Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife of 62 years, survivors include a son, Larry E. Thompson and his wife, Jerri, of Erie; two daughters, Beth Powers of Girard, and Ellie Frank and her husband, Denny, of Austin Town, Ohio; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel Sakuta and her husband, Mike, of Lake City, and Vivian Buell of Jefferson, Ohio; three brothers, Kenneth Thompson and his wife, Laura, of Richmond, Va., Duane Thompson and his wife, Norma, of Linesville, and the Rev. Garth Thompson of Miami, Fla.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Thompson and Joyce Heath; one brother, Stanley Thompson; and a grandson, Mark Powers.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Jean Evans Thompson Funeral Home, 11883 Main St., East Springfield.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Federated Church in East Springfield with Pastor Ed Huntley of the Federated Church and Pastor Byron Oakes of the Girard Free Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in the Richmond Center Cemetery in Richmond, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Peniel Holiness Camp, in care of Mrs. Carol Durfee, 10070 Reese Drive, Girard, Pa. 16417.
Caroline E. Klinginsmith
THOMPSON, Ohio - Caroline E. Klinginsmith, 73, of Sidley Road, Thompson, died Saturday, May 12, 2001, at University Hospital in Cleveland.
Born Aug. 12, 1927, in Austinburg, Ohio, she was a daughter of Michael and Margrethe Larson Gockerell. On Aug. 14, 1948, she married Lawrence (Larry) Klinginsmith in Cumberland, Md.
She attended the Congregational Church in Austinburg, Ohio.
A homemaker, she enjoyed making hooked rugs, reading, doing crossword puzzles and bird watching.
In addition to her husband of 52 years, survivors include two sons, Fred Klinginsmith of Moseley, Va., and Karl of Thompson; two daughters, Linda DeJesus and Alma Klinginsmith, both of Geneva, Ohio; eight grandchildren; a sister, Erna Nagy of Brecksville, Ohio; and a brother, Paul Gockerell of Harpersfield Township, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Klinginsmith in 1987; an infant sister; and two brothers, Robert Gockerell and Michael Gockerell Jr.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Donald E. Walker Funeral Home, 828 Sherman St., Geneva, Ohio.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. McCain of Grace Christian Fellowship, North Madison, Ohio, officiating.
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Thompson, Ohio.
Wayne D. Klinginsmith
CONNEAUT LAKE - Wayne D. Klinginsmith, 92, of Conneaut Lake, died Thursday, May 3, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Born in Greenwood Township, Crawford County, Nov. 26, 1908, he was a son of Charles C. and Minnie I. McCracken Klinginsmith. He married Mary E. Ellison May 7, 1949, in Meadville.
He graduated from East Fallowfield High School, and worked for the Erie Railroad for four years before going to Talon Inc. of Meadville as a chain machine operator for 38 years, retiring in 1973. He also operated a truck garden and sweet corn stand sending produce to Pittsburgh from the inlet garden he operated for 30 years. He also raised and sold Capon chickens. He was proud of and enjoyed his garden through last summer and was looking forward to this summer's gardening.
He raised English setters and enjoyed hunting and fishing both in Canada and Pennsylvania. His greatest joy came from his family.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Conneaut Lake. He was a 50-year member of Pine Masonic Lodge 498. Past district deputy of Odd Fellows and a 55-year member of Odd Fellows Lodge 980, Conneaut Lake, he was an officer and very active with the Odd Fellows throughout his life. He was a life member of Conneaut Lake Park Fire Hall, a member of Harmonsburg Volunteer Fire Department and a proud and active member of Conneaut Lake Historical Society.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of almost 52 years, include four children, Marian Coulson of Seal Beach, Calif., Richard of Corry, Robert of Aloha, Ore., and Bonita L. Klinginsmith of Spring Hill, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Thomas, Robert, James, Linda, Ricky, Holly and Dennis; two great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Olive Klinginsmith; a brother, Holly Klinginsmith; and a half brother, J.G. Klinginsmith.
Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Waid-Coleman Funeral Home Inc., 12422 Conneaut Lake Road, Conneaut Lake, where Odd Fellows Lodge 980 will have a service at 6:30 p.m. and Pine Masonic Lodge 498 will have a service at 6:45 p.m.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bruce K. Davis, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 464 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Rylee Jean Gorski Roiz
ERIE - Rylee Jean Gorski Roiz, 5 months, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at Pittsburgh Children's Hospital.
She was born in Erie Dec. 5, 2000, the daughter of Richie J. Gorski Jr. and Ramona L. Roiz.
A very active baby, she enjoyed everything most babies her age love. She liked her swing, sucking her thumb and especially liked storytime at her bedtime. She loved to listen to music and was known by all as a "wiggle worm."
Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her paternal grandparents, Laura Thompson of Harborcreek and Richard J. Gorski Sr. of Erie; her maternal grandparents, Sandy and Larry Roiz of Erie; a great-grandmother, Barbara Thompson of Erie; a great-grandfather, Ed Gorski of Erie; many aunts and uncles; several cousins; and relatives in Crawford County.
Calling hours will be today from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Schmidt Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Ave., Erie.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Borneman of Stone United Methodist Church, Meadville, officiating.
Burial will follow in Erie Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of Jean Evans Thompson Funeral Home, 11883 Main St., Box 235, East Springfield, Pa. 16411-0235.
Linda L. DeLoss
Linda L. DeLoss, 68, of 519 Hartz Ave., Meadville, died Thursday, May 10, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
She was born at Cambridge Springs Oct. 2, 1932, a daughter of Ronald and Inez Mickle McDuff. She married Joseph DeLoss Saturday, July 27, 1957.
A 1949 graduate of Cambridge Springs High School, she had been a partner in DeLoss Repair Service for 37 years. She previously was employed by the weekly Enterprise newspaper in Cambridge Springs and later at Carpenter Light and Power Co. in Meadville.
She attended St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church.
An avid sports enthusiast in bowling and golf, she enjoyed following baseball and basketball on television.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 43 years, include four sisters, Betty Marzke and her husband, Eugene, Jean Miller and March Gray, all of Meadville, and Celia Thayer and her husband, Charles, of Venango; three brothers, Stanley McDuff of Erie, Frank McDuff and his wife, Shirley, of Venango, and Larry McDuff and his wife, Mary, of Cambridge Springs; 15 nieces and 15 nephews.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, with a scripture service at 1:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine St., Meadville, with the Rev. Regis Meenihan as celebrant.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Vernon Township.
The family suggests memorials be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2022 W. 38th St., Erie, Pa. 16508.
Richard Steven Proctor
LINESVILLE - Richard Steven Proctor, 36, of 20225 Maple Road, Linesville, died Friday, May 11, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
He was born in Meadville Feb. 13, 1965. His father, Harold (Skip) Proctor, preceded him in death. His mother is Marie A. Petrus Starcheski.
He worked for 15 years at Palmer/Snyder Chair Factory of Conneautville.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Linesville-Conneautville Road.
Survivors include his mother of Linesville; a daughter, Kristin Proctor of Conneautville; a sister, Stephanie Proctor of Conneaut Lake; a brother, Michael Proctor of Conneaut Lake; his grandmother, Emilia Petrus of Conneautville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Sept. 13, 2000; and his grandfather, Steven Petrus.
There will be a calling hour Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. at White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Conneautville.
The funeral will follow Sunday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Loren Little of Conneautville Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Life Building Ministry, Cochranton, Pa. 16314.
George G. Metroka
JOHNSTOWN - George G. Metroka, 78, of Johnstown, died Friday, May 11, 2001 at Windber Medical Center.
He was born in Conemaugh, a suburb of Johnstown, April 9, 1923, a son of Afton and Mary Olecky Metroka. He married Helen Makuchan, who preceded him in death.
He was a World War II Army Air Force veteran and a retired letter carrier.
He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars Charles Menoher Post 153; National Society of Retired Federal Employees; and American Carpathan Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Hovanec of Johnstown; two sons, David Metroka and his wife, Heather, of Bartonville, Ill., and Robert Metroka and his wife, Cynthia, of Johnstown; eight grandchildren, Scooter and Kira Jewelene Hovanec, David Alan Metroka, Ashley Nicole Metroka, twins Christopher Michael and Christian Marc Metroka, and Brandon Thomas, Ryan Paul, Blaise Scot and Riana Kathleen Metroka; three sisters, Mary Findley and Anna Shannon, both of Meadville, and Irene Shelgosh of Roslyn; three sisters-in-law; and a brother-in-law and his wife.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Metroka.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Henderson-Makuchan-Ketterer Funeral Home, Conemaugh, where Parastas will be sung at 7 p.m.
The funeral will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday, with a brief service at the funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, with Monsignor Raymond Balta as liturgist.
Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery.
Margaret Dreisbach
CONNEAUT LAKE - Margaret Dreisbach, 77, of Conneaut Lake and formerly of Irvin Avenue, Meadville, died unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, May 9, 2001.
She was born in Brookville April 25, 1924, a daughter of Mike and Anna Swanciger Popson. She married Alfred H. Dreisbach June 30, 1940, and he preceded her in death Jan. 26, 1980.
She was a graduate of Brookville High School.
From 1946 to 1982 she was operator and co-owner with her husband of Dreisbach Restaurant in Meadville. In her retirement she worked briefly at the Lamplighter Restaurant and the Villa Restaurant.
She enjoyed her family and gardening.
Survivors include four daughters, Sandra Miller and her husband, Tracy, of Polk, Shirley Schlosser and her husband, Ronald, of Saegertown, Sydney Neff and her husband, Eddie, of Lewisville, Texas, and Sharon Stang and her husband, Robert, of Conneaut Lake; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister and two brothers.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyson Schlosser; and several brothers and sisters.
A private service will be Saturday at Robert W. Waid Funeral Home Inc., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville, with the Rev. Ellen Rezek, chaplain at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, officiating.
Sister Mary Angela Cervone
COOPERSBURG - Sister Mary Angela Cervone of the Carmelite Monastery, Coopersburg, died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in the monastery convent infirmary.
Born in Meadville, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Amelia Camerino Cervone.
The Carmelites are a cloistered order; as the extern sister, she was responsible for having contact with the outside for many years. She entered the monastery in 1938 and had her investiture in 1939, took her first holy vows in 1940 and made her solemn profession in 1943.
Survivors include a brother, Charles Cervone; and two sisters, Antoinette J. Pascarella and Jenny Baker, all of Meadville.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Cervone and Gerard Cervone.
Calling hours were Wednesday in the monastery, followed by Mass of Christian Burial in the monastery chapel.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Carmelite Monastery, Coopersburg, Pa. 18036.
Arrangements were under the direction of Weber Funeral Home, Allentown.
Herbert Allen Graham
Herbert Allen Graham, 47, of Middle Road, Meadville, died Saturday, May 5, 2001.
Born in Wilmington, N.C., Sept. 1, 1953, he was a son of Shirley Graham.
He was a machine operator from 1993 to 1996 at Faivre Machine and Fabrication, and a delivery person for Keystone Nuclear Pharmacy from 1996 to 1998. He worked in 1999 as a contractor for Transport Tech of Erie. Most recently he was a bus driver for Conneaut Lake School District. He also drove tractor trailers.
He was a member and past exalted ruler of Triple City Elks and was club manager from 1989 to 1994.
Survivors include his mother, Shirley Dereef of Wilmington; and two brothers, Richard T. Dereef of Wilmington, and Anthony N. Dereef of Hookerton, N.C.
Services will be in Wilmington.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
Charles E. Dunlap
TOWNVILLE - Charles E. Dunlap, 63, of 31782 State Route 77, Townville, died at home Monday, May 7, 2001, after a year-long courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Franklin Jan. 22, 1938, he was a son of Thomas E. and Maude Porter Dunlap. He married Joanne Williams July 5, 1985.
He was a 1956 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and, as a U.S. Navy veteran, traveled to Europe and South America.
He retired in 1996 from Titusville Post Office after 30 years. He previously worked as an electrotech for Sperry Rail Services and Automation Industry in Danbury, Conn., for 12 years.
He was president of the local union in Titusville for 16 years and of Masters Gardeners of Crawford County in 1998. He enjoyed whitetail deer hunting, gardening, auctions, garage sales and traveling.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 15 years, include two daughters, Jennifer Bradley and her husband, Cedric, of Centerville, and Rebecca Fransisco and her husband, Charles, of Townville; a son, Stephen Dunlap of Meadville; four grandchildren, Chase and Samantha Bradley, and Kevin and Tony Fransisco; six sisters, Bonita Brown and her husband, John, of Cochranton, Terry Cyr and her husband, Roger, of Tampa, Fla., Patti Jones and her husband, Russ, of New Castle, Dixie McEntire of Franklin, Georgia Rodgers and her husband, Lanny, of Carlton, and Kay Sutley and her husband, Richard, of Bessemer City, N.C.; and his friend, former wife and mother of his children, Kathleen Lawrence of Meadville.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home, Main Street, Townville.
The funeral and committal service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Duquette, minister for Hospice of Crawford County, officiating.
Burial will be in Rootville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Crawford County Inc., 448 Pine St., Meadville, Pa., 16335; or Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville.
Jack W. Teasdale
Jack W. Teasdale, 67, of 527 Miller Ave., Meadville, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
He was born in Meadville April 16, 1934, a son of Wallace N. and Norma M. Heyer Teasdale.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in Guam during the Korean Conflict.
He retired from Laborers Union 564 of New Castle.
He was a member of Meadville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2006, an active member of Vernon Central Hose Co. and a social member of West Mead 2 Volunteer Fire Department.
An avid fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed going to various fishing camps in Canada for more than 35 years.
Survivors include his mother of Meadville; a brother, Park Teasdale and his wife, Donna, of Meadville; a niece, Holly McCaslin, and her husband, of Canal Fulton, Ohio; a nephew, Troy Teasdale, and his wife, of Miamisburg, Ohio; a great-niece and a great-nephew.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gerald Walton of Lyona Bible Church officiating.
Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery, West Mead Township.
The family suggests memorials be made to American Cancer Society Crawford Unit, 464 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or a charity of the donor's choice.
