Frances Stroup Brooks
DECATUR, Ala. - Frances Stroup Brooks, 75, of Decatur, Ala., died Monday, June 25, 2001, at Parkway Medical Center, Decatur.
Born in Titusville Aug. 17, 1925, she was a daughter of Adam and Geraldine Kerr Stroup. She married Walter Brooks, who preceded her in death in August 1994.
She was a graduate of Colestock High School in Titusville and received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Edinboro University. She did post-graduate work at Smith College, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, and the University of Pittsburgh. She served Tri-County Intermediate Unit No. 5 in Meadville as teacher and head teacher.
She was a Girl Scout leader, den mother and Sunday school teacher. She was a volunteer for Morgan County and Parkway Medical Center in Decatur.
She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Decatur, Kappa Delta Pie, Delta Kappa Gamma and Golden Crown Chapter No. 44 Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include a son, Walter Brooks of Decatur; a brother, Merl Stroup of Titusville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Shirley Galmish of Titusville, and Ruth Whitescarver of Pittsburgh.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Brooks Robbins; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Tillman Aldridge; and a sister, Doris Stroup Erickson.
The memorial service was at Sheltons Funeral Home, Decatur, with the Rev. John Clotfelter officiating.
The family suggests memorials be made to the UAH Elizabeth Cedridge Fund, in care of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Development Alumni House 128, Huntsville, Ala. 35899; or Central United Methodist Church building fund, Decatur, Ala. 35601.
Betty Virginia Hough
SAEGERTOWN - Betty Virginia Hough, 83, formerly of Brown Hill Road and Holland Towers, Meadville, died Thursday, June 28, 2001, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, where she had been a resident for the past few months.
Born in Scotsdale March 10, 1918, she was a daughter of Frank C. and Bessie I. Smith Hough. She was married a short time to Edward Anthony, and he preceded her in death.
She worked at the former A & P Market in Meadville and the Rural Electric Cooperative. She also worked at the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad in Brewster, Ohio, American Viscose and Conair in San Diego, Calif. She was a partner in the former Texas Lunch Restaurant on Water Street in Meadville, and she worked at Meadville Laundry and the former National Teletronics (now Wintronics).
She was a member of Watson Run United Church of Christ, where she was a Sunday school superintendent for many years, and a life member of Vernon Central Hose Co. Auxiliary.
Survivors include a sister, Marian C. Ulbrich and her husband, William, of Meadville; a brother, David Hough of Saegertown; many nieces and nephews; and an uncle.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Emerson, Thomas and Milton Hough.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 5 p.m. at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N. Second St., Conneaut Lake.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Watson Run United Church of Christ, South Watson Run Road, with the Rev. Sam Heagy, pastor, and Brandon Hough, a great-nephew, officiating.
Burial will be in Watson Run Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Keystone Blind Association, 312 Chestnut St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; Crawford County Care Center, 20881 State Highway 198, Saegertown, Pa. 16433; or Crawford County Quality Living Center, 16871 Craig Road, Saegertown.
R. Joseph (Joe) SanFelice
R. Joseph (Joe) SanFelice, 46, of 1026 W. 30th St., Erie, died Thursday, June 28, 2001, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
He was born in Erie Aug. 25, 1954, a son of Joseph and Corrine Hastings SanFelice. He married Trish Davis Nov. 24, 1985.
A 1972 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1977. He was a former semi truck driver and was presently working for Quality Markets in Erie.
He was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed bingo, fishing and the computer.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 15 years, include two stepchildren, Theresa Askins and her husband, George, of Erie, and Robyn Coyle of Meadville; a grandson, Logan Radar; four step-grandchildren, Maresa and Travis Norr, and Jeremiah and Mariah Coyle; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Angela Desko of Erie; a brother, Anthony (Tony) SanFelice and his wife, Sara, of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Jamie SanFelice.
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.
The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery, West Mead Township.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
William Aubrey Arnold
CONNEAUTVILLE - William Aubrey Arnold, 97, a resident of Rolling Fields, Conneautville, died there Friday, June 29, 2001.
Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Conneautville.
M. June Kebort
McKEAN - M. June Kebort, 72, a resident of 477 Old State Road, McKean, for the past 48 years, died Thursday, June 28, 2001, at Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, following a short illness.
Born at Beaver Dam, Erie County, July 19, 1928, she was a daughter of Theodore and Florence Maynard Hanby. She married Harry Joseph Kebort Sr. Oct. 17, 1945. He preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1988.
A homemaker, she also was a licensed practical nurse and years ago had worked for several years at the Edinboro Convalescent Home.
She was affiliated with Edinboro First Assembly of God and enjoyed bowling.
Survivors include three daughters, Karen Godfrey of Edinboro, Sharon Burger and her husband, Melvin, of Cambridge Springs, and Wendy Milburn and her husband, Robert, of Union City; two sons, Michael J. Kebort of North East, and an adopted son, John Carniewski and his wife, Melinda, of Boynton Beach, Fla.; a brother, Calvin Hanby and his wife, Ruth, of Canadohta Lake; seven grandchildren, Brittany, Robert, Shawn, Tia, Beth, Melvin and Michele; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Theodore and Norman Hanby; and a sister, Martha Dyne.
Calling hours are today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs.
The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ron Whited of Edinboro First Assembly of God officiating.
Burial will be in Millers Station Cemetery, Rockdale Township.
William A. Meadors
ASHTABULA, Ohio - William A. Meadors, 72, of Ashtabula, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at Cleveland (Ohio) Clinic following a long battle with leukemia.
Born in North Shenango Aug. 6, 1928, he was a son of Harry and Margaret Meadors. He married Norma Eastlake, who preceded him in death March 6, 1989. He subsequently married Mary Alyce Campbell Sept. 23, 1990.
He was a lifelong Ashtabula resident.
He was president and chief executive officer of Zehrco Plastics Inc., formerly the Carl Zehr Co., which he and his son, Chuck, purchased in 1976.
He enjoyed sharing his lifelong passion of the outdoors; hunting, fishing and golf; but most especially the time he spent with his grandchildren, family and friends was his most endeared enjoyment.
He regularly attended First Church of the Nazarene; was a member of Elks Lodge 208; a golden eagle member of the National Rifle Association; and a member of the Ashtabula Country Club. He was past president of the Linesville Rotary Club and a member of the Northshore Boat Club in Linesville. Additionally he served on the boards of the Ashtabula Country Club, the Ashtabula Port Authority and the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 10 years, include a son, Chuck, of Ashtabula; a daughter, Pam Thomas of North Kingsville, Ohio; two stepsons, Curtis Payne of Roaming Shores, Ohio, and Jeff Shellito of Cleveland; two stepdaughters, Linda Duncan of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Laura Thomas of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; six grandchildren, Chase and Travis Meadors, and Zacch, Jordan, Abraham and Hanna Thomas; five stepgrandchildren, Calvin Duncan, Amanda and Alex Thomas, and Blake and Alexis Payne; two brothers, Jim of Dorset, Ohio, and Harry of Sheffield, Ohio; and two sisters, Margaret Hanna of Herlong, Calif., and Ruth Gorby of Cochranton.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Keyes.
Calling hours will be Saturday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Zaback-Czup Funeral Home, 500 Prospect Road, Ashtabula.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church, 2300 Austinburg Road, with the Rev. Michael Legg of First Church of the Nazarene officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
The family suggests memorials be made to First Nazarene Church or American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Betty Virginia Hough
SAEGERTOWN - Betty Virginia Hough, 83, formerly of Brown Hill Road and Holland Towers, Meadville, died Thursday, June 28, 2001, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, where she had been a resident for the past few months.
Born in Scotsdale March 10, 1918, she was a daughter of Frank C. and Bessie I. Smith Hough. She was married a short time to Edward Anthony, and he preceded her in death.
She worked at the former A & P Market in Meadville and the Rural Electric Cooperative. She also worked at the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad in Brewster, Ohio, American Viscose and Conair in San Diego, Calif. She was a partner in the former Texas Lunch Restaurant on Water Street in Meadville, and she worked at Meadville Laundry and the former National Teletronics (now Wintronics).
She was a member of Watson Run United Church of Christ, where she was a Sunday school superintendent for many years, and a life member of Vernon Central Hose Co. Auxiliary.
Survivors include a sister, Marian C. Ulbrich and her husband, William, of Meadville; a brother, David Hough of Saegertown; many nieces and nephews; and an uncle.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Emerson, Thomas and Milton Hough.
Calling hours will be Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N. Second St., Conneaut Lake.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Watson Run United Church of Christ, North Watson Run Road, with the Rev. Sam Heagy, pastor, and Brandon Hough, a great-nephew, officiating.
Burial will be in Watson Run Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Keystone Blind Association, 312 Chestnut St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; Crawford County Care Center, 20881 State Highway 198, Saegertown, Pa. 16433; or Crawford County Quality Living Center, 16871 Craig Road, Saegertown.
Virginia Grace Kough
CONNEAUTVILLE - Virginia Grace Kough, 85, formerly of 10009 Franklin Pike, Meadville, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at Rolling Fields, Conneautville.
She was born in Wayne Township, Crawford County, Oct. 3, 1915, a daughter of Frank and Dora Shoey DuPont. She married Russell Kough, who preceded her in death Aug. 13, 1996.
She worked at Talon Inc., F. W. Woolworth and was last employed at Frantz Bakery of Meadville.
She was a member of First Christian Church of Meadville and Eastern Star, Golden Crown Chapter of Meadville.
Survivors include a daughter, Judy Kough of Burlington, N.C.; a son, Richard James Kough of Tacoma, Wash.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Viola Snodgrass of Deland, Fla.; and two sisters-in-law, Bernice Freyermuth of Meadville, and Neva DuPont of St. Petersburg, Fla.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Esley and Harold DuPont.
The Eastern Star will have a service Friday at 7 p.m. at Ronald Dickson Funeral Home, 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton.
There will be a calling hour Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home.
The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Brown, retired director of Hospice of Crawford County, officiating.
Burial will be in Peters Cemetery.
Michael Stevens
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Michael Stevens, 65, of Tallahassee, Fla., longtime professor at Allegheny College and former Meadville mayor, died Friday, June 22, 2001, of cancer.
He was born in Sioux City, Iowa, June 6, 1936. He married Charlotte Schweitzer.
He joined the political science department at Allegheny in 1968, eventually becoming department chair. He retired to Tallahassee in 1998.
During his 30 years in Meadville, he devoted himself to numerous humanitarian and civic causes in the city, as well as at the state and national levels. He was elected to the Meadville City Council in 1978 and served as mayor of the city from 1980 to 1982, focusing much of his attention on economic development projects, including preserving Conrail jobs and revitalization of the city's downtown area.
He was also a member of the executive committee of the federally funded Lake Area Health Education Center in Erie; chairman of the Meadville Area Water Authority and chairman of the Meadville Human Relations Committee; and a consultant to both the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Sidney Stevens of Coopersburg; a son, Heath Stevens of Santa Cruz, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
The memorial service will be this fall in Meadville.
The family suggests memorials be made to Big Ben Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, Fla. 32308-5428; or to any hospice organization.
His wife, Charlotte, may be contacted at 1559 Pine View Drive, Tallahassee, Fla., 32301; (850) 877-2100; or by e-mail at Cyrus6636@aol.com.
Russell E. Bowser
ATLANTIC - Russell E. Bowser, 73, of 3294 Kennard Road, Atlantic, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at his home after a lengthy illness.
Born in Fairview Township, Butler County, June 17, 1928, he was a son of Joseph C. and Mary Crissman Bowser. He married Twila Mae Kuhn May 9, 1946, in Grove City. She preceded him in death March 14, 2001.
He lived in Atlantic since 1976.
He worked at Westinghouse for nine years and Greenville Steel Car for 13 years. He subsequently owned and operated Bowser Trucking until retiring in 1982. He also was a dairy farmer, which he fully enjoyed from 1957 to 1976.
He was a member of West Unity Community Church of Harrisville.
Survivors include his stepmother, Hazel Bowser of Grove City; a daughter, Sally Bowser Watkins of Ft. Worth, Texas; three sons, Glenn E., Paul L. and John R. Bowser, all of Atlantic; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. Bowser; a sister, Beatrice Bowser Chraska; and four brothers, Elmer L., Thomas C., Charles L. and Joseph L. Bowser.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
The funeral will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles G. Polley of Greenville, retired pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville.
The family suggests memorials be made to UPMC Horizon Hospice, Greenville, Pa. 16125.
Naomi Barr Acker
SAEGERTOWN - Naomi Barr Acker, 56, of 16453 S. Mosiertown Road, Saegertown, died Monday, June 25, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Born in Venango County Aug. 7, 1944, she was a daughter of Tyre and Mary Tarr Wright. She married Jack E. Acker Nov. 13, 1982.
She attended Titusville and Saegertown schools. She was a self-employed cake decorator and known in the Meadville area as the "cake lady."
She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, bingo and crafts.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 18 years, include four sons, Bill Barr of Meadville, Russ Barr and his wife, Wanda, of Saegertown, Mike Barr and his wife, Cindy, of Meadville, and Tim Barr and his wife, Jodi, of Saegertown; three stepdaughters, Diana Householder and her husband, Dan, of Saegertown, Mary Mitchell and her husband, Rob, of Cedar City, Utah, and Chris Wiggins and her husband, Pat, of Tucson, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Webb and her husband, Carl, of Kossuth; a brother, Bill Wright and his wife, Alice, of Jackson, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hunter Funeral Home, 330 Broad St., Saegertown.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lea Guiney of Littles Corners United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Acker-Roger Cemetery, Hayfield Township.
The family suggests memorials be made to Hayfield Volunteer Fire Department, Littles Corners.
Rankin F. Manning
CONNEAUT LAKE - Rankin F. Manning, 84, of Conneaut Lake, died Monday, June 25, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Born in Linesville May 6, 1917, he was a son of Raleigh and Marybelle Rankin Manning. He married Nina Ewing Jan. 5, 1946.
He and his wife farmed for many years at Center Road in Linesville and continued to enjoy the farm after they moved to Conneaut Lake in recent years.
He married his wife shortly after returning home from World War II where he was a member of Gen. George S. Patton Jr.'s Third Army. He participated in the march across France, Belgium and into Germany. He landed within the first 24 hours of D-Day at the Normandy Invasion on Omaha Beach.
He retired in 1980 after 35 years with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
He was a member of Pine Masonic Lodge 498 and the Scottish Rite of Erie.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 55 years, include two daughters, Patricia Brundage, and Linda Brown and her husband, Joe, all of Collingswood, N.J.; three sons, Gary Manning and his wife, Missy, and Rodney Manning, all of Conneaut Lake, and Richard Manning and his wife, Carmella, of Canton, Ohio; five grandchildren, Michael Rankin Brundage, Jennie and Sarah Brown, and Zachary and Matthew Manning; a sister, Maxine Litwiler of Espyville; a brother, Bill Manning of Millington, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Manning.
Calling hours are today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N. Second St., Conneaut Lake.
The funeral will be private following calling hours, with the Rev. Joseph Rial, retired Methodist minister, officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Harmonsburg.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Rosewell Park Alliance Foundation, Rosewell Park Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, N.Y. 14240; or the Crawford County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 464 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Betty Rae Klingensmith
JUPITER, Fla. - Betty Rae Klingensmith, 58, of Jupiter, Fla., died Monday, June 18, 2001. She was a cancer patient at Charles W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center, West Palm Beach, Fla., and had fought a 10-year courageous battle with breast cancer.
She was born in Meadville Dec. 1, 1942, a daughter of Eugene and Ruth Putnam Ritenour. On Feb. 23, 1963, she married John D. Klingensmith. They moved to Florida in 1972.
She was a 1960 graduate of Saegertown High School and a 1961 graduate of Michael's Beauty Academy of Erie.
She owned and operated Betty Rae's Beauty Shop in Saegertown and later worked for Gra-Mar Beauty Salon in Meadville.
After moving to Florida, she owned and operated Scissors Edge Beauty Salon in Tequesta, until her illness forced her to sell and give up her profession.
She had written short stories, two of which were published. She also wrote poetry and painted as her hobbies.
She started the Breast Cancer Support Group at Jupiter Cancer Center and also started the Spiritual Support Group at First United Methodist Church in Jupiter. In May 2001 she was nominated Cancer Patient of the Year.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 38 years, include her parents of Saegertown; a sister, Phyllis R. Baer and her companion, William W. Page, of Mosiertown; and three nieces, Jane Gable, Susan Dagney and April Archacki.
She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Lawrence R. Baer.
Calling hours and prayer services were at Taylor-Modeen Funeral Home in Jupiter.
The memorial service will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Saegertown United Methodist Church.
Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to The Charles W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, Fla. 33407-2387.
Mabel I. Latshaw
TITUSVILLE - Mabel I. Latshaw, 81, of 40636 Mystic Park Road, Titusville, died Monday, June 25, 2001, at Beverly Healthcare in Titusville where she had been a resident since May 12, 2000.
Born in Titusville March 25, 1920, she was a daughter of Herbert and Maude Kelly Barker. She married Allan F. Latshaw Jan. 29, 1937 in Ripley, N.Y. He preceded her in death Nov. 25, 1991.
She had attended Titusville area schools, and had been employed as a final inspector for Queen Cutlery until her retirement in November 1979.
She was a member of Mageetown Immaculate Conception Church and Cleo J. Ross American Legion Post 368 Auxiliary.
An avid bingo player, she also enjoyed woodworking, camping and tying fishing flies. She also enjoyed all her grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Harold F. Latshaw of Centerville; two daughters, Katherine Young of Centerville, and Nancy Burke and her husband, Roy, of Sun City, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Kerr of Port Ritchey, Fla.; a brother, Albert Barker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert, Herbert, Merle, Lawrence and Herman Barker; and two sisters, Maude Blitz and Violet Myers.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mageetown Immaculate Conception Church, with the Rev. John Detisch of St. Titus Church as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Immaculate Conception Church, Centerville, Pa. 16404.
Fern L. Allen
Fern L. Allen, 92, of 218 Chestnut St., Shryock Apartments, Meadville, died Sunday, June 24, 2001, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown.
She was born in Shelby, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1908, a daughter of Andrew and Dora Tucker Melick. She married George W. Allen June 16, 1933. He preceded her in death May 16, 1986.
She was a member of Stone United Methodist Church.
She was also a former member of the Eagles Auxiliary Post 419 and a member of Rebekah Lodge.
Survivors include seven children, Howard Swanger of Norfolk, England, Richard Allen and his wife, Betty, of Meadville, Gene Allen and his wife, Sondra, of Medford, Ore., Mary Jane Schwab and her husband, Lou, of Summerfield, Fla., Gerald Allen and his wife, Rose, of Meadville, Charles Allen and his wife, Ann, of Newton, and Sandra Hennig and her husband, Joseph, of Pittsburgh; 31 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Alice Gundrum of Hernando, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Beverly Laine and Ida Mae Zehnder; and a brother, Milo Melick.
Calling hours will be Wednesday 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 Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with her grandson, Brian Allen, officiating.
Burial will be in Kiser Hill Cemetery, East Mead Township.
Leanna J. Gerhart
ALTOONA - Leanna J. Gerhart, 70, of Altoona, formerly of Meadville, died at home June 17, 2001, following a brief illness.
Survivors include a son, Raymond E. Gerhart and his wife, Sharie, of Guys Mills; three granddaughters, Nicole M. Gerhart, Kelsie Ray Gerhart and Lena Ann Gerhart; and a great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by a son, Rick Gerhart, in 1982.
William C. Harry Jr.
MERCER - William C. Harry Jr., 52, of Dydek Lane, Mercer, died Sunday, June 24, 2001, at his residence after a two-year illness.
Born in New Castle, Feb. 7, 1949, he was a son of William C. and Thelma Louise Campbell Harry Sr. He married Sandra Lee Dydek July 11, 1970.
He worked at Duferco-Farrell Corp. as a millwright until June 2000. He first began his work at the plant, which was then called Sharon Steel, in 1969.
He was of the Protestant faith.
He enjoyed bowling and was a former member of Volant Lions Club.
Survivors, in addition to his wife 30 years of Springfield Township, include two daughters, Janell Harry of Sharpsville and Tenille Harry of Volant; a grandson, Alexander Ealy; and a sister, Judy Neff of Meadville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Patricia Harry.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Village of Leesburg, 1778 Perry Highway, Volant.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donald P. Wilson of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lackawannock Township, Mercer County, officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle.
Harry B. Rushmore
VANDERGRIFT - Harry B. Rushmore, 92, of Vandergrift, died Monday, June 25, 2001, at Highland Eldercare, Brackenridge.
Born in Linesville Oct. 30, 1908, he was a son of Vern and Lena Rushmore and had lived in Vandergrift since 1952. He married Alice M. Merritt, who preceded him in death.
He was president of Vandergrift Savings and Trust, which became Union National Bank, now National City Bank of Vandergrift, until 1970 when he retired.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Moose Lodge and Masonic Lodge, all in Vandergrift; the Scottish Rite of Coudersport; the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh; and the VAL Caravan.
Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Stang of Vandergrift; two granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, three brothers and a sister.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 p.m. until the time of service at Dunmire-Kerr Funeral Home, A Golden Rule Member, 244 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift.
The funeral will follow at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert James officiating.
A graveside service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Linesville Cemetery.
M. Jane White
GREENVILLE - M. Jane White, 85, of 643 Methodist Road, Greenville, formerly of Grove City and Hartstown, died Monday, June 25, 2001, at St. Paul Homes, Greenville.
She was born in Adamsville Nov. 7, 1915, a daughter of Sam and Jennie Rizonni Mosca. She married Nicholas White Aug. 28, 1937.
She was a 1933 graduate of East Fallowfield High School, East Fallowfield Township, and was a homemaker.
She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Greenville.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 63 years, include a son, Nicholas J. White and his wife, Jean, of Greenville; two grandchildren, Mark White and Jennifer L. White; a half sister, Sara Kiskadden and her husband, Harry, of Hudson, Ohio; a stepsister, Mary Nageotte of Oakridge, Tenn.; and four stepbrothers, Joe White of Greenville, John White of Kingsville, Ohio, Dan White of Hartstown and Henry White of Linesville.
She was preceded in death by a son, Valentino White; a stepbrother, Adam White; a stepsister, Eleanor Hough; and a sister, Grace Scott.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Baird Funeral Home, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, High Street, Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew Karg, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.
Condolences may be sent by e-mail to the family at Baird@infonline.net.
Diane Basile Anderson
HARBORCREEK TOWNSHIP - Diane Basile Anderson, 54, of Harborcreek Township, formerly of Greene Township, died Saturday, June 23, 2001, at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie following a short illness.
Born Feb. 4, 1947, in Staten Island, N.Y., she was a daughter of John and Stella Schwab Basile of Erie. She married David W. Anderson, who preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1985.
Employed by Petra Fashions since 1991, she had been their regional director since 1997. She was a social member of American Legion Carl Neff Post 571.
In addition to her parents, survivors include two daughters, Tammy DeSanto of St. Cloud, Fla., and Jill Wisniewski and her husband, Patrick, of Wattsburg; two sons John Anderson of Florida and Jesse Anderson of Harborcreek; five grandchildren, Jamie Wisniewski, Jade, Brittany and Sonney De Santo, and Dante Korondi; two sisters, Renee Basile Bearce of Philipsburg and Tina Basile of Erie; a dear friend, Tina Russell of Erie; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Dusckas Funeral Home Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road, Erie.
A prayer service will begin Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated at St. James Roman Catholic Church at 10 a.m.
Interment will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2635 W. 26th St., Erie, Pa. 16505; or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2810 W. 21st St., Erie, Pa. 16508.
Clarence K. (Fink) Dietz
CONNEAUTVILLE - Clarence K. (Fink) Dietz, 77, of 14961 Foster Road, Conneautville, died Friday, June 22, 2001, at home.
Born in Burghill, Ohio, March 21, 1924, he was a son of August and Elizabeth Dietz. He married Wanda A. Swavey, March 10, 1945.
He was a first-class pipefitter at Avtex in Meadville and retired in May 1985 after 40 years of service.
He was a lifetime member of Hayfield Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the National Rifle Association.
He was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed gardening and birdwatching. He was well known for predicting the weather and was also a loyal Cleveland Browns fan.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 56 years, include a son, Ronald L. Dietz and his wife, Colleen, of Meadville; a daughter, Rebecca A. Smith and her husband, Elmer, of Meadville; six grandchildren, Wanita Smith Burlingham, Stephanie Dietz Myers, Sherry E. Smith, Scott Dietz, Tabitha Dietz Longo and Jackie Smith Henry; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lloyd, Glenn, Leo and Harold; and two sisters, Martha and Eleanor.
Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home Inc., 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Denny's Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Crawford County Inc., 448 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or American Cancer Society, 464 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Betty C. Shiner
CONNEAUT LAKE - Betty C. Shiner, 64, of 15356 Church Road, Conneaut Lake, died Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
She was born in Erie County Dec. 12, 1936, a daughter of John and Alice Williams Williams. She married Donald Shiner, who preceded her in death June 28, 1996.
She was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include four daughters, Kimberly Collins and her husband, Tom, of Germany, Tammie Hoagland and her husband, Clair, of Conneaut Lake, Sherrie Kregel and her companion, Mark Farmer, of Meadville, and Alice Smith and her husband, Robert, of Conneaut Lake; a son, John Shiner and his wife, Amy, of Cochranton; a stepdaughter, Judy Russo and her husband, Charles, of Ohio; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Nancy Marshall of Meadville; and her first husband, Doug Boyle, who remained a life-long friend.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marion Boyle.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N. Second St., Conneaut Lake.
The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Merle Hock of Geneva Pilgrim Chapel officiating.
Burial will be in Williams Cemetery, Cochranton.
Dorothy Dellamedaglia
Dorothy Dellamedaglia, 72, of Meadville, died unexpectedly Friday, June 22, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Born in Phillipsburg Feb. 6, 1929, she was a daughter of Anna and Thomas Smith. She married Frank Dellamedaglia, who preceded her in death.
She graduated from Frankfort High School in Phillipsburg and worked at many local restaurants. She also worked as an aide at Spencer Hospital and was employed at the former Wintronics and Heatrex. She co-owned Pine Street Tavern with her husband and was a caregiver for many years. She loved caring for people one-on-one.
In her spare time, she enjoyed her family, playing bingo and cards, and reading.
Survivors include a son, Keith Dellamedaglia and his wife, Cindi, of Meadville; three daughters, Sue Murphy and her husband, Jack, of Guys Mills, Phyllis Riggs and her husband, Donnie, of Oklahoma, and Karen Dellamedaglia of Meadville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Harvey and her husband, Bob, of Meadville, and Velma DeJulia and her husband, Ray, and Peggy Esposito, all of Sharpsville; a brother, Clay Peters of Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Pat Timko.
There will be no calling hours or funeral.
Cremation will take place.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
Richard Edward Kleeman
Richard Edward Kleeman, 74, of 298 W. John St., Meadville, died Friday, June 22, 2001, at home following an illness of almost two years.
He was born in Auburn, Ind., Dec. 12, 1926, a son of Karl and Maude Meyers Kleeman. He is survived by June Smith Kleeman, whom he married July 18, 1948.
He attended the Fort Wayne School of Art from 1946 to 1948 and the Cape Cod School of Art in 1947. He received his bachelor of fine arts degree in 1951 and his master of fine arts degree in 1953, both from the University of Iowa. He came to Allegheny College in 1953 as an art instructor and was named an assistant professor in 1955, associate professor in 1962 and full professor in 1968. He was chair of the Allegheny Art Department from 1979 to 1987 and retired in 1993 after 40 years of teaching.
In addition to his teaching, he had numerous local, regional and national exhibitions of his work. He was also a consultant to the education department and co-author of the Independent Study Program of the Whitney Museum in New York, N.Y. He also was director of the Whitney Museum/Smithsonian Institute Summer Program for Art Teachers. He spent several summers conducting workshops for Upward Bound.
His last 12 years of teaching at Allegheny included the "Art-in-France" summer program offering studio courses in LePuy Notre Dame, France, and study in Paris. Other student trips included London, England; Florence and Rome, Italy; and Athens, Greece.
In his retirement, he was involved with Habitat for Humanity, the Crawford County Historical Society and the Meadville Council on the Arts. He was also a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 52 years, include three daughters, Kay Kleeman and her husband, Wiwin Darmawan of Honolulu, Hawaii, Ellen Stacy and her partner, Kanaredorah of Howardsville, Va., and Anne Kleeman of Jupiter, Fla.; two sons, Mark Kleeman and his wife, Beth, of Loveland, Colo., and Eric Kleeman of Austin, Texas; 10 grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Kleeman and his wife, Marge, of Bradenton, Fla., Joseph Kleeman and his wife, Rea, of St. Louis, Mo., and John Kleeman and his wife, Nancy, of Windermere, Fla.; and a sister, Anita Whitson and her husband, Clyde, of Auburn, Ind.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Kleeman.
The memorial service will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church at a date and time to be announced.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Richard Kleeman Research Fund, c/o Amara Geffen, Allegheny College Art Department, 529 N. Main St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robert W. Waid Funeral Home Inc., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
