Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
KATHLEEN KELLEY
Date: 2004-12-28
KATHLEEN PATRICIA KELLEY AGE: 80 Of Portersville Passed away Tuesday, December 28, at 10:15 AM at Allegheny General Hospital. She was born March 12, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the daughter of Leo and Mary (Caveney) LeFebvre. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of the St. Christopher At The Lake Catholic Church in Prospect. She is survived by: One Son Edward J. Kelley of Greenville Six daughters : Mrs. William (Patricia) Painter of Evans City Mary E. Lechner of Pottsdam, NY Mrs. George (Linda) Nye of Harmony Kathleen P. Hempfling of Harmony Mrs. Don (Rose) Dean of Freedom Mrs. David (Diane) Toney of New Castle 19 Grandchildren 20 Great Grandchildren Three brothers : Regis LeFevre of Portersville Daniel LeFevre of Fombell Donald LeFevre of Harmony She was preceded in death by Her husband Edward J. Kelley, and one brother. Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The Funeral Mass will celebrated Friday, December 31, at 10:30AM at the St. Christopher’s At The Lake Catholic Church, Prospect, with the Father Matthew Tosello, officiating. Rosary will be Thursday evening at 8:30PM at the Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Portersville Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
ALBERT TOKARCHIK
Date: 2005-01-03
ALBERT J. TOKARCHIK AGE: 88 Of: Election House Road, Butler passed away Monday evening at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born September 17, 1916 in North Braddock, and was the son of Joseph and Anna Tokarchik. He was a member at St. Christopher at the Lake Catholic Church, and the Slovak Catholic Union. He was retired from US Steel. He is survived by his two sons that he made his home with: Albert N. Tokarchik of Round Rock, Texas Ronald J. Takarchik of Election House Road, Butler 3 Grandsons 2 Great Grandsons He was preceded in death by: His wife Jane Tokarchik, whom he married June 6, 1943 and she passed away March 4, 1995, and One Brother. Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10:30AM with the Rev. Matthew Tosello, officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 8:30PM at the funeral home.
C. WILLIAM "BILL" GRIFFIN
Date: 2005-01-09
CHARLES WILLIAM “BILL” GRIFFIN AGE: 81 Of the Lowrie House at Stirling Village, formally of Prospect passed away Sunday at Noon at the Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born June 25, 1923 in Smithfield, PA and was the son of Francis M. and Mary Ella (Rohrer) Griffin. He was a life long farmer in Prospect, where he farmed Potatoes, Oats, Corn, Hay, and had raised Cattle. He was retired from the US Postal Service, where he was a Mail Carrier in the Butler Area, and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. He was a member of The Presbyterian Church of Prospect, where he had belonged to the Christian Fellowship Class. He enjoyed going to the Mt. Chestnut Senior Center, the Senior Center at Tanglewood, and playing cards. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He is survived by: One Daughter: Mrs. Michael (Elaine) Michael of Cincinnati, OH One Son: William H. Griffin of Canton, OH Three Granddaughters Two brothers : Francis R. Griffin of Prospect Harold Griffin of Mars and a number of nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by: His first wife: Eva M. Griffin, who passed away July 8, 1990 and his second wife: Lois M. Raisley Griffin, who passed away October 2, 1999. Friends of C.William Griffin, will be received Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The funeral service will be Wednesday, 11:00 AM at The Presbyterian Church of Prospect. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Prospect. Memorial Contributions can be made to: The Presbyterian Church of Prospect 115 Church St Prospect, PA 16052
EUGENE RICE
Date: 2005-01-11
EMMET EUGENE RICE AGE: 75 OF HARMONY Passed away Tuesday morning in a one-car accident in Washington Twp. Lawrence County. He was born April 30, 1929 on his family’s farm in Lancaster Township, and was the son of Gladys Kniess Rice and the late Emmet C. Rice. He was a life-long farmer. He raised beef, chickens, hogs, and dairy cattle. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Stone Church. He enjoyed target shooting, and competing at trap shoots. He is survived by: His mother , Gladys Kniess Rice of Harmony Five brothers : Robert Rice of Scottsboro, Alabama Regis Rice of Connoquennessing Twp. Donald Rice of Midway, Arkansas Terry C. Rice of Troy, Alabama Dale Rice of Greenville, PA One Sister: Mrs. William (Judith) Miller of Clarion, PA and a number of nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by: His Father , and One sister Lois McApine Friends will be received at the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect today (Friday January 14, 2005) from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The funeral service will be Saturday (January 15, 2005) 10:30am at the Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Keplinger, officiating. Interment will be in the Middle Lancaster Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
WALTER EZATOFF
Date: 2005-01-26
WALTER DONALD EZATOFF AGE: 77 of Sugar Creek Rest Home, passed away Wednesday evening, January 26, 2005, at the Emergency Room of Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born May 2, 1927 in Russelton, Pa, and was the son of Michael and Catherine Roginski Ezatoff. He was retired from the Coal Mines, where he worked in the maintenance department. He previously owned and operated the Bakerstown Hotel for many years. He was an avid fisherman, bowler, and Harley rider. He was a Disabled American Veteran. He served in the US Army during the European Theater in WW11. He is survived by: One son: Walter “Micky” Ezatoff of Franklin Twp. One Daughter: Linda C. Wetzel of Sarasota, FL Three Grandsons Two brothers : David Ezatoff of Cheswick Paul Ezatoff of Florida Three sisters : Ann “Terry” Zielinski of Detroit Michigan Edith Carden of Verona Paula Ezatoff of Cheswick and a number of nieces and nephews Two Step-sons : John Perry of Butler Daniel Perry of Karns City Three Step- daughters : Cheryl Anderson of Petrolia Tina Mickey of Slippery Rock Jody Smith of Karns City 9 Step Grandchildren 4 Step Great Granchildren He was preceded in death by: His wife Geraldine A. Ezatoff, who passed away September 1, 2004 One Brother, One Sister, and One Step-Granddaughter Friends of Walter D. Ezatoff, who passed away January 26, 2005 will be received Sunday from 2-4 with the Funeral Service to follow at 4:00PM at the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The Rev. Jeffrey Curtis, Pastor of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Burial will be private.
PAULA FRANK
Date: 2005-02-02
PAULA JEAN FRANK AGE: 38 Of Prospect passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at Forbes Hospice in Pittsburgh following an extended illness. She was born March 31, 1966 in Pittsburgh, Pa and was the daughter of Erwin and Genevieve “Jean” Thornton Stetor. She graduated from Hampton High School, and from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in English Literature. She was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church, where she was a lecture. She enjoyed cats, dogs, and horses. She is survived by: Her husband, James “Jim” Frank, whom she married July 8, 1994 One daughter: Maura Genevieve Frank One son: Jacob Michael Frank Both at home Her parents Erwin and Jean Stetor of Wildwood Four sisters : Mrs. Edward (Karen) Pfender of Bristol, PA Mrs. Thomas (Terri) Duncan of Lawrenceville, Georgia Mrs. Gregory (Patty) Zajac of Prospect Mrs. Andrew (Barbara) Mesaros of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews a mother -in-Law Evelyn Frank of Coconut Creek, Florida She was preceded in death by one sister, and her Father -in-Law. Friends will be received Friday, February 4, 2005 from 1pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm at the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. Family and Friends are to meet at the St. Fidelis Catholic Church for the 10:00am Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 5, 2005, with Father Murphy, officiating. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, Prospect. A prayer service will be held at 3:00PM Friday, on the day of visitation. Memorial Contributions can be made in Trust of Maura and Jacob Frank C/O Raisley Funeral Home PO Box 486 Prospect Pa 16052
HAROLD CUNNINGHAM
Date: 2005-03-07
HAROLD LEROY CUNNINGHAM AGE: 83 of 125 Golden Lane, Butler passed away Monday, March 7, 2005 at the Tennessee Christian Medical Center, near his son’s home. He was born January 10, 1922 in Carmichael, Pa and was the son of Roy and Violet (Clark) Cunningham. He was a retired laborer from plastic fabricating. He was an US Army Air Corp. Veteran, where he was in the 1876 Engineer Aviation Battalion. He was a Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion Post 642 in Chicora. He belonged to the Laborers International Union. He enjoyed bird watching, and exploring the internet on his computer. He is survived by: His wife: Charlotte Mcklveen Cunningham, whom he married September 18, 1941. Three sons : Harold Cunningham, Jr of Butler Allan Cunningham of Butler Brian Cunningham of Nashville, TN, with whom him and his wife made their home with during the winter months. Four Grandchildren Two Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by: Two brothers and Two sisters The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 10:00AM at the Mausoleum at Butler County Memorial Park Cemetery. Entombment will follow.
LAURA HEROLD
Date: 2005-04-06
LAURA MAE HEROLD Age: 78 Of West Old Route 422, Franklin Township., Passed away Wednesday morning at home following an illness . She was born April 19, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA and was the daughter of William and Effie Anderson King. She was married September 24, 1943 to Karl F. Herold. She had worked at Sunnyview, and was retired from Castle Rubber of East Butler where she had been a grinder for nineteen years. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Prospect. She enjoyed Camping near Warren PA, her hobbies included Cooking, sewing, quilting, and knitting. Survived by her husband, three sons , Karl F. Herold, Jr. of Butler, David G. Herold of Prospect, and Richard L. Herold of Butler, six grandchildren, ten great Grandchildren. Preceded by her parents, and one brother, Omar King. Visitation for Laura Herold, who passed away April 6, 2005, will be Thursday, April 7th , 2-4 and 7-9 at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Brown, her Church Pastor officiating In lieu of flowers, donations to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 386, Prospect, PA 16052 would be appreciated.. Burial will be in Greenlawn Burial Estates, Mt. Chestnut.
Carol Grosskinsky
Date: 2005-04-16
Carol Jane Grosskinsky Age: 61 of Moose Road, Renfrew passed away unexpectantly Saturday evening at Butler Memorial Hospital due to natural causes. She was born May 24, 1943 in Bellevue and was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Russell Schoeber. She had worked in a deli. She is survived by a sister: Donna Schoeber, with whom she made her home. Private services were held and burial was at Allegheny County Memorial Park Cemetery.
BENJAMIN BROTHERS
Date: 2005-04-25
BENJAMIN ALAN BROTHERS AGE: 35 of 648 Main Street Prospect perished in an early morning fire at his residence Monday, April 25, 2005. He was born December 14, 1969 in Butler, and was the son of Benjamin F. and Anna Lenora Stevick brothers . He was a 1989 Graduate of Butler High School. He had worked at Traco, where he was in charge of manufacturing windows for 12 years. He is survived by: One sister: Peggy Plaisted of Harrisville Five brothers : Roger Kline of Renfrew LaVerne Kline of Boyers Ernest Kline of Evans City Thomas brothers of Butler Vaughn brothers of Pittsburgh a number of nieces and nephews, and several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his Parents, and all of his Grandparents. Friends will be received Tuesday from 6-8PM at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The Funeral Service will follow at 8PM with the Rev. Gary Brown officiating. Interment will be private at Butler County Memorial Park Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made In Memory of Benjamin brothers C/O Raisley Funeral Home PO Box 486 Prospect PA 16052
MICHAEL NEDA
Date: 2005-06-24
MICHAEL NEDA AGE: 92 Of Prospect, formally of Charleroi, PA passed away early Friday morning at St. John’s Specialty Care Center, Mars. He was born July 13, 1912 in Charleroi, and was the son of Michael and Mary Lehett Hnida. He was retired from Allenport (Wheeling-Pittsburgh) Steel. He was Lutheran. He is survived by: One son: Ronald Neda of Houston, TX One Daughter: Mrs. Charles (Eileen) Graham of Prospect ,PA Two Grandchildren One Great Granddaughter One sister: Elizabeth Boda of Charleroi, PA He was preceded in death by his wife: Rose Marie Neda, who passed away May 1950, two brothers , and two sisters . Friends will be received Sunday, June 26, from 7-9PM at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. Visitation will also be Monday from noon until time of service at 1PM at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charleroi. Rev. Richard F Price, the Church Pastor, will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Charleroi Cemetery.
HENRY R. DICKEY
Date: 2003-05-21
HE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 24, 1936 IN MILLVALE, PA AND WAS THE SON OF HENRY AND MARY REDLICK DICKEY. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE DONNA IFFT DICKEY, HIS DAUGHTER KAREN THOMAS DICKEY HOFER OF STRONGSVILLE AND THEIR CHILDREN RYAN AND JARED, HIS SON KEITH AND SOLEEN AND THEIR CHIDLREN ALEX AND SARAH OF STRONGSVILLE.
GLADYS HOLT
Date: 2005-06-24
GLADYS M. HOLT Age: 85 of Prospect passed away Friday afternoon at Blair Nursing Home, Beaver County. She was born May 22, 1920 in Center Township, Butler Co, and was the daughter of John F. and Viva Youker Herold. She was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church in Butler. She was a housewife and enjoyed Farming, Hunting, and sightseeing in the Mountains. She is survived by: Two sons : Reuben M Holt, Jr of Butler John E Holt, Sr of Carbon Center Two daughters : Beverly Patton of Prospect Mrs. Robert (Gloria) Horner of Ellwood City Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren One sister: Mrs. Alberta Stephenson She was preceded by: Her husband, Reuben M. Holt, who passed away October 18, 1995 One son, Three brothers , and One Sister. Funeral Arrangements were private. Interment was at Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
LEROY AIKEN
Date: 2005-07-02
Leroy Aiken Age: 87 Of Prospect passed away Saturday evening, July 2, 2005 at St. John’s Specialty Care Center in Mars, following an illness. He was born October 1, 1917 in New Kensington, and was the son of George and Emma (Fundis) Aiken. He retired from Halstead-Mitchell were he was an electrician. He was a member of the Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church in White stown. He was an US Army Veteran. He enjoyed farming, hunting, gardening, traveling, and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his wife: Dorothy O. (Rider) Aiken, whom he married June 3, 1948. Two daughters : Mrs. David (Doris) Osborne of Prospect Mrs. Gil (Arleen) Sekely of Irwin One son: David T. Aiken of Warrenton, VA 7 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren One brother: George J. Aiken of Clintonville and a number of nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by: An infant daughter, 2 brothers , 1 Sister, 2 Half-brothers , and 2 Half-sisters Friends will be received Tuesday, July 5, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 11:00Am at the Funeral Home, with Rev. Dana Opp, Pastor of The Presbyterian Church of Portersville officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. John’s Specialty Care Center, Mars.
CARL "MIKE" ANGERETT
Date: 2005-07-14
Carl “Mike” Charles Angerett, Jr. Age: 77 of Franklin twp., died at home Thursday evening, July 14, 2005, following an illness. He was born December 9, 1927 in Prospect, PA and was the son of the late Carl and Bertha Detrich Angerett. He was a retired Truck Driver, a member of the Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, and a veteran of the U. S. Army, he was a member of American Legion Post 778 of Lyndora. He enjoyed golfing and bowling. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Eckert Angerett who he married September 15, 1962, three sons , Gregory Angerett of Prospect, Paul Angerett of Butler, and James Angerett of Thurmont, MD. Three daughters , Mrs. Charles (Robin) Wilson, of Jackson Center, Mrs. Barry (Melania) Barnhart, New Galiliee, Mrs. Clifford (Brenda) Bell of Slippery Rock. Seventeen Grandchildren, and three great-grandsons. One brother, John Eugene (Gus) Angerett of Prospect. Five sisters , Mrs. Agnes Van Dyke of Prospect, Cassie Weichey of Butler, Mrs. George (Velma) Bauer of Florida, Mrs. Donald (Eileen) Kennedy of New Castle, Mrs. Thomas (Linda) Woodhead of Elwood City, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Parents, and one Nephew. Friends will be received on Saturday, July 16, 2005, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street Prospect. The funeral service will be Sunday afternoon 2:00PM at the Mt Chestnut Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Jeffery Curtis, his church pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Prospect, where a graveside military service will be held.
JAMES HELLER
Date: 2005-08-10
James Scott Heller Age: 65 Of Portersville passed away Wednesday at 11:40AM at his residence following an illness. He was born September 14, 1939 in Claytonia, and was the son of James K. and Ruth (Belle) Heller. He was a sheet metal worker. He was a Veteran who served in the US Army Reserves and then enlisted in US Navy. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #12. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races, NFL Football games, and MLB Baseball games. He always planted a garden and enjoyed hunting. He is survived by: His wife, Doris Lesnett Heller, whom he married June 26, 1965. Two sons : James Scott Heller, Jr Daniel L. Heller and his wife Shelly of Mercer Father in Law: Roy Lesnett of New Castle One Sister: Mary Lang of Portersville Four Grandsons He was preceded in death by: Parents, One Daughter (Judy Davis), and three sisters . Friends will be received Friday, August 12, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. Friends will also be received Saturday, a half hour prior to the 10:00AM Funeral Service at the Portersville Bible Church, with the Rev. Michael Charles, the Church Pastor officiating. Interment will follow at the Portersville Bible Church Cemetery.
RUBY WHITMIRE
Date: 2005-08-13
RUBY MARGARET (RINKER) WHITMIRE AGE: 75 Of Ridge Road, Franklin Township, passed away Saturday evening (August 13, 2005) At the Butler Memorial Hospital following an illness. She was born October 18, 1929 in Butler, and was the daughter of Harvey J. and Geraldine (Conrad) Rinker. She was a homemaker. She was Baptist by faith. She was a member of the Mt. Chestnut Women’s Club, and the Unionville Grange. For many years she was very active in Girl Scouts of America. She served on the Franklin Township Board of Elections. She enjoyed her flower gardens, reading, and traveling the United States by vehicle with her husband. She is survived by: Her husband, Walter L. Whitmire, whom she married October 28, 1946 Three sons : William L. and Joy E. Whitmire of Harlansburg Gerald L. Whitmire of Ambridge Lester P. “Bud” and Sandra L. Whitmire of Branchton Two daughters : Mrs. Robert (Judith) Powell of Franklin Twp. Mrs. Frank (Nancy) Rodgers of W. Brewster Rd, Franklin Twp. Six Grandchildren: Sherrie Lipka of Butler Kay Kies of Butler Lori Beachem of Butler Brian Frank of Prospect Amy Downing of Renfrew Matthew Whitmire of Butler Six Great Grandchildren: Shayne Lipka Brittany Kies Jobe Kies Reese Downing Brian Downing Brock Beachem One Brother: John “Jack” Rinker of Prospect One Sister: Clara McElhaney of Latrobe And the family dog: Bright Eyes “Pretty Pup” She was preceded in death by: An infant daughter: Linda Elaine Whitmire, and One Granddaughter: Joni Elizabeth Whitmire Friends of Ruby Whitmire, who passed away August 13, 2005 will be received Monday from 7-9pm, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The Funeral Service will be Wednesday 11:00am at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Whitmire, her son, officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Butler.
MARY MINTEER
Date: 2004-09-04
MARY ELIZABETH MINTEER AGE: 91 of Butler passed away Sunday evening, September 4, 2005, at Sunnyview Nursing Home where she had been a resident for 3 years. She was born May 23, 1914 in the Ellwood City area, and was the daughter of Harvey and Mary Rader Weil. Mrs. Minteer was an active dairy farmer until 1994. She is survived by: One son: Harold Minteer of Slippery Rock Two daughters : Dorothy St. Clair of Volant Alice Minteer of Butler, with whom she made her home One step-daughter: Luella Steiner of Florida and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: Her husband Martin Andrew Minteer, who died April 3, 1983 One son, one step-son, one grandson, two brothers , and one sister. Friends will be received Wednesday, September 7 From 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The funeral service will be Thursday 11am at the funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Curtis, Pastor of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Prospect.
HAROLD BLOOM
Date: 2005-10-03
HAROLD LEWIS BLOOM AGE: 83 OF White stown Rd, Butler passed away unexpectantly at his residence Monday evening. He was born April 1, 1922 in Meridian and was the son of Andrew F. and Hazel (Wick) Bloom. Mr. Bloom is a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Butler. Mr. Bloom was a member of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division during WWII, and participated in the Allied invasions of Northern Africa, Sicily, Anzio, Salerno, and the Battle of the Buldge. After the war, he returned home to farm and to operate “Bloom’s Doorstep Grocery,” a business supplying groceries to rural homes and farms. He subsequently became a fertilizer and chemical salesman for over 45 years, working for Central Chemical Corporation and Hoopes Fertilizer Works of Ohio. Mr. Harold Bloom was also very actively involved in the Democratic Party, serving as the Butler County Democratic Party Treasurer and as a Democratic committeeman for Connoquenessing Township. In addition, Mr. Bloom was recognized by former Governor Thomas Ridge for voting in every election for 50 consecutive years. Mr. Bloom was a Connoquenessing Township Supervisor for 30 years, and at one time, he was the Civil Defense Director for the township. He is survived by: His wife, Lilian Davies Petracco Bloom, whom he married September 18, 1981. One son and daughter-in-law: Robert L. and Barbara Bloom of Gainesville Texas . One son-in-law and daughter: Attorney John J. and Linda J. Morgan of Butler. One Step-son and his wife: Peter P. and Randi Petracco of Lower Burrell. Two Step- daughters and a step son-in-law: Lydia Petracco of Shippensburg, Pa. And Robert J. and Linda Buchko of Natrona Heights. Nine grandchildren and their spouses: Ryan and Lisa Bloom of Sanger, TX. Nathan and Amber Bloom of Corinth, TX. Aaron and Kristi Bloom of Gainesville, TX. Richard and Carrie L. Morgan-Davis of Gibsonia. Victoria G. Morgan of Royersford, PA. Courtney A. Morgan of King Of Prussia, PA. Kevan J. Petracco of Pittsburgh. Gavan C. Petracco of Lower Burrell. Thomas and Rebecca Orpikowaski of Sarver. Two Great Grandchildren Allison Bloom of Sanger, TX Noah Bloom of Corinth, TX One Brother and his wife: Lawrence and Laura Bloom of Butler One Sister: Alma Croll of Butler And a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Bloom was preceded in death by his first wife Eugenia Rankin Bloom, who passed away April 9, 1976, and Seven brothers and sisters . Friends of Mr. Harold L Bloom who passed away Monday, October 3, 2005 will be received Thursday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect. The Funeral Service will be Friday, 11:00am at the Funeral Home, with his Church Pastor officiating. Interment will follow at St. John’s Reformed Church Cemetery, Butler. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Butler Meals-On-Wheels 218 East Jefferson Street Butler PA 16001
JOHN SHARKEY
Date: 2005-11-15
John Steven Sharkey Age: 72 Of Ridge Road, Franklin Twp. passed away Tuesday morning at his residence following an illness. He was born November 3, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the son of Joseph and Sadie Niedermyer Sharkey. He was a member of St. Christopher At The Lake Catholic Church. He retired from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, where he was a Driver since 1968. He was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed camping, fishing, yard work, his grandchildren, and was an avid Steeler’s Fan. He is survived by his wife: Catherine Glasl Sharkey, whom he married January 21, 1961 Five sons and their Wives: Darryl and Lori Sharkey of Petersburg, VA Alan Sharkey Larry Sharkey Kevin and Iris Sharkey Danny and Shannon Sharkey All of Butler One Daughter: Leighann Sharkey and her fiancé John Conner of Butler Six Grandchildren: Bianca, Steven, Larry (L.J.), Sammy, Taylor, and Zachary. Three brothers : Bill Sharkey of Pittsburgh Joseph Sharkey of Pittsburgh Richard Sharkey of California He was preceded in Death by: His parents. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00AM Friday, November 18, 2005 at St. Christopher’s At The Lake Catholic Church with the Rev. Matthew Tosello, officiating. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Hospice, 154 Hindman Rd, Butler Pa 16001, or St. Christopher’s At The Lake Catholic Church, 229 N Franklin St., Prospect Pa 16052.
REV. WILLIAM STEINER
Date: 2003-05-22
Rev. William G. “Bill” Steiner AGE: 74 of Evans, Georgia, formerly of Prospect, passed away Thursday morning, May 22, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospice. He was a native of Hempfield Township, PA, he has been a resident of the Augusta. Georgia area since moving from western Pennsylvania in June of 1996. Reverend Steiner has served as a Lutheran Minister for approximately 50 years in western PA. A 1950 graduate of Thiel College, he received English Degree from Thiel and continued his education, graduating froom the Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary, with his Master’s Degree in Divinity. Pastor Steiner was ordained on May 27, 1953 as a Lutheran Minister after which time he served as the Pastor of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church, North East, PA for 16 years, and following this Pastorate, continued his ministry at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Prospect, PA for an additional 20 years. He had also served as the Program Director at Camp Lutherlyn in Prospect and various church associated boards and committees. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Steiner of Evans, GA. Two daughters , Signe A. Erne and her husband, Dr. Jerel (Jim) Erne, of Evans, GA and Leah Abbey of Richmond, VA. Two sons , Mark Steiner and his wife, Melissa of Lanham, MD and Rev. Roger Steiner and his Wife Gwen, Turtle Creek, PA. One sister, Becky Olson Murphy of Jeannette, PA and six grandchildren: Alona Abbey, David Abbey and his wife Bridget, Jonathan Steiner Michelle Steiner Kirsten Steiner Blaine Shanstrom Three great grandchildren, Dani, David and Keith Abbey, and a fraternal son, Howard Erne, Evans, GA. A Memorial Celebration will be Saturday, May 31st , at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Prospect, PA at 4:00 PM, with Bishop Donald McCoid, Bishop of the South Western PA Synod of the ELCA, officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, North East, PA. Interment will be in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements by: the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect, PA.
