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John Vladyka
1916 - 2002
John Vladyka, age 85 of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in the V.A. Medical Center, Denver, CO.
John was born November 12, 1916, in McAdoo, Pennsylvania, to Peter & Lubov (Kashura) Vladyka. He grew up and graduated high school in McAdoo. He served in the U.S. Army earning the rank of Staff Sgt. during W.W.II as a combat infantryman in K Company, 175 Inf. Battalion, 45th Infantry Division. John earned various campaign badges and medals serving in battle for Rome, Anzio, southern France, Rhineland and central Europe. He received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart during combat as well as the French Commendation for liberating France. After the war, he returned to McAdoo where he married Julia Geffert on August 25, 1945. In 1952, they moved to Manville, NJ, where he worked for the Johns Manville Corp. until he retired. They moved to Sheridan in 1987. John was a member of the St. Peter's Episcopal Church, AFL/CIO and the VFW. He enjoyed major league baseball, working in his yard, helping his neighbors and he loved his grandchildren.
John's wife Julia preceded him in death in 1994.
John is survived by his son John F. Vladyka & wife Marie of Flemington, NJ; daughter Rosemary Griffith and her fiancee Gene Brown of Sheridan; grandchildren Sandra Vladyka, Cynthia Wolchesky & husband Ken, and Robert and John Griffith; and great granddaughter Ava Christine Wolchesky.
Viewing will from 7:00pm until 8:00pm on Sunday (May 5th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00am on Monday from St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev.'s David Duprey and Ray Clark officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the Donor's Choice.
JOSEPH H. WATT
1905 - 2002
Joe Watt wore many hats. Of course, the rancher and cowboy stetson was the one most people saw him in. Joe was an unusually successful cattleman, building his T Triangle Ranch to a prominent and profitable 64,000 acre spread. His beef was grass fed, and always produced top prices. Joe’s hat was often seen at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, where he rose to the top echelons, and became the friends of the leaders, the members and the young cattlemen of the state and nation. He won almost every honor the Stock Growers had to offer, and was recognized as a leader of leaders in the industry when he became Chairman of the Board of the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Executive (Regional) Vice President of the American Cattlemens’ Association.
Joe’s well-known stetson was also found in the educational arena. Always generous, along with his wife Arlene, to the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College, Joe reached the pinnacle in this field, too, when he was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees at his beloved state university. His and Arlene’s names will be forever remembered as they grace the American Heritage Center at the University in recognition of their personal and financial contributions.
Another hat Joe wore extremely well was that of businessman. As bank president, board member and Board Chairman, insurance company owner and board member, and hospital board member, he demonstrated his financial and leadership abilities and his excellent judgement in every situation in which he hung that hat.
Watt was chosen to represent his local and state communities in such organizations as the Weston County Commissioners (Board Chairman) and the American Cancer Society. His community supporter hat was certainly one of many stripes and colors.
Joe also wore a hat filled with generosity. His and his wife’s philanthropy for some forty years have benefitted the people of Wyoming in so many areas. Education was the primary recipient with the University of Wyoming, Sheridan College, and Sheridan High School receiving generous amounts; but this part of their money has gone chiefly to the young people of the state, mostly in the form of hundreds of scholarships. The Sheridan hospital, library, the seniors’ organization, and YMCA have also been beneficiaries of the Watt generosity, as have numerous other organizations across the state.
One hat that fit Joe extremely well is that of “friend”. Joe never met a stranger. Whether he sat next to you on an airplane, asked you to fill his car’s gas tank, served with you on a prestigious board of directors, or stayed up all night with you delivering a calf, didn’t matter. Joe could make friends with anybody, and once you were a friend, you could always count on him to be there when he was needed. He always gave his friends most of the credit for his many achievements.
And the final hat Joe Watt wore: that of husband. He always considered his wife of 68 years, Arlene Bundy Watt, an integral part of everything he did and accomplished. The Watts had no children, but together they left a legacy to the communities in which they lived and to the state they loved so much.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2002, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Melius officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made in Joe’s name to the Joe and Arlene Watt Foundation in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Jane Wilson, 84, of Sheridan, formerly of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2002, at Sheridan Manor.
Mrs. Wilson was born on February 21, 1918, to E.D. and Effie (Marsh) Hardman in Pueblo, Colorado. Following high school, on November 1, 1940, Jane married Norman V. Wilson in Lincoln, Nebraska. She considered El Paso her home, but in 1998, Jane came to Sheridan to live with her daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Bob Johnson, where she made many new friends.
Jane was a member of First Baptist Church in El Paso, Texas, and attended Calvary Baptist Church during her time in Sheridan. She loved people and was active in church. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, and sewing.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her son Danny Wilson and his wife Lea of El Paso, Texas; her two daughters, Norma Bourland and her husband Gene of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Nancy Johnson and her husband Bob of Sheridan, Wyoming; her twelve grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren; and her brother William Hardman and his wife Ruth of Tacoma, Washington.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2002, at Martin Funeral Homes in El Paso, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2002, at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas. Kane Funeral Home is handling the local arrangements.
The family has requested that memorials be made in Jane’s name to First Baptist Church or the donor’s church of choice in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
L.L. "Bill" Anderson age 81 of Sheridan, WY
Died Sunday, September 15, 2002, in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan
Born November 14, 1920, in Parkman, WY
Parents - Elmer & Hattie (Cooper) Anderson
He grew up and attended school in Parkman. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. After the service, Bill worked construction. He married Hilda Needens on October 29, 1949, in Buffalo, WY. They moved to Midwest, WY, where he worked in the oil fields for Standard Oil. He moved to Sheridan in 1961 and worked for Big Horn Coal until he retired. Bill was a member of Elks Lodge #520 and the American Legion. Bill enjoyed walking, hunting, fishing, playing pool and cards, and doing yard work.
Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Hilda Anderson, Sheridan
SON - Butch Anderson, Brush, CO
DAUGHTER - Rose Franzmeier, Renton, WA
SISTERS - Frances Dodd, Sheridan, WY
Ann Kuhl, Forsythe, MT
Ethel Sales, Citrus Heights, CA
Betty Kincaid, Citrus heights, CA
4 GRANDCHIDREN
1 STEP GRANDCHILD
3 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS
Viewing will be 11:00am until 6:00pm on Thursday (Sep. 19th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00am on Friday from Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Heine officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Military rites by the Wyoming National Guard and the American Legion.
Memorials may benefit the Elks Lodge Building Fund or the Donor's Choice.
Mary Bach, 79, of Sheridan, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2002, at Sheridan Manor.
Mrs. Bach was born on March 28, 1923, in Kleenburn, Wyoming, to Bruno and Elizabeth (Varcalli) Polito. She attended school at Squirrel Creek. The family then moved to Sheridan, where she later met and married Ray Bach in Sheridan in 1952.
Mary was a faithful member of Holy Name Church, and loved spending time with her family, as well as gardening, sewing and cooking.
Mrs. Bach was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Josephine Polito. Survivors include her husband Ray Bach of Sheridan; her son Marty and his wife Karen of Sheridan; her three sisters Rose Baker and her husband Max of Sheridan, Ellen Polito of Sheridan, and Lois Lewis of Hardin, Montana; and two grandchildren Jessica and Tye Bach.
A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2002, at Holy Name Catholic Church with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Carmella Ball, 88, of Sheridan passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Carmella was born on June 26, 1914, in Kleenburn, Wyoming, to Bruno and Francesca (Carozza) Panetta. Prior to her graduation from high school, she assisted her father in running the two grocery stores, one in Kleenburn, and one located where the Golden Steer is currently. Following her graduation from high school, Carmella worked for several years, managing the Sweetbriar Shop in Sheridan. On June 16, 1946, she married Irwin W. Ball in Sheridan, Wyoming. The couple had two children. Mrs. Ball enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, sewing, golfing, and dancing, and she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a faithful member of Holy Name Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Sheridan Country Club, the Altar & Rosary Society, her Bridge Club, and a charter member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority.
Mrs. Ball was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two of her sisters Jean Panetta and Ethel Yorio; and her three brothers Walt Panetta, Joe Panetta, and Frank Panetta. Survivors include her son Richard Ball and his wife Pamela of Sheridan; her daughter, Debbie Powell of Sheridan; her two granddaughters, Telese Powell of Tallahassee, Florida, and Katherine Ball of Sheridan; and her great-granddaughter Elise Conant.
Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2002, at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2002, at Holy Name Catholic Church with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
The family has requested that memorials be made in Carmella's name to the Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter or to the Holy Name School Foundation, both in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
David W. Barbula age 16 of Sheridan, WY
Born September 10, 1986, in Laramie, WY
Died Saturday, September 28, 2002
Parents - Larry & Mary Barbula
The family returned from Laramie to Sheridan in December, 1986. David grew up in Sheridan and was attending the 10th grade in Sheridan High School. He was a member of the FFA, High School Rodeo Assn., and in Jr. Hi. the Eco Club. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses, dancing, country music, working outdoors, fixing his truck and socializing with everyone.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
PARENTS - Larry & Mary Barbula, Sheridan
BROTHER - Lucas Barbula, Sheridan
GRANDPARENTS - Treva & Jim Lannan, Sheridan
Darleen & Bill Schunk, Sheridan
Ed & Misty Barbula
NUMEROUS AUNTS, UNCLES AND COUSINS
Memorial service will be 4:30pm on Wednesday (Oct. 2nd) in the Auditorium at Sheridan High School with the Rev. Joseph Keys officiating.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service at the Historic Sheridan Inn.
Memorials may benefit youth activities to be determined later by his parents, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
Sula P. Bradley, 93, of Ranchester, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2002, at Westview Healthcare Center.
Sula was born on December 9, 1908, in Howard County, Texas, to Robert and Alice (Woodward) Harvey. Following her school years, she married Fred Bradley on May 4, 1929. Her primary interest in life was caring for her family. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, and enjoyed rug weaving. In later years, she enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and friends.
Mrs. Bradley was preceded in death by her parents ; her husband Fred on May 4, 1977; and her two daughters, Alice Charlene Vann on February 10, 1985, and Alverna Dale Ludolph on June 25, 1985. Survivors include her four daughters, Patsy Ruth McKinney of El Cajon, California, LeVauna Melton and her husband Bob of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lauretta Scobee and her husband Hank of Ranchester, Wyoming, and Mary Beth Richard of Yuma, Arizona; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and her sister Gussie Alice Cornell of Snowflake, Arizona.
Cremation has taken place, and services and interment will be at a later date in Roswell, New Mexico. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
The family has requested that memorials be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (Memphis, TN) for pediatric cancer care and research.
