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James Dwight Parker – RACCOON TOWNSHIP

James Dwight Parker, 65, of Aliquippa (Raccoon Township), died Monday evening, April 22, 2013, in the comfort of his home, with his wife at his side.

Born April 21, 1948, in Shawnee, OK, a son of the late Ira William and Ruby Mae (Stultz) Parker, he worked as a mechanic in the automotive industry throughout his life and just loved working on cars. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during the Vietnam War.

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Wayne R. Hampe – MIDLAND

Wayne R. Hampe, 64, of Midland, died Saturday morning, April 13, 2013, at his Midland residence.

Born June 4, 1948, in Meyersdale, Pa, he was a son of the late Ralph E. Sr. and Fannie Mae “Harding” Hampe.

Surviving are his two brothers and a sister-in-law, Ralph E. Hampe Jr., and William and Mary Hampe.

Service will be private. Arrangements made by MCC0NNELL FUNERAL HOME 447 Pine St. Hookstown, PA. 15050.
 

Hazel L. Torrence – HOOKSTOWN

Hazel L. Torrence, 87, of Hookstown, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2013, in Fox’s Stone Pear Pavilion, Chester, WV.

Born June 6, 1925, in New Cumberland, WV, she was a daughter of the late Ellwood and Gertrude Michaels Stewart. A homemaker, Hazel was a member of the Mill Creek Presbyterian Church and was retired from the South Side Area School District, where she worked as a custodian for 16 years.  

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Edison T. Chaffin Sr. – FORMERLY OF HOOKSTOWN

Edison T. Chaffin Sr., 95, of Fox’s Assisted Living, Chester, WV, since February of 2009, formerly of Hookstown since 1954, died Monday afternoon, April 8, 2013, in the East Liverpool City Hospital.

Born February 5, 1918, in Christmas, KY, he was the last surviving child born to the late Fred and Alma (Burchett) Chaffin. Mr. Chaffin was a member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church, and was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army and receiving many awards for his service. A member of the Hookstown American Legion, he retired in 1975 from U.S. Steel. He had played guitar and sang since he was a teenager in Kentucky and enjoyed entertaining family and friends at Fox’s Assisted Living in Chester, WV.

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Stanley Zdybicki – HOOKSTOWN (HANOVER TWP.)

Stanley Zdybicki, 89, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday morning, March 28, 2013.

Born July 19, 1923, in Eldersville, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Drazick) Zdybicki, he was employed at Weirton Steel working as a foreman. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Burgettstown and was a veteran of World War II having served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.

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Neal Adam McDonald – SARASOTA, FL (FORMERLY OF OAKDALE)

Neal Adam McDonald, 41 of Sarasota, FL. formerly of 0akdale died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning March 13, 2013. He was the son of the late Richard. J. and Emily Ann (Palumbo) McDonald. Dear brother of Richard J. McDonald, Joseph N. and David M. Grandstaff and Celeste Bolea.

His cremains will be laid to rest beside his late mother in the St. Joseph Cemetery Coraopolis, PA. with interment services. Arrangements by the McC0nnell Funeral Home 447 Pine St. Hookstown, PA. 15050.

Darlene Marie Fadeley – HOOKSTOWN (HANOVER TWP.)

Darlene Marie Fadeley, 62, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died Saturday evening, March 2, 2013, at Heritage Valley Beaver, surrounded by her family.

Born Aug. 30, 1950, in Pittsburgh, she was the beloved daughter of Harriet (Steele) Mercuri of Munhall and the late Joseph Mercuri Sr. Catholic by faith, Darlene loved children, especially babies as they loved her.

In addition to her father, she was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Mercuri Jr.

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Norman H. Woodling – Hookstown (Greene Township)

Norman H. Wood-ling, 93, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.), died Wednesday evening, February 20, 2013, at Friendship Ridge, Brighton Twp., with family at his side.

Born September 3, 1919, in Sewickley, a son of the late Robert Harold and Catherine Margaret (Emmert) Woodling, he was a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines having served during World War II. He started his working career at Western Auto Company in Westfield, NY, and moved back to Pennsylvania to be with his and his wife’s family, starting a career at Crucible Steel in Midland, from which he retired after 32 years of service on July 30, 1980. He was a longtime and very active member of the Mill Creek United Presbyterian Church, having formerly served there as an elder and deacon. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and Boy Scouts of America. He was avid bird watcher, fisherman, gardener and hunter and had volunteered his time giving tours at the Raccoon Wildflower Reserve Center. He was a very loving and kind gentleman.

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Ronald W. Highberger – Monaca (Raccoon Twp.)

Ronald W. Highberger, 66, of Monaca, (Raccoon Township), died unexpectedly Sunday, February 17, 2013, at his Raccoon Twp. residence.

Born January 28, 1947, in Sewickley, he was a son of the late James William and Avis Louise (Cook) Highberger. Ron worked as a mechanic in the automotive industry. He was the owner and operator of Ron’s Shop in Raccoon Twp. and had worked Nick Crivelli Ford, formerly Beglin Ford, in Bridgewater for 14 years. He was a 30-year member of the Pontiac Oakland Club International and was an avid antique and classic car collector.

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Virginia (Channing) Warnock – HOOKSTOWN (GREENE TOWNSHIP)

Virginia (Channing) Warnock, 74, of Hookstown (Greene Township), went  to be with Jesus on Thursday morning, Feb. 14, 2013. She died peacefully in her home after an extended illness.

Born July 26, 1938, in Weirton, WV, she was a daughter of the late James W. and Mildred (Allen) Channing. Ginny was a registered nurse, having worked at the Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, East Liverpool City Hospital, and most recently the Gateway Rehab Center. She was a member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church.

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