Obituaries
Kennedy, Charles H.
8/20/2010 - New Brighton U M ChurchCharles H. Kennedy, who for the past 11 years reached thousands of people locally and across the nation with his “Positive Thought of the Day” e-mail message each weekday, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 20. Sending the uplifting messages was a passion and ministry that was unique and touched the lives of many. Charles was born on February 7, 1928 in New Brighton, PA, where he spent his entire life. He was...
Kelly - Astrid A.
5/10/2010Mrs. Astrid A. Kelly, 76, of Saint Cloud, FL passed away on Monday May 10, 2010 at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Astrid was born in Greensboro, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1934, the daughter of the late Carroll B. and Margaret Ann (Gray) Anderson. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church In St. Cloud where she sang in the Choir and was a church officer, and a Pink Lady at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death...
Rutter, the Rev. Kenneth P.
4/24/2010 - First U M ChurchThe Rev. Kenneth P. Rutter, DD, 93, of Greensburg, died Saturday, April 24, 2010, in The Health and Rehabilitation Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. He was born Oct. 6, 1916, in Greensburg, a son of the late George H. Rutter and Bessie M. Page Rutter Schrader. He was also predeceased by his wife, Ruth E. Hawkins Rutter; two daughters, Beth Rutter and Karen Huffman; and two half brothers, Wilbur and William "Jay" Schrader. He was a 1935 graduate and valedictorian of Youngwood...
Lindberg, the Rev. David H.
4/16/2010 - California U M ChurchThe Rev. David H. Lindberg, 72, of California, Pa., died Friday, April 16, 2010. He was born Monday, Sept. 13, 1937, in Warren, a son of the late Carl and Leah (Henderson) Lindberg. The Rev. Lindberg retired from the California United Methodist Church in 2002 and was given the honorary title of pastor emeritus. As a young man, David achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and as an adult, the Rev. Lindberg served as the chairman of the Mon Valley District to Pittsburgh Council of the Boy Scouts of...
Moon, the Rev. Jack Reed
4/16/2010 - Coraopolis U M Church76, of Cutler Bay, Florida, formerly of Pittsburgh, died April 16th after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn Ethel Moon (nee Moore), his children Jay Allan and Beth Anne (Jennifer Steinberg) and his granddaughter Savannah Miller Moon. Jack is also survived by his sister-in-law Doris Evans (Reese), his adored nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Jack was born on October 17, 1933 in McKeesport and graduated from McKeesport HS in 1951 and...
Hamilton, Jean Reid
4/14/2010 - First U M ChurchJean Reid Hamilton, 97, formerly of Ambridge, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in Heritage Valley Sewickley. A daughter to the late Walter and Martha (Goudie) Hunt, she was a secretary with Spang Co., and was a member of First UMC in Ambridge, for many years. She served as a member to annual conference (delebrate) for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. Hamilton, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, and three brothers, George, John and...
Foster, Pearl C.
4/6/2010 - Clarks Mills U M ChurchPearl C. Foster, 68, of 475 Smith Road, Hadley, PA, passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 6, 2010, at the UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born September 24, 1941, at home in Rimersburg, PA, she was a daughter of William D. and Mary L. Summerville Clutter. A graduate of Union Joint High School of Sligo, PA, Pearl received a math and science degree from Clarion State College and then earned her Masters degree in guidance and counseling...
McClintock, the Rev. Richard A.
3/29/2010The Rev. Richard A. McClintock, 76, Addison, joined his Heavenly Father on March 29, 2010. A loving husband, supportive father, and adoring grandfather, he loved God, his family, and his country. He was a friend to all, and a stranger to none. He was born Sept. 8, 1933, in Dumas (Addison Township), a son of Stewart and Mable (Colflesh) McClintock. His parents and a son-in-law, Lee Lewis, preceded him in death. At a very young age he dedicated his life to God and never veered from that path. He...
Burns, the Rev. Richard M.
3/16/2010The Rev. Richard M. "Dick" Burns, 80, formerly of DuBois PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 16, 2010 at his daughter's home in Hollsopple. Dick was born August 8, 1929 in DuBois, a son of the late Howard M. and Florence V. Thompson Burns. He graduated from DuBois High School in 1947 and Asbury College in Wilmore Ky, class of 1952. He received a B.S. degree in Sacred Theology at Westminster Seminary then later his Masters of Divinity from...
Burlbaugh, Alfred Gregg
3/15/2010 - Hickory U M ChurchAlfred Gregg Burlbaugh, 85, of Hermitage, died March 15. The Hickory UMC member, civil engineer, and World War II Army Air Corps veteran served with his wife Mary Anne Sager as United Methodist missionaries to the Belgian Congo. He is survived by his wife of 60 years; daughters Susan Ellen Darby and Martha Anne Lilly; son David Gregg Burlbaugh; and six grandchildren. A memorial service was held March 18....
Pierce, the Rev. Enid V.
2/24/2010The Rev. Enid V. Pierce, of New Port Richey, FL, lived 100 years, eight months and six days. She was born July 18, 1909, in Burnsville, a daughter of the late Herbert and Pearl Sutherland. She married Homer Pierce in 1928, who died in 1944. Following her husband's death, she devoted 28 years to an active career as a United Methodist minister in Western Pennsylvania. Upon retirement in 1978, she moved to Florida, where she spent the rest of her life. She was constantly studying and learning. In...
Hastings, Lewis S.
1/27/2010The Rev. Lewis S. Hastings, 83, of Meadville, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community. He was born in Oakdale May 5, 1926, a son of the late Richard F. and Helen Stewart Hastings. He married Phylle Boyle September 1, 1949. Lewis was a 1949 graduate of Allegheny College, 1952 graduate of the Boston Theological Seminary where he also did post graduate work, and received a Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a...
Williams - Patricia
1/7/2010 - Cascade U M ChurchPatricia Louise Williams, age 57, died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born in Erie on February 21, 1952, daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Williams. A graduate of McDowell High School she was a talented musician who played trumpet as a member of the Erie Playhouse Orchestra for 20 years as well as Sing Out Erie. Throughout her lifetime she worked as a medical secretary, a personal care...
Rowley, Linda
1/5/2010 - Georgetown U M ChurchGEORGETOWN, Pa. - Linda G. Rowley, 62, of First Street, died at 10:02 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at her home following a lengthy illness. Born July 7, 1947, in East Liverpool, a daughter of Marie Kidder of East Liverpool and the late Burl Kidder, she was a lifetime area resident. A 1965 graduate of Beaver Local High School, she was a homemaker and at one time worked at Riverview Florist. She was a member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church, where she was a board member, a member of the...
Smith, Gervin L.
1/3/2010The Rev. Gervin L. Smith, 96, of Butler, died Jan. 3. He is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Ella Nora Williams Smith; daughters Denise Lynn Vogado of Maryville, TN, and Debbie Picerno of Butler;four grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; two great-grandsons; and a step-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his son James. The funeral was Jan. 5 at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home in Butler....
Watterson, Phyllis Jean Pyle
12/11/2009 - First U M ChurchPhyllis Jean Pyle Watterson, 80, of Worthington, Armstrong County, died Dec. 11, 2009, at her home after a yearlong battle with ovarian cancer. She was a member of Butler's First UMC. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, the Rev. Earl F. Watterson of Worthington; six daughters, Brenda Corp of Edinboro, Nancy Shilling of Middleburg, FL, Barbara Harris of Canton, OH, Joyce Campbell of Lower Burrell, Sue West of Worthington, and Charlene Jackson of Augusta, GA; a son, Robert E. Watterson of...
Rhodes, Charles F. ( the Rev.)
12/3/2009The Rev. Charles F. Rhodes, 84, died Dec. 3, 2009, at Pennknoll Village in Bedford due to Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by daughters Carol Allen of Union Bridge, MD, Sandra Creswell of Huntingdon, Tonya Denne Osman of Alum Bank; son Charles F. Rhodes of Fishertown, step-daughter Linda, Fisher of Fishertown; nine grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. Rhodes served in the Army before he was ordained in 1961 with the Conference. The funeral was at Chestnut Ridge Independent...