Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.

Richard E. Hulings, 61

lewisfuneralhome — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:14:49 +0000

Richard E. Hulings, 61, of Warren, PA. died Friday evening, February 17, 2012 in Nashville, TN. He was born January 6, 1951 in Warren, PA. to the late Lee and Elizabeth Kayne Hulings, II. He was a graduate of Warren Area High School Class of 1970. Richard was employed in the custodial department with the Warren County School District after 20 years service.

He is survived by his brother, Lee E. Hulings of Nashville, TN. 1 Sister – Karen Godfrey of Philadelphia, PA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 1 Sister – Hazel Whitmire.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where a funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Marcus Briggs, Chaplain of the Warren General Hospital, officiating. Interment will be in McKean Cemetery, Tidioute, PA. E-mail condolences may be made by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

Arlene Peterson Hornstrom, 89

lewisfuneralhome — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:30:34 +0000

Arlene Peterson Hornstrom, 89, a resident of the Warren Manor Nursing Home died at her residence on Thursday, February 16, 2012 after an extended illness. She was born March 31, 1922 in Warren, PA. to the late Elmer D. and Jennie S. Fredrickson Peterson. Arlene was a Warren area resident her entire life and was a 1940 graduate of Warren High School. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Birthday Club and was an avid baker.

Arlene is survived by her two daughters – Julie Husted and husband, John of Buffalo, N.Y., Beth Zdarko of Bakersfield, CA. 1 Brother – Laverne E. Peterson of Indianapolis, Indiana, 8 Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John “Victor” Hornstrom whom she married May 14, 1949 in Warren, who died September 7, 1978, 1 Son – John A. Hornstrom who died September 7, 2007, 1 Sister – Helen E. Peterson, 1 Brother – Gilbert D. Peterson.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Monday at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. David Blank, Pastor of First Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

Clyde J. Brown, 81

lewisfuneralhome — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:32:34 +0000

Clyde J. Brown, 81, of Warren, PA. died Wednesday evening, February 15, 2012 at the Warren Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born January 24, 1931 in Warren, PA. to the late Donald L. and Twila Maze Brown. He was a lifelong resident of Warren and was employed at the Warren State Hospital as a roofer/tinner foreman retiring in 1991 after 36 years service. He was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Clyde was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and gardener.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bettie L. Williams Brown whom he married October 28, 1950 in Warren, PA., 2 Sons – James M. Brown and wife, Debbie, David A. Brown and wife, Alice, 1 Daughter – Julie L. Brown, 2 Brothers – Merle C. “Tony” Brown and wife, Janette, Larry Brown and wife, Joyce, 2 Sisters – Helen Riest, Shirley Hawley and husband, Albert all of Warren, PA.,

3 Grandsons, 2 Step Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandson, 1 Great Granddaughter, several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Brothers – Donald L. and Allen Brown, 2 Sisters – Lois Collins, Nancy Wright. A private memorial service will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through a charity of one’s choice. E-mail condolences are being accepted by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Virgil K. Albaugh, 84

lewisfuneralhome — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:55:02 +0000

Virgil K. Albaugh, 84, of Russell, Pa. died Tuesday evening, February 14, 2012 in his residence following a brief illness. Born August 8, 1927 in Watson Township, Pa. to the late Ernest and Edith Weller Albaugh, he was a lifelong resident of the Warren area. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. Virgil was employed 34 years with National Fuel Company before retiring in 1994 as district manager. He was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors and his faithful canine companion – Mia – who frequently took Virgil for walks. He enjoyed his camp and his camp buddies, abiding by the credo – “What happens at camp, stays at camp”. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the world to him.

He is survived by his wife – Constance Corbran Albaugh, whom he married June 9, 1951 at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church; a son – Daniel K. Albaugh and his wife, F. Darlene of Russell; a daughter – Cheryl Reagle and her husband, Larry of Russell; three grandchildren – Jeffrey Young and his wife, Tara of Russell, Amanda Albaugh of Warren and Daniel M. Albaugh of Russell; two great grandchildren – Shayleigh Albaugh and Talon Kinney; and a third great grandchild – Preston Keith Young – expected in April; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings – Donald and Robert Albaugh, Betty Hinckle and Charmaine Schmader.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc 304 East St. Warren 16365 on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home at 1:00 pm. Saturday, February 18, 2012, with Rev. Nancy Schwanke, Pastor of Hessel Valley Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, where full military honors will be exercised by Clarendon/ Sheffield VFW and U.S. Navy Personnel. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park West, Warren, Pa. 16365, Warren Cancer Center, 2 Crescent Park West, Warren, Pa 16365, or Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St, Warren Pa 16365. Online condolences may be offered at www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

Virgil R. Green, 86

lewisfuneralhome — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:01:08 +0000

Virgil R. Green, 86, of Warren, PA. died Tuesday morning, February 14, 2012 at St. Vincent Health Care Center, Erie, PA.

He was born October 27, 1925 in Warren, PA. to the late Harry and Alverna Holden Green. Virgil has resided his entire life in Warren and had served in the U.S. Marine Corp. as a Corporal serving in the South Pacific and China, during World War II.

He was employed for 39 years with United Refinery Company as a supervisor, retiring in 1987. He also owned and operated numerous apartments for 25 years. Virgil was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. He is remembered as a strong family man who had a very kind, gentle personality. He enjoyed animals, traveling, sports especially football. In his youth, he was a good athlete, played football in high school and ice skated in China during the service. He and his wife, traveled extensively to the South and spent weekends in Canada. He loved landscaping, lawn work, flower gardening and completing crossword puzzles

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores “Dee” Barber Green whom he married July 28, 1951, 1 Daughter – Kimberly Johnson and her fiance, Darius Abbey all of Warren, PA., 1 Sister – Lucille Nicholson of Sun City, AZ., 1 Sister-in-law, Rose Mary Barber Hovanic of Warren, PA., several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Brothers – Harry (Sonny) Green, Jr., Forest Green, 1 infant sister – Beverly Green, 2 Sisters – Dora Lobdell, June Almendinger, his in laws, Walter “Red” Hovanic, Shirley and Steve Swenko, Charles “Buddy” Barber, Dale Almendinger, George Lobdell.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Friday from 6 to 8 P.M. where a funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 A.M. with Msgr. John Lucas, Pastor of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, officiating. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum of the Ascension in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Clarendon/Sheffield V.F.W. and the U.S. Marine Corp. Personnel. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along The River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be made at www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

George W. Cunningham, Jr., 90

lewisfuneralhome — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:36:09 +0000

George W. Cunningham,, Jr., 90, of N. Warren, PA. died Monday morning, February 13, 2012 at the Warren General Hospital after an extended illness. He was born November 5, 1921 in Erie, PA to the late George W. and Florence M. Severin Cunningham, Sr. He has resided most of his life in Warren and was a 1940 graduate of Warren High School and attended Syracuse University. He had served in the U.S. Navy Air Corp. as an aviation machinist mate 2nd class during the Second World War. After the service he was employed with the former Warren Components as production manager retiring from there after 20 years service. He was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and was a 4th degree member of the Warren Knights of Columbus Council, Warren Barbershoppers and had been an active member of the Warren Players Club.

He is survived by his children – Celine Jewart and husband, Al of Austin, PA., Kathleen Shattuck and husband, Rodger of N. Warren, PA., John Cunningham and wife, Valerie of Trinity, FL., William Cunningham and wife, Ruth Ann, of Perrysville, MD., David Cunningham of Michigan; 1 Sister-in-law, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Smith Cunningham of N. Warren, PA.; 6 Grandsons; 3 Great Grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years – Shirley Hilkirk Cunningham who died November 4, 2002, and he married September 23, 1950 in Warren, PA.; 1 Sister – Mary Patricia Rimer; and 1 Brother – Robert Cunningham.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Tuesday from 6 to 8 P.M. where members of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree members will stand guard and a joint vigil service will be conducted at 5:45 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Joseph R.C. Church on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. with Rev.Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum of the Ascension in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

Jerry L. Salsgiver, 72

lewisfuneralhome — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:14:05 +0000

Jerry L. Salsgiver, 72, of Clarendon, PA, died Tuesday afternoon, February 7, 2012 in his residence, following a three month illness. Born September 3, 1939 in Porkey, PA to the late Wilbur and Margaret Littlefield Salsgiver, he has resided in Clarendon for the last 50 years. He served as a sharpshooter and a one mile runner in the U.S. Marine Corp; he was standby during the Korean conflict and was twice called. Jerry was employed with the former Deluxe Storage in the shipping and receiving department, retiring after 33 years of service. He was a member of the Sheffield Rod and Gun Club, Clarendon VFW and the Marine Corp League – Pendleton Detachment. He was an avid hunter – a skilled marksman and reloader. Additionally, he was avid fisherman, reader, and four-wheeler. He was an fan of NASCAR; his favorite drivers were Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He enjoyed reading and Sudoku puzzles, He taught trapping to his grandchildren and several other kids. He loved life in general. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.

He is survived by his wife, Sallie Wingard Salsgiver, whom he married October 29, 1966 in Warren, PA; five children – Tina (Mike) Nary, Kenneth Bubs (Dawn Marie) Salsgiver, Deby Guzman, Sherry (Steve) Nowell, and Tonija (Greg) Senyo; a special niece – Susan (Dave) Ward;, 2 Sisters – Shirley Dascanio, Sandra (Ted) Barber, Sister-in-law, Merle Wingard, 18 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Brother – Donald Salsgiver, 2 Brothers-in-law, Kenneth Wingard, Gus Dascanio, 1 Sister-in-law, Betty Scott.

Friends may call at the Marine Corp League, Jackson Avenue Extension, Warren, PA. on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 3 to 7 pm. A private family service will be conducted at the convenience of the family where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Clarendon/Sheffield VFW funeral detail and U.S. Marine Corp personnel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salsgiver family, P.O. Box 365, Clarendon, PA. 16313. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with all funeral arrangements.

Isabelle Marie Nicklas, 91

lewisfuneralhome — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:25:20 +0000

Isabelle Marie Nicklas, 91, a resident of the Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA. formerly of Kane, PA. died Sunday morning, February 5, 2012 after an extended illness. She was born May 16, 1920 in San Antonio, TX to the late Tiburcio and Louisa M. Cardona. She was employed as a housemaid for private residences. She was of the catholic faith.

Isabelle is survived by numerous cousins.

Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. with Msgr. John Lucas, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in San Fernando Cemetery, San Antonio, TX. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Lois E. Doub, 88

lewisfuneralhome — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:50:47 +0000

Lois E. Schmatz Doub, 88, of Warren, PA. died in her sleep peacefully Sunday, February 5, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1923 in Titusville, PA. to the late John and Florence Kittell Schmatz. She was a Warren area resident most of her life and had been employed with the former Paramount Furniture Company and also at the former Pennsylvania Bank and Trust Company for 5 years a bank teller. She was a member of the Warren Garden Club.

Lois is survived by her son – Robert E. Doub, Jr. of Warren, PA.,

Sister-in-law, Shirley Schmatz Munksgard, 1 Niece-Barbara Garrett and fiance – Steve Hoden and 1 Nephew-James Schmatz and companion, Sue VanCise, 1 Great Niece – Alicia Garrett all of Warren, PA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Doub, Sr. who died September 5, 1982 whom she married February 11, 1951 in Jamestown, N.Y., 1 Son – John Thomas Doub on February 14, 1986, 1 Brother – Edward Schmatz. Friends may call the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where a funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 A.M. with Msgr. John Lucas, Pastor of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice.

Ronald David Viola, 75

lewisfuneralhome — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:48:59 +0000

Ronald David Viola

On this date, Monday, February 6, 2012, I have left my human body. I ask you pray that my spirit and my soul is now in paradise with my God which is what I have striven to achieve all my life. Do not weep or cry or be sad for me because I will be waiting on the other side for my loved ones. While I was here on this earth in the human body that God gave me I was blessed many times over with family and friends who I loved and who loved me.

After graduating from Warren Area High School class of 1955, I joined a band of brothers for life, the USMC. I was a lifelong member of the Casselberry, FL VFW. I enjoyed traveling numerous destinations, watching football, going into the woods to target shoot with my wife, Rebecca, and hunting with my brother Frank and my friend Chuck. A very wise man once told me when I was a youngster that a man would have one great hunting dog in his lifetime and mine was my faithful companion, Kelly.

I was baptized 75 years ago in the old St. Joseph ‘s Church on Beech Street and when I was a teenager I was confirmed there. I attended church at St. Augustine when we lived in Casselberry, Florida and when we retired back home to Warren we returned to St. Joseph Church on Pennsylvania Avenue.

I leave behind my beloved wife, Rebecca to whom I have been married for 25 years, and my son, Michael, who grew into the man I always hoped he would become. I am so at peace since God brought his wife, Elizabeth, into his life. I am also sadly leaving behind Dustin and Brinn Viola, my grandsons, Meighan Grayson my step-granddaughter, Micah Grayson my step-

grandson, my sister, Anita Oaks and my brother, Frank Viola, Jr.

I was preceded in death by my mother, Viola Rodgers Viola Lyle who spoiled me rotten!! I was also preceded in death by my father, Frank Viola, Sr., my first wife of 26 years, Barbara Viola, a son, John Gerard Viola, and a daughter, Amy Anne Viola both whom died at birth.

This is the day that the Lord has made for me. I pray that I will be in his loving presence this day which I will finally meet face to face with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit of our Father in heaven. I tried my best to be in tune with His Spirit and use His guidance in all my endeavors.

There will be no visitation as I will be cremated but before that my body will be taken into St. Joseph R.C. Church on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. for my final Mass of Christian Burial which will be said by Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor. I will be buried in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery at a private family service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Warren Cancer Center, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365 or St. Joseph Church Educational Center Fund, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. 16365. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with all funeral arrangements.