Korean War vet, car enthusiast owned Dacmor

Arthur L. Caldwell, 79, of Paris, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Family Hospice, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born June 10, 1928, in Weirton, W.Va., a son of Donald D. and Ethel Long Caldwell.

On November 10, 1980, he married Rosemarie Pavlovic, who survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.

Mr. Caldwell was a member of First Church of the Nazarene.

He was the retired owner and machinist at Dacmor.

Mr. Caldwell was a member of American Legion Post 10, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2716, Richard Vaux Lodge 454 F&AM, Antique Automobile Club of America, past president of Lincoln Owners Club, Northern Panhandle Region AACA, Western PA Classic Car Club, Lincoln and Continental Car Club, Steubenville Car Club, Ohio Region Classic Car Club and an honorary member of Allegheny Mountain Chapter, Antique Motorcycle Club of America.

For 12 years, he was an elected supervisor of Hanover Township and appointed for two years.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a brother, Charles Caldwell (Dolores) of Pittsfield, Mass.; and a sister, Wilma Brammer (Robert) of Paris.

Friends were received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home Inc., 380 Penco Road, Weirton. Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of services, Saturday, May 10, in First Church of the Nazarene, 475 Colliers Way, Weirton, with the Rev. Dana Snodgrass and the Rev. Vaughn Davis officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 10. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Hanover Township (Paris). Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

Information may be viewed at www.steelandwolfe.com.

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LORRAINE COOK

Met Life retiree worked for Sarris Candies

Lorraine Cook, 68, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Donnell House, Washington.

She was born July 26, 1939, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Henry E. and Anna K. Bittner Cook.

She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Canonsburg.

A 1958 graduate of Cecil High School, she had worked for Met Life in Washington for 20 years. Following her retirement from Met Life, she worked for Sarris Candies in Canonsburg for eight years.

She enjoyed playing slot machines.

Surviving are a son, Scott B. Cook (Tina) of Canonsburg; a grandson, Joshua; two brothers, Albert H. Cook (Carol) of Strabane and Henry E. Cook of Aurora, Colo.; two aunts, Elizabeth Richards of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Gladys McIlvaine of Canonsburg; a uncle Herbert Richards (Amy) of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; four great-nephews; and a great-niece.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Canonsburg, with the Rev. Anne Howe officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. Obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.

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RONALD M. DAY

Ronald M. Day, 57, of Rices Landing (Dry Tavern), died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.

A complete obituary will follow in a later edition.

Services are private and under the direction of Yoskovich Funeral Home (724-966-5500), Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels.

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ROBERT EARL HEWITT SR.

Mayview State Hospital employee, U.S. Navy veteran

Robert Earl Hewitt Sr., 70, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Canonsburg General Hospital, following a brief illness.

He was born October 19, 1937, in Carmichaels, a son of Lynn and Madeline Pyles Hewitt.

Mr. Hewitt was a graduate of Cumberland High School in Carmichaels in 1955, and served in the U.S. Navy.

For more than 26 years, he was employed by Mayview State Hospital . He was most recently a licensed practical nurse.

On May 20, 1958, he married Dolores Miller, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Carol Ann Glass of Avella and fiance John Camps; three granddaughters, Jamie Stevens, Ashley Turney and Nicole Turney; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sheila Compston, Lynda Belford, Lynne Walker and Carol Miller; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased is a son, Robert Earl Hewitt Jr.

Mr. Hewitt will be cremated with no public visitation or services. Arrangements are in the care of DeAngelo Funeral Homes. Online condolences and guest book are available at www.deangelofuneralhome.com.

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ERNEST C. LINT

Ernest C. Lint, 83, of Carmichaels, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Golden Living Center, Waynesburg, following a brief illness.

A complete obituary will follow in a later edition.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Yoskovich Funeral Home (724-966-5500), Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, with the Rev. Roger C. Saunders officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels.

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GEORGE M. MILBY

Former Ellsworth resident

George M. Milby, 78, formerly of Ellsworth, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, in St. Augustine, Fla.

He was born February 17, 1930, a son of George and Olive Milby.

Mr. Milby was a basketball coach, having coached all over the U.S. and Europe.

He also served in the U.S. Army.

Surviving are a brother, James Milby of Chandler, Ariz.; and a son, Scott Milby of Connellsville.

There will be no public services. He will be buried in National Cemetery of Arizona.

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DANA LYNN TILGER PHILLIPS

Member of Keystone Baptist Temple

Dana Lynn Tilger Phillips, 44, of Washington, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in her home.

She was born November 9, 1963, in Washington, a daughter of David Tilger of Lenoir, N.C., and the late Patricia Potts Tilger.

Mrs. Phillips attended Chartiers-Houston schools and was employed in the housekeeping department at Hilton Garden Inn.

She was a member of Keystone Baptist Temple in Washington and Slovak Club, and enjoyed playing horseshoes.

On July 2, 1998, she married Frank Phillips, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Timothy, Jeremy and Eric Hollenbach, all of Clermont, Fla.; two brothers, Dave Tilger of Muse and Billy (Loni) Potts of Washington; five sisters, Stacey (Keith) Powell of Muse, Yvonne (Dewey) Davidson of Grove City, Ohio, Kelly (Earl) Tilger of Butler, Shannon (Joseph) Terrell of Castle Shannon and Tonya (Joseph) Schramm of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; 20 nieces and nephews; and six great-nieces and great-nephews.

Deceased is a sister, Nikki Bernardini.

Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, with the Rev. James O'Brian officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.

Additional information and guest book are online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

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OLIVER N. SPROWLS SR.

U.S. Army veteran was PennDOT retiree

Oliver N. Sprowls Sr., 91, of Claysville, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Humbert Lane Health Care Centre, South Strabane Township.

He was born September 19, 1916, in East Finley Township, a son of William and Nellie Scott Sprowls.

He served in the U.S. Army with the 812th Tank Battalion during World War II from 1943 to 1945.

Mr. Sprowls was an equipment operator for PennDOT until his retirement in 1979.

He was a member of American Legion James R. Hunt Post 639, Claysville, Washington County Horse and Mule Association and Washington County Steam Engines Association.

Mr. Sprowls enjoyed his retirement, spending time with his Percheron horses, growing sunflowers and being with his family and friends.

On March 15, 1948, in Claysville, he married Marilyn E. Plants, who died January 14, 2006.

Surviving are three sons, Oliver Jr. (Sandra), Mike (Tracey Hartzell) and Tim (Catherine) Sprowls, all of Claysville; three daughters, Darlene (Dan) Dutton of Taylorstown, Mary Lou Sprowls of Elon, N.C., and Sharon (Stanley) Gump of Nicholasville, Ky.; four brothers, Elmer Sprowls of Hickory, Jim Sprowls of Scenery Hill and Franklin and Chuck Sprowls, both of Ohio; a sister, Hilda Waychoff of Ohio; 10 grandchildren, Jeff and Dan Dutton, Michael and Susan Sprowls, Matthew, Josie, Jenni and Josh Curtis and Alicia and Sierra Sprowls; seven great-grandchildren, Bailey and Brianna Dutton, Jacob and Ava Dutton, Elizabeth and Nicholas Sprowls and Austin Curtis; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are eight brothers and five sisters.

Friends will be received from noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 219 Main Street, Claysville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, with Jim Sprowls officiating. Interment will be in Claysville Cemetery. The U.S. Army and American Legion James R. Hunt Post 639, Claysville, will accord military honors graveside.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Claysville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 435, Claysville, PA 15323.

A guest book is available online at www.heinrichfuneralhome.com.