June L. McQuilken, St. Paul Home, Greenville, formerly of Meek St., Sharon, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at 5:25 p.m. on Sunday (8-9-09) in the home following a lengthy illness. She was 80.

Mrs. McQuilken was born June 9, 1929 in Franklin, PA, a daughter of Chester and Jennie Cloman Van Zandt.

She attended Rocky Grove High School, Rocky Grove, PA.

She was employed at Packard Electric Corporation for 33 years, retiring as an Automatic Artist Cutter. She began her career at the Plant #13 on Dana Ave., later moving to Plant #11 on River Rd both in Warren and retired from the Hubbard location. Mrs. McQuilken was affectionately known as the 'popcorn lady' at Packard as she always made popcorn and sold it to her co-workers.

She was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church where she was instrumental in preparing and planning the funeral meals. She was a member of the I.U.E. Local #717, Warren, OH. She also enjoyed knitting.

Her husband, George William McQuilken, whom she married on July 8, 1950, died September 18, 1973.

She is survived by a daughter Margaret 'Peggy' L. Patrizi and her fiancé Jeff Bonasera, Transfer; two sons, Daniel W. McQuilken and his wife Laurie, Mercer, and Edward I. McQuilken and his wife Martha, Niles, OH; a sister, Ethel 'Tootie' Sharp, Franklin, PA; four grandchildren, Melissa Jenkins and her husband Joe, Rachel and Emily McQuilken and Dustin Patrizi.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Harry I. Van Zandt.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Sharon Baptist Church, 1531 George St Ext., Hermitage, PA 16148.

Calling Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday (8-12-09) in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 1090 East State Street in Sharon. Condolences can be sent by visiting the web site www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Services: Funeral service will be held on Thursday (8-13-09) at 11:00 a.m. in Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas E. Morgan, pastor of the Church, officiating. The family asks that everyone go directly to the church.

Interment and committal prayers: In Oakwood Cemetery's Buhl Memorial Chapel. 11035-2
Barbara Jean McQuiston, 79, of 816 Carson St., passed away the morning of July 2, 2011 at Jameson Hospital.

She was born January 6, 1932 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Frank and Esther Pauline Nicklas Gribben.

She was a 1950 graduate of New Castle Senior High School and prior to her marriage worked at G.C. Murphy Store and the Johnson Bronze Co.

She married Charles W. (Bill) McQuiston Sr. on April 11, 1953, he survives at home.

Barb was a loving and caring homemaker to her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a life long member of St. Mary's Church, Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Ladies Guild and bereavement meal committee. She was also a volunteer at the Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Center.

Besides her husband she is survived by four daughters, Renee DiGia and her husband Dennis of New Castle, Jai Badger and her husband Jeffery of Grove City, Barbara Flora and her husband Richard of New Castle and Judith LaMarco of Hummelstown, PA.; A son Charles W. (Bill) McQuiston Jr. and his wife Victoria of New Castle. One sister Alice Gribben of New Castle; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ann Tomlinson and Colette Peterson.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 W. Falls St.

A procession will leave the funeral home on Wednesday at 8:30 am for St. Mary's church where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:00 am by the Rev. Victor J. Molka Jr., Pastor.

The family suggest memorials may be given in her name to Jameson Hospice, 100 S. Mercer St. New Castle, PA 16101.

Condolences may be given online at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.