OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties

Judith D. "Judy" Kougher

Judith D. "Judy" Kougher

Sep 10, 2025

Judith D. “Judy” Kougher, age 74, of Gibson Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025, in Greystone Country Estates.

She was born in Greenville on January 11, 1951 to Blair and Lucille (Shreffler) Cook and was a 1968 graduate of Greenville High School. Judy earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education at Edinboro University. Judy taught...

Janice Leotta Anderson

Janice Leotta Anderson

Sep 9, 2025

Janice Leotta Anderson, age 84, of Sharpsville passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Jan was born in New Kensington, PA on November 25, 1940, a daughter of John and Jennie (Wilson) Anchors. She was a graduate of Arnold High School and Indiana University of PA and was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She previously attended Christ Lutheran Church and Grace...

Arvide Anne "Annie" Richards-Hall

Arvide Anne "Annie" Richards-Hall

Sep 4, 2025

Arvide Anne “Annie” Richards-Hall, age 88, of Vernon Twp., Meadville passed away peacefully at home Thursday morning, September 4, 2025.

She was born in Greenville on October 13, 1936 to Joseph R. and Margaret (Christy) Jayne. Arvide was known to her loved ones and friends as “Annie.” She was a 1954 graduate of Jamestown High School and later completed the Certified...

Carol A. "Cookie" Denne-Toplansky

Carol A. "Cookie" Denne-Toplansky

Sep 4, 2025

Carol A. “Cookie” Denne-Toplansky, age 80, of S. Shenango Twp., Jamestown passed away Thursday evening, September 4, 2025, in her residence.

She was born in Pittsburgh on January 29, 1945 to Thomas and Margaret “Peggy” (Lutz) Carmichael. Cookie was a graduate of Baldwin High School, had been a homemaker, and had been employed at the Jamestown Soap Works.

She attended Crossroads Christian...

Edward M. Caldwell, II

Edward M. Caldwell, II

Sep 3, 2025

Edward M. Caldwell, II, age 78, formerly of Jamestown, passed away September 3, 2025 in Orchard Manor, Grove City following complications from recent surgery. He was born in Greenville, PA on September 20, 1946 to Edward M. and Evelyn E. (Owen) Caldwell. As an infant he contracted the German Measles that affected his hearing and later was determined the cause...

Margreta Rose Massie

Margreta Rose Massie

Sep 2, 2025

Tuesday September 02, 2025 we mourn the loss of Margreta Rose Massie. Mom wore many hats as a financial manager/secretary, semi-professional vacation itinerary planner, music teacher and peace maker. Mom was the calm voice of reason in a household of children. In all these tasks, mom was the love that held the meaning of family together and giving of oneself...

Richard W. Stokely

Richard W. Stokely

Sep 1, 2025

Richard W. Stokely, age 72, of Greenville passed away Monday evening, September 1, 2025, in UPMC Jameson.

He was born in Elizabeth City, NC on October 22, 1952 to Jerry and Christine (Tarkington) Stokely. Richard graduated from King William County High School and completed his Associate Degree in Business at Chester County Community College. He retired as a District Manager from...

Glenn L. "Sam" Ferguson

Glenn L. "Sam" Ferguson

Aug 26, 2025

Glenn L. “Sam” Ferguson, age 83, of Hermitage passed away Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025, in UPMC Jameson.

He was born December 3, 1941 in Greenville, a son of James L. and Irma Jean (Hatton) Ferguson. Sam attended Greenville High School and was employed by Greenville Bowling Center during his teen years. From 1963 to 1985 he was employed by Greenville...

Albert E. Meeker, III

Albert E. Meeker, III

Aug 22, 2025

Albert E. Meeker, III, age 84, of Greenville passed away Friday morning, August 22, 2025, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.

He was born in Greenville on November 14, 1940 to Albert E. Meeker, Jr. and Dorothy A. (Snyder) Meeker. Al was a 1958 graduate of Penn High School and served in the U. S. Army for five years, stationed in...

David E. "Beak" Yokubeak

David E. "Beak" Yokubeak

Aug 19, 2025

David E. “Beak” Yokubeak, age 77, of Greenville passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2025, in the care of Helping Hands Hospice.

He was born in Greenville on September 29, 1947 to Gusti A. and Lucille (Williamson) Yokubeak. Beak was a 1965 graduate of Greenville High School and served in the U. S. Army Reserves. He was a member of the...

Darrell K. Kougher

Darrell K. Kougher

Aug 13, 2025

Darrell K. Kougher, age 77, of Gibson Rd., Hempfield Twp. Greenville passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 13, 2025, in Greystone Country Estates.

He was born in Greenville on May 13, 1948 to David G. and Doris M. (Proud) Kougher. Darrell was a 1966 graduate of Greenville High School and completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Edinboro University in...

William G. "Bill" Rummel

William G. "Bill" Rummel

Aug 11, 2025

William G. “Bill” Rummel, age 73, of Greenville and formerly of Newville, PA, passed away Monday afternoon, August 11, 2025, in Kadima Rehabilitation &Nursing at Greenville.

He was born in Newville on September 14, 1951 to Charles Rummel & Goldie (Gutshall) Rummel. Bill served his country as a Marine in Vietnam from May 15, 1969 to March 15, 1971.

He was an...

Donna L. Murray

Donna L. Murray

Aug 10, 2025

Donna L. Murray, age 84, of Leech Rd., Sugar Grove Twp., Greenville passed away Sunday evening, August 10, 2025, in her residence.

She was born in Greenville on December 30, 1940 to Paul and Marcella (Henry) Veado and was a 1958 graduate of Penn High School. Donna was employed for various physicians in the Greenville area for over 20 years and...

John J. Tumpak

John J. Tumpak

Aug 10, 2025

John J. Tumpak, age 95, of Greenville passed away Sunday morning, August 10, 2025, in Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Greenville.

He was born in the Village of Shenango, PA on April 27, 1930 to Alex and Cornelia (Bukoski) Tumpak. John was a 1949 graduate of Penn High School and served in the U. S. Navy from 1951-1955 on the U....

Ronald L. Stainbrook, Sr.

Ronald L. Stainbrook, Sr.

Aug 7, 2025

Ronald L. Stainbrook, Sr., age 88, of Greenville, PA, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 7, 2025, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.

He was born in Greenville, PA on December 31, 1936, to Robert C. and Florence G. (Osborne)Stainbrook. He married Sandra E. Mackey on July 17, 1958. A graduate of Penn High School, Greenville, Class of 1954, Ron attended Thiel...

Kim Dawson

Kim Dawson

Aug 6, 2025

With profound sadness, Kim Dawson’s children announce her passing. Kim took her final breath with the sunrise on August 6, 2025. Hailing from Hot Springs, Arkansas, Kim arrived in Ohio via her travels in California, where she had been accepted into the LA School of Design. She ultimately shared her kind hands and compassion with her patients as a Long...

Vivian Ruth (Mowry) Thompson

Vivian Ruth (Mowry) Thompson

Aug 6, 2025

Vivian Ruth (Mowry) Thompson, 92, formerly of Quarry Hill Road in Greenville, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was under the care of Sherwood Oaks in Cranberry Township.

Vivian was born November 13, 1932, in Greenville, to Norman E. and Vanchie A. (Bear) Mowry (Sherbondy). Growing up, she enjoyed taking care of horses and farm animals on her family’s property...

Michael L. Sweeney

Michael L. Sweeney

Aug 5, 2025

Michael L. Sweeney, age 68, of Greenville passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 5, 2025, in UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Greenville on July 23, 1957 to Michael J. “Jack” and Constance M. (Bonner) Sweeney. Mike attended St. Michael Schools and graduated from Greenville High School in 1975. Over the past 20 years, he was employed as a machinist at Hodge...

William E. Kerpan

William E. Kerpan

Aug 5, 2025

William E. Kerpan, age 76, of Columbia Ave., Greenville passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 5, 2025, in Andover Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born in Greenville on September 30, 1948 to John W. and Vonda J. (Eastlake) Kerpan. Bill was a 1966 graduate of Greenville High School where he excelled in Football. He attended Kent State University and Edinboro...

David A. Humphrey

David A. Humphrey

Aug 2, 2025

David A. Humphrey, age 60, of Meadville, and formerly of Hartstown and Greenville, passed away Saturday evening, August 2, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Greenville on November 28, 1964 to Charles and Penny L. (Ridgeway) Humphrey and was a 1983 graduate of Greenville High School. Dave retired from Hodge Foundry as a crane operator following 25 years of...