OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties

James R. Anderson

James R. Anderson

Aug 1, 2025

James R. Anderson, age 80, of E. Ridge Ave., Greenville passed away Friday morning, August 1, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Grove City.

He was born in Mercer on December 20, 1944 to Robert V. and Marjorie (Jones) Anderson. Jim graduated from Lakeview High School in 1963 and served in the U. S. Coast Guard from 1965 - 1969. He retired...

Linda L. Baird

Linda L. Baird

Jul 29, 2025

Linda L. Baird, age 84, of Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025.

She was born in Washington, PA on April 18, 1941 to W. Carl and Mildred (Maccartney) Pence and graduated from Meadville High School in 1959. Linda was a homemaker and had previous employment at CVS Pharmacy, Meadville.

On June 5, 1995, she married James W. Baird;...

Gerald Lane

Gerald Lane

Jul 29, 2025

Gerald Lane, age 74, of S. Shenango Twp., Hartstown passed away Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025, at his residence.

He was born in Greenville on April 26, 1951 to General and Rena (Mizner) Lane. Gerald graduated from Greenville High School in 1969 and completed his B. A. in History at Thiel College in 1973. He retired from Jolley Industrial Supply, Sharon...

Evelyn Amon

Evelyn Amon

Jul 28, 2025

Evelyn C. Amon, age 87, of Otter Creek Twp., Greenville passed away Monday afternoon, July 28, 2025.

She was born in Hadley on October 24, 1937 to John E. and Alice E. (Anthony) Shollenberger and was a graduate of Commodore Perry High School.

A lifelong homemaker, Evelyn enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family. She had previously been active...

Robert K. Levy

Robert K. Levy

Jul 27, 2025

Robert K. Levy, age 58, of Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away Sunday evening, July 27, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Grove City on September 13, 1966 to Frank Levy and Arretta (Hall) Levy and attended Mercer High School.

Bob was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers, and racing cars. Most of all, he loved spending time with...

Frances Juanita "Nita" Murrin

Frances Juanita "Nita" Murrin

Jul 27, 2025

Frances Juanita “Nita” Murrin, age 77, of Kinsman Rd., W. Salem Twp., Greenville passed away Sunday afternoon, July 27, 2025, in UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Columbia, SC on July 15, 1948 to Colin and Leila (Berry) Price and was a graduate of Lower Richmond High School. Nita was a homemaker and along with her husband owned and operated the...

Lana R. Mozes

Lana R. Mozes

Jul 23, 2025

Lana R. Mozes, age 85, of Salem Twp., Greenville passed away Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.

She was born in New Kensington, PA on January 20, 1940 to Harold R. and Geraldine Emma May (Starr) Huey. Lana was a 1957 graduate of Freeport High School and received her B. A. from Thiel College in 1961...

Gaynell R. Ashley

Gaynell R. Ashley

Jul 21, 2025

Gaynell R. Ashley, age 86, of Jamestown passed away Monday morning, July 21, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Greenville.

She was born in Greenville on July 25, 1938 to Joseph and Helen (Fahl) Minetti. Gaynell was a 1955 graduate of Jamestown High School and then completed Cosmetology School. She was employed as an Instructor of Cosmetology in Sharon and also owned and...

Frederick L. "Fred" Junk

Frederick L. "Fred" Junk

Jul 18, 2025

Frederick L. “Fred” Junk, age 83, of Donation Rd. Hempfield Twp. Greenville, passed away Friday morning, July 18, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Greenville, on October 22, 1941 to Lewis W. and Florence (Davis) Junk. Fred attended St. Michael Schools and was a 1959 graduate of Greenville High School. He served in the U. S. Air Force from...

Richard P. Meeker

Richard P. Meeker

Jul 16, 2025

Richard P. “Dick” Meeker, age 90, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025, in The Ridgewood at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.

He was born in Greenville on March 6, 1935 to Albert E. Meeker, Sr. and Josephine (Bubeck) Meeker. Dick was a 1953 graduate of Penn High School and subsequently was employed by the Bessemer & Lake Erie...

Martha G. Miller

Martha G. Miller

Jul 16, 2025

Martha G. Miller, age 90, Mercer Rd., Greenville passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025.

Martha was born in Greenville, PA on February 22nd, 1935. The youngest child of the late James and Elizabeth McCullough, Martha graduated in 1952 from Fredonia High School. Following graduation Martha worked at the Hamilton Music Store then Farmers and Merchant...

John J. DiGiandomenico

John J. DiGiandomenico

Jul 15, 2025

John J. DiGiandomenico, age 72, of Sharpsville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 15, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Greenville on February 7, 1953 to Rudolph D. “Tony” and Carmella Esther (Guerrini) DiGiandomenico. John was a 1971 graduate of Greenville High School and had attended Thiel College and Penn State University. He retired from Mercer County Human Services in...

Louise D. Kosnac

Louise D. Kosnac

Jul 14, 2025

Louise D. Kosnac, age 102, of Greenville passed away Monday, July 14, 2025.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 366-368 S. Main St. Greenville.

Michael J. Ceremuga

Michael J. Ceremuga

Jul 14, 2025

Michael J. Ceremuga, age 79, of Greenville passed away Monday morning, July 14, 2025, in Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Greenville.

He was born in Greenville on March 24, 1946 to John and Agnus (Uhrin) Ceremuga. Mike was a 1964 graduate of St. Michael’s High School where he was a standout athlete and a graduate of Youngstown State University where he...

Joan R. "Joni" McElhinny

Joan R. "Joni" McElhinny

Jul 13, 2025

Joan R. “Joni” McElhinny, age 71, of N. Stateline Rd., W. Salem Twp., Greenville passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2025, with her husband Joseph (Joe) McElhinny by her side.

Joni was born in Warren, Ohio on June 7ᵗʰ, 1954. The youngest daughter of the late Willard (Bill) and Juanita Muir of Farmdale, Ohio. She was a 1972 graduate...

Robert M. Burke

Robert M. Burke

Jul 12, 2025

Robert Burke, a devoted husband, decorated Air Force veteran, accomplished graphic designer, and passionate fisherman, passed away suddenly at the age of 87. Born on October 21, 1937, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Robert was the beloved son of John James Burke and Kathleen Unterreiner, and was raised with love by Ethel Soult Burke (Stepmother) and John Burke. His early years instilled...

Julie A. Sweeney

Julie A. Sweeney

Jul 10, 2025

Julie A. Sweeney, age 69, of Penn Ave. Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, July 10, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

She was born in Franklin on January 23, 1956 to Weldon W. and Justine R. (Anderson) Rice. Julie was a 1975 graduate of Franklin High School and had been employed as Cleaning Supervisor at Anderson Coach & Travel for 11...

Robert W. Whiteside

Robert W. Whiteside

Jul 8, 2025

Robert W. Whiteside, age 91, of Lyle Dr., Hermitage and formerly of Greenville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025, in UPMC Shenango Valley.

He was born in Greenville on May 10, 1934 to Ollie and Geneva (Tolliver) Whiteside and attended Penn High School. Bob served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Reynolds Building...

Joan P. Weisel

Joan P. Weisel

Jul 7, 2025

Joan P. Weisel, age 92, of Moon Twp., PA and formerly of Greenville, passed away Monday afternoon, July 7, 2025.

She was born in Pittsburgh to Walter and Flora (Jordan) Sulzer. Joan was a 1950 graduate of Oliver High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree and Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Pittsburgh and her Law Degree from...

Gerald A. "Sandy" Sanderson

Gerald A. "Sandy" Sanderson

Jul 7, 2025

Gerald A. “Sandy” Sanderson, age 86, of Greenville passed away peacefully Monday evening, July 7, 2025, in UPMC Jameson.

He was born in Peoria, IL on March 7, 1939 to Loynal A. and Geraldine (Eibeck) Sanderson. Sandy served in the United States Army from 1956-1961, attaining the rank of E-4. He was employed at Greenville Steel Car for 11 years, at...