OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties
Rev. David A. Dobi
Dec 16, 2024
Rev. David A. Dobi, age 76, of East Ave., Greenville passed away Monday afternoon, December 16, 2024.
Born in Ellwood City, PA, April 15, 1948, a first of three sons to Louis and Louise (Gaul) Dobi, he was a 1966 graduate of Ellwood City (Lincoln) High School. September 4, 1971, he married his bride of 53 years – Bonnie Lynn (Haine)...
John H. Ferguson
Dec 14, 2024
John H. Ferguson, age 81, of Wasser Bridge Rd., Hempfield Twp, Greenville passed away Saturday evening, December 14, 2024, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville.
He was born August 11, 1943 in Greenville to John E. and Mary Louise (Eich) Ferguson. He was a 1963 graduate of Greenville High School. John retired as a truck driver from Penn-Tech in 2007 after 10 years...
John L. Ghindea
Dec 12, 2024
John L. Ghindea, age 89, of Vernon Rd., W. Salem Twp., Greenville passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday afternoon, December 12, 2024.
He was born on August 20, 1935 in Farrell, PA to James L. and Valeria (Sensesak) Ghindea. John was a 1953 graduate of Sharon High School and had attended Thiel College. He served in the U....
Susan A. Ray
Dec 11, 2024
Susan A. Ray, age 74, of U. S. Hwy. 322, S. Shenango Twp., Jamestown passed away peacefully with her family at her side Wednesday afternoon, December 11, 2024, in her residence.
She was born in Mercer on May 24, 1950 to Kahle W. and Elma C. (Zahniser) Pears. Susan was a 1968 graduate of Reynolds High School and had been employed...
Jodeen A. "Jodi" Limber
Dec 7, 2024
Jodeen A. “Jodi” Limber, age 65, of Methodist Rd., Sugar Grove Twp., Greenville passed away peacefully in her residence on Saturday afternoon, December 7, 2024, with her family at her side after a heroic battle with cancer.
She was born on September 18, 1959 in Greenville to John F. and Henrietta “Henny” (Redfoot) Gilmore. Jodi was a 1977 graduate of Greenville...
Sandra L. "Sandy" Marini
Dec 5, 2024
Sandra L. “Sandy” Marini, age 84, of Hamburg Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, December 5, 2024, in UPMC Montefiore.
She was born on June 15, 1940 in Geneva, PA to Robert G. and Elizabeth Shreffler. Sandy attended Penn High School and had retired as a Licensed Nurse’s Aide, providing homecare in the Greenville Area. She previously had been...
Carol A. Moore
Dec 4, 2024
Carol A. Moore, age 85, of Scipio St., Jamestown, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 4, 2024, in UPMC Jameson.
She was born on September 11, 1939 in Evans City, PA to Oliver and Leona (Larkin) Moyer. Carol was a 1957 graduate of Evans City High School and graduated from Pittsburgh Business School in 1958.
She formerly was employed as an executive secretary...
John F. Perseghetti, Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
John F. Perseghetti, Jr., age 73, of U. S. Highway 322, Jamestown passed away Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in his residence.
He was born on March 28, 1951 in Meadville to John F. and Helen V. (Smithers) Perseghetti. John was a 1969 graduate of Jamestown High School and had retired as the owner and operator of J. P Construction, Jamestown....
Samuel Holler
Dec 2, 2024
Samuel Holler, age 65, of Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Greenville passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, in the emergency room of UPMC Horizon, Greenville.
He was born on June 2, 1959 in Greenville to Harold L. and Lucia J. (Neff) Holler.
Sam is survived by two brothers: Daniel Holler and his wife Brenda of Hampton, VA and Wayne Holler of Baker,...
Merton W. Hutton
Dec 2, 2024
Merton W. Hutton, age 91, of Greenville passed away Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.
He was born in Monmouth, IL on October 27, 1933 to Rev. George William and Mary Bernice (Warne) Hutton.
Merton attended public schools in Marissa, IL, Detroit, MI, and Butler, PA. He was a newsboy, a scout, member of the safety patrol,...
JoAn Marie Wentling
Nov 30, 2024
JoAn Marie Wentling, age 85, of Mercer Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Saturday, November 30th, 2024.
She was born to Howard A. and Martha M. (Dawes) Enterline in Greenville, Pennsylvania. After graduating Penn High in Greenville as a member of the Class of...
Carl W. Carlson, Jr.
Nov 28, 2024
Carl W. Carlson, Jr., age 85, of District Rd., Delaware Twp., Greenville passed away peacefully in his residence with his wife by his side on Thursday morning, November 28, 2024.
He was born in Mercer on March 21, 1939 to Carl W. and Nellie (Barr) Carlson. Carl was a graduate of Mercer High School and had served in the U. S....
Robert Quigley
Nov 28, 2024
Robert Quigley, age 92, of Greenville passed away Thursday morning, November 28, 2024, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.
Services:
Cremation was chosen, and no services are planned.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Paul's Senior Living Community, 339 E. Jamestown Rd. Greenville, PA 16125.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 366-368 S. Main St. Greenville.
Barbara Galbraith
Nov 27, 2024
Barbara E. Galbraith, age 84, of Adamsville Rd., S. Shenango Twp., Jamestown passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 27, 2024, in UPMC Jameson.
She was born in Circleville, WV on June 14, 1940 to Herbert and Freddie (Johnson) Kerns. Barbara attended East Fallowfield High School and was a lifelong homemaker.
She was a member of Atlantic Community Church and was a past volunteer...
Judith A. Hodge
Nov 24, 2024
Judith Ann Hodge, Powhatan, VA and Venice, FL, formerly of Greenville, PA passed away Sunday, November 24th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 16, 1949, in Grove City, Pennsylvania to Harry and Jean Ann McNutt. She was formerly married to James Barron with whom she had three daughters. She married Gerald Britton Hodge on October 10, 1999....
William J. "Rook" Mitchell, Jr.
Nov 24, 2024
William J. “Rook” Mitchell, Jr., age 80, of Summit Twp, Conneaut Lake, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, in his residence.
He was born November 30, 1943 in Pittsburgh to William J. and Dorothy (Marshall) Mitchell and graduated from Crafton High School. Rook served in the United States Air Force from 1961 – 1965 and had been employed by the
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Joseph L. DiFede
Nov 23, 2024
Joseph L. DiFede, age 75, of Clarksville St., Greenville passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.
He was born May 4, 1949 in Greenville to Joseph and Zula (Castiglione) DiFede. Joe was a 1968 graduate of Greenville High School and served in the United States Navy from 1969 – 1973. He retired as a salesman from The Home...
Melody Yurchison
Nov 20, 2024
Melody Yurchison, age 67, of Jamestown passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 20, 2024, in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Greenville.
She was born May 9, 1957 in Pittsburgh to Edward and Mildred (Sklenar) Rudge. Melody graduated from General Braddock High School and had attended the Community College of Allegheny County South. She had been employed as a clinical secretary at West...
Edwina Pickens Johnson
Nov 17, 2024
Edwina (Pickens) Johnson, age 77, of Carpenters Corners Rd., Clarks Mills passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Sunday, November 17, 2024, following a brief illness.
She was born on September 6, 1947 in Greenville to Edward T. and Myrtle R. (Uber) Pickens. Edwina was a 1965 graduate of Greenville High School and was employed for many years...
Maryett Karen Shannon
Nov 16, 2024
Maryett Karen Shannon, age 81, of Avalon Springs Place, Mercer, and formerly of Highland Rd., Hermitage passed away Saturday afternoon, November 16, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Farrell.
She was born in Greenville on September 1, 1943 to Donald T. and Nancy E. (Hodge) Proud. Karen was a 1961 graduate of Greenville High School and a 1964 graduate of Presbyterian School of...



