OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties
Beverly Beth Denmark
Feb 7, 2025
Beverly Beth (Ferguson) Denmark, age 84, of Braddock Lane, S. Shenango Twp., Jamestown PA, passed away Friday Morning, February 7, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center.
She was born July 16th, 1940, in Erie to Douglas Ferguson and Margeret Dietz. Beverly Graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She married Robert "Red" Denmark on Valentines Day in 1958.
Beverly and Robert Denmark were married...
Charles R. "Butch" Hawks, Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
Charles R. “Butch” Hawks, Jr., age 67, of Methodist Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, February 6, 2025, in his residence.
He was born in Greenville on September 7, 1957 to Charles R. Hawks, Sr. and Blanche M. (McElhinny) Hawks. Butch was a 1975 graduate of Greenville High School and had retired from Nelson Tree Service. He also had...
Patricia A. "Patty" White
Feb 2, 2025
Patricia A. “Patty” White, age 70, of Fitch Rd., Hartstown, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness.
She was born August 3, 1954 in Greenville to Robert V. and Helen M. (Hrdlicka) VeVerka, Sr. Patty was a 1972 graduate of Jamestown High School...
Robert J. "Red" Denmark
Feb 1, 2025
Robert J. “Red” Denmark, age 91, of Plymouth Lane, S. Shenango Twp., Westford, passed away Saturday evening, February 1, 2025, in Embassy of Park Avenue, Meadville.
He was born August 3, 1933 in Erie to George and Frances (Dumars) Denmark. Red graduated from McDowell High School and then served his country in the U. S. Army and U. S. Coast Guard.
In...
Shawn M. Holzapfel
Feb 1, 2025
Shawn M. Holzapfel, age 54, of 6th Ave., Hempfield Twp., Greenville, passed away Saturday evening, February 1, 2025, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville following a brief illness.
He was born December 16, 1970 in Greenville to Frederick G. and Delores “Dot” (Peden) Holzapfel and was a 1990 graduate of Greenville High School.
Shawn was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Greenville....
Rebecca A. Fry
Jan 30, 2025
Rebecca A. Fry, age 63, of Greenville and formerly of Jamestown, passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2025, in UPMC Jameson.
She was born in Greenville on June 22, 1961 to Richard L. and Helen M. (Keyser) Fry. Becky was a 1979 graduate of Jamestown High School and received her LPN from Mercer County Vo-Tech. She had most recently been employed...
Edwin L. Fry
Jan 30, 2025
Edwin L. Fry, age 88, of Jamestown, passed away January 30, 2025, in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Greenville.
He was born in Adamsville on May 20, 1936 to David R. and Harriette (Blue) Fry. Ed attended elementary school at Dowling one-room schoolhouse in Jamestown. He graduated from Pymatuning Joint High School in 1954. After graduation Ed managed the Esso Service...
Linda D. Ealy-Normand
Jan 29, 2025
Linda D. Ealy-Normand, age 76, of S. Maysville Rd., W. Salem Twp., Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025, in UPMC Mercy.
She was born on February 7, 1948 in Fredonia, PA to Willis and Henrietta (King) Uber. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Reynolds High School and a graduate of the McConnell Airline School in Minneapolis, MN. She retired...
John B. "Buck" McElhinny
Jan 28, 2025
John B. McElhinny passed away on January 28, 2025, at home on the farm on Stateline Road in Greenville, where he grew up and lived for most of his life. John was born May 6, 1951 to Tony and Natalie McElhinny. He graduated from Reynolds High School in 1969. A devout Roman Catholic, he was a lifetime member of St....
Eugene "Duke" L. Lengel
Jan 27, 2025
Eugene “Duke” L. Lengel, age 92, of Greenville passed away quietly on Monday morning, January 27, 2025, at Avalon Springs Place, Mercer.
He was born in Portage, PA on December 29, 1932 to Stephen A. and Julia (Spinner) Lengel. Gene attended Portage High School and Penn State University Shenango Valley Campus. He was employed in law enforcement as a Mercer Borough...
Elmer L. "Pete" Wickline
Jan 27, 2025
Elmer L. “Pete” Wickline, age 70, of N. Main St. Greenville, passed away Monday evening, January 27, 2025, in UPMC Jameson.
He was born in Sharon, PA on September 26, 1954 to Owen C. and Sallie C. (Carter) Wickline. Pete had proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. He was employed as a CDL Hazmat truck driver for 12...
Violet P. Owen
Jan 27, 2025
Violet P. Owen, age 87, of Greenville passed away Monday morning, January 27, 2025, in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Greenville.
Cremation was chosen, and no services are planned.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
Charles O. Stepp
Jan 24, 2025
Charles O. Stepp, age 85, of Quailvue Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside.
He was born in Superior, PA on September 18, 1939 to Merle and Anna (Ilko) Stepp. After graduating from West Deer High School in 1957, he started work on the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad as a Carman Helper...
Ethel E. "Betty" Koren
Jan 24, 2025
Ethel E. “Betty” Koren of St. Petersburg, PA and formerly of Gibson Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville, passed away Friday morning, January 24, 2025, in Laurel Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Brookville.
She was born December 30, 1947 in New Castle to Elmer E. and Myrtle B. (Shropshire) Wareham and was a 1965 graduate of Greenville High School. Betty retired in 2013...
Karen R. Gentile
Jan 21, 2025
Karen R. Gentile, age 78, of Greenville passed away Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.
She was born in Grove City on May 12, 1946 to Robert and Rose (Richards) Collar. Karen was a 1964 graduate of Grove City High School and attended Edinboro University.
On May 2, 1966, she married James Gentile; he passed away July...
Edward L. Smith
Jan 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward L. Smith of Jamestown on January 17, 2025 at the age of 89. Edward was born on December 4, 1935, and he passed away peacefully in the same house on the family farm where he was born, surrounded by the memories of a lifetime.
Ed and Patricia (Challenger) were...
Jennifer N. Snyder
Jan 15, 2025
Jennifer N. Snyder, age 45, of Sherrard Ave., Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, January 15, 2025, in the Emergency Room of UPMC Horizon Greenville.
She was born September 26, 1979 in Greenville to Clifford E. and Tammy J. (Frye) Snyder. Jen was a graduate of Greenville High School and completed her LPN certification at Mercer County Vo-Tech. She had been employed...
Gary S. Augustine
Jan 15, 2025
Gary S. Augustine, age 71, of Tanner Rd., W. Salem Twp., Greenville passed away peacefully in his residence with his family at his side on Wednesday evening, January 15, 2025.
He was born in Greenville on May 13, 1953 to Ruth (Randall) Augustine. Gary attended Conneaut Lake Schools and retired from Garvin Guaranteed Specialty, Adamsville where he was employed as a...
Donald N. "Donnie" Marini
Jan 13, 2025
Donald N. "Donnie" Marini, age 68, of Fredonia Rd., Hempfield, Twp., Greenville, passed away Monday afternoon, January 13, 2025, in his residence following a 20-year battle with brain cancer.
He was born May 23, 1956 in Greenville to Alfred and Helene (Gerlach) Marini. Donnie was a 1974 graduate of Greenville High School and earned his A. B. in accounting from Robert...
Roger G. Johnson
Jan 10, 2025
Roger Johnson, 82, passed away January 10, 2025 at his residence in Greenville after a brief illness.
He was born January 2, 1943 in Erie, PA, the son of Charles and Anita Johnson. He married Margaret “Peg” Cipalla on Sept. 3, 1966. She survives at home.
Roger graduated from Lawrence Park High School in 1960 and attended Gannon University.
He began work in...
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