OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties

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...

Joseph C. Lightner, Jr.

Joseph C. Lightner, Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

Joseph C. Lightner, Jr., age 90, of Mount Juliet, TN (and formerly from Greenville, PA) passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Joe was born in Grove City, PA on November 12, 1934 to the late Joseph C. Lightner, Sr. and Ethel Lightner. He graduated from Grove City High School & Grove City College with a mechanical engineering degree. Between his...

Shirley M. McClimans

Shirley M. McClimans

Jul 5, 2025

Shirley M. McClimans, age 82, of Railroad St., Jamestown passed away Saturday evening, July 5, 2025, in Avalon Springs Care Center, Mercer.

She was born in Butler on January 19, 1943 to Emory L. and Betty (Balfour) Ours. Shirley was a graduate of Jamestown High School and had been a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed playing Bingo, gardening, birdwatching, and especially loved...

Debra A. Rodemoyer

Debra A. Rodemoyer

Jul 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our cherished loved one, Debra A. Rodemoyer. She was called home by her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her family, on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the age of 69. She showed her truly tenacious and courageous spirit throughout her nearly 2-year journey with leukemia.

Debbie was born...

George H. Lumley, Jr.

George H. Lumley, Jr.

Jul 3, 2025

George H. Lumley, Jr., age 58, of Liberty St., Jamestown passed away Thursday evening, July 3, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Greenville on May 17, 1967 to George H. Lumley, Sr. and Patricia (Stodolak) Lumley. George was a 1986 graduate of Jamestown High School and had served in the United States Army for several years. He had previously...

Donal George McFarlane

Donal George McFarlane

Jul 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donal George McFarlane, who died peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 60.

Donny was born on November 18, 1964, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up in McCandless Township, where he shared a childhood full of memories with his siblings. A proud graduate of North Allegheny High School, Donny later made...

Shirley J. "Maggie" Patton

Shirley J. "Maggie" Patton

Jun 28, 2025

Shirley J. “Maggie” Patton, age 67, of Rock Hill, SC, and formerly of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, in the Emergency Room of UPMC Horizon Greenville.

She was born in Greenville on February 21, 1958 to Vernon and Betty (Davis) Johnston and was a 1977 graduate of Reynolds High School. Shirley had been employed for more than...

Gary J. Haverdick

Gary J. Haverdick

Jun 27, 2025

Gary J. Haverdick, age 75, of Hempfield Ave., Greenville passed away Friday afternoon, June 27, 2025, in UPMC Jameson.

He was born in Greenville on January 7, 1950 to Frank and Mary (Millero) Haverdick. Gary attended St. Michael’s School and was a 1967 graduate of Reynolds High School. He served in the Vietnam War in the U. S. Army 25th Infantry...

Ralph E. White

Ralph E. White

Jun 26, 2025

Ralph E. White, age 88, of Countyline Rd., S. Shenango Twp., Jamestown passed away Thursday evening, June 26, 2025 in Andover Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on February 28, 1937 to Howard and Vergie White. Ralph was a graduate of Jamestown High School and had been employed as an accounting clerk at the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad...