OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties

Marian M. Waleff

Marian M. Waleff

Nov 5, 2024

Marian M. Waleff, age 96, of W. Salem Twp., Greenville passed away Tuesday morning, November 5, 2024, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.

She was born on July 25, 1928 in Kinsman, OH to Max J. and Elmira E. (Mowry) McGrath, Sr. Marian attended Hartford Schools and had been employed in the housekeeping department of Greenville Regional Hospital for 16 years.

She...

Edward J. Lipps

Edward J. Lipps

Nov 2, 2024

Edward J. Lipps, age 47, of Denver St., Jamestown passed away Saturday morning, November 2, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on June 29, 1977 in Chardon, OH to Norman T. Phillips and Joyce (Windell) Thirion. Edward had been self-employed in masonry and construction for 20 years.

He enjoyed camping in New York,...

Virginia L. DeLaurentis

Virginia L. DeLaurentis

Nov 2, 2024

Virginia L. DeLaurentis, age 95, of Greenville passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.

She was born in Greenville on February 22, 1929, to Pietro and Nellie (Morse) DeLaurentis. Virginia was a 1946 graduate of Penn High School and retired after more than 50 years as a business manager for Greenville Motors, having started her career...

Rhonda Elizabeth Mariacher

Rhonda Elizabeth Mariacher

Nov 1, 2024

Rhonda Elizabeth Mariacher, age 71, of McElhaney Rd. Jamestown passed away Friday evening, November 1, 2024, in The Grove at Greenville. 

She was born in Greenville on December 15, 1952 to Robert and Frances “Jenny” (McCrea) McElhaney. Rhonda was a graduate of Jamestown High School and had been employed for 16 years as the cafeteria manager of Jamestown School District, retiring...

Ronald K. "Pete" Shreffler

Ronald K. "Pete" Shreffler

Oct 31, 2024

Ronald K. “Pete” Shreffler, age 90, of Tanner Rd., West Salem Twp., Greenville passed away Thursday morning, October 31, 2024, in his residence.

He was born on September 19, 1934 in Greenville to Richard H. and Clara Mae (Montgomery) Shreffler. Pete graduated from Penn High School in 1953 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1953-1956. He was employed...

Tina L. Adams

Tina L. Adams

Oct 31, 2024

Tina L. Adams, age 44, of Pecan Dr., S. Shenango Twp., Espyville passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 31, 2024, in her residence with her family at her side.

She was born on March 4, 1980 in Greenville to David and Paulie (Craft) Summerville. Tina was a 1998 graduate of Conneaut Lake High School and had previously been employed as a...

Carol M. Brosius

Carol M. Brosius

Oct 30, 2024

Born Carol Mae Palm to Free and Olive (Groover) Palm in Geneva, PA on January 30, 1944. Carol was a sweet, shy girl who thrived on helping her mother with household chores on the farm. She was a natural born homemaker. The family later moved from Osgood to Maysville, West Salem Township when Carol and her brothers, Wesley and Allen,...

Joanne C. Shannon

Joanne C. Shannon

Oct 28, 2024

Joanne C. Shannon, age 87, of Twinsburg, OH and formerly of Greenville, passed away Monday evening, October 28, 2024. She was born in Greenville on Feb 22, 1937, the daughter of John and Virginia (Barnes) Piai.

Joanne was a graduate of Penn High School in 1955 and went on to work in the offices of the Chicago Bridge & Iron until...

Carol Kay Forbes

Carol Kay Forbes

Oct 25, 2024

Carol Kay Forbes, age 91, of Plum St., Greenville passed away Friday morning, October 25, 2024, in The Ridgewood at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.

She was born on September 6, 1933 in Greenville to Myron C. and May Elizabeth (Dilley) Fasnacht. Carol was a 1951 graduate of Penn High School and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education...

Kenneth W. Humphrey, Sr.

Kenneth W. Humphrey, Sr.

Oct 24, 2024

Kenneth W. Humphrey, Sr., age 90, of Fredonia Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away Thursday evening, October 24, 2024, in his residence.

He was born on August 17, 1934 in Greenville to Carl and Della (Smith) Humphrey and was a 1953 graduate of Penn High School. Kenneth served in the U. S. Army, stationed in Germany, from 1957-1959. He and his...

Rebecca A. "Becky" White

Rebecca A. "Becky" White

Oct 24, 2024

Rebecca A. “Becky” White, age 66, of Carpenters Corners Rd. Clarks Mills, and formerly of Jamestown, passed away Thursday October 24, 2024 in UPMC Mercy after an extended illness. 

She was born in Greenville on October 5, 1958 to Richard G. “Pep” and Marylou (Shaffer) White. Becky was a 1976 graduate of Jamestown High School and had previously worked in retail...

James E. "Jim" Beatty

James E. "Jim" Beatty

Oct 24, 2024

James E. “Jim” Beatty, age 84, of Greenville passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, with his wife and children by his bedside. He was born in Greenville, PA on March 19, 1940 to George Edward and Violet Virginia (James) Beatty. His early years were spent in Meadville, PA where he attended Neeson Hill and Second District Schools.

At 15 years of...

Deborah L. "Debbie" Scott

Deborah L. "Debbie" Scott

Oct 20, 2024

Deborah L. “Debbie” Scott, age 74, of Woodbine Dr., Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away Sunday evening, October 20, 2024, in The Grove at Greenville.

She was born in Pittsburgh on May 25, 1950 to Thomas G. and Agnes P. (Knezevich) Campbell. Debbie was a 1968 graduate of Oakmont High School. She attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and then earned a degree...

David J. "Dave" Bell

David J. "Dave" Bell

Oct 16, 2024

David J. “Dave” Bell, age 49, of Murphy Rd., Greene Twp, Jamestown and formerly of West Middlesex, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 16, 2024, in his residence following a three-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loving family members and dear friends.

He was born on May 19, 1975 in Sharon to Gerald Bell and Betty (Meszaros) Holland. Dave was...

Barbara J. Foltz

Barbara J. Foltz

Oct 14, 2024

Barbara J. Foltz, age 88, of Transfer was called home to her Heavenly Father on Monday evening, October 14, 2024.

She was born on August 11, 1936 in Rayne Twp., Indiana County, PA to Harry and Clarabelle (Gearhart) Kelly. Barbara was a 1955 graduate of Marion Center High School and was a lifelong homemaker.

She was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist...

Austyn L. Bayuk

Austyn L. Bayuk

Oct 13, 2024

Austyn L. Bayuk, age 22, of Mill Rd., Perry Twp., Clarks Mills passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

She was born January 8, 2002 in Greenville to Eugene and Cecilia (Valesky) Bayuk. Austyn was a 2020 graduate of Commodore Perry High School and had studied architecture at Kent...

Donna Kroner

Donna Kroner

Oct 12, 2024

Donna Kroner, age 81, of Holiday Lane, Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away Saturday morning, October 12, 2024, in her residence.

She was born in Bellefonte, PA on August 11, 1943 to Donald and Helen (Moyer) Corman. Donna earned her B. S. in Education from Pennsylvania State University and her M. S. in Elementary Education from Slippery Rock University. She also was...

Gilbert M. Thompson

Gilbert M. Thompson

Oct 11, 2024

Gilbert M. Thompson, age 61, of S. Mercer St., Greenville passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, October 11, 2024, in his residence.

He was born on February 22, 1963 in Greenville to John W., Sr. and Louise A. (Moore) Thompson. Gilbert was a 1982 graduate of Greenville High School and served in the U. S. Navy from 1982-1986, completing a tour of...

Robert G. Volpe

Robert G. Volpe

Oct 10, 2024

Robert G. “Bob” Volpe, age 86, of Gruber Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, October 10, 2024 in his residence.

He was born September 28, 1938 in Greenville to Michael and Mary Jane (DiNicola) Volpe. Bob was a 1957 graduate of Penn High School and began his apprenticeship as a meat cutter with the A & P grocery...

Gordon L. "Nick" Wilson

Gordon L. "Nick" Wilson

Oct 10, 2024

Gordon L. “Nick” Wilson, age 86, of Greenville passed away Thursday morning, October 10, 2024, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.

He was born on April 1, 1938 in Cortland, OH to Gordon L. and Helen M. (Milligan) Wilson. Nick was a 1957 graduate of Vernon (OH) High School and had served in the U. S. Navy from 1957-1962. He retired...