OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties

Michael Higbee

Michael Higbee

Oct 9, 2024

Michael A. Higbee, age 66, of Konneyaut Trail, Conneaut Lake and formerly of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, October 9, 2024, in the ER of Meadville Medical Center.

He was born February 25, 1958 to William D. and Jean J. (Adams) Higbee. Mike was a 1977 graduate of Greenville High School, and he had managed Frank Crash Auto Wrecking in...

George S. Johnston

George S. Johnston

Oct 9, 2024

George S. Johnston, age 68, of N. Main St. Greenville passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2024, in his residence.

He was born October 18, 1955 in Greenville to Vernon and Betty (Davis) Johnston. George was a 1974 graduate of Reynolds High School and had been employed as a machine operator at Trivium...

Donna Robinson

Donna Robinson

Oct 9, 2024

Donna L. Robinson, age 79, of Transfer, PA passed away Wednesday morning, October 9, 2024, in her residence.

Per Donna’s wishes, no services will be held.

David C. Frew

David C. Frew

Oct 6, 2024

David C. Frew, age 51, of Sharpsville and formerly of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 6, 2024 following a tumultuous battle with mental health.

He was born on April 27, 1973 in Greenville to David E. and Anna May (Kobert) Frew. David was a 1991 graduate of Greenville High School and a 1995 graduate of Grove City College where...

David E. Frew

David E. Frew

Oct 6, 2024

David E. Frew, age 92, of Greenville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

He was born on January 1, 1932 in Ellwood City to D. Edgar and Alyce (Haun) Frew. David was a 1949 graduate of Penn High School and a 1953 graduate of Thiel College where he earned a B. A. in history. He was employed by the...

John L. McMunigle

John L. McMunigle

Oct 6, 2024

John L. McMunigle of Jamestown has gone to be with his Savior and Lord on October 6, 2024.

He was born to Herman and Frances (Fausnaught) McMunigle on March 17th, 1934. He graduated from Pymatuning Joint High School in 1952.

Most of John’s lifetime was spent as a dairy farmer in Jamestown area and then later in life he transitioned to beef...

Paul E. Evans

Paul E. Evans

Sep 25, 2024

Paul E. Evans, age 90, of The Colony at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community, Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

He was born on September 19, 1934 in Brookville, PA to Paul A. and Alice M. (Johnston) Evans. Paul was a 1952 graduate of Brookville High School and served in the U.S. Navy from...

Patricia G. Houpt

Patricia G. Houpt

Sep 18, 2024

Patricia G. Houpt, age 93, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, September 18, 2024, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community. 

She was born in Howard, PA on December 31, 1930 to William M. and Ethel P. (Leathers) Gates. Pat was a graduate of Howard High School and Thiel College. She was a Homemaker and had been employed for eight years as...

Keith J. "Duke" Snyder

Keith J. "Duke" Snyder

Sep 13, 2024

Keith J. “Duke” Snyder, age 80, of N. Mercer St., Greenville, passed away Friday afternoon, September 13, 2024, in Avalon Springs Place, Mercer.

He was born on February 5, 1944 to Ralph E. and Ruth E. Snyder. Keith graduated from Greenville High School in 1962 and served in the U. S. Army, stationed in Korea. He was employed as a supervisor...

Richard H. Miller

Richard H. Miller

Sep 11, 2024

Richard H. Miller, age 93, of Mercer Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville, passed away Tuesday morning, September 11, 2024, in The Grove at Greenville.

He was born on August 29, 1931 in Greenville to Ernest W. and Bessie (Van Dyke) Miller. Richard graduated from Penn High School in 1950. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army 7th Division from 1953-1955...

Bonnie I. Saxton

Bonnie I. Saxton

Sep 9, 2024

Bonnie I. Saxton, age 83, of Baker Rd., Otter Creek Twp., Greenville, passed away Monday evening, September 9, 2024, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

She was born on April 19, 1941 in Greenville to Merle and Myrtle (Thompson) Jones. Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Jamestown High School and was employed as a C.N.A. at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community for 30...

Richard W. Parker

Richard W. Parker

Sep 8, 2024

Richard W. Parker, age 88, of Wise Rd., West Salem Twp., Greenville, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in his residence.

He was born on November 1, 1935 in Greenville to W. Russell and Dorothea (Brown) Parker. Richard attended Penn High School and was employed as the maintenance supervisor at Pymatuning State Park for 33 years. In addition to his...

Richard G. "Dick" Schehl

Richard G. "Dick" Schehl

Sep 5, 2024

It is with both smiles and tears that we announce the passing of Dick Schehl, a man who truly knew how to live life to the fullest. Dick left us on September 5, 2024 at the age of 79, and though we are heartbroken, we are also filled with gratitude for the countless memories of joy and laughter he gifted...

Nadine A. Atkinson

Nadine A. Atkinson

Sep 4, 2024

Nadine A. Atkinson, age 69, of Saxonburg, PA, and formerly of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside.

She was born in Greenville on August 15, 1955 to Nicholas J. and Nellie M. (Peden) Kusich. Nadine was a 1973 graduate of Greenville High School and was a Homemaker.

She was a past member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville....

Deborah A. Gearhart

Deborah A. Gearhart

Sep 4, 2024

Deborah A Gearhart, age 68, formerly of Hadley, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Nugent’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hermitage.

She was born on March 5, 1956 in Warren, OH to Sid and Ann (Miller) Hawkins. Debbie graduated from Lakeview High School (OH) and was a homemaker.

She enjoyed cooking and watching her grandsons race dirt bikes.

Debbie is survived by her...

Joseph Heini

Joseph Heini

Aug 31, 2024

Joseph A. Heini, age 90, of S. Summit Rd., West Salem Twp., Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, August 31, 2024, in his residence.

He was born on November 15,1933 in Transfer to Michael Heini and Theresa (Guster) Heini-Jergler. Joseph was a 1952 graduate of Hickory High School and worked at Valley Mold and later for the Erie Railroad during his senior...

Kenneth Geiger

Kenneth Geiger

Aug 30, 2024

Kenneth Geiger, better known as “X” to those who knew and loved him, passed away Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024, at home with his wife and dog “Duck” by his side. He was 69.

Kenneth was born August 12, 1955 to William and Alice (Shuhart) Geiger. Kenneth always gave credit to his dad for his life-long passions of hunting and fishing...

Mary Lou DiSalvo

Mary Lou DiSalvo

Aug 28, 2024

Mary Lou DiSalvo, age 74, of S. Main St., Greenville passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 2024, in The Grove at Greenville after a brief illness.

She was born on December 25, 1949 in Greenville to Michael C. Galus, Sr. and Mary Louise (Sutak) Galus. Mary Lou was a 1967 graduate of Reynolds High School. She was employed at The Grove...

Rosemary Zerr

Rosemary Zerr

Aug 27, 2024

Rosemary Zerr, age 77, of Valencia, PA and formerly of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

She was born on May 15, 1947 in Greenville to Edwin John and Louise Virginia (Donato) Tobash. She graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1965 and earned her registered nursing license from the Spencer School of Nursing in...

Gregory S. Jazwinski

Gregory S. Jazwinski

Aug 25, 2024

Gregory S. Jazwinski, age 78, of West Fallowfield Twp., Adamsville passed away on August 25, 2024.

Beloved father, brother, uncle, Jaja and friend, “Jaz” was born on August 31, 1945 in Sharon to Ignatius A. Jazwinski and Marjorie (Ross) Jazwinski. A 1963 graduate of West Middlesex High School, he was employed by the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad and worked as...