OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...