OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties
Carol A. Palmer
Sep 7, 2026
Carol A. Palmer, age 79, of W. Salem Twp., Greenville, and formerly of Erie, passed away Monday morning, September 7, 2026, in Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Greenville.
She was born in Erie on March 19, 1947 to Charles and Luretta (Kellog) Freebourn. Carol was a 1965 graduate of McDowell High School. She retired from the Policy Renewal Department at Erie...
John R. “Jack” Ramsey
Sep 7, 2026
John R. “Jack” Ramsey, age 76, of Hempfield Ave., Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, September 7, 2026, in his residence.
He was born in Greenville on April 20, 1950 to Richard C. and Betty J. (Billig) Ramsey. Jack was a 1968 graduate of Greenville High School and served two years in the U. S. Army Reserves. He...
Josephine M. Selnekovic
Sep 6, 2026
Josephine M. Selnekovic, age 88, of Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, September 6, 2026 in Avalon Springs Care Center, Mercer.
She was born in Greenville on February 22, 1938 to Joseph and Patrina (Slamka) Selnekovic. Josephine attended St. Michael’s High School. She was employed at Greenville Dry Cleaning for 24 years and later worked and retired as a cleaning staff member...
Willard J. "Huffy" Huff
Sep 5, 2026
Willard J. “Huffy” Huff, age 90, of District Rd., Delaware Twp., Greenville, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026.
He was born on March 29, 1936, the only child of Sadie Huff.
On May 14, 1966, he married Elsie (Pears) Burns, and she survives. They marked 60 years of marriage this past spring.
He is also survived by three children: Sonja Graham, Bob (Lisa)...
William E. "Bill" Ralston
Sep 5, 2026
William E. “Bill” Ralston, age 77, of Greenville, and previously of Jamestown, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 5, 2026 in Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Greenville.
He was born in Greenville on January 21, 1949 to the late Clifford and Arlene (Shartle) Ralston. Bill was a farmer for many years and enjoyed antiques of all kinds.
On February 22, 1969, he married...
Margaret R. "Peg" Johnson
Aug 29, 2026
Margaret R. “Peg” Johnson, 81, passed away Saturday morning, August 29, 2026, at her residence in Greenville after a brief illness.
She was born January 4, 1945 in Erie, PA, the daughter of Sam and Mae Cipalla. She married Roger Johnson on September 3, 1966. He preceded her in death in 2025.
Peg graduated from Lawrence Park High School in 1962 and...
Clayton J. Loutzenhiser
Aug 12, 2026
Clayton J. Loutzenhiser, age 64, of Clairton, PA and formerly of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, August 12, 2026.
He was born in Greenville on September 22, 1961 to Donald W. and Dorothy E. (Foy) Loutzenhiser. Clayton was a 1979 graduate of Reynolds High School where he was a member of the wrestling team.
He was of the Protestant Fatih and in...
Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Adams
Aug 11, 2026
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Adams, age 66, of Andover, OH and formerly of Jamestown, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Prior to becoming disabled, Libby was a home health caretaker for several years. Her compassion and love for those she took care of was evident by the relationships she built.
Libby enjoyed birdwatching and feeding...
Patricia Ann Patrick Knauf
Aug 7, 2026
Patricia Ann Patrick Knauf, formerly from Naples FL and Greenville PA, passed away on August 7th, 2026. She left us on what was her and her beloved husband Emerson’s anniversary and his birthday. She has been alone and very sad, missing him deeply for the past 5 years.
Born October 2, 1940, Pattie was a 1959 graduate of Jamestown/ Pymatuning High,...
Thomas A. Thurber
Aug 4, 2026
Thomas A. Thurber, age 82, of Chestnut St., Jamestown, passed away Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026, in UPMC Passavant, McCandless
He was born in Jamestown on October 11, 1943 to George W. and Winifred M. (Kohler) Thurber. Tom graduated from Jamestown High School in 1962. He retired as the owner/operator of Thurber Wells and Pumps, Jamestown and previously had been employed...
Harry E. Williams
Jul 31, 2026
Harry E. Williams, age 86, of S. Shenango Twp., Hartstown, passed away Friday morning, July 31, 2026, in his residence.
He was born in Greenville on March 21, 1940 to Harry and Mabel (Chriest) Williams. Harry graduated from Jamestown High School and then served as an M. P. in the U. S. Army from 1963 – 1965. He had been employed...
P. Jeanne Gursky
Jul 30, 2026
P. Jeanne Gursky, age 78, of Mercer Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, July 30, 2026, in UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Greenville on November 17, 1947 to Amos S. and Phyllis G. (Yarger) Floch. Jeanne graduated from Greenville High School in 1966 and received her LPN license from Choffin Career and Technical Center. She had been...
Hershel P. Spencer
Jul 30, 2026
Hershel P. Spencer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, July 30th, 2026, surrounded by his wife and family.
Born on January 8, 1942, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Hershel was the son of the late Gordon Roscoe Spencer and Strossie Mae (Nelson) Spencer. He attended Conneaut Lake High School before beginning a lifelong career as a journeyman millwright....
Opal Pollock Bass Wright
Jul 23, 2026
Opal Pollock Bass Wright, age 90, of The Colony at St. Paul’s and formerly of Sharon, passed away Thursday morning, July 23, 2026.
Opal was the second eldest of eight children. She grew up in Pelham GA and graduated from Pelham HS. After marrying her first husband, Herbert Bass, they moved to Atlanta where she had two children; Casey Bass (Mary...
Stephen G. Young
Jul 22, 2026
Stephen G. Young, age 64, of Plum St., Greenville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, July 22, 2026, in his residence.
He was born in Greenville on August 13, 1961 to Jerry M. and Gertrude A. “Trudy” (Wilson) Young. Steve was a 1980 graduate of Greenville High School and received his welding certification from the New Castle School of Trades. He was...
Dorothea O. Resek
Jul 20, 2026
Dorothea O. Resek, age 87, of Fredonia, passed away Monday morning, July 20, 2026.
She was born in Detroit, MI on October 5, 1938 to Joseph F. and Caroline M. (Smith) Travnikar. Dorothea was a graduate of St. Mary High School, Royal Oak, MI and St. Joseph Nursing School, Mt. Clemens, MI.
Dorothea was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church,...
Zina L. Long
Jul 19, 2026
Zina L. Long, age 82, of Greenville, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2026.
She was born in Greenville on June 3, 1944 to John W. and Margaret L. (Gaugh) Porter. Zina was a 1962 graduate of Greenville High School. She retired from the food service department of the Greenville Area School District in 2007 following 26 years of employment.
Zina was...
Mary Ann Louise Marshall
Jul 17, 2026
Mary Ann Louise Marshall, better known as “Baba,” peacefully passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends at her beloved home in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Our Baba waited until July 17th to be with the Lord due to the fact her husband Cyril’s birthday was on this date. She wanted to give him a great surprise...
Gertrude "Betty" Button
Jul 16, 2026
Gertrude “Betty” Button, age 100, formerly of Linesville, passed away peacefully with her son at her side on Thursday afternoon, July 16, 2026, in Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St. Greenville.
Milford James "Jim" Brown
Jul 16, 2026
Milford James “Jim” Brown, age 98, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday evening, July 16, 2026, in his residence.
He was born in Jamestown on October 14, 1927 to Walter and Margaret Ethel (McCutcheon) Brown. Jim was a graduate of Jamestown High School and served in the U. S. Marine Corps. He was a lifelong dairy and beef farmer and had served...
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