OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties

Charles Robert Koehne

Charles Robert Koehne

May 28, 2025

Charles Robert Koehne, age 90, formerly of Espyville, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025 in Seguin, TX leaving behind a legacy of love, bravery, and unwavering devotion to family.

Affectionately known as Charlie, he was born on January 14, 1935 in Pittsburgh. Charlie served his country honorably as a Medic in the Army, embodying the spirit of service and dedication...

Velma C. Splitstone

Velma C. Splitstone

May 28, 2025

Velma C. Splitstone, age 81, of Probst Rd., Greene Twp., Jamestown passed away Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian.

She was born in Youngstown, OH on January 21, 1944 to Cecil and Alberta (Reinhardt) McKown and was a 1963 graduate of Jamestown High School. Velma had been employed as a waitress at various restaurants in the local area for...

Issac L. Lewis

Issac L. Lewis

May 24, 2025

Issac L. Lewis, age 41, of Oakview Dr., Hempfield, Twp., Greenville, passed away unexpectedly of a brief illness on Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, in UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Greenville on June 1, 1983, to Leroy B. and Irene (Jones) Lewis. Issac was a 2001 graduate of Greenville High School and had received his Electrical Certification from the New Castle...

Michael B. Mathews

Michael B. Mathews

May 22, 2025

Michael B. Mathews, age 52, of Greenville, PA had many health issues and left this world on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He is finally at peace. 

He was born April 20, 1973 in Meadville to parents Wayne Mathews, Sr. and Carol (McCaslin) Mathews. He leaves behind his mother Carol Williams Garlick, stepfather David Garlick, brothers Wayne Mathews Jr. of Jamestown, and...

Sandra L. (Mezei) McElhinny

Sandra L. (Mezei) McElhinny

May 21, 2025

Sandra L. (Mezei) McElhinny, age 78, of Jamestown passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in her residence.

She was born in Sharon on November 27, 1946 to Frank and Emma (Peto) Mezei and was a graduate of Badger High School. For the past five years, Sandy had been employed as a clerk at Last Minit Mart, Jamestown and previously had been...

Randy D. Stafford

Randy D. Stafford

May 20, 2025

Randy D. Stafford, age 66, of S. Walnut St., Sharpsville passed away Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025 in UPMC Shadyside.

He was born in Farrell on June 12, 1958 to Thomas M. and Betty M. (Prosser) Stafford. Randy was a 1976 graduate of Reynolds High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1981-1985 and again from 1989-1995 during which he...

David D. McConnell

David D. McConnell

May 20, 2025

David D. McConnell, age 82, of N. Hermitage Rd., Pymatuning Twp., Transfer, PA passed away Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Six Points, Butler County on September 15, 1942 to J. Frank and Bernice (McCamey) McConnell. Dave was a 1961 graduate of Reynolds High School and served as a Military Police officer in the U....

Max Allen Davis

Max Allen Davis

May 18, 2025

Max Allen Davis, age 10, of Warren, OH and formerly of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, May 18, 2025, in the Emergency Room of University Hospital, Cleveland, OH, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born in Farrell on July 17, 2014 to Chad A. Davis and Holly J. Burnett. Max had been in the fifth...

Juanita J. Curtin

Juanita J. Curtin

May 14, 2025

Juanita J. Curtin, age 96, of W. Salem Twp., Greenville passed away Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community.

She was born in Greenville on July 16, 1928 to Harold and Freda Speir. Jaunita was a graduate of Penn High School and had been a lifelong homemaker.

She was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Greenville....

Kathleen M. DiPetta

Kathleen M. DiPetta

May 14, 2025

Kathleen M. DiPetta, age 77, formerly of Meadville and Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025.

She was born in McKeesport, PA on August 30, 1947 to Robert and Christine (Forsyth) Haney. Kathleen was a graduate of McKeesport High School, and prior to becoming disabled, she had been employed by various taxicab and...

Ronald E. Splitstone

Ronald E. Splitstone

May 1, 2025

Ronald E. Splitstone, age 80, of Probst Rd., Greene Twp., Jamestown passed away Thursday morning, May 1, 2025, in his residence after a brief illness.

He was born in Warren, OH on August 29, 1944 to Robert and Alta (Sample) Splitstone. Ron was a 1963 graduate of Conneaut Lake High School and had retired following 35 years of employment as a...

Gerald L. "Jerry" Herrick

Gerald L. "Jerry" Herrick

Apr 30, 2025

Gerald L. “Jerry” Herrick, age 86, of Maple Ave., Hempfield Twp., Greenville passed away Wednesday evening, April 30, 2025 in UPMC Shenango Valley.

He was born in Greenville on January 29, 1939 to Myron L. and Vera A. (Wilson) Herrick. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Jamestown High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1957-1964. He retired...

Lori K. Riley

Lori K. Riley

Apr 27, 2025

Lori K. Riley, age 68, of Greenville, PA, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025 at UPMC Jameson following a brief illness. Born on May 22, 1956, to James and DeVee Riley, Lori was a lifelong resident of Greenville and deeply rooted in her community.

Throughout her career as a pharmacy technician, Lori dedicated herself to helping and serving others with...

Florence H. Garrett

Florence H. Garrett

Apr 24, 2025

Florence H. Garrett, age 92, of Davidson Ave., Greenville passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, in her residence.

She was born in Albion on October 1, 1932 to Harry and Florence (Jessop) Peden. Florence was a 1950 graduate of St. Michael High School. She retired from the Mercer County Agency on Aging in 2014 following 18 years of employment...

Robert E. Thomas, Jr.

Robert E. Thomas, Jr.

Apr 24, 2025

Robert E. Thomas, Jr., age 65, of Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, April 24, 2025.

Cremation was chosen, and no services are planned.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St. Greenville.

Colin C. Burns

Colin C. Burns

Apr 22, 2025

Colin C. Burns, age 65, of W. Salem Twp., Greenville passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in UPMC Shenango Valley.

He was born in Irvine, Scotland on January 17, 1960 to Scott James and Evelyn (McCulloch) Burns. After graduating from high school, Colin served in the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. He retired from TSA at the Pittsburgh Airport...

Col. Charles H. "Bud" Manes (Ret.)

Col. Charles H. "Bud" Manes (Ret.)

Apr 22, 2025

Col. Charles H. “Bud” Manes, AF Ret., born August 30, 1931, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania,to Gaynell Carrie Peddicord Manes (later Hull) and Charles Culbert Manes, died April 22, 2025, leaving behind his wife Ann Stanonis-Manes of Greenville; his sister, Carol Excel of Wellsville, OH; sons Don (Lori) of New Port Richey, FL; David (Shelley) St Petersburg, FL; Tim of Orlando FL;...

Joan F. Evans

Joan F. Evans

Apr 21, 2025

Joan F. Evans of Greenville passed away April 21, 2025. She was 96.

Mrs. Evans was born March 13, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Helen (Kelly) McGuigan. She graduated from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia and received her master’s degree from the School of Library Science of the University of Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Evans was the Director of the Greenville Area...

Bonnie L. Lorigan

Bonnie L. Lorigan

Apr 20, 2025

Bonnie L. Lorigan, age 79, of S. River Rd., Delaware Twp., Greenville passed away Sunday afternoon, April 20, 2025, in her residence.

She was born in Sharon on November 7, 1945 to Joseph and Emma (Livermore) Parker and was a graduate of Mercer High School.

Bonnie was of the Methodist Faith and was a member of Reynolds VFW Post #7599 Auxiliary. A...

Richard M. "Rick" See

Richard M. "Rick" See

Apr 20, 2025

Richard "Rick" See of Greenville passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the age of 82.

Rick was born in Grove City, PA on November 2, 1942 to Melvin and Margaret "Rita" (nee' First) See. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary Jo (nee’ Bonci), daughter Cindy (Graham) Lobban of Cleveland, OH, son Marc (Robin) See of Fowler,...