OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties

Ronald R. McCartney

Ronald R. McCartney

Dec 28, 2025

Ronald R. McCartney, age 76, of Kilbourne Rd., W. Salem Twp., Greenville passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his side on Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2025.

He was born in Greenville on November 16, 1949 to Ralph and Bertha (Hoffacker) McCartney. Ron graduated from Greenville High School and served in the U. S. Army from 1969 - 1971. He...

Rev. Martin M. Roth

Rev. Martin M. Roth

Dec 26, 2025

On Friday afternoon, December 26, 2025, The Rev. Martin M. Roth, 81, of the Colony at St. Paul’s and formerly of Plum St., Greenville, died peacefully in The Villas at St. Paul’s with his wife holding his hand.

He was born in Connellsville, PA, on March 25, 1944, the son of The Rev. Martin J. Roth and Marie Kathleen Pritts Roth....

James R. Legters

James R. Legters

Dec 24, 2025

James R. Legters, age 82, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday evening, December 24, 2025.

He was born in Sharon on July 2, 1943 to Robert P. and Margaret A. (Stryker) Legters. Jim was a 1961 graduate of Sharpsville High School and completed his B.S. and M.S. in Education at Edinboro University. He retired...

Cosmo Pomponio

Cosmo Pomponio

Dec 24, 2025

Cosmo Pomponio, age 93, of Columbia Ave., Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, December 24, 2025.

He was born in Greenville on May 3, 1932 to Anthony and Maria (Calabria) Pomponio. Cosmo attended Penn High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany as a tank driver. He retired from the Shipping and Receiving Department...

Nancy J. Banic

Nancy J. Banic

Dec 22, 2025

Nancy J. Banic, age 95, of Lincoln Ave., Greenville passed away peacefully with her family at her side Monday afternoon, December 22, 2025.

She was born on September 12, 1930 in Greenville to Clarence L. and Carrie (Rankin) Seyler. Nancy was a 1948 graduate of Penn High School, was a lifelong homemaker, and waitressed for many years at the Blue Sky...

Kathleen D'Urso

Kathleen D'Urso

Dec 20, 2025

Kathleen D’Urso, age 73, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday evening, December 20, 2025, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

She was born in Greenville on May 22, 1952 to John M. and Ann M. (Ciccone) D’Urso. Kathleen graduated from Kennedy Christian High School in 1970 and received her LPN license in 1977. She was employed in the orthopedic department of Hamot Hospital as...

Walter C. Galekovic

Walter C. Galekovic

Dec 18, 2025

Walter C. Galekovic, age 94, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 18. 2025, in Newbury, OH.

He was born in Greenville on August 30, 1931 to Charles and Eva (Benkovic) Galekovic. Walt was a 1952 graduate of Penn High School. He served active duty in the U. S. Army from 1952-1954 and in the U. S. Army Reserve from...

Raymond J. Peterson

Raymond J. Peterson

Dec 18, 2025

Raymond J. Peterson, age 81, of Mercer passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025.

He was born in Greenville on February 10, 1944 to Raymond E. and Sara L. (Marsteller) Peterson. Ray was a 1963 graduate of Reynolds High School. He served in the U. S. Navy on board the USS Independence from 1964 – 1968 and completed two tours of...

Dorothy M. Grace

Dorothy M. Grace

Dec 17, 2025

Dorothy M. “Dot” Grace, age 86, of Chestnut St., Jamestown passed away Wednesday morning, December 17, 2025, in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Greenville.

She was born in Clarion on June 28, 1939 to Charles Ruben and Rose (Taranto) Young. Dot attended Clarion-Limestone High School and cleaned many homes in the local area for over 20 years.

She was a member of...

Norma J. Leary

Norma J. Leary

Dec 16, 2025

Norma Jean Ehrhart Leary, age 99, of Jamestown passed away Tuesday evening, December 16, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

She was the daughter of Wilbur (Cap) and Laura Bailey Ehrhart and was born March 12, 1926. Norma graduated from Jamestown High School in 1944 and attended Flora Stone Mather, Western Reserve University, Grove City College, and Pittsburgh Musical Institute. She...

Kara D. Michaleski

Kara D. Michaleski

Dec 15, 2025

Kara D. Michaleski, age 42, of Groover Rd., Sugar Grove Twp., Greenville passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday evening, December 15, 2025, in the ER of UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

She was born in Greenville on February 1, 1983 to Larry and Terry (Long) Stevenson. Kara was a 2001 graduate of Jamestown High School and received her associate’s degree in...

Alan C. Snyder

Alan C. Snyder

Dec 15, 2025

Alan C. Snyder, age 83, of College Ave., Greenville, passed away Monday morning, December 15, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Greenville on December 24, 1941 to Clayton and Cecil Snyder. Alan graduated from Greenville High School in 1959 and completed his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Youngstown State University. He retired as an engineer from the AC...

Bonnie L. Cullen

Bonnie L. Cullen

Dec 15, 2025

Bonnie L. Cullen, age 78, of Hickory Rd., W. Salem Twp., Greenville, passed away peacefully Monday morning, December 15, 2025, in the ER of UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

She was born in Geneva, PA on October 28, 1947 to John H. and Betty L. (Pressler) Cresswell. Bonnie was a 1965 graduate of Commodore Perry High School. She spent many years as a...

Thomas J. Dohallow, Sr.

Thomas J. Dohallow, Sr.

Dec 12, 2025

Thomas J. Dohallow, Sr., age 77, of Pymatuning Twp., Greenville passed away Friday afternoon, December 12, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Sharon on January 9, 1948 to John M. and Bambina (Marcucci) Dohallow, Sr. Tom was a graduate of Sharon High School and had been self-employed as a contractor in the local area.

He is survived by two daughters,...

Lois A. Mealy

Lois A. Mealy

Dec 7, 2025

Lois A. Mealy, age 90, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday evening, December 7, 2025, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community,

She was born in Pittsburgh on July 6, 1935 to Charles and Ada Hereford. Lois retired from Greenville Wal-Mart in 2015 as a deli attendant following 15 years of employment and had previously been employed as a cashier and deli attendant...

Gary A. Bothun, Sr.

Gary A. Bothun, Sr.

Dec 7, 2025

Gary A. Bothun, Sr., age 75, of Greenville passed away peacefully in his residence with his family at his side on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025.

He was born in Lanesboro, MN on December 26, 1949 to Arden and Lois (Amdahl) Bothun. Gary graduated from Greenville High School. Prior to becoming disabled, he had been employed by the Bessemer & Lake...

Esther L. Turk

Esther L. Turk

Dec 6, 2025

Esther L. Turk, age 77, of Greenville and formerly of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, in her residence.

She was born in Greenville on November 29, 1948 to Joe E. and Ada (Schlabach) Miller. Esther owned and operated Turk’s Personal Care Boarding Home in Hadley for over 30 years.

Esther formerly attended Christian Assembly Church, Greenville. She was a past-member of...

Sally J. Johnston

Sally J. Johnston

Dec 6, 2025

Sally J. Johnston, age 65, of N. Main St., Greenville passed away in her residence following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday morning, December 6, 2025.

She was born in Greenville on April 26, 1960 to Grover and Florence (Peden) Garrett. Sally attended Greenville Schools. For almost 30 years, she had been employed as a school bus driver in the...

David Wesley McClain

David Wesley McClain

Dec 2, 2025

David Wesley McClain, 73, of Spring St. Jamestown, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2, 2025.

David was born on April 26, 1952, in Canton, OH, to Earnest and Wanda (Raines) McClain.

As an 11-year-old child, David trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. This decision was the first in a lifelong pursuit to...

Gary W. Oliver

Gary W. Oliver

Nov 29, 2025

Gary W. Oliver, age 63, of Greenville and formerly of Buffalo, NY passed away Saturday evening, November 29, 2025, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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