OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Northern Mercer & Southern Crawford Counties

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...

Thomas E. Biles

Thomas E. Biles

Aug 17, 2024

Thomas E. Biles, age 84, of W. Jamestown Rd., Greene Township, Jamestown, formerly of the City of Tonawanda, NY passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, August 17, 2024 in his residence.

He was born on September 21,1939 in North Tonawanda, NY to E. Thomas and Dolores (Rosebrock) Biles. Tom graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1957 and served in the U.S....

George W. Groce

George W. Groce

Aug 14, 2024

George W. Groce, age 88, of Martinsburg, PA, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

He was born on April 1,1936 in Greenville to the late Ray A. Groce, Sr. and Edna M. (Clark) Groce. George was a 1954 graduate of Penn High School. He worked for 10 years as a coil winder for Westinghouse Electric Corp, followed...

Dorothy J. "Jacque" Strausser

Dorothy J. "Jacque" Strausser

Aug 11, 2024

Dorothy J. “Jacque” Strausser, age 86, of Orangeville Rd., West Salem Township, Greenville, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.

She was born on May 24,1938 in Greenville to Thomas C. Herron and Pearl L. (Snyder) Herron. She was a homemaker and had previously been employed at the Reynolds Twin Kiss for 12 years.

Jacque volunteered at Greenville Regional Hospital for many years...

Emerencia "Mert" Muscarella

Emerencia "Mert" Muscarella

Aug 9, 2024

Emerencia “Mert” Muscarella, age 97, of Lininger Rd., W. Salem Twp., Greenville, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.

She was born on January 24, 1927 in Greenville to Izidor Zarecky, Sr. and Josephine (Zachar) Zarecky. She attended St. Michael High School and was later employed as a bookkeeper at Bolotins’ Furniture and also worked as a seamstress.

Mert was a member...

Todd G. Oaks

Todd G. Oaks

Aug 8, 2024

Todd G. Oaks, age 45, of Cranberry Twp, passed away August 8, 2024 in UPMC Passavant McCandless following an extended illness. He was born in Greenville, PA on February 15, 1979 to David B. and Judith A. (Veverka) Oaks. He was a 1997 graduate of Jamestown High School and served in the US Army from 1998-2001. Todd loved sports and...

Joseph M. Piper, Jr.

Joseph M. Piper, Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

Joseph M. Piper, Jr., age 94, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Greenville.

He was born on November 15, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant, PA to Joseph Piper Sr. and Leona (Johnson) Piper. Joe attended East Huntington High School and worked as a dairy farmer for many years in the Mt. Pleasant area before moving to Greenville...

Janet A. McParland

Janet A. McParland

Aug 4, 2024

On August 4, 2024, two days after her 90th birthday and one day after what would have been her 67th anniversary, Janet Agnes (Paine) McParland joined her beloved husband, Dr. John McParland, at the gates of heaven. She is survived by children Jack (Pat, deceased) McParland, Janet (Steve) Baughman, Kevin McParland, Kate (Mark) Cianci, Tim (Audrey) McParland, and Jeanne (David)...

Rebecca L. Osborne

Rebecca L. Osborne

Aug 2, 2024

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Osborne, age 60, of Liberty St., Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 due to diabetic complications. 

She was born on October 26, 1963 in Ft. Hood, TX to James E. and Patricia A. (Campbell) Osborne.

Becky was a 1981 graduate of Jamestown High School and a former employee of Werner Company. She also...

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