Obituaries

Mar 14, 2025

Shirley Ann Coast (McIntyre), 86, of Mercer, PA, passed away at home on March 14, 2025, surrounded by family. Shirley was born to Dorothy (Porterfield) and Edward McIntyre on November 11, 1938.

Shirley married the love of her life, Robert D. Coast, on February 14, 1976. He survives at home.

Shirley was a Jehovah’s Witness and she loved her lord, Jehovah. Shirley...

Mar 11, 2025

Joseph Parrinello, 96, of Mckees Rocks, passed away surrounded by family on March 11, 2025. Joseph was born to Chris and Josephine Parrinello on May 19,1928. 

Joseph graduated from Centerville High School in 1946 before joining the United States Army. Once he left the military, he joined civilian life as a Barber taking over his father's shop. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted...

Feb 27, 2025

Edward Dale McCormick, 75, of West Middlesex, passed away at his home on February 27, 2025. Edward was born to Andrew W. and Ardana (Flock) McCormick on May 24, 1949.

Ed was of Catholic faith and spent time working for Trinity Industries, as well as driving truck for J & B Hunt and Falcon.

Ed is survived by his son, Ryan McCormick....

Feb 25, 2025

Kathy File 63 a resident at Kadima at New Wilmington and formerly of Oil City passed away unexpectedly in the morning hours of February 25, 2025

Born March 21, 1961 in Oil City to birth Parents; the late Melvin and Sylvia (Brocious) Hunsberger

Kathy was brought home from the hospital by her adoptive parents; the late Sam and Nellie (Brocious) File

Kathy loved...

Feb 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James Bailey Williams III, lovingly known as Hank, who left us peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by his sons after a brief illness. Hank was born on January 25, 1941, to James and Mavis Sitts Williams in Youngstown, OH. 

Hank married his beloved wife,...

Jan 28, 2025

Kurt W. Miller Sr., 78, of Sharon, PA, passed away on January 28, 2025. Kurt was born to the late Jefferson A. and Ruby Mae (Young) Miller on July 15, 1946. 

Kurt married the love of his life, Mary Ann Bish, on June 13, 1970.

Kurt loved the lord and his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing his violin, and singing. He...

Jan 26, 2025

Jean L. Fontaine, 76, of Mercer, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Jean was born to the late Raymond and Helen Fontaine on March 22, 1948. 

After high school, Jean joined the workforce as a dog breeder, breeding the most beautiful Great Pyrenees dogs for shows. Jean also enjoyed hunting, but truly devoted her life to her dogs. She made...

Jan 9, 2025

Karen (Ferlin) Kallister, 68, of Stoneboro passed away at AHN Grove City Hospital. Karen worked at Internation Timber and Veneer in Jackson Center for over 20 years.

Karen is survived by her children, Greg D (Kris) Ferlin and Shawn R. (Nikki) Updegraff, as well as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her sister Rachel (Mike) Klingensmith and several nieces and nephews survive...

Jan 4, 2025

Linda L. McGonagle, 77, of Greenville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2025. Linda was born on July, 26, 1947, to the late Harold and Pauline Ferguson.

Linda was a woman who loved adventure as well as the domestic things in life. She would go traveling cross country on the back of a Harley often, putting in hundreds of thousands...

Jan 4, 2025

Earl "Rick" McLaughlin, 80, of Mercer, PA, passed away on January 4, 2025, of natural causes. Earl was born to Earl and Dorothy McLaughlin on December 20, 1944. Though his name was Earl, many knew him as Rick. Earl was a graduate of Grove City High School before becoming an expert welder at Cooper Bessemer. 

In 1983, Earl married the love...

Dec 26, 2024

Geraldine (Gerry) M. Reitmeyer, 85, of Mercer, PA, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 13, 1939, to the late Margaret Kovach and Joseph Supan in Bridgeville, PA.

Gerry married her beloved late husband Donald Reitmeyer on September, 24, 1960.

Gerry was a former member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church, Bridgeville, PA...

Dec 18, 2024

Dorothy M. Williams, 86, of New Castle, PA, passed away of a short illness December 18, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born February 3, 1938, to the late Ethel Doyle and George McConnell in New Wilmington, PA. She was married for 61 years to Mainard Williams who passed away in 2022. Mrs. Williams was a retired director for...

Dec 12, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Robert Pesek, 79, Mercer, passed away on December 12, 2024 after a period of declining health. He was born in Grove City on May 2, 1945 to Margaret (Bocsi) Pesek and Joseph Pesek, Sr.

Joe was a 1963 graduate of Grove City High School and then majored in accounting and business at New Castle Business College. He continued his...

Nov 12, 2024

Albert “Al” L. Heister, Jr., 63, passed away on November 12, 2024, at AHN Grove City

Hospital. Al was the son of the late Sally and Albert L. Heister, Sr, born on May 2,1961.

Al served his country in the United States Marine Corps for over four years. He was a

...

Nov 6, 2024

Carol Ann Stevens, 77, of Mercer passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024.

Carol was born to Wallace and Wilmette Paddock on May 27, 1947. She graduated

from Lakeview High School before going on to The Meadville School of Nursing

for her RN.

Carol married the love of her...

Nov 3, 2024

Surrounded by her family, Ruth B. Carroll was ushered home to Heaven by angels to be with

her Lord on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Grove City, PA. She was 90 years old. Ruth was

born at Grove City Hospital on July 10, 1934. As Ruth’s life led her to a few different

...

Oct 27, 2024

Judith Irene Redmond ,80, of Mercer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on

October 27, 2024. Judith worked as a CNA at various locations after leaving Mercer High

School.

Judith was a woman of Christian faith. She loved bird watching and seeing all different types of

birds and other...

Oct 13, 2024

Michael Lee Patterson, 62, of Wolfcreek Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver. Michael was born on April 5, 1962 in Grove City to Donald G. and Virginia L. (Bell) Patterson.

Michael was a mechanic for over twenty-five years in Warren, OH. When he was not working...

Sep 26, 2024

Christine A. Paden, 57, of Mercer, PA, passed away peacefully at home on September 26,2024. Christine was born on December 25, 1966 in Mercer County and has not left since. Christine worked as an Optometrist and had her Associates Degree in Psychology. She was extremely involved in her work and was known as one of the hardest workers. In...

Sep 9, 2024

James C. Bodien. 56, formerly of Fredonia, passed away surrounded by family on September 9, 2024. James was born to Judith Martin and James Bodien on September 13, 1967. James attended Mercer High School, and later continued his education at Airline Attendant School. James then went on to further his career in the sales field. He was passionate about...