Richard Knight
Apr 25, 2024
Richard Knight, 79, of Mercer, passed away UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley on April 25, 2024. Richard was born on November 11,1944 in Abington, PA to the late Elizabeth Robinson Knight and Alexander Knight. Richard was engaged to his fianc, Sylvia Lenz, before he had passed. Richard was a member of the Church of the Epiphany in Grove City. He was...
Arthur Martin
Apr 24, 2024
Arthur Martin, 68, of Sharon, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. Arthur was born to the late Donald Martin and Pauline (Gregory) Pennington. Arthur worked as a machinist for A & M Specialties. Arthur married his steadfast wife, Evelyn Martin, on August 14, 1999. Arthur had a special spot in his heart for music. He loved creating music...
John L. Mcdonald
Apr 24, 2024
John Lewis McDonald, 82, of Greenville, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 24, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is survived by his triplets: Todd McDonald of Plattsburgh, NY; Tami Maloney of Poquoson, VA; and Troy McDonald of Greenville, PA, and stepdaughters Michelle Chess of Greenville, Lisa Chess of Winston-Salem, NC. John served in...
Dorothy Yerian
Apr 21, 2024
Dorothy Yerian, 76, of Mercer, passed away on April 21, 2024 at AHN Wexford. Dorothy was born to the late George and Letha (Nolan) Hites on December 15, 1947 at their home. Dorothy worked as bus driver for Mercer County Transit. Dorothy was a kind soul who would be available to help anyone who asked. She loved being social...
Mary Ella Cupps
Apr 14, 2024
Mary E. Cupps, 89, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024. Mary was born to the late Harry and Esther (Mickley) Smith on March 3, 1935 at their home. Mary married the love of her life, Howard Cupps, on July 2, 1955, and was by his side until he preceded him in death in March of...
Violet J Jancic
Apr 10, 2024
Violet J. Jancic, 94, passed away on April 10, 2024 at The Grove At Greenville. Violet was born to the late Vincent and Mary Jancic on May 11, 1929, in Greenville, PA. She was a graduate of Penn High School in Greenville, and worked for many years at Greenville Medical Center as a receptionst. Violet was a hard worker...
Kimberly Palmer
Feb 9, 2024
Kimberly Palmer, 59, of Greenville, PA, passed away after a bout of health issues at UPMC Hamot of February 9, 2024. Kimberly was born to Edith J Martin and Martin L Palmer on November 25, 1964 in Caracas, Venezuela. Kimberly earned her Associates Degree from Lord Fairfax Community College before pursuing a career in the hospitality industry. Kimberly maintained...
Earl R Rosenquist Jr.
Feb 7, 2024
Earl R. Rosenquist Jr, 72, of Hermitage, PA, passed away suddenly after battling cancer on February 7, 2024. Earl was born to Gloria and Earl Rosenquist Sr. on October 2,1951 in Warren, PA. Earl spent some time at Edinboro College before finding his calling as a store manager for Loblaws Supermarket. Earl married his adoring wife, Linda, on July...
Cheryl Lynn Dittrich
Jan 22, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Dittrich, 63, of Mercer passed away on January 22, 2024 at Magee Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh after a brief battle with cancer. Cheryl was born on July 3, 1960 in Virginia Beach, VA to the late Phillip and Carol (Szura) Dittrich, Sr. After graduating from high school Cheryl attended Penn State University. She worked for numerous years...
Robert James Schellenger
Jan 3, 2024
On January 3, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as Robert J. Schellenger, a spirited 46-year-old from Mercer, PA, bid farewell at his home. Born on May 3, 1977, in Ashtabula, OH, to the dynamic duo of Debra and Michael Schellenger Sr., Robert carved his niche as a skilled tradesman, dedicating his career to the art of construction....
Lyle Murphy
Jan 1, 2024
Lyle Murphy, 79, of Mercer, PA, passed away suddenly at AHN Wexford on January 1, 2024. Lyle was born to Eugenia and Lyle L. Murphy Sr. on December 21, 1944. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelors degree and worked in financial services for the bulk of his career. Lyle married his devoted wife, Mary Elizabeth,...
Jonathan Davis
Dec 10, 2023
Jonathan Davis, 47, of Lindora, PA, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford on December 10, 2023. Jonathan received his LPN from Mercyhurst University. Jonathan is survived by his mother, Margaret C. Nanz, and her husband, Edward K. Nanz Jr. Jonathan was preceded in death by his father, Edward D. Davis Jr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted...
Kimberly Shannon
Nov 25, 2023
Kimberly Shannon, 43, of Mercer passed away on November 25, 2023. Kimberly was born September 22, 1980 in Pittsburgh to Robert K. Shannon, Sr. and Kathleen E. Haas Kresak. After graduating high school Kimberly went on to Culinary School to pursue her passion for cooking. She was currently employed by J. Hicks in Mercer. Kimberly was a mom first...
Jeffrey Dean Gill
Nov 22, 2023
Jeffrey Dean Gill, of Mercer, PA passed over to be with Our Lord and Savior on November 22, 2023 from a battle with cancer. He was born on February 17, 1963 to the late Lawrence I. Gill and Mildred L. Davis. Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, painting and drawing, he also enjoyed hanging with friends and spending time at camp....
Gerald Bennett Brandt
Sep 30, 2023
Gerald Bennett Brandt, 85, of New Wilmington, passed away on September 30, 2023. Gerald was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to Mary Leone Bennett and Weldon Henry Brandt on April 20, 1938. Gerry's inquisitive mind was clear from age 4, when he noted that shadows came from blocking the sun. He went to Shady Side Academy, then studied Physics at...
Mildred Davis
Sep 22, 2023
Mildred (Harris) Davis, 82 of Mercer, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on September 22, 2023. Mildred was born on June 22, 1941 to the late Howard R. Davis and Thelma (Rainey) Saunders in Sharpsville, PA. She retired from Sharon Regional Housekeeping Department. She loved spending time with her children, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as well as her...
Sandra Ridgway-Bachelder
Sep 20, 2023
Sandra RidgwayBachelder of Mercer passed away September 20th after a brief illness at her home surrounded by her family. Sandra was born on January 23. 1967 to the late Harold and Dorothy (Dick) Wareham. She leaves behind her loving husband Douglas whom she married March 10, 2006. Sandra was a Lakeview High School graduate and went on to continue...
Richard “Skip” Shenker
Sep 13, 2023
The world lost a true original when Richard "Skip" Shenker of Mercer, PA, died on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. When the renowned horse trainer departed for the great horse show in the sky, he left behind his wife of 40 years, Margaret "Peggy" Shenker; daughter Jessica (Cory) Abbey, and grandson Luke Abbey; his ex-wife Helene "Trudy" Alexander, son Todd...
Esther May Rockwell
Sep 7, 2023
Esther M. Rockwell, 97 of Hempfield Twp, Greenville, passed away on September 7, 2023 at home. Esther was born on May 1, 1926 in Sharon to the late Jacob and Sarah (Barlet) Herrmann. She was a woman of strong faith and was very active in her ministry group: God's Daughters. She would host bible studies, visit the elderly and...
Joann Wanamaker
Aug 13, 2023
Joann (Fortuna) Wanamaker, who lived most of her life in the Springdale PA area, was born April 25, 1945 and passed away August 13, 2023. She is now enjoying eternity with her husband of 49 years, Rene, and her son, William. We know the reunions between them and also her brother, Andrew, sister-in-law, Dianna, sister, Andrea, brother-in-law, William and...
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