James G Higbee
Aug 29, 2024
James G. Higbee ,52, of Mercer, PA, passed away at home on August 29,2024. James was born to James G. Higbee and Cynthia Lou (Kish) Swingle on March 13, 1972. James was a man full of love and compassion for others. He was always available to help anyone who needed it and could always be counted on. James was...
Ethel J. Toth
Aug 24, 2024
Ethel J Toth, 82, of Hermitage, PA, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. Ethel was born to Carvin and Mary Umstead on January 3, 1942. Ethel worked as a library secretary at Butler Community College after graduating high school. Ethel traveled all over the country, collecting knick knacks and oddities from wherever she went. She enjoyed tending to...
Timothy J. Reiter
Aug 21, 2024
Timothy J. Reiter, 78, of Greenville, PA, passed away surrounded by family on August 21, 2024. Timothy was born to George and Gladys Reiter on February 15, 1946. Timothy graduated from the New Castle School of Trades with a degree in Welding and Mechanics. Timothy was a devoted outdoorsman, spending most of his time immersed in nature. He loved...
Hilda L Shollenberger
Jul 17, 2024
Hilda L. Shollenberger, 85, of Greenville, Pa, passed away peacefully with family by her side after a brief illness at UPMC Hamot on July 17, 2024. Hilda was born to Waldo W. and Alberta Whyte on August 2, 1938. Hilda finished high school before going on to work in the restaurant service for over 16 years while still being...
Paul A. “Pauly” Likens
Jul 5, 2024
Paul A "Pauly" Likens Jr., 14, of Mercer/Sharon has passed away. Pauly was born on July 6, 2009 at Sharon Regional to Jennifer McClure and Paul A Likens Sr. Pauly was a student at Mercer Elementary and Junior High Schools. Pauly lit up every room she entered, always making people smile and passing around her contagious laughter. Pauly was...
Carol Nickols
Jun 18, 2024
Carol Sue (Redfoot) Nickols was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed from this world on June 18, 2024 at the age of 69. Her beloved son, Matthew, was at her side. She was born to Glenn and Norma (Christy) Redfoot (both deceased) on December 8, 1954. Carol was the youngest of three children. She had...
Joy Miller
Jun 8, 2024
Joy Miller, of Mesilla, New Mexico, formerly of Mercer, PA, passed away on June 8, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM after a valiant battle with cancer. Joy was born in Pittsburgh in 1969, daughter of Ruth (Rishell) Miller and the late David M. Miller. She was a 1987 graduate of Mercer High School and earned her Bachelors of Arts...
Danielle Ann Bair
May 23, 2024
Danielle Ann Bair of Ashville, NY passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2024 at the age of 50. Danielle was born in Sharon, PA on May 27, 1973 to Shirley A. Coast and the late Daniel Guthrie. Danielle was a graduate of Mercer High School. She was a homemaker, and worked in Health Home Care from time to time....
Laura Margaret Woodworth
May 18, 2024
Laura "Margaret" Woodworth, 79 of Mercer passed away May 18th, 2024 at Jamison Hospital, New Castle, Pennsylvania. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania on March 5, 1945 to George and Angela (Bollinger)Hites, Margaret was a talented crocheter and loved making stained glass. She also was an excellent cook, cooking for many years at the old Mercer County Home. She loved...
Barbara Jo Hennessey
May 10, 2024
Barbara Jo Hennessy, 60, of Fredonia, passed away on May 10, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Originally from Grove City, Barbara was born on August 22, 1963 to the late Samuel and Mary Moore Sr. Barbara was described as someone with a Heart of Gold who was known to many as "Mom or Grandma"...
Crystal Shaffer
May 8, 2024
Crystal Shaffer, 60, of Stoneboro passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her residence. Crystal was born in Sharon on September 16, 1963 to the late Avery Shaffer and Ruth Hedglin Shaffer. She was a graduate of Reynolds High School. After high school Crystal worked in retail, as well as in home health. In her free time Crystal...
Connie E. Robbins
May 3, 2024
Connie E. Robbins, 66, of Mercer, PA formerly of Pahrump, NV, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Connie was born on November 4, 1957 in Grove City, PA to the late Albert and Sally (Akins) Heister. She was a very artistic woman. She enjoyed many forms of art, including drawing, painting and...
Margaret J. 'Peggy' Paden
May 2, 2024
Margaret "Peggy" Jean Paden passed away at UPMC Horizon-Greenville on May 2, 2024. She was born on November 6, 1944, to the late Alvie Blackson and Alice Knauf Blackson. Peggy worked as a secretary for Sharon Regional in the Behavioral Health department. At home, she spent time nourishing her beautiful yard by gardening and feeding all of the wonderful...
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...
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