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...
Robin James Bowser
Aug 7, 2023
Robin James Bowser, 72 of New Vernon Twp, Sandy Lake, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Robin was born in Rimersburg on June 13, 1951, to the late Robert and Betty (McCracken) Bowser. He was a graduate of South Park High School in Pittsburgh and then went on to Zion Bible College. He worked as...
Karsie Anne Lansberry
Jul 22, 2023
Karsie Anne Lansberry, 46, of Grove City, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Karsie was born on August 10, 1976, in St. Louis, MO, to Kenneth and Phyllis Kish. She graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1994 and earned her bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1998 and her juris doctor...
Mary Louise Miller
Jul 3, 2023
Mary Louise (Stock) Miller, 55 of Farrell, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 3, 2023. Born in Sharon on December 13, 1967, she was a daughter of the late Mary Aicher and Germain Joseph Stock. Mary Louise attended Sharpsville High School, and then went on to attend the Pittsburgh Institute of Pennsylvania....
Sara J. Huston
Jun 20, 2023
Sara Jane (Sally) Huston, 90, of Mercer passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at her residence in Tushim Manor surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born in New Castle on April 26, 1933 to the late Robert R. and Sarah F. (Buxton) Shingledecker. On June 19, 1951 she married her beloved husband, Harry (Bill) Huston, who preceded her...
John P. Zajaros
May 28, 2023
John P. Zajaros, 68 of Mercer, and formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away at his home on the afternoon of May 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on April 21, 1955 in Trenton, New Jersey; a son of Margaret Forstner and John Zajaros. He graduated from Bay Village High School in Ohio, class of 1973....
Laurence Scott Root
May 15, 2023
Laurence "Larry" Scott Root, 68 of Oil City, passed away at his home on May 15, 2023. Larry was born in Batavia, New York on March 17, 1955, a son of the late Laurence Sanford Root and Nancy-Jo Aubert Rupp. He attended Oakfield-Alabama High School, a graduate of the class of 1972. In 1972, Larry enlisted in the United...
Kimberly L. Farrell
May 13, 2023
Kimberly "Kimmy" Lynn (Reitmeyer) Farrell, 53 of Mercer, passed away unexpectedly on the early morning of May 13, 2023 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. Kimmy was born at St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon on November 30th, 1969, a daughter of Geraldine (Supan) Reitmeyer and the late Donald Reitmeyer. She graduated from Grove City High School, class of...
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