Obituaries

Apr 11, 2023

Patricia Ann (Hutchison) Baldesberger, 87 of Greenville and formerly of Scott Township, Lawrence County, passed away on the afternoon of April 11, 2023 at The Grove in Greenville. Patricia was born on September 24, 1935 in Canonsburg, Allegheny County, a daughter of the late Violet Hutchison. She attended school in the Canonsburg area in earlier years. On October 29,...

Apr 7, 2023

Helen Sharshan, 87 of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 7th, 2023, at Greenbriar Healthcare Center of Boardman. Helen was born in Campbell, Ohio on November 9th, 1935, a daughter of the late Catherine (Garchar) and Joseph Sharshan. She attended Saint Elizabeth School in Campbell, OH, and Campbell Memorial High School. Ms Sharshan went on to...

Mar 13, 2023

James (Jim) "Roach" Heister, 60 of Mercer, passed away on March 13, 2023 at his home following a hard fought battle with cancer. Jim was born on October 27, 1962 in Grove City, a son of the late Albert and Sally (Akin) Heister. For several years, Jim worked in construction, and also in heating and cooling. Jim repaired cars...

Feb 23, 2023

Grace Anna Boggs, 73 of Worth Twp, Stoneboro, passed away on February 23, 2023 at Grove Manor in Grove City. Grace Anna was born in Ellwood City on December 18, 1949 to the late Charles and Anna (Manchor) Howell. She was a graduate of Slippery Rock University earning her Bachelors Degree and Kutztown University earning her Masters Degree. She...

Feb 10, 2023

John D. Sonny, 79 of Reynolds, passed away on February 10, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital of New Castle. John was born on May 14, 1943, at St. Josephs Hospital of Warren, OH, a son of the late Caroline Mathilda Seeman and John Sonny. For many years, Mr. Sonny worked as a Forklift Operator and Machinist at Liberty Steel...

Jan 13, 2023

Daniel F. Curzi, 76 of E. Lackawannock Twp, New Wilmington, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Daniel was born in Butler on March 14, 1946 to the late Anthony and Janice (Fair) Curzi. He was a 1964 graduate of Butler High School, later he attended Thiel College for their Police Training Program. He worked for...

Jan 11, 2023

Hugh Edward Herron II (1943-2023) Mercer, PA, is now bowing before his Lord humbled and thanking Him for the many blessings in his 79 years. His larger-than-life persona, trademark jokes and fanatical spirit will NEVER be forgotten by those that knew him. He was born to Hugh E. Herron (Big Edd) and Erna "Babe" Geiger Herron on May 6,...

Jan 8, 2023

Linda Jo (Warnack) Sims, left her family here to join the ones who have already made their trip to heaven on January 8, 2023. They have received her with a peace and joy only they could know, where we will join all of them when God says "Well done thou good and faithful servant, I receive you into the...

Jan 5, 2023

Pamela Sue Stephenson, 65 of Lowellville, OH, passed away on January 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH. Pam was born in Mercer on May 10, 1957 to Joseph D. Hood and the late Mary Lou (King) Hood. She was a graduate of Mercer High School and attended Shenango Valley School of Business. She then went on...

Nov 18, 2022

Charles E. Gaggini, 74 of East Lackawannock Twp, Mercer, passed away on November 18, 2022 at UPMC Passavant. Charles was born in Kittanning on July 7, 1948 to the late Oswald and Maude (Wolfe) Gaggini. Charles worked as a Machinist for many years at GE in Grove City. Charles was Catholic by faith and enjoyed fishing and hunting and...

Oct 23, 2022

David M. Miller, 83 of S. Pymatuning Twp, Jamestown, passed away on October 23, 2022 at St. Paul Homes in Greenville. He was born in Mercer on March 24, 1939 to the late Donald C. and Vivian (Roberts) Miller. He was a graduate of Mercer High School, Thiel College, University of Pittsburgh MBA, and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary...

Oct 12, 2022

Donald Paul Reitmeyer, 86 of Springfield Twp, Mercer, passed away on October 12, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Donald was born in Pittsburgh on September 7, 1936 to the late Frederick and Mary (Bleightner) Reitmeyer. He was raised in the Catholic faith attending St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church in Bridgeville. Donald proudly served his Country in the...

Oct 2, 2022

Dawn R. Baldesberger, 38, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at UMPC Mercy. She was born on October 9, 1983 to the parents of Jerry R. Swogger, Sr. and Donna J. (Reno) Bortz. Survivors left to cherish her memory are her children, Lynelle and Robert, her parents, her siblings, and many other friends and family. Services are private....

Sep 15, 2022

Robert Andrew "Bobby" Durbin, age 29, of Mercer, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his home. Bobby was born in Pittburgh on December 14, 1992 to Robert R. Durbin and Mary Ann (Shuster) Durbin. He married the love of his life, Jennifer L. Curtis on December 19, 2020. Jennilea will hold his unconditional love forever in...

Sep 1, 2022

Alicia M. Gibbs Miles Myers, 48, of Grove City, passed away on September 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Alicia was born on October 2, 1973 to the late Raymond and Carolyn (Fry) Smith. She enjoyed cooking and playing piano. Alicia was very talented and loved to paint, she loved ballet and dance, and even spent time modeling....

Aug 19, 2022

Richard M. "Dick" Bortz, 83 of the Lakes at Jefferson, formerly of Lake Latonka, Mercer, passed away on August 19, 2022 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Dick was born on January 4, 1939 to the late Myron and Helen (Hazi) Bortz. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to proudly serve his Country in the United...

Jun 27, 2022

Nancy Mae (Carpenter) Gallo, 80, of Mercer, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on July 24, 1941 in Clarksburg, WV; a daughter of the late Rupert Bernard Carpenter and Phoebia Evelyn Carpenter. Nancy worked for the Mercer Sheetz for many years as a Manager until her retirement. Survivors...

Oct 10, 1987

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...