All Obituaries

     Richard J. Denne Sr., 79, of Espyville passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.      Born July 29, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of Joseph and Hilda (Thomas) Denne.  He married Jayne (Bush) Ryan on August 20, 1977 at St. Bernadette Church in Monroeville.      Rich was a graduate of Duquesne High School.  He was a cabinet maker and was co-owner with his son Rich, of...

     John P. Clausen, age 69, of Townline Rd., Linesville went to be home with his eternal father Thursday morning August 8, 2019.  He was born in Pittsburgh on September 19, 1949, a son of Paul N. and Jean L. (McClure) Clausen.      He was a 1967 graduate of Linesville Conneaut Summit High School. John served his country in the United States Army and then entered the Army Reserves where he retired as staff sergeant after 19 years of service. He was...

     James A. “Chub” Gleason, 79, of Linesville passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019, at the Meadville Medical Center.       Born December 17, 1939, in Conneaut Township, Linesville, he was the son of the late James W. Gleason and the late Ruth (Bollard) Horton and her husband, Jerome.      He was a 1957 graduate of Linesville High School.       For 35 years, Jim worked at Rockwell International in...

      Beatrice H. Ballard, 98, of Linesville passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at her residence.        Born June 24, 1921, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Earl and Mable Grace (Buck) Hardisty.        She worked for Toteline in Linesville for over 40 years.        Beatrice was a session elder at the Linesville Presbyterian Church and was very active at the...

     Helen Artis, 93, formerly of Espyville, passed away September 11, 2019, in Pittsburgh.      She was born on February 15, 1926 in Pittsburgh.  She married Samuel J. Artis on February 7, 1945.  He preceded her in death on July 1, 2007.      Helen was a caring homemaker.       Survivors include three daughters, Karen and her husband, George, Bonnie and Janice; two grandchildren, Robbie and his wife,...

 As per her wishes, no services will be held.  

     Mary Lynn Pakish, age 74, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019.      Born September 6, 1945, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of Henry and Laverne (Cornelius) Erickson.      She was a graduate of North High School in Eastlake, Ohio.   She worked at Ray’s Market Place in Linesville for several years.  Mary Lynn was a member of St. Philip Roman Catholic Church in Linesville and for many years, she taught...

     Greta Lee Hawkins, 85, of Linesville, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Rolling Fields.       Born March 4, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edna (Harris) and Floyd Lee.  She married Richard Miner in 1953 and was married for 30 years.  In 1992, she married Leonard Hawkins and he preceded her in death on August 22, 2004.      Greta was a 1952 graduate of Linesville High...

      Ronald Adam Kawinski, 79, of Saegertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August, 29, 2019 at Wesbury in Meadville.        Born December 25, 1939, in Erie, he was the son of Alfred Kawinski and Anne (Gresh) Zonno.        Ron served our country in the United States Navy from 1958 until 1962.  He worked as a pipe fitter for American Viscose and later at Avtex Fibers in Meadville.  Ron then owned and...

       Walter Plesniak Jr., 69, of Linesville passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.           Born November 22, 1949, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Walter Sr. and Ruth (Williams) Plesniak.  He married Nancy Dean on January 15, 1970 at the Port Vue Methodist Church.         Walter worked at Precoat Metals in McKeesport for 39 years until the...