Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

     Virginia June Royal, 99, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community in Greenville.

     Born November 28, 1925, in Alliance, Ohio, she was the daughter of William and Emma (Beebe) Bartlett. She married Carl Royal on February 14, 1946 at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville.  

     She...

Mar 7, 2025

     Scott Alan Goska, 64, of Linesville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his residence.

     Born October 31, 1960, in Somerville, New Jersey, he was the son of George and Patti Lou (Hartman) Goska.

     He worked in construction and enjoyed doing roofing.

     In his spare time, Scott loved...

Mar 5, 2025

     Sally Jo Dingman of Stuart, FL passed away on March 5, 2025 at Solaris Healthcare-Parkway nursing home, she was 84 years old.

     Sally was born in Freeport, IL to the late Ernest and Carolee Cheeseman. She graduated from Freeport High School. She later moved to Ohio with two little girls and started working at Penney’s in the...

Feb 28, 2025

     Daniel M. Miller 79 of Espyville Pa. went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025, at the home of his special niece Charmain Doran of Homer City, Pennsylvania. 

     Daniel was born on September 17, 1945 to Forrest and Emlize Miller near Homer City PA. He was a graduate of Slippery Rock University. He was...

Feb 25, 2025

Mark Maurice Miller of Linesville, passed away on February 25, 2025 at his residence.  Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Feb 25, 2025

 

     Grace Marie Runyan, 20, of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

     She was born December 29, 2004, in Erie, the daughter of Jason and DeAnna (Durfee) Runyan.

     Grace was a 2023 graduate of Commonwealth Charter Academy. She was employed as a home health aide, exemplifying her compassion for the elderly and disabled.

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Feb 21, 2025

     Betty Mae Haines, 95, of Linesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her residence. 

     Born August 30, 1929, in St. Marys, PA she was the daughter of Charles Clifford and Martha May (Rice) Barr. She married Leslie Haines on March 17, 1951, at Sacred Heart Church in St. Mary’s....

Feb 9, 2025

     John Jeffery Watson, 46, of Linesville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from health issues. 

      Born March 27, 1978, in Meadville, he was the son of Donald and Donna (Gower) Watson.

      He was a graduate of Linesville High School in 1998.  For over 25 years, John was proud to be employed by...

Jan 30, 2025

     Jack Lee Muenz Sr, 85, formerly of Espyville, was born in Sutterville, Pennsylvania on April 7, 1939. He passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 

     A simple man who found joy in life’s quiet moments, Jack loved nothing more than spending time outdoors. Whether hunting, fishing, or simply watching a squirrel or...

Jan 25, 2025

Myrna Jane Craig, 81, of Espyville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025. 

Born July 18, 1943, in Homestead, she was the daughter of Richard Douglas and Laura Virginia (Morrow) Howcroft. She married Ross L. Craig on February 28, 1965 in West Mifflin. He preceded her in death on February 24, 1997. 

Myrna was a loving and devoted homemaker. She was...

Jan 19, 2025

     Garald Howard Stockton, 86, of Meadville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on January 19, 2025, at his residence.

     Born July 9, 1938, in Linesville, he was the son of Howard and Leota (Loucks) Stockton. He married Phyllis Brawley on July 9, 1959. 

     Garald was a 1956 graduate of Linesville High School. 

     For...

Jan 16, 2025

Edward L. Graham, 93, of Linesville, Pa, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2025. He was born November 6, 1931, in Dorset, Ohio, son of the late Lloyd and Elsie (Smaltz) Graham. 

He married Wilma Fiest on March 17, 1951. She preceded him in death in 2004. Ed moved his family to Linesville, Pa in 1958 and purchased his...

Jan 13, 2025

     Victor C. Veskosky, 83 of Espyville passed away on Monday afternoon, January 13, 2025, at his daughter’s residence in Cleveland, OH. 

     He was born in Acosta, PA on May 27, 1941 a son of Frank and Mary (Hummel) Veskosky.

     On March 23, 1974 Victor married the former Elizabeth M. Gregory, she passed away November 9, 2012. 

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Jan 9, 2025

Joseph Anthony Werkin Jr., 83, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Espyville, passed away on January 9, 2025. 

Born July 3, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Jean (Falkowski) Werkin. 

He served our country in the United States Marines. 

Joe was a member of the Andover Fraternal Order of Eagles 4035 and the Linesville American Legion Post...

Dec 30, 2024

    

     Paul Daniel (Dan) Slozat, Sr. 87, of Linesville, passed away on December 30, 2024 and entered his eternal home in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He had a long history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and was in the ICU at Hamot Hospital. He peacefully departed this world surrounded by his loving wife, family and...

Dec 21, 2024

     Jean A. Stark Ellis, born August 11, 1934, went safely into the hands of Jesus, her loving Savior, on December 21, 2024.

     Jean was born in Philadelphia and resided in Media, Edinboro, Zelienople, Conneaut Lake, and Wesbury United Methodist Community of Meadville, PA. A graduate of Delaware County Community College and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, she taught...

Dec 11, 2024

     George “Kenny” Harrold, 83, of Espyville, PA, was embraced into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024.

     Born April 3, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA., he was the son of George Lee Harrold and Vincenza (“Verna” Decara) Harrold. He married his childhood sweetheart, Donna “Red” Cristallino Harrold on November 23rd,...

Nov 25, 2024

Elaine Frances Curlowicz, 76, of Linesville, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Wesbury United Methodist Community after a short battle with ovarian cancer.

Born April 17, 1948, in Meadville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Doris (Bullis) Curlowicz.

She was a graduate of Linesville High...