All Obituaries

Carl E. Heckman, formerly of Fairview Township, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Greystone Country Estates, Fredonia. He was 97.  Carl was born in Fredonia on April 6, 1925, a son of the late Ernest and Edna (McKay) Heckman. He married the former LuVerne M. Gehres on May 26, 1950,she preceded him in death on February 15, 2010.  Carl raised beef cattle and farmed all his life. He also went on to be a School Bus Contractor and driver for Lakeview School District for...

Karen Lee Cresswell, Sandy Creek Township, passed away unexpectedly at Meadville Medical Center on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was 61. Karen was born in Williamsport, PA on October 1, 1961, a daughter of the late William P. Vittorio and Virginia Jean Salsgiver. She was married to Robert Cresswell, who preceded her in death in 2004. Karen liked hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed watching Nascar races, rooting for her favorite driver, #9 Chase Elliot. She is survived by her...

Gino Jerome Marini, Greenville passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, January 24, 2023.  He was 61. Gino was born in Greenville on February 28, 1961, a son of Paul and Sandy (Schreffler) Marini.  He had been self-employed as an electrician. Mr. Marini is survived by his children, Tyler(Andrew) Marini, Arizona, Brooke Marini, Pittsburgh, and Kyle Marini, State College; his mother, Sandy Marini, Greenville; two brothers Paul (Marnie) Marini, Greenville, and Vince Marini,...

Randall R. Bowser, Sheakleyville, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 24, 2023, at his home. He was 65.  He was born in Kittanning on March 23, 1957 a son of the late Robert G. and Gertrude E. (Smith) Bowser.  On October 16, 1976, he married his high school sweetheart LeeAnn (Hoobler) Bowser.  Randy was employed at PPG Industries, Meadville until he had to go on long-term disability, at the age of 39, due to ongoing health problems.  Randy loved his family,...

Lavern Byler, Atlantic, East Fallowfield Twp. was called to his heavenly home on Monday afternoon, January 16, 2023, at his residence.  He was 76. He was born in Hartville, Ohio on September 8, 1946, a son of the late John and Mary (Yoder) Byler. On April 22, 1965, he married the former Sylvia L. Weaver who survives.  Mr. Byler had been a lifelong farmer and most recently had been employed by Sperry Farms, Atlantic.  He was a member of the Pleasantview Conservative Mennonite...

Erla Jean King, Greenville, Perry Twp., passed away Saturday afternoon, January 7, 2023, at the Heritage at St. Paul’s Home, Greenville.  She was 83. She was born in Transfer on November 9, 1939, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Patterson) Bromley. She was a 1958 graduate of Lakeview High School.  On June 10, 1961, she married Lawrence E. King who preceded her in death on January 30, 2015.  Mrs. King was foremost a homemaker, raising her 4 sons, she also had...

Mary A. Kaltenbaugh, Clarks Mills, New Vernon Twp. passed away early Tuesday morning, January 3, 2023, at the UPMC-Shadyside, Pittsburgh.  She was 62. She was born in Greenville on July 29, 1960, a daughter of Glenn H and Joan (Rohrbach) Kaltenbaugh.  Mary had begun working as a custodian for Lakeview High School and then went on to a career as a long-distance truck driver, working for Joy Cone, Metropolitan, Koch, and Heartland.  Throughout her career, she was able to make...

Hope L. Long, Greenville, Sugar Grove Twp. passed away early Monday morning, January 2, 2023, at the UPMC Jameson, New Castle. She was 58. She was born in Greenville on July 24, 1964, a daughter of the late John G. and Julia E. (Johnson) Ramp. On September 3, 2003, she married Arthur E. Long, who survives.  Hope had been employed for 30 years in the dietary dept of St. Paul’s Home, Greenville.  She enjoyed planting and tending to her flowers and feeding and watching the...

Lucille Ann (Young) Latshaw, Greenville, Hempfield Twp. went home to be with Jesus, following a short illness, Saturday December 31, 2022 at the age of 79. Lucy was born November 1, 1943 in Everett, Pa to Paul and Louise Young. She was a 1961 Graduate of Johnstown High School and attended Johnstown Dietary College and Northeast Bible College. She married David B. Latshaw on July 24, 1965. Lucy loved to cook and bake (especially for the men of the Hope Center in Greenville, PA). She was...

Caitlin Lee Ferry, Sharon passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2022 in Greenville.  She was 33. She was born in Sharon on August 12, 1989, a daughter of William P. and Sharon E. (Spohn) Ferry.  Caitlin had worked at several area hotels in the housekeeping department.  She enjoyed drawing and painting and collecting rocks.  As an avid outdoors person, she enjoyed the many family trips taken to Cooks Forrest. She is survived by her father, William P. Ferry, and his...