William W. Alabran, Sr., Greenville (Salem Twp.) passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence Friday morning, July 30, 2021.  He was 77. He was born in Smicksburg, PA on September 10, 1943, a son of the late William and Annabel (Craig) Alabran.  He had been employed by the former Greenville Steel Car and later Trinity Industries.  He then went onto be employed by Pennsylvania Rail Car, Mercer, Joy Mining, Gearhart Construction and Battles Garage.  In his...

Wallace D. Yoder, Meadville, passed away on July 29, 2021 at the Marquette Hospice House, Meadville, PA.  He was 83. He was born in Meadville on January 2, 1938 to David and Mattie (Miller) Yoder. In his early years, Wally had been a farmer and later went on to own and operate W.D. Yoder Contracting. On August 8, 1974 he married the former Dawn R. Ruby who had preceded him in death on March 27, 2013 He was a member of the Sunnyside Mennonite Church, Conneaut Lake. He is survived by...

M. Lois Cochran, Stoneboro, (New Vernon Twp.) passed away early Thursday morning, July 29, 2021, at the Villa’s at St. Paul’s.  She was 92. She was born in Perry Twp. on December 7, 1928 a daughter of the late William and Sylvia (Small) Yeager.  On June 18, 1947, she married her husband of 70 years, Franklin L. Cochran who preceded her in death on Sept. 18, 2017.  Lois had served as the elected tax collector for New Vernon Twp. for over 37 years and was a member...

Patricia J. Bartholomew, age 74, Stoneboro, passed away Wednesday evening, July 28, 2021, at the Allegheny General Hospital from complication from a fall. Patricia was born in Sandy Creek Twp. on September 12, 1946, a daughter of the late Edward Clifton and Sarah Elizabeth (Scott) Hawkins.  She had attended Commodore Perry and Conneaut Lake Schools.  On April 30, 1965, she was united in marriage to Judson G. (Judd) Bartholomew who preceded her in death on March 1, 2011. Patricia...

Barbara D. Nageotte, of Meadville, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was 46. Barbara was born on November 26, 1974, to Fredrick and Diane (Troxell) Nageotte. She graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 1993. Barbara worked as a server at several local restaurants, and most recently at Red Lobster in Monroeville. She was also known locally as a Karoke DJ for many years. Barbara was an active member of Hope Baptist Church in Meadville. But what Barbara enjoyed more than anything...

Gertrude N. Miller, Meadville, age 69 passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 following a period of declining health.  She was 69. Gertrude was born in Middlefield, OH on June 22, 1952, a daughter of the late Dan E. and Amanda Mae (Mast) Miller.  Gertrude has been employed for many years as a cook at the Perkins Restaurant and then went onto work as a nurse’s aide and did home health care.  As a hobby she always enjoyed making crafts and is remembered by her family for her...

Evan Ronald Thompson, Fredonia, passed away Tuesday evening, July 13, 2021 at the UPMC-Horizon, Greenville.  He was 85. He was born in Oniontown (DelawareTwp.) on August 17, 1935 a son of the late Evan L. and Martha (Reichard) Thompson. He was raised in Mercer, until his family relocated to Fredonia, he graduated from the former Fredonia Delaware High School, where he played the clarinet in the band and sang.  On January 24, 1959 he married the former Shirley Nagel who...

Robert L. McEwen, Fredonia passed away on Wednesday afternoon, July 7, 2021 at the UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.  He was 55. He was born in Greenville on December 11, 1965 a son of Ronald L. and Bonnie J. (Williams) McEwen.  Bob was a 1984 graduate of the Reynolds High School and went onto be employed by J.C. Moore, Industries, Wagner Meat Processing and Morrison Lawn Care.  In his later years, he was the resident manager of maintenance for the Geraldine Apartments and...

Jerry Boozer, 82, of Greenville, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 due to extended health issues.  Jerry was born January 26, 1939, in DuBois, PA to Charles Boyd and Mary Bertha (Myers) Boozer.  Jerry and his wife Rose Mary (Smith) Boozer were married September 6, 1958, she survives at home. Jerry attended Punxsutawney schools, and then joined the Army Reserves in November 1956. He received an honorable discharge in June...

Georgia Ann Miller, Greenville (Salem Twp.) passed away Tuesday evening, July 6, 2021 at the UPMC, Passavant McCandelss Campus.  She was 71. Georgia was born in Greenville on November 15, 1949 a daughter of the late George A. and Martha (Robinson) Hyde.  On May 27, 1972 she married William E. Miller who preceded her in death on July 22, 2019.  She had been a homemaker and had been employed by several of the fast-food restaurants in Greenville.  She is survived by her...