William R. Straub, Otter Creek Twp., Greenville passed away early Thursday morning, December 3, 2020 at the St. Pauls Senior Living Community, Greenville.  He was 78. Bill was born in Greenville on April 27, 1942 a son of the late Sam and Alda (Grinnell) Straub.  He was a graduate of the Commodore Perry High School Class of 1960.  On October 20, 1962 he married the former Helen Shilling who had preceded him in death on March 16, 2019.  He had retired from PennDot after...

Caiden John Nottingham, Grove City passed away on Friday afternoon, November 27, 2020 at the UPMC Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was 7 years old. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 22, 2013 a son of Allison McKay and Christopher Nottingham.  Caiden was in the second grade and really enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his cousins. He is survived by his mother, Allison McKay and her companion Chad Monroe; his father Christopher Nottingham; his grandparents,...

Philip E. Dillaman, Meadville (Hayfield Twp.) passed away in the comfort of his home with his family by his side on Friday evening, November 27, 2020.  He was 77. He was born in Meadville on May 16, 1943 a son of the late Edwin and Eleanor (Clifford) Dillaman. On August 8, 1998 he married the former Mildred M. Glancy who survives.  Through the years he was a dairy farmer on the family farm and has been employed by DeVore Construction, Inc., Meadville. Following his retirement, he...

Charles Ray Hoover, 83, Greenville, PA died early Sunday morning on November 22, 2020 at home with family by his side after a brief battle with cancer. Charles was born in Delaware Township, PA on March 13, 1937, son of the late Dent Broce and Minnie Belle (George) Hoover. He attended a one room schoolhouse in Fredonia, PA. Charles was employed at National Malleable and Steel Castings in Sharon, PA for 28 years, Falcon Trucking in Slippery Rock, PA for 11½ years, Midwest Steel and...

Edward H. Platt, Hadley, (Perry Twp.) passed away at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was 86. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 7, 1934 a son of the late Edward L. and Dolores K. (Thinnes) Platt.  On November 10, 1956 he married the former Constance M. Wilson who preceded him in death on March 16, 2002.  He had been employed in the maintenance department of the University of Pittsburgh from which he had...

Paul O. Mitchell, Fredonia (Delaware Twp.) passed away Thursday afternoon, November 11, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family following a long courageous battle with cancer.  He was 80. Paul was born in Fredonia on Feb. 6, 1940, a son of the late Walter O. and Eva Mae (Lanning) Mitchell. After having attended Lakeview Schools,  he was a graduate of Fredonia Delaware High School Class of 1959. Following graduation Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army as a data...

Hilda Elsie Bailey, Meadville passed away early Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020 at the UPMC Hamot, Erie.  She was 68. Hilda was born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 18, 1952 a daughter of the late Clyde and Audrey (Clendenin) Starcher. On March 15, 1969 she married Richard L. “Dick” Bailey who had preceded her in death on June 29, 2011.  She had been employed as a cook at Pizza Hut. Hilda enjoyed reading and gardening.  She appreciated her family and...

Linda (Littleton) Newland, of Greenville (Pymatuning Twp.) passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Sharon Regional Health Center. She was 71. She was born on February 14, 1949 in Minford, Ohio a daughter of the late Eli and Edna (Hackworth) Littleton.  On October 6, 1964 she married Larry C. Newland, who passed away on November 14, 2009. Linda was formerly the Manager of Trailer Courts at Windgate Manor in Ohio, and more recently worked as a cashier at several local grocery stores...

Norman Richard Ziegler, Sr., Greenville (Perry Twp.) passed away early Friday evening, November 6, 2020 at the Rolling Field Eldercare Community, Conneautville.  He was 86. He was born in Beaver Falls on August 7, 1934 a son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Flemming) Ziegler. He had been employed by Joy Cone Company as a truck driver.  Norman enjoyed the time that he could escape to his camp in Marienville and was always eager to play a hand of Euchre. He is survived by his...

Pauline D. Arbuckle, formerly of Hadley passed away Wednesday evening, November 4, 2020 at the St. Paul’s Senior Living Community, Greenville where she had been a resident.  She was 93. She was born in Cochranton on January 7, 1927 a daughter of the late Paul and Osta (Dewey) Voorhies.  On April 28, 1945 she married George E. “Gene” Arbuckle who preceded her in death on June 27, 2007.  Pauline was a homemaker, was an excellent pie maker and always enjoyed...