All Obituaries

Zelda M. Bigusiak,, Meadville (Union Twp.) passed away Wednesday evening, June 7, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.  She was 95. She was born in Canton, Ohio on March 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Roy and Myrtle (Young) Wallace.  She had been married to Andrew Bigusiak, who preceded her in death, on December 20, 1991.  Zelda enjoyed baking, playing Scrabble, and solving crossword puzzles with her dear niece, Pat Huson. She is survived by her son,...

John L. Yoder formerly of Meadville passed away early Wednesday morning, May 31, 2023, at the Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown where he had been residing.  He was 83. He was born in Crawford County on July 6, 1939, a son of the late William P. and Mary (Borntrager) Yoder.  He was a graduate of the Crawford County Vocational School and went on to pursue a career in Tool and Die working at several local shops.  He was of the Christian faith.  John had served...

Jenna Christine Pilgram, Fredonia, Fairview Twp. passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Monday, May 29, 2022, in Butler County.  She was 28. She was born in Greenville on June 8, 1994, a daughter of William Christopher and Cassandra (Cornman) Pilgram.  She was a 2012 graduate of Lakeview High School where she was active as a football and wrestling cheerleader.  She had attended Erie Institute of Technology where she studied auto body repairs and then went on to work for...

  Diana L. (King) Stringert, 76, of Clarks Mills, passed away Sunday evening, May 28, 2023, at her sons' residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 13, 1946, in Erie, PA to Robert and Bernice King. Diana was the eldest of 5 children. The family relocated to Pittsburgh, PA where she graduated from North Hills High School in 1964. Soon after graduation, she met George A. Stringert and was married August 21, 1965. Diana was a homemaker before entering the workforce...

David E. Groover, Jr. Hadley, Salem Twp. passed away of natural causes late Saturday evening, May 27, 2023, at the Sharon Regional Hospital.  He was 55. He was born in Greenville, on March 14, 1968, a son of David E. and Jo Anne E. (Tobin) Groover, Sr. David was a 1987 graduate of Commodore Perry High School.  His family was his number 1 priority, and he always cherished the moments he could share with them.  He enjoyed racing of all sorts, especially dirt racetrack racing...

Condit T. North, a resident of St. Paul’s Senior Living, Greenville formerly of Fredonia passed away Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023, at the home.  He was 91. He was born in Fairview Twp. on December 26, 1931, a son of the late Condit M. and Mary L.  (Turner) North.  On September 19, 1953, he married the former Marjorie Greer who preceded him in death on November 19, 2013.  He had served honorably with the US Army following the Korean Conflict.  Mr. North...

Frances “Fran” A. VanEpps, Greenville, Hempfield Twp. passed away at her residence unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, May 17, 2023.  She was 63. She was born in Greenville on September 7, 1959, a daughter of the late Arthur G. and Sarah Irene (Peach) Reeher, Sr.  On August 28, 1982, she married Thomas L. VanEpps, Sr. who survives.   Fran had been employed in her early years at the Sharon Steel Corp., she then was a homemaker and after having raised her...

Michael J Wilcox, 79, of Skiatook, OK, quietly passed away at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, OK, on May 10, 2023. Mike was born in Crawford County, PA, to Cliff M. Wilcox and Doris I. (Wescott) Wilcox on December 7, 1943. He attended grade school and high school in Cochranton, PA. He joined the U S Army in March 1960 and served until March 1965. He trained and worked as a Rotor Helicopter Mechanic and was discharged with the rank of PFC E3. He attended Iowa Western Community College in...

Barbara Elaine “Bonnie” (Meyer) Philson, Mercer, Fairview Twp. passed away early Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, at St. Paul’s Home, Greenville with her family by her side.  She was 92 Born in Avalon, PA on June 12, 1930, a daughter of Newton and Ethel (King) Greer.  She was a graduate of the Braddock High School and went on to work at Mellon Bank until her marriage to John A. (Jack) Philson, Jr. on December 8, 1950, he preceded her in death on August 29, 2007....

Gerald (Jerry) S. McDowell Sr. 82 of Hadley, Pa. passed at home with family at his bedside on Sunday, May 7, 2023, following a 1-year illness. Although his spiritual journey on earth was a short one, his decision late in life to follow Jesus gave him the assurance that he was passing from this life to his eternal home in heaven. Jerry was born on August 14, 1940, in Hadley, Pa to Wilbur G. and Lorna (Smith) McDowell.  He was a graduate of Commodore Perry High School and soon after...