All Obituaries

Russell James Erwin, of Fredonia, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home. He was 82. Russell was born in Mt. Pleasant on January 3, 1942, a son of the late Francis R. and Rita (Shandorf) Erwin. On June 29, 1963 Russell married the former Dorothy Lee Szolek, who survives. This year they would have celebrated their 61tst wedding anniversary.  Russell worked as a mechanic for Cooper-Jerrett Trucking, DuBrook and Girard Equipment. He was also an evening childcare worker for George...

Donald M. Lambert, of Greenville, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at UPMC Horizon. He was 89. Donald was born in Benezette, PA on December 10, 1934, a son of the late Susan (Clark) and Berkie Duncan Lambert. On June 9, 1956, he married the former Faye Lynn Hancock, who survives at home.  He worked for the Sharon Herald from the time he was a teenager, and went on to work for and retire from Reznor Heating in Mercer. After his retirement he worked with Adesa Auto Auction. Donald...

Timothy (Tim) Leroy Simpson, Greenville, lived an amazing 67 years. He indicated that his life wouldn’t be considered amazing by many, but it was amazing to him. Tim passed away peacefully, with loved ones at his side, while at the Hospice House in Boardman, OH. His death was following a brief illness on May 2, 2024.  Tim was known for loving God, his family, his favorite pup dog, and close friends. Among many things, he enjoyed an eclectic range of music, Clint Eastwood movies,...

William P. Ferry, Mercer, Springfield Twp. passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, at his residence.  He was 72. He was born in Grove City on August 7, 1951, a son of the late Robert F. and Shirley M. (Knight) Ferry.  Bill had been employed by the former Steel Car and later Trinity Industries, until its closing.  He then was employed by Thomas Construction, Grove City.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 584, Mercer.  Mr. Ferry loved being...

Willis Steven Vaughn, Cochranton, Greenwood Twp., passed away early Friday morning, April 26, 2024, at the Meadville Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born on February 21, 1957, a son of Willis I. and Kay (Wills) Vaughn.  He had been employed as a cable lineman while residing in New York and later was employed by Reznor, Mercer.  Willis had the ability to make anything grow and is known for his beautiful gardens and plants. He utilized his talents, along with...

Lydia Sommers, Cochranton (E. Fairfield Twp.) passed away early Monday morning, April 22, 2024, at the UPMC Hamot, Erie.  She was 77. She was born in Hadley on October 25, 1946, a daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Yoder) Slabaugh.  On August 26, 1967, she married Mervin E. Sommers, who survives.  She was a homemaker raising her children and along with her husband, sharing their home raising many foster children through the years.  She was a member of the...

John H. Kasbee of Hadley peacefully passed away on April 16, 2024. He was 70 years old and is survived by his mother Shirley Kasbee, siblings Joyce and John Chess, James and Dianne Kasbee and Julia and Christopher Vincent.  His two daughters Jennifer and Shayna are also surviving. Both daughters have married and live in Southern California. Jennifer married Michael Fernandes and together they have a 15-year-old son James Lucas Fernandes. Shayna married David Park in 2015. John was born...

Theodore McLallen, Pymatming Twp., passed away early Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024 at the Oil City Health and Rehab.  He was 89. He was born in Jamestown, PA on December 14, 1934 a son of the late Reid Charles and Margaret Josephine (Brinkley) McLallen.  Mr. McLallen served honorably with the U.S. Army. He was married to the former, Martha Traister Iliff, who surives at home. No services are scheduled, Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert L. Snyder...

Janet Jewell Obituary Janet Marie Orr Jewell, Hadley, Sandy Creek Twp. passed away early Friday evening, April 12, 2024, at her residence. She was 86. She was born in Perry Twp. on April 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Granville B. and Ruby (Boylan) Orr. On October 18, 1957, she married Gene C. Jewell who preceded her in death on August 2, 2020. She was a graduate of the first class of Commodore Perry High School in 1956. She had been employed at the A& P Store, Montgomery Wards and...

Cecile R. Wheeler, a resident of the Grove at Greenville passed away Thursday evening. She was 78. She was born on September 28, 1945, a daughter of the late Ray and Hazel (Kitch) Wheeler. Cecile attended the Commodore Perry School until age 16.  She enjoyed crafts, mostly working with plastic canvas, allowing her to make any items, such as crosses and bookmarks which she enjoyed giving away to others. She also enjoyed playing word search puzzles and watching Disney movies. Cecile...