All Obituaries

Joseph E. "MO" McFadden, 76, of Slippery Rock passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, May 12, 2019. Joe was born April 8, 1943 in McJunkin Hollow, Eau Claire,  he was the son of John McFadden and Pearl Dittman McFadden.  Joe was the current apartment manager at 173 Apartment Complex for 30 years.  Previously Joe was employed at Hunters Truck Sales, working in the garage.  Joe enjoyed camping and boating.  What brought Joe the most joy in...

Margaret Jewell, 80 of Kinsman Ohio, passed away April 23, 2019 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Margaret was born February 19, 1939 in Victory Township, Butler County.  She was the daughter of Oatis P. Surrena Sr and Bessie Collingwood Surrena. Margaret attended Windy Point School and later the Van Dyke Schools. She married David Jewell on March 20, 1965, together the couple celebrated 54 years of marriage. Margaret retired from Target Stamp Products in Kinsman Ohio, after 35 years as...

Betty J. Cramer, 96, a lifelong resident of Kennerdell passed away peacefully at the Caring Place in Franklin on April 18, 2019. Betty was born March 5, 1923 she was the daughter of Layton and Cora Hovis. She married Dalton Cramer on April 3, 1940, the couple celebrated 72 years of marriage before Dalton's passing on March 10, 2013.  Together the couple had two daughters Jill and Debbie. Betty was a well known vendor at the Franklin Farmers Market for 30 years.  She was best...

Jeannine M. McMillen, 85, of Shippenville Heath Care and Rehab Center, formerly of Clintonville, passed away peacefully April 7, 2019. Jeannine was born July 22, 1933 in New Kensington, she was the daughter of Adam and Madeline Schutz Miller. Jeannine graduated from Leechburg High School  and attended business college before marrying Donald H. McMillen.  Together the couple had three children.  Donald passed away February 10, 1970. Jeannine retired from Adobe Mining. ...

Kenneth "Ken" Marlowe,62, of Kennerdell passed away March 21, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by his family after his battle with cancer. Ken was born November 8, 1956 in New Kensington he was the son of the late Paul A. and Louise A. Akins Marlowe. Ken graduated from Springdale High School in 1974. Ken married Margo McMillen on October 31, 1987, they celebrated 31 years of marriage and  together the couple has four children. Ken worked in Kennerdell with his father...

Bettie S. Smith, 61, of Slippery Rock passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home of natural causes on March 11, 2019 Bettie was born in Meadville on June 25, 1957, she was the daughter of the late William and Martha Beard Smith Schleifer. Bettie graduated from Franklin High School.  Bettie was a true caregiver.  She retired from Polk Center as a resident aide.  She had a special place in her heart for the elderly and people with special need, especially her niece...

Virginia L. Patterson, 78, of Grove City passed away peacefully March 10, 2019 at Avalon Springs Place in Mercer. Virginia was born November 23, 1940 in North Washington, Butler County, was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Jessie M. Wood Bell. Virginia graduated from Grove City High School.   Virginia married Donald G. Patterson on February 12, 1960, together the couple enjoyed 59 years of marriage.  Virginia worked as a sales associated and manager of Dairy Mart...

Mary E. Bukowski, 79, of Kennerdell passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2019. Mary was born August 15, 1939 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Ross and Helen Pisano. Mary received her education in Pittsburgh. She married Richard Bukowski on April 5, 1977, he survives. Mary enjoyed doing a variety of crafts.  Some of Mary's favorite crafting activities  where oil painting and needle point. Survived by her husband Rich of Kennerdell, one sister Arlene Magagnotti...

Carson James Dunmire,  4 months old,  passed away March 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at home in the comfort of his mother's arms.  Carson was welcomed into the world by his mother Kristen McCall and his father Donald Dunmire on October 26, 2018 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Carson was welcomed home from the hospital by his big sister Payden and big brother Dustin.  He brought their family pure joy and love.  While home he loved his fish...

Alice F. Owens, 72 of Kennerdell passed away February 18, 2019 at UPMC Northwest surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born in Warren Ohio on December 9, 1946, she was the daughter of Robert and Cora “Darlene” Holbrook. Alice attended Niles-McKinley High School.  Alice married the Robert C. Owens on December 22, 1962.  Together the couple had 6 children and celebrated 56 years of marriage. Alice retired from Polk Center as a supervisor after 27 years, during...