All Obituaries

William H. Meager Sr, 73 of Kennerdell passed away peacefully July 18, 2019 at home. William was born June 10, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William D. Meager and Anna Johnston Meager.  William graduated from Langley High School.  After graduation William proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965-1968 in the Vietnam Era.  William married Linda Lavorini on August 28, 1965. Together the couple celebrated 53 years of marriage and had two...

    Clair L. "Amy" Blair, 78 of Clintonville passed away June 30, 2019 at UPMC Northwest Hospital. Amy was born March 4, 1941 in North Washington, Butler County to Ralph and Edna Smith Blair. Amy was one of 16 children that were all born on the family farm. Amy received his education in Butler County. Earlier in life Amy worked the family farm. After meeting his wife Emma Jane Ritenour the couple married on April 30, 1965 at the New Hope Church, New Hope PA. Together...

James A. "Buck" Adams Sr, 81,of Mercer, passed away June 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  Buck was born August 27, 1937 in Mercer, he was the son of the late George A. and Marie Brown Adams. Buck attended Mercer Public Schools.  He retired in 1999 after 47 years, from Reznor Heating Company as a Assembler.  Buck was first married to Ruth Jane Christy, he then married Janie Shellhammer on March 11, 1995.  Janie passed away March 8,...

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...