All Obituaries

Terrie D. (Grossman) Riddle, 63, of Clintonville passed away on July 6, 2020 at home surrounded by her family after a 2-year battle with cancer. Terrie was born September 19, 1956 at home in Clay Township, Butler County to the late Lewis L. Grossman and Dorothy (McCandless) Grossman.  She was the 18th child in the family. She was married to Barry Riddle on December 21, 1989 who survives.  Terrie graduated from Moniteau High School in 1974.  She attended Barkeyville...

Stanley T. Drake, 87 of Clintonville, passed away at home July 2, 2020.  Stanley was born January 20, 1933, in Emlenton, he was the son of Stanley and Dorothy Coulter Drake.  Stanley received his education from McCoy School in Emlenton.  He married Donna Rankin on March 14, 1958; the couple celebrated 61 years of marriage.  Donna passed away December 15, 2019.  Stanley welcomed the homecoming to heaven to be with his beloved Donna whom he missed endlessly since her...

Clyde Herman Mason, 95 years young, died peacefully on July 1, 2020 at home in Kennerdell PA, following a period of declining health. Clyde was born Aug 14, 1924 in Kennerdell, PA, the 9th of 11 children of Clarence Edwin Mason and Lavina Dora (Rivers) Mason. He attended the one-room school in Kennerdell for eight years and then attended Rockland School for four more years where he graduated in 1942.  Clyde was married to the former Lorana (Reenie) Luella Dittman on June 20, 1947, in...

David R. Gravatt, 55, of Warren Ohio passed away peacefully, June 20, 2020 at the Trumbell Regional Medical Center in Ohio. David was born June 7, 1965 in Grove City, he was son of Arthur and Rose Gravatt. David graduated from Mercer High School and had worked for the Railroad doing maintenance work.  He loved all animals especially his dog and cat.    He was happiest with a house of family enjoying their company.  David also loved to go fishing.   Loved...

Olive Baker of Orchard Manor formerly of Emlenton, passed away peacefully June 11, 2020, Olive was 102. Olive was born August 2, 1917 in Clinton township, she was the daughter of Clark and Eva Latshaw Witherup.  Olive received her education at Pine Hill Elementary and Clintonville High School.  Olive married George “Earl” Baker, he preceded her in death on December 6, 1990. Olive was a homemaker and was a member of Rankin Chapel United Methodist Church.  She...

Denny V. Blair, 71, of Emlenton passed away on June 11, 2020 at his home. Denny was born on December 17, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of Stanley and Josephine Fannin Blair. Denny received his education at Allegheny Clarion Valley.  Denny served in the Army during the Vietnam War.  Denny retired from Penn-Dot after 30 years of service.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being with his family.  Loved ones left to cherish Denny’s memory is his son Braden...

It is with great sadness that the family of Clarence Gene Lovejoy of Kennerdell, announce his passing on May 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Gene was born January 23, 1933 in West Virginia.  He married his sweetheart Bessie on July 19, 1951, she preceded him in death on July 4, 2009.  Before Genes retirement he was self-employed in the restaurant business.  He first acquired his restaurant experience with the assistance of the American Blind Association, giving...

Edward N. Hoffman, 72, of Polk passed away May 5, 2020 at home. Ed was born April 26, 1948 in Grove City and was he son of the late Merl “Newt” Hoffman and Ruth Van Dyke Hoffman.  Ed received his education from Victory Joint School.  He married Cheryl Toy on September 25, 1999; she survives.  Ed was a retired from Klapec Trucking in Oil City.  In his earlier years him and his family owned and operated Sarah Enterprises, a family trucking company.  He...

Fredrick Duffy, 83, of Barkeyville passed away peacefully at Trinity Living Center, April 28, 2020. Fred was born September 14, 1936 in Boyers to the late David and Dorothy Haas Duffy.  Fred was raised by his aunt and uncle Sara and Reed Thompson. Fred graduated from Victory Joint School in 1956.  He was married to Judy Rankin on April 4, 1970. Fred retired from Cooper Energies in Grove City as an inspector.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Grove City. ...

James Monroe Criss Sr, 74, of Wesley passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2020. Jim was born on April 26, 1945 in Grove City PA, he was the son of Ira and Iona Barker Criss. Jim married Mary Ciesla on September 17, 1966. Together the couple had two sons, James Jr. and Jesse. Jim was recently employed with Irwin Township for the past 4 years. Previously Jim had drove truck for over 40 years, 20 of them for Interstate Chemical. He was an active member of the Moraine Gun Club. He loved...