All Obituaries

Steve Engles, 62 of Clintonville passed away September  11, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Steve was born February 19, 1956 in Franklin to the late James Schimp and Mary Engles.  Steve graduated from Franklin High School.  He began working at Joy Manufacturing as a machine wirer but most recently drove school bus for Transerve Bus Company.  Steve was active member of the Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department for the past 39 years, not only as...

Mary Louise Allshouse, 94, of Trinity Living Center, formerly of Barkeyville passed away September 5, 2018. Mary Louise was born February 21, 1924 in Wesley, Venango County to Elton R. and Pearl L. Fryman Hovis.  Mary Louise graduated from Wesley Academy.  She then married Donald D. Allshouse on October 21, 1943.  Donald passed away December 30, 1994.  Mary Louise was a devoted house wife.  Mary Louise was a active member of the Barkeyville Methodist Church for...

Garnett Hedglin, 85, of Orchard Manor formerly of Clintonville, passed away peacefully August 28, 2018. Garnett was born August 3, 1933 in Venango  County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian McFarland Croy and had eight brothers and sisters.  She attended school at the Van Dyke School in Venango County.   Garnett married the love of her life Robert Hedglin on January 22, 1948 and celebrated 70 years of marriage last January. ...

Michael Romanko, 79 of Trinity Living Center, Grove City formerly of Emlenton passed away August 7, 2018. Michael was born September 23, 1938 in McKees Rock Pa, he was the son of the late John and Veronica Pensko Romanko. Michael graduated from Emlenton High School, and retired from Joy Manufacturing in Franklin as a group leader.   Mike also worked with his brother William running Romanko Brother Enterprises, together they stripped many local coal mines.   Mike...

Earl L. Phipps, 82 of Orchard Manor formerly of Slippery Rock passed away July 30, 2018 at Orchard Manor. Earl was born January 9, 1936 in Barkeyville, he was the son of Lon and June Adams Phipps. Earl attended Wesley School and graduated from Grove City High School.   Earl married Shirley Campbell on May 9, 1959, she passed away March 22, 2015. Earl served his country during the Korean Conflict as a sharp shooter.   Earl was discharged with the rank of Corporal. ...

Elsie Anna Elder, 89 of Emlenton passed away July 25, 2018 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Elsie Anna was born May 18, 1929 in Clinton Township, Venango County, she was the daughter of John L. and Gladys L. Jacobs Coulter. Elsie Anna graduated from Emlenton High School.  She continued her education at Slippery Rock College, graduating with a teachers degree.    She taught school in the Emlenton and Butler area.  Elsie Anna married Donald Elder on...

Cory Edwin Allen Hawke, 29 of Harrisville passed away July 24, 2018. Cory was born October 3, 1988 in Grove City, he was son of Tamela Lee Hiles Bucklew and Ronald James "Rocky" Hawke Jr. Cory attended Franklin High School and received his degree in Welding from New Castle School of Trade. Cory had most recently worked for Protek Metal Inc. in Emlenton .  He had also previously worked at  Riverwoods Cabinetry.  Cory enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing,...

David J. Boughner, 59, of Mercer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 18, 2018. David was born in Grove City on July 5, 1959.  He is survived by his parents Larry and Ethel Heister Beahan. David graduated from Lakeview High School.  David had worked at the Grove City College as a security guard and also at Sharon Steel.  David had most recently worked at Fellowship Manor as a maintenance supervisor.  David married Nancy D. Lemke on December...

Ronald L. McFeaters, 60, of Clintonville passed away June 20, 2018 at home. Ron was born March 10, 1958 in Grove City, he was the son of Charles K. and Peggy Hollabaugh McFeaters. Ron was married to Barbara McFeaters on August 8, 1998 and she survives. Ron retired from Mercer Transportation in Barkeyville after 42 years of driving truck.  Ron loved to be camping.  He took many nature walks and hikes while on camping trips.  He loved to sit and visit with his family and...

Duane H. Shull, 90, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away on June 17, 2018 at FL Hospital in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Duane  was born on Aug. 9, 1927 at Grove City, PA the son of Howard and Florence Shull.  Duane graduated salutatorian in his class at age 16 from North East, PA high school and after an enlistment in the US Army graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer, Troy, NY where he was elected to PI Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi., and Sigma Xi honorary...