All Obituaries

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...

Kathleen S. McFadden, 72  of Autumn Grove in Harrisville passed away February 12, 2019. Kathleen  was born August 9, 1946 in Sandy Lake at her family farm, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Lorraine Farrell.  Kathleen graduated from Lakeview High School.  She retired from George Junior Republic in Grove City as a cook but had previously been employed at Cross roads in Barkeyville as a cashier. Kathleen was known for her homemade cookies.  She loved her...

Randall "Randy" Mealey, 60 of Grove City passed away February 12, 2019 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Randy was born October 11, 1958 in Oil City, he was the son of Beryl and Marilyn Mealey. Randy graduated from  Karns City High School.  Randy married Sherri Cervenec on January 18, 1980, together the couple had a daughter Brandy. Randy retired from JS McCormick Corporation as a general manager. Loved ones left to cherish Randy's memory, his wife Sherri of Grove...

Jamie Tollari Boyer, 45 of Butler formerly of Clintonville passed away February 9, 2019 unexpectedly at her  home.  Jamie was born April 2, 1973 in Greensburg,  she was the daughter of Jim and Cassy Bollinger. Jamie graduated from Franklin High School and attended Pitt Campus. Jamie had currently worked in Butler for Heritage Elder Law and Estate Planning.  She was a benefit associate, she assisted families with applying for Veterans and Medicaid benefits.  ...

Michael Earl Riddle, 59, of Harrisville passed away February 2, 2019 at Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mike was born July 10, 1959 in Franklin, he was the son of Earl and Bonnie Riddle.  Mike graduated from Franklin High School and the Venango County Vo-Tech Program. Mike married Joyce Kaylor on June 12, 1982 at the Franklin Church of the Nazarene.  Together the couple had two sons, Chad and Cory. Mike was employed at Shaw Industries for 27 years as a machinist. Mike was a...