All Obituaries

Mary "Jo" Shaw, 76, of Clintonville passed away January 15, 2019 at her home. Mary was born January 28, 1942 in Slippery Rock, she was the daughter of William Spanberger and Effie Christy Spanberger. Mary worked for many years at Autumn Grove Nursing Home as a nurse’s aid.  She enjoyed going to Indian Pow-Pows and traveling to Gettysburg.  Mary was a true animal lover.  Her home always had a dog or cat in it.  Most recently her dog Jackson brought her...

 William M. Bell, 94, of Country Springs Assisted Living formerly of Emlenton passed away January 8, 2019 at the Clarion Hospital.  Bill was born December 22, 1924 in Venango County, he was the son of Samuel L. Bell and Mary V. Miller Bell. Bill married Lillian L. Eakin on October 4, 1946, she passed away November 27, 2004.  Together the couple had three sons.  Bill was self-employed in the local area completing plaster work in many homes and businesses.  Bill was...

Ron Bell, 71 of Clintonville passed away January 5, 2019 at Trinity Living Center. Ron was born April 9, 1947 in Grove City  he was the son of  William and Lillian Eakin Bell. Ron graduated from AC Valley High School. Ron married to Anna M. Cassedy on August 23, 1979 in Friendship Indiana during the National Muzzle loader shooting competition.  Ron was self employed welder, working on many locals equipment. Ron also worked in lumber mills in the area.  He built...

Jack L. Ralston, 86, of Emlenton passed away January 3, 2019 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler. Jack was born September 16, 1932 in Bullion, Venango County. He was the son of the late Merle and Mary Farren Ralston. Jack received his education from Bullion School. He served his country in the Army, he was discharged in 1952 having served in the Korean Conflict with the rank of Sergeant. Jack retired from Boyers Underground Mines, Iron Mountain, as a security guard. Jack was an avid...

John M. Rodgers, 53 of Autumn Grove, formerly of Harrisville passed January 1, 2019. John was born December 7, 1965 in Grove City, he was the son of the late Leonard and Marion McConnell Rodgers. John graduated from Grove City High School.  He had previously worked at TA in Barkeyville in the maintenance  department.   John loved to fish when his heath permitted.  John is survived by his brothers Tim Rodgers of Harrisville and Paul Rodgers of Grove City. ...

Margaret I. Mears, 98 of the Caring Place passed away December 23, 2018 at Caring Place. Peggy was born October 2, 1920 in Clintonville, she was the daughter of James and Emma McKee. Peggy graduated from Clintonville Joint School. She was married to R. William Mears in 1945.  William passed away in 1988. Peggy was a devoted housewife. Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her sister Cindy Guth of Franklin and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, 7...

Edward R. Mahood, 77 of Clintonville passed away November 5, 2018 at Grove City Medical Center. Ed was born  October  11, 1941 in Clintonville, he was the son of Richard and Edith Mahood. Ed was married to Betty Christy on July 31, 1969, she passed away April 24, 1998. Ed retired form ITT Rezner  in Mercer, he worked on the assemble line.  Ed enjoyed fishing and watching the deer at his home.  He would often be seen riding his lawn mower to the local ponds in...

James  "Jim" R. Carr, 92, of Kennerdell passed away peacefully at home October 22, 2018. Jim was born November 23, 1926 in Cleveland Ohio, he was the son of Joseph R. and Sarah E. Russell Carr. Jim married Helen Mayes on September 12, 1952 at the Grace United Methodist Church in Clintonville.  The couple celebrated 66 years of marriage.  Together Jim and Helen had four children Margaret, Joseph, Robert and Linda.  Jim retired from C & K Coal as a heavy...

Henrietta Smith, 68, of Kennerdell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Sunday, October 7, 2018 following a long illness. Henrietta was born March 5, 1950 in San Antonio Texas to Ramón and Henrietta Rivas.  She married James L. Smith on August 21, 1970 and he survives.    Together the couple had 3 children James, Timothy and Angel. Henrietta will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.  From her...

Selina Ayers, 51 of Harrisville passed away at home October 5, 2018 at home. Selina was born in Grove City on June 19, 1967 to Elmer and Wanda Bilinsky . Selina attended Franklin High School and waitressed in local restaurant.   Selina enjoyed doing crafts of all kinds.  She especially loved to crochet, paint and weave baskets.  Her family will treasure the many items Selina made.  Selina and her mom Wanda loved to go play bingo together.  Selina loved to play...