All Obituaries

John Shoup Craig, known by his friends as “Big Red” and “T-Rex”, passed away September 12, 2019 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. He was born on a snowy day on November 17, 1951 to Jack and Betty Shoup Craig of Clintonville.  After John was born, his father headed back to Clintonville and was not able to return to the Grove City Hospital until the snow cleared a week later.  When John arrived at home, he was greeted by his older sister, Janie,...

Dennis E. Steinert, 73 of Clintonville passed away peacefully, September 10, 2019 at Grove City Hospital. Dennis was born March 29, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John Charles Steinert and Martha Jane Ruhl Steinert. Dennis attended Pittsburgh Public Schools.  He attended Frick Elementary School and graduated from Connolly Vocational High School. Dennis proudly served his country. He enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict....

Pam Parton, 65, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully, September 2, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Pam was born December 28, 1953 in Grove City, she was the daughter of John and Margaret Coast Campbell. Pam graduated from Franklin High School and also Venango County Vo-Tech. She married Robert Parton on January 13, 1973 and together the couple had three children, Rob, John and Jennifer. Pam was a caretaker at heart having worked in Polk Center, Bonetti’s Nursing Home...

Lyman “Jack” Cassedy, 93 of Trinity Living Center, formerly of Kennerdell passed away August 30, 2019. Jack was born May 7, 1926 on the top Pine Hill Road, he was the son of the Thomas “Cooley” and Melda M. Rankin Cassedy. Jack received his education Clintonville High School. He married Grace M. Lawrence on July 5, 1950 at the Big Bend Methodist Church, Grace passed away December 12, 2014. Jack worked his whole life in the woods. He was self employed cutting timber...

Margaret D. “Peg” (Sullivan) Krajewski, 76 of Emlenton passed away August 26, 2019 at Butler Hospital after a brief illness. Born January 25, 1943 she was daughter of late Robert and Bessie (Brothers) Sullivan. She was married to the late Teddie E. Krajewski on December 5, 1961. Peg was a longtime housewife and caretaker of her family and also worked for 25 years at CBS/Iron Mountain in Boyers. She enjoyed crossword, soduko and nature watching. She will be sadly missed by all...

Faye E. Cuprinka, 71 of Emlenton, passed away August 26, 2019 at home. Faye was born October 13, 1947 in Butler, she was the daughter of Blain and Leora Reedy Crisman. Faye graduated from AC Valley High School. She married George Cuprinka on December 31, 1965, together the couple had two children Laurie and Mike. Faye retired from the Magisterial Court in Emlenton as an administrative assistant. She was a member of the Big Bend United Methodist Church. Faye was the happiest spending...

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...