Norman (Ike) W. Shaffer, 93, of Guys Mills, passed away peacefully March 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 31, 1930, in Guys Mills, a son of Clarence N. (Pete) and Viola Vere Reed Shaffer. He married Frieda Hirschberger of Petzenhausen, Germany on November 2, 1958.
Norm joined the Coast Guard...
Mary Jane (Jackie) Bloom, 89, a resident of the Crawford County Care Center, passed away there on March 28, 2024.
She was born December 28, 1934 in Warren, a daughter of William and Laura Sneed Paris. She married Howard A. Bloom June 16, 1956 and he preceded her in death September 16, 2012.
Mary was...
Major David F. Palicia USAF, Retired, 80, of Stoneboro passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born on November 10, 1943 to the late Anthony and Anna Hrisak Palicia. David was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, AFROTC. Following Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for piloting...
Dennis (Denny) Charles Cronin, 82, of Meadville, passed away suddenly March 22, 2024 from complications from an automobile accident.
He was born December 24, 1941 in Meadville, a son of Charles and Florence Guenther Cronin. He married Patricia Williams DeVore April 10, 1999 and she preceded him in death February 21, 2017. He subsequently married Nancy Seely...
Daniel Paul Hoegerl, 82, of Saegertown, passed away March 21, 2024 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born February 2, 1942 in Meadville, a son of Otto and Margaret Wybiral Hoegerl. He married Patricia Zerby June 26, 1965.
Danny was a 1960 graduate of Saegertown High School and completed his tool and die apprenticeship at Talon...
Judith (Judy) Lee Kirberger, 78, of Guys Mills, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2024 with her loving husband by her side. She was born December 2, 1945 in Meadville, a daughter of the late C. Victor and Ruth Bunting Armstrong. She married Brian Kirberger August 29, 1964. Judy was a graduate of Randolph High School. She...
Judith (Judy) Lee Kirberger, 78, of Guys Mills, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2024 with her loving husband by her side.
She was born December 2, 1945 in Meadville, a daughter of the late C. Victor and Ruth Bunting Armstrong. She married Brian Kirberger August 29, 1964.
Judy was a graduate of...
Robert (“Bob”) Merle Sherry, 98, a son of Pennsylvania departed this life on March 18, 2024. While a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida at the time of his death, Bob, was formerly a resident of Sandy Lake and spent most of his life in Pennsylvania.
He was born on August 25, 1925, near the coal mining town...
Bessie Elaine Myers, 79, of Elyria, OH, formerly of Stoneboro, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rose and Black Funeral Home of Sandy Lake and Stoneboro. Per Bessie’s wishes services will be private.
Interment will take place at Oak Hill...
Rachel Alegra Griffin, 91, of Sandy Lake passed away at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh after a brief illness.
Rachel was born on August 17, 1932 in Sandy Lake to the late Charles V. and Violette W. (Ellis) Haun.
Rachel was a woman of many talents. She graduated from Thiel College with a degree in...
Richard L. Booher, 80 of Sandy Lake, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at his farm on the hill. Richard was born in Harrisville on April 28, 1943 to the late Eustace and Myrtle (Daniels) Booher. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Richard was the owner and operator of Boohers...
Roseanne “Rose” Euliano, 71, of Stoneboro passed away peacefully after an illness on March 14, 2024 at her residence.
Rose was born on February 11, 1953 in Meadville to the late Carl N. and Delores B. (Folmar) Euliano.
Rose was a kind and giving lady. She was a joy to be around, and will be...
James Patrick Nelson, age 66, of Carlton, Pa., passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at The Caring Place of Franklin, PA, after losing a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
He was born in Greenville, PA on March 23, 1957, the son of the late Fred Sr. and Florence Kobel Nelson.
Jim graduated from Greenville...
Harry J. “Hunky” Farrell was born on December 22, 1951 to Martin J. and Lorraine A. Farrell, of Sandy Lake, PA. He passed away at his home after a valiant fight against lung cancer on Friday, March 8th. Hunky was a brilliant, hardworking man who loved the outdoors and had many friends. He really enjoyed watching eagles fly by...
Dorothy Alice (Krider) Porter, 75 of Meadville, passed away on March 5, 2024 at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Meadville on March 24, 1948 to the late Edward and Helen (Smith) Krider. Dorothy grew up on a three-generation dairy farm in Vernon Twp and graduated from Meadville High School. She always assisted her...
Dorothy Alice (Krider) Porter, 75 of Meadville, passed away on March 5, 2024 at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Meadville on March 24, 1948 to the late Edward and Helen (Smith) Krider.
Dorothy grew up on a three-generation dairy farm in Vernon Twp and graduated from Meadville High School. She always...
Curtis Y. Frank of Meadville, PA – formerly of Beaver- passed away on March 2, 2024. He was born May 30, 1944 in Canton, OH to Rev. Howard F. and Edith (Wilt) Yeager; adopted by Rev. Dr. James N. Frank in 1953.
Curt was valedictorian and president of New Brighton (PA) HS Class of 1962. He earned...
Russell E. Craig, 75 of Stoneboro passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Rose and Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin Street, Stoneboro.
There will be no services.
Victor LaRosa Jr., 91, of Slippery Rock, passed away on February 29, 2024 at the Grove Manor in Grove City, PA.
He was born on November 6, 1932 in Schenectady, New York, to the late Vito LaRosa and Mary (Costa) LaRosa. He worked most of his life as an office manager for Greyhound. He proudly served his...
Mary Lynne Kinney, 63, of Edinboro, passed away February 28, 2024 at Edinboro Manor.
She was born May 13, 1960 in Harlingen, TX, a daughter of Rupert and Martha Cobb Kinney. Mary attended Texas A & M and Western Connecticut Universities.
She worked in the library at Texas A & M and for B. Dalton...