Helen E. Straub, Otter Creek Twp., Greenville passed away early Saturday morning, March 16, 2019 in the comfort of her home following a period of declining health.  She was  75. Helen was born at the former Mercer Cottage on September 9, 1943 a daughter of the late Kenneth and Alice (Pressler) Shilling.  She was a 1961 graduate of the Commodore Perry High School.  On Oct. 20, 1962 she married William (Bill) Straub who survives. She had been employed as a nurse’s...

Leroy E. Greggs, Sheakleyville passed away early Thursday morning at the UPMC Horizon, Shenango Valley Campus with his family by his side. He was 58. Leroy was born in Greenville on April 4, 1960 a son of David and Viola Mae (Robinson) Greggs.  On April 25, 1987 he married the former Carol L. Johnston who survives.  Leroy had been employed at Hodge Foundry, Greenville for over 28 years.  He had previously been employed by Campbells Trail and Turf, Greenville as small engine...

Donald Lee Morris, 9 Penn Ave. , Greenville passed away Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2019.  He was 64. He was born in Jeanette, PA. on March 10, 1954 a son of the late Donald and Evelyn (Zimmerman) Morris.  He had been employed by Wagner Meat Processing, Fredonia for over 16 years and had previously worked as a chief at various country clubs and restaurants.  Following the death of his mother he was raised by his step mother, Betty Green Morris.  Don, enjoyed, fishing,...

James L. Bish, E Market Street, Mercer passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, March 4, 2019.  He was 33. He was born in Grapevine, Texas on December 17, 1985 a son of Harold G. and Karen L. (Cox) Bish.  He had attended Mercer High School and was been employed as a furnace operator for Crominet Specialty Metals, Wheatland.  He attended the Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer.  His three daughter’s were not only his rock but also his world.  He was...

L. “Katie” Aikens, Greenwood Twp., Cochranton passed away unexpectedly early Friday Morning, March 1, 2019 at her residence.  She was 68. She was born in Geneva, Pa. on June 8, 1950 a daughter of the late Samuel and Leora (Turner) Hays.  Katie had retired from Labor International Union of North America # 964 following over 25 years of service.  She was an active member of the Lakeland Women’s Pool League and belonged to Pumphouse 45, Hartstown.  She...

Catherine E. Clark a resident of St. Paul’s Home, Greenville formerly of Sandy Creek Twp., Hadley passed away early Thursday morning, February 28, 2019 at the UPMC-Horizon, Greenville Campus.  She was 93. Catherine was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 1, 1925 a daughter of the late Lee and Mabel (Chess) Beckdol.  On June 9, 1941 she married Edwin E. Clark who had preceded her in death on October 31, 2008. Kate was a homemaker and had been employed at the former Greenville...

Eugene J. Bayuk, Greenville (Otter Creek Twp.) passed away early Tuesday morning, February 26, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.  He was 61. He was born on March 9 1957 in Greenville, a son of the late Joseph J. and Julia (Hornak) Bayuk.  On August 15, 1994 he married the former Cecilia M. Valesky who survives at home.   Gene had been employed for over 33 years at the former R.D. Werner, Company, Greenville.  He had been a driver for...

Albert A. Augustine, Jr. Hadley (Sandy Creek Twp.) passed away at the UPMC Hamot on Friday evening, February 15, 2019.  He was 75. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 27, 1943,  a son of the late Albert and Adele (Rousch) Augustine, Sr. On April 1, 1995 he married the former Cynthia M. Kish who survives.  He had been employed by the former Greenville Steel Car and later with ABC Chimney.  He had owned and operated the former Augustine Italian Restaurant,...

Danny L.”Bman”  Burrows, Clarks Mills, (Perry Twp.) passed away of natural causes at his residence on Sunday morning, February 10, 2019,  He was 64. He was born in Greenville on August 30, 1954 a son of the late Clifford and Mary (Kashner) Burrows.  Danny was a graduate of the Commodore Perry High School Class of 1972.  He began his working career as a welder at the former CBI, Greenville, then went onto drive truck for J.T. Adams Trucking and finishing out...

Charles Raymond Perschka, Jr. formerly of Mercer passed away at the Parker Personal Care Home on Saturday morning, January 26, 2019. He was 78. Charles was born in Sharon, Pa. on October 11, 1940  son of the late Charles R. Perschka, Sr. and Mildred A. (McCullough) Perschka.  Charles had been a mechanic over the years and had served with the US Army. He is survived by a sister Hazel Gander, Stoneboro. At the request of Charles, no services will be held and he will be laid to...