John J. Davison, Perry Hwy., Hadley (Sandy Creek Twp.) passed away early Sunday morning, September 23, 2018 at the Quality Life Services-Mercer following a period of declining health.  He was 83. John was born in Sandy Creek Twp. on February 7, 1935 a son of the late Frank M. and Donna (Free) Davison.  On July 24, 1954 he married the former Gloria M. Roberts who had preceded him in death on February 18, 2015.  John had been employed by the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad as a...

Angelina Marie Rodemoyer, 1139 N. Perry Hwy., Mercer (Coolspring Twp.) passed away unexpectedly at 6:00 pm on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Grove City Medical Center of natural causes.  She was 23. Angelina was born in Greenville on August 15, 1995. She was the daughter of Ray and Shiela Grossman, Mercer and Paul and Lori Rodemoyer, Greenville.  She is also survived by a brother, Seth Rodemoyer and his fiancé, Holly Vernon of Mercer; grandparents, Lou Jean Seidle,...

Karen L. Kitch, Erie formerly of Greenville passed away at 2:39 pm Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Village at Lutheran Square, Erie following complication of a recent stroke.  She was 72. She was born in Meadville on January 21, 1946 a daughter of the late Lester Martin and Ada Bonita (Brandon) Wood.  On October 25, 1980 she married Virgil L. Kitch who had preceded her in death on December 7, 2015.  Karen was a member of the Jerusalem Christian Church, Greenville. She is...

 Cary L. “Buck” Alter, Conneautville (Beaver Twp.) passed away at 3:18 am on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at the UPMC-Hamot, Erie.  He was 63. He was born in Meadville on February 16, 1955 a son of George and Donna Lee (Hall) Alter.  He was a finish carpenter by trade having worked locally with several independent contractors.  He was an amazing and talented guitarist having played in many local bands as well as bands in Texas.  He was currently performing...

Darren Gruber Lackey, Clarks Mills, (Sandy Creek Twp.) passed away at 10:46 pm on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Grove City Medical Center following a brief illness.  He was 53. He was born in Greenville on June 25, 1965 a son of Harold E. and Roberta (Gruber) Lackey.  On December 19, 2006 he married the love of his life, Lucinda Carey who survives.  He was a 1983 graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to attend Triangle Tech, obtaining an associate degree in...

Keith E. “Moose” Stright,  Church Street, Hadley, passed away unexpectedly at 5:15 pm on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Emergency Department of UPMC Horizon Greenville following a period of declining health.  He was 68 Keith was born on December 14, 1949 a son of the late James Arthur and Alice Adaline(Williams) Stright.  On January 16, 1970 he married the former Patricia J. Hanna who survives.  He was a 1967 graduate of the Commodore Perry High...

Lois M. Franklin, formerly of Fredonia passed away at 5:25 pm on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Quality Life Services, Mercer.  She was 94. Lois was born in Jackson Center, Pa. on April 15, 1924 a daughter of the late William D. and Mary M. (Lowers) Jenkins.  On July 24, 1948 she married Lawrence B. “Ben” Franklin who preceded her in death on November 18, 2000.  She had been employed in her early years at the former Westinghouse, Sharon as a riveter, she then...

Shirley Dunn, Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville passed away early Sunday morning, September 9, 2018 at her residence following a period of declining health.  She was 87. Shirley was born in Mercer County on September 21, 1930 a daughter to the late Clarence O. and Nellie L (Calvin) Gravatt.  On October 23, 1953 she married Kenneth W. Dunn who had preceded her in death on August 2, 2018.  She had been employed by the former American Viscos, Meadville from which she had retired. ...

Zechariah J. Whitby, (Delaware Twp.) Fredonia, Pa. passed away unexpectedly at 11:16 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown.  He was 27. He was born in Erie, Pa. on June 5, 1991 a son of James M. and Mary (Cagnoli) Whitby.  He was a 2010 graduate of the Commodore Perry High School, Hadley.   Zech, as he was known to his family and friends was a gifted and talented artist and musician.  He was a freelance tattoo artist at...

Jean Amon Zimmer, Sandy Lake Twp.  passed from this earth to be with Jesus on Friday, August 24, 2018 at St Pauls Homes in Greenville Pa. She was 93 years old. She died of natural causes. She treasured her faith in Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. We have no doubt she is rejoicing in heaven now. She was born December 12, 1924 at the Amon Farm on Raymilton Road in Mineral Township, Venango County. She was the daughter of Homer Perrine Amon and Bernice Barnes Amon. She...