Rollin B. James, Sandy Lake, (New Vernon Twp.) passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday morning, May 26, 2020.  He was 88. Rollin was born in Mercer, PA. on June 30, 1931 a son of the late Charles Tracy and Sarah Alice (Beggs) James.  He was a graduate of the Sandy Lake High School Class of 1949.  He went onto serve with the  U. S. Army in the nuclear division.  On November 4, 1961 he married the former Mary Alice Conner who had preceded him in...

Kevin L. “Bubbles” Allen, Hadley (Sandy Creek Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2020.  He was 34. He was the son of Robert  Cresswell, Jr. and Karen (Vittorio) Cresswell who was born on May 16, 1986 in Richmond, VA. He was a 2005 graduate of the Commodore Perry High School where he was a heavy weight wrestler on the wrestling team.  He had been employed by Buckeye Homes, Ainsworth, Sysco and most recently Prism. Kevin was always well liked by his...

Rodney W. Aley, West Middlesex (Shenango Twp.) passed way in the comfort of his home with his family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 56. Rodney was born in Mercer, PA on November 11, 1963 to John and Virginia ( Weaver) Aley.  He had was married to the former Tina A. Baptiste, who survives.  He had previously been employed by Savoldi Cheese, West Middlesex. He is survived by his wife, Tina at home; his mother, Virginia Diefenderfer and her...

Keith R. Hoffman, Greenville, (Salem Twp.) passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 21, 2020.  He was 50. Keith was born in Greenville, PA. on January 25, 1970 a son to Charles R. and Karen J. (Tarr) Hoffman.  He was a 1988 graduate of the Greenville High School where he participated in the wrestling program.  Keith was self employed as a woodworker and cabinet maker and also did tile flooring.  He had a special talent for his ability to work with wood and to make...

Betty J. Ball, Greenville passed away at The Grove of Greenville on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 6:45 pm.  She was 80. Betty was born in Meadville on July 16, 1939 a daughter of the late Gerald W. and Evelyn E. (Henry) Consider.  She had been married to John M. Ball, Jr. who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, a member of the Atlantic Community Church and the East Fallowfield Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  Betty always socializing with her family and friends...

Carl Melvin Burrows, 66, of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 9th, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. Carl was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Earl and Martha Burrows on September 10th, 1953, the fifth of six children. He attended Commodore Perry Junior/Senior High School and helped with the family farm before enlisting in the U.S. Army during the time of the Vietnam War. Carl was immensely proud of his military service and never missed an opportunity to engage with a fellow veteran. A...

 Adene Catherine (Farrah) Hopkins, Jamestown (Greene Twp.) passed away peacefully on May 3rd 2020 at Avalon Springs Place, Mercer.   She was 96 years old. Adene Okey born December 1st 1923 in La Mesa, California to the late Adrian and Kate Okey.   She had worked for Pacific Bell for 33 years before retirement. She loved being the center of attention, enjoyed parties at the beach, drinking champagne, and dancing.  Adene will be missed by her many friends and...

Harold E. Buff formerly of Sheakleyville, died peacefully at St. Paul’s on May 1, 2020 of natural causes.  He was a longtime teacher and guidance counselor for the Sandy Lake/Lakeview School System, well known insurance executive, and owner of the Harold E. Buff Funeral Home (currently Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home) in Sheakleyville, Pennsylvania.  He was 95. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, a daughter Joyce E. Hollinger, a son Ralph C. (Skip), and an infant...

Ashley Marie Armagost, Cochranton, (Greenwood Twp.) past away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  She was 25. Ashley was born in Greenville on February 10, 1995 a daughter of Andy Armagost and Leana Miller.  She enjoyed the times she was able to be with her family and her two son’s were the apple of her eye and always able to brighten her day. She is survived by two sons, Greyson Philip Stover and Brantley Armagost, Cochranton; her mother, Leana Miller, Greenville,...

Elmer E. Ansell, Greenville (Salem Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his residence.  He was 71. He was born in Greenville on January 14, 1949 a son of the late Roy E. and Evelin P. (Barkley) Ansell. Elmer had been a Sergeant with the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam Era.  He had been employed by PPG, Meadville from which he retired.  He had a passion for restoring and working on antique tractors of which he owned many.  He was a...