All Obituaries

Rufinna D. Bellardo Clemente, 46, formerly of Russell and Warren, PA., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022, at her residence in Clarendon, PA. Rufinna was born on February 18, 1976, in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of Tommaso Clemente and Darlene Wunders Clemente. She was a 1994 graduate of Eisenhower and also attended JCC. She was a receptionist and worked as a home Health Aide. Rufinna loved the outdoors and enjoyed photography, decorating her home, going to concerts and...

John M. Saylor, 88, of Sugar Grove, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the Rouse Home in Youngsville, PA. John was born on July 1, 1934, in Warren, the son of the late Stephen Saylor and Mary MacDowell Saylor. John was a 1952 graduate of Warren High School. John sold Aflac Insurance and owned and operated a stained-glass shop in Warren. He went to the First United Methodist Church in Warren, and later was an active member at Lander United Methodist Church. John enjoyed riding...

  Jeanne C. (Sadler) Masterson, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 at the Rouse Home in Youngsville, PA. Born on March 5, 1932 to the late Ruth (Henry) and Bertram Sadler, she was a lifelong resident of Warren, PA, graduating from Warren High School in 1950. Jeanne served as a PTA president, a Cub Scout Den mother, and a Girl Scout Leader. She taught Sunday School at Grace United Methodist Church, where she and her late husband also served as Youth Group leaders. She had...

Ronald L. Engel, 74, passed away Tuesday July 12, 2022, at the Warren Manor following a lengthy illness. Ron was born on August 3, 1947, in Warren, PA., to the late Leonard and Edna Yaegle Engel. Ron was a lifelong resident of Warren and was a 1965 graduate of Warren Area High School. He was a self-employed contractor for over 50 years. Ron enjoyed the outdoors and taking care of horses, cows, and cats. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. Ron is survived by his son,...

James T. Moore, 71, of Clarendon PA passed away peacefully on July 12 surrounded by his family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.     Jim was born February 7, 1951, in Jamestown, NY the son of the late Thomas Moore. Jim was a 1969 graduate of Jamestown High School.   He served in the Us Army National Guard from 1971-1976. He was employed at the United Refining Company, retiring in 2010 after 38 years of service.   Jim is survived by Rosemary...

Rebecca L. Coen Wilks, 64, of Warren, PA, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday July 11, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on September 1, 1957, in Washington, PA., to the late William Coen, and Ella Coen, who survives her. Rebecca was a graduate of Upper St. Clair High School, Clarion University and Wilkes University.  She was a German teacher in the Downingtown Area School District retiring in September 2019, after 20 years of...

Donald J. First, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his residence. Don was born on October 3, 1943, in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Charles and Marie (Weber) First. He then served in the U.S. Army.  From 1978 – 1998, Don was the owner of First Contractors in Warren. From 1998 Don began a second career driving tractor trailers cross-country for various companies, ending with Elite Transportation.  As a truck driver, Don enjoyed seeing the 48 contiguous...

Roger L. Halle, 65, passed away peacefully Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home.  Roger was born on February 7, 1957 in Warren, PA, to the late Charles F and Edna M. Hite Halle Sr. A resident of Warren, Pennsylvania his entire life, Roger was known by many in the community, spending most of his working career in the automotive repair industry and as a volunteer at the Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department for many years.  He will most be remembered for his strong character, his sense of...

Lora Jean Bunting, 84, of Sheffield, PA, passed away on July 6, 2022, at Warren General Hospital. She was born on July 31, 1937, in Miola, PA, the daughter of the late Jeffrey McClain and Adda Fox McClain. She was a 1955 graduate of Sheffield High School, a homemaker and was involved with the Sheffield Senior Center. As the wife of a career serviceman, Lora accompanied her husband on assignments to Okinawa, Japan, Fulda, Germany, Fort Richardson, Alaska, and Washington D.C. among...

Nicholas Earl Shaffer, 84, a lifelong area resident of Warren, PA, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Nicholas was born on November 28, 1937, in Sprinkle Mills, PA, the son of the late Harry Shaffer and Maude Milliron Shaffer. He worked at GTE Sylvania in the metal, and wire plant for 35 years from which he retired. He attended the St. Paul Lutheran Church. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge. Nicholas enjoyed square dancing, and spending time with his...