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Robert "Bob" H. Stanko

Robert "Bob" H. Stanko

May 11, 2026

Robert H. “Bob” Stanko, 80, of Warren, PA, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a brief illness.

He was born on January 25, 1946, in Sheffield, PA, to the late Paul and Marie (Lucks) Stanko.

He started his work life as a young teenager working on a dairy farm in Lander, PA. He worked at West Penn Oil Company before...

Milton LaVerne Johnson

Milton LaVerne Johnson

May 7, 2026



Milton LaVerne Johnson, 83, of Russell passed away on May 7, 2026. Milton was born April 19, 1943, in Jamestown, New York, to the late Glenn and Blanche (Gage) Johnson. Milton graduated high school then joined the workforce as a Truck Driver for Jamestown Rendering.

Milton married the love of his life, Karen (Knapp) Johnson on January 27, 1962. She survives...

Janet E. Hart

Janet E. Hart

May 6, 2026

Janet E. Hart, 92, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren.

She was born on October 31, 1933, in Rockland, PA, to the late Zelma and Clyde Hart.

Janet graduated from Warren Area High School in 1951. Following graduation, she worked in correspondence at the Blair Corp. from which she retired...

Barbara Jean Gelotte

Barbara Jean Gelotte

Apr 26, 2026

Barbara Jean Gelotte, 76, of Warren, PA, passed away at Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren.

She was born on November 18, 1949, in Warren to the late Floyd and Betty Landers.

She married her husband Steven A. Gelotte on April 19, 1969.

Barbara graduated from Warren Are High School in 1967. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church in Warren....

Darlene Ann Olson

Darlene Ann Olson

Apr 25, 2026

Darlene Ann Olson, 79, of Warren, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 30, 1946, to the late William and June Nichols in Kane, PA.

Darlene was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Kane, PA, until her health declined. She worked for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives...

Joyce M. Font

Joyce M. Font

Apr 24, 2026

Joyce Margaret Font, 82, of Russell, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Rouse Home.

Joyce was born on August 26, 1943, in Warren, the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Margaret (Carlson) Blum.

She was a 1961 graduate of Warren Area High School. In 2004, Joyce graduated from the Cannon Trust School for Wealth Management Administration in Myrtle...

Nancy Louise (Sleeman) Szopinski

Nancy Louise (Sleeman) Szopinski

Apr 18, 2026

Nancy Louise (Sleeman) Szopinski, 70, of Ashville, NY, and previous lifelong resident of Warren, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her sister’s residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 4, 1956, in Warren, PA, to Mary Louise Sleeman and the late Thomas Duane Sleeman.

Nancy married her husband Alan Szopinski on November 28, 2005.

Nancy was...

Madolyn Joanne Elder

Madolyn Joanne Elder

Apr 18, 2026

Madolyn J. Elder, 92, of Warren, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Rouse Home.

She was born on December 17, 1933, to the late Alva and Isabelle Amsler in Kingsley Township, Forest County, PA.

Madolyn graduated from Warren Area High School in 1952. She retired from the Blair Corporation after working many years in correspondence. She was a...

Theodore "Teddy" J. Cottillion

Theodore "Teddy" J. Cottillion

Apr 17, 2026

Theodore "Teddy" Cottillion passed away on April 17, 2026, at Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by love and friendship. Teddy was born May 12, 1942, in Warren, the son of the late George and Kathryn (Marks) Cottillion.

Teddy was a lifelong area resident of Warren and was a well-known fixture on the South Side as he rode his bicycle tending...

James A. Marquis

James A. Marquis

Apr 17, 2026

James A. Marquis, 81, of Warren, PA, died on Friday, April 17, 2026, at UPMC Hamot, in Erie, PA.

He was born in Warren, PA on December 29, 1944. He lived there all of his life. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1962. He also attended Jamestown Business College.

James was preceded in death by an infant daughter Kristina in 1972...

Ralph Eugene Miller Sr.

Ralph Eugene Miller Sr.

Apr 17, 2026

Ralph Eugene Miller Sr., of Russell, Pennsylvania, passed away with his son, Ralph Eugene Miller Jr., by his side, after a brief illness, with the support of family and friends throughout. He was born August 28, 1945, in Warren, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles H. Miller and Velma King Miller Hansen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles H....

Lucille V. Masterson

Lucille V. Masterson

Mar 28, 2026

Lucille V. Masterson, 90, of Russell, died comfortably on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Lucille was born March 5, 1936, in Grand Valley, PA, the daughter of the late Clessen and Anna Mae (Harvey) VanGuilder. She was employed as an Office Manager at Quail Greek Oil Company in Houston, TX.

Lucille loved spending time with her family...

Donald F. Warner

Donald F. Warner

Mar 28, 2026

Donald "Don" F. Warner, 88, of Clarendon, PA, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc.

There will be no services for Don or a complete obituary. 

James Leroy Marshall

James Leroy Marshall

Mar 27, 2026

James Leroy Marshall, 83, of Tidioute, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2026. Born September 26, 1942 in Western Pennsylvania, to the late James and Margaret Marshall, Jim dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and his community.

Jim married the love of his life, Betty Lou Pritchett, on January 28, 1968. They spent 58...

Gail Francis Yaegle

Gail Francis Yaegle

Mar 24, 2026



God gives us many beautiful blessings in different ways. Gail Francis Yaegle entered into God's Loving Arms on March 24, 2026. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. on November 30, 1933, to Augusta Wiese Ritter and Millard J Ritter. Gail graduated from Hampton High School, in Hampton, PA in 1951 and from American Banking College in Pittsburgh, PA., then she worked at...

Jeffrey Allen Busche

Jeffrey Allen Busche

Mar 23, 2026

Jeffrey Allen Busche, 68, of Warren passed away on March 23, 2026. Jeff was the son of the late William E. Busche Jr. and Janet L Bowser Busche, who preceded him in death.

Jeff was a class of 1976 graduate of Warren Area High School. He was a musician, often standing in many bands until he formed his own band called...

Ronald E. Caldwell

Ronald E. Caldwell

Mar 17, 2026

Ronald E. “Ronnie” Caldwell, 78 of Warren, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his loving family.

Ronnie was born on May 15, 1947 in Warren, PA to the late John and Margaret Caldwell. He graduated from Warren Area High School in 1965. He then enlisted in the United States Army in which he served...

Clair David Tremblay Sr.

Clair David Tremblay Sr.

Mar 16, 2026

Clair David Tremblay Sr., 85, of Warren, PA, passed away at the Warren Manor on Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1940, in Warren to the late Alice and Myles Tremblay.

Clair was also known as the “Candy Man” around town, he always carried candy with him wherever he’d go. He graduated from Warren Area High School....

Timothy Roger Stewart

Timothy Roger Stewart

Mar 12, 2026

Timothy Roger Stewart, 60, of Warren, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his residence.

Tim was born December 11, 1965, in Warren, the son of the late Roger T. Stewart and Marie L. (Cummings) Stewart, who survives. He was a graduate of Warren Area High School. He was employed at Blair Corporation for over 20 years and was currently working...

Linda J. Carlson

Linda J. Carlson

Mar 12, 2026

Linda J. Brown Carlson, 78, of Lander, went to her heavenly home peacefully on March 12, 2026, following an extended illness.

Linda was born July 21, 1947, to the late Donald Brown and Elsa Stanton Brown. She was employed at Blair Corporation for many years and was a Warren County Auditor at the courthouse until she retired in 2012. She was...

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