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Marilyn Sampson

Marilyn Sampson

Jul 9, 2026

Marilyn Bimber Sampson, 90, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at her daughter Judy’s house, where she resided for the last two and a half years.

She was born on May 18, 1936, in Warren, to the late Archie and Delcie Bimber.

She married her husband, Martin “Ted” Sampson on September 10, 1955. He preceded her in...

James "Jim" Robert Johnson

James "Jim" Robert Johnson

Jul 6, 2026

James “Jim” Robert Johnson, 79, of Russell passed away surrounded by family on July 6, 2026.

Jim graduated from Warren Area High School in 1964, and from the University of Wisconsin in 1968. He taught high school for several years back in the day, then he returned to Warren to work in the family real estate business. At that time, the...

Sarah Jane Wilson

Sarah Jane Wilson

Jul 6, 2026

Sarah Jane Wilson of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at the age of 83.

She was born on November 25, 1942, to Russell and Glendine Leo (née Link) in Erie, PA.

After graduating from Hamot Hospital Nursing School in 1963, she married William “Bill” Wilson of North Warren on December 14, 1963. Bill and Sarah raised their two...

Virgina Mary Seder

Virgina Mary Seder

Jul 4, 2026

Virginia Mary Seder, 81, of Warren, PA, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2026, while surrounded by her family.

Virginia was born July 16, 1944, in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late Howard and Pauline (Selbig) King. She was employed at Sylvania then at Blair Corporation for several years where she retired from.

Virginia loved spending time with...

Arlene Romaine Mullen

Arlene Romaine Mullen

Jun 30, 2026

Arlene Romaine (Rydgren) Mullen, 91, of Warren, PA, passed away June 30, 2026, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House in Warren.

Arlene was born February 26, 1935, in Warren, the daughter of the late Reynolds Romain Rydgren and Bernice Arlene (Dalrymple) Rydgren.

Arlene married Bert “Don” Mullen on May 12, 1956.

Arlene will be remembered as a loving wife of 69...

Joseph Lee Ely

Joseph Lee Ely

Jun 13, 2026

Joseph Lee Ely, age 67, of Clarendon, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and family, on June 13, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia and pneumonia.

Joe was born to the late Joseph (Gene) and Janet Quiggle Ely on December 25, 1958, in Warren, Pennsylvania. Joe's Christmas Day birthday fostered a lifelong love of the holidays, family...

Sharon "Sherry" Luella Jones

Sharon "Sherry" Luella Jones

Jun 11, 2026

Sharon “Sherry” Luella Jones, 89, of Warren, PA, passed away at home in the company of her loved ones on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

She was born in Warren to the late Phoebe I. (Chapel) and Elmer E. Peterson on November 13, 1936.

She married her husband, Carlton R. Jones, on July 6, 1956.

Sharon, along with her husband, owned the Dairy Queen...

Mary Louise Chapel

Mary Louise Chapel

Jun 6, 2026

Mary Lou Reist Chapel, 95, of Warren PA died Saturday morning June 6, 2026 at the Suites at Rouse Youngsville, PA

She was born Feb 21, 1931 in Warren PA to the late Charles and Mina Stoddard Reist.

Mary was a life long Warren county resident. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm welcoming home. She...

Albert C. Jaquay

Albert C. Jaquay

Jun 2, 2026

Albert C. Jaquay, 80, of Russell, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Rouse Home.

He was born on July 11, 1945, in Steamburg, NY, to the late Kenneth and Myrtle Jaquay.

He was married to his beloved late wife, Carol Jaquay.

Albert was a member of the Sugar Grove American Legion Post 1271 and the Sugar Grove AMVETS Post...

Katrina L. Walker

Katrina L. Walker

Jun 1, 2026

Katrina Lane Walker, 42, of Russell, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 1st, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Born on August 27th, 1983 in Warren, Pennsylvania, Katie was the daughter of Cynthia (Dahler) and the late Timothy Walker. A native of Russell, Katrina attended Eisenhower High School and Mercyhurst College. She was employed by the State of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Throughout...

Christofer J. Barr

Christofer J. Barr

May 31, 2026

Christofer J. Barr, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 31, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born on June 21, 1983, in Warren, PA.

Christo, as he was affectionately called by his family, had a smile that could light up a room. He was smart, passionate, articulate, charismatic and would enthusiastically debate you on any topic. He was...

Marjorie T. Cathcart

Marjorie T. Cathcart

May 28, 2026

Marjorie T. Cathcart, 93, of Russell, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Rouse Home.

She was born on October 22, 1932, to the late James and Blanch McCullough in Armstrong County, PA.

She married her late husband, Preston Cathcart, on September 28, 1951.

Marjorie graduated from Porter Township High School in 1950. She worked as a Teacher’s Aide for...

Steven A. Elmquist

Steven A. Elmquist

May 23, 2026

Steven (Steve) Elmquist 79, of Sugar Grove, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Steve was born on May 13, 1947, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Elmer and Helen (Dyson) Elmquist. He was a 1965 graduate of Warren Area High School. He was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1967,...

Ray L. Straight

Ray L. Straight

May 23, 2026

Ray L. Straight, 61, of Warren passed away on May 23, 2026. Ray was born on December 19, 1964, to David and Mary Ellen Staight in Warren. Ray graduated high school in 1982 from Warren Area High School. Ray joined the Army, where he served three years as a Helicopter Mechanic and toured Europe. Upon his return home, Ray worked...

Albert H. Carter

Albert H. Carter

May 22, 2026

Albert H. Carter, 85, of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Warren General Hospital.

He was born on April 11, 1940, in Warren, PA, to the late Nellie S. (Tremblay) and Frank A. Carter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Myrtle Carter and Frank Carter.

Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery.

Funeral...

Stephen A. Shaver

Stephen A. Shaver

May 19, 2026

Stephen A. Shaver, 73, of Warren, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2026, at his residence. He was born on April 11, 1953.

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

There will be no further obituary or funeral announcements.

Valarie Peck

Valarie Peck

May 17, 2026

Valarie Peck, 63, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, surrounded by love, leaving behind a family and community who will miss her deeply every single day.

She was born on June 27, 1962, in Dunkirk, New York. 

She was the kind of person whose presence could fill a room instantly. Whether it was through her contagious laugh that...

Joan V. Brown

Joan V. Brown

May 16, 2026

Joan V. Brown, 81, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at Warren Manor.

She was born on December 5, 1944, in Pensacola, FL to the late Williams and Ruth Edwards.

Joan married Joseph L. Brown Sr. on May 10, 2014.

Joan graduated from Warren Area High School in 1963. She previously worked at Blair Corp and was a part...

Norma Jane Anderson

Norma Jane Anderson

May 14, 2026

Norma Jane Anderson, 96, 3-year resident of the Rouse Home in Youngsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Rouse Home.

She was born on December 25, 1929, in Beaver County to the late William and Julia Casbourne.

Norma worked at J.C. Penny at the Warren Mall when it was in business for almost two decades, in which she...

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...

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