All Obituaries

Eleanor Marie (Toot) Larsen, 85, a lifetime area resident of Warren, PA, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at her residence after a lengthy illness. Toot was born on August 18, 1936, the daughter of the late Enar Wester and Bertha Johnson Wester. Toot was a 1954 graduate of Warren High School. She was employed by Whirley Industries where she retired in 2002 after 32 years. Toot attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warren, PA. She was a member of the Eastern Star, a member of the...

David Paul Tomica, 72, of Warren, PA, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, on Thursday May 19, 2022. David was born June 22, 1949, in Bradford, Pa., the son of the late Joseph and Avanell Witherow Tomica. David was employed for many years at the National Forge Company and later at Cummins Engine and West Penn Oil. He was a graduate of Bradford High School and attended Edinboro University. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was a former member of the American Legion...

Mary Lou Falconer, one month shy of turning 91 years old, of Lander, PA, passed away on May 16, 2022, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Mary Lou was born on June 16, 1931, in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late Millard S. Hill and Lida M. Gander Hill. Mary Lou was a 1949 graduate of Sugar Grove -Farmington High School. She received her Secretary Certification from Warren Business School. She was a secretary at Lander Grade School for twelve years. She drove the school bus for Decker...

Frederick G. Thomas, 80, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2022, at his residence. Fred was born on August 30, 1941, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Frederick L. Thomas and Cecil D. Mason Thomas. Fred was a 1960 graduate of Sheffield High School. Fred was a truck driver for Schneider Transportation and Sheffield Container and then became a school bus driver for Lewis Busing for many years. Fred loved to keep his bus, vehicles, and yard in immaculate condition. He loved taking walks...

Irvin S. “Bud” Bailey, 76, passed away on May 3, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. Bud was born on June 8, 1945, in Sayre, PA, the son of the late Richard Bailey and Helen Shaffer Bailey. Bud served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1965. He was an active reservist for the balance of 20 years. Bud was a machinist for Struthers, Blackstone, and Osram Sylvania, from which he retired. Bud was Mayor of Clarendon for 12 years and was a member of the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department....

James Bryan Kemp Sr., 92, a lifetime resident of Warren, PA, passed away on May 1, 2022, at the Warren Manor. Jim was born on February 13, 1930, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of the late Virgil Kemp and Josephine Davis Kemp. Jim was a high school graduate of Mercer High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in the Korean War. Afterwards, he became a Fifth grade Social Studies teacher for the Warren County School...

Marshall F. Confer, 90, of Warren, PA, passed away on April 30, 2022, at the Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren, PA. Marshall was born on November 10, 1931, in Bellefonte, PA, the son of the late Philip Confer and Madalyn Lyons Confer. Marshall was a 1949 graduate of Bellefonte High School. At the start of the Korean War, he enlisted in the 200th F.A. Battalion and was on the last troop train to depart the Bellefonte area. After returning to civilian life, he attended...

Alan E. Morgan, 65, of New Castle, PA, formerly of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at his residence. Alan was born on August 27, 1956, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Ellrie Morgan and Carol Noren Morgan. Alan drove the school bus for the school district and also drove charter bus for Laidlaw International Inc, for 40+ years. Alan enjoyed playing the organ at home, camping, and also collecting and refurbishing clocks. Alan is survived by his brother John Morgan and...

Susan Elaine Overbeck, 77, of Warren, PA, and originally from Jamestown, NY, gained her wings, passing away peacefully on April 20, 2022, at the Watson Memorial Home, after a brief battle with cancer. Susan was born on June 15, 1944, in Jamestown, the beautiful daughter to the late William “Bill” Lowery and Irene Boswell Lowery from Frewsburg, NY. Susan worked for years as a housekeeper for WCA Hospital in Jamestown, NY, and retired in 2006 as a greeter for Walmart. She was a true angel...

Michael D. Meddock, 61, of Clarendon, PA, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, on Monday, April 18, 2022. Michael was born on September 24, 1960, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Keith Meddock of Clarendon, who survives, and the late Patricia Wolff Meddock. He was a graduate of Sheffield High School. Michael worked at McDonald’s and Binghamton Lumber. He enjoyed word games, kayaking, fishing, canoeing and was mechanically inclined. In addition to his father, Michael is...