Obituaries

Oct 1, 2024

Jay L. Rowan, 65, a lifelong area resident of Warren, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Warren Manor. Jay was born July 29, 1959, in Warren, the son of the late Chesley B. and Mary Louise (Lawhead) Rowan. He was a 1977 graduate of Warren Area High School and completed the Carpenter Apprenticeship Program Union Local...

Sep 30, 2024

Molly Anne Masterson, 68, of Warren, PA, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, after fighting pulmonary disease for the past few years. Born November 19,1955, in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late Jeanne (Sadler) Masterson and Richard Masterson, she graduated from Warren Area High School in 1973, and worked a brief time at the New Process Company...

Sep 30, 2024

Derek Richard Smock, 41, of Ardmore, PA, and formerly of Warren, PA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 30, 2024, at his residence. Derek was born May 28, 1983, in Warren, PA, the son of Rodger Smock and Janet D. Utegg Bevevino, and step-father, Paul Bevevino, who survives. Derek was also the grandson of Carl and Coralee Utegg and Janice...

Sep 29, 2024

Linda Arlene Westover, 65, of Russell, PA, died peacefully at home Sunday, September 29, 2024, after a long struggle with cancer. Linda was born January 12, 1959, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Robert and Joan (Greene) Sawyer. She earned an AA degree in Parks and Recreation from Catonsville Community College and worked as a Department Manager...

Sep 23, 2024

Barbara H. Litzinger, 88, of Russell, PA, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Barb was born November 14, 1935, in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ora Bessie (Howe) Hamilton. She was a graduate of Clearfield High School. Barb moved to Warren in 1966. Barb enjoyed bingo, reading, puzzle books,...

Sep 21, 2024

Richard Wayne Kelly, 88, of Warren, PA, passed away September 21, 2024, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice House. Richard was born July 30, 1936, in Johnstown, PA, the son of the late Peter and Eurena (Glass) Kelly. He graduated from Johnstown High School. He earned an Associate's Degree from Cambria Rowe Business School. He served in the...

Sep 18, 2024

Nancy (Lowe) Siggins, 75, of Warren, PA, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2024 at Warren General Hospital.  She had just returned from spending a wonderful week with her daughter and favorite son-in law at Panama City Beach FL.  The beach was her happy place.  She was already looking forward to going back next year.

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Sep 15, 2024

Michael William Vantassel Sr., 67, of Warren, PA, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his residence. Mike was born November 5, 1956, in Hopkinsville, KY, the son of the late Edgar W. and Maybelle (Burgess) Vantassel. He was employed at the Warren State Hospital from which he retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, traveling, cooking, and...

Sep 12, 2024

Philomena E. Russo Malloy, 94, longtime resident of Sheffield, PA, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Rouse Home in Youngsville, PA. Phil was born June 6, 1930, in Rankin, located near Pittsburgh She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella Nuzzo Russo. She was a 1948 graduate of Rankin High School. She was employed at...

Sep 11, 2024

Arlene F. Galough Lee, 95, of Warren, PA, and formerly of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Warren Manor. Arlene was born December 24, 1928, in Gloversville, NY, the daughter of the late Glen and Ruth Springstead. She graduated from Gloversville High School, Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, and did postgraduate...

Sep 9, 2024

Valentino L. Papalia, 96, of Warren, PA, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Warren Manor. Vallie was born April 5, 1928, in Warren, the son of the late Rocco and Sarah Spadifore Papalia. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1946-1948. He was employed at Bill's Welding's; was self-employed in the welding service and then...

Sep 7, 2024

Timothy Ray Hecei, 72, of Warren, PA, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Lutheran Home at Kane. Tim was born May 11, 1952, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Joyce Miller Hecei. He was a 1970 graduate of Sheffield High School and received his bachelor's degree in forestry at Penn State University. Tim...

Sep 1, 2024

Carl William Bair, 60, of Sheffield, PA, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Warren General Hospital. Carl was born April 6, 1964, in Warren, the son of the late Charles and Belva Bair. He was self-employed as a handyman. Carl is survived by his daughter, Amanda McCord and husband Matthew of Warren; five grandchildren, Anna, Abigail, Samuel, Benjamin,...

Aug 31, 2024

Richard D. Sherwood, 88, of Warren, PA, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice House. Richard was born February 4, 1936, in Warren, the son of the late Oscar Sherwood and Ethel Anderson Sherwood. He was a 1954 graduate of Warren High School. He earned an Associate Degree in Accounting at Bryant and...

Aug 28, 2024

Catherine Ruth "Ruthie" VanCise Gray, 86, of Russell, PA, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA.

Ruthie was born April 1, 1938, to Ernest VanCise and Francis Dunlop VanCise. Ruthie was a 1956 graduate of Northern Area High School. On May 11, 1957, she married...

Aug 28, 2024

Joyce Louise Mead, 94, of Russell, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her residence. Joyce was born April 28, 1930, in Warren, the daughter of the late Edward Flick and Gertrude Chinberg Flick. She graduated from Warren High School and worked for Mead Oil as a secretary, all the while being a wonderful homemaker and cook. Joyce...

Aug 27, 2024

Frederick A. Rulander Jr., 97, of Youngsville, PA, and formerly of North Warren, passed away August 27, 2024, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Fred was born June 19, 1927, in Pittsfield, PA, the son of the late Frederick Rulander and Bessie Chambers Rulander. He was employed for 37 years at Blair Corporation as a Production Manager in the...

Aug 21, 2024

Traci Lea Donovall, 43, of Warren, PA, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, after a short illness. Traci was born August 2, 1981, in Weirton, WV, the daughter of Leo R. Donovall Jr. and Karen Knuutila Donovall, who survives. She was a 2000 graduate of Eisenhower High School and attended Jamestown Community College. She...

Aug 18, 2024

Patricia Diane Lauffenburger, 78, of Warren, PA, passed away August 18, 2024. Pat was born on March 24, 1946, in Warren, to the late Carl Roberts and Velma (Green) Roberts. Pat was a 1964 graduate of Warren Area High School. She loved birdwatching, reading, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Pat is survived by her husband...

Aug 17, 2024

Richard D. Moore, 79, of Warren, PA, passed away August 17, 2024. Rick was born September 26, 1944, in Kane, PA, to the late Richard W. Moore and Vesta McKinnon.

Rick graduated Sheffield High School in 1962. From 1962 to 1965 he honorably served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He went...