Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Clair E. "Fuzzy" Himes, 93, of Sugar Grove, PA, died peacefully with family by his side, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Clair was born July 23, 1930, in Hartfield, NY, the son of the late Elmer and Sarah Himes. He was raised on the family farm in Chautauqua County. He was a...

Nov 14, 2023

Mereah L. Byerly, 75, of Russell, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Warren Manor under Warren County Hospice care. Mereah was born September 12, 1948, in Warren, PA. She was a graduate of Warren Area High School and earned an associate degree at Jamestown Business College. She was the first hire in the business office when K-Mart...

Nov 13, 2023

Stanley (Stan) Kobielski, 74, of Warren, PA, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, November 13, 2023. He passed peacefully at home after a brave fight with Parkinsonism PSP. Stan was born in Erie, PA, on February 15, 1949, to Irene Ignaczak Kobielski and Louis Joseph Kobielski. He attended Tech Memorial High School in Erie, PA....

Nov 11, 2023

Nora Jane Daubenspeck, 73, of Warren, PA, and formerly of Tionesta, PA, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie, PA. Nora was born May 11, 1950, in Tionesta, PA, the daughter of the late Ralph Clinton and Emily (Mehaffey) Daubenspeck. She was a graduate of West Forest High School. She was a 1972...

Nov 6, 2023

Karen Caldwell, 69, of Warren, PA, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice House. Karen was born July 23, 1954, in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late Bruce and Esther Fiscus. She was a 1972 graduate of Warren Area High School. She was employed as a billing supervisor at United...

Nov 5, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Wilegus, 55, of Southaven, MS, and formerly of Scandia, PA, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her residence. Jennifer was born February 21, 1968, in Towanda, PA, the daughter of Andrew J. Kegel, who survives, and the late Bronwyn C. (Pruyne) Kegel. She was a graduate of West Albany High School in Albany, OR. She was...

Nov 3, 2023

Deborah Lee Prowitt, 76, of Russell, PA, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, following a recent illness. Deborah was born October 24, 1947, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Colleen Walker Manelick. She was a graduate of Eisenhower High School. She was a member...

Nov 1, 2023

Alicia Jane Gordon, 63, of Warren, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at her residence. Alicia was born September 26, 1960, in Valentine, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Richard and Neva Green. She was a 1978 graduate of Valentine High School and then earned an x-ray tech degree at University of Nebraska Kearney. She was employed at...

Nov 1, 2023

His wings were ready, but our hearts were not, Norman L. Bailey, 87, of Russell, PA, and formerly of Florida, and GA, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his residence. Norm was born February 15, 1936, in Eldred, PA, the son of the late Clarence and Kathryn Bailey. Norm was a 1954 graduate from the Mt. Vernon Academy...

Oct 28, 2023

Gayle M. Mohney, 86, of Warren, PA, and formerly of Kinzua, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Warren General Hospital. Gayle was so loved and treasured by her family and friends. There are no words to describe this unbelievable loss to our family and our community. Gayle was born on July 13, 1937, in Rockland, PA,...

Oct 28, 2023

Peter J. Carnovale Sr., 88, of Warren, PA, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, after a battle with Mesothelioma. He was a kind and caring man and will be missed by many. Pete was born March 18, 1935, in Johnsonburg, PA, the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Grovanz) Carnovale. In addition to his parents, Pete is preceded...

Oct 18, 2023

We are saddened to share the passing of our father, Archie Bergen Chalfant, 91, on October 18, 2023. Formerly of Washington, PA and Murrells Inlet, SC, Archie resided in Youngsville, PA at the time of his death. Born on June 3, 1932, in Eighty-Four, PA, he graduated from Trinity High School in 1950. Archie is predeceased by his wife,...

Oct 18, 2023

Coleen Christy, 82, of Warren, Pa., passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Hamot, on October 18, 2023, following a recent illness.

Coleen was born on January 14, 1941, in New Eagle, Pa., the daughter of the late James P and Mary Cowan Gavaghan. She was a graduate of  Ringgold High School in New Eagle...

Oct 17, 2023

Charlette W. (Stone) Russell, 83, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice House in Warren after battling a year long illness. Charlette was born on January 31, 1940, at Warren General Hospital to the late Charles and Bessie (Larsen) Stone. She was a 1957 graduate of Warren Area...

Oct 17, 2023

Roger J. Hyde Jr., 66, of Warren, PA, passed away with his son and daughter by his side Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. Roger was born April 30, 1957, in Sewickley, PA, the son of the late Roger J. and Patricia (Dessen) Hyde Sr. He was employed for many years as a contractor...

Oct 16, 2023

Michael John Smith, 74, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence. Mike was born December 26, 1948, in Warren, the son of the late John and Daisy (Anderson) Smith. He was a 1966 graduate of Warren High School and a 1968 graduate of Jamestown Community College. He enlisted...

Oct 11, 2023

Kathryn K. Jones, 90, of Clarendon, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Warren General Hospital. She was born August 27, 1933, in Warren, the daughter of the late Warren E. and Emma O. (Keefer) Miller. Kathryn was a 1951 graduate of Warren High School and then received her certificate at Hoff Business School. She was employed at...

Oct 11, 2023

Scott Leslie Anderson, 66, of Pleasant Township, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Scott was born April 25, 1957, in Warren, the son of the late Raymond B. and Dolores H. (Casey) Anderson. He was a 1975 graduate of Warren Area High School. A lifetime area resident of Warren, Scott was employed as a custodian for the Warren...

Oct 10, 2023

Matthew Jered Pilapil, 23, of Warren, PA, passed away after a brave battle with health, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Matthew was born July 6, 2000, in Titusville, PA. He was the cherished and firstborn son of Joylynn Danae, and older brother of Gabriel Jeren. Matthew was a 2019 graduate of Warren Area High School. Matthew professed Jesus...

Oct 10, 2023

Thomas Martin Burroughs, 73, of Russell, PA, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his home. Tom was born January 25, 1950, in Jamestown, NY, the son of the late Claude G. and Evelyn L. (Nelson) Burroughs. He worked as a substitute mail carrier in Russell for 15 years. He enjoyed astronomy, visiting, and a good...