Obituaries

Apr 7, 2023

JoAnne M. Chew, 82, went to her heavenly home on Friday, April 7, 2023. She went peacefully in her sleep at her daughter's home in Estillfork, AL. JoAnne, the daughter of Paul and Mildred Smith, was born and raised in Warren, PA. She graduated from Warren High School in 1958 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary...

Mar 19, 2023

Lois E. Lewis, 89, of Thompson Hill Rd., Russell, PA, died at 2:33am on March 19, 2023. Lois was born on March 27, 1933, in Warren, the daughter of the late Marshall and Esther Jennings. Lois loved tending to the many flowers that she grew, enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, hunting, putting jigsaw puzzles together, and crocheting Barbie doll clothes....

Mar 18, 2023

Robert M. "Bob" Groetzinger Jr., 84, of Warren, PA, passed away at home on Saturday, March 18, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Bob was born on July 28, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Robert M. Groetzinger Sr. and Ruth E. Miller Groetzinger. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1974, and was...

Mar 17, 2023

It is with deep sadness that the family of Cheryl Ann Saporito, 67, announce her death on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Warren General Hospital following a brief illness.

Cheryl was born on April 27, 1955 in Warren Pennsylvania, the daughter of Ruth (Crecraft) and Anthony Saporito.  She was a 1973 graduate of Warren Area...

Mar 15, 2023

Laura J. Johnson, 92, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Warren Manor. Laura was born on February 25, 1931, in Lockawana, NY, the daughter of the late Lewis D. Scott and Jane Boyette Scott. She graduated high school from Southwestern, NY, and started working at the Post Journal. She left there and started...

Mar 8, 2023

Doris E. Kildun, 83, of Warren, PA., passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 8, 2023. Doris was born on July 31, 1939, in Clarendon, PA., the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Cummings Morrison. Doris was a bookkeeper for many businesses, retiring in 2001. She enjoyed collecting china, and antiques, and she loved her dogs....

Mar 1, 2023

John Marion Thornton,79, of Warren, PA, and formerly of Scandia, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren. John was born on July 15, 1943, in Thermopolis, WY, the son of the late John and Emelia Mack Thornton. He was a 1961 graduate of Warren High School. He was in...

Feb 21, 2023

Kimberly Sue Stuart, 60, of Warren, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Snyder Memorial Home in Marienville, PA. She was born on August 23, 1962, in Warren, the daughter of the late Dean Britton and Judy Grove Britton. She was a graduate of Warren Area High School and was a waitress and bartender. Kim loved spending...

Feb 20, 2023

Philip Gerald Jones, 79, of Russell, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born on March 17, 1943, in Jamestown, NY, the son of the late Gerald M. Jones and Ruth L. Bernard Jones. Following High School, Philip served in the United States Air Force and the United States Army for 25...

Feb 16, 2023

Robert Lloyd "Bob" Reitz, age 70, of Clarendon, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, following a recent illness.

Bob was born June 11, 1952, in Dubois, PA, the son of the late Bobby and Maxine Snell Reitz. Following high School, Bob served in the U.S....

Feb 14, 2023

Catharine R. MacKenzie, age 87, died on February 14, 2023 at home in Oxford, PA surrounded by loved ones. Her family has great peace knowing she was reunited with her husband and love of her life, Charlie, on Valentine's Day. The daughter of the late Ella L. and Arthur W. Riggs, Cathie was born on April 27, 1935 in...

Feb 10, 2023

Alexis Shepler, 76, of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Rouse Home in Youngsville, PA. Alexis was born on September 8, 1946, in Munhall, PA, the daughter of the late Alexander Muir and Ruth Redshaw Muir. She graduated high school in 1962, and then graduated with a bachelor's degree from Indiana University. She was...

Feb 10, 2023

Dennis Edwin Rodgers, 72, of Russell, PA, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House in Warren, PA. Dennis was born on June 14, 1950, in Warren, the son of the late Charles Rodgers and Frances Wright Rodgers DeVore. He was a 1968 graduate of Warren Area High School and then enlisted...

Feb 9, 2023

Philip "Butch" Rockwell, 71, of Russell, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House in Warren. He was born on June 18, 1951, in Jamestown, NY, the son of the late Frank Harmon Rockwell and Lillian Nelson Rockwell. He was a 1969 graduate of Eisenhower High School. Phil went to work...

Feb 5, 2023

Nancy Lee Nollinger Burton, 76, of Clarendon, PA., passed away on February 5, 2023, at UPMC Hamot , Erie, PA., with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born on May 7, 1946, in Warren, PA., the daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred Javens Nollinger. She was a 1964 graduate of Warren Area High School. She married...

Jan 29, 2023

Roberta Ann Nogle, 73, of Shelbyville, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, while resting comfortably in bed. Roberta was born on September 18, 1949, in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late Walter and Alice Beals Tower. Roberta was a 1967 graduate of Eisenhower High School. She graduated from Jamestown Business College. She was a...

Jan 28, 2023

Richard A. Barrett Sr., 84, of Clarendon, PA., passed away on January 28, 2023, at his residence following a recent illness. Richard was born on February 5, 1938, at his home in North Warren, PA., the son of the late Hugh O. and Mae English Barrett. He was a 1957 graduate of Warren Area High School then served nine...

Jan 28, 2023

Bernard L. Wingert, 98, of Youngsville, PA, passed away on January 28, 2023, at the Rouse Home. Bernie was born on January 6, 1925, in DuBois, PA, the son of the late Roy and Stella Wingert. He graduated from Brady Township High School, Luthersburg, PA, in 1942. Bernie enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving in the Pacific Fleet from...

Jan 27, 2023

Donna M. Carlson, 87, passed away on January 27, 2023, at the Warren General Hospital following a recent illness. Donna was born on May 14, 1935, in Warren, PA., the daughter of the late Herbert and Bertha Moore Larson. Donna was employed for many years as the cafeteria manager at the Warren Area High School. She was a long-time...

Jan 27, 2023

R. William Richards Jr., 91, of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. Bill was born on January 27, 1932, in Reading, PA, the son of the late R. William Richards Sr. and E. Ruth Krips Richards. He graduated from Shillington High School in Reading, PA. Bill was...