Obituaries

Herbert T. Giles, 91, of Linesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Born January 11, 1934, in Saegertown, he was the son of Sheridan and Rose (Tarr) Giles. He married Rosemary Avey on December 21, 1957, in Wicken, England. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2016.
Herb served our country...

Sgt. Rodney J. "Rod" Wise, age 70, of Meadville, passed away Thursday evening, March 20, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Meadville on May 13, 1954, the son of William G. and Betty Jean (Sibley) Wise.

He was a 1972 graduate of Meadville High School and on September...

Roberta "Bobbi" Grace Thomas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center. Born on June 7, 1937, in Springboro, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late John Morrow Cupples and Margaret Beebe Jones.
Bobbi's joyful spirit shone through...

Sandra Lynn McCullough, 78, of Linesville, went home to be with Jesus while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 17, 2025, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 12, 1946 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Thomas and Lois (Ford) Robertson. She married Dan McCullough on July...

On March 15, 1962, Lisa Marie entered this world 7 minutes prior to her twin sister Tina Louise. It was at the time of her birth that she entered the first fight of her life.

She was so small 4 pounds and was in an incubator for 3 weeks. But, already being a fighter she was able to thrive and finally go home and...

Francis Joseph Suder, 87, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community after a brief illness.

Francis was born in Thomas, WV, on April 1, 1937, a son of the late Thomas P. and Jennie A. (Sluger) Suder.

After graduating from Mountaineer Senior High School in...

Connie Shoop, of Girard, passed peacefully into the Kingdom of God on Sunday March 9, 2025, following a five-year long struggle with dementia.
Born 80 years ago in Sharon, PA, Connie began dancing at the age of 3 in Mercer County. She enjoyed many years of tap & ballet lessons, baton twirling and cheerleading at...

Harry "Gene" Mason, 81, of Meadville, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Monday March 10, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1944 in Meadville, PA to the late Harry and Inis Mason. He married Gayle "Gay" Tyler on October 8, 1966.
Gene graduated from Townville High School in 1962. He attended a two-year program...

Ruth Dorothy Mirage, age 100, of Saxonburg, formerly of Cochranton; passed away Saturday morning, March 8, 2025 at Magnolia Place of Saxonburg.

Born October 3, 1924 in Pittsburgh; she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Leah Drebert Banyay.

While living in Mars, she was a member of St Killian Parish and then...

David Michael Bahurinsky, 80, of Meadville, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Greenfield Nursing Home, Erie.
David was born in Front Royal, VA. on August 16, 1944, a son of the late Michael and Marian (McCain) Bahurinsky.
Dave retired in 2004 from Meadville Forge, Inc. as a Supervisor and Quality Control...

Iva Charlene Turner, Cochranton, Deer Creek Twp., passed away Friday evening, March 7, 2025, at the Meadville Medical Center, Liberty Street. She was 87

She was born in Meadville on April 25, 1937, a daughter to the late Albert and Lucille (Cochran) Herman.

On April 7, 1956, she married the Kenneth W. Turner who...

Virginia "Ginny" Louise Gregg, age 79, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025 at Meadville Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 12, 1945 in Geneva, PA to the late Russell and Dorothy (Olin) Iliff. She was formerly married to Glenn Boyd of Grove City, PA. She was...