Obituaries

David Woods Carroll, affectionately known as "Pinus," passed away on March 17, 2025, at Sugarcreek Station in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Born on June 12, 1942, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of David G. and Shirley D. Woods Carroll.
David grew up in the Cochranton area and graduated from Cochranton High...

Karen Dianne Davis, 80, of Cochranton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. She was born on July 19, 1945, in Erie, a daughter of the late Frederick W. Dingle, Sr. and Alice E. Price Dingle.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Thurlow Davis, whom she married on October...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dakota James Dittrich, age 36, of Columbia, Tennessee, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from a sudden and unexpected illness, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 13, 1989, in Oil City, PA. He was a beloved son, brother, and devoted father to his...

Brigid (Gidget) Lenee Free, 24, of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly at their residence on the 16th of March, 2026. They were deeply loved by those who came to know their sincere and energetic presence. Brigid was born October 28, 2001, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania to Julianne Doss...

Terry Lee Frye, Jr., 56, of Guys Mills, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at home.
Terry was born in Spangler on May 26, 1969.
On August 14, 2004, Terry married Bunny Jean Henry; she survives.
He was a graduate of North Cambria High School. A self-made, skilled craftsman, Terry owned and operated...

Sharon Ann (Searl) Hawley passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at her home on March 28, 2026.
She was born on June 4, 1948, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Kenneth and Immogene Searl.
She met her husband, Dale Eugene Hawley, while working in Boulder, Colorado, and after just two weeks of a whirlwind romance, they...

On the evening of 6 March, 2026, Judy Irwin entered into Heaven while her husband was at her side in her home in Hadley, PA. She was 79 years old.
Judy was born in Mercer, PA, to Viola and Donald Buchanan. She was raised by Florence and Thomas Black from the age of 5 days old in Meadville, PA. She met her husband,...

Neil Arden Jones, age 88, of Saegertown, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Erie VA Medical Center.
He was born in Lewistown, PA on October 10, 1937, the son of Lyle and Evelyn (Hobbs) Jones.
He was a 1955 graduate of Meadville High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955...

Michael J. Lagan, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. Mike was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on April 11, 1935, the son of the late John T. and Monica (O'Heran) Lagan.
He was a 1952 graduate of Conneautville High School and went on to attend Clarion State...

Elnora Gene "Norie" Lyons, 80, of Cambridge Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at St. Vincent Health Center, to her heavenly reward. Elnora was born on October 31, 1945, in Wheeling, West Virginia, the fourth daughter of the late Eugene Willard Zane and Clara Marie Coleman Zane. She was a proud...

Edwin Leroy Monnin, 95, of Girard, died on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He was born on September 20, 1930, a son to the late Norman and Vernie (Stopp) Monnin.
Edwin grew up in Meadville, he was then inducted into the United States Army in 1952 during the Korean War. He served with the 223rd Infantry Regiment a part of...