All Obituaries

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Long, 67 of Grove City, formerly of Harrisville, passed away on September 9, 2019 at Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Kenny was born in Grove City PA on September 14, 1951 to Glenn and Margaret Bennett Long. Kenny received his education in Slippery Rock.  On April 23, 1971 married Emily Kelly, together the couple celebrated 48 years of marriage. Kenny retried from Bob Pebbles in Liberty Township doing road construction.  He enjoyed watching...

Wayne C. Donaldson, 88, of Harrisville passed away peacefully on August 23,2019 at the Sharon Regional Hospital. Born February 13, 1931, in Grove City, he was the son of the late Spurgeon J. Donaldson and Susie Ivel Donaldson. Wayne graduated from Clintonville High School in 1949.  After graduating he became a licensed pilot and for 61 years he was an avid flyer. Wayne served during the Korea War in the United States Air Force.  He was the former owner of Harrisville Hardware and...

Melissa Sue Minick, 50, of Grove City, passed away July 11, 2019 at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. Melissa was born March 21, 1969 in Grove City. She was the daughter of Richard and Ellen Bowser Ritenour. Melissa graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1988. While in high school she participated in the Rifle Team, SADD-students against drunk driving and also sang in the Combined Choir. Melissa married Robert Minick on June 16, 1990. Together the couple celebrated 29 years...

Randall “Randy” Owen Snyder, 61 of Harrisville, passed away June 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a 9-month batter with Leukemia.  He was born in Grove City PA on January 30, 1958 to the late Victor R. Snyder Jr. and Mary Louise Owen Snyder. Randy graduated from Slippery Rock High School and worked at General Electric, Grove City, PA, retiring in June of 2018 after 30 plus years.  He formerly worked at AGR in Butler PA. Randy was a simple man with...

Jerry E. Peoples, 67, of Slippery Rock passed away June 22, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Pittsburgh.  Jerry was born October 31, 1951 in Grove City he was son of James and Martha Logue Peoples. Jerry attended Moniteau High School.  Later Jerry graduated from MTA Truck Driving School with his CDL license.   Jerry proudly served his country, enlisting in the Marines following in his brothers’ footsteps.  He was honorably discharged. Jerry was employed at Pullman...

Wilbert “Marty” McFadden, 67, of Grove City passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2019. He was born on September 30, 1951 to the late W. John McFadden and late Ramona Thompson McFadden. Marty attended Grove City Area Highschool. He was an over the road truck driver and local hauler throughout his life.  Some of his favorite past times included golfing, watching baseball on TV, and spending time with his grandchildren.  Marty loved to tinker in his garage,...

Dawn Joea Bell Morris, 61, of Grove City, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Orchard Manor in Grove City. Born August 13, 1957, in Grove City, Dawn was the daughter of the late Edith Buchanan Bell. Dawn was a bartender for many years, and work as a house keeper at local motels and nursing homes.  She enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming and playing bingo with her mother. Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her sons Brad Lee Hindman of Barkeyville and Michael (Laura) McFadden of...

Mary “Lynne” Dillon, 60 of Harrisville passed away March 18, 2019 at Butler Hospital. Lynne was born June 26, 1958 in Sharon, she was the daughter of John “Jack” Slater and Donna Messina Slater. Lynne graduated from Reynolds High School.  She also graduated from Slippery Rock University with a bachelor’s degree in health service administration.  Lynne married William “Bill” Dillon on August 2, 1980.  Together the couple has two...

BilliePaige A. Edwards, 19, of Boyers, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from injuries she received in a car accident. Born February 1, 2000, in Grove City, BilliePaige was the daughter of William and Amber Edwards. BilliePaige graduated from Moniteau High School and was getting ready to start college at Butler County Community College.  She worked as a waitress at the Emlenton Truck Plaza. BilliePaige enjoyed music, fashion, food, and adventuring in the outdoors.  She loved...

Bettie S. Smith, 61, of Slippery Rock passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home of natural causes on March 11, 2019 Bettie was born in Meadville on June 25, 1957, she was the daughter of the late William and Martha Beard Smith Schleifer. Bettie graduated from Franklin High School.  Bettie was a true caregiver.  She retired from Polk Center as a resident aide.  She had a special place in her heart for the elderly and people with special need, especially her niece...