All Obituaries

Dan Edward Cogswell,    April 17,1944- January 19,2021 76, From Fritch  Texas was promoted to glory. There to meet him was his beloved Deannie and Marilyn, his daughter Laura, Parents , Everett and Laura, brothers, Clarence, Raymond, Lonnie, sister Helen and many other loved ones.  Dan was known for his out going  friendly nature, making friends from coast to coast. He lived in several states and was a boilermaker  out of local 182 Salt lake City Utah. He...

Veronica Marcella Dobson, 98, of Boyers passed away January 19, 2021 Veronica was born November 30, 1922 at home in Boyers. She was the daughter of the late Marcel P. Ferrere and Anna M. Fazekas Ferrere. Veronica married Gale V. Dobson on May 17, 1947 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Murrinsville, PA.  Veronica was a lifelong member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Forrestville, PA.  She was a devoted wife and mother and worked for Burdick's Men's Clothing Store in...

Sherry Lynn Hanna, 54, of Mulberry, Florida, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1966, entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2021.  Sherry graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1984. She was a loving caretaker for her family and friend.  She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She is survived by children, Melissa Jean Hanna of Plant City, and Luccas John Hanna of Plant City; grandchildren, Koden, Karsen, and Wyatt; parents, Pete and...

Lonnie Cogswell, 67, born October 12, 1953 was promoted to glory December 24, 2020. There to meet him was his daughter, Jennifer, his parents Everett Cogswell and Laura McCamey. His stepparents Belva Cogswell and Neal McCamey, his brother Raymond, and many loved ones. Lonnie lived with his brother John and his sister-in-law Stacey, from Sharpsville, PA. Lonnie was loved and will be greatly missed by his daughter Jamie Zaboroski and Scott Moore. Grandchildren- Brittany, Isabella...

Ann P. Nemet (Bishop), 95, of Orchard Manor passed away December 21, 2020. Ann was born June 14, 1925 in Coaltown, Butler County. She was the daughter of the late Emmanuel Kober and Mary Whitehead Patton. She received her education from Coaltown School and West Sunbury High School. She played the violin in the High School band and had a great passion for music. She married Joseph Nemet Sr, he passed away in 1962. Ann was employed at the Odd Fellows Rest Home in Grove City, the Bashline...

Parker “Park” M. Matthews Jr, 91, of the Caring Place in Franklin passed December 7, 2020. Park was born October 12, 1929 in Erie, he was the son of the late Parker M. Matthews Sr and Vivian McKean Matthews. Park married Doris Montgomery on June 4, 1949, she passed away May 12, 1985.  Together the couple had three children, Mike, Michelle and Shawn. Park retired from Penn Dot as a supervisor for Venango County.  Prior to working for Penn Dot, he was employed at Oil...

William Thomas Cooper, known to friends as “Bill,” passed away on December 7, 2020, at the age of 55 years. He had a brief, but aggressive, battle with cancer. A native of Grove City, Pennsylvania, Bill graduated from Grove City Senior High in 1983. After graduation, Bill joined the United States Air Force, retiring as a MSgt 20 years later in 2004. After his retirement from the Air Force, Bill continued working in the field of Liquid Fuels Maintenance. He was most recently...

Charles Masters Brothers, Jr., “Chuck”, 77, returned to his heavenly home on November 13, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Chuck was born on September 15, 1943 in Venango County, a son of the late Charles and Ruby Brothers. He was a graduate of Victory High School and went on to have a successful career with the United States Postal Service. He retired as...

Allouise F. Coffy, 88, of Shippenville passed away at her home Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Born June 5, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Allouise was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Nehus Siebauer. Allouise graduated from Mt. Alvernia High School, received her Bachelor’s degree in education from Duquesne University and her Master’s degree in education from The University of Pittsburgh. Allouise was an avid reader.  She loved living on the farm she bought with her husband...

Lucretia “Lee” Richards, 79, passed away peacefully at Grove Manor.  Lucretia was born December 29, 1940 in Butler.  She was the daughter of the late John Henry Smoker III and Violet Winters Smoker Renforth.  She graduated from Butler Catholic High School.  She married Harry E. Richards Jr. on July 21, 1961. He preceded her in death.  Lucretia was a past member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 852 in Harrisville.  She held numerous...