All Obituaries

Patricia C. Vanistendael, 58 of Grove City passed away February 2, 2023 at her home. Patricia was born July 15, 1964 in Grove City.  She was the daughter of James and Margaret Redfoot. Patricia graduated from Slippery Rock High School.  She was married to Frederick Vanistendael on August 7, 1999, he passed away February 28, 2017. Patricia was a devoted housewife and mother.   She was the previous owner of Redfoot Storage in Harrisville.  She also took great pride...

Sandra A. Thornbury, 68, of Slippery Rock, passed away at home on January 29, 2023, following an extended illness. Born July, 11, 1954, Sandra was the daughter of the late H. John and Ruth Felix. Sandra graduated from Moniteau High School.  She worked at various cleaning jobs and worked the shipping department of Wendell August Forge. On July 8, 1989 Sandra married John Thornbury who preceded her in death. Sandra enjoyed reading, walking, mowing, crocheting, camping, traveling,...

On the morning of December 13, 2022, Bradley Bailey of Harrisville, PA passed away at the age of 57. Brad was the son of James and Margaret Bailey. He graduated from Grove City Christian High School in 1983. While still in high school, Brad enlisted in the Army National Guard’s split training program and then served in the U.S. Army. Brad later worked as a machinist and found satisfaction in the precision and efficiency of that work.   Brad’s love for his community and...

 Ellen Barr Kammerdiener passed away peacefully December 12,2022 at the home of her sister, Alice, in Harrisville, PA.  Ellen was born August 23, 1945 in Boyers, PA to the late Chester & Maude (Johnson) Barr. She graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1963, and furthered her education by attending Butler County Community College for Phlebotomy later in life. A graduate of a prestigious Pittsburgh finishing school, Ellen always exuded class and style fitting the charming...

Gary R. Turner, 68, went to be with Jesus, November 30, 2022.  Gary was born in Grove City on September 30, 1954. He was the son of the late W. Richard Turner and Betty Turner Donaldson. He graduated from Franklin Area High School in 1972. Gary owned Turner Insurance Agency, Inc in Harrisville which he stepped in to manage alongside his mother, Betty, in 1974. He and Wendy purchased the agency in 1982. He grew it and led well until 2018 when Abbie & Cara purchased it from...

 Jennifer Lillian Glotz, 51 of Harrisville, passed away August 20, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Jennifer was born July 10, 1971, she was daughter of Robert and Margaret Koenig. She was married to Frederick Glotz, he survives. Jennifer received her education from Potterville Christian School. She was employed at the Quality Inn in Barkeyville. She enjoyed: crocheting, diamond painting, 80s music, sunsets, beaches and butterflies. She loved her children immensely...

Barbara Jean McNees Kelly departed this life on August 14, finally flying free to again be the vibrant, busy, kind, and devilishly funny person that she always was. Born in 1944 in Grove City, Pa., she was the mischievous and adventurous little rascal of Russell Paul McNees, Sr. and Helen Elsie Eaton McNees. As a child, she learned to skate before she could walk at the two roller skating rinks her parents operated – at Stoughton’s Beach and Etna Springs in Slippery Rock (the...

Linda M. Rihel, 61, of Slippery Rock, passed away July 13, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital.  Linda was born January 16, 1961 in Grove City.  She was the daughter of Robert and Bernice Rihel. Linda graduated from Slippery Rock High School.  She recently retired from Slippery Rock University as a custodian.  Linda and her companion Frank Agostino have loved each other the last 36 years.  They treasured their time with each other.  Linda loved to be cooking a...

Judy McFeaters, 73, of Harrisville passed away July 7, 2022 at Trinity Living Center in Grove City. Judy was born February 18, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred McCarl Hogue. Judy graduated from Slippery Rock High School.   She retired from the US Office Personnel Management Retirement Center after 41 years. She enjoyed a good book.  Judy loved to cook and made crocheted items her family will treasure.  Earlier in life she enjoyed...

Ina Elizabeth (Betty) Himes, 85, of Grove City passed away on June 15, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Betty was born August 6, 1936 in Grove City to the late John and Ina (Eaton) Wallwork. She was a graduate of Grove City High School, class of 1954. Betty married Donald Himes June 9, 1956.  They recently celebrated their 66th anniversary. Betty previously worked at Montgomery Wards and as custodian for her church.  She was very involved in her children and...