All Obituaries

Doris “Dorie” Riddle, 92, passed away September 11, 2023 at Autumn Grove Nursing Home in Harrisville. Dorie was born May 3, 1931 in Forestville.  She was the daughter of the late Charles R.  and Mabel Seaton Bovard. Dorie attended Slippery Rock High School.  She was married to James C. Riddle on October 25, 1958.  He passed away September 17, 2016. Dorie was devoted housewife and mother.  She was a true care giver.  She took pride in the excellent...

Paulina “Pauline” Lucia Buccini Harris, (age 95), of Mercer, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2023. Pauline was born October 14, 1927 in Butler, PA, to Italian Immigrants Josephine (D’Onofrio) and Domenico Buccini. She attended grade school in a 2 room school house in Pardoe, PA and attended Grove City High School. She and her family were active members of the Saint Hermenegild Roman Catholic Church in Pardoe. She married William...

Emmanuel Kober Jr., 84, of Cherry Township, Butler County passed away on Friday Sept.8, 2023, at Autumn Grove Nursing home in Harrisville following a short illness.  Emmanuel was born on August 23, 1939 in Coaltown, Pa. to Emmanuel Kober Sr. and Mary Whitehead Patton Kober.  He graduated from what is now called Moniteau High School. Emmanuel was the youngest of eight, four brothers and three sisters whom all preceded him in death. Emmanuel was married for thirty-two years to...

Carl Hockenberry III, 66 of Mercer, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 3, 2023. Carl was born July 28, 1957 in Grove City.  He was the son of the Carl Hockenberry Jr. and Virginia Bonetti Hockenberry. Carl graduated from Slippery Rock High School.  He was married to Kendra Sutherland in February of 1978, she survives.  Carl was retired from Miller Industries in October of 2022.  Carl was an outdoor euthenist.  He was an...

Dayne W. Herr Sr., 73, of Forestville passed away unexpectedly at home August 15, 2023. Dayne was born January 22, 1950 in Grove City.  He was son of the late H. Wesley Herr and Dorothy Parnham Herr. Dayne was married to Clara (Bo) Barbella on August 28, 1970, she passed away February 15, 2008. Dayne graduated from the Slippery Rock High in 1967 and attended Butler Community College.  He retired from General Electric in Grove City on the Turbo Line.  He was employed from...

A woman of prayer and faith, and the heart of her family; Rita Vincent (Werner) passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2023.  She is finally reunited with her family and friends who were called before her. Rita was born on the North Side of Pittsburgh, PA where she attended St. Benedict’s Academy & Most Holy Name Catholic School.  In 1947 she traded street car rides for country roads and joined her parents on the farm in Harrisville where she met her husband William...

Justin Leone, 44, of Grove City passed away July 20, 2023. Justin was born January 18, 1979 in Grove City.  He was the son of the late Thomas and Sherry Agostino Leone. Justin graduated from Slippery Rock High School and was currently employed at Wabtec in Grove City as an assembler.  He had previously worked for IBIS Tech.   Justin enjoyed going hunting in his spare time and spending time with his family and friends. Justin is survived by his sister Haley Crighton and...

Robert Thomas-Franklin Coulter, “Robby” age 22, of Harrisville PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2023. Robby was born in Logan, Utah on September 26, 2000 to Colleen and Robert Coulter.  He was the oldest of three boys; Alexander and Mac.  He was pursuing a certificate as an Electrical Technician.  He loved and protected his family fiercely.  His loyalty to his family and those close to him knew no bounds.  He attended both Moniteau School District...

Gwendolyn Dawn (Agostino) Cihonski, 72, of Harrisville passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at her home. Gwen was born January 21, 1951 in Grove City.  She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Shirley (Stillwagon) Agostino. Gwen graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1968.  She was married Louis “Lou” Cihonski on June 27, 1970.  Gwen worked for the Slippery Rock School system for over 30 years before retiring.  Everyone that knew Gwen knew that...

Marjorie Ann Younkins, 90, of Harrisville, passed away at home on April 14, 2023 following an extended illness. Born on April 26, 1932, Marjorie was the daughter of the late David Murriel and Helen (Allen) Sopher. Marjorie graduated from Grove City High School. She worked as telephone operator for several years then worked alongside her husband in their business, Younkin’s Plumbing and Heating. On September 9, 1952, Marjorie married Eugene Younkins who she celebrated 70 years of...