All Obituaries

Deborah Lynn Evans, age 63, of Belleville, MI, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born October 20, 1958, in Louisville, Kentucky.  She graduated from Slippery Rock High School, class of 1976, and then earned her Associate degree.  Debbie worked for Stantec in Ann Arbor, MI, for over 34 years.  She attended Northridge Church, Plymouth, MI, where she enjoyed helping with the Prison...

Linda Garner, 71 of Grove City, passed away peacefully, December 22, 2021 at Orchard Manor. Linda was born September 18, 1950, in Grove City. Linda graduated from Franklin High School. She diligently served Orchard Manor in Grove City for 53 years before retiring earlier this year. She was the smiling face that welcomed you at the front desk when you walked in. Linda was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Grove City. Earlier in life she attended Boyers Methodist Church. She...

Guylia R. McCool, 93, of Harrisville passed away peacefully, December 22, 2021 at Grove City Hospital. Guylia was born April 13, 1928 at home in Harrisville.  She was the daughter of the late Frank and Della McFadden McGill. Guylia received her education from Harrisville High School.  She married Winfred A McCool, he passed away in 1988. Guylia worked at Henry’s Meat Marker in Harrisville for several years.  Her grandchildren and great grandchildren where her whole...

Richard L. Yard, 88 of Grove City passed away, December 11, 2021, after a brief illness at Allegheny General Hospital. Dick was born September 2, 1933 in Southern Venango County (near Emlenton) to Chester C. Yard and Bernice Miller Yard. Dick married Ethel Critchlow on June 20, 1952. The couple was married for 68 years prior to Ethel passing on September 10, 2020. As a longtime resident of the area, he was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. Dick retired from the Cooper...

Bonnie Gail Reese Lucas, 74, of Polk passed away on December 8, 2021 at AHN Grove City. Bonnie was born December 4, 1947 in East Brady.  She was the daughter of the late Carl and Margaretta Forringer Reese. Bonnie was married for 52 wonderful years to her devoted husband Richard DeLoss Lucas who survives.  The couple was married on August 7, 1969 in Hilliards. Bonnie was a graduate of Victory Joint School.  After graduation she attended Butler Beautician School and became a...

Howard E. “Gene” Meyer, 87 of Slippery Rock, passed away Dec. 7, 2021, at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Howard was born Jan. 24, 1934 in Fulton, Mo. He was the son of the late Floyd Meyer and Elizabeth Adams Meyer. Howard graduated from Fulton High School in 1952. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country from 1952-1957, during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged with the rank Machinist Mate 1st class, serving on the USS...

Gary McCool, 67, of Harrisville passed away December 4, 2021 at Allegheny Hospital in Pittsburgh. Gary was born March 12, 1954 in Grove City.  He was the son of the late Jack and Dolly McCool. Gary graduated from Slippery Rock High School.  He proudly served his country, enlisting in the United States Navy.  He served during the Vietnam Conflict and 14 years after. Gary retired from Ellwood National in West Middlesex.  He was a machinist.  Gary was true Pittsburgh...

Dale Forrest Foster, 76 of Harrisville, passed away December 1, 2021, after a brief illness at Allegheny General Hospital.  Born November 11, 1945, in New Castle he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth (Heckathorne) Foster.  He graduated from New Wilmington High School and continued his education at Edinboro College after proudly enlisting in the United States Marnie Corp in September of 1963.  He was honorably discharged in July 1969 with the rank of Sargent. Dale worked...

Roberta J. Bell, 98, of Forestville passed away peacefully November 28, 2021 at Autumn Grove Nursing Home in Harrisville. Roberta was born September 10, 1923 in Cleveland Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph Reisinger and Lillian. B. Ostrander Reisinger. Roberta graduated from Grove City High School.  She married Robert L. Bell in October 24, 1942.  Mr. Bell passed away February 2, 2000.  She was devoted housewife and mother. Roberta was a member of the...

Lillian Noemy Ortega, 56, of Harrisville, passed away on November 14, 2021 following a brief illness. Born July 4, 1965, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Issac and Hilda Alvarez Ortega. Lillian was a photographer.  She enjoyed traveling, hiking, going to parks, fitness and spending time with her family. Lillian is survived by her two sons Alexander Rippel of Harrisville and Russell Rippel of Florida; her grandchildren Lily Rippel, Isabella Ortega, Jailene Ortega and...