All Obituaries

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...

Francis Stoops, 91, of Quality Life Services, Grove City and formerly of Boyers, passed away June 13, 2022. Francis was born on September 10, 1930, and he was the son of the late Albert and N. Violet Dickey Stoops. Francis was an avid reader and he loved to visit his family’s cottage at Canadohta Lake. He loved plants and especially enjoyed growing flowers. His special cat Jake was his best buddy. Loved ones left to cherish Francis’s memory are his siblings Jean Betros of...

Thomas Sweeney, 76 of Harrisville passed away April 13, 2022 at Grove City Hospital. Tom was born July 1, 1945 in Grove City.  He was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Beck) Sweeney. Tom graduated from Moniteau High School.  After graduation from high school, Tom enlisted into the United States Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Tom married Deborah Hillard in September of 1970; the couple celebrated 49 years of marriage prior to her passing on March 9,...

Mark P. Eberlein, 60, of Harrisville passed away unexpectedly at home on April 1, 2022. Born February 6, 1962, in Pittsburgh, Mark was the son of the late John and Ruth Eberlein. Mark attended St. George Catholic High School, but earned his GED at the Connelly Trade Center in Pittsburgh where he also earned a 2 year certificate in electrical wiring and electronics.  Mark lived a single life and kept to himself most days but will be greatly missed.  He was the sole caregiver to...

Rita “GG” Lorraine Sherych, 89, of Harrisville went to be with the Lord  and her Angels on the evening of March 4th, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Born on October 16th, 1932, Rita was the daughter of the late Edward and Katheryn Titchenal. She was a retired cook from the Slippery Rock University.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, cooking, crocheting, knitting, planting flowers, feeding the birds, watching her...

Kimberly S. McMurdy, 58, of Slippery Rock, passed away February 5, 2022 at Trinity Living Center. Kim was born March 4, 1963 in Grove City.  She was the daughter of George McMurdy and Patricia McMurdy Shuster. Kim married her husband John Grossman on October 20, 1990, he survives. After receiving her GED, Kim enlisted in the United States Army on January 19, 1982.  She was honorably discharged on October 18, 1984 with the rank SP4. Kim was the life of the party.  She brought...

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...