All Obituaries

Mark Rodemoyer, 65, of Grove City, passed away January 11, 2019 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Mark was born October 7, 1953 in Grove City, he was the son of Frederick J. and Iva Brandon Rodemoyer. Mark graduated from Franklin High School and attended trade school.  He was married to Judy Harris on October 16, 1971, Judy passed away March 3, 2018. Together the couple had two sons. Mark retired from George Junior Republic in Grove City after 29 years. Mark and his wife...

Gladys L. Berg, 94, formerly of Barkeyville, passed away peacefully, January 2, 2019 in Orchard Manor, Grove City, PA. Gladys was born July 15, 1924, the daughter of Rufus and Ora Lilly Grason of Sewickly. Gladys graduated from Sewickley High School in 1942. Shortly after graduation, she married Harold L. Berg on February 14, 1944. Together the couple raised five children on their farm. During WWII, while her husband was serving in the U.S. Army, Gladys was employed in the office of...

James William Bauer, 78, of Harrisville passed away peacefully December 22, 2018 at Transitions Nursing Home, Harrisville PA.  Jim was born December 9, 1940 in Mercer Township, Butler County, he was the son of William H. and Elizabeth Pearle (Myers) Bauer. Jim was married to Mary Morrow on August 29, 1964 at the Harmony Church in Harrisville.  Together the couple had two children Tammy and James. Jim worked at the Cooper Bessemer.  He also logged in over a million miles...

Lorri Ann Braham Vybiral, 54, of Grove City died unexpectedly of natural causes on Thurs., December 13, 2018, in McHenry, IL. Lorri was born on August 15, 1964 in Grove City, she was the daughter of Susan (Susie) Braham and the late David William (Buster) Braham. She graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1982 where she was in the marching band and flag corp. Lorri was currently employed with Plan Source as a benefits manager. She had previously worked for Next Generation...

James Emerson Ivell, age 83, passed away on December 13, 2018 at UPMC Northwest after a two-year illness.  He was born in Grove City on May 1, 1935, the son of Robert E. Ivell, Sr. and Mary Alphene Hoffman Ivell Rossi.  He attended grade schools at Windy Point and Boyers and graduated from Grove City High School in 1953; he attended Grove City College for two years after which he joined the Army on March 11, 1957. He was honorably discharged on March 31, 1963. For most of his...

William Kenneth Thompson, age 92, of Maryville TN, formerly of Harrisville, Pennsylvania passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at the family home.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge in Jamestown, PA and the Scottish Rites in New Castle and a member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Maryville TN.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II.  Preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.  Survivors include his wife, Doris M. Thompson;...

Minnie P. Parton, 95 of Sunnyview Nursing Home, formerly of Slippery Rock, passed away November 13, 2018. Minnie was born September 17, 1923 in Templeton PA, she was the daughter of Westly and Susie Harriger.  Minnie married Frank R. Parton in July of 1942.   Together the couple had two children Beverly and Ken.  Minnie was a devoted housewife and mother.  She enjoyed her family and preparing meals and baking pies and rolls.  Her grandchildren, great...

Ellen B. Wiles Felix, 91, passed away November 3, 2018 at Orchard Manor. Ellen was born November 9, 1926 in McJunkin Hollow Marion Twp, Butler County, she was the daughter of John and Nancy Jane “Jeannie” Hilliard Wiles.  Ellen attended Pigsah School and the Eau Claire High School.  Ellen married Thomas D. Felix October 8, 1945 in St. Alphonsus Pariah in Murrinsville PA, Tom passed away April 2, 2008.  Together the couple had three children Larry, Bill and...

Cary Dwayne Hanson, 66 of Harrisville formerly of Herminie and North Huntingdon, passed away at home October 30, 2018. Cary was born April 28, 1952 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Donald and Jane (Leamer) Hanson. Cary graduated from Norwin High School.  He retired from Shuster Building Components as head of the Maintenance Department.   Cary previously was employed at Carrie Furnace in Braddock.  Cary married Loretta Hess on June 15, 1974 in the Circleville...

Dorothy L. Makar Obringer, 92 of McCalmont Street Franklin formerly of Pittsburgh and Barkeyville passed away peacefully at her home October 11, 2018. Dorothy was born February 15, 1926 in Akron Ohio, she was the daughter of Howard. M. Fielding and Minnie Sanderson Fielding.  Dorothy graduated from Clintonville High School and furthered her education becoming certified in Stenography from the Duff’s Iron City Business Institute in 1966.   She was employed for H.J....