Obituaries

Erb, Janice Lee

3/15/2023
Janice Lee Erb, Cowden Road, New Wilmington, passed away at home on Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2023. She was 87. Jan was born Jan. 18, 1936, in Greenfield, Pa., to the late Phillip M. and Ella Mae Thompson Bartholomew. She married James Erb on Aug. 29, 1956. Mrs. Erb graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1953 and Sharon General Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She worked as a registered nurse briefly at Sharon General Hospital and then in Lexington, Ky., while her husband attended... read more

Daugherty, Rev. Roy M.

3/11/2023
Rev. Roy Milton "Mike" Daugherty, 97, of Seneca, went to be with his long serving Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 11, 2023, to await the arrival of his loving wife, Marjorie. He was born August 9, 1925 in Rouseville, the son of the late Floyd and Anna (Turk) Daugherty.  He was preceded in death by his only sister, Patricia Shreffler and her husband Wayne "Mike" Shreffler of Pleasantville.  Rev. Daugherty was raised in Rouseville, Pennsylvania and graduated early from Oil City High School to... read more

Raughley, Rev. Dr. Lawrence

2/27/2023
The Reverend Doctor Lawrence Raughley III born in Trenton, NJ, March 12, 1941. He went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on February 27, 2023. He is survived by wife of 55 years Penelope “Penny”; daughters Lydia (Jeremy) Stasiowski, Kate (Josh) Mularski, Rachael (Zachary) Leyk, Hannah (Steven) Abbott, and Margaret and son Luke (Gretchen); grandchildren Elizabeth, Caleb, Emma, and Ben Raughley, Keely, Mario, and Malachi Stasiowski, Christina, Suze, Bridget, and Micah Mularski, Zeyla Leyk, Levi and... read more

Miller, Rev. James (Jim)

2/19/2023
Pastor James (Jim) Lee Miller passed away on Sunday, February 19, at the age of 74 in his home in Fort Myers, Florida, alongside his family. Jim was born on December 6, 1948, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, to Verlin (Bud) Lee and Evelyn Louise (Elkins) Miller. He graduated from Gateway Highschool in Monroeville, PA, in 1966. A pastor at heart before ever attending seminary, Jim gave back to his high school community by ministering as a Young Life leader. After high school, he attended Penn ... read more

Pope, Bonnie

2/16/2023
Bonnie Joanne Pope, 67, of Port Vue, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at home. She was born June 6, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Gordon Eynon and Bernice Lucille "Lu" (Edwards) Koon. She was a member of Greenock United Methodist Church. As an adult, she obtained her Associates Degree from CCAC and later her Bachelors Degree at CalU. Bonnie worked as a bookkeeper, secretary and accountant for Gardner-Pope Architecture. She was involved with The Elizabeth Township ... read more

Brumbaugh, Dorothy

2/12/2023
Brumbaugh, Dorothy Jane, 93, of Windber, went to be with her Savior February 12, 2023 at Windber Hospice. Born July 9, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Henry and Esther Pearl (McDaniel) Wingard. Preceded in death by parents, husband Rev. Jacob M. Brumbaugh, sister, Viona Fyock. Survived by son Lauren (Michaelene ) of Halethrope, MD, daughters, Eileen Armstrong (Ralph) of Franklin, NC and Donna Cawthorne (Russ) Butler, PA. Grandchildren Elisa Combs (Derrick), and great grandchildren Zachary, Elana ... read more

Reeby, Elsie

2/12/2023
Elsie Frantz Reeby, 82, of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Born April 27, 1940, in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas and Diana (Cook) Frantz. Greatly loved by her family, Elsie lived a full life working hard to provide for her family, first as co-owner of a family business with her first husband, Louis, and then as a stockbroker at Quick & Riley. She went back to school to earn her bachelor's degree at age 56, then after retiring, earned an associate degree in ... read more

Siess, Rev. Robert

2/10/2023
Robert C. "Bob" Siess, age 100, of Allison Park, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, February 10, 2023. Beloved husband of 69 years to Dorothy (Stauffer) Siess; loving father of Kip (Pam) and Rebecca Albaugh; proud pap of Andrew, Andrea, Angie, Robert, Joshua, Ashley, Ricky, and Aubre; dear great-grandfather of five; bother of Maxine Siess. Bob proudly served his country as a Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He graduated from the University of ... read more

Sauer, Eleanor Morris

1/31/2023
Eleanor Jean Morris Sauer died on Tuesday January 31, 2023. She was 103 years old. She was born in Meadville, PA October 3, 1919. She graduated from Cambridge Springs High School in 1937. After graduating from NYACK Bible College, Eleanor went to Central China joining the Missionary Alliance Missionaries.  While in China, Eleanor met Harald Sauer. They were married at Saint Andrews Church of England in Hong Kong in 1950. Eleanor and Harald moved to Girard, PA in 1969 where she worked for the ... read more

Chaffee, Paul

1/20/2023
OBITUARY FOR PAUL V. CHAFFEE Paul V. Chaffee of Green Valley, AZ, died January 20, 2023 in Green Valley. Born November 6, 1927, the second child and first son of Frank and Nora (Chaffee) Chaffee of Wattsburg, Erie County, PA. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving with occupation forces in Japan from 1946 through 1948. Then he attended Georgetown University in Washington D.C., graduating in 1952 with a B.S. degree. While at the university, he married Patricia Ann Judd of ... read more

McKee, Rev. Benton

1/17/2023
It is with heavy hearts that the McKee family announces the passing of The Reverend Benton Robert McKee. With his wife of 71 years by his side, Ben checked into heaven on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Much of his family was with him for his final days. Ben was born May 5, 1927, in Johnstown, PA, the son of Benton Romig McKee and Helen (Clark) McKee. Ben grew up on Chandler Avenue in Johnstown, along with his sister, Mary Louise (McKee) Landes. He graduated from Johnstown High School and went ... read more

Cole, Rev. Theodore

1/15/2023
Theodore G. “Ted” Cole, age 79, of Mill Village, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born June 19, 1943, to the late Lawrence and Adda Cole. As a youngster, Ted was active in the Boy Scouts, earning his Eagle Scout award in 1961. Ted graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School in Waterford in 1961, and went on to attend Allegheny College. While there, he accepted an appointment to serve as a student pastor at Bethel United Methodist Church in Titusville. Ted married the late Donna ... read more

Fitzgibbons, Wyatt

1/15/2023
Wyatt Fitzgibbons, 75, of Smithton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. A son of the late David A. Fitzgibbons and Isabel Popp Fitzgibbons Monk, he was born on September 7, 1947 in Homestead. Previously a resident of Whitaker and Elizabeth Twp., Wyatt has been a resident of Smithton since 1987. He has belonged to various United Methodist churches with his wife where he was a certified lay speaker, a member of the Methodist choir, and helped with ... read more

Bryce, Anne D.

1/3/2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Anne D. Bryce of Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Duff and Sarah Duff; her husband Rev. Bruce E. Bryce; and her sister Nancy Bell. She is survived by: her children, Gary Bryce (Linda) of South Park and Laurie Casper (Dan) of Moon Township; and her grandchildren, Jamie Mellott ... read more

Wiltrout, Rev. Larry G.

1/3/2023
Rev. Larry G. Wiltrout, 81, of Washington, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in St. Clair Hospital. He was born April 27, 1941, in Wooddale, a son of the late James W. and Anna Eutsey Wiltrout. Rev. Wiltrout was a graduate of Connellsville High School. He then graduated from California University and also received his master's degree from California University. He was employed as teacher for the Upper St. Clair School District for 35 years. He attended the American University Seminary and served ... read more

Sheerer, Rev. Elwin

1/1/2023
Elwin J. Sheerer, 94, of Townville, passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 27, 1928 in Siles, Pennsylvania a son of Friend Elwin Sheerer and Lillian Isabella Miller Sheerer. He married Audrey J. Higley, she preceded him in death. He was a retired United Methodist Minister, serving for 38 years. Elwin is survived by his children, Roy Sheerer, Rex Sheerer, Robin Bonn, and Renee Parker; he was also blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A... read more

Murphy, James D.

12/29/2022
James D. Murphy, Jr, age 76, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He leaves his loving wife, Elizabeth (Gardy) Murphy of 53 years; several cousins; many friends and colleagues; and his greyhound, Holly, to remember and miss him. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, James D. Murphy III, who passed away on Monday December 26, 2022; his parents, Julia and Jim Murphy; and his sister, Laverne Evans. Jim was a 1964 graduate of North Catholic High School and graduated cum laude ... read more

Marshall, William

12/26/2022
William J. Marshall, 75, of Raccoon Twp., formerly of Midland, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Monday, December 26, 2022. Born September 27, 1947 in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Charles and Thelma Marshall. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, William was a longtime resident of Raccoon Twp, and retired truck driver. He was also a member of the VFW, and parishioner of St. Fatima Church, Hopewell Twp. William will be greatly missed by his wife, Ellen Marshall; ... read more

Fulton, Kathleen C. Stetler

12/22/2022
Kathleen C. (Calaman) Stetler Fulton, 95, a resident Green Ridge Village, Newville, and formerly of Pittsburgh, died Thursday, December 22, at the village. Born February 27, 1927, in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late Leland M. and Mary E. (Woomer) Calaman. Kathleen was a homemaker and a pastor's wife, a partner in the ministry of her first husband, the Reverend Francis Earle Stetler, who preceded her in death. Kathleen was remarried to the Reverend George P. Fulton, with whom she also ... read more

Cook, Rev. Jay

12/19/2022
Dr. Jay Paul Cook, affectionately called Pastor Jay or Dr. Jay, made his triumphant transition to Glory on December 19, 2022, from his residence in Newark, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Jay was born April 22, 1952 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late George Sturley and Virginia May (Cupples) Cook. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Mary Beth (Seibert) Cook, whom he met at WV Wesleyan College. He is also survived by a son Joshua Paul Cook and his partner Allison Fortney of Newark, ... read more

Shaffer, Rev. Claire Willard

12/15/2022
Clair Willard Shaffer was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world on December 15, 2022 at age 88. He was born on January 20, 1934 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Laura English and Homer Shaffer. Clair graduated from Grove City College in 1958. He continued his education at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He served as a chaplain in the US Air Force from 1962-1983. After retiring from the Air Force, he continued his ministry when he returned to ... read more

Hinrichsen, Helen Lowery

11/19/2022
Helen Lowery Hinrichsen, 95, passed away November 19, 2022 at the Laurel View Village Assisted Living facility in Davidsville, PA. Born March 10, 1927 in Media, PA to parents Harry and Margaret Wilcox. Helen married Rev. Robert Hinrichsen on July 6,1953 and for over 50 years made their home in various towns in PA. Helen attended high school in Media, PA graduating in 1943. She later attended Penn State University where she received her Master of Arts in Home Economics. Helen followed PSU in all ... read more

Dunkle, Rev. Dr. Norman E.

11/10/2022
Rev. Dr. Norman E. Dunkle, 91, died Thursday, November 10, 2022. He was a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community. He was born January 6, 1931 in Oil City, where he resided most of his childhood and youth. He was the first of four children born to N. Doyle and Marna Hale Dunkle. His brother Harold is deceased. His brother, William, resides in St. Cloud, FL, and his sister, Mary Samarra, lives in Marbury, MD. In 1953 he married Lucille Roedel of Brockway. She preceded him in death on ... read more

Lundeen, Ruth. E

11/9/2022
Ruth E. Lundeen, 90, of Jamestown, N.Y., passed away at 7:51 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in UPMC Chautauqua. An area resident for most of her life, she was born Jan. 3, 1932, in Findley Lake, N.Y., the only child of the late Rev. Arra D. and Ruth Burley McGill. Ruth was a graduate of Riverside High School in Buffalo, NY. In earlier years, she was employed by the General Mills Company in Buffalo, N.Y. as an accounting secretary. She later worked in the snack shop at WCA Hospital and was a ... read more

Loik, Patricia Kennedy

11/8/2022
Patricia Kennedy Loik, 86 of Cabot, PA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Born August 25, 1936, in West Newton, PA, she is the daughter of the late Floyd and Edith Gibbons. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Howard E. Kennedy (43 years) and the late Mario Loik (8 years). Loving mother of Donna, Diane, Kathleen, and Michael. Adoring grandmother of Matthew, Tracy, Nickolas, Dominic, Sean, Erin, and Ashlynn.  Great grandmother to Allie and Bridget. Patricia enjoyed reading, puzzles,... read more

Smith, Roberta

11/4/2022
Roberta M. “Bobi” Schrubb Smith, 83, of Kane, passed away peacefully early Friday evening, November 4, 2022 at the Lutheran Home in Kane. Born August 23, 1939 in Kane, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eloise Nichols Shrubb . She was a 1957 graduate of Kane Area High School and was a member of Mt. Jewett United Methodist Church. On September 22, 1988 at Kingsville United Methodist Church, she married W. Craig Smith. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2018. “Bobi” as she was... read more

Dennick-Ream, Deborah

10/29/2022
Age 70, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Beloved husband of 47 years Zane Dennick-Ream; loving mother of John (Alicia) Dennick-Ream and Carrie (Stephen) Lauso; proud gramma of Madeline, Amelia, Grace, Luca and Olivia. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at First Bethel ... read more

Stringfellow, Madison

10/23/2022
The Rev. Madison L. String Stringfellow, of Lower Burrell, formerly of Knox, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 23, 2022. He was born in Frogtown, Clarion County Nov. 25 1933, to Madison (Chirp) and Cecelia Stringfellow. The Rev. Stringfellow worked at Owens Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion for 34 years. He also graduated as a HVAC technician and owned his own company for many years. Due to a health problem, he had to retire early from the glass plant and was called by God into the ministry. He ... read more

Cunningham, Mathilda Ruth

10/13/2022
Mathilda Ruth Cunningham was born on March 17, 1933 in Merced, California to the late Rev. Harold and Lois (Chalfant) Cunningham and passed away October 13, 2022 in Elyria, Ohio. She grew up in California, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, graduating from Berea High School and Baldwin-Wallace College. She received her Master's in Religious Education from Boston University's School of Theology. It was there that she met her husband, the late Rev. Gerald H. Murphy and they married in 1956. Mathilda was ... read more

Laughrey, Judith

9/14/2022
Judy Laughrey, age 77 of Fernandina Beach, Florida, formerly of the Pittsburgh, Erie and Johnstown, Pennsylvania areas, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Pittsburgh. She was born on May 18, 1945, in Beaver, Pennsylvania one of four children of Edward and Edna (Brooks) Richards. Judy was a Speech Therapist in public schools throughout Western Pennsylvania and created a Speech Therapy program in the Tampa, Florida area. In addition to her teaching, she was an integral part of her husband ... read more

Carroll, William

8/28/2022
Rev. William R. Carroll, Jr. 83 of Slippery Rock, formerly of West Deer Township & Pittsburgh, died Sunday August 28, 2022 with his loving family by his side in, DeBary, Fla, where he loved to spend his winters. He was born July 20, 1939 in Pittsburgh to the late William R. Carroll, Sr. and Eleanor M. (Wakefield) Carroll. Rev. Carroll grew up in Pittsburgh graduating from Stony Brook Prep, Long Island, NY and then going on to achieve his Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Carlow ... read more

Parsons, Sherry

8/28/2022
Pastor Sherry Linda Parsons, age 72, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at her residence. Born September 21, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. Sherry was a retired pastor after many years from United Methodist Church where she served several churches in Pennsylvania. Member of Obetz United Methodist Church. Active member of the former Groveport Order of Eastern Star #440 & Triangle Order of the Eastern Star #592 where she served as Esther. Sherry and her husband Dana were active ... read more

Galarthy, Frank Bryan

8/25/2022
Frank Bryan Garlathy, age 76, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away August 25, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Garlathy; his son, Joshua Garlathy; daughter, Elizabeth Scott; son-in-law, Henry Scott; and six grandchildren. Frank graduated magna cum laude from Otterbein College, receiving a master’s in divinity at the United Theological Seminary, and receiving a doctorate in theology from the Graduate Theological Foundation at Notre Dame. He served as a United Methodist minister ... read more

Wilson, Mary Jane Rhodes

8/24/2022
Mary Jane Rhodes Wilson, 89, formerly of Beaver, passed away on August 24, 2022 at Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg. Born on October 18, 1932, in Pittsburgh PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. David Henry and Mary Ellen Kelso Rhodes, Mary Jane was a graduate of McKeesport High School and then earned a Degree in English Journalism from Bucknell University where she was Editor-in-Chief of the student yearbook, L’Agenda. After college, she worked as city reporter at the McKeesport Daily News. ... read more

Plyler, Wayne

8/18/2022
The Rev. Wayne L. Plyler, 89, of Indiana, Pa., was carried on to his heavenly reward Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, peacefully in his home, with his loving wife and family by his side. He will be remembered as a faithful preacher, a wise builder, a ready helper, a friendly conversationalist and a man who was greatly loved by family and friends alike. Born April 2, 1933, in Grange, Pa., Wayne was the son of the late Clark and Mildred Young Plyler. Wayne graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1951, ... read more

Durlesser, James Arthur

8/16/2022
The Rev. Dr. James Arthur Durlesser of Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, passed away at his residence Aug. 16, 2022. He was 68 years old. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 15, 1953, he was the son of the late Arthur and Louise Grove Durlesser. He married Joy Elizabeth Devine on Nov. 22, 1977. Dr. Durlesser was a graduate of New Castle High School and Westminster College. In addition, he completed both a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology from the Pittsburgh... read more

Griffith, Thelma Lou

8/13/2022
Thelma Lou (Dunn) Griffith peacefully entered into God's eternal care on August 13, 2022. She was born October 13, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Charles Allison Dunn and Mabel Irene (Ahlborn) Dunn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend William G. Griffith, whom she was married to for 61 years and also daughter-in-law Reverend Doreen (Sterner) Griffith. She is survived by four children, Reverend William G. Jr. married to Debora (Fidler) Griffith, Cynthia (Griffith) Stahl ... read more

Snavely, Phyllis

8/5/2022
Phyllis Matthews Snavely 98, Lakeland, Florida passed away August 5, 2022. Born in Curland, Michigan, graduated from Corunna High School. She attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY where she met and became engaged to her future husband, Frank I Snavely, who had just returned from WWII. Frank returned to his home area of Pittsburgh, PA to finish his education at Pittsburgh University, and Phyllis returned to Corunna and taught in a one room school house. They were married in her home church in ... read more

Inks, G. Jane

7/15/2022
G. Jane Inks, 77, of Irwin, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. She was born on October 6, 1944, in Gallitzin, PA to Ralph and Genevieve Ratchford and was the last of eight children all of whom preceded her in death. Married to Rev. Paul Inks on July 28, 1962. Jane passed just 2 weeks shy of their 60th anniversary. They have two children – Karen (Scott) Casturo of North Canton, OH and Keith (Marcy) Inks of Waterford, PA. She was the grandmother of eight: Chelsey (Brice) Burner, Scott (Caroline) ... read more

Kundrat, Rev. Michael L.

7/13/2022
Rev. Michael L. Kundrat, 84, of South Park Twp., passed away on Wednesday July 13, 2022.  A graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and Boston University School of Theology, Mike was ordained in the Methodist Church in 1963.  Over the course of nearly 60 years he served several churches in Massachusetts and then in the Pittsburgh area. He retired from active ministry in 2000, then served the next 10 years as the Western PA Conference webmaster.  More recently he assisted at First Bethel ... read more

Watson, Rev. Dr. David H.

7/6/2022
David Watson, 92, beloved Pastor Emeritus at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on July 6, 2022.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Mt. Lebanon Church. Born in Ipswich, England, David grew up in nearby Bury St. Edmunds. While studying at Kings College Durham, he met Barbara Watson whom he married in 1953. They emigrated to the United States with their first born daughter of eleven months (Judith) in ... read more

Himes, Frances M.

6/28/2022
Frances M. Himes, 87, of Rockland, went Home to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, June 28, 2022 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City, following a lengthy battle with Dementia.  She was born in Rockland on July 1, 1934 to the late Kerry E. and Alice (Feltenberger) Marshall. Frances attended eleven years of schooling in Rockland and then graduated from the Emlenton High School in 1952. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).  She was a member of ... read more

Dean, Mary Rainey

6/27/2022
Mary Rainey Dean, 98, of New Castle passed away the evening of June 27, 2022, at Rhodes Estates. Born on July 21, 1923, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Glenn H. and Ada Belle (Barner) Ludwig. On April 30, 1947, she married James R. Rainey. After their marriage, James earned his pastoral degree and the Rev. James R. Rainey, preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1991. Subsequently, she married Charles A. "Bud" Dean on Sept. 30, 2000. He preceded her in death on April ... read more

Ent, Harry E. "Mick"

5/23/2022
Harry E. “Mick” Ent, 79, of DuBois, PA died Monday, May 23, 2022 at his home.     Born on April 22, 1943 in Ridgway, PA, he was the son of the late Harry A. Ent and Mary E. (McFadden) Case.     Mick was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Vietnam Era. On June 5, 1993 he married his wife of 29 years, Pamela A. (Kalgren) Ent. She survives.     Mick was employed at the Maple Avenue location of the DuBois Regional Medical Center for 27 years in various capacities and he... read more

Patton, Walter E. Jr.

4/27/2022
Pastor Walter E. Patton, Jr., 97, of Glassport, died April 27, 2022, at the Southwestern Veterans Center.  Born September 19, 1924, in Versailles Twp., he was the son of the late Walter E. and Johanna (Hamilton) Patton and husband of the late Margaret (McRae) Patton for 74 years.  Walter was a retired United Methodist minister.  Over the years, he served the Lord and his people in many communities, including Verona, Coalport, Irvona, Glen Hope, Homestead, Highland Grove, Whitaker, and ... read more

Shaffer, Nancy Lynn

4/22/2022
Nancy Lynn Shaffer was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world on April 19, 2022 at age 83. She was born on October 30, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to Nan Smith and Harry Zumpe. Within a few years, her parents moved back to McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where she grew up. Nancy graduated from Slippery Rock College in 1960 with a degree in Elementary Education. She was an elementary school teacher for three years. In the summer of 1961, Nancy met Clair Shaffer in ... read more

Moore, Joan Lee Simms

4/6/2022
At 11:55 pm on April 6, 2022,  Joan Simms Moore, Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi’s mother, transitioned from this life to the next. Friends and family will gather to celebrate her life on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 400 S Main Street, Mt. Airy, MD 21771. The Family Hour will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life  service at 11 a.m. The service will be live-streamed on the church Facebook page facebook.com/CalvaryMtAiry/ . Mrs. Moore's obituary follows. ... read more

McCammon, Gerald Jay (Jerry)

3/28/2022
Gerald Jay "Jerry" McCammon, 87, of Bridgewater, VA passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Jerry was an active member of Mount Crawford United Methodist Church. He was retired as a local pastor of the United Methodist Church in Western PA, serving the Fairmount/Claysville:Zion United Methodist churches from 1994-98. He was born on September 13, 1934 to the late Gerald B. and Margarette Francis (Wilson) McCammon. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Ann McCammon... read more

Lutz, Mildred Jean

3/23/2022
Mildred Jean "Midge" (Hess) Lutz of the Masonic Village of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 23, 2022. She was 92 years old. Born in West View, Allegheny County, on Aug. 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Grace Hamburg. Midge was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She had been active in the Ingomar United Methodist Church in Franklin Park, where she formed and led a women's prayer group for over 30 years. ... read more

McClintock, Judith Anne

3/21/2022
Judith Anne McClintock, 86, of Confluence, beloved wife of Rev. Samuel McClintock, took her place in the heavenly choir on March 21, 2022. She was born July 26, 1935 in Vandergrift, a daughter of Glenn and Mary (McConnell) Mohney. Her parents, a brother Glenn, and sister Kimberly King preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband; children Neil McConnell (Gwen), Annandale, VA, Christy Shively, Tarrs, Beth Augustine (Bruce), Addison, and Gerald Baker, Confluence; grandchildren Jason ... read more

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