Gordon R. Opitz
May 20, 2022
Gordon R. Opitz, 91 of Sandy Lake, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022 at Quality Life Services – Mercer. Gordon was born in Millcreek Twp. on October 2, 1930 to the late Norman and Sarah Margaret Stone Opitz. Gordon was a graduate of the former Sandy Lake High School in 1948 where he played basketball and baseball.
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H. Laverne Luffe
May 18, 2022
H. LaVerne Luffe, 90, formerly of Stoneboro and Turtle Creek, PA, passed away on May 18, 2022 at her son’s home in Garner, NC. LaVerne was born on September 18, 1931 in North Versailles, PA to the late Isaac James and Mildred (Thorton) Edge. She was a 1948 graduate of Trafford High School. After graduation she worked for Westinghouse...
Anna Jean Zadach
May 18, 2022
Anna Jean Zadach, 88, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 2, 1934 in Jefferson Hills, PA a daughter of Paul B. and Margaret Tepe Graham. After graduating from Clairton High School, Anna attended Duffs Business School in Pittsburgh. Following graduation, she worked as a secretary...
Anna Jean (Graham) Zadach
May 18, 2022
Anna Jean Zadach, 88, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 2, 1934 in Jefferson Hills, PA a daughter of Paul B. and Margaret Tepe Graham.
After graduating from Clairton High School, Anna attended Duff’s Business School in Pittsburgh. Following graduation, she...
Gayle T. Knapp
May 17, 2022
Gayle T. Knapp, 82, of Meadville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
He was born November 12, 1939 in Meadville, a son of the late Melvin and Katherine Knapp. Gayle was a 1957 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High and Grove City College with a Bachelor’s degree in...
Michael Lee Grinnell
May 14, 2022
Michael Lee Grinnell, 45 of Stoneboro, passed away on May 14, 2022.
Funeral Services will be private.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rose and Black Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.RoseAndBlackFHc.om
Daniel Cowatch
May 13, 2022
Daniel Cowatch, 64 of Sandy Lake, passed away on May 13, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. Dan was born in Butler on December 17, 1957 to the late George and Dorothy (Richardson) Cowatch. He was a graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg, PA and went on to earned Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry, History, and Geology from Thiel College. He...
Julius "Bud" O. Bihler, Jr.
May 12, 2022
Julius Otto Bihler, Jr. “Bud”, 85 of Millcreek Twp, Utica, PA, passed away on May 12, 2022 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Bud was born in Pittsburgh on October 6, 1936 to the late Julius Otto Bihler, Sr. and Helen Ann (Barth) Bihler. He worked for many years as a roofing contractor as well as in the maintenance department at...
Ina Jean Leake
May 9, 2022
Ina Jean Leake, 93, of Sandy Lake, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community in Meadville.
She was born in Sandy Lake on September 13, 1928 to the late John Bromley Caldwell and Effie Almeda (Heim) Caldwell.
Mrs. Leake was a graduate of the former Sandy Lake High School....
Victor Ross Litwiler
May 7, 2022
On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Victor Ross Litwiler, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 59.
Victor was a devoted father and grandfather who was active everyday in his daughter Christina and grandson Tyler life. Victor made his family his top priority. Victor enjoyed fishing, cooking, trying new restaurants, reading, music, gardening,...
Jane E. Latsko
May 6, 2022
Jane E. Latsko, 84, of Cochranton (Greenwood Township), passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 peacefully at home.
She was born May 30, 1937 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Paul and Helen Full Hysong. She married John Latsko, Jr. September 16, 1954 and he preceded her in death March 22, 2019.
Jane...
James L. Reed
May 3, 2022
James L. Reed, 91 of Millcreek Twp, Sandy Lake, passed away on May 3, 2022. James was born in Meadville on May 13, 1930 to the late Raymond and Mamie (Myers) Reed. He attended Meadville Schools and served in the US Army Anti-Aircraft 97th AAA Gun Battalion from 1948-1951 during the Korean Conflict. He served for 32 months in...
Janice W. Patterson
May 2, 2022
Janice W. Patterson, 79, of Mercer, went to be with her Savior on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Born in McKeesport on August 2, 1942; she was a daughter of the late Robert E. Williams and Lois (King) Williams.
She was a graduate of Lakeview High School and member of Victory...
Catherine G. Burnette
May 2, 2022
Mrs. Catherine G. (Kimes) Burnette, 75, of Sandy Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 2, 2022 with her entire family by her side, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born in Mercer on August 6, 1946 to Leland H. and Charlotte (Greggs) Kimes. Her survivors include her husband, Robert L. Burnette, who she...
Catherine G. (Kimes) Burnette
May 2, 2022
Mrs. Catherine G. (Kimes) Burnette, 75, of Sandy Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 2, 2022 with her entire family by her side, following an extended battle with cancer.
She was born in Mercer on August 6, 1946 to Leland H. and Charlotte (Greggs) Kimes.
Her survivors include her husband, Robert...
Valentine Wallie Eiler, V
Apr 30, 2022
Valentine (Val) Wallie Eiler, V, 81, of Meadville, passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family following a long term kidney disease. He was born April 19, 1941 in Meadville, a son of the late Valentine Wallie and Virginia Minnis Eiler. He married Karen Smock May 7, 1966. Val was a 1959 graduate of...
Frederick Armstrong Mccomb, Iii
Apr 30, 2022
Frederick Armstrong McComb III, 72 of Sandy Lake Twp, Stoneboro, passed away on April 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in Grove City on November 14, 1949 to the late Frederick Armstrong McComb, Jr, and Frances Berrisford. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School and attended Edinboro University. He retired after...
Mark E. Kightlinger
Apr 30, 2022
Mark E. Kightlinger, 75, of Meadville passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with a spinal cord injury.
He was born in Meadville September 20, 1946 a son of Paul D. and Marion J. Roae Kightlinger. He married Sheri Knapp June 27, 1992 and she...
Valentine (Val) Wallie Eiler, V
Apr 30, 2022
Valentine (Val) Wallie Eiler, V, 81, of Meadville, passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family following a long term kidney disease.
He was born April 19, 1941 in Meadville, a son of the late Valentine Wallie and Virginia Minnis Eiler. He married Karen Smock May 7, 1966.
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Juanita V. Simon
Apr 29, 2022
Juanita V. Simon, 81, of Jamestown died Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Meadville Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1941 in Wheatland, PA a daughter of Harry and Lena Mae Haun Buckley. She married Norman Simon and he survives. She is also survived by several family members including a daughter, Robin and a niece, Lois Wood. Private...