All Obituaries

Kathy Rea, 72 of Slippery Rock, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband at her side, April 12, 2024. Kathy was born May 7, 1951 in Grove City.  She was the daughter of the late William and Freda Surrena. Kathy was married to Timothy Rea on June 2, 1972, he survives. Kathy graduated from Franklin High School.  She was last employed at her and husband’s business Custom Value Repair as the book keeper. Kathy enjoyed watching Pirates Games and being with...

Glenn Gross, 81, of Emlenton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, at UPMC Passavant McCandless, following a sudden decline in health.   He was born July 5, 1942, in Hunlock Creek, PA, born to George A. and Pearl Rosa (Eckhart) Gross.   He was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School (1960).  He attended Penn State University and graduated in 1964 with a degree in Agriculture Education and a minor in Ag Engineering.  He taught at Purchase Line School for 10...

Albert "Harry" Deal, 85 of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at Parker Personal Care Home on April 2, 2024.   Harry was born in Eau Claire on October 9, 1938.  He was the son of the late Albert and Mary (Hamas) Deal.  He graduated from Moniteau High School and later attended classes at Butler County Community College.  While in high school he worked at Beatty's garage and hung out with good friend Jimmy Beatty.  He then joined the United States...

Richard LeRoy Rodgers, age 66, died at home on Monday, March 4, 2024.  Richard was born in Oil City, PA to James & Harriet (Krepp) Rodgers.   Dick obtained his GED from Grove City High School, because he wanted to set an example to his children that education was important. Richard married Shelby L Hanna on July 30, 1976 at the Leesburg Church of God of Prophecy.  Never missing a birthday or anniversary, Dick made sure Shelby knew she was loved and appreciated. He...

Donna Hartle, 79, of Hilliards passed away peacefully, February 23, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Donna was born October 7, 1944 in Portsmouth Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Loyal and Bertha Kriley Dunkle.  Donna graduated from Slippery Rock High School.  Donna was married to William Hartle on June 5, 1965 and together the couple had 4 children.  Bill survives.  Donna was devoted housewife and mother.  Her home was filled with...

Betty Lipko went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2024. Born in Emlenton, PA on April 12,1931, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Shick and Helen Giering Shick. She attended Emlenton High School where she was valedictorian of her 1949 class. After high school she married the late Allen Lipko on December 15th, 1950. The two shared 65 years of marriage and together they raised five children on their family farm located in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County before he...

Richard L. Rice, 69 of Union City, passed away unexpectedly January 30, 2024 at his home. Richard was born February 21, 1954 in Buckhannon West Virginia.  He was son of the late Richard and Lois Rice. Rich was proud veteran, having served his country in the USMC. Richard married the love of his life, V. Diana McLaughlin in August of 1985.  She passed away November 4, 2020. Rich spent many years working on gas well drilling rigs for several companies out of West Virginia and...

Kathryn L. Montgomery, 66 of Grove City passed away January 12, 2024 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Kathy was born December 6, 1957 in Cowen, West Virginia.  Kathy was the daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn Knight Bennett. Kathy married Robert Montgomery July 1, 2023, he survives. Kathy worked for many years as a home health aide and most recently was the owner of Nacho Mama’s Tacos Food Truck.   Kathy loved to be with her family, especially her...

Gregory T. Klein, 64 of Polk passed away January 9, 2024 at his home. Greg was born October 13, 1959 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Walter and Norma Jean Klein. Greg attended school in North Hills in Pittsburgh.  He married Cynthia Dlutowski on October 30, 2004, she survives. Greg was a retired truck driver.  He loved to hunt and fish at his home on the Allegheny River. Loved ones to cherish his memory are his wife Cindy Klein, his brother Robert Klein (Nancy) of...

Dannie James Hoffman, 64, of Nectarine passed away peacefully January 7, 2024 with his devoted wife at his side after many years of declining health. Dan was born January 16, 1959 in Grove City to Dale and Martha Hoffman.  Both preceded him in death. He married his “Nurse Friend”, Diana (Annie) Grimes on December 28, 2005 after nearly 10 years of dating. Life spent with Dan, Diana describes, was an adventure.  From raising cattle and honey bees to pulling oil wells...