Category: Necrology

Ronald Mahnick, 73, of Beaver, PA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, at 9:20 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ronald was born on January 3, 1953, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, and remained a lifelong resident of Beaver County. He was the beloved son of…

LEPLEY – Judith D., 85, of Boswell, died December 4, 2025 at home. Born November 28, 1940 in Jenners, the daughter of Walter Sr. and Bertha (Dunlap) Lepley. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Walter Jr. “Flops”, Edward, Dolores Lockard, Marlene Skomra, Mark, Donald “Hooker”, Paul, Carol Moskey and Thomas; infant brother Harry and infant…

Gordon L. Burrows, 81, of Titusville, passed on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his residence. Gordon was born on December 19, 1943, in Titusville, a son of the late Charles M. and Margaret Saulsgiver Burrows. He was a graduate of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, Class of 1963. Gordon enjoyed completing crossword…

Catherine Jane Wheeler, 49, of Clune, died Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Kittanning Health and Rehab Center, Kittanning.  She was born March 8, 1975, in McKeesport, daughter of Barry W. Wheeler of Apollo and the late Melanie J. (Phar) Wheeler.  Catherine was a very playful person. She attended the Western Pennsylvania School of the Deaf.…

Nancy Dolores Friend, 81, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, May 29, 2025 at her home. Born October 7, 1943 in Uniontown, Pa. she was the daughter of the late, Lawrence and Edna (Merryman) Diehl. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard. C. Friend,…

In Loving Memory of Charles M. Reisinger November 7, 1949 – May 20, 2025 Charles “Charlie” M. Reisinger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and educator passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on November 7, 1949, to William F. Reisinger and Martha (Coburn) Reisinger, Charlie lived a life full of…

Age 89, of Friendship Village, 1290 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241 passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 22, 2025. Jim was born to Charles and Nellie Salem (nee, Hanainy) on August 22, 1935, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. A lifelong educator and advocate for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children and adults, Jim earned a Bachelor…

Charleka Grubbs, WPSD Class of 2010 passed peacefully on Saturday night, May 10, 2025. As you guys may know Charleka Grubbs aka Leka Nicole has transitioned on. Her Funeral Arrangements are set for May 23rd which is a Friday. Spriggs-Watson Funeral Home, 720 N Lang Ave 15208 Viewing will be from 10am-12pm! Her favorite color…

Benjamin James Wilkerson, Jr. 96, departed this life on Sunday March 9, 2025. Ben was born March 26, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Wilkerson was born March 26, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA. He is the son of the late Benjamin Wilkerson Sr. and the late Alberta (Harris) Wilkerson. Ben attended Western Pennsylvania School for the…