All Obituaries

Age 92, of Wyomissing, PA (formerly of Bridgeville, PA), passed peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Dolores “Dee” Snyder who passed on October 1, 2017; beloved father of Karen Fortney (James), Paul Snyder (Debra), Thomas Snyder (Nancy), Larry Snyder and Patricia Snyder; grandfather of Traci Fortney, Christopher Snyder, Michael Snyder, Daniel Snyder (Sarah), and Stephanie Shaffer (Josh); cherished great grandfather of Sophia, Oliver, Etan, and Isaac...

Erma L. (Purdy) Wilson, age 81, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Clinton, PA, passed on Saturday evening April 23, 2022, at St. Clair Hospital.  A daughter of the late Wayne and Evelyn Purdy; beloved wife of the late Ronald H. Wilson who passed on January 12, 2005; cherished mother of Rev. Dr. Cindy (and the late Larry) McClung, Linda (and the late Dave) Wade, and Randall (Michelle) Wilson; adored grandmother of Dr. Timothy McClung, Nathan McClung, Amanda Wade, Kayla Wade, Rachel Wilson,...

Richard Anthony Bigelow, age 51, of Oakdale, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home with his beloved wife, Melissa, by his side.  Richard was born in Aliquippa, PA on October 8, 1970.  He is the cherished son of his mother and step-father, Linda and Gregory Stacy of Jacksonville, FL, and his mother-in-law, Marsha R. Bajus of Oakdale, PA. He is also survived his sisters Sherri (Kenneth) Bacchus of Atlanta, GA and Nicole Dye of Jacksonville, FL, as well as numerous...

F. Duane Robertson, age 79, of Coraopolis, PA, Robinson Township, passed peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 30, 2022, at his residence.  Dewey was the son of the late Walter B. and G. Faye (Laughlin) Robertson; beloved husband of the late Nancy (Schultz) Robertson who passed on April 19, 2016; cherished father of Kevin Robertson, Greg (Terry) Robertson, Tracey (Brent) McMahill, and Kristen (Brian) Henry, Toni Sterling, Evelyn Wannamaker, Billy Bracken, and the late John...

Anna Reese, age 91, of North Fayette Township, McDonald, PA, passed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. A daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Olatta) Revay; beloved wife of the late Delmus Reese who passed on July 23, 2001; cherished mother of the late Patricia Kotouch who passed on September 30, 2019; loving grandmother of Patrick Kotouch and Laurie Booth; adored great-grandmother of Josephine Booth; sister of Bill Revay and Dolly Shall.  Anna was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 6...

Bobby Joe Thrine, age 88, passed away in his home peacefully on March 28, 2022.  He was the son of the late Carl L. and Evelyn L. (Schimmel) Thrine,  He is survived by his older sister, Christina (Thrine) Bush and brother-in-law, James Bush, of Lebanon, Indiana. Bobby Joe was born in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana, where he was raised on his father's farm. He graduated from Lebanon High School, Class of 1952. After, he had joined the National Guard for 9 years where he trained...

Jean Wertz Drotos Paradise, 100, passed away peacefully March 27, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born February 20, 1922, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of the late Frank Wertz (Dec. 7, 1898 - Jan. 9, 1961) and Jeanne J. Gemoets (May 14, 1901 - June 4, 1923).  She and her sister Margaret "Peg" were raised from a very young age by their Paternal Aunt and the late Margaret Wertz Potiseck and her husband Frank Potiseck of Madison, PA.   Jean...

Jeanne Nicole (Swaoger) Colvin, age 39, passed on January 9, 2022, in Victoria, Australia.  Wife of Darren Colvin; adored mother of Jaymison Edward Colvin; beloved daughter of Marilyn (Dervis) and the late Edward Swaoger; sister of Matthew Swaoger, Michael Swaoger, Brian Swaoger, Jacquelyn Swaoger, and the late Benjamin Swaoger; aunt of Cash, Waylon, and Colton. Jaymison was the love of her life!  Jeanne loved Australia, but she missed her family and friends in America.  She...

Janis E. Ruhl, age 65, of Passavant Memorial Homes Community in Clinton, Pa., passed peacefully on Friday February 25, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford.  Beloved daughter of the late Betty (Reese) and Albert Ruhl. Sister of Deborah (Stephen) Devlin, Cindy Stettler-Rima, and Scott Ruhl.  Aunt of Brian Devlin, Christopher Devlin, Reese Stettler, and Roger Rima.  A special thank you from the Ruhl family to Passavant Memorial Homes Community for their care and support...

Mary "Honey" Louise Hill, age 82, passed peacefully on Wednesday evening February 23, 2022, at Bridgeville Rehab & Care Center.  Mary was born on July 2, 1939, a daughter of the late Elsie (Belgie) and Anthony Strazisar. On July 27, 1957, she married George Hill who passed on October 25, 2003. Beloved mother of two daughters; Sherry Hemphill and her husband Dave, and Renee Ehle. Adored grandmother of Christopher (Jessica) Hemphill, Renee (Jack) Bowie, Lyndsay...