Obituaries
Margaret Catherine Battistone
Jan 24, 2025
BATTISTONE, Margaret Catherine "Peggy" (nee Schnorbus). Daughter of the late John R. and Margaret O. (nee Flowers) Schnorbus. Loving mother of Nicholas Steven, Daniel Rudolph, and Samuel (Hannah) John. Devoted grandmother of Theodore and Eleanor. Dear sister of Patricia (the late Joseph) Buerger, David (the late Dian) Schnorbus, Richard (the late Debbie) Schnorbus, Paul (Mary) Schnorbus, Mary (Paul) Krause, Joseph (Arlene)...
John Harold Rodencal
Jan 22, 2025
Born in North East, Erie County, PA on August 15, 1930, to the late Louis William and Agnes Erna (nee Lexow) Rodencal. He was baptized on August 24, 1930, confirmed in 1944, and married to Alice Jeanette Haskell (Nov 21, 1950) also of North East, PA, in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at North East, Pa.
John attended Heard Memorial (5 years), Jones...
Amy L. Simpson
Jan 22, 2025
SIMPSON, Amy L. (nee (Eickenhorst). Devoted mother of Jamie (Tom) Bentley. Adoring Mimi of William, Sylvia, Frederick, and Henry. Also survived by her beloved dog, Darcy.
Jesus called Amy home to be with Him on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at age 72.
Amy had an unwavering faith in God, a deep commitment to prayer, and love for others—especially her grandchildren, William, Sylvia,...
Fontaine Copelin
Jan 21, 2025
Fontaine (Hunt) Frantz Copelin
Mom was born October 28, 1935 to Bob and Martha (Lambert) Hunt. She was the youngest of 5 children, earning her the nickname “Bits”…(little bits of everyone). Born into a construction family, she moved often. While living in Blacksburg, Virginia mom met her first husband, Dick Frantz and had 3 daughters; Marne (Carl), Fontaine (Robin) and Cary...
Carolyn Sue Craig
Jan 21, 2025
CRAIG, Carolyn Sue. (née Hunkler). “Sissy”. Born Aug 27, 1948 and passed on January 21, 2025 at the age of 76.
Carolyn was a homemaker for the majority of her life. Widow of the late Ronald Willis Craig Sr. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Alberta Hunkler. She is survived by sisters, Marty Stanelle and Bonita Wilson; as well as brothers, James...
Dorothy C. Benedict
Jan 12, 2025
BENEDICT, Dorothy C. (nee Hall). Beloved wife of the late Dow Benedict, Jr. who preceded her in death in 1987. Devoted mother of Robert (Madeleine) Benedict, Kathleen (Stephen) Brinkman, Patricia Tanner, the late Sharon (Jeffrey) Johnson, and the late Karen Benedict. Loving grandmother of Gregory (Erica) Meyer, Amy (Anthony) Lana, Kenneth (Melinda) Benedict, Thomas (Michelle) Sturgeon, Ellen (Nicholas) Pitstick, Christopher...
Ida Maxine Randolph
Jan 8, 2025
RANDOLPH, Ida Maxine (nee Allen). Beloved wife of the late Charles W. Randolph. Devoted mother of C. David (Melissa) Randolph and Jodi Randolph. Loving grandmother of 4 and several great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Janet Buchanan and Joyce Anders.
Maxine passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at age 85.
In accordance with Maxine's wishes, a brief service will be held...
Joan A. Nickert
Jan 7, 2025
NICKERT, Joan A. Beloved wife of the late Jack Nickert. Devoted mother of Melissa Nickert and the late Stephen King. Dear mother-in-law of Deb King. Loving grandmother of David King, Brittany Levinson, Candace King, and Nicole Syvertson. Great grandmother of Rob and Stephen Syvertson, Claudia King, Haley King, Annabelle Siggler, Christian King, and Caroline King.
Joan passed away on Tuesday, January...
JoAnn B. Losekamp
Jan 6, 2025
LOSEKAMP, JoAnn B. Beloved daughter of Arthur and Marcella Losekamp. Dear sister of the late Arthur (Pat) Losekamp, James (Joan) Losekamp, Paul (Betty) Losekamp, Donna Fallon, and Jack Losekamp. Survived by brother-in-law, Bob Fallon; sister-in-law, Cathy Losekamp; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
JoAnn passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at age 88. She was a...
Mary Francis Klems
Dec 16, 2024
KLEMS, Mary F. (nee Shouse). Beloved wife of 60 years and four months to the late Jerome Klems. Devoted mother of Jerry Klems, John (Kathleen O’Connor) Klems, and Mary Ellen (Chad) Kammer. Loving grandmother of Donny Jr., Brandon, Jacob, Andrew (fiancé Cheyenne), and Zachary (girlfriend Meghan). Great grandmother of Ariel and Andrew. Dear sister of Betty Conley and Bob Shouse.
Mary passed...
Paul R. Hussey
Dec 12, 2024
Paul "Rick" Hussey, age 74. Beloved husband of his loving wife Becky Hussey for 53 years. Loving father of the late Kevin Hussey; grandfather of Devin (Chelsea) Hussey, Collin Faulkner, and Carson Hussey; great grandfather of Harper Hussey. Son of the late John and Marie Hussey; dear brother to the late Renee (David) Eve and the late Jay Hussey. Loving...
Erma J. Hardin
Dec 3, 2024
HARDIN, Erma Jean (nee Terry). Loving wife of Don Hardin. Devoted mother of Donna Duvall, Angie (John) Meinerding, and Beth (Tony) Buckley. Loving GeeGee of Samantha (Adam) Hurley, Joey Meinerding, Abigail (Austin) Johnston, Kirstin (Brandon Brown) Buckley, Kaylin (Braden) Hering, Hailey Buckley, and Kylie Buckley. Great grandmother of Jackson & Chase Hurley and Rorie Brown. Dear sister of Dorothy Munafo....
Janice Pauline Kauffman
Nov 29, 2024
KAUFFMAN, Janice (nee Lee). Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Cedric Alan ''Ike'' Kauffman. Devoted mother of Cindy Partin, Christy (Guy) Runge, and Cathy (Steve Williams) Kauffman. Cherished grandma of J.R. (Megan) Partin, Stacey (Robert) Foster, and Jennifer (Jonah Ottley) Runge. Great grandma of Audrina, Landen, Alyssa, Cedric, Felix, and Legend. Dear sister of Daniel Lee. Also survived...
Bonnie Lou Irene Schreiber
Nov 28, 2024
SCHREIBER, Bonnie Lou Irene (nee Story). Beloved wife of 47 years to the late Ronald Thomas Schreiber. Devoted mother of Thomas (Melanie) Schreiber, Jeffrey (Carole) Schreiber, Christina (Michael) Fox, and the late Timothy R. Schreiber. Loving grandmother of Anthony, Brandon, Joshua, Cameron, Caleb, Jacob, Kyle, Sarah, Alex, Chelsea, Matthew, Emilie, Jonathan, Andrew and Katie. Great grandmother of Brooklyn, Sidney, Sierra,...
John Albion Hankins
Nov 25, 2024
HANKINS, John Albion. Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Proud veteran of the Army.
John passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2024 at the age of 70.
John is survived by his niece Sarah Law, family, and friends.
A private service will be held.
Joanne Leimberger
Nov 25, 2024
LEIMBERGER, Joanne (nee Nimeskern). Cherished daughter of the late Aelred and Sarah (nee Weise) Nimeskern. Loving mother of Tina Marie (Tom) Karley. Dear sister of Margie Nimeskern, Elred Nimeskern, and the late Betty Ann Fry and Sarah Nimeskern. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Joanne passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at age 84.
Visitation will begin at 10AM on...
Robert A. Diehl
Nov 23, 2024
Robert Allen Diehl, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Winifred Diehl, and sister Beverly Frey. He graduated from Slatington High School and Dyke College in Cleveland, Ohio with a Business Degree. He married his wonderful wife...
Michael C. Gabriel, Sr.
Nov 22, 2024
GABRIEL, Michael C., Sr. "Mike". Beloved son of Cynthia (nee Heis) Gabriel and the late W. Randy Gabriel. Devoted father of Austin Gabriel, Michael C. Gabriel, Jr., Kayla Gabriel, Destiny Gabriel, and the late Cheyenne Gabriel. Loving grandfather of Aria Grace. Dear brother of Eddie Gabriel. Also survived by the mother of his children, Angela Gabriel; his fiancé, Nicole Lambert;...
Frank A. Goldschmidt
Nov 20, 2024
GOLDSCHMIDT, Frank A. Beloved husband of the late Janet C. (nee Wolfe) Goldschmidt. Devoted father of Laurie (Kevin) Schmidt, Steve Goldschmidt, and Jim Goldschmidt. Loving grandfather of Logan Schmidt and Ben (Samantha) Goldschmidt; and great grandfather of Ruth and Louie.
Frank passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at age 91.
Visitation will be held at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 9375 Winton...
Kathleen Blackmon
Nov 20, 2024
BLACKMON, Kathleen (nee Fischer) "Kathy". Beloved wife of the late George Blackmon. Loving daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian (nee Norris) Fischer. Dear sister of Mary Fischer Summee; and the late Rose Fischer Humbert and Gloria Fischer Youtz. Survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Kathleen was a social worker who devoted her life to helping others. She passed away...
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