Obituaries

Mar 31, 2022

Ralph T. Christy, 77, of Warren passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness.

He was born in Warren on July 22, 1944, the son of the late U.S. Army Captain Ralph L. Christy who was killed in action during World War II and Mary Clinger...

Mar 26, 2022

Larry D. Donaldson, 74, of Warren, formerly of Sheffield, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in his home, after an extended illness.

Larry was born in Warren on September 8, 1947, the son of the late William and Margaret Townley Donaldson. Larry retired as a Hydro Operator for the Penelec Power Company, in 2002, Larry also worked with...

Mar 22, 2022

Frank J. Zaffino, 90, of Clarendon, PA., died peacefully on Tuesday March 22, 2022, in the Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA., after an extended illness.

Frank was born in Morrison, PA on November 18, 1931, the son of the late Bruno and Carmela (Valentia) Zaffino. Frank was a lifelong Warren and Clarendon resident. After high school...

Mar 21, 2022

Ronald N. Trisket fought the most courageous seven-month battle of his life, but even with his strength and resilient attitude the very rare form of cancer that he had sent him home to be with our Lord and Savior. He said good-bye in his home with his loving wife and daughter, Gayle, by his side on March 21, 2022....

Mar 21, 2022

Ruth Ferver Seebeck, 72, of Warren, PA, died at her residence, with her family at her side, on Monday morning, March 21, 2022. She was born August 5, 1949. Ruth was the daughter of George W. and Thelma Kendall Ferver. She was a lifelong Warren area resident.

Ruth was co-owner/operator of the Warren County Memorial Park, which...

Mar 19, 2022

Sylvia G. Zavinski, of North Warren, died peacefully of natural causes Saturday, March 19, 2022, in her beloved home, which is what she wanted. She was 86, falling short of breaking the family record of good Swedish stock living to 101. She was born Feb. 26, 1936, in Warren to Maynard and Loretta Edwards Johnson. She was a 1954...

Mar 9, 2022

Dorothy R. McCarthy of Warren, PA, formerly of Jamestown, NY, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at UPMC Chautauqua while surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1929, to Stephen B. and Mary J. Nicotera Giancotti.

In February of 1956 she married Richard H. "Mac" McCarthy. They raised five children and shared more...

Mar 9, 2022

Rachel Ernestine (Anderson) Spangler went to be with the Lord God on March 9, 2022. Rachel was proud of her Swedish heritage.  Her father, John Arthur Anderson, was from Sheffield, PA, and her mother, Alma Amelia (Swanson) Anderson immigrated from Sweden in 1900. Rachel was a 1941 graduate of Warren Area High School. She was a self-trained, talented hairdresser....

Mar 6, 2022

Blanche L. Irwin, 96, of Sheffield, PA., died Sunday evening, March 6, 2022, at UPMC Kane Hospital, Kane, PA. after a brief illness.

Blanche was born February 4, 1926, in Jamestown, N.Y. She was the daughter of Ella Marie and Dewey Hayes. She had resided most of her life in the

Warren County area. She...

Mar 5, 2022

Martha "Marty" Schruise Mong, 83 of Warren, PA, died March 5, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born November 30, 1938, to Garrett and Henrietta Card Schruise.

She graduated from Panama Central High School in 1957. She married Harry Wade Mong August 30, 1958, in Panama NY. She is survived by three...

Mar 2, 2022

Bruce A. Laughner, 84, of Warren, PA., died peacefully, Wednesday evening, March 2, 2022, at his home. He was born January 23, 1938, in Ridgway, PA., to the late Floyd and Beatrice Marie Olson Laughner. Bruce was a 1955 graduate of Ridgway High School. He was Lutheran by faith. He started his career in the Automobile Business at Hauck...

Mar 2, 2022

Rita Marie Harrison Highhouse, 77, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House. Rita was born on November 5, 1944, to Richard W. and Barbara V. Morrison Harrison in Warren, PA. She was a proud graduate of the WAHS Class of 1963. Some of Rita's favorite past-times while growing up consisted of going...

Feb 24, 2022

James A. Zavinski Sr., 82, of Warren, passed away on Thursday February 24, 2022, at the Rouse Home, after an extended illness, with his loving family by his side.

Jim was born in Warren, PA on December 20, 1939, the son of the late John and Mary (Toplovich) Zavinski. Jim grew up in Tidioute, PA where he...

Feb 24, 2022

Lena R. Constable, of Syracuse, N.Y. and formerly of Warren, PA., died Thursday morning, February 24, 2022, after an extended illness.

Lena was born October 23, 1929, in Nebraska, Forest County, PA. She was the daughter of Leonard and Eleanor Constable. Lena was a 1947 graduate of Warren High School.

She was a longtime Syracuse,...

Feb 22, 2022

Richard "Craig" Briggs, of Warren, PA., died peacefully, Tuesday morning, February 22, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Zavinski Briggs, a son, Chad M. Briggs & wife, Josie, 2 Brothers, 1 Sister, Stepmother.

A private celebration of life will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to submit e-mail condolences...

Feb 21, 2022

Don G. Haslett, 88, Warren, PA., died Monday morning, February 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 10, 1933, in Halsey, PA. Don was the son of John G. and Selda M. Reynolds Haslett. He has resided in the Warren area since 1968. Don was a 1951 graduate of Mt. Jewett High School. He had served in...

Feb 20, 2022

Beverly Yvonne Kinney, died peacefully in the arms of her loving husband of 65 years and best friend, James Kinney, on Monday, February 20, 2022, at her home in Warren, Pennsylvania.

The family matriarch, Beverly is survived by her husband, her five children Catherine, Sharon, Carol, Brian and Ali, her 13 grandchildren Jamie, Erin, Lauren, Travis, Savannah,...

Feb 16, 2022

James C. "Jim" Adams, 79, of Warren, PA, died peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA following a stroke.

Jim was born July 15, 1942 in Franklin, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Thomas H. and Marie J. (Cavett) Adams. Jim was a graduate of...

Feb 14, 2022

Clyde W. Camp, 94, of Warren, PA., died unexpectedly of natural causes, Monday, February 14, 2022, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA.

Clyde was born May 15, 1927, in Torpedo, PA. He was the son of Verle and Anna Bailey Camp. He was a Warren area resident most of his entire life.

He was a...

Feb 13, 2022

Marilyn A. Danielson, 93, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born in Jamestown, N.Y., to Edward and Sylvia Eckstrom. A lifelong resident of Chautauqua Co. She owned and operated The Gift Box, alongside with her sister, Peg Lane and Sister-in-Law, Jeanette Eckstrom. After years of owning The Gift Store, she moved onto buying and selling antiques through...