All Obituaries

Arlene (York) Williams, 93 of Sugar Grove, passed peacefully, on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at home surrounded by many of her loved ones.  She was the daughter of Ethel and Earl York, and she married the late Morton Williams on July 2, 1949.  Born on May 30, 1930, Arlene was the 9th of 10 children.  She worked at the Warren State Hospital for many years and at Loranger’s Plastics and New Process.  Arlene also worked at Eisenhower High School  as a...

Robert H. "Herb" Kindler of Scandia, PA, formerly of Natrona Heights, PA, peacefully passed away at his home on March 8, 2024. In his own words he was “Truly one of the best hunters and fishermen around”. He also loved cooking and gardening. His later years of employment were spent at Lowes. Where he enjoyed meeting people and made some very good friends. He is survived by his longtime companion, Nancy Duban, his son: JD (Lisa) Kindler and granddaughters: Kaylie...

Marguerite D. McCumber Mikolajczyk, 87, of Jamestown, N.Y. and formerly of Pittsfield, PA passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Absolut Care of Westfield, Westfield, N.Y. Marguerite was born on February 7, 1937 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Rodger and Clara Edna St. Clair Rathburn. Marguerite worked for Grimm Industry Toy Factory for 30 years. She enjoyed crocheting, cross stitch, crafts and Bingo. Her main priority was raising and caring for her family. She enjoyed spending time...

Douglas E. Dilker, Sr. of High Acres, Bemus Point, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing, Greenhurst, N.Y. Doug was well cared for and loved by all the staff. Douglas was born August 17, 1937 in Warren, PA, the son of the late Byron H. and Ethel Mae Fiscus Dilker. Doug was a graduate of Eisenhower High School class of 1955. He grew up in Lander, PA with his parents and 7 siblings. Doug married his wife Marlene Mansfield on February...

Jack E. Abplanalp, 94, of High Street, Youngsville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his residence. Jack was born on February 24, 1929, in Warren, PA, the son of the late William C. and Alice G. Atkins Abplanalp. Jack was a dairy farmer in his younger years on his family farm, he then became a milk man. Jack and Florence owned and operated Abplanalp Restaurant and Dairy Bar and later added a car wash and a laundromat. Their restaurant served the Youngsville community for 53...

Carol H. Black, 84, of Starbrick, PA and Venice, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA. Carol was born on July 3, 1939, in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late Waldo and Beatrice Edgett Hamblin. Carol graduated from Warren Area High School. She had worked at Bell Telephone Company and Warren National Bank.  Carol’s family was her pride and joy and she loved spending time with them. Carol attended First Lutheran Church in Warren. She was an...

Rae A. Keffer, 81, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Warren General Hospital. Rae worked at Blair Corp. for many years. Rae is survived by her daughter: Vickie (Jim) Myers, her sister: Darlene Peterson, granddaughter: Clarissa (Rob) Holmes and their son: Carson Holmes. No services will be held. Funeral arrangements are under the care of McKinney Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 54 W. Main Street, Youngsville, PA. Expressions of sympathy may be left at our...

  Vivian M. Spencer, 89, of Tidioute, PA, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2024 at her residence. Vivian was born July 11, 1934 in Brookville, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Freda Rought Blair. Vivian was a nurse's aide at Warren State Hospital. She was an avid traveler and enjoyed gambling. In addition to her parents, Vivian is preceded in death by two half-sisters: Margie Anderson and June Edwards and two half-brothers: Charlie Blair and Joseph Blair. Vivian is...

  Gene Elwood McMillen, 90 of the Masonic Village (PO Box 362) in Elizabethtown, PA, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.  Born April 9, 1933, he was the son of the late Leonard A. and Evelyn M. Richards McMillen.  Gene served his country from 1954 - 1956 in the US ARMY.  He married Nancy Lou Tuley  July 20, 1957 who survives him.  Also surviving are 3 sisters, Lois (Douglas) Ritter of Euless, TX, Doris Bush...

Betty A. Gruber Chase, 82,  of  Jones Hill Road, Sugar Grove, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Rouse Home.  Born July 29, 1941 in Russell, PA, she was the daughter of the late John O. and Marie E. Jones Gruber.  Betty graduated from Eisenhower Class of 1959.  She married Robert Guy Chase, Sr. in Wheeling, WV, on July 5, 1958 who preceded her in death April 27, 2000. She will be remembered as a wonderful homemaker who very much enjoyed spending time...