Melanie L. “Mel” Courson, 63, of St. Petersburg, went peacefully to be with the Lord in the comfort of her home while with her family early Friday morning, June 12, 2026. Melanie was born in Butler on December 18, 1962.  She was the daughter of Barbara Stewart Logue of St. Petersburg and the late William D. “Bill” Logue. She was a 1980 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School in Foxburg.  Mel was employed as the manager at the Emlenton Fitness ...

James L. Delaney, 91, of Karns City, Perry Township, Armstrong Co. passed away early Wednesday morning June 10, 2026 at QLS – Sugarcreek in Worthington. James was born in Petrolia on May 1, 1935.  He was the son of the Late Joseph T. and Minnie Duespohl Delaney.  He was a 1953 graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School and had been employed for many years at Sonneborn in Petrolia.  Jim retired in 1997 from the boiler house.  He enjoyed woodworking and ...

Chasiti D. Dascomb, 43, of St. Petersburg, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at her home.  Chasiti was born in Oil City on November 9, 1982.  She was the daughter of the late Randy and Dee Lynn Forsythe Foust.  She graduated from Allegheny Clarion Valley High School where she was a member of the choir, track team, and the National Honor Society.  She had been employed at various local restaurants as a hostess and waitress, and was a caregiver to several ...

James Russell “Jim” Savage, 65, of Kennerdell, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving mother and family early Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026 at his home. James was born in Franklin on October 14, 1960.  He was the son of Mary A. McGinnis Savage of Kennerdell and the late Walter E. “John” Savage.  He was a 1980 graduate of Allegheny Clarion Valley High School in Foxburg.  Jim enjoyed trapping, ...

Frank Harrison Mong, 76, of Butler, formerly of Karns City, a retired Chicora area general contractor, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family at UPMC Passavant late Monday evening, May 25, 2026. Frank was born in Grove City on May 22, 1950.  He was the son of the late Leroy W. and Lois Graham Mong. He was a 1969 graduate of Grove City High School and attended Grove City College on a basketball scholarship.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church ...

Beverly Seeker, 84, of Emlenton, passed into glory on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Orchard Manor in Grove City. Bev was born June 11, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Paul Meserole and Barbara (Cauvel) Cook. She worked throughout her life as a bookkeeper, most recently for almost 30 years at the Emlenton Truck Plaza. She was a member of the Emlenton United Methodist church and lived her faith through the way she lived her life; helping others with a meal, a repair, or just a kind word ...

Byron J. “Bud” Rumbaugh, 76, of Emlenton passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at AHN - St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. Byron was born in West Monterey, Clarion County, on December 7, 1949.  He was the son of the late Alfred and Leona Radaker Rumbaugh.  When Bud was four years old his family moved from Clarion County to Warren, Oh.  Bud was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Oh.  Following high school, he enlisted in the United ...

Joan M. “Ma” Bly, 88, of Perry Twp., Armstrong County, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday evening, May 16th, 2026 at Quality Life Services Sugarcreek while in the company of her husband and family. Joan was born in Pittsburgh’s south side on May 24, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Duvall Platz. Joan moved to the East Brady area as a young girl, and attended East Brady High School. She is survived by her beloved husband, Roland Bly, ...

Joseph D. O’Donnell Jr., 82, a lifelong Chicora resident and a retired District and Senior Magisterial Judge serving Butler County, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital, while in the company of his loving family. Joseph was born in Butler on January 31, 1944. He was the son of the late Joseph D. O’Donnell Sr. and Mary E. Callihan O’Donnell. Joe was a 1962 graduate of Karns City Area High School, where he was a ...

Anne Frances Irons, age 83, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, May 8, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and well-traveled memories. Born March 12, 1943, Anne was the daughter of the late Mary Margaret Boyle, and Francis J. Planker of Emlenton, PA.  Anne lived a remarkable life defined by curiosity and adventure. As a longtime flight attendant with Pan American World Airways, she spent four decades exploring the globe, embracing new cultures, and ...