Ruth M. (Smith) Leonard, 92, of East Main Street, Everett, PA; passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home.  She was born on November 12, 1931, in Clearville, PA; a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (May) Smith.  On December 22, 1956, in Clearville, PA she was united in marriage to the late Harry F. Leonard, Sr.; he preceded her in death on November 26, 2019.   She is survived by her children Mary Alice Bitner, Marietta, PA and Harry F. Leonard, Jr., Everett,...

James Lee Zimmerman, age 81, of Emerickville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the DuBois Penn Highlands Hospital in DuBois, PA. He was born at home on June 2, 1942, to the late Charles A. and Grace Alice (Jones) Zimmerman in Emerickville, PA. He graduated from Brookville Area High School in Brookville, PA, and then continued his education at Penn State DuBois, PA. On March 10, 1988, James married Corabelle (Crawford) Zimmerman at...

Joseph "Mark" Kerrigan, Jr., a beloved resident of Hazen, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the age of 74. He left this world to spend Valentine's Day with his beloved soulmate, Debby, who preceded him in death. He was born on August 9, 1949, in Braddock, PA. Mark was the son of the late Joseph and Margret Kerrigan. He graduated from Norwin High School before joining the United States Marine Corps, where he showcased his exceptional skills in rifles and targets....

Carolyn J. (Hoffman) Zola, age 76, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at her home.  She was born on September 19, 1947, to the late Kermit and Charlotte (Smeal) Hoffman in Johnstown, PA. She graduated from Westmont High School in Johnstown, PA. Carolyn attended college and later became the Chief Financial Officer for McCrackin Ford in Pittsburgh, PA. Throughout her life, Carolyn had studied medicine and the holistic approach intrigued her. She looked forward...

Annabelle Marie (Rupp) Thrush, age 98, of Brookville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital in Brookville, PA, surrounded by her loving family. Annabelle was born December 11, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Anna Belle (Schreckengost) Rupp. Ann was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Thrush was born and raised near Dayton, PA. She married Darl C. Thrush on September 18, 1948. Ann held various jobs including...

Rose Ellen (Blake) Ames, 94 years young, entered into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Rose was born on June 13, 1929, in Brookville, PA and was the daughter of the late Paul and Sara (Hilliard) Blake. In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her husband William O. Ames, daughter Brenda, sisters Sara Margaret Bruner, Mary Evans and Georgia Lamirande, and grandson Ryan. Survivors include her son William Dennis (Lucy),...

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, Jean Ferguson, age 88, of Ohl, PA, joined the many saints before her as Jesus welcomed her into glory. Her life was demonstrated through service to her family, her church, and her community. She was a member of the Cliff Methodist Church for twenty years, and the Ohl Methodist Church for sixty-eight years serving the Lord faithfully. Jean was born on June 5, 1935, to the late Alton and Elizabeth (Millin) Reitz in Pansy, PA. She attended Brookville High School...

LeRoy Hahn, age 87, of Brookville, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 27, 1936, to the late John and Anna (Reidel) Hahn. After high school, LeRoy enlisted in the United States Marine Corp from 1954 to 1957, where he proudly served his country. He was in a landing craft during the Israeli-Egyptian Sinai conflict waiting for orders to intervene, which never came. One of his marine buddies is how LeRoy was introduced to young Marcella (Wingard)...

Sarah Jane “Sally” Bergstrom, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, January 7, 2024, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville, Pennsylvania. She lived a purposeful life full of faith, kindness, and devotion to others, and a joyful life, full of love, good health, and an appreciation of every day. Born in Newton, MA, on December 24, 1928, to the late Maurice and Mildred (Levi) Reidy, Sally grew up in a happy home with her parents, five siblings, an aunt and an uncle....

Lena Pauline (Carpenter) Smith, age 77, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday December 13, 2023. She was born on December 1, 1946, to the late Leslie Ole and Opal L. (Garvin) Carpenter in Webster Springs, WV. She attended Webster Springs High School in Webster Springs, WV. Lena later married the love of her life, George W. Smith Jr., on January 28, 1967, in Brookville, PA. He preceded her in passing on November 20, 2023. They were...