All Obituaries

Shala Nadine McKinney, 40 of Clarendon passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, PA on August 6, 1983, the daughter of James G. McKinney and Valentino (Tina) Marano.  She was a 2001 graduate of Avon High School in Avon, Indiana and furthered her education by attending Purdue University.  She was most recently employed by Warren County as an Administrative Assistant to the District Attorney’s Office.  Shala was...

Dennis A. (Pete) Shaver, 78, a longtime Sheffield resident passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 21, 2024, at Kinzua Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Warren, PA.  He was born in Warren, PA on May 14, 1945, the son of the late Frank Shaver and Ruth (Barnes) Shaver. Denny was a 1964 graduate of Warren High School.  He married the love of his life Mary Kay (Laih) on December 23, 1965, at the former St. Clara’s Roman Catholic Church in Clarendon.  Denny...

Denise Marie Peterson, 61, of Sheffield, PA passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, February 25, 2024 at UPMC Kane Hospital, Kane PA. She was born in Wintersville, Ohio on August 1, 1962, the daughter of Jerry (Sonny) Chmelovski and Ann Patricia (Gagliardi) Chmelovski.  Denise was a graduate of Warren High School.  She gained employment in home health care for many years.  She enjoyed attending local events in the summer months in Sheffield.  She liked motorcycle...

Margo P (Mulkin) Steffan, went into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on February 11, 2024, at 7:30 AM peacefully at home with family by her side.  She was born Margo Patricia Mulkin, in Olean, New York on April 2, 1950. She resided in Shinglehouse, PA, with her parents moving to Warren, PA, in 1952. She moved to Sheffield, PA, in 1956 with her mother and brother, residing there her entire life. Margo was a graduate of Sheffield High School Class of 1968. She graduated from the...

Shannon M. Phinney, 83, a longtime Sheffield resident passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning February 5, 2024.  She was born in Warren, PA on August 20, 1940, the daughter of Gavin Madigan and Bernice (Magee) Madigan.  Shannon was a quiet lady who enjoyed watching the birds, particularly the cardinals.  Her favorite pastime was gardening, especially her flowers.  She enjoyed celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween.  Shannon’s family was so very...

Marsha Anne Webster 79 of Warren, PA passed away Sunday afternoon January 28, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie Pa. There will be no calling hours or services observed. Arrangements are under the care of the Borden Funeral Home in Sheffield, Pa.

Heather Diane Sutton, 44, of Warren passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh after a period of declining health.  She was born in Warren, PA on Feb. 14, 1979.  She was a 1997 graduate of Warren High School.  She continued her education at the Pittsburgh School of Culinary Arts.  Heather was an avid crocheter, she loved autumn, her indoor succulent plants and Halloween was her favorite time of year.  Heather’s family was so...

Donna J. Anderson, 80, of Jamestown, NY, formerly of Sheffield, PA, passed away early Saturday morning, January 20, 2024, at Heritage Park Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility in Jamestown, NY. She was born on May 2, 1943 in Kane, PA, the daughter of the late Bruce and Helen Smith.  Donna was a 1961 graduate of Sheffield High School.  She continued her education and graduated from WCA Hospital School of Nursing in 1964 being a student of its last graduating class. ...

Billie Jean Kellington, 60, of Sheffield passed away on January 18, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA.  Billie was born on April 22, 1963, in Portland Oregon to Richard Oetken and Mary (Paulsen) Oetken. Billie was a very family-oriented person who loved spending quality time with her husband and children. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed family get-togethers and the holidays with Christmas and Valentine’s Day being her favorites. ...

Harry R. (Squeek) Hanson, 88, a lifelong resident of Sheffield, PA passed away Wednesday evening January 10, 2024, at Warren General Hospital.  He was born on July 16, 1935, in his home in Sheffield where he has lived his lifetime.  The son of the late John Harry Hanson and Ruth (Anderson) Hanson.  Squeek was a 1953 graduate of Sheffield High School.  He was taught the meaning of work at a young age.  At 12 years old, he set pins at the bowling alley.  Starting...