All Obituaries

Larry D. Silves, 78, a lifelong resident of Sheffield, PA passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning January 24, 2023 at Warren General Hospital.  Larry was born in Kane, PA on February 5, 1944, the son of the late Delbert Silves and Sarah Bell (Murray) Silves.  He was a 1963 graduate of Sheffield High School.  He then served a four-year union apprenticeship.  Larry served his country in the Army National Guard from 1965 to 1971 with the rank of...

Linda G. Theiss Cataldo, 77, of Gibsonia, PA and formerly of Sheffield and Youngsville, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior, January 22, 2023.  Born April 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Florence Theiss.  Linda was known for her love and compassion for everything and everyone.  She had an enormous generous heart and always sought out a way to make someone else’s day better.  She loved to make people smile.  Her faith in Christ was...

Judy L. Grove, 78 formerly of Sheffield, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2023.  She was born in Oil City, PA on January 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Erwin and Lucille Fox.  Judy resided in Sheffield, PA most of her life until the past two years, residing in Beaver Falls, PA.  She was married to Edward K. Grove, who preceded her in death on November 7, 2013. She is survived by her three loving children; Marty Grove and wife, Paulette of Sheffield,...

Michael Edward Brunner, 58, of Blue Jay Creek Road, Sheffield, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Born in Olean, NY, on July 1, 1964, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Nancy C. Heasley Brunner.   Mike was a 1982 graduate of Olean High School, earned an Associate’s Degree in Petroleum Technology, then left the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford just short of a Bachelor’s in Geology to work for his uncle at Densmore Drilling. He...

Christina A. Vullo, 94, of Warren passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, December 30, 2022, at Kinzua Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Warren.  She was born June 17, 1928, the daughter of Edith Brown.  She was the wife of the late William J. Vullo.  She worked in housekeeping for several places in Warren.  When the Holiday Inn opened in Warren, she was the first dishwasher hired, a position which she held for ten years.  She loved her Pittsburgh...

Richard S. (Rich) Munoz, 65, of Warren, PA passed away on Wednesday morning, December 21, 2022 at his family home in Sheffield, PA.  Rich was born on October 21, 1957 in Richmond, CA, the son of the late Ricardo and Kathryn Munoz. Rich moved to Sheffield, PA in 1993.  He worked at several businesses in the local area.  Richard was an avid sports fan with the Raiders being his number one team.  He enjoyed riding his Harley and going on many joyous rides with his...

Nancy Ruth Miller Swanson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Barnes Tuesday. She was 91. Except for a few years away at school, she resided in the village all her life, and Barnes was central to her existence. She loved to amble along its lanes and across its hilltops and she was a good and generous neighbor. At various points, she also was the secretary for the cemetery, the pianist at the Barnes United Methodist...

Nancy Karen Standley, 79, of Warren passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Sunday evening, December 4, 2022, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice Home in Warren.  Nancy was born on January 3, 1943, in Warren, the daughter of the late Arthur R. Temple and Helen M. (Rowland) Temple.  She was a 1960 graduate of Warren High School.  She attended and graduated from the Orra Jean Beauty Academy in 1961 as a licensed beautician. She married Edward N. Standley on...

Mary Ann Preston, 71 of Warren, formerly of Sheffield passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at AHN St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on October 17, 1951, in Warren, the daughters of Ralph Cowan and Irene (Stanko) Cowan.  Mary Ann was a 1969 Graduate of Sheffield High School.  She was married to her late husband Lawrence Ebin Preston for 47 years.  Together Mary and Lawrence had four children: Cheryl Fiscus, Patty...

Lawrence Paul McConnell, Jr., 58, of Sheffield, passed away Thursday morning, December 1, 2022, at his home.  He was born on August 30, 1964, in Bellwood PA, the son of Lawrence McConnell, Sr. and Gladys (Mills) McConnell.  Lawrence spent many years as an auto detailer and enjoyed driving for RG Transport.  He enjoyed playing cards and thoroughly loved working on small engines.  He would relax by sitting by his fire pit with his best friend and partner of 30 years,...