North Pitt High Alumni Obituaries

David L. Crandell, 91, passed away January 15, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, graduating from North High School and The University of Akron with a degree in civil en...

Janice passed away peacefully on the morning of December 9 surrounded in love by her niece Christina Knapp and her lifelong friend Judy ParmenterOblocki. Janice grew up in Eastlake Ohio and graduated from North High School. She began her career in the banking industry after which she spent many year...

Nancy Carol "Messina" Granchi 73 passed away peacefully on December 7 2025 at Hospice of the Western Reserve. Nancy was born in Cleveland on September 21 1952 but grew up primarily in Willowick OH Attending North High School.Nancy moved to Geauga County 44 years ago where she worked in the bakery at...

Louis S. Lou Cestra 93 entered into eternal life on Saturday July 19 2025 at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington New Jersey with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Syracuse New York son of the late Luciano and Susie ne Vano Cestra he lived in the Westerleigh section of Staten Islan...

David Carver 56 of West Mansfield passed away Sunday afternoon October 12 2025 peacefully with family by his side at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. One of six children David was born November 26 1968 in Sandusky to David R. and Susan M. Schlabach Carver. A 1986 graduate of N...

John Loeffler age 86 of Akron Ohio passed away peacefully on January 13 2026 at Summa Hospital. Born on November 17 1939 in Djakowo Yugoslavia. John immigrated to the United States from Germany in January 1952 and built a life rooted in hard work service and family. A proud graduate of North High Sc...

Darlene F. Mellgren, age 66, of Chisago City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 7, 2026.Darlene is survived by loving husband, Tom; son Michael (Emily) Mellgren of Stillwater; grandchildren Marcus Udovich, Ethan Berry, Skylar Barber, Dylan Barber, Jack Mellgren and Abby Mell...

Deborah “Debbie” Marie Deitner, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on December 31, 2025.Debbie was born on March 19, 1960. She was the first born child of Robert “Bob” and Joanne (Slemmons) Cash of Stacy, MN. Shortly after, her siblings, John, Jim, Dawn and Diane would join the family. She a...

Omar Rahjohn Chandler was born on December 3, 1983, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Dawn Denise Chandler and the late Clifford Raheem Davis Jr. He spent several of his early years growing up in North Plainfield before becoming a longtime resident of Plainfield, New Jersey. Omar was known and loved by ...

Mary Kathleen Kuberry 54 of Tionesta entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday January 3 2026 after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer which she fought with unwavering courage and grace. She was born on June 16 1971 in Pittsburgh to the late Donald L. Shaw and Mary Kathy Kuth Shaw who surv...

James B. Jim Maxwell passed away January 4 2026 in Lancaster County PA after many years of living with frontotemporal dementia with his wife and daughter by his side. He moved from Durham NC in 2016 to be near family after his retirement in 2014. The only child of Harold Irvin Maxwell and Lydia Beck...

Jack Michael Wall 67 of Harborcreek passed away on Wednesday October 29 2025. He was born in Erie on September 10 1958 the son of the late Robert and Barbara Martin Wall. Jack was a 1977 graduate of North East High School. He attended Lipscomb University graduated from the University of Pittsburgh a...

Frank Semelka age 85 of North East died following a brief illness surrounded by his family on Friday November 21 2025 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on May 17 1940 in Scranton PA to the late William and Marie Marciano Semelka. Frank attended North East High School and later served in the United States A...

In Loving Memory of Stephen J. Magnus Stephen J. Magnus, a cherished longtime resident of Berkeley Heights and North Bergen, New Jersey, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by the love of his family.Born on April 25, 1945, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Stephen...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a beloved husband father grandfather greatgrandfather and friend to many. Mr. Wayne A. Harding 81 a resident of Binghamton New York passed peacefully Friday the afternoon of December 19th as a patient of the Post Acute Medical Health Specialty Hospi...

Marshall Mark Riley age 69 of Tionesta PA formerly of Bradford Woods PA died on Friday November 7 2025 at his home in Tionesta. He was born on May 21 1956 in Sewickley PA son of the late James Frederick and Regina Dare Morrow Riley. He was named after his greatgrandfather Marshall Riley a renowned s...

Jasonknown to most as Jaywas born on December 14 1947. A lifelong Grays Harbor resident Jay graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1966. He went on to attend the University of Puget Sound graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts before earning a Masters in Education at the University of Washington ...

birthday. Beloved husband of Margaret M. Bissett. Father of Sharon McElwee and Dr. Eugene T. Susan McElwee. Stepfather to Terri Patrick ONeill and Brian Marianne Bissett. Loving Pops to his grandchildren Shea Casey and Quinn ONeill Ian and Shannon McElwee. Bud was born in Philadelphia PA on February...

John J. August 21 2016. Beloved Husband of the late Margaret C. Donnelly nee Cassidy. Loving father to Francis J. Sylvia Donnelly Mary Beth Gregg Nixon Margaret Meg Tom Douris John Jack J. Donnelly Jr. Esq. and Clare H. Donnelly. Grandfather of Andrew and Cristina. Brother of the late Clare L. Donne...

Walter Wilks passed away at home on Tuesday evening Dec. 27 2016 after being in ill health for a short time. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years Shirley nee Summers. Loving father to Walter E. Rosalie Thomas V. Analyn Paul G. Madlyn and Susan M. Wilks. He is also survived by Shirleys chil...

Dr. Joseph V. Lambert age 76 of Flourtown PA died suddenly on April 11 2015. Beloved husband of Catherine nee Askins devoted father of Dr. Jennifer Lambert dear brother of Barbara Rowan Richard C. Lambert and James Lambert loving grandfather of Liam and Finn Barnosky. Also survived by many nieces ne...

Bill Coyle was called home on Thursday morning to join his mother Anna father Bill and sister Connie. Bill is survived by his brother Frank and sister in law Kathy and his children Bill Lisa Ruthann Tara Pam Bryan Bernice John Denise Patrick and Brendan Brooke along with 27 grandchildren and 7 great...

EXODUS 1513 In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. Lavin Harry M. of Blue Bell Pa. formerly of Philadelphia November 30 2020 Most loving husband of Virginia nee Coe. Treasured father and step father to Jim Powers...

James Patrick Curran of Philadelphia PA died Sunday December 10 2023 at his home. James was born in Chestnut Hill PA to Irish immigrants Annie McLaughlin of Gortinarin County Donegal and Hugh Curran of Glencolmcille County Donegal. A 1957 graduate of North Catholic High School for Boys James was sta...

New MiddletownMildred Porter 92 passed away on Wednesday evening December 10 2025 at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home in New Middletown. She was a former resident of Poland Ohio. Born in Youngstown on March 21 1933 Mildred was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Takacz Nagy. She married Frank Po...

Dorothy E. Dallachiesa 96 formerly of Nuremberg passed away late Tuesday evening January 13 2026 at Mountain Top Health Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a guest for the past five and a half years. Born in Nuremberg June 8 1929 she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Batchick ...

George R. Yoder Jr. 77 of Perkasie passed away January 11 2026 at home surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Marjorie A. Eike Yoder. The couple celebrated their 52nd anniversary on October 13 2025. Born January 4 1949 in Lansdale he is the son of the late Alice E. Seitz and George R. Y...

Ernest M. Ernie Butts 79 of Winchester Ohio passed away Saturday January 3 2026 at his home after an extended illness. Ernie was born near Unity Ohio on December 1 1946 to parents Vernon Bill and Dorothy Jean McKenzie Butts. He was the oldest of seven children. Besides his parents he was preceded in...

Richard E. Huffman 93 of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday December 16 2025 at Mary Rutan Hospital. Dick was born August 14 1932 in North Lewisburg to the late Forest Earl and Martha L. Tombs Huffman. On January 7 1955 in Mingo OH he married the love of his life Ida Mae Metz who preceded him in deat...