Obituaries in Rural Valley, PA

Eleanor Rose Gahagan, 90, of Dayton, passed away on February 14, 2026 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.She was born on March 20, 1935, to John "Jack" and Ludie (Holland) Brooks Edenton, NC. Eleanor was a member of Dayton Glade Run Presbyterian Church. She took great pride in her yard and flower...

Naola "Jane" Fairman, 90, of Creekside, passed away on February 13, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born on October 20, 1935 to James Nelson and Velma Arlene (Johnston) Skinner in South Mahoning Twp, PA.Jane was a 1953 graduate of Marion Center High School. She attended...

Lakyn Marie Houser, 32, of Dayton, passed away on February 11, 2026 at her residence.She was born on May 5, 1993 to David Walters and Tina Houser in St. Marys, PA.Lakyn enjoyed coloring and being outdoors whether it be camping, four-wheeler riding, or just enjoying nature. She would help anyone in ...

Timothy R. Dingess, 62, of Avella, PA passed away on January 10, 2026 at ACMH Hospital, Kittanning.He was born on August 12, 1963 to Bennie and Brenda (Conley) Phipps in Portsmouth, OH. Timothy worked as a Carpenter and on numerous Drilling Rigs. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and d...

Vernon K. Lightner, 95, of Smicksburg, Pa (West Mahoning Twp.) passed away on January 4, 2026 at his daughter's residence.He was born on December 21, 1930 to Myron and Kitty (Fox) Lightner in Boggs Twp., PA.In his early years, Vernon attended Oliver School in Boggs Twp. He then honorably served his...

Donald L. Hartzell, 73, of Rural Valley, passed away on January 9, 2026, at his sister's residence.He was born on April 28, 1952, to Delbert C. and Lois Fae (Gearhart) Hartzell in Kittanning. Donald was a Coal Miner.Donald is survived by his two sons, Rick (Brenda) Semanovich of NuMine and Christo...

Gregory Paul McMeans, 88, of Shelocta, passed away on January 16, 2026 at his residence.He was born on November 6, 1937 to Paul and Ella Mae (Thomas) McMeans in Kittanning, PA.Greg was a 1955 graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and served in the Army National Guard. He owned and operator his own Ch...

Roberta Beryl Stroupe, 85, of Rural Valley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born on July 29, 1940 to Beryl and Martha Isabelle (Brown) McGaughey in Rural Valley, PA.Roberta was a long-standing member of the NuValley Pre...

Clester W. Stover, 87, of Rural Valley, passed away on December 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1938 to Wayne and Nancy (Shankle) Stover in Kittanning, PA. On May 11, 1960 he married Lois (Cessna) Stover who passed away on December 29, 2025. Clester worked as a janitor for the S...

Timothy R. Dingess, 62, of Avella, PA passed away on January 10, 2026 at ACMH Hospital, Kittanning.He was born on August 12, 1963 to Bennie and Brenda (Conley) Phipps in Portsmouth, OH. Timothy worked as a Carpenter and on numerous Drilling Rigs. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and d...

Roberta Beryl Stroupe, 85, of Rural Valley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born on July 29, 1940 to Beryl and Martha Isabelle (Brown) McGaughey in Rural Valley, PA.Roberta was a long-standing member of the NuValley Pre...

Gregory Paul McMeans, 88, of Shelocta, passed away on January 16, 2026 at his residence.He was born on November 6, 1937 to Paul and Ella Mae (Thomas) McMeans in Kittanning, PA.Greg was a 1955 graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and served in the Army National Guard. He owned and operator his own Ch...