All Obituaries

Vernon “Vern” J. Ecker, 85 of Youngsville, passed away May 1, 2026 at Corry Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Vern was born September 24, 1940, in Capitol Heights, MD, to the late Ralph and Catherine Mary O’Conner Ecker.  He worked at the National Forge Co. for 39 years as a finish machinist. When Robert Wilder, the owner of the Forge passed away in 1995, he was asked to make his urn with the Forge steel.  He was a life member of the ATA trap shooting  ...

Kimberly Chuzie, 56, of Youngsville, passed away on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at home following an extended illness, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 1,1969, in Erie, PA, to Patricia (Hanlon) Sorenson and the late Norman Sorenson. After graduating high school, she joined the United States Navy. After serving, she went on to Gannon University earning a degree as an  ultrasound/X-ray technician. She also worked at Great Lakes as an instructor. She began her career at WCA ...

Kerrie B. Crane, 65, of Youngsville, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at home. Kerrie was born to  Patricia Jones Fredrick on January 10th, 1961 in Warren, Pa. She was a graduate of the Youngsville High School class of 1979, and she went on to graduate from Transylvania Bible School in Freeport, Pa., with a Bachelors degree in Religious Studies. On June 8th, 1985, she married Richard Crane and started their family. She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church ...

Linda Elaine Smith Hess, of Youngsville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, with her devoted and cherished family at her side. She was the daughter of the late Arden and Pauline Smith Sr. and the eldest of five siblings: Arden (Nancy) Smith Jr., Ronnie (Tammie) Smith, Lori (Jimmy) Dyke, and Randall (Danielle) Smith. Linda is survived by her beloved daughter, Stacy (Allen) Cressley; her cherished grandchildren, Jonathan (Megan) Pollow, Savannah (Shawn) Littlefield, and ...

Donna Ruth (Williams) Rutsky, 82, of Sugar Grove, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Jamestown, NY on August 29, 1943, a daughter to the late Ralph and Ruth (Wilson) Williams. Donna was a lifelong resident of Sugar Grove, PA and graduated in 1961 from Youngsville High School. Throughout her life, she worked at Crescent Tools in Jamestown, NY, Sylvania in Warren, PA, Martin’s Village Furniture in Sugar Grove, PA ...

Brenda L. VanGuilder, 61, of Youngsville, PA, passed away on April 9, 2026 at the Rouse Home. She was born on July 12, 1964, in Warren, PA, a daughter to the late Ellsworth and Norma (Dalrymple) VanGuilder. She is survived by her siblings, Jane (Arden) Scott of Montrose, PA, Lola (William) Jewell of Floral City, FL, Donna VanGuilder of Floral City, FL, Marie (John) Morrison of Warren, PA, William VanGuilder of Garland, PA and Laureen (Jim) King of Corry, PA as well as many nieces and ...

Harold D. “Rusty” Murphy, 79, of Youngsville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at his home. Born on August 12, 1946 in Spangler, PA, Rusty was the son of the late William R. and Marion L. (Geus) Murphy. He was a 1964 graduate from Cambria Heights High School, Patton PA.  Rusty began his career at National Forge Company in 1967 and retired from Ellwood National Forge in 2008. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge and a lifetime member of the ...

It is with both deep sadness and joyful hope that we announce the passing of Ronald Leon Balling, 81, of Youngsville, who went home to be with the Lord on March 27. Ron was born on July 27, 1944 in Jamestown, NY to the late Leon and Lucille (Petit) Balling. He was known for his kindness and his devotion to his family and his church, First United Methodist Church of Youngsville. He grew up on a farm in Stedman, NY and spoke fondly of that time in his life. He earned a Bachelor of Science ...

John A. Hagberg, 79, of Sugar Grove, PA, passed away on March 25, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. He was born on June 14, 1946, a son to the late Arnold and Dorothy (Coleman) Hagberg. A 1964 graduate of Eisenhower High School, he became an electrician. First working for Johnson Controls and then starting Northwest Service Co in the 1970’s, which is now owned by his son. He was very active in 4-H as a student and as an adult was on many agriculture boards such as, The ...

Carol D. Schuppenhauer, 90, of Youngsville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Rouse Home. She was born in Cambridge Springs, PA on May 30, 1935, a daughter to the late Russell and Eva (Wright) Crawford. Carol was a bookkeeper for different companies throughout the years and was a member of the Sugar Grove American Legion as well as the Corry Vets Club. She spent many years involved in her children’s activities while they were growing up, playing in a country/western band ...