GCC welcomes new chaplain

GCC welcomes new chaplain

GROVE CITY – Grove City College announced that Dr. Donald D. Opitz, an ordained Presbyterian minister and accomplished scholar with a deep background in Christian higher education and pastoral care, will serve as the college’s new Chaplain and Senior Director of Christian Formation, effectiv…

Trinity Church returns to on-site worship

MERCER – Trinity Church, 110 E. Market St., returns to worship in the sanctuary for the 10 a.m. service Sunday, June 21. The congregation will celebrate “Easter,” featuring music and scripture of the season.

Catholics plan gradual return to worship

ERIE – As all 13 counties of the Diocese of Erie move into the yellow phase for reopening, the Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, bishop of Erie, has announced the diocese will take a gradual approach to restoring public worship in northwest Pennsylvania.

McKnight 50th

McKnight 50th

Kenneth and Karen McKnight of Harrisville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Kenneth Nelson McKnight and the former Karen Ruth Buchanan were married on Oct. 24, 1969, by the late Rev. David Kennedy at Harmony United Presbyterian Church, which is now Harmony Evangelical Presbyteri…

Catholic Church spent $5.3M lobbying in Pa.

HARRISBURG — A new report shows that the Catholic Church has spent more money lobbying against statute of limitations reform in Pennsylvania than any of seven other northeastern states since 2011.

Sharon church holding Spring High Tea

SHARON – St. Joseph’s Church, Sharon, will sponsor a Spring High Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. May 19 in the church social hall. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Kellys celebrate 60 years

Kellys celebrate 60 years

Earl and Betty Kelly of Grove City are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a gathering of friends and family.

Project on Rural Ministry seeks pastor participants

GROVE CITY – The Project on Rural Ministry is looking for a few good pastors to be part of a collaborative effort to strengthen churches and communities in western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, eastern Ohio and southwestern New York.

Obituaries

Parker, Bonnie

Bonnie L. (McIntire), 63, Grove City, formerly of Mercer. Calling hours: 5 p.m. Thursday (4-22-21) until time of service in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Online condolences at cunninghamfhgc.com Service: 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, with Rev. Willard Mo…

Pridemore, Shirley

Shirley R., 93, of Grove City. A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date. Arrangements by CUNNING-HAM FUNERAL HOME INC., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Online condolences at cunninghamfhgc.com.

Steele, Dolores

Dolores P., 89, of Grove City. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (4-12-21) at CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral service: 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial service: 11:30 a.m. Tues-day (4-13-21) at Blair Memorial Park, Altoona, Pa., in the cemetery chap…