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John A. Crick, Jr.

John A. Crick, Jr.

Dec 18, 2024

John A. Crick, Jr., 79, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Meadville Medical Center after being hit by an automobile.

 John was born in Pittsburgh, on February 24, 1945, a son of the late John A. "Jack" and Margaret "Peg" (Davies) Crick, Sr.

On April 27, 2001 John married Cris D. McPhearson; she survives.

Following John's graduation from Meadville Area...

Janet Lee Neal

Janet Lee Neal

Dec 17, 2024

Janet Lee (Phares) Neal, 66, of Meadville, passed away at home. 

Janet was born in Meadville, on April 16, 1958, a daughter of the late John and Anna Mae (Choffel) Phares.

Janet was employed by Dick Tool and then went to work for Wal-Mart. In her younger years she volunteered as a Candy Striper for the former Spencer Hospital. She enjoyed doing...

Hugh J. Mumford

Hugh J. Mumford

Dec 15, 2024

Hugh J. Mumford, 75, of Guys Mills, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at UPMC-Shadyside Hospital.

Hugh was born in Meadville, on November 27, 1949, a son of the late Hugh D. and Cleola (Carpenter) Mumford.

On July 2, 1976, Hugh married Judith "Judy" A. Anderson; she survives. 

A hard worker all of his life, Hugh began working on the family farm at...

Harry Martin

Harry Martin

Dec 15, 2024

Harry Martin, 95, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of Meadville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, on the day of his 45th wedding anniversary, at home with his family at his side. 

Harry was born in Shermansville on September 9, 1929, a son of the late Frank and Ada (Evans) Martin.

On December 15, 1979 Harry married Patricia "Pat" Walworth; she survives. He...

Steven Paul Roth

Steven Paul Roth

Dec 13, 2024

Steven Paul Roth, 62, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at home with family at his side 

Steven was born in Meadville, on May 22, 1962, a son of Julia (Rockafellow) and the late Frank Roth.

Steven owned an operated S & S Auto Repair. A veteran of the US Air Force, Steven served his country honorably from May...

James "Jim" R. Darling

James "Jim" R. Darling

Dec 11, 2024

Jim Darling, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Meadville Medical Center.

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Richard and Margaret Darling.

Jim graduated from Townville High School in 1958 before attending Edinboro College. He later served honorably in the United States Air Force, completed his Master’s Degree and worked as an Adjunct Professional with...

Sonya Marie Shartle

Sonya Marie Shartle

Dec 8, 2024

Sonya Marie Shartle, 52, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at home.

Sonya was born in Meadville, on September 6, 1972, a daughter of Robert V. and the late Rose A. (Lang) Stanford.

Sonya was employed as a Medical Assistant at Whole Health Orthopedics in Meadville. She earned her Associates Degree in the Medical Assistant Program from Shenango Valley Institute....

Betty M. Saputo

Betty M. Saputo

Dec 8, 2024

Betty M. Saputo, 99, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Betty was born in Meadville, on January 15, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Virginia (Passilla) Limano.

On June 24, 1944 Betty married Carl Saputo; he predeceased her on March 11, 2012. 

She was a member of St. Brigid Church. 

In 1993 Betty retired after 22 years of service from...

Elizabeth Joyce

Elizabeth Joyce

Dec 6, 2024

Elizabeth A. Joyce passed away on December 6, 2024. She was the daughter of Claude and Elizabeth Peterson and is survived by her husband David, her daughters Elizabeth and Amy, son-in-law Dave, and grandson Sam. She grew up in Meadville and graduated from Meadville highschool. She lived with her family in Virginia for many years, but returned to Meadville later...

Nicole "Nikki" Taylor Smith

Nicole "Nikki" Taylor Smith

Dec 6, 2024

Nicole "Nikki" Taylor Smith, 19, of Meadville, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 due to an accident. 

Nikki was a full time student at Mercyhurst University, Erie.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 6, 2025, at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE, with Pastor Keith Mitchell of New Beginnings...

Dennis Roy Erie

Dennis Roy Erie

Nov 30, 2024

Dennis Roy Erie, 58, of Townville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at home.

Dennis was born in Meadville, on October 8, 1966, a son of John and the late Joyce (Cypher) Erie, Sr.

Dennis was employed by SMS Millcraft of Oil City for nearly 20 years. He was a 1985 graduate of Meadville High School. He was a longtime...

Tonja Sue Burchill

Tonja Sue Burchill

Nov 28, 2024

Tonja Sue Burchill, 65, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at home.

Tonja was born in Canton, OH, on May 27, 1959, a daughter of the late Donald and Gwendolyn (Harris) Polosky.

On July 18, 2008 Tonja married Guy E, Burchill; he survives. 

Tonja was employed by Crawford Central School District as a teacher aide at the Crawford County Vocational School...

Kerry Lee Phillips

Kerry Lee Phillips

Nov 27, 2024

Kerry Lee Phillips, 60, of Cambridge Springs, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at home.

Kerry was born in Buckhannon, WV, on June 14, 1964, a son of the late Alfred and Dorothy Joann (Goldsmith) Phillips.

In May, 1994 Kerry married Tammy Burford; she survives. 

Kerry was a 1983 graduate of Buckhannon Upshur High School. For 20 year he owned and...

Carol Sue (Snodgrass) Cease

Carol Sue (Snodgrass) Cease

Nov 27, 2024

Carol Sue (Snodgrass) Cease, 81, of Meadville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 27, 2024, following a courageous 10 month battle with cancer.

Carol was born in Buffalo, NY on May 13, 1943, a daughter of the late David G. and Bernice S. (Steen) Snodgrass.

On October 8, 1963, Carol married David Cease in Jamestown, NY; he survives. 

Carol was a 1961 graduate of...

Joseph Reynolds Chase

Joseph Reynolds Chase

Nov 25, 2024

Joseph Reynolds Chase, affectionately known as Joe, passed away November 25, 2024 at the Crawford Care Center in Saegertown at the age of 81. 

Born on August 13, 1943 in Meadville, PA Joe was a lifelong resident of Crawford County. 

Joe graduated from Meadville Area Senior High School in 1961 and promptly enlisted in the United States Army until his Honorable Discharge...

Espen Michael Wilson

Espen Michael Wilson

Nov 23, 2024

Infant Espen Michael Wilson, 26 days old, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Meadville Medical Center. 

Espen was born at UPMC Magee Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, on October 28, 2024, a precious son of Breanna Wilson.

In addition to his mother Breanna Wilson of Meadville, Espen Michael is survived by his maternal grandfather and step-grandmother Larry and Tina Wilson of...

Joseph "Joe" D'Valle

Joseph "Joe" D'Valle

Nov 21, 2024

Joseph "Joe" D'Valle, 85, of Meadville, passed Thursday, November 21, 2024 at home, surrounded by family. 

Joe was born in RockdaleTwp., on March 7, 1939, a son of the late Don and Lydia (Scheerbaum) D'Valle.

On May 15, 1999, Joe married his loving wife Kim Fisher; she survives. 

He was a member of St. Philips Parish, Crossingville.

Joe had been employed by various manufacturing...

Mary Ellen Szitas

Mary Ellen Szitas

Nov 14, 2024

Mary Ellen Szitas, age 89, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

She was born on July 16, 1935, the daughter of Edwin and Emma (Peterson) Walker. 

She married Sheldon (Buzz) Szitas on July 16, 1955. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1996. 

Mary Ellen graduated from Cochranton High School in 1953 where she was...

Donna Kay Johnson

Donna Kay Johnson

Nov 13, 2024

Donna Kay Johnson, 73, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at UPMC-Hamot, Erie.

Donna was born in Clearfield, on April 21, 1951, a daughter of the late Ralph Waldo and Victoria (Cresswell) Wood.

On November 18, 1989 Donna married Gary L. Johnson; he survives. 

She was of the Baptist Faith and also attended St. Agatha Church with her husband, Gary. 

Following her...

Neoma Kay Mattocks

Neoma Kay Mattocks

Nov 8, 2024

Neoma Kay Mattocks, 63, of Saegertown, entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, November 8, 2024, at UPMC Medical Center, Pittsburgh, with her family at her side.

Neoma was born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 4, 1961, a daughter of the late Samuel and Norma (Walters) Jacobs.

Neoma's life work was raising her children and grandchildren. She also touched many lives...

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