Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
William D. Gray
Jan 9, 2023
William (Billy) Dalton Gray, 66 of Conneautville, passed away at home on Monday, January 9, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
Billy was born in Meadville, on November 18, 1956, a son of the late Thomas and Mattie (Walker) Gray.
Billy was a carpenter by trade and on the Board of Directors of Climate Change, Inc. Billy was so proud of...
Louis Richard Klingensmith
Jan 8, 2023
Louis “Louie” R. Klingensmith, 95, of Homosassa, FL, passed away January 8, 2023, at Oak Hill Hospital in , FL.
Louie was born on May 22, 1927 in Export, PA to Mabel Howell. He married the love of his life Dolores June Moyer on October 2, 1948; she survives.
He attended Meadville Area High School and then was drafted in the Army...
Christine Louise Acker
Jan 5, 2023
Christine Louise (Hammond) Acker, 65, of West Springfield, passed away at home, peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Christine was born in Erie, on September 6, 1957, a daughter of Ruth "Carol" (George) and the late Roger S. Hammond.
Christine was a 1975 graduate of Meadville High School. She was employed as manager of the former Meadville Cinemas....
Joanna M. Cihon
Jan 4, 2023
Joanna M. Billingsley Cihon, 75, of Meadville passed away January 4, 2023.
She was born May 15, 1947 in Titusville to Milford and Veda Billingsley.
She married James Joseph Cihon on July 14, 1972. They celebrated their fiftieth anniversary by going on a cruise with 3 of their sons, their wives, and all 6 grandchildren and made many happy memories.
Joanna was a...
Guido "Guy" J. Berasi
Jan 4, 2023
Guido J. (Guy) Berasi, 97, of Meadville, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center, after a short illness.
Born in Cardiff, PA in 1925, a son of the late Louis and Delores Bellini Berasi, Guido was a veteran of WWII serving as an Army Medic in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. In 1951 he married Catherine (Cass) Devlin at...
Nevin B. Leonhart
Jan 2, 2023
Nevin B. Leonhart, 76, of Meadville, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 2, 2023, at home.
Nevin was born in Meadville, on October 31, 1946, a son of the late Walter T. and Virginia (Farnham) Leonhart.
On May 7, 1970 Nevin married Marie Hayden; she survives.
He was a member of Saegertown United Methodist Church.
Over the years Nevin had been employed in the...
Barbara Lee Goza
Dec 26, 2022
Barbara Lee Goza, 77, died on December 26, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born April 13, 1945, in Meadville, PA to Evron and Leona (Wallace) Householder.
She grew up as a farm girl doing chores on her family dairy farm near Saegertown, PA.
She married Granville B. Goza, III November 4, 1967. They had three children: Granville B. Goza,...
Rilley Mae Thompson
Dec 25, 2022
Rilley MaeThompson, 72, of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at home.
Rilley was born March 4, 1950, in Meadville, a daughter of the late Luther G. and Blanche Anne (Taggart) Thompson.
Rilley attended Meadville Area Senior High School. While living in Elyria, OH, she was employed as a home health aide for nine years. She would later return...
Marian H. Vanburen
Dec 22, 2022
“My life has been blessed by my faith, good health, family members and many friends.”
Marian H Van Buren, formerly of 14408 Locke Road, Conneautville, PA, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Rolling Fields Elder Care home where she resided since March, 2020.
Born in Erie, PA, on December 18, the eldest child and only daughter to John Dorr and...
Thomas Joseph Boynton
Dec 16, 2022
Thomas Joseph Boynton, 69, of Meadville, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center.
Thomas was born in San Diego, CA, on November 23, 1953, a son of the late Francis E. and Doris E. (Watson) Boynton.
He was of the Christian faith.
A 1971 graduate of Meadville High School, Thomas had been employed as an art museum curator. Thomas enjoyed...
Loeta Langley Derby
Dec 14, 2022
Loeta Langley Derby, 85, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Marquette Hospice House.
Loeta was born at the former Spencer Hospital, Meadville, on November 24, 1937, a daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Helen C. (Gebhardt) Langley.
On April 17, 2004, Loeta married Gerald R. Derby; he survives.
She was an active member of St. Mary of Grace Roman...
Deloris Jeanne Hanes
Dec 6, 2022
Deloris Jeanne Hanes, 81, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Crawford County Care Center.
Deloris was born in Shinnston, WV, on September 17, 1941, a daughter of the late Richard P. Thompson and Faye (Tichenor) Novotny.
On September 21, 1959, Jeanne married Joseph "Terry" Hanes; he preceded her in death on December 23, 2020; he was the love of...
Paul Hamilton, Sr.
Dec 1, 2022
Paul Hamilton, Sr., 55, passed away December 1, 2022.
Paul was born in Meadville, April 14, 1967, a son of the late Otis and Hannah (Bellamy) Hamilton, Sr.
Paul was a member of St. John Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church. He had been employed in the Food Service Department of Allegheny College and was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan.
Survived by sons Paul...
David D. Merritt
Nov 29, 2022
David D. Merritt, 57,of Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at home with his family by his side.
David was born in Meadville, on June 3, 1965, a son of Carmen E. and Vina E. (Lilley) Merritt.
On June 14, 1986 David married Melanie Walker; she survives.
He was a member of Twelve Apostles Lutheran Church, Saegertown.
David was a 1983 graduate of...
Alice Virginia Miller
Nov 29, 2022
Our beloved Alice Virginia Lilly Miller was taken to heaven November 29, 2022; she died at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by her family.
A special thanks to the loving and compassionate ICU and second floor north nursing staff and aides, who took such tender care of her.
Alice was born December 31, 1923 at home, in Coons Corners, Saegertown, the daughter of...
Michael K. Zimmerman
Nov 28, 2022
Michael "Mike" K. Zimmerman, 62, of Meadville, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Vincent Health System, Erie surrounded by family.
Michael was born in Kutztown, on December 7, 1959, a son of the late Henry Neil and Mary Lou (Derr) Zimmerman.
On August 5, 1989 Michael married Joanie L. Zuccaro; she survives.
He was a member of St. Mary of Grace...
Paul A. Vogt
Nov 28, 2022
Paul A. Vogt, 85, of Saegertown, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at Crawford County Care Center.
Paul was born at home in Edinboro, on March 22, 1937, a son of the late Albert O. and Minnie (Krauter) Vogt.
On June 14, 1958, Paul married Flora E. Lane; she preceded him in death on July 29, 2019.
He was a member of Saegertown...
Ardelle Lorraine Leonard
Nov 23, 2022
Ardelle Lorraine Leonard, 81, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Ardelle was born in Oil City, on January 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Ervin and Mary (Dechant) Guth.
On June 24, 1972, Ardelle married Gerald "Jerry" Leonard; he preceded her in death on January 17, 2018.
She was a member of...
John L. Caretti
Nov 15, 2022
John L. Caretti, 76, of Saegertown, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at home.
John was born in Meadville, on February 19, 1946, a son of the late Louis J. and Anna Mae (Talarico) Caretti.
On October 2, 1976 John married Bonita "Bonnie" Gaines; she survives.
A 1964 graduate of Meadville High School, John was also a 1968 graduate of Edinboro...
Norman C. Getchell, Ii
Nov 9, 2022
Norman Claire Getchell, 71, passed away on November 9, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loving siblings during these difficult days.
Norman was born in Baltimore, MD on February 21, 1951, a son of the late Norman and Beverly (Hoffer) Getchell. Subsequently Beverly was married to the late Maynard "Buck" Donahue for nearly 50 years and he...
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