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Marie J. Yarnell

Marie J. Yarnell

Nov 5, 2022

Marie J. Yarnell, 74, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at home surrounded by family.

Marie was born in Meadville, on May 7, 1948, a daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Basile) Bocchine.

Marie was an avid baker and enjoyed going to the casinos. Her greatest love in life was her family.

Marie is survived by a daughter Shannon Marie...

Richard Graham

Richard Graham

Nov 5, 2022

Richard Graham, 55, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at home.

Richard was born in Detroit, MI, on December 8, 1966, a son of the late Walter Graham, Sr. and Jacqueline (Pearson) Graham.

A US Army veteran, Richard served his country honorably from October 14, 1992 until October 13, 1996.

Richard is survived by two sons Richard Graham Jr. and Quincy...

Ralph Arnold Acker

Ralph Arnold Acker

Nov 3, 2022

Ralph Arnold Acker, 71, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

Ralph was born in Meadville, on May 4, 1951, a son of the late Arnold L. and Germaine (Hager) Acker.

On October 17, 2008, Ralph married Judy M. Groves Troy; she survives.

He attended Saegertown United Methodist Church.

A 1969 graduate of Saegertown High School, Ralph...

Joyce Ann Shuman Smith

Joyce Ann Shuman Smith

Oct 29, 2022

Joyce Anne Shuman Smith, formerly of Meadville and Erie, passed away on October 29th, with loved ones by her side at her home in Clearwater Beach, FL.

Joyce is reunited with Thomas Wilson Smith, Sr., her beloved husband of 54 years. 

Joyce is survived by her four loving children: Todd Davis (Lauren) of Scottsdale, AZ; Tamara Haverfield (Gary) Mansfield, OH, Tracey...

Guido Mario Colella

Guido Mario Colella

Oct 24, 2022

Guido Mario Colella, 89, of Meadville, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Crawford County Care Center, with his family by his side.

Guido was born in Taurianova, RC, Italy on May 16, 1933, a son of the late Carmela (Sigilli) and Antonino V. Colella.

He was a member of St. Mary of Grace Church.

Guido had been a Master Tailor for over...

Darlene E. Flanders

Darlene E. Flanders

Oct 22, 2022

Darlene E. Flanders, 73, of Meadville, passed away October 22, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center.

Darlene was born in Meadville, on November 8, 1948, a daughter of the late Vance and Leota (Larimer) Vosburg.

On September 14, 1985, Darlene married Richard L. Flanders; he preceded her in death on May 5, 2009.

Darlene is survived by a daughter Debbie Madden (Boyfriend James Inserra);...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Thibaut

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Thibaut

Oct 14, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Thibaut, 96, of Novi, MI, formerly of Meadville, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center.

Betty was born in Meadville, on February 4, 1926, the daughter of the late James and Gladys (George) Collins.

On September 10, 1951, Betty married Frederick G. Thibaut; he preceded her in death on October 1, 1990.

In 1986 Betty retired...

Lester E. Abbott

Lester E. Abbott

Oct 12, 2022

Lester E. Abbott, 94, of Saegertown passed away, Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Crawford County Care Center.

Lester was born in Hindsdale, NY on May 24, 1928, the son of the late Floyd and Opal (Dundon) Abbott.

On July 28, 1990 he married Vera Joan Abbott. she preceded him in death on August 10, 2012. He previously married Betty Mitich on Dec....

Laura Jane Huff

Laura Jane Huff

Oct 11, 2022

Laura Jane Huff, of Union City, went home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, surely into the arms of the love of her life, Dick; her parents; siblings; and beloved aunt. She quietly drifted away from her uncooperative body and limitations. After 100 years on this earth, she earned her rest, and did not mourn her homegoing.

Jane was born in Meadville,...

Keith H. Smith

Keith H. Smith

Oct 10, 2022

Keith Howard Smith, 88, formerly of Saegertown, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022 at Wesbury United Methodist Home in Meadville.

Keith was born in Derby, England on September 27, 1934, a son of Alfred and Dora Smith.

He attended Derby School and obtained a degree in engineering through British Rail and the Derby Institute of Technology.

Keith married Teresa (Tessa) Hobbs on...

Ruth Marie Harper

Ruth Marie Harper

Oct 9, 2022

Ruth Marie Harper, 83, of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.

Ruth was born in Scranton, on February 6, 1939, a daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Carbaugh) Capazo.

In October of 1957, Marie married her childhood sweetheart, Dr. Richard Harper, Captain, United States Navy; he preceded her in death on February 21, 2019.

She was...

Charles "Charlie" Keeler

Charles "Charlie" Keeler

Oct 8, 2022

Charles (Charlie) Keeler, 72, of Meadville passed away October 8, 2022, at Western Reserve Healthcare.

He was born July 13, 1950, son of the late George and Wilma Keeler.

His brother Jack Henry preceded him in death.

He is survived by sisters Donna (Larry) Atkins, Sandy (Dale) Delbridge, Diane Greenawalt, brother Rick Dickson and several nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by...

Robert Bill

Robert Bill

Oct 4, 2022

Robert Bill, 72, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at home.

Robert was born in Susquehanna, on January 3, 1950, a son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy E. (Hough) Bill.

He was affiliated with Christ Church Episcopal, Meadville.

Following Robert's graduation from Meadville High School in 1968 he became employed in the Wheel Shop as a Machinist for the former...

Kathryn A. Kebert

Kathryn A. Kebert

Oct 3, 2022

Kathryn A. Kebert, 65, of Grove City, formerly of Meadville, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community, Conneautville.

Kathryn was born in Meadville, on July 2, 1957, a daughter of the late Floyd L. and Regina "Jean" (Staudt) Kebert.

A 1972 graduate of Meadville High School, Kathryn also earned her LPN Degree in 1975 from the Meadville Vocational...

Lawrence "Larry" R. Hock, Jr.

Lawrence "Larry" R. Hock, Jr.

Oct 3, 2022

Lawrence R. Hock, Jr. of Lebanon, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati on October 3, 2022, at the age of 81. His battle with health issues in recent years reflected his courage in facing life challenges with a smile.

Larry was born in Meadville, PA, to the late Margaret Crosley Hock and Lawrence R. Hock, Sr.

He attended St. Brigid School...

Connie K. Williams

Connie K. Williams

Sep 30, 2022

Connie Helen Williams, 92, came from God on March 7, 1930 and returned to God on September 30, 2022.

She was born in Washington, DC, daughter of the late Admiral George P. and Helen (Bresnahan) Kraker. As the daughter of a career naval officer, they traveled from one coast to the other, following her father's assignments with the Navy, attending many...

Genevieve Irene Howick

Genevieve Irene Howick

Sep 28, 2022

Genevieve Irene Howick, 87, of Cochranton, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center.

Genevieve was born in West Hickory, on May 2, 1935, a daughter of the late Walter H. and Katherine (Carll) Emert.

In May of 1954, Genevieve married Albert E. Howick, Sr.; he survives.

She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Cochranton. After many...

Hazel M. Whitmer

Hazel M. Whitmer

Sep 27, 2022

Hazel M. Whitmer, 96, of Galloway, OH, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2022, with her family at her side.

Born May 12, 1926, in Oil City, PA, she was a daughter of the late James and Bessie Whitling.

She married Chester Leroy Whitmer on June 1, 1946; they had three children, Barbara Grace, Deborah Mae and Daniel Leroy. Chester preceded her...

Evelyn M. Rubner

Evelyn M. Rubner

Sep 27, 2022

Evelyn M. Rubner, 99, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center.

Evelyn was born in Venango, on February 22, 1923, a daughter of the late Perry and Jessie (Bierworth) Rubner.

For many years Evelyn had her own wallpaper hanging service and had also provided child care services. She enjoyed being a homemaker and delighted in looking after...

W. Thomas Chalmers

W. Thomas Chalmers

Sep 18, 2022

W. Thomas Chalmers of Meadville, Pa. — beloved family man and steadfast volunteer for many community organizations — passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022. He was 80.

Born June 10, 1942, in Beaver, Pa., Tom moved to Meadville after earning a bachelor’s degree in biology from Geneva College in Beaver. Working at the state health department, Tom met and soon...

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