Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Catherine (Cass) M. Berasi
Dec 6, 2018
Catherine (Cass) M. Berasi, 91, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Catherine was born in Pittsburgh, on July 10, 1927, a daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Schiffhauer) Devlin. On December 29, 1951 Catherine married Guido "Guy" Berasi at St. Mary Church in Pittsburgh; he survives. She was a member of St....
Hazel S. Mclaughlin
Dec 4, 2018
Hazel Schwavey McLaughlin, 95, of 455 Chestnut Street, Meadville, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Juniper Village. Hazel was born in Meadville, on April 26, 1923, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (McFadden) Schwavey. On January 23, 1948, Hazel married Leonard R. McLaughlin; he preceded her in death October 10, 2004. She was a member of Pleasantview...
Richard "Dick" D. Seidel, Sr.
Dec 2, 2018
This is the story of Richard Downing (Dick) Seidel, Sr. He was a man of great spiritual depth, who loved Jesus and made it his mission in life to share the Good News of Christ. Dick was a strong family man and was known to his 11 grandchildren as Opa. He taught his family through example never missing an opportunity...
Frank C. Fischer
Nov 30, 2018
Frank C. Fischer, 93, of Meadville, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Marquette Hospice House, surrounded by his family. Frank was born in McKees Rocks on March 22, 1925, a son of the late Frank X. and Florence (Mennhan) Fischer, Sr. On December 16, 1988 Frank married Carmella A. (Jones) Nuzzulo; she survives. He was an active member St....
Gary E. Foote
Nov 30, 2018
Gary E. Foote, 72, of the Crawford County Care Center, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center, Meadville. Gary was born in Titusville, on February 1, 1946, a son of the late Kenneth L. and Agnes (Peterson) Foote. Gary had been employed by the former K-Mart of Meadville and Vallonia Industries. He had an appreciation for county...
Randall B. Walker
Nov 29, 2018
Randall "Randy" B. Walker, 68, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family. Randy was born in Meadville, on September 22, 1950, a son of the late Milton W. and Edith (Buterbaugh) Walker. On October 5, 2001 Randy married Diane Stefanucci; she survives. He previously had been married to Pam Everet. Randy retired as...
Floyd "Slim" N. Caneer
Nov 27, 2018
Floyd "Slim" N. Caneer, 85, of 21457 Hunter Road, Meadville, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Crawford County Care Center. Floyd was born in Cornersville, TN, on November 16, 1933, a son of the late Sidney Floyd and Neatho Elizabeth (Underwood) Caneer. Slim had been employed as a driver for Micro Tool for nine years. Prior to that he...
Theresa A. Colantonio
Nov 27, 2018
Theresa A. Colantonio, 76, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Theresa was born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 13, 1942, a daughter of the late James and Rose (Sirico) Nespole. On July 19, 1970 Theresa married Ralph Anthony Colantonio; he preceded her in death on December 12, 2007. While living in Meadville, Theresa was a member of St....
John P. Catalano
Nov 26, 2018
John P. Catalano, 62, of Meadville, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Johnny was born in Meadville, on December 4, 1955, a son of the late Emilio "Amie" and Mary (Barno) Catalano. He was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church. In 1976 Johnny became employed by Vallonia Industries where he worked...
Brandon Michael Scott
Nov 25, 2018
Brandon Michael Scott, formerly of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. Brandon was born on February 28, 1966 in Greenville, to Kenneth and Cheryl (Kolesar) Scott. Brandon attended Meadville High School and was a member of the National Honor Society and great supporter of all sports while there. After high school he attended the University of...
Patricia Ann Hamilton
Nov 19, 2018
Patricia Ann Hamilton, 53, of Meadville, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, at home. Patty was born in Meadville, on April 6, 1965, a daughter of the late Ethel "Ruth" (Williams) Hamilton. She was an active member of St. John Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church where she volunteered with the Kitchen Committee, Food Pantry and Women's Ministry. She had been...
Ida Mae Acker
Nov 19, 2018
Ida Mae Acker, 88, of 15849 Wagner Drive, Meadville, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Ida Mae was born at home in Hadley, on May 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Chester David and Hazel (Condit) Thompson. On April 1, 1967 Ida Mae married Arnold Acker; he preceded her in death...
Joan R. Merchbaker
Nov 18, 2018
Joan R. Merchbaker, 77, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018, at home, surrounded by her family. Joan was born in Meadville, on May 13, 1941, a daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Strack) Siegrist. On September 21, 1985 Joan married Paul Merchbaker; he predeceased her on October 26, 1990. In 2002 Joan retired from Quality Markets after...
Ronald E. Abbott
Nov 13, 2018
Ronald E. Abbott, 70, of Saegertown, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center. Ronald was born in Meadville, on March 31, 1948, a son of Lester E. and the late Betty (Mitch) Abbott. On June 21, 1969, Ronald married Kathleen Schlipf; she survives. In 2008 Ronald retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad and had previously been...
Herman H. Williams
Nov 11, 2018
Herman H. Williams, 85, of Meadville, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was at home surrounded by his family. Herman was born in Meadville, on August 24, 1933, a son of the late Richard and Anna (Cox) Williams. On June 1, 1985 he married Beverly A. McClure; she survives. Herm was a faithful...
Eugene L. Hoffman
Nov 9, 2018
Eugene L. Hoffman, 78, of Meadow Drive, Saegertown, peacefully passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, with family. Eugene was born in Punxsutawney on March 25, 1940 and grew up in Coolsprings, PA. He was the son of the late Lee and Icie (Hinderliter) Hoffman. He had been married to Linda Stokes-Milller and Rose Marie Brzezinski. Eugene graduated from Punxsutawney High...
Ryan A. Snow
Nov 5, 2018
Ryan A. Snow, 42, of Meadville, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018, at home. Ryan was born in Oil City, on March 29, 1976, a son of Gary D. and Nancy (Elderkin) Snow. On May 22, 2010, Ryan married Denise H. Clark Arbuckle; she survives. Ryan was currently employed by Blooming Valley Landscape Supply, Meadville. He had previously been employed...
Rex Delano Griffith
Nov 4, 2018
Rex Delano Griffith, Jr., 85, of 11899 Thurston Rd., Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Rex was born in Meadville, on April 22, 1933, a son of the late Rex A. and Alice (Hanzi) Griffith Snyder. On March 6, 1961 Rex married Patricia A. Dickson; she preceded him in death on July 13, 2009....
Dorothy "Dot" Devee Runkle
Nov 3, 2018
Dorothy "Dot" Devee Runkle, 90, of Meadville passed away peacefully on November 3, 2018 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 15, 1927 in Fairview Township, Mercer County to John L. and Sara Reinhart Runkle and was the middle of five children Dorothy attended Godfrey School – a one room school house...
Merle R. Hiland
Oct 31, 2018
Merle R. Hiland, 84, of Saegertown, departed this life on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Merle was born in Meadville, on May 29, in the year of our Lord and Savior 1934, the third child and third son of the late Deacon John Henry and Arrethia (Vinson) Hiland. Merle had married Catherine J. Hiland; she predeceased him. Born and raised in...