Obituaries

Jun 8, 2017

Thelma Mae Johnson, 88, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Thelma was born in Uniontown, on July 12, 1928, a daughter of the late William R. and Bessie M. (Herring) Johnson. She was a member of First Assembly of God where she had served in the Children's Ministry...

Jun 7, 2017

Mr. Donald L. Offi, 83, of 771 Market Street, Meadville passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at home. Don was born in Meadville on September 6, 1933, the son of the late Michael and Mina (Matteson) Offi. Donald married Joyce Sheakley; she preceded him in death on October 17, 2016. For 25 years Donald was associated with Economy Roofing which...

Jun 6, 2017

Myron Dean Gingerich, 19, of 11655 Shenenberg Rd., Guys Mills, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, due to a fatal automobile accident. Myron was born in Meadville, on October 18, 1997, a son of William and Ruth Ann (Yoder) Gingerich. He was a member of Living Hope Mennonite Church, Cochranton. In addition to his parents, William...

Jun 4, 2017

Donald L. Gerard, 56, of 23180 Blystone Rd., Venango, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, at AristaCare at Park Avenue, Meadville. Don was born in Meadville, on January 17, 1961, a son of Shirley Ann (McPhearson) and the late Jack L. Gerard. Don married Darlene L. Shaffer; she survives. Over the years Don had been employed as Head Manager of...

May 31, 2017

Frances Yoder, 93, of 11657 Schenenberg Rd., Guys Mills, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at home. Frances was born in Davis County, IN, on January 31, 1924, a daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Graber) Wagler. On December 12, 1946 Frances married Menno Yoder, son of Peter and Rosa (Graber) Yoder; he preceded her in death on December...

May 30, 2017

Mrs. Rita Mary Lopus (née Dahlkemper) died surrounded by her family on May 30, 2017 at her home of the last several years in Tallmadge, OH. The red of her immaculate nail polish matched the beads of the rosary she held. Rita was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was 92 years old. Rita is survived by her...

May 27, 2017

AntiQua "T.T." AnQuanette King, 24, of 684 Park Avenue, Meadville, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, as the result of an automobile accident. T.T. was born in Orlando, FL on November 8, 1992, a daughter of Raymond Jones and Crystal Epps. She was a member of United Faith Fellowship Church of God. T.T. was employed by Bethesda Children's Home, Meadville,...

May 25, 2017

Mrs. June Bedell Miller, 89, of 339 E. Jamestown Rd., Greenville, formerly of 8841 Oak Drive, Meadville, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at St. Paul's Nursing Home, Greenville. June was born in Brooklyn, PA, on April 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Carlton and Helen (Ely) Bedell. On September 5, 1949 June married Glenn D. Miller; he preceded...

May 19, 2017

Terry Edward Chiaramonte, 58, of 22550 N. Mosiertown Rd., Saegertown, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at Meadville Medical Center. Terry was born in Pittsburgh, on December 30, 1958, a son of Joan (Bennett) Chiaramonte and the late Anthony Chiaramonte. On August 16, 1979, Terry married Kathleen M. Hiben; she survives. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. Terry was...

May 18, 2017

Harold "Eugene" Lenhart, 85, of Saegertown, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Eugene was born in Saegertown, on August 22, 1931, a son of the late Harold Elmer and Ellen (Newman) Lenhart. On April 14, 1951 Eugene married Mae Wetsell; she survives. Eugene retired from Pasco Tool and Die and had previously been employed...

May 18, 2017

James A. Acker, 92, of 16754 Mosiertown Rd., Saegertown, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Meadville Medical Center.   James was born at home in Coons Corners, on September 4, 1924, a son of the late John and Hazel (Battles) Acker.   On June 16, 1950, James married Bessie A. Smith; she preceded him in death on July 12, 2014.   He...

May 15, 2017

Junior H. Smith, 90, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of 881 North Street, Meadville, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community. Junior was born at home in New Richmond Twp., on June 15, 1926, a son of the late Alva F. and Ruth B. (Henry) Smith. On April 24, 1943 Junior married...

May 14, 2017

Brenda Joyce (Nicholson) Neely age 65 of Meadville went to be an angel on May 14, 2017. She courageously fought her failing health for several years. Born on July 6, 1951 in Morgantown, W.VA to the late Beatrice Byham and Ernest Nicholson. She married George Neely on August 4, 1976; he survives. She went to Meadville Area Senior High School....

May 11, 2017

Mrs. Carmella "Melluch" S. Luchansky, 89, formerly of 20002 Meadowland Drive, Meadville, and formerly of Saegertown, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville, where she had been a resident for the past year and a half. Carmella was born in Meadville, on August 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" and Mary...

May 10, 2017

Shirley E. Whiting, 80, of 4971 Independence Drive, Bradenton, FL, formerly of 169 Reynolds Ave., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL. Shirley was born in Aurora, IL on July 29, 1936, a daughter of the late William and Florence Erickson. On December 15, 1956 Shirley married Dean G. Whiting; he preceded her in...

May 10, 2017

Ruth Jean Fox, 85, of 13222 Faust Road, Conneaut Lake, passed away Wednesday, May 10th, 2017, at AristaCare at Park Avenue, Meadville. Ruth was born in Coal Valley, on January 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Frederick and Martha (Aiken) Eells. She was of the Protestant faith and proclaimed God had healed her several times. Ruth worked as a...

May 9, 2017

May 1, 2017

Douglas Joseph Farkus, 61, of 3109 Denver St., San Diego, CA, formerly of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 1, 2017 at home. Douglas was born in Meadville, on September 9, 1955, a son of the late Joseph and Rose C. (Bergamasco) Farkus. For the past 15 years Doug was employed by telecommunications provider, ATN, San Diego, CA. Doug...

May 1, 2017

Olga A. Bryant, 77, of Meadville, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at home. Olga was born in Selma, AL on July 28, 1939, a daughter of the late Thomas and Carrie (Green) Glover. On January 11, 1964 Olga married Donald Bryant; he preceded her in death on January 6, 2003. Olga was a faithful and active member of St....

Apr 22, 2017

Ruth Marie Prystaloski, 84, of 9947 Tamarack Drive, Meadville, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Marquette Hospice House. Ruth was born in Meadville, on January 4, 1933, a daughter of the late Edward M. and Zoe J. (Henry) Snearline. On May 3, 1952 Ruth married Robert "Bob" W. Prystaloski; he preceded her in death on January 14, 2017. She...