Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Andrew John Dillenkofer
Sep 25, 2017
Andrew John Dillenkofer, 19, of 10464 Hollis Rd., Meadville, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, at Meadville Medical Center. Andrew was born in Meadville, on July 1, 1998, a son of Herbert John and Pamela Lynn (Gray) Dillenkofer. Andrew had attended West End Elementary School, Meadville Middle School, Meadville High School and Hyde School in Connecticut and received his adult...
Jana L. Haylett
Sep 22, 2017
Jana L. Haylett, 81, of 20539 Grange Center Rd., Saegertown, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Jana was born in Erie, on August 9, 1936, the only child of the late Kenneth and Frances (Reed) Lesh. On August 10, 1957, Jana married Charles B. Haylett; he preceded her in death on December 20, 2014. She...
Eileen M. Simcheck
Sep 17, 2017
Eileen M. Simcheck, 85, of 25521 Henry Road, Cambridge Springs, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, at home, surrounded by loved ones and friends. Eileen was born at home, on Mackey Hill Road, Union City, on May 9, 1932, a daughter of the late John Paul and Iva Mae (Brown) Blakeslee. On July 29, 1949, Eileen married George P. Simcheck;...
Marian Orlando
Sep 11, 2017
Marian Orlando, 93, of Meadville, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017, surrounded by her family at Meadville Medical Center, following a short illness. Marian was born in Meadville, PA on September 27, 1923, a daughter of the late Joseph and Girolema (Marchese) Frisina. She was not only the last surviving of their ten children, but also the last surviving, out...
Charles "Charlie" E. Schmitz
Sep 6, 2017
Charles "Charlie" E. Schmitz, 69, of 305 Jefferson Street, Meadville, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Meadville Medical Center. Charlie was born in Bronx, NY on November 4, 1947, a son of the late Edward and Jennie (Longo) Schmitz. He is a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. Following his retirement as a Meadville Police...
Bonnie Jean Luce
Sep 3, 2017
Bonnie Jean (Dressler) Luce, 75, of 27485 Highway 77, Cambridge Springs, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, at AristaCare at Park Avenue, Meadville. Bonnie was born in DuBois on June 11, 1942, a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Elma Hazel Marquerita (Brubaker) Dressler. On March 4, 1973 Bonnie married Larry W. Luce, he survives. She had been a...
Edwin F. North
Aug 30, 2017
Edwin F. North, 55, of 549 Lord Street, Meadville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at home. Edwin was born in Biloxi, MS on May 7, 1962, a son of Karen (Bausman) and the late Dean L. North. On July 24, 1982 Edwin married Lynne A. Stallard; she survives. Edwin graduated from Meadville High School in 1981. He went on...
Lee M. Markey
Aug 26, 2017
Lee M. Markey, 85, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He died the way he lived - with courage, dignity and a positive attitude. Lee was born on July 9, 1932, in Mount Pleasant, the son of the late Virgil and Amelia (Pershing) Markey. He graduated from Meadville...
Joseph Oscar Grippi
Aug 25, 2017
Joseph Oscar Grippi, 81, of 12392 Vanhorne Rd., Meadville, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at Meadville Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Meadville, on September 15, 1935, a son of the late Samuel Alexander and Margaret (Tedesco) Grippi. On February 6, 1960 Joe married Virginia "Ginny" Koehler; she survives. He was a member of St....
Dorothy Lee Rogers
Aug 25, 2017
Dorothy Lee Rogers, 81, of 440 Arch St., Meadville, went to be with the lord, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, August 25, 2017, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Dorothy was born in Lewisport, KY on February 29, 1936, a daughter of the late Charles Virgil and Hazel Lee Browning. On April 10, 1993 Dorothy married James W. Rogers;...
Jack A. Jameson, Jr.
Aug 24, 2017
Jack A. Jameson, Jr., 69, of 457 Arch St., Meadville, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Jack was born in Mercer, on April 10, 1948, a son of the late Jack A. and Frances (Irwin) Jameson Sr. Jack was a self employed truck driver for many years. Following his high school graduation, he entered...
Olive Belle Newhard Welch
Aug 23, 2017
Olive Belle Newhard Welch, 97, of 9108 State Hwy. 198, Conneautville, formerly of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community, Conneautville. Olive was born in Meadville, on August 3, 1920, a daughter of the late Birt and Gertrude (Boyles) Crecraft. On May 8, 1938 Olive married Robert Paul Newhard; he preceded her in death on...
Stephen N. Wynn
Aug 19, 2017
Mr. Stephen N. Wynn ( Winn), age 80 of Meadville, has gone home. Mr. Winn (aka- Steve, Junior and Goat Man) died from a brief illness on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Corry Manor, Corry. Mr. Wynn was born in Meadville, Crawford County, on August 13, 1937 and was a member of the United States Air Force and served as...
Don Joseph Donatelli
Aug 19, 2017
Don Joseph Donatelli passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1944 in Oklahoma City, OK, the eldest son of Herman and Catherine Donatelli, both deceased. He was raised in Aspinwall, Pittsburgh, and attended Catholic schools and graduated from North Catholic High School in 1963. He attended Virginia Technical Institute...
Francis "Frank" Kelly
Aug 19, 2017
After a strong and courageous battle with cancer, Francis "Frank" Kelly of Meadville was called to heaven on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Frank was born in Meadville on April 20, 1951 to Robert and Beatrice (Schwabenbauer) Kelly, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Gail Edmiston Kelly who he married on September 12, 2008, daughter Krista...
Richard E. Jones
Aug 15, 2017
Richard E. Jones, 57, of 731 Euclid Ave., Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at home surrounded by his family and those who loved him. Richard was born in Warren, on March 4, 1960, a son of Richard W. Jones and the late Ruth (Soles) Jones. On October 28, 1978, Richard married Alice Faye Seely; she survives. Richard drove...
Anne Hall
Jul 28, 2017
Anne Lacey Hall, 90, of Meadville, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Anne was born in Meadville, on May 13, 1927, a daughter of the late A.J. and Harriet (Rice) Lacey. On July 24, 1949 Anne married William S. Hall; he preceded her in death on September 27, 2009. She was a member of...
Duane A. Young
Jul 28, 2017
Duane A. Young, 67, of 13313 Helen St., Meadville, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017, at home. Duane was born in Meadville, on November 25, 1949, a son of the late Austin Lutton and Dorothy Marie (Broughton) Young. On April 29, 1978 Duane married Geri Vaughn ; she survives. After 25 years of service, Duane retired in 2012 from the...
Robin Lynn Wyant
Jul 17, 2017
Robin Lynn Wyant, 50, of 8384 Schreck Rd., Meadville, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017, at home. Robin was born in Union City, on December 25, 1966, a daughter of George and Patricia (Potts) Humes. On May 3, 1996, Robin married Scott A. Wyant; he survives. Robin was employed as Administrative Assistant to the Plant Manager of Lord Corporation, Saegertown,...
Patrick O. Vargo
Jul 16, 2017
Patrick Orion Vargo, 62, of 18696 New Richmond Rd., Cambridge Springs, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Patrick was born in Columbus, OH on March 24, 1955, a son of the late John D. and Patricia (Ferguson) Vargo. On September 19, 1977 Patrick married Terry J. Lang; she survives. Patrick was currently employed by Modern...