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Patricia "Patty" Jensen

Patricia "Patty" Jensen

Dec 20, 2014

Patricia (Patty) Smith Jensen, 84, of Willow Street, Pennsylvania will be memorialized at a Committal Service at the Saegertown Cemetery in Saegertown on Sunday, August 9, 2015.  Following her committal there will be “A Joyful Remembrance” reception at the Riverside Inn in Cambridge Springs beginning at 2:15 pm to celebrate and remember her life.  Family and friends are all invited...

Larndo "Tunie" Hedrick

Larndo "Tunie" Hedrick

Dec 16, 2014

Fire Chief Larndo "Tunie" Hedrick, 58, of 690 Brawley Ave., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. Tunie was born in Meadville on September 24, 1956. On December 26, 1998, Tunie married Maureen K. Palka; she survives. He was an active member of Living Waters Church where he served on the Worship Team. On January 12,...

Marie Catherine (Bittner) Chiea

Marie Catherine (Bittner) Chiea

Dec 10, 2014

Marie Catherine (Bittner) Chiea, 91, of Meadville, formerly of Jeannette, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at Grace Health Center of Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Marie had been in Assisted Living in Cribbs Residential Center at Wesbury since February of 2009. She was born August 25, 1923, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late George and Mary Kivala. She...

James "Jim" Carl Withers

James "Jim" Carl Withers

Dec 9, 2014

James "Jim" Carl Withers, 78, of Cochranton was called home by his Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Jim was born on November 3, 1936, in Philadelphia, MS, the son of the late Lester and Mary Frances (Higgenbotham) Withers. He met Brenda A. Stacho, while stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. They were married June 22,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Colbert

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Colbert

Dec 8, 2014

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Colbert, 66, of 3007 Bremen Ave., Pittsburgh, formerly of Townville, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh. Jackie was born in Meadville, on October 14, 1948, a daughter of the late Frank M. and Florence M. (Courson) Hamilton. On October 21, 1972 Jackie married Philip G. Colbert; he preceded her in...

William "Bill" John Merchbaker

William "Bill" John Merchbaker

Dec 4, 2014

William "Bill" John Merchbaker, 90, of 13004 State Hwy. 98, Meadville, passed away peacefully, at home, on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Bill was born in Meadville, on August 22, 1924, a son of the late Lawrence and Lula (Perry) Merchbaker. On February 23, 1963 Bill married Connie Gill; she survives. He was a long time member of St. Agatha Roman...

Colleen B. Shartle

Colleen B. Shartle

Nov 30, 2014

Colleen B. Shartle, 88, of 20881 State Hwy 198 Saegertown, formerly of 14073 N. Wayland Rd., Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Colleen was born at home in Meadville on October 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Harry and Mariam (Redmond) Rough. On December 9, 1944 Colleen married Kenneth James Shartle; he...

George  A. Mottillo

George A. Mottillo

Nov 30, 2014

George A. Mottillo, 33, of 182 Boynton St., Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 in Erie. George was born in Meadville, on September 3, 1981, a son of Dominic J. and Georgia (Keppler) Mottillo. In the spring of 2010 George graduated from Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Pittsburgh. He attended Meadville schools and Foundation Christian School. A huge sports buff, George...

Ben A. Kiter

Ben A. Kiter

Nov 23, 2014

Ben A. Kiter, 48, of 5891 Kiter Rd., Cochranton, went to be with his eternal Father on Monday, November 24, 2014,surrounded byhis loving family, at Meadville Medical Center. Ben was born in Meadville, on March 1, 1966, a son of the late Clarence G. and Eleanor (Hamilton) Kiter, Jr. On August 22, 2009, Ben married Lorri Canter; she survives. He...

John 'Jocko' N. Stellato, Jr.

John 'Jocko' N. Stellato, Jr.

Nov 20, 2014

John 'Jocko' N. Stellato, Jr., 67, of 19643 Arthur St., Apt. 201C, Meadville, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at St. Vincent Health System, Erie. Jocko was born in Meadville, on February 18, 1947, a son of the late John N. and Helen (Stellato) Stellato, Sr. On May 15, 1970 Jocko married Kathy Toner; she survives. He was a member...

Walter Allen Peterson, Jr.

Walter Allen Peterson, Jr.

Nov 15, 2014

Walter Allen Peterson, Jr., 51, of 14714 Park Ave. Ext., Meadville, formerly of 697 Chestnut St., Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 16th, 2014 at Park Avenue Rehab. & Nursing Center. Walter was born in Meadville, on September 21, 1963, a son of Walter Allen and Sonya A. (Hollabaugh) Peterson, Sr. He had been married to Tammy Crawford; she survives. Walter...

Joann Raybuck

Joann Raybuck

Nov 14, 2014

JoAnn Raybuck, 61, of 10347 Perry Hwy., Meadville, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. JoAnn was born in Meadville, at the former Spencer Hospital, on September 15, 1953, a daughter of Gladys (Riordan) Reynolds and the late Robert Reynolds. On November 21, 1981, JoAnn married Gary L. Raybuck; he survives. After 34 years of service, JoAnn...

Mary 'Eileen' Gilmore

Mary 'Eileen' Gilmore

Nov 13, 2014

Mary 'Eileen' Gilmore, 87, of 625 Shenley Dr., Erie,, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at St. Marys Home-East, Erie. Eileen was born in Bessemer, on September 8, 1927, a daughter of the late Earl S. and Elsie K. (Weaver) Glasgow. On August 19, 1950 Eileen married Robert Dale Gilmore; he preceded her in death in July, 1998. She was...

Richard 'Rick' J. Brunot

Richard 'Rick' J. Brunot

Nov 10, 2014

Richard 'Rick' J. Brunot, 80, of 12747 Park Lane Dr., Meadville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at home. Rick was born in Meadville, on August 31, 1934, a son of the late Ernest L. and Thelma A. (Prenatt) Brunot. On September 26, 1959 Rick married Gloria Palma Allegretti; she preceded him in death on August 15, 2014....

H. Loyd 'Mitch' Mitchell

H. Loyd 'Mitch' Mitchell

Nov 9, 2014

H. Loyd 'Mitch' Mitchell, 87, of 10198 Circle W., Lot 94, Meadville, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, at Park Avenue Rehab. & Nursing Center, Meadville. Mitch was born in Meadville on November 19, 1926, a son of the late Harry and Edith (Fullerton) Mitchell. On July 10, 1982 Mitch married JoAnn Roda; she survives. He was affiliated with St....

George L. Kebert

George L. Kebert

Nov 8, 2014

George L. Kebert, 62, of 6224 Kebert Rd., Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. George was born at the former Spencer Hospital in Meadville, on October 18, 1952, a son of the late Floyd L. and Regina 'Jean' A. (Staudt) Kebert. George was a self-employed farmer, something he very much enjoyed doing. Previously he was...

Julie E. Riley

Julie E. Riley

Nov 4, 2014

Julie Eileen Riley, 55, of 21687 N. Mosiertown Rd., Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. Julie was born at the former Meadville City Hospital, on April 24, 1959, at 10:54 PM, six minutes after her twin brother, Jeffrey. She was a daughter of Marjorie (Crabb) and the late Russell Hannold. On August 24, 2012 Julie...

Arbuta Arlene Frisina

Arbuta Arlene Frisina

Nov 4, 2014

Arbuta Arlene Frisina, 78, of 557 Chestnut St., Apt. 39 C, Meadville, formerly of Stan Road, Meadville, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. Arbuta was born at home in Meadville, on October 18, 1936, a daughter of the late Charles and Arlene (Arvilla) Smith. On June 15, 1965 Arbuta married Joseph A. Frisina; he survives....

Leann Marie Halfast Rhoades

Leann Marie Halfast Rhoades

Oct 31, 2014

A team of loving family, friends and supporters said goodbye to a uniquely wonderful, energetic, full of life and love, truly beautiful and delight to all who knew her person on November 1, 2014. LeAnn Marie Halfast Rhoades brought joy in the form of a fabulous smile and contagious laugh as well as a generous and loving heart to everyone....

James Earnest Osborne

James Earnest Osborne

Oct 31, 2014

James Earnest Osborne, 80, of 775 Gasteiger Rd,. Meadville, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. James was born at home in Jackson Center, on July 13, 1934, a son of the late Alva Jackson and Florence (Powell) Osborne. From 1986-1996 James was employed by Janet and Jeff Peters at Spruce Row Dairy Farm; he thoroughly...

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