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Frank C. Post

Frank C. Post

Nov 1, 2023

Frank C. Post, 80, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at home.

Frank was born in Chardon, OH, a son of the late John F. and Helen Post.

In March of 1962, Frank married Elizabeth; she preceded him in death in March, 2009.

After being Honorably Discharged from the United States Air Force, Frank returned to the area and worked as...

Gloria J. Groves

Gloria J. Groves

Nov 1, 2023

Gloria J. Groves, 96, of Meadville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.

Gloria was born in Meadville, on June 14, 1927, a daughter of the late Forrest and Leda (Seiple) Patterson.

On July 17, 1948 Gloria married William S. Groves, Jr.; he preceded her in death on November 24, 2003.

She was a very active member of Saegertown...

Robert "Bud" W. Peters

Robert "Bud" W. Peters

Oct 31, 2023

Robert "Bud" W. Peters, 88, of Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Bud was born in Meadville, on February 20, 1935, a son of the late William E. and Mary Louise (Kline) Peters.

On January 1, 1978 Bud married Judith A. Thomas; she survives. He had previously married Virginia Daniels on October 9, 1954.

Bud retired...

Joanna Peters Watson

Joanna Peters Watson

Oct 31, 2023

Joanna Peters Watson, 94, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

Joanna was born in Cape May, NJ on January 20, 1929, a daughter of the late C. Arthur and Virginia (Whitling) Battles.

In 1948 Joanna married James Ralph Peters who preceded her in death on November 4, 1984. Subsequently she married David G. Watson...

Joyce A. Erie

Joyce A. Erie

Oct 30, 2023

Joyce A. Erie, 82, of Meadville, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born in North Franklin, Armstrong County, on July 14, 1941.

On November 21, 1959 Joyce married John C. Erie; he survives.

Joyce was a member of St. Mary of Grace Church and had been a member of the Altar Rosary Society.

Joyce was a...

Gail M. Miller

Gail M. Miller

Oct 29, 2023

Gail M. Miller, 61, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Meadville, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the home of her daughter where she had been living.

Gail was born in Oil City, on January 26, 1962, a daughter of the late William and Patricia (Dolby) Barr.

On November 22, 1980, Gail married William "Bill" L. Miller, Jr.; he preceded her...

Robert "Bob" C. Riordan

Robert "Bob" C. Riordan

Oct 27, 2023

Robert "Bob" C. Riordan, 79, of Meadville, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, with his wife by his side.

Bob was born in Meadville, on June 2, 1944, a son of the late Frank and Irene (Frey) Riordan.

On April 22, 1978 Bob married Linda L. Powell; she survives.

Following his 1963 graduation from Meadville High School, Bob attended...

Linda S. Miller

Linda S. Miller

Oct 19, 2023

Linda Miller of Meadville, passed away on October 19, 2023, at Wesbury following an extended illness.

Linda was born on October 9, 1949, in Meadville, to the late Wayne and Mary (Hills) Lauderman.

She was a 1967 graduate of the former St. Agatha’s High School, Meadville. Linda worked at CHAPS, where she was instrumental in starting the Drop-In Center, as well as...

Arlene G. Wrightington

Arlene G. Wrightington

Oct 16, 2023

Arlene G. Wrightington, 92, of Meadville, formerly of North Haven, CT, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at Embassy of Park Ave., Meadville.

Arlene was born in New Haven, CT, on October 6, 1931, a daughter of the late Jess and Gladys (Handy) Stone.

On February 27, 1950 Arlene married Floyd Wrightington, Sr.; he preceded her in death on March 16, 2000.

Arlene...

Frank Frederick Lewis

Frank Frederick Lewis

Oct 10, 2023

Frank Frederick Lewis, 67, of Meadville, formerly of Mckeesport and Titusville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at home.

Frank was born in McKeesport, on November 22, 1955, a son of Audrey B. (Smith) and the late Frank E. Lewis.

Frank was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Jefferson Hills, and was a 30 year employee of Hercules, Inc. He...

Frances P. Best

Frances P. Best

Sep 29, 2023

Frances P. Best, 95, of Meadville, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Wesbury United Methodist Community with her family at her side.

Frances was born in Meadville, on December 3, 1927, a daughter of the late Pietro and Antoinette (Corelli) Fera.

On August 4, 1956 Frances married Lawrence E. Best; he preceded her in death on August 21, 1991.

She was a...

Kathryn "Kay" Belle Jones

Kathryn "Kay" Belle Jones

Sep 28, 2023

Kathryn "Kay" Belle Jones, 100, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at home.

Kay was born in West Middlesex, on February 18, 1923, a daughter of the late David and Martha (Bruce) Phillips.

On April 30, 1950 Kay married Samuel Jones; he predeceased her on April 4, 1983.

Kay was proud of her 45 years of service with Talon and of...

Vivian J. Deshner

Vivian J. Deshner

Sep 27, 2023

Vivian J. Deshner, 72, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center, with her loving brother, George, by her side.

Vivian was born in Meadville, on August 5, 1951, a daughter of the late George H. and Betty A. (Hazelbaker) Deshner, Jr.

Immediately following her 1969 graduation from Meadville High School, Vivian became employed by Fargo, McGill,...

Richard "Rick" Lynn Peters

Richard "Rick" Lynn Peters

Sep 26, 2023

Richard "Rick" Lynn Peters, 64, of Cambridge Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Rick was born in Meadville, on August 7, 1959, a son of the late Russel L. and Doris (Stavey) Peters.

Rick worked at Lord Corporation in Cambridge Springs for many years before starting his own business as general contractor He had a great passion...

John L. Weagraff

John L. Weagraff

Sep 25, 2023

John L. Weagraff, 82, of Saegertown passed away on September 25, 2023 due to complications of COVID, following a courageous battle against kidney and lung disease.

He was born on April 30, 1941 to Frederick and Elsie Mae Antill Weagraff in Titusville.

He attended St. Titus grade school and St. Joseph’s Academy High School where he was senior class president. He also...

Luanne Lynch

Luanne Lynch

Sep 23, 2023

Luanne Lynch, 66, of San Gabriel, CA, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at home.

Luanne was the last of ten children born to the late LeRoy and Julia (Swaney) Lynch, on September 28, 1956.

She detested being called "the baby" especially in her more mature years. She was instrumental in getting all of her siblings together for Christmas 2006, a gathering...

Berniece Marie Auell

Berniece Marie Auell

Sep 23, 2023

Berniece Marie (McGill) Auell passed away Saturday, September 23rd, peacefully at home at the age 92. 

She was the daughter of Frank Carl McGill and Myrtle Beers McGill, born February 6, 1931 in Meadville, PA. 

Berniece spent most of her life as a military spouse in faithful service to her family. She was a lifetime member of the Saegertown United...

Sandra "Sandy: L. Cremonese

Sandra "Sandy: L. Cremonese

Sep 22, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" L. Cremonese, 83, of Meadville, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at Wesbury.

Sandy was born in Meadville, on July 31, 1940, a daughter of the late Benny and Henrietta (Myers) Ogello.

On Nov. 18, 1961 Sandy married her high school sweetheart, Peter "Pete" J. Cremonese; he survives.

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

Sandy had been employed...

Linda A. Caldwell

Linda A. Caldwell

Sep 21, 2023

Linda A. Caldwell, 66, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.

Linda was born in Manila, Philippines, on January 15, 1957.

She had married Charles M. Caldwell; he survives.

Linda had been employed by The Days Inn for over ten years until her declining health no longer allowed it. She loved cooking for others and her egg rolls...

Kathleen "Kay" L. Snow

Kathleen "Kay" L. Snow

Sep 20, 2023

Kathleen "Katy" L. Snow, 94, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Titusville Healthcare & Rehabilitation.

Katy was born in Logan Hospital, Cambridge Springs, on December 26, 1928, a daughter of the late Philo Leonard and Minnie Irene (Leary) Fosburg.

On October 22, 1949, Katy married Clayton Snow; he preceded her in death on February 28, 2008.

She was a longtime...

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