Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Robert Louis Hanka
Jan 12, 2014
Robert Louis Hanka, 91, of 20881 State Hwy. 198, Saegertown, formerly of 15879 State Hwy. 86, Meadville, passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2014 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Robert was born in Meadville, on July 20, 1922, a son of the late Edgar H. and Lucile (Cotton) Hanka. In 1951 Robert married Gertrude R. Eccles; she preceded him in...
Robert 'Bob' J. Pfleger
Jan 10, 2014
Mr. Robert 'Bob' J. Pfleger, 87, of 23079 Mitchell Road, Saegertown, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014, at home. Bob was born in Jersey City, NJ on September 11, 1926, the son of the late John W. and Ellen (Fewer) Pfleger. On May 2, 1972, Bob married Hazel 'Shawn' Bailey; she survives. A member of St. Mary of Grace Roman...
Colten River Hyde
Jan 9, 2014
Colten River Hyde, new born, of 601 Delaware St., Jamestown, passed away Friday, January 10th, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center, Meadville. Colten was born in Meadville on January 10, 2014, a son of Mark Allen and Terri Marie (Smith) Hyde In addition to his parents, Colten is survived by three sisters Kenzie Hyde, Lyla Hyde, Oceana Hyde all of Jamestown,...
Julia Mary (Wermlinger) Conner
Jan 6, 2014
Julia Mary (Wermlinger) Conner, 48, of 694 Highland Ave., Meadville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Julia was born in Cleveland, OH on July 30, 1965, a daughter of Evelyn 'Joy' Porter and the late Richard Wermlinger. Julia married Bruce Conner; he preceded her in death in June, 2010. Julia was a...
Kathryn L. Baumgardner
Jan 5, 2014
Kathryn L. Baumgardner, 61, of 16871 Craig Rd., Saegertown, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Kathryn was born in Meadville, on February 24, 1952, a daughter of the late Walter and Jean L. (Hartman) Baumgardner. She attended Saegertown United Methodist Church. Kathryn was a 1971 graduate of Saegertown High School. She enjoyed knitting, making crafts...
Warren 'Steve' Bruce Stevenson
Jan 4, 2014
Warren 'Steve' Bruce Stevenson passed away peacefully at his home in Meadville on January 5, 2014, at the age of 77. He was born on October 8, 1936 in Chicago, IL, to Carl and Helen Stevenson. He was married to Janice Williams of West Homestead in 1958. After graduating from Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, CA, he entered the...
Judy Lorraine Downing
Dec 29, 2013
Judy Lorraine Downing, 58, of 15486 Woodrow Dr., Meadville, passed away Monday, December 30th, 2013, at home. Judy was born in Pittsburgh on October 7, 1955, a daughter of John and Jessie (Spencer) Almasi. On July 16, 1977 Judy married Dr. Timothy M. Downing, MD; he survives. She was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville....
David Michael Peeples, Jr.
Dec 29, 2013
David Michael Peeples, Jr., of 15035 Autumn Dr., Meadville, was still born on Monday, December 30, 2013 at Meadville Medical Center. David was the son of David Michael Peeples, Sr. and Tiffany Cheyenne (Smith) Trout. In addition to his parents, David is survived by a sister Kiesha Johnson and her husband Steve of Meadville, two brothers Jody Peeples of Erie,...
Alejandro William Casillas
Dec 28, 2013
Alejandro William Casillas, of 38406 Tryonville Rd., Centerville, was still born on Sunday, December 29, 2013, at Meadville Medical Center. Alejandro was the son of Jose Guadelupe Casillas-Vaca and Stephanie June (Mitcham) Casillas. In addition to his parents, Alejandro is survived by a brother Liam Matthew, maternal grandfather Garry Mitcham and his wife Lynn Salerno of Clarence, NY, maternal grandmother...
Gerald 'Jerry' R. Dudenhaver
Dec 28, 2013
Gerald 'Jerry' R. Dudenhaver, 78, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013, at home. Jerry was born on March 2, 1935, a son of the late Elmer and Pearl (Schaffner) Dudenhaver. On August 5, 1961 Jerry married Dorothy J. Humes; she survives. He was of the Methodist faith. Jerry retired in 1990 as Vice President of the former Mellon...
Deborah 'Debbie' L. Gifford
Dec 23, 2013
Deborah L (Debbie) Gifford, 60, of Meadville died peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born in Somerset, PA, graduated from Rockwood High School in 1971 and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1975 with a BS in Home Economics Education and Preschool Education. Since 1975, she worked for PENNCREST School District as program manager and...
Donald 'Donny' James Saputo
Dec 17, 2013
Donald 'Donny' James Saputo, 66, of 982 Grove St., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at home. Donny was born in Meadville, on April 3, 1947, a son of Betty M. (Limano) Saputo and the late Carl Saputo. He was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church where, in his younger years, he served as an Altar Boy....
Lyle Acker
Dec 16, 2013
Lyle Acker, 82, of 20644 Acker Rd., Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Meadville Medical Center. Lyle was born at home on the family farm in Cussewago Twp. on December 20, 1930, a son of the late Ray A. and Iva (Coon) Acker. On August 19, 1950 Lyle married Doris L. Hefferman; she survives. He was a member...
Mary V. Hoke
Dec 15, 2013
Mary V. Hoke, 92, of 20881 State Hwy. 198, Saegertown, formerly of 639 Cutler St., Meadville, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Mary was born in New York, NY on April 27, 1921, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Ducie) OBrien. On April 6, 1943, Mary married Robert C. Hoke; he preceded...
Robert 'Bob' J. Barickman
Dec 15, 2013
Robert 'Bob' J. Barickman, 70, of 25591 State St., Blooming Valley, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at Meadville Medical Center following a courageous two year battle with cancer. Bob was born in Meadville, on September 16, 1943, a son of the late Leo F. and Annette (Hope) Barickman. On September 17, 1966 Bob married Barbara A. Marak; she survives....
Gary Austin Lafferty
Dec 10, 2013
Gary Austin Lafferty, 70, of Meadville and formerly of Cochranton, passed on to Jesus on December 11, 2013. He was born on January 31, 1943, in his grandfathers house in Oil City to Walter A. 'Bud' Lafferty and Mary Ella (Peterson) Lafferty. Gary grew up in Reno and Cooperstown, where his dad owned Bud Lafferty Chevrolet. Gary graduated from Rocky...
Jeannette 'Janet' Orr
Dec 3, 2013
Jeannette 'Janet' (Battista) Orr, 92, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of 648 Dickson Place, Meadville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Janet was born in Meadville on February 5, 1921, a daughter of the late Mike and Madeline (Euliano) Battista. On March 3, 1945, Janet married Ralph Orr; he preceded her in death...
Hawley Lewis 'Brownie' Brown
Dec 3, 2013
Hawley Lewis 'Brownie' Brown, 86, of 16681 Valley Rd., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Meadville Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was born on the family farm in Hayfield Twp. on June 5, 1927, a son of the late Gilbert and Marie (Linn) Brown. On December 20, 1965 Brownie married Doris Reichel; she survives. A hard...
Kathryn 'Katy' M. Stewart
Dec 1, 2013
Kathryn 'Katy' M. Stewart, 72, of Meadville, passed away at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her family, on Monday, December 2, 2013, after a courageous 15 month battle with cancer. She was born in Meadville on July 14, 1941, a daughter of the late Raymond H. and Rita T. (Ewing) Davidson. She married James E. Stewart on July...
Searcy 'Short Man' Caldwell
Nov 24, 2013
Searcy 'Short man'Searcy 'Short man' Caldwell, 88, of 219 Chestnut St., Apt. 303, Meadville, passed away November 25, 2013 at the Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Searcy 'Short man' Caldwell, 88, of 219 Chestnut St., Apt. 303, Meadville, passed away November 25, 2013 at the Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Searcy was born in Forrest City, AR, on September 15,...