Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Helen Mae Peterson
Mar 11, 2012
Helen Mae Peterson, 94, of 787 Chestnut St., Meadville, passed away Monday, March 12th, 2012 at Rolling Fields Nursing Home, Conneautville. Helen was born in Summit Twp., on November 19, 1917, a daughter of the late Hubert S. and Harriet Mae (Consla) Mason. On January 1, 1937 Helen married Paul L. Peterson; he preceded her in death on January 1,...
Lorraine Mckim
Mar 6, 2012
Lorraine McKim, 93, of 9108 State Hwy. 198, Conneautville, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. Lorraine was born in Sadsbury Twp. on August 10, 1918, a daughter of the late J. Walter and Elda (Smock) Onspaugh. On May 22, 1947 Lorraine married Walter P. McKim; he preceded her in death on December 24, 1999. For 56...
William Walter Titus
Mar 4, 2012
William Walter Titus, 59, of 18798 State Hwy. 198, Saegertown, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. William was born in Titusville on May 30, 1952, a son of the late Earl and Erma (Langworthy) Titus. On December 17, 1977, William married Rebecca A. Fleming; she survives. He was affiliated with Saegertown United Methodist Church, Saegertown. Over...
Jerry D. Tidd
Mar 3, 2012
Mr. Jerry D. Tidd, 64, of 10989 Oakgrove Ave., Meadville, passed away at home on Sunday, March 4, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer which began in 2006. Jerry was born in Meadville on January 14, 1948, the son of the late James E. and Miriam (Camp) Tidd. On December 4, 2004, Jerry married Pamela J. Warner; she survives....
John Hovenac
Feb 29, 2012
John Hovenac, 89, of 15518 Harmonsburg Rd., Meadville, passed away Thursday, March 1st, 2012, at Meadville Rehab. & Nursing Center. John was born in Adelaide on June 20, 1922, a son of the late John and Susan (Petrenchik) Hovenac Boyles. On October 30, 1948 John married Mary Funciello, she survives. After 44 years of service, John retired from the Shipping...
Dorothy E. Welsh
Feb 26, 2012
Dorothy E. Welsh of Ohara Township, Pittsburgh, passed away Monday Feb. 27, 2012. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to Richard L. Welsh; and the loving mother of Dr. Larry Welsh of Westlake, Ohio, Scott Welsh of North Olmsted, Ohio and Brett Welsh of Fallston, Maryland; and the proud grandmother of Adrienne, Alex, Dominic, Christopher, Dylan and Cory....
Bruce 'H.B.' E. Nichols, Sr.
Feb 25, 2012
Bruce 'H.B.' E. Nichols, Sr., 81, of 18085 Turner Rd., Meadville, passed away Sunday, February 26th, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Bruce was born in Meadville on February 22, 1931, a son of the late Robert and Iva (Hood) Nichols. On July 14, 1960 Bruce married Rosie Marie Locke; she preceded him in death...
Thomas F. Petrillo
Feb 23, 2012
Mr. Thomas F. Petrillo, 91, of 9108 State Hwy 198, Conneautville, formerly of 14549 Harmonsburg Rd., Meadville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at Rolling Fields Nursing Home. Mr. Petrillo was born in Meadville, on May 26, 1920, the son of the late Gabriel and Margaret (Chipriano) Petrillo. On June 11, 1942 Thomas married Mary A. Fugagli; she preceded him...
Clara Miller
Feb 22, 2012
Clara Miller, 84, of 14219 Nash Road Burton, OH, passed away Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 8434 Pettis Rd., Meadville, at the home of her son, Melvin. Clara was born on November 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Elmer D. and Katie Ann (Miller) Yoder. She married Eli J. M. Miller; he survives. In addition to her husband, Clara...
Karal Tomiczek
Feb 17, 2012
Karal Tomiczek, 83, of 19675 Collier Dr., Meadville, passed away Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. Karal was born in Springdale on September 20, 1928, a son of the late John and Anna (Lanc) Tomiczek. On June 18, 1951 Karal married Eleanor May Thompson; she survives. He was a member of Twelve Apostles Lutheran Church, Saegertown. In 1991...
Rachel J. Carpenter
Feb 15, 2012
Rachel J. Carpenter, 70, of PO Box 502 , Meadville, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center Rachel was born in Geneva on May 12, 1941, a daughter of Raymond A.L. Tipton and the late Martha (Shull) Tipton. On June 24, 1967 Rachel married Harley D. Carpenter, Jr.; he preceded her in death on April 4, 2010....
Phillip J. Persichini, Jr.
Feb 14, 2012
Phillip J. Persichini, Jr., 77, of 1001 S. Morgan St., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from complications of Parkinsons disease. Phillip was born in Bradford on May 25, 1934, a son of the late Phillip and Laura (LaCavera) Persichini. On June 20, 1959 at St. Bernard Parish, Bradford, he married Margie Colley Persichini who survives. Mr. Persichini worked...
Anthony 'Tony' M. Vuksan
Feb 13, 2012
Mr. Anthony 'Tony' M. Vuksan, 81, of 18882 Brake Shoe Rd., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at home. Mr. Vuksan was born in Wells, MI on February 25, 1930, the son of the late Joseph and Roza (Stojcic) Vuksan. On January 30, 1954, he married Ramona L. Gott; she survives. He was a member of St. Bernadettes Roman...
Josephine Cervone
Feb 13, 2012
Josephine Cervone, 89, of 596 Laird Ave., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Josephine was born in Meadville on July 16, 1922, a daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Trozzi) Mangino. On Oct. 6, 1956 Josephine married John Cervone; he preceded her in death on June 4, 1999. She was a lifelong member...
Chester 'Chet' A. A. Weier, Jr.,
Feb 12, 2012
Chester 'Chet' A. A. Weier, Jr., 68, of 16069 US Hwy. 6 & 19, Apt. 4, Saegertown, passed away Monday, February 13th, 2012 at home Chester 'Chet' was born at home in Manitowoc, WI on July 21, 1943, a son of the late Chester A. A. Weier, Sr. and Lucille (Dassey) Weier. He married Constance Marie Smith; she preceded him...
James M. Wofford, Jr.
Feb 2, 2012
James M. Wofford, Jr., 60, of 982 Grove St., Meadville, passed away Friday, January 27th, 2012 at home. James was born in Memphis, TN on May 12, 1951, a son of Essie (Rice) Wofford and the late James M. Wofford, Sr. James had married Marilyn Crawford; she preceded him in death on October 20, 2005. He was a lifelong member...
James Dale Smith
Feb 2, 2012
James Dale Smith, 75, of 11503 Dawn Dr. Meadville, passed away Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at home. James was born in Pittsburgh, on November 4, 1936, a son of the late James Francis and Grace (Webb) Smith. He was the husband of Lorraine Rachel (McChesney) Smith. Jameswas a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. He served in the...
Merrilie 'Kitty' O. Miller
Jan 27, 2012
Merrilie 'Kitty' O. Miller, 70, of 31 N. Park Ave. Ext., Meadville, passed away Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Kitty was born in Troy, OH on January 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Torrence. A talented artist, Kitty enjoyed painting toll art. She loved animals, especially cats. Kitty supported several...
David Danson Pettigrew
Jan 25, 2012
David Danson Pettigrew, beloved father and grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Thursday morning January 26, 2011, at 6 am at Greenville Hospital at the age of 96 after a short illness. He had been a resident of Rolling Fields for approximately a year, enjoying a good quality of life, despite his physical limitations. David was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...
James F. Heisler
Jan 18, 2012
Meadville, PAJames F. Heisler James F. Heisler, 70, of 21622 Erie St., PO Box 166, Venango, passed away Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at St. Vincent Health System, Erie. James was born in Cleveland, OH on October 3, 1941 and was of the Roman Catholic Faith He was employed as a Tool and Die Engineer. James entered the US Army on...