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Carl L. Ferry

Carl L. Ferry

Oct 7, 2024

Carl L. Ferry, 83, of Meadville, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at home.

Carl was born in Meadville, on July 4, 1941, a son of the late Harley and Mae (Kightlinger) Ferry.

On August 31, 1963, Carl married Marguerite I. Weaver; she survives. 

Carl attended New Beginnings Church and previously was a member of the former St. John's Church on the Mercer...

Margaret Mary Maziarz

Margaret Mary Maziarz

Oct 4, 2024

Margaret Mary Maziarz, 93, of Saegertown, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at home. 

Margaret was born in Cobourg, Ontario, on November 1, 1930, a daughter of the late Dan and Mary (Bulger) Leguard.

On July 11, 1953 Margaret married Stephen J. Maziarz; he preceded her in death on May 27, 2014. 

She was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. 

In...

Kathy A. Davis

Kathy A. Davis

Oct 2, 2024

Kathy A. Davis, 70, of Conneautville, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center. 

Kathy was born in Meadville, on August 2, 1954, a daughter of the late Ora Patton and Emma Louise (Downs) Sipos.

On October 9, 1977, Kathy married Richard M. Davis; he survives. 

She was a member of Westford United Methodist Church where she was involved with mission...

Mark F. Wright

Mark F. Wright

Oct 2, 2024

Mark F. Wright, 75, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at UPMC-Hamot, with his family at his side.

Mark was born in Meadville on July 27, 1949, a son of the late Ivan and E. Marion (Orr) Wright.

On October 23, 1981, Mark married Karen Maloney; she survives. 

He attended Grace United Methodist Church.

Over the years, Mark was employed by H...

Judy L. Laird

Judy L. Laird

Sep 29, 2024

Judy L. Laird, 81, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at home.

Judy was born in Meadville, on June 10, 1943, a daughter of the late George and Jeanne (Bowen) Knox.

On June 16, 1962 Judy married George Laird, Jr.

She was an active member of Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer where she had served as Deaconess. 

After 23 years of service,...

Ronald E. Polak

Ronald E. Polak

Sep 27, 2024

Ronald E. “RP” Polak passed away peacefully at his home on September 27, 2024 after a long, courageous battle with leukemia.

RP was born in Erie, PA on May 20, 1940 to William C. and Margaret Schugart Polak.

On October 28, 1978, he married M. Catherine (Cathi) Polak, who survives.

Following his graduation from Strong Vincent High School in 1958, RP attended Penn...

Daniel "Danny" N. Peters

Daniel "Danny" N. Peters

Sep 26, 2024

Daniel “Danny” N. Peters, 85, of Townville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 26, 2024, at Embassy at Park Avenue in Meadville.

Danny was born on June 28, 1939, to the late Marion and Dorothy (Flickinger) Peters of Saegertown. He married Charlotte (Christine) Peters on July 13, 1968. She passed away In March of this year.

He was a member...

Joyce A. Powell

Joyce A. Powell

Sep 26, 2024

Joyce A. Powell, 76, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Meadville Medical Center, with her family by her side. 

Joyce was born in Meadville, on July 3, 1948, a daughter of the late Melvin and Faye (Seley) Powell, Sr.

She was an active member of Wayland Baptist Church where she was baptized and had served as a Deaconess .

Joyce...

Gregory Alan Slater

Gregory Alan Slater

Sep 17, 2024

Gregory Alan Slater, 59, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at home. 

Gregory was born in Oil City, on May 18, 1965, a son of the late Eugene R. and Sara (Hartle) Slater, Sr.

Gregory was a big fan of Wynonna Judd and of The Alabama Band. He enjoyed building model trains and trucks and would dream about being a...

Gary Lee Gisewhite

Gary Lee Gisewhite

Sep 15, 2024

Gary Lee Gisewhite, 72, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Crawford County Care Center. 

Gary was born in Meadville, on July 24, 1952, a son of the late Merle and Elizabeth (Sproul) Gisewhite.

He was a member of The Epiphany of the Lord Parish, St. Agatha Church, Meadville.

Gary was a 1970 graduate of Meadville High school. While still attending...

Helen Marie Gumino

Helen Marie Gumino

Sep 15, 2024

Helen Marie Gumino, 88, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Helen was born in Meadville, on March 5, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella (Basile) Paris.

She married Anthony "Tony" Gumino; he preceded her in death.

For many years Helen was employed by the former Talon, Inc. of Meadville.

Helen is survived by a son John Brittain; a brother...

Tessa Hope Kelly

Tessa Hope Kelly

Sep 14, 2024

Infant Tessa Hope Kelly, 5 days old, of Meadville, passed away suddenly, Saturday, September 14, 2024. 

Tessa was born in Meadville, on September 9, 2024, a daughter of the Tim and Torri Kelly.

In addition to her loving parents Tim and Torri Kelly, Tessa is survived by her sister Tinsleigh, maternal grandparents Doug and Vicki Longstreth, paternal grandfather John Kelly, paternal grandmother...

Virginia "Ginny" Yurisic

Virginia "Ginny" Yurisic

Sep 12, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Yurisic, 74, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at St. Vincent Health System.

Ginny was born in Meadville, on December 18, 1949, a daughter of the late Charles C. and Elizabeth (Funciello) Yurisic.

She was a lifetime member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville.

Ginny retired from Crawford Central School District in 2004 after 33 years...

Todd Joseph Kidd

Todd Joseph Kidd

Sep 10, 2024

Todd Joseph Kidd, 59, of Linesville, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at home with his family by his side.

Todd was born in Columbus Grove, OH, on June 25, 1965, a son of Glen W. and Mary Kidd.

On October 26, 2019, Todd married Annette M. Ferraino Egan; she survives. 

He was a member of St. Philip's Catholic Church in Linesville and...

Jane C. Nickerson

Jane C. Nickerson

Sep 8, 2024

 

Jane C. Nickerson, 89, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. 

 Jane was born on July 28, 1935, a daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Mignery) Cushman.

 On June 16, 1956 Jane married Thomas D. Nickerson, Sr.; and they shared a wonderful life together until he preceded her in death on June 29, 2018. 

 For many...

Clyde E. Cornell

Clyde E. Cornell

Sep 8, 2024

Clyde E. Cornell, 88, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, September 8th, at Meadville Medical Center, with his family by his side.

Clyde was born in Meadville, on July 14, 1936, a son of the late Walter and Giva (Crecraft) Cornell.

On July 15, 1961 Clyde married Helen Ward, she preceded him in death on May, 23, 2014. 

He was a member of Bible...

Reginaldo "Aldo" "Reggie" Salvatore Colella

Reginaldo "Aldo" "Reggie" Salvatore Colella

Sep 7, 2024

Reginaldo Salvatore Colella known as Aldo and Reggie, 81, of Saegertown, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. 

Aldo was born in Taurianova, Italy on August 2, 1943, a son of the late Antonino and Carmela (Sigilli) Colella.

On June 24, 1967, Aldo married Theresa Frisina; she survives. 

Born in Italy, Reginaldo came to America at the age of 25 and began his 45+...

Louis H. Severo

Louis H. Severo

Sep 6, 2024

Louis H. Severo, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 6, 2024 with his loving family and dog, Bella, by his side. Louie was born in Meadville on July 16, 1938. He was a 1957 graduate of Meadville High School. On September 20, 1969 Lou married Marsha K. Bell, she survives. 

In 1966 he began his career with Combined...

Richard J. Jackowski

Richard J. Jackowski

Sep 5, 2024

Richard J. Jackowski, 77, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Meadville Medical Center.

Richard was born in Pittsburgh, on September 7, 1946, a son of the late Richard and Josephine (Schlessman) Jackowski.

Following his high school graduation, Richard entered the US Army on November 6, 1964, and served his country honorably until his discharge on November 15, 1966. Richard...

Theresa "Terri" Troske

Theresa "Terri" Troske

Sep 5, 2024

Theresa "Terri" Troske, 69, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Terri was born in Waterbury, CT on December 30, 1954, a daughter of the late Anthony and Lucie (Cicchetti) Cilfone.

On September 1, 1978 Terri married Lee Troske; he survives. 

Following her graduation from Waterbury Catholic High School, Terri attended the University of Connecticut before graduating from St. Mary's Hospital...

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