Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
James "Jim" O. Heald
Dec 14, 2024
James O. Heald ("Jim") of California, MD, and formerly of Meadville, PA, passed away at home with his wife and twin daughters by his side. He was born in Meadville on March 19, 1945, a son of the late Stanley Floyd Heald and Ruth Dana (Lamb) Heald of Saegertown.
On October 16, 1976, Jim married Margaret Bluxome, she survives.
A 1963 graduate...
Betty E. Rosenberg
Jun 10, 2025
Betty E. Rosenberg, 84, of Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Crawford County Care Center. Arrangements are under the direction of STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.
Robert L. Miller
Jun 9, 2025
Robert "Bob" L. Miller, 95, of Meadville, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center.
Robert was born in Meadville, on December 30, 1929, a son of the late Tony and Nellie (Homitz) Miller.
He married Shirley L. Orr who predeceased him in 2006.
Bob graduated from Meadville High School in 1948, where he took great pride in being Captain of...
Robert Vere Stanford
Jun 8, 2025
Robert Vere Stanford, Sr., 83, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center.
Robert was born in Meadville, on December 13, 1941, a son of the late William Vere Stanford and Dorothy DeRouchie.
On June 21, 1967, Robert married Rose A. Lang; she preceded him in death on October 29, 2008.
Robert attended Saegertown Schools. He entered the US...
Jacob "JR" William Smith
Jun 7, 2025
Jacob "JR" William Smith, STG2, age 22, of Meadville and Cochranton, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, as the result of a motorcycle accident
Jacob was born in Greenville, on December 4, 2002, a son of William Smith and Genevieve "Gen" (Lovell) Smith.
Jacob had been actively serving with distinction in the US Navy for the past three years, ten months. He...
Bernadette "Bonnie" Mailliard
Jun 7, 2025
Bernadette "Bonnie" Mailliard, 66, of Meadville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her home.
Bonnie was born on December 6, 1958, a daughter of the late Edward and Flora (Frederick) Dayton.
On August 2, 1986, Bonnie married Dennis Mailliard; he preceded her in death on February 11, 2017.
She was a member of St. Agatha Church.
A 1977 graduate of Strong...
Guy E. Burchill
Jun 5, 2025
Guy E. Burchill, 71, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Marquette Hospice House.
Guy was born in Meadville, on March 3, 1954, a son of the late John E. and Catherine "Jane" (Dunlap) Burchill.
On July 18, 2008 Guy married Tonja Polosky; she preceded him in death on November 28, 2024. He had previously been married to Marilyn L....
Patty A. Hollabaugh
Jun 5, 2025
Patty A. Hollabaugh, 92, of Linesville, formerly of Guys Mills, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at home.
Patty was born in Gustavus, OH, on December 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Albert Y. and Helen A. (Bradford) Gallant.
On May 5, 1955 Patty married Glenn J. Hollabaugh; he preceded her in death on January 26, 1992.
She was a member of...
Frances Watson
Jun 4, 2025
Born in Harmonsburg, on a cold January 15,1928, Frances was the eleventh of twelve children. Life on a working family farm made for hard family work. One of her many chores was milking cows, and she often remembered sharing an occasional squirt of milk with a lonely barn cat. This simple act of compassion foreshadowed a lovely life of service.
Dutiful...
Denise Dolores Schoenfeldt
May 31, 2025
Denise Dolores (Drongosky) Schoenfeldt, 73, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at UPMC Hamot after a sudden illness. She was lovingly surrounded by her family and the angels.
Denise was born September 26, 1951 in Erie, the daughter of the late Hazel Eleanor (Post) Drongosky and Benjamin Drongosky.
Denise attended Kindergarten at MaryVale and Elementary school at St. Andrew...
James Richard "Dick" Lumley
May 30, 2025
James Richard “Dick” Lumley, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Uniontown.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and coach, Dick lived a life defined by quiet strength, humble service, and an unwavering commitment to shaping the lives of young people. He made Meadville his home for over 50 years—a community where his legacy as an educator...
David K. Miller
May 28, 2025
David K. Miller, 99, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
David was born in Pittsburgh, on January 27, 1926, a son of the late William and Martha (Laverick) Miller.
On October 25, 1950 David married Mary Ciccone; she preceded him in death on February 22, 2019.
A graduate of Pittsburgh Public Schools, David...
Ellen R. Hrach
May 26, 2025
Ellen R. Hrach, 74, of Meadville, formerly of Pulsaski, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Embassy of Park Ave.
Ellen was born in Mercer, on March 13, 1951, a daughter of the late Otto Alfred and Dolores June (Gantz) Klaas.
On October 13, 2001 Ellen married the love of her life David James Hrach; he preceded her in death on December...
Jon H. Fleischer, Sr.
May 21, 2025
Jon H. Fleischer, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in Apache Junction AZ on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born February 7, 1949 in New Castle, PA. He was the oldest son of Albert Fleischer, Sr. and Katheryn (Reiter) Fleischer. He married Sherry Emig Ferguson on August 23, 1980.
Jon was a graduate of New Castle High...
Roger W. Miller
May 19, 2025
Roger W. Miller, 67, of Meadville, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at home with his family by his side.
Roger was born in Meadville, on June 18, 1957, a son of the late Leon and Marie (Paradis) Miller.
On June 2, 1984 Roger married Brenda Schlosser; she survives.
Roger had been employed by Suburban Propane retiring after 24 years of service. Not...
Kathleen A. Luikart
May 19, 2025
Kathleen A. Luikart, 78, of Saegertown, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at home.
Kathleen was born in Meadville, on Valentines Day, February 14, 1947, a daughter of the late Walter and Violet (Shorts) Jennes.
On August 30, 1969 Kathleen married Howard A. Luikart at the Twelve Apostles Lutheran Church. Howard loved and cared for Kathleen amazingly for many years.
Kathleen had been...
William D. Darling
May 16, 2025
William ("Bill", "Dixie") D. Darling, 80, of Townville, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at Marquette Hospice House, Meadville.
Bill was born in Meadville, on July 6, 1944, a son of the late Dixie Howard and Reha (Sherwood) Darling.
Following his graduation from Meadville High School and Crawford County Vo-Tech, Bill began his Journeyman Tool and Die career. He was employed by...
Kenneth "Lee" LeRoy Hunter
May 11, 2025
Kenneth "Lee" LeRoy Hunter, 88, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center.
Lee was born in Meadville, on November 14, 1936, a son of the late Kenneth H. and Isabelle (Householder) Hunter.
On November 27, 1959 Lee married Margaret "Peggy" L. Gourley; she survives.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Lee was a graduate of Saegertown...
Isabel L. Smith
May 9, 2025
Isabel L. Smith, 91, of Meadville, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Embassy of Park Ave.
Isabel was born at home, in Richmond Township, on January 29, 1934, a daughter of the late Clarence and Martella (Zebosky) Humes.
In 1951 Isabel married James C. Smith; he preceded her in death.
Isabel was a graduate of the former Randolph High School, class of...
Shirley Ann "Pearl" Karastury
May 7, 2025
Shirley Ann Karastury, fondly known as "Pearl," graced this world with her vibrant spirit from August 16, 1941, until her serene departure May 7, 2025. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, her journey was underscored by an unwavering devotion to family, faith, and the simple joys of life.
Pearl’s heart knew no bounds, as she poured love into all that she did. She...