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Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas

James "Jim" O. Heald

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...