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Claire E. Sherrod

Claire E. Sherrod

May 17, 2026

Claire E. Sherrod, 94, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Wesbury, surrounded by family.

Claire was born in Albion, on May 22, 1931, a daughter of the late Clair and Bernice (Titus) Whaley.

On September 20, 1952, Claire married Ward Sherrod; he preceded her in death on December 10, 2015.

She was an active member of First Christian Church and...

Heather G. Scovil

Heather G. Scovil

May 15, 2026

Heather G. Scovil, 57, of Meadville, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 15, 2026, at home.

Heather was born in Ashtabula, OH on July 16, 1968, a daughter of the late Philip and Joan G. (Martin) Scovil.

She was of the United Methodist Faith.

Heather attended Linesville schools before graduating in 1986 from Maplewood High School where she played softball, sang is the...

Evelyn "Joy" Tepley Miller

Evelyn "Joy" Tepley Miller

May 14, 2026

Evelyn “Joy” Tepley Miller, 88, of Meadville, who loved the Lord deeply and faithfully, went home to be with Him on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Joy was born at home in Meadville on June 20, 1937, a daughter of the late Carson and Helen (Bollinger) Porter.

In February of 2001, Joy married William "Bill" Miller, who survives. Together they shared companionship, faith,...

Margaret V. Prince

Margaret V. Prince

May 14, 2026

Margaret V. Prince, 98, of Saegertown, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Embassy of Park Ave.

Margaret was born in Conneaut Lake, on September 16, 1927, a daughter of the late Charles and Katherine (Prislupski) Palahunik.

On April 15, 1963, Margaret married Ted Prince; he preceded her in death on June 2, 1976.

In her earlier years, Margaret was employed by the...

Deanna Louise Walker

Deanna Louise Walker

May 4, 2026

Deanna Louise Walker, 42, of Meadville, passed away of natural causes suddenly at home on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Deanna was born in Meadville, on July 31, 1983, a daughter of Philip and the late Diane (Nichols) Walker.

She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.

Deanna was a 2002 graduate of Meadville High School and attended Great Lakes Institute of Technology's...

Donna Lee Reagle

Donna Lee Reagle

Apr 30, 2026

Donna Lee Reagle, 80, of Meadville, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the home of her daughter.

Donna was born in Kennerdale, on October 23, 1945, a daughter of the late Floyd Walter and Rosalia Maria (Bakowska) Smith.

On April 11, 1963, Donna married James "Jim" Reagle; he preceded her in death on March 19, 2024.

She was of the...

Robert J. VanTuil

Robert J. VanTuil

Apr 29, 2026

Robert J. VanTuil, 99, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at home.

Robert was born in Stoneboro, on February 13, 1927, a son of the late John and Helen (Reichter) VanTuil.

On April 22, 1955, Robert married Mary Lou Boyd; she preceded him in death on August 13, 2003.

He was a longtime member and faithful servant of Allida...

Leonard C. Daloise

Leonard C. Daloise

Apr 22, 2026

Leonard C. Daloise, 95, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Sugar Creek Station, Franklin.

Leonard was born at home, in Tarentum, on July 22, 1930, a son of the late Henry and Carmella (Calderelli) Daloisio.

In 1965 Leonard married Susan Leopold; she preceded him in death on January 30, 2025.

He had been a member of St. Brigid Church, Meadville.

Following...

Jacquetta Violet Byrns

Jacquetta Violet Byrns

Apr 22, 2026

Jacquetta Violet Byrns, 96, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Wesbury.

Jacquetta was born in Grandfield, OK, on February 10, 1930, a daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle (Hubbard) Douglas.

She married J.W. Byrns in 1947; he preceded her in death in 2001.

Jacquetta had been a member of First United Methodist Church, both in Titusville and Slippery Rock.

From...

Joseph A. Palmer

Joseph A. Palmer

Apr 18, 2026

Joseph A. Palmer, 74, of Saegertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at UPMC Medical Center, Pittsburgh.

Joseph was born in Meadville, on October 1, 1951, a son of the late Howard and Della (Orr) Palmer.

On April 6, 2013, Joseph married Laura B. Shaner; she survives.

He was a member of Saegertown United Methodist Church.

The year following his 1970 graduation...

Delorse Burnett

Delorse Burnett

Apr 12, 2026

Delorse Burnett, 69, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family.

Delorse was born in Little Rock, AR, on March 28, 1957, a daughter of the late Fletcher and Willie (Wofford) Moore.

On June 13, 1992, Delorse married Marvin Burnett, Jr.; he survives.

She was a member of Beacon Liberty St. Temple Church of God in Christ.

Delorse...

Emma Jean Cummings Buggs

Emma Jean Cummings Buggs

Apr 11, 2026

Emma Jean Cummings Buggs, 62, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at home, with her family by her side.

Jean was born in Memphis, TN, on December 13, 1963, a daughter of the late Robert and Georgia Mae (Barber) Cummings, Sr.

She had married A.T. Buggs; he predeceased her.

Jean was a member of St. John Full Gospel Missionary...

Dale S. Lipps

Dale S. Lipps

Apr 7, 2026

Dale S. Lipps, 65, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at UPMC Hamot.

Dale was born in Meadville, on June 7, 1960, a son of the late Norman and Gloria (Damico) Lipps.

Dale was married to Beth Ellen Reagle who predeceased him on February 12, 2001.

Dale attended St. Agatha Church.

In 2019 Dale retired from the Public Works Department of the...

Louise Therese Knoblow

Louise Therese Knoblow

Apr 3, 2026

Louise T. Knoblow of Meadville, passed away on her 99th birthday, April 3, 1926.

A wonderful Mother and homemaker, Louise was a member of St. Brigid's Church.

She was married for over 50 years to Jack Knoblow, who worked as a brakeman on the railroad and who passed away in 2003.

She will be deeply missed by both friends and family, the latter...

Loretta Susanna Verga

Loretta Susanna Verga

Apr 3, 2026

Loretta Susanna Verga, 76, of Meadville, passed away Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at Meadville Medical Center, Transitional Care.

Loretta was born in Meadville, on October 2, 1949, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Land) Minnick.

On December 21, 1990 Loretta married John R. Verga, Sr.; he survives.

A devout Catholic, Loretta was a member of the former St. Brigid Church...

Richard "Dick" L. Monteforte

Richard "Dick" L. Monteforte

Apr 2, 2026

Richard "Dick" L. Monteforte, 85, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Dick was born in Meadville, on December 7, 1940, a son of the late Luca and Rose (Spina) Monteforte.

He was a member of St. Agatha Church. Dick was a 1958 graduate of Meadville High School. He attended college for a year before entering the US Army....

Ford E. Shreve

Ford E. Shreve

Mar 31, 2026

Ford E. Shreve, 86, of Springboro, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Ford was born in Union City on March 30, 1940, a son of the late Ormal Ford and Ruth (Boyer) Shreve.

On May 9, 1964, Ford married the love of his life, Irene M. Biernacki, who survives. Together they shared 61 years of marriage, building a...

Terry Lee Frye, Jr.

Terry Lee Frye, Jr.

Mar 29, 2026

Terry Lee Frye, Jr., 56, of Guys Mills, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at home.

Terry was born in Spangler, on May 26, 1969.

On August 14, 2004 Terry married Bunny Jean Henry; she survives.

He was a graduate of North Cambria High School. As self made, skilled craftsman, Terry owned and operated Frye's Custom Kitchens since 1996 and owned...

Debbie Lou Hamilton

Debbie Lou Hamilton

Mar 29, 2026

Debbie Lou Hamilton, 56, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.

Debbie was born in Meadville, on June 10, 1969, a daughter of the late Ethel "Ruth" Williams.

She graduated from Meadville High School and from the VoTech LPN Program. Over the years, she worked at Wesbury and provided home health care. She enjoyed reading, baking,...

Marian Antoinette Killingsworth

Marian Antoinette Killingsworth

Mar 27, 2026

Marian Antoinette (née Magnacca) Killingsworth, 87, of Logan, Ohio, entered her heavenly glory on Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. A woman of valor, Marian’s unwavering faith, generous heart, welcoming smile, fun-loving spirit, compassionate ear, genuine personality, and unfailing integrity will forever be precious memories to those she left behind.

Marian entered the world on February...