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Frank N. Costa

Frank N. Costa

Feb 24, 2011

Frank N. Costa, 98, of 537 Beers Ave., Meadville, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011, at home, in the arms of his son. Frank was born in Brachton, on November 27, 1912, a son of the late Gateno 'Guy' and Roseana (Negri) Costa. On February 14, 1939, Frank married Jennie Amato; she survives. He was an active member St. Mary...

Joseph D. Barnes

Joseph D. Barnes

Feb 24, 2011

Joseph D. Barnes, P.E., 82, of 900 Market St., Meadville, passed away Friday, February 25th, 2011 at home. Joseph was born on a farm in Panic, PA, on March 21, 1928, a son of the late Doyle and Lula (Hopkins) Barnes. On June 25, 1949 Joseph married Shirley Bullers; she survives. In 1945 Joseph graduated from Brookville High School, Brookville....

Delores 'Jean' Krzysiak

Delores 'Jean' Krzysiak

Feb 22, 2011

Delores 'Jean' Krzysiak, 81, of 515 Euclid Ave., Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011, at Meadville Medical Center. Jean was born in Youngstown, OH on December 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Ike and Esther (Gifford) Lewis. On November 14, 1953 Jean married Bernard Krzysiak; he preceded her in death on February 1, 1994. She was a member...

Alexander 'Alex' J. Tokarcik

Alexander 'Alex' J. Tokarcik

Feb 16, 2011

Alexander 'Alex' J. Tokarcik, 69, of 9858 Krider Rd., Meadville, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Meadville Medical Center. Alex was born in Luzerne Twp., on July 11, 1941, a son of the late John A. and Mary (Congelio) Tokarcik. In May, 1986 Alex married Eloise 'Elly' M. Phelps; she survives. He was affiliated with St. Brigid Roman Catholic...

Lois E. Maurana

Lois E. Maurana

Feb 14, 2011

Lois E. Maurana, 92, of 611 Euclid Ave., Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at Meadville Medical Center. For the past year, she had been a resident of Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Lois was born in Arcadia, NE on April 15, 1918, a daughter of the late Frank and Hilda (Nordstrom) Evans. On September 29, 1945 Lois married...

Andrew 'Andy' Battista

Andrew 'Andy' Battista

Feb 14, 2011

Andrew 'Andy' Battista, 84, of 1000 Alfred St., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Andy was born in Meadville on March 16, 1926, a son of the late Michael and Maddalena (Euliano) Battista. On October 16, 1948 Andy married Julia Gaglione; she survives. He was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic...

Marie Victoria Lippert Hamilton

Marie Victoria Lippert Hamilton

Feb 9, 2011

Marie Victoria Lippert Hamilton, 87, of 21234 Serenity Dr., Meadville, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011, at home. Marie was born in Cochranton, at home, on July 2, 1923, a daughter of the late John and Isabelle (Theuret) Lippert. On October 23, 1945 Marie married Waid P. Hamilton; he preceded her in death on July 16, 2001. She was a...

Betty Downey

Betty Downey

Feb 6, 2011

Betty Downey, 81, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Betty was born in Meadville on February 14, 1929, a daughter of the late Bert Lowery Sample and Edna Margaret (Willison) Sample. In 1990 Betty married Richard Downey; he preceded her in death in 1999. She had previously married Robert...

Thomasina Josephine Gionti

Thomasina Josephine Gionti

Feb 3, 2011

Thomasina Josephine (Rinella) Gionti, 74, of 10764 Perry Hwy., Meadville, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011, at Meadville Medical Center following a courageous, three year battle with leukemia. Josephine was born in Meadville on March 19, 1936, a daughter of the late Peter A. and Eleanor (Roda) Rinella. On September 5, 1955 Josephine married Clement 'Sonny' Gionti; he preceded her...

William E. Hall

William E. Hall

Jan 27, 2011

William E. Hall, 71, of 15368 Hall Road Meadville, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. William was born in Vernon Twp. on October 24, 1939, a son of the late Theodore E. and Geraldine G. (Boyle) Hall. William had been employed by Meadville Wal-Mart following his retirement from Meadville Medical Center Mental Health Unit. He had previously been employed as...

Victor (Vic) T. Zahradnik

Victor (Vic) T. Zahradnik

Jan 26, 2011

Mr. Victor (Vic) T. Zahradnik, 99 years old, formerly of Meadville, Pennsylvania, passed away recently in Florida. Vic was born in 1911, the son of the late John and Josephine Zahradnik. He was married to Kathryn for 55 years; she preceded him in death. While living in Meadville, he was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church. Vic retired...

Mary A. Graff

Mary A. Graff

Jan 19, 2011

Mary A. Graff, 85, of 557 Chestnut St., Apt. 41D, Meadville, passed away Thursday, January 20th, 2011 at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Mary was born in Seelyville on February 16, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Horst) Hosey. On October 29, 1949, Mary married Lewis L. Graff; he survives. She was a member of St. Brigid...

Mary C. Tokarcik

Mary C. Tokarcik

Jan 18, 2011

Mary C. Tokarcik, 96, of 455 Chestnut St., Meadville, formerly of Mullen Road, Meadville, passed away January 19, 2011, at Juniper Village, Meadville. Mary was born in Revere on January 19, 1915, a daughter of the late Luigi and Rosa (Apone) Congelio. On December 30, 1939 Mary married John A. Tokarcik; he preceded her in death in October, 1982. She...

Rosalie Fera

Rosalie Fera

Jan 11, 2011

Rosalie Fera, 89, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of 471 Cole Dr.. and Williamson Rd., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Rosalie was born in Meadville on March 19, 1921, a daughter of the late Peter and Rosalie (Lupo) Barretta. On October 5, 1940 Rosalie married Paul Peter Fera; he preceded her...

Frances J. Pasikoski

Frances J. Pasikoski

Jan 7, 2011

Frances J. Pasikoski, 87, of 590 Walnut St., Meadville, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community. Frances was born in Meadville on December 19, 1923, a daughter of the late Frank and Sophie (Gawrys) Maziarz. On June 30, 1945 Frances married Joseph A. Pasikoski at St. Brigid Church; he preceded her in death on September...

Anthony D. Santoro

Anthony D. Santoro

Jan 3, 2011

Anthony D. Santoro, 80, of 17481 Mullen Rd., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at home. Anthony was born in Meadville on November 24, 1930, a son of the late Frank and Amalia (Trucco) Santoro. On December 13, 1953 Anthony married Joann L. Rich; she survives. He was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville....

Salvatore 'Sal' J. Cassara

Salvatore 'Sal' J. Cassara

Jan 3, 2011

Salvatore 'Sal' J. Cassara, 73, of 1345 Lamont Dr., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 at Abington Nursing Home & Rehab, Erie. Sal was born in New Rochelle, NY on October 15, 1937, a son of the late Jack and Nan Marie (Blake) Cassara. He was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, Meadville, where he was active...

Carl W. Johnson

Carl W. Johnson

Jan 2, 2011

Carl W. Johnson, 79, of 135 E. 38th St., Erie, formerly of Saegertown, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at Erie VA Medical Center. Carl was born in Meadville on May 2, 1931, a son of the late Edward and Emma Mae (Page) Johnson. Carl was a graduate of Meadville High School. A proud US Army Veteran, his service during...

Joseph Anthony Dividio

Joseph Anthony Dividio

Dec 20, 2010

Joseph Anthony Dividio, 90, of 11141 Charles St., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Meadville Medical Center. Joseph was born in Meadville on February 14, 1920, a son of the late Louis and Rose (DeMottea) Dividio. On October 8, 1955 Joseph married Lucy Funciello; she survives. He was a life-long member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic...

Theresa 'Terri' Orlowski Jordan Crytzer

Theresa 'Terri' Orlowski Jordan Crytzer

Dec 16, 2010

Theresa 'Terri' Orlowski Jordan Crytzer, 76, of 19877 Meadowland Dr., Meadville, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at home. Terri was born in Erie on July 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Raymond and Sophia (Grabinski) Orlowski. On July 16, 1956 Terri married John E. Jordan; he preceded her in death on April 12, 1972. She subsequently married John...