Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Vivian J. Deshner
Sep 27, 2023
Vivian J. Deshner, 72, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center, with her loving brother, George, by her side.
Vivian was born in Meadville, on August 5, 1951, a daughter of the late George H. and Betty A. (Hazelbaker) Deshner, Jr.
Immediately following her 1969 graduation from Meadville High School, Vivian became employed by Fargo, McGill,...
Richard "Rick" Lynn Peters
Sep 26, 2023
Richard "Rick" Lynn Peters, 64, of Cambridge Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital.
Rick was born in Meadville, on August 7, 1959, a son of the late Russel L. and Doris (Stavey) Peters.
Rick worked at Lord Corporation in Cambridge Springs for many years before starting his own business as general contractor He had a great passion...
John L. Weagraff
Sep 25, 2023
John L. Weagraff, 82, of Saegertown passed away on September 25, 2023 due to complications of COVID, following a courageous battle against kidney and lung disease.
He was born on April 30, 1941 to Frederick and Elsie Mae Antill Weagraff in Titusville.
He attended St. Titus grade school and St. Joseph’s Academy High School where he was senior class president. He also...
Luanne Lynch
Sep 23, 2023
Luanne Lynch, 66, of San Gabriel, CA, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at home.
Luanne was the last of ten children born to the late LeRoy and Julia (Swaney) Lynch, on September 28, 1956.
She detested being called "the baby" especially in her more mature years. She was instrumental in getting all of her siblings together for Christmas 2006, a gathering...
Berniece Marie Auell
Sep 23, 2023
Berniece Marie (McGill) Auell passed away Saturday, September 23rd, peacefully at home at the age 92.
She was the daughter of Frank Carl McGill and Myrtle Beers McGill, born February 6, 1931 in Meadville, PA.
Berniece spent most of her life as a military spouse in faithful service to her family. She was a lifetime member of the Saegertown United...
Sandra "Sandy: L. Cremonese
Sep 22, 2023
Sandra "Sandy" L. Cremonese, 83, of Meadville, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at Wesbury.
Sandy was born in Meadville, on July 31, 1940, a daughter of the late Benny and Henrietta (Myers) Ogello.
On Nov. 18, 1961 Sandy married her high school sweetheart, Peter "Pete" J. Cremonese; he survives.
She was a member of St. Mary of Grace Church.
Sandy had been employed...
Linda A. Caldwell
Sep 21, 2023
Linda A. Caldwell, 66, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.
Linda was born in Manila, Philippines, on January 15, 1957.
She had married Charles M. Caldwell; he survives.
Linda had been employed by The Days Inn for over ten years until her declining health no longer allowed it. She loved cooking for others and her egg rolls...
Kathleen "Kay" L. Snow
Sep 20, 2023
Kathleen "Katy" L. Snow, 94, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Titusville Healthcare & Rehabilitation.
Katy was born in Logan Hospital, Cambridge Springs, on December 26, 1928, a daughter of the late Philo Leonard and Minnie Irene (Leary) Fosburg.
On October 22, 1949, Katy married Clayton Snow; he preceded her in death on February 28, 2008.
She was a longtime...
Stephen "Steve" R. Simcheck
Sep 19, 2023
Stephen "Steve" R. Simcheck, 57, of Cambridge Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at home.
Steve was born in Meadville, on May 20, 1966, a son of the late George and Eileen (Blakeslee) Simcheck.
On June 18, 1999 Steve married Ernestina "Theresa" Sherman; she survives.
He was a member of First Church of God, Cambridge Springs.
A 1984 graduate of Cambridge Springs High...
Deloris M. Williams
Sep 15, 2023
Deloris M. Williams, 81, of Townville, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Titusville Area Hospital.
Deloris was born at home in Saegertown, on September 2, 1942, a daughter of the late Paul A. and Abby M. (Mattocks) Uplinger.
On September 17, 1992 Deloris married Gary Douglas Williams; he preceded her in death on April 4, 2017. She had previously been married...
George Joseph Palotas
Sep 10, 2023
George Joseph Palotas, 79, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.
George was born in Erie, on February 6, 1944, a son of the late George M. and Eleanore (Kubasik) Palotas.
On October 16, 1971 George married Christine A. Lindquist; she survives.
He was an active member of St. Brigid Church, Meadville, where he taught religious education.
A graduate...
Richard E. Lundahl
Sep 8, 2023
Richard E. Lundahl, 88, of Meadville, PA, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.
Richard was born in Warren, PA, on February 7, 1935, a son of the late Elmer T. and Dorothea Erickson Lundahl.
On May 3, 1958, Richard married Jean Carol Nystrom at First Presbyterian Church, Meadville, who survives.
Richard attended First Presbyterian Church, Meadville, and, while growing...
Mark Richard Haemer
Sep 6, 2023
Mark was born in Meadville, on March 21, 1946, a son of the late Conrad and Joyce (McGill) Haemer.
He married Kristine Dolsen Yeager on February 29, 1992. Together they shared 31 years of life, laughter and love.
Mark graduated from Saegertown High School in 1964, and from Edinboro University in 1968. He spent ten years teaching secondary mathematics at Conneautville High...
Randall R. Baker
Sep 3, 2023
Randall "Randy" R. Baker, 67, of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at home.
Randy was born in Meadville, on February 21, 1956, a son of Patricia (Bossard) and the late Chester Baker.
He had been married to Lauren (Luciano) Baker; she survives.
Randy was a 1974 graduate of Meadville High School. He worked as a journeyman in the Tool and Die...
James "Jim" Jenkins, Jr.
Sep 2, 2023
James "Jim" Jenkins, Jr., 63, of Meadville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at home.
Jim was born in Meadville on August 6, 1960, a son of the late James and RosiLee (Newsome) Jenkins, Sr.
He was a member of United Faith Fellowship Church, where he bless many with his singing.
Over the years he had been employed by Allegheny College,...
William Daniel Douglas Mcmillan Iii
Aug 30, 2023
WILLIAM DANIEL DOUGLAS McMILLAN III, 43, of Tacoma, WA, gained his wings to be with the Lord on August 30, 2023.
Our beloved William (BKA Mann and Will) was born on June 14, 1980 to Brenda Byrd (Dowdy) and William McMillan II (Deceased) of Sharon.
Mann was a 1999 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School. He worked in Security Services. Will...
Shirley J. Temple
Aug 26, 2023
Shirley J. Temple, 94, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Wesbury United Methodist Community.
Shirley was born at home in Fredericksburg, on February 15, 1929, a daughter of the late Rex Henry and Alice Stewart.
On October 27, 1951 Shirley married Kenneth Temple; he preceded her in death on May 22, 2009.
She was a member of Saegertown United Methodist...
Chester S. Morfenski
Aug 24, 2023
Chester S. Morfenski, 80, of Saegertown, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Embassy of Park Ave., Meadville.
Chester was born in Meadville, on June 3, 1943, a son of the late Frank and Bessie L. (Spencer) Morfenski.
Chester was a man of faith who was well versed in the Bible; God was a part of his life.
Immediately after his 1961 graduation...
Winnie Lee Hall
Aug 23, 2023
It is with sadness that the family of Winnie Lee Hall, age 83, (3/16/1940-8/23/2023) and Tyquil Ellis Oneil Munson, age 26, (12/24/1996-8/23/2023), announce the going home of their loved ones.
Visitation for both is from 9-11 AM on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, with a Home Going Service at 11 AM.
Arrangements by...
Linda L. Reinhardt
Aug 23, 2023
Captain Linda L. Reinhardt (USAF Retired) of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away at Fairview Manor in Fairview, Pennsylvania on 08/23/23 at 11:45 am, following a long term illness which began in 2019 and ran its course.
Born on July 15th, 1950 in Meadville, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Beers both of whom preceded her in death (Kenneth in 1984...