Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Patricia A. Ferguson
Aug 20, 2023
Patricia A. Ferguson, 86, of Meadville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.
Patty was born in Meadville, on January 17, 1937, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Lynch) Wisgirda.
On December 29, 1977, she married Dr. Cliff Ferguson; he preceded her in death on December 7, 1995.
Patty was a member of The Epiphany of...
Tyquil Ellis Oneil Munson
Aug 20, 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, (12/24/1996-8/20/2023), 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.
Memorials can...
Joanne V. Wilkinson
Aug 13, 2023
Joanne V. Wilkinson, of Saegertown, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home.
Joanne was born in Rural Valley, a daughter of the late Floyd and Carrie (Snyder) Wensel.
On August 16, 1959, Joanne married the love of her life, Henry Wilkinson; he preceded her in death on March 1, 2019.
After 25 years of service, Joanne retired from the PA...
Larry J. Yartz
Aug 6, 2023
Larry J. Yartz passed away in Erie, on August 6, 2023 after a short illness.
He was born January 29, 1942 to John Yartz Junior and Lillian A. (Vidic) Yartz in Butler.
Larry graduated from Moniteau High School in May 1960 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Slippery Rock State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. After graduating from Slippery Rock...
Arthur "Archie" L. Sorger
Aug 4, 2023
Arthur "Archie" L. Sorger, 90, of Saegertown, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Meadville, on February 18, 1933, a son of the late John and Dorothy (Friedrich) Sorger.
On October 20, 2017, Archie married Mary R. Konzel; she survives. He had previously been married to Shirley E. Steiner from September 12, 1953...
Christine "Chris" A. Jonas
Aug 3, 2023
Christine "Chris" A. Jonas, 71, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.
Chris was born in Meadville, on May 21, 1952, a daughter of the late Arthur "Richard" and Florence (Buttray) Miller.
On May 29, 1983 Chris married Howard Jonas; he preceded her in death on December 19, 2020.
She was a member of First Christian Church, Meadville.
A...
Barbara C. Adams
Aug 2, 2023
Barbara Charlton Adams of Meadville, PA and Hyannis Port, MA, died on August 2, 2023 after a brief illness.
Born to Robert Norman and Lillian Charlton in Toronto, Ontario on April 8, 1935, Barbara was raised in Boston. She started her primary education at the Boston Girl’s Latin School and completed it at the West Roxbury High School graduating in 1953....
Rebecca "Becky" A. (Rotkovecz) Schreckengost
Jul 29, 2023
Rebecca "Becky" A. (Rotkovecz) Schreckengost, 66, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.
Becky was born in Meadville, on March 13, 1957, a daughter of the late John J. and Sandra (Ewing) Rotkovecz.
After more than 20 years of service, Becky retired from the housekeeping department of Allegheny College. She attended Meadville schools and while...
Margaret Findlay Timpe
Jul 29, 2023
Margaret Findlay Timpe, 87, of Meadville, passed away, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Marquette Hospice House.
Margaret was born in Meadville, on March 15, 1936, the fourth daughter, and seventh of eleven children born to the late George and Mary Ann (Nageotte) Findlay III.
On May 22, 1990, Margaret married James "Jim" Timpe who preceded her in death on September 16, 2015....
George N. Wilcox
Jul 26, 2023
George "Butch" N. Wilcox, Jr., 79, of Blooming Valley, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July, 26, 2023, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
Butch was born in Erie, on April 7, 1944, a son of the late George N. and Shirley (Reynolds) Wilcox, Sr.
On May 8, 1992 he married the love of his life, Judith D. Kantz; she survives.
He was a member...
Dorothy Eileen Jones
Jul 26, 2023
Dorothy Eileen Jones, 97, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Rolling Fields, Inc.
Dorothy was born at home in Saegertown, on April 23, 1926, a daughter of the late Clarence and Cora (Ferguson) Powell.
On Sept. 6, 1946, Dorothy married Ormal J. Jones, he preceded her in death on June 8, 2009.
She was a member of First Church of...
Victor "Vic" P. Kress
Jul 22, 2023
Victor Paul Kress drove his precious convertible (top down, of course) for the last time Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Born August 8, 1938 to Victor Frank and Helen Gail Kress, he graduated from St. Agatha’s High School (now Seton) and Allegheny College, and served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Air National Guard in Vienna, Ohio.
Graduating from Allegheny College,...
Rosato "Louie" Luigi Fidanza
Jul 21, 2023
Rosato "Louie" Luigi Fidanza, 94 of Grove City, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Allegheny Health Networks of Grove City.
Louie was born in Waterbury, CT, on February 20, 1929, a son of the late Agostino and Anna (Cipriani) Fidanza.
On December 10, 2019 Louie married Geraldine (Gerri) Vernon Weaver; she survives.
Louie attended Duggan Elementary School and Leavenworth High School both...
Chase Brandon Snyder
Jul 18, 2023
Chase B. Snyder, 38, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Chase was born in Meadville, on March 3, 1985, a son of Edith (Geer) Snyder and the late Cloyd Snyder.
He was employed by MFG of Linesville.
In addition to his mother, Edith, survivors include two sons Rylie Snyder, Jace Snyder, siblings Brandie Custer, Tiffiny Heisey, Brad Snyder all of Meadville,...
Donald Ray Boatman
Jul 18, 2023
Remembrance of Donald Ray Boatman
05/13/1961-07/18/2023.
Former employee of Allegheny College.
Services July 30, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Beacon Liberty.
Condolences at www.miznerfuneralhome.com
Donna K. Bennett
Jul 16, 2023
Donna K. Bennett, 84, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, July 16th, at Meadville Medical Center.
Donna was born on June 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alda Cribbs.
On February 1, 1964 Donna married Henry E. Bennett; he preceded her in death on June 18, 2016.
Donna was a happy homemaker, taking pride in caring for her entire family. She...
Margaret M. Koehler
Jul 16, 2023
Margaret M. Koehler, 92, of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.
Margaret was born in Meadville, on February 12, 1931, a daughter of the late Andrew and Etta (Zickefoose) Zirkle.
On April 25, 1947 Margaret married J. Russell "Earl" Koehler; he preceded her in death on January 19, 1992.
She was a member of Allida-Smith Weslyan Church.
Margaret...
Victoria Jean Gruber
Jul 8, 2023
Victoria Jean (Peterson) Gruber, 62, of Meadville passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 8, 2023.
Vicky was born in Franklin, PA on January 31, 1961, daughter of the late Richard and Josephine (Koziara) Peterson.
Vicky graduated from Meadville High School in 1979. After graduation she moved to Colorado. On October 25, 1980, Vicky married Brett Gruber, to whom she...
John H. Kardos
Jul 7, 2023
John H. Kardos, 82, of Meadville, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Embassy of Park Avenue, Meadville.
John was born in Chalfant, on August 30, 1940, a son of the late John and Freida (Doczkat) Kardos.
On September 25, 1961 John married Joan Helen Whitehead; she preceded him in death on July 30, 2020.
Following his graduation from Turtle Creek High School,...
Thomas "Tom" E. Jennings
Jun 29, 2023
Thomas "Tom" E. Jennings, 75, formerly of Cambridge Springs, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Edinboro Manor.
Tom was born in Meadville, on April 13, 1948, a son of the late Lloyd and Marie (Callahan) Jennings.
On May 4, 1973 Tom married Victoria "Vicky" Webster; she survives.
He was of the Catholic faith. Tom was a 1966 graduate of Saegertown High School....