Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Regis Edward Holzwarth, Jr.
May 1, 2023
Regis Edward Holzwarth, Jr., 76, of Meadville, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at Marquette Hospice House.
Regis was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 20, 1946, a son of the late Regis E. and Catherine (Cavanaugh) Holzwarth, Sr.
For many years Regis owned and operated Holzwarth Roofing and Remodeling in the Meadville area. A US Navy veteran, Regis served his country...
Thomas L. Chisholm
Apr 28, 2023
Thomas L. Chisholm, 76, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at VA Nursing Center, Erie.
Thomas was born in Grove City, on January 18, 1947, a son of the late Robert and Alice (Schaible) Chisholm.
In 1998 Thomas married Terry Murphy. He had previously been married to Susan Clayton.
After many years of service, Thomas retired from PPG Industries. A...
Rev. Dillen A. Vroman
Apr 26, 2023
Rev. Dillen A. Vroman, 88, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Embassy of Park Ave, after a lingering illness.
Dillen was born to the late Willard and Florence Vroman, on July 27, 1934.
He was a graduate of Spartansburg High School, class of 1952. Dillen spent a lifetime of service to God, serving as a pastor for 30 years,...
David E. Bass
Apr 25, 2023
David Earl Bass, 74, fell asleep peacefully in death after a long illness, April 25, 2023.
David was born on January 6, 1949, in Meadville, PA. He was the oldest of four children.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Ethel Bass and his brother Joseph “Jodie” Bass Jr.
He is survived by his sister Cynthia Bass, his brother Timothy...
Carmen E. Merritt
Apr 23, 2023
Carmen E. Merritt, 83, of Saegertown, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 23, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.
Carmen was born in Corry, on October 25, 1939, a son of the late Russell S. and Helen R. (Roush) Merritt, Sr.
In 1959 Carmen married his high school sweetheart, Vina Lilley.
He was a 58 year member of Twelve Apostles Lutheran Church where...
Wilma "Sandy" Rogers
Apr 18, 2023
Wilma "Sandy" Rogers, 84, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Embassy of Park Ave.
Sandy was born in Distant on September 2, 1938, a daughter of the late Russell "Tobe" and Mary (Shumaker) Brocious.
On August 2, 1958 Sandy married Allan W. Rogers; he survives.
She was an active member of Blooming Valley United Methodist Church.
After her first two years...
Gary L. Sabraw
Apr 13, 2023
Gary L. Sabraw, 79, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.
Gary was born in San Francisco, CA on November 25, 1943, a son of the late Clarence M. and Ethel Sabraw.
Gary had a successful, life long career in Tool and Die. He was a quiet person who enjoyed fishing, gaming on his PlayStation and NASCAR.
Gary...
Kevin James Nicholson
Apr 13, 2023
Kevin James Nicholson, 65, of Meadville, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at The Cleveland Clinic.
Born in Meadville on December 28, 1957, he was a son of Rosemary Davidson Nicholson (Thomas) and the late James R. Nicholson.
Kevin was a 1975 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School. He started his career as a disc jockey at WMGW and subsequently became the...
Ronald F. Leberman
Apr 11, 2023
Ronald F. Leberman, 87, of Meadville, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Ronald was born at the former Spencer Hospital, on November 25, 1935, a son of the late Charles and Mary (Nodine) Leberman.
He was a member of Stone United Methodist Church.
Ronald was a1955 graduate of Meadville High School. During his last two years of schooling he started...
Allen Condon
Apr 10, 2023
Allen Condon, 28, of Meadville PA passed away on Monday, April 10th, 2023, surrounded by his family after a valiant six-month battle with cancer.
Allen was born on July 19th, 1994, in New Haven CT to William and Elizabeth Condon. He graduated from Branford High School in 2012 and continued his education at Allegheny College. Allen received his Bachelor’s degree in...
Gertrude Mary Krem
Apr 9, 2023
Gertrude Mary Krem, 98 of Meadville, formerly of Harmonsburg Road and Walnut St., Meadville, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at The Caring Place, Franklin.
Gertrude was born in Meadville, on April 18, 1924, a daughter of the late Dominic and Maria (Grasso) Bengivenga.
On September 21, 1948 Gertrude married Nick Krem; he preceded her in death on September 22, 2006.
She was...
Patricia Ann Keas
Apr 8, 2023
Patricia Ann Keas, 91, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Wesbury United Methodist Community.
Patricia was born in Meadville, on July 10, 1931, a daughter of the late Frank Frederick and Alice Pearl (Gilmore) Ferguson.
On October 18, 1952, Patricia married Robert "Bob" E. Keas; he survives.
She was an active member of North Watson Run Presbyterian Church where she...
Dennis "Denny" Lee Mcdonald
Apr 4, 2023
Dennis "Denny" Lee McDonald, (76), passed away in Cape Canaveral, FL on April 4, 2023, after an epic battle with cancer. Although many share his fight, he is likely one of few who fought and earned 13 years out of his one-year prognosis.
Denny was born in Oil City on June 18, 1946, a son of the late Harold Leonard and...
David "Dave" B. Biernacki
Mar 30, 2023
David "Dave" B. Biernacki, 61, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at LECOM at Village Square, Erie.
Dave was born in Meadville, on December 31, 1961, a son of the late Stanley S. and Phyllis (Brocious) Biernacki.
Dave was a proud graduate of Maplewood High School, class of 1979. In the spring of 1986 Dave started a 26 year career...
Barbara Jean Swavey
Mar 29, 2023
Barbara Jean Swavey, 82, of Saegertown, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at home.
Barbara was born in Meadville, on April 17, 1940, a daughter of the late Alvin and Virginia (Smith) Nageotte.
On December 4, 1958 Barbara married Jerry Swavey; he preceded her in death on February 13, 2014.
She was of the Methodist Faith.
Barbara was a graduate of Saegertown High...
Harriet (Payne) Trucco
Mar 28, 2023
Harriet Payne Trucco, 90, of 1167 Water Street, Meadville, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, after a short term stay at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.
She was born in Spring Township, Conneautville, on July 28, 1932. Harriet is the daughter of the late Ralph and Iva (Clark) Payne.
After World War II, she married Anthony John Trucco (US Marine) at St....
Gary Lee Horne
Mar 27, 2023
Gary Lee Horne, 87, of Atlantic, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.
No services will be held.
Arrangements by Stephen P. Mizner FH & CS, Inc., Meadville.
Share a memory or condolence at www.miznerfuneralhome.com
William "Bill" L. Miller, Jr.
Mar 23, 2023
William "Bill" L. Miller, Jr., 62, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.
Bill was born in Grove City, on January 13, 1961, a son of the late William L. and Beverly (Robinson) Miller, Sr.
On Nov. 22, 1980, Bill married Gail M. Barr; she survives.
Bill was a 1978 graduate of Meadville Area High School and attended...
John D. Klingensmith
Mar 22, 2023
John D. Klingensmith, 80, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville.
John was born in Apollo, on February 4, 1943.
On February 23, 1963 John married Betty Rae Ritenour; she predeceased him on June 18, 2001.
John is survived by a sister Judy Lewis of Cross, SC; several nieces, nephews; great nieces; and great nephews.
Per John's...
Marcel K. Miller
Mar 22, 2023
Marcel K. Miller, 37, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.
Marcel was born in Meadville, on March 7, 1986, a son of Quintel L. and Arlene Lynn (Jordan) Miller.
On August 5, 2009 Marcel married Kimberly C. Kellerman; she survives.
He was raised in the Jehovah's Witness Faith.
Marcel was a 2004 graduate of Meadville High School where...