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Kathleen "Kay" L. Snow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patricia A. Ferguson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....