Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Lawrence "Larry" R. Hock, Jr.
Oct 3, 2022
Lawrence R. Hock, Jr. of Lebanon, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati on October 3, 2022, at the age of 81. His battle with health issues in recent years reflected his courage in facing life challenges with a smile.
Larry was born in Meadville, PA, to the late Margaret Crosley Hock and Lawrence R. Hock, Sr.
He attended St. Brigid School...
Kathryn A. Kebert
Oct 3, 2022
Kathryn A. Kebert, 65, of Grove City, formerly of Meadville, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community, Conneautville.
Kathryn was born in Meadville, on July 2, 1957, a daughter of the late Floyd L. and Regina "Jean" (Staudt) Kebert.
A 1972 graduate of Meadville High School, Kathryn also earned her LPN Degree in 1975 from the Meadville Vocational...
Connie K. Williams
Sep 30, 2022
Connie Helen Williams, 92, came from God on March 7, 1930 and returned to God on September 30, 2022.
She was born in Washington, DC, daughter of the late Admiral George P. and Helen (Bresnahan) Kraker. As the daughter of a career naval officer, they traveled from one coast to the other, following her father's assignments with the Navy, attending many...
Genevieve Irene Howick
Sep 28, 2022
Genevieve Irene Howick, 87, of Cochranton, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center.
Genevieve was born in West Hickory, on May 2, 1935, a daughter of the late Walter H. and Katherine (Carll) Emert.
In May of 1954, Genevieve married Albert E. Howick, Sr.; he survives.
She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Cochranton. After many...
Hazel M. Whitmer
Sep 27, 2022
Hazel M. Whitmer, 96, of Galloway, OH, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2022, with her family at her side.
Born May 12, 1926, in Oil City, PA, she was a daughter of the late James and Bessie Whitling.
She married Chester Leroy Whitmer on June 1, 1946; they had three children, Barbara Grace, Deborah Mae and Daniel Leroy. Chester preceded her...
Evelyn M. Rubner
Sep 27, 2022
Evelyn M. Rubner, 99, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center.
Evelyn was born in Venango, on February 22, 1923, a daughter of the late Perry and Jessie (Bierworth) Rubner.
For many years Evelyn had her own wallpaper hanging service and had also provided child care services. She enjoyed being a homemaker and delighted in looking after...
W. Thomas Chalmers
Sep 18, 2022
W. Thomas Chalmers of Meadville, Pa. — beloved family man and steadfast volunteer for many community organizations — passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022. He was 80.
Born June 10, 1942, in Beaver, Pa., Tom moved to Meadville after earning a bachelor’s degree in biology from Geneva College in Beaver. Working at the state health department, Tom met and soon...
Mildred E. Hall
Sep 13, 2022
Mildred E. Hall, 80, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at home.
Mildred was born in Philadelphia, on July 20, 1942.
In 1976 she married Lyle E. Hall; he preceded her in death in 2008.
For 37 years Mildred was employed by Meadville Medical Center, retiring from the Central Processing Department.
She is survived by a daughter Sandra Brandt with whom she...
April S. Mosley
Sep 13, 2022
April S. Mosley, 41, of Jonesboro, GA, formerly of Meadville passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Southern Regional Medical Center, Riverdale, GA, after a sudden illness.
April was born in Meadville, on November 17, 1980, a daughter of Mildred Powell and the late Robert Earl Mosley.
She was a member of United Faith Fellowship Church of God.
April was a 1999 graduate...
Charlotte D. Henretty
Sep 12, 2022
Charlotte D. Henretty, 94, of Saegertown, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at Crawford County Care Center.
Charlotte was born in Meadville on March 7, 1928, the daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy (Smith) Drissel.
On March 22, 1986, Charlotte married S. George Henretty; he preceded her in death on February 4, 1993. She previously had been married to Robert M....
Todd Harvey Crays
Sep 12, 2022
Todd Harvey Crays, 56, of Bowling Green, KY, formerly of Meadville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at home.
Todd was born in Meadville, on March 19, 1966, a son of the late Thomas Wayne and Norma Jean (Matthews) Crays.
A 1984 graduate of Meadville High School, Todd also attended Malone University in Akron, OH. In 2012 Todd became employed by Holley...
Dr. David John Rusilko
Sep 2, 2022
Dr. David John Rusilko "Big Dave", 70, of Meadville, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
David was born in New Eagle, on December 14, 1951, a son of the late John and Sophie (Hazuga) Rusilko.
On November 16, 1974 David married Susan Marie Baker or as he called her "His Better Half"; she survives.
He was a faithful...
Maverick James Gilson
Aug 29, 2022
Maverick James Gilson, 5 months old, of Hydetown, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Titusville Area Hospital. Maverick was born in Meadville, on March 21, 2022, a son of Dakota James Gilson and Laura Noelle Snyder. Maverick was the happiest smiling baby that loved his Mickey Mouse. In addition to his parents, Maverick is survived by his...
Christine E. Williams
Aug 29, 2022
Christine E. Williams, 80, of Meadville, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Wesbury UMC. Christine was born in Meadville, on November 1, 1941, a daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Higby) Keisel. On June 2, 1962 Christine married Willis Duane Williams; he preceded her in death on March 26, 2002. She was a member of Grace United Methodist...
Reverend Rocco A. Tito
Aug 22, 2022
The Reverend Rocco A. Tito, 95, died on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Hamot Hospital in Erie. Father Tito was born on May 31, 1927 in Bradford, PA, the son of Joseph and Vittoria (Allegretti) Tito. After attending St. Bernard Grade School and High School, he served in the US Army for a year and then began studies at St....
Robert "Bob" "Schreck" R. Schreckengost
Aug 16, 2022
Robert R. “Bob” “Schreck” Schreckengost decided to stop living on Tuesday August 16, 2022. Abundant Husband, Prodigious Brother, and Best Dad in the Universe – Bob wants all of you to be happy; or seek happiness otherwise. Born on a Sunday in October of 1946, to a newly returned home Marine from the Battle of Iwo Jima (Russ) and Mom...
Franklin "Frank" Spencer Henry, Sr.
Aug 14, 2022
Franklin "Frank" Spencer Henry, Sr., 82, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Cleveland, OH, on May 18, 1940, a son of the late Spencer and Geraldine (Miller) Henry. On November 12, 2013, Frank married Lehuanne Obert; she survives. He was of the Methodist faith. A graduate of North...
Thomas John Bach
Aug 12, 2022
Thomas John Bach, 85, of Meadville, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at UPMC-Hamot, Erie. Thomas was born in Meadville, on December 8, 1936, a son of the late John W. and Helen Mary (Schwab) Bach. On December 10, 1976 Thomas married Connie E. Burton; she predeceased him in 2015. He had previously been married to Valerie Seaman; she survives....
Ardythe Basham
Aug 9, 2022
Ardythe Basham, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at home, with her loving daughter by her side. She was born June 29, 1937 in Franklin, daughter of Hezekiah and Ethel Harris. She married Thomas Benjamin Basham who preceded in her in death. She started her career as an early childhood teacher at the Neighborhood Day Care...
Joanne Marie Mcclay
Aug 2, 2022
Joanne Marie McClay, 74, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Embassy of Park Ave. Joanne was born in Meadville, on October 4, 1947, a daughter of the late Arnold and Pauline (Kastel) Irlam. On July 24, 1971 Joanne married Edward L. McClay; he survives. A lifetime member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, Joanne was also a...