Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Darlene E. Flanders
Oct 22, 2022
Darlene E. Flanders, 73, of Meadville, passed away October 22, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center.
Darlene was born in Meadville, on November 8, 1948, a daughter of the late Vance and Leota (Larimer) Vosburg.
On September 14, 1985, Darlene married Richard L. Flanders; he preceded her in death on May 5, 2009.
Darlene is survived by a daughter Debbie Madden (Boyfriend James Inserra);...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Thibaut
Oct 14, 2022
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Thibaut, 96, of Novi, MI, formerly of Meadville, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center.
Betty was born in Meadville, on February 4, 1926, the daughter of the late James and Gladys (George) Collins.
On September 10, 1951, Betty married Frederick G. Thibaut; he preceded her in death on October 1, 1990.
In 1986 Betty retired...
Lester E. Abbott
Oct 12, 2022
Lester E. Abbott, 94, of Saegertown passed away, Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Crawford County Care Center.
Lester was born in Hindsdale, NY on May 24, 1928, the son of the late Floyd and Opal (Dundon) Abbott.
On July 28, 1990 he married Vera Joan Abbott. she preceded him in death on August 10, 2012. He previously married Betty Mitich on Dec....
Laura Jane Huff
Oct 11, 2022
Laura Jane Huff, of Union City, went home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, surely into the arms of the love of her life, Dick; her parents; siblings; and beloved aunt. She quietly drifted away from her uncooperative body and limitations. After 100 years on this earth, she earned her rest, and did not mourn her homegoing.
Jane was born in Meadville,...
Keith H. Smith
Oct 10, 2022
Keith Howard Smith, 88, formerly of Saegertown, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022 at Wesbury United Methodist Home in Meadville.
Keith was born in Derby, England on September 27, 1934, a son of Alfred and Dora Smith.
He attended Derby School and obtained a degree in engineering through British Rail and the Derby Institute of Technology.
Keith married Teresa (Tessa) Hobbs on...
Ruth Marie Harper
Oct 9, 2022
Ruth Marie Harper, 83, of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
Ruth was born in Scranton, on February 6, 1939, a daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Carbaugh) Capazo.
In October of 1957, Marie married her childhood sweetheart, Dr. Richard Harper, Captain, United States Navy; he preceded her in death on February 21, 2019.
She was...
Charles "Charlie" Keeler
Oct 8, 2022
Charles (Charlie) Keeler, 72, of Meadville passed away October 8, 2022, at Western Reserve Healthcare.
He was born July 13, 1950, son of the late George and Wilma Keeler.
His brother Jack Henry preceded him in death.
He is survived by sisters Donna (Larry) Atkins, Sandy (Dale) Delbridge, Diane Greenawalt, brother Rick Dickson and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by...
Robert Bill
Oct 4, 2022
Robert Bill, 72, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at home.
Robert was born in Susquehanna, on January 3, 1950, a son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy E. (Hough) Bill.
He was affiliated with Christ Church Episcopal, Meadville.
Following Robert's graduation from Meadville High School in 1968 he became employed in the Wheel Shop as a Machinist for the former...
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...