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Deliann Volinsky

Deliann Volinsky

Apr 17, 2022

Deliann Volinsky, 45, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center. Deliann was born in Meadville, on July 2, 1976, a daughter of the late Gary DeWayne and Del Ann (Thompson) Doughenbaugh, Sr. She married Joseph Volinsky; he survives. In addition to her husband, Deliann is survived by two sons Jonathan P. Denison and his wife...

Patricia "Pat"  June Darling

Patricia "Pat" June Darling

Apr 11, 2022

Patricia "Pat" June Darling, 80, of Meadville, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at home with her family by her side. Pat was born in Wood Dale, IL, on November 30, 1941, a daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Jentazese) Ploechinger. On January 17, 1976 Pat married William "Bill" J. Darling; he survives. Pat enjoyed her flowers, fishing, playing...

Tessie (Teresa) A. Bird

Tessie (Teresa) A. Bird

Apr 10, 2022

Tessie (Teresa) A. Bird, 80, a lifelong resident and member of the Meadville community, passed away on Sunday morning, April 10th, 2022, while resting comfortably at Embassy of Park Ave, Meadville. Tessie was born the daughter of Nick and Adele (Bruno) Severo on October 7, 1941, in Meadville, PA. After attending St. Brigid’s School, Tessie graduated from Meadville High School...

Richard "Rich" E. Gilliand

Richard "Rich" E. Gilliand

Apr 8, 2022

Richard (Rich) E. Gilliand, 82, of Meadville, passed away April 8, 2022. He was born January 27, 1940 in Meadville, a son of the late George A. and Cleo (Walters) Gilliand. On October 18, 2002, he married Claudia Almon Higham; she survives. A veteran of the US Army, Richard served his country overseas in Germany and then again in the...

Charles Christopher Boyer

Charles Christopher Boyer

Apr 3, 2022

Charles Christopher Boyer, age 73, of Meadville, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was born in Little Rock, AR on February 4, 1949, to the late James and Jo Anne Myers Boyer. He had been employed at many jobs during his life, including Oil Well Supply and Oil City Glass Co. in Oil City, retiring from the local...

Eloise "Elly" M. Tokarcik

Eloise "Elly" M. Tokarcik

Apr 1, 2022

Eloise "Elly" M. Phelps Heisey Tokarcik, 85, of Meadville, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at home. Elly was born at home in Union City on December 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Francis R. and Marie Jeanette (Wise) Phelps. On May 30, 1986 Elly married Alexander "Alex" J. Tokarcik; he preceded her in death on February 17, 2011....

Daisy Delphine Mook

Daisy Delphine Mook

Apr 1, 2022

Daisy Delphine Mook, 83, of Springboro, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center. Daisy was born in Zelienople, on April 3, 1938, a daughter of the late William Frank and Daisy Matilda (Barshney) Smith. On March 1, 1969 Daisy married Kenneth Mook; he preceded her in death on June 2, 2000. She had previously been married to...

Paul Hargett

Paul Hargett

Mar 30, 2022

Paul Hargett, 69, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family, following a long battle with cancer. Paul was born in West Virginia, on January 26, 1953, a son of the late Harry and Betty (Robinson) Hargett. He married Barbara Cap; she survives. Over the years Paul was employed by various clubs and bars....

Robert "Bob" Carl Smith

Robert "Bob" Carl Smith

Mar 23, 2022

Robert "Bob" Carl Smith, 86, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Meadville, on January 19, 1936, a son of the late Arthur O. and Bessie L. (Johnson) Smith. On February 11, 1961, he married Nancy Kordyl; she survives. He was a member of Saegertown United Methodist Church. Bob...

Robert W. Mccracken, Jr.

Robert W. Mccracken, Jr.

Mar 20, 2022

Robert W. McCracken, Jr., 88, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Juniper Village. Robert was born in Meadville, on January 24, 1934, a son of the late Robert W. and Winifred (Carson) Sr. On July 26, 1981, Robert married Martha Louise Smallenberger Hannold; she preceded him in death on January 10, 2015. He was a member of...

Anna Maria Marsh

Anna Maria Marsh

Mar 16, 2022

Anna Maria (Bucci) Marsh, 81, of Meadville passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center. A proud native of Meadville, she was born July 9, 1940, a daughter of Antonio and Louise (Trozzi) Bucci. She married Pasquale (Pat) Marsh on June 17, 1961 and became a fulltime mother to her three children. The queen of hospitality, she...

Mia Rayne Thomas

Mia Rayne Thomas

Mar 13, 2022

Mia Rayne Thomas, 8, of Cochranton, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family. Mia was born in Meadville, on August 5, 2013, a daughter of Dan and Amy (McElhaney) Thomas. She was affiliated with Atlantic Avenue Church, Franklin. Mia attended Cochranton Elementary School. She loved her outdoor activities, especially playing soccer for CCYSA, swimming, riding...

Larry "Red" R. Crecraft

Larry "Red" R. Crecraft

Mar 12, 2022

Larry "Red" R. Crecraft, 74, of Saegertown, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center. Larry was born in Effingham, IL, on November 3, 1947, a son of Patricia (Carroll) and the late Lloyd Crecraft. He was a 1965 graduate of Saegertown High School and went on to attend New Castle Business College. He married Mary (Hasenkopf)...

Virginia "Ginny" R. Leonhart

Virginia "Ginny" R. Leonhart

Mar 8, 2022

Virginia "Ginny" R. Leonhart, 96, of Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Ginny was born on July 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Stanley and Edna (Terrill) Farnham. On May 22, 1943 she married Walter "Wally" T. Leonhart; he preceded her in death on November 10, 2021. She was an active member...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Kidwell

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Kidwell

Mar 2, 2022

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Kidwell, 61, of Conneautville, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community, surrounded by family. Betsy was born in Crawford County on November 18, 1960, a daughter of the late Gregory E. Kidwell and Eleanor (Hamilton) Kidwell. Subsequently Eleanor Kidwell married Clarence Kiter, Jr. in 1961. Following her 1978 graduation from Cochranton High School,...

Georgia Mae Cummings

Georgia Mae Cummings

Mar 1, 2022

Georgia Mae Cummings, 85, of Meadville, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at home. Georgia was born in Como, MS, on June 19, 1936, a daughter of the late George and Rosetta (Wilkins) Barber. In 1951 Georgia married Robert Cummings; he preceded her in death in 1986. She was a member of Beacon Liberty Street Temple Church of God...

Linda Baetzhold

Linda Baetzhold

Feb 28, 2022

Linda (Damico) Baetzhold, 73, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022, at home. Linda was born in Meadville, on March 20, 1948, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Monarch) Damico. On February 27, 1988 Linda married Paul Baetzhold; he survives. She was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. Following Linda's...

Anthony "Tony" J. Jantosik

Anthony "Tony" J. Jantosik

Feb 27, 2022

Anthony "Tony" J. Jantosik, 99, of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Crawford County Care Center. Tony was born to Anna (Valko) Jantosik and Martin Jantosik in Ellsworth, PA, on June 12, 1922. He married Christine Misko on January 15, 1944; she joined the ranks of the war brides of their era. They were married 71 years when...

James "Jimmy" F. George

James "Jimmy" F. George

Feb 27, 2022

James ‘Jimmy’ F. George, 70, of Saegertown, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 27th, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center following an extended illness. Jimmy was born January 22, 1952, to Robert H. and Lucy V. George of Carlton, PA. He graduated from Cochranton High School in 1970 and worked as a carpenter/contractor for many years. Jimmy loved music, particularly good...

Irene C. Sexton

Irene C. Sexton

Feb 25, 2022

Irene C. Sexton, 95, of Meadville, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at home. Irene was born in Meadville, on May 15, 1926, a daughter of the late Walter and Katherine (Gruber) Jastromb. She was a member of First Baptist Church. After 23 years of service, Irene retired from National Teltronics. She had previously been employed by the former Talon,...