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Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Solomon Kircher

Solomon Kircher

Oct 21, 2021

Solomon Kircher, 30, of Ft. Lauderdale FL, passed away on October 21st, 2021, peacefully at home after losing his battle with addiction. Solomon “Sol” was born on December 8th, 1990, to Kristina (Kircher) Kozlowsky (and Haroon Mahmood) in Pittsburgh, PA. His mother relocated him to Meadville, PA in 2002, where he graduated from Meadville High School. While attending, he was...

Amanda Alys Klein

Amanda Alys Klein

Oct 19, 2021

Amanda Alys Klein, 33, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at home. Amanda was born in Cape Cod, MA on June 6, 1988, a daughter of Harry "Hardy" A. and the late Jean L. (Mercer) Klein. She was a 2006 graduate of Meadville Area High School and a 2008 graduate of Edinboro University, earning an Associate Degree in...

Rev. Philip A. Torre

Rev. Philip A. Torre

Oct 16, 2021

Rev. Philip Albert Torre, 73, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at home following a courageous 5 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. His loving wife, Lois and devoted daughter, Melissa, who both cared for him unconditionally, were by his side. Philip was born in Brooklyn, NY, on July 20, 1948, a son of the late...

Lawrence "Larry" B. Stallard

Lawrence "Larry" B. Stallard

Oct 15, 2021

Lawrence "Larry" B. Stallard, 83, of Meadville, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Marquette Hospice House. Larry was born in Meadville on May 5, 1938, a son of the late Darrell E. and Tillie (Ososki) Stallard. On April 8, 1961, Larry married Marian Graham; she survives. He was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church where he sang...

Louis Joseph Saggio

Louis Joseph Saggio

Oct 12, 2021

Louis Joseph Saggio, 95, of 376 Arch St., Meadville, returned to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville. Lou was born in Meadville on November 6, 1925, a son of the late Anthony and Rosalie (Piazza) Saggio. On October 1, 1949, Lou married Margaret Mary Marcinko who preceded him in death...

Catherine Hollace (Holly) Unice

Catherine Hollace (Holly) Unice

Oct 9, 2021

Catherine Hollace (Holly) Unice, 70, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Meadville on May 8, 1951 to Harrington and Catherine "Ella" (Cooke) Smith. She was an avid reader, nature lover, enjoyed gardening, music, hiking, especially in Utah and Arizona. Holly graduated from Meadville High School in 1969 and was a...

Bernard M. Wise

Bernard M. Wise

Oct 9, 2021

Bernard Merle Wise, 88, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. Bernard was born in Meadville, on June 10, 1933, a son of the late Chauncey and Edna (Lovetta) Wise. On October 23, 1955 Bernard married Donna Kiser; she preceded him in death on April 29, 2020. He attended New Beginnings Church of...

August "Gene" E. Manross, Jr.

August "Gene" E. Manross, Jr.

Oct 7, 2021

August "Gene" E. Manross, Jr., 89, of Saegertown, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Gene was born in Meadville, on May 31, 1932, a son of the late August E. and Hildagarde (Kubany) Manross, Sr. On July 10, 1955 Gene married Shirley Black; she preceded him in death on March 8, 2021. After seven...

John A. Yanacek

John A. Yanacek

Oct 6, 2021

John A. Yanacek, 84, of Meadville, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. John was born in Meadville, on April 11, 1937, a son of the late John and Frances R. (Beck) Yanacek. He was a 1956 graduate of Meadville High School and had attended the University of Pittsburgh. Over the years John was employed as an auto...

Joseph William Frantz

Joseph William Frantz

Oct 6, 2021

Joseph William Frantz, 62, of Oil City, passed away October 6, 2021, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Joseph was born in Titusville on May 10, 1959, a son of the late William Robert and Barbara (Stroup) Frantz. Joseph enjoyed fishing, working on vehicles and spending time with family. He is survived by three children Kent Frantz, Dustin Frantz, Marissa Frantz...

David Allen Riley

David Allen Riley

Oct 2, 2021

David Allen Riley, 67, of 21687 N. Mosiertown Rd., Saegertown, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Meadville Medical Center.     David was born in Meadville on March 3, 1954. He was the son of Pearl (Hancock) and the late Eugene Merle Riley.     On August 24, 2012 David married Julie Hannold; she preceded him in death on November 5, 2014.     David...

James E. Miller

James E. Miller

Sep 30, 2021

James "Jim" E. Miller, 75, of Mosiertown, died peacefully Thursday September 30, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland Ohio on July 25, 1946, son of the late Francis and Rosemarie (Storm) Miller Conrad. He is survived by his devoted wife, the former Phyllis J. Crooks, whom he married July 5, 1980 in Meadville ; sisters Rosemary...

Charlotte "Charlie" Sternby

Charlotte "Charlie" Sternby

Sep 30, 2021

The gentle spirit of Charlotte "Charlie" Sternby, age 82, of Saegertown, passed on September 30, 2021, surrounded by and in the hearts of her loving family. Charlie was born on April 20, 1939, and grew up in Crawford County. She was an active member of Saegertown United Methodist Church. She married her high school sweetheart and soul mate, Ed Sternby,...

Frances A. Donahue

Frances A. Donahue

Sep 27, 2021

Frances Anne Donahue, 90, of Meadville, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at home. Frances was born in Meadville, on November 21, 1930, a daughter of the late Peter and Frances (Battaglia) Simonetta. On September 2, 1950 Frances married John "Jack" Donahue; he preceded her in death on August 15, 2008. Frances was a life long member of St. Mary...

Richard J. Noonen

Richard J. Noonen

Sep 27, 2021

Richard J. Noonen, 96, of Meadville, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Richard (Dick) was born in Meadville, on March 11, 1925, son of the late A. John and Martha A. (Bartle) Noonen. On May 16, 1953, Richard married Joanne Desant; she preceded him in death on April 27, 2021. He was a member...

Dyanna Lynn (Simpson) Holeva

Dyanna Lynn (Simpson) Holeva

Sep 25, 2021

Dyanna Lynn (Simpson) Holeva, 52, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Dyanna was born in Greenville, on February 22, 1969, a daughter of Margaret "Peggy" (Porfillio) and the late James W. Simpson, who passed away in 1999. She had been married to Ken Holeva who passed away in October, 2020. Dyanna was...

Madlaine M. Burchill

Madlaine M. Burchill

Sep 24, 2021

Madlaine M. Burchill, 74, of Meadville, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center. Madlaine was born in Berlin, Germany, on September 29, 1946, a daughter of the late Robert and Margot (Kremser) Burchill. Madlaine had retired from Wesbury where she worked in the Laundry Department. She loved traveling with her family and friends and enjoyed her adult...

Richard "Dick" L. Kanline, Sr.

Richard "Dick" L. Kanline, Sr.

Sep 22, 2021

Richard "Dick" L. Kanline, Sr., 80, of Meadville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at home after a year long battle with cancer. Dick was born in Pittsburgh, on July 31, 1941, a son of the late Clarence M. and Mabel (Pensyl) Kanline. On January 2, 1971 Dick and his beloved Helen "Lucy" J. Ball were married by...

Salvadore "Sam" Vincent Pendolino

Salvadore "Sam" Vincent Pendolino

Sep 20, 2021

Salvadore "Sam" Vincent Pendolino, 87, of, Meadville, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Crawford County Care Center. Sam was born at home in Meadville on January 24, 1934, a son of the late James J. and Carmella (Abbondanza) Pendolino. On October 24, 1959 Sam married Nina Marie Consiglio; she preceded him in death on October 3, 2015. He was...

Merle Dennis Borland

Merle Dennis Borland

Sep 18, 2021

Merle Dennis Borland, Sr., 83, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Marquette Hospice House. Merle was born in Erie, on April 10, 1938, a son of the late Merle Joseph and Opal (Davis) Borland. For 28 years he was married to Lenore Lyons Taylor Hubbell Borland; she preceded him in death on September 7, 2004. He had...