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Richard C. Lower

Richard C. Lower

Oct 8, 2020

Richard C. Lower, 93, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Wesbury, following a short illness. He was born to Melville and Gracia (Cranz) Lower on May 20, 1927 in Ravenna, OH. He lived in Kent, OH, but spent the majority of his life in Meadville. He married Marilyn Emich on May 28, 1955, a union that lasted...

Connie Lea Simons

Connie Lea Simons

Oct 3, 2020

Connie "Moose" Lea Simons, 61, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Marquette Hospice House. Connie was born in Indiana, on June 6, 1959, a daughter of the late Lewis and Helen (Jewart) Fleeger. She was a member of Wadsworth Avenue Evangelical Church. She enjoyed playing BINGO but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and...

Leslie Arden Meacham

Leslie Arden Meacham

Oct 1, 2020

Leslie Arden Meacham, 88, of Saegertown, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Crawford County Care Center after a two year stay in the Memory Garden. Leslie was born at home, in Franklinville, NY, on August 5, 1932, a son of the late Orvie and Gladys (Lamb) Meacham. On February 11, 1950 Leslie married Phylis Kay Miller in Franklinville, NY;...

Dr. Michael Allen Swavey

Dr. Michael Allen Swavey

Sep 28, 2020

Dr. Michael Allen Swavey, 60, of Saegertown, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Michael was born in Meadville, on January 13, 1960, a son of Barbara J. (Nageotte) Swavey and the late Jerry D. Swavey. A 1977 graduate of Saegertown High School, Michael did his undergraduate studies at Edinboro College, graduating in 1981, before going...

Lonnie Jackson

Lonnie Jackson

Sep 25, 2020

Lonnie Jackson, 82, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Lonnie was born in Chesterfield, SC, on March 20, 1938, a son of the late Walter Jackson Sr. and Agnes Ratcliff. In 1984 Lonnie married Cindy Sharp; she survives. Lonnie had attended Christ Evangelical Free Church, Saegertown. He had been employed in lawn maintenance, as a handy man, and...

Elizabeth A. Harris

Elizabeth A. Harris

Sep 16, 2020

Elizabeth A. Harris-Carter , 70, of Linesville, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Marquette Hospice House, Meadville. Elizabeth was born in Beaver Falls, on August 16, 1950, a daughter of the late Staten and Gene (Williams) Harris. A graduate of Beaver Falls Area High School, Elizabeth also attended ITT Technical Institute in Youngstown, OH and Harding University. Over the...

Dorothy Margaret Fuller

Dorothy Margaret Fuller

Sep 14, 2020

Dorothy Margaret (Stevenson) Fuller, 94, of Crossingville, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020, at home. Dorothy was born in New Castle, on November 28, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Wilhelmina (Copper) Stevenson. On June 30, 1945 Dorothy married Gerald Fuller; he preceded her in death on December 29, 1994. She was a member of St. Philips Parish,...

Eva J. Prenatt

Eva J. Prenatt

Sep 10, 2020

Eva J. Prenatt, 84, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Eva was born in Geneva, on September 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Clarence and Iva (Reagle) Smock. On May 25, 1961 Eva married David J. Prenatt; he preceded her in death on July 15, 2004. She was a member of St....

Joann L. Santoro

Joann L. Santoro

Sep 9, 2020

Joann L. Santoro, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Due to Covid, services to celebrate her life will be held at a future date which will be announced. Arrangements are under the direction of STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.

David "Dave" M. Myers

David "Dave" M. Myers

Sep 9, 2020

David "Dave" M. Myers, 59, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center. David was born in Greensburg, on December 21, 1960, a son of the late Earl W. and Rosalie Helen (Ruby) Myers. On August 24, 1985 Dave married Mary Ann Parker; she survives. In his earlier years Dave was of the Catholic faith. In...

Theressa Jean Elder

Theressa Jean Elder

Sep 8, 2020

Theressa Jean Elder, 81, of Meadville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Theressa was born at home in Grand Rapids, MI on August 14, 1939, oldest child of the late Arthur and Irene (Walma) Knott. She was baptized and made Profession of Faith at the First Protestant Reformed Church....

Jonathon Charles Phelps

Jonathon Charles Phelps

Sep 8, 2020

Jonathon Charles Phelps, 39, of Meadville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at home.   Jon was born in Meadville, on September 12, 1980, a son of Shirley (Thellman) Phelps and the late Thomas L. Phelps.   On July 2, 2016, Jon married Kasandra Foltz; she survives. Jon graduated from Cochranton High School in 1999 and started working for Mowris...

Donald Kenneth Wood

Donald Kenneth Wood

Sep 7, 2020

Donald Kenneth Wood, 77, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Meadville, was known as "Woody" and "Papa" to many. After testing positive for Covid-19 on August 25, then hospitalized on August 27, Don battled until September 7, 2020, when he lost his fight due to damage caused by the virus. He was surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born in...

William C. Witherup

William C. Witherup

Sep 6, 2020

William "Bill" C. Witherup, 76, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Bill was born in Meadville, on March 17, 1944, a son of the late William A. and Caroline (Cox) Witherup. Following his graduation from Meadville Senior High, Bill graduated from Indiana University of PA with a...

Marc T. Fox

Marc T. Fox

Aug 29, 2020

Marc T. Fox, 65, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at UPMC-Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh after a short illness with cancer. Marc was born in Euclid, OH on November 24, 1954, a son of the late Milford and Jane (Fritinger) Fox. On December 4, 1977, Marc married Karen J. Loughner; she survives. Marc served as manager of Port Meadville...

Louise W. Walker

Louise W. Walker

Aug 22, 2020

Louise William Walker, 92, of Meadville, departed this earth on Saturday, August 22, 2020, to enter her heavenly home. Louise was born in Meadville, on December 27, 1926, a daughter of the late Webster and Mary (Harrison) Jones. On December 27, 1948 Louise married Benjamin Franklin Walker. They were blessed with a son, Benjamin Franklin Walker, Jr.; they both predeceased...

Joyce Heitzer

Joyce Heitzer

Aug 21, 2020

Margaret Joyce Heitzer, 84, of Meadville, passed away suddenly, Friday, August 21, 2020, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Joyce was born in Punxsutawney, on December 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Brown) Vitello. On November 10, 1956 Joyce married Frances "Buzz" Heitzer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Anita; he preceded her in death on December...

William "Bill" C. Minetti

William "Bill" C. Minetti

Aug 17, 2020

William "Bill" C. Minetti, 72, of Meadville, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community, Conneautville. Bill was born in Meadville, on August 3, 1948, a son of the late Charles R. and Theresa (Shelatz) Minetti; she survives. On May 27, 1978 Bill married Judi Yesovitch; she survives. He was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic...

N. W. "Ike" Leonheart

N. W. "Ike" Leonheart

Aug 16, 2020

N. W. “Ike” Leonheart, 88, of Conneautville, formerly of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, August 16th, 2020, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community, Conneautville. Ike was born at home in Saegertown, on September 27, 1931, a son of the late Nellis W. and Ruth L. (Sheakley) Leonheart. On December 22, 1953 Ike married Arlene W. Newhard; she preceded him in death on...

Lawrence Cecil Powell

Lawrence Cecil Powell

Aug 9, 2020

Lawrence Cecil Powell, 94, of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, at home. Cecil was born in Woodcock Township, on February 19, 1926, a son of the late Lawrence H. and Edna B. (Ellis) Powell. On February 19, 1949 Cecil married Marian L. Pearce; she preceded him in death on January 1, 2020. They were blessed to have celebrated...