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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...

Walter "Sonny" J. Chisholm, Jr.

Walter "Sonny" J. Chisholm, Jr.

Aug 5, 2020

Walter "Sonny" J. Chisholm, Jr., 86, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Sonny was born in Meadville on February 13, 1934, a son of the late Walter J. and Blanche (Doubet) Chisholm, Sr. On May 25, 1957 Sonny married Wynima J. Schlosser; she survives. He was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic...

Cynthia "Cindy" L. Haun

Cynthia "Cindy" L. Haun

Aug 5, 2020

Cynthia "Cindy" L. Haun, 69, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at home She was born in Meadville, on April 6, 1951, a daughter of Betty (Ocobock) and the late William Leroy Wood. On October 7, 1997 Cindy married Michael V. Haun; he preceded her in death on March 17, 2012. After 20 years of service, Cindy retired...

Robert "Bob" D. Brunot

Robert "Bob" D. Brunot

Aug 4, 2020

Robert "Bob" D. Brunot, 91, of Saegertown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Crawford County Care Center with his wife by his side. Bob was born in Meadville, on January 23, 1929, a son of the late Ernest and Thelma (Prenatt) Brunot. On February 12, 1949 Bob married Louise DeMaison at St. Agatha Church; she survives. Bob...

Daniel S. Bontrager

Daniel S. Bontrager

Aug 2, 2020

Daniel S. Bontrager, 88, of Cochranton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Daniel was born in Burton, OH, on November 18, 1931, a son of the late Sol and Anna (Byler) Bontrager. He was united in marriage on November 16, 1961 to Fannie Weaver; she survives. In addition to his wife, Fannie, Daniel is survived by...

Victor Leone Mumford

Victor Leone Mumford

Aug 1, 2020

Victor Leone Mumford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 1, 2020.   He was born on July 19, 1928 in Greenwood Township to the late William P. and Ruby Belle (Hazen) Mumford.   He knew from a very early age how to work hard and did so throughout his 92 years. He was the paperboy to all...

Carol J. Glover

Carol J. Glover

Aug 1, 2020

Carol J. Glover, 69, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center. Carol was born in Meadville, on November 3, 1950, a daughter of the late Wesley and Rosalee Glover. She enjoyed being a homemaker. Carol was a 1968 graduate of Meadville High School and had attended Bethel AM & E Church. Carol is survived by...

Joyce I. Haemer

Joyce I. Haemer

Jul 31, 2020

Joyce I. Haemer, 91, of Saegertown, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center. Joyce was born at home in Hayfield Township, on September 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Carl and Myrtle (Beers) McGill. On February 18, 1945 Joyce married Conrad R. Haemer; he preceded her in death November 14, 2001. She was a lifetime member...

Frederick "Fred" Lewis Hood

Frederick "Fred" Lewis Hood

Jul 31, 2020

Frederick Lewis Hood, 79, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville, passed away there on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born in Meadville, on May 12, 1941, a son of the late Charles and Pauline (Gregg) Hood. He was raised on the family farm on Williamson Road in the Neason Hill area. A 1959 graduate of Meadville High...

Joan Helen Kardos

Joan Helen Kardos

Jul 30, 2020

Joan Helen (Whitehead) Kardos, 80, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Marquette Hospice House. Joan was born in North Braddock, on April 24, 1940, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Wraase) Whitehead. On September 25, 1961, Joan married John H. Kardos; he survives. Following her high school graduation from Scott High School in North Braddock,...

Steven James Villani

Steven James Villani

Jul 25, 2020

Steven James Villani, 71, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Marquette Hospice House. Steven was born in Newark, NJ on September 20, 1948, a son of the late Domnick and Isabelle (Guarino) Villani. Steven had been married to Judith Hendrickson. Most of his life Steven lived in New Jersey. Over the years he was employed as a...

Ruth L. Garnavish

Ruth L. Garnavish

Jul 24, 2020

Mrs. Ruth L. Garnavish, 96, of Meadville passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Wesbury United Methodist Community Ruth was born in Black Ash on August 13, 1923, the daughter of the late Earl and Grace (Rodgers) Hunt. On March 13, 1946 Ruth married Anthony N. "Tad" Garnavish; he preceded her in death on November 12, 2010. In 1988 Ruth...

Stephen David Lipps

Stephen David Lipps

Jul 17, 2020

Stephen David Lipps, 32, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Stephen was born in Meadville, on September 19, 1987, a son of Karen S. (Fox) and the late Norman Lipps. He was of the Methodist faith.  A 2006 graduate of Linesville High School, Stephen also attended classes at Edinboro...

Clark H. Bryant

Clark H. Bryant

Jul 17, 2020

Clark H. Bryant, 78, of Guys Mills, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center. Clark was born in Uniontown, on November 12, 1941, a son of the late Clark H. and Ruth Bryant, Sr. He was a loving partner to Mary Lee Brooks for over 40 years; she survives. He was an active member of New Richmond...

Marie Ellen Smith

Marie Ellen Smith

Jul 17, 2020

Marie Ellen Smith, 84, of Saegertown, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center. Marie was born in Butler on December 19, 1935, a daughter of the late John and Twila (Stevens) Welch. On June 29, 1957 Marie married James R. Smith; he survives. She was an active member of New Beginnings Church of God where she volunteered...

Charles "Chuck" Edward Black

Charles "Chuck" Edward Black

Jul 15, 2020

Charles Edward (Chuck) Black, 88, formerly of State Highway 86, Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Crawford County Care Center. Charles was born in Meadville, on April 13, 1932, a son of the late Roy "Pappy" and Margaret Elizabeth (George) Black. On April 16, 1955 Chuck married Joan V. Dronko; she preceded him in death on July 31,...

Mary L. Wilson

Mary L. Wilson

Jul 15, 2020

Mary L. Wilson, 92, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center. Mary was born in New Kensington, on December 25, 1927, a daughter of the late Conrad and Josephine (Warriner) Heyer. On August 19, 1949 Mary married David Wayne Wilson; he preceded her in death on September 16, 2009. A hard worker all of her...