Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Toni C. Gillingham
Jun 1, 2020
Toni C. (Easton) Gillingham, 71, of Meadville, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at home, after a heroic battle against cancer. She was born in Meadville, on July 2, 1948, daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores (Bulger) Easton. She married the late David T. Gillingham, Jr. on July 28, 1967. Toni was a 1966 graduate of Meadville Area Senior...
Frank P. Dimartino
May 29, 2020
Frank P. DiMartino, 85, of Meadville passed away peacefully at Marquette Hospice House on Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born on on September 10, 1934 in Greensburg, PA. A veteran, Frank joined the US Army on May 21, 1957 and was honorably discharged on May 15, 1959. He worked for many years in the grocery business in Johnstown, PA...
Joseph "Joe" R. Sacco
May 26, 2020
Joseph R. "Joe" Sacco, Jr., 66, of Cochranton, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center. Joe was born in Swissvale, on April 22, 1954, a son of the late Joseph R. and Anne (Benyo) Sacco, Sr. On July 9, 1977 Joe married Nancy J. LaBruzzo; she survives. He was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church,...
Lois Wellmon
May 25, 2020
Lois Wellmon, 87, formerly of Denny's Corners, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at home, surrounded by family. Lois was born in Meadville, on January 25, 1933, a daughter of the late Harry and Freda Marie (Gibbens) Best. On September 14, 1954 Lois married Robert Amon Wellmon; he survives. She was a member of Denny Chapel, Meadville. Lois was a...
Patrick Joseph "Guido" Calabrese
May 23, 2020
Patrick Joseph "Guido" Calabrese, 78, of Meadville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Marquette Hospice House surrounded by his family. Patrick was born in Erie, on March 17, 1942, a son of the late Joseph Albert and Margaret Ann (Longo) Calabrese. On February 14, 2001 Patrick married Christine E. Cole Gregg; she...
Daniel R. Hanes
May 22, 2020
Daniel R. Hanes, 71, of Titusville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at home. Daniel was born in Titusville, on December 11, 1948, a son of the late Jack and Helen (Firster) Hanes. On October 17, 1987 Daniel married Susanne Foote; she survives. Daniel was a retired truck driver and drove for James Dwyer out of New York as well...
Peter James Gibson
May 19, 2020
Peter James Gibson, 82, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community. Peter was born in Sheffield, England on July 31, 1937, a son of the late Ronald and Constance Gibson. Following his graduation with two Bachelor’s Degrees in Production Engineering and Metallurgy from the University of Sheffield in England, Peter began his career in...
Helen E. Rubner
May 19, 2020
Helen E. Rubner, 83, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community. Helen was born in Meadville, on September 20, 1936, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Guydos) Heme. On November 28, 1952 Helen married Perry M. Rubner; he survives. Over the years Helen was employed by the former American Viscose, Fashion...
Donna Lee Kawinski
May 15, 2020
Donna Lee (Henry) Kawinski, 52, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2020, due to a fall at her home in Hampton, VA. Donna was born September 3, 1967, to the late Robert Watkins and Judith Boyles. She was a 1986 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School and received her B.A. from Thiel College. Of her achievements, her greatest was...
Robert Michael Kelley
May 12, 2020
Robert Michael Kelley, 72, of Meadville, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center. Robert was born in Manhattan, NY on August 29, 1947, a son of the late James and Bessie (Polous) Kelley. On January 22, 1972 Robert married Evelyn M. Hayden; she survives. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Meadville. Robert worked as...
Henrietta Alexander
May 12, 2020
Henrietta Wright Alexander went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2020. Henrietta was born June 21, 1930, in Kirks Grove Alabama to the late Mark and Glennie A. (Booker) Wright. Henrietta was a graduate of Cherokee County High School in Centre AL, and a graduate of the Crawford County Vo-Tech Nurse’s Aide training program. She...
Tamara "Tammy" L. Beers
May 11, 2020
Tamara "Tammy" L. Beers, 59, of Meadville, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at home. Tammy was born in Meadville, on June 25, 1960, a daughter of Grace Alice (Crannell) and the late Kenneth Lloyd, Sr. On October 11, 1989, Tammy married Randy J. Beers; he survives. Tammy worked as an activities aide at Wesbury in Meadville. She had previously...
William "Bill" Walter Darrin
May 11, 2020
William "Bill" Walter Darrin, 77, of Conneautville, formerly of Meadville, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community. Bill was born in Renovo on June 28, 1942, a son of the late Chester N. and Evelyn (Kautz) Darrin. While growing up in Renovo, Bill earned his Eagle Scout and graduated from Renovo High School. He furthered his...
Dawn L. Harris
May 11, 2020
Dawn Louise Harris was called to rest and surrendered her spirit to her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 11, 2020, peacefully during the night at her home in Meadville, PA. Dawn was born on September 22, 1967 in Erie, PA to Doris Louise Harris (Gorman) and Theodis “Jim” Harris. Dawn was a long-time resident of both Meadville and Erie,...
A. Kathryn Thayer
May 9, 2020
A. Kathryn Thayer of Meadville, passed away on May 9, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 77. Kathy was born in Sharon, PA on January 12, 1943 to Thomas B. and Agnes U. (Stem) Cagle. She graduated with honors from Meadville High School in 1960, and went on to work at Channellock, Thayer Construction and was...
Thomas "Tom" B. Bisbee
Apr 29, 2020
Tom Bisbee was born in February, 1949, the youngest of Ben and Ruth (Larsen) Bisbee. Growing up in Waterford, Pa, Tom (called "Butch"/"Biz"), excelled at athletics, namely baseball, and learned a love of gardening and generous giving - all lifelong passions. He enlisted in the army with buddy Joe Finney immediately following graduation from Ft. LeBoeuf High School in 1967....
Donna M. Wise
Apr 29, 2020
Donna M. Wise, 81, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Donna was born in Meadville, on July 5, 1938, a daughter of the late George and Janet (Huss) Kiser. On October 23, 1955 Donna married Bernard M. Wise; he survives. Donna was affiliated with New Beginnings Church of God, Meadville. Following her...
Cheyenne Raye Stine
Apr 28, 2020
Cheyenne Raye Stine It is with tremendous sadness and heartache that the family of Cheyenne Raye Stine announces her passing on April 28, 2020 at the far too young age of 25. Cheyenne had a fiery spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. She loved helping others and found purpose and joy in being of service to the elderly as...
Robert Hoover
Apr 21, 2020
In Loving Memory of Robert Hoover Gravel Roads, Bon-Fires, Deer Hunting, Fishing & 4-Wheeler Riding Through Fields Full of Mud, & Some Good Ole Country Friends He will always be missed and loved & these are the people he left behind: Mother: Betty Dean 3 Sisters: Cheryl Barr, Tammy Hoover, Roxanne Hoover 1 Brother-In-Law: George Barr 2 Nieces: Joeline Barr,...
Benjamin E. Wimer
Apr 12, 2020
Benjamin E. Wimer, 78, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at home. Benjamin was born in Conneaut, OH, on October 17, 1941, a son of the late Benjamin and Nellie (Lane) Wimer. On October 17, 1987 Benjamin married Anna Mae Riley; she survives. Benjamin served his country honorably from 1960 until his discharge on April 14, 1964 from...