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Patricia "Pat" E. Barnes

Patricia "Pat" E. Barnes

Feb 13, 2020

Patricia "Pat" E. Barnes, 93, of Meadville, passed over to a new journey of afterlife on February 13, 2020, in the company of loving family and the comforting and compassionate staff of Hospice of Crawford County. Pat was born at Bradford Hospital in Bradford, PA, on August 17, 1926 to her parents James and Helen (Ryan) Bowler. She enjoyed a...

Joyce Ann Eddy Martin

Joyce Ann Eddy Martin

Feb 13, 2020

Joyce Ann Eddy Martin, 66, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at AristaCare. Joyce was born in Erie, on April 18, 1953, a daughter of the late George "Bill" and Vernola (Edward) Eddy. She had previously been married to Phonnie (Sonny) Oliver and Richard Martin Sr. Joyce is survived by four children Wayne Oliver of Atlantic, Tammy Martin...

William "Bill" L. Byham

William "Bill" L. Byham

Feb 6, 2020

William "Bill" L. Byham, 78, of Meadville passed away on Thursday, February 6th, 2020 at the Crawford County Care Center to “live a life of eternity on the largest golf course”, following a long battle with colon cancer.   Bill was born in Meadville, on September 24, 1941 a son of the late Charles W. and Leah Mae (Warner) Byham.   Bill...

Charles "Chuck" Edward Nies

Charles "Chuck" Edward Nies

Feb 2, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Edward Nies, 58, of Cooperstown, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Charles was born in Akron, OH on August 11, 1961, a son of the late Arthur and Alice (Weiland) Nies. In September, 1998, Chuck married Christine Butryn; she preceded him in death in April 15, 2011. For more than 20 years Chuck...

Dora M. Kope

Dora M. Kope

Feb 1, 2020

Dora M. Kope, 97, of Conneautville, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community. Dora was born in Petroleum Center, on March 16, 1922, a daughter of the late Victor and Phoebe (Shaw) Proper. On December 10, 1948 Dora married Charles L. Kope, Sr.; he preceded her in death on February 12, 1982. She had attended Barton...

Donna L. Powell

Donna L. Powell

Jan 31, 2020

Donna L. Powell, 72, of Springboro, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020, at the home of her daughter. Donna was born in Meadville, on May 9, 1947, a daughter of the late George and Lavina (Maier) Smith. She had been married to Harold Powell and Eugene Proper; they survive. Over the years Donna had been employed by the former Andover...

Alexander "Alex" David Cavanah

Alexander "Alex" David Cavanah

Jan 25, 2020

Alexander David "Alex" Cavanah, 22, of Edinboro, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Alex was born in Manchester, NH, on May 9, 1997, a son of Colleen (Doty) and the late David Cavanah. On August 13, 2016, Alex married Kaylee L. Johnson; she survives. A 2015 graduate of Meadville High School, Alex spent 1 1/2...

Edward "Shorty" C. Shorts

Edward "Shorty" C. Shorts

Jan 23, 2020

Edward "Shorty" C. Shorts, 95, of Saegertown, passed away January 23, 2020, at Wesbury. Shorty was born in Meadville, on February 13, 1924, a son of the late Calvin and Treva (Davison) Shorts. On August 14, 1943 Edward married Beatrice Acker; she predeceased him January 30, 2018. He was a member of Allida-Smith Wesleyan Church. Shorty attended Meadville Schools and...

Jason Andrew Wentz

Jason Andrew Wentz

Jan 21, 2020

Jason Andrew Wentz, 48, of Guys Mills, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at VA Hospital HJ Heinz Campus. Jason was born in Red Bank, NJ on October 4, 1971, a son of Andrew and the late Arlene (Huys) Wentz. On October 21, 1995 Jason married Tracy H. Bassillo; she survives. Jason was employed by the US Postal Service as...

Virginia "Toots" Mae Mcgill

Virginia "Toots" Mae Mcgill

Jan 17, 2020

Virginia Mae "Toots" McGill, 86, of Meadville, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center. Toots was born in Meadville, on January 16, 1934, the youngest of ten children of the late Andrew and Etta (Zickefoose) Zirkle. On June 17, 1965 she married Charles McGill; he died May 3, 2010. Toots was a graduate of Saegertown High School....

Florence Elizabeth Loux

Florence Elizabeth Loux

Jan 15, 2020

Florence Elizabeth Loux, 79, of Meadville, formerly of Emmaus, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Marquette Hospice House, Meadville, surrounded by her family. Florence was born in Doylestown, on April 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Clifton Peale and Florence Emma (Davidyan) McKelvey. On June 16, 1962 Florence married John M. Loux; he survives. While living in Emmaus...

Ruth A. Mccracken

Ruth A. Mccracken

Jan 12, 2020

Ruth A. (Basile) McCracken, 71, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center. Ruth was born in Meadville, on May 12, 1948, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (SanFelice) Basile. She was of the Catholic faith. Ruth enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her family. She was a 1966 graduate of Meadville High School....

Laura Eileen Beatty

Laura Eileen Beatty

Jan 11, 2020

Laura Eileen Beatty, 71, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at home. Laura was born in Meadville, on February 20, 1948, a daughter of the late Albert and June (Mumau) Beatty. For several years Laura worked at Vallonia Industries and had attended First Christ Church. She enjoyed caring for her cat, watching television, traveling and going on outings...

Marian L. Powell

Marian L. Powell

Jan 1, 2020

Marian Louise (Pearce) Powell, 90, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown Marian was born in Sandy Lake Township, Mercer, on October 22, 1929, a daughter of the late Harry and Rhoda (Ibbs) Pearce. Marian's mother died at an early age and Marian was lovingly raised by her maternal grandmother Ida Ibbs. On...

Debra Jo (Kerr) Crannell

Debra Jo (Kerr) Crannell

Dec 31, 2019

Debra Jo (Kerr) Crannell, 63, of Cambridge Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Debra was born in Portsmouth, OH on August 21, 1956, a daughter of the late Thomas B. and Helen Jean (Addicott) Kerr. In 1993 Debra married Larry Crannell; he preceded her in death in 2010. Debra had been employed by Perkins...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Briggs

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Briggs

Dec 30, 2019

Jeffrey Alan Briggs, 63, of Meadville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Jeff was born in Meadville, on July 1, 1956, a son of Doris Ann (Jacklett) Briggs and the late Granville P. Briggs. Jeff married Judy (Rossi) Maziarz and they were together for 38 years. Jeff retired from Meadville Area Sewer Authority. He...

Brian Joseph Mack

Brian Joseph Mack

Dec 28, 2019

Brian Joseph Mack, 42, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, at home. Brian was born in Greenville, on March 8, 1977; he was the son of Mary Love and the late Joseph Mack. Brian had been married to Valerie Shaw. Brian had several talents, interests, and hobbies. He enjoyed cooking, researching new recipes and creating lavish meals for...

John Daniel Twiford

John Daniel Twiford

Dec 25, 2019

John Daniel Twiford, 50, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family. John was born in Meadville on July 27, 1969, a son of Linda (Filegar) and the late Daniel Twiford. On September 12, 1998 John married Tamatha "Tammy" Brooks; she survives. A 1987 graduate of Maplewood High School, John attended IUP. For a...

Shane Wynn-Hopkins

Shane Wynn-Hopkins

Dec 24, 2019

Shane Wynn-Hopkins, 42, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Shane was born in Meadville, on July 27, 1977, a son of the late Sharon Wynn. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Shane enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; he especially enjoyed outings with his "children". He loved wearing Ralph Lauren clothing, smoking,...

Thomas "Tom" Charles Lynch

Thomas "Tom" Charles Lynch

Dec 23, 2019

Thomas (Tom) Charles Lynch, 72, of Meadville, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, at home. Tom was born in Meadville, on November 19, 1947, a son of the late Alvin L. and Alice H. (Maxwell) Lynch. Tom retired in 2011 from Dean Foods previously known as Meadow Brook and Steers Dairy as a route salesman. He had been involved with...