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

Betty M. Mccain

Betty M. Mccain

Jul 24, 2019

Betty M. McCain, 90 of Titusville PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 24, 2019. She was born in Petroleum Center on August 03, 1928. She is a daughter of the late Merle and Mildred (Douglas) McCall. Betty enjoyed reading her bible and spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and baking....

Deborah Ann Szitas

Deborah Ann Szitas

Jul 24, 2019

Deborah Ann Szitas, 58, of 432 Cole Dr., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Marquette Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones.   Deb was born in Titusville, on July 13, 1961, a daughter of Robert and Virginia  (DuPont) Crisman.   On September 25, 2004, Deb married Mark Szitas; he survives.   She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church,...

Judy L. Schoening

Judy L. Schoening

Jul 24, 2019

Judy L. Schoening, 58, of 480 Randolph St., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Judy was born in Meadville, on January 14, 1961, a daughter of the late James and Lois (Bowman) Shade. On November 23, 2006 Judy married Corey A. Schoening; he survives. She was a member of St. Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church...

Margaret Ann Sackett

Margaret Ann Sackett

Jul 19, 2019

Margaret Ann Sackett, 83, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of Circle West, Meadville passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Margaret was born in Meadville, on November 22, 1935, a daughter of the late Frederick and Regina (Terry) Ezor. On January 16, 1960 Margaret married Charles F. Sackett, Jr.; he survives. She was a...

Phyllis Raye Rohleder

Phyllis Raye Rohleder

Jul 18, 2019

Phyllis Raye Rohleder, age 92, formerly of Meadville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Conneautville, on July 18, 2019, just three days shy of her 93rd birthday.  Phyllis was born to the late Charles Elmer and Beulah Fauntelle (Niceswanger) Sanders on July 21, 1926 in Sac County, Iowa. She was a graduate of the class...

Janet Faith (Jones) Machesky

Janet Faith (Jones) Machesky

Jul 14, 2019

Janet Faith (Jones) Machesky, 82, of 7370 Freestate Drive Middletown, MD, formerly of Leslie Road, Meadville passed away Sunday, July 14th, in Middletown, MD. Janet was born in Pittsburgh, on April 17, 1937, a daughter of the late Arthur James and Elizabeth (Long) Jones, Sr. On June 6, 1959 Janet married John M. Machesky, Sr.; he preceded her in death...

David G. Watson

David G. Watson

Jul 6, 2019

David G. Watson, 80, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Meadville Medical Center. David was born in Erie on April 22, 1939, a son of the late Garth and Pauline (Emory) Watson. They moved to Meadville in 1941. On February 4, 1961, David married Marie Stellato; she preceded him in death in 1989. Subsequently he married Joanna...

Donald Bailey

Donald Bailey

Jul 5, 2019

Mr. Donald Bailey, 83, of Venice Florida, and husband of Betty J. Mangino, died surrounded by family on July 5th, 2019 at Country Meadows Leader Heights in York. Don was born in Meadville, on Oct. 21, 1935, the son of the late Dr. Oakland K. and Susan (McBride) Bailey. On July 4, 1959, Don and Betty married at St. Mary's...

Martin L. Lepley

Martin L. Lepley

Jul 5, 2019

Martin L. Lepley slipped the bonds of earth early on the morning of July 5th, 2019, exactly four months past his 97th birthday, and only hours shy of the same day and time his beloved wife Jo passed away in 2012. Martin was born of strong German stock on March 5th, 1922 to a family anchored in the valleys and...

Jeffrey V. Airgood

Jeffrey V. Airgood

Jul 4, 2019

Jeffrey Airgood, 48, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, at home. Jeffrey was born in Woodbury, NJ on August 15, 1970, a son of the late Paul E. and Joan (Wilkinson) Airgood. Over the years Jeffrey worked in the landscaping industry. He attended schools in Woodbury, NJ. Jeffrey enjoyed listening to music, watching sports and following the Dallas...

Orville "Al" Floyd Stainbrook

Orville "Al" Floyd Stainbrook

Jul 2, 2019

Orville "Al" Floyd Stainbrook, 91, of 28 Forrest Ave., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Meadville Medical Center. Al was born in Saegertown, on April 29, 1928, a son of the late Floyd and Geraldine (Reagle) Stainbrook. Al was employed as a semi truck driver for 41 years. A veteran of WW II, Al entered the US Navy...

Donald W. Rawlings

Donald W. Rawlings

Jun 30, 2019

Donald W. Rawlings, 82, of Meadville, passed away peacefully, at home on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Donald was born in Akron, OH on September 26, 1936, a son of the late Creed and Hazel D. (Foister) Rawlings. On September 28, 1996 Donald married Marilyn "Lyn" Harper; she survives. He was a member of Church of the Nazarene, Meadville. In his...

John Walter Stolte

John Walter Stolte

Jun 26, 2019

John Walter Stolte, 97, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. John was born in Pittsburgh, on December 9, 1921, a son of the late Walter and Betty Stolte. On June 19, 1948 John married Dorothy Louise Schell; she preceded him in death on February 16, 2004. After his graduation...

Charles "Dick" R. Huson

Charles "Dick" R. Huson

Jun 20, 2019

Charles "Dick" R. Huson, 76, of Saegertown, passed away Thursday, June 20,, 2019, at Crawford County Care Center. Dick was born in Meadville, on May 8, 1943, a son of the late Howard and Phoebe (Castile) Huson. On August 24, Dick married Patricia Householder; she survives. He was affiliated with Wayland Baptist Church, Meadville. At the age of 65, Dick...

Marie J. Labruzzo

Marie J. Labruzzo

Jun 18, 2019

Marie J. LaBruzzo, 86, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Marquette Hospice House, with her family at her side. Marie was born in Buffalo, NY on January 15, 1933, a daughter of the late Paul and Jennie (Villa) Canella. On May 2, 1953 Marie married Norman "Cork" J. LaBruzzo, Sr.; he survives. She was a member of...

Kaureen M. Varhola

Kaureen M. Varhola

Jun 15, 2019

Kaureen M. Varhola, 70, of Saegertown, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Crawford County Care Center. Kaureen was born in Meadville, on August 12, 1948, a daughter of the late Robert and Bernice (Hogan) Miller. On August 3, 1974 Kaureen married William Varhola; he preceded her in death on December 8, 1999. She was a member of St. Agatha...

Patrick "Doc" Kevin Daugherty

Patrick "Doc" Kevin Daugherty

Jun 14, 2019

Patrick "Doc" Kevin Daugherty, 67, of 732 Davenport St., Meadville, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Meadville Medical Center. Doc was born in Ravenna, Ohio on December 17, 1951, a son of the late Robert and Ruth L. (Grammill) Daugherty. A graduate of Meadville High School as well as Allegheny College, Doc spent most of life in Meadville. However...

Shirley Ratchford

Shirley Ratchford

Jun 12, 2019

Shirley Ratchford of Meadville, passed away on her 73rd birthday, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Shirley was born in Franklin, on June 12, 1946, a daughter of the late David Verne and Rae (Berlin) Steele. On April 15, 1966 Shirley married Michael D. Ratchford; he survives. In her earlier years Shirley had been employed by various...

Martha Grace Porter-Dragosavac

Martha Grace Porter-Dragosavac

Jun 12, 2019

Martha Grace Porter-Dragosavac, born May 1, 1928, daughter of the late William H. and Opal Curran-Porter, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. A former resident of Meadville, Martha had resided in Allison Park since 1985 prior to moving to her daughter's home in Pasadena, MD, in 2014. Martha graduated from Meadville High School in 1948. Her career spanned in the...

Shirley E. Johnston

Shirley E. Johnston

Jun 12, 2019

Shirley E. Johnston, 94, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Shirley was born in Meadville, on May 23, 1925, a daughter of the late Darrel and Laurena (Whightman) Battles. On August 25, 1941 Shirley married James H. Johnston; he preceded her in death in 1987. Over the years, Shirley was employed by the...