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Donna Lee Kawinski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Bessie Pardee Fletcher Schlosser

Bessie Pardee Fletcher Schlosser

Apr 9, 2020

Bessie Pardee Fletcher Schlosser, 98, of 31 N. Park Ave. Meadville, formerly of Saegertown, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Wesbury. Apart from 20 years of active retirement in Florida with her husband Harold, Bessie lived in the Saegertown area her entire life. She was preceded in death by parents John and Ida (Hites) Pardee; siblings Ernesteen, Howard, Johnny...

Melanie A. Brunot

Melanie A. Brunot

Apr 8, 2020

Melanie A. Brunot, 62, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family. Melanie was born in Meadville, on January 20, 1958, a daughter of Irene C. (Jastromb) and the late Leland Howard Sexton. On May 28, 1977 Melanie married Kenneth J. Brunot, Sr.; he survives. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Meadville,...

Winifred Mae Brumbaugh

Winifred Mae Brumbaugh

Apr 6, 2020

Winifred Mae Brumbaugh, 92, of Saegertown, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Crawford County Care Center. Winifred was born in Meadville on October 10, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Buckley) Thibault. On August 30, 1947 Winifred married Samuel Merle Brumbaugh; he preceded her in death on June 9, 1984. She was of the Methodist faith....

Shirley Mae Smith

Shirley Mae Smith

Apr 6, 2020

Shirley Mae Smith, 85, of Guys Mills, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at home. Shirley was born in Meadville, on February 7, 1935, a daughter of the late William and Elmo (Carrol) Mook. On December 31, 1955 Shirley married George E. "Smitty" Smith; he preceded her in death on January 7, 2008. For many years Shirley was employed as...

Cheryl L. Kightlinger

Cheryl L. Kightlinger

Apr 5, 2020

Cheryl L. Kightlinger, 55, of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at home, surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born in Meadville, on September 8, 1964, a daughter of James and the late Judy (Brocious) Bernoski. On June 24, 2017 Cheryl married Roger W. Kightlinger; he survives. Cheryl was employed by SMC for 22 years, most recently in the...

Robert J. Wolfgang

Robert J. Wolfgang

Mar 28, 2020

Robert J. Wolfgang, 69, formerly of Harmonsburg, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Andover Village. Robert was born in Meadville, on April 2, 1950, a son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy M. (Randall) Wolfgang. He was affiliated with First Baptist Church, Linesville. Robert worked for over 23 years at both Plant 5 and Plant 7 of the...

Donald "Don" Vincent Faivre

Donald "Don" Vincent Faivre

Mar 26, 2020

Donald "Don" Vincent Faivre, 89, of Guys Mills, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, following an accident that occurred in his workshop that afternoon. Don was born in Meadville, on February 7, 1931, a son of the late Charles M. and Eva (Myers) Faivre. On February 29, 1996 Don married Sandra "Sandy" J. Stacho Wasko; she...

David L. Stallard

David L. Stallard

Mar 25, 2020

Mr. David L. Stallard, 78, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Juniper Village. David was born in Meadville on April 13, 1941, the son of the late Darrel E. and Tillie (Ososki) Stallard. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and attended Saegertown United Methodist Church. David will be remembered for the loving care he...