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

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...

Anthony "Bing" Maietta

Anthony "Bing" Maietta

Jun 5, 2019

Anthony "Bing" Maietta, 92, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, surrounded by his family. Anthony was born in Meadville, on December 1, 1926, a son of the late Angelo and Raphaela (Musica) Maietta. On March 13, 1963, Bing married Agnes "Jane" Gillett; she preceded him in death on May 18, 2016. He was...

Richard "Ricky" Corbin

Richard "Ricky" Corbin

May 22, 2019

Richard "Ricky" Corbin, of Meadville, was born February 22, 1997 to Cassandra (Piercy) Martin and Herbert Jolly, Jr. He passed away May 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert Jolly, Sr., Eula B. Jolly, Clarence Eugene Piercy, Kathleen Lois McCombs and sister Taneaka Jackson. Although Ricky was only 22 years old, he left an impact and...

Daniel E. Pierce

Daniel E. Pierce

May 22, 2019

Daniel E. Pierce, 60, of Guys Mills, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Marquette Hospice House, Meadville. Daniel was born in Meadville, on July 31, 1958, a son of Helen (Carpenter) and the late Norman "Poppy" Pierce. Dan had been employed by PPG Industries. A 1977 graduate of Calvary Baptist Christian Academy, he was a standout basketball player, having...

George E. Bidwell

George E. Bidwell

May 22, 2019

George E. Bidwell, 90, of 21071 Meadow Dr., Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Meadville Medical Center, surrounded by his family. George was born at home in Cambridge Springs, on October 31, 1928, a son of the late Robert F. and Velma (Swift) Bidwell. On May 13, 1950 George married Jeanne A. Dalessio; she preceded him in death...

Linda C. Barnard

Linda C. Barnard

May 21, 2019

Linda C. Barnard, 65, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at home. Linda was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on October 15, 1953, a daughter of the late Henry J. and Lois A. (King) Swalley. After more than 30 years of service, Linda retired from Meadville Forge. Sje was a graduate of Jefferson High School, Cedar Rapids, IA....

Arthur "Art" E. Stewart

Arthur "Art" E. Stewart

May 16, 2019

Arthur "Art" E. Stewart, 69, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Art was born in Meadville, on June 6, 1949, a son of the late Frank E. and Helen L. (Boor) Stewart. On October 14, 1967 Art married Darlene E. Sample; she survives. For many years Art owned and operated Stewart Excavating...

George A. Watson

George A. Watson

May 14, 2019

George A. Watson, 88, of Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. George was born in Meadville, on February 21, 1931, a son of the late Blaine C. and Thora (Davis) Watson.   On April 6, 1954 George married Betty Hall; she preceded him in death on May 1, 2005. In 1996 George retired as a...

Phyllis G. Crooks

Phyllis G. Crooks

May 8, 2019

Phyllis G. Crooks, 93, Sunnyside Avenue, Meadville, died Wednesday, May 8 2019, at the Crawford County Care Center. She was born January 15, 1926, in Louisville, Ohio, daughter of the late Edna (Stitt) Shoemaker and Robert Shoemaker. She is survived by daughters Phyllis J. Miller (Jim) Saegertown; and Cynthia A. Silvis (Craig) Midland, MI; grandchildren Kimberly A. Sherretts (Joshua), Meadville;...

Israel S. Kelly

Israel S. Kelly

May 4, 2019

Israel S. Kelly, 45, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident. Israel was born in Erie, on March 29, 1974, a son of Winton "Joe" Kelly and the late Gail (Barker) Kelly. For the past five years Israel was employed by Tapco Tooling in Meadville. Prior to that he worked in the...

Jessica Anne Beck

Jessica Anne Beck

May 4, 2019

Jessica Anne Beck earned her wings on Saturday, May 4th, surrounded by family. Born August 23, 1975, she was the daughter of Karen Kay Luther (Rhoades) and Edward Allen Beck III. She was a housing advocate in Cleveland, Oh. She loved animals, her music loud, and obsessed over pictures. In addition to her extended family, she leaves behind three wonderful...

Kenneth "Ken" E. Custard

Kenneth "Ken" E. Custard

May 4, 2019

I, Kenneth "Ken" E. Custard, 78, of 508 Main Street, Saegertown, died today May 4, 2019. I'm leaving a great and loving person I truly love, my wife Mary Headley Custard. I have a few good relatives and friends that I'll see in a better place, the rest I'll see down below. If you would like to help Mary, send...

Alda Pauline Piazza

Alda Pauline Piazza

May 1, 2019

Alda Pauline Piazza, 92, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Meadville Medical Center. Alda was born in Echo, on January 27, 1927, a daughter of the late Jacob and Iva (Markle) Schrecengost. On September 30, 1950 Alda married George Piazza; he preceded her in death on September 23, 2018. She was a member of St. Mary of...

Michael J.T. Sacco

Michael J.T. Sacco

Apr 17, 2019

Michael J.T. Sacco, 40, of Cochranton, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, as the result of an automobile accident. Michael was born in Meadville, on October 20, 1978, a son of Barbara (Knoll) Sacco and the late Donald F. Sacco. On November 10, 2012, Michael married Rhiannon M. Weller; she survives. He was a member of Lyona Bible Church Guys...

Joseph A. Rossi

Joseph A. Rossi

Apr 16, 2019

Joseph A. Rossi, 65, of Meadville, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at home surrounded by his wife and children. Joseph was born in Meadville, on February 19, 1954, a son of the late George P. and Anna Marie (DiGregorio) Rossi. On July 22, 1978 Joseph married Laurie L. Wiant; she survives. A 1972...

Lothar Nonnenmacher

Lothar Nonnenmacher

Apr 13, 2019

On Saturday, April 13, 2019, Lothar Nonnenmacher passed away at the age of 86 at the Meadville Medical Center, Meadville, PA. He was born in Reutlingen, Germany, the son of Julius and Sofie Nonnenmacher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gretel, and his brother, Helmut. He is survived by his two sons, Andreas and Tomas, his daughters-in-law, Amy...

Eric Paul Newhard

Eric Paul Newhard

Apr 11, 2019

Eric Paul Newhard, 50, of 18709 Hutchinson Rd., Saegertown, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at home. Eric was born in Meadville, on November 6, 1968, a son of Sandra (Kiser) and the late David P. Newhard, Sr. For more than twenty years Eric was employed as a steel worker for Meadville Forging Co. He was a 1987...

R. Scott Eves

R. Scott Eves

Apr 11, 2019

R. Scott Eves, 69, of North Ridgeville, OH, formerly of Raymond Drive, Meadville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Scott was born in Meadville, on January 22, 1950, a son of the late Robert A. and Betty J. (Bruce) Eves. On September 27, 1969...

Kathleen "Kathy" R. Burnett

Kathleen "Kathy" R. Burnett

Apr 8, 2019

Kathleen "Kathy" R. Burnett, 71, of 8520 Franklin Pike, Meadville, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at home. Kathy was born in Meadville, on March 16, 1948, a daughter of the late William and Merigene (Randall) Pyle. On October 27, 1973 Kathy married Paul C. Burnett; he survives. Before her 1966 graduation from Meadville High School, Kathy worked for the...

Alfred Furno, Sr.

Alfred Furno, Sr.

Apr 5, 2019

The family of Alfred Furno, Sr., 89, sadly announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather on Friday, April 5, 2019. Alfred passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in his home. He was born on November 4, 1929 at his parents' home in Fifth Ward in Meadville where he chose to remain his entire life. He was...