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

Dr. James R. Kelso

Dr. James R. Kelso

Dec 15, 2018

Dr. James R. Kelso of Meadville, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center. He was born in Meadville, on March 28, 1942, the son of the late Joseph and Olive (Higbee) Kelso. James graduated from Meadville High School in 1960. He then enrolled at Texas Chiropractic College. He earned his Chiropractic degree in 1965. He returned to...

Hedwig "Hedy" Eaton

Hedwig "Hedy" Eaton

Dec 14, 2018

Hedwig "Hedy" Eaton, 91, of Meadville, formerly of Syracuse and Henderson, NY, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. She was born on November 18, 1927 in Syracuse, NY, a daughter of the late John and Emma (Eitzenberger) Stummer. She married Jacob Eaton on May 15, 1948; he...

Harold "Art" Twombley

Harold "Art" Twombley

Dec 14, 2018

Harold "Art" A. Twombley, 69, of Saegertown, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018, at UPMC Hamot, Erie. Art was born in Meadville, on July 8, 1949, a son of the late Hadley and Florence (Boyd) Twombley. He was of the Presbyterian faith. After more than 25 years of service, Art retired from Greenleaf Corporation, Saegertown. A Vietnam veteran, Art entered...

Albert Marranconi

Albert Marranconi

Dec 10, 2018

Albert "Al" Marranconi, 88, of Meadville, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at Meadville Medical Center. Al was born in Cadogan, on September 24, 1930, a son of the late Charles and Laura Marranconi. He married Virginia Marie Daniels; she survives. He was a member of Littles Corners United Methodist Church. While still living in Laurel, MD, Al retired after...

Arthur John Price, Sr.

Arthur John Price, Sr.

Dec 9, 2018

Arthur John Price, Sr., 98, of Saegertown, formerly of Meadville and Guys Mills, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Crawford County Care Center. Arthur was born in Meadville, on June 17, 1920, a son of the late James (Jabez) and Lilian Dunkee Price. On July 16, 1946 Arthur married Betty Mae Holcomb; she preceded him in death on February...

Roy Edward Kramer

Roy Edward Kramer

Dec 8, 2018

Roy Edward Kramer, 90, of Saegertown, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Crawford County Care Center. Roy was born at home in Cochranton, on December 4, 1928, a son of the late Frank and Millie (Ketcham) Kramer. On June 30, 1962 Roy married Wilma Jean Heald; she survives. He was a member of Saegertown United Methodist Church. In 1990...

Mary Elizabeth Varano

Mary Elizabeth Varano

Dec 8, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Varano, 99, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Juniper Village. Mary was born in Meadville, on November 6, 1919, a daughter of the late Marco and Carolina (Rondinara) DeSantis. On September 8, 1945 Mary married Dominic "Mick" Varano; he preceded her in death on April 12, 2011. She was a member of St. Brigid Roman...

Catherine (Cass) M. Berasi

Catherine (Cass) M. Berasi

Dec 6, 2018

Catherine (Cass) M. Berasi, 91, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Catherine was born in Pittsburgh, on July 10, 1927, a daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Schiffhauer) Devlin. On December 29, 1951 Catherine married Guido "Guy" Berasi at St. Mary Church in Pittsburgh; he survives. She was a member of St....

Hazel S. Mclaughlin

Hazel S. Mclaughlin

Dec 4, 2018

Hazel Schwavey McLaughlin, 95, of 455 Chestnut Street, Meadville, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Juniper Village. Hazel was born in Meadville, on April 26, 1923, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (McFadden) Schwavey. On January 23, 1948, Hazel married Leonard R. McLaughlin; he preceded her in death October 10, 2004. She was a member of Pleasantview...

Richard "Dick" D. Seidel, Sr.

Richard "Dick" D. Seidel, Sr.

Dec 2, 2018

This is the story of Richard Downing (Dick) Seidel, Sr. He was a man of great spiritual depth, who loved Jesus and made it his mission in life to share the Good News of Christ. Dick was a strong family man and was known to his 11 grandchildren as Opa. He taught his family through example never missing an opportunity...

Frank C. Fischer

Frank C. Fischer

Nov 30, 2018

Frank C. Fischer, 93, of Meadville, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Marquette Hospice House, surrounded by his family. Frank was born in McKees Rocks on March 22, 1925, a son of the late Frank X. and Florence (Mennhan) Fischer, Sr. On December 16, 1988 Frank married Carmella A. (Jones) Nuzzulo; she survives. He was an active member St....

Gary E. Foote

Gary E. Foote

Nov 30, 2018

Gary E. Foote, 72, of the Crawford County Care Center, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center, Meadville. Gary was born in Titusville, on February 1, 1946, a son of the late Kenneth L. and Agnes (Peterson) Foote. Gary had been employed by the former K-Mart of Meadville and Vallonia Industries. He had an appreciation for county...

Randall B. Walker

Randall B. Walker

Nov 29, 2018

Randall "Randy" B. Walker, 68, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family. Randy was born in Meadville, on September 22, 1950, a son of the late Milton W. and Edith (Buterbaugh) Walker. On October 5, 2001 Randy married Diane Stefanucci; she survives. He previously had been married to Pam Everet. Randy retired as...

Floyd "Slim" N. Caneer

Floyd "Slim" N. Caneer

Nov 27, 2018

Floyd "Slim" N. Caneer, 85, of 21457 Hunter Road, Meadville, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Crawford County Care Center. Floyd was born in Cornersville, TN, on November 16, 1933, a son of the late Sidney Floyd and Neatho Elizabeth (Underwood) Caneer. Slim had been employed as a driver for Micro Tool for nine years. Prior to that he...

Theresa A. Colantonio

Theresa A. Colantonio

Nov 27, 2018

Theresa A. Colantonio, 76, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Theresa was born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 13, 1942, a daughter of the late James and Rose (Sirico) Nespole. On July 19, 1970 Theresa married Ralph Anthony Colantonio; he preceded her in death on December 12, 2007. While living in Meadville, Theresa was a member of St....

John P. Catalano

John P. Catalano

Nov 26, 2018

John P. Catalano, 62, of Meadville, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Johnny was born in Meadville, on December 4, 1955, a son of the late Emilio "Amie" and Mary (Barno) Catalano. He was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church. In 1976 Johnny became employed by Vallonia Industries where he worked...

Brandon Michael Scott

Brandon Michael Scott

Nov 25, 2018

Brandon Michael Scott, formerly of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. Brandon was born on February 28, 1966 in Greenville, to Kenneth and Cheryl (Kolesar) Scott. Brandon attended Meadville High School and was a member of the National Honor Society and great supporter of all sports while there. After high school he attended the University of...

Patricia Ann Hamilton

Patricia Ann Hamilton

Nov 19, 2018

Patricia Ann Hamilton, 53, of Meadville, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, at home. Patty was born in Meadville, on April 6, 1965, a daughter of the late Ethel "Ruth" (Williams) Hamilton. She was an active member of St. John Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church where she volunteered with the Kitchen Committee, Food Pantry and Women's Ministry. She had been...

Ida Mae Acker

Ida Mae Acker

Nov 19, 2018

Ida Mae Acker, 88, of 15849 Wagner Drive, Meadville, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Ida Mae was born at home in Hadley, on May 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Chester David and Hazel (Condit) Thompson. On April 1, 1967 Ida Mae married Arnold Acker; he preceded her in death...

Joan R. Merchbaker

Joan R. Merchbaker

Nov 18, 2018

Joan R. Merchbaker, 77, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018, at home, surrounded by her family. Joan was born in Meadville, on May 13, 1941, a daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Strack) Siegrist. On September 21, 1985 Joan married Paul Merchbaker; he predeceased her on October 26, 1990. In 2002 Joan retired from Quality Markets after...