Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Jackie Lee Renfrew
Dec 26, 2018
Jackie Lee Renfrew, 67, of 18310 Stan Road, Meadville, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at home. Jackie was born in Oil City, on October 14, 1951, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Corrine (Linnon) Renfrew. Jackie was co-owner of Marijac Embroidery with Maryann Schultz for several years. A graduate of Keystone High School of Knox, she furthered her...
Patrichia "Pat" A. Hood
Dec 23, 2018
Patrichia "Pat" A. Hood, 75, of 10125 Circle West, Meadville, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center. Pat was born in Greenville, on May 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Robert P. and Gladys (Gill) Ammann. She is survived by her companion of over eight years, Larry Redfoot, of Greenville. Pat retired after 19 1/2 years...
William F. Kennedy
Dec 17, 2018
William F. Kennedy, 91, a resident of Wesbury since June, 2018, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018. Born a son of the late David and Ambrosia Kennedy in Olean, NY, he attended St. Brigid Elementary School, Meadville High School and Rochester Institute of Technology. Having enlisted while in high school, Bill served on an LST landing craft in the US...
Mildred "Millie" Marie Artman
Dec 17, 2018
On Monday, December 17, 2018, Mildred "Millie" Marie (Samaj) Artman, also known as "Babe", of Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg, formerly of Meadville, went home to Heaven. She was 85 years old. Millie was born in Tarentum on August 2, 1933, a daughter of the late Martin and Agnes (Hrebicek) Samaj. She graduated Tarentum High School in 1951. After graduation, she worked...
Pearl M. Hershelman
Dec 17, 2018
Pearl M. Hershelman, 75, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of A5 Manchester House, Meadville, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Pearl was born in Oakland Twp., on March 16, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Renninger) Winters. After many years of service, Pearl retired from Saeger Carbide Corp. In 1962...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....