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Douglas E. Newell

Douglas E. Newell

Oct 5, 2018

Douglas Eric Newell, 41, of 10768 Cutter Rd., Meadville, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by his family. Doug was born in Meadville, on May 5, 1977, and is the son of Joseph and Rhona L. (Morris) Newell. Doug had been employed in the Tool and Die industry. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, canoeing, camping...

James W. Rogers

James W. Rogers

Sep 27, 2018

James W. Rogers 85, of Meadville,. went to be with his loving wife on September 27, 2018. James was born on May 29th 1933. On April 29, 1993 he married Dorothy Lee Browning who passed away on August 25th 2017. He loved to dance and spend time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Febee (Brink)...

Eugene William Whitesell, Jr.

Eugene William Whitesell, Jr.

Sep 25, 2018

Eugene William Whitesell, Jr., 41, of Meadville, passed away September 25, 2018, at UPMC-Hamot, Erie. Eugene was born in Meadville, on August 29, 1977, son of Eugene and Polly (Slee) Whitesell, Sr. He did construction work in Phoenix, AZ and South Carolina. Eugene is survived by son Trenton M. Whitesell of Conneautville, sister Amanda Whitesell, brother Jason Whitesell, mother Polly...

George M. Piazza

George M. Piazza

Sep 23, 2018

George M. Piazza, 91, of Meadville, passed away September 23, 2018, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. George was born in Meadville, on February 23, 1927, a son of the late Frank and Frances (Giaccone) Piazza. On September 30, 1950, George married Alda Schrecengost. He was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. After 43 years of...

Andrew John Dejohn

Andrew John Dejohn

Sep 23, 2018

Andrew John DeJohn, 73, longtime resident of 17011 Harmonsburg Rd., Meadville, passed away September 23, 2018. Andy was born in Meadville, on April 12, 1945, a son of the late John and Mary (Riccardo) DeJohn. Andy learned the automobile body repair trade from the Vo-Tech. He worked for Lew Davies Auto Body before establishing Andy's Auto Body where he worked...

Angie M. Mangino

Angie M. Mangino

Sep 18, 2018

Angie M. Mangino, 94, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Wesbury United Methodist Community Angie was born in Meadville, on December 27, 1923, the daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Trozzi) Mangino. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society, served...

Paul Neal

Paul Neal

Sep 16, 2018

Paul Neal, 42, of Meadville, passed away September 16th, 2018. Paul was born in Meadville March 13, 1976, son of Janet (Phares) Neal. Survived by daughter Lynn Neal, two grandchildren, mother and sister Kristy all of Meadville. Services will be held at Wadsworth Ave. Evangelical Church, 339 Wadsworth Ave Meadville, 1:00 PM on September 22nd, 2018. ARRANGEMENT BY STEPHEN P....

Homer Mack, Jr.

Homer Mack, Jr.

Sep 14, 2018

Homer Mack, Jr., 52, of 830 Penn Street, Meadville, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center. Homer was born in Meadville, on September 1, 1966, a son of the late Homer and Agnes Dora (Moody) Mack, Sr. On July 22, 2013 Homer married Twila Young; she survives. In his earlier years, Homer had been employed as a...

Richard "Rich" J. Krasa

Richard "Rich" J. Krasa

Sep 12, 2018

Richard "Rich" J. Krasa, 76, of 18283 Cree St., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. Rich was born in Meadville, on March 7, 1942, a son of the late William and Elizabeth (McFetridge) Krasa. On April 11, 1964 Rich married Iva ReBrassier; she survives. Their love for one another began five years prior...

Lawrence "Larry" Gene Jantosik

Lawrence "Larry" Gene Jantosik

Sep 11, 2018

Lawrence Gene Jantosik, 73, of 31 N. Park Ave. Meadville, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Larry was born in Charleroi, on July 17, 1945, a son of Anthony John Jantosik and the late Christine Ann (Misko) Jantosik. After 37 years of service, Larry retired from Rogers Brothers Corporation in 2002 where he began working...

Daniel "Dj" Hartley

Daniel "Dj" Hartley

Sep 8, 2018

Daniel "DJ" Jeremiach Hartley, 25, of 20780 Alden St. Ext., Meadville, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018, at home. DJ was born in Savannah, GA on September 19, 1992, a son of Frank D. and Cristie L. (Palmer) Hartley, Sr. On July 7, 2017 DJ married Carrie Sue Flowers; she survives. DJ was employed as the kitchen manager of the...

Mary Lou Rossi

Mary Lou Rossi

Sep 7, 2018

Mary Lou Blose Rossi, 86, formerly of Meadville, passed away September 7, 2018. Born in Meadville, on March 3, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Strack) Siegrist. She married Henry Rossi who died on November 14, 1998. She was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Church, the Altar Rosary Society and Bereavement Committee....

Joanne Weaver

Joanne Weaver

Sep 3, 2018

Joanne Weaver, 88, of Meadville passed away Monday, September 3, 2018, at UPC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Joanne Weaver, the former Joanne Pressler Martin, was born in Pittsburgh, on June 24, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Martin, II. She was raised in Pittsburgh and met and married Ralph Weaver, also of Pittsburgh. They lived there until 1956 before moving...

Collin Ryan Custard

Collin Ryan Custard

Sep 1, 2018

Collin Ryan Custard was born at UPMC Magee-Womans Hospital Pittsburgh on August 31, 2018, where he went to be in the arms of Jesus on September 1, 2018. Collin is survived by his parents Sarah Peterson and Casey Custard, his maternal grandparents Paul and Cheryl Peterson, paternal grandparents Carol and Bruce Kerins, paternal grandparents Brian and Joanne Custard, as well...

Martha L. Moody

Martha L. Moody

Sep 1, 2018

Martha L. Moody, 90, of 14632 N. Main St., Meadville, departed this life peacefully while surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at home. Martha was born in Como, MS, on June 10, 1928, a daughter of the late Cleveland and Lillie (Hawkins) Daniels, Sr. She was married to Walter L. Moody, Sr. for 71 years; he survives....

Maxine S. Green

Maxine S. Green

Aug 25, 2018

Maxine S. Green, 82, of 30395 Brown Hill Rd. Cambridge Springs, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018, in Erie, at the home of her daughter. Maxine was born at home, in Cussewago Twp., on January 30, 1936, a daughter of the late Max Eaton and A. Luella (Siverling) Schlosser. On September 18, 1954 Maxine married J. William Green; he survives....

Chalmer "Chal" C. Jordan

Chalmer "Chal" C. Jordan

Aug 22, 2018

Chalmer "Chal" C. Jordan, 87, of Saegertown, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Chalmer was born in Fishertown PA, on August 31, 1930, a son of the late Daniel O. and Leota E. (Daniels) Jordan. On March 3, 1951 Chal married Evelyn Marie Theuret; she preceded him in death on March...

Velma Ernestine Holden

Velma Ernestine Holden

Aug 19, 2018

V. Ernestine Holden, 98, of Mount Joy, formerly of Meadville and Coons Corners in Saegertown, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Juniper Village at Mount Joy. Ernestine was born in Beaver Co., on November 13, 1919, a daughter of the late Ernest C. and Vera Lucille (Gormley) Calhoon. On September 7, 1944 Ernestine married Frank L. Holden; he preceded...

Kaelynn Hope Callahan

Kaelynn Hope Callahan

Aug 11, 2018

Kaelynn Hope Callahan, joined her brother and sister in heaven shortly after birth on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Kaelynn was the beloved daughter of Michelle L. Coon and James P C "Clay" Callahan of Meadville. Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones shines through...

John "Jack" S. Smith

John "Jack" S. Smith

Aug 10, 2018

John "Jack" S. Smith, 96, formerly of 635 Grant St., Saegertown, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Manchester Commons, Erie, where he was a resident. Jack was born in Kersey on September 15, 1921, a son of the late George S. and Florence (Paine) Smith. On November 19, 1949 Jack married Susan "Susie" J. Marrone; she preceded him in...