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

Donald "Donnie" Eugene Hunter

Donald "Donnie" Eugene Hunter

Jun 20, 2018

Donald "Donnie" Eugene Hunter, 82, of 20316 Barton Rd., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center. Donnie was born in Meadville, on February 24, 1936, a son of the late Claudie and Cora Lee (Martin) Hunter. On September 12, 1964 Donnie married the love of his life, Rose Mae Lee; she preceded him in death on...

Mary "Meg" Katherine Dennehy

Mary "Meg" Katherine Dennehy

Jun 18, 2018

Mary  Katherine Dennehy, "Meg" 66, of Cochranton, PA, passed away unexpectedly due to a brain aneurysm Monday, June 18, 2018, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.   A woman of great compassion, warm heart, and dancing feet, Meg was born in Dublin, her beloved Ireland, on July 24, 1951, daughter of Joan Dennehy (Stafford King-Harman) and the late George Dennehy. Meg was...

Diane L. King

Diane L. King

Jun 15, 2018

Diane Draa King, 77, of Conneaut Lake, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 15, 2018, at her home. Diane was born in Kinsman, OH on April 17, 1941, a daughter of the late Lyle A. and Evelynne M. Draa. She married Richard King in March, 1960; he survives. Diane worked in the banking industry for many years...

George P. Simcheck

George P. Simcheck

Jun 14, 2018

George P. Simcheck, 90, of 25521 Henry Rd., Cambridge Springs, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family. George was born at home in Blacktown, Mercer County, on January 17, 1928, a son of the late Frank and Catherine (Yusavage) Simcheck. On July 29, 1949, George married Eileen Blakeslee; she preceded him in death on...

Catherine "Cathy" G. Armburger

Catherine "Cathy" G. Armburger

Jun 10, 2018

Catherine "Cathy" G. Armburger, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. Cathy was born in Meadville, on February 7, 1950, a daughter of Mary Lou (Miller) and the late Donald R. Armburger. She was 68 years old. She was a 1968 graduate of Cochranton High School and went on to attend Pittsburgh University in Titusville and later Pittsburgh University...

Margaret L. Handy

Margaret L. Handy

Jun 5, 2018

Mrs. Margaret L. Handy, 95, of 11315 Hunters Ridge Blvd., Apt. 5, Meadville, formerly of 373 Grant St., Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at AristaCare at Park Avenue, Meadville. Margaret was born in Summit Twp., on September 20, 1922, the daughter of the late Henry and Harriet (Jenkins) McGuire. On September 4, 1948 Margaret married Stewart Handy; he...

Jeanie Marie Bailey

Jeanie Marie Bailey

May 30, 2018

Jeanie Marie (Gilbert) Bailey, 51, of 211 Bowman St., Dickson City, formerly of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the home of her parents. Jeanie was born in Tampa, FL on May 6, 1967, a daughter of James L. and JoAnn Marie (Fucci) Gilbert Sr. On July 12, 1988 Jeanie married Douglas C. Bailey; he survives. A 1985...

Paul S. Reese

Paul S. Reese

May 24, 2018

Paul S. Reese, 103, of 455 Chestnut St., Meadville, formerly of Conneaut Lake and Guys Mills areas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Juniper Village. Paul was born at home in Wayne Township., on September 19, 1914, a son of the late Ora B. and Pearl (Smith) Reese. Paul married Ottah Hall on April 10, 1937; she...

Etta Y. Cooper

Etta Y. Cooper

May 24, 2018

Etta Y. Cooper, 84, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Etta was born in McVeytown, on February 23, 1934, a daughter of the late Charles L. and Harriet (Marfin Smith) Conner. Etta married Robert Ray Cooper on July 3, 1951, he preceded her in death on August 1, 1976....

Kenneth J. Bissell

Kenneth J. Bissell

May 21, 2018

Kenneth J. Bissell, 62, of 236 S. Main St. Apt. B, Cambridge Springs, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at home. Kenneth was born in Union City, on June 20, 1955, a son of the late Morton and Cora (Neimeyer) Bissell. Kenneth attended schools in Erie and Waterford. He lived in Georgia for more than 20 years. In his younger...

Mona Mae Dahl

Mona Mae Dahl

May 20, 2018

Mona Mae Dahl, 79, of 26159 N. Frenchtown Road Guys Mills, passed away Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at Meadville Medical Center. Mona was born in Meadville, on February 22, 1939, a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Grove)Groover. On March 23, 1957 Mona married Dana Charles Dahl, Jr.; he survives. After attending Meadville Schools, Mona worked for the former...

Ethel L. Bass

Ethel L. Bass

May 14, 2018

Ethel L. Bass, 91, of 20881 State Hwy. 198, Saegertown, formerly of Pine St., Meadville, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018, at Crawford County Care Center. Ethel was born in West Memphis, AR, on May 4, 1927, a daughter of the late Nelson and Phoebe (Weast) Eubanks. On October 21, 1947, Ethel married Joseph Bass; he preceded her in death...

Laura Eva Ladner

Laura Eva Ladner

May 14, 2018

Laura Eva (Best) Ladner, 83, of 557 Chestnut St., Apt. #38C, Meadville, formerly of S. Norrisville Road, Meadville, passed away Monday, May 14. 2018, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Laura was born at home in Saegertown on March 13, 1935, a daughter of the late Warren E. and Loie E. (Lilly) Best. She graduated from Saegertown High School in 1953,...

Ronelle Harper-Lynch

Ronelle Harper-Lynch

Apr 28, 2018

Ronelle Harper-Lynch, 56, of 18537 Birch Dr., Saegertown, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018, at home. Ronelle was born in Wilkinsburg, on October 18, 1961, a daughter of the late William J. and Bridget "Agnes" (O'Brien) Harper. On September 18, 1993, Ronelle married Brian P. Lynch; he survives. She was a member of Living Waters Church, Meadville. Over the years...

Eleanor Ann Petruso

Eleanor Ann Petruso

Apr 27, 2018

Eleanor Ann Petruso, 84, of Meadville, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center. Eleanor was born in Meadville, on January 31, 1934, a daughter of the late Herbert and Anna (Patton) Capehart. She had married Santo "Sandy" Petruso. She had attended St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. Eleanor attended Conneaut Lake High School and was...

Donald "Don" R. Dahl

Donald "Don" R. Dahl

Apr 25, 2018

Donald "Don" R. Dahl, 71, of 14702 Spring Creek Rd., Titusville, passed away Wednesday, April 25, at home as the result of a house fire. Don was born in Meadville, on May 25, 1946, a son of the late Dana and Marian (Lake) Dahl, Sr. Don had been employed by the former Loranger Industries of Warren, as an industrial electrician....

Marilyn Ruth Tannenbaum

Marilyn Ruth Tannenbaum

Apr 22, 2018

Marilyn Ruth Tannenbaum, 73, of 455 Chestnut St., Meadville, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Juniper Village. Marilyn was born in New Castle, on August 14, 1944, a daughter of the late Harold Francis and Margaret Elizabeth (Thomas) Miller. A retired educator, Marilyn taught elementary school in Mentor, OH. She was a graduate of Meadville High School and earned...

Violet B. Garner

Violet B. Garner

Apr 22, 2018

Violet B. Garner, 96, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of 533 Baldwin St., Meadville, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Violet was born in Climax on May 24, 1921, a daughter of the late Jesse H. and B. May (Hetrick) Buzzard, Sr. On July 6, 1949 Violet married Benjamin H. Garner; he preceded...

Clifton "Tracy" Hanes

Clifton "Tracy" Hanes

Apr 22, 2018

Clifton "Tracy" Hanes, 56, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. Tracy was born in Meadville, at the former Spencer Hospital, on May 28, 1961, a son of Joseph Terry and Jeanne (Thompson) Hanes. Tracy had been employed as an electrician by Hayden Electric in Hazleton. He was a 1980 graduate of Meadville High School where he played football....

Margarete "Grete" Shorts

Margarete "Grete" Shorts

Apr 21, 2018

Margarete "Grete" Shorts, 94, of 9108 State Hwy. 198, Conneautville, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community. Grete was born in Munich, Germany, on September 12, 1923, a daughter of the late Heinrich and Magdalena (Ammerich) Denk. On January 1, 1947 Grete married Ralph Bean in Pleasantville and they shared 37 years together until his death....