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

Clifton "Cliff" R. Gray

Clifton "Cliff" R. Gray

Jan 20, 2018

Clifton "Cliff" R. Gray, 62, of 159 Glenwood Ave., Meadville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 20, 2018, while at Hearts Content Hunting Camp in Warren County. Cliff was born in Titusville, on September 22, 1955, a son of Ethel Irene (Johnson) and the late Cleophis Gray, Sr. On August 21, 1975 Cliff married Angie Manning; she survives. For nearly...

Ann Pete

Ann Pete

Jan 19, 2018

Ann Pete, 96, of 10606 Franklin Pike, Meadville, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, at AristaCare at Park Avenue. Ann was born in Meadville, on October 1, 1921, a daughter of the late Angelo and Elizabeth (Furno) Nuzzulo. On February 14, 1953 Ann married Paul Pete; he preceded her in death on December 8, 2001. In her earlier days Ann...

Kathryn M. Burke

Kathryn M. Burke

Jan 15, 2018

Kathryn M. Burke, 58, of 476 Randolph St., Apt. 3, Meadville, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, at UPMC Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. Kathryn was born in Spokane, WA on July 19, 1959. Kathryn had a smile and laugh that could light up a room. She loved to sing and dance. She believed that kindness and sincerity was to...

Earl L Huckleberry

Earl L Huckleberry

Jan 14, 2018

Earl L. Huckleberry, 82, of 9108 State Hwy. 198, Conneautville, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Meadville Medical Center. Earl was born in Titusville, on March 11, 1935, a son of the late Floyd and Ruth (Claypool) Huckleberry. On September 16, 1955 Earl married Alice M. Neill; she preceded him in death on August 26, 2014. He was a...

Elizabeth "Betsy" H. Greenleaf

Elizabeth "Betsy" H. Greenleaf

Jan 14, 2018

Elizabeth Helen Greenleaf - “Betsy” February 2, 1931 - January 14, 2018 Betsy passed peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2018 at the age of 86 years.  She was born Elizabeth Meehan in Johnstown, PA on February 2, 1931 to James Archibald and Bess Dickie Meehan.  She was the youngest of 7 children and was the last surviving of...

David Jeremiah Harry

David Jeremiah Harry

Jan 11, 2018

Infant David Jeremiah Harry is now with his Creator and Lord Jesus Christ. He is the beloved son of Luke and Khrystyna Harry, as well as the brother of Mark and Matthew Harry. His paternal grandparents are Daniel and Judith Harry and his maternal grandparents are Vladimir and Victoria Khrust. He has great grandparents Glendon and Phylis Harry as well...

Mary Grace Grippi

Mary Grace Grippi

Jan 8, 2018

Mary Grace Grippi, 91, of 31 N. Park Ave., formerly of 692 Park Ave., Meadville, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Mary was born in Meadville, on June 18, 1926, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Tartaglione) Euliano. On September 18, 1976 Mary married Joseph B. Grippi; he preceded her in death on...

Scott E. Weaver

Scott E. Weaver

Jan 6, 2018

Scott E. Weaver, 49, of 307 Waterford St., Edinboro, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at home. Scott was born in Meadville, on October 31, 1968, a son of Homer E. Weaver and the late Mary (Early) Weaver. Scott had been employed as a truck driver. Over the years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and dirt track racing. He also enjoyed...

Doris Van Camp Eppehimer Recchia

Doris Van Camp Eppehimer Recchia

Jan 5, 2018

Doris Van Camp Eppehimer Recchia, age 93, of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Meadville, passed away in Sebring on January 5, 2018. She was born April 19, 1924, in Girard, to Harry and Martha (Silverthorn) Van Camp and was a 1942 graduate of Millcreek High School, Erie. In 1943 she married Howard Eppehimer and raised two daughters and two sons in...

Maryanne Niewiedomski

Maryanne Niewiedomski

Jan 3, 2018

Maryanne Niewiedomski, 87, of 1132 Belmont Drive, Meadville, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Crawford County Care Center. Maryanne was born in Meadville, on March 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Kotowski) Niewiedomski. She was a life long member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. Maryanne retired from PNC Bank as a loan officer....

Chris E. Tau

Chris E. Tau

Jan 2, 2018

Chris E. Tau, 61, of 20126 N. Richmond Rd., Cambridge Springs, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at home. Chris was born in Meadville, on March 13, 1956, a son of the late Everett and Mary Ellen (Lasher) Tau. On October 14, 1995 Chris married Trudi I. Fosburg; she survives. Shortly after his 1974 graduation from Cambridge Springs High School,...

Mary "Beth" Elizabeth Weidner

Mary "Beth" Elizabeth Weidner

Jan 1, 2018

Mary (Beth) Elizabeth Weidner, 72, of Forest Hills, Meadville, PA, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Meadville, at the former Spencer Hospital on May 4, 1945, to the late Robert and Martha Hollern Wood.  She is survived by her husband,  Gerald (Jerry) Weidner whom she married  on Oct. 9, 1971. She...

Marjorie E. Vantassel

Marjorie E. Vantassel

Dec 31, 2017

Marjorie E. VanTassel, 100, of 20881 State Hwy 198, Saegertown, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Marjorie was born in Greenville, on October 18, 1917, a daughter of the late Sydney Frank and Guyla Pearl (Gibbens) Green. Marjorie married Leroy Franklin VanTassel; he preceded her in death on October 6, 2008. She was of...

Richard T. Williams

Richard T. Williams

Dec 29, 2017

Richard T. Williams, 69, of 601 Washington St., Meadville, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at Meadville Medical Center. Richard was born in Jamestown, NY on July 1, 1948, son of the late Cecil and Georgia (Cox) Williams. After more than 30 years of service, Richard retired in 2015 from Hafer Trucking. He enjoyed working,having a beer with his friends,...

Murdal C. Newsome

Murdal C. Newsome

Dec 25, 2017

Murdal C. Newsome, 64, of 20881 State Hwy. 198, Saegertown, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. Murdal was born in Coldwater, MS on December 20, 1953, a daughter of the late Emily (Hoskins) and Alvin Newsome. She was a member of United Faith Fellowship Church. Murdal retired as Office Manager of Center For Family Services. In her younger years she...

Joan B. Strickler

Joan B. Strickler

Dec 21, 2017

Joan B. Strickler, 93, of Meadville, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community. Joan was born in Carlisle, on July 29, 1924, a daughter of the late Luther and Martha (Shaffer) Brame. Joan graduated from Lemoyne High School in 1942. She furthered her education by receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree from Indiana University,...

Lester J. Hamill, Jr.

Lester J. Hamill, Jr.

Dec 19, 2017

Lester J. Hamill, Jr., 85, of Meadville, passed away on December 19, 2017. Lester was born on December 13, 1932, son to the late Lester J. Hamill, Sr. and Florence (Dundon) Hamill. On July 14, 1961 Lester and Gerry Ford were married. He was a member of First Christian Church. A veteran of the US Army, Lester entered active duty...

Marie A. Pruitt

Marie A. Pruitt

Dec 18, 2017

Marie A. Pruitt, 82, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, passed away December 18, 2017, at Wesbury UMC. Marie was born in Panama, NY on November 14, 1935. She is survived by a son Raymond (Kim) Pruitt of Atlantic, a daughter Sheri (David) Donia of Jacksonville, FL, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her...

Daniel Martin Rogers

Daniel Martin Rogers

Dec 17, 2017

Daniel Martin Rogers, 56, of 13804 Oakview Dr., Meadville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Meadville Medical Center.    Dan was born in Bridgeton, NJ on June 28, 1961, a son of Allan and Wilma “Sandy” (Brocious) Rogers.   On May 19, 1984 Dan married the love of his life Robin Denise Carpenter; she survives.    He was of the...

Calvin Bradley, Jr.

Calvin Bradley, Jr.

Dec 15, 2017

Calvin Bradley, Jr., 83, of 1014 Forest Green, Meadville, passed away December 15, 2017. He was born in Memphis, TN, on June 26, 1935 to the late Calvin Bradley, Sr. and Lucille (Burnett) Bradley. He was the first of the ten children to be born to this union. He was employed at Teledine Penn Union in Edinboro for a number...