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

Kathleen P. Marceau

Kathleen P. Marceau

Oct 12, 2017

Kathleen P. Marceau, 84, of 18419 Huson Rd., Saegertown, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, at home. Kathleen was born in Philadelphia, on March 22, 1933, a daughter of the late Hugh and Bridget (Malloy) McKeown.   On September 3, 1955 Kathleen married William E. Marceau; he preceded her in death on July 9, 2013.   She was an active member of...

Betsy Mcdowell

Betsy Mcdowell

Oct 5, 2017

Betsy (Coon) McDowell, 62, of 14530 Denny Road Meadville, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Marquette Hospice House. Betsy was born in Buffalo, NY, on June 17, 1955, a daughter of the late George Allen and Shirley (Johnson) Coon. On May 14, 2005, Betsy married David B. McDowell and he survives. Following graduation from Cambridge Springs High School in...

Mary H. Bluxome

Mary H. Bluxome

Sep 26, 2017

Mary H. Bluxome, 96, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, where she had been a resident of Cribbs Residential Community. She was formerly of 441 Martha Drive, Meadville. Mary was born in Meadville, on May 5, 1921, a daughter of the late John and Mabel (Kiser) Hamilton. On September...

Andrew John Dillenkofer

Andrew John Dillenkofer

Sep 25, 2017

Andrew John Dillenkofer, 19, of 10464 Hollis Rd., Meadville, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, at Meadville Medical Center. Andrew was born in Meadville, on July 1, 1998, a son of Herbert John and Pamela Lynn (Gray) Dillenkofer. Andrew had attended West End Elementary School, Meadville Middle School, Meadville High School and Hyde School in Connecticut and received his adult...

Jana L. Haylett

Jana L. Haylett

Sep 22, 2017

Jana L. Haylett, 81, of 20539 Grange Center Rd., Saegertown, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Jana was born in Erie, on August 9, 1936, the only child of the late Kenneth and Frances (Reed) Lesh. On August 10, 1957, Jana married Charles B. Haylett; he preceded her in death on December 20, 2014. She...

Eileen M. Simcheck

Eileen M. Simcheck

Sep 17, 2017

Eileen M. Simcheck, 85, of 25521 Henry Road, Cambridge Springs, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, at home, surrounded by loved ones and friends. Eileen was born at home, on Mackey Hill Road, Union City, on May 9, 1932, a daughter of the late John Paul and Iva Mae (Brown) Blakeslee. On July 29, 1949, Eileen married George P. Simcheck;...

Marian Orlando

Marian Orlando

Sep 11, 2017

Marian Orlando, 93, of Meadville, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017, surrounded by her family at Meadville Medical Center, following a short illness. Marian was born in Meadville, PA on September 27, 1923, a daughter of the late Joseph and Girolema (Marchese) Frisina. She was not only the last surviving of their ten children, but also the last surviving, out...

Charles "Charlie" E. Schmitz

Charles "Charlie" E. Schmitz

Sep 6, 2017

Charles "Charlie" E. Schmitz, 69, of 305 Jefferson Street, Meadville, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Meadville Medical Center. Charlie was born in Bronx, NY on November 4, 1947, a son of the late Edward and Jennie (Longo) Schmitz. He is a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. Following his retirement as a Meadville Police...

Bonnie Jean Luce

Bonnie Jean Luce

Sep 3, 2017

Bonnie Jean (Dressler) Luce, 75, of 27485 Highway 77, Cambridge Springs, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, at AristaCare at Park Avenue, Meadville. Bonnie was born in DuBois on June 11, 1942, a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Elma Hazel Marquerita (Brubaker) Dressler. On March 4, 1973 Bonnie married Larry W. Luce, he survives. She had been a...

Edwin F. North

Edwin F. North

Aug 30, 2017

Edwin F. North, 55, of 549 Lord Street, Meadville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at home. Edwin was born in Biloxi, MS on May 7, 1962, a son of Karen (Bausman) and the late Dean L. North. On July 24, 1982 Edwin married Lynne A. Stallard; she survives. Edwin graduated from Meadville High School in 1981. He went on...

Lee M. Markey

Lee M. Markey

Aug 26, 2017

Lee M. Markey, 85, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He died the way he lived - with courage, dignity and a positive attitude. Lee was born on July 9, 1932, in Mount Pleasant, the son of the late Virgil and Amelia (Pershing) Markey. He graduated from Meadville...

Joseph Oscar Grippi

Joseph Oscar Grippi

Aug 25, 2017

Joseph Oscar Grippi, 81, of 12392 Vanhorne Rd., Meadville, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at Meadville Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Meadville, on September 15, 1935, a son of the late Samuel Alexander and Margaret (Tedesco) Grippi. On February 6, 1960 Joe married Virginia "Ginny" Koehler; she survives. He was a member of St....

Dorothy Lee Rogers

Dorothy Lee Rogers

Aug 25, 2017

Dorothy Lee Rogers, 81, of 440 Arch St., Meadville, went to be with the lord, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, August 25, 2017, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville.   Dorothy was born in Lewisport, KY on February 29, 1936, a daughter of the late Charles Virgil and Hazel Lee Browning.   On April 10, 1993 Dorothy married James W. Rogers;...

Jack A. Jameson, Jr.

Jack A. Jameson, Jr.

Aug 24, 2017

Jack A. Jameson, Jr., 69, of 457 Arch St., Meadville, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Jack was born in Mercer, on April 10, 1948, a son of the late Jack A. and Frances (Irwin) Jameson Sr. Jack was a self employed truck driver for many years. Following his high school graduation, he entered...

Olive Belle Newhard Welch

Olive Belle Newhard Welch

Aug 23, 2017

Olive Belle Newhard Welch, 97, of 9108 State Hwy. 198, Conneautville, formerly of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community, Conneautville. Olive was born in Meadville, on August 3, 1920, a daughter of the late Birt and Gertrude (Boyles) Crecraft. On May 8, 1938 Olive married Robert Paul Newhard; he preceded her in death on...

Stephen N. Wynn

Stephen N. Wynn

Aug 19, 2017

Mr. Stephen N. Wynn ( Winn), age 80 of Meadville, has gone home. Mr. Winn  (aka- Steve, Junior and Goat Man) died from a brief illness on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Corry Manor, Corry. Mr. Wynn was born in Meadville, Crawford County, on August 13, 1937 and was a member of the United States Air Force and served as...

Don Joseph Donatelli

Don Joseph Donatelli

Aug 19, 2017

Don Joseph Donatelli passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1944 in Oklahoma City, OK, the eldest son of Herman and Catherine Donatelli, both deceased. He was raised in Aspinwall, Pittsburgh, and attended Catholic schools and graduated from North Catholic High School in 1963. He attended Virginia Technical Institute...

Francis "Frank" Kelly

Francis "Frank" Kelly

Aug 19, 2017

After a strong and courageous battle with cancer, Francis "Frank" Kelly of Meadville was called to heaven on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Frank was born in Meadville on April 20, 1951 to Robert and Beatrice (Schwabenbauer) Kelly, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Gail Edmiston Kelly who he married on September 12, 2008, daughter Krista...

Richard E. Jones

Richard E. Jones

Aug 15, 2017

Richard E. Jones, 57, of 731 Euclid Ave., Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at home surrounded by his family and those who loved him. Richard was born in Warren, on March 4, 1960, a son of Richard W. Jones and the late Ruth (Soles) Jones. On October 28, 1978, Richard married Alice Faye Seely; she survives. Richard drove...

Anne Hall

Anne Hall

Jul 28, 2017

Anne Lacey Hall, 90, of Meadville, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Anne was born in Meadville, on May 13, 1927, a daughter of the late A.J. and Harriet (Rice) Lacey. On July 24, 1949 Anne married William S. Hall; he preceded her in death on September 27, 2009. She was a member of...