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Linda L. Reinhardt

Linda L. Reinhardt

Aug 23, 2023

Captain Linda L. Reinhardt (USAF Retired) of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away at Fairview Manor in Fairview, Pennsylvania on 08/23/23 at 11:45 am, following a long term illness which began in 2019 and ran its course.

Born on July 15th, 1950 in Meadville, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Beers both of whom preceded her in death (Kenneth in 1984...

Winnie Lee Hall

Winnie Lee Hall

Aug 23, 2023

It is with sadness that the family of Winnie Lee Hall, age 83, (3/16/1940-8/23/2023) and Tyquil Ellis Oneil Munson, age 26, (12/24/1996-8/23/2023), announce the going home of their loved ones.

Visitation for both is from 9-11 AM on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, with a Home Going Service at 11 AM.

Arrangements by...

Tyquil Ellis Oneil Munson

Tyquil Ellis Oneil Munson

Aug 20, 2023

It is with sadness that the family of Winnie Lee Hall, age 83, (3/16/1940-8/23/2023) and Tyquil Ellis Oneil Munson, age 26, (12/24/1996-8/20/2023), announce the going home of their loved ones.

Visitation for both is from 9-11 AM on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, with a Home Going Service at 11 AM.

Memorials can...

Patricia A. Ferguson

Patricia A. Ferguson

Aug 20, 2023

Patricia A. Ferguson, 86, of Meadville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.

Patty was born in Meadville, on January 17, 1937, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Lynch) Wisgirda.

On December 29, 1977, she married Dr. Cliff Ferguson; he preceded her in death on December 7, 1995.

Patty was a member of The Epiphany of...

Joanne V. Wilkinson

Joanne V. Wilkinson

Aug 13, 2023

Joanne V. Wilkinson, of Saegertown, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home.

Joanne was born in Rural Valley, a daughter of the late Floyd and Carrie (Snyder) Wensel.

On August 16, 1959, Joanne married the love of her life, Henry Wilkinson; he preceded her in death on March 1, 2019.

After 25 years of service, Joanne retired from the PA...

Larry J. Yartz

Larry J. Yartz

Aug 6, 2023

Larry J. Yartz passed away in Erie, on August 6, 2023 after a short illness.

He was born January 29, 1942 to John Yartz Junior and Lillian A. (Vidic) Yartz in Butler.

Larry graduated from Moniteau High School in May 1960 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Slippery Rock State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.  After graduating from Slippery Rock...

Arthur "Archie" L. Sorger

Arthur "Archie" L. Sorger

Aug 4, 2023

Arthur "Archie" L. Sorger, 90, of Saegertown, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Meadville, on February 18, 1933, a son of the late John and Dorothy (Friedrich) Sorger.

On October 20, 2017, Archie married Mary R. Konzel; she survives. He had previously been married to Shirley E. Steiner from September 12, 1953...

Christine "Chris" A. Jonas

Christine "Chris" A. Jonas

Aug 3, 2023

Christine "Chris" A. Jonas, 71, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.

Chris was born in Meadville, on May 21, 1952, a daughter of the late Arthur "Richard" and Florence (Buttray) Miller.

On May 29, 1983 Chris married Howard Jonas; he preceded her in death on December 19, 2020.

She was a member of First Christian Church, Meadville.

A...

Barbara C. Adams

Barbara C. Adams

Aug 2, 2023

Barbara Charlton Adams of Meadville, PA and Hyannis Port, MA, died on August 2, 2023 after a brief illness.

Born to Robert Norman and Lillian Charlton in Toronto, Ontario on April 8, 1935, Barbara was raised in Boston. She started her primary education at the Boston Girl’s Latin School and completed it at the West Roxbury High School graduating in 1953....

Rebecca "Becky" A. (Rotkovecz) Schreckengost

Rebecca "Becky" A. (Rotkovecz) Schreckengost

Jul 29, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" A. (Rotkovecz) Schreckengost, 66, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.

Becky was born in Meadville, on March 13, 1957, a daughter of the late John J. and Sandra (Ewing) Rotkovecz.

After more than 20 years of service, Becky retired from the housekeeping department of Allegheny College. She attended Meadville schools and while...

Margaret Findlay Timpe

Margaret Findlay Timpe

Jul 29, 2023

Margaret Findlay Timpe, 87, of Meadville, passed away, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Marquette Hospice House.

Margaret was born in Meadville, on March 15, 1936, the fourth daughter, and seventh of eleven children born to the late George and Mary Ann (Nageotte) Findlay III.

On May 22, 1990, Margaret married James "Jim" Timpe who preceded her in death on September 16, 2015....

George N. Wilcox

George N. Wilcox

Jul 26, 2023

George "Butch" N. Wilcox, Jr., 79, of Blooming Valley, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July, 26, 2023, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.

Butch was born in Erie, on April 7, 1944, a son of the late George N. and Shirley (Reynolds) Wilcox, Sr.

On May 8, 1992 he married the love of his life, Judith D. Kantz; she survives.

He was a member...

Dorothy Eileen Jones

Dorothy Eileen Jones

Jul 26, 2023

Dorothy Eileen Jones, 97, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Rolling Fields, Inc.

Dorothy was born at home in Saegertown, on April 23, 1926, a daughter of the late Clarence and Cora (Ferguson) Powell.

On Sept. 6, 1946, Dorothy married Ormal J. Jones, he preceded her in death on June 8, 2009.

She was a member of First Church of...

Victor "Vic" P. Kress

Victor "Vic" P. Kress

Jul 22, 2023

Victor Paul Kress drove his precious convertible (top down, of course) for the last time Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Born August 8, 1938 to Victor Frank and Helen Gail Kress, he graduated from St. Agatha’s High School (now Seton) and Allegheny College, and served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Air National Guard in Vienna, Ohio.

Graduating from Allegheny College,...

Rosato "Louie" Luigi Fidanza

Rosato "Louie" Luigi Fidanza

Jul 21, 2023

Rosato "Louie" Luigi Fidanza, 94 of Grove City, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Allegheny Health Networks of Grove City.

Louie was born in Waterbury, CT, on February 20, 1929, a son of the late Agostino and Anna (Cipriani) Fidanza.

On December 10, 2019 Louie married Geraldine (Gerri) Vernon Weaver; she survives.

Louie attended Duggan Elementary School and Leavenworth High School both...

Chase Brandon Snyder

Chase Brandon Snyder

Jul 18, 2023

Chase B. Snyder, 38, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Chase was born in Meadville, on March 3, 1985, a son of Edith (Geer) Snyder and the late Cloyd Snyder.

He was employed by MFG of Linesville.

In addition to his mother, Edith, survivors include two sons Rylie Snyder, Jace Snyder, siblings Brandie Custer, Tiffiny Heisey, Brad Snyder all of Meadville,...

Donald Ray Boatman

Donald Ray Boatman

Jul 18, 2023

Remembrance of Donald Ray Boatman

05/13/1961-07/18/2023.

Former employee of Allegheny College.

Services July 30, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Beacon Liberty.

Condolences at www.miznerfuneralhome.com

Donna K. Bennett

Donna K. Bennett

Jul 16, 2023

Donna K. Bennett, 84, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, July 16th, at Meadville Medical Center.

Donna was born on June 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alda Cribbs.

On February 1, 1964 Donna married Henry E. Bennett; he preceded her in death on June 18, 2016.

Donna was a happy homemaker, taking pride in caring for her entire family. She...

Margaret M. Koehler

Margaret M. Koehler

Jul 16, 2023

Margaret M. Koehler, 92, of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.

Margaret was born in Meadville, on February 12, 1931, a daughter of the late Andrew and Etta (Zickefoose) Zirkle.

On April 25, 1947 Margaret married J. Russell "Earl" Koehler; he preceded her in death on January 19, 1992.

She was a member of Allida-Smith Weslyan Church.

Margaret...

Victoria Jean Gruber

Victoria Jean Gruber

Jul 8, 2023

Victoria Jean (Peterson) Gruber, 62, of Meadville passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 8, 2023.

Vicky was born in Franklin, PA on January 31, 1961, daughter of the late Richard and Josephine (Koziara) Peterson.

Vicky graduated from Meadville High School in 1979. After graduation she moved to Colorado. On October 25, 1980, Vicky married Brett Gruber, to whom she...

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