Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
James Joseph "Jim" Taylor
Jul 21, 2016
James Joseph "Jim" Taylor, 75, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family, following a year long battle with cancer. Jim was born in Weston, WV on April 15, 1941, a son of the late Ernest and Garnet (Schiffbauer) Taylor. On September 5, 1964 Jim married Catherine Delores "Dee" Post; she survives. He was...
Basile Joseph "Joe" A.
Jul 19, 2016
Joseph "Joe" A. Basile, 94, of 154 Reynolds Ave., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Marquette Hospice House, Meadville. Joe was born at home in Meadville, on March 26, 1922, a son of the late Sebastion and Marie (Vardaro) Basile. On July 31, 1945, Joe married Ethel J. Limano; she preceded him in death on May 10, 2015....
Aaron James Lewandowski
Jul 6, 2016
Aaron James Lewandowski, 43, of 258 Allegheny St., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at home. Aaron was born in Meadville, on January 7, 1973, a son of Rodney and Marsha (Gunnarson) Lewandowski. On August 16, 1997, Aaron married Lynn Ann Gilliland; she survives. Aaron was a 1991 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School where he was a...
Laura (Laurie) Lee Shade Stine
Jul 5, 2016
LAURA (Laurie) LEE SHADE STINE ,46, PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY,JULY 5,2016, AT MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER,MEADVILLE,PA Laura was born Oct 12,1969 Laurie was an excellant mother, sister, daughter, aunt, great aunt, wife, and friend to many. Everyone knew that she loved animals and people the same. Laurie studied at Business Admin.& Mgmt School of Business and received an Associate of Business...
Mcgill Eleanor C.
Jun 30, 2016
Eleanor Clancy McGill, 93, of 1021 Royal Gardens, Lake Mary, FL, formerly of Meadville, passed away June 30, 2016, at Oakmonte Memory Care, Lake Mary, FL. Eleanor was born in Meadville, PA on May 23, 1923, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Gehringer) Clancy. On June 11, 1946 Eleanor married Benjamin T. McGill; he survives. Over the years...
Jeanette Elaine Baer
Jun 28, 2016
Jeanette Elaine Baer, 76, of 14172 Pont Rd., Springboro, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Jeanette was born at home in Jumbo Woods, on January 3, 1940, a daughter of the late Anson and Irene E. (Gollmer) Thornton, Sr. On May 16, 1959 Jeanette married Levern R. Baer; he survives. For more than 30 years...
Henry E. Bennett
Jun 18, 2016
Henry E. Bennett, 78, of 528 North St., Meadville, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Meadville Medical Center. Henry was born in Springfield, MA on July 28, 1937, a son of the late Charles and Frances (Hall) Bennett. On February 1, 1964 Henry married Donna K. Cribbs; she survives. In 1977 after 22 years of service to his country,...
Jack Lomison Eicher
Jun 18, 2016
Jack Lomison Eicher, 85, of 17701 Dawn Court, Meadville, formerly of Ridge Blvd., Connellsville, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Jack was born in Scottdale, on June 13, 1931, a son of the late Kenneth and Edith (Forest) Eicher. On May 10, 1958 Jack married Marlene M. Kerns; she survives. He was a member...
Tracy Lamar Landman
Jun 18, 2016
Tracy Lamar Landman, 76, of 26915 Hwy. 27, Guys Mills, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at home. Tracy was born in Dunbar, on June 26, 1939, a son of the late Elmer Landman and Hazel (Gordon) Polito. He attended Allegheny High School, became a veteran of the US Navy, and was a hard worker throughout his life. Most notably,...
Valerie Yvonne Craft
Jun 7, 2016
Valerie Yvonne Craft, 59, of 23775 Blystone Rd., Venango, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Valerie was born in Meadville, on May 2, 1957, a daughter of Doris Reichel and the late Lester Woge. She was raised by Doris and Hawley Lewis Brown. On February 20, 1991 Valerie married Robert N. Craft, who, along with her son, Robert Lewis...
Rucklyn Alexander Forbes
Jun 5, 2016
Rucklyn Alexander Forbes, 69, of 20509 Hwy. 285 Cochranton, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family. Rucklyn was born in West Moreland, Jamaica on June 3, 1947, a son of the late Stainton Forbes and Doris Brown and was raised by his great grandmother, Priscilla Brown. On February 14, 2015 Rucklyn married Ava-Ann Yenieck Waite;...
Deacon Craig Leroy Jenkins
May 31, 2016
Deacon Craig Leroy Jenkins, 61, of Live Oak, TX, formerly of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Deacon Jenkins was born in Meadville, PA, to Patricia (Hunter) and Sidney Jenkins II on July 20, 1954. Craig was the eldest of 5 children and attended elementary and junior high schools in Meadville. Craig was baptized in the name of Jesus...
Robert Wayne Wright, Jr.
May 26, 2016
Robert Wayne Wright, Jr., 39, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer on May 26, 2016. Bob was born March 22, 1977, son of Robert Wright Sr. and Sara (Hecker) Wright. Bob was a large presence, both literally and figuratively. He enjoyed being a leader. He had a big heart and a big frame, at...
Frances "Fran" J. Moosmann
May 25, 2016
Frances "Fran" J. Moosmann, 98, formerly of 893 Martin St., Meadville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Fran was born at home in Beaver Center, on February 15, 1918, a daughter of the late John Patrick and Julia Anne (O'Mahany) O'Donnell. On November 10, 1945 Fran married Joseph C. Moosmann, who preceded...
Louis "Louie" J. Kosan
May 24, 2016
Louis "Louie" J. Kosan, Jr., 86, of 12851 Raymond Drive, Meadville, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Marquette Hospice House, Meadville. Louie was born in Cleveland, OH on December 19, 1929, a son of the late Louis J. and Helen G. (Bene) Kosan, Sr. On October 19, 1985, he married Joyce "Joy" D. Burt; she survives. Louie was a...
Elaine Hunter Gleeson
May 22, 2016
Elaine Hunter Gleeson, 94, of 13789 Carpenter Rd., Guys Mills, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Elaine was born in Altoona, on September 5, 1921, a daughter of the late Frank and Faye Hunter. On July 22, 1944 Elaine married James Edward Gleeson; he preceded her in death on November 25, 2000. In 1942...
James W. Liggett, Sr.
May 19, 2016
James W. Liggett, Sr., 78, of 10696 Ban Dr., Unit 9, Conneaut Lake, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Meadville Medical Center. James was born in Brownsville, on March 31, 1938, a son of the late James W. and Ethel (Henry) Liggett. On August 13, 1955 James married Elsie Murdock; she survives. Over the years James had been employed...
Shirley A. Butts
May 18, 2016
Shirley A. Butts, 79, of 13189 Laurel Dr., Apt. 1363 Meadville, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at home. Shirley was born in Meadville, on May 28, 1936, a daughter of the late Walter and Beatrice (Gardner) Gorman. Shirley was married to Richard E. Butts, Sr.; he preceded her in death. Shirley was employed by the Pennsylvania State Department of...
Agnes "Jane" Maietta
May 18, 2016
Agnes "Jane" Maietta, 75, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Meadville Medical Center. Jane was born at home in Townville, on October 27, 1940, a daughter of the late David Turner and Sarah Jane (Fiscus) Gillett. On March 13, 1963, Jane married Anthony "Bing" Maietta; he survives. She was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman...
Joann Jenkins
May 17, 2016
JoAnn Jenkins, 62, of 1139 S. Main Street, Meadville, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Marquette Hospice House, Meadville, surrounded by her loving family and friends. JoAnn was born in Meadville, on October 3, 1953, a daughter of the late James and RosieLee (Newsome) Jenkins, Sr. She was an active member of United Faith Fellowship Church where she played...