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George W. Herzberger, Iii

George W. Herzberger, Iii

Jan 5, 2015

George W. Herzberger, III, 67, of Cochranton, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at UPMC Northwest, Seneca.   George was born in Pittsburgh, on February 13, 1947, a son of the late George W. and Gladys B. (Bartlett) Herzberger, Jr.   On November 8, 1986 George married Leigh A. Smock; she survives.   With his family, George has operated Heart Hill Farms, where...

Jane Marie Skornickel

Jane Marie Skornickel

Jan 4, 2015

Jane Marie Skornickel, 60, of Lake Worth,, Florida, formerly of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015, at Good Samaritan Medical Center West Palm Beach, FL. Jane was born in Meadville, on February 3, 1954, a daughter of the late Howard and Della (Orr) Palmer. Jane had been married to George E. Freeman and consequently married Raymond Skornickel who preceded...

Monroe R. Pope

Monroe R. Pope

Jan 3, 2015

Monroe R. Pope, 37, of 347 E. 3rd St. Erie, formerly of Meadville, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at home. Monroe was born in Meadville, on March 14, 1977, a son of Booker T. and the late Ella Mae (Jenkins) Pope. He was a 1995 graduate of Meadville High School. Monroe is survived by two sisters Shelia Boozer and...

Robert F. Beier, Sr.

Robert F. Beier, Sr.

Dec 24, 2014

Robert F. Beier, Sr., 71, of 21113 Star Route, Meadville, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at home. Robert was born in Meadville, on January 20, 1943, a son of the late Fredrick Gustave and Rowena (Henshaw) Beier. On August 1, 2002 Robert married Helen Pontillo; she survives. He had previously been married to Mary Jean Daddio who preceded him...

John "Jack" Frank Jones

John "Jack" Frank Jones

Dec 21, 2014

John "Jack" Frank Jones, 90, of 115 Lyons St., Meadville, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014, at home. Jack was born in Meadville, on January 3, 1924, a son of the late Charles and Blanche (Lambert) Jones. On May 2, 1948 Jack married Ada M. Haines; she preceded him in death on November 1, 1966. He subsequently married Patricia DeDominic...

Charles B. Haylett

Charles B. Haylett

Dec 20, 2014

Charles B. Haylett, 78, of 20539 Grange Center Rd., Saegertown, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014, at home, surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Utica, on April 7, 1936, a son of the late Charles T. and Alice M. (Ford) Haylett. Charles married Jana Lesh; she survives. In 1987 Charles retired from the Tool and Die Industry. He...

Patricia "Patty" Jensen

Patricia "Patty" Jensen

Dec 20, 2014

Patricia (Patty) Smith Jensen, 84, of Willow Street, Pennsylvania will be memorialized at a Committal Service at the Saegertown Cemetery in Saegertown on Sunday, August 9, 2015.  Following her committal there will be “A Joyful Remembrance” reception at the Riverside Inn in Cambridge Springs beginning at 2:15 pm to celebrate and remember her life.  Family and friends are all invited...

Larndo "Tunie" Hedrick

Larndo "Tunie" Hedrick

Dec 16, 2014

Fire Chief Larndo "Tunie" Hedrick, 58, of 690 Brawley Ave., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. Tunie was born in Meadville on September 24, 1956. On December 26, 1998, Tunie married Maureen K. Palka; she survives. He was an active member of Living Waters Church where he served on the Worship Team. On January 12,...

Marie Catherine (Bittner) Chiea

Marie Catherine (Bittner) Chiea

Dec 10, 2014

Marie Catherine (Bittner) Chiea, 91, of Meadville, formerly of Jeannette, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at Grace Health Center of Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Marie had been in Assisted Living in Cribbs Residential Center at Wesbury since February of 2009. She was born August 25, 1923, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late George and Mary Kivala. She...

James "Jim" Carl Withers

James "Jim" Carl Withers

Dec 9, 2014

James "Jim" Carl Withers, 78, of Cochranton was called home by his Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Jim was born on November 3, 1936, in Philadelphia, MS, the son of the late Lester and Mary Frances (Higgenbotham) Withers. He met Brenda A. Stacho, while stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. They were married June 22,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Colbert

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Colbert

Dec 8, 2014

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Colbert, 66, of 3007 Bremen Ave., Pittsburgh, formerly of Townville, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh. Jackie was born in Meadville, on October 14, 1948, a daughter of the late Frank M. and Florence M. (Courson) Hamilton. On October 21, 1972 Jackie married Philip G. Colbert; he preceded her in...

William "Bill" John Merchbaker

William "Bill" John Merchbaker

Dec 4, 2014

William "Bill" John Merchbaker, 90, of 13004 State Hwy. 98, Meadville, passed away peacefully, at home, on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Bill was born in Meadville, on August 22, 1924, a son of the late Lawrence and Lula (Perry) Merchbaker. On February 23, 1963 Bill married Connie Gill; she survives. He was a long time member of St. Agatha Roman...

George  A. Mottillo

George A. Mottillo

Nov 30, 2014

George A. Mottillo, 33, of 182 Boynton St., Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 in Erie. George was born in Meadville, on September 3, 1981, a son of Dominic J. and Georgia (Keppler) Mottillo. In the spring of 2010 George graduated from Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Pittsburgh. He attended Meadville schools and Foundation Christian School. A huge sports buff, George...

Colleen B. Shartle

Colleen B. Shartle

Nov 30, 2014

Colleen B. Shartle, 88, of 20881 State Hwy 198 Saegertown, formerly of 14073 N. Wayland Rd., Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Colleen was born at home in Meadville on October 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Harry and Mariam (Redmond) Rough. On December 9, 1944 Colleen married Kenneth James Shartle; he...

Ben A. Kiter

Ben A. Kiter

Nov 23, 2014

Ben A. Kiter, 48, of 5891 Kiter Rd., Cochranton, went to be with his eternal Father on Monday, November 24, 2014,surrounded byhis loving family, at Meadville Medical Center. Ben was born in Meadville, on March 1, 1966, a son of the late Clarence G. and Eleanor (Hamilton) Kiter, Jr. On August 22, 2009, Ben married Lorri Canter; she survives. He...

John 'Jocko' N. Stellato, Jr.

John 'Jocko' N. Stellato, Jr.

Nov 20, 2014

John 'Jocko' N. Stellato, Jr., 67, of 19643 Arthur St., Apt. 201C, Meadville, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at St. Vincent Health System, Erie. Jocko was born in Meadville, on February 18, 1947, a son of the late John N. and Helen (Stellato) Stellato, Sr. On May 15, 1970 Jocko married Kathy Toner; she survives. He was a member...

Walter Allen Peterson, Jr.

Walter Allen Peterson, Jr.

Nov 15, 2014

Walter Allen Peterson, Jr., 51, of 14714 Park Ave. Ext., Meadville, formerly of 697 Chestnut St., Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 16th, 2014 at Park Avenue Rehab. & Nursing Center. Walter was born in Meadville, on September 21, 1963, a son of Walter Allen and Sonya A. (Hollabaugh) Peterson, Sr. He had been married to Tammy Crawford; she survives. Walter...

Joann Raybuck

Joann Raybuck

Nov 14, 2014

JoAnn Raybuck, 61, of 10347 Perry Hwy., Meadville, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. JoAnn was born in Meadville, at the former Spencer Hospital, on September 15, 1953, a daughter of Gladys (Riordan) Reynolds and the late Robert Reynolds. On November 21, 1981, JoAnn married Gary L. Raybuck; he survives. After 34 years of service, JoAnn...

Mary 'Eileen' Gilmore

Mary 'Eileen' Gilmore

Nov 13, 2014

Mary 'Eileen' Gilmore, 87, of 625 Shenley Dr., Erie,, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at St. Marys Home-East, Erie. Eileen was born in Bessemer, on September 8, 1927, a daughter of the late Earl S. and Elsie K. (Weaver) Glasgow. On August 19, 1950 Eileen married Robert Dale Gilmore; he preceded her in death in July, 1998. She was...

Richard 'Rick' J. Brunot

Richard 'Rick' J. Brunot

Nov 10, 2014

Richard 'Rick' J. Brunot, 80, of 12747 Park Lane Dr., Meadville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at home. Rick was born in Meadville, on August 31, 1934, a son of the late Ernest L. and Thelma A. (Prenatt) Brunot. On September 26, 1959 Rick married Gloria Palma Allegretti; she preceded him in death on August 15, 2014....