Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas
William Harris Porter, Jr.
Aug 10, 2014
William Harris Porter, Jr., 90, of Gastonia, NC, formerly of Meadville, passed away August 11, 2014 at home. He was born in Sharon, the son of the late William Harris Porter Sr. and Opal Rebecca (Curran) Porter. Mr. Porter is survived by his wife, Wanda (Yount) Porter of Gastonia, NC; his daughters, Valerie Heafner and her husband Tim, of Rutherfordton,...
Roy M. Artman
Aug 3, 2014
Roy M. Artman, 56, of 681 Ellis Ave., Meadville, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 4, 2014, of natural causes. Roy was born in Tarentum, on August 25, 1957, a son of Mildred 'Millie' (Samaj) Artman and the late Roy E. Artman. He was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. Earlier this year Roy retired as a...
Kara Gene Hamilton
Jul 27, 2014
Kara Gene Hamilton, 52, of 429 Manor Dr., Ebensburg, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Kara was born in Meadville, on June 15, 1962, a daughter of the late Otis and Hannah (Bellamy) Hamilton, Sr. Over the years Kara had worked at UCIP, MHR, Vallonia Industries and Burger King. While living in Meadville she was...
Ervin T. Yoder
Jul 16, 2014
Ervin T. Yoder, 78, of 26349 Brunot Corners Rd. Cochranton went to be with his Savior, Thursday, July 17th, at his residence following a lengthy battle with Parkinsons Disease. Ervin was born in LaGrange County, IN on August 29, 1935, a son of the late Tobias L. and Lydia (Miller) Yoder. On April 1, 1958 Ervin married Clara Elizabeth Miller;...
Bessie A. Acker
Jul 11, 2014
Bessie Arlene Acker, 88, of 16754 S. Mosiertown Rd,. Saegertown, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014, at home. Bessie was born in Hayfield Twp., on June 23, 1926, a daughter of the late Glenn and Lena Smith. On June 16, 1960 Bessie married James A. Acker; he survives. She was an active member of Hamlin Chapel, Saegertown. For 42 1/2...
Elder James Avern Arthur Graves
Jul 7, 2014
Elder James Avern Arthur Graves, 81, of 793 Kennedy St., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. James was born in Alberta, VA on June 22, 1933, a son of the late Otis and Leola (Tucker) Graves. On October 20, 1979, James married Sharon R. Boyd; she survives. James was a devoted member and Elder of...
Beatrice 'Bea' M. Sherry
Jul 3, 2014
Beatrice 'Bea' M. Sherry, 94, of 828 Water Street, Meadville, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014, after a brief battle following a stroke, at the Marquette Hospice House, where she received wonderful care in her last days. Her children and grandchildren were by her side. Bea was born in Meadville, on May 1, 1920, a daughter of the late Joseph...
Cathy A. (Brenot) Duell
Jul 1, 2014
Cathy Ann Brenot Duell, 52, of 25055 Stizerville Rd. Cochranton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at UPMC Medical Center, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Cathy was born in Cleveland, OH on March 11, 1962, the beloved daughter of the late Carl A. and Madelyn (Dimick) Brenot. On January 16, 1992 Cathy married Michael W. Duell; he survives. Cathy...
Lloyd H. Green
Jun 30, 2014
Lloyd H. Green, 86, of 21178 Star Route, Meadville, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Marquette Hospice House. Lloyd was born in Greenville, on January 25, 1928, a son of the late Charles E. and Leona M. (Hartts) Green. He was a member of New Beginnings Church of God, Meadville. In 1984 Lloyd retired from...
Velma L. Battles
Jun 28, 2014
Velma Louise Battles, 76, of 16033 Battles Road, Saegertown, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Marquette Hospice House, Meadville. Velma was born in Meadville on January 30, 1938, a daughter of the late Lawrence C. and Charlotte A. (Weyman) Reichel. On October 16, 1965 Velma married Herman B. Battles; he survives. She was an active member of Littles Corners...
C.. Audrey Murphy
Jun 21, 2014
C. Audrey Murphy of Meadville, gently passed from this life on Sunday, June 22, 2014, just four days before her 95th birthday. She was born in Erie on June 26, 1919, the youngest child of William and Edith (Forrester) McCullough. Following the tragic death of her mother in 1924, she and her sisters and brother were raised by their grandparents,...
Gabriella Faith Shields
Jun 19, 2014
Infant Gabriella Faith Shields, of 463 Randolph St. Meadville, was stillborn Friday, June 20, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. Gabriella was the daughter of Frank B. and Christine (Carroll) Shields. In addition to her parents, Frank and Christine, Gabriella is survived by her maternal grandparents James and Rebecca Carroll of Venango, paternal grandparents Russell Shields of Conneaut, OH and Lynne...
Jane Louise Richards
Jun 15, 2014
Jane Louise Richards, 61, of 788 Chestnut St., Meadville, passed away Monday, June 16, 2014, at home. Jane was born in Haverford, on September 5, 1952, a daughter of Mae and the late Richard Montz. On June 21, 1975 Jane married Dr. Gregory L. Richards; he survives. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Meadville. In 1974 she graduated...
Angeline M. Sciere
Jun 7, 2014
Angeline M. Sciere, 83, of 503 Deissler Court, Meadville, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Angeline was born in Meadville, on January 6, 1931, a daughter of the late Saverio and Vincena (Piazza) Sciere. She was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church and a former member of the Altar Rosary Society. In 1995...
Keith A. Amolsch 'Keith Alan Austin'
Jun 7, 2014
The familiar voice of Keith A. Amolsch, AKA 'Keith Alan Austin', age 59, was silenced on Sunday, June 8, 2014, after a long career in radio. Keith found his niche in radio and loved his job. Keith was born at the former Spencer Hospital in Meadville, on October 31, 1954, a son of Phyllis (Goetz) and the late Elvin C....
Merle 'Bob' R. Gawne
Jun 2, 2014
Merle 'Bob' R. Gawne, 77, of 16348 Carr Hill Rd., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at the Erie VA Medical Center. Bob was born in Meadville, on June 19, 1936, a son of the late Douglas F. and Ruth (Kohler) Gawne. Bob was employed by the Electrical Workers Union out of Cleveland, OH. A US Navy veteran Bob...
Louis A. Cox
Jun 1, 2014
Louis A. Cox, 81, of 132 W. 23rd St., Erie, formerly of Guys Mills, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014, at St. Vincent Health System, Erie. Louis was born in Meadville, on October 18, 1932, a son of the late Fredrick and Lorretta (Steele) Cox. On June 30, 1956 Louis married Mary Ann Curley at St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church;...
Robert 'Gene' Eugene Walker
May 29, 2014
Robert 'Gene' Eugene Walker, 57, of 29039 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 30, 2014, at home. Gene was born in Meadville, on June 30, 1956, a son of Violet E. (Beerbower) and the late Robert O. Walker. Over the years Gene had been employed by Snyders as a truck driver and for Benjamin Knickerbocker....
Stephen J. Maziarz
May 26, 2014
Stephen J. Maziarz, 91, of Saegertown passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Meadville Medical Center following a short illness. He was a son of the late Frank and Sophia (Gawrys) Maziarz of Meadville. He was one of a family of seven siblings, all of whom predeceased him; Bertha Eiseman, Edward Maziarz, Chester Maziarz, Frances Pasikoski and Genevieve Rose, all...
Louis 'Lou' Truman Severo
May 24, 2014
Louis 'Lou' Truman Severo, 55, of 85 1/2 Wadsworth Ave., Meadville, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 25th, 2014 at home. Lou was born in Meadville on August 5, 1958, a son of Louis H. and Jeanne C. (Hotchkiss) Severo. In his earlier years Lou had been married to Diane Stefanucci Walker and Gina Guerrini Ferraro. A 1976 graduate of Meadville...