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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....

H. Loyd 'Mitch' Mitchell

H. Loyd 'Mitch' Mitchell

Nov 9, 2014

H. Loyd 'Mitch' Mitchell, 87, of 10198 Circle W., Lot 94, Meadville, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, at Park Avenue Rehab. & Nursing Center, Meadville. Mitch was born in Meadville on November 19, 1926, a son of the late Harry and Edith (Fullerton) Mitchell. On July 10, 1982 Mitch married JoAnn Roda; she survives. He was affiliated with St....

George L. Kebert

George L. Kebert

Nov 8, 2014

George L. Kebert, 62, of 6224 Kebert Rd., Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. George was born at the former Spencer Hospital in Meadville, on October 18, 1952, a son of the late Floyd L. and Regina 'Jean' A. (Staudt) Kebert. George was a self-employed farmer, something he very much enjoyed doing. Previously he was...

Arbuta Arlene Frisina

Arbuta Arlene Frisina

Nov 4, 2014

Arbuta Arlene Frisina, 78, of 557 Chestnut St., Apt. 39 C, Meadville, formerly of Stan Road, Meadville, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. Arbuta was born at home in Meadville, on October 18, 1936, a daughter of the late Charles and Arlene (Arvilla) Smith. On June 15, 1965 Arbuta married Joseph A. Frisina; he survives....

Julie E. Riley

Julie E. Riley

Nov 4, 2014

Julie Eileen Riley, 55, of 21687 N. Mosiertown Rd., Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. Julie was born at the former Meadville City Hospital, on April 24, 1959, at 10:54 PM, six minutes after her twin brother, Jeffrey. She was a daughter of Marjorie (Crabb) and the late Russell Hannold. On August 24, 2012 Julie...

Leann Marie Halfast Rhoades

Leann Marie Halfast Rhoades

Oct 31, 2014

A team of loving family, friends and supporters said goodbye to a uniquely wonderful, energetic, full of life and love, truly beautiful and delight to all who knew her person on November 1, 2014. LeAnn Marie Halfast Rhoades brought joy in the form of a fabulous smile and contagious laugh as well as a generous and loving heart to everyone....

James Earnest Osborne

James Earnest Osborne

Oct 31, 2014

James Earnest Osborne, 80, of 775 Gasteiger Rd,. Meadville, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014, at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. James was born at home in Jackson Center, on July 13, 1934, a son of the late Alva Jackson and Florence (Powell) Osborne. From 1986-1996 James was employed by Janet and Jeff Peters at Spruce Row Dairy Farm; he thoroughly...

George Michael Poraczky, Jr.

George Michael Poraczky, Jr.

Oct 27, 2014

After a long illness, George Michael Poraczky, Jr., 66, of Saegertown, died at home on October 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dixie (Glessner) Poraczky and two children Melissa Poraczky of Sanford, NC and Christopher Poraczky of Saegertown. George was the third of five children born to the late George and Ann (Hamilka) Poraczky, Sr....

Jo Ann Goodwill

Jo Ann Goodwill

Oct 26, 2014

Jo Ann Goodwill, 86, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of 18360 Conneaut Lake Rd., Meadville, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Jo Ann was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 1, 1928, a daughter of the late Stanley and Lillie (Cox) Workman. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Meadville where...

Nicholas Terregino, Jr.

Nicholas Terregino, Jr.

Oct 24, 2014

Nicholas 'Nick' Terregino, Jr., 80, of 18701 Hank St., Meadville, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Meadville Medical Center. Nick was born in Meadville, on November 12, 1933, a son of the late Nicholas and Rose (Deimaio) Terregino, Sr. Nick had been married to Rena Bell King who preceded him in death. In his later years Nick and Dolores...

Antoinette 'Toni' Cummings

Antoinette 'Toni' Cummings

Oct 21, 2014

Antoinette 'Toni' Cummings, 74, of 722 Grant St., Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, following a short illness. Toni was born in Meadville, on November 21, 1939, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ursala Lena (Nuzzulo) Bizzarro. On December 11, 1976 Toni married Jack E. Cummings; he survives. She was of the Catholic...

Archie Dean Smith

Archie Dean Smith

Oct 20, 2014

Archie Dean Smith, of 200 McHale Drive, Linesville, formerly of Arthur St., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center following 4 1/2 months of failing health. He was 78. He was born in Worthington on October 13, 1936, a son of the late William Frank and Daisy M. (Barshney) Smith, Sr. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Karen M. Henderson

Karen M. Henderson

Oct 11, 2014

Karen Marlene Henderson, 68, of 16488 Harmonsburg Rd., Meadville, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014, at home. Karen was born in Leechburg, on July 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Edmund 'Pete' and Nellie (Shaner) Jones. On April 27, 1968 Karen married Miles G. Henderson; he survives. She was an active member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church where...

Paul J. Zurovchak

Paul J. Zurovchak

Oct 10, 2014

Paul J. Zurovchak, 77, of Meadville and formerly of Titusville, suffered cardiac arrest at Notre Dame on Saturday, October 4, 2014, and died at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was born in Cleveland, OH, to Margaret and Paul Zurovchak, September 14, 1937. He married Phyllis Jacko of Braddock, in 1960. She preceded him in...

Alvin 'Al' L. Davis

Alvin 'Al' L. Davis

Oct 6, 2014

Alvin 'Al' L. Davis, 86, of Meadville, quietly joined his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Crawford County Care Center. Al was born at home in Hayfield Twp., with no one at home but mom and dad on September 14, 1928, the youngest of five children of the late Jeremiah Clark and Clara (Ott) Davis. On October...