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Obituaries for Meadville, Saegertown, Crawford County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Ervin T. Yoder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Bob Boyd

Bob Boyd

May 17, 2014

Bob Boyd, 58, of 432 1/2 Fairmont Ave., Meadville, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Meadville Medical Center. Bob was born in Coldwater, MS on September 20, 1955, a son of the late George and Luella (Ramsey) Boyd, Sr. He was a member of United Faith Fellowship Church, Meadville. For many years Bob was a cement and concrete worker,...

David John Prenatt

David John Prenatt

May 14, 2014

David John Prenatt, Jr., 52, of 13034 Crestview Ave., Meadville, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Meadville Rehab. & Nursing Center. David was born in Meadville, on January 23, 1962, a son of Eva Jane (Smock) and the late David John Prenatt, Sr. On March 26, 1987 David married Connie Sue Clark, she survives. He was of the Catholic...

Brian A. Shawl

Brian A. Shawl

May 13, 2014

Brian A. Shawl,Brian A. Shawl, 53, of 209 Spring Street Meadville, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Meadville Medical Center. Brian A. Shawl, 53, of 209 Spring Street Meadville, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Meadville Medical Center. Brian was born in Meadvilleon September 13, 1960, a son of the late Dorothy (Locke) and Reuel E. Shawl. Brian...