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Veronika 'Vera' Rosemarie (Michalak) Croasmun

Veronika 'Vera' Rosemarie (Michalak) Croasmun

May 2, 2012

Veronika 'Vera' Rosemarie (Michalak) Croasmun, 81, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of Springboro Country Apts., Springboro, passed away Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. Vera was born in Erie on December 23, 1930, a daughter of the late Apolinary 'Paul' and Stella (Markiewicz) Michalak. On June 5, 1956, Vera married Francis Edward Croasmun; he preceded her...

Ethel E. Hoke

Ethel E. Hoke

May 1, 2012

Ethel E. Hoke, 88, of Elverson, formerly of Meadville, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Hickory House Nursing Home, following an illness. She was born in Meadville on Sept. 3, 1923. Ethel was the daughter of the late Ralph L. Sr. and Emma E. (Stokes) Stadler. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Hoke who died...

Stanley G. Kedierski

Stanley G. Kedierski

May 1, 2012

Stanley G. Kedzierski, 80, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in Hempfield Manor.He was born May 12, 1931, in Oakfield, N.Y., a son of the late Stanley and Josephine Borkowski Kedzierski. Prior to retirement, he was employed for Talon Inc. of Meadville as a manager of component engineering. Stanley was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served...

Jennie J. Costa

Jennie J. Costa

Apr 30, 2012

Jennie J. Costa, 82, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of 1124 Water St., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. Jennie was born in Meadville on June 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Gateno 'Guy' and Elizabeth (Marcello) Costa. In her earlier years Jennie had been employed by the former Montgomery Ward Department...

Dorothy B. Telliho

Dorothy B. Telliho

Apr 30, 2012

Dorothy B. Telliho, 88, of 15648 Limber Road, Meadville, passed away Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center, surrounded by her children. Dorothy was born in Meadville, on April 15, 1924, a daughter of the late Kenneth G. and Althea (Emmel) Burns. On June 27, 1949 Dorothy married John 'Johnny' G. Telliho; he preceded her in death on May...

Kelly Ann Kedziora

Kelly Ann Kedziora

Apr 28, 2012

Kelly Ann Kedziora, 52 of Windvale Dr., Saegertown, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 29, 2012, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away in her home with her loving family by her side. Kelly was born in Meadville on March 23, 1960, a daughter of the late John and Lillian Hasenkopf....

James Howard Strickler

James Howard Strickler

Apr 27, 2012

James Howard Strickler, 86, of 24545 State St., Meadville, passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. James was born in Star Junction on May 7, 1925, a son of the late Willis and Nellie (MacBurney) Strickler. On December 22, 1951, James married Joan Brame; she survives. In 1950 James graduated from Grove City College with a Bachelor...

Vivian E. Devore

Vivian E. Devore

Apr 27, 2012

Vivian E. Devore, 82, of 6100 Route 88, Findleyville, passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at Washington Hospital, Allegheny County. Vivian was born in Meadville on September 8, 1929, a daughter of the late Jack and Iris (Carter) Sherred. On August 10, 1951 Vivian married Kenneth E. Devore; he preceded her in death on December 18, 1987. Following 18 years...

John A. Blasinski

John A. Blasinski

Apr 26, 2012

John A. Blasinski, 64, of 11350 Pettis Road, Meadville, passed away Friday, April 27th, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. John was born in Youngstown, OH, on February 21, 1948, a son of Valeria (Krzysiak) Blasinski and the late Walter S. Blasinski. On February 20, 1971 John married Lynn M. Baumgardner; she survives. He was a member of St. Brigid Roman...

Mary Ellen Tau

Mary Ellen Tau

Apr 26, 2012

Mary Ellen Tau, 79, of 31 N. Park Ave, Meadville, formerly of 21404 Gospel Hill Road, Venango, passed away Friday, April 27th, 2012, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Mary was born on February 21, 1933, a daughter of the late Harry and Rhea (Weamer) Lasher. On September 22, 1951 Mary married Everett Tau; he preceded her in death on...

Jennie Schmitz

Jennie Schmitz

Apr 25, 2012

Jennie Schmitz, 92, of 1120 Market St., Apt. 403, Meadville, passed away Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at home. Jennie was born at home in Fifth Ward, Meadville, on October 29, 1919, a daughter of the late Edward and Theresa (Spinelli) Longo. She married Edward Schmitz; he preceded her in death in 1975. She was an active member of St. Mary...

John Joseph Mcmahon Iv

John Joseph Mcmahon Iv

Apr 24, 2012

John Joseph McMahon IV, 64, of 21804 Kyla Dr., Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. John was born in Pittsburgh on June 8, 1947, a son of the late John Joseph and Florence (Sweet) McMahon III. On May 22, 1971 John married Elaine Hoffman; she survives. He was a member of St. Brigid Roman...

Anna S. Amato

Anna S. Amato

Apr 23, 2012

Anna S. Amato, 94, of 706 N. Morgan St., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at home. Anna was born in Meadville on July 18, 1917, a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Olivia Stellato. On June 1, 1935 Anna married Sam Amato; he preceded her in death on May 18, 2004. She was a member of St. Mary...

Wanda Diane Leonhart

Wanda Diane Leonhart

Apr 23, 2012

Wanda Diane Leonhart, 51, of 13467 Park East, Titusville, passed away Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at home. Wanda was born in Fort Worth, TX on June 8, 1960, a daughter of Herman and Sandra (Patterson) Brady Over the years Wanda had been employed as a cashier at several establishments in the Meadville area. In addition to her father Herman Brady...

Catherine 'Katie' Deangio

Catherine 'Katie' Deangio

Apr 22, 2012

Catherine 'Katie' DeAngio, 92, of 5053 Hillsdale Ave., Erie, formerly of 1060 Market St., Meadville, passed away Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at St. Vincent Health System, Erie. Katie was born in Toms Creek, VA on December 14, 1919, a daughter of the late Pietro and Antoinette (Corelli) Fera. She was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church,...

Rosella 'Rosie' C. Heil

Rosella 'Rosie' C. Heil

Apr 19, 2012

Rosella 'Rosie' C. Heil, 81, of 17526 Mullen Rd., Meadville, passed away Friday, April 20th, 2012 at home. Rosie was born in Meadville on April 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Albert J. and Catherine (Newkam) Heil. She was a lifetime member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. In 1979 Rosie retired as Lt. Col. after 20 years...

Wilbert M. Runyan

Wilbert M. Runyan

Apr 14, 2012

Wilbert M. Runyan, 76, of 20881 State Hwy. 98, Saegertown, passed away Sunday, April 15th, 2012 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Wilbert was born in Kittanning on June 14, 1935, a son of the late Wilbert N. and Emma (Lemon) Runyan. He was affiliated with New Beginnings Church of God, Meadville. Wilbert had been employed by Vallonia Industries. In...

Charles W. Brant

Charles W. Brant

Apr 12, 2012

Charles W. Brant, 91, of 19199 US Hwy. 6 & 19 Saegertown, passed away Friday, April 13th, 2012 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Charles was born in Meadville on July 1, 1920, a son of the late Winfield G. and Mary Elsie (Hall Kebort) Brant. On October 24, 1941 Charles married Letha Mary Dailey; she survives. He was an...

Thelma Goodrich Patton

Thelma Goodrich Patton

Apr 11, 2012

Thelma Goodrich Patton, 95, formerly of Saegertown, and more recently of Olney, MD, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the home of her daughter. She was born on November 14, 1916 in Holliston, MA, a daughter of the late Harold R. and Alberta Merritt Goodrich. She married John H. Patton on November 7, 1936; he preceded her in death...

George M. Bangs

George M. Bangs

Apr 9, 2012

George M. Bangs, 84, of 2017 Meadville Road Titusville, passed away Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, at Meadville Medical Center. George was born in Spartansburg on October 21, 1927, a son of the late Ralph and Elda (Boyle) Bangs. He married Lila Arlene Vogt; she survives. For over 25 years George was employed as an insurance agent with Columbia Accident &...