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Lewis L. Graff

Lewis L. Graff

Mar 29, 2012

Lewis L. Graff, 88, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, passed away Friday, March 30th, 2012 at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Lewis was born in Sellersville on September 22, 1923, a son of the late Lewis J. and Ada (Wismer) Graff. On October 29, 1949 Lewis married Mary Hosey; she preceded him in death on January 20, 2011. He...

Donald L. Vosburgh

Donald L. Vosburgh

Mar 22, 2012

Donald L. Vosburgh, 79, formerly of 1120 Market St., Apt. 311, Meadville, passed away Friday, March 23rd, 2012 at Meadville Rehab. & Nursing Center, where he had been a resident since January. Donald was born in Meadville on October 10, 1932, a son of the late Cecil E. and Florence E. (Shaffner) Vosburgh. On May 11, 1955, Donald married Elizabeth...

Anthony R. Boca

Anthony R. Boca

Mar 20, 2012

Anthony R. Boca, 71, of 1012 Stafford House, Meadville, passed away Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. Anthony was born in Meadville on February 3, 1941, a son of the late Francis J. and Carmella L. (DeMaggio-Musone) Boca. On July 19, 1969 Anthony married Marilyn Thomas; she survives. He was a member...

Alan M. Ladner

Alan M. Ladner

Mar 17, 2012

Alan M. Ladner, 69, of 15087 S. Norrisville Rd., Meadville, passed away at home on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from leukemia. Alan was born in Meadville on November 13, 1942, a son of the late Stuart and Mildred (Johnston) Ladner. On September 14, 1975 Alan married the love of his life, Laura Best; she survives. In 1945 Alan and his...

Michael 'Mike' V. Haun

Michael 'Mike' V. Haun

Mar 16, 2012

Michael 'Mike' V. Haun, 47, of 16768 Scenic Dr., Meadville, passed away Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at Erie VA Medical Center. Mike was born in Meadville on February 23, 1965, a son of the late Frank 'Red' A. and Eileen M. (Arnold) Haun. On October 7, 1997 Mike married Cindy Wood; she survives. An expert painter, Mike was the owner...

Charles M. Norton

Charles M. Norton

Mar 14, 2012

Charles M. Norton, 64, of 24179 Dibble Hill Road, Saegertown, passed away Thursday, March 15th, 2012, at Cambridge Springs Rehab & Nursing Center. Charles was born in Meadville on October 21, 1947, a son of Marjorie (VanMarter) Norton and the late George M. Norton. He was a member of First Church of God, Cambridge Springs. While living in Florida, Charles...

Betty Jane Bentley

Betty Jane Bentley

Mar 13, 2012

Betty Jane Bentley, beloved mother, 87, of 20881 State Hwy. 198, Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Betty was born in Grove City on October 13, 1924, a daughter of the late Russell and Rebecca (Pierce) Alsdorf. On August 18, 1941 Betty married Leonard H. Bentley; he preceded her in death on January...

Helen Mae Peterson

Helen Mae Peterson

Mar 11, 2012

Helen Mae Peterson, 94, of 787 Chestnut St., Meadville, passed away Monday, March 12th, 2012 at Rolling Fields Nursing Home, Conneautville. Helen was born in Summit Twp., on November 19, 1917, a daughter of the late Hubert S. and Harriet Mae (Consla) Mason. On January 1, 1937 Helen married Paul L. Peterson; he preceded her in death on January 1,...

Lorraine Mckim

Lorraine Mckim

Mar 6, 2012

Lorraine McKim, 93, of 9108 State Hwy. 198, Conneautville, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. Lorraine was born in Sadsbury Twp. on August 10, 1918, a daughter of the late J. Walter and Elda (Smock) Onspaugh. On May 22, 1947 Lorraine married Walter P. McKim; he preceded her in death on December 24, 1999. For 56...

William Walter Titus

William Walter Titus

Mar 4, 2012

William Walter Titus, 59, of 18798 State Hwy. 198, Saegertown, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. William was born in Titusville on May 30, 1952, a son of the late Earl and Erma (Langworthy) Titus. On December 17, 1977, William married Rebecca A. Fleming; she survives. He was affiliated with Saegertown United Methodist Church, Saegertown. Over...

Jerry D. Tidd

Jerry D. Tidd

Mar 3, 2012

Mr. Jerry D. Tidd, 64, of 10989 Oakgrove Ave., Meadville, passed away at home on Sunday, March 4, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer which began in 2006. Jerry was born in Meadville on January 14, 1948, the son of the late James E. and Miriam (Camp) Tidd. On December 4, 2004, Jerry married Pamela J. Warner; she survives....

John Hovenac

John Hovenac

Feb 29, 2012

John Hovenac, 89, of 15518 Harmonsburg Rd., Meadville, passed away Thursday, March 1st, 2012, at Meadville Rehab. & Nursing Center. John was born in Adelaide on June 20, 1922, a son of the late John and Susan (Petrenchik) Hovenac Boyles. On October 30, 1948 John married Mary Funciello, she survives. After 44 years of service, John retired from the Shipping...

Dorothy E. Welsh

Dorothy E. Welsh

Feb 26, 2012

Dorothy E. Welsh of Ohara Township, Pittsburgh, passed away Monday Feb. 27, 2012. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to Richard L. Welsh; and the loving mother of Dr. Larry Welsh of Westlake, Ohio, Scott Welsh of North Olmsted, Ohio and Brett Welsh of Fallston, Maryland; and the proud grandmother of Adrienne, Alex, Dominic, Christopher, Dylan and Cory....

Bruce 'H.B.' E. Nichols, Sr.

Bruce 'H.B.' E. Nichols, Sr.

Feb 25, 2012

Bruce 'H.B.' E. Nichols, Sr., 81, of 18085 Turner Rd., Meadville, passed away Sunday, February 26th, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Bruce was born in Meadville on February 22, 1931, a son of the late Robert and Iva (Hood) Nichols. On July 14, 1960 Bruce married Rosie Marie Locke; she preceded him in death...

Thomas F. Petrillo

Thomas F. Petrillo

Feb 23, 2012

Mr. Thomas F. Petrillo, 91, of 9108 State Hwy 198, Conneautville, formerly of 14549 Harmonsburg Rd., Meadville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at Rolling Fields Nursing Home. Mr. Petrillo was born in Meadville, on May 26, 1920, the son of the late Gabriel and Margaret (Chipriano) Petrillo. On June 11, 1942 Thomas married Mary A. Fugagli; she preceded him...

Clara Miller

Clara Miller

Feb 22, 2012

Clara Miller, 84, of 14219 Nash Road Burton, OH, passed away Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 8434 Pettis Rd., Meadville, at the home of her son, Melvin. Clara was born on November 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Elmer D. and Katie Ann (Miller) Yoder. She married Eli J. M. Miller; he survives. In addition to her husband, Clara...

Karal Tomiczek

Karal Tomiczek

Feb 17, 2012

Karal Tomiczek, 83, of 19675 Collier Dr., Meadville, passed away Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center. Karal was born in Springdale on September 20, 1928, a son of the late John and Anna (Lanc) Tomiczek. On June 18, 1951 Karal married Eleanor May Thompson; she survives. He was a member of Twelve Apostles Lutheran Church, Saegertown. In 1991...

Rachel J. Carpenter

Rachel J. Carpenter

Feb 15, 2012

Rachel J. Carpenter, 70, of PO Box 502 , Meadville, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center Rachel was born in Geneva on May 12, 1941, a daughter of Raymond A.L. Tipton and the late Martha (Shull) Tipton. On June 24, 1967 Rachel married Harley D. Carpenter, Jr.; he preceded her in death on April 4, 2010....

Phillip J. Persichini, Jr.

Phillip J. Persichini, Jr.

Feb 14, 2012

Phillip J. Persichini, Jr., 77, of 1001 S. Morgan St., Meadville, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from complications of Parkinsons disease. Phillip was born in Bradford on May 25, 1934, a son of the late Phillip and Laura (LaCavera) Persichini. On June 20, 1959 at St. Bernard Parish, Bradford, he married Margie Colley Persichini who survives. Mr. Persichini worked...

Anthony 'Tony' M. Vuksan

Anthony 'Tony' M. Vuksan

Feb 13, 2012

Mr. Anthony 'Tony' M. Vuksan, 81, of 18882 Brake Shoe Rd., Meadville, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at home. Mr. Vuksan was born in Wells, MI on February 25, 1930, the son of the late Joseph and Roza (Stojcic) Vuksan. On January 30, 1954, he married Ramona L. Gott; she survives. He was a member of St. Bernadettes Roman...