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

Dorrothy E. 'Dodie' O'Brien

Dorrothy E. 'Dodie' O'Brien

Dec 6, 2011

Dorothy E. 'Dodie' OBrien, 83, of 6716 Franklin Pike, Cochranton, passed away Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, at Meadville Medical Center, Meadville. Dodie was born in Meadville on March 31, 1928, a daughter of the late Harry and Viola (Gartner) Ellis. On May 22, 1976 Dodie married Robert C. OBrien; he survives. She attended St. Marks United Church of Christ, Cochranton....

Daniel A. Paganelli

Daniel A. Paganelli

Dec 1, 2011

Daniel A. Paganelli, 79, of 110 Canfield St., Cambridge Springs, passed away Friday, December 2nd, at Cambridge Springs Rehab & Nursing Center. Daniel was on November 27, 1932, and was of the Roman Catholic Faith. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation...

Jennie A. Costa

Jennie A. Costa

Nov 26, 2011

Jennie A. Costa, 95, of 537 Beers Ave., Meadville, passed away at Meadville Medical Center on Sunday, November 27th, 2011, which would have been her late husband, Franks, 99th birthday. Jennie was born in Meadville on January 10, 1916, a daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine (Vicari) Amato. On February 14, 1939 Jennie married Frank N. Costa; he preceded...

William J. Walsh

William J. Walsh

Nov 25, 2011

After an incredible life as a family man, a business leader, and a community volunteer, on November 26, 2011 William J. Walsh moved on to his next project with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in 1935 to Stephen and Anna (Sownick) Walsh in Sharon, Bill grew up with his brothers Robert and Edward. Bill enjoyed caddying and playing...

Marian Catherine Froncillo

Marian Catherine Froncillo

Nov 25, 2011

Marian Catherine Froncillo, 74, of Maricopa, AZ, formerly of Meadville, passed away November 26th, in Chandler, AZ, after a courageous 6 month battle with cancer. Marian was born in Canton, OH on January 20, 1937, a daughter of the late Thomas J. Bondi and Pansy A. (Rumbaugh) Bondi-Emerson. While living in Meadville, she was a member of St. Mary of...

Albert James Hamilton

Albert James Hamilton

Nov 22, 2011

Albert James Hamilton, 84, of Hunter Road Meadville, passed away Wednesday, November 23rd, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Albert was born in East Mead Township, on April 26, 1927, a son of the late Francis and Luella Yoset Hamilton. On May 10, 1947, Albert married Blanche L. Kimmel; she survives He was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church....

Melvin 'Duck' John Drake

Melvin 'Duck' John Drake

Nov 21, 2011

Melvin 'Duck' John Drake, 86, of 19643 US Hwy. 6 & 19, Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Meadville Medical Center. Melvin was born in River Rouge, MI on November 8, 1925, a son of the late John and Grace (Lathrope) Drake. On January 18, 1947 Melvin married June A. Owen; she survives. He was a member of...

Anna Letizia

Anna Letizia

Nov 19, 2011

Anna Letizia, 80, of 957 Liberty Street, Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 20th, 2011, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. Anna was born in Erie on March 27, 1931, a daughter of the late Michael Angelo and Josephine (Euliano) Letizia. She was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, Meadville. Before retiring from the first Dollar General Store in...

Olivia Renee Gbur

Olivia Renee Gbur

Nov 14, 2011

Infant Olivia Renee Gbur, of 5270 Leach Rd. Atlantic was stillborn on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at Meadville Medical Center. Olivia was the daughter of Krista Leah Mead and Clement Andrew Gbur III. In addition to her parents Clement Andrew Gbur III and Krista Leah Mead, Olivia is survived by her maternal grandparents Randy and Kim Mead of Conneaut Lake,...

Ronald Gary Williams

Ronald Gary Williams

Nov 14, 2011

Ronald Gary Williams, 60, of 307 Grant St., PO Box 1064, Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Edinboro Manor, Edinboro. Ron was born in Meadville on September 25, 1951, a son of the late Ronald Harry and Carol Ann (Dunbar) Williams. On February 14, 1994 Ron married Kathleen Mary Beadle; she survives. He was a member of St....

Lois Marie Rowland

Lois Marie Rowland

Nov 12, 2011

Lois Marie Rowland, 97, of 221 Hickory St., Edinboro, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Edinboro Manor, Edinboro. Lois was born in Marion Twp., IL on July 12, 1914, a daughter of the late Grover and Effie (Miller) Wooldridge. She married Homer Leslie Rowland; he preceded her in death on January 28, 1995. Throughout her life, Lois was steadfast...

Larry D. Peterson

Larry D. Peterson

Nov 12, 2011

Larry D. Peterson, 78, of 539 Euclid Ave., Saegertown, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011, at home. Larry was born in Cambridge Springs on November 5, 1933, a son of Hazel (Millspaw) Peterson and the late Walter Peterson. On July 2, 1954 Larry married Ellen R. Wheeler; she preceded him in death on November 28, 2009. On May 15, 1968...

Gertrude I. Barickman

Gertrude I. Barickman

Oct 30, 2011

Gertrude I. Barickman, 78, of 1120 Market St., Apt. 201, Meadville, passed away Monday, October 31st, 2011, at Meadville Medical Center. Gertrude was born in Meadville on January 4, 1933, a daughter of the late Lester and Goldie M. (Herman) Haun. On October 29, 1960 Gertrude married Richard K. Barickman; he preceded her in death on January 30, 1994. Gertrude...

Alice Miriam (Sawyer) Mcbride

Alice Miriam (Sawyer) Mcbride

Oct 29, 2011

Alice Miriam (Sawyer) McBride, 87, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Sunday, October 30th, 2011, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. Alice was born in Boone, Iowa, on September 29, 1924, a daughter of the late Harold and Louise (Thorson) Sawyer. On December 18, 1986 Alice married J. William McBride; he preceded her in death on June 2, 1994. She was...

Robert A. Grayson

Robert A. Grayson

Oct 26, 2011

Robert A. Grayson, 87, of 20881 State Hwy. 198, Saegertown, formerly of 546 Grant St., Saegertown, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Robert was born in Erie, on March 9, 1924, a son of the late William and Thelma (Arnold) Grieshaber. On March 13, 1954, Robert married Janet Marvin; she survives. He was a...

Raymond W. Smith

Raymond W. Smith

Oct 21, 2011

Raymond W. Smith, Jr., 75, of 14635 State Hwy. 198, Meadville, passed away Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 at home. Raymond was born in Meadville on June 25, 1936, a son of the late Raymond W. and Margaret Nellie (Shepard) Smith, Sr. On February 4, 1961 Raymond married Twila Emma Dahle; she preceded him in death on December 16, 2000. He...

Bringfriede Ruth Hoover

Bringfriede Ruth Hoover

Oct 20, 2011

Bringfriede Ruth Hoover, 82, of 20397 Gospel Hill Road, Venango, passed away Friday, October 21st, 2011, at the home of her daughter. Bringfriede was born in Germany on April 13, 1929, a daughter of the late Anna Wilkerling. On June 9, 1956 Bringfriede married William James Hoover, Sr.; he preceded her in death on February 6, 1995. After 20 years...

Diane M. Manning

Diane M. Manning

Oct 19, 2011

Diane M. Manning, 62, of 985 Liberty St., Meadville, passed away Thursday, October 20th, 2011, at Meadville Medical Center. Diane was born in Cleveland, OH on October 17, 1949, a daughter of the late Jean Ferguson. She had attended United Faith Fellowship Church, Meadville, where she sang in the church choir for many years. Over the years Diane had been...

Betty A. Rodgers

Betty A. Rodgers

Oct 19, 2011

Mrs. Betty A. Rodgers, 78 , of 708 Grant Street, Saegertown, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Betty was born in Mt. Hope on March 9, 1933, the daughter of the late Owen and Ruth (Watson) Logsdon. On June 19, 1954 Betty married James A. Rodgers; he preceded her in death on October 27,...

Susan L. Shreffler

Susan L. Shreffler

Oct 15, 2011

Susan L. Shreffler, 53, of 18365 State Hwy. 285, Cochranton, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at home. Susan was born in Oakland, CA on October 14, 1958, a daughter of the late John R. and May B. (Swanson) Jockel. On December 21, 1986, Susan married Danny K. Shreffler; he survives. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God,...