Gordon L. Hotchkiss

Gordon L. Hotchkiss, 68, of 11328 State Hwy 198, Guys Mills, died Sunday, June 19, 2005 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie.

He was born September 25, 1936 in Meadville, a son of the late Joseph L. and Mildred A. Hall Hotchkiss.  He married Sara J. (Sally) Flagg Davison August 4, 1973.

He was a 1954 graduate of Randolph High School.  He worked at Mercer Spring and Wire Company, Townville for 29 years, retiring in 2002 as a grinder operator.  He also worked for Mowris Tree Service.

He was a member of United Evangelical Free Church of Guys Mills and was a born again Christian.

Survivors, in addition to his wife of 31 years, include 4 stepdaughters, Lois Flagg of Centerville; Judy Feleppa and her husband Anthony of Meadville; Linda Diritsky of Mesa, AZ; and Connie Beck of Meadville; 3 stepsons, Larry Davison and his wife Lois of Bethalto, IL; Rex Davison of Titusville; and Dan Davison and his wife Diane of Meadville; a nephew, Roger Gilbert and his wife Marlene of Spartansburg; 2 grandnephews, Charles and Robert Gilbert, Jr. of Spartansburg; numerous step-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Romaine Gilbert; and a nephew, Norman Gilbert.

There are no calling hours or services planned.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Guys Mills.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.