Jan 9, 2024

Margaret E. Mondo, of Meadville, known to her family and friends as Meg, was born in 1959 in Meadville. She graduated from Meadville Area Senior High in 1976, where she served as an elected class officer for the student council. Meg received a B.A. in Psychology from Clarion University in 1980 and attended St. Vincent School of Nursing in...

Jan 7, 2024

Gerald E. Manross, 94, of Meadville and a resident of Embassy of Park Avenue passed away there, Sunday, January 7, 2024.

He was born March 22, 1929, in Oil City, a son of Loys and Juanita Rutherford Manross.  He married Virginia A. Olszowka May 9, 1953, and she preceded him in death January 4, 2015.

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Jan 5, 2024

Joy Ann Dragosavac, 69, of Meadville, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Meadville Medical Center following an acute illness.

She was born April 19, 1954, in Meadville, a daughter of Glenn R. and Mildred Warner Chess.  She married Robert Dragosavac June 27, 1973.

Joy was a 1972 graduate of Meadville High School.  A homemaker,...

Jan 3, 2024

On January 3, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as Robert J. Schellenger, a spirited 46-year-old from Mercer, PA, bid farewell at his home. Born on May 3, 1977, in Ashtabula, OH, to the dynamic duo of Debra and Michael Schellenger Sr., Robert carved his niche as a skilled tradesman, dedicating his career to the art of construction....

Jan 2, 2024

Linda L. Ryhal, 72 of Worth Twp, Stoneboro, passed away on January 2, 2024 at UPMC Passavant. Linda was born in Sharon on October 17, 1951 to the late Floyd Jr. and Marjorie (McEwen) Ryhal. She was the owner and operator of the Country School Antiques Shop for over 30 years.

Linda was a very talented artist...

Jan 1, 2024

Lyle Murphy, 79, of Mercer, PA, passed away suddenly at AHN Wexford on January 1, 2024. Lyle was born to Eugenia and Lyle L. Murphy Sr. on December 21, 1944. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree and worked in financial services for the bulk of his career.

Lyle married his devoted wife,...

Dec 31, 2023

Arthur G. Barnes, 88 of Sandy Lake, passed away on December 31, 2023 at Embassy of Park Avenue, Meadville. Arthur was born on December 30, 1935 in Pittsburgh to the late Clinton E. and Marcella (Paternoster) Barnes. He was a 1953 graduate of Sandy Lake High School and was on the basketball team.

Arthur was of the...

Dec 30, 2023

David Allen Opitz, 70, of Stoneboro, PA, passed away at AGH Pittsburgh on December 30, 2023. David was born on August 1, 1953, in Meadville, PA, to Robert and Mary Opitz. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971 and went on to work as a Resident Assistant at Polk Center. David attended Stoneboro Unity of Faith Church.

Dec 27, 2023

Wayne L. Heckman, 72 of Polk, passed away on December 27, 2023 at the Caring Place in Franklin. Wayne was born in Grove City on July 7, 1951 to the late Vance and Ruby (Heffern) Heckman. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to proudly serve his Country in the United States Navy. He worked...

Dec 25, 2023

Wilma M. Sturzebecher, 92, of Meadville, passed away December 25, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born June 11, 1931, in Elmshorn, Germany, a daughter of Wilhelm and Magda Bott Heine. She married Klaus Sturzebecher November 17, 1951, and he preceded her in death December 28, 2015.

Wilma was a homemaker and had worked...

Dec 25, 2023

Richard G. “Dick” Rose, 88 of Fredonia, passed away on December 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Dick was born in Stoneboro on April 17, 1935 to the late George and Mabel (Reichard) Rose. He was a graduate of Stoneboro High School and went on to work at Greenville Tube and Salem Stainless Steel as an Inspector...

Dec 25, 2023

Winona Bintrim Olah, 91, formerly of McKeesport, Port Vue, North Huntingdon, and Vernon Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 25th, 2023, at Rolling Fields Elder Care in Conneautville, Pennsylvania.

She was born on May 30, 1932, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was the only daughter of Wilber Edward and Mabel Eliza Bintrim Porter. After having lived in...

Dec 24, 2023

Fran J. Heckman, 81 of Sandy Lake, passed away on December 24, 2023 at AHN Grove City. Fran was born in New Lebanon on June 13, 1942 to the late John and Pearl (Hill) Hamilton. She was a graduate of Lakeview High School and worked for many years at GTI in Hadley.

Fran was a member of...

Dec 24, 2023

Shirley M. Vincamp, 82, of Saegertown, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Crawford County Care Center.

She was born April 12, 1941, in Titusville, a daughter of Clarence and Esther Ohl Bortzer.

Shirley was a graduate of Titusville High School.  She was employed as an inspector at Greenleaf Corporation.

Survivors include...

Dec 23, 2023

Lawrence William Dubowski, 80, of Meadville, passed away December 23, 2023, in Felton, DE.

He was born November 6, 1943, in Meadville, a son of the late Alexander and Josephine Cummings Dubowski.  He married Rebecca Dearborn June 6, 1970, and she preceded him in death November 24, 2006.

Larry was a Veteran of the Vietnam...

Dec 22, 2023

Fred A. Adams, Sr., 89 of Fredonia, formerly of Sharon and Jackson Center, passed away on December 22, 2023 at Greystone Country Estates, Fredonia. Fred was born in Mercer on August 29, 1934 to the late Milton and Hazel (Perrine) Adams. He attended Stoneboro High School and went on to work at Sharon Steel Company as a Furnace Operator,...

Dec 20, 2023

Thomas Dana Watson, 75 of Conneaut Lake, and well respected and loved local Attorney at Law, passed away on December 20, 2023 at Meadville Medical Center. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced in the spring. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to WAID-COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 12422 Conneaut...

Dec 20, 2023

Thomas Dana Watson, 75 of Conneaut Lake, and well respected and loved local Attorney at Law, passed away on December 20, 2023 at Meadville Medical Center.

A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

A Celebration of Life Service will be announced in the spring.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to...

Dec 19, 2023

Phillip Wesley Nichols, 49, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with his loving family by his side following an unexpected illness.

He was born August 5, 1974 in Meadville, a son of Richard Wallace Nichols and Wannetta Kessler Nichols Swasta. He married Ann McCaffrey December 31, 2005.

Phillip worked...

Dec 16, 2023

Carolyn S. Tawney, age 79, passed away on December 16, 2023 at Rolling Fields in Conneautville. Carolyn was born on December 8, 1944 in Charleston, WV, to the late Archie and Pearl (Asbury) Atkins.

Carolyn was a longtime member of the Shady Grove Wesleyan Church in Colfax, NC and was very deep in her faith. She not...