Nov 20, 2003

Margaret L. Barr, 95, formerly of 498 Hartz Ave., Meadville and a current resident of Hickory House Nursing Home, Honeybrook, PA, died there Thursday, November 20, 2003.

She was born August 12, 1908 in Troy Township, a daughter of the late Judson Lee and Cora Helena Ferringer Blanchard.  She married Stanley A. Barr July 20, 1935 and...

Nov 20, 2003

Raymond E. Bacher, 83, of 246 Meadow St., Meadville died at home unexpectedly on Thursday Nov. 20, 2003.

He was born in Greenville, Feb. 12, 1920, a son of the late Lawrence & Ella Billig Bacher.  He married Ethel Barlett Sept. 20, 1945, and she survives.

He was a 1938 graduate of Greenville High School,...

Nov 18, 2003

Leon P. Burdick, 71, of 21156 Teepleville Flats Road, Cambridge Springs, died at home suddenly Tuesday, November 18, 2003.

He was born in Rockdale Twp., March 13, 1932 a son of Leon and Cecile Thomas Burdick, Sr.  He married Nancy Christy December 12, 1952 and she survives.

He was a farmer for 56 years.  He...

Nov 17, 2003

Rena B. LoBue, 69, of 7520 Walnut St. Meadville, (East Fairfield Twp.) died at home Monday, November 17, 2003, suddenly, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Union City, June 26, 1934, a daughter of the late Fred & Edith Wilkins King.  She married I. J. (Babe) LoBue in 1974, and he...

Nov 16, 2003

Marian Desta Clemons Kirk, 84, a resident of the Inn at Lakeview, Groveport, OH, died there Sunday, November 16, 2003.

She was born December 17, 1918 in East Mead Twp., a daughter of the late William Adolphus and Ressie Hanks Clemons.  She married Arthur R. Kirk July 29, 1939.

She attended Randolph Township schools and...

Nov 13, 2003

Joyce L. Kebort, 64, of 344 Valley View Drive, Saegertown, died Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born in Meadville October 22, 1939, a daughter of the late Edward H. and Eleanor Rudd Carr.  She married Wallace H. (Wally) Kebort April 26, 1958.

She was a 1957 graduate of Meadville High...

Nov 11, 2003

Victor C. “Jack” Gunn, 68, of 23878 Plank Road, Meadville, died Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at the Meadville Medical Center following a sudden illness.

He was born in Meadville April 7, 1935 a son of Theodore C. and Elizabeth M. Shepard Gunn.  He had been married to Joan “Tony” Booker and subsequently married Carol Davis December 18,...

Nov 9, 2003

Howard W. Smith, 82, of 17105 Woodside Drive, Meadville died Sunday, November 9, 2003, at Meadville Medical Center.

He was born in Wayne Twp. January 29, 1921, a son of Elmer L. & Irene Walker Smith.  He married Grace Brickner November 6, 1943, and she survives.

He was a veteran of World War II with...

Nov 8, 2003

Jane L. Cross, 79, of 572 Chestnut St. Meadville, died Sat. Nov. 8, 2003.

She was born in Meadville, Nov. 18, 1923, a daughter of Vito & Jennie Grippi Lapuma.  She married C. Robert Cross June 2, 1968 and he preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1997.

She had been employed as the manager of...

Nov 5, 2003

William A. Hayden, Sr., 91, formerly of Gravel Run Rd., Cambridge Springs and a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community since November 2001, died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at the Meadville Medical Center.

He was born in Pittsburgh, April 1, 1912 a son of Frank A. and Marie M. Redinger Hayden.  He married Ruth V. Jones April...

Oct 29, 2003

Helen Marie Blanchard, 91, a resident of Wesbury Hillside Home, 535 Williamson Road since 1985, died Wednesday October 29, 2003, at Meadville Medical Center after a short illness

She was born in Troy Twp., Sept. 12, 1912, a daughter of Judson Lee & Cora Helena Ferringer Blanchard.

Educated in the Crawford County School System, she...

Oct 25, 2003

Madelyn R. Thummler, 79, of 290 Walnut St., Meadville died Saturday, October 25, 2003, at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born in Edinboro, August 29, 1924, a daughter of Dorus & Mae Rieck Baker.  She married Lester Thummler August 20, 1946, and he preceded her in death December 27, 1977.

She was a 1940 graduate...

Oct 25, 2003

Glenn P. Mickle, 90, of 739 Albright Drive, died at Wesbury United Methodist Community Saturday, October 25, 2003, after 3 years of failing health.

He was born in Bloomfield Twp. July 30, 1913, a son of Guy O. & Jennie Phelps Mickle.  He married Dorothy Klein Aug. 3, 1940, and she preceded him in death Oct.13, 1967. ...

Oct 11, 2003

Fredrick W. Seyerle, 77, formerly of Pittsburgh and a resident of Espyville, died Saturday, October 11, 2003 at UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

He was born in Pittsburgh March 26, 1926, a son of the late George and Mary Wimler Seyerle.  He married Betty F. Stroop November 25, 1946.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World...

Oct 10, 2003

David P. Shafer, 54, of 25715 Swift Hill Rd., Cambridge Springs, died Friday, October 10, 2003 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh following an extended illness.

He was born November 4, 1948 in Geneva, a son of the late Howard J. and I. Jean Seaman Shafer.  He married Joyce A. Salhoff January 29, 1972 and she survives.

Oct 8, 2003

Donald E. Dillon, 73, of 818 Dogwood Drive, Meadville, died Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born November 2, 1929 in Franklin, PA a son of Oscar W. and Maude Gilmore Dillon.  He married Bonnie L. Carson May 2, 1953 and she survives.

He began his career in 1948 with Loblaws...

Oct 4, 2003

Robert A. Triola, 73, of 23146 Blystone Road, Venango, died at home Sat.

He was born in Meadville, June 14, 1930, a son of the late Anthony & Mildred Powell Triola.  He married Shirley A. MacPherson July 12, 1984, and she survives.

He had been employed as a truck driver for...

Oct 2, 2003

John P. Short, 83, of Grandview Ave., Meadville died Thursday, October 02, 2003 at the Meadville Medical Center.

He was born July 27, 1920 in Rapid City, SD a son of Wilbert W. and Clara A. Lannon Short.  He married Louise Pyle June 19, 1976 and she survives.

He retired in 1982 from the Conrail...

Oct 1, 2003

Wayne R. Merrick, 86, of 885 Dogwood Dr., Meadville, died Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at Meadville Medical Center.

He was born June 16, 1917 in Fort Covington, Northern, NY, a son of the late Irvin and Charlotte Smart Merrick.  He married Sally Small June 28, 1947.

Wayne received a Bachelor of Science and Master of...

Sep 29, 2003

Richard E. Sterling, 64, of 19640 Forest Green Dr., Meadville, died Monday, September 29, 2003 at Meadville Medical Center.

He was born in Meadville February 12, 1939, a son of the late Francis and Dorothy Harris Sterling.  He married Lois J. Burns July 21, 1975 and she preceded him in death November 27, 1997.

He...