Feb 11, 2023

Sandra Lee (Amon) Hoffman, 79 of Grove City, passed away on February 11, 2023 at QLS – Mercer. Sandra was born at the family farm in Worth Twp on September 13, 1943 to the late Frank and Evelyn (Kilgore) Amon. She was a 1961 graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Clarion...

Feb 10, 2023

John D. Sonny, 79 of Reynolds, passed away on February 10, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital of New Castle. John was born on May 14, 1943, at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Warren, OH, a son of the late Caroline Mathilda Seeman and John Sonny. For many years, Mr. Sonny worked as a Forklift Operator and Machinist at Liberty Steel in...

Feb 9, 2023

John Carl Bertschy, 81, of North Matewan, WV and formerly of Meadville, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY.

He was born February 12, 1941 in Meadville, a son of Lawrence and Goldie Brobeck Bertschy.  He married Lillian Dietz and she preceded him in death.  He subsequently married Joyce Dougherty.

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Feb 7, 2023

Nancy E. Anderson, 85, formerly of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Crawford County Care Center following a period of declining health.

She was born August 3, 1937 in Johnsonburg, a daughter of Arthur and Louise Polinski Benson.  She married David E. Anderson November 29, 1958 and he preceded her in death August 3,...

Feb 6, 2023

Brigitte “Bea” Courtney, 81, of Hartstown, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loved ones on February 6, 2023.

She was born on January 1, 1942 in Wiesbaden-Dotzheim, Germany. She resided in many places through her 81 years where she made a ton of memories. She loved being surrounded by her...

Feb 5, 2023

Sharon L. Stang, 76, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023.

She was born August 29, 1946 in Meadville, a daughter of Alfred H. and Margaret Popson Dreisbach.  She married Robert D. Stang January 1, 1994 and he preceded her in death June 6, 2003.

Sharon worked at Wesbury as a payroll manager...

Jan 31, 2023

Vivian Nadine Drotar, 101, formerly of Espyville and a resident of Rolling Fields, Conneautville, passed away there peacefully on January 31, 2023.

She was born September 15, 1921 in Owensboro, KY, a daughter of Mervel and Violet Powers Webster.  She married Albert Edward “Edward” Drotar September 1, 1956 and he preceded her in death October...

Jan 28, 2023

Clara Lucile Stallard, 91, of Meadville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.

She was born January 20, 1932 in Guys Mills, a daughter of Frank W. Childs and Alice Salman Childs Virtue.  She married Dwight J. Stallard March 24, 1951 and he preceded her in...

Jan 25, 2023

Robert Joseph (Joe) Haberlen Jr., passed away on Jan. 25, 2023, at home in Jamestown, PA. Joe was born on February 26, 1942, to the late Robert (Bob) and Helen Haberlen, in Greensburg, PA. After graduating from McGuffey High School, in Claysville, PA, Joe enlisted in the US Air Force. While stationed in England, he married his loving wife,...

Jan 25, 2023

David F. Bicek, 89 of Mercer, passed away on January 25, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie.

David was born in Sharon, PA on August 31, 1933 to the late Frank and Geraldine (Novak) Bicek. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent much of his career as...

Jan 25, 2023

Robert Joseph (Joe) Haberlen Jr., passed away on Jan. 25, 2023, at home in Jamestown, PA.  Joe was born on February 26, 1942, to the late Robert (Bob) and Helen Haberlen, in Greensburg, PA.

After graduating from McGuffey High School, in Claysville, PA, Joe enlisted in the US Air Force.  While stationed in England, he married his...

Jan 20, 2023

Thomas E. Eckonen, 81 of Union Twp, Meadville, passed away on January 20, 2023 at UPMC Hamot in Erie after suffering from a broken heart. His passing came one year after the death of his beloved wife, Diana.

Thomas was born in Conneaut, OH on January 13, 1942 to the late Mauno and Irene (Dillman) Eckonen. A...

Jan 19, 2023

Carol Sue Stewart of Knox, PA died on January 19, 2023 at UPMC Northwest Hospital.

She was born January 14, 1963 in Meadville, PA to parents Harley Ardrey and Emily Howe Stewart.

She attended Titusville High School and worked at various jobs in Pennsylvania, mostly in oil fields.

Carol was a rugged lover...

Jan 18, 2023

Dorothy Mae Taylor James, 96, of Sandy Lake, passed away on January 18, 2023 at Greystone Estates in Fredonia.

Dorothy Mae Taylor James was born on January 23, 1926 in a home on Mercer Street in Sandy Lake, PA to Adalyn Mae Rothermel Taylor and John Andrew Taylor.  Dorothy was the youngest child and was preceded in...

Jan 16, 2023

Robert Thomas (Butch) Ploski, 79, of Meadville, passed away peacefully Monday, January 16, 2023, at The Caring Place, Franklin surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1943, in Meadville, a son of Stanley and Mary Watson Ploski. He married Kendra Leeper September 30, 1967. Butch was a 1962 graduate of Randolph-East Mead High School. He was...

Jan 16, 2023

Robert Thomas (Butch) Ploski, 79, of Meadville, passed away peacefully Monday, January 16, 2023, at The Caring Place, Franklin surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 6, 1943, in Meadville, a son of Stanley and Mary Watson Ploski.  He married Kendra Leeper September 30, 1967.

Butch was a 1962 graduate of Randolph-East Mead...

Jan 14, 2023

Eleanor M. Knauff, 84 of Stoneboro, passed away on January 14, 2023 at Avalon Springs in Mercer.

Eleanor was born in Findley Twp., Mercer County on April 30, 1938 to the late Robert G. Barber, Sr., and Minnie Florence (King) Barber.

Mrs. Knauff worked for a number of years at the former Tops Market in...

Jan 13, 2023

Howard Dwayne “Moe” Firster, 75 of Hermitage, formerly of Stoneboro, passed away on January 13, 2023 at UPMC Shadyside. Moe was born in Stoneboro on January 15, 1947 to the late Herman and Pearl (Gadsby) Firster. He graduated from Lakeview High School and went on to serve his Country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He was...

Jan 13, 2023

Daniel F. Curzi, 76 of E. Lackawannock Twp, New Wilmington, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Daniel was born in Butler on March 14, 1946 to the late Anthony and Janice (Fair) Curzi. He was a 1964 graduate of Butler High School, later he attended Thiel College for their Police Training Program. He worked for...

Jan 13, 2023

Dale R. (Little Smiles) Shilling, 62, of Meadville, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at his residence following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born March 21, 1960 in Meadville, a son of John R. (Jack) and Marilyn Holmes Shilling. He married Kimberly Whiting October 11, 1986. Dale was a 1978 graduate of Meadville High School. A...