Aug 11, 2024

Marion “Rick” Rhome, age 72, of Franklin, PA, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion. Rick was born in Monongahela, PA and was a 1971 graduate of Lakeview High School. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Debbie; his son, JR (Greg); daughter, Renee; cherished grandsons, Pablo and Sebastian; his sister,...

Aug 6, 2024

Thomas G. Lovewell, Jr., age 67, of Liberty St., Meadville passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024, in his residence.

He was born in Erie on August 8, 1956, a son of Thomas G. Lovewell, Sr. and Audrey (Himrod) Lovewell.

He was a 1974 graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School and was the owner/operator of...

Aug 4, 2024

Ronald E. Hughes of Gettysburg, PA, formerly of Franklin, Pa, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, August 4, 2024.  He was 68.

Born August 8, 1955 in Oil City, Pa, Ron was the son of John C. and Elaine L. Henderson Hughes, Jr.  He grew up on Pone Lane and was a 1974 graduate of Franklin...

Aug 3, 2024

Doris J. Crago, 89, of Meadville, PA, passed away surrounded by family at Meadville Medical Center on August 3, 2024. Doris was born to Augustus and Dorothy (Walton) Stainbrook on May 31, 1935 in Meadville, PA.

Doris was a member of First Baptist Church and worshipped there for many years. Doris was a 1954 graduate of Randolph...

Aug 3, 2024

Frederick L Corey, 80, of Meadville, PA, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024. Frederick was born to Robert and Lovinia Corey on July 18, 1944. Frederick graduated from Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High School in 1962 before joining the United States Air Force where he served in the Vietnam Conflict until 1966. Frederick married the love of his life, Linda, on...

Aug 2, 2024

Marie A. Kidder, 47 of Erie, passed away on Aug 2, 2024 at her home. Marie was born in Erie on June 17, 1977 to the late Ellen Sherman. After graduating high school, she went on to become a Certified Nurses Aide. She enjoyed her career as a CNA and loved caring for others. She also enjoyed relaxing and...

Jul 31, 2024

Dorothy Porter, 97 of Meadville, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Keystone Villa in Ephrata, PA.

Dorothy was born in Meadville on October 21, 1926, to the late Frank and Kathryn (Schmitt) Smith. She was employed by First National Bank and PNC Bank for many years in Meadville.

Dorothy married her beloved husband, Donald...

Jul 31, 2024

Betty Jean Burns, age 96 of Meadville passed away Monday evening July 29, 2024, in Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown.

She was born in Meadville on April 20, 1928, a daughter of Leonard and Catherine (Prenatt) Conrad.

On October 19, 1946, Betty married Kenneth Burns. He passed away on September 22, 2006.

Betty...

Jul 30, 2024

Brenda Marie Heme, age 81 of Guys Mills, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, peacefully at Rolling Fields Elder Care Community.

She was born on January 27, 1943, in Meadville, a daughter of the late Lyle B. and Virginia (Rice) Stevens.

She was a 1960 graduate of Cochranton High School and on November 18, 1967,...

Jul 29, 2024

Doyle Edward Taylor (Ed), of Cleveland, GA and formerly of Saegertown, PA, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 29, 2024.

Ed was born on June 24, 1941, in Somerset, PA, to Doyle and Mary Taylor. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Known for his unwavering work ethic, he...

Jul 28, 2024

Margaret L. Castile, age 84 of Meadville passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, in her residence.

She was born in Cochranton on February 21, 1940, a daughter of Frederick and Henrietta (Lovelady) Gilbert Hickman.

She was a 1960 graduate of Cochranton High School. Margaret was raised on a 138-acre farm where she actively participated in...

Jul 26, 2024

Early evening Friday, July 26, 2024, Gary left this earth and took my heart with him. Family and friends had either come to see him at home or called so they could speak with him. We played his favorite music: The Eagles, Poco, Randy Travis, The Band & others, we sang, told stories, talked to him and prayed. He...

Jul 26, 2024

Bradley Taylor Richards, age 33, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Fairview, PA on July 26, 2024, where he resided for the past 13 years following a car-pedestrian accident.

Born August 22, 1990, in Greenville, PA to Bobbie Jo (Gruver) Buchholz and Paul Richards.

Bradley attended Jamestown and...

Jul 25, 2024

Charles R. Deitch, Jr. of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.

Charles was born in Meadville, PA, on January 21, 1942. He was the son of the late Charles Russell Deitch, Sr. and Eleanor Few Deitch.

Charles proudly served in the U.S. Navy as...

Jul 25, 2024

Leanne W. Stearns, 70, of Harrisville, Pa, passed away with family by her side on July 25, 2024. Leanne was born to Wayne and Ina Wadding on May 20, 1954. Leanne graduated from the vocational program in New Castle before entering the workforce after high school.

Leanne married the love of her life, Wallace Stearns, on December...

Jul 23, 2024

Karen L. Hairston, age 54, of Washington St., Meadville passed away Tuesday morning July 23, 2024, in her residence.

She was born in Apollo, PA on August 16, 1969, a daughter of Lloyd Hooks and Alice (Brubaker) Shelenberger.

She was a 1987 graduate of Saegertown High School and on June 11, 2014, Karen married Kim...

Jul 23, 2024

Charles “Charlie” E. Drew, well known Stoneboro Barber known as “Chop Chop Charlie”, age 82 of Lake Twp, Jackson Center, passed away on July 23, 2024 at AHN Grove City. Charlie was born in Lake Twp on February 2, 1942 to the late Ralph and Ethel (Canon) Drew. He was a graduate of Fredonia-Delaware High School and went on...

Jul 21, 2024

Jesse Amon of Jackson Center passed away from injuries sustained in a pickup truck accident on July 21, 2024. Jesse was 28 years old, born to Richard and Clarissa (Malady) Amon. Jesse was a 2014 graduate of Lakeview High School. Jesse attended Mercer County Career Center where he received his degree in diesel mechanics. He was currently employed at...

Jul 12, 2024

Michelle N Phillips, 49, of Meadville, PA, passed away on July 12, 2024 at Meadville Medical Center. Michelle was born to Donald Delpine and Dorothy Montgomery on April 21, 1975.

Michelle cherished music and loved dancing with her family to different tunes. She often journaled or wrote poems to express her feelings through her writings. Some of...

Jul 12, 2024

Ronald C. Guthrie, Sr., 81 of Millcreek Twp, Sandy Lake, passed away on July 12, 2024 peacefully in his home. He was born on April 27, 1943 to Daniel W. and Freeda Guthrie. He loved to go to casinos. Going to the races, hauling the Amish, playing cards, and most of all he loved spending time with his children,...