Gary Lee Ross
Feb 20, 2025
Gary Lee Ross, 77 of Vernon Twp, Meadville, passed away on February 20, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Gary was born in Meyersdale, Somerset County, on March 15, 1947 to the late Barron and Norma (Beal) Ross. Gary married his beloved wife: Linda M. Alexander on May 11, 1968. The couple would soon celebrate 57 years of marriage. Shortly...
Thomas H. Rockwell
Feb 19, 2025
Thomas H. Rockwell, age 88, of Meadville passed away at his home on February 18, 2025.
Tom was born in Uniontown, PA to the late Ewing and Elizabeth Rockwell on August 28, 1936. He married Lois A. Gorenflo on August 21, 1976, she proceeded him in death on July 6, 2020.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and for many years...
Cathy Lynn McKinney
Feb 18, 2025
Cathy Lynn McKinney, age 71, of Gastonia, NC and formerly of Meadville passed away Tuesday afternoon February 18, 2025, in Gastonia, NC.
She was born in Meadville on June 8, 1953, the daughter of Francis Edward and Elizabeth (Manuel) McKinney. She was a graduate of Meadville High School and on February 11, 2011, Cathy married John J. Bruzgis, he passed away...
Shirley Jean (Perrine) Umstead
Feb 18, 2025
Shirley J. (Perrine) Umstead, 78, of Sandy Lake, PA, passed away on February 18 ,2025, after several years of battling dementia. Shirley was born to Clarence and Pearl Perrine on April 17, 1946, in Corry, PA. Shirley graduated from Lakeview High School before giving Polk Center over 30 years of service as a Medical Records Coordinator.
Shirley married the love of...
David A. "Melvin" Heckman
Feb 17, 2025
David Allen (Melvin) Heckman, 68 of Utica, PA passed away at home suddenly on Monday, February 17, 2025 of Natural Causes. Born on October 12, 1956 in Grove City, PA he was the son of the late Lewis Deel Heckman and Betty Lou(Ringer) Heckman.
Melvin as everyone called him was a very hard worker all his life... He made a deal...
Edgar J. Moree
Feb 14, 2025
Edgar J. Moree, age 75, of Espyville passed away on Friday morning February 14, 2025, in Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.
He was born in Pittsburgh on February 27, 1949, a son of Edgar and Evelyn Moree.
Edgar was a 1967 graduate of Langley High School.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, was an animal lover, and was a muscle car collector.
He was a member...
Francis Merle Burchard
Feb 11, 2025
Francis Merle “Moe” Burchard passed peacefully at MMC - TCU on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
He was born in Guys Mills on January 2, 1926, as the third of eight children to Harry and Eleanor Burchard.
He attended Randolph High School for 12 years and was the tallest player on the basketball team at a towering 6’0”! After graduating in 1943 he...
Helen R. Harrison
Feb 10, 2025
Helen R. Harrison, Sandy Lake, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday (2-10-25) in St. Paul’s, Greenville, PA after a period of failing health. She was 87. She was born May 27, 1937 in Venango County, Pa to Joseph P. and Ruth C. Barnes Keller.
Helen was a 1955 graduate of Lakeview High School. In her early years she worked at the...
Gretchen D. Srock
Feb 10, 2025
Gretchen D. Srock, age 62, of Conneaut Lake passed away Monday February 10, 2025, in her residence.
She was born in Jamestown, PA on November 22, 1962, the daughter of late Richard and Delores Srock. She was a 1980 graduate of Jamestown High School. Gretchen loved cooking, crocheting, and listening to audio books. She also enjoyed her coffee and watching comedy....
Karen L. Hopkins
Feb 7, 2025
Karen L. Hopkins, 79, of Saegertown, passed away Friday morning February 7, 2025, in Embassy of Park Avenue.
She was born on April 28, 1945, a daughter of Donald and Helen (Kelyman) Hornstein.
She was a 1963 graduate of Linesville Conneaut Summit High School and on January 2, 1988, Karen married Stanley F. Hopkins, VMD he passed away May 23, 2012.
She was...
Sara E. Lamson
Feb 7, 2025
Sara E. Lamson, 86, of Sandy Lake, PA, passed away on February 7, 2025. She was born to the late Wynonna and Gerald Haun on January 17, 1939.
Sara enjoyed traveling, and went on over a dozen cruises in her lifetime. She also enjoyed reading books in her free time.
Sara is survived by her children, Gerald (Lorraine) Roberts, Tamara (Brian) Smith,...
Denny L. Bradshaw
Feb 6, 2025
Denny L. Bradshaw, age 85, of Meadville passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, in his residence due to a sudden illness.
He was born in Meadville on May 14, 1939, the son of Lawrence and Viola (Green) Bradshaw.
Denny was a 1957 graduate of Saegertown High School and served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany....
Shirley Ann Weidner
Feb 3, 2025
Shirley Ann Weidner, age 92, passed away at Marquette Hospice House on February 3, 2025, after a brief illness.
Shirley was born on September 2, 1932, in Meadville, the daughter of the late Lee and Reba (McArthur) Johnson. She graduated from Springboro High School.
Shirley married Stanley Weidner on September 4, 1954, and dedicated her life to creating a loving home for...
Thomas J. Irwin
Feb 3, 2025
Thomas J. Irwin, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong public servant, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. He lived a life of dedication - to his family, his country, and his community - leaving behind legacy of love, service, and hard work.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Diane Irwin. Together, they built a...
Thomas E. McQuaid
Feb 3, 2025
Thomas “Tom” E. McQuaid passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on February 3, 2025. Tom was born on September 22, 1945 to the late James and Mary McQuaid.
Tom was affiliated with Irwin ECO Presbyterian Church. He worked for Polk Center before entering his retirement. Tom loved farming for many years with his wife Louise; they had...
Faye Sylvia Cummins
Feb 2, 2025
Sylvia Faye Cummins, 91, passed away on February 2, 2025. Faye was born to the late Frank M. and Sylvia Mae (Stone) Bohlender on May 31, 1933.
Faye, as everyone knew her, was a retired beautician who owned and operated her salon in Jackson Center. She loved traveling, especially taking trips to the casino with her girls. Faye loved gardening and...
Jeannette E. Peterson
Jan 31, 2025
Jeannette E. Peterson, age 83, formerly of Meadville passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home in El Paso, TX.
She was born on March 13, 1941, a daughter of Leslie L. Kiesel and Edythe R. Bartells.
As a Christian, Jeannette lived and shared her faith in God as well as being a faithful prayer warrior. Most recently she attended Cielo...
Mark Alan Koehler
Jan 30, 2025
Mark Alan Koehler, 64, of Valencia, PA passed away on January 30, 2025, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless, with his loving wife and family by his side.
Mark was born on April 11, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, to John Koehler and the late Betty Koehler. On May 12, 2005, he married the love of his life Jan Wright.
After decades of service, Mark retired...
Carole L. Horne
Jan 29, 2025
Carole L. Horne, age 87, of Atlantic passed away Wednesday evening January 29, 2025, in UPMC Hamot, Erie.
She was born in Meadville on June 4, 1937, the daughter of Gerald and Arlene (Lindsay) Young. She married L. Wade Horne on October 20, 1956. Carole loved horses and worked part-time for 15 years at the Conneaut Lake Daycare.
She is survived by...
Carl L. Olson
Jan 29, 2025
Carl L. Olson, PHD, age 83 of Meadville passed away Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025, in Meadville Medical Center.
He was born in Newark, NJ on November 12,1941 the son of Carl and Rose (Haspel) Olson, On June 29, 1968, Carl married the former Peggy Eisenhower, she survives. He was a graduate of Union High School, received his BA in Liberal...