Delores "Dee" Elizabeth Litke
Sep 18, 2025
Delores “Dee” Elizabeth Soltis Litke, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Fishers, Indiana.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Dee graduated from Domenec High School and earned her education degree from Slippery Rock University. She devoted her career to teaching English at St. John’s and Seton Catholic Schools, where she inspired countless students with her kindness and...
Merle D. Welton
Oct 30, 2025
Merle D. Welton, age 82, of Meadville, passed away Thursday morning, October 30, 2025, in his residence.
He was born in Meadville on February 16. 1943, the son of Merle D., Sr. and Leveda (Heffner) Welton.
He was a 1961 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and served one term in the Army Reserves.
In 1966, Merle married the former Esther L. Moore,...
Deborah L. Watton
Oct 28, 2025
Deborah L. Watton, age 58, of Guys Mills passed away Tuesday morning October 28, 2025, in Meadville Medical Center.
She was born in Pittsburgh on November 22, 1966, a daughter of Denny and Linda (Delgado) Ferrari.
Deborah enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play, cooking, and truly enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband Ronald Furlong of Guys...
Robert S. Bailey
Oct 26, 2025
Robert Shryock Bailey, 80, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.
He was born in Tennessee on March 16, 1945, the son of Robert M. and Elizabeth (Shryock) Bailey.
He was a 1963 graduate of Meadville High School. He then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in history from Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana...
Margaret A. McDade
Oct 20, 2025
Margaret A. McDade, age 96, of Meadville passed away Monday morning October 20, 2025, in Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, surrounded by her four loving daughters.
She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on February 13, 1929, a daughter of Stephen and Margaret (Vekasy) Smilak.
She was a 1946 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and on August 4, 1951, Margaret married...
Shirley A. Hannaford
Oct 15, 2025
Shirley A. Hannaford, age 88, of Linesville passed away Wednesday afternoon October 15, 2025.
She was born in Cleveland, OH on December 12, 1936, a daughter of Frank and Eleanor (Neubeck) Schweter. On May 9, 1955, Shirley married Jerome P. (Jerry) Hannaford; he passed away May 11, 2006.
Shirley was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter’s Church, Conneautville. Shirley enjoyed...
Donna A. Soukup
Oct 14, 2025
Donna A. Soukup, age 68, of Linesville passed away in her residence on Tuesday morning October 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness surrounded by family.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 23, 1956, a daughter of Fred and Lori (Colella) Soukup. She was a graduate of Elizabeth Seton South Catholic High School and received her business degree from Southern...
Charles D. Montgomery
Oct 10, 2025
Charles D. “Chuck” Montgomery, Wolf Creek Twp., Grove City, Pa. passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday (10-10-25). He was 92.
Born December 16, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Charles B. and Hattie I. Jones Montgomery.
He was a 1950 graduate of the former Sandy Lake High School.
Chuck grew up on the...
James A. Grove
Oct 2, 2025
James A. Grove, age 78, of Guys Mills passed away Thursday morning October 2, 2025, in Crawford Care Center, Saegertown.
He was born in Meadville on October 22, 1946, a son of Andrew J. and Jean (Byham) Grove.
Jim was a 1964 graduate of Townville High School and served his country in the United States Air Force for 26 years.
On July 14,...
Joshua Alfred Sisco
Sep 30, 2025
Joshua Alfred Sisco, 49, of Cochranton, passed away at home on September 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born on July 23, 1976, in Meadville, PA, to Mark and Angela (Santoro) Sisco, Joshua grew up with a warm heart, a quick sense of humor, and a generous spirit that touched everyone around him. He graduated from...
Judith A. Koehler
Sep 29, 2025
Judith A. Koehler (Flanagan), born on January 19 1944, in Erie, PA was sent to her eternal home on September 29th, 2025 in Greenville, PA. She was the beloved daughter of John and Marion Flanagan. She was the sister to Patricia Palo and Jack & Janet Flanagan
Judy was a registered nurse and later an administrator for the Highmark Blue Cross...
Dauna Lee Ramsay
Sep 29, 2025
Dauna Lee Ramsay, age 92, of Meadville passed away Monday afternoon September 29, 2025, in Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.
She was born in Rochester, PA on April 23, 1933, the daughter of Edwin M. and H. Berneyda (Turney) Cunningham.
In 1955 Dauna married Hayden Moore, he preceded her in death.
Dauna loved watching her great nephews play ice hockey and baseball and...
John "Jeff" Shryock
Sep 29, 2025
Jeff Shryock, age 84, of Meadville, died peacefully at home on Monday, September 29, 2025 surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
He was born in Meadville on April 29, 1941, to John M. and Carmon E. (Crandall) Shryock. He was a 1959 graduate of Meadville High School. On May 11, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Louise A....
Paul E. Beers
Sep 26, 2025
Paul E. Beers, age 97, of Linesville passed away Friday morning September 26, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Grand Valley, PA on October 31, 1927, the son of Marion and Mary (Earles) Beers.
He was employed at Talon, American Viscose, Meadville Forging Co. for 21 years, drove school bus for 35 years in Hayfield Twp., and was a self-employed...
Sandra Lee Chisholm
Sep 23, 2025
Sandra L. “Sandy” Chisholm, 76, of Greenville, passed away at UPMC Horizon- Greenville on September 23, 2025. Sandy was born to Frank and Martha Chisholm on May 14, 1949. Sandy graduated from Lakeview High School before gaining data entry certification and beginning her career at Werner’s in Greenville.
Sandy enjoyed her work and was a dedicated employee. She held her position...
Bonnie B Shaw
Sep 20, 2025
Bonnie B. Shaw, 92, of Greenville, passed away September 20, 2025 at UPMC Horizon- Greenville. She was born May 17, 1933 in Venango County to George R. and Clara M.(Mays) Reagle. Bonnie graduated from Sandy Lake High School in 1951.
Bonnie married her beloved husband Donald B. Shaw on March 21, 1952. He preceded her in death April 27, 1995.
Bonnie worked...
Andrew J. Kurt, Sr.
Sep 15, 2025
Andrew James Kurt, Sr. (Andy), 78 of Meadville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 15, 2025, following a brief illness.
Andy was born in Meadville, PA on November 5, 1946, a son of Anthony and Helen (Zajac) Kurt. He was a 1964 graduate of Randolph High School where he was a standout athlete for football and...
Mark W. Williams
Sep 2, 2025
Mark W. Williams, age 76, of Meadville, passed away Friday morning September 5, 2025, in Embassy on Park Avenue, Meadville.
He was born in Corry, PA on December 16, 1948, and the son of Gary and Roberta (Wilkinson) Williams.
He was a graduate of Meadville Area High School and received his accounting degree from Alliance College. Mark served his country in the...
Ruth Laubscher
Sep 1, 2025
Ruth J. Laubscher, Mercer, Pa, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday (9-1-25) in St. Paul’s Greenville. She was 97.
Born April 20, 1928 in Dover, Ohio, she was a daughter of Edward A. and Della I. Bailey Schindler.
Ruth graduated from Shanesville-Sugarcreek High School in 1946 and married the love of her life Robert A. Laubscher June...
Virginia R. Burchfield
Aug 31, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Virginia Ruth Burchfield announce her passing into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Virginia was born on September 12, 1933, in Greenville, PA, the daughter of Gerald and Elda (Cannon) Campbell. She graduated from the former Penn High School in 1951. Virginia attended Sharon Business School...