Mark W. Williams

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

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

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...

Rose Marie Rager

Rose Marie Rager

Aug 28, 2025

Rose Marie Rager, Hermitage, Pa. passed away peacefully Thursday (8-28-25) in Whispering Oaks after an extended illness. She was 86.

Born October 7, 1938 in Jeanette, Pa, she was a daughter of Harry W. and Angelina Marie DelGross Young.

She married her beloved husband of 53 years, Donald G. Rager, Sr. on January 21, 1956, and he preceded her in death May...

Jeffrey R. King

Jeffrey R. King

Aug 24, 2025

Jeffrey R. King, French Creek Township, Utica, Pa passed away peacefully of natural causes at 6:58 pm, Sunday, 8-24-25 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was 62. 

Born May 26, 1963 in Franklin, PA, he was a son of Cecil B. and Etta R. Miller King. He attended Franklin High School. Jeff was a farmer at heart and worked many years at...

Jeffrey James DeMaison

Jeffrey James DeMaison

Aug 21, 2025

Jeffrey James DeMaison, of Jacksonville, FL passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

He was born in Meadville on October 8, 1965, a son of Daniel E. and Susan (Smith) DeMaison.

Jeff was a graduate of Saegertown High School, Erie Institute of Technology, and Clarion University.

A well-known paramedic in Crawford Co., Jeff managed Eastern Ambulance Service & Medic One Ambulance Service;...

Thomas F. Ritchey, III

Thomas F. Ritchey, III

Aug 21, 2025

Thomas F. Ritchey, III, passed away on August 21, 2025, peacefully in his room at Concordia nursing home in Cabot, PA.

He was the son of Thomas F. Ritchey, II and Gladys Ritchey of Grove City, PA, born September 29, 1934. He graduated from Grove City High School and attended Penn State University before the onset of the Korean war. His...

Bettie Virginia (Rossiter) Philson

Bettie Virginia (Rossiter) Philson

Aug 19, 2025

Bettie Virginia (Rossiter) Philson, 94, of Stoneboro, PA, passed away on August 19, 2025. She was born on December 14, 1930, to the late John Lyman Rossiter and Mary Adela Zahniser. She married her late husband Robert K. Philson on December 16, 1950.

Bettie was a lifelong member of Stoneboro Presbyterian Church. Her hobbies included reading, sewing, crocheting, and doing crosswords...

Doris H. Hargenrater

Doris H. Hargenrater

Aug 15, 2025

Doris H. Hargenrater, 95, of Meadville, passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 15, 2025, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.

She was born in Meadville on July 27, 1930, a daughter of Russell Heald and Mary Elizabeth (Cotton) Heald Andrews. She was a 1948 graduate of Meadville High School and, in 1952, Doris married Herman A. Hargenrater II. She was preceded...

James Earl Phipps Jr.

James Earl Phipps Jr.

Aug 14, 2025

James Earl Phipps Jr., 81, of Polk, PA, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family, on August 14, 2025. James was born on August 6, 1944, to the late Dora and James Earl Phipps Sr.

James was a farmer his entire life. He especially loved cow farming, and helping out his neighbors. He loved his John Deere tractors. He...

George H. Barickman

George H. Barickman

Aug 10, 2025

George H. Barickman, age 100, of Meadville, passed away Sunday morning August 10, 2025, in Juniper Village at Meadville.

He was born in Meadville on June 17, 1925, a son of Walter and Blanche (ReBrassier) Barickman. He was a 1943 graduate of St. Agatha High School and served his country in the United States Army, serving in Germany from 1950-1952.

He was...

Nancy Lou (Edwards) Bartell

Nancy Lou (Edwards) Bartell

Aug 7, 2025

Donald Lee Bartell Sr, age 85, of Natrona Heights, and his beloved wife, Nancy Lou (Edwards) Bartell, of Natrona Heights, age 85, both passed away of natural causes on August 7, 2025, just hours apart, at their favorite place, their camp in Sandy Lake, PA. It is fitting that they left this world together, just as they lived — side...

Donald Lee Bartell Sr.

Donald Lee Bartell Sr.

Aug 7, 2025

Donald Lee Bartell Sr, age 85, of Natrona Heights, and his beloved wife, Nancy Lou (Edwards) Bartell, of Natrona Heights, age 85, both passed away of natural causes on August 7, 2025, just hours apart, at their favorite place, their camp in Sandy Lake, PA. It is fitting that they left this world together, just as they lived — side...

Kathy M. Fuller

Kathy M. Fuller

Aug 7, 2025

Kathy M. Fuller, age 67, of Conneaut Lake passed away Thursday afternoon August 7, 2025, in Meadville Medical Center.

She was born in Meadville on May 7, 1958, a daughter of Robert Lewis and Carol (Malliard) Beggs.

She was a 1976 graduate of Conneaut Lake High School and on October 29, 1977, Kathy married Terry Fuller, he survives.

She was homemaker. She enjoyed...

Steve A. Kish

Steve A. Kish

Aug 5, 2025

Steve A. Kish, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.

Born on August 19, 1938, Steve was the beloved son of the late Steve Kish and Emma Paul-Kish. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Karen A. (Wilcox) Kish.

He is survived by a brother, Paul Kish...

Dale A. Mullen

Dale A. Mullen

Aug 5, 2025

Dale A. Mullen, 61, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday afternoon August 5, 2025, in his residence.

He was born in Meadville on December 23, 1963, the son of Charles F. and Donna J. (Andrews) Mullen. He was a graduate of Meadville High School.

He was a member of Stone United Methodist Church.

Dale enjoyed the outdoors through hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved...

Joann Clara Sasse

Joann Clara Sasse

Aug 2, 2025

Joann C. Sasse, 86, of Stoneboro passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Orchard Manor on August 2, 2025. Joann was born to Martin and Helen Kristyak on November 14, 1938. Joann worked at the former Sandy Lake Diner and Howard Johnson of Mercer before becoming a full time mother.

Joann was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed crocheting beautiful blankets...

Paul E. Glancy

Paul E. Glancy

Jul 29, 2025

Paul E. Glancy, age 75, of Conneautville passed away Tuesday morning July 29, 2025, in his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Meadville on December 24, 1949, a son of George Sr. and Theresa (Seeley) Glancy. Paul was a graduate of Conneaut Lake High School and on July 15, 1995, he married the former Brenda Hepler, she survives.

He...

Thomas H. Baker, Sr.

Thomas H. Baker, Sr.

Jul 27, 2025

Thomas H. Baker, Sr., age 87, of Meadville passed away Sunday morning July 27, 2025, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community.

He was born in Meadville on August 24, 1937, the son of R. Carl, Sr. and Autumn (Harned) Baker. He was 1956 graduate of Conneaut Valley High School and served his country in the United States Navy from 1955-1958 with...

Lester L. Armstrong

Lester L. Armstrong

Jul 21, 2025

Lester Lee Armstrong was born on July 6, 1933 in Polk, Pennsylvania to the late Harold and Helen (Kilgore) Armstrong. He died on July 21, 2025, he was 92.

He is survived by a son, Kenneth Armstrong, and his daughters, Brenda Bonanno, of Fredonia, Vicki Manners, of New Bethlehem, PA, Mary Campbell, of Dallas, TX and Bertha Wisensee, of WV.

Lester was...