Apr 17, 2024

Peggy Leora Byler, 65, of Guys Mills, passed away April 17, 2024 at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born September 4, 1958 in Titusville, a daughter of the late Tom Thomas and Alena “Sis” (Brown) Woods. She married Benjamin Byler December 20, 1986.

Peggy was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening,...

Apr 12, 2024

Clara G. Bowen, 82, formerly of Meadville, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at St. Anne’s Retirement Center in Lancaster.

She was born July 12, 1941, in Sugarcreek Township, Venango County, a daughter of Lambert D. and Helen G. Rossman Austin and beloved sister of Robert and Barbara Austin.

Clara was a 1959 graduate of...

Apr 7, 2024

Kimberly Kay Clayton, of Greenville, formerly of Sandy Lake, passed away surrounded by Brian and her sisters at UPMC Passavant on April 7, 2024.  She was born on November 23, 1959 to Herbert Glenn and Mildred V. Pizer Clayton.

She fought a long hard four-year battle with cancer.

She is survived by her loving companion...

Apr 6, 2024

Marlene E. Clark, 86, of Stoneboro, passed away surrounded by family on April 6, 2024 at Oakwood Heights Village. Marlene was born on November 23, 1937 to the late Donald and Loretta (Tessmer) Beers.

Marlene married the love of her life, Franklin D Clark on June 4, 1955. He preceded her in death in June of 2021....

Apr 5, 2024

Arthur E. “Art” Getchell, 94 of Meadville, passed away on April 5, 2024 at Meadville Medical Center. Art was born in Augusta, Maine on August 23, 1929 to the late Warren and Gladys Getchell. His family moved to Meadville in 1935 and he was a graduate of Meadville High School. Art worked for Meadville Telephone which became Alltel for...

Mar 31, 2024

Charles Pettit, Jr., 87, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.

He was born May 8, 1936, in Saegertown, a son of Charles and Dorothy (Flick) Edge Pettit.  He married Madleen “Micky” (Corbine) Eherts and she preceded him in death July 29, 2005.

Charles was of Veteran of the...

Mar 29, 2024

Earla Irene Kommer, 87, of Beaver Falls passed away at Allegheny General Hospital in Wexford on March 29, 2024.

Earla was born in Punxsutawney to the late Isaac and Alice (Bone) Tyger.

Earla married the love of her life Ronald S. Kommer, Sr. on May 20,1960 and he preceded her in death in...

Mar 28, 2024

Norman (Ike) W. Shaffer, 93, of Guys Mills, passed away peacefully March 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 31, 1930, in Guys Mills, a son of Clarence N. (Pete) and Viola Vere Reed Shaffer. He married Frieda Hirschberger of Petzenhausen, Germany on November 2, 1958. Norm joined the Coast Guard at the age of...

Mar 28, 2024

Mary Jane (Jackie) Bloom, 89, a resident of the Crawford County Care Center, passed away there on March 28, 2024. She was born December 28, 1934 in Warren, a daughter of William and Laura Sneed Paris. She married Howard A. Bloom June 16, 1956 and he preceded her in death September 16, 2012. Mary was a graduate of Warren...

Mar 28, 2024

Norman (Ike) W. Shaffer, 93, of Guys Mills, passed away peacefully March 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 31, 1930, in Guys Mills, a son of Clarence N. (Pete) and Viola Vere Reed Shaffer. He married Frieda Hirschberger of Petzenhausen, Germany on November 2, 1958.

Norm joined the Coast Guard...

Mar 28, 2024

Mary Jane (Jackie) Bloom, 89, a resident of the Crawford County Care Center, passed away there on March 28, 2024.

She was born December 28, 1934 in Warren, a daughter of William and Laura Sneed Paris. She married Howard A. Bloom June 16, 1956 and he preceded her in death September 16, 2012.

Mary was...

Mar 27, 2024

Major David F. Palicia USAF, Retired, 80, of Stoneboro passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born on November 10, 1943 to the late Anthony and Anna Hrisak Palicia. David was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, AFROTC. Following Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for piloting...

Mar 22, 2024

Dennis (Denny) Charles Cronin, 82, of Meadville, passed away suddenly March 22, 2024 from complications from an automobile accident.

He was born December 24, 1941 in Meadville, a son of Charles and Florence Guenther Cronin.  He married Patricia Williams DeVore April 10, 1999 and she preceded him in death February 21, 2017.  He subsequently married Nancy Seely...

Mar 21, 2024

Daniel Paul Hoegerl, 82, of Saegertown, passed away March 21, 2024 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born February 2, 1942 in Meadville, a son of Otto and Margaret Wybiral Hoegerl.  He married Patricia Zerby June 26, 1965.

Danny was a 1960 graduate of Saegertown High School and completed his tool and die apprenticeship at Talon...

Mar 20, 2024

Judith (Judy) Lee Kirberger, 78, of Guys Mills, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2024 with her loving husband by her side. She was born December 2, 1945 in Meadville, a daughter of the late C. Victor and Ruth Bunting Armstrong. She married Brian Kirberger August 29, 1964. Judy was a graduate of Randolph High School. She...

Mar 20, 2024

Judith (Judy) Lee Kirberger, 78, of Guys Mills, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2024 with her loving husband by her side.

She was born December 2, 1945 in Meadville, a daughter of the late C. Victor and Ruth Bunting Armstrong. She married Brian Kirberger August 29, 1964.

Judy was a graduate of...

Mar 18, 2024

Bessie Elaine Myers, 79, of Elyria, OH, formerly of Stoneboro, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rose and Black Funeral Home of Sandy Lake and Stoneboro.  Per Bessie’s wishes services will be private.

Interment will take place at Oak Hill...

Mar 18, 2024

Rachel Alegra Griffin, 91, of Sandy Lake passed away at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

Rachel was born on August 17, 1932 in Sandy Lake to the late Charles V. and Violette W. (Ellis) Haun.

Rachel was a woman of many talents. She graduated from Thiel College with a degree in...

Mar 18, 2024

Robert (“Bob”) Merle Sherry, 98, a son of Pennsylvania departed this life on March 18, 2024. While a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida at the time of his death, Bob, was formerly a resident of Sandy Lake and spent most of his life in Pennsylvania.

He was born on August 25, 1925, near the coal mining town...

Mar 16, 2024

Richard L. Booher, 80 of Sandy Lake, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at his farm on the hill. Richard was born in Harrisville on April 28, 1943 to the late Eustace and Myrtle (Daniels) Booher. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Richard was the owner and operator of Boohers...