Sep 20, 2023

Sandra Ridgway–Bachelder of Mercer passed away September 20th after a brief illness at her home surrounded by her family. Sandra was born on January 23. 1967 to the late Harold and Dorothy (Dick) Wareham. She leaves behind her loving husband Douglas whom she married March 10, 2006. Sandra was a Lakeview High School graduate and went on to continue her...

Sep 20, 2023

Carva J. (Cookie) Black, 71, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1952, in Akron, OH, a daughter of Roy Wells and Loretta McEwen LaBarre. She married Bradley T. Black on January 2, 1971. Carva was a 1970 graduate of Central Hower High School, Akron. She worked as...

Sep 20, 2023

Kevin Scott McDonald, 63, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

He was born in Somerset on November 12, 1959, the son of Robert and Ann Goodrich McDonald.  He married Gloria Green on June 30, 1990.

Kevin was a graduate of Mansfield University.  He was self-employed with Rainbow Technologies and had also worked for...

Sep 20, 2023

Carva J. (Cookie) Black, 71, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born February 4, 1952, in Akron, OH, a daughter of Roy Wells and Loretta McEwen LaBarre.  She married Bradley T. Black on January 2, 1971.

Carva was a 1970 graduate of Central Hower High School,...

Sep 17, 2023

Heather Dawn Lloyd, 50, of Meadville, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her residence after a courageous 2-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born March 30, 1973, in Meadville, a daughter of Kenneth Lloyd, Jr. and Susan Miller MacBlain. Heather was a 1991 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High and a 2003...

Sep 14, 2023

Naomi M. Nye, 93, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 14, 2023 at her residence in Conneaut Lake after a courageous battle with a short illness.

Naomi was born October 15, 1929 in New Virginia, PA a daughter of Edward S and Margaret Parker Hunter.  She married Paul H. Nye on March...

Sep 14, 2023

Charles D. Oblich, 74 of Sandy Lake, passed away on September 14, 2023 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Charles was born on September 25, 1948 to the late Stephen and Bertha Marion (Brenneman) Oblich. Chuck passed away peacefully with his wife Jennifer(Jen Carmella ) Oblich by his side.  Chuck spent 28 years in Law Enforcement, his last command as Chief...

Sep 13, 2023

The world lost a true original when Richard “Skip” Shenker of Mercer, PA, died on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. When the renowned horse trainer departed for the great horse show in the sky, he left behind his wife of 40 years, Margaret “Peggy” Shenker; daughter Jessica (Cory) Abbey, and grandson Luke Abbey; his ex-wife Helene “Trudy” Alexander, son Todd Shenker,...

Sep 12, 2023

Richard L. Biemer, 98, of Conneaut Lake, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at home.

He was born January 22, 1925 in Meadville, a son of Lawrence and Ida Mosbacher Biemer.  He married Helen Remigio January 28, 1967.

Rick was a 1943 graduate of St. Agatha High School and then enlisted in the...

Sep 8, 2023

Beverly A. Dilley, 84, formerly of Cochranton & Stoneboro, passed away on September 8, 2023 at UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley. Beverly was born on September 14, 1938 to the late Carl Sr. and Pearl (Moorehead) Spence. She married her beloved husband: William Haven Dilley on September 7, 1956. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2012.

Sep 7, 2023

Esther M. Rockwell, 97 of Hempfield Twp, Greenville, passed away on September 7, 2023 at home. Esther was born on May 1, 1926 in Sharon to the late Jacob and Sarah (Barlet) Herrmann. She was a woman of strong faith and was very active in her ministry group: God's Daughters. She would host bible studies, visit the elderly and sick,...

Sep 7, 2023

Ruby S. Mihailov, 97, of Meadville, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Wesbury United Methodist Community.

She was born May 5, 1926, in Meadville, a daughter of Eli and Maria Cvijeticaniu Mihailov.

Ruby was a 1951 graduate of the Practical Bible Training School, Binghamton, NY (now known...

Sep 6, 2023

Richard Allen (Rick) Chimiak, 56, of Meadville, died peacefully and Jesus took him home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a courageous 20-year battle with Hemochromatosis.

Rick was born February 23, 1967, in Johnstown, a son of Robert Chimiak and Shirley Anne (Miller) Chimiak Byers.  He married Diane Cease on October 7, 1989....

Sep 5, 2023

On the evening of September 5, Della Mae Clayton-Conway left behind her beloved family farm and family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on the farm to Herbert G. Clayton and Mildred V. (Pizer) Clayton. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas (Tik) Conway whom she married on February 17, 1973.

Della...

Sep 4, 2023

William V. (Bill or Moon) Mullen, 80 of Meadville, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Wesbury United Methodist Community. He was born February 8, 1943, in Meadville, a son of Joseph and Mary Sanford Mullen. He married Judith K. Brandt and subsequently married Debbie S. (Kinley) Timer. Bill was a 1961 graduate of Meadville High School. He worked...

Sep 4, 2023

William V. (Bill or Moon) Mullen, 80 of Meadville, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Wesbury United Methodist Community.

He was born February 8, 1943, in Meadville, a son of Joseph and Mary Sanford Mullen.  He married Judith K. Brandt and subsequently married Debbie S. (Kinley) Timer.

Bill was a 1961 graduate of Meadville...

Sep 2, 2023

Kimberlee Lou Miller-Lethco, 65 of Saegertown, passed away following a long illness on September 2, 2023 at her home.

Kimberlee was born on July 27, 1958 in Meadville to the late Dr. Sharlene C. Brown and Arthur Brown.

Kim's great love was her animals and showing horses with her granddaughters.

Kim is survived by her wife and faithful partner of 31 years: Susan...

Aug 29, 2023

John E. Wiltrout, 88, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Wesbury United Methodist Community.

He was born April 19, 1935, in Meadville, a son of George and Violet Curtis Wiltrout.  He had been married to Carol Truran and subsequently married Nancy Silvis on July 26, 1974.

John was a 1953 graduate of...

Aug 24, 2023

George H. Maxwell, 81, of Cranberry, passed away on August 24, 2023, at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh. George was born on May 21, 1942, to the late John and Geraldine (Beatty) Maxwell. He was a graduate of Cranberry High School and worked for Conair as a Service Engineer for many years. While working for Conair he enjoyed traveling...

Aug 23, 2023

Shirley H. Stock, 88, formerly of Conneaut Lake and a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community, passed away there Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

She was born March 9, 1935, in Spangler, PA a daughter of Christopher H. and Hope Whited Ladenberger.  She married James H. Stock February 4, 1956, and he preceded her in death October 14,...