Sep 14, 2022

Daniel Joseph Leech, 95, tool and die maker,  machinist, self-taught metallurgist and founder of Leech Carbide, was born on 23 November 1926 in Buffalo, New York and died 14 September 2022 peacefully at home in Meadville. He was a son of Joseph (Joe) Peter Leech, a machinist born in Manchester, England, and his American-born wife, Blanche Ethel Daniels.  As...

Sep 1, 2022

Alicia M. Gibbs Miles Myers, 48, of Grove City, passed away on September 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Alicia was born on October 2, 1973 to the late Raymond and Carolyn (Fry) Smith.

She enjoyed cooking and playing piano.  Alicia was very talented and loved to paint, she loved ballet and dance, and...

Aug 30, 2022

Sally Jean (Frantz) Simmerman, 70, of Townville PA, passed away August 30, 2022.

She was born June 26, 1952 in Titusville.  She was the daughter of late Clyde and Violet Frantz.  She was sister to the late Sue Bartholomew, Dennis Frantz Sr., and Terri Hanby.

She is survived by her husband...

Aug 30, 2022

Mary Jo Smith, 71, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center following a period of declining health.

She was born September 29, 1950 in Meadville, a daughter of Peter and Antoinette Endress Stagl.  She married Russell G. “Cowboy” Smith June 29, 1996 and he preceded her in death November 27,...

Aug 28, 2022

Shirley L. Kope, 86, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center where she was able to have all her family close beside her during the final hours of her life.

She was born on February 20, 1936 in Franklin, PA to John Blair and Irene (Stone) Blair.

On January...

Aug 23, 2022

Paul R. Holabaugh, 79 of Hayfield Township, Meadville, passed away on August 23, 2022 at Edinboro Manor.

Paul was born in Geneva, PA on December 3, 1942 to the late Floyd and Katherine (Brooks) Holabaugh.  He was a graduate of Conneaut Valley High School and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the...

Aug 22, 2022

We are deeply sorrowed to announce the passing of Richard Thomas Gray on August 22, 2022, at the age of 74.  He was born on May 4, 1948, the son of the late Joseph “Bud” and Eileen Gray.  He married Diane Besaw on August 19, 1972.  Together they shared a wonderful life for 50 years.

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Aug 21, 2022

Dr. Seung Chan (Sam) Lee, 85, formerly of Meadville, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2022. He was born in Korea in 1937, graduated in 1962 from the Catholic University of Korea, and served in the Korean navy during the Vietnam War. Dr. Lee was an orthopedic surgeon and beloved professor at his alma mater. He married Pok Sil...

Aug 21, 2022

Irven L. Buttray, age 60, of Sandy Lake, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on July 4, 1962 in Meadville, PA to Irven P. Buttray and Mary Margaret (Law) Stevenson.

Irven was a graduate of Lakeview High School and served in the United States Army.

On...

Aug 21, 2022

Dr. Seung Chan (Sam) Lee, 85, formerly of Meadville, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2022.

He was born in Korea in 1937, graduated in 1962 from the Catholic University of Korea, and served in the Korean navy during the Vietnam War.  Dr. Lee was an orthopedic surgeon and beloved professor at his alma mater. ...

Aug 20, 2022

Shirley A. Wilkinson, 90, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.

She was born June 6, 1932 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Harvey and Edna Anna Reichle Miller.  She married John E. (Jack) Wilkinson, Jr. September 16, 1950 and he preceded her in death November 29, 2020.

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Aug 19, 2022

Edith Campbell Rabell, 99, of Meadville, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born December 25, 1922 in Venango, PA, a daughter of J. Roy and Laura Humes Campbell.  She married Milton K. Rabell December 4, 1943 and he was tragically killed during World War II on November 19, 1944. ...

Aug 19, 2022

Richard M. “Dick” Bortz, 83 of the Lakes at Jefferson, formerly of Lake Latonka, Mercer, passed away on August 19, 2022 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Dick was born on January 4, 1939 to the late Myron and Helen (Hazi) Bortz. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to proudly serve his Country in the United...

Aug 16, 2022

Doris J. Ream, 80, formerly of Conneaut Lake and a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community, died there Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

She was born October 1, 1941 in Meadville, a daughter of the late Lewis and Pearl Williams Dennis.  She married Jay Ream and he preceded her in death.

Doris...

Aug 16, 2022

Lee Ann Leech, 61, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center following a very recent diagnosis of lymphoma, with unexpected complications.

She was born May 16, 1961 in Meadville, a daughter of the late Joseph Paul and Lorinda Marie Rocca Schorting, Jr.  She married the love of her life, Michael...

Aug 15, 2022

Charles (Sonny) Clyde Dick, 73, passed away at his home in Sandy Lake, PA on August 15, 2022.

He was born at the Franklin Hospital on September 19, 1948, to Clyde and Rose (Krizon) Dick.

He married Mary Jane (Heim) Dick on September 22, 1979, who survives.

Sonny graduated Franklin High School.  Sonny...

Aug 14, 2022

James Hugh Spaulding, 81, formerly of Guys Mills and a resident of Union Mills, NC, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022.

He was born August 22, 1940 in Crawford County, a son of John Hugh and Edna Hart Spaulding.  He married Peggy Beige Knapp April 30, 1994.

Jim was a graduate...

Aug 12, 2022

Charles Burton Kaltenbaugh, 96, of Sandy Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 12, 2022.

Charles was born in Millcreek Twp on November 25, 1925 to the late Albert J. and Lois G (Andrews) Kaltenbaugh. He was a graduate of Sandy Lake High School and went on to earn his Bachelors of Science Degree...

Aug 12, 2022

Joseph G. Anderson, III, 80 of Jackson Center, passed away on August 12, 2022 at AHN Grove City. Joseph was born in Greensburg on June 22, 1942 to the late Joseph G. Anderson, Jr. and Ruth Wells Anderson. He was a graduate of Hempfield High School in Greensburg, PA.

Joseph was a train enthusiast and enjoyed taking...

Aug 8, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, Marian Phelps on August 8, 2022. She was surrounded to the end by her caring and loving family. Born in Bradford in September 1927 to Vern and Pauline Hulsizer, Marian was married to John Gordon Phelps for 67 years until his passing in 2011. She...