Thomas J. Irwin
Feb 3, 2025
Thomas J. Irwin, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong public servant, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. He lived a life of dedication - to his family, his country, and his community - leaving behind legacy of love, service, and hard work.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Diane Irwin. Together, they built a...
Thomas E. McQuaid
Feb 3, 2025
Thomas “Tom” E. McQuaid passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on February 3, 2025. Tom was born on September 22, 1945 to the late James and Mary McQuaid.
Tom was affiliated with Irwin ECO Presbyterian Church. He worked for Polk Center before entering his retirement. Tom loved farming for many years with his wife Louise; they had...
Faye Sylvia Cummins
Feb 2, 2025
Sylvia Faye Cummins, 91, passed away on February 2, 2025. Faye was born to the late Frank M. and Sylvia Mae (Stone) Bohlender on May 31, 1933.
Faye, as everyone knew her, was a retired beautician who owned and operated her salon in Jackson Center. She loved traveling, especially taking trips to the casino with her girls. Faye loved gardening and...
Jeannette E. Peterson
Jan 31, 2025
Jeannette E. Peterson, age 83, formerly of Meadville passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home in El Paso, TX.
She was born on March 13, 1941, a daughter of Leslie L. Kiesel and Edythe R. Bartells.
As a Christian, Jeannette lived and shared her faith in God as well as being a faithful prayer warrior. Most recently she attended Cielo...
Mark Alan Koehler
Jan 30, 2025
Mark Alan Koehler, 64, of Valencia, PA passed away on January 30, 2025, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless, with his loving wife and family by his side.
Mark was born on April 11, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, to John Koehler and the late Betty Koehler. On May 12, 2005, he married the love of his life Jan Wright.
After decades of service, Mark retired...
Carole L. Horne
Jan 29, 2025
Carole L. Horne, age 87, of Atlantic passed away Wednesday evening January 29, 2025, in UPMC Hamot, Erie.
She was born in Meadville on June 4, 1937, the daughter of Gerald and Arlene (Lindsay) Young. She married L. Wade Horne on October 20, 1956. Carole loved horses and worked part-time for 15 years at the Conneaut Lake Daycare.
She is survived by...
Carl L. Olson
Jan 29, 2025
Carl L. Olson, PHD, age 83 of Meadville passed away Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025, in Meadville Medical Center.
He was born in Newark, NJ on November 12,1941 the son of Carl and Rose (Haspel) Olson, On June 29, 1968, Carl married the former Peggy Eisenhower, she survives. He was a graduate of Union High School, received his BA in Liberal...
Jane Marie Reed
Jan 27, 2025
Jane Marie (Engstrom) Reed, 87, of Stoneboro, passed away on January 27, 2025. Jane was born to the late Elmer and Lyda Engstrom on July 7, 1937. Jane graduated from Lakeview High School before beginning her career at the Stoneboro Post Office.
Jane married the love of her life, Bill Reed, on July 5, 1957, and loved him until his passing...
Carrie M. Coast
Jan 27, 2025
Carrie M. Coast, 76, of Sandy Lake, passed away at her residence on January 27, 2025. Carrie was born on January 31, 1948.
Carrie was an original, feisty, strong, fighter of a woman. She loved to go to yardsales when they were up, as well as going to test her winning chances at Bingo. She would also go to Hazen motorcycle...
William Harold "Bill" Brooks
Jan 25, 2025
William Harold (Bill) Brooks, age 100, of Conneaut Lake, passed away after his battle with cancer, Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Born June 6, 1924, in East Fallowfield Township, William was the son of Raymond D. and Minnie (Mangold) Brooks.
William graduated from the former East Fallowfield High School in May 1942. He married Esther Ann Gelvin on June 7, 1947, who predeceased...
Charles Lee Kightlinger
Jan 23, 2025
Charles Lee Kightlinger, affectionately known as Chuck or Opey, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, after a time of illness.
Born on August 6, 1963, in Franklin, he lived a life marked by devotion, hard work, and an unwavering love for his family and friends. His personality was truly a reflection of his caring and welcoming spirit,...
Patrick V. Schott
Jan 21, 2025
Patrick V. Schott, age 87 of Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday evening, January 21, 2025, in his son’s residence in Meadville, PA.
He was born in Archbald, PA on March 26, 1937, and was the son of Michael and Alice (Otto) Schott. O April 3, 1961 Patrick married the former Gloria Bilski, she proceeded him in death on May 18, 2021.
Patrick...
John Gilbert Duckworth
Jan 20, 2025
John Gilbert Duckworth, 96, of Vernon Twp., Meadville, passed away on January 20, 2025, at Marquette Hospice House.
John was born in Lonaconing, Maryland, on September 13, 1928, to the late Gilbert and Florence (Shockey) Duckworth. He married his beloved wife, the former Joyce Martin, on July 2, 1950. They were married for 72 years until she proceeded him in death...
June A. Nichols
Jan 20, 2025
June A. Nichols, 98, of Meadville, died peacefully at home Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Meadville on June 18, 1926, a daughter of Raymond L. Butcher, Sr. and Thelma May (Gushard) Palmiero. On May 14, 1947, June married Howard Ellery Nichols, he proceeded her in death on June 28, 2010.
June was a 1945...
Mary Ellen Collenette
Jan 18, 2025
MaryEllen (Sheasley) Collenette, 87, passed away on January 18, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1937 in a farmhouse in Coolspring Twp., Mercer County, PA, to the late Blaine and Ellen (Finney) Sheasley. She married her beloved husband, Richard Collenette, of Sharon, PA in Denver, Colorado in 1960. He proceeded her in death in 2007. She was of the...
Donald D. Jones
Jan 18, 2025
Donald D. Jones, 74, of Stoneboro passed away on January 18, 2025. Don was born to the late Robert J. and Nellie J. Jones on October 15, 1950. Don graduated from Lakeview High School in 1968.
On October 27, 1979, Don married the love of his life, Susan Shaw, and loved her faithfully.
Don sat on The Great Stoneboro Fair Board of...
Charles G. Koller
Jan 14, 2025
Charles G. Koller, 96, of Meadville, gone to be with his lord and savior on January 14, 2025. He was born in Stowe Township, McKees Rocks on January 12, 1929.
He was a beloved husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his Bride Janet of 72 years in 2023. His parents Fred and Florence Koller, three brothers...
Donald L. Coast, Sr.
Jan 14, 2025
Donald L. Coast Sr., 79, of Jackson Center, PA, passed away on January 14, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family. Donald was born on August 31, 1945 in Cottage Hospital in Mercer PA, to the late Elgie Leroy and Rita Theresa Coast.
Donald married the love of his life, Judith Carol Spencer, on December 9, 1967. She survives at...
David L. Toner
Jan 10, 2025
David L. Toner, age 91, of Conneaut Lake passed away Friday afternoon January 10, 2025, in his residence.
He was born in Meadville on September 21, 1933, the son of Harry and Genevieve (Hurley) Toner.
Dave served his country in the United States Air Force and on December 23, 1961, he married the former JoAnn Weidner, she passed away on December 18,...
Esther Ann Brooks
Jan 10, 2025
Esther Ann (Gelvin) Brooks, age 95, of Conneaut Lake, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 10, 2025.
Born April 12, 1929, in East Fallowfield Township, Esther was the daughter of Stanley and Pauline (Blue) Gelvin.
Esther graduated from the former East Fallowfield School in May 1947. She married William Harold Brooks on June 7, 1947, who survives. Esther and Bill celebrated their 77th...