Obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

Paul E. (Bob) Gehr, Jr., 90, of Linesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Meadville Medical Center.

Born December 17, 1931, in Linesville, he was the son of Paul and Cecelia (Bodisch) Gehr.  He married Alice J. Butterfield on September 29, 1973, at the Linesville First Baptist Church.  Paul was known as Bob...

Jan 19, 2022

Joseph P. Clausen, 66, of Linesville passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Meadville Medical Center due to complications of Covid.  Born April 22, 1955 in Geneva, he was the son of Paul and Jean (McClure) Clausen.

He was a 1973 graduate of Linesville Conneaut Summit High School.  Joe then...

Jan 14, 2022

Debbie K. Jones, 59, of Okeechobee, Florida, passed away on January 14, 2022, due to complications from Covid.

She was born February 4, 1962 in Wellsville, New York.   Debbie was a loving and devoted homemaker and she enjoyed going antiquing.

Survivors include her loving husband, Keith A. Jones, whom she married on July 17, 1986;...

Jan 11, 2022

Janet R. (Jacobs) Hartle, 90, of Meadville, formerly of Conneaut Lake, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Meadville Medical Center.

Born April 16, 1931, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Anson and Ruth (Connell) Jacobs.  She married Melvin C. Hartle on April 21, 1951; he preceded her in death on August 6,...

Jan 8, 2022

Éva (Günther) Mergl, 92, of Shermansville, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Manchester Commons Retirement Community in Erie.  She was born in Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary on September 30, 1929 to parents Luiza and Lajos Gunther. She and her multitude of cousins and siblings enjoyed growing up in small town life—although she always longed for the adventure of going...

Dec 27, 2021

Loved by many, missed by all.

Mary (Maggie) Weaver Paul, age 67 of Jamestown, PA, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021.

She was born on July 30, 1954, daughter of the late Louise Wilson and Thomas Weaver.

An active member of the First Baptist Church of Linesville, she loved helping others. She also...

Dec 12, 2021

Thomas R. Roxberry, 87, of Linesville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his residence after a short illness.

Born December 2, 1934, in Linesville, he was the son of Edward and Wilda (Tillie) Garwood Roxberry.  He married Judith A. Braham on October 6, 1962.

Tom graduated from Linesville...

Dec 10, 2021

Jeff Hall, age 61, passed from this earthly life on December 10, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus began guiding his steps from the time he was 15. Jeff was married to the love of his life, Joann, for 42 years. He ministered with the band Sound Witness for over 20 years and worked...

Dec 6, 2021

William (Neil) Edwin Bentley, 91, of Espyville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 6, 2021, at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community in Greenville.

Born September 22, 1930, in Guys Mills, he was the son of Archie and Lucille (Hoyt) Bentley.  He married Ruth Devore on May 26, 1956 in North Springfield.  She preceded...

Dec 4, 2021

Wallace D. Blair, 74, of Linesville, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Marquette Hospice House in Meadville.

Born December 29, 1946, in Geneva, he was the son of Elwin and Mary (Gaughenbaugh) Blair.

Wallace served our country in the United States Army from 1964 until he was honorably discharged in 1967.

Dec 4, 2021

Roger Grant Waring, 81, of Linesville, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his residence.

Born January 25, 1940, in Linesville, he was the son of Howard and Georgia (Bean) Waring.

He was a 1957 graduate of Linesville High School.  Roger served our country in the United States Army and...

Dec 2, 2021

Barbara L. Hunt, 74, of Linesville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at her residence.

Born October 25, 1947, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Gilbert and Cora (Thorne) Junstrom.  She married James H. Hunt on September 1, 1973.

She was a 1965 graduate of Munhall High School. ...

Nov 30, 2021

Curtis Paul Pisarchick, 88, of Conneautville, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Embassy of Park Avenue in Meadville.

Born July 1, 1933 in Brockway, he was the son of Joseph and Estelle (Politis) Pisarchick.  He married Theresa E. Chess on May 2, 1959.

He was a graduate of Linesville High School.   He served...

Nov 23, 2021

Constance (Connie) J. Tighe, 100, of Linesville, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at St. Paul’s in Greenville.

Born August 11, 1921, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of Carl and Grace (Weber) Lindecker.  She married Thomas Tighe on June 27, 1946 at St. Joseph Church in Irish Hills, Michigan. ...

Nov 21, 2021

June L. Bennett, 97, of Linesville, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville.

She was born June 17, 1924 in Linesville, the daughter of Hugo and Gladys (Woodard) Litwiler.  She married Harold E. Bennett on September 16, 1944.  He preceded her in death on November 18, 2006.

June was of...

Nov 14, 2021

Bart K. Wineland, 61, of Conneaut Lake, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, due to complications of a fall while hunting.

Born August 28, 1960, in Meadville he was the son of Ronald and Lois (Hart) Wineland.  He married Marlene Oberdick on October 25, 1980, at the Linesville United Methodist Church....

Nov 13, 2021

Jamie Lynn Reese, 58, of Linesville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born February 19, 1963, in Greenville, she was the daughter of James and Marcella (Midge) Robbins Martin.

She was a 1981 graduate of Linesville High School.  For 38...

Oct 27, 2021

Helen Marie (Van Epps) Canale, 78, of Linesville, Pa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 27, 2021.

She was born March 14, 1943, in Bradford, PA, to Raymond and Lena (Scolari) Van Epps.

She was a 1960 graduate of LCS High School.  She married Jack L. Canale Sr. in 1968.

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Oct 26, 2021

The family of Howard R. Archer Sr. of Linesville, is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, October 26, 2021at the age of 72 years.

He was born in Westfield, New York on May 17, 1949, a son of Roy and Ruth (Spicer) Archer.  He was a graduate of Westfield Academy.  He enjoyed trips to the casino,...

Oct 17, 2021

Frederick H. (Fred or Fritz) Gilliland Jr., 51, of Linesville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Born August 9, 1970, in Greenville, he was the son of Frederick Sr. and Margaret (Gray) Gilliland.

He worked as a welder and fabricator.  Most of all, Fred loved riding his motorcycle. ...