Obituaries

Apr 11, 2021

William E. Eckart Sr., 82, of  Norrisville, passed away surrounded by all his family on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Meadville Medical Center.

Born October 31, 1938, in Meadville he was the son of Gerald and LaVerne (VanBuren) Eckart.  He married Donna L. Kimple on May 10, 1958, at the Norrisville United Methodist Church.

Apr 9, 2021

Kayla Sue Barabas, 27, of Espyville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 9, 2021, at her home.

Born January 7, 1994, in Sharon, she was the daughter of Kelly (Barabas) Sanders and Christopher (Joe) Barabas.

Kayla had attended Linesville High School.  She was employed as a server at Silver Shores Restaurant in Conneaut Lake.

Mar 29, 2021

Christopher Jay Ordos born October 28th, 1968 in West Mifflin, PA.  He married the love of his life, his wife Heather on August 18th, 1990. Moved in 1994 to Conneautville, PA and has resided there since. Christopher joined his father Jay Ordos, his grandparents Bernard and Elizabeth Ordos and John and Sue Nadzam in Heaven on March 29th, 2021....

Mar 29, 2021

Pauline Elizabeth Madigan, 94, of Linesville, passed away, Monday, March 29, 2021, at Rolling Fields Eldercare in Conneautville.

Born January 21, 1927, in Erie, she was the daughter of Ralph and Viola (Sherretts) Hendrick.  She married Harry Madigan on October 16, 1946.  He preceded her in death on February 27, 2013

She was a 1944...

Mar 20, 2021

William Warren Cleland, Sr. died March 20, 2021.  He was born at home on June 5, 1934 to Wilbur and Sylvia (Schlecht) Cleland in Westford, Pa.

He is survived by his children; Cheryl Haralson-Schwanger and William Cleland, Jr. and his sister, Alice Youngblood.  He is also survived by grandchildren; Cameo Haralson, Jenna Haralson, William Cleland III, Harrison...

Mar 4, 2021

Jason M. Farley, 46, of Linesville passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2021.

Born November 18, 1974, in Meadville, he was the son of Carol (Farley) Browning and Raymond Browning.  He married Rose Miller on February 18, 1999.

He was a 1993 graduate of Linesville High School.

Jason was a loving husband, father,...

Mar 3, 2021

Ruth Evelyn Bentley, 88, of Espyville, passed away following a year-long battle with lymphoma surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at her daughter's home in Brooksville, Florida.

Born February 7, 1933, in North Springfield, she was the daughter of Arnold and Nina (Howland) Devore.  She married William (Neil) Bentley on May 26, 1956...

Mar 3, 2021

Clyde T. Fetzer, was called home to be with the Lord today March 3rd, 2021.  While no one knows the day they will be called home, Clyde knew he was ready.   This is the day most who knew him will mourn his death, however his life will be celebrated by the mere thoughts of who he really was here...

Feb 24, 2021

Josephine Mae Gallant, 82, of Linesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her residence.

Born April 14, 1938 in Conneaut Township, she was the daughter of Albert and Helen (Bradford) Gallant.

She was a 1956 graduate of Linesville High School. For 20 years, Josephine worked at Avtex Fibers until they closed in 1985. ...

Feb 16, 2021

Richard W. Lawrence, 82, of Linesville, passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Wesbury in Meadville.

Born March 15, 1938, in Meadville, he was the son of John and Thora (Jackson) Lawrence.  He married Nancy L. Cole on December 14, 1959.

Richard was a 1956 graduate of Conneaut Valley...

Feb 9, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Carlton R. Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 23, 2021

Ronda (Nickerson) Buchmeier, 58, of Cheshire, Connecticut, departed this life on January 23, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Greenville, PA on January 19, 1963, to the late Ronald and Nancy (Waring) Nickerson. She spent her childhood in Linesville, PA, and was active both in her church and the 4-H Organization. Ronda...

Jan 20, 2021

Thomas Edward Bloskis, 57, of Espyville, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2021, at his residence.

Born July 12, 1963, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Sylvester and Louise Bloskis.

He was a graduate of Carrick High School in Pittsburgh.  He worked as a truck driver and was employed by Ross Trucking.

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Jan 20, 2021

Florence May Gillette, 89, of Linesville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at the Meadville Medical Center.

Born October 1, 1931, in Washington, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Charles and Blanche Weir.  She married Allen (Fuzzy) Lloyd Gillette on December 14, 1952; he preceded her in death on November 5, 1995.

She...

Jan 16, 2021

Arletta “Faith” (Waring) Watson, 86, of Linesville, passed away after a short illness, on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 17, 1934, in Linesville, she was the daughter of Lester and Eva (Bean) Waring.  She married Richard C. “Dick” Watson on May 23, 1952.  He preceded her in death...

Jan 10, 2021

Bonnie Lou Schaefer, 62, of Espyville, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

Born November 14, 1958, in Brookville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Wilbert and Geraldine (Barnett) Dawson.  She married Joseph V. Schaefer Sr. on January 6, 1979, in Cleveland, Ohio.

She was a graduate of Lincoln-West High...

Jan 8, 2021

Lois Mae Wheeler, 83, of Linesville, formerly of Edinboro, passed away after a period of declining health on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Wesbury Retirement Community.

Born June 19, 1937, in Erie, she was the daughter of Klahr and Marion (Dewey) Young.  She married Sidney S. Wheeler on September 12, 1957.  He preceded her in death on...

Jan 7, 2021

Mary Alice Walther, 86, of Linesville, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Wesbury Retirement Community in Meadville.

Born February 24, 1934, in Linesville, she was the daughter of James and Hazel (Snyder) Swafford.

She attended Linesville High School.  For 17 years, she worked as a cashier at Cutter’s Outlet in Vernon Township.

Dec 31, 2020

Bonnie L. Hoffman, 70, of Espyville, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at her residence after a long term courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 30, 1950 in Grove City, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and C. Evelyn (Lean) Waid.

She was a graduate of Grove...

Dec 31, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for David Michael Markelewicz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.