Obituaries

Oct 7, 2019

James A. “Chub” Gleason, 79, of Linesville passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019, at the Meadville Medical Center.

Born December 17, 1939, in Conneaut Township, Linesville, he was the son of the late James W. Gleason and the late Ruth (Bollard) Horton and her husband, Jerome.

He was a 1957 graduate of Linesville High...

Sep 19, 2019

Beatrice H. Ballard, 98, of Linesville passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at her residence.

Born June 24, 1921, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Earl and Mable Grace (Buck) Hardisty.

She worked for Toteline in Linesville for over 40 years.

Beatrice was a session elder at the Linesville Presbyterian Church...

Sep 14, 2019

As per her wishes, no services will be held.

Sep 11, 2019

Helen Artis, 93, formerly of Espyville, passed away September 11, 2019, in Pittsburgh.

She was born on February 15, 1926 in Pittsburgh.  She married Samuel J. Artis on February 7, 1945.  He preceded her in death on July 1, 2007.

Helen was a caring homemaker.

Survivors include three daughters, Karen and her husband,...

Sep 7, 2019

Mary Lynn Pakish, age 74, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Born September 6, 1945, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of Henry and Laverne (Cornelius) Erickson.

She was a graduate of North High School in Eastlake, Ohio.   She worked at Ray’s Market Place in Linesville for several years.  Mary Lynn was a member...

Sep 1, 2019

Greta Lee Hawkins, 85, of Linesville, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Rolling Fields.

Born March 4, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edna (Harris) and Floyd Lee.  She married Richard Miner in 1953 and was married for 30 years.  In 1992, she married Leonard...

Aug 29, 2019

Ronald Adam Kawinski, 79, of Saegertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August, 29, 2019 at Wesbury in Meadville.

Born December 25, 1939, in Erie, he was the son of Alfred Kawinski and Anne (Gresh) Zonno.

Ron served our country in the United States Navy from 1958 until 1962.  He worked as a pipe fitter for...

Aug 24, 2019

Walter Plesniak Jr., 69, of Linesville passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 22, 1949, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Walter Sr. and Ruth (Williams) Plesniak.  He married Nancy Dean on January 15, 1970 at the Port Vue Methodist Church.

Walter worked at...

Aug 19, 2019

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Kehn, 93, of Linesville, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville.

Born September 2, 1925, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, she was the daughter of Raymond and Anna (Golanis) Lowe.  She married Daniel F. Kehn on June 13, 1942 and he preceded her in death on November 18, 1991.

Aug 16, 2019

Ronald G. Grapatin, 79, of Espyville, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville.

Born January 19, 1940, in Geneva, Ohio, he was the son of Arthur and Matilda Grapatin.  He married Dianne Mook on July 15, 1961 in Conneautville.

Ron served our country in the United States Navy and retired...

Aug 11, 2019

Martha (Marty) Shirlene Tokarski, 83, of Linesville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Sharon Regional Medical Center, after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Hypertension.

Born November 27, 1935, in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania (Greene County), she was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Belford) Shawley.  She married Richard Tokarski on August 3, 1957,...

Aug 8, 2019

John P. Clausen, age 69, of Townline Rd., Linesville went to be home with his eternal father Thursday morning August 8, 2019.  He was born in Pittsburgh on September 19, 1949, a son of Paul N. and Jean L. (McClure) Clausen.

He was a 1967 graduate of Linesville Conneaut Summit High School. John served his country in...

Jul 31, 2019

Linda A. Newhams, age 67, of Pymatuning Dr., Jamestown passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019 in her residence.

She was born in Pittsburgh on February 6, 1952 a daughter of Fred and Betty (Stroop) Seyerle. She was a 1970 graduate of South Hills High School. She was previously employed as a bus driver at Pittsburgh Port Authority...

Jul 26, 2019

Carl Johnson, 89 of Espyville, formerly of Bethel Park, PA died peacefully on Friday July 26, at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Carl is survived by  his wife of 62 years, Eleanor, his daughter Tina McGough (Frank), son David Johnson (Kim) and grandchildren Melissa McGough, Stephanie McGough, Trevor Johnson and Preston Johnson.  Also, nephews Eric,...

Jul 19, 2019

June A. Deitz, 87, of Linesville, after a period of failing health, passed away at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community on Friday, July 19, 2019.

June was born on June 4, 1932, in Pittsburgh, to Edwin S. Myers and Catherine Mattory Myers.  At the age of seven, her family moved to Linesville where she was a lifelong resident. ...

Jul 4, 2019

Howard Charles (Butch) Graham, 70, of Andover, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family, on July 4, 2019, at Meadville Medical Center, after many years of illness.

Born July 11, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Howard and Leona Graham.  Howard graduated from North Catholic High School.  On February 9, 1968, he...

Jul 1, 2019

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Jun 30, 2019

Services will be private.

Jun 30, 2019

Ruth Ann Moyer, 92, of Harmonsburg, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Wesbury in Meadville.

Born August 29, 1926, in Minerva, Ohio, she was the daughter of John and Nellie (Van Meter) Burchfield.  She married Richard (Dick) Lee Moyer on May 29, 1947, in Canton, Ohio.

Ruth was a graduate of Minerva High...

Jun 2, 2019

Russell James Irons, 77, of Linesville passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville.

Born October 20, 1941, in Linesville, he was the son of the late Morris and Mildred Roncaglione Irons.

He was a 1960 graduate of Linesville High School.  Russell retired as a truck driver.  He was a member...