Obituaries

Jun 1, 2019

Lyle L. Loucks, 70, of Linesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at his residence.

Born January 30, 1949, in Meadville, he was the son of Carlyle (Bud) and Dorothy Graff Loucks.  He married Kathy Wiant on November 2, 1968, at the Meadville Presbyterian Church.

Lyle was a 1967 graduate of Linesville High...

May 28, 2019

As per his wishes, no services will be held.

May 25, 2019

Betty Mathilda Loucks, 86, of Linesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 22, 1932, in Conneaut Township, she was the daughter of Walter and Viola Whetsell Graff.  She married Carlyle (Bud) Loucks on January 17, 1990 in Linesville.  He preceded...

May 18, 2019

Violet G. Gedeon, 93, of Linesville, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at her residence surrounded by the love of her family.

Born February 7, 1926, in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena (Loutner) Kessman.  She married her beloved Arthur B. Gedeon on May 15, 1948, at St. Mary’s Church...

May 8, 2019

June Louise Morgan, 88, of Linesville, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at her residence.

Born on May 11, 1930, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of William Maxwell and Stella Linn Morgan.

June worked at Toteline for a number of years. She then owned and operated her own beauty shop on the...

May 6, 2019

Family to have a memorial service at a later date.

Apr 24, 2019

Services will be private.

Apr 24, 2019

Mark Lee Lapham I (aka Twanger, Big T, Old Man, Pops, T bird), formerly of Linesville, PA and Painesville, Ohio, passed away on April 24th, 2019. He was a brother, father, stepfather, uncle, and a rare breed. Mark loved everyone and could never say no to anyone that needed help. He was always there when needed and never asked...

Apr 23, 2019

Harry (Brud) A. Pistorius, 96, of Espyville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his residence.

Born January 30, 1923, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harry and Hilda (Froelich) Pistorius.  He married Geraldine Baumiller on May 31, 1949.  She preceded him in death on August 28, 2011.

Harry...

Apr 5, 2019

Denise L. DeVandry, 82, of Linesville, passed away after a courageous one year battle with cancer, on Friday, April 5, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 19, 1937, in Noblestown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Eleanor (Devesse) Kramer.  She married Fred M. DeVandry on July 26, 1957....

Mar 30, 2019

Rebekah Jane Greely, 65, of Washington, died Saturday, March 30, 2019, in the Emergency Department of Washington Hospital.

She was born October 9, 1953, in Meadville, a daughter of Florence Weir Gillette of Linesville and the late Lloyd Gillette.

A 1971 graduate of Linesville High School, Mrs. Greely earned Bachelor of Art’s degrees in education...

Mar 30, 2019

Joseph William Toth, 49, of Linesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at his residence.

Born April 8, 1969, in Meadville, he was the son of Coleman and Deborah (Ward) Toth.

Survivors include his loving wife, Almalena Toth; his mother, Deborah Ann Long; three daughters, Deanna, Christina and Chelsea; two sons, Joseph Jr....

Mar 24, 2019

James R. Slozat, 71, of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at UPMC Horizon in Greenville.

Born April 19, 1947, in Meadville, he was the son of Rev. John and Ethel Bullis Slozat.  He married Julia Hyde on September 6, 1975.

Jim was a 1965 graduate of Linesville High School...

Mar 23, 2019

A private graveside service will be held at Linesville Cemetery.

Mar 22, 2019

Carol Marsch, 80, of Espyville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 22, 2019, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville.

Born January 25, 1939, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Eleanor (Nusser) Zahorsky.

She retired from St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Carol was an animal lover, enjoyed gardening and...

Mar 15, 2019

Jack Bruce Stetson, 66, of Conneautville, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Meadville Medical Center.

Born January 11, 1953, in Meadville, he was the son of the late Mack and Birdie Thomas Stetson.  He married Janet Eells on April 15, 1976.  She preceded him in death on July 6, 2005....

Mar 6, 2019

Leo Thomas Whalen, 86, of Linesville passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born May 24, 1932, in Swissvale, he was the son of John and Loretta Rannigan Whalen.  He married N. Lee Freeborn on October 24, 1953, in Falconer, New York.  She preceded him in death on May 24,...

Mar 6, 2019

Matthew F. (Matt) Koehler, 85, of Saegertown, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville.

Born February 4, 1934, in (Nesbit Lake) Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Fred and Ruth (Stahl) Koehler.  He married Patricia D. (Patt) Koehler on December 11, 1954, at the Linesville United Methodist...

Feb 4, 2019

Martha Anna King, 89, formerly of North Miami Beach, Florida, and retired in Espyville, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville, where she had resided the last three years.

Born October 4, 1929, she was the daughter of George and Daisy Minium Kepler.  She married Victor James King on August 20, 1949,...

Jan 20, 2019

Geraldine Slayton, 77, of Espyville, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community in Greenville, where she had resided for the past four years.

Born July 17, 1941, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes Grande Malara.  She married Lewis Slayton on September 20, 1969, in Pittsburgh....