Obituaries

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....

Jan 7, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Audrey M. (Kline) Campbell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 4, 2019

Mary C. Higgins, 85, of Linesville, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at the Meadville Medical Center.  She had resided at Rolling Fields in Conneautville for the past year.

Born January 4, 1934 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Bernard and Wanda Lang Woods.  She married James Higgins on December 1, 1951 in Conneautville; he...

Jan 2, 2019

Chih-Jung Kuo, 61, of Linesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

He was born October 4, 1957 in Taiwan.  He married Merry Chris Smith on July 3, 1989 in Linesville.  She preceded him in death on December 26, 2018.

For many years, he and his wife owned and operated the Chinese Yankee in Linesville....

Jan 2, 2019

Esther E. Leighty, 102, of Harmonsburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville.

Born February 16, 1916, in Summit Township, she was the daughter of Alvan and Chloie Heald Flaugh.  She married Charles A. Leighty on June 8, 1940 in Summit Township.   He preceded her in death on April 11, 2001.

Dec 28, 2018

Larry E. Blair, 79, of Cochranton, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Meadville Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 11, 1939, in Clarion County, he was the son of Arthur and C. Ruth Wells Blair.  He married Martha (Marty) Dyer on May 4, 1963 in Harrisville.

Larry graduated from...

Dec 26, 2018

Merry Chris (Smith) Kuo, 61, of Linesville, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2018, at her residence.

Born December 25, 1957, in Meadville, she was the daughter of Donley and Gula Smith.  She married Chih Kuo on July 3, 1989 in Linesville.

She was a graduate of Linesville High School.  For three years, she served...

Dec 25, 2018

Gerald Joseph Donnelly, 83, of Andover, Ohio, formerly of Espyville, passed away on December 25, 2018, at Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio.

Born November 19, 1935, in Spangler, he was the son of William and Clara Wieland Donnelly.  He married Alice Mae Cheatham in Chardon, Ohio in 1992.

He graduated from Northern Cambria High...

Dec 24, 2018

William (Bill) W. Kornman, 75, of Linesville, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 24, 1943, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Ross Kornman.  He married Catherine (Cath) Blumenstein on July 4, 1964 at St. Philip Church in Linesville.

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Dec 15, 2018

Mavelyn (Mav) K. McGrath, 78, of Harmonsburg, passed away after several months of declining health, on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Born June 16, 1940, she was the daughter of Donald and Lucille Moffett.  She married Harry McGrath on October 29, 1977.

Mav was a 1958...