Obituaries

Sep 17, 2023

Virginia Marie Payne, 90, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 17th, 2023, at her residence.

Born December 11, 1932, in Shippenville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mildred Wagner Motter.

For 25 years, she worked at Jamboree Foods in Pierpont, Ohio. She was a member of Penn Line Church...

Sep 3, 2023

Anthony J. (Tony) Smith, 68, of Conneaut Lake, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 10, 1955, in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of Donald and Bernice (Worden) Smith.

He worked at Molded Fiberglass in...

Aug 29, 2023

Evelyn (Babe) D. Sparber, 88, of Linesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at UPMC Hamot in Erie after a brief illness.

Born August 26, 1935, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Benjamin Sr. and Florence (Simpkins) Johnston.  She married Henry (Hank) Sparber on November 1, 1955, in Philadelphia.  He preceded her in death on...

Aug 2, 2023

Kathryn Petrus of Conneautville, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born June 25, 1943 in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Mona Bishoff.

She was a graduate of New Wilmington High School.  Kathy is survived by her husband, Steve Petrus of...

Jul 29, 2023

William "Will" James Spratt, a beloved son and brother, passed away at the age of twenty-one. Will was born to Josh Spratt and Kathrine Stewart and brought joy and love to all who knew him. He graduated from Conneaut Area Senior High, leaving an indelible mark on his family, friends, and teachers, who remember him as a compassionate, genuine,...

Jul 25, 2023

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

Jul 22, 2023

Keith Roy Millard, 73, of Linesville passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his residence.

Born April 3, 1950, in Meadville, he was the son of Gilbert and Enid (Hill) Millard.  He married Patricia A. Bryan on December 20, 1969.

Keith was a graduate of Linesville High School.  For his whole life, he worked as...

Jul 15, 2023

Victoria Marie Laycock passed peacefully on July 15, 2023, at Austinburg Nursing Home where she had resided for the last several years.

She was born in Baden, PA December 20th, 1924, to Joseph and Marie (Swenic) Mrozek, who had immigrated from Poland.

Victoria enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening, canning, jigsaw puzzles, and word search. But, most...

Jul 8, 2023

Richard Allen Bridge Sr. 83, of Linesville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born February 10, 1940, in Wilkinsburg, he was the son of Charles and Ethel (Hitchings) Bridge. He married Marlene L. McGavisk on March 6, 1984 at the Special Forces Aberdeen Chapel...

Jul 7, 2023

Sherry Maddox, 66, of Meadville, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 7, 2023, at her residence.

Born May 21, 1957, in Meadville, she was the daughter of Richard and Betty (Roberts) Reisinger.

Sherry loved spending time with her family and cherished her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Survivors include her three children, Tabatha Perry (Robert),...

Jul 2, 2023

Roy M. Hogan II, 70, of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his residence.

Born March 24, 1953, in Meadville, he was the son of Roy and Naomi (McKlveen) Hogan.  Roy was a graduate of Meadville High School.  He married Barb Christie on December 16, 1998.

In his younger years, he...

Jun 26, 2023

Alana Leigh Alexander, 56, of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 26, 2023, at her residence due to prior health conditions.

Born December 9, 1966, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Valentine and Carol (Johns) Dominick.

Alana was devoted to her family and was a gentle, caring and loving person.  She enjoyed listening...

Jun 26, 2023

Robert Ray Allshouse, Jr of Sebring, FL (formerly of Conneaut Lake), 85, passed away peacefully after an extended illness.  Bob was born May 19, 1938 in Jefferson County, PA the son of Robert Ray Allshouse, Sr and Emma Madalene Gilhousen.

Bob graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1956.  He joined the US Army in 1960, serving 2...

Jun 26, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Robert M. Mihoci, a cherished member of the Conneaut Lake community, known affectionately by his friends as "Soup Bone". Robert, 84, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2023, following a brief illness.

Born on May 8, 1939, in the town of Espyville, PA, Robert was the beloved son of...

Jun 24, 2023

Kristy Marie Strittmatter, 45, of Espyville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

She was born February 9, 1978, in Painesville, Ohio.  Kristy graduated from Geneva High School in Ohio where she was involved in the marching band and track.  She then served our country in the United States Navy.

Kristy enjoyed life and...

May 31, 2023

Sara Ruth Corey, 91, formerly of Linesville passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, May 31, 2023, at Wesbury, Meadville where she had been residing.

Sara was born in Fredonia, on September 22, 1931, a daughter of the late Sheridan and Rose Jane Tarr Giles.  Sara married James R. Corey on September 16, 1951,  they shared 54 years of...

May 29, 2023

Roger A. Shelatz, 71, of Conneaut Lake, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born December 20, 1951, he was the son of John G. Shelatz and Thelma Mae Nelson.  He married Elaine Helch on December 31, 1983.

Roger was a heavy equipment operator for nearly 40 years. ...

May 24, 2023

Gary Richard Hartzell, 61, formerly of Linesville passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his home following an extended illness.  He was born November 4, 1961, in Meadville, PA, the son of Richard and Donna (Smith) Hartzell.

He was a 1980 graduate of Linesville High School, Linesville, PA.  Gary was known for his artistic abilities and his...

May 24, 2023

Carol R. Huffman, 97, passed away in Avon Park, Florida on May 24, 2023.  Carol was born on October 31, 1925 to Raymond and Ethel (Moore) Knierman of Linesville. Carol graduated from Linesville High School in 1943 and attended Grove City College.  She married Wesley Earl Huffman on June 22, 1946 at her parent’s home in Linesville.  They were...

May 24, 2023

Daniel J. McFetridge, 89, of Espyville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 24, 2023, at his residence.

Born August 31, 1933, in Braddock, he was the son of Richard and Mary (McAllister) McFetridge.  He married Margaret (Peggy) McDonnell on June 18, 1960.

He served in the United States Army from 1954 until...