Death Notices

Attorney William (Bill) T. Jorden, age 81, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away on September 1, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA.

Kathryn L. "Katy" Mook, 74, Cochranton, Greenwood Twp. passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at her residence. The Celebration of Life arrangements have been entrusted to Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 3223 Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville. http:///www.snyderfh.com

Gladys M. McFadden
October 13, 1934-August 6, 2026

Gladys M. McFadden, 91, of Altoona, passed away at her residence, Thursday.
A full obituary will follow in future edition of the Meadville Tribune.
Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., Altoona, PA.

Morris LeRoy "Roy" Merritt Jr., 82, of Venango passed away on July 25, 2026. Friends may call at Van Matre Funeral Home, Cambridge Springs, Tuesday, July 28, 3-6 pm; Funeral, Wednesday 2 pm. Condolences at www.vanmatrefuneralhome.com

Gerald D. Babbitt, 83, Cochranton, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at his residence. Gathering of Friends and Family will be at Cochranton Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 4:00 until 6:00pm with Memorial Service following.

Virginia F. Firth, 94, of Spartansburg, passed peacefully on July 2, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.
Family and Friends may call on Saturday, July 18, at Centerville Fellowship Church, 18679 Erie St. Centerville, PA 16404 from 10:00 am until the service at 11:00 am.

Minnie Schmucker, 80, Meadville, (East Fairfield Twp.) passed away Saturday evening, June 13, 2026, at the Meadville Medical Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 3223 Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville. www.snyderfh.com

Deanna J. Drace, 73, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away June 1, 2026. Arrangements are entrusted to McCauley Funeral Home, Conneautville, PA 16406

A memorial service for Dennis L. Carlson is held Friday at 12:30 PM in ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville. Visitation is Friday from 10:30 AM until service at the funeral home.

Visitation for Evelyn "Joy" Tepley Miller is 1-3 PM, Monday, May 18, at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FH & CS, INC. 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE, followed by a Celebration of Life at 3 PM. Share a memory or condolence at www.miznerfuneralhome.com

Thelma M. (Hornaman) Mitchell, 90, of Niland, CA, previously of Cambridge Springs, PA passed away on April 26, 2026 at home. Memorials can be made to Danielle Mitchell Memorial Fund (benefits Make-A-Wish), 24209 St. Hwy 408, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

Patty passed at University of Chicago Hospital on April 29, 2026. Patty was born and grew up in the Saegertown area.
For the past 31 years she called New Buffalo home. Arrangements are under the direction of Starks Family Funeral Home, Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 North Barton Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.