Obituaries

Neil Arden Jones, age 88, of Saegertown, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Erie VA Medical Center.
He was born in Lewistown, PA on October 10, 1937, the son of Lyle and Evelyn (Hobbs) Jones.
He was a 1955 graduate of Meadville High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955...

Walter Wybiral, Sr., 88, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Faith Southwest Methodist Church, 4415 Wesley Street, with Pastor Mark Welshimer officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at...

Loretta Susanna Verga, 76, of Meadville, passed away Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at Meadville Medical Center, Transitional Care.
Loretta was born in Meadvill, on October 2, 1949, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Land) Minnick.
On December 21, 1990, Loretta married John R. Verga, Sr.; he survives.
A devout...

Ford E. Shreve, 86, of Springboro, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Ford was born in Union City on March 30, 1940, a son of the late Ormal Ford and Ruth (Boyer) Shreve.
On May 9, 1964, Ford married the love of his life, Irene M. Biernacki, who survives. Together they shared 61 years of...

Donald James "Jim" Garts, 91, of Erie, PA. passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Son of the late Clayton W. Garts and Hanna "Ruth" (Lowndes) Garts, he was born on January 12, 1935 in Greenville, PA.
He was a 1953 graduate of Penn High in Greenville, PA. A U.S. Army veteran, Jim was retired from the R.D. Werner...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dakota James Dittrich, age 36, of Columbia, Tennessee, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from a sudden and unexpected illness, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 13, 1989, in Oil City, PA. He was a beloved son, brother, and devoted father to his...

Terry Lee Frye, Jr., 56, of Guys Mills, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at home.
Terry was born in Spangler on May 26, 1969.
On August 14, 2004, Terry married Bunny Jean Henry; she survives.
He was a graduate of North Cambria High School. A self-made, skilled craftsman, Terry owned and operated...

Marian (Magnacca) Killingsworth, 87, of Logan, OH, passed March 27, 2026.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gene; sisters, Philomena Consiglio of NV, Eleanor Potts of Meadville, many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by siblings Ernestine Magnacca, Frances Harmon, Ernie Englehardt, Ralph Magnacca, and...

Robert L. McDaniel, age 75, of Edinboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, following a long illness. Born in Meadville, PA, on May 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Margaret C. (Ferry) McDaniel.
Robert and his sister had a happy childhood on the McDaniel Jersey Dairy near Frenchtown, where...

Lyta Kathryn Gerhold Seddig, 81, of Southwest Harbor, ME, died on August 31, 2025, from injuries she sustained in a household accident. Lyta was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on February 22, 1944, the oldest daughter of Rev. Charles Roland Gerhold and Viola Schroeder Gerhold.
Lyta graduated at the top of her 1962...

It is with sadness that the family of Donald C. Burchfield, age 93, of Conneaut Lake, announce his passing on March 22, 2026.

Donald was born on October 9, 1932, in Geneva, PA, the son of Ronald and Velma (Bossard) Burchfield.

Donald was a lifelong business owner of Harned Oil Company. Don loved flying his...

Lorna Renee Freund, 65, of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 23, 2026, at home.
She was born in Alamogordo, N.M., on November 14, 1960, a daughter of the late Roy and Chrystal (Black) Wheeler.
Lorna had been married to Paul Freund.
She was of the Lutheran faith.
Lorna graduated from Saegertown...

Jack Edward Acker, 82, passed away on March 22, 2026.
Jack was the son of the late John Henry Acker and Hazel Fern (Battles) Acker.
Born on June 22, 1943, Jack was the youngest of six children. His siblings, Beatrice Shorts, James Acker, Marian Ferguson, Kenneth Acker, and Lois Moore, as well as twin daughters,...

Samuel L. Shorts, 87, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Wesbury.

Samuel was born in Nickleville, on June 25, 1938, a son of the late Ralph and Ethel (Shreffler) Shorts.

On July 11, 1964, Sam married Marilyn J. Vanderhoff; she survives.

He attended First Baptist Church in...

Brigid (Gidget) Lenee Free, 24, of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly at their residence on the 16th of March, 2026. They were deeply loved by those who came to know their sincere and energetic presence. Brigid was born October 28, 2001, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania to Julianne Doss...

Dominic J. Mottillo, 73, of Meadville, passed away suddenly Monday, March 16, 2026, at home.
Dominic was born in Meadville on July 8, 1952, a son of the late Anthony and Jeanne (Calvert) Mottillo.
In May of 1979 Dominic married Georgia Keppler.
He was a lifelong member of St. Mary of Grace Church. Born and raised...

Joanne L. Cunningham, age 79, of Hampton, VA, formerly of Conneaut Lake, passed away Saturday morning, February 21, 2026, in Marcello Post Acute, Hampton, VA.
She was born in Meadville on April 30, 1946, a daughter of William C. and Jean Kellogg (Horton) Saulsbery.
She was a 1964 graduate from Conneaut Lake High...

On the evening of 6 March, 2026, Judy Irwin entered into Heaven while her husband was at her side in her home in Hadley, PA. She was 79 years old.
Judy was born in Mercer, PA, to Viola and Donald Buchanan. She was raised by Florence and Thomas Black from the age of 5 days old in Meadville, PA. She met her husband,...

Janet Marie Strope, of Meadville, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 2, 2025.
She was the daughter of Owen C. Kiser and Eva M. Kiser.
Janet had an unwavering love for the Lord and Savior. Her faith was central to her life, guiding her in all that she did. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and...

Leonard G. Austin, 79, of Conneaut Lake, East Fallowfield Township, passed away peacefully at his residence early Thursday morning.

He was born in Kittanning on October 11, 1946, a son of the late Leonard and Sarah (Anthony) Austin.

Leonard served honorably in the United States Air Force as a communications...