Obituaries

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...

May 11, 2023

Anthony (Tony) John Miller, 72, of Conneaut Lake, passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville.

He was born November 21, 1950 to the late Norbert (Bud) Sr. and Dorothy (Daley) Miller.

Tony was a graduate of Conneaut Lake High School.  He worked his entire life in...

Apr 22, 2023

Valentine (Val) A.  Dominick, 88, of Linesville, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Meadville Medical Center.

Born December 14, 1934, in Monongahela, he was the son of Isaac and Evelyn (Morgan) Dominick.  He married Carole Johns on February 5, 1960, in Winchester, Virginia.  She preceded him in death on December...

Apr 20, 2023

Kaye Lorrene Ellis Scott of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 82, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2023 after a long and brave fight with dementia. She was the loving wife of Roderic M. Scott for 61 years.

Kaye was born on November 26, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Elton Emery Ellis and Marie...

Apr 12, 2023

Wallace “Wally” Luce of Linesville, Pennsylvania (previously of Essex, Connecticut), age 71, passed away peacefully at home with loving family at his side on Wednesday April 12, 2023, following a long and valiant battle with cancer.

The eldest of 11 children, Wally was born February 28, 1952, in Ohio, where he spent his childhood. He served proudly...

Apr 9, 2023

Margaret Irene Ankenbauer, 95, of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pa.

Born January 31, 1928, in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of Russell and Elizabeth (Irvin) Southerland.

Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Irvine Chandler and Teresa Marie Balcom; a son, Jack Russell Balcom; a...

Apr 5, 2023

Brooke Ann Motter, 24, of Linesville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  She was born March 10th, 1999 in Meadville.  She was the daughter of Brandy Eakin and the late Scott Motter.

She attended Linesville High School.  Brooke loved her children as they were her world.  She liked music, spending time with her family and...

Apr 3, 2023

Marleen Ruth (Fischer) Devine, 71, of Conneautville, graduated on to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3, 2023, at her residence.  One day we will meet together in Heaven!

Born April 14, 1951, in Fairview, she was the daughter of Albert and Lois (Cunningham) Fischer.  She married Gerald Calvin Devine on July 26, 1969,...

Mar 27, 2023

Carl Howard Sherretts, 79, of Linesville went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Born November 28, 1943, in Meadville, he was the son of Warren and Helen (Carter) Sherretts.  He married Laura Ann Kightlinger on October 11,...

Mar 26, 2023

Susan Ann Stevens, age 73, of Linesville, Pennsylvania, died unexpectedly on Saturday March 25th.

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was a graduate of Conneaut Valley High School.  She enjoyed baking and canning, for which she won ribbons at the Crawford Country Fair.  She also loved pets, including many dogs over the years, most recently Dixie and her...

Mar 26, 2023

Edward Charles Kline Sr., 88, of Linesville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born May 1, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Joe and Mary Elizabeth (Ramsey) Kline.  He married Marjorie (Margie) Knierman on April 25, 1955, at St. Philip Church...

Mar 24, 2023

Richard (Dick) Lee Jones Sr., 91, formerly of Linesville, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Wesbury Retirement Community in Meadville.

Born November 2, 1931, in Meadville, he was the son of Clyde and Jessie (Mayashurst) Jones.  He married Shirley L. Ellis on October 27, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dick served our country in the...

Mar 17, 2023

Margaret E. Bradley, 75, of Conneautville, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2023.

She was a 1965 graduate of Conneaut Valley High School.  She worked many years selling magazines.  She really enjoyed talking to the many people she met doing this.

She was a beloved member of the Church of Christ in Conneautville.  She...

Mar 14, 2023

Mary Ann Baus, 80, of Espyville, passed away after a two year courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her residence.

Born October 18, 1942, in Tower Hill, Fayette County, she was the daughter of John and Anne (Rihaly) Semonik.

She was a 1960 graduate of Redstone High School in Brownsville.

Mar 10, 2023

Gregory Allen Lintz, 57, of Linesville, passed away after a lengthy courageous battle with brain cancer on Friday, March 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born July 26, 1965, in Meadville, he was the son of Allen and Agnes (Keller) Lintz.

Greg worked as a truck driver and mechanic.  He loved...

Mar 10, 2023

The Reverend John A. Walsh, 68, died on Friday, March 10, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Erie.

Father Walsh was born on November 3, 1954, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the son of Walter and Josephine (Novotny) Walsh. After attending Summit Township Elementary School in Harmonsburg and Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High School, he entered St. Mark Seminary in 1972 and began...

Mar 5, 2023

Ronald (John) Glenn Blood, 72, of Springboro, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his residence.

Born May 13, 1950, in Beaver Center, he was the son of William and Dorothy (Adams) Blood.

John graduated from Conneaut Valley High School in 1968.  He retired from General Electric after 35...

Mar 2, 2023

Annabelle Shearer, 93, of Hartstown, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Marquette Hospice House in Meadville.  She was born in Pardoe, Mercer County, PA September 8, 1929, to the late Leland Leo and Etta Maude Foust Mariacher.  She married Thomas Arthur Shearer Sept 26, 1953, who preceded her in death July 11, 2014.

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