Obituaries

May 3, 2022

Laurence “Larry” Martin Crom, 83, of Espyville, departed this world after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  Larry spent his final days at home surrounded by family and friends.

Larry entered the world on February 26, 1939, in Warren, Ohio.  He was a son of the late Lauree M. and Marian “Meg” A. (Myers) Crom. ...

May 3, 2022

Daniel Melvin Overmoyer, 81, of Peoria, Arizona, formerly of Linesville, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2022 in Peoria.

Born April 3, 1941 in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Earl and Audrey (Farley) Overmoyer.  He married Marilyn Cahall on June 18, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio.

Dan was...

Apr 20, 2022

Betty J. Godsave, 83, of Linesville passed away on April 20, 2022, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville.

Born July 2, 1938, in Linesville, she was the daughter of Martin and Helen (Lord) Oswald.  She was a loving and devoted homemaker.  She married Robert T. Godsave Jr. on January 26, 1957 and he preceded her in death on...

Apr 1, 2022

Patrick Joseph Newell, 68, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 1, 2022, at his residence.

Born April 28, 1953, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (McAleer) Newell.

He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1971.  He then attended...

Mar 30, 2022

Ann Lillian (Herman) Mihalic, 71, of Zelienople passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless, surrounded by her children.

Ann was born on April 15, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of William and Ida Mae (Deal) Herman.   She had two brothers, William Herman and Martin Herman and two sisters, Faye Crouse and...

Mar 8, 2022

Filomena F. Sorsby-Bullis, 65, of Espyville, succumbed to her courageous battle with cancer and entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, surrounded by her husband, children and niece, Theresa Ann Vite.  Filomena was born to Theresa Ann (Carbone) Tagliavia and Arthur Tagliavia in Brooklyn, New York on August 1, 1956.

Filomena was...

Feb 26, 2022

James Maurice Lasko, 71, of Conneautville died on February 26,   2022 at The Grove in Greenville, Pa.

Jim was born September 12, 1950 in Meadville to Maurice (Mike) and Helen (Zinchiak) Lasko.  In 1973 he married Cynthia Connick, who preceded him in death on December 16, 2020. Jim graduated in 1968 from Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High School.  He earned...

Feb 24, 2022

Darlene Lee Irwin, 77, of Meadville, passed away after a lengthy illness on February 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the Meadville Medical Center.

She was born December 12, 1944 in Meadville.   She married Gary Irwin on November 21, 1962 at the Linesville United Methodist Church.

Darlene graduated from Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High School in...

Feb 22, 2022

Mary Lou Hoovler, 74, of Conneaut Lake, passed peacefully and went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2022, at her residence.

Born June 7, 1947, in Greenville, she was the daughter of Robert and Leona (Davis) Williams.  Mary Lou graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 1965.  She married Lyle Hoovler on July 22, 1967....

Feb 20, 2022

William Petronio Sr. was born November 7, 1927, in Pittsburgh, to Joseph, Sr. and Marietta (Scarnati) Petronio.  He passed away February 20, 2022, at his home in Espyville with his loving family with him.  Bill was 94, and hardworking.  His body finally retired.

He graduated from Connelley trade school in Pittsburgh.  He married Louise Nolan on July...

Feb 13, 2022

Shirley Anne Krachkowski, 78, of Linesville, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022,  St. Paul’s Senior Living Community in Greenville.

Born January 23, 1944, in Meadville, she was the daughter of Gail and Margaret (Birtciel) Corey.  She married Pete A. Krachkowski on September 21, 1963, at St. Philip Church in Linesville. He preceded her in death on May...

Feb 10, 2022

Frank John Garbinski 80, passed away peacefully on February 10, at home after a courageous battle from corticobasal syndrome.

Born on January 5, 1942, he was the only child of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Sobditch) Garbinski.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Judy ( Custer) Garbinski, his son, Jeffrey, his daughter...

Feb 5, 2022

Richard Arden “Dick” James, Sr., 82, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring, FL.

He was born November 18, 1939 to E. Arden and Dorothy (Martin) James in Meadville City Hospital, Meadville, PA.

Dick graduated from Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High School in Linesville, PA in...

Feb 2, 2022

Albert Irl Moss, 69, of Linesville, passed away after a short but well fought battle with small cell lung cancer on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Pittsburgh.

Born October 15, 1952, in Meadville Pa, to Albert Edward and Shirley Irene (Hill) Moss.

Albert graduated from Edgewood High School in...

Jan 31, 2022

Paul E. (Bob) Gehr, Jr., 90, of Linesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Meadville Medical Center.

Born December 17, 1931, in Linesville, he was the son of Paul and Cecelia (Bodisch) Gehr.  He married Alice J. Butterfield on September 29, 1973, at the Linesville First Baptist Church.  Paul was known as Bob...

Jan 19, 2022

Joseph P. Clausen, 66, of Linesville passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Meadville Medical Center due to complications of Covid.  Born April 22, 1955 in Geneva, he was the son of Paul and Jean (McClure) Clausen.

He was a 1973 graduate of Linesville Conneaut Summit High School.  Joe then...

Jan 14, 2022

Debbie K. Jones, 59, of Okeechobee, Florida, passed away on January 14, 2022, due to complications from Covid.

She was born February 4, 1962 in Wellsville, New York.   Debbie was a loving and devoted homemaker and she enjoyed going antiquing.

Survivors include her loving husband, Keith A. Jones, whom she married on July 17, 1986;...

Jan 11, 2022

Janet R. (Jacobs) Hartle, 90, of Meadville, formerly of Conneaut Lake, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Meadville Medical Center.

Born April 16, 1931, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Anson and Ruth (Connell) Jacobs.  She married Melvin C. Hartle on April 21, 1951; he preceded her in death on August 6,...

Jan 8, 2022

Éva (Günther) Mergl, 92, of Shermansville, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Manchester Commons Retirement Community in Erie.  She was born in Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary on September 30, 1929 to parents Luiza and Lajos Gunther. She and her multitude of cousins and siblings enjoyed growing up in small town life—although she always longed for the adventure of going...

Dec 27, 2021

Loved by many, missed by all.

Mary (Maggie) Weaver Paul, age 67 of Jamestown, PA, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021.

She was born on July 30, 1954, daughter of the late Louise Wilson and Thomas Weaver.

An active member of the First Baptist Church of Linesville, she loved helping others. She also...