AGNES (MCFARLAND) LEACH
September 28, 1923 ~ April 5, 2018 (age 94)
Agnes Leach, 94, formerly of Espyville, Shenango area, Conneaut Lake and a resident of Rolling Fields since December 2015, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 5, 2018.
She was born September 28, 1923 in Brookfield, OH, a daughter of Ralph H. and Clara White McFarland. She was a 1940 graduate of Brookfield High School. She married Wayne Leach July 11, 1941 and he preceded her in death March 28, 1974.
Agnes was a homemaker and worked on the family farm. For many years she was an active member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Mercer, where she served in many capacities. More recently, she attended Trinity United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed bible study. Agnes enjoyed corresponding with family and many friends. She enjoyed baking and was known as the “Pie Lady.”
Survivors include Gloria Leach Wright (Alan) of Willoughby, OH, Margaret (Peg) Reese (Jon) of Guys Mills, PA and Virginia (Ginny) Trimble of Conneaut Lake, PA; James Leach (Barb) of Richmond, VA; and daughter-in-law Linda Leach Hapner of Las Vegas, NV. She had eleven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Brest of West Middlesex, PA and a sister-in-law, Eileen McElhaney of Hubbard, OH; and close friend, Tom McAdams of Meadville, PA. She had numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Wayne (Jerry) Leach; a brother, Ralph McFarland, Jr.; and two sisters, Marguerite McFarland and Bonnie Dellarco.
Calling hours will be Monday, April 9th from 4 to 7 p.m. at WAID-COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 12422 CONNEAUT LAKE RD., CONNEAUT LAKE and Tuesday, April 10th from 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 240 N. Third St., Conneaut Lake. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Revs. Dave Brumagin and William Green officiating.
Interment will be private at Espyville cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Espyville cemetery Association, 1868 Chapel Rd., Espyville, PA 16424 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
The family would like to thank the caregivers and any others at Rolling Fields that made Agnes’ life more comfortable in her last years.
THE REV. DANIEL GORDON HENRY
May 18, 1922 ~ February 22, 2017 (age 94)
The Rev. Daniel Gordon Henry, 94, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community, passed away there and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, February 22, 2017.
He was born May 18, 1922 in Westford, PA, a son of Don and Maggie Alene McClurg Henry. He married Eloise Augusta Campbell April 6, 1946 and she survives.
Gordon attended Erie Business School and was a graduate of Bob Jones University. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater of Operations and was honorably discharged with the rank of Yeoman First Class.
Gordon was first ordained in the Southern Methodist Church in South Carolina and was currently listed in the Christian Missionary Alliance Church. He Pastored in churches in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and California, including approximately seven years at The United Church of Springboro, PA.
Survivors, in addition to his wife Eloise of 70 years, include a daughter, The Rev. Rebecca Lash and her husband David of Conneaut Lake; a son, The Rev. Jonathan Henry and his wife Linda of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Gordon Henry and a brother, Cyril Eugene Henry.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Saturday, March 11th at 11:00 a.m. in the Barco Chapel of Wesbury United Methodist Community, 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville.
The arrangements have been entrusted to the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.
ROBERT L. (BOB) STEINER
December 22, 1938 ~ January 8, 2018 (age 79)
Robert L. (Bob) Steiner, 79, of Blooming Valley, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at Meadville Medical Center following an unexpected illness.
He was born December 22, 1938 in Meadville, a son of Thomas and Vivian Cline Steiner. He married Susie M. Bradshaw November 5, 1960 and she preceded him in death March 27, 2016.
Bob was a 1957 graduate of Saegertown High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1957 to 1960, stationed in Germany. He worked as a lineman for Penelec for 32 years, retiring in 1996. Bob was a member of West Mead 2 VFD. He enjoyed walking Woodcock Dam, watching golf, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, and especially loved time spent with his grandchildren.
He was a member of Blooming Valley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Grinnell and her husband Mark of Bridgeport, TX; three sons, Robert C. (Stub) Steiner of Saegertown, Brian (Pete) Steiner of Blooming Valley, and Jeff Steiner and his wife Darla of Sharpsville; six grandchildren, Billy Grinnell and his wife Chelsea, Becky Grinnell, and Kaytlynn, Karleigh, Keelie, and Macie Steiner; a brother, Harold Steiner and his wife Sandy of Gainesville, FL; two sisters, Janet Cummings of Cambridge Springs and Cathy Kocis of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Steiner.
Calling hours will be Thursday, January 11th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE and Friday, January 12th from 10 to 11 a.m. at Blooming Valley United Methodist Church, 24740 State St., Meadville.
The funeral service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Joong Wook Koe, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in Blooming Valley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blooming Valley United Methodist Church, 24740 State St., Meadville, PA 16335 or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505.
RICHARD J. ROCHE
January 29, 1947 ~ October 10, 2016 (age 69)
Richard J. Roche, 69, of Meadville, died Monday, October 10, 2016 at Meadville Medical Center.
He was born January 29, 1947 in Meadville, a son of Carl H. Roche and Lettie Frazier Roche Decker.
Richard attended Meadville public schools. He was employed at The Downtown Mall in maintenance and security and previously worked at C & J Plastics.
Richard enjoyed fishing, nature photography, and spending time in the woods.
Survivors include four sisters, Sharon Lalli of Meadville, Carla Muddiman and her husband Charles of Meadville, Micki Wassel and her husband Alan of Erie, and Susan Teudhope and her husband Thomas of Girard; his twin brother, Robert Roche and his wife Harriet of Chesapeake, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Decker; a sister, Sandra Schroeder; and a nephew, Robert Roche, Jr.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE where a prayer service will follow at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
MARIAN YVONNE (JOHNSON) CRIBBS
May 20, 1922 ~ February 15, 2017 (age 94)
Marian Yvonne Cribbs, 94, of Meadville died peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.
She was born May 20, 1922 in Union City a daughter of William H. and Vera Louella Manross Johnson. She married Theodore Howard Cribbs December 10, 1943 and he preceded her in death July 9, 1979.
She was a graduate of Union City High School and then moved to Meadville where she met Ted when they both worked at Talon, Inc. After they were married Ted served in the Merchant Marine during World War II and Marian worked as a telephone operator in Union City. Then she also worked as a clerk at the Meadville Eckerd’s Drug Store. Marian grew up at the Union City United Methodist Church then transferred her membership to Grace United Methodist Church in Meadville in 1956. She had a lifelong commitment to the music ministry of Grace United Methodist Church where she played handbells and sang in the choir. She was also a member of its United Methodist Women. She also was a 35 year singing member with the Sweet Adelines. She and her husband enjoyed bowling and won several bowling tournaments and she was an avid knitter and card player of 500 and solitaire.
She is survived by two daughters, Priscilla (Ted) Danielson of Southfield, MI and Karen James (Alan Betts) of Pittsford, VT; 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 2 great-great children; a sister, Ruth Odom of Whitesburg, GA and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bert O. Johnson and a sister, Clara Eloise Allen.
The memorial celebration of life service will be Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 828 N. Main Street, Meadville with Rev. Rebecca Patterson, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wesbury United Methodist Community, 31 N. Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335 or Grace United Methodist Church, 828 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
JANICE ELAINE (SEWELL) HILL
October 15, 1950 ~ March 2, 2017 (age 66)
Janice Elaine (Sewell) Hill, 66, of Meadville, PA went to be an angel on March 2nd 2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.
She was born Oct 15th 1950 in St. Marys, PA the daughter of the late Nelson S. Sewell and Hazel H. (Flanagan) Sewell. She married Richard A. Hill on August 15, 1972 and he survives.
She graduated from Port Allegany High school and then from Corning X-Ray School. She worked for 37 years at Meadville Medical Center starting at Spencer Hospital as an x-ray technician and retiring in January 2015. Jan was loved by all that entered her path and loved her family with all of her heart. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and Grandmother (Nanny).
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Richard Hill; a son Brandon Hill of Meadville; a daughter, Rachel (Hill) Bosco and her husband Daryl of Meadville; four grandchildren, Hannah Hill, Payton Hill, Nolan Bosco, and Andrew Bosco; a sister Marsha (Sewell) Waite and her husband Chuck of Meadville; a brother, James Sewell and his wife Karen of Port Allegheny; a brother-in-law, Brian Hill and his wife Laura of Pittsburgh; a sister-in-law, Teresa Bulik of Florida and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, two infant sisters, Bonnie Jean Sewell and Arlene Hazel Sewell; an infant brother, Mark William Sewell and in-laws Claude Hill, Mary Hill, Timothy Hill, and Charles Hill.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
Private family graveside service will be in Portage Township Cemetery, Sizerville PA.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Center for Organ Recovery and Education C.O.R.E (www.core.org), 204 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh PA, 15238.
EMILY R. (RICHARDSON) BOUGHTON
September 13, 1934 ~ March 8, 2017 (age 82)
On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 the lights went out and the wind carried away the spirit of Emily Richardson Boughton, aged 82 of Meadville, PA.
She was born September 13, 1934 in Glendale, OH, a suburb of Cincinnati. She was the daughter of Roland and Althea Ford Richardson. She was a 1952 graduate of Hillsdale High School and a 1956 graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She worked as a devoted teacher at Meadville Cooperative Pre-School for 29 years, retiring in 2002.
“Emmy” as she was known by her friends, was very proud to be a member of the Meadville community which she called home for 65 years. In addition to raising her own family, she touched the lives of generations of children through the Meadville Cooperative Pre-School. Her great belief in early education influenced each of her four children to become teachers. Her passion to stimulate her intellect extended well into her retirement by tackling the daily crossword and challenging jigsaw puzzles. She participated in theater in college and was grateful to share the stage with the cast and crews, many of whom became lifelong friends. Emmy was full of life and fun and always made everyone feel welcome and important. Humor, humility and a deep compassion for all were her primary attributes.
She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church since the 1960s and served on the board of the Meadville Public Library and the Meadville Council of the Arts. One of her favorite activities was to volunteer at the Meadville Community Soup Kitchen with members of her UU church family. She helped found the former “Friends of Probationers” under Judge P. Richard Thomas as part of the Crawford County Court Services and was a volunteer with Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Her lifelong love of the stage and arts made her a popular and beloved participant in both the Meadville Community Theater and Academy Theater productions as well as the Allegheny Jazz Society. Her acting range was showcased in various roles, ranging from Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” to Lucy from “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”. She drew big crowds to many Meadville Medical Center Auxiliary Charity Follies productions due to her ability to make people laugh. Her acting skills were on display beyond the stage as she served as “Miss Tissue” and Grandma Reader at First District Elementary School, bringing laughter to all. Emmy could make even the most mundane thing fun.
Emmy had deep ties to the family camp, Treasure Island, in Georgian Bay, Ontario. Founded by her grandmother, Grammie, Emmy instilled the importance and values of family in her children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She loved to fish, explore, and dance in the kitchen. She made time for each family member, staying connected and involved – she was interested in everything. Emmy recognized the uniqueness in each family member and focused on bringing out the best in all of us. She was the family’s rudder and the only person known for eating a whole jar of marshmallow cream in one sitting. Her role models were her parents, Bobo and Gami, and she embodied the best of them.
On the last day of her life, she attended her monthly "HAH" luncheon (Happy and Hatless, a twist on the Red Hat Society) -- a league of extraordinary ladies and some of Emmy's closest friends.
She is survived by two sons, David Boughton and his wife Lori of Meadville and William Boughton and his wife Jill of Cincinnati; two daughters, Elizabeth Lohr and her husband Mike of Ashland, VA and Sarah Holt and her husband Max of Meadville; eight grandchildren, Ben, Jenny, Chloe and Cassidy Boughton, Charlie and McAlester Holt and Peter and Sarah Horning; two great grandchildren, Eila and Anderson Horning; a sister, Betsy Kurlin of Glendale, OH; a brother, Ted Richardson of Williamsport, PA and a very special niece, Nancy Kurlin of Glendale, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Althea (Fifi) McCaslin.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 12 from 1:00-3:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.
Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Church, 346 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
DORCAS B. (BURKHARDT) MINICK
February 5, 1925 ~ November 6, 2016 (age 91)
Dorcas B. Minick, 91, of Durham, NC and formerly of Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Brookshire Senior Living Center, Hillsborough, NC surrounded by her loving family.
She was born February 5, 1925 in South Connellsville, PA, a daughter of Barnett and Bessie Sleighter Burkhardt.
Dorcas was a 1945 graduate of Allegheny College where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in English. While at Allegheny, she was a member of the Allegheny Singers and Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
Dorcas taught biology at Dunbar Township High School in Leisenring, PA for three years and subsequently was an english teacher at Meadville High School for 16 years, retiring in 1987.
A member of St. Paul’s Reformed Church, Dorcas taught Sunday School for many years, was a former Sunday School superintendent and former member of the church board, serving as president and vice president. For the past ten years she attended the Genesis United Methodist Church in Cary, NC.
Dorcas was a member for over 50 years of Order of Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma honorary teacher’s society, Allegheny College Choir, Daughters of the American Revolution, Hayfield Grange #800, and the Thesaurus and Philo Mathesian Clubs in Meadville. She enjoyed bluebirds, crocheting, and especially singing. Dorcas was a descendant of Colonel William Crawford for whom Crawford County is named.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel C. Minick of Meadville and Robert S. Minick and his wife Melvalee of Durham, NC; a daughter, Heidi Minick Starke and her husband David of Chesterland, OH; three grandsons, William Minick, Ryan Minick, and Michael Starke; three great-grandchildren, Amelia Minick, Linus Starke and Matthew Minick; a nephew, Barney Knorr, a niece, Carolyn Knorr Stephens and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Minick; a brother, Robert C. Burkhardt; a sister, Emaruth Burkhardt Knorr; a niece, Gwendolyn Burkholder; and a nephew, Tom Burkhardt.
The memorial service will be Saturday, July 8th at 10 a.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE
Inurnment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Reformed Church, 1070 Park Ave., Meadville, PA 16335.
BRIAN DOUGLAS LANGDON, DVM
January 3, 1953 ~ September 26, 2016 (age 63)
Brian Douglas Langdon, DVM, 63, of Meadville died Monday, September 26, 2016 in Stow, OH at his sister’s home where he had recently been residing.
He was born in Meadville January 3, 1953 a son of Dr. Arthur Mills and Anne Kennedy Langdon. He was a 1971 graduate of Meadville High School, a 1976 graduate of Edinboro University and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He owned and operated Langdon’s Town & Country Veterinary Clinic here in Meadville for many years.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed bicycling, hunting, fishing and camping.
He is survived by a sister, Heather Carlson and her husband Larry of Stow, OH and their children, Vanessa A. Letera and her husband Matthew of Stow, OH (and their children, Molly, Jake and Rylie), Jeffrey R. Carlson and his wife Kelly of Cincinnati, OH and Natalie J. Marignoni and her husband Matthew of Munroe Falls, OH; a brother, A. Kennedy Langdon of Coconut Creek, FL and his children, Elizabeth A. Langdon of Dallas, TX, Christopher J. Langdon of Coconut Creek, FL and Jeremy T. Langdon of Coconut Creek, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Calling hours will be Friday, October 7th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
The funeral service will be Saturday, October 8th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty Street, Meadville with the Rev. Dr. Brian K. Jensen, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty Street, Meadville, PA 16335, Southern Care Hospice, 1245 Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335 or Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E, Green, OH 44685.
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