Stanley Dronko
Stanley Dronko, 82, of 16785 E. Shaw Road, Meadville, died Saturday, April 14, 2001, at his residence.
Born in Donora, May 7, 1918, he was a son of Andrew and Sophia Gugala Dronko. He married Mary Pawelek Nov. 27, 1941.
He was a dairy farmer most of his life. He then worked for the former J & J Portion Control Meats before retiring from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in 1985.
He was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church.
He was a hard working man devoted to his wife, his family and his farm.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Dronko; two daughters, Genevieve Clark and her husband, Dennis, of Saegertown, and Frances Maziarz and her husband, Tim, of Meadville; a son, Leonard Dronko and his wife, Beverly, of Millington, Mich.; four grandchildren, Mike Dronko, Danielle Dronko, Melissa Maziarz and Allison Maziarz; two step-grandchildren, Joel Clark and Denise Arbuckle; and a sister, Sophie Warzybok of Warren, Mich.
He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Dronko; and six brothers.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville, where a prayer service will be at 8:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church with Monsignor Richard E. Butryn of the church as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Brigid Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, 383 Arch St., Meadville, Pa., 16335.
Nickolas Varee
ASHTABULA, Ohio - Nickolas Varee, 72, of 6230 Runkle Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio, died Saturday, April 14, 2001, at his home following an extended illness.
Born in Spring Township, Crawford County, Nov. 21, 1928, he was a son of Constantine and Elizabeth Schaeffer Varee.
He was retired from Millennium Inorganic Chemicals Plant No. 1 of Ashtabula. He previously had worked at Reactive Metals of Ashtabula for 10 years.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ashtabula. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Korean War.
He was very proud of his grandchildren and loved spending time with them. He also loved traveling, hunting and writing poems. He was a carpenter building many homes, garages and barns in the area.
Survivors include a son, Dennis Varee and his wife, JoAnn, of Ashtabula; four daughters, Marilyn Westropp and her husband, Michael, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Lori McLaughlin and her husband, Dick, of Conneaut, Ohio, Madonna Glenn and her husband, Kevin, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Connie Robbins and her husband, Michael, of Ocala, Fla.; six grandchildren, Nicole, Mary, Stacy, Megan, Nyssa and Nicholas; five sisters, Elizabeth (Betty) Lehman and Barbara Varee both of Conneautville; Marjorie Slubowski of Erie, Katherine Martin of Richmond, Mich. and Maggie Steigerwald of Springboro; three brothers, Constantine Varee of Madison Heights, Mich., John Varee of Springboro and Joe Varee of Conneautville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Varee; and two sisters, Frances Fenn and Anna Varee.
Calling hours are Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Conneautville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church of Conneautville with the Rev. Robert Fedor of the church as celebrant.
Burial will be in Spring Cemetery, Springboro.
The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Ashtabula County, 2420 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio, 44004.
Betty Ann Prusia
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS - Betty Ann Prusia, 59, of 411 McClellan St., Cambridge Springs, died Friday, April 13, 2001, after a lengthy struggle with cancer.
She was born in Meadville, April 10, 1942, a daughter of William and Elsie Smith Vivian. She married Raynold L. Prusia Sept. 10, 1960.
Since 1979, she had worked for Gibson Greeting Card Co. as a senior merchandiser for the company for various stores in the area. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Cambridge Springs.
She enjoyed sewing, gardening, hiking and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Raynold L. Prusia; three daughters, Lynnette A. Tripoli and her husband, Alan, of Centerville, Brenda S. Van Matre and her husband, H. William III of Cambridge Springs, and Diana R. Perkins and her husband, Tom, of Centerville; three sons, Raynold L. Prusia of Cincinnati, Ohio; William P. Prusia of Cambridge Springs, and Robert A. Prusia of Cambridge Springs; 14 grandchildren; a sister, Helen Guelich and her husband, Ward, of Saegertown; a brother, Charles Vivian and his wife, Barb, of Harmonsburg; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs.
A funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Cambridge Springs.
Burial will be in Cambridge Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Regional Cancer Center of Erie and the United Methodist Church of Cambridge Springs Memorial Fund.
Rose Ann Trefiletti
BLAINE, Minn. - Rose Ann Trefiletti, 83, of 1005 Paul Parkway, Blaine, Minn., died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Alterra Health Care Center, Blaine.
She was born in Wauchula, Fla., June 9, 1917, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Troila Johns. She married Samuel Trefiletti.
She had been employed as a medical secretary.
Survivors include a daughter, Jan Sofka of Blaine; a grandson; two sisters, Peg Hemler and Frances Santenello, both of Meadville; two brothers, Arthur Johns of Hastings, Neb., and Charles Johns of Marion, Ohio. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Damico and Joan Wendaur.
There were no calling hours.
A private funeral service was Saturday at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville, with the Rev. Gregory P. Passauer of St. Agatha's Roman Catholic Church officiating.
Entombment was in St. Brigid Mausoleum.
Lauren B. McCracken Callen
KANE - Lauren B. McCracken Callen, 41, of 306 Janeway St., Kane, and formerly of Meadville, died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at Kane Community Hospital.
She was born in Meadville Aug. 15, 1959, a daughter of George and Bette Cremi McCracken. She married Doug Callen Sept. 19, 1981.
A 1977 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School, she worked in sales at the Sugar Plum Shoppe with her mother for more than 25 years, then at Tall Oaks Gift Shop in Sheffield. She also worked as a volunteer at Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 19 years, include her mother of Meadville; a brother-in-law, John Bell; several cousins; and her dear friends, Margaret and Joseph Pasquino.
She was preceded in death by her father; a sister, Nancy McCracken Bell; and a brother, David McCracken.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gregory P. Passauer of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church officiating.
The family suggests memorials be made to Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 21601 Stull Road, Saegertown, Pa. 16433; or Diabetes Center of Crawford County, 505 Poplar St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Billie E. Meinhardt
GROVE CITY - Billie E. Meinhardt, 79, of Grove Manor, Grove City, formerly of St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at Grove City Hospital after a monthlong illness.
She was born in St. Louis Oct. 15, 1922, a daughter of Charles and Susan Clifton Hyfield. She was previously married to Eddie Meinhardt, who died in 1994.
She spent summers in Crawford County for many years, then moved to Grove City in May. She lived at Lakeview Manor in Stoneboro before moving to Grove Manor.
A homemaker, she enjoyed crocheting and her family.
Survivors include a niece, Karen K. Kelley Buchanan of Carlton, who helped to take care of her; a great-niece; and several great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy M. Hyfield Kelley, and a niece, Pauline Kelley Johnston, both of whom lived in Cochranton.
There were no calling hours.
The graveside committal service was at Valhalls Cemetery, St. Louis.
Arrangements were under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home, St. Louis.
Margaret E. (Peg) Garnett
SAEGERTOWN - Margaret E. (Peg) Garnett, 93, formerly of Erie Street, Centerville, died Friday, April 13, 2001, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, following an extended illness.
Born at Coraopolis July 12, 1907, she was a daughter of Emery J. and Margaret Cornish Edwards. She married Herbert C. Garnett June 2, 1928 in Little Valley, N.Y. He preceded her in death Aug. 14, 1976.
She attended the Titusville schools, and was employed by the local telephone company in Titusville for many years as a switchboard operator. She and her husband also operated their business, Schoolhouse Furniture in Centerville, for many years.
She was a member of Centerville Baptist Church.
A Republican committeewoman for more than 50 years, she was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and the United Way. She was a member of the Acacia Chapter 30 Order of the Eastern Star, Centerville Women's Club and the auxiliary of Centerville Volunteer Fire Department. She and her husband began the Strawberry Festival in Centerville many years ago, which is still an annual event.
Survivors include a son, Donald H. Garnett and his wife, Sandra, of Meadville; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Edwards, and a sister, Irene Edwards.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Members of Acacia Chapter 30 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Timothy Cope, pastor of Centerville Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Titusville.
The family suggests memorials be made to Centerville Volunteer Fire Department, Centerville, Pa. 16404; or Centerville Baptist Church, Centerville, Pa. 16404.
Frank C. Blystone
EDINBORO - Frank C. Blystone, 81, of 25581 Fry Road, Edinboro, died Wednesday April 11, 2001, at Beverly Healthcare, Cambridge Springs, following an extended illness.
Born at home in Cussewago Township April 27, 1919, he was a son of Claude and Laura Scheidemantel Blystone. He married Mary Rogers Feb. 20, 1947.
He operated the family dairy farm his entire adult life until his retirement in 1977. He also owned and operated school buses, providing service to Cussewago Township from 1953 to 1964. He then worked for Hutchinson Builders and for Hobbs Lumber from 1967 to 1972.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Drakes Mill, since 1964, where he served as councilman for six years and was the current financial secretary since 1964.
A former director of the Edinboro Community Fair, he was also a member of the Dairymen's League Association.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 54 years, include three daughters, Mary Lou Lazor and her husband, Daniel, of Warren, Ohio, Cheryl Harney of Cambridge Springs, and Diane Lechefsky and her husband, James, of Edinboro; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs.
The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Elsa Clark of St. Paul's Lutheran Church officiating.
Burial will be in Venango Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Cambridge Area Volunteer Ambulance Service, Cambridge Springs, Pa. 16403; or St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 25812 Mt. Pleasant Road, Cambridge Springs.
Phyllis E. Kunz
TITUSVILLE - Phyllis E. Kunz, 73, of 16909 State Highway 89, Titusville, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Titusville Area Hospital following her illness with sideroblastic anemia.
Born in Spartansburg July 12, 1927, she was a daughter of Ralph and Hazel Johnson Martin. She married Paul E. Kunz June 11, 1949 at Bethel United Methodist Church.
A 1946 graduate of Spartansburg High School, she attended Edinboro State Normal School. She had been employed as a school teacher at the Excelsior and Springcreek schools. She also operated the Dolly Run Farm with her husband and was an avid promoter of real dairy products. She later worked at Grandview Healthcare (Beverly Healthcare) as an aide and also in the laundry.
She was also an Avon representative for more than 30 years.
A member of Bethel United Methodist Church, she was active in many of the church's groups. She was a former member of the Gresham Grange and a former 4-H leader. She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her family and friends, and was active in several farm associations.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 51 years of Centerville, include five children, Hazel E. DeMarco and her husband, Robert Jr., of Warminster, and Joyce E. Smith, John E. Kunz and his wife, Cynthia, Paula E. Kunz, and Nancy E. Kunick and her husband, Calvin, all of Centerville; 11 grandchildren, Chrystie DeMarco, Jaymie Smith Stine, Lowell Smith, Carrie Smith, Brenda Smith, Emilie Smith, Kellie Kunz, Chad Kunz, Jessica Kunz Bryan, Cale Kunick and Case Kunick; three great-grandchildren; three half brothers, Clarence Martin and his wife, Marjorie, of Hamlet, N.C., Donald Martin and his wife, Thresa, and Dana Martin and his wife, Maxine, all of Spartansburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Rennie Martin; and an infant sister, Beryl Martin.
Calling hours are today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville.
The funeral will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gregory Cox of Bethel United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 15068 State Highway 89, Titusville, Pa. 16354; or Titusville READ Program, c/o Benson Memorial Library, 213 N. Franklin St., Titusville, Pa. 16354.
Charles A. Leighty
HARMONSBURG - Charles A. Leighty, 88, of Cemetery Road, Harmonsburg, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Born in Vernon Township March 30, 1913, he was a son of John L. and Caroline Smock Leighty. He married Esther E. Flaugh June 8, 1940.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in Europe and seeing action in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired in 1978 from Sunbeam after 16 years of service and previously worked at American Viscose Corp. for 19 years.
He was a member of Harmonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge 498, Linesville American Legion Post 462, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7842, Dicksonburg Grange, a 60-year member of Vernon Grange and a charter member of Summit Township Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a Pamona State and National Grange member and a member of the National Rifle Association.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, dancing and doing things for other people.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 50 years, include a son, Charles A. Leighty and his wife, Connie, of Clinton; a daughter, Linda Mae Warren and her husband, Michael, of Erial, N.J.; four grandchildren, Charles A. Leighty III, Jenea Leighty, Jessica Warren and Erin Warren; a sister, Dorothy L. Heasley of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and John Leighty; and three sisters, Marie Hogue, Sadie Onspaugh and Reba Comstock.
Calling hours are today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Harold W. Coleman Jr. Funeral Home, 6028 U.S. Highway 6, Linesville.
Members of Linesville Lodge 498, Free and Accepted Masons, will assemble at the funeral home Friday at 7 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a Masonic service, by order of the Worshipful Master.
The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ann Pettit officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Summit Township Volunteer Fire Department, Box 51, Harmonsburg, Pa. 16422; or Harmonsburg Presbyterian Church, Box 124, Harmonsburg, Pa. 16422.
Ann K. Liedl
Ann K. Liedl, 86, formerly of West Long Ave., DuBois, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.
Born in Clarion Feb. 13, 1915, she was a daughter of Alphonsus and Esther Hughey Flick. She married Bernard Liedl and he preceded her in death Oct. 20, 1956.
She worked in DuBois at Riverside Market in the bakery department for many years.
She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in DuBois and its altar and rosary society. She was also a member of Christ the King Manor Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include a son, Bernard Liedl of Norfolk, Va.; a daughter, Barbara Smith of Townville; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Bohensky of Seneca Falls, N.Y., and Genevieve Miller of Erie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a grandson; a brother, Jack Flick; and three sisters, Charlene Schleicher, Helen Golis and Margaret Miller.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Goble-Baronick Funeral Home Inc., 211 S. Main St., DuBois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., DuBois, with Monsignor Richard Siefer as celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Robert K. Bayer
Robert K. Bayer, 64, of Coleman Road, Meadville, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Lake County West, Willoughby, Ohio.
He was born in Meadville Nov. 24, 1936, a son of Carl A. and Flossie Norris Bayer. He married Betty Mae Chest May 3, 1958.
He was employed with Advanced Cast Products (Meadville Malleable Iron) for 34 years.
He was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church.
An avid hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed gardening.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 42 years, include a son, Robert Michael Bayer of Meadville; two daughters, Deborah Susan Eger and her husband, Raymond, and Dianna Marie Paris and her husband, Bryan, all of Meadville; three grandchildren, Anthony B. Paris, Natasha E. Eger and Robert M. Bayer Jr.; and five brothers, Ed Bayer and Minor Bayer and his wife, Barb, all of Blooming Valley; George Bayer and his wife, Betty, of Meadville, Frank Bayer of Mentor, Ohio, and Joseph Bayer of Meadville.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Bayer and Ruth Evelyn Steele; and a brother, Kenneth Bayer.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home Inc., 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gregory Passauer of St. Agatha Church officiating.
Burial will be in St. Brigid Cemetery.
Robert Britton Long Sr.
LINESVILLE - Robert Britton Long Sr., 55, of 333 Homestead Ave., Linesville, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Oakland Division), Pittsburgh, of lung carcinoma.
Born in Brookville April 26, 1945, he was a son of Robert E. and Mary R. Cramer Long.
He married Deborah Ann Ward June 21, 1980.
A specialist 4 in artillery repair in the U.S. Army, he attended North East School and was a factory worker until becoming a self-employed roofer in 1990.
He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Pymatuning Sportsman's Club.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 20 years, include his mother of Linesville; four daughters, Amy Barnes and her husband, Jason, of Hillsboro, Ky., Rhonda Adams and her husband, Jeremy, of Linesville, Susan Mello of Freeport, N.Y., and Robbi Lynn Dynda of Emporium; four sons, Joseph Toth and his wife, Lena, of Conneaut Lake, Brian Toth of Linesville, Robert B. Long Jr. and his wife, Heather, of DuBois, and Gary Long of Emporium; 19 grandchildren; a sister, Vicki Harper and her husband, Ronald, of Linesville; three brothers, Clyde Long of Florida, Larry Long and his wife, Shirley, of Springboro, and David Long and his wife, Peggy, of Conneautville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents.
There are no calling hours.
A graveside service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Linesville Cemetery, with the Rev. Brad Dendler officiating, followed by a luncheon at Linesville Fire Hall.
The family asks that no flowers be sent.
Edna W. Drayer
SAEGERTOWN - Edna W. Drayer, 89, a resident of Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, and formerly of Denny Road, Hayfield Township died Monday, April 9, 2001, at the center after a long illness.
Born in Adamsville July 20, 1911, she was a daughter of Irvin J. and Myrtle B. Courtney. She married Marsden A. Drayer June 1, 1932. He preceded her in death Aug. 15, 1994.
A homemaker, she was a member of Denny Chapel and its women's club. She enjoyed music and playing cards.
Survivors include a son, George I. Drayer and his wife, Lynda, of Winter Park, Fla.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Graham; three sisters, Lelia, Amelia and Alice; and two brothers, Homer and Russell.
There are no calling hours.
The memorial service will be at the convenience of the family at a later date.
Burial will be in Denny Cemetery, Hayfield Township.
The family suggests memorials be made to Crawford County Care Center Alzheimer's Unit, 20881 State Highway 198, Saegertown, Pa. 16433.
Linda J. Teyssier
ATLANTIC - Linda J. Teyssier, 47, of Adamsville Road, Atlantic, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, 2001, at home.
Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1953, she was a daughter of Paul and Eleanor Dahn Sammons. She married Timothy Teyssier April 14, 1992.
A graduate of Edgewood High School, she attended Jefferson County Vocational School where she earned her practical nursing license.
She resided in Atlantic for the past 12 years and at one time worked as a nurse for Visiting Nurse Association of Crawford County. Most recently she had been employed at Firedecks as a restoration cleaner.
She enjoyed her family, taking care of her two Rottweilers, riding her Harley-Davidson motorcycle, listening to rhythm and blues music, shopping, gardening and attending Medieval festivals.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, include her parents of Conneaut, Ohio; a daughter, Shonene Fisher and her husband, Edward, of Conneaut; a son, Robert Dickey and his wife, Shawna Johnston Dickey, of Jamestown; a stepdaughter, Nichole Teyssier of Pittsburgh; three sisters, Janet Lundgren of Conneaut, Melissa Dickey of Saginaw, Mich., and Glenda Baugher of Sachse, Texas; and three brothers, Ed Sammons of Placerville, Calif., Fred Sammons of Gulfport, Miss., and Dana Sammons of Conneaut.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dahn; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sammons.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Revs. Stephen Szilagyi and Walter Coy of United Church of Christ officiating.
The family suggests memorials be sent to a wildlife refuge, for which there will be envelopes at the funeral home.
Dr. Robert T. Hendricks
NAPLES, Fla. - Dr. Robert T. Hendricks, 86, of 875 Retreat Drive, Naples, Fla., died Monday, April 9, 2001, at Bentley Health Center.
He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, March 2, 1915, a son of Laird and Blanche Alfred Hendricks. He married Dorothy F. Kelly; she preceded him in death April 30, 1997.
A graduate of the University of Florida and Cornell University, he was a well-known surgeon in the Meadville area from 1949 until his retirement.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Medical Corps.
He was a former member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Susan Beekman and her husband, Peter, of Greenwich, Conn.; and two sons, John Hendricks and his wife, Maureen, of Madison, N.J., and Robert C. Hendricks of Atlantic.
Calling hours are today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville.
A non-Eucharistic Funeral Rite of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, 383 Arch St., Meadville, with Monsignor Richard E. Butryn, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Brigid Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Pennsylvania, 110 W. 10th St., Erie, Pa. 16500.
Robert J. Holzwarth
PITTSBURGH - Robert J. Holzwarth, 52, of Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, and formerly of Cambridge Springs, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at home after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Pittsburgh Sept. 28, 1948, a son of Regis and Catherine Holzwarth Sr. He married Kathleen Homberg in 1972; he subsequently married Linda Meyer in 1981.
A Vietnam veteran, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
He was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 19 years, include his parents of Pittsburgh; four sons, Robert Holzwarth and his wife, Mary, and Keith Holzwarth and his fiancee, Jennifer Ehardt of Pittsburgh, and Mark and Jerry Holzwarth, both at home; three grandchildren; a brother, Regis Holzwarth Jr. of Meadville; a sister, Judith Holzwarth Peters of Meadville; and several aunts, uncles and nieces.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m. at Readshaw Funeral Home Inc., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick.
The funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Wayne Meyer of McKees Rocks officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Family Hospice, 250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd., Suite 203, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15234.
Lillian Mae Corliss
CONNEAUT LAKE - Lillian Mae Corliss, 86, of 7167 Church Road, Conneaut Lake, died Monday, April 9, 2001, at the home of her daughter, Dorothy Bailey.
She was born in Tidioute Oct. 7, 1914, a daughter of Dallas Charles and Edith Mae Freeman Stricker. She married Charles Edward Corliss in June 1934. He preceded her in death Aug. 26, 1986.
She was a 1934 graduate of Tidioute High School and a homemaker.
She attended Geneva Faith Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Corliss and his wife, Sue, of Meadville, Charles Corliss of Cochranton, and William Corliss and his wife, Milly, of Atlantic; five daughters, Marion Gray and her husband, John, and Dorothy Bailey, all of Cochranton, Edith Roberts and her husband, Fred, of Guys Mills, Jean Hamilton and her husband, David, of Conneaut Lake, and Cindy Kline and her husband, Doug, of Cochranton; 30 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Mike, Ray and Louie Wedlock.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N. Second St., Conneaut Lake. There will be an additional calling hour Thursday from 1 p.m. until the service at Faith United Methodist Church, Geneva.
The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the church, with the Rev. Alice McClymonds officiating.
Burial will be in Geneva Memorial Cemetery.
Marvin T. Baker Sr.
GROVE CITY - Marvin T. Baker Sr., 72, of 1013 W. Ketler Drive, Grove City, died Monday, April 9, 2001, at Grove Manor, Grove City, after a 10-month illness.
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Feb. 13, 1929, he was a son of George Raymond and Christina Coutts Spence Baker. He married Mary A. Galbo May 11, 1957. She preceded him in death May 4, 1998.
The present mayor of Grove City, he served 12 years on Grove City Borough Council, the last eight as mayor.
He had lived in Grove City since 1978.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A graduate of Ridgeway High School, Ontario, Canada, he went on to earn a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering in 1953 from the University of Buffalo. He then became a professional engineer.
He retired in 1992 from Spang Power Control (formerly Magnetics of Sandy Lake) as manager of manufacturing. Previously, he worked at the former Westinghouse and Kemco in Meadville.
He was a member of Tower Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 220, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 519, and Elks Lodge 1579, all of Grove City; Grove City Community Library Board; Pennsylvania Association of Mayors; and Dominion Masonic Lodge 615 of Ridgeway.
Survivors include his mother of Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada; a son, Marvin T. (Tom) Baker Jr. of Hendersonville, Tenn.; and a twin brother, Melvin C. Baker and his wife, Margaret, of Youngstown, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl George Baker, in the Royal Canadian Air Force over Germany during World War II.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jean Gomola, associate pastor of Tower Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Grove City Foundation, c/o Law Offices of McNickle and Bonner, 209 W. Pine St., Grove City, Pa. 16127; or Grove City Community Library, 125 W. Main St.
Frank Edward Rey
DALLAS, Texas - Frank Edward Rey, 80, of Dallas, Texas, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at home.
Born in Meadville Feb. 11, 1921, he was a son of Joseph and Ernestine Mona Rey. He married Dorothy Frances Platt of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1946. They divorced in 1968 and she died in 1986.
He attended St. Agatha School in Meadville and graduated from the University of Notre Dame. He served proudly as lieutenant junior grade in the U.S. Naval Reserves during World War II on USS LST 495, GTG 127, USNAB Cherbourg and USS LST 389, participating in the Normandy Invasion.
His long career included teaching economics and business at Notre Dame; business administration and accounting at the University of Dallas; and journalism and accounting at Bishop Dunn in Dallas. He later worked for the late Robert W. Higgins as secretary-treasurer of Gopher Oil Co. of Dallas.
In recent years he was an avid supporter of Theatre Three of Dallas and The Lyric Stage of Irving, Texas.
Survivors include a daughter, Margaret L. Rey of Dallas; a son, Thomas Edward Rey and his wife, Kelly Moore Rey, of Aubrey, Texas; a granddaughter, Dorothy Gail Rey; a companion, Harland Wright of Dallas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by five sisters, Ernestine Rey Harmon, Mary Rey Diehl, Theresa Ann Rey, Sister Louisa Rey of the Order of Sisters of St. Joseph, and Rita Rey Kemper; and a brother, Joseph Eugene Rey.
The memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Frank Rey Memorial Fund, Theatre Three, 2800 Routh St., Dallas, Texas 75201.
Arrangements are under the direction of Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas.
Richard (Wayne) Beish
Richard (Wayne) Beish, 66, of Wadsworth Avenue, Meadville, died Monday, April 9, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
He was born in Phillipsburg May 31, 1934, a son of Raymond and Clara Jackson Beish. He married Della R. Rogers July 15, 1954.
A construction worker for Local Union 964, he loved deer hunting, trapping and gardening. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 46 years, include five sons, Wayne Beish, Gary Beish and his wife, Ruth, Thomas Beish and David Beish, all of Meadville, and Randy Beish and his wife, Tammy, of Guys Mills; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Towoey of Phillipsburg, and Betty Hunt and her husband, Chester, of Ohio; and a brother, Kenneth Beish and his wife, Annette, of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John (Jack) Beish.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
Services will be private.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
George F. Cyzewski
George F. Cyzewski, 84, of 17287 Cussewago Road, Meadville, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Born in Etna May 26, 1916, he was a son of Edward and Frances Greleski Cyzewski. He married Flora E. Stavey June 28, 1947.
A 1937 graduate of Meadville High School and a graduate of Robert Morris College, Pittsburgh, he was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving as a tower operator in Manila, Guam and New Guinea.
He was an accountant with American Viscose, Molded Fiber Glass and Spaldings Inc. He retired in 1981 from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masonic Blue Lodge, Kismet Grotto, Zem Zem Shrine Temple of Erie, the Meadville Club, and a past member of Meadville Elks Lodge 219.
He loved to travel. He and his wife traveled to Europe, Japan, China, New Zealand, Australia, and took several cruises.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 53 years, include a sister, Cecilia Patton of Meadville; a brother, Joseph Romonoski of Pinellas Park, Fla.; a close niece, Janice Fargo and her husband, Alton, of Meadville; and several other nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral and committal service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. John L. Miller of Park Congregational Church officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorials be made to Visiting Nurse Association of Crawford County, 747 Terrace St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, Pa. 16505.
Charles E. Richmond
SPRINGBORO - Charles E. Richmond, 90, of 141 S. Main St., Springboro, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
Born in Pittsburgh Aug. 13, 1910, he was a son of Oliver C. and Mamie Cox Richmond. He married Helena Myers Jan. 1, 1933. She preceded him in death Jan. 12, 1973.
He was a World War II Army veteran.
Employed as a maintenance of way foreman at Bessemer-Lake Erie Railroad, he retired after 42 years. After retirement, he did janitorial work at Northwest Bank of Springboro.
He attended Harmonsburg United Methodist Church.
He was a life member of Linesville American Legion Western Star Lodge 306; a member of the Masons, Crawford County Shrine Club, Zem Zem Shrine Temple of Erie and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite; and a social member of Springboro Volunteer Fire Department.
He received the Distinguished Service Award in 1989 from Conneaut Valley Business Association.
Survivors include a cousin, who was his caretaker for the past five years, S. George Richmond of Conneautville; a niece, Shirley McCoy of Linesville; and three nephews, Dale Richmond and Paul Richmond, both of Linesville, and George Campbell of Buffalo, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Richmond and O.C. (Budd) Richmond Jr.; a sister, Genevieve Jones; and a nephew, George Richmond.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Conneautville.
The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Alan Harris of Harmonsburg United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Harmonsburg.
Harold T. Wombacker
CONNEAUT LAKE - Harold T. Wombacker, 74, of Conneaut Lake, and formerly of Moscow, Pa., died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at his home.
Born in Moscow, he was the son of John and Mable Haines Wombacker. He married Mary Lou Hopes Morris, who preceded him in death in 1979. His second wife is Nancy DeGrange of Hermitage.
He attended Moscow High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Employed as a yard foreman for Conrail, working in several locations, he eventually retired in Meadville.
He was a member of Stone United Methodist Church, Meadville, and a former member of Moscow United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Moscow Masonic Lodge 504.
Survivors include his mother of Gouldsboro; a daughter, Kathy Spiteri of Erie; two sons, Ralph Wombacker of Connellsville and Carl Wombacker of Hermitage; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Richards of Moscow and Lois Stout of Gouldsboro; two brothers, Don Wombacker of Gouldsboro and Robert Wombacker of Mt. Cobb; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Alberta Rauf; and two brothers, John and Ralph Wombacker.
Calling hours are today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home, Route 690 and First Street, Moscow.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Judith Johnson-Siebold of Moscow United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Hickory Wrestling Booster Club, c/o Hickory High School, 690 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa. 16148; or the American Cancer Society, 1101 Hill St., Jessup, Pa. 18434.
Ralph C. Decatur
Former Conneaut Lake resident Ralph C. Decatur, 84, of Meadville, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Born March 1, 1917, in Sayre, he was a son of Oliver and Frances Keene Decatur.
He was of the Protestant faith.
In 1982, he retired from American Standard after 38 years of service.
A former member of Espyville Senior Center, he enjoyed his flower gardens and fishing.
Survivors include a special friend, Eloise Scickora of Meadville; three daughters, Susan Greenhaugh and Donna Hormel, both of Sacramento, Calif., and Pat Gandolph of Palm Springs, Calif.; one son, William O. Decatur of Sacramento; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Helen Grace of South Waverly, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Decatur; and one sister, Hazel Cortright.
No calling hours are scheduled.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Waid-Coleman Funeral Home Inc., 12422 Conneaut Lake Road, Conneaut Lake.
The family suggests notes of remembrance be sent to William O. Decatur, 6541 Bitterbush Way, Citrus Heights, Calif. 95621.
Elizabeth A. (Bette) Hill
Elizabeth A. (Bette) Hill, 57, of 14714 Park Ave. Extension, Meadville, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Meadville Medical Center.
Born Aug. 25, 1943, in Franklin, she was a daughter of David and Esther Dean Minnis. On Feb. 15, 1964, she married Forrest Hill.
An active member of First Church of God in Oil City, she was a member of the Women of the Church of God. She also enjoyed reading and arts and crafts.
In addition to her husband of 37 years, she is survived by three daughters, Shelly Newsome and her husband, Robert, of Reno, Pa., Suzanna Hill of Oklahoma City, and Janice Brown and her husband, Mike, of Seneca; five grandchildren; a sister, Mary Peterson and her husband, James, of Meadville; one brother, Frank Dean and his wife, Edie, of Franklin; and three nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Arnold Yost, pastor of Church of the Nazarene in Oil City, officiating.
Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Bethel.
Ann Hoffman
Former Cochranton resident Ann Hoffman, 81, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community in Meadville.
Born in Imperial Aug. 8, 1919, she married Arthur Hoffman, who preceded her in death.
A member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Cochranton, she belonged to the church's Ladies' Guild.
She was a member of the Cochranton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and an avid reader.
Survivors include a stepdaughter; four step grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandchild; and several nieces.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, including her sister Caroline Deramo.
A memorial service will be held at a later date with the Rev. LeMounte Sayers of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church officiating.
Interment will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Pettis.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ronald Dickson Funeral Home, Cochranton.
Charles W. (Charlie) Powell
Charles W. (Charlie) Powell, 96, of 18256 Cussewago Road, Meadville, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at his home following a period of declining health.
Born in Woodcock Township on Jan. 28, 1905, he was a son of Jeff and Laura Clay Powell. On Aug. 16, 1944, he married Mildred M. DeRouchie, who preceded him in death May 2, 2000.
He attended Calvary Baptist Church.
Before his retirement in 1978, he owned and operated Powell Sanitation for many years. In earlier years, he worked as a farmer and auctioneer.
For over 50 years, he operated Charlie Powell's Restaurant at the Crawford County and Waterford fairs. It was the first restaurant at the Crawford County Fair.
He especially enjoyed going to flea markets with his family, both locally and in Florida.
Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Skillsky and her husband, Bill, of Guys Mills, Annabelle Price and her husband, Paul, of Meadville, Rosemarie Dewey and her husband, Dale, of Guys Mills, and Donna Trypus of Meadville; four sons, Harold Powell of Saegertown, Gary Powell of Meadville, Timothy Powell and his wife, Linda, of Meadville, and William Powell of Saegertown; 15 grandchildren, Richard Trypus, Dana Osborne, Gary Powell Jr., Rhonda Powell, Shavonne Powell, Eric Powell, Shawn Powell, Dustin Powell, Teresa Skillsky, Wally Skillsky, David Dewey, Dorothy Anderson, Frank Delmadaglia Jr., Mary Ann White and Rosie Erickson; and many great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife of 55 years, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Lawrence Powell, and three sisters, Mildred, Lenora and Agnes.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
A funeral service will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. William L. Brown, visitation pastor of Stone United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
A memorial luncheon will follow at noon at Vernon Central Fire Hall.
The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Crawford County Inc., 448 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335
Daniel A. Weaver
WEST SALEM TOWNSHIP - Daniel A. Weaver, 77, of 511 Kinsman Road, West Salem Township, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Residence, Ohio.
Born Aug. 31, 1923, in Middlefield, Ohio, he was a son of Abraham J. (Abe) and Fannie D. Miller Weaver. On April 3, 1952, he married Elizabeth S. Miller.
He was a member of Kinsman Amish Church.
A long-time resident of the West Salem Township area, he worked as a farmer and a carpenter.
In addition to his wife of 49 years, survivors include six sons, Abe Weaver and his wife, Erma, of Dawson Springs, Ky., Dan Weaver and his wife, Esther, of Leesburg, Ohio, Chris Weaver and his wife, Ruth, of Cochranton, Sam Weaver and his wife, Sarah, of Jamestown, David Weaver and his wife, Nancy, of Greenville, and Robert Weaver and his wife, Lavina, of Meadville; four daughters, Barbara Miller and her husband, Dan, of Auburn, Ky., Betty Miller and her husband, Mahlon, of Meadville, Sally Miller and her husband, Daniel, of Greenville, and Susan Miller and her husband, Levi, of Fredericksburg, Ohio; 49 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, Abe Weaver Jr.; and nine sisters, Martha Kurtz, Sarah Byler, Jemima Schmucker, Katie Kumher, Saloma Misterka, Rebecca Mast, Fannie Weaver, Ella Gingerich and Emma Mast.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Andy, Joe and Ervin Weaver; three sisters, Lydia Tills, Mary Hostetler and Barbara Weaver; and one grandson, Thomas Lee Weaver.
Calling hours will be today during the afternoon and evening at the home of Samuel Weaver, 5 Short Road, Jamestown.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Kinsman Amish School on Ward North Road in Kinsman with Bishop Menno Fisher officiating.
Burial will be in Kinsman Amish Cemetery.
