Charlotte M. Donor
CENTERVILLE - Charlotte M. Donor, 77, of 18737 Shauberger Road, Centerville, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Select Specialty Hospital, Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
She was born in Dorseyville March 12, 1924, a daughter of William W. and Anna Reedenaur Foltz. She married Merton (Ted) Donor Feb. 20, 1943, in Spartansburg.
She attended Bloomfield School.
A member of Centerville Baptist Church, she was also a member of Centerville Women's Club and Centerville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She loved being with her family, gardening, making crafts and collecting dinner bells.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 58 years, include three children, Frederick Donor and his wife, Sandy, and Dennis Donor and his wife, Linda, all of Centerville, and Kathy Daniel and her husband, Henry, of Byron, Ga.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Walter Foltz and his wife, Alice, and Warren Foltz and his wife, Doris, all of Centerville, and Donald Foltz and his wife, Pat, of Lincolnville; two sisters, Vivian Grable of Centerville and Mrs. Clay (Ruth) Beck of Albuquerque, N.M.; numerous nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and a brother-in-law.
She was preceded in death by a son, David Donor; two brothers, Daniel and Robert Foltz; a sister, Niomia Sexton; and a brother-in-law.
Calling hours are today 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 Friday at 11 a.m. at Centerville Baptist Church, Route 8N, Centerville, with the Revs. Timothy Cope, pastor, and Gary Kinnear of Breedtown Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Centerville.
The family suggests memorials be made to Centerville Baptist Church, Route 8N, Centerville, Pa., 16404; or Centerville Volunteer Fire Department, Centerville, Pa. 16404.
Evelyn Maust
SAEGERTOWN - Evelyn Maust, 80, of Route 198, Saegertown, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Born in Salamanca, N.Y., July 6, 1920, she was a daughter of Erick and Dora Durphy Oberg. She married Richard K. Maust March 19, 1965. He preceded her in death June 3, 1995.
She retired from Singer Heatrex where she had been a bookkeeper. She previously worked as a waitress at the former Huckelbury's Cocktail Lounge and Eagles Club, was employed by the former Talon Inc. and the former Keystone Ordnance Works.
She was a Gold Star mother of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, a member of the Italian Civic Club Auxiliary and the American Association of Retired Persons.
Survivors include a daughter, Connie Garnet and her husband, Gary, of Cortland, Ohio; a son, Donald Westfall and his wife, Barbara, of Orlando, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; two half brothers, Richard Pusbach of Meadville and Carl Pusbach of Westfield, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Westfall; a granddaughter, Donna A. Westfall; and two half brothers, Robert and Walter Pusbach.
Calling hours are today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Pat Ellis of Venango United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery, West Mead Township.
The family suggests memorials be made to American Heart Association, 933 Park Ave., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Frances M. Stright
SANDY LAKE - Frances M. Stright, 76, of 1009 Georgetown Road, Sandy Lake, New Vernon Township, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at UPMC Horizon, Greenville.
She was born in Greenville Jan. 3, 1925, a daughter of Walter and Emily Beal Hecker. She married Harry C. Stright Sept. 10, 1945, who preceded her in death Sept. 28, 1987.
A graduate of the former Penn High School in Greenville, she also graduated from the Meadville School of Nursing in 1945. She was a homemaker.
She was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed oil painting and ceramics.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue Ann Sheets and her husband, Wayne, and Barbara Zimmer and her husband, Dennis, all of Sandy Lake; three sons, William Stright and his wife, Linda, of Atlantic, Charles Stright and his wife, Loraine, of Sandy Lake, and Walter Stright and his wife, Kim, of Hadley; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hecker.
There are no calling hours.
Private family services will be today at Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home Ltd., 3223 Perry Highway, Sheakleyville, with the Rev. Jay Sterling of Clarks Mills United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Barbara Ann Irwin
Barbara Ann Irwin, 54, of Meadville, and formerly of Ligonier, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at her home.
Born in Latrobe Oct. 22, 1946, she was a daughter of William Shaffer and Hermina Heimbring Irwin.
She was a 1964 graduate of Ligonier Valley High School and received her diploma in nursing from St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh and her bachelor of science in nursing from Pennsylvania State University.
Employed at Meadville Medical Center as a registered nurse for the last 18 months and previously at Latrobe Area Hospital for 21 years. She was a certified diabetes educator.
She was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church.
A member of the Western Pennsylvania Association of Diabetes Educators, she was serving as president and previously served as treasurer, secretary and vice president.
She also was a member of the Westmoreland County Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, having served as president and vice president. She was selected as outstanding diabetes educator by the chapter in 1993.
She enjoyed quilting and needle crafts, loved her three cats and family gatherings.
Survivors include two brothers, Robert A. Irwin and his wife, Connie, of Stahlstown, and Thomas J. Irwin and his wife, Paulette, of Latrobe; a sister, Kathleen Carns and her husband, Theodore, of Laughlintown; a niece, Andrea Irwin; and a nephew, Daniel Irwin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James William, and an infant brother, William Stephen. .
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Snyder Funeral Home Inc. and Crematory, Bell and 402 E. Church St., Ligonier.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ligonier, with the Rev. Joseph P. Maddalena as celebrant.
Burial will be in Ligonier Valley Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to American Diabetes Association, Westmoreland Chapter, 300 Penn Center Suite 700, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235.
Dorothy L. Johnson
ERIE - Dorothy L. Johnson, 78, a resident of Twinbrook Medical Center, Erie, since 1997, and formerly of Meadville, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at Twinbrook.
She was born in Meadville, a daughter of John and Kathryn Winicke. She married William A. Johnson May 31, 1946 and he preceded her in death Aug. 2, 1994.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen Ross and her husband, Frank, of Little Rock, Ark.; two sons, William E. Johnson and his wife, Dianna, and Ronald D. Johnson and his wife, Mary Ellen, all of Erie; six grandsons; a sister, Irene Dilly Edge of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
There are no calling hours.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine St., Meadville, with the Rev. Gregory P. Passauer, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roofner-Collins Funeral Home Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville.
James L. Bish
CONNEAUTVILLE - James L. Bish, 67, of 5245 State Highway 198, Conneautville, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Conneautville.
Catherine (Kate) DeVore
COCHRANTON - Catherine (Kate) DeVore, 60, of 109 Chevy Chase, Cochranton, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after a short illness.
She was born May 13, 1941 in Titusville, a daughter of George and Pearl Johnson Smethers. She married Allan (Max) Devore Sr. Sept. 11, 1960.
She had an interest in Native Americans, horses, model airplanes and family.
She was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, include two daughters, Twila Wayt and her husband, Roger, of Dearborn, Mich., and Rhonda Devore of Sandy Lake; a son, Allan Max Devore Jr. and his wife, Cara, of North East; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Carol Hough and her husband, William, of Meadville, Lenora Myers and her husband, Russ, of Lake Charles, La., and Kimberly Manoski; a foster sister, Janet Marshall and her husband, Fred, of Harmonsburg; two foster brothers, James Heim and his wife, Sylvia, of Clarks Mills, and John Heim and his wife, Victoria, of Hadley; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by Pete and Grace Heim, who raised her; and a grandson, Joseph Reavis.
Calling hours were Tuesday at Ronald Dickson Funeral Home, Cochranton.
The funeral is today at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Boal of Cochranton Presbyterian Church officiating.
Burial will be in Cochranton Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Roberta Sanford Kendall
HOUSTON, Texas - Roberta Sanford Kendall, 65, of Houston, Texas, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at home from cancer.
She was born in Meadville Aug. 21, 1935, a daughter of Charles L. and Emily McKinney Sanford. She married Neil A. Kendall Aug. 18, 1956 at Grace United Methodist Church, Meadville.
She graduated from Edinboro State Teachers College in 1957 with a bachelor of science in English and geography.
She was a special education teacher in Aldine, Ind., and in the Houston School District.
She attended Bering United Methodist Church of Houston where she sang in the choir and played cello in two small symphonies.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 44 years, include her mother of Ashville, N.C.; a daughter, Kim Schroeder and her husband, Tom, of Hammond, La.; two sons, Mark and Scott Kendall, both of Houston; a grandson, Joshua Kendall; a sister, Mrs. Ted (Kathy) Kirk of Ashville; and two brothers, R.L. Sanford of Kennesaw, Ga., and Thomas Sanford of Columbia, S.C.
She was preceded in death by her father in 1995.
The memorial service was April 7 at Bering United Methodist Church, Houston.
Cremation has taken place.
The family suggests memorials be made to American Cancer Society, 464 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Raymond C. McCall
Raymond C. McCall, 81, of 722 Williamson Road, Meadville, died Monday, May 28, 2001, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Erie.
He was born in Meadville June 26, 1919, a son of Clyde and Bessie Pond McCall. He married Betty M. Fredericks July 11, 1942.
A graduate of Meadville High School, he attended Meadville Commercial College and Alliance College of Cambridge Springs.
He was an Army engineer during World War II in the 1654th Engineering Unit serving in the European Theater.
He worked at Westinghouse Electric and IBEW. He also owned and operated New Gable House for 12 years and the Track Inn for 20 years.
He was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, a 50-year life member of Meadville Elks Lodge 219, life member of Meadville Eagles Aerie 429 and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2006.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 58 years, include a son, Gary McCall and his wife, Chris, of Meadville; a daughter, Judy Patton and her husband, Mike, of Saegertown; three grandsons, Branden, Bryan and Justin McCall; three sisters, Gladys Ferlin and Genevieve (Gen) Walton, both of Meadville, and Helen Yusavage and her husband, George, of Cambridge Springs; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Nickerson and Thelma Stallard.
Calling hours are today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville, with an Elks service at 7:30 and a prayer service at 8:15.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine St., Meadville, with the Rev. Gregory P. Passauer, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Vernon Township.
The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Crawford County Inc., 448 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 135 E. 38th St., Erie, Pa. 16504.
Harry (Frenchy) J. Miller
Harry (Frenchy) J. Miller, 77, of 21484 Golden Drive, Meadville, died Thursday, May 24, 2001 at his residence.
He was born Jan. 26, 1924 in Soissons, France, a son of Robert J. and Suzanne Savelle Miller. He married Luann Gilbert April 11, 1993. He had been married to Mary Grace Damico from April 12, 1945 to her death Sept. 16, 1992.
He attended Anthony's Private School in France.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II.
He had been employed by Local No. 348 Iron Workers Union. He had previously been employed by J.P. Barco Distributing.
He was a member of the Meadville Club, Vernon Township Volunteer Fire Department and the American Legion Post No. 1 of France. He had been a member of the former Mayflower Shuffleboard Team and a former member of the Italian Civic Club.
An avid sports fan, he followed Meadville softball, Bulldog football and basketball and the Cleveland Browns.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include four daughters, Marlene O'Day and her husband, John, of Linesville, Francee (Fifi) L. Miller of Meadville, Samantha N. Miller of Meadville and Kathleen (Kitty) Miller of Meadville; two sons, Robert (Square) Miller and his wife, Linda, of Meadville and Harry J. Miller Jr. of Meadville; 17 grandchildren, Susan Lewandowski, Mark S. O'Day, Amy Wetmore, Harry (Jamie) J. Miller III, Robert J. (R.J.) Miller, Sean Miller, John R. (Toby) O'Day, Casey Miller, Stephanie Hazen, Amber McGrath, Andrew Miller, Nicolas Miller, Nicole Miller, Jonathan Butterfield, Rachel Miller-D'Amico, Isaiah Manning and Abagail Miller; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Lizette Dorval of St. Luix, France; two nieces, two nephews and his beloved doggie, Nicci.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stacey Smith.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Monsignor Casimir Bogniak, pastor of St. Mary's Church, officiating.
Burial will be in St. Brigid Cemetery, West Mead Township.
Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Theodore B. Gibson
CONNEAUTVILLE - Theodore B. Gibson, 71, of 504 Thomas St., Conneautville, died Saturday, May 26, 2001 at his residence.
He was born Match 14, 1930 in New Castle, a son of Paul and Grace Wallace Gibson. He married Wilberta L. Amy April 10, 1952.
He was a retired Conneaut Valley High School teacher and coach. He had been previously employed at Union Area High School in New Castle and Oswayo High School in Shinglehouse.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, National Education Association, Chemistry Teachers Association, Western Crawford Masonic Lodge 304, and a member-director of Stone Memorial Library of Conneautville.
He was a veteran of the Korean War.
He was a member of Valley Church-United Methodist in Conneautville.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Bonita Champion and her husband, William, of Summerville; a son, Randall Gibson and his wife, Gail, of Gerry, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Jonathan Gibson and Sheldon and Amy Champion; and a sister, Juanne Gibson of Cleveland, Ohio.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Conneautville.
The funeral will be at Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Hinkle of Valley Church-United Methodist, and the Rev. H. Pat Albright, retired, officiating.
Burial will be in Castleview Cemetery, New Castle.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Valley Church-United Methodist, P.O. Box 304, Conneautville Pa., 16406; or Stone Memorial Library, 1101 Main St., Conneautville.
John McQuiston Gizzie
FORT MYERS, Fla. - John McQuiston Gizzie, 72, of 1617 Tredegar Drive, Fort Myers, Fla., died Saturday, May 26, 2001 at Health Park Medical Center, Fort Myers.
He was born Sept. 8, 1928 in Meadville, a son of John and Nellie McQuiston Gizzie. He married Louise Williams Sept. 23, 1950.
He attended Meadville public schools and graduated from Mercersburg Academy and Allegheny College's class of 1950, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
He was formerly the proprietor of the Meadville Granite Marble and Tile Co. and Gizzie Memorials and president of Great Lakes Interiors Inc.
He was a member of Meadville Masonic Lodge 408, Scottish Rite Valley of Erie, Zem Zem Temple and Fort Myers Elks Lodge 1288. He was also a former member of Essayists, the Meadville Country Club, Iroquois Boating and Fishing Club, Taylor Hose Co., Meadville Elks Lodge 219, and past president of the Meadville Volunteer Fireman's Relief Association.
Survivors include his wife of 50 year; a daughter, Susan Gizzie Santek and her husband, Charles, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two sons, John W. Gizzie and his wife, Susan Marie, of Meadville and James M. Gizzie and his wife, Lisa, of Boca Raton, Fla.; five grandchildren; a sister, Margaret (Peg) Gizzie of Meadville; and a brother, Robert W. Gizzie of Harvester, Mo.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William B. Gizzie.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home, 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Hosick of First Presbyterian Church officiating.
Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery, West Mead Township.
Dorothy M. Emig
Dorothy M. Emig, 77, of Tamarack Drive, Meadville, died Friday, May 25, 2001 at Rolling Fields, Conneautville.
She was born June 21, 1923 in Meadville, a daughter of Ralph E. and Edith Francine Amsbaugh Phelps. She married Walter R. Emig Aug. 30, 1941. He preceded her in death July 20, 1979.
She was employed at Hubbard Bus Service and Crawford Central School District as a school bus driver for 25 years. Her citizens band radio handle was "Red Top."
She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardens, watching birds and caring for her grandchildren.
Survivors include five daughters, Suzanne L. Sherrod of Meadville, Carol E. Easton and her husband, Michael, of Meadville, Bonnie L. Laurie and her husband, Andrew, of Maryland, Sally J. Dockers and her husband, Frank, of Michigan, and Mary E. Emig of Meadville; two sons, Gordon W. Emig and his wife, Judith, of Carlton, and Jack W. Emig of Ohio; 10 grandchildren, James Emig, Nancy Ferringer, Dorine Wagner, Judy Marie Hall, Jill Sherrod, Michelle Sherrod, Robert Cooper, Gary Powell Jr., Gabriel Glass and Emily Cancilla; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Imogene M. Taylor of Meadville; a brother, John Gordon Phelps and his wife, Marion, of Meadville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by an infant child and a sister, Gladys Curran.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorials be made to Special Olympics.
Frederick R. Shugerts
Frederick R. Shugerts, 69, of Elmwood Ave., Erie, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at his residence after an extended illness.
He was a son of Orel and Eva Wrigley Shugarts.
He was married to Kathleen McClintock Shugerts for 46 years.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Elizabeth Shugerts Leone and her husband, Chris, of Erie; three sons, Michael F. Shugerts of Erie, James K. Shugerts and his wife, Deborah, of Plant City, Fla., and Patrick S. Shugerts and his wife, Tracy, of Saegertown; eight grandchildren, Samantha and Anthony Leone and Kevin, Ryan, Patrick, Kyle, Korey and Kenny Shugerts; three sisters, Mary Swatsworth of Rockton, Blanche Barr of Massachusetts and Lillian Beveridge of Allport; two brothers, Ralph Shugarts of California and Karl Demi of Florida.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Florence Rodgers, Rebecca Milewski and infant Isabelle Shugarts; and three brothers, Lloyd Shugarts, James Shugarts and Howard Demi.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, 2502 Sassafras St., Erie.
A prayer service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. George Church, 5145 Peach St., Erie.
Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, Pa., 16508 or the Great Lakes Hospice, 1527 Sassafras St., Erie, Pa., 16502.
Alice Weidaw Shilling
CONNEAUTVILLE - Alice Weidaw Shilling, 93, formerly of Circle East, Meadville, died Thursday, May 24, 2001, at Rolling Fields, Conneautville.
Born in Phillipsburg, N.J., April 28, 1908, she was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Eick Young. She was first married to James Brittain, she subsequently married Fred Weidaw and later married Thurman Shilling, all of whom preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker, mother of 10 children, teacher and nurse's aide, having first worked for Macy's Department Store of Phillipsburg and later as a nursery school teacher in Washington, D.C. She then worked in the pediatrics unit of the former Spencer Hospital, Meadville, as a nurse's aide.
A 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church, she was a former deacon and taught the kindergarten class for 25 years. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Women, Joy Circle and Tuesday morning Bible study at the church.
She received the Ace for Brace Award from the Crippled Children's Association and was a volunteer with the American Red Cross for 49 years.
Survivors include two sons, James Brittain of Etowha, Tenn., and John Brittain of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Joanne Crawford of Flemington, N.J., and Joy Link of Meadville; two stepdaughters, Grace Eno of Honesdale and Joan Peery of Fresno, Calif.; 26 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a daughter-in-law, Evelyn Weidaw of Meadville.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by three daughters, Ruth Lorenzo, Betty Clark and Camilla Harrison; a son, Clarence Weidaw; a sister, Margaret Young; and five brothers, John, Mitchell, Albert, Joseph and Paul Young.
Private burial is today in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The memorial service will be June 2 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville, with the Rev. David Fugate, visitation pastor, officiating.
The family suggests memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robert W. Waid Funeral Home Inc., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
Arlene Z. Siverling
Arlene Z. Siverling, 82, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, formerly of 248 Jefferson St., Meadville, and David Mead Resident Inn, died Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at Wesbury.
She was born in Meadville Oct. 18, 1918, a daughter of Sylvester J. and Grace Hanson Zimmerman. She married Gerald A. Siverling, who preceded her in death June 21, 1994.
She had worked at Meadville Telephone Co.
She was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Zimmerman.
There are no calling hours.
Services were private, with the Rev. Gregory P. Passauer of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church officiating.
Burial will be in St. Agatha Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville.
Harvey Lester Stoke
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS - Harvey Lester Stoke, 83, of 25830 Mt. Pleasant Road, Cambridge Springs, died Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at Edinboro Manor.
He was born in Titusville Feb. 23, 1918, a son of Charles and Lucy Morris Stoke. He married Shirley Gertrude Glidewell Trask.
A 1937 graduate of Titusville School, he was employed at General Electric in Erie as a machine operator for 15 years. He was also employed as deputy warden at Erie County Prison for 18 years and at Pleasant Ridge Manor until he retired in 1978.
He was a member of Perry Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, a lifetime member of Kismet Grotto, Union City Moose and the Elks of Titusville.
His hobbies were woodworking and gardening.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 40 years, include a stepson, Milton R. Trask and his wife, Judy, of State College; three step-grandchildren, Kristen Knapp, and Jason and Michael Trask; a step-great-grandson; two sisters-in-law; two good friends; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ted, Clyde, Lawrence and Claire Stoke; and three sisters, Mary Culver, Elsie Tulloch and Merna Manross.
Calling hours were Friday at Glunt Funeral Home Inc., 210 Erie St., Edinboro, Independent Care Group Affiliate.
The funeral is today at noon at Mitchell Cemetery, with a Kismet Grotto chaplain officiating.
Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Cambridge Area Volunteer Ambulance Service, 202 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs, Pa. 16403; or Cambridge Springs Public Library, 158 McClelland St., Cambridge Springs.
Margaret B. Fordyce
Margaret B. Fordyce, 90, of 736 Davenport St., Meadville, died Thursday, May 24, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born in Howland Corners, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1910, a daughter of David S. and Margaret Anderson Fordyce.
A 1928 graduate of Meadville High School, she was also a 1930 graduate of Meadville Commercial College, earning a degree in bookkeeping. She worked as a bookkeeper at the former Keystone View Company for 43 years, retiring in 1973.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, its Joy Circle and a former Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of Golden Crown Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and American Association of Retired Persons.
Survivors include a sister, Ida Bean and her husband, Dr. Carl Bean, of Butler; a niece and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Leon (Jessie) Bausman, Betty Fordyce and Helen Fordyce; and a brother, Alec Fordyce.
There are no calling hours.
The memorial service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville, with the Rev. David R. Hosick officiating.
Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
Marion Marsh
Marion Marsh, 89, of Cordia Commons, Meadville, died there Thursday, May 24, 2001.
She was born Oct. 25, 1911, in Joliet, Ill.
A high school graduate of the Detroit school system, she worked as a secretary.
She attended Faith United Methodist Church of Geneva.
When she was younger and healthier, she enjoyed ceramics, and always loved being with her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jo Welsh and her husband, Jack, of Conneaut Lake; four grandsons, Wayne, James, Tom and Daniel Welsh; two granddaughters, Madonna Hunt and Jacqi Jockel; 12 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bill Wilson of Plymouth, Mich.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles Andrew Welsh, in 1977; and a brother, Culver Wilson.
There are no calling hours.
The memorial service will be Sunday at 6 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Geneva, with the Rev. Alice McClymonds officiating.
The family suggests memorials be made to Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund, Geneva, Pa., 16316.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
Alice Weidaw Shilling
CONNEAUTVILLE - Alice Weidaw Shilling, 93, formerly of Circle East, Meadville, died Thursday, May 24, 2001, at Rolling Fields, Conneautville.
Born in Phillipsburg, N.J., April 8, 1908, she was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Eick Young. She was first married to James Brittain, she subsequently married Fred Weidaw and later married Thurman Shilling, all of whom preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker, mother of 10 children, teacher and nurse's aide, having first worked for Macy's Department Store of Phillipsburg and later as a nursery school teacher in Washington, D.C. She then worked in the pediatrics unit of the former Spencer Hospital, Meadville, as a nurse's aide.
A 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church, she was a former deacon and taught the kindergarten class for 25 years.
She received the Ace for Brace Award from the Crippled Children's Association and was a volunteer with the American Red Cross for 49 years.
Survivors include two sons, James Brittain of Etowha, Tenn., and John Brittain of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Joanne Crawford of Flemington, N.J., and Joy Link of Meadville; two stepdaughters, Grace Eno of Honesdale and Joan Peery of Fresno, Calif.; 26 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a daughter-in-law, Evelyn Weidaw of Meadville.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by three daughters, Ruth Lorenzo, Betty Clark and Camilla Harrison; a son, Clarence Weidaw; a sister, Margaret Young; and five brothers, John, Mitchell, Albert, Joseph and Paul Young.
Private burial is today in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The memorial service will be June 2 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville, with the Rev. David Fugate, visitation pastor, officiating.
The family suggests memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robert W. Waid Funeral Home Inc., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
Gladys Pauline Gibson
Gladys Pauline Gibson, 83, of 1120 Market St., Meadville, died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at her residence following a period of declining health.
She was born in Greenville, Tenn., July 20, 1917, a daughter of Joseph and Gertrude Wilson Laughters. She married William Gibson Oct. 31, 1936, and he preceded her in death Oct. 1, 1989.
She worked as an administrative assistant at Hillside Home for 31 years, retiring in 1981.
She was a member of Meadville Alliance Church and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family.
Survivors include a son, Allen L. Gibson, and his wife, Betty, of Meadville; a daughter, Patsy Yarnell, and her husband, Raymond, of Meadville; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Josephine Bradley, Louise Willett and Lavada Casteel, all of Greenville, Tenn.; a son-in-law, Gary McNulty of Conneaut Lake; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley McNulty; an infant son; a sister, Dot Miller; and a brother, Gurney Laughters.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Meadville Alliance Church, 660 N. Main St., Meadville, with the Rev. Jeff Conley officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorials be made to Meadville Alliance Church, 660 N. Main St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or Hospice of Crawford County, 448 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Glenn C. Andrews
SANDY LAKE - Glenn C. Andrews, 92, of 193 Lake Road, Sandy Lake, died Monday, May 21, 2001, at UPMC Horizon, Greenville.
He was born at RD 1, Jackson Center Dec. 27, 1908, a son of Charles and Anna Campbell Andrews. He married Helen Miller July 6, 1929.
A graduate of Sandy Lake High School, he farmed, worked at Valley Mills, Sandy Lake, and also for the Farm Bureau at Hadley. He retired as an attendant at Polk State Hospital.
He was a member of Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church where he taught Sunday school and was a lay minister for many years.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 71 years, include three sons, Eugene Andrews of Polk, Norman Andrews of Hadley and Larry Andrews of Utica; four daughters, Pauline Harnett and her husband, Edward, of Hadley, Anna Lou Olson and her husband, Audley, of Stoneboro, and Linda Mouck and her husband, Donivan, and Judy Robertson and her husband, James, all of Sandy Lake; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl, Willis and John Andrews; a granddaughter, Robin Bryer; and five sisters, Della Anderson, Iva Mook, Pearl Arnold, Lois Kaltenbaugh and Florence Oldham.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church, 3096 Sandy Lake-Grove City Road.
The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the church, with the Revs. Dan Irvine, Charles Williamson and Dean Olson officiating.
Burial will be in Zion Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander-McMullen Funeral Home Inc., 3236 Main St., Sandy Lake.
Homer John Dunlap
LINESVILLE - Homer John Dunlap, 93, of 14094 Madigan Road, Pine Township, Linesville, died Monday, May 21, 2001, at Rolling Fields, Conneautville, after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Forward Township, Butler, March 26, 1908, a son of Charles and Susanna Kiser Dunlap. He married Elizabeth A. Shellito June 19, 1944.
He lived in Linesville for 57 years and retired from R.D. Werner of Greenville after 20 years as a machinist. He previously worked at Talon Inc. of Meadville for 15 years.
He was of the Protestant faith.
He was a past member of Crawford and Erie County State Police, and Fire Police of Linesville.
After retirement he serviced washers, dryers and sewing machines. An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed golfing.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 56 years of Linesville, include six daughters, Sandra Saeger and her husband, Earl, of Conneaut Lake, Louise Daley and her husband, Henry, of Palatka, Fla., Charlotte Fuller and her husband, Thomas, of Conneautville, Janice Edwards and her husband, Robert, of Atlantic, Karen Mathers and her husband, Charles, of Mt. Ariy, Md., and Neva Papinchak and her husband, Charles, of Cochranton; three sons, Charles Dunlap of Newport News, Va., Clarence J. Dunlap of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Daryl Dunlap of Halifax, Md.; 22 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Grace Dunlap, Edna Hannah and Kathryn Young; and a great-grandson, Breck Thomas Fuller.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N. Second St., Conneaut Lake.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Loren Little of Baptist Church of Conneautville officiating.
Burial will be in Linesville Cemetery.
