Nathan James Kimmel
Nathan James Kimmel, 23, of R.D. 2, Titusville, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 29, 1977, in Meadville, a son of Russell J. and Helen M. Thornton Kimmel.
He was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1995. He attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania as an art major with a focus on ceramic sculpting.
He was employed by Homer Wood Corp. of Titusville. He was also developing his own business, NJ Enterprises, which produced landscaping signs and fountains, for the last year and a half.
He was a member of the Erie Art Museum and Pithole Hunting Club. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and developing a public viewing garden for his sculptures.
He is survived by his parents of Titusville; a brother, Brian R. Kimmel of Titusville; six aunts and uncles, Betty and Gary Krause of Florida, Regina and James Etzkorn of Washington and Mary Ann and Ron Brown of Pleasantville; and several cousins.
There will be no public calling hours. A private funeral service will be conducted for the family with the Rev. Alice Jean Parker of the Pleasantville United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Pleasantville Recreation Baseball Committee, Pleasantville, Pa., 16341, or to the Erie Art Museum, 411 State St., Erie, Pa., 16501.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville.
Dorothy E. Irwin
Dorothy E. Irwin, 52, of 215 Kearney St., and formerly of Venango, died Sat., June 9, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center following a two-month illness.
Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, April 25, 1949, she was a daughter of John and Thelma Klingensmith Leckie. She married William Kenneth Irwin Jr. Oct. 28, 1978. He died March 4, 1994.
In her younger years, she was a nursing assistant, working at several nursing homes in the area. She was affiliated with the American Rescue Workers in Meadville.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy Johnson and his wife, Marsha, with whom she made her home, of Meadville, and Jose A. Ortiz and his wife, Julie, of Norfolk, Va.; a daughter, Anna Ortiz of Ashtabula, Ohio; her mother; two sisters, Shirley Reinhart and her husband, Melvin, of Conneaut Lake, and Barbara Leckie of Ashtabula; five grandsons and two step-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Calling hours will be Tuesday 1 to 3 p.m. at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs.
The funeral will be at the funeral home at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Pat Ellis of Venango United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Harmonsburg.
Major Irene H. Faulds
ESPYVILLE - Major Irene H. Faulds, 63, of Espyville, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a short illness.
She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., May 26, 1938, a daughter of Thomas and Iva Harris Wood. She married L. Garth Faulds Dec. 2, 1961.
A graduate of Riverside High School in Buffalo, she attended The Salvation Army School For Officers Training, Bronx, N.Y. She was ordained as a minister in June 1959. The locations in which she served included: Lewistown, Pittstown, Monessen, New Kensington, Northside Pittsburgh, Connellsville, Jeannette and Meadville in Pennsylvania; and Hempstead, N.Y., Utica, N.Y., Cleveland, New Haven, Conn., and Newport, R.I.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Jeannette Chapter 69; and White Shrine of Jerusalem, Westmoreland Shrine 18.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 39 years, include four daughters, Malinda Klingensmith and her husband, Michael, of Meadville, Atha Faulds of Rochester, N.Y., Cynthia Lawrence and her husband, Christopher, of Newport News, Va., and Wendy Senior and her husband, Richard, of Buffalo; seven grandchildren, Tabatha and Taylor Faulds, Alyxandra Allen, Jacobb Faulds-Allen, Caleb Lawrence, and Sabrina and Jared Senior; two sisters, Elizabeth Knapp of Bradford and Evangeline Groat of Buffalo; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Samantha Joy Allen; two sisters, Marietta Armbuster and Catherine Grisby; and three brothers, Victor, Vernon and John Wood.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Waid-Coleman Funeral Home, 12422 Conneaut Lake Road, Conneaut Lake.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with Major Warren Smith of The Salvation Army officiating.
Burial will be in Espyville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to The Salvation Army School For Officer Training Scholarship Fund, c/o Major L. Garth Faulds, 9254 N. Sunnyside Drive, Espyville, Pa. 16424.
Patricia (Pat) Holben
COCHRANTON - Patricia (Pat) Holben, 70, of 182 S. Atlantic Ave., Cochranton, died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Born March 10, 1931, in New Bethlem, she was a daughter of Albert and Edith Myers Yarger. She married Bill Holben. He died July 6, 1988.
Before retiring in 1990 she was last employed at Polk State Hospital as a dietary supervisor. She had also worked at Morco in the printing department and at Isaly's of Cochranton.
She is survived by a daughter, Dottie Lesh of Saegertown; three grandchildren Patti Lesh, Melissa Lehner and her husband, Patrick, and Stephanie Lesh; one great-grandchild; a sister, Mary Ellen Shaffer; and a life-long family friend, Diane Sutton.
She was preceded in death by a son, William (Billy) Holben who died in July 1968, and an infant daughter Terry Darlene Holben, three sisters; Lottie Smith, Buena Markle and Garnet Cramer; and one brother, Albert Yarger Jr.
Calling hours will be today 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ronald Dickson Funeral Home, 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First Church of God, Leslie Road, Meadville, with the Rev. Temple Jerrell of the First Church of God officiating.
Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery.
Alberta L. Kent
ENDICOTT, N.Y. - Alberta L. Kent, 63, of Endicott, N.Y., died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, N.Y., after an extended illness.
Born Sept. 30, 1937, in Cambridge Springs, she was a daughter of Barton and Florence Sanders. She married Leonard Kent.
A graduate of Edinboro High School and Thiel College, she retired from the New York Office of Court Administration where she was a criminal court clerk in Broome and Delaware counties.
An active member of Central United Methodist Church of Endicott, she was involved with the United Methodist Women and had served on various church boards and as a church trustee.
Family and friends say she looked for the good in every person, took great pleasure in her family, home life, church and work and was optimistic until the end of her life, although she battled serious illness.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 44 years, include a daughter; Denise Straut, and her husband, Gregory, of Otego, N.Y., two sons; Leonard Kent Jr. of Johnson City, N.Y., and Bradley Kent and his wife, Kathryn, of Franklinville, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Nathan and Holly Straut and Charlotte, Joshua, Ethan and Clarissa Kent; her mother of Cambridge Springs; a brother, Maylon Sanders and his wife, Barbara, of Waterford; a sister, Charlotte M. Gilson and her husband, Donald, of Cambridge Springs; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father.
Calling hours will be Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home Inc., 300 E. Main St., Endicott.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Endicott.
An interment and cemetery service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mitchell's Cemetery, Cambridge Springs.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Suite 146, Des Plaines, Ill. 60018.
Ellen Barr Roller Smock
CONNEAUTVILLE - Ellen Barr Roller Smock, 85, of 9108 State Highway 198, Conneautville, died Saturday, June 9, 2001, at Rolling Fields, Conneautville.
Born in Union City July 20, 1915, she was a daughter of Charles and Bernice Barr Roller. She married Milford D. Smock Dec. 24, 1936. He died Feb. 25, 1992.
A graduate of Lakewood High School, Lakewood N.Y., she was a homemaker who had worked for American Viscose.
She was a member of the United Church of Springboro whose family and friends say passed her love of music and reading, and her calm manner, to those around her. Loved ones also say that one of her favorite pastimes was sharing memories of her childhood in Ellington, N.Y.
Survivors include one daughter, Dmaris Ann Whitehill and her husband, Robert, of Meadow Vista, Calif.; three sons, David D. Smock and his wife, Sara, of Conneautville, Wayne D. Smock and Peter J. Smock and his wife, Dorothy, all of Springboro; five grandchildren, Jon Whitehill, David Whitehill, Kelly Smock, Julie Smock and Holly Smock; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a step-mother, Alice Derby Roller and one brother, Charles Roller.
Friends may call Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Conneautville.
The funeral will follow Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Marshall S. Lillie, pastor of Springboro Church of the Nazarene.
Interment will be in Spring Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Turner Syndrome Society, 14450 T.C. Jester Suite 260, Houston, Texas, 77014, or to the Conneaut Valley Music Boosters, 22154 State Highway 18, Conneautville, Pa., 16406.
Hazel Marie Chizmar
CONNEAUT LAKE - Hazel Marie Chizmar, 74, of 155 High St., Conneaut Lake, died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under direction of Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N. Second St., Conneaut Lake.
Paul R. Stainbrook
COCHRANTON - Paul R. Stainbrook, 53, of 7435 Mailliard Road, Cochranton, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Shady Side Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Born May 31, 1948, in Meadville, he was a son of Bernard and Irene Thompson Stainbrook. He married Deborah Walick March 18, 1978.
A 1966 graduate of Cochranton High School, he went on to graduate from Pennsylvania State University in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. While at Penn State, he was on the school's basketball team for two years. He subsequently received a master's degree in administration from Penn State.
In 1971, he became assistant basketball coach at Juniata College. From 1976 to 1979, he was head boys basketball coach at Cochranton High School, and served as assistant boys basketball coach there since 1996.
Also at Cochranton High School, he served as girls basketball coach from 1991 to 1996. In 1992, the girls won the Western Semifinals under his coaching.
He was also boys volleyball coach at the high school from 1980 to 1983, baseball coach for the Cochranton Youth League from 1988 to 1992, and was a member of the Cochranton Sunday League for many years.
After serving as a physical education teacher at Cochranton Elementary School from 1976 to 1981, he was employed by Deeter Plumbing and Heating as a project manager since 1982.
He was past-president and member of the Cochranton Lions Club and enjoyed gardening, golfing, hunting and shooting hoops.
He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Pettis Road.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 23 years, include his mother, Irene Stainbrook of Meadville; one son, DuWayne J. Stainbrook of Cochranton; one daughter, Amy Elizabeth Stainbrook of Cochranton; three sisters, Carole Ward and her husband, Bill, of Saratoga, Wyo., Donna Choffel and her husband, John, of Meadville, and Janet Girardat and her husband, Harold, of Cochranton; several nieces, nephews, cousins and great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Calling hours will be Monday 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ronald Dickson Funeral Home, 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Cochranton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Russell Hines officiating.
Burial will be in Cochranton Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Cochranton Athletic Boosters, c/o Mike Dale, 104 Ridgeway Hill, Cochranton, the Cochranton Lions Club, the Crawford County Unit of the American Cancer Society or a memorial college education fund to benefit Paul Stainbrook's children, which will handled in care of the funeral home.
Ann E. Miller
ORRVILLE, Ohio - Ann E. Miller, 68, of 8697 East Lincolnway, Orrville, Ohio, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Born Aug. 12, 1932, in Meadville, she was a daughter of Emmanuel J. and Mary J. Miller Fisher. She married Crist Miller March 15, 1951, in Atlantic.
A resident of the Orrville, Ohio, area since 1975, she retired in 1996 after working as a licensed practical nurse at Wayne Manor in Smithville, Ohio. Prior to that, she worked as a licensed practical nurse at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Dalton, Ohio, and Brenn-Field Nursing Center in Orrville.
An active member of the Martins Mennonite Church, she was involved in the church's sewing circle. She also volunteered with the Dunlap Hospital Auxiliary and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 50 years, include two sons, William C. Miller and his wife, Susan, of Sarasota, Fla., and Melvin C. Miller and his wife, Sherron, of Atlantic; three daughters, Linda A. Beachy of Sterling, Ohio, Kathy S. Crouse and her husband, Rod, of Cambridge Springs, and Deb. J. Horst and her husband, Bob, of Dalton; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two sisters, Saloma Shrock of Greenville and Mary Miller and her husband, John, of Smicksburg.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Fisher and a sister, Katie Fisher.
Calling hours will be Monday 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday 10 to 11 a.m. at the Martins Mennonite Church in Orrville.
The funeral will be at the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Randy Murray and the Rev. Herman Myers officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Auble Funeral Home, 512 E. Oak St., Orrville, Ohio, 44667.
The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525A Back Orrville Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Marion L. Krueger
MARANA, Ariz. - Marion L. Krueger, 61, formerly of Gravel Run Road, Saegertown, died Friday, June 8, 2001, in Marana after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born Aug. 1, 1939, in Cambridge Springs, she was a daughter of Hazel and Woodrow Willey.
She married Karl (Buz) Krueger Sept. 7, 1957.
The Meadville High School graduate also attended Rockdale and Cambridge schools.
Before her retirement, she worked for 25 years at Turner's Mill in Cambridge Springs.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 43 years, include a daughter, Trisha of Marana, Ariz.; a son, Keith of Pennsylvania; her mother, Hazel of Ohio; a mother-in-law, Myrtle Krueger of Meadville; a brother, Don Krueger, and his wife, Marilyn, of Meadville; two sisters, Lucille Deuschle and Velma Free, and her husband, Chuck, all of Ohio; three brothers, Wilson (Liz) of Tennessee, Luie (Clara) of Ohio, and Lawrence (Chris) of Montana; and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, and Timmy Dronko and Dale and Michaela Hunter.
There will be no formal services. Before her death, she asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Odyssey Hospice, 1730 E. River Road, Suite 107, Tuscon, Ariz., 85718.
Her remains will be placed at Cambridge Springs Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary of Tuscon.
Louise Klingensmith Richards
MIAMI - Louise Klingensmith Richards, 84, of Miami, Fla., and formerly of Cochranton, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in Miami.
Born Feb., 21, 1917, she was a daughter of Howard E. and Edith Burson Klingensmith.
The 1936 graduate of Meadville Business College worked for a governmental contractor from 1943 to 1945, and was publicity director for WITV Channel 17 in Miami from 1952 to 1955. She also held sales and secretarial jobs.
Survivors include three nephews, William Klingensmith of Maryland, Richard Klingensmith of Cochranton and Gary Klingensmith of Meadville; a sister-in-law, Frances May Klingensmith of Cochranton; and a niece-in-law, Shirley DeRoss Klingensmith of Jacksonville, Fla.
She was preceded in death by a nephew, Edward Klingensmith.
Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ronald Dickson Funeral Home, 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. There will be no funeral services.
Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery.
Ellen Smock
CONNEAUTVILLE - Ellen Smock, 89, of 9108 State Highway 98, Conneautville, died Saturday, June 9, 2001, at Rolling Fields, in Conneautville.
She was born in Union City July 20, 1915.
Arrangements are incomplete and are under direction of the White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Conneautville.
Ruth I. Thompson
CONNEAUTVILLE - Ruth I. Thompson, 97, of 1117 Main St., Conneautville, died Saturday, June 9, 2001, at Rolling Fields.
Born May 29, 1904, in Beaver Township, she was a daughter of George H. and Nettie Irish Foster. She married Earl Thomas. He died in 1944. She subsequently married Harry Sherlock. He died in 1954. She then married Mylo Thompson. He died in 1985.
The 1923 graduate of Conneautville Vocational School worked for Conneautville Farmers National Bank and retired from Ohio Rubber Co. of Conneautville.
She attended Valley Church United Methodist and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Conneaut Valley Women's Club and Conneaut Valley Senior Center.
Survivors include a son, Wayne Thomas and his wife, Florence, of Conneaut Lake; two daughters, Lucille Wible and her husband, Robert, of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Phyllis Ackert and her husband, Richard, of Meadville; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, George Thomas; a grandson, Lee Thomas; and a brother, Roy Foster.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valley Church United Methodist, 1118 Main St., Conneautville. The funeral will follow at the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Hinkle of Valley Church officiating.
Interment will be in Conneautville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Conneaut Valley Historical Society, c/o Betty Kovac, 1619 Main St., P.O. Box 266, Conneautville, Pa., 16406, or to Valley Church United Methodist, 1118 Main St. Conneautville, Pa., 16406.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Conneautville.
William Harold Price
JAMESTOWN - William Harold Price, 90, of Rolling Fields in Conneautville and formerly of Jamestown, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at the nursing home.
Born Sept. 11, 1910, in LaRue, Ohio, he was a son of Bill and Sylvia Price. He married Ethel J. Livingston June 6, 1936.
Before his retirement, he was self-employed as a farmer.
He attended North Shenango Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife of 65 years, he is survived by a niece, Elizabeth Geitgey of Summerfield, Fla.; and a nephew, Marshall Livingston of Jamestown.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Coon and Edna Easterday; and two brothers, Norman and Lester Price.
Calling hours will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Randall Funeral Home, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown.
The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew G. Roberts of North Shenango Presbyterian Church officiating.
Burial will be in the South Shenango Cemetery, Hartstown.
The Rev. Glenn Weaver Hammerlee
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Rev. Glenn Weaver Hammerlee, 78, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and a native of Polk and brother of Meadville resident James Hammerlee, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, of congestive heart failure at home.
Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of George Boon Funeral Home, Sioux Falls.
Mary Alice Terrill Armstrong
CENTERVILLE - Mary Alice Terrill Armstrong, 70, of 37024 State Highway 408, Centerville, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh where she had been a patient since May 31.
She was born at Worthville Aug. 17, 1930, a daughter of Franklin Eugene and Vena Ann Chamberlin Wonderling. She married Wayne Terrill, who preceded her in death Oct. 5, 1992. She later married Donald (Dick) Armstrong Jan. 6, 2001, in Titusville.
A 1948 graduate of Titusville High School, she was a member of Chapmanville Community Church and a former member of Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.
She enjoyed bingo, the Titusville Senior Center and collecting pig ornaments.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a son, Emery E. Terrill and his wife, Judy, of Pleasantville; a daughter, Laura Marvin and her husband, Blaine, of Chapmanville; two stepsons, Paul Armstrong and his wife, Brenda, of Titusville, and Dale Armstrong and his wife, Cheryl, of Cadorus; five stepdaughters, Cathy Armstrong and her husband, Wayne, of Titusville, Linda Davidson and her friend, Wayne, of Franklin, Pam Hall and her friend, Tim, of Cadorus, Paula Cartney and her husband, Pat, of Titusville, and Gayle Kaster of Titusville; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Wonderling and his wife, Vikki, of Almogardo, N.M.; five sisters, Shirley Steadman and her husband, Alfred, of Verona, Va., Barbara Hogue and her husband, Al, of Conneaut Lake, Norma Rockafellow of Saegertown, Diana Hoover and her husband, John, of Conneaut Lake, and Donna Adams and her husband, Leroy, of Indianapolis, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Sunday 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 Monday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Philip Torre, pastor of First Assembly of God in Meadville, officiating.
Burial will be in Kingsley Cemetery, Townville.
The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Grace E. Hoffman
GREENVILLE - Grace E. Hoffman, 88, of 339 E. Jamestown Road, Greenville, and formerly of 565 Fredonia Road, Greenville, Perry Township, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at St. Paul Homes, Greenville.
She was born in Sheakleyville April 3, 1913, a daughter of Walter A. and Mary A. Sprong Wiley. She married Lee H. Hoffman Feb. 20, 1937. He preceded her in death March 15, 1976.
She attended the former Vosler and Coulter Schools in North Salem.
She attended Country Chapel of Greenville and Hadley Wesleyan Methodist Church.
A homemaker, she enjoyed baking and cooking for those in need.
Survivors include a son, Ronald Lee Hoffman of Greenville; a daughter, Linda Tremmel and her husband, Lyle, of Hurst, Texas; a grandson, Aaron Hoffman; three granddaughters, Ramona Baker, Michele Moore and Kara Turlij; a great-grandson; four great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three infant children; a great-grandson; four brothers, Frank V., Oscar S., Dennis L and Evan; three infant brothers; and an infant sister.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Andrew J. Vana Funeral Home, 102 Church St., Hadley.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Revs. Jack Benninger and Roger Thawley, pastor of Hadley Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Hadley Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Country Chapel, 275 Kennard/Osgood Road, Greenville, Pa. 16125.
Arthur E. Wygant
Arthur E. Wygant, 69, of 672 Williamson Road, Meadville, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown.
He was born in Meadville Oct. 4, 1931, a son of Edward Clayton and Arlene Snyder Wygant, later Arlene Schweitzer. His stepfather was Louis Schweitzer.
He married Mary F. Kolesar.
He was a graduate of Meadville High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Conrail where he was an engineer.
He was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church and a commmentator there. He was cubmaster for Cub Scout Troop 209 at Seton School for 17 years, tutor for The READ Program of Crawford County and a member of Friends of the Meadville Public Library.
He was an avid fisherman. He dearly loved his family, friends, his Church and his dogs, Misty and Shayla.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of Meadville, include his stepmother, Ginny Wygant of Deming, N.M.; two daughters, M. Laura Thompson and her husband, Terry, of Dunedin, Fla., and Kathleen Flack and her husband, Scott, of Cochranton; five sons, Michael Wygant and his wife, Wendy, of Cross Junction, Va., Richard Wygant and his wife, Lisa, of Dayton, Ohio, James Wygant and his wife, Linda Baughman, of Canton, N.Y., Daniel Wygant and his wife, Sherry, of White Hall, and Mark Wygant and his wife, Kimberly, of Guys Mills; a brother, William Wygant and his wife, Nancy, of Albuquerque, N.M.; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville, with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 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 St. Agatha Cemetery, West Mead Township.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or Crawford County Care Center, 20881 State Highway 198, Saegertown, Pa. 16433.
Jennie M. Percival
Jennie M. Percival, 75, of 849 Grove St., Meadville, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
She was born in Meadville June 19, 1925, a daughter of John and Lucy Gori Rossi. She married Edward A. Percival in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1986.
She worked at Meadville Malleable Iron for 13 years and also cooked at various restaurants.
She attended St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and was a member of its altar and rosary society. She was also a member of the Italian Civic Club Auxiliary.
Her family was her life; she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren in Arizona and North Carolina. She had many close friends with whom she enjoyed spending time while she was home.
Survivors include six daughters, Donna Belles of North Carolina; Lucy Koehler and her husband, Joseph, of Apache Junction, Ariz., Anna Smith and her husband, David, of Raleigh, N.C., Cindy Percival Smith and her husband, Edwin, of Mesa, Ariz., Connie Schuffert and her husband, James, of Queen Creek, Ariz., and Chrisy DuPont and her husband, Donald, of Meadville; two sons, John Percival and his wife, Alice, of Mesa and Edward Percival Jr. of Tucson, Ariz.; a stepdaughter, Sharon Heckathorn and her husband, Herbie, of Spartansburg; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Anna DiAngio and her husband, John, Yolanda Zejavac and her husband, Joseph, and Jeanette Rossi, all of Meadville.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Carlo Belles; a brother, Dominic Rossi; and two sisters, Mary Fergotti and Loretta Bookamire.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, with a scripture service at 8:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 1085 Water St., Meadville, with Monsignor Casimir Bogniak, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society, 1085 Water St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Joy M. Rogers
PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio - Joy M. Rogers, 77, of Parma Heights, Ohio, formerly of Conneaut, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at her residence.
She was born in Bonne Terre, Mo., Feb. 9, 1924, a daughter of Winford and Anna Hess. She married Lynn David Rogers June 1, 1983.
She attended Boardman High School, Ohio. She had retired as a dog groomer, and also worked as a real estate agent for Joan Curtis Real Estate and supervisor at Astatic Corp.
She attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 18 years, include a daughter, Winifred Dooling of Parma Heights; a sister, Sally McCall; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, David Barabasch; and three sisters, Jean Yaslick, Betty Hudson and Winifred Hess.
There are no calling hours.
The funeral will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 6330 Ridge Road, Parma, Ohio, with the Rev. James Longsworth officiating.
Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ripepi Funeral Home, 5762 Pearl Road, Parma, Ohio.
Elvira Miller Steele
NEW ALEXANDRIA - Elvira Miller Steele, 79, of New Alexandria, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at the Bethlen Home, Ligonier.
She was born in Salem Township April 24, 1922, a daughter of Edgar T. and Eugenia Eidemiller Miller. She married William E. Steele in 1942 and he preceded her in death in 1999.
She was a 1939 graduate of Greensburg High School.
She was a member of Community United Presbyterian Church of New Alexandria and the Auxiliary of American Legion Post 652.
Survivors include two sons, William E. Steele II and his wife, Katy, of Stahlstown, and Thomas P. Steele and his wife, Cheryl, of Blairsville; a daughter, Linda Steele Curtis and her husband, Robert, of Alabama; seven grandchildren, Wes Steele, Kara Steele O'Connor, Toni Steele Maline, Tami Steele Robinson, Tom Steele, Michael Steele Curtis and Jonathan Curtis; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Edgar T. Miller of Conneautville; five sisters, Helena Lamb, Irene Lawrence, Betty Roan and Stella Wheeler, all of Conneautville, and Peggy Brown of Jamestown, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Philip T. Miller and an infant, Robert Miller.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at P. David Newhouse Funeral Home, corner of Church and Washington streets in New Alexandria.
The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Terry J. Carnahan of Community United Presbyterian Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, New Alexandria.
Nancy G. Snyder
Nancy G. Snyder, 86, of North Street, Meadville, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
She was born in Oil City May 9, 1915, a daughter of Albert E. and Luella Vogus Barnes. She married Charles Snyder. He preceded her in death.
A graduate of Meadville Commercial College, she was employed as a buyer at J.C. Penney Co. for six years, and at Avtex for 30 years.
She loved animals, especially her dog, Midnight.
Survivors include a sister, Sarah Longstreth of Meadville; a brother, George E. Barnes, and his wife, Patricia, of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sons, George and William Smith; and a brother, Charles A. Barnes.
Arrangements were private and under the direction of Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville.
Cecil R. Williams Jr.
SPRINGBORO - Cecil R. Williams Jr., 57, of 23410 N. Creek Road, Springboro, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Buffalo, Wyo., from a sudden illness.
He was born in Salamanca, N.Y., Dec. 27, 1943, a son of Cecil Ralph and Georgia Cox Williams Sr. He married Lola Mae Harruff Oct. 2, 1998.
A U.S. Army veteran, he was employed at R.W. Sibley of Ashtabula, Ohio.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of Springboro, include a daughter, Joanne Henderson of Little Valley, N.Y.; a son, Tequilla Williams of Springboro; three stepchildren, Justin Johnson and Sarah Johnson, both of Springboro, and William Johnson of Meadville; a sister, Pauline Stoddard of South Dayton, N.Y.; two brothers, George Williams of Randolph, N.Y., and Richard Williams of Conneaut Lake; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Edward Williams.
Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at White-Cool Funeral Home, 1405 Main St., Connneautville.
The funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Brad Dendler of Pilgrim Holiness Church officiating.
Burial will be in Spring Cemetery, Springboro.
Laura Margaret (Peggy) Heffern
SANDY LAKE - Laura Margaret (Peggy) Heffern, 64, of Reed Road, Sandy Lake, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after a short illness.
She was born July 27, 1936, to Paul E. and Ruth M. Thomas Heffern and raised at 37 Turner Lane, Jackson Center. She married Frank Heffern June 24, 1989, and he preceded her in death Dec. 2, 1993.
She attended Perrine and Lakeview schools, graduating in 1955. She worked for 42 years at Clinch-Tite Corp. of Sandy Lake, formerly Newell Lumber, retiring in 1998.
She was a 40-year member of Scofield Methodist Church of Millbrook, Cochranton Bowling League and Scofield Methodist Women Association.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Vickie Geibner and her husband, Charles, of New Lebanon; a stepson, Rick Heffern of Sandy Lake; four step-grandchildren; a sister, Francis (Fran) Turner of Jackson Center; a brother, James R. Turner Sr. and his wife, Marylin, of Jackson Center; a nephew; and an uncle.
She was preceded in death by two uncles.
Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Alexander-McMullen Funeral Home, 3236 Main St., Sandy Lake.
The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Getchman of Scofield Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will follow in New Lebanon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Personal Touch Homecare, New Castle, Pa. 16101.
Margaret E. Consla
HARMONSBURG - Margaret E. Consla, 86, of Harmonsburg, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown.
Born in Harmonsburg Aug. 14, 1914, she was a daughter of Charles F. and Daisy L. Mansell Sorg. She married Merritt Consla June 15, 1935. He preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1980.
She was a 1932 graduate of Summit High School and served as Summit Township tax collector for four years.
A member of Harmonsburg United Methodist Church, she served as organist and pianist for many years. She was also a member of United Methodist Women, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7842 Linesville Auxiliary and a life member of Summit Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.
Survivors include a daughter, Kay E. Shilling and her husband, John, of Conneaut Lake; a son, Roy K. Consla and his wife, Ann, of Phoenix, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Monica Skeens, Aaron Shilling and George Consla; four great-grandchildren; a half sister, Sandra Kowalczyk of Anaheim, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers.
Calling hours are today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Alan K. Harris of Harmonsburg United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorials be made to Harmonsburg United Methodist Church, 14182 First St., Harmonsburg, Pa., 16422; or a charity of the donor's choice.
John C. Capozzi
John C. Capozzi, 82, of 691 Chestnut St., Meadville, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Meadville Medical Center.
Born in Meadville Feb. 14, 1919, he was a son of Antonino and Josephine Miele Capozzi. He married Teresa Costa Nov. 22, 1951.
He was a graduate of Meadville High School and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He served as tank commander in the 11th Armor Division and had the rank of sergeant. A decorated veteran, he received the American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal with three Bronze Stars.
He was a lifelong resident of Meadville where he was a second generation.
President and chief executive officer of Capozzi Enterprises Inc. for 22 years, he also owned and operated Keystone Sanitation for more than 45 years. Over the years, he was active in real estate in the Meadville area.
He attended St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
He was a talented artist who loved to draw. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle, he had a wonderful sense of humor that inspired others. He was known as a very giving and caring person by his family and friends.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 50 years, include a daughter, Josephine Passarelli and her husband, Frank, of Pittsburgh; a son, John Francis Capozzi and his wife, Leslie, of Fredericksburg, Va.; four grandchildren, Robert and Anthony White, and Mychal and Claire Capozzi; two sisters, Carmella LaPuma and her husband, Sam, and Dorothy Nuzzulo, all of Meadville; a brother, Albert Capozzi and his wife, Mary, of Buffalo, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Barco.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 1085 Water St., Meadville, with Monsignor Casimir Bogniak, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Brigid Cemetery, West Mead Township.
Arrangements are under the direction of Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.
