Leon O. Ongley
Aug 8, 2008
Pete worked at the American Viscose Company (AVTEX) He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict.
Catherine Williams
Aug 8, 2008
Catherine married Leslie Allen Williams in 1945; he preceded her in death in 1963. She worked at Meadville City Hospital for several years and she retired from Scottsdale Baptist Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ. She moved with her family to Scottsdale, AZ in 1964 returning to Meadville in 2000. She enjoyed long car rides.
Delbert W. Russell
Aug 2, 2008
Delbert was a graduate of Georges Twp. High School in Haze, PA. He was in the US Army as a machine gun squad leader. He was the recipient of the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with five bronze stars. He worked at the American Viscose and was retired from the US Postal Service as a letter carrier. After retirement...
Oleta Hatheway Conklin
Aug 1, 2008
Oleta married James E. Hatheway on August 14, 1946; he preceded her in death on June 10, 1982. She then married Edward J. Conklin on September 14, 1994; he preceded her in death on January 24, 2008. She worked for JC Penney in Meadville for 14 years. She was a member of VFW Post 2006, and Eagles 429.
Louis Mastro
Jul 23, 2008
Louis graduated from Meadville High School in 1942 where he played football, basketball, and track & field. He was in the US Navy during WWII from 1943-1946, Pharmacists Mate 2nd Class. He married Jennie Figerell on Sept. 5, 1953; she preceded him in death on April 10, 1959. He was a member of St. Mary's Church. He worked for Erie...
Jeffrey Poland
Jul 17, 2008
Jeffrey is a graduate of Northwestern High School in Albion, PA. He had worked for McCrosky Tool & Die of Meadville.
Kathryn Curran
Jul 16, 2008
Kathryn was a graduate of Redbank High School in New Bethlehem. She married Donald E. Curran on June 25, 1944; and he preceded her in death on February 2, 1971. She worked at Talon, Penny's, Trasks, and Good Friends. She formerly attended Stone United Methodist Church in Meadville.
Robert Youngblood
Jul 13, 2008
Mr. Youngblood had resided in Florida since 1958 coming from Jimtown, PA. He was the former owner of Youngblood Marina in Bonita Beach, FL. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army. He received a Bronze Star and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Ralph Sinclair
Jul 7, 2008
Ralph married Helen A. Smith on Sept. 23, 1942; she preceded him in death on Nov. 7, 1992. He was in the US Airforce, WWII, Staff Sergeant from 1942-1945; stationed in European Theater. He was in Holland, France, Belgium, England and Germany. He was a transportation NCO (Non-commissioned officer); dispatched all vehicles including jeeps and ambulances; performed maintenance on vehicles...
Willis Gill
Jul 6, 2008
Willis is a graduate of Academy High School of Erie and Edinboro University. He retired from teaching Earth Science in Ashtabula School District. He was a courier in the US Army and was of the Presbyterian faith.
Donna Catalano
Jun 30, 2008
Donna married Roger E. Catalano on May 16, 1981, he survives. She worked at Valesky's in the deli. She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed wine making, visiting wineries, gardening and cooking.
Margaret Daughenbaugh
Jun 26, 2008
Margaret worked at Meadville City Hospital in the kitchen for 23 years. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2006 for many years and she babysat at the church on Sunday mornings.
Joanne Valentine
Jun 12, 2008
Joanne was a 1962 graduate and Valedictorian of Mount Assisi of Bellevue, PA. On Feb. 14, 1974, she married Bob Valentine; he preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1994. She was a past member of The Church of the Assumption in Bellevue. She loved animals and the game show Jeopardy!
Wanda Baker
Jun 3, 2008
Wanda is a graduate of Meadville High School. She married James C. Baker on November 25, 1950. She worked in the cafeteria in Meadville Schools for 10 years. She loved to play cards and was a member of the Red Hat Society.
William Wood
May 20, 2008
Sonny was a graduate of Cambridge Springs High School. He worked for Ron Kessler Construction for many years. He attended First Church of God in Meadville. He was a member of Vernon Twp. Fire Hall, was an avid fisherman and hunter, he was a big fan of Nascar #24, Penguins, and Steelers.
Kenneth Hagerich
May 20, 2008
Kenneth graduated from Western PA School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh. He was retired from Watson Standard Paint Co.
Erma Herman
May 16, 2008
Erma was a 1933 graduate of Meadville High School. She married John Edgar Herman on December 9, 1939, he preceded her in death after 51 years of marriage. She worked at the Nabisco factory and at the American Viscose plant prior to her marriage, thereafter electing to devote herself to raising her family. She was a member of Grace Methodist...
