All Obituaries

Richard E. (Dick) Williams, 91, of Conneaut Lake, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, December 1, 2022 with his loving and devoted wife Jan by his side. He was born October 24, 1931 in Meadville, a son of Henry L. and Ruth Bailey Williams.  He married Alice Elaine Dennis in Ripley, NY in 1952 and she preceded him in death February 21, 1964.  Dick later married Jeannette L. (Jan) Zurovchak of Espyville on March 31, 1973.  They were happily married for over 49 years. Dick...

Kathleen R. Stutzman, 90, of Meadville and formerly of Little Cooley, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. She was born August 26, 1932 in Hartly, DE, a daughter of Victor and Minnie Bryant Ross.  She married Philip G. Stutzman January 30, 1954 and he preceded her in death December 4, 1982. Kathy was a 1950 graduate of Caeser Rodney High School, Camden, DE and a 1953 graduate of Wilmington, DE Memorial Hospital School of Nursing with...

Joyce M. Duckworth, 89 of Vernon Twp, Meadville, passed away on November 26, 2022, at the Embassy of Park Ave., Meadville. Joyce was born in New Brockton, Alabama on August 17, 1933, to the late Idus and Willie Lee (Adkinson) Martin. Joyce was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church for many years and sang in the choir and organized the greeters. She also filled bags for shut-ins at Christmas time. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and crossword puzzles. She loved Wheel of Fortune and...

Rita M. Derby, 86, of Meadville, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 25, 1936 in Meadville, a daughter of Albert and Josephine Helen Kurt Smith.  She married Harold C. Derby September 18, 1954 and he preceded her in death February 26, 1993. Rita was a 1954 graduate of Randolph East Mead High School.  She worked at Pizza Villa, Abex, the Market Grill, and the Meadville Medical Center Snack...

Reed Trimble passed away peacefully November 21, 2022 at home of pancreatic cancer. Born August 6, 1940 in Linesville, the son of Helen and Charlie Trimble. He married Lee Soderquist June 19, 1965.   Attending Meadville schools, Reed graduated in 1958. He graduated Edinboro in 1963 and received a Master’s in Education from Pitt in 1970. He taught 37 years, first in Penn Hills but mostly at Saegertown High School. Reed loved teaching and was proud of his profession and of his...

Harold Wayne Galford, 87, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1935 in Meadville, a son of Frank and Ida Gum Galford. Harold was a 1953 graduate of Townville High School.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1961 to 1962.  He worked at Loblaws, as a supervisor for UPS in several locations including Erie for several years, and subsequently as a truck driver for PPG Industries.  He enjoyed hunting and antiquing...

Patricia Lorraine Hurban 94, of Meadville, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at her residence. Patricia was born on July 18, 1928, in Lincolnville, PA the first of seven children to Carl Osborn and Freda Lorraine Loomis McLain. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in Lincolnville, PA in 1946.  She was a member of The Epiphany of The Lord Parish. She married John J. Hurban, Sr. on October 8, 1949 and was married for 68 years. In addition to her parents,...

Rev. Dr. Norman E. Dunkle, 91, died Thursday, November 10, 2022.  He was a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community. He was born January 6, 1931 in Oil City, where he resided most of his childhood and youth.  He was the first of four children born to N. Doyle and Marna Hale Dunkle.  His brother Harold is deceased.  His brother, William, resides in St. Cloud, FL, and his sister, Mary Samarra, lives in Marbury, MD. In 1953 he married Lucille Roedel of...

Stephen C. (Steve) Voss, 72, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 9, 1950 in Shakopee, MN, a son of Carl and Florence Stephan Voss.  He married Diane Smith Courtney May 29, 2004. Steve was a 1968 graduate of Delavan High School in Minnesota and attended Mankato State University in Minnesota.  He worked as an over the road truck driver, in the salvage business with his brother...

Linda Kay Noel, 75, of Saegertown, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born June 19, 1947 in Meadville, a daughter of the late Robert and Mildred McCollim Noel.  She had been married to Raymond Waid. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Meadville High School and attended Edinboro State Teachers College.  She was owner and operator of The Fish Bowl in Meadville and was currently employed at Abbatron. Linda was an avid reader,...