All Obituaries

Maxine Sparks Crane, 94, of Meadville, entered the arms of her Savior December 1, 2020 due to Covid-19 complications.  She resided at Wesbury United Methodist Community.   Maxine was born at home May 17, 1926 to Harry and Bertha (Bahm) Sparks.  She married Oakley Crane September 26, 1946 and he preceded her in death November 30, 1975.   In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Luella, Loretta and Norma Jean; three brothers,...

Jeffrey Alan Stallard, 62, of Meadville died unexpectedly Friday, November 27, 2020 in Elmora, PA.   He was born October 16, 1958 in Meadville a son of Delmar C. and Marilyn L. Oakes Stallard.  He was a 1976 graduate of Saegertown High School and received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy but decided to attend Penn State Behrend University where he was studying engineering.  He then enlisted in the US Air Force serving from 1978-1988 as a military policeman...

April D. Doughty, 60, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Meadville Medical Center from Covid-19 complications.   She was born July 27, 1960 in Elizabeth, NJ, a daughter of the late Herman and Geraldine Plaque Witscher.   April was owner and operator of First Steps Child Care, Our Little Ones Child Care, as well as a nanny.  She loved her children and grandchildren, was passionate about helping children of special needs and was a mom to many. ...

Lela Nageotte passed away peacefully at age 97 on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Crawford County Care Center where she was a resident for the past two and a half years.  Lela, the daughter of Lyle Smith and Saloma Theuret Smith, was born August 2, 1923 in Blooming Valley, PA.  She married Clifford L. Nageotte on August 2, 1941, and for 65 years of marriage they resided in West Mead Township.  Clifford preceded her in death on March 1, 2006.   Lela was an outstanding...

Myrtle E. Hollibaugh, 77, of Meadville and a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community since November 2019 died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Meadville Medical Center.   She was born May 18, 1943 in Findley Twp., Mercer County a daughter of Forrest and Helen J. Dunn Hollibaugh.  She was a 1961 graduate of Randolph East Mead High School  She worked at the Meadville Wal-Mart and also had baby sat and assisted with home health for many area families.  She was a member...

John E. (Jack) Wilkinson, Jr., 88, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.   He was born November 2, 1932 in Homestead, a son of John E. and Lillie L. Staley Wilkinson, Sr.  He married Shirley Miller September 16, 1950.   Jack retired as police chief for the Conneaut Lake police department where he served for many years.  He previously worked at the Ohio Rubber Company, Conneautville and also drove school bus for...

Nancy P. Zimmerman, 89, of Meadville, PA, passed away November 28, 2020 at Wesbury Grace Center.  She was born February 27, 1931 in Boonville, IN, the second daughter of Gilbert & Mary “Elizabeth” (Schenk) Perigo.   She attended Purdue University where she met the love of her life Henry “Hank” Zimmerman.  They married in 1950 and formed a partnership in ministry and in life.  They served various United Methodist churches over the next 46...

Charles W. (Chuck) Bentel, 94, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Meadville Medical Center.   He was born April 28, 1926 in Sewickley and grew up in Aliquippa, a son of William S. and May Bestwick Bentel.  He married his high school sweetheart, Marian J. Patton June 30, 1949; and they were married for 67 years prior to her death April 7, 2017.  Marian and Chuck had lived in Meadville for over 50 years.   Chuck was a 1944 graduate of Aliquippa...

Cheryl (Cheri) E. Scannell, 69, of Saegertown, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.   She was born May 8, 1951 in Marienville, a daughter of Betty Walters Hurst.  She married James M. Scannell June 12, 1971.   Cheri was a 1969 graduate of Cranberry High School, Seneca.  She worked as a nurse’s aide at various places including the Crawford County Care Center.  She was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed her barcode club and breeding...

Robert Peter Hoke, 75, of Meadville died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Meadville Medical Center.   He was born July 25, 1945 in Meadville a son of Robert C. and Mary V. O’Brien Hoke.  He married Elaine M. Hunt April 30, 1977 and she survives.   He was a 1963 graduate of St. Agatha High School and was a veteran serving from 1965-1968 during the Vietnam War Era in the US Navy.  Following his military service he worked as an electrician for Cox & Kanyuck until he...