All Obituaries

Rod Lee Downing, 64, of Conneaut Lake died at home Saturday, August 3, 2019.  He was born in Meadville March 5, 1955 a son of Raymond Sherwood and Shirley Lou Weikel Downing.   He was a graduate of Conneaut Lake High School and had attended Edinboro University and Penn State University with course work in special education, communication and business management.  He started his career working for various radio stations, worked for 10 years for Comcast Spotlight, was a cable...

Dr. Danilo “Toto” Guanzon, M.D., 79, of Morgantown, WV and formerly of Meadville, passed away in the embrace of his family and friends on Monday morning, August 12, 2019 at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.   A man of few but well-chosen words, he was a remarkable presence, gentle and kind, celebrated for his wisdom and generosity.   He was born on December 14, 1939 in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Philippines, a son of the late Jose...

Edward Joseph Walsh, 84, of Meadville, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at his residence.   He was born August 2, 1935 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Edward Joseph and Mary Loretta McGowan Walsh.  He married Kirsten Peterson December 2, 1978 and she survives.   Ed was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956.  He received his B.S. degree from the New York State University of Education at Albany and his PhD from the University of...

Robert J. Prenatt, 87, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Arista Care at Park Avenue.   He was born November 30, 1931 in Meadville, a son of Roy J. and Opal O. Malliard Prenatt.  He married Greta J. Grippe May 19, 1956 and she preceded him in death June 12, 2009.   Bob was a 1949 graduate of Meadville High School.  He was employed at National Fuel for 38 years, retiring in 1987 as a supervisor.   A member of Our Lady Queen of the Americas...

Eleanor R. Myers of Westborough, MA, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully August 7, 2019, surrounded her family.She was a long-time Meadville resident born in Pittsburgh, PA March 26, 1924, a daughter of Joseph and Erna (Bradies) Nastasy. She was married in 1949 to Foster Miller Myers, who preceded her in death in 1987.She graduated from Sharon High School in Sharon and earned an Associate’s Degree in Human Services from Edinboro...

Roy W. E. Whaley, 75, of Conneaut Lake died at home Thursday, August 1, 2019.  He was born November 13, 1943 in Pittsburgh a son of Richard F. and Elizabeth (Betty) Auer Whaley.  He married Latonie Ayodaner Nelson July 23, 1966 and she preceded him in death January 25, 2000.  He subsequently married Carol Waters Culver August 25, 2007 and she survives.   He was a 1960 graduate of Fort Couch (now Upper St. Claire) High School and was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving...

Mary F. Byers, 62, of Guys Mills died at home surrounded by her family Saturday, August 3, 2019.  She was born May 9, 1957 in Meadville a daughter of James L. and Florence V. Crafferty Miller.  She married Daniel P. Byers October 2, 1976 at First Presbyterian Church in Meadville.   She was a 1975 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School.  At one time, she worked at the Whole Darn Thing, for Hartley Press in Jacksonville, FL and for the past 19 years at the...

Sylvia passed away peacefully at her home in Barrington, Illinois, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.  She was born Sylvia Mary Thomas, on February 18, 1930, in Meadville, Pennsylvania to Robert and Beulah (Grauel) Thomas.  As a child, Sylvia was full of life.  She loved to horseback ride and spend time outside with her friends. Sylvia attended college in her hometown at the esteemed liberal arts school, Allegheny College, where she met her college...

Frank A. Roth, 86, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital following an eight year courageous battle with cancer.   He was born April 25, 1933 in Meadville, a son of Anthony and Mary Inchiose Rotkievecz.  He married Julia E (Julie). Rockafellow July 26, 1958 and she survives.   He was first employed as a cook in the Merchant Marines on the Great Lakes.  After he met Julie, Frank started Frank Roth Painting where, supported by...

Robert K. Smith, 86, formerly of Saegertown and a resident of the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home, Erie, passed away there Wednesday, July 31, 2019.   He was born October 2, 1932 in Meadville, a son of Kenneth A. and Frances Pickens Smith.  He had been married to Sandra Bugbee Muckinhaupt.   Bob was a graduate of Saegertown High School, Allegheny College and received his Master’s equivalency degree and teaching certificate from Edinboro University.  He served in...