All Obituaries

Russell L. Paquette, Jr., 80, formerly of Spring Street, Meadville and a resident of Rolling Fields died there Friday, October 26, 2018.   He was born in Detroit, MI December 20, 1937 a son of Russell L. and Mary Hornell Paquette, Sr.  He married Katherine (Kate) Bird September 11, 1965 and she preceded him in death July 5, 2005.   He was a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, MI where he received his Masters Degree in Theatrical Arts.  He worked as the...

Kathryn (Kay) Ferguson, 90, of Conneaut Lake, passed away peacefully Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Grace Health Center at Wesbury Community with her loving family by her side.   She was born September 17, 1928 in Jefferson Hills, PA to the late Paul B. and Margaret (Tepe) Graham.  She grew up with two brothers and two sisters.   After graduating from Clairton High School, she attended California State Teachers College of PA, earning a B.S. in Education and being awarded...

Lois Claire Kirk, 91, of Guys Mills, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Meadville Medical Center.   She was born January 28, 1927 in Natrona Heights, a daughter of Thomas James and Mary Dorothy Skillen Slack.  She married David A. Kirk July 17, 1948 and he preceded her in death November 6, 2011.   A homemaker, Lois was a member of Blooming Valley United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed quilting and making teddy bears and other stuffed toys.  A devoted wife,...

Thomas J. “Coach” Detelich, 85, of Conneaut Lake died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Rolling Fields.    He was born August 30, 1933 in Greenville, PA a son of Mato and Marie Milanovich Detelich.  He was a 1951 graduate of the former Penn High School in Greenville and later attended Thiel College where he was a standout quarterback setting many school records and Youngstown State University where he graduated with a degree in history and physical...

Cheryl I. Knox, 59, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at UPMC Hamot following a courageous battle with Leukemia.   She was born December 19, 1958 in Meadville, a daughter of George D. and Jeanne M. Bowen Knox.   Cheryl was a 1977 graduate of Meadville High School.  She was employed as a bank teller and branch manager at Northwest Savings Bank.  She previously worked at the Meadville Area Recreation Complex and at the former Green’s...

John (JW) Marin, 73, of Meadville, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, November 3, 2018.  He was born in Geneva Pennsylvania on May 20, 1945 to the late Lida Martin Marin and the late John Marin, Sr. JW married his childhood sweetheart, Patricia, on August 14, 1962.  “I’ve loved him since he was 11 years old,” said Patricia.  She survives. JW worked at the Meadville Malleable upon graduation from Conneaut Lake High School in...

Dwight J. Stallard, 87, of Conneaut Lake and a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community died there, Saturday, October 27, 2018.   He was born June 24, 1931 in Meadville a son or Dwight Ewing and Helen Ditch Stallard.  He married C. Lucille Childs March 24, 1951 and she survives.   He was a 1950 graduate of Randolph High School.  He worked at Channellock for 36 years retiring in 1994.  He was also the Lay Pastor at Park Bible Church in Conneaut Lake for...

Jean Marie Bollis, 87, of Meadville died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Meadville Medical Center.   She was born December 30, 1930 in Meadville a daughter of Henry T. and Virginia M. Elmen Johnson.  She married Wilbur F. Bollis August 22, 1953 at St. Hippolyte Church in Frenchtown and he survives.   She was a 1950 graduate of Meadville High School and worked for the former Hillside Home, the Meadville Telephone Company and at several grocery stores in Meadville.  She...

Arthur T. (Art) Gable, 90, of Meadville and a resident of the Crawford County Care Center, died there, Friday, October 26, 2018.   He was born in Meadville April 27, 1928 a son of Delbert and Sarah Brady Gable.  He married Nancy E. Kuhn December 19, 1954 and she survives.   He was a veteran of the Korean War serving from 1950-1952 in the US Army 424th Artillery Division.  He worked for Meadville Malleable (now Advanced Cast Products) for over forty years retiring in...

Joan B. Smallenberger, 78, a resident of the Crawford County Care, passed away there Tuesday, October 30, 2018.   She was born March 11, 1940 in Meadville, the daughter of Walter and Mildred Lawyer Pierce.   Joan was a graduate of Meadville High School and attended Allegheny College.  She worked as a buyer at the Allegheny College Bookstore and enjoyed gardening, traveling and antiques.   She is survived by son, Trond, daughter-in-law Kimmy, and grandson...