All Obituaries

Vivian Nadine Drotar, 101, formerly of Espyville and a resident of Rolling Fields, Conneautville, passed away there peacefully on January 31, 2023.   She was born September 15, 1921 in Owensboro, KY, a daughter of Mervel and Violet Powers Webster.  She married Albert Edward “Edward” Drotar September 1, 1956 and he preceded her in death October 13, 1984.   Vivian was a graduate of Akron High School.  She worked in production at Continental Can Company in...

Clara Lucile Stallard, 91, of Meadville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. She was born January 20, 1932 in Guys Mills, a daughter of Frank W. Childs and Alice Salman Childs Virtue.  She married Dwight J. Stallard March 24, 1951 and he preceded her in death October 27, 2018. Lucile was a 1950 graduate of Randolph High School.  A homemaker, she also worked for her father at Childs Garage, sold Watkins Products,...

Robert Joseph (Joe) Haberlen Jr., passed away on Jan. 25, 2023, at home in Jamestown, PA.  Joe was born on February 26, 1942, to the late Robert (Bob) and Helen Haberlen, in Greensburg, PA. After graduating from McGuffey High School, in Claysville, PA, Joe enlisted in the US Air Force.  While stationed in England, he married his loving wife, Christine and started a family. In 1997, Joe retired as a senior manager for Verizon.  In addition to his 30-year career, Joe had many...

Carol Sue Stewart of Knox, PA died on January 19, 2023 at UPMC Northwest Hospital. She was born January 14, 1963 in Meadville, PA to parents Harley Ardrey and Emily Howe Stewart. She attended Titusville High School and worked at various jobs in Pennsylvania, mostly in oil fields. Carol was a rugged lover of nature, a good laugh in the company of friends.  She could strike lively conversations with anyone she met and never shied away from rolling up her sleeves to help, no matter how...

Robert Thomas (Butch) Ploski, 79, of Meadville, passed away peacefully Monday, January 16, 2023, at The Caring Place, Franklin surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1943, in Meadville, a son of Stanley and Mary Watson Ploski.  He married Kendra Leeper September 30, 1967. Butch was a 1962 graduate of Randolph-East Mead High School.  He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving on the USS Pocono in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966.  He worked as a Lineman for...

Dale R. (Little Smiles) Shilling, 62, of Meadville, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at his residence following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born March 21, 1960 in Meadville, a son of John R. (Jack) and Marilyn Holmes Shilling.  He married Kimberly Whiting October 11, 1986. Dale was a 1978 graduate of Meadville High School.  A member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 9, he was owner and operator of Shilling Masonry. Dale was a member of Masonic...

Jeanne Marie Bole, 93, of Meadville, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Crawford County Care Center. She was born September 17, 1929, in St. Louis County, MO, a daughter of the late Clifford Amos and Martha L. Levick Swanlund.  She married John A. Bole December 27, 1950, and he preceded her in death November 1, 2009. Jeanne received her B.A. in Education from Heidelberg College, Tiffin, OH.  A homemaker, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was a former Circle...

Jeanne Aurelia Mercier, 68, of Conneaut Lake, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born March 14, 1954 in Meadville, a daughter of Victor J. and Jeanne A. Troyan Mercier. Jeanne was a 1972 graduate of Saegertown High School.  She worked at GTI and Spectrum, then retired from MAJR Products in Saegertown.  She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, sewing, and was self-taught in sign language. Jeanne was very faithful to her religion and was a member St. Bernadette...

Robert Charles (Bob) Theuret, 97, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born December 18, 1925 in Blooming Valley, a son of Joseph and Mary Rabell Theuret.  He married Veronica Eiseman November 26, 1949. Bob was a lifelong dairy farmer on the family farm.  He was the last surviving charter member of the Blooming Valley VFD.  He loved hunting, fishing, and his cows. Survivors, in addition to his loving wife Veronica, include three...

William W. (Bill) Bish, 69, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at UPMC Hamot following complications from a stroke. He was born April 20, 1953 in New Bethlehem, a son of Albert Ray and Kathrine Bish.  He married Sarah Patterson and she preceded him in death August 18, 1984. Bill worked as a truck driver for Kebert Construction and W.L. Dunn Construction Companies.  He also was a farmer.  He enjoyed fishing and working on cars. Survivors include four...