All Obituaries

Virginia K. Stevens, 99, formerly of Saegertown and a current resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community, since 2011, passed away there Thursday, November 14, 2019.   She was born February 13, 1920 in Franklin, a daughter of Lee Roy and Ada May Bird Rice.  She married Lyle B. Stevens January 9, 1942 and he preceded her in death July 19, 2003.   Virginia was a 1938 graduate of Cochranton High School.  She and Lyle owned and operated Stevensdell Farm near Cochranton...

Eloise Augusta Campbell Henry, 93, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community, passed away there and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, November 4, 2019.   She was born July 7, 1926 in Burbank, CA, a daughter of Raymond and Ruth Adams Campbell.  She married The Rev. Daniel Gordon Henry April 6, 1946 and he preceded her in death February 22, 2017 after 70 years of marriage.   Eloise graduated as Valedictorian from Sweetwater Union High School and later from...

Zachary E. Yount, 20, of Meadville, passed away suddenly Friday, November 1, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.   He was born August 18, 1999 in Greenville, a son of Edward D. and Sherry Bish Yount.   Zaq was a 2017 graduate of Meadville High School where he was a member of the Marching Band’s color guard.  He graduated October 9, 2019 from the Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) with an associate’s degree in multi-media technology.  He...

Ruth Myrtle Hazen Barr, 101, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at AristaCare at Park Avenue.   She was born March 4, 1918 in Greenwood Township, Crawford County, a daughter of Raymond and Caroline Hecker Hazen.  She married Harmer H. Barr April 29, 1944 and he preceded her in death December 11, 1981.   Ruth was a 1936 graduate of Sheakleyville High School and a 1939 graduate of Meadville Commercial College.  She retired in 1982 following 40 years...

Ruth Evelyn Knapp, 78, of Meadville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.   She was born February 4, 1941 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Charles and Ruth LaZaro.  She married Gayle Knapp June 29, 1963 and he survives.   Ruth was a 1959 graduate of Hampton High School and a 1963 graduate of Grove City College with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.  She worked as an elementary school teacher in several local districts and...

Walter Ryland Luther, 90, of Meadville, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.   He was born February 7, 1929 in White Cloud, MI, a son of Walter Henry Luther and Virginia Delaware Cannon.  He married Naomi Andrews and subsequently married Susan Rhodes Lovell June 5, 1988 and she preceded him in death January 3, 2009.   Walter grew up in Seaford, VA and joined the Navy in 1947 at the age of 19.  He was a Veteran of the...

Alan T. Brown, 75, of Meadville, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at Meadville Medical Center following a brief illness.   He was born April 10, 1944 in Lexington, MA, the son of Richard L. and Marian H. (North) Brown.  Alan is remembered for his honorable service in the United States Air Force, his intelligence and quiet but quick wit, and his selfless devotion to others.  It brought him immeasurable joy to help other people.   Alan was preceded in death by his...

Carol A. Smith Witscher Barnard, 76, of Meadville died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Meadville Medical Center following a short illness.  She will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew her welcoming and caring ways and good cooking.  We were lucky to have Carol in our lives   She was born October 28, 1943 in Meadville a daughter of Woodrow and Arlene Roae Smith.  She first married Andy Witscher and subsequently married Ronald O. (Barney) Barnard July 10, 1999 and he...

Patricia C. Smith, 85, of Meadville, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.   She was born August 30, 1934 in Meadville, a daughter of G. Stanley and Helen Guenther Coulter.  She married Richard P. Smith September 11, 1954 and he preceded her in death June 6, 2009.   Pat was a 1952 graduate of Meadville High School.  She worked as a bookkeeper at the Crawford County Trust Company and Etheridge Electric and subsequently...

Harvey R. Butcheck, 75, of Meadville and a resident of the Crawford County Care Center since May died there Tuesday, October 22, 2019.   He was born November 19, 1943 in Meadville a son of Chester and Ida Sheckler Butcheck.  He was a 1961 graduate of Meadville High School and worked for Conrail first as a car man and then as an inspector.   He was a reborn Christian and was a member of Meadville Eagles Aerie 429 and the Italian Civic Club.  He was an avid outdoorsman,...