All Obituaries

Ruth Lucille Smith, 85, of Meadville passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Sebring, FL.   She was born May 28, 1933 in Meadville, a daughter of Harvey James and Rose Edge Kaster.  She had been married to Lonon F. Smith, Jr.   Ruth attended Meadville Public Schools.  She worked at Servomation, Avtex, and retired from the housekeeping department at Meadville Medical Center.   A member of New Beginnings Church of God, Ruth was a former member of the Norrisville...

Jean S. Rand, 92, of Barefoot Bay, FL, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Crawford County Care Center.   She was born November 6, 1926 in Meadville, a daughter of Virgil and Amanda Bloss Stanton.  She married Victor Paul Rand October 20, 1950 and he preceded her in death June 10, 2014.   Jean was a graduate of Meadville High School and Rochester Institute of Technology.  She was owner and operator with her husband of Stanton Rand Studio in Meadville from 1946...

David W. Ross, 48, of Meadville died unexpectedly Thursday, March 7, 2019 from injuries sustained in an accident.   He was born January 8, 1971 in Meadville the son of John Ross and Patricia Raybuck Leonheart.  He and Angela Tawney have been together for 20 years.   He was a 1989 graduate of Meadville High School and worked as a truck driver for Farmers Propane during the winter months and Suit-Kote during spring, summer and fall months.  He was a member of the Church...

Jack L. Nutter, 82, of Meadville and a resident of the Crawford County Care Center died there Saturday, March 9, 2019.   He was born August 6, 1936 in Logan, OH a son of Walter and Gladys Nutter.  He married Beverly Douglas November 1962 and she survives.   He worked in the maintenance department of Meadville Forging and previously had worked at Allegheny College and the Meadville Area Recreation Complex.  He served in the US Army and was an avid country music...

Theresa C. Hershelman, 85, of Meadville passed away after an extended illness, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Rolling Fields.   Theresa was born March 29, 1933 in Meadville a daughter of Earl and Alice Waid Ellis.  She was a graduate of what is now Bethesda Children’s Home.  After graduation, she worked at the Singer Co. in Meadville.  On September 12, 1953 she married Harold P. Hershelman.  They had thirty seven years of marriage.  She was a wonderful...

Mildred M. (Millie) Wampler, 88, of Meadville and a resident of Rolling Fields died there Sunday, February 24, 2019.   She was born in Logansport, IN February 18, 1931.  She married Shannon Lee Wampler July 13, 1979 and he preceded her in death August 15, 2016.   She at one time was co-owner of the former State Line Bowling and had also worked at Saegertown Manufacturing.  She and her husband were avid bowlers and enjoyed playing euchre.   She is survived by...

Raymond A. Stewart, 90, formerly of Cochranton and a resident of Rolling Fields, passed away there Friday, March 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.   A coal miner’s son, he was born January 22, 1929 in Kissinger Mills, PA to the late Carlton C. and Dorothy A. Wathen Stewart.  He met the love of his life, Margaret Hilton, while stationed outside of Manchester, England and they were married April 19, 1952.  She preceded him in death June 6, 2013.   Ray was a...

Sheryl R. Johnston, 61, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.   She was born November 3, 1957 in Meadville, a daughter of C. Richard and Olive B. Davis Johnston.   She was a graduate of Randolph East Mead High School.  Sheryl enjoyed crocheting, making jewelry and talking to her birds.   Survivors include her mother, Olive Johnston of Meadville; a sister, Sandra Hurban (Jack) of Cochranton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.   She...

Edward James (Jim) Hanks, Jr., 79, of Cambridge Springs, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Crawford County Care Center.   He was born December 2, 1939 in Meadville, a son of Edward James and Mildred Lasher Hanks, Sr.  He married Ruth Sanders August 19, 1972.   Jim was a 1959 graduate of Meadville High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965.  He was employed at Carnation Can Company, Cambridge Springs for over 35 years.   A...

James L. Kindervater, 77, of Meadville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.   He was born March 29, 1941 in Meadville, a son of the late James M. and Gertrude J. Kiser Kindervater.  He married Darla M. Brant September 10, 1960 and she preceded him in death February 19, 2011.   Jim worked as an engineer for the Erie-Lackawanna and Conrail Railroads.   A member of Pleasantview Alliance Church, Jim...