Meadville Tribune

P. Huber Hanes III was born in Winston-Salem on February 4, 1947, the first of four children of Pleasant Huber Jr and Jane Hopkins Hanes. As his father once quipped about his progenitors and progeny, "We're cut from the same cloth - knitted cotton"! And Huber III's pattern was colorful indeed. Wickedly handsome even as a baby, he grew from modeling Hanes Sleepwear for the family business into a lifelong adventurist. Huber graduated from Winchendon Boarding School in Massachusetts. He was also a graduate of Guilford College in Greensboro, NC and Northern Arizona University where he studied political science. A BBQ PitMaster par excellence, he moved to Germany, converted a WWII ambulance...

Mark "Scrat" Alan Hribik, 63, of Caldwell, Idaho was a caring husband, father, brother, and friend. Early in the morning of August 1st, he gained victory over his eight-month battle with brain cancer, passing peacefully in he and his wife Debbie's home of 26 years. Mark was born to Frank Sr. "Yank" and Shirley "Spud" Hribik on March 9th, 1958 in Kittanning, PA. Mark's childhood and adolescence was spent hunting, fishing, trapping, and getting into general mischief alongside his three brothers. After high school, Mark relocated to Boise, Idaho where he attended Boise State University, and became a celebrated member of their theatre team. In Boise he also met the love of his life, Debbie....

Joan Diane Wilson of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of Troy, MI, died at her home surrounded by her four children on July 25, 2021, at the age of 88. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Robert who predeceased her in 2003. Joan was born on September 5, 1932, in Boston, MA, to Richard and Jean Davidson. An only child, Joan grew up in Brookline, MA, graduated from Milton Academy and then attended Mount Holyoke College, graduating in 1954 with a BA in French. Soon after graduation, she met Robert F. Wilson, who she married in June 1956. They moved to St. Clair Shores and then Troy, MI where Joan raised their four children. In 1970, Joan returned to college to complete an MS in Early Childhood...

Robert L. Pethtel, 79 of The Villages FL, formerly from Linesville PA. Born August 11, 1941 Wheeling Creek WV son of Charles Russell Pethtel and Alice Alberta Irey Pethtel. Died June 15, 2021 at Cornerstone Hospice House, The Villages FL, where he received exceptional loving care after a courageous 20-month battle with a rare cancer. Married to RuthAnn Houghton August 19, 1967 in Linesville, PA. Graduated from West Alexander High School in 1959. Drafted into the US Army in 1964, he was honorably discharged in 1966 after proudly serving in the Vietnam War as a Spec 4 ABM (Artillery Ballistic Meteorologist) and as a member of the Big Red One. Honorary Life Member of the American Legion for 54...

Joanne M. Smith, "Jo", 82, passed peacefully at her home in Hoschton, Georgia with her daughter and grandchildren by her side on Friday, June 11, 2021. After living more than 10 years with chronic COPD and several years with impaired memory due to dementia. She was born April 23, 1939 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to the late Russell J. Schrubb and Geraldine M. West. Ms. Smith went to school in Meadville, Pennsylvania and gained her certificate in nursing assistance. She retired in 1996 from Abington Crest Care in Erie, Pennsylvania. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting, bowling, showing her beloved collie "Laddie" and was an avid fan of figure skating. She is preceded in death by...

Gustave W. Rylander, Jr., died May 18, 2021 in Carlisle PA, at the age of 95. Born June 7, 1925 in Ben Avon Heights PA, he was the second of the three sons of the late Gustave W. Rylander, Sr. and Augusta Erk Rylander. His brothers, John F. Rylander and Edward E. Rylander, preceded him in death, as did his wife, Nancy Warren Rylander, his close friend, Miriam G. Bowman, and his great-grandchild, Evan W. Campbell. Gus enlisted in the Army in 1943 at age 18. He served as an engineer in both the European and Pacific theaters. He rose quickly to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded a Bronze Star. He wrote a letter to his parents every day during the war, assuring them that he was fine...

l. Iliene Wolfe, born June 24, 1935, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away from complications from Alzheimer's. She was born to the late Theodore and Lura I (Schlosser) Tau. Iliene married Arthur D Wolfe in March of 1955, he preceded her in death in August 2011. Left to cherish Iliene's memories are her 5 children: Debra (Timothy) Parmenter of Labelle, Florida, Dewayne Wolfe of Roswell, NM, Donald (Cherie) Wolfe of Greenwood, Indiana, David Wolfe of Roswell, NM, and Diane (Mark) Corbin of Roswell, NM; 5 grandchildren: Lance (Sheila) Ransom of York, PA, Corey (Janice) Ransom of Etna, Ohio, Stefanie (John) Albers of Cape Coral, FL, Stacie (Josh) Boothe of Westport, IN, and Kambra Corbin of...

SEVILLE - Rodney D. Frambaugh, 85, died June 6, 2020. Born in Geneva, PA, he was a resident of Seville since 1983. Rodney had been employed with Acme Fresh Market in the produce department, retiring in 1985. He served as a firefighter with Munroe Falls Fire Department for 21 years. While Rodney loved hunting and flea marketing, his number one love was his wife and family. Preceded in death by father Clyde, mother Jessie, and brothers Henry and Ed, and sister Marie. He is survived by his wife, Meta Frambaugh; daughters, Rose Marie (Dale) Pettitt, Mildred Anne Frambaugh, Jennie Sue (Rick) Hartman, and Debbie Frambaugh; grandchildren, Kelly (Michael), Nick (Jue), Ken (Erin), Elizabeth (Forest);...

Michael F. Uzarski age 61 passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020. He was born in Meadville, PA., son of Frank and Frances Uzarski. Fred married the love of his life, Jacqueline Uzarski on February 22, 1997. Over the years he worked at local auto dealerships before relocating to Florida in 2009. Prior to his illness he was the Genesis Manager at Napleton Hyundai in West Palm Beach. His greatest pleasure was his family, friends and his Baby Girl Trixy. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, and hunting with his brothers. Fred is survived by his wife Jacky, his brother's Ken (Darlene), Tim, Daniel, Gary, and Randy (Melissa). His sisters Colleen Owen, Eileen Petruso, Marleen (Bruce)...

Shirley Mae (Pyle) Mostoller, 81, St. Cloud, FL, passed away at her home suddenly on Feb 20, 2020. Born May 1, 1938 in Somerset, daughter of the late Elwood R. and Thelma Mae (Shaulis) Shaulis. Survived by her husband of 61 years Charles H. Mostoller Sr., St. Cloud, FL; son Charles (Michelle) Mostoller Jr., St. Cloud, FL; daughter Susan (David) Keppler, Meadville; grandsons: Grant Keppler Rochester, NY, Sean Keppler Dayton, OH, and Reno Mostoller, St. Cloud, FL; brother-in-law John (Emma Jean) Mostoller; sister-in-law Esther Mostoller Weigle; aunt Sarah Matkoskey, OH; family friend Lilian Shreve, Conneautville; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was a 1956 graduate from Somerset High...

Eleanor C Johnson, 83, formerly of Espyville, Pennsylvania died peacefully on January 22, 2020 at Savannah Place in James Island, SC. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Daniel and Eleanor Zahorsky. Beloved wife for 62 years to the late Carl Johnson. She is survived by her children Tina (Frank) McGough and David (Kim) Johnson and 4 grandchildren, Melissa and Stephanie McGough and Trevor and Preston Johnson. She is preceded in death by her beloved sister Carol Marsch and grandson Daniel Johnson. Eleanor graduated from Carrick High School and worked for Bell Telephone where her and Carl met. As a busy homemaker raising 2 children, Eleanor could be found mowing the lawn, painting...

Patric Anthony Petruolo, 63, of Raleigh, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Accordius Health at Salisbury in Salisbury, NC. He was born September 12, 1956 in Meadville, PA to the late Burton Petruolo and Patricia Storey Petruolo. Patric retired from Fairway Green and in his spare time enjoyed fishing and visiting the beach with his family. In addition to his parents, Patric was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Petruolo. Patric is survived by his wife, Michelle Petruolo; son, Zachary Petruolo of Raleigh; brothers, Mark Petruolo (Lisa) of Raleigh; Mike Petruolo of Meadville, PA; sister-in-law, Vickie Petruolo; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a private...

Dover- Donald B. Wood, 80, died at his home on Monday December 16, 2019. Born January 11, 1939 in Meadville, PA, the son of Lester and Bonnie (Brandon) Wood. He served his country in the US Air Force during Vietnam, retiring after 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Laura (Rowell) Wood od Dover; daughter, Bonnie Rose Wood; stepson, Jeffery B. Newton and his wife Shelley of CO; step daughter, Stephanie J. Pearce and her husband Thomas of Rochester, NH; and brothers, David Wood, Gordon Wood, Martin Wood and Douglas Wood. He was predeceased by his daughter, Rebecca Wood; son, Donald wood Jr.; and a sister, Karen Kitch. There are no services at this time.

81, Passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on May 25, 1938, to Paul Dennis and Marian (Boswell) Slayton. After attending Meadville Public Schools, graduating in 1956, Jean studied at Pennsylvania State University majoring in Home Economics/Journalism. While in college, she was a member of the Alpha Mu chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta. Upon graduation in 1960, she moved to Oil City, Pennsylvania to work for the gas company as a sales representative. Jean moved to Washington, D.C. a few years later to become Editor of Teen Times magazine, the national publication of Future Homemakers of America. In 1965, she married...

Nioma "Elizabeth" Peterson Farrah, 89, of Salisbury, NC passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks. She was born June 15, 1930 in Detroit, MI to the late Sylvia Sellgren Peterson and Victor Emmanuel Peterson. Mrs. Farrah was educated in Detroit schools attending Myra Jones Elementary School and graduating from Eastern High School in 1948. She attended U of MI in Ann Arbor, MI and graduated from Business Institute in Detroit in 1953. Mrs. Farrah was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Salisbury. A former member for 49 years of First Presbyterian Church in Meadville, PA where she served as a Deacon, an Elder, and volunteered in various roles and was...

Montgomery County Police Officer, Thomas "T.J." Bomba, age 38, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. T.J. was born in Erie, PA. and grew up in Cambridge Springs, PA. He attended Cambridge Springs High School and earned an Associate's degree in criminal justice at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He had a black belt in Tagei Jutsu karate. T.J. worked at Loomis Fargo armored car company until he began his 13-year career with the Montgomery County Police Department in 2006. In 2007, T.J. received the Silver Medal of Valor. He married his college sweetheart, Angela Tripp, in 2005. T.J. was a loving father of Tommy Bomba (age 11) and Jake Bomba (age 5). In 2009, T.J. survived a...

Clarence Eugene Watt, 90, of Charleston, originally of Meadville, PA, passed away on August 28, 2019, at his residence after a short illness. He was born on February 6, 1929 in Franklin, PA, to Oliver and Peg Watt. Clarence was a graduate of Meadville High School. While working at Viscose, he decided to attend Edinboro State College for a teaching degree. He taught earth and space science at Conneaut Lake High School for 22 years. While there he enjoyed coaching the boys and girls cross country teams. He did not believe in asking someone to do what he did not do, so he began running marathons with his son, Donald. He also ran the clock for the basketball games. He was a member of First...

Polly Jean Shilling (Simpson), age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Monday, July 15, 2019. She was born on March 21, 1936, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Arthur Simpson and Virginia Mae (Whitman) Simpson. She graduated from Meadville High School in 1954 and was a bookkeeper and office manager for many years. In 1989, she moved to Charleston, South Carolina to enjoy warm weather and the beach. Polly enjoyed golfing, traveling, the beach, being with family and friends, and spending time in God's word. She attended James Island Christian Church and loved her church family deeply. Polly is survived by her two sons, David E. Shilling (Jill) of Hastings, MI and...

Catherine Trudell Grossman passed away on July 10, 2019 at Envoy of Alexandria in Alexandria, VA. Catherine is survived by her sister Sandy Keslar, daughter Michelle Acker, son Michael Acker, grandchildren Ashley, Cody, Brandon and Corey, great grandchildren Kolton and Bentley. She is preceded in death by her husband William Grossman and her parents, Kenneth and Pauline Reichel. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 where a service will begin at 3:00 pm.