Meadville Tribune

John Daniel Magruder, 56, passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. He served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Cincinnati MM1/SS/ERS. He finished his military time as a Master Training Specialist in Orlando, FL. After his time in the Navy, he had a very successful career conducting a Job and Task Analysis for Con Edison of New York; he developed & implemented Computer Science training for homeschoolers; building an Information Security Program for Idea Integration, Corp.; developing & implementing technical training for companies such as Nabisco, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC), Hewlett Packard and others. He...

The Rev. Christopher Alan Fujii, Esq., 72, of Frederick, MD passed away on April 21, 2022 at Frederick Health. He was the loving husband of the late Rev. Penney Fujii, who passed in 2008. Born July 31, 1949 in Reno, NV, Chris was the son of the late Oscar and Yoshi Fujii. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Fashion from Lewis & Clark College, and his Masters in Theology from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He received his Juris Doctor from Akron University School of Law. He was called to the Ministry in the Presbyterian Church and served at the First Presbyterian Church of Concord, CA, St. John's Presbyterian in Reno, NV, Hartstown Presbyterian Church in Hartstown, PA, Fifth Street...

May 1, 1975 - April 1, 2022 Michael Richard Acker passed away on April 1, 2022 at his home in Aldie, VA. He selflessly served his family and our country. He was a passionate husband, caring father, hospitable host, and courageous soldier. His legacy will live on in those whose lives he touched. Michael is survived by his wife Kris, daughter Ashley, son Cody, and grandson Kolton. He is preceded in death by his mother Catherine Grossman. Interment will be held at Quantico National Cemetery on April 29, 2022 at 10:00 am.

Randal Paul Miller, 83, died suddenly on March 30, 2022 at the Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn, Ohio. Born July 7, 1938 to Larry and Josephine (Simkin) Miller in Akron, Ohio, Randal was a brilliant student, graduating as class valedictorian both at Cuyahoga Falls (Ohio) High School in 1956 and at Xavier University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, in 1960. He went on to earn a Master's degree from Xavier in 1961 and pursued graduate studies at the Ohio State and Iowa State Universities. He shared his love of mathematics, statistics, and computer science with two generations of college students in a 40-year teaching career at Ohio State, Iowa State, Ball State, Allegheny...

SEVILLE - Meta F. Frambaugh, 86, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 11, 2022. Born in Titusville, PA, she was a resident of Munroe Falls until 1983, when she and her husband moved to Seville. Meta enjoyed ceramics, baking, bowling, playing cards, and bingo. Above all she loved her family and the time she spent with them. Preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 64 years, Rodney Frambaugh; parents, Kenneth and Mildred Robbins; grandchildren, Nick Pettitt and Lori Hoover; brother, Gene Robbins; sister, Nancy Kalkbrenner, she is survived by her daughters, Rose Marie (Dale) Pettitt, Mildred Anne Frambaugh, Jennie Sue Hartman, and Debbie Frambaugh; grandchildren,...

Chester G. Pringle, age 72, of Surfside Beach, passed away peacefully Wednesday February 2, 2022 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, Murrells Inlet, SC. Born in Natrona Heights, PA, Mr. Pringle was the son of the late Chester G. Pringle Sr., Martha Pringle Devlin. A member of theAmerican Legion and 40&8, and a lifetime member of the VFW. Mr. Pringle was a proud US Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He retired from Crawford County Corrections as a Deputy Warden in 2004. Mr. Pringle loved motorcycle riding, traveling with his wife Barbara, playing golf and camping. But he most enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his...

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...