Meadville Tribune

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Jan Roberts 84-years old passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023, Mother's Day. Jan was born December 7, 1938, in Meadville, PA to Italian immigrants Mattio and Vincenza (Verdino) Zuzolo. She is preceded in death by brothers Matthew and Michael Zuzolo , sisters Elvera (Zuzolo) Lotito, and Carmella Rossi. A graduate of Meadville High School and St Vincents school of Nursing in Erie, PA she worked for 33 years as a Registered Nurse. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jack Roberts, her three children, Julie Ann Roberts, Senoia, GA, Jeffrey John Roberts, Roswell GA, James Matthew Roberts (Melissa), Oak Ridge NC and grandchildren, Megan,...

North Augusta, SC - Mr. Victor C. Foote, 71, entered into rest April 30, 2023. Memorial Services will be announced and conducted at a later date. Mr. Foote was born May 20, 1951, to the late Kenneth Leroy Foote and Agnus D. Peterson Foote. He was a lifelong resident of Crawford County, PA, and recently made North Augusta, SC his home to be closer to his children and grandchildren. Mr. Foote retired from Meadville Public Library after maintaining the facility and grounds for over 20 years. He was a golf enthusiast and an avid landscaper and gardener. Mr. Foote was blessed with a green thumb and the ability to make everything he touched beautiful. As a jack of all trades, there was nothing...

Cortland - Marsha Briggs, 71, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022, held and surrounded by her loved ones. Marsha was born on October 20, 1951 in Wheeling, WV., daughter of the late Sarah Logue and her father in life Michael Rydzewski. Marsha will be deeply missed and is survived by her 11 children - Donna (Eric) O'Neal, Daniel (Christy) Briggs, Shawn Briggs, Julia Briggs (Gilbert Natal), Patricia (Tom) Ulinski, Candice (Frederick) Bradford, Jackie Dawson (Derrick Brooks), Nicole Dawson, Angelique (George) Richardson, Tiera Dawson, and Constance (Alex) Amstutz - her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and cousins. Marsha was preceded in...

Margaret Saeger Callahan of Vero Beach, FL died at her home peacefully Wednesday, December 7, 2022. She was 90 years old. Marge was a top producing real estate broker in Virginia for over 30 years until she moved to Vero Beach in 2004. Marge was born to the late Cecil and Eva Sager in Cambridge Springs, PA. She graduated from Cambridge Springs, PA High School. Marge loved to ballroom dance and going on cruises. Though not a swimmer, she loved the water and boats. She was also an accomplished pianist. She was married to Charles Hardeson (deceased) of Alexandrian, VA. She was previously married to Col. Joseph J. Callahan of Meadville, PA. Throughout her life she lived in many places...

Mary Louise Poly November 25, 1923 - December 4, 2022 Louise grew up in Meadville, PA, graduating from high school during WWII. She married the love of her life, former mayor of Clinton, TN, Howard "Hud" Poly in 1946. They moved to Clinton in 1957 where she was active in the Timely Topics Club, Beta Sigma Pi sorority and a founding member of St. Therese Catholic Church. She retired from ORTEC as an electronic technician. Preceded in death by husband of 52 years, Howard Poly, daughter Elaine Poly Trent, granddaughter Marie Poly, and grandson Daniel Poly. She is survived by her sister Patty Ferguson of Meadville, PA; son Dennis (Lynn), granddaughter Ellen Poly Jeffries (Matt),...

Lois Salomon, age 83, formerly of Meadville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Dacula, GA. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and Emil Salomon of Meadville, PA. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Lori and Doug Naville; grandson and granddaughter in law Bryan and Stephanie Cere; great grandchildren Jordan, Emma, Gracie, and Bentley. No formal service is planned at this time. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Joyce Anne Shuman Smith, formerly of Meadville and Erie, passed away on October 29th, with loved ones by her side at her home in Clearwater Beach, FL. Joyce is reunited with Thomas Wilson Smith, Sr., her beloved husband of 54 years. Joyce is survived by her four loving children: Todd Davis (Lauren) of Scottsdale, AZ; Tamara Haverfield (Gary) Mansfield, OH, Tracey Morrison, Columbus, OH and Tom Jr., Little Rock, AR; her grandchildren: Erika and Kyle (Todd); Alyssa and Connor (Tammy); Spencer and Sean (Tracey) and Hayden, Sullivan, Addison and Harrison. (Tommy); and a great granddaughter, Ripley (Kyle). Surviving also are Joyce's sisters: Beth Elway of Vero Beach, FL; Fran Rogers of Meadville,...

David Starr Benton, 84, of Fayetteville, PA, formerly of Chester, NY, and long time resident of Saegertown, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Doey's Hospice House in Hagerstown, MD. He was born on May 17, 1938, in Glen Cove, NY to the late Reginald Morris and Marion Jane (Starr) Benton. David received an Associate's Degree. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Soley and received an honorable discharge in 1959. David was employed by Erie Insurance in Erie, PA as a Senior Claims Insurance Investigator for 32 years covering the Crawford County Area until his retirement. David was an avid reader, history buff especially Civil War history, he was a passionate...

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...