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08/06/2025

Mary E. Reynolds, age 74, of Meadville, PA passed away at her home on Tuesday August 5, 2025. She was born in Rassiter, PA on January 30, 1951 to the late Albert R. and Katherine E. (Wells) Bish. She married Harold Eugene Reynolds Sr. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2021.
Over the years, Mary worked at Conneaut Lake Park, Dunn’s farm and Ernst Conservation. She loved to play BINGO and spend time with her family. She was a great cook and always made sure everyone had something to eat.
Mary is survived by her three sons, Harold Eugene Reynolds, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth of Cochranton, PA, Delmer Ray Reynolds of Meadville, PA and Keith Leroy Reynolds and his wife, Missy of Cochranton, PA; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and her brother, Robert Bish of Titusville, PA.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Sue Deeter; grandson, Matthew Reynolds and great- granddaughter, Grace Jean Rough and two sisters and five brothers.
Family and friends are invited to call on Monday August 11, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to feedthechildren.org.
Please sign Mary’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.

08/05/2025

Ronald L. Grant, age 70, of Meadville, PA passed away on Sunday August 3, 2025 at Marquette Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born in Laurinburg, NC on February 16, 1955 to the late Robert and Doris (Patterson) Grant. He married Deborah Brown on November 5, 1980. She survives.
Ronald served in the US Army from 1974-1976. He worked as an electrician for Mastec for most of his career.
His favorite things to do were watch TV, especially Sci-Fi movies and shows and “loaf.” He also enjoyed fishing and going for long rides.
In addition to his beloved wife of almost 40 years, he is survived by his sons, Harold Grant and his wife, Angie of Lexington, SC and Ronald Paul Grant of Meadville, PA and his daughter, Cherry Stout and her husband, Timothy of Meadville, PA; six grandchildren, Alex Grant, Dylan Grant, Jon Heldreth, Kendall Grant, Serenity Grant and Tequila Grant and his sisters, Teresa Tujetsch of Charlotte, NC and Margie Howls of Blooming Valley, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Randy Grant and his sister-in-law, Gail Grant and his niece, Jan Grant and his nephew, John Grant.
As per his request, there will be no services.
Please sign Ronald’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.

08/04/2025

Donald A. Myers, age 83, of Meadville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 1, 2025 in Meadville, PA. He was born on May 28, 1942 in Indiana, PA to the late Joseph A. and Joyce H. (Painter) Myers. He married Heide I. Gruenberg on April 6, 1964. She preceded him in death on November 5, 2004.
Don proudly served in the US Army as a combat infantryman for 7 years, receiving a Purple Heart for his time in the Vietnam War. He worked at Channelock and Nutec over the years.
He is survived by his children, Ute Myers of Meadville, PA, Carey Latsko and her husband, James of N. Huntingdon, PA and Ryan Myers and his wife, Kate of State College, PA; five grandchildren, Alexander, Jordan and Elise Latsko (Lyman) and Jazlyn and Crosby Myers; three great grandchildren, Charlotte, Brady and Lucy Latsko; his sister, Katherine Schlosser of Cochranton, PA and his companion of several years, Sonja Mosbacher.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Robert, Gary and Joseph Myers.
A graveside service will be held at Venango Cemetery on Friday August 15, 2025 at 11:00 am with full military honors provided by Vietnam Vets Post #52.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Vietnam Vets Post #52, 13216 Dunham Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.

Please sign Don’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.

08/02/2025

Janet Louise Robinson, age 80, of Meadville, PA passed away Friday August 1, 2025 after a very short illness with her family by her side. Janet was born on December 30, 1944 in Meadville, PA the daughter of the late John and Madelyn Smith.
Janet was a graduate of Spencer Hospital School of Nursing program and continued on to get her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Slippery Rock University. She retired from Meadville Medical Center after 40 plus years of service. Janet was a member of the VFW Post 2006, Vernon Central Hose Co., Meadville Elks Lodge #219, and the Church of The Redeemer. She enjoyed knitting, crafting, crocheting, her flower gardens, and spending time with her grandkids.
Janet is survived by her lifelong partner and the love of her life Charles Goss, her daughter; Donna Seher of Meadville, PA; her son David Seher and his wife Michelle of Meadville, PA; one sister, Sandy Tatum and her husband Larry of TN, one brother Michael Smith and his wife Shelee of FL; two grandchildren, Destinee Seher of Conneaut Lake and Trevor Seher and his fiancé, Cameron Long of Meadville,PA , and one great grandson; Kaden Seher.
Along with her parents, Janet was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Smith and sister, Carol Slayton.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday August 6, 2025 at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street Meadville, PA 16335 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Funeral will follow at 6:00 pm with Pastor Loren Little officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Vernon Central Fire Dept. 16589 McMath Ave., Meadville, PA 16335.
Please sign Janet’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335

07/29/2025

Wesley Edward Slee, age 42, of Meadville, PA passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on November 13, 1982 in Meadville, PA to Wayne Edward and Brenda Louise (Rudy) Slee.
Wesley attended MASH. He was of Christian faith. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. In his younger years, he played Vernon baseball and enjoyed fishing. He enjoyed watching sports, especially Pirates baseball.
In addition to his parents, Wayne and Brenda, he is survived by his son, Coledan Slee of Oil City, PA; his brothers, Brendan Slee and his wife, Alisa of Meadville, PA and Wayne Slee Jr. and his wife, Miranda of Meadville, PA; his nieces and nephews, Natalie, Parker, Carter, Zach, Alivia and Mallory and his maternal grandfather, Martin Rudy of Cochranton, PA.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Louise Rudy and his paternal grandmother, Erma Longstreth.
Wesley was proud to be an organ donor, as he had just received an organ transplant himself recently.
The family would like to thank the team at Allegheny General Hospital for their excellent care.
A Celebration of Life will be held at First Christian Church, 503 N. Main St. Ext., Meadville, PA on Saturday August 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
Please sign Wesley’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.

07/24/2025

Lawrence “Larry” W. McKenzie, age 74, of Saegertown, PA passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Crawford Care Center on Wednesday July 23, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1950 in Darlington, PA to the late William and Anna Mae (Covert) McKenzie. He married Carol Fleischman on March 10, 1971. She survives.
Larry was a 1968 graduate of Northwestern High School. He worked at Babcock-Wilcox in Beaver Falls for 19 years. He then moved to Meadville in 1987 and worked for Meadville Forge until his retirement.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
In addition to his beloved wife of 54 years, Carol, he is survived by his sons, Eric McKenzie and his wife, Paula of Waterford, PA and Garrett McKenzie and his wife, Starr of Cambridge Springs, PA; his grandchildren, Jocelyn, Jase, Mya and Lydia, who preceded him in death at the age of 3 due to cancer. He is also survived by his siblings, Pete McKenzie and his wife, Linda, Dan McKenzie and his wife, Susan, Barb McKenzie, David McKenzie and his significant other, Wendy and Gretchen Young and her husband, Michael.
In addition to his parents and his granddaughter, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kelly McKenzie Motter.
As per Larry’s request there will be no public services.
Please sign Larry’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.

07/23/2025

Linda L. (Forsythe) Crawford, age 77, of Meadville, PA passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 22, 2025 at Meadville Medical Center. She was born on July 21, 1948 in Meadville, PA to the late Clyde and Genevieve (Sidler) Forsythe.
Linda is survived by her children, Michelle E. Crawford Bowser, Jason W. Crawford and his wife, Tracey, Lyle K. Crawford and his wife, Rallyn, Danielle M. Crawford and her significant other, Mark and Vicky L. Crawford Bowman and her husband, Jason; her brother, Lyle Forsythe and his wife, Bea; her grandchildren, James Hoegerl, Aleigh Bowser, Jeb Bowser, Joshua Crawford, Landis Crawford, Justin Crawford, Brennan Crawford, Caiden Crawford, Chloe Guiste, Emily Bowman, Carly Bowman and Jase Bowman and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Crawford; her granddaughter, Samantha Crawford and many aunts and uncles.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Society.
Please sign Linda’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.

07/15/2025

Carol A. Pressey, age 87, of Forest Hills, Meadville, PA passed away on Friday July 11, 2025 at Meadville Medical Center. She was born on June 19, 1938 in Meadville, PA to the late Frederick J. and Genevieve “Jean” (Williams) Kaufman. She married Paul V. Pressey on August 4, 1956. He survives.
Carol graduated from Meadville High School in 1956 with honors. She worked as a bookkeeper at both Meadville and Edinboro Agway Petroleum and she retired from Crawford County Care Center. She and Paul own a 1968 GT 500 and are members of the Classic Iron Car Club.
In addition to her beloved husband of 68 years, she is survived by her daughter, Dawn Bickett of Bardstown, KY and her grandson, Kenneth Heflin of Bardstown, KY; her brother, Daniel Kaufman of Meadville, PA and her niece, Kimberly Boozell and her husband, Dave of Newark, OH and her nephew, Philip Kaufman and his wife, Angie of Cochranton, PA.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister-in-law, Karen Kaufman.
As per her request there will be no public services.
Carol will be laid to rest at Greendale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.
Please sign Carol’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.

07/14/2025

Anna Wysocki Xydias, age 83, of Meadville, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday July 12, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 20, 1942 to the late Marian and Eugenia Kocaj in Krakow, Poland. She married Peter Xydias. He preceded her in death in 2003.
Anna was of Catholic Faith.
She is survived by her daughter, Pauline Puchacz Manghir of Meadville, PA and her brother, Bogdan Kocaj and his wife, Stanislava of Krakow, Poland.
There will be a private mass. She will be entombed next to her husband at Greendale Cemetery.
Please sign Anna’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.

07/01/2025

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06/30/2025

Walter James “Baldy” Lelko, age 90, of Meadville, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at St. Vincent Hospital following a brief illness on Sunday June 29, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1935 in Geneva, PA to the late John and Mary (Harrenshaw) Lelko. He married Mary Daniels on June 9, 1962. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2015.
Baldy graduated from Conneaut Lake High School. He was a US Air Force veteran. He was a lifelong railroader first working for Erie, Erie-Lackawana and eventually retiring in 1995 from Conrail.
He was a very social person and enjoyed visiting all of his favorite social clubs and meeting up with his buddies including VFW Post #2006, American Legion Post #111, ICC and BPOE #219. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and ripping tickets at the clubs. He played softball for multiple years in the Sertoma league at Lincoln Ave. He was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.
Baldy is survived by his son, Scott Lelko of Conneautville, PA and his daughter, Elizabeth Lelko of Blooming Valley, PA; his granddaughters, Brittney Hall and her husband, Benjamin of Cochranton, PA and Bethany Lelko of Blooming Valley, PA; his great-grandchildren, Isaac and Ivory Hall; his brother-in-law, Bill Tingley of Geneva and his sister-in-law, Shirley Frazier of Saegertown, PA and his very good friends and neighbors, Larry and Diane Courson.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Walter James “Junior” Lelko Jr. and his siblings, Gertrude (John) Satonica, Louise (Frank) O’Dell, John (Peg) Lelko, Sam (Betty) Lelko, Lavon Tingley and James Frazier.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at Dickson Funeral Home; 130 N. 2nd St., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 from 4-6 pm. Full military honors provided by VFW Post #2006 followed by the funeral service conducted by Pastor
Loren Little will take place at 6:00 pm at the funeral home.
Baldy will be laid to rest with his wife and son at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Benevolent Fund at Yolanda Barco Oncology Institute, 16792 Conneaut Lake Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.
Please sign Baldy’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Dickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 130 N. 2nd St. Conneaut Lake, PA 16316, Rocco R. Tedesco III, Supervisor.

06/13/2025

Robert Jacob Wyant, age 88, of Meadville, PA passed away on Thursday June 12, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 14, 1936 in Sprankle Mills, PA to the late John C. and Sydney (Myers) Wyant. He married Sara Lee Bodak on August 20, 1961. She survives.
Bob graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1953. He then served in the US Army for two years. After serving in the military, he attended Gannon University and studied many different courses over four years while also working at Talon. He worked at Talon for 25 years and then worked at Leech Tool and Die before moving to Michigan. He worked at two large manufacturing plants, Eldon and Altair, near Detroit, MI until eventually retiring and moving back to Meadville, PA.
Bob was of the Methodist faith. He was the Fire Police Captain and served as President for several years at Fallowfield Dept. 45 Fire and Rescue. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, playing softball and coaching little league. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins fan.
In addition to his loving wife of 63 years, Sara, he is survived by his three daughters, Suzanne Lynn Glancy and her husband, Paul of Cochranton, PA, Christina Lee Spinek of Lexington, MI and Julie Anne Geggie and her husband, Todd of Troy, MI and his two sons, Jeffrey Douglas Wyant and his wife, Maria of Philadelphia, PA and Robert J. Wyant II and his wife, Gina of Adamsville, PA; his grandchildren, Nick Glancy, Alyssa Skelton, Sydney Koester, Emily Spinek, Jack Spinek, Reni Wyant, Brianna Geggie, Kyle Geggie, Violet Geggie, Becca Wyant and Matt Black; great grandchildren, Everett Skelton, Carmella Koester, Scarlette Koester, Ryker Stadler and Ryder Laver and beloved dog, Brownie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Wyant and Burton Wyant and his sisters, Mary Jane McFarland and Mae Jean Rishel; his grandson, Justin Stadler and his dog, Buddy.
Family and friends are invited to call at Reash Church Community Church, 4931 US Highway 19, Cochranton, PA 16314 on Tuesday June 17, 2025 from 11:00 am to the time of the service at 1:00 pm officiated by Pastor Nathan Bailey. Burial will immediately follow at Mumford Chapel Cemetery with full military honors provided by American Legion Post #40 of Greenville, PA.
Please sign Bob’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.