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Tedesco's is a funeral home,2 crematoria, funeral insurance agency, a full service florist , and a monument shoppe. Accommodation is the key to our success.

Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematories is dedicated to caring for the families of Crawford County with honesty and compassion. Since 1948 Crawford County families have trusted Kennedy Funeral Home, Hatheway Funeral Home and since 1976 Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home. We offer all types of services for all types of people. Some people prefer traditional funeral service while others prefer cremation. Some want an elaborate ceremony; then there are others who don't want any ceremony at all. When it comes to funerals, there are as many options as there are people. Because we own and operate our own crematoria (2), we take pride in being able to say with honesty, that we offer every option, without leaving our home. In a relaxed and totally pressure-free atmosphere, families are offered for their choice a complete line of caskets, vaults, urns, and monuments. Our website contains information about our caring staff, our services and links to resources to help you get through this difficult time. Please give us a call to see how we can help.

11/17/2025

Eric Scott Dempsey, age 66, of Guys Mills, PA passed away at home on Saturday November 15, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1958 to the late Carl R. and Lillian (Brown) Dempsey. He married Mary Alice Motter on August 20, 2005. She survives.
Eric graduated from Randolph High School in 1976. He worked at Tresco Tool for 20 years and then worked at Whitehead Tool for 11 years before retiring. He was a member of the Chapmanville Fire Department. He enjoyed golfing, baseball, football and cooking.
In addition to his wife Mary, Eric is survived by his daughter Erica Dempsey of Egg Harbor, New Jersey and a son Benjamin (Genevieve) Dempsey of Warren PA, five grandchildren; Amira, Emily, Brendan, Abigail and Rylee, four sisters; Pamela Knapp(Howard) Titusville, PA, Cathy (Robert) Flanders of Indiana, PA, and Renee Dempsey of Guys Mills, PA three brothers; Russel (Barb) Dempsey of Centerville, PA, Blaine Dempsey of Guys Mills, and Jason (Grace) Dempsey of Guys Mills, PA, three nephews; Kevin (Dawn) Acel of Michigan, Korey(Jamie) Acel of Georgia and Kyle (Heather) Acel of Guys Mills, PA. and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Eric was preceded in death by a sister Carla Dempsey.
Per the families wishes, there will be no services.
Please sign Eric’s guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335.

11/09/2025

Joyce Loraine Gedelian, age 89, of Meadville, PA. passed away at Rolling Fields Eldercare on November 8, 2025. She was born in 1936 in Ida, Michigan to the late Leon and Geneva (Burkett) Kliem. She married Elmer E. Gedelian on January 22, 1955. He survives.
Joyce was a high school graduate. She stayed home raising their five children. She was a member of Barton Road United Brethren Church. She enjoyed babysitting, crossword puzzles, religious novels, sewing and knitting. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren the most. They were the joys of her life.
In addition to her husband of 70 years, Elmer, she is survived by her four sons, Thomas Gedelian (Anita) of Munroe Falls, OH, Brian Gedelian of Huntsville, TX, Jeffrey Gedelian (Karen) of Butler, PA and Joel Gedelian of Meadville, PA; eight grandchildren ,Cindy (Damian), Laura (Latchezar), Robert, Amber, Samantha (Ryan), James, Andrew, and Tara; 11 great grandchildren; one son- in -law, Jeffrey Ewig of Hartstown, PA and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Ewig, her sister, Arlene Kuckuck and her husband, Robert and her daughter -in -law, Mary Gedelian.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday November 15, 2025 from 11:00 am until the time of the funeral at 1:00 pm at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Please sign Joyce’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

11/07/2025

Beverly A. Vorous, age 80, of Guys Mills, PA passed away suddenly on Thursday November 6, 2025, just hours after her 80th birthday. She was born to the late Vernon and Mary (Carter) Adamson in Mercer, PA on November 5, 1945. She married Laurence Vorous on July 2, 1965. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2017.
Beverly was a 1963 graduate of Lakeview High School. She was self-employed for over 20 years at Vorous Building Maintenance with her husband. She enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Steven L. Vorous and his wife, Penny of Meadville, PA, Shari L.(Minnie) Miller and her husband, Mark of Saegertown, PA, Timothy S. Vorous and his wife, Rhonda of Guys Mills, PA and Cathie A. Yeager and her husband, Fred of Meadville, PA; her grandchildren, Alissa Miller Handel and her husband, Cody, Colton Miller, L.J. Vorous and his wife, Zayda Riggle and Tylor Vorous and his significant other, Ava; one great grandson, Brett Handel; her sister, Wanda Fox and her husband, Jimmy of Stoneboro, PA; her brother, Eugene Adamson and his wife, Barb of OH and her beloved cat, Max.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
As per Beverly’s wishes there will be no public services.
Please sign Beverly’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.

11/05/2025

Myrle Knickerbocker, age 75, of Linesville, PA passed away on Tuesday November 4, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born on February 25, 1950.
Of all of his accomplishments he had in his life, only two really mattered. The birth of his children, Myrle Jr., Brian and Amber and finding the true love of his life, his “Margarette.”
At his request, there will be no showing or funeral. There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505.
Please sign Myrle’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.

10/31/2025

Chad Neal Walker, age 36, of Meadville, PA passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1989 to Robert Walker and Sheila Mailliard.
Chad attended Meadville area schools where he made many lifelong friends. He was currently working at C&J Industries and was very proud of the work he was doing and all of the recent accomplishments he had made.
Chad was loved by all who knew him and had a way of brightening anyone’s day when they were down, even if he was having a bad day himself. He had a way of bringing humor to any situation and could put a smile on even the longest face. He was selfless, caring and loved his family hard, especially his daughter, Theodora, whom he absolutely adored. This world will truly be a darker place without him in it.
In addition to his parents, Robert Walker (Amy Fischer, bonus mom) and Sheila Jordan (Tim Himes), he is survived by his daughter, Theodora of Conneaut Lake, PA; two brothers, Cameron Jordan of Mentor, OH and Chris Fischer of Meadville, PA; his paternal grandfather, Walter Boyda of Meadville, PA and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joanne Rice and William (Pete) Mailliard; his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Boyda and his brother, Nathaniel (Nate) Mailliard, who he is now reunited with in heaven.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the family in c/o Hathway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA.
Please sign Chad’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.

10/30/2025

Tracy (Stewart) Tidd, age 54, of Waterford, PA passed away at home with her loving husband by her side on Wednesday October 29, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1971 in Meadville, PA to the late Robert G. and Delores (Ramey) Stewart. She married Brian Tidd on January 11, 1991. He survives.
Tracy graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 1990. She spent her life being a devoted mother and wife. In her younger years, she loved horses.
In addition to her husband of 34 years, Brian, she is survived by her son, Brandon Scott Tidd and his wife, Maureen of Erie, PA and her daughter, Emily Tidd at home; two brothers, Robert P. Stewart (Norma J. Young) of Erie, PA and Richard G. Stewart (Jen) of Sheakleyville, PA and four nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her infant son, Dillon.
Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday November 1, 2025 at 11:00 am at Venango Cemetery with Pastor Joe Frank officiating.
Please sign Tracy’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.

10/30/2025

Patricia Ann Pechin, age 67, of Cambridge Springs, PA passed away at Marquette Hospice House on Wednesday October 29, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 17, 1958 in Oil City, PA to the late Harold and Patricia (Sutton) Shontz.
Patricia graduated from Saegertown High School in 1976. She owned and operated her own residential cleaning business for 25 years. Also, she was very involved in the local community. She spent several years as a kindergarten aid at Cambridge Springs Elementary and was involved in the CSES PTO, Cambridge Springs Little League and Cambridge Springs Baseball Boosters. She also enjoyed gardening, doing DIY home improvement projects and her love of baking. She will be remembered for her kindness, resiliency and willingness to help those in need.
She is survived by her son, Sonny Pechin and his wife, Christina of Arnold, MD; her granddaughter, Avery; three sisters, Susan Kull of Meadville, PA, Laura Shontz-Schermer of Flag Pond, TN and Mary Manning of Meadville, PA and; a close niece and nephew, Adrienne Burke (Jerome III) of Belmont, NC and Brandon Schermer (Elizabeth) of Asheville, NC and her beloved dog, Bella.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Joanna McCracken.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 766 Liberty St., Meadville, PA 16335 or ANNA Shelter, 1555 E. 10th St., Erie, PA 16511.
The family would also like to thank the staff at both the Hospice of Crawford County and the VNA Alliance for their compassionate care throughout her illness.
Please sign Patricia’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.

10/26/2025

Bruce Henry Dygert, 87, went home to be with his Lord on October 25th, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1938 to Joseph and Myrtle (Peterson) Anthony and adopted on December 11, 1943 by Paul H. and Margaret (McMichael) Dygert. He married Marjorie K. Howles on June 19, 1959.

Bruce attended Conneaut Lake High School, served in the U.S. Army from June 1955 to June 1958 in Korea, and worked for Erie Lackawanna Railroad. He owned and operated a dairy farm that has been in his family for over 200 years and continues to this day. He enjoyed time with family, traveling, and music.

In addition to his wife, Bruce is survived by his children David (Sherry) Dygert, Melissa Uzarski, Eric (Karen) Dygert, and Mary Ann (John) Knapp. Grandchildren Michael, Mark, Tyler (Cassidy), Kai, Paul, Jessica (Dylan), Katie (Russell), Joseph, Erica (Robert), Jeremy, Brandy (Jarred), Steven, and Julie (Darrin). He has 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, son Larry, son-in-law Randy Uzarski, sisters Frances Reese, Verda Lasher, and Doris Schmitt, and brothers Joseph, Junior, Claire, Marlin, Gene Anthony, Wayne See, and Daryl Hawk.

Calling hours are on Tuesday, October 28th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 North 2nd Street Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. Additional viewing on Wednesday October 29th at 10:00 am with services following at 11am.

Family wants to give a special thank you to the VA, Crawford County Care Center, and Hospice.
Please sign Bruce’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.

10/20/2025

Elvin (Sonny) Brown passed away on Saturday October 18, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1939 to Sammie Brown and Mary (Morton) Brown.

He graduated from Cambridge Springs High School 1957 and married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Beach in 1959. He worked at Hughson Chemicals as a shipping supervisor and retired in 2000. He was a lifetime member of the Cambridge Springs Fire Department, acting president from 1979 to 2005. He enjoyed hunting with his dad and brothers and spending time with his family and many friends.

He left behind his brother, Ronny and his wife, Mary, his brother, Dale; his sister-in-law, Vivian, wife of his brother, Gerald; daughter, Tamara; son, Timothy and his wife, Lori and son, Tracy; four grandchildren; one great grandson and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his brothers, Gerald and Roger; sister-in-law, Caroline and a nephew, Jeff.

Friends can call on Saturday October 25, 2025 from 1-3 pm at Cambridge Springs Presbyterian Church 338 S. Main St. Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 and funeral service will take place at 3:00 pm at the church with Pastor Loren Little officiating. There will be a private burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be donated to the Cambridge Springs Fire Department 302 Venango Ave, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 or the Presbyterian Church in Cambridge Springs 338 S. Main St. Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.

Please sign Sonny’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.

10/20/2025

Donald Allen Grinnell, known lovingly to all as “Ducky,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, after a life dedicated to family, community and hard work. He was 86 years old.
Born on February 11, 1939, Ducky was the son of the late Roy and Audry (Britton) Grinnell. He attended Conneaut Lake High School before serving his country in the National Guard until 1962. He was also a proud member of the American Legion Post #111.
On July 2, 1960, Ducky married his beloved school sweetheart, Barbara Buck. They shared a lifetime of love, laughter and joy raising their family until she preceded him in death on June 11, 2019. Their partnership was the cornerstone of their family and Ducky’s greatest joy.
He was a dedicated worker until retirement with PPG with a remarkable 33-year career. He also gave decades of service to Vernon Central Hose Company where he was the bar manager for many years and a lifetime member; also volunteering as a firefighter. He found spiritual faith as a member of Faith Geneva Church in Geneva, Pa.
Ducky’s greatest pleasures were simple. Hard work and then family time. He enjoyed walking, gym activities, sports with his kids and going to auctions with his beloved Barb.
In his later years, Ducky maintained some daily rituals. Going to the American Legion Post #111 for lunch or visiting the County Line Café. Heartfelt thanks to both establishments for great service and care to Ducky,
He survives with his devoted children: Christine Vann and her husband, Richard; Jeffrey Grinnell and his partner, Shannon and Donald Grinnell II and his wife, Sandra. He also leaves behind three cherished grandchildren: Brittany Grinnell, Chase Grinnell, Chayton Grinnell and his great grandson, Julian.
Ducky is preceded in death by his wife Barbara, his parents Roy and Audry and seven siblings: Betty Grinnell, Doris Grinnell, Mary Green Willard, Shirley Cole Bilk, Barbara Grinnell, June Hays and William Grinnell.
Per Ducky’s final wishes, there will be no public services. A beautiful private send off to spread his ashes in the Geneva Swap where he grew up was what he wanted.
In lieu of flowers, etc. the family requests memorial donations be made in Ducky’s honor to the Oncology Benevolent Fund, MMC Foundation, Meadville, Pa.
Please sign Ducky’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.

10/19/2025

Kenneth E. Walls, age 60, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away on October 17, 2025 at home surrounded by family due to ALS (Lou Gehrig). He was born July 12, 1965 in Bethesda, MD to Joan (Litwiler) Powell and William Walls. He married Lori Amos on May 19, 1990.
Ken was a 1985 graduate of Conneaut Lake High School. He worked at Aardvark for a few years then was hired at Universal Well Services in 1989 and worked there for 27 years. He then worked at Penndot for 7 years until he retired due to his illness.
Ken was an incredible husband, dad, papa and brother. He enjoyed vacationing with family, hunting with his son-in-law and spending time with his grandsons. His laugh was contagious. Ken liked working on cars and riding his four-wheeler. He enjoyed watching all kinds of sports especially Nascar, hockey and football. He loved his Pittsburgh teams.
In addition to his wife of 35 years, Lori, Ken is survived by a daughter, Jennafer George and her husband, Branden; two grandsons, R***r and Blake George; is parents, Joan Powell and William (Becky) Walls; a sister, Michelle (Ryan) Mikel; brothers, Kevin Walls, Steve (Karen) Custard and Richard Custard; a sister-in-law, Cheryl (Gene) Sweitzer; nieces Megan Nelles, Savannah Custard and Heather Samsel and nephews, Cass, Codi and Ty Custard and many great nieces and nephews.
Ken is preceded in death by his grandparents; uncles, Tom Litwiler and Fred Mailliard; mother-in-law, Lois Amos; a niece, Paige Sweitzer; stepmother, Juanita Walls and stepfather, Richard Powell.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday October 21, 2025 from 4-7pm at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N. 2nd St. Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. The service will take place on Wednesday October 22, 2025 at 11am at the funeral home with Pastor Joy Mumford of Faith Geneva Church officiating. Burial at Geneva Memorial Cemetery with a luncheon at Faith Geneva Church to immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Gentiva Hospice of Meadville 1119 Park Ave #7 Meadville, PA 16335 or the ALS Association Western PA Chapter 416 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA 15209.
Please sign Ken’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.

10/17/2025

Cheryl Lynn Schanz, age 77, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away on Sunday October 12, 2025 at Embassy of Park Ave. She was born on January 9, 1948 in Morgantown, WV to the late Donald Clayton and Betty Lou (Bucklew) Schrader. She married Donald Charles Schanz on June 29, 1968. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2021.
Cheryl graduated from Rayen High School in Youngstown, OH in 1966. She worked in home health care for several years. She also worked at Meadville Nursing and Rehab as a personal care assistant until retirement.
She is survived by her children, Shannon Keas of Conneaut Lake, PA, Holli Schanz of Strawberry Plains, TN and Donald Charles Schanz Jr. of Meadville, PA; daughter-in-law, Lisa Phillips of Meadville, PA; grandchildren, Kayla Phillips, Caitlin Thom, Brooke Hacker and her husband, Eric, Nicholas Thom, Ava Thom and Payton Challingsworth; great granddaughter, Harper Griffith; sisters, Carla Williams of Youngstown, OH and Clara Patterson and her husband, Larry of Concord, NC; brother, Daniel Schrader and his wife, Katy of Youngstown, OH and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Clayton Schrader Jr.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CLVFD Station #2, 10833 State Highway 18, Conneaut Lake, PA on Saturday November 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Summit Township VFD, 10870 plum St. Harmonsburg, PA 16422, C.A.S.H. Eagles Football Boosters, 302 W. School Dr. Linesville, PA 16424 or CLVFD.
Please sign Cheryl’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.

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