Albert L. McNeal, 54, of Granville Summit, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital.

Albert Larue was born in Troy, PA on march 5, 1967 to Imogene (Selleck) McNeal and the late Bruce McNeal. He was employed by the Troy Area Schools as a custodian. Albert truly enjoyed every aspect of his job, especially the school’s staff and students.

Albert was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, watching the birds at his feeders and bonfires with his friends and family. Albert always looked forward to going for car rides, especially roads he had never been on before. Not knowing where the roads may lead was the best part and a twenty-minute ride home could take hours. Most important to Albert, was his family and any time he was able to spend with them.

Surviving Albert are his wife: Mary (Mortimer) McNeal, mother; Imogene (Selleck) McNeal, daughters; Sierra Hall and Ashley (Michael) Spencer, step-sons; Daniel (Shellie) Cranmer and Timothy (Danielle) Cranmer, 7 grandchildren, life long best friend; Clifton Heasley, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Albert is predeceased by his father; Bruce McNeal and grandparents; Howard and Geraldine (Rathbun) Selleck and Kenneth (Phyllis) McNeal.
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A celebration of Albert’s life will be 3 P.M. on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Albert and Mary’s Home located at 592 Cowley Road, Granville Summit, PA 16926. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhome.com

Daniel McNeil Hallett, Jr., 83, of Meadville, PA passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 8, 1938 in Canton, a son of Daniel McNeil and Blanche MacCauley Hallett, Sr.  He married his college sweetheart Elizabeth R. Gillette June 27, 1960 in Elkton, MD.

Dan was a 1955 graduate of Canton High School, 1959 graduate of Mansfield State College with a B.S. in Music Education, and 1965 graduate of Penn State University with a M.S. in Music Education.  He was further educated in piano technology at Chautauqua Institution and at the Randy Potter School.

Dan taught elementary music and strings for three years at Bradford Area School District, elementary and instrumental music at Townville Elementary School, and at Maplewood Junior Senior High School where he served as choral director until his retirement.  He was also self-employed for many years with Hallett’s Piano Service.

Dan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he was active in the Chancel Choir for many years.  He was a member of the Piano Technician’s Guild and became a registered piano technician in 1980.  He was a member of Yesterday’s Sound Barbershop Chorus where he served as the director for 7 years and was Barbershopper of the year in 1995.  He was a former member and past master of Masonic Lodge 408.

Dan enjoyed playing the piano, singing, golfing, keeping in touch with friends, keeping up with the Cleveland Browns, reading, watching sports on television, and ancient history.  He loved vocal music and determined that anyone in his music classes who wanted to sing would have success.  He was fondly known by his students as the “music man.”

Survivors, in addition to his loving wife Betty, include a daughter, Marian Christine (Christy) Hornstein of Meadville; a son, Daniel McNeil Hallett, III of Meadville; four grandchildren, Holly Ruggiere of Austin, TX, and Alicia, Samantha, and Elizabeth (Libby) Hornstein, all of Meadville; two great-grandchildren, Carmen and Dominic Catalano; one niece and two nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Penelope Hallett Krepps.

Family and friends were received on Sunday, May 23rd from 12 to 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville where the memorial service followed at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Brian Jensen officiating.
Interment was in Greendale Cemetery.
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Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church (for the Chancel Choir), 890 Liberty St., Meadville, PA 16335.
The arrangements have been entrusted to the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE where memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net

Mary (Ewing) Lynch, 94, long-time resident of Canton, passed away peacefully Friday, May 21, 2021, at Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville Summit, Pennsylvania.

Born on February 11, 1927, in Waverly, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of the late Clarence and Pauline (Foster) Ewing. Mary graduated from her hometown high school in Waverly and continued her education at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio where she obtained her RN diploma and then further continued her education at Ohio State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in education in 1951. Months later, Mary married John M. Lynch and started her career in Dayton, Ohio. John and Mary consequently settled in Canton, Pennsylvania in 1963 where they raised their five children. Mary was best known for being the school nurse at Canton Junior/Senior High School for over 15 years.

Mary enjoyed golfing, volunteering at the Green Free Library, attending St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and visiting with her many friends and family. She was also a devoted and life-time fan of her Ohio State Buckeyes.

Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, John, her brother, Robert Ewing, and sister, Jane Mossbarger. She is survived by her children; Clorinda Lynch of New York, NY, Betsy Lynch of Westminster, MD, Mark (Kathy) Lynch of Wilmington, NC, Michael (Leslie) Lynch of Casselberry, FL, Robert (Penny) Lynch of Westminster, MD, several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, dear friends, and former students.

A celebration of Mrs. Lynch’s life will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021at the Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton. The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. to the time of the service at 1 p.m. Burial will be immediately following at St. Michael’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations in Mrs. Lynch’s name to the Green Free Library or St. Michael’s Catholic Church both of Canton, PA 17724. Please express memories and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhome.com.

Lydia F. Peterson, 88, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Lydia Faye was born October 2, 1932 in Peach Creek, West Virginia, one of eight children in the family of the late Sidney and Carrie (Estep) Jeffrey. Lydia attended Logan County High School and was a graduate of the class of 1951. On August 17, 1956 she married the late Ray “Pete” Peterson. Together they shared 53 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on June 13, 2010. Pete and Lydia raised two children, Teresa and Brian. Lydia was employed by Canton Manufacturing (Shop Vac) for over 25 years until her retirement in 1997.

Lydia’s family always came first; she was happiest while spending countless hours with her four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She took great pride in caring for her home and on surprise occasions cleaning for her children. Lydia enjoyed reading, word search puzzles, soap operas and sitting on her front porch.

Surviving Lydia are a daughter; Teresa (Timothy) Scott, son; Brian (Jodi) Peterson all of Canton, grandchildren; Kristyn (Peter) Spelina, Brooks (Ashley) Scott, Megan (Josh) Slocum and Corey Peterson, great-grandchildren; Brennan and Annika Scott and Harper and Saylor Slocum, sister; Barb (Larry) Robison of South Carolina, brother; Kenny (Carol) Jeffrey of Michigan, sister-in-law; Norma Jeffery of W. Virginia as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends and neighbors.

Besides her parents and husband Ray, Lydia is predeceased by siblings; Della Jeffrey, Herma (Clifford) Ellis, Wetzel (Jessie) Jeffrey, Guy Jeffrey and Ralph (Bertha) Jeffrey.
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In keeping with Lydia’s expressed wishes, all services will be private. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers consider a memorial donation in Lydia’s name to the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), 170 North Minnequa Ave., Canton, PA 17724 or the Green Free Library, 38 N. Center St., Canton, PA 17724. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

Carlyle “Corky” Bagley, Jr. 74, former long-time resident of Canton, passed away Friday May 21, 2021 while at his home in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. 

Carlyle Leon, Jr. was born in Canton on November 29, 1946 a son of the late Carlyle Sr. and Eloise (Thomas) Bagley.  
Corky, as he was known by friends and family alike, attended Canton Area Schools.

Corky was a natural born traveler and often hitched hiked his way on his adventures.  He travelled out west periodically in his youth armed with nothing more than his kind demeanor, intuition & the ID tags made by his parents after his first adventure from home! He lived and worked at his family’s farm for most of his life. He was a doting uncle who played cards & games with his many nieces. He loved watching old western tv shows and movies. He was well taken care of in his golden years by the Wyalusing Valley Personal Care Home staff. 

Besides his parents, Corky was predeceased by a sister; Beverly, a brother; Roy and a brother-in-law; Michael Brutzman.

Surviving is a brother; George (Char) Bagley of Washington, a sister; Sharon Brutzman of Bloomsburg, brother-in-law; Earl Ridall of Canton, several nieces and cousins.
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A celebration of Corky’s life will be announced at a later date. A private burial will be held in Grover Cemetery. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton is assisting his family with arrangements. 
Memorial donations can be made to the Learning Disabilities Association of PA whose envisions a world where they believe learning & thinking differently is considered a blessing. [email protected]
Please share condolences and memories with family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

Elizabeth “Betty” (Best) Morgan, 90, widow of Glen Morgan, and life-long resident of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Elizabeth A. was born on April 17, 1931 in Canton to the late James and Gertrude (Bassett) Best. She attended Canton Area High School and was a graduate of the class of 1950. On April 18, 1950 she married the late Glen Morgan in Bel Air, Maryland. They shared 67 wonderful years of marriage and raised their beloved daughter Beverly. Betty was employed by the former Canton Manufacturing for 34 years until her retirement on July 31, 1997. She was a woman of faith in the Lord and was a member of the First Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) of Alba. Betty was only four days away from her 90th surprise birthday party that her immediate family was looking forward to celebrating with her.

Betty enjoyed quilting, puzzle books, reading and shopping. She always looked forward to get-togethers with her cousins and large extended family. Most important to Betty was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving are; her son-in-law, Fred Seeley of Canton, grandchildren; Brett (Karin) Seeley of Bloomsburg, Todd (Kristin) Seeley of Canton, Trevor (Tiffany) Seeley of Carlisle, great-grandchildren; Katrina, Annika, Ari, Lauren (Laurence) Chatterton, Sarah (Isaac) Asenjo-Luis, Michael, Marshall, Mason and Josephine, siblings; Doris Wright, Paul Best, Janice Ward, Dale (Kathy) Best, sisters and brothers in law; Dale (Dorothy) Morgan, John (Beverly) Morgan and Josephine Lewis as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and dear friends.

Besides her parents and husband, Betty was predeceased by her siblings; Robert (Marge) Best, Lloyd, James, Marty and Beatrice Best, sisters and brothers in law; Robert Ward and Dwight Lewis, Bill Wright, Doris (Dean) Rathbun, Norma (Richard) Lodge, Frank (Thelma) Morgan, Lyle (Florence) Morgan, Dorothy Kipp, Madeline (Charles) Kilmer, Esther (Gail) Clisso, Melvin (Joyce) Morgan, Martin (Lola) Morgan, Lenora Best and Vance and Stanley Morgan.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 4 to 7 P.M. at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton. The family requests masks are properly worn and social distancing are required while in attendance. A private funeral service, with burial following in Beech Flats Cemetery, will be officiated by her friend and Pastor, Charlotte Morse.
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In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation in Betty’s name to the Alba Church of Christ, 74 Church Drive, Alba, PA 16910 or a charity of your choice.  Please share memories and condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

Beverly (Morgan) Seeley, Beloved wife of Fred Seeley, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Beverly Jean was born February 1, 1951, in Sayre, to the late Glen and Elizabeth (Best) Morgan. She was an only child born into a large extended family that gave her numerous special cousins who were just like siblings. 

Bev was a life-long member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Alba. She was very active in the church and served as; a Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, Deaconess, Christian Woman’s Fellowship Member, and anchor for the yearly Church Bazaar.

Bev had a passion for quilting and was a member of the Loose Threads quilting club. She started when she made her first quilt for Brett and Karin’s wedding and made sure grandma Betty and grandma Doris stitched on the quilt as well. For over thirty years, following her first quilt, they both continued making them for many family members and friends. She also looked forward to the “marathon shopping days” with her “adopted sisters” Claire and Edye Waldemeyer. Beverly had many fond memories of times spent with her family, especially the Seeley Caribbean Cruise in 2016, where they needed twelve state rooms to house everyone, and their 50th wedding anniversary at the Alba Church of Christ in 2019. No family occasion was complete without one of Bev’s famous cakes that she proudly made. Beverly and Fred had a Christmas Room in their house, year-round, because Christmas was the most special day of their year.

Beverly will be remembered for being a dedicated worker and was employed by Dr. Rathbun’s Granville Chiropractor Center.  Bev retired after serving nearly 20 years as office secretary, following the birth of her first grandchild.  She took great pride in caring for her family and was the most giving person you could ever meet, family or friend alike. She would always tell her family “I love you, to the moon and back!”

Surviving is her husband; Fred Seeley of Canton, children; Brett (Karin) Seeley of Bloomsburg, Todd (Kristin) Seeley of Canton, Trevor (Tiffany) Seeley of Carlisle, grandchildren; Katrina, Annika, Ari, Lauren (Laurence) Chatterton, Sarah (Isaac) Asenjo-Luis, Michael, Marshall, Mason and Josephine, aunts and uncles; Doris Wright, Janice Ward, Paul Best, Dale (Kathy) Best, Dale (Dorothy) Morgan, John (Beverly) Morgan and Josephine Lewis as well as numerous cousins, church family, dear friends and Happy, her faithful canine companion.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 4 to 7 P.M. at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton. The family requests masks are properly worn and social distancing are required while in attendance. A private funeral service, with burial following in Beech Flats Cemetery, will be officiated by her friend and Pastor, Charlotte Morse. 
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In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation in Beverly’s name to the Alba Church of Christ, 74 Church Drive, Alba, PA 16910 or the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701.  Please share memories and condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

Johan J. Lattimer, age 7, went home to join the heavenly angels on April 26, 2021. Johan James was born January 6, 2014 to Nakia Carpenter and Caleb Lattimer in Danville, Pennsylvania.

“God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be. So, He wrapped his arms around you, and whispered, “Come to me”. You didn’t deserve what you went through, so He gave you rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. And when I saw you sleeping, so peaceful and free from pain, I could not wish you back, to suffer that again.”
Despite his disabilities since birth, Johan was a little warrior. He had a laughter of true innocence.   He was known to be an instigator at times and laughed especially hard when his little brother, Cayson would happen to get in trouble. He was lovingly known as a “Little Joyo.”, a nick-name given to him by his Grammy.

Besides his parents and little brother, Johan is survived by; paternal grandparents; Joan (Sam) Watkins, Eugene Lattimer, maternal grandparents; Hala Hartford (Doug Fritz), Kate Carpenter, paternal great grandparents; Joseph and Johanna Wilcox, aunts; Susie (Denny) Burr and Judy Richter, Noelle (Jessie) Segraves, Regina (Dan) Feldser, Cindy (Tom) Coyle, uncles; Jesse Lattimer, Glen “Tink” (Carole) Hartford, Sherman Wilcox and special cousins Dusty, Jamie, Stephanie, Mark, dear friend Dezi, and his furry pal, Tucker.

In maintaining with the family’s wishes, a memorial service to honor Johan’s life will be private and at the convenience of the family. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton is assisting with arrangements. 
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