25-05-2025
Memorial Day observances in area
Here is a listing of public Memorial Day observances as reported to The Meadville Tribune:
• The Kiwanis Club of Conneaut Lake will hold an observance Monday at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park. Invocation and benediction will be given by Bruce Davis of Norrisville Community Church. Speaker will be retired Brigadier General Patricia Genung, Amy Detelich will sing the national anthem, and Jordan Vaughn will play 'Taps.' American Legion Post No. 587 will present the colors. The event can be viewed on the Conneaut Lake Historical Society Facebook page.
• Richmond Township will hold an observance Monday at 10 a.m. at the Township Recreation Building, 30031 Route 408. The observance will include a roll call of township veterans and active servicemen and servicewomen. Patriotic music will be provided by Shawn Amy, pastoral duties will be performed by Pastor Harry Zurasky, and master of ceremonies will be Ray Crocker. Guest speaker will be Staff Sgt. Jonathan Campbell.
• The city of Meadville's Memorial Day events are set to begin Monday with a 10 a.m. parade. The observance begins at 11 in Diamond Park and continues until noon when Meadville-area churches traditionally toll their bells. Portions of parade streets will close around 9:30 and reopen shortly after the parade. Diamond Park itself will be closed to traffic from around 9 until noon.
• Cochranton's Memorial Day observance will take place Monday at 10 a.m. in Cochranton Cemetery. Organizers said there will not be a parade. The ceremony is under the direction of Cochranton American Legion Post 836. The traditional program will include music provided by the Cochranton High School band and the Women's Club of Cochranton. Patriotic readings will be presented by Cochranton students. The Legion will conduct military honors including presentation of the colors, remarks, a final roll call, and a memorial wreath presentation. In the case of inclement weather, the program will be held in the Cochranton High School gym.
• Conneautville American Legion Post 615 will hold its annual Memorial Day tribute with a rifle salute and playing of Taps at area cemeteries: Conneautville Cemetery at 9 a.m.; St. Peter's Cemetery at 9:30; Beaver Center Cemetery at 9:45; East Springs Cemetery at 10:15; Rundletown Cemetery at 10:30; and Springboro Cemetery at 11.
