Ronald J. Parisi, Joshua R. Boettner, and a 17-year-old boy, Jacob C. Myers Obituary, Death: Tragic One-Vehicle Crashes in Crawford and Erie Counties Claim Four Lives – Western Pennsylvania Mourns the Loss of Three Young Men and a Teenager.
Ronald J. Parisi, 21, Joshua R. Boettner, 19, a 17-year-old boy, and Jacob C. Myers, 21, tragically lost their lives in two separate one-vehicle crashes in Crawford and Erie counties on Saturday night. The accidents occurred just hours apart, leaving families, friends, and communities devastated.
The first crash occurred in eastern Crawford County, where a 2008 Scion TC driven by Ronald J. Parisi veered off Centerville Road and struck a tree, killing all three occupants. Parisi, of Chicora, and passengers Joshua R. Boettner and the 17-year-old boy, both from Butler, died at the scene.
Just hours earlier, a 2003 Ford F-350 crashed on Kinter Hill Road in Washington Township, Erie County, claiming the life of passenger Jacob C. Myers, 21, of North East. The driver, a 26-year-old man from Wattsburg, sustained minor injuries and was treated at UPMC Hamot.
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating both crashes, with the cause of the accidents still unknown. The community is in shock, mourning the loss of four young lives. Friends and family remember the victims as vibrant and full of life, with their passing leaving a tremendous void.
Ronald J. Parisi, a 21-year-old from Chicora, was a bright and ambitious young man with a passion for life. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Joshua R. Boettner, 19, of Butler, was a kind and gentle soul with a heart of gold. His smile and laughter will be remembered by all who knew him. The 17-year-old boy, whose name has not been released, was a promising young student with a bright future ahead. Jacob C. Myers, 21, of North East, was a talented and adventurous young man who loved life. His passing has left a tremendous void in the lives of those who knew him.
The community comes together to support the families and friends of the victims, mourning the loss of four precious lives. The tragic accidents serve as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones.
