Obituaries
Eileen Grace Knepshield
Mar 31, 2026
Eileen Grace Knepshield, 85, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born in Windber, PA on November 3, 1940, the first daughter of the late John and Barbara Daily.
After growing up in Windber with her brother, John (Jack) and sister, Betty, Eileen earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania....
Dennis Charles Kitchen
Mar 10, 2026
Dennis C. Kitchen of Edinboro passed away on March 10, 2026. He was the son of the late Charles and Grace Kitchen of Pittsburgh, and later, Erie.
Dennis graduated from McDowell High School in 1965 and attended Morehead State University. He went on to receive his Masters Degree in Music from Edinboro University.
Dennis spent his first year of teaching in Kentucky....
Steven Rock, Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
Steven Rock, Jr., 84, of Erie, PA, died peacefully at home on March 23, 2026. He was born in Fairview, PA on October 17, 1941, the son of the late Steven and Julia Rock.
Steve attended high school in both Fairview and Warren, PA and earned a degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He served in the US Army for...
Jean Glass Steadman
Mar 21, 2026
Jean Glass Steadman, 96, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Wesbury Retirement Community in Meadville. She was born in Franklin, PA on April 22, 1929, the daughter of the late Dorrance B. Glass and Ina O. Glass Richardson.
Jean graduated from Academy High School in 1947. She was employed by Shreve Associates before her marriage to Henry L. Steadman, Jr....
Vanda G. Stossmeister Shaffer
Mar 14, 2026
Vanda G. (Robinson) Stossmeister Shaffer, 86, died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness. She was born in Erie on February 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Donald and Verna Robinson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Presley Shaffer, Jr.; her husband, Donald Stossmeister; a brother, Donald Robinson; a...
Mitchell Wellington Dougan
Mar 12, 2026
Mitchell Dougan, age 45, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and pets on March 12, 2026 in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his two children, Aiden Dougan (Josie) and Abby Dougan, and their mom, Rebecca Dougan; brothers-in-law, Jeremy Chaffee (Rita) and Benjamin Chaffee (Laurel); nieces and nephew, Kaylene Peterson (Jordan), Gabriella Beil (Joseph), Zoey Joint and...
David L. "Day Day" Diehl
Mar 6, 2026
David L. “Day Day” Diehl of Fairview, passed away peacefully at the young age of 61 on Friday, March 6, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 29, 1964 in Conneaut, Ohio.
David graduated from Northwestern High School in 1982 with a Tool and Die degree from Erie County Technical School. He worked at several...
Larry W. Hayes
Mar 3, 2026
Larry W. Hayes, 85, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on Nov. 13, 1940, the son of the late Walter and Helen Hayes.
Larry graduated from Edinboro High School in 1959. For over 50 years he trained race horses at Commodore Downs, Mountaineer Track and Thistledown, and ended his career at Presque Isle Downs....
Anna L. Caro
Feb 24, 2026
Anna Louise “Grammy” Caro, 92, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 11, 1933, in Clearfield, PA, Anna was the daughter of Philip and Mary Jennie (Pontillo) Lope. Anna married Frederick John Caro in 1957.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband; sisters, Virginia S. Lope and...
Timothy Patrick Ward
Feb 22, 2026
With great sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Timothy Patrick Ward, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, on February 22, 2026. Tim was born on June 7, 1961 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Clement and Eileen Ward.
Tim was the beloved husband of Wendy Williams Ward whom he met while bartending at the Edinboro Hotel during their...
Brent Willey
Feb 17, 2026
Brent Willey, formerly of Edinboro, PA, passed away on February 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, loyalty, humor, and unwavering principle. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and leader whose steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Brent is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Mari; his kids,Ted, David and Kelli;...
Geraldine M. Barnes
Feb 17, 2026
Geraldine M. Barnes, 99, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Edinboro on December 11, 1926, the daughter of the late Gerald and Ruby Baker.
Geraldine graduated as valedictorian at Edinboro High School in 1944 then attended Mercyhurst College. She married Gaylord Guy Barnes in 1946, and they raised...
Jeffry E. Sayers
Feb 16, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the news that Jeffry E. Sayers, 73, ended his earthly journey and transitioned into his reward in heaven on February 16, 2026. While we grieve, we take comfort knowing that his long-debilitating health issues are now put to rest, leaving him in lasting peace.
Jeffry was a man of simple, deep passions; he loved anything Western,...
Herbert A. Frohne
Feb 11, 2026
Herbert A. Frohne, 70, of Girard, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 at Bradford Manor. He was born on May 3, 1955 the son of the late Otto and Hilde Frohne.
Herbert was a machinist by trade and worked for multiple companies including Kin-Tech Mfg & Nuclear Automation where he had done some advanced machining on nuclear equipment for the US Navy.
He...
Anthony F. Williams
Feb 9, 2026
Anthony Francis Williams, known affectionately as Tony or Butch, passed away at his home on February 9, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born in Sharpsville, PA on June 22, 1943, Tony was a proud graduate of Sharpsville High School and attended Youngstown State University. In his younger years, an entrepreneur at heart, he owned Tony’s Pizza in Edinboro, before transitioning...
Dr. Michael D. Paulus
Feb 7, 2026
Dr. Michael D. “Buzz” Paulus, age 68, of Edinboro, passed away February 7, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family after a sudden illness. He was born July 2, 1957 in Westfield, and grew up in Mayville, NY.
He was a member of the United States Army for six years, and was stationed in White Sands, NM, Augsburg, Germany, and Clarksville,...
Annabelle Claire Black
Feb 6, 2026
Annabelle Claire Black, age 10, of Edinboro, danced into heaven on Friday, February 6, 2026
at UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in Erie on September 21, 2015 to parents Juan and Kimberly Black.
Anna was a 3rd grade student at Edinboro Elementary school. She loved Stitch, Tic Toc and dancing.
She was preceded in death by her favorite uncle, Gary...
Tammy M. Fletcher
Feb 4, 2026
Tammy M. Fletcher, age 62 of Edinboro PA, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday February 4, 2026 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death her parents, Jack and Nancy Fletcher, and a granddaughter, Layla Arieanna Dean Fletcher. She is survived by her son, Justin Fletcher (Gina) and daughter, Heather Fletcher; four grandchildren, Natalie...
Karen A. Culbertson
Jan 31, 2026
Karen A. Culbertson, 59, of Edinboro, died January 31, 2026 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness. She was born in Erie on May 7, 1966, the daughter of the late Norman and Elsie Lemke.
Karen graduated from Seneca High School in the class of 1984. She also attended Edinboro University of PA. She had worked in multiple positions at Edinboro...
Merrill Lord Smith
Jan 29, 2026
Merrill Lord Smith, 85 of Edinboro, died Thursday, January 29, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, PA on December 4, 1940, the son of the late Selden Merrill and Frances Sterling Smith.
Merrill graduated from Edinboro High School in 1958. He then attended Duke University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the...
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