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Dylan James Reed

Dylan James Reed

Jan 4, 2025

With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Dylan James Reed of Edinboro, PA (formerly State College, PA) who left this world far too soon, entering his final eternal resting place on January 4, 2025, at the age of 46. 

Dylan was born March 28, 1978 in Coudersport, PA, the son of Roger Reed and the late Constance...

John J. Marszalek

John J. Marszalek

Dec 28, 2024

John Joseph Marszalek, or “M”, as he was widely known to his students, of Edinboro, passed away on December 28, 2024 after giving cancer the “steel finger" for nearly five years.

“M” was born in McKeesport, PA on May 14, 1953 and was raised in Homestead in the Pittsburgh area, where he attended Boyle High School. He met his wife, Marilyn...

Ronald E. Deutsch

Ronald E. Deutsch

Dec 17, 2024

Ronald E. Deutsch, 78, of Edinboro, formerly of Cochranton, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his home. He was born in Erie on January 18, 1946, the son of the late Charles and Joyce Katherine Deutsch.

Ron graduated from Girard High School and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam (1966-68). He was an independent insurance adjuster for many years, with...

Paul Thomas Levis

Paul Thomas Levis

Dec 15, 2024

Paul Thomas Levis, of Edinboro, died peacefully December 15, 2024, following a recent illness. He was 83. 

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sally (Lynch) Levis; son Rand and daughter-in-law Adrienne Levis, Erie; son Eric and daughter-in-law Kim Grimard-Levis, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; daughter Jacque and son-in-law John D’Amico, Erie; brother Donald and sister-in-law Karen Levis, Edinboro; and sister-in-law Kathleen...

Thomas G. Harvey

Thomas G. Harvey

Dec 7, 2024

Thomas G. Harvey, 78 of Edinboro, died Saturday, December 7, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, PA on April 12, 1946, the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Harvey.

Tom attended General McLane High School. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. He later worked as a machinist at Reddog...

Kathleen McGlaughlin

Kathleen McGlaughlin

Dec 2, 2024

Kathleen McGlaughlin, 82 of Edinboro, formerly of Redwood City, CA, passed away at home on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born in Erie, PA on April 17, 1942, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary McGlaughlin.

Kathy grew up in Edinboro and was a 1960 graduate of General McLane High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics...

Mary M. Wallace

Mary M. Wallace

Nov 28, 2024

Mary Magdalene Wallace, 96, of Edinboro, PA–formerly of Montoursville, PA–died at home Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born in Edwardsville, PA on March 29, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Wyda) Demko. She was preceded in death by her husband, Crawford J. Wallace, in 1997. They owned and operated Wallace Pharmacy in Montoursville, PA from 1949...

Paul R. Davis, III

Paul R. Davis, III

Nov 25, 2024

Paul R. Davis III, fondly known as "Zim," 72, of Edinboro, died Monday, November 25, 2024, at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Hershey, PA, on May 19, 1952, the son of the late Paul and Mary Davis.

Paul graduated from McDowell High School in 1970, leaving Warwick High School in Newport News, VA after 10th grade to move to Millcreek....

Mary Lou Minch

Mary Lou Minch

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Lou Minch, 86, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Meadville, PA on August 30, 1938 and grew up on a small farm in Harmonsburg, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Edna (Sorg) Coleman.

Mary graduated from Saegertown High School and then worked in the payroll and human resource...

Ruth Knaus

Ruth Knaus

Nov 20, 2024

The heavens gained another shining star on November 20, 2024 when Ruth Knaus, surrounded by loving family and friends, went to be with her beloved Hank. She was a selfless angel on earth who died as she lived with dignity and grace. Colon cancer took her body, but not her fighting spirit.

Ruth was born February 10, 1939, the youngest daughter...

Mari P. Longstreth

Mari P. Longstreth

Nov 19, 2024

Mari P. Longstreth, 45, of Erie, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Meadville, PA on April 21, 1979, the daughter of the late Dean and Brenda Corp.

Mari attended school at Cambridge Springs and Meadville Area High School.  She had an infectious smile and brought joy and happiness to those in her presence. She...

Thomas R. Zimmer

Thomas R. Zimmer

Nov 7, 2024

Thomas R. Zimmer, aka "Seymour", "Zip", "Big Curly", 73 of Edinboro, PA, passed away suddenly on Nov. 7, 2024. He was born in Erie, PA on July 30, 1951, the son of the late C. Ray and Joanne Zimmer. He is also preceded in death by his youngest sister, Diane L. Clark. 

Tom was a graduate of General McLane, Class of...

Brett L. Clark

Brett L. Clark

Nov 4, 2024

Brett L. Clark, 75, of Erie, died on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born in Erie on November 8, 1948, the son of the late Ralph L. Clark and Margaret "Peggy" Clark (Lyons).

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (www.bradyunited.org) or the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (www.theactionalliance.org).

Diane L. Clark

Diane L. Clark

Nov 4, 2024

Diane L. Clark, 66, of Erie, died on Monday, November 4, 2024. She was born in Erie on February 28, 1958, the daughter of the late C. Raymond and Joanne Zimmer.

A proud 1976 graduate of General McLane High School, Diane earned her Cosmetology license and Certification in Electrolysis from the Kree Institute in 1977. She went on to run a...

Boyd H. Zerby

Boyd H. Zerby

Oct 29, 2024

Boyd H. Zerby, 78, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Curwensville, PA on January 11, 1946, the son of the late Guy Ames & Virginia Gardner Olin. 

Boyd graduated from Lawrence Park High School. He went on to work as an assembler at Eriez Magnetics for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Rita J. Hayes

Rita J. Hayes

Oct 26, 2024

Rita J. Hayes, 82, of Edinboro, died Saturday, October 26, 2024 at home. She was born in Erie, PA on July 19, 1942, the daughter of the late Klahr and Marion Young.

Rita married her best friend and love of her life, Donald Hayes, in 1965 in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where she was employed as a Government Service Registered Nurse at 2nd...

Wilma J. Webster

Wilma J. Webster

Oct 21, 2024

Wilma J. Webster, 76 of Edinboro, PA, died Monday, October 21, 2024 at her home. She was born in Meadville, PA on September 11, 1948, the daughter of the late Earl and Faye Culbertson.

Wilma graduated from Cambridge Springs High School in 1966 and attended Edinboro State College. She worked as a banquet manager at the historic Riverside Inn for many...

Malcolm "Sonny" Locke

Malcolm "Sonny" Locke

Oct 20, 2024

Malcolm “Sonny” Locke, 87, formerly of McKean, died Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Wesbury Retirement Community in Meadville. He was born in Sharpsville, PA on February 11, 1937, the son of the late Harry and Gretta Locke.

Sonny graduated from Conneaut Valley High School. He was a boiler maker at Riley Stoker in Erie for many years, and had also worked...

Audrey L. Etling

Audrey L. Etling

Oct 19, 2024

Audrey L. Etling, 83, of Edinboro, died Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Fairview Manor, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 1, 1941, the daughter of the late Andrew and Stella Mihalcin.

Audrey attended Farrell High School and went on to Edinboro College. She worked as a secretary for many years at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in...

Shirley Jean McKay

Shirley Jean McKay

Sep 13, 2024

Shirley Jean Vatter McKay, 97 of Edinboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Edinboro on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1927, the daughter of the late Albert and Iva Jervis Vatter.

Shirley lived most of her life in a small home on the outlet of Edinboro Lake near the dam. She was best...

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