Obituaries

Aug 18, 2019

“Going up to the Spirit in the sky”

Aaron W. Schultz, 47, of Cambridge Springs, died tragically on Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born in Meadville on November 27, 1971, the son of Ronald Schultz and the late Barbara Schultz.

Aaron graduated from Conneaut Valley High School. He earned an Associate's Degree from Butler...

Aug 18, 2019

Almeda Ellis, 77, of Edinboro died, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. She was born in Erie, on January 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Ray and Blodwen Anderson.

She enjoyed sewing, making baked goods, and was a wonderful cook.

She worked for General McLane School District as a custodian for...

Aug 14, 2019

Lawrence E. “Larry” Pieper, 86, of Edinboro died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. He was born at the family home on Eureka Road in Franklin Township on February 22, 1933, the son of the late Arnold and Cecelia Pieper.

Larry spent his entire life in Franklin Township. He worked as a mechanic and machinist, but...

Jul 30, 2019

Joseph A. “Maddy” Griesbaum, 85, of Albion, formerly of Edinboro, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born and raised in Erie on December 22, 1933, the son of Joseph and Mildred (Schroll) Griesbaum.

Joseph attended Cathedral Prep before joining the Marine Corps, serving state-side during the Korean War. He held various jobs...

Jul 17, 2019

Lillie W. Brown, 92, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Coraopolis, PA on August 10, 1926, the daughter of the late Frank and Aurelia Weckerle.

Lillie loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader for many years. She...

Jul 14, 2019

Ronald Thomas Manning, 57, earned his angel wings at home on Sunday, July 14, 2019.  He was the husband of Deborah Williams Manning, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage.

Born in Silver Creek, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Norma Manning.  He attended Silver Creek High School and Edinboro University of...

Jul 4, 2019

Susan A. Furey, 65, of Edinboro, formerly of Erie, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Erie on December 21, 1953, the daughter of the late Eugene and Doris Furey.

Susan graduated from Harborcreek High School and was a nurses aide at a number of nursing homes in the Erie area. She...

Jun 24, 2019

Joyce L. Kuhn, 75, of Edinboro, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at home.

She was born in Laurel, MD on February 1, 1944, the daughter of the late Harold and Lucy Goodban.

Joyce graduated from General McLane High School and went on to study cosmetology. She was an active member of Edinboro United Methodist Church...

Jun 21, 2019

John A. McLaughlin, 90, of Edinboro, died Friday, June 21, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Edinboro on January 26, 1929, the son of the late Andrew and Flora McLaughlin.

John was a man that loved to spend time with his family, whether it was going to a picnic, birthday party or just working around...

Jun 16, 2019

Elaine W. Prihoda, 81, of Edinboro, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Cambridge Springs, PA on February 3, 1938, the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Campbell.

Elaine graduated from Cambridge Springs High School in 1955 and went on to attend Erie Commercial College. In 1960, she married Michael Prihoda,...

Jun 15, 2019

Judith D. Gramley, Ph.D., died on June 15, 2019. The daughter of Lela Thuma and Tim Dickerson, Judy was born on October 22, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio and was, throughout most of her life, a scholar. After earning first place in virtually every academic competition that she entered, she graduated with honors from Madison High School in 1959, and...

Jun 10, 2019

Shirley Ann Grove, 90, of Edinboro and Plum, PA, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at home surrounded by her daughter, Kim, and son-in-law, David. She was born in Johnstown, PA on February 13, 1929, the daughter of the late Harry “Hap” and Sara B. Johns.

Shirley graduated from Richland High School in Johnstown. After her son and daughter...

Jun 4, 2019

Dennis G. Kuftic, 71, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 3, 1948, the son of the late Andrew and Ada Viola Kuftic.

Dennis grew up in Braddock, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1966. Dennis enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served...

May 30, 2019

Linda Mae Thomas, of McKean, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, following a brief illness. She was born January 22, 1939, the daughter of the late Everett and Virginia Henson.

Linda graduated from Academy High School and Clarion University. She retired from the Fairview School District after 32 years of teaching.

Linda was a member...

May 27, 2019

Duretta “Dee” Mahoney, age 89, of Edinboro, died Monday May 27, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on October 9, 1929, the daughter of the late Richard and Lillian (King) Dickey. Dee attended Strong Vincent High School, where she was the head majorette, twirling a fire baton. She enjoyed planning and attending many of...

May 25, 2019

James Christopher Conway, Jr., 74, of Edinboro, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 13, 1944, the son of the late James C. and Marie Conway.

Jim was the oldest of nine children; Kathleen, Michael, Margaret, Kalen, Sarah, Kevin, Dennis and Daniel. He...

May 22, 2019

Barbara Ann Bunting, 74, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The Glunt Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Edinboro, is in charge of funeral arrangements. To send condolences please visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com.

May 12, 2019

Rodger William Volkwein, 77, of McKean, peacefully transitioned into eternal life surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren on May 12, 2019 at Hamot Hospital.

He was born May 30, 1941 to Rodger William Volkwein, Sr. and Marguerite (Volkwein) Morris in Erie. Rodger is survived by his loving wife, Betty Lou Volkwein; his daughters, Linda Hreha and...

Apr 22, 2019

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Apr 18, 2019

Robert L. Vascovich, 84, of Waterford, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Dixonville, PA on August 30, 1934, the son of the late Stephen and Martha Vascovich.

Bob was an auto mechanic and owned and operated Bob's Garage in Waterford for over 40 years.

Robert and his wife, Sarah,...