Obituaries

Jan 26, 2020

Dorothy K. Parker, 95, of Edinboro, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Edinboro Manor. She was born in Erie, on Sept. 20, 1924, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Marie Melzer.

Dorothy worked as a bank teller for Marine Bank in Edinboro for many years. She loved to play cards with her friends and bridge...

Jan 23, 2020

Janet “Jan” Long, 83, of Edinboro, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Erie on July 9, 1936, the daughter of the late Voyt and Mildred Wilson.

She married the late Dr. Stuart E. Long, D.C. on July 14, 1963. Jan worked as a typist at General Electric for eleven years and...

Jan 21, 2020

James Arthur Williams, known by family and friends as “Art,” passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2020. Art was a lifelong resident of Edinboro, the son of the late James Taft Williams and Elna Williams Harwood; and brother of the late Pamela (Harvey) Cricks. Art was the beloved husband of Winifred Williams, a “cute little thing” he...

Jan 17, 2020

Esther M. Swift, 91, of Edinboro, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Butler, PA on September 11, 1928, the daughter of the late Glendon and Pearl Patten.

On Valentine's Day 1948, Esther married Herald Swift. He preceded her in death in 2009 after 61 years of marriage.

Esther...

Jan 14, 2020

June E. Martin Griffin, 89, of Erie, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at her home. She was born in Russell, PA on June, 25, 1930, the daughter of the late George and Fay Martin.

June worked as a book keeper for the County YMCA in downtown Erie for many years.

She was preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2020

Barbara McMurray, 79, of Cambridge Springs, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at home. She was born in Akron, Ohio in 1940, the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Botos.

Throughout her professional life Barbara worked as a secretary. She was particularly proud of the more than 20 years she worked at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, from...

Jan 1, 2020

Dorothy J. Kropski, 92, of Edinboro, died Friday, July 17, 2020 at Independence Court of Erie. Dorothy was born in Buffalo, NY on Sept. 17, 1927 the daughter of the later Casimer and Mary Tolkacz.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Richard Kropski, brothers, John, Joseph and Francis Tolkacz, four sisters, Claire Zloty, Alice Post,...

Jan 1, 2020

Ellee Hanson passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday morning, July 19, 2020. She had been in failing health the last couple of years. Born November 8, 1927 in Venango Township, Ellee spent her entire life living in and around the Edinboro area. She graduated from Edinboro High School in 1945, worked at the Edinboro Diner as well as the local...

Jan 1, 2020

Shirley A. Ferrick, 81, of McKean, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in August of 1938 in Erie, the daughter of the late Laurin and Eleanor Bort.

She worked many years at the St. Francis Usher's Club and the General McLane School District. She was a lifetime member of  St. Francis...

Dec 25, 2019

Roy L. Colvin, 78, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at the PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie. He was born in Edinboro on Oct. 27, 1941, the son of the late Bernard and Nellie Colvin.

Roy worked at the Edinboro Elementary School for over 24 years. He owned and operated Colvin Mower from 1971...

Dec 17, 2019

Darla M. (Robinson) Nelson, 68, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at her home Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born in Erie, PA on March 18, 1951, the daughter of the late Donald and Verna Robinson.

She was raised in McKean and attended General McLane High School Class of '69. She...

Dec 3, 2019

Steve Zulovich, Jr., 85, of Edinboro, died peacefully Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in the company of his loving family. He was born in Edinboro on January 11, 1934, the son of the late Steve and Mary (Mihalich) Zulovich.

Steve graduated from Edinboro High School in 1951, and later met Laura Boylan at a square dance in Waterford....

Nov 28, 2019

Frances (Frannie) A. Dzeskewicz, age 88 of McKean Twp., passed away at her home on Thursday, November 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in McKean Twp., on February 21, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Katherine Skupinski Dzeskewicz.

Frannie was a loving sister, aunt and friend who enjoyed spending time nurturing her...

Nov 25, 2019

Paul “Don” Hushon, 81, of Waterford, died Monday, November 25, 2019 at home. He was born in Delta, PA on January 17, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Hushon.

Donny was known to his friends and family as “Speed” for his passion of riding anything with an engine above the speed limit. He was...

Nov 19, 2019

Robert Vincent “Tammy” Tammariello, 82, of Edinboro, died quietly at home Tuesday, November 19, 2019, surrounded by his family. Bob was born and raised in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and Mary (DeNardo) Tammariello and brother of Ralph Tammariello, Joseph Tammariello and Maryann Diana, but spent most of his adult years living in Edinboro.

After graduating...

Nov 9, 2019

Irene Frances Serafin Myers, 93, long-time resident of Oil City, passed away November 9, 2019 at Edinboro Manor, in Edinboro, PA.

She was born in Oil City on August 12, 1926 to the late Lukasz and Katarzyna Kargal Serafin.  She had one brother, Rudolf (Rudy) L. Serafin, who preceded her in death.

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Nov 5, 2019

Josephine (Fuller) Lang, 100, passed away Nov. 5, 2019 in Largo, FL.   She was born Mar. 16, 1919, in Edinboro, PA, to Benjamin and Nellie Fuller.

Josephine graduated from Edinboro High School in 1938.  She married William “Bill” Lang on Nov. 18, 1939.  For many years, she worked with Bill at Lang Electric and later was a...

Nov 1, 2019

Don Bowman, 73, of Edinboro, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at his home. He was born in Grove City, PA on Dec. 27, 1945, the son of the late Harry and Rachel Bowman.

Don lived a life of service as a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. He also served his country and brother Marines...

Oct 9, 2019

Kenneth C. Loucks, 76, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at home. He was born in Mill Village on June 7, 1943, the son of the late Charles and Mildred (LeSuer) Loucks.

Ken loved to hunt, fish, pick berries, ride around in his Gator, and also kept himself busy. He was a member...