Obituaries

Jul 29, 2018

Barbara Ann Tan, 78, formerly of Edinboro, died Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Kent, Ohio. She was born in Cleveland on January 28, 1940, the daughter of the late Elmer and Marguerite (Ohlinger) Fessenmeyer.

Barbara earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Spanish from Western Michigan University in 1962 and a Masters in Speech and Language Pathology...

Jul 17, 2018

Gregory Michael Mogush, 61, of Erie, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He was born in Erie on May 29, 1957, the son of Michael and Barbara (Badger) Mogush.

Greg was retired from Western Southern Life Insurance Group where he worked in sales for 26 years. After his retirement, he worked as a driver for the Legacy Truck...

Jul 14, 2018

Debra Kay Katarski, 46, of Edinboro, died at home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on July 16, 1971, daughter of Peggy Wiederholt, of Reno, NV.

After moving to Edinboro, Debra continued her education and attended Edinboro University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing along side her sister, Tina....

Jul 13, 2018

Michael Joseph Ferrick, 80, of McKean, died Friday, July 13, 2018 at home. He was born in McKean on October 2, 1937, the son of the late Michael and Nellie Ferrick.

He worked for Walmer Trucking Company for many years, before becoming a long time McKean Township Supervisor. After his (semi) retirement, he drove for Crystal Lakes...

Jul 8, 2018

Alma King, 92, passed away July 8, 2018. She was born in Brandonville, WV and lived in Akron, Ohio since 1951 with her beloved husband of 66 years, Clayton. She moved to Erie, PA to be near her daughter, Sherrie and her husband, David, in 2014.

She was a member of Oak Hill United Presbyterian Church.

Jul 7, 2018

Karli Nicole Clister, 19, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born in Latrobe, Pa on June 6, 1999, the daughter of Tawni I. Hoke and step daughter of Patrick “Chappy” Chapman.

Karli was the most kind and loving person you would ever meet. She was always there for others with her beautiful...

Jun 30, 2018

Brady Lewis Skelton, 66, of Edinboro, died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on May 10, 1952, the son of Nancy Prock and the late Lewis G. Skelton.

Brady was a member of the American Legion in Waterford and the Moose Club in Union City. He loved to hunt, spending time...

Jun 28, 2018

Wendell A. LeSuer, 79, of Edinboro, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Crawford County Care Center. He was born in Edinboro on September 19, 1938, the son of the late Lyman and Doris (Hayes) LeSuer, in a house on Fry Road in Franklin Township about a mile from the LeSuer Homestead where he grew up.

In his...

Jun 20, 2018

Margaret M. Astemborski Graham, 76, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Erie, PA on November 28, 1941, the daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve Astemborski.

She graduated from Academy High in 1959.

She worked for Union Bank. She owned and operated Graham's Norge Village, was...

Jun 16, 2018

Edward Henry Bowers, 70, of Waterford, died at home on Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was born in Erie, on November 16, 1947, the son of the late Donald and Frances Bowers.

Ed was a very social person and could carry on a conversation with anyone. He was a member of the American Legion Post 285 in...

Jun 15, 2018

Frances Marie Schwarz, 92, of McKean, PA, formerly of Cleveland, died Friday, June 15, 2018 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Cleveland on May 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Albert and Frances Raymond.

Frances loved to crochet and used her talent to provide prayer shawls, hats and gloves to the needy. In her younger...

Jun 2, 2018

Ronald Joseph Klonicki, 64, of Edinboro, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Johnstown, PA on July 25, 1953, the son of Helen Klonicki and the late Joseph Klonicki.

He was a member of the McLane Church, The Edinboro Historical Society, and the Erie Photography Club. He loved to cook and most...

May 31, 2018

Mary Elizabeth (Mahon) Camphire, 75, of Edinboro, died Thursday, May 31, 2018.  She was born in Pittsburgh on December 11, 1942, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Driscoll) Mahon.

Mary’s life was dedicated to family and service to others. She attended Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edinboro, was a member of the...

May 28, 2018

David L. Zindel, 67, of Dade City Florida and Edinboro Pa, passed away Monday, May 28th 2018 after recently moving back to his hometown in western Pennsylvania. He was born there on October 28th 1950 and graduated from General McLane High School in 1968. Upon completing his education he worked at the family business, Zindel’s Hardware, for the Borough...

May 14, 2018

Carol Lewandowski, 64, of Edinboro, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, PA on January 8, 1954, the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia Lewandowski.

She was a social butterfly, willing to always listen and never turn away. She loved to cook and garden, as well. She was an...

May 14, 2018

Jessica Leigh Jakubac, 27, of Cambridge Springs, PA, died Monday, May 14, 2018. She was born in Erie on December 18, 1990, the daughter of Leigh Ann Griffin and the late William M. Jakubac, and step daughter of Arnie Waldinger.

Jess was very artistic. She enjoyed crafts and drawing with watercolors. She loved the water and kayaking,...

May 13, 2018

Edward Lee Miller, 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Edinboro Manor.

Ed was born May 11, 1934 in West Virginia to the late Lillian and Joseph Vern Miller. He was the youngest of 3 sons. He was married to Carol Miller also of Erie.

Ed’s trade for many years...

May 2, 2018

Patricia Burke Hametz, 88, of Springhill Senior Living Community, died Tuesday, May 2, 2018 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. Born May 23, 1929 to the late Dr. Clemens and Sarah Burke in Mahanoy City, PA.  She attended Mahanoy Catholic and public schools and graduated from Goucher College, MD, as a Chemist. This led to employment at TungSol Electric, Weatherly,...

May 1, 2018

Winifred Bernice Panko, 95, formerly of Edinboro, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Wellsboro, PA. She was born in Edinboro on September 5, 1922, the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice (Bierwerth) Wetsell.

Mrs. Panko was a homemaker, and loved to knit and crochet. She was employed as a housekeeper at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for...

Apr 25, 2018

Dr. William Peddie Alexander, 90, of Edinboro, PA died April 25, 2018. He was known by his friends as Bill. He lived a full life, a life of which he can justifiably be proud. He focused on the great loves of his life, which were his wife Mary, composing in his own unique style, developing the music department at...