Obituaries

Aug 10, 2017

Harry James "Jimmy" Ondrey, 69, of the Gertrude Barber Center, and formerly of Edinboro, died August 10, 2017 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born in Edinboro on March 6, 1948, the son of the late Joseph and Anna Ondrey.

He attended General McLane High School. For many years, he lived and worked at the Gertrude Barber...

Jul 28, 2017

Betty J. Olsafsky, 87, of Edinboro, formerly of Liberty Street in Erie, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Edinboro Manor. She was born in Cherry Hill, PA on October 20, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Lydia (Heinonen) Seamon.

She graduated from Albion High School and was a nurse's aide at Western Reserve for...

Jul 23, 2017

Mary Agnes “Mick” (Simendinger) Keller, 86, of McKean, died, Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was born in Altoona, PA on April 7, 1931, the daughter of the late Clarence and Alma Simendinger.

She graduated from Altoona High School in 1950, then went to Mercy Hospital for Nursing, graduating in December of 1953. Mary received her BA Science...

Jul 17, 2017

Beth Arlene Rhebergen, 96, of Erie, formerly Jamestown NY, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Westfield, NY on May 20, 1921, the daughter of the late Clifford and Alida Harmelink.

She owned and operated Beth's Beauty Shoppe in Sherman, NY for 30 years.

Beth was a previous member of...

Jul 12, 2017

Barbara Jean Yatzor, 83, of Helena, Alabama, formerly of Edinboro, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care in Birmingham, AL. She was born in Waterford, PA on September 28, 1933, the daughter of the Robert and Helen Wilcox.

Barbara worked as a cafeteria worker for J.W. Parker Middle School, and also as a...

Jul 3, 2017

Jayne Ann Glunt-Johnson, 46, of Cambridge Springs, died Monday, July 3, 2017 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Erie on December 19, 1970, the daughter of Harry D. and Judith A. Glunt of Edinboro.

Jayne was a 1989 graduate of General McLane High School. She attended Indiana University at Kittanning....

Jul 2, 2017

Harry A. Ross,70, of Edinboro, died Sunday, July 2, 2017.  He was born on January, 18, 1947 in DuBois, PA, the son of the late Harry and Virginia Ross.

He retired from Lord Corporation after 34 years of service.  He worked in the tool room and was the past President of Local 1968 IAM&AW.  After...

Jun 27, 2017

Dirk R. Hallett

Dirk R. Hallett, 52, of McKean, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born in Torrence, CA on April 23, 1965, the son of Beverly Ann and the late Lewis Hallett.

He lived his life everyday as an Adventure, which was expressed throughout his artwork. He loved the outdoors, and was...

Jun 26, 2017

John George Berger, 76, of Edinboro, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of nearly 52 years at his side following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 9, 1941, the son of the late John and Clara Berger.

John graduated from Edinboro High School in 1959. He cherished his...

Jun 25, 2017

Roy Smith passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. He was born in Wesleyville, PA on February 3, 1928 the son of Clarence Ellsworth and Bernice Hattie Smith.

Roy served honorably in the U.S. Army in the 28th Infantry Division during the Korean War.

He was a member...

Jun 25, 2017

Betty May Zerby, 72, of Edinboro, died Sunday, June 25, 2017. She was born in Erie, on April 21, 1945, the daughter of the late, John and Elsie Rohaly.

She graduated from Academy High School in 1963.

She worked at Kerner's, Marx Toys and as a food server at Edinboro University.

She was...

Jun 24, 2017

Matthew Aaron Markiewicz, of, Edinboro was born into Heaven, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Magee Women's UPMC Hamot in Erie. He was the son of Joseph and Dianna (Walker) Markiewicz.

Survivors include his Paternal Grandfather: Joseph H. (Deb) Markiewicz, of KY; Paternal Grandmother: Terri Markiewicz of Edinboro; Maternal Grandparents: Brent and Joann Walker of Edinboro; Aunt's and...

Jun 18, 2017

Margaret Huya Szymanowski, 94, of McKean, died peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2017 with her loving children at her side. She was born in Crossingville on April 23, 1923, the daughter of the late Ignatius and Anna Marcinek Huya.

Margaret worked at the Lord Corporation for two years and was a homemaker and dairy farmer. She enjoyed baking,...

Jun 14, 2017

Kind and thoughtful with a wicked sense of humor, John Philip Hogan died after a brief illness on June 14th at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, PA.

Born in Geneva, NY on April 14, 1944, John grew up in Syracuse and moved to Edinboro to be with his bride, Mary Kristina (Clark) Hogan, a teacher of Piano...

Jun 13, 2017

Elizabeth "Tib" Young Hughes, 100, of Meadville, formerly of Edinboro , died Tuesday, June 13,2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. She was born in Albion on April 29, 1917, the daughter of Chester and Annie Harrington.

She attended Albion public schools, graduating in 1935, attended Edinboro State College (now Edinboro University) and taught in Conneaut Twp schools....

Jun 8, 2017

Joyce Berry, 79, of Edinboro, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Crawford County Care Center. She was born in Sharon, PA on Sept. 18, 1937, the daughter of the late John and Laura (Wilson) Reeher.

Joyce graduated from Greenville High School, then went on to Thiel College where she earned her BS and MA in physics, concluding...

Jun 1, 2017

Robert H. Loop, 93, of, Edinboro died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. He was born in North East, PA on September 17, 1923, the son of the late Howard and Mabel Loop.

He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as a navigator on a B24 bomber. After the war,...

May 26, 2017

Shirley Ann English, 73, of Cranesville, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on December 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Edith E. Russin.

She was a member of the Franklin Center United Methodist Church for over 50 years.

Shirley spent her childhood in...

May 26, 2017

Vernon LeRoy “Tom” Burkett, 75, of Cambridge Springs died Friday, May 26 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born in Bedford, PA on June 25, 1941, the son of the late Floyd and Alice Burkett.

He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a member of the American Legion in Saegertown.

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May 25, 2017

Kenneth “Ken” Alward, 66, of Edinboro, died Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie, on June 10, 1950, the son of Zola Alward and the late James Alward.

He enjoyed fishing and golfing.

He worked at National Forge as a machinist for many years until the company dissolved. Shortly afterward,...