Obituaries

May 19, 2017

David William Minor, 77, of Edinboro, died Friday, May 19, 2017 at Western Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Erie. He was born in New Martinsville, WV on December 2, 1939, the son of the late Clifford and Ethel Minor.

He enjoyed hunting and working on Classic Cars.

He was a member of the VFW...

May 11, 2017

Pamela Renee Susan Buren, born February 24, 1981, was taken from us on May 11, 2017.

Her children and dog Maggie were her joy in life. She was a very free spirited person who enjoyed trying new things and living life to the fullest. Pamela had a sense of humor like no other. She always had a...

May 5, 2017

Duane Harold Ford's story began on March 14, 1951, when he was born to Rachael and Willis Ford.

He was the middle child of 3 brothers, and often recounted the fun they had, and trouble they got into growing up.

Duane loved cars, the outdoors, dogs, and being a master craftsman. As a child, he...

May 2, 2017

C. Raymond “Ray” Zimmer, 90, of Edinboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. He was born in Edinboro on June 12, 1926, the son of the late Claude and Mabel (Satterlee) Zimmer.

Ray graduated from Edinboro High School in 1944 and later from Erie Business College where he met and later married F....

Apr 28, 2017

Gregory Edward Abramoski, of Edinboro was born and passed away on April 28, 2017 at Magee-Women's UPMC Hamot. He was the son of Nicole C. Beiter and John J. Abramoski.

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Holly Abramoski, of Erie and his maternal grandparents, Greg and Stacey Beitervof, of Johnstown.

Other than his...

Apr 26, 2017

Virginia A. Glaser, 92, of Aspinwall, PA, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 13, 1924, the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Jean Glaser, Sr.

Virginia graduated from Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing. Most of her career she worked for Gulf Oil Corporation as an...

Apr 23, 2017

Alton Alfred Huntley, 90, of Erie (formerly of Edinboro), died on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Erie Veterans Administration Medical Center.  He was born in Wesleyville, PA on February 16, 1927, the son of the late Cecil and Helen Huntley.

Al graduated from Wattsburg High School, then enlisted in the U.S. Army (1946-51) and served during...

Apr 15, 2017

Brandon Douglas Sanner, 29, of Cambridge Springs, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Erie, PA January 15, 1988, the son of Douglas (Melissa) Sanner and LeAnne Moore Sanner.

Brandon was a bouncer at the Empty Keg in Edinboro for several years.  At the time of his illness...

Apr 15, 2017

Linda Kay Leube Rhodes 60, of McKean Twp. died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at St Vincent Medical Center. She was born in Erie on September 10, 1956, the daughter of Marge Plautz Leube of McKean and the late Kenneth Leube.

She dedicated most of her life to the nursing profession which she truly loved. Over the years,...

Apr 8, 2017

Floyd Sterling Lang, 76, of Edinboro, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his home. He was born in New Castle, PA on June 5, 1940.

He worked as a Dairy Farmer most of his life, working for Troyers in Waterford and for himself. Floyd was well know in Edinboro for taking great care of the McLane Little...

Apr 7, 2017

Blaine Edgar Dobson, 80, of McKean, PA, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2017. He was born in Erie, PA June 7, 1936, Son of the late Raymond and Mildred Orton Dobson.

Blaine served in the U. S. Army, then worked to support his family, finally retiring from R. M. Kerner. He always enjoyed...

Apr 6, 2017

Leo Edward Estes, 86, of Edinboro, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 a the Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie, Pa on December 17, 1930, the son of the late Harry and Maybell Estes, Sr.

Leo was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edinboro.

He retired from GE in Lawrence...

Apr 5, 2017

Robert James Campbell, 79, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Edinboro Manor. He was born in Edinboro on April 28, 1937, the son of the late Paul and Irene Campbell.

As a direct descendant of the original settlers of Edinboro Bob was an avid outdoors man who loved gardening, hunting and fishing. Bob resided...

Mar 28, 2017

No services to be held.

Mar 17, 2017

Emil Chernicky, 87, of McKean Twp. died Friday, March 17, 2017 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born in McKean on January 22, 1930, the son of the late Joseph and Anna Chernicky.

Living in the McKean area all of his life, he enjoyed the construction business and became owner and operator of Emil Chernicky and Sons...

Mar 5, 2017

Kathy Marie Michael, 58, of Edinboro, died Monday, March 5, 2017 at St Vincent Health Center. She was born in Erie, on March 13, 1958, the daughter of the late George and Alma Dovichak.

Kathy, known by many as “Ma”, was always there with a smile, caring ear, or a warm embrace for those in need.  She...

Feb 17, 2017

Martha Ann (Klie) Carr, 79, of Edinboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. She was born in Erie on Feb. 6, 1938, the daughter of Will and Esther Ann Klie and wife of the late Robert L. Carr.

As a housewife, Martha’s primary role was to love and care for...

Feb 17, 2017

Russell LeRoy Peters, 81, of McKean, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Edinboro, on Sept. 20, 1935, son of the late Raymond and Jeanette Peters.

He belonged to the American Legion Post #742 in Fairview, the Edinboro/McKean VFW #740, and a lifetime Member at the St. Francis Ushers Club and...

Feb 13, 2017

Dorothy Elizabeth (Jwasiuk) Turner, 85, of McKean, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center. She was born in Titusville, PA on June 29, 1931, daughter of the late William and Anastasia Jwasiuk.

She enjoyed bird watching, making crafts, puzzles, Polka and Country Music. When she was younger she enjoyed square dancing and taught herself...

Jan 31, 2017

Donna M. McLaughlin, 72, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Care. She was the 11th child of 13, born in Wildcat, WV on July 26, 1944 the daughter of the late Emory Benson and Rada Louise (Kincaid) Forinash.

Donna loved gardening, baking and the simplicities of life, family, friends and making wonderful...