Obituaries

Nov 22, 2016

Fannie Ann Elizabeth (Castle) Eaton, 101, of Albion, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community. She was born in Burlington, Kansas on October 18, 1915, the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel Castle.

She was employed as an assistant manager of a Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Store in Kansas for 14 years. She...

Nov 18, 2016

Elizabeth Ann (Bajuszik) Bayuzick, 98, of Edinboro, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at the Edinboro Manor. She was born in Mt. Pleasant Twp, PA on April 12, 1918, the daughter of the late George and Anna Bajuszik.

From 1950-1955, Elizabeth was co-owner and operator of the “Bays Printing” print shop in Braddock, PA.

She loved...

Nov 12, 2016

Dr. Paul A. Kohut, 55, of McKean, died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at St. Vincent's Hospital.

Paul was born in Erie on May 21, 1961 to Afton and Norma (Forinash) Kohut. After graduation from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990, he became board certified in family practice and emergency medicine. From there he went on to...

Nov 10, 2016

Elouise Powers Connors, known to most as “Ellie,” and to others as “Ditty,” age 87, civic leader, environmental activist, loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend is singing with the angels in her heavenly home as of November 10, 2016.  A nearly 60-year resident of Edinboro, she was born in Cambridge Springs, PA, raised there, and in State College,...

Nov 4, 2016

John "Jack" Hebert, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2016 with his wife Gale by his side. He was born in Erie, PA on July 19, 1937, a son of the late Francis and Frances (Wood) Hebert. Jack graduated from Cathedral Prep High School in 1956. He had a great love of boating and owned and...

Oct 26, 2016

Marjorie Jane Hardman Carlson, age 93, departed this life for a life of peace and tranquility with the angels in heaven on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at The Edinboro Manor. Marge was the last born of four to the late Glenn B. Hardman and Verna Shields Hardman on August 21, 1923.

Marge grew up on a dairy...

Oct 3, 2016

Genevieve Gertrude (Pitkat) Murphy, 65, of Edinboro died Monday, October 3, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Mt. Kisco, NY; on January 7, 1951, the daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Cunningham) Pitkat.

Genevieve was an educator, a mother, and a grandmother. She was a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in...

Oct 2, 2016

Rita J. Reed, 64, of Meadville, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Meadville, Pa on Jan. 16, 1952, the daughter of the late Alton and Lydia (Plavisity) Throop, Sr.

Rita enjoyed cooking, crocheting, painting, and was very creative. She also collected snowmen.

She worked at the Edinboro Manor...

Sep 24, 2016

Joyce Eileen Davies, 61, passed away after a lengthy illness on September 24, 2016, at Edinboro Manor. She was born March 29, 1955, in Erie, PA, to Edna May Ling Davies and Thomas Natig Davies.

Joyce enjoyed making crafts and had sewing, cross stitching, and photography talents. She created a beautiful Christmas Angel Tree for the deceased...

Sep 23, 2016

Charles C. Alward, 86, of Erie, formerly of Edinboro, Cambridge Springs, Franklin, PA and Phoenix, AZ, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at Brevillier Village Retirement Center. He was born in Lorain, OH on April 19, 1930, the son of the late Cecil and Edna Alward.

Until 1971, Charles was very active as first responder with Edinboro VFD...

Sep 15, 2016

Ronald “Ron” L. Viera, 67, of Edinboro, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 after a brief illness at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born in Erie, on November 13, 1948, the son of Wilfred and Mildred Viera.

Ron was a graduate of General McLane High class of 1967. In his younger years, he worked with his father in...

Aug 29, 2016

Barbara Mary (Millspaw) Wellman, 70, of Edinboro, died Monday, August 29, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born in Erie on July 29, 1946, the daughter of the late Ralph and Marjorie Millspaw. She was a former member of the McLane Church. Barb worked at Edinboro University of PA for over 27 years, as a personal care assistant...

Aug 28, 2016

Cynthia “Cindy” Elaine Aldrich, 39, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Franklin Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at home from natural causes.

She was born on June 15, 1977 in Erie, PA to Timothy M. and Kathryn L. Aldrich. She graduated from General McLane High School in 1995 and from Mercyhurst College in 2000...

Aug 25, 2016

Phyllis Vernette Stafford, 92, of Wesbury United Methodist Community, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, at her residence. She was born in Edinboro on Dec. 20, 1923, the daughter of the late Raymond and Alice (Millspaw) Hotchkiss.

She worked as a bank teller and loan officer for First National Bank of Edinboro.

She was a member...

Aug 21, 2016

David John Thomas, 89, of Erie, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016 at ForestView Skilled Nursing Center.

No calling hours or services will be held.

Aug 17, 2016

Patrick Michael Nicolia, 44, of Northeast, formerly of Edinboro, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on April 9, 1972, the son of Michael and Trish Nicolia and Linda and Paul Whiteman.

Pat graduated from General McLane High School in 1990 and furthered his education at Triangle Tech where he...

Aug 11, 2016

Deborah Ann Schruers (nee Schettle) went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2016, after a long, iron-willed battle against breast cancer. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, her dear friends, and with her devoted dog Eva at her side.

Debbie was born on November 2, 1945, in Chicago, IL to...

Aug 10, 2016

Pearl (Wieszczyk) Mientkiewicz, Age 94 resident of Fairview Manor passed away on Wednesday August 11th, 2016 at Millcreek Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 5th, 1922 daughter of the late Valentine and Coletta Wieszczyk.

Pearl was 1941 graduate of East High. She worked at Aluminum Forgings during WWII supporting the...

Jul 27, 2016

Mary Jane (Pavkov) Rew was born September 27, 1928, one of nineteen children. Jane lived most of her life in Saegertown and Conneaut Lake, PA, until she was welcomed home to meet the Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2016.  Jane demonstrated her love of life by making those around her feel loved and so very special.  Jane has been...

Jul 26, 2016

Heidi Ann (Gebhardt) Crummie, 69, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born in Erie on July 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Harriet Gebhardt.

Heidi worked as a cook for 22 years at Edinboro University. She was a past member of the Edinboro and Franklin Twp...