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Ida Severance

Ida Severance

Mar 15, 2016

Ida Elizabeth Severance, 69, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Erie on January 7, 1947, the daughter of the late Albert F. and Helen S. Severance. Ida had previously worked at Maco Manufacturing and Warren Electronics. She enjoyed crafts, reading, watching old movies and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by three...

William Bowers

William Bowers

Mar 15, 2016

William Gerald Bowers, 73, of Waterford, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Erie on March 28, 1942, the son of the late Donald and Frances Bowers. Bill worked at Penn Union, Jays Auto Wrecking, Troyer Land Resources and Hillcrest Auto. Whether he was simply working on his tractor, cutting firewood,...

Judith Smith

Judith Smith

Mar 13, 2016

Judith “Judy” Smith (née McGarey) of Edinboro, died in her sleep on March 13, 2016, at Millcreek Community Hospital, at the age of 78. Judy is survived by her loving husband, Powell Smith; her children, Susan Smith of New York, N.Y., and David (Lisa) Smith of Durham, N.C.; a sister, Marjorie (Jeffrey) Lohr of Portland, Ore; and a nephew, Andrew...

Dr. Joseph Laythe, Phd.

Dr. Joseph Laythe, Phd.

Mar 12, 2016

Dr. Joseph W. Laythe, PhD. 50, of Edinboro, died March 12, 2016. He was born on October 3, 1965 in Spokane, Washington to Helen (Neimann) and Charles Laythe. After attending high school in Boise, Idaho, he enrolled at Carroll College in Montana where he graduated with a BA in History. He went on to receive his MA from Portland State...

Deborah Confer

Deborah Confer

Mar 11, 2016

Deborah Sue Confer, 43, of Edinboro, formerly of Mill Village, went onto be with Our Lord and her father Ray Moore, Sr., on Friday, March 11, 2016.  She was born in Erie on November 11, 1972.  She is the daughter of Katherine Moore (Graham) and the late Ray Moore, Sr.. Deb leaves behind her husband Ron, her sons, Michael and his girlfriend,...

Virgil Marsh

Virgil Marsh

Mar 10, 2016

Virgil Clair Marsh, Sr., 84, of McKean, has gone home to be with his family on Thursday, March 10, 2016, after a long battle with ALS.  He was born in McKean, on October 10, 1931, son of the late Clair C. and Mary (Wright) Marsh. Virgil was a simple man of simple needs and found great pleasure in watching westerns while...

Irene Fendya

Irene Fendya

Mar 6, 2016

Irene Warso Fendya, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born in New Castle, PA on February 20, 1921. While living in Edinboro, she worked at First National Bank/Marine Bank of Edinboro and for the Borough of Edinboro. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Edinboro and the Edinboro Garden Club. Irene...

William Beisel

William Beisel

Mar 5, 2016

William J. (Bill) Beisel, of Edinboro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was born in New York, NY, in 1943, grew up in Hazleton, PA, and lived in Edinboro, PA for 48 years. Bill was passionate and fun loving with a great gift for cooking, storytelling, and funny jokes. He loved...

Ella Pahls

Ella Pahls

Feb 17, 2016

Ella Marie (Fitch) Pahls, 77, of Waterford, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Corry, PA on December 20, 1938, the daughter of the late Octavous and Marion Fitch. Ella graduated from Wattsburg High School in the class of 1957. She attended J.H. Thompson Academy where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree (LPN).  She...

Lillian Huttlin

Lillian Huttlin

Feb 16, 2016

Lillian Lucy Huttlin, 94, of Meadville, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on Dec. 13, 1921, the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Sophie Rhein. Lillian married her loving husband, Frank L. Huttlin, in 1945. She worked for South Euclid Lyndhurst Public Schools as a secretary; moved to Manahawkin,...

Gail Jakobowski

Gail Jakobowski

Feb 13, 2016

Gail Marie (Huya) Jakobowski, 72, of Albion and formerly of Fairview, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Greenville, PA on April 30, 1943, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalie Huya. Gail graduated from Northwestern High School.  She then went on to The Spencer Hospital School of Nursing.  Gail worked...

Johann Lawrence

Johann Lawrence

Feb 12, 2016

On Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 God reached down and took our Mom's hand, and led her home. Then as she stepped through the gate, the Glory of God surrounded her, He placed her other hand into Dad's, and they are walking the streets of gold together, now. She was born into the Lawrence and Leona Forbes family on July 27th,...

John Hall, Ii

John Hall, Ii

Feb 1, 2016

John William Hall II, 55, of Edinboro, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 at his home.  He was born in Syracuse, NY on November 27, 1960, the son of John W. Hall Sr, and Leona Hall from Conneaut, OH. John graduated from General McLane High School in the class of 1979.  He joined the U.S. Marine Corp and served for 4 years. He...

Dana Kilburn

Dana Kilburn

Jan 31, 2016

Dana Walter Kilburn, 66, of Edinboro, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Edinboro Manor after a 25 year encounter with M.S. He was born in Meadville on April 16, 1949, the son of the late Jack Kilburn and Pauline (Campbell) (Kilburn) Page. Dana was a lifelong resident of Edinboro.  He would eagerly speak about his mother and grandmother, Francis (Bumpus)...

Robert Ward

Robert Ward

Jan 27, 2016

Robert L. Ward, 86, of Edinboro, PA died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at his home.  He was born in Union City, on September 2, 1929, the son of the late George D. and Leana E. Ward. Robert worked as a dairy farmer for 50 years and after retiring, he also worked at Walmart for 5 years.  He was member of the National...

David Kertis

David Kertis

Jan 21, 2016

David Michael Kertis, 67, of Edinboro, died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. Born February 1, 1948, in Indiana, PA, son of the late Rev. Andrew J. and Mary Kertis. David was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and attended classes at Duquesne University and San Diego Mesa College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as...

Rosalie Stanfield

Rosalie Stanfield

Jan 20, 2016

Rosalie Lois (Hitchcock) Stanfield, 76, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bakers Mills, NY on March 12, 1939, the daughter of the late Beecher Hitchcock and Ellen Call Peterson. Rosalie graduated from Harborcreek High School in 1958. She worked 22 years in Quality Assurance for Odgen Manufacturing...

Jean Huntley

Jean Huntley

Jan 18, 2016

Jean Marie Hess Huntley, 87, of Erie, formerly of Edinboro, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at Spring-Hill. She was born in Erie on February 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Edwin Jacob and Alice Frances Thomas Hess. She graduated from Wattsburg High School, and later attended classes at Edinboro University. She worked for General Telephone for two years and...

Kevin Mccaslin

Kevin Mccaslin

Jan 18, 2016

Kevin Charles McCaslin, 54, of McKean, formerly of Edinboro and Girard, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Erie, on June 12, 1961, the son of Russell A. McCaslin and Eleanor (Otterni) Peggs. Kevin graduated from General McLane High School in the class of 1979. He attended Edinboro University and majored in Conservation. He enjoyed the...

Francis Kilbane

Francis Kilbane

Jan 7, 2016

Francis James Kilbane, 83, of Edinboro, died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Rolling Fields Elder Care Community.  He was born in McKean on November 19, 1932, the son of the late Homer and Genevieve Kilbane. He attended McKean Joint High School. Francis retired in 1995 after working more than 36 years for Autoclave Engineers as a welder. He was a life...

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