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James Daniszewski

James Daniszewski

Jul 13, 2013

James "Jim" Daniszewski was born in Erie, Pa. November 24th, 1941 and passed away Saturday morning July 13th after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was the son of the late Ray and Terese Daniszewski who owned T-Ray's Tavern in Edinboro for over 20 years. Jim served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal for five years and...

Dr. James Ackelson, Jr.

Dr. James Ackelson, Jr.

Jul 4, 2013

Dr. James Stuart Ackelson, Jr. passed away at Westlake Woods on July 4, 2013. He was born in Pittsburgh, on December 28, 1918. He graduated from Edinboro State Teacher’s College in 1942 where he met his wife, Margaret L. Kingsley. They were married December 23, 1943 at Yale in New Haven, CT. The marriage lasted 54 years until her death...

Paul Hotchkiss

Paul Hotchkiss

Jul 3, 2013

Paul Martin Hotchkiss, 92, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Hamot Hospital. He was born in Edinboro on August 23, 1920, the son of the late Raymond & Alice (Millspaw) Hotchkiss. Paul had been a dairy farmer all his life. As a young man attending Edinboro High School, he was very interested in football.  However, Paul was never able...

Anna Roha

Anna Roha

Jun 24, 2013

Anna J. Roha, 90, of Cambridge Springs, died Monday, June 24, 2013 at Cambridge Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was born in Export, PA, on August 6, 1922.  Daughter of the late Vincent Steve and Anna Dragon Makoski. Anna loved gardening and also was proud to be a coalminers daughter.  She was also a member at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.    Anna...

Donald Marzka

Donald Marzka

Jun 23, 2013

Donald A. Marzka, 90, of Mill Village, died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center.  He was born in Cambridge Springs on Oct. 20, 1922, the son of the late Charles A. and Velma (Dyne) Marzka. Donald was a 1940 graduate of Rockdale High School. He retired in 1984 from the Parker White Metal Co. (now PHB) in Fairview...

Patricia Rankin

Patricia Rankin

Jun 18, 2013

Patricia J. Rankin, 83, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013  at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.  She was born September 27, 1929.  Daughter of the late Thomas E. and Anna Ernstead Fahey. Patricia was a past member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, also St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Prospect, PA.  When she was a member at St. Christopher's, Patricia was a...

Robert Adams

Robert Adams

May 29, 2013

Robert John Adams, 73, of Cambridge Springs, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Cambridge Springs Rehabilitation Center where he resided for the past month. He was born in Buffalo, NY on November 27, 1939, the son of the late Harry and Frances (Dabelle) Adams. After graduating from Bishop Timon High School in Buffalo, Bob proudly served four years in...

Jeffery Collier

Jeffery Collier

May 22, 2013

Jeffery Collier, 53, of Venango, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Meadville.  He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 31, 1959, the son of Eleanor (Seneff) Collier and the late Hurcle Collier. Jeffery was an independent, over the road, truck driver. He loved his family very much, always thinking of others before himself. Jeff was a huge fan of...

Raymond Loomis

Raymond Loomis

May 14, 2013

Raymond A. Loomis,  95, of Independence, OR, formerly of Edinboro, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his son’s home, surrounded with love.  He was born in Cleveland, OH, on July 6, 1917.  Son of the late Joy LeLand and Gertrude Guckes Loomis. Ray worked as a machinist at Keystone Brass Company in Erie for 36 years.  After retiring in 1972 he was the caretaker...

William Kemm

William Kemm

May 13, 2013

William North Kemm, 88, of McKean died Monday, May 13, 2013 at his home.  He was born Erie on October 8, 1924, the son of the late Edwin S. and Juani (Totman) Kemm. After high school William joined the US Navy and served during WWII. He was an adult leader for the Boy Scout Troup 73 in McKean and was a...

Arlene Wright

Arlene Wright

May 10, 2013

Arlene Wright, 74, of Edinboro, died Friday, May 10, 2013 at her home. She was born in Meadville, PA on April 11, 1939. Daughter of the late Harlow and Doris Marcella Henry Ellis. Arlene enjoyed her Electriconics, going to the movies and hanging out with freinds. She worked for 34 years at Penn Union before she retired in 2005. She...

Helene Carey

Helene Carey

May 8, 2013

Helene M. Carey, 89, of Verona, PA, formerly of McKean, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at her daughters home.  She was born in Bradford, PA on January 1924.  Daughter  of the late Samuel and Nellie Higgins Green. Helene was a former member of St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church and the Rosary Society of St. Francis Xavier.  She was educated and lived in Pittsburgh,...

Dale Lawrence

Dale Lawrence

Apr 13, 2013

Dale Wesley Lawrence, 83, ran to meet Jesus, Saturday, April 13, 2013.  He was born on May 8, 1929, in Franklin Center; son of the late Burton Allen and Ruth Marie Albright Lawrence. Born into farming life and a musical family.  He loved to sing for God's Service.  Although recently it was take from him, God returned his voice in time to rejoice...

Barbra Young

Barbra Young

Apr 2, 2013

Barbra Davis Young, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Rolling Fields Nursing Home.  She was born on March 15, 1930.  Daughter of the late Hartridge Coleman and Docie Caldwell Davis. Barbra was an avid golfer.  She was a member of the Tuesday Morning Ladies Golf League at Oakland Beach Golf Club, she managed the Pro Shop at Oakland Beach Golf Club for 25...

Mary Lasher

Mary Lasher

Apr 1, 2013

Mary Elizabeth English Lasher, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center.  She was born on June 4, 1929, daughter of the late Clair and Oleta Loucks English. Mary was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Edinboro Vol. Fire Department, a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES),  and a member of the Edinboro...

Gene Sheets

Gene Sheets

Mar 31, 2013

Gene Elaine Sheets, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Westbury United Methodist Community Nursing Home.  She was born on October 17, 1916.  Daughter of the late I.R. and Emma Weber St. John. Gene was a past member of Culbertson Hill Country Club and Holiday Acres Golf Course.  She enjoyed sailing, car rallies and golfing.  Gene was also a past member of Auto Sports Club...

John Hotchkiss

John Hotchkiss

Mar 18, 2013

John Dana Hotchkiss, 59, died Monday, March 18, 2013. He was born on August 16, 1953. Son of Paul M. Hotchkiss and the late Pearl E. Hayes Hotchkiss. In his earlier life, John enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. While he was in high school he ran cross country and while in college he took part in cross country and wrestling....

Merle Mills

Merle Mills

Mar 14, 2013

Merle D. Mills, died Thursday, March 14, 2013 after a courageous battle with prostate cancer, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Erie, hospice division.  He was born on October 11, 1927 on the family homestead in Franklin Township.  He was the son of the late Leon and Iva Vogt Mills. Merle attended Silverthorn School and served in the US Army during the...

Frederick Taylor

Frederick Taylor

Mar 11, 2013

Frederick Leroy Taylor, died Monday, March 11, 2013 at his home.  He was born on December 27, 1942, son of the late Russel Leon and Berdena Wright Taylor. Frederick loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors.  He worked for General Electric for over 35 years.  Frederic enjoyed traveling and also going to the casinos. He was preceded in death by his first wife Janet...

Richard Mehler

Richard Mehler

Feb 26, 2013

“He loved horses” is the first thing that family members said when asked what should be in Richard (Rich) Mehler’s obituary. “He had to have a horse and a dog.” Richard Mehler passed from this life on February 26, 2013, in the same way that he lived his life - on his own terms. He died unexpectedly and peacefully in...

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