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Ronald Doucette

Ronald Doucette

Oct 21, 2012

Ronald F. Doucette, 85, of Port Murray, NJ passed away on Oct. 21, 2012. Born in Boston, on January 11, 1931, and raised in Edinboro, he served in the U.S. Navy from Jan. 1945 - July 1946. After graduating from Edinboro State College, Ron taught in Bradford, PA. Upon moving to NJ, he taught math in the Rockaway Twp School...

John Pace, Sr.

John Pace, Sr.

Oct 4, 2012

John E. Pace, Sr, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, October 4th at the age of 80. He was born October 22, 1931 in Richmond VA, the son of the late William M. and Virginia (Cox) Pace of VA. He will be greatly missed by his family whom he dearly loved. John...

Dean Shepherd

Dean Shepherd

Sep 27, 2012

Dean Ronald Shepherd, 42, of Edinboro, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on June 29, 1970, the son of Ronald R. Shepherd of NY and Gail Flynn Stickner and her husband Jim of Edinboro. After graduating from General McLane High School in 1988, Dean attended DeVry University and completed technician...

Burton Warnshuis

Burton Warnshuis

Sep 8, 2012

Burton (Burt) Warnshuis, February 6, 1919 – September 8, 2012. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Burton was greeted in heaven today by his Lord and Savior along with his dear wife Jean of 51 years and granddaughter Deborah...

Bernard Hecker

Bernard Hecker

Sep 2, 2012

Bernard “Bernie” Hecker has passed away from a massive stroke on September 2, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, Pa. He was born on August 11, 1926 to Glen and Nina Hecker in Edinboro. He spent his entire 86 years in the Edinboro/ McKean area. He graduated from Edinboro High School and was drafted into the United States Army...

L. Bunce

L. Bunce

Aug 31, 2012

L. Raymond Bunce, 83, of Edinboro, died Friday, August 31, 2012 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born in Titusville, PA on April 25, 1929. Son of the late Alfred L. and Madeline Smith Bunce. Ray proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Union City and...

Alfred Bayley

Alfred Bayley

Aug 20, 2012

Alfred Thomas Bayley, 89, of Edinboro died Monday, August 20, 2012 at Edinboro Manor.  He was born in Braddock, PA, son of the late Alford and Clara Jane Swift Bayley. Al enjoyed fishing, garage sales and building things, he was also a great mechanic.  Al loved spending time with his family and his dog J.R.. Al was a U.S. Marine and proudly...

Russell Vance, Jr.

Russell Vance, Jr.

Aug 6, 2012

Russell E. Vance, Jr., 89, of Erie, died Monday, August 6, 2012 at VAMC Erie.  He was born in  Rensselaer, Indiana on November 17, 1922.  Son of the late Russell E. and Ruth N. Golder Vance. He  served with the armored infantry of the 10th armored division in WWII, and received the ETO (four battle stars), bronze star and purple heart. Russell was a...

Ronald Reinig

Ronald Reinig

Jul 31, 2012

Ronald Samuel Reinig, PhD, 79, died July 31, at his home surrounded by family including his wife of 22 years, Barbara Tan.  He was born December 31, 1933 in Buffalo, New York, son of the late Frances and Dorothy Reinig. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Franklin of Tonawanda, New York, and Spencer of Depew, New York.  He...

Glade Wright

Glade Wright

Jul 27, 2012

Glade E. Wright, 91, of Edinboro passed away peacefully July 27 at the Edinboro Manor. He was born July 5, 1921, the son of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Neeley) Wright. After graduating from Edinboro H.S. in 1940, he worked 3 years at the Ruberoid in Erie before enlisting in the Merchant Marines where he served in the Mediterranean/Middle East...

Guy Sayers

Guy Sayers

Jul 27, 2012

Guy “Scott” Sayers, age 56, of Edinboro, passed away Friday July 27, 2012 at Shadyside hospital after a battle with Leukemia.  Scott was born in Dubois PA on August 13, 1955 of Maureen Sayers, who survives and the late Blake L .“Mont” Sayers.   Scott graduated from Dubois High School.   After graduation, he proceeded to serve 4 years in the United States...

Afton Kohut, Jr.

Afton Kohut, Jr.

Jul 23, 2012

Afton Kohut, Jr., 94, of Albion, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at Manchester Presbyterian Lodge.  He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 29, 1917.  Son of the late Afton Kohut, Sr. and Pearl Naglowski Kohut. Afton married Norma Fornash, on July 23, 1955.  They celebrated their 57th anniversary together when Afton joined Norma Monday afternoon. Afton was a talented farmer and...

Doyle Stuck

Doyle Stuck

Jul 20, 2012

Doyle Edward Stuck, 96 of Valrico, Florida, formally of McKean, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2012.  He was born June 5, 1916 in Cranberry, PA to parents Avon and Sylvia Perry Stuck. He was employed at Erie Forge and Steel for 27 years in the maintenance department, retiring in 1979.  He enjoyed traveling, camping, and hunting, especially coon hunting with his...

William King

William King

Jul 13, 2012

William H. “Pappy” King, 70, of Edinboro, died Friday, July 13, 2012 at his home.  He was born June 7, 1942.  Son of the late Charlie and Pearl Kitzmiller King.  Bill married Vicki Beldham on October 22 1962 and they were married for 30 years. Bill spent his life driving truck over the road and met many friends along the way.  He never left...

Dorothy Jennings

Dorothy Jennings

Jun 27, 2012

Dorothy Jennings, 97, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 21, 1915. Daughter of the late Voit L. and Katheryn Ruckert Dickinson. Dorothy was an active member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, where she was also a charter member. She was preceded in death by her...

Norman Green

Norman Green

Jun 23, 2012

Norman Richard Green, 80, of Waterford died Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Erie. He was born in Erie on August 5, 1931. Son of the late Elwyn and Ruth Williams Green. Norman was a decorated war veteran, serving during the Korean War in the United States Army. He worked for Hayes and national Forge for...

Debra Long

Debra Long

May 28, 2012

Debra Louise Long, 57, of Girard, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012. Debbie was born in Oil City on October 7, 1954, daughter of Elizabeth Louise Peterson Motter and the late Everett Eugene Motter. Debbie was a member of the Lake Erie Christian Fellowship Church.  After graduating from General McLane High School, she attended Edinboro University, and recently graduated at the...

Irene Tobin

Irene Tobin

May 25, 2012

Irene Kingston Tobin, 93, formerly of Eureka Road, Edinboro, died Friday, May 25, 2012 at Crawford County Care Center.  She was born in Edinboro on November 28, 1918, daughter of the late George and Ethel Merle Kingston. Irene was a member of St. Phillip Roman Catholic Church and a member of it's Altar Rosary Society.  She was a member of the Edinboro...

Catherine Bozek

Catherine Bozek

May 21, 2012

Catherine May Bozek, 91, of Erie, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at St. Mary's Asbury Ridge Nursing Home.  She was born in Rome, NY on July 18, 1920, the daughter  of the late Josephine Foley. Catherine raised three children during her life along with also driving Powder Puff Race Cars at the old Kuhl Road Speedway.  She loved to read and to watch...

Mark Blair

Mark Blair

May 17, 2012

Mark Anthony Blair, 62, of Edinboro, died Thursday, May 17, 2012, suddenly at his home. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on June 13, 1949, the son of the late Thomas P. and Marie Findley Blair. After growing up in Cincinnati, Mark attended the University of Cincinnati earning a BFA in painting. He also attended the University of Arizona where...

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