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Wanita Kennedy

Wanita Kennedy

Nov 29, 2023

 

Wanita Gail (Snyder) Kennedy, 91 of Edinboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in California, PA on Aug. 7, 1932 the daughter of the late William Gale Snyder and Mary Edna Snyder.

Wanita graduated from California Community High School in 1950 and received a degree in accounting from Penn Commercial College. She...

Christopher E. Linder

Christopher E. Linder

Nov 19, 2023

Christopher Eugene Linder, 77 of McKean, died Sunday, November 19, 2023 at home. He was born June 2, 1946 in Ridgway, PA, the son of the late Leroy and Janice Linder.

The family moved to Saegertown, PA and in 1964 Chris graduated from Saegertown Junior/Senior High School, where he played trumpet in the marching band. After graduation, he served in...

John Francis Weber

John Francis Weber

Nov 12, 2023

 

John F. Weber, 76, of Meadville, died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Erie on August 6, 1947, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Plavcan) Weber.

John was a Vietnam Army Veteran and following his service spent 43 years at Applied Industrial Technologies (formerly Bearings, Inc.)....

Jerome Francis Smith

Jerome Francis Smith

Nov 11, 2023

 

Jerome Francis Smith, 77, a proud Vietnam Vet and Navy See Bee, passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. He was born in Grove City, Pa on February 10, 1946, the son of Herman and Esther Smith.

Jerry was an avid outdoorsman and talented antique restorer. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Steven W. Lucore

Steven W. Lucore

Nov 4, 2023

Steven William Lucore, 53, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2023, in Gillette, WY. He was born on July 25, 1970, in Erie, PA, the son of Lowell Lucore and the late Barbara Lucore.

His passing came as a profound loss to all who knew him and leaves behind cherished memories of a life...

Susan M. Abramoski

Susan M. Abramoski

Oct 21, 2023

 

Susan M. Abramoski, 66 of Edinboro, went into Gods’ loving arms on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Erie on Sept. 14, 1957, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose Podalski.

Susie was a 1976 graduate of East High School in Erie. She worked at the PA Soldiers’ and...

Linda M. Ackerman

Linda M. Ackerman

Oct 15, 2023

 

Linda M. Ackerman, 74 of Edinboro, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home. She was born in Warren, PA on November 5, 1948, the daughter of the late Dwight and Catherine Carlson.

Linda attended Warren Area High School. She held various jobs throughout her life, but most recently worked in home health care as a caregiver before her retirement. ...

John Alexander Johnson

John Alexander Johnson

Oct 8, 2023

John Alexander Johnson, 92, a longtime resident of Sheffield, passed away at his home in Edinboro, Pa. on Oct. 8, 2023.

He was born July 14, 1931, in Stoneham, Pa. to the late Harry and Agda Johnson. He graduated from Warren High School in 1949, lettering in baseball and wrestling. He was on the first wrestling team and one of...

Kevin E. Grucza

Kevin E. Grucza

Oct 8, 2023

 

Kevin E. Grucza, 64 of Erie, died Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born in Erie, PA on July 23, 1959, the son of the late Warren and Joan Grucza.

Kevin graduated from Strong Vincent High School in the class of 1977.

He worked at the Warren Company, in Erie for more than 20 years.

Kevin enjoyed fishing and...

Cortney R. Bowser

Cortney R. Bowser

Oct 7, 2023

 

Cortney R. (Gould) Bowser, 40 of Edinboro, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Erie, PA on November 17, 1982, the daughter of Dale Gould and Rebecca Estes.

Cortney loved to spend time surrounded by her family and her pets. She loved to snuggle on the couch, and was almost never without a blanket and one...

Mary A. Wray

Mary A. Wray

Sep 29, 2023

 

It is with sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Mary A. Wray. 

Mary was born in Union City on February 10, 1950 to Dortha Iona and Charles Scott McLallen. She graduated from General McLane High School in 1968 and went on to earn a BS in Elementary and Special Education from Edinboro State College. Mary will always...

Kerry Ann Linder

Kerry Ann Linder

Sep 24, 2023

 

Kerry Ann Linder, 45 of Erie, PA, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.  She was born in Erie on July 2, 1978, the daughter of the late Kim Lear.  

 

Kerry loved watching her children play baseball, football, and wrestle while they were growing up.  She was the life of the party. She brought a smile to...

Vernie H. Smith

Vernie H. Smith

Sep 5, 2023

Vernie H. Smith, 83, of Edinboro, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her home. She was born in Glassport, PA on October 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert and Lela First.

Vernie was a graduate of Academy High School in Erie. 

Other than being a wonderful loving mother to her 5 children, Vernie worked at General McLane...

John Van Laningham

John Van Laningham

Aug 13, 2023

 

John Van Laningham, 82, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Wesbury Retirement Community in Meadville, PA.  John was the son of Dr. Leland W. Van Laningham and Florice S. Van Laningham of Edinboro.  He is survived by his brother, Jim Van Laningham.

John lived his entire life in Edinboro, PA.  He graduated from Edinboro High School and...

Gregory D. Lessig

Gregory D. Lessig

Aug 11, 2023

 

Gregory D. Lessig died Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born in Pen Argyl, PA on June 19, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, his 3 brothers and his beloved wife and friend, Doris Lessig. He is survived by 5 children and 2 stepchildren; Greg (Susan) of Lehigh Acres, FL; Mark (Lynne) of Conneaut Lake, PA;...

Luciana Antonia Bohne

Luciana Antonia Bohne

Aug 9, 2023

 

On August 9, 2023 Luciana Antonia Bohne, nee Opassi, passed away after a short illness, leaving behind a world impoverished by her departure.

Born December 12, 1939 in Cerreto, Istria (part of Italy at the time, later Yugoslavia, and now Croatia), Luciana had a small-village childhood prior to the day in May 1948 when her family was forced...

Nancy Weaver

Nancy Weaver

Aug 7, 2023

Nancy E. Weaver, 64 of Waterford, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Erie, PA on February 23, 1959, the daughter of the late Robert and Irene Weaver.

Nancy attended General McLane High School and received an Associate Degree in Commercial Art and Design in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a fun-loving and passionate artist...

Carolyn T. Hazlewood

Carolyn T. Hazlewood

Jul 30, 2023

Carolyn Thelma Hazlewood went home to be with the Lord July 30, 2023. She passed peacefully at her home in Arizona with family nearby. Carolyn was born April 26, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Alexander and Thelma (Aston) Haynos.

She grew up in Beadling and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1954 where she was active...

Daniel J. O'Connor

Daniel J. O'Connor

Jul 17, 2023

 

 

 

           Lt Col (ret) Daniel J. O’Connor, age 87, passed away Monday July 17, 2023. He was born at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, January 12, 1936, to William and Elizabeth O’Connor.           

            Daniel was gifted with a unique spirit of adventure. He visited with recruiters from all branches of the military. The...

Ronald "Ronnie" Hirz

Ronald "Ronnie" Hirz

Jul 17, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Hirz, 73 of Erie, died Monday, July 17th at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie after a brief fight with Lung Cancer.  He was born in Erie on March 7, 1949, the son of the late Leo and Donna Hirz. 

 

Ronnie graduated from General McLane High School and was a member of the wrestling team.  He served in...

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