Obituaries

Jul 17, 2023

Robert Jack Ekelund, 74, of Edinboro, PA passed to be with the Lord on July 17, 2023.

Bob loved life, his family, and his friends, and battled to the end armed with his humorous wit, faith, and fighting spirit.  Wearing many hats throughout his days, his life’s purpose was to be a support and friend to anyone in need.  Even...

Jul 16, 2023

 

Scott Gregory Gunter, 51 of Girard, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  He was the son of John Kenneth Gunter (Jeanine) and Cheryl Robinson (Gunter).

Scott was a most caring person and would give anyone the shirt off his back.  For the past 7 years he worked for his lifelong friend, Marty Beal at C.W. Beal, Inc.,...

Jul 6, 2023

Austin “Reb” Renfro, 81 of McKean, died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

 

Austin or “Reb” as he was known, was someone that anyone could rely on at any time to help with any problem or fix anything. If Reb couldn’t fix it, most likely it was junk. He also loved...

Jun 28, 2023

 

Henry James Tarbell, Jr., age 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie.    Henry was born June 6, 1952 to the late Henry and Gertrude Tarbell.  

 

Henry lived his entire life in Edinboro and, as an avid sportsman, he could be seen pulling his ice fishing shanty onto Edinboro Lake.  After the...

Jun 22, 2023

 

 

Thomas J. Stempka, 78 of McKean, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie on Nov. 29, 1944, the son of the late Joseph and Martha Stempka.

Thomas graduated from Ft. LeBoeuf High School in Waterford.  He worked as a mechanic at the Gary Miller auto dealership in Erie for 35 years.

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Jun 21, 2023

 

Phyllis Shirley Black, 88 of McKean, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Edinboro Manor.  She was born in Denver, CO on January 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Hulings.

Shortly after graduating from Corry High School in 1953, Phyllis married her high school sweetheart, Robert Black, who preceded her in death on February 22,...

Jun 20, 2023

 

Michael Jay Harrison, long-time resident of Edinboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. 

Michael was more often referred to by the name Mike, or as Hop-Along-Harry, in his hay days. He and four brothers, Pat, Dan, Tim and Greg Harrison grew up at Harrison Lakes, the family property in McKean, PA.

During his youth, Mike enjoyed playing...

Jun 16, 2023

 

Darla (Hayes) Myers of Edinboro, PA went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2023. She was born in Edinboro on March 20, 1939, the daughter of the late Walter Hayes and Helen (Schatz) Hayes.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Myers, in 2009.  They were happily married for 48 years, spending their retirement...

May 23, 2023

 

Joan Markey, 69 of McKean, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.  She was born in Erie on Dec. 13, 1953, the daughter of the late Theodore and Helen Romba.

Joan graduated from General McLane High School. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic...

May 20, 2023

 

David D. Stevens, Sr., 84 of Edinboro, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at St. Vincent. He was born in Erie on July 20, 1938, the son of late Harold and Margarite Stevens.

David was a graduate of Academy High School. He served in the US 256th Air Force and was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.

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May 5, 2023

 

Carolyn Ruth Carr, 88, of Rhinebeck, NY, passed away peacefully after a full life. She was born in Edinboro, PA, to Ruth LaVerne (Henderson) and Kenneth Liebold Johnson. Carolyn was a beloved child, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Carolyn (also known as Lynn) grew up in Edinboro, PA, where much of her childhood was spent on a...

May 5, 2023

 

Donald Arthur (Don) Stossmeister, Sr. was called into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. He was born in Erie, PA on September 21, 1938 to Robert and Martha Stossmeister.

Don attended McDowell High School, leaving early to attain his GED and enlist in the United States Air Force, where he served as an Aircraft Electrical...

Apr 20, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Kobylinski, 72 of Edinboro, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Erie on March 11, 1951, the son of the late Chester and Virginia Kobylinski.

 Larry was a 1969 graduate of Cathedral Prep High School.

He worked as a foreman at American Meter for many years and...

Apr 17, 2023

Dr. James F. Drane, PhD, 93 of Edinboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. He was born in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania on April 6, 1930, the eldest of ten children of the late James and Anna Drane.

Jimmy was raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, graduated from St. James High School and moved...

Apr 1, 2023

 

 

David E. Stafford, 75 of Edinboro, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Erie on February 29, 1948, the son of the late Edward Stafford and Elizabeth (Willrich-Stafford) Doucette.

During his life, David worked with heavy equipment and was an artist with a backhoe.  He also loved farming and was willing to...

Mar 27, 2023

 

Rebecca E. “Becky” Foy, 37 of Edinboro, died at home on Monday, March 27, 2023 following a brief illness.  She was born in Erie, PA on February 11, 1986, the daughter of Kenneth (K.C.) and Deborah Foy.

Becky graduated from General McLane High School in 2004 and later Tri State Business Institute.  She worked at Presque Isle Downs...

Mar 18, 2023

Joshua P. Chernichky, 45, of McKean, died Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital following an extensive battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Erie on November 25, 1977, the son of Martha Chernichky and the late Paul Chernichky.

Josh graduated from General McLane High School in 1996 and earned an electrical certification from the Erie County Technical...

Mar 17, 2023

 

Joanne F. Olsavsky, 85 of Edinboro, died Thursday, March 17, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, PA on July 22, 1937, the daughter of the late Edward and Frances Esser.

Joanne graduated from the former Villa Maria Academy in 1955. Prior to her marriage, Joanne worked at Bell Telephone in the 1950's. In 1959 she...

Mar 16, 2023

Edie Raun, 85 of Edinboro, PA passed away at home on Thursday, March 16, 2023 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Edinboro on July 4, 1937, the daughter of the late Aimé H. and Edith L. Doucette.

Edie graduated from Edinboro High School. She spent most of her life in Edinboro, raising a family with her husband...

Feb 19, 2023

Shirley Mae Finnegan Severance died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023.  She was 87 years old.

Shirley was born in Westport, Pennsylvania.  She moved to Edinboro to graduate high school and then attend Orra Jean Beauty Academy in Erie where she earned her Cosmetology license, for which she was quite proud.

Shirley married the love...