Obituaries

Mar 30, 2022

Helen Malutich, 98, of Cambridge Springs, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Albion, PA on October 7, 1923, the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Rock.

Prior to getting married in 1950, Helen worked at General Electric in Erie. She married Sam Malutich, and moved to his family’s...

Mar 17, 2022

Helen Rose Hudy Shields, 95, of Edinboro, died Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Edinboro Manor. She was born on Sherrod Hill Rd., in Edinboro, on March 18, 1926, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Koman.

Helen loved golfing, bowling and reading. She enjoyed taking trips to the casino with her children and playing Bingo....

Mar 11, 2022

Robert Umholtz, 74 of McKean, passed away on March 11, 2022 at his home. He was the son of Gerald and Antoinette (Karcz) Umholtz.

Bob grew a beautiful garden each year, and there wasn't a thing he couldn't fix or do.

He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Umholtz, Jr.

He...

Feb 28, 2022

Corey M. Murdzak, 30, of Edinboro, PA, passed away suddenly due to natural causes related to an undiagnosed heart condition, on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born on March 19, 1991. He was the beloved son of Edward and Karen Murdzak.

Corey graduated from General McLane High School in 2009, then attended Edinboro University of PA. ...

Feb 25, 2022

Ronald Joseph Yusavage of Cambridge Springs died February 25, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family.  He was born in Cambridge Springs on July 24, 1944, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Jablonovsky) Yusavage.

Ron was a graduate of Cambridge Springs High School and attended Allegheny Technical Institute, Inc. in Pittsburgh.  He then entered the...

Feb 19, 2022

Beverly Ann Thomas, 95 of Erie, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at ForestView Skilled Nursing Center.  She was born in Erie on March 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Glenn Schwindt and Evelyn (Sechrist) Schwindt.

Beverly loved watching nature outside in the sun, making plants grow and sports, especially the Pirates.  She loved children and enjoyed...

Feb 8, 2022

Michele L. Thayer, 66 of Edinboro, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 with family by her side.  She was born in Erie, PA on February 18, 1955, the daughter of David and Charlotte Therasse.

Shelly was a licensed beautician through JH Thompson Academy. She also worked through Laborers Local 603.  She attended Erie Clown College and worked as...

Feb 6, 2022

Terrance Blaise Simmons passed away on February 6, 2022 at his home in McKean after a brief battle with cancer. He was in the care of his loving wife, Sharon, and son, Blaise.

His friends and family knew him as Terry. He was always there for his friends and family and never arrived empty-handed. He loved hunting,...

Feb 4, 2022

Marjorie Hall Eisaman, 99 of Lexington, KY, and formerly of Wattsburg, PA, died Friday, February 4, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Edinboro, PA, on December 23, 1922, the daughter of the late Merle L Hall Sr. and Eva Kline Hall.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49...

Jan 30, 2022

Julia A. Zulovich, 86 of Youngsville, formerly of Edinboro, died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Rouse Skilled Nursing Home.  She was born in Columbus, PA on July 19, 1935, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Motuz.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Zulovich in 1997; a brother, Charles Motuz; and six sisters,...

Jan 19, 2022

Lorraine Kostas McLaughlin, 89, of Edinboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  She was born July 21,1932 in Ambridge, PA to the late Nick and Helen Kostas.

Lorraine graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1955 with a degree in Health and Physical Education.  She was a member of the tennis, softball, and gymnastics teams. Teaching...

Jan 19, 2022

Terry F. Topor, 57 of Edinboro, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Saint Vincent Health Center.  He was born February 14, 1964 in Olean, NY, the son of John (Connie) Topor and Susan (Larry Young) Topor.

Terry graduated from Portville High School in Portville, NY where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football.  He passed his love...

Jan 19, 2022

Jacqueline C. Nuhfer, age 84 of Edinboro, PA passed away peacefully at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Erie on December 17, 1937 to the late Theodore and Florence (Kebert) Chase.

Jacquie graduated from Strong Vincent High School and earned her B.S. and M.S. in teaching from Edinboro University.  She was an elementary teacher for 45 years...

Jan 11, 2022

Barry L. Kohler, 75 of Edinboro, died January 11, 2022.  He was born in Reading, PA on October 16, 1946.   He served in the US Army from 1966-1992, received his Masters in Counseling from Edinboro University, and served the children and families of Erie County from 1992 until 2020.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 11, 2022

Thomas H. Gebhardt, 69, formerly of Edinboro and a pillar in the fire service community of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at home in Corry. He was born in Erie on August 27, 1952, the son of the late Kenneth and Harriet (Shaw) Gebhardt.

Thom was a proud 1970...

Jan 10, 2022

Raymond B. Charney, 84 of McKean, died Monday, January 10, 2022 at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community in Conneautville after a brief illness. He was born in Huey, PA on August 15, 1937, the son of the late John and Martha Charney.

Raymond worked for 40 years for the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) He enjoyed any time...

Jan 4, 2022

Rosemary Gebhardt, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away January 4, 2022 at her home in Edinboro, PA at age 72.  She was born on November 6, 1949 in Erie, PA to the late Mary and Wayne Tipton.

Rosemary met Terry Gebhardt while attending General McLane High School and following graduation in 1967 married Terry in 1968....

Dec 31, 2021

Barbara Ann Catalfu Hoover

Barb returned to the Lord on December 31, 2021. Barb passed peacefully in the morning and was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Joseph E. and Pauline Catalfu and her brother, Richard Catalfu.

Barb is survived by her husband of 51 years, Theodore Hoover, Sr.. He was her source of love...

Dec 22, 2021

Laura Helena Swift, 87, of Edinboro died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born in Conneaut, OH on June 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Frans and Lempi Wintturi.

Laura worked at Edinboro University for twenty years as a secretary at Compton Hall, Miller Research Learning Center, the Health and Physical...

Dec 21, 2021

Sandra L. (Hotchkiss) Sterling, 60 of Meadville, formerly of Hopewell, PA, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Meadville on May 1, 1961, the daughter of the late Paul and Pearl Hotchkiss.

Sandra was a graduate of Northwestern High School, Class of 1979. She attended DeVry University Ohio and earned a degree...