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Donald H. Schruers

Donald H. Schruers

Sep 11, 2024

Donald H. Schruers passed away in his sleep at his family’s farm in the early morning of September 11, 2024. He was born in Erie, PA on January 25, 1941 to Norman and Jennie Schruers. For his first couple of years, they lived in the little red house that still stands on Rt. 99 just north of Hobbs Lumber. Norm...

Mildred E. Remek

Mildred E. Remek

Sep 10, 2024

Mildred Electa McLaughlin Remek passed away peacefully in Miramar, Florida on September 10, 2024. She was born on a family farm near Lavery, PA on February 3, 1926, the daughter of the late Andrew and Flora McLaughlin. She lived on the farm until 1988 when she moved to another family farm near Crossingville, PA.

A 1943 graduate of Albion High School,...

Charlotte M. Therasse

Charlotte M. Therasse

Aug 31, 2024

Charlotte May Therasse’s story began on April 21, 1930, when she was born to Charles and Dorothy Windsor. She was one of 5 siblings with whom she remained close to throughout her life. She often spoke of her heartbreak at the loss of her father when she was only 19, and her mother, who she cared for until her death...

Helen I. Wnek

Helen I. Wnek

Aug 20, 2024

Helen Irene Wnek, 89 of Edinboro, PA died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Elk Creek Township on Sept. 30, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Malinowski) Wnek.

Helen graduated from Albion High School in 1953. After school, she worked as an accountant at American Sterilizer and later at Erie Technological Products. She...

Joanne R. Wood

Joanne R. Wood

Aug 18, 2024

Joanne Ruth Wood, 92, of Edinboro, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 at Manchester Commons. She was born in Erie on Feb. 11, 1932, the daughter of the late Karl and Ethel Fratus. 

Joanne was a member of the Edinboro community for 48 years. She was very active in raising her children and spent a great deal of time with her grandchildren....

Mary H. Andrews

Mary H. Andrews

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Helen Wojciechowski Andrews 96, longtime resident of Edinboro, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born the daughter of the late Harry and Helen Wojciechowski in Erie, PA on July 25, 1928.

Mary was a graduate of Cambridge Springs High School and worked as a secretary at Edinboro University of PA from 1960 – 1994 when...

John H. "Jack" Camphire

John H. "Jack" Camphire

Aug 5, 2024

John “Jack” H. Camphire, 84, of Edinboro, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Pittsburgh on June 30, 1940, the son of the late Arthur and Violet Camphire.

Jack graduated from Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh and attended Duquesne University. He owned and operated the...

James J. Stachera

James J. Stachera

Aug 2, 2024

James Joseph Stachera, 76, of 1927 Cole Drive, Erie, PA died on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born in Erie, PA on September 2, 1947, the son of the late Joseph and Doris Stachera. 

James graduated from Central Tech High School, Erie, in 1967. After high school, Jim enlisted in the US Navy and served in...

Janet Louise Hayes

Janet Louise Hayes

Jul 28, 2024

Janet Louise (Knapp) Hayes, 83, of Edinboro, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at UPMC Hamot following a brief hospitalization. She was born in Edinboro on June 30, 1941, to the late Glenn and Faye Knapp.

Janet spent her entire life in Edinboro, a town she deeply loved and contributed to in many meaningful ways. After graduating from the...

Terry C. Gebhardt

Terry C. Gebhardt

Jul 18, 2024

Terry Charles Gebhardt, 75, of Edinboro passed away July 18, 2024 at his home. He was born September 27, 1948 in Erie, PA to the late Kenneth and Harriet (Shaw) Gebhardt. While attending General McLane High School, Terry met Rosemary Tipton and following graduation they married in 1968. 

Terry served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War,...

Shirley M. Soth

Shirley M. Soth

Jul 12, 2024

 Shirley M. Soth, 85 of Edinboro, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at Westlake Woods Assisted Living in Erie. She was born in Meadville, PA on October 17, 1938, the daughter of the late George and Violet Wiltrout.

Shirley graduated from Meadville High School. She was a secretary at Lake City Industries for a number of years, and was a member of...

Nathan P. Bruno

Nathan P. Bruno

Jul 10, 2024

Nathan Paul Bruno, 52, of Edinboro, PA, was taken away from his many family and friends way too early and very unexpectedly at his home on July 10, 2024. 

Born November 4, 1971 and the last of six children of longtime Edinboro residents David L. and Susan W. Bruno, Nate graduated from General McLane High School in 1990 and promptly joined...

Robert E. "Giz" Rodgers

Robert E. "Giz" Rodgers

Jul 10, 2024

Robert E. “Giz” Rodgers, 89 of Cambridge Springs, PA, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at VAMC Erie. He was born in Cambridge Springs on March 19, 1935, the son of the late Clarence and Lillian Rodgers.

 He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as a press operator at Lord Corp.

 He loved to watch NASCAR and football....

Joseph Farrell

Joseph Farrell

Jun 30, 2024

 

Joseph P. Farrell, Jr., 73, of McKean, died Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Erie on February, 15, 1951, the son of the late Joseph and Helen Farrell.

He owned and operated the Albion Pharmacy for 42 years. 

Joe was a car enthusiast and loved to restore classics. 

He was a member of...

Regina Ann LeSuer

Regina Ann LeSuer

Jun 26, 2024

Regina Ann (Judy) Chappel LeSuer, RN, 79, passed away June 26, 2024 at her home in McKean, PA after a lengthy illness. She was born in Meadville, PA on May 8, 1945, the daughter of the late Lewis E. and Pauline Buchko Chappel.

Judy was a 1963 graduate of Meadville Senior High School and a 1966 graduate of the Hamot School...

John Wonner

John Wonner

Jun 26, 2024

John Fleischer Wonner, 92, of McKean, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Wattsburg, PA on June 1, 1932, the son of the late John and Susanna Wonner.

John (Jack) attended school in Wattsburg and spent his youth in the activities of the family farm. Prior to his senior year of high school, the Wonner family...

Joanne Kathryn (Hohan) McDonald

Joanne Kathryn (Hohan) McDonald

Jun 18, 2024

Joanne H. McDonald, 90, of Uniontown, PA, formerly of Edinboro, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Monarch Meadow Personal Care Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 27, 1933, the daughter of the late Michael and Johanna Hohan. 

 She was a public school teacher for many years. Joanne had previously taught at Latrobe, Wilkinsburg, Hopewell,...

George Stair, Jr.

George Stair, Jr.

Jun 4, 2024

George H. Stair, Jr. of Erie passed away peacefully at LECOM Senior Living Center on June 4, 2024. He was 77. Born in Harrisburg, PA, George was the beloved son of the late George and Susan Stair. 

Known for his towering height and strapping frame, George stood out easily in a crowd. He was a student athlete at Bishop McDevitt High...

Rebecca L. Keener

Rebecca L. Keener

May 31, 2024

    Rebecca L. Keener, 68 of Union City, died Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Titusville, PA on July 20, 1955, the daughter of the late Clyde and Violet Frantz.      Rebecca graduated from Maplewood High School. Prior to her retirement, she had worked for Erie Plastics and Viking Plastics. She enjoyed taking trips...

Kimberly Kay (Brown) Kerstetter

Kimberly Kay (Brown) Kerstetter

May 29, 2024

Kimberly Kay (Brown) Kerstetter, 67 of Union City, PA, passed away May 29, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Erie, PA on December 1, 1956, the daughter of Catherine (Kay) Brown and the late James Brown.

Kim graduated from McDowell High School in 1974 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from Edinboro University. She...

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