Margaret M. Astemborski Graham, 76, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Erie, PA on November 28, 1941, the daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve Astemborski. She graduated from Academy High in 1959. She worked for Union Bank. She owned and operated Graham's Norge Village, was a co-owner of Graham's Records before retiring in 2008. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, and a past member...

Edward Henry Bowers, 70, of Waterford, died at home on Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was born in Erie, on November 16, 1947, the son of the late Donald and Frances Bowers. Ed was a very social person and could carry on a conversation with anyone. He was a member of the American Legion Post 285 in Waterford, and of the Venango VFW. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and tractors, riding his motorcycle, collecting cars, and going to family picnics. Ed loved watching his grandchildren...

Frances Marie Schwarz, 92, of McKean, formerly of Cleveland, died Friday, June 15, 2018 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Cleveland on May 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Albert and Frances Raymond. Frances loved to crochet and used her talent to provide prayer shawls, hats and gloves to the needy. In her younger years, she liked to read and bake. She enjoyed visits from her family and watching her beloved Cleveland sports teams. During her lifetime, she saw the Cleveland...

Ronald Joseph Klonicki, 64, of Edinboro, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Johnstown, PA on July 25, 1953, the son of Helen Klonicki and the late Joseph Klonicki. He was a member of the McLane Church, The Edinboro Historical Society, and the Erie Photography Club. He loved to cook and most of all loved spending time with his wife, Carol, of 42 years, in which they originally met when they were 17. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, spending time with his...

Mary Elizabeth (Mahon) Camphire, 75, of Edinboro, died Thursday, May 31, 2018.  She was born in Pittsburgh on December 11, 1942, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Driscoll) Mahon. Mary’s life was dedicated to family and service to others. She attended Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edinboro, was a member of the Altar Rosary Society, and volunteered in many ways. Survived by Jack Camphire, husband of 55 years and five children: Jack (Kathy)...

David L. Zindel, 67, of Dade City Florida and Edinboro Pa, passed away Monday, May 28th 2018 after recently moving back to his hometown in western Pennsylvania. He was born there on October 28th 1950 and graduated from General McLane High School in 1968. Upon completing his education he worked at the family business, Zindel’s Hardware, for the Borough of Edinboro, and for GTE/Verizon. In 2004, after more than 24 years, he retired from Verizon and threw himself into wildlife...

Jessica Leigh Jakubac, 27, of Cambridge Springs, PA, died Monday, May 14, 2018. She was born in Erie on December 18, 1990, the daughter of Leigh Ann Griffin and the late William M. Jakubac, and step daughter of Arnie Waldinger. Jess was very artistic. She enjoyed crafts and drawing with watercolors. She loved the water and kayaking, but was happiest spending time with her boys. She was a Certified Nurses Aid in Environmental Services and worked at the Crawford County Care...

Carol Lewandowski, 64, of Edinboro, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, PA on January 8, 1954, the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia Lewandowski. She was a social butterfly, willing to always listen and never turn away. She loved to cook and garden, as well. She was an extremely giving person helping anyone in need. She worked as a cook most of her life in different restaurants and had a real passion for it. She loved volunteer work in...

Edward Lee Miller, 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Edinboro Manor. Ed was born May 11, 1934 in West Virginia to the late Lillian and Joseph Vern Miller. He was the youngest of 3 sons. He was married to Carol Miller also of Erie. Ed’s trade for many years was a welder, and he later worked as the Building Maintenance Manager at Covington Valley Estates in Erie. He enjoyed listening/singing/dancing to music by Frank Sinatra, Nat King...

Patricia Burke Hametz, 88, of Springhill Senior Living Community, died Tuesday, May 2, 2018 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. Born May 23, 1929 to the late Dr. Clemens and Sarah Burke in Mahanoy City, PA.  She attended Mahanoy Catholic and public schools and graduated from Goucher College, MD, as a Chemist. This led to employment at TungSol Electric, Weatherly, PA, where Patsy met Thomas Hametz, married him and made a home in Weatherly. She attended St. Nicholas Roman Catholic...