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Iva Davis

Iva Davis

Mar 7, 2024

  Iva Robison Davis, 94 of Edinboro, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. She was born in Cranesville, PA, on November 30, 1929, to the late John and Margaret Robison. 

  Iva's greatest joy in life was knowing Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. She was a long time member of Cranesville Bible Church. She...

Patricia A. Swoger

Patricia A. Swoger

Feb 29, 2024

Patricia A. Swoger, 96, of Edinboro, died Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 8, 1927, the daughter of the late James and Genevieve Swoger. 

Pat graduated from Mercy Hospital Nursing School and worked as an RN at the Veteran Affairs Medical Centers in Cleveland, Oil City, but mostly in...

Robert J. Kraus

Robert J. Kraus

Feb 4, 2024

Robert J. Kraus, 90 of Edinboro, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie, PA on December 4, 1933, the son of the late Richard and Marcella Kraus. 

Bob attended East High School in Erie.  He served in the US Army for two years and worked as a coremaker for Erie Casting Co. for over 30...

Larry K. Harned

Larry K. Harned

Jan 25, 2024

Larry K. Harned, Sr., 85 of Edinboro, died Thursday, January 25, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Edinboro on April 30, 1938, the son of the late Lynn and Edna Harned.



A lifelong resident of Edinboro, Larry graduated from the former Edinboro High School. He owned and operated Harned Roofing and Painting for 45 years and was a...

Luis Figueroa

Luis Figueroa

Jan 20, 2024

Luis Santiago Figueroa, 90 of McKean, died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico on January 1, 1934, the son of the late Felix and Antonia Figueroa.  



Luis worked for Riley Stoker in Erie for many years.   He enjoyed farming, gardening and horseback riding.  He loved all types...

David L. Moraski

David L. Moraski

Jan 16, 2024

David L. Moraski, 58 of Edinboro, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home. He was born May 15, 1965 in Anchorage, Alaska, the son of Thomas and Sandy Moraski.

David graduated from General McLane High School in 1983 and earned an associate degree from Triangle Tech. He was currently employed as an inspector for PennDOT, where he worked for 20...

Michael J. "Shorty" Samples

Michael J. "Shorty" Samples

Jan 6, 2024

Michael J. “Shorty” Samples, 41, of Erie, died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home. He was born in Erie on January 4, 1983, the son of the late Emory “Skeeter” Wolf and Jeanie Samples Burnett.

Mike graduated from General McLane High School in the class of 2002.  He was a long term valued employee of Contemporary Motorcar in Erie....

Elaine Louise Cooney Spiller

Elaine Louise Cooney Spiller

Jan 1, 2024

 

Elaine Louise Cooney Spiller, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Westerville, Ohio on January 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Daughter of the late Elaine Blanden and Willis Cooney, Elaine was born in Warren, Pennsylvania on October 14, 1936. After primary and high school, Elaine ventured to Erie where she earned a bachelor’s degree in...

Daniel Moul

Daniel Moul

Dec 20, 2023

 

Daniel A. Moul, 53 of Erie, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Corry, PA on January 17, 1970, the son of Susan (Moul) Reed and the late Dell Moul.

Dan worked as a tile layer for Jay’s Flooring. He had over 30 years experience in tile laying design. He enjoyed motorcycles and...

Loretta (Sawicki) Vanstone

Loretta (Sawicki) Vanstone

Dec 6, 2023

 

Loretta Vanstone, 76 of Edinboro, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.  She was born in Pittsburgh, on October 8, 1947, the daughter of the late Walter J. and Josephine (Kuzio) Sawicki, and later also raised by Cyl (Alexandrunas) Sawicki.

Upon graduation from Vincentian Academy High School in Pittsburgh, Loretta went on to study Dental Hygiene at...

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...

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