Mary Jane McClune, 90, of Edinboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Edinboro Manor.  She was born in Rimersburg, PA on January 10, 1930, the daughter of the late John and Ruth Kaufman. She graduated from Clarion High School in 1948, marrying Bob, her husband of nearly 60 years, shortly after graduation. Jane was a resident of Edinboro for over 50 years.  She loved her work at the Child Care Center in the Miller Research Learning Center at Edinboro...

Gary M. Brown, 57, of Edinboro, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at home. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 11, 1962, and was the son of Brenda and George Tunder and the late David Brown. Gary graduated from Milton S. Hershey School. In 1981, he entered the military, serving as a law enforcement specialist. His ribbons include the Air Force Training Ribbon, and the Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. While still in the military, Gary became interested in...

Josephine (Fuller) Lang, 100, passed away Nov. 5, 2019 in Largo, FL.   She was born Mar. 16, 1919, in Edinboro, PA, to Benjamin and Nellie Fuller. Josephine graduated from Edinboro High School in 1938.  She married William “Bill” Lang on Nov. 18, 1939.  For many years, she worked with Bill at Lang Electric and later was a partner in Fuller and Lang Florist.  Josephine and Bill moved to Largo in 1990. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Richard S. Shelatz, 58, of Riverton,Wyoming, died at his home in Centerville. He was born in Meadville on December 10, 1961, the son of Valrie (Paul) Sauer, of Wyoming, and the late Richard J. Shelatz. Richard graduated from Linesville High School in 1981. He went on to obtain certificates in electrical work and horticulture, and was an Eagle Scout. He was a member of Club Wyoming Star Mineral and Gem Society. He was a do-it-all man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He...

Jeffrey E. Hendrich, 76, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Natchez, MS on March 9, 1944, the son of the late Walter and Marion Hendrich. Jeff served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. Following his military service, he earned a degree in civil engineering from Stanford University. In the late seventies, he founded J. Hendrich and Associates in Erie, but his true life's work was on projects providing safe water in developing countries,...

Walter R. Frantz, 88, of Edinboro, formerly of Pittsburgh, Sandy Lake, PA and Hueytown, AL, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 6, 1932, the son of the late Walter A. and Manuletta Kirkpatrick Frantz. Growing up in Pittsburgh he was the 6th of 8 children where he was affectionately known as "Popeye" to his siblings. Walter served as a cook in the U.S. Army at Ft. Hood in Killeen TX during the Korean War. Returning to Pittsburgh,...

A. Janet Hecker, 84, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Meadville, PA on November 26, 1935, the daughter of the late Otto and Agnes Teasdale. Janet lived and worked in the Edinboro area for many years. She was an upholsterer for House of Edinboro, a bookkeeper for Hobbs Lumber and Hardware, and later worked in the accounting office at Walker Brothers Buick Chevrolet, retiring after 23 years of service. She was also a previous owner of the...

Elizabeth “Betty” Irene (Locke) Herrmann, most recently of Edinboro, entered her heavenly home on April 28, 2020. Betty was born on May 25, 1932 to Harry and Greta (Bartholemew) Locke. She worked at the McKean Post Office for several years, and also cleaned houses with her nieces, Donna (Baker) Linder and Gloria Carlson. She was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where she assisted with funeral dinners. She was also a member of Eureka Grange #816 of Norrisville,...

Everett “Sonny” Frick, 78, of Edinboro, died Saturday, April 18, 2020.  He was born in Corry, PA on April 15, 1942, the son of the late William and Florence Frick. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Bobbi (Skelton) Frick; a son, Bill (Cara) Frick; a daughter, Kelly (Keith) Knauff.  Also surviving are his four grandchildren who were the light of his life, Talon, Morgan, and Peyton Frick and Lynora Knauff. Sonny worked as a plant operator and snow plow driver for...

Martha G. Brown, 94, of McKean,  died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born in Foxburg, PA on December 18, 1925, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Maria Height. Martha was a food service worker at Edinboro University of PA for many years. She enjoyed sewing and crafts, and along with her husband created many artificial snowmen during winters in Florida. She was a member of the Secret Sisters Club. She was preceded in death by her husband,...