John E. “Jack” Neubert, 85, of McKean, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Ridgway, PA on August 11, 1934, the son of the late Elmer and Antoinette Neubert. Jack served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959 as a PFC in the Vietnam War. He was employed at Zurn Industries as a machine operator for 34 years. He was a lifetime member of St. Francis Ushers Club, in McKean, a member of American Legion Post 742, in Fairview, and also the VFW Post 740. He was a...

David Wright Morris, 77, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Springboro, PA on September 19, 1941, the son of the late James and Pauline Morris. Dave attended school for small appliance repair. He was employed by Penn Union for 27 years as a machine operator, before retiring in the mid 1990's. Following retirement, he was often seen riding his cart around Edinboro, particularly on his frequent trips to Giant Eagle. He loved camping and...

Walter R. Dickson, Jr., 91, died peacefully at his home in Edinboro on Friday, August 30, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 1, 1928, the son of the late Walter R. Dickson, Sr. and Helen Dickson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 69 years, Rose Mary; six children, Debra Kersting, Mary Ellen McCorkle (Dwight), Elizabeth Morgan Gerlach, Walter R. Dickson III (Becky), Linda Marnic (Stephen) and Frank Dickson (Jeanette); 19 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 3 great...

    On Sunday, August 25, David Arthur Dows unexpectedly left his loving family here on earth to join our Lord and loved ones in Heaven.    David was born in Lebanon, PA on January 15, 1946 to Arthur Payne Dows, Jr. and Mildred Trostle Dows. A 1963 graduate of Lebanon Valley High School, David attended Dickinson College and then Penn State University, where he received a degree in Criminal Justice in 1971. He later took classes at Edinboro University of...

“Going up to the Spirit in the sky” Aaron W. Schultz, 47, of Cambridge Springs, died tragically on Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born in Meadville on November 27, 1971, the son of Ronald Schultz and the late Barbara Schultz. Aaron graduated from Conneaut Valley High School. He earned an Associate's Degree from Butler County Community College and a Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation from Slippery Rock University. He owned and operated Schultz Construction for...

Almeda Ellis, 77, of Edinboro died, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. She was born in Erie, on January 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Ray and Blodwen Anderson. She enjoyed sewing, making baked goods, and was a wonderful cook. She worked for General McLane School District as a custodian for 20 years and drove school bus for 8 years. Survivors include her loving husband, Dale, of 59 years; two daughters, Jacqueline (David) Morneau, of Edinboro; Melissa Ellis-Raydo,...

Lawrence E. “Larry” Pieper, 86, of Edinboro died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. He was born at the family home on Eureka Road in Franklin Township on February 22, 1933, the son of the late Arnold and Cecelia Pieper. Larry spent his entire life in Franklin Township. He worked as a mechanic and machinist, but was truly a jack of all trades. He worked for Marx Toys, R.R. Walker and Sons, Bucyrus Erie and Copes-Vulcan, to name a few. Larry served in the U.S. Navy on...

Joseph A. “Maddy” Griesbaum, 85, of Albion, formerly of Edinboro, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born and raised in Erie on December 22, 1933, the son of Joseph and Mildred (Schroll) Griesbaum. Joseph attended Cathedral Prep before joining the Marine Corps, serving state-side during the Korean War. He held various jobs after serving in the military, including Jay's Auto Wrecking. He retired from there after 50 years. Joe enjoyed polka music and...

Lillie W. Brown, 92, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Coraopolis, PA on August 10, 1926, the daughter of the late Frank and Aurelia Weckerle. Lillie loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader for many years. She loved baseball and enjoyed watching her boys and grandkids play. She worked the concession trailer for softball and baseball in Edinboro and was an avid...

Ronald Thomas Manning, 57, earned his angel wings at home on Sunday, July 14, 2019.  He was the husband of Deborah Williams Manning, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Silver Creek, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Norma Manning.  He attended Silver Creek High School and Edinboro University of PA where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science in 1987.  Following his graduation from EUP,  he began working at Edinboro University as...