Dr. Nelson N. Smith, 68, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on October 7, 1952, the son of the late Nevin and Joanne Smith. Nelson was Salutatorian of General McLane High School Class of 1970. He attended Penn State University for his undergraduate and doctoral degrees, and Clarion University for his masters. Nelson was a Professor of Communications at Edinboro University for 22 years. He was also Emeritus Professor of Communications. Dr....

Evelyn M. Watkins, 71 of McKean, PA, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, PA on August 20, 1950, the daughter of Patricia Goodban and the late William Goodban.  Evelyn graduated from Harborcreek High School. She worked for many years as an accountant for Erie International Institute and Watkins General Contracting, Inc. Evelyn enjoyed sewing, painting, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She studied R.B. Thieme, Jr. Bible...

Edward R. Minch, 89 of Edinboro, died on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 12, 1932, but most of his childhood was spent in Albion, PA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was trained as a helicopter mechanic before his honorable discharge for hardship to care for the family farm. On July 18, 1959, he married Mary Louise Coleman, his wife of 62 years. Upon his graduation from Edinboro State College in...

Harvey A. “Doc” Turner, 91 of McKean, passed Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Forestview Skilled Nursing. He was born in Titusville, PA on February 12, 1930, the son of the late Dennis and Cecile Turner. Harvey served in the United States Army Air Corp in Guam during World War II. He was a member of Edinboro-McKean VFW Post #740 and the Union City American Legion.  His career path entailed numerous positions that included self-employed truck driver, managing auto body...

James Edward Turner, 78 of McKean, PA passed Sunday, September 26, 2021 after a short illness. He was born to Arnold and Dorothy (New) Turner on February 19, 1943 in Perry County, KY. Jim served our country in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He drove dump truck for Walmer Trucking for many years and retired from maintenance at PHB Manufacturing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking for large family gatherings. He also enjoyed playing country music, either with his band or...

Paul A. Crowl, 92, of Edinboro, died Friday, October 1, 2021 at Wesbury in Meadville. He was born in Wyalsuing, PA on May 7, 1929, the son of the late Albert and Blanche Crowl. Paul enjoyed Fly fishing, hunting and most of all trapping.  As a Member of the Lake Edinboro Sportsmans Club, he was a Hunter-Trapper Education Safety Instructor for those learning how to trap. He was a member of both The National Trappers Association and The Pennsylvania Trappers Association. He also enjoyed...

James O. Kerstetter, 79, of Union City, formerly of Edinboro, died September 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Erie on June 24, 1942, the son of the late James J. and Ethel Kerstetter. Growing up in McKean, Jimmy attended grade school there. After high school, he served in the US Army, including a short time in South Korea. He worked most of his career in the home construction industry. Jim was a long time member of a private gun club in Erie. He enjoyed...

Clara D. Meyer, 73 of McKean Township went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at L.E.C.O.M Senior Living Center. She was born in Erie, Pa on August 12, 1948, the daughter of the late Frank J. Dachtyl Sr. and Stella M. Czesnowski Dachtyl. Clara graduated from St. Benedict Academy in 1967. She was proudly retired from the City of Erie School District where she was a reading specialist for over 35 years. She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Parish and a retired member...

James 'Jim' A. Kuhn, 70, of McKean, passed away on September 18, 2021 after battling an unexpected illness.  Jim was born on June 2, 1951 to James G. and Sara F. Kuhn in Wattsburg, PA.  He shared many memories of his childhood growing up on the farm with his 5 sisters and brother. After graduating from Seneca High School in 1970,  he went on to study HVAC at Triangle Technical College. He worked 30 years as a HVAC Technician for Sears Roebuck.  In addition...

Elspeth J. “Beth” Holt of Fort Myers, FL died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at the age of 99 ½. She was born in Allegheny County, PA on March 10, 1922, the daughter of the late Merle D. and Elsie J. Jordan. Beth’s first position was as a “schoolmarm” in a rural one-room school house. She later became an English teacher for Hampton Township in Allison Park, just north of Pittsburgh. Having moved to Erie in the early 60’s, she...