Thomas H. Gebhardt, 69, formerly of Edinboro and a pillar in the fire service community of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at home in Corry. He was born in Erie on August 27, 1952, the son of the late Kenneth and Harriet (Shaw) Gebhardt.  Thom was a proud 1970 graduate of General McLane High School and went on to work in Erie for General Electric in various capacities and buildings for 37 years. His nearly four decades...

Raymond B. Charney, 84 of McKean, died Monday, January 10, 2022 at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community in Conneautville after a brief illness. He was born in Huey, PA on August 15, 1937, the son of the late John and Martha Charney. Raymond worked for 40 years for the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) He enjoyed any time spent outdoors, fishing, hunting and going to camp. Most of all, he loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Barbara Ann Catalfu Hoover Barb returned to the Lord on December 31, 2021. Barb passed peacefully in the morning and was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Joseph E. and Pauline Catalfu and her brother, Richard Catalfu. Barb is survived by her husband of 51 years, Theodore Hoover, Sr.. He was her source of love and support throughout the years, especially during her final journey. They traveled for many years and raised their family together. They settled in the Erie area in 1988 and...

Rosemary Gebhardt, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away January 4, 2022 at her home in Edinboro, PA at age 72.  She was born on November 6, 1949 in Erie, PA to the late Mary and Wayne Tipton.  Rosemary met Terry Gebhardt while attending General McLane High School and following graduation in 1967 married Terry in 1968.  Rosemary and Terry went on to have three children, Terry, Tracy, and Brandi Gebhardt. Following many jobs in the...

Laura Helena Swift, 87, of Edinboro died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born in Conneaut, OH on June 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Frans and Lempi Wintturi. Laura worked at Edinboro University for twenty years as a secretary at Compton Hall, Miller Research Learning Center, the Health and Physical Education Department, and Education Services. She was a Past Matron of Edinboro Order of Eastern Star #359 and former Deputy of District 1-A in the Order...

Paul E. Chernichky, 67 of Edinboro, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, on July 13, 1954, the son of Thelma Chernichky Vamos and the late George E. Chernichky. Paul was a 1972 graduate of General McLane High School and Erie County Technical School. Paul owned and operated Chernichky Electric for 50 years. He attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in McKean and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Paul enjoyed fishing, spending time...

Herbert R. “Dutch” Donahue, 91, lifelong resident of McKean, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, in the house he was born in, on January 5, 1930, son of the late Fay and Daisy Donahue. He served in the US Army for 6 years. Dutch owned and operated Donahue's Garage in McKean for 27 years. Before he had started the garage in 1966, he worked a few years at Penn Brass in Erie. Dutch was a member of the McKean Hose Company, the Edinboro/McKean VFW...

Sandra L. (Hotchkiss) Sterling, 60 of Meadville, formerly of Hopewell, PA, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Meadville on May 1, 1961, the daughter of the late Paul and Pearl Hotchkiss. Sandra was a graduate of Northwestern High School, Class of 1979. She attended DeVry University Ohio and earned a degree in computer science. She worked as a service technician for NCR Corporation for 38 years. She was a member of Edinboro United Methodist Church. Sandra...

Donald L. Seeman, Jr., 73 of Edinboro, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by family.  He was born in Altoona, PA on December 23, 1947, the son of the late Donald and Mary Seeman. Don served in the U.S. Navy for four years as a Radioman Second Class with top security clearances aboard the USS Essex CVS-9 Aircraft Carrier.  His interest in electronics led him to television engineering positions in both Harrisburg and locally at WJET-TV.  He later...

Eileen L. Tracy, 101, formerly of McKean passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Nightingale Nursing & Rehab Center in Erie. She was born in Erie on August 17, 1920, the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Mathers. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Tracy, in 1992 and her cousin and best friend, Mary Agnes Pollock. Eileen attended the former Millcreek High School.  Her first job was with Griffin Mfg. Co. in the 1940's. She had also worked at the...