Elizabeth R. “Betty” Gilbert, 81, of Edinboro, died Monday, June 14, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in McKeesport, PA on May 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Kalo. Betty graduated from Duquesne High School and earned a masters degree in education from the former Edinboro State College. She was a beloved educator in the General McLane School District for 28 years, also serving there as secretary of the teacher's association, cheerleading advisor...

Mark A. Stuyvesant, 78, of Cranesville, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Greenville, PA on January 4, 1943, the son of the late Dale and Elinor Stuyvesant. Mark graduated from Greenville High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After that he earned a bachelor's degree from Edinboro University, majoring in secondary education. He previously worked as a service representative for Manpower, Inc., for 3 years and...

Michael M. Smith, 54, of Edinboro died Sunday, May 30, 2021.  He was born in Cleveland, OH on September 11, 1966, the son of the late Mitchell and LaVerne Smith. Mike served in the US Army for several years, including 15 months overseas in Korea and the Siani Peninsula. He was awarded a number of ribbons and medals and was an expert marksman. He was a certified welder in North Carolina, and had also worked as a motorcycle mechanic both in North Carolina and locally at Street Track and...

            Patricia “Pattie” (Eckard) Magdik, 74, of Edinboro, died May 29, 2021. She was born in Erie, PA on May 29, 1947, the daughter of the late Richard and Florence (Jensen) Eckard.             Pattie graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Edinboro University of PA, where she was also employed in Student Personnel Services.  She was known as an...

Sally Pavkov Harrison (nee Thelma Eileen Pavkov), 88, of McKean, youngest of 19 children of the late Julius and Mary Pavkov, beloved wife of William Henry (“Bill”) Harrison, loving mother of six, grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 21, returned to the Lord peacefully on May 15, 2021.  Since growing up in Barberton, OH and moving to Northwestern Pennsylvania, she was adored for her love of cooking and hospitality, feeding tens of thousands of friends and strangers...

Ralph Edward Mills, 76, passed away peacefully with his family nearby on May 16, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ralph and Mary Mills; a brother, Raymond “Bud” Mills; and a sister, Sharon Mills.  He is survived by his brother, Michael and his wife Kathy; his sister, Shirley Warfield; a son, Shannon Mills and daughter-in-law, Linda Johnson; grandchildren Denny and Douglas Johnson; and his niece and nephew, Rebecca and Benjamin Mills. Ralph was...

Roger L. Knepshield, 82 of Edinboro, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at home. He was born in Apollo, Pa on April 7, 1939, the son of the late Blaine and Francis Knepshield. Roger was an accomplished musician and composer with numerous degrees, including BA, Music from Indiana University of PA; MA, Piano Performance from Kent State University; and PhD, Composition and Sacred Music from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a Professor of Music at Edinboro University of PA for 30 years. Roger was...

Jay W. Hapeman, 46, of Mercer, formerly of Edinboro, died Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born in Erie on May 12, 1974, the son of the late Martin and Mary Hapeman. Jay was a 1992 graduate of General McLane High School. He also attended Edinboro University. Jay was an accomplished musician, playing bass in high school District Orchestra, playing for then Senator Tom Ridge. He was a bassist for several bands and Jazz ensembles.  He was a skilled carpenter, concrete finisher and tile...

Martin Jay Hapeman, 84, formerly of Edinboro, died on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Land-o-Lakes, Florida, where he resided since the death of his beloved wife, Mary, in 2018. Martin was born in Buffalo, NY on December 10, 1936, the son of the late Roy and Mary Hapeman. Martin and Mary met while both were in college. Martin was an engineering student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), NY.  After being wed, and while still in college, the two began their...

Peggy Jean Griffin, 71, of McKean, died Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home. She was born in Erie on June 2, 1949, the daughter of the late Glenn and Edna Hough. Peggy was a 1967 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern Missionary College (now Southern Adventist University) graduating in 1971. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Edinboro University. She worked as a unit secretary at St....