Irene Frances Serafin Myers, 93, long-time resident of Oil City, passed away November 9, 2019 at Edinboro Manor, in Edinboro, PA.  She was born in Oil City on August 12, 1926 to the late Lukasz and Katarzyna Kargal Serafin.  She had one brother, Rudolf (Rudy) L. Serafin, who preceded her in death. Irene married Russell Eugene Myers on September 15, 1950 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.  He preceded her in death.  Irene was a 1944...

Don Bowman, 73, of Edinboro, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at his home. He was born in Grove City, PA on Dec. 27, 1945, the son of the late Harry and Rachel Bowman. Don lived a life of service as a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. He also served his country and brother Marines as a Corpsman with the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Later, he enjoyed a long career caring for those in need as a registered nurse. Still, it is said that people will forget what you said and what you...

Kenneth C. Loucks, 76, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at home. He was born in Mill Village on June 7, 1943, the son of the late Charles and Mildred (LeSuer) Loucks. Ken loved to hunt, fish, pick berries, ride around in his Gator, and also kept himself busy. He was a member of the Lions Club, and also a member of the Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society. Along with his late wife, Ruby, Ken co-owned and operated Loucks Upholstery of Edinboro for 47 years. He was preceded in...

Dorothy M. Iovino, 90, of Edinboro, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Braddock, PA on May 12, 1929, the daughter of the late Edward Welshon and R. Elizabeth Lewis. Dorothy was a homemaker.  She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Edinboro and Edinboro Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Iovino in November 1996. She is survived by her two daughters, Debra Roode of Forest Hills, PA and Nancy Faychak and her...

Gary D. Lawrence, 72, of McKean, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Edinboro Manor, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Erie on September 14, 1947 the son of the late Edward and Ruth Lawrence. Gary served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had been an auto mechanic for many years; most recently with Kim's Automotive, in Erie. Gary is survived by his sister, Darlene (Wayne) Bennett, of Lake City; a nephew, Aaron (Yan) Bennett and two...

  John Pyle, 82, of McKean, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, on March 5, 1937, the son of the late Grover and Rose Pyle. John was employed as a filer for 32 years at PHB in Fairview. He loved to play Euchre and Pinochle with his sisters and any family that would play. He thoroughly enjoyed going to the casino, hunting and watching the Cleveland Indians baseball team. He loved his family more than anything, especially the bond with his...

Beloved mother and grandmother, Carol Ann Reynolds, was born in Erie, PA on March 4, 1941 to the late Clark and Catherine Boutelle, and died on September 15, 2019. Carol worked at Trask's Department Store and graduated from Academy High School. She had also worked at McKean Elementary School until receiving the miraculous gift of a heart transplant in 2006. We will be eternally grateful to an unknown family out there for the added years we had with her. Carol enjoyed the simple things,...

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...