Obituaries

Nov 20, 2021

Edward I-te Chen, Ph.D., 91, of Edinboro, formerly of Bowling Green, Ohio, died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Penghu, Taiwan on April 4, 1930, the son of the late Qiong-yao and Mei Xu Chen.

Edward earned a PhD in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania.  He had...

Nov 20, 2021

William John Theisen, Esq., age 39, died in a bicycle/vehicle accident in Pittsburgh on Saturday, November 20, 2021.  He was born in State College, Pa on November 2, 1982.  He is the son of Babs and Chris Rajecki of McKean Pa. and Jack and Cheryl Theisen of Brookville Pa.

Will was a unique individual and always marched...

Nov 18, 2021

Jesus “Chuy” M. Lomelin, 83 of Edinboro, died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on November 7, 1938, the son of the late Manuel and Maria Lomelin.

Chuy worked hard all his life.  Before coming to the USA, he worked for American, Richard Hopkins, in his frozen dessert company in Guadalajara,...

Nov 16, 2021

Nancy L. LeSuer, 80 of Edinboro, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on October 16, 1941, the daughter of the late Marion and Clara Krautter.

Nancy grew up in Franklin Center where she enjoyed going to dances at the Town Hall. She married her high school sweetheart, Wendell LeSuer in...

Nov 5, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Sharyn Yvonne Gillette, née Patton, of Edinboro, Pennsylvania on Friday, November 5th, 2021 at the age of 75. Sharyn will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, James H. Gillette; children, James (Julie) Gillette Jr., Jennifer (Stephan) Gillette-Menc, and Christopher Gillette; grandchildren, Sydney,...

Nov 4, 2021

The son of Mable Dagle and Ralph Gramley, Harold D. Gramley was born on July 29, 1935 in Sunbury, PA and died November 4, 2021 in Erie. After graduating from Forty Fort High School in 1953, he served for three years as a U.S. Army paratrooper and then earned, from Penn State University, a bachelor of science degree and...

Oct 26, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his...

Oct 19, 2021

Judith Ann Bordogna Glunt, 78 of Edinboro, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Braddock, PA on May 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Mary Jane Rubash and Angelo F. Bordogna.

Judi grew up in Level Green, PA, helping in her mother's catering business, Jane and Ton...

Oct 11, 2021

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...

Oct 3, 2021

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...

Oct 1, 2021

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...

Sep 30, 2021

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...

Sep 26, 2021

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...

Sep 22, 2021

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...

Sep 20, 2021

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...

Sep 19, 2021

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,...

Sep 18, 2021

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...

Sep 16, 2021

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...

Sep 2, 2021

Robert Eugene Rodgers, Jr., 57, of Cambridge Springs, PA died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at home due to natural causes. He was born in Union City, PA on April 7, 1964, the son of Robert E. Rodgers, Sr. and the late Betty Wagner.

Robert graduated from Cambridge Springs High School and served in the U.S. Army for...

Aug 31, 2021

Gail Lorraine Donaldson, 67 of Edinboro, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Grove City, PA on October 9, 1953, the daughter of the late Laurie E. Bollinger and Mayme M. (Bollinger) McWilliams.

Gail graduated from Moniteau Jr./Sr. High School in Butler County and attended Slippery Rock University. She enjoyed her years...