Obituaries

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...

Aug 23, 2021

Frank Rajecki, age 84, died unexpectedly Monday, August 23, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, IL, son of the late Frank and Mary (Dachtyl) Rajecki.

At age three, Frank and his family moved to McKean where he lived the majority of his life growing up on the family farm and helping to raise his siblings after his...

Aug 21, 2021

Carolyn May Mehlenbacher Crawford, age 86, of Edinboro, passed away at home surrounded by her loving husband and family on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

She was born February 3, 1935 in Nunda, NY. Carolyn attended Nunda Central School and graduated in 1953. She married Vance Leo Mehlenbacher on July 4, 1954 in Mount Morris, NY. They moved...

Aug 17, 2021

Marshall A. Reed, 90, of McKean, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA. He was born in McKean on April 29, 1931, the son of the late Oren and Martha Reed.

Upon graduating from high school, Marshall served in the US Army. He worked for General Telephone Company (GTE) as a...

Aug 16, 2021

Ricky L. Caldwell, age 62, completed his final trip on August 16, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Rick was born in Erie, Pa to the late Floyd and Marylou Caldwell. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Kathleen Caldwell of Duncan, SC; son, Chad Caldwell (Stacey) of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, Mary Pagan (Alex) of Simpsonville, SC; daughter, Nicole Noel...

Jul 29, 2021

Jennifer R. (Roach) Adams, 75, of Edinboro died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at home. She was born in Erie on June 28, 1946, the daughter of the late Allen and Eleanor (Russell) Roach.

Jenny graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1964. She was an upholsterer at House of Edinboro for many years and later worked in...

Jul 28, 2021

John M. Sweeney, 71 of Edinboro, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at home. He was born in Meadville, PA on February 15, 1950, the son of the late John and Elizabeth Sweeney.

John graduated from Meadville High School. He was a co-owner and built trophies at the Trophy Shop in Edinboro for many years. He enjoyed fishing,...

Jul 25, 2021

Tiffany Marie West, 32, of Kingsville, OH died Sunday, July 25, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. She was born in Erie, on April 20, 1989, the daughter of Gayle (West) Caldwell and the late Phillip West.

Tiffany grew up in Edinboro and attended General McLane High School. She had previously worked at the Ramada...

Jul 18, 2021

Grant E. Collier, 83 of Cambridge Springs, PA died peacefully at AHN St. Vincent on Sunday, July 18, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Meadville, PA on June 16, 1938, the son of the late Al and Kathryn Collier.

Grant lived in Meadville until his graduation from Meadville High School in 1956. His working...

Jul 15, 2021

Rosalie J. Nagy, 82, of Edinboro passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Erie on April 2, 1939, the daughter of the late Peter and Geraldine Glaz.

Rosalie worked at Jack Frost Donuts and the former Hamot Hospital before starting an 18-year career with Value City Department Stores, where she was...