Obituaries

Jul 10, 2021

Navonne S. Crandall, 92, of Franklin Township, passed away peacefully July 10, 2021 after a short stay at Sarah Reed Skilled Nursing, Erie, PA. Navonne was born September 17, 1928 in State College, PA, the daughter of Gilbert L. and Navonne (Brands) Crossley of Erie.

Navonne attended State College High School, then graduated from Penn State University in...

Jul 5, 2021

David L. Heirls, 85, of Edinboro, died Monday, July 5, 2021 at the Erie VA Medical Center.

He was born in Erie, Pa on March 16,1936, the son of the late Louis Heirls and Monica (Heirls) Steva. David served in the US Navy during the end of the Korean War. He worked at Kim Kraft as a...

Jul 1, 2021

Barbara Jean Lucore, age 74 of Edinboro, formerly of Lawrence Park in Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July, 1, 2021 at St. Vincent hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Barb was born on June 6, 1947 in Erie, Pa, to the late William and Louise (Fries) Godfrey.

Barb grew up attending Lawrence Park High School, where...

Jun 30, 2021

Dawn R. Beisel, 77, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth Greenawalt. She was raised near Charleroi, PA and lived in Edinboro, PA for more than 50 years.

"Mrs. B" was a dedicated elementary school teacher known...

Jun 21, 2021

David M. O’Dessa, 82, recently of Frederick, Maryland and a longtime resident of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, died on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital with family at his side.

Born in Staten Island, New York, January 2, 1939, the son of Victor and Alice Murphy O’Dessa, he moved with his family to Pittsburgh at an early...

Jun 14, 2021

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...

Jun 9, 2021

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...

May 30, 2021

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...

May 29, 2021

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...

May 16, 2021

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...

May 15, 2021

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...

May 5, 2021

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;...

May 2, 2021

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...

Apr 23, 2021

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...

Apr 20, 2021

Georgiann U. “Georgi” Knight, 77 of Edinboro died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at home. She was born in Buffalo, NY on March 22, 1944, the daughter of the late George and Gretchen Schramm.

Georgi graduated with an Associate Degree from Bryant Stratton Business College in Buffalo. After a few years in secretarial positions in the Buffalo area,...

Apr 16, 2021

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...

Apr 15, 2021

Jesse R. Tarbell, 69, of Edinboro, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Erie on March 27, 1952, the son of the late Garner and Evelyn Tarbell.

Jesse worked most of his adult life in the foundry at Penn-Union in Edinboro, until his recent retirement. He loved working with metal, especially making...

Apr 12, 2021

Henry F. “Hank” Knaus, 84, of Edinboro, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 in the arms of his beloved wife, Ruth, and his children at his side.  He was born in Marguerite, PA on August 27, 1936, the son of the late Henry and Margaret Knaus.

Hank graduated from Hurst High School in 1955.  He and Ruth...

Apr 9, 2021

Charlotte R. (Wonner McDivitt) Rosenberg, 90, of McKean, PA went to be with the Lord from her home on Friday, April 9, 2021.  She was born in Union City, PA on September 26, 1930, the daughter of the late John and Susanna Fleischer Wonner.

Charlotte graduated from Wattsburg High School and attended many class reunions. She loved to have...

Apr 9, 2021

Neal E. Williams, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 83 on April 9, 2021.  He was born in Waterford, PA to Charles and Irene (Burge) Williams on April 1, 1938.  After his father’s death, he was raised by Leonard and Mary (Burge) Zimmer.

Neal graduated from McKean High School in 1956 as...