Obituaries

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...

Apr 7, 2021

Aimee Elva Doucette Rodak, 89, of Edinboro, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at home.  She was born in Edinboro on May 31, 1931, the daughter of Aimé H. and Edith Doucette.

Aimee attended Villa Maria Academy and graduated from Edinboro State College in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Library Science, and...

Apr 4, 2021

Stephen E. Dudding, 71 of Edinboro, died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Washington, DC on April 10, 1949.

He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen E. Dudding, Jr. in 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Melva Dudding; two daughters, Karen and Nicole; and five sons, Nicholas, Robert, John...

Apr 1, 2021

Marie I. Helmbreck, 80, of Edinboro, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Edinboro Manor.  She was born in Edinboro on January 2, 1941, the daughter of the late Paul and O. Irene Campbell.

Marie was a descendant of the first legal homesteader in Edinboro, and was a lifelong resident there.  She worked many years at Culbertson Hills...

Mar 20, 2021

Margot M. Koczan, 77, of Edinboro, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 29, 1943 the daughter of the late Arthur and Madge Morstatter.

Margot received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern University and then went on to get her master’s degree from the University of Michigan....

Mar 10, 2021

John D. Alward, 83, of Edinboro passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 10, 2021 with his family at his bedside. He was born in Edinboro on March 15,1937 and lived his whole life there. He was the son of the late Cecil and Edna (Long) Alward.

John spent two years in the Army following his graduation from Edinboro...

Mar 7, 2021

Walter R. Staub, 87, of Edinboro passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 5, 1933, the son of the late Elmer and Anna (Vogel) Staub.

Walter served in the US Army and was a decorated Korean War veteran. While serving, he received the following medals: the Korean Service...

Feb 22, 2021

Patrick W. Gibbons, 58, of Edinboro died Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.  He was born in Erie on May 25, 1962, the son of the late Lewis and Minerva Gibbons.

Patrick graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School. He was a meat cutter for 30 years.

Patrick loved his truck and tractor, fishing and...