Obituaries

Apr 18, 2020

Everett “Sonny” Frick, 78, of Edinboro, died Saturday, April 18, 2020.  He was born in Corry, PA on April 15, 1942, the son of the late William and Florence Frick.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Bobbi (Skelton) Frick; a son, Bill (Cara) Frick; a daughter, Kelly (Keith) Knauff.  Also surviving are his four grandchildren who...

Mar 11, 2020

Martha G. Brown, 94, of McKean,  died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born in Foxburg, PA on December 18, 1925, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Maria Height.

Martha was a food service worker at Edinboro University of PA for many years. She enjoyed sewing and crafts, and along with her husband created...

Mar 1, 2020

Ruth M. Brown, 95, of McKean, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at LECOM Senior Living. She was born in Erie on May 1, 1924, the daughter of the late Leon and Bertha Kemp.

Ruth worked for much of her life as a home nurse. She was employed by the Visiting Nurse Association of Erie from 1969-1979, and...

Feb 6, 2020

Alice Scarpa, 93, of Edinboro, died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in New York City on October 19, 1926, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Stroh.

Alice was an Army wife and had spent time in Europe after World War II. Following his military service, her late husband, Thomas...

Feb 6, 2020

Raymond M. Baney, 91, of McKean & Edinboro, died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Ellwood City, PA on November 8, 1928, the son of the late Raymond J. and Hannah Baney.

Ray served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, then the US Army and Air National Guard of PA during the...

Jan 29, 2020

Thomas E. Walsh, 81, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Edinboro Manor.

He was born in Grove City, PA on September 13, 1938, the son of the late Maurice and Mary Walsh.

Tom's greatest joys came from his family - traveling with his wife (particularly if the destination was near a body of...

Jan 26, 2020

Dorothy K. Parker, 95, of Edinboro, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Edinboro Manor. She was born in Erie, on Sept. 20, 1924, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Marie Melzer.

Dorothy worked as a bank teller for Marine Bank in Edinboro for many years. She loved to play cards with her friends and bridge...

Jan 23, 2020

Janet “Jan” Long, 83, of Edinboro, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Erie on July 9, 1936, the daughter of the late Voyt and Mildred Wilson.

She married the late Dr. Stuart E. Long, D.C. on July 14, 1963. Jan worked as a typist at General Electric for eleven years and...

Jan 21, 2020

James Arthur Williams, known by family and friends as “Art,” passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2020. Art was a lifelong resident of Edinboro, the son of the late James Taft Williams and Elna Williams Harwood; and brother of the late Pamela (Harvey) Cricks. Art was the beloved husband of Winifred Williams, a “cute little thing” he...

Jan 17, 2020

Esther M. Swift, 91, of Edinboro, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Butler, PA on September 11, 1928, the daughter of the late Glendon and Pearl Patten.

On Valentine's Day 1948, Esther married Herald Swift. He preceded her in death in 2009 after 61 years of marriage.

Esther...

Jan 14, 2020

June E. Martin Griffin, 89, of Erie, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at her home. She was born in Russell, PA on June, 25, 1930, the daughter of the late George and Fay Martin.

June worked as a book keeper for the County YMCA in downtown Erie for many years.

She was preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2020

Barbara McMurray, 79, of Cambridge Springs, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at home. She was born in Akron, Ohio in 1940, the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Botos.

Throughout her professional life Barbara worked as a secretary. She was particularly proud of the more than 20 years she worked at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, from...

Jan 1, 2020

Dorothy J. Kropski, 92, of Edinboro, died Friday, July 17, 2020 at Independence Court of Erie. Dorothy was born in Buffalo, NY on Sept. 17, 1927 the daughter of the later Casimer and Mary Tolkacz.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Richard Kropski, brothers, John, Joseph and Francis Tolkacz, four sisters, Claire Zloty, Alice Post,...

Jan 1, 2020

Shirley A. Ferrick, 81, of McKean, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in August of 1938 in Erie, the daughter of the late Laurin and Eleanor Bort.

She worked many years at the St. Francis Usher's Club and the General McLane School District. She was a lifetime member of  St. Francis...

Jan 1, 2020

Ellee Hanson passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday morning, July 19, 2020. She had been in failing health the last couple of years. Born November 8, 1927 in Venango Township, Ellee spent her entire life living in and around the Edinboro area. She graduated from Edinboro High School in 1945, worked at the Edinboro Diner as well as the local...

Dec 25, 2019

Roy L. Colvin, 78, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at the PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie. He was born in Edinboro on Oct. 27, 1941, the son of the late Bernard and Nellie Colvin.

Roy worked at the Edinboro Elementary School for over 24 years. He owned and operated Colvin Mower from 1971...

Dec 17, 2019

Darla M. (Robinson) Nelson, 68, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at her home Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born in Erie, PA on March 18, 1951, the daughter of the late Donald and Verna Robinson.

She was raised in McKean and attended General McLane High School Class of '69. She...

Dec 3, 2019

Steve Zulovich, Jr., 85, of Edinboro, died peacefully Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in the company of his loving family. He was born in Edinboro on January 11, 1934, the son of the late Steve and Mary (Mihalich) Zulovich.

Steve graduated from Edinboro High School in 1951, and later met Laura Boylan at a square dance in Waterford....

Nov 28, 2019

Frances (Frannie) A. Dzeskewicz, age 88 of McKean Twp., passed away at her home on Thursday, November 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in McKean Twp., on February 21, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Katherine Skupinski Dzeskewicz.

Frannie was a loving sister, aunt and friend who enjoyed spending time nurturing her...

Nov 25, 2019

Paul “Don” Hushon, 81, of Waterford, died Monday, November 25, 2019 at home. He was born in Delta, PA on January 17, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Hushon.

Donny was known to his friends and family as “Speed” for his passion of riding anything with an engine above the speed limit. He was...