Obituaries
Shirley Ferrick
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...
Elnora "Ellee" Hanson
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...
Roy Colvin
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...
Darla Nelson
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...
Steve Zulovich, Jr.
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....
Frances "Frannie" Dzeskewicz
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...
Paul Hushon
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...
Robert Tammariello
Nov 19, 2019
Robert Vincent “Tammy” Tammariello, 82, of Edinboro, died quietly at home Tuesday, November 19, 2019, surrounded by his family. Bob was born and raised in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and Mary (DeNardo) Tammariello and brother of Ralph Tammariello, Joseph Tammariello and Maryann Diana, but spent most of his adult years living in Edinboro.
After graduating...
Irene Myers
Nov 9, 2019
Irene Frances Serafin Myers, 93, long-time resident of Oil City, passed away November 9, 2019 at Edinboro Manor, in Edinboro, PA.
She was born in Oil City on August 12, 1926 to the late Lukasz and Katarzyna Kargal Serafin. She had one brother, Rudolf (Rudy) L. Serafin, who preceded her in death.
Josephine Lang
Nov 5, 2019
Josephine (Fuller) Lang, 100, passed away Nov. 5, 2019 in Largo, FL. She was born Mar. 16, 1919, in Edinboro, PA, to Benjamin and Nellie Fuller.
Josephine graduated from Edinboro High School in 1938. She married William “Bill” Lang on Nov. 18, 1939. For many years, she worked with Bill at Lang Electric and later was a...
Don Bowman
Nov 1, 2019
Don Bowman, 73, of Edinboro, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at his home. He was born in Grove City, PA on Dec. 27, 1945, the son of the late Harry and Rachel Bowman.
Don lived a life of service as a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. He also served his country and brother Marines...
Kenneth Loucks
Oct 9, 2019
Kenneth C. Loucks, 76, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at home. He was born in Mill Village on June 7, 1943, the son of the late Charles and Mildred (LeSuer) Loucks.
Ken loved to hunt, fish, pick berries, ride around in his Gator, and also kept himself busy. He was a member...
Dorothy Iovino
Sep 26, 2019
Dorothy M. Iovino, 90, of Edinboro, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at her home. She was born in Braddock, PA on May 12, 1929, the daughter of the late Edward Welshon and R. Elizabeth Lewis.
Dorothy was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Edinboro and Edinboro Senior Citizens.
She...
Gary Lawrence
Sep 21, 2019
Gary D. Lawrence, 72, of McKean, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Edinboro Manor, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Erie on September 14, 1947 the son of the late Edward and Ruth Lawrence.
Gary served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He had been an auto mechanic...
John Pyle
Sep 18, 2019
John Pyle, 82, of McKean, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, on March 5, 1937, the son of the late Grover and Rose Pyle.
John was employed as a filer for 32 years at PHB in Fairview. He loved to play Euchre and Pinochle with his sisters...
Carol Reynolds
Sep 15, 2019
Beloved mother and grandmother, Carol Ann Reynolds, was born in Erie, PA on March 4, 1941 to the late Clark and Catherine Boutelle, and died on September 15, 2019.
Carol worked at Trask's Department Store and graduated from Academy High School. She had also worked at McKean Elementary School until receiving the miraculous gift of a heart...
John "Jack" Neubert
Sep 11, 2019
John E. “Jack” Neubert, 85, of McKean, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Ridgway, PA on August 11, 1934, the son of the late Elmer and Antoinette Neubert.
Jack served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959 as a PFC in the Vietnam War.
He was employed at Zurn Industries...
David Morris
Sep 10, 2019
David Wright Morris, 77, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Springboro, PA on September 19, 1941, the son of the late James and Pauline Morris.
Dave attended school for small appliance repair. He was employed by Penn Union for 27 years as a machine operator, before retiring in the...
Walter Dickson, Jr.
Aug 30, 2019
Walter R. Dickson, Jr., 91, died peacefully at his home in Edinboro on Friday, August 30, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 1, 1928, the son of the late Walter R. Dickson, Sr. and Helen Dickson.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 69 years, Rose Mary; six children, Debra Kersting, Mary...
David Dows
Aug 25, 2019
On Sunday, August 25, David Arthur Dows unexpectedly left his loving family here on earth to join our Lord and loved ones in Heaven.
David was born in Lebanon, PA on January 15, 1946 to Arthur Payne Dows, Jr. and Mildred Trostle Dows. A 1963 graduate of Lebanon Valley High School, David attended Dickinson College...