Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 18, 2019

Almeda Ellis, 77, of Edinboro died, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. She was born in Erie, on January 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Ray and Blodwen Anderson.

She enjoyed sewing, making baked goods, and was a wonderful cook.

She worked for General McLane School District as a custodian for...

Aug 18, 2019

“Going up to the Spirit in the sky”

Aaron W. Schultz, 47, of Cambridge Springs, died tragically on Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born in Meadville on November 27, 1971, the son of Ronald Schultz and the late Barbara Schultz.

Aaron graduated from Conneaut Valley High School. He earned an Associate's Degree from Butler...

Aug 14, 2019

Lawrence E. “Larry” Pieper, 86, of Edinboro died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. He was born at the family home on Eureka Road in Franklin Township on February 22, 1933, the son of the late Arnold and Cecelia Pieper.

Larry spent his entire life in Franklin Township. He worked as a mechanic and machinist, but...

Jul 30, 2019

Joseph A. “Maddy” Griesbaum, 85, of Albion, formerly of Edinboro, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born and raised in Erie on December 22, 1933, the son of Joseph and Mildred (Schroll) Griesbaum.

Joseph attended Cathedral Prep before joining the Marine Corps, serving state-side during the Korean War. He held various jobs...

Jul 17, 2019

Lillie W. Brown, 92, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Coraopolis, PA on August 10, 1926, the daughter of the late Frank and Aurelia Weckerle.

Lillie loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader for many years. She...

Jul 14, 2019

Ronald Thomas Manning, 57, earned his angel wings at home on Sunday, July 14, 2019.  He was the husband of Deborah Williams Manning, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage.

Born in Silver Creek, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Norma Manning.  He attended Silver Creek High School and Edinboro University of...

Jul 4, 2019

Susan A. Furey, 65, of Edinboro, formerly of Erie, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Erie on December 21, 1953, the daughter of the late Eugene and Doris Furey.

Susan graduated from Harborcreek High School and was a nurses aide at a number of nursing homes in the Erie area. She...

Jun 24, 2019

Joyce L. Kuhn, 75, of Edinboro, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at home.

She was born in Laurel, MD on February 1, 1944, the daughter of the late Harold and Lucy Goodban.

Joyce graduated from General McLane High School and went on to study cosmetology. She was an active member of Edinboro United Methodist Church...

Jun 21, 2019

John A. McLaughlin, 90, of Edinboro, died Friday, June 21, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Edinboro on January 26, 1929, the son of the late Andrew and Flora McLaughlin.

John was a man that loved to spend time with his family, whether it was going to a picnic, birthday party or just working around...

Jun 16, 2019

Elaine W. Prihoda, 81, of Edinboro, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Cambridge Springs, PA on February 3, 1938, the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Campbell.

Elaine graduated from Cambridge Springs High School in 1955 and went on to attend Erie Commercial College. In 1960, she married Michael Prihoda,...

Jun 15, 2019

Judith D. Gramley, Ph.D., died on June 15, 2019. The daughter of Lela Thuma and Tim Dickerson, Judy was born on October 22, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio and was, throughout most of her life, a scholar. After earning first place in virtually every academic competition that she entered, she graduated with honors from Madison High School in 1959, and...

Jun 10, 2019

Shirley Ann Grove, 90, of Edinboro and Plum, PA, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at home surrounded by her daughter, Kim, and son-in-law, David. She was born in Johnstown, PA on February 13, 1929, the daughter of the late Harry “Hap” and Sara B. Johns.

Shirley graduated from Richland High School in Johnstown. After her son and daughter...

Jun 4, 2019

Dennis G. Kuftic, 71, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 3, 1948, the son of the late Andrew and Ada Viola Kuftic.

Dennis grew up in Braddock, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1966. Dennis enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served...