Obituaries
Jerome Francis Smith
Nov 11, 2023
Jerome Francis Smith, 77, a proud Vietnam Vet and Navy See Bee, passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. He was born in Grove City, Pa on February 10, 1946, the son of Herman and Esther Smith.
Jerry was an avid outdoorsman and talented antique restorer. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
Steven W. Lucore
Nov 4, 2023
Steven William Lucore, 53, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2023, in Gillette, WY. He was born on July 25, 1970, in Erie, PA, the son of Lowell Lucore and the late Barbara Lucore.
His passing came as a profound loss to all who knew him and leaves behind cherished memories of a life...
Susan M. Abramoski
Oct 21, 2023
Susan M. Abramoski, 66 of Edinboro, went into Gods’ loving arms on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Erie on Sept. 14, 1957, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose Podalski.
Susie was a 1976 graduate of East High School in Erie. She worked at the PA Soldiers’ and...
Linda M. Ackerman
Oct 15, 2023
Linda M. Ackerman, 74 of Edinboro, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home. She was born in Warren, PA on November 5, 1948, the daughter of the late Dwight and Catherine Carlson.
Linda attended Warren Area High School. She held various jobs throughout her life, but most recently worked in home health care as a caregiver before her retirement. ...
John Alexander Johnson
Oct 8, 2023
John Alexander Johnson, 92, a longtime resident of Sheffield, passed away at his home in Edinboro, Pa. on Oct. 8, 2023.
He was born July 14, 1931, in Stoneham, Pa. to the late Harry and Agda Johnson. He graduated from Warren High School in 1949, lettering in baseball and wrestling. He was on the first wrestling team and one of...
Kevin E. Grucza
Oct 8, 2023
Kevin E. Grucza, 64 of Erie, died Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born in Erie, PA on July 23, 1959, the son of the late Warren and Joan Grucza.
Kevin graduated from Strong Vincent High School in the class of 1977.
He worked at the Warren Company, in Erie for more than 20 years.
Kevin enjoyed fishing and...
Cortney R. Bowser
Oct 7, 2023
Cortney R. (Gould) Bowser, 40 of Edinboro, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, PA on November 17, 1982, the daughter of Dale Gould and Rebecca Estes.
Cortney loved to spend time surrounded by her family and her pets. She loved to snuggle on the couch, and was almost never without a blanket and one...
Mary A. Wray
Sep 29, 2023
It is with sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Mary A. Wray.
Mary was born in Union City on February 10, 1950 to Dortha Iona and Charles Scott McLallen. She graduated from General McLane High School in 1968 and went on to earn a BS in Elementary and Special Education from Edinboro State College. Mary will always...
Kerry Ann Linder
Sep 24, 2023
Kerry Ann Linder, 45 of Erie, PA, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on July 2, 1978, the daughter of the late Kim Lear.
Kerry loved watching her children play baseball, football, and wrestle while they were growing up. She was the life of the party. She brought a smile to...
Vernie H. Smith
Sep 5, 2023
Vernie H. Smith, 83, of Edinboro, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her home. She was born in Glassport, PA on October 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert and Lela First.
Vernie was a graduate of Academy High School in Erie.
Other than being a wonderful loving mother to her 5 children, Vernie worked at General McLane...
John Van Laningham
Aug 13, 2023
John Van Laningham, 82, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Wesbury Retirement Community in Meadville, PA. John was the son of Dr. Leland W. Van Laningham and Florice S. Van Laningham of Edinboro. He is survived by his brother, Jim Van Laningham.
John lived his entire life in Edinboro, PA. He graduated from Edinboro High School and...
Gregory D. Lessig
Aug 11, 2023
Gregory D. Lessig died Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born in Pen Argyl, PA on June 19, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, his 3 brothers and his beloved wife and friend, Doris Lessig. He is survived by 5 children and 2 stepchildren; Greg (Susan) of Lehigh Acres, FL; Mark (Lynne) of Conneaut Lake, PA;...
Luciana Antonia Bohne
Aug 9, 2023
On August 9, 2023 Luciana Antonia Bohne, nee Opassi, passed away after a short illness, leaving behind a world impoverished by her departure.
Born December 12, 1939 in Cerreto, Istria (part of Italy at the time, later Yugoslavia, and now Croatia), Luciana had a small-village childhood prior to the day in May 1948 when her family was forced...
Nancy Weaver
Aug 7, 2023
Nancy E. Weaver, 64 of Waterford, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, PA on February 23, 1959, the daughter of the late Robert and Irene Weaver.
Nancy attended General McLane High School and received an Associate Degree in Commercial Art and Design in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a fun-loving and passionate artist...
Carolyn T. Hazlewood
Jul 30, 2023
Carolyn Thelma Hazlewood went home to be with the Lord July 30, 2023. She passed peacefully at her home in Arizona with family nearby. Carolyn was born April 26, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Alexander and Thelma (Aston) Haynos.
She grew up in Beadling and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1954 where she was active...
Daniel J. O'Connor
Jul 17, 2023
Lt Col (ret) Daniel J. O’Connor, age 87, passed away Monday July 17, 2023. He was born at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, January 12, 1936, to William and Elizabeth O’Connor.
Daniel was gifted with a unique spirit of adventure. He visited with recruiters from all branches of the military. The...
Ronald "Ronnie" Hirz
Jul 17, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” Hirz, 73 of Erie, died Monday, July 17th at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie after a brief fight with Lung Cancer. He was born in Erie on March 7, 1949, the son of the late Leo and Donna Hirz.
Ronnie graduated from General McLane High School and was a member of the wrestling team. He served in...
Robert J. Ekelund
Jul 17, 2023
Robert Jack Ekelund, 74, of Edinboro, PA passed to be with the Lord on July 17, 2023.
Bob loved life, his family, and his friends, and battled to the end armed with his humorous wit, faith, and fighting spirit. Wearing many hats throughout his days, his life’s purpose was to be a support and friend to anyone in need. Even...
Scott G. Gunter
Jul 16, 2023
Scott Gregory Gunter, 51 of Girard, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was the son of John Kenneth Gunter (Jeanine) and Cheryl Robinson (Gunter).
Scott was a most caring person and would give anyone the shirt off his back. For the past 7 years he worked for his lifelong friend, Marty Beal at C.W. Beal, Inc.,...
Austin "Reb" Renfro
Jul 6, 2023
Austin “Reb” Renfro, 81 of McKean, died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Austin or “Reb” as he was known, was someone that anyone could rely on at any time to help with any problem or fix anything. If Reb couldn’t fix it, most likely it was junk. He also loved...
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