Obituaries

Feb 27, 2019

Gregory E. Flinchbaugh, 61, of Edinboro, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. He was born in Oil City, PA on July 8, 1957, the son of Emil (Betty) Flinchbaugh and the late Patricia Flinchbaugh.

He graduated from Oil City High School in 1975 where he lettered in basketball and tennis. He continued his tennis career...

Feb 25, 2019

Basil James “B.J.” Zafiropulos, remembered for his devotion to his family and his integrity, passed away on February 25, 2019.

His life was defined by his respect for others and his zest for sailing and meteorology. He met his future wife, Plucia, in Maryland, where she was impressed by his character, personality and wit.

Basil...

Feb 24, 2019

Regina M. Stateczny, of Edinboro, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family. Her family was blessed to have a mother of deep faith, selfless family devotion, and a strong life spirit.

Regina was born in Buffalo, NY on September 2, 1934 to Marya and Kazmier Tolkacz. She raised her family...

Feb 7, 2019

Alice Jane Lewis, 74, of West Springfield, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Western Reserve in Erie. She was born in Conneautville, PA on February 14, 1944, the daughter of the late Jacob and Gladys Rexford Keiper.

Alice attended the one room school houses in Franklin Center and on Silverthorn Road. She was an Edinboro High School...

Jan 29, 2019

“You can lead a horse to water”… begins the old expression about the value of education and accepting wisdom, but the beginning of this oft repeated phrase has particular significance for the family of Nancy Knipp Downey of Edinboro – a dedicated educator -- who passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019.

You see, both horses and...

Jan 24, 2019

Daniel Hilbert English, 77, of Cranesville, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at home.

He was born in Erie on December 14, 1941, the son of the late Ted and Margaret English. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Daniel grew up in Fairview and graduated from Fairview High School in 1959. Upon...

Jan 24, 2019

Richard “DA” Charles Adams, 75, of McKean, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at home. He was born in Butler, PA on March 13, 1943, the son of the late Clark and Elsie Adams.

Dick was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. Following his return, he began a 41 year career...

Jan 23, 2019

Michael John Prihoda, 81, of Edinboro, died January 23, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. He was born at home in Spring Township, Crawford County, on November 29, 1937, the son of the late Michael and Julia Hoch Prihoda.

Michael graduated from Edinboro High School in 1955. On July 9, 1960 he married Elaine Campbell. He worked at Walker...

Jan 3, 2019

Genevieve “Jennie” Irene (Danylko) Dzeskewicz, 96, of McKean, passed away January 3, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family.

Jennie was born in McKean, PA to William Danylko and Katrina Schrum Danylko on June 3, 1922. She attended school in McKean Township and graduated from 8th grade. In May of 1944, she married Adam P. Dzeskewicz, Sr....

Dec 25, 2018

Our father passed away on Christmas morning at home. He was 94. Robert Eugene Jamison was born on the family farm in Morgantown, West Virginia to Jarrett and Bess Jamison on January 3,1924.

He loved God, his wife and his family. He loved his General McLane Lancers and his West Virginia Mountaineers.  He was also a proud...

Dec 16, 2018

Genevieve Frances Wilkosz, age 102, of Manchester Commons, formerly of McKean, left this world to be reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Michael, on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Born in New London, CT on April 29, 1916, she was the eldest daughter of the late Frank and Antonia Kosienski.

Genevieve was a dedicated homemaker. She was...

Dec 15, 2018

Eugene E. “Gene” Lewandowski, 68, of Edinboro, died at home on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born in Erie on November 29, 1950, the son of the late Edward and Virginia Lewandowski.

Gene graduated from General McLane High School and went on to serve in the Army. He had been a foreman at Erie Malleable Iron...

Dec 12, 2018

Douglas S. Dillen, 57, of McKean, died of cancer on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Edinboro Manor, surrounded by his family. He was born in Erie on November 17, 1961, the son of Wanda Dillen and the late Stanley R. “Dick” Dillen.

Doug attended General McLane High School. He loved to listen to music and enjoyed books...

Dec 11, 2018

Roma “Rome” Miller, 74, of, Edinboro, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Plunge, Lithuania on April 2, 1944, the son of the late Leon and Mary Miller (Milerius).

He enjoyed tinkering, reading, watching documentaries and yelling at the t.v. during Pittsburgh Steelers games.

He was preceded in...

Dec 6, 2018

Richard A. “Dick” DeMichael, 82, of Edinboro, formerly of Girard, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at home. He was born in Erie on January 29, 1936 the son of the late Gustave DeMichael and Pasqualina Alessi.

Dick was an avid bowler. He also enjoyed woodworking and built toys for Santa's Helpers for many years.

He...

Dec 3, 2018

Catherine Dlugolenski, 92, of McKean, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center. She was born in Erie on October 27, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Katrina (Schrum) Danylko.

Catherine was known as “Farmer Grandma”. She was an active dairy farmer for most of her life. She loved to garden, work in...

Dec 3, 2018

Mary Rose Hapeman, 81, formerly of Edinboro, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at her home in Florida. She was born in Rutland, VT on August 3, 1937, the daughter of the late William and Grace Mershon.

Mary met her husband Martin at a sorority mixer while she was attending Albany State Teachers College and he was attending...

Dec 2, 2018

Margaret Kathryn “Margie” Stafford, age 84, of McKean, formerly of Edinboro, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born May 23, 1934 in Erie County, PA, the daughter of the late Stephen and Eva (Katnik) Petrus.

As the wife of a dairy farmer and mother to three sons, Margaret could always be found tending to the...

Dec 1, 2018

Florence G. Marszalek, 93, formerly of Edinboro, died December 1, 2018 at Wesbury United Methodist Community in Meadville. She was born in McKeesport, PA on April 27, 1925, the daughter of the late Walter and Victoria Lechtanski.

Florence loved to cook, bake and sew. She also enjoyed bowling, dancing the polka and playing bingo at the Franklin...

Nov 30, 2018

Robert J. Shafer, 70, of Erie, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie on March 12, 1948, the son of the late Norman and Doris (Davis) Shafer.

Bob was an outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed his large collection of John Wayne movies, which he acquired over a...