Obituaries

Nov 11, 2018

Stanley E. Romonosky, 59, of Edinboro, died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on August 7, 1959, the son of the late Vincent and Stella (Lewandowski) Romonosky.

Stan graduated from General McLane High School in 1977.

He worked as a press operator at Lake Erie Rubber for 18 years....

Nov 11, 2018

Gary J. Moles, 63, of Edinboro, died Sunday , Nov 11. 2018 at his home due to complications from Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

He was born in Erie on August 28, 1955, the son of the late George and Norma Moles. Gary was a proud graduate of Edinboro University class of 1980 and was a member of the Delta...

Nov 9, 2018

Marion Zindel, 92, of Edinboro, passed away at her home Friday, November 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19,1926 the daughter of the late Roy Biby, Sr. and Elsie Biby, in Lakewood, Ohio where she lived for many years and was a four-time state champion baton twirler.

Marion moved to Edinboro as...

Nov 4, 2018

Berdena “Bernie” Nelson, 90, of Cransville, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Edinboro on Nov. 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Claude and Mabel Zimmer.

Berdena worked at G.E. in Erie and RPC Valve for many years. She was a member of the Washington Valley...

Nov 1, 2018

John F. Rebol, 98, passed away November 1, 2018. He was born in Eveleth, MN on February 4, 1920. He was the second youngest of seven children born to the late John and Marie (Ceme) Rebol. He worked the family farm, graduated from Eveleth High School in 1936, and pursued post-secondary credits from Eveleth Junior College. In 1938, John...

Oct 23, 2018

Cynthia A. Stafford, 55, of Edinboro died October 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Erie on July 13, 1963, the daughter of the late Al and Helen (Pacansky) Mikovich.

Cynthia was known for her green thumb and enjoyed sharing the vegetables she grew with everyone. She loved...

Oct 12, 2018

Kathleen Marie Haley, 67, of Edinboro, died Friday, October 12, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She spent her career helping others, and her life laughing with and enjoying family.

Born in St. Mary's, PA on November 15, 1950, Kathleen was the daughter of Vivian and John Crum. She graduated from Cameron County High School and earned her...

Oct 8, 2018

Dr. James Charles LoPresto, of Edinboro, passed away on October 8, 2018 after a long illness.

He was born in 1940 to the late Charles and Jessie (Bellomo) LoPresto in Jamestown, NY. He was a 1958 graduate of Jamestown High School, where he participated in football, track and field, and the drama and glee clubs with many...

Sep 22, 2018

Christian Kenneth Mason, 72, of Edinboro, passed away peacefully at his home on September 22, 2018, following an extended illness. He was born in Erie, on November 19, 1945, the son of the late Rodney and Katherine Mason.

He attended East High School and went on to serve in the Army Reserves. He was employed by General...

Sep 19, 2018

Donald E. Rutkowski, 62, of Waterford, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Erie. He was born in Erie on April 9, 1956, the son of the late Melvin and Jane Wellman.

Don grew up in Edinboro, attended General McLane High School, and served in the United States Marine Corps.

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Aug 29, 2018

Ruby Evelyn Loucks, 74, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on May 29, 1944, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ada Lewis.

Ruby co-owned and operated Loucks Upholstery of Edinboro with her husband, Ken for 47 years. She was the past Secretary of the Edinboro chapter of...

Aug 19, 2018

Rev. Jack Eugene Elder, of Edinboro, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2018. He was born on August 17, 1934 in Sligo, PA.

Jack graduated from Sligo High School in 1952. He then attended Clarion University. After Clarion, he worked odds-and-ends jobs while attending Grove City College, where he became an ordained Methodist minister....

Aug 18, 2018

Shirley May Peters, 82, of Edinboro, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on Aug. 4, 1936, the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Edna Arndt.

She worked as an office manager for McCory's Store in Erie.

Shirley loved to go to garage sales, dine out and...

Aug 11, 2018

Richard Omar Davis, age 96, of Edinboro, PA died at his home with his family around him on Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was born in Rochester, PA on May 19, 1922. His parents were Omar John Davis and Margaret Robinson Davis of Freedom, PA. He married Jean A. Davis of Beaver, PA in 1962. He served in World...

Jul 29, 2018

Barbara Ann Tan, 78, formerly of Edinboro, died Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Kent, Ohio. She was born in Cleveland on January 28, 1940, the daughter of the late Elmer and Marguerite (Ohlinger) Fessenmeyer.

Barbara earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Spanish from Western Michigan University in 1962 and a Masters in Speech and Language Pathology...

Jul 17, 2018

Gregory Michael Mogush, 61, of Erie, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He was born in Erie on May 29, 1957, the son of Michael and Barbara (Badger) Mogush.

Greg was retired from Western Southern Life Insurance Group where he worked in sales for 26 years. After his retirement, he worked as a driver for the Legacy Truck...

Jul 14, 2018

Debra Kay Katarski, 46, of Edinboro, died at home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on July 16, 1971, daughter of Peggy Wiederholt, of Reno, NV.

After moving to Edinboro, Debra continued her education and attended Edinboro University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing along side her sister, Tina....

Jul 13, 2018

Michael Joseph Ferrick, 80, of McKean, died Friday, July 13, 2018 at home. He was born in McKean on October 2, 1937, the son of the late Michael and Nellie Ferrick.

He worked for Walmer Trucking Company for many years, before becoming a long time McKean Township Supervisor. After his (semi) retirement, he drove for Crystal Lakes...

Jul 8, 2018

Alma King, 92, passed away July 8, 2018. She was born in Brandonville, WV and lived in Akron, Ohio since 1951 with her beloved husband of 66 years, Clayton. She moved to Erie, PA to be near her daughter, Sherrie and her husband, David, in 2014.

She was a member of Oak Hill United Presbyterian Church.

Jul 7, 2018

Karli Nicole Clister, 19, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born in Latrobe, Pa on June 6, 1999, the daughter of Tawni I. Hoke and step daughter of Patrick “Chappy” Chapman.

Karli was the most kind and loving person you would ever meet. She was always there for others with her beautiful...