Obituaries

Michael Swift

Jan 6, 2018

Michael Phillip Swift, 30, of Erie, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at home. He was born in Erie, on November 13, 1987, the son of Sharon Swift of Saegertown and Jeffery Swift of Edinboro.

He enjoyed playing guitar, video games, and listening to music. He loved his family and especially his nephews (Richard Diehl and Sebastian Swift)...

Eugene Caldwell

Dec 31, 2017

Eugene “Gene” Caldwell, 71, of Cambridge Springs, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Cambridge Springs on December 22, 1946, the son of the late Arthor L. and Mary E. Caldwell.

Eugene worked as a foreman at Penn Union in Edinboro for 35 years.

He was preceded in death by...

Jennifer Thaler

Dec 30, 2017

Jennifer Thaler, 42, of Albion, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the arms of her loving mother and step-father. She was born in Erie, Pa on October 1, 1975, the daughter of Denise Brown Phillips and the late David James Thaler, Sr.

Jennifer enjoyed life. If a day was bad, she would make it good. She loved...

Donna Kaufman

Dec 30, 2017

Donna Mae Kaufman, 67, beloved mother and grandmother, of Edinboro, passed away peacefully on, December 30, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, PA on May 27, 1950, the daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth “Betty” Henderson.

She married the love of her life, John (Jake) Kaufman on June 7, 1968. They were married...

Ruth Robinson

Dec 30, 2017

Ruth Mae (Nesbitt) Robinson was born May 11, 1925, in Syracuse, New York, to Laura Schrader. Ruth grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, and became the older sister to one sister and two brothers. She married Grover Jacob Robinson, and she and Grover built their home in McKean, Pennsylvania. They were the proud parents of five children, and were active...

Dorothy Pavkov

Dec 27, 2017

Dorothy Pavkov, 92, of McKean, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community in Meadville. She was born in Erie on October 25, 1925, the daughter of the late George and Lola Nick.

Dorothy graduated high school from Academy High in Erie. She married her husband Milan “Sy” Pavkov on May 1, 1945. Other than...

Wilson "Wags" Gruver

Dec 24, 2017

Wilson Anthony Gruver was born June 28, 1939 at home and was nicknamed WAGS by the doctor who delivered him.

Wags is survived by his wife, Nancy (Blount) Gruver, whom he married on July 20, 1957; their three sons, Dan (Deb) Gruver, Jeff Gruver and Steve (Elizabeth) Gruver; 8 grandchildren, Rachel Gruver, Amanda (Garrett) Yates, Natalie (Dan)...

David Szymanski, Dds

Dec 13, 2017

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, our greatly beloved David W. Szymanski unexpectedly went to be with our Lord.

He was born on January 2, 1953, in Erie PA, to the late Joseph Szymanski, Sr. and the late Irene Wedzikowski Szymanski. A 1970 graduate of Gen. McLane High School, David attended Gannon University and went on to graduate...

Kathleen Robin

Dec 10, 2017

Kathleen Astarael Herrington Robin, 35, of Franklin Township, passed away suddenly as a result of a tragic accident.

She was born Sarah Kathleen Herrington in Winter Park, Florida in 1982. She moved to Franklin Township with her family in 1998 and graduated from General McLane High School in 2000.

Until recently Katie lived in Maryland...

Anthony Felicijan

Dec 7, 2017

Anthony John Felicijan, 64, of Browns Mills, New Jersey, formerly of Edinboro, died at home on December 7, 2017. He was born in Eastlake, Ohio on November 4, 1953, the son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Plavsity) Felicijan.

Tony had a 20 year decorated military career in the U.S. Navy and served in Operation Desert Storm....

James Roseberry

Dec 4, 2017

James Daniel Roseberry, 59, of Edinboro, formerly of Meadville, died December 4, 2017 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Meadville, PA on November 2, 1958, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Heffner) Roseberry.

He served in the U.S. Army and worked in maintenance at Meadville Forge Co.

Jim enjoyed fishing with his sons.

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Peter Bol

Dec 4, 2017

Peter “Pete” Bol, 81, of Edinboro, died Monday, December 4, 2017. He was born in Bayonne, NJ on October 13, 1936, the son of the late Carl and Madeline Bol.

He enjoyed hunting and gardening.

Peter served in the United States Navy.

He worked at Snap-Tite, Inc. in Union City, and served as...

George Pencille

Nov 27, 2017

George G. Pencille, 71, McKean, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born in Erie, PA on September 12, 1946, the son of the late William B. and Dorothy (Trojanovich) Pencille.

George worked for Penn Dot for 30 years as a operator and served as a volunteer fireman at Kuhl Hose Fire...

Marian Vanco

Nov 27, 2017

Marian Margaret Vanco, 92, of Edinboro, passed away on November 27, 2017 at Independence Court, tended to by her loving family.

Marian was born on September 20, 1925 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Elliot) Banister. She was the eldest of the 11 Banister children. Marian finished her education in 8th grade...

Barbara Miller

Nov 17, 2017

Barbara Jean Miller, 70, of Edinboro, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Gouverneur, NY on Sept. 24, 1947, daughter of the late Richard and Edna Mallette.

Barbara worked at Meadville Medical Center for 22 years as a Sterilization Specialist making sure that all the instruments were ready for surgery.

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Alice Parker

Nov 15, 2017

Alice Elaine Parker, 70, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her home. She was born in Somerset, PA on April 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Fred and Pearl Ogline.

Alice lived a well-traveled life, she loved to go hunting and fishing with her husband, and they together even cooked at a hunting lodge...

James Post

Nov 6, 2017

Full Obit will be posted soon.

James Gillette

Nov 3, 2017

James Earl Gillette, 75, of Waterford, died Friday, November 3, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 17, 1942, the son of the late Courtney and Thelma (MacMillan) Gillette.

Prior to his retirement, James worked for J.A. Holtz in Waterford driving fuel trucks. He was a top mechanic and handyman, and...

Robert Delaney

Nov 1, 2017

Robert J. Delaney, 69, of, Erie, died November 1, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1947, the son of the late William and Claire Delaney.

Robert proudly served his country for thirty years in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. As a munitions specialist, he...

Dorothy Woods

Nov 1, 2017

Dorothy Elizabeth (Swift) Woods, 92, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at her home. She was born in Edinboro on August 31, 1925, the daughter of the late Herald and Florence Swift.

Dorothy worked with her late husband, Keith, on the family farm and raised her children in Edinboro. She fed many people through her kitchen...