Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

Philip James Remek, 50, of Hillside, New Jersey, formerly of Edinboro, died at home on October 29, 2017. He was born in Erie on February 13, 1967, the son of Mildred (McLaughlin) Remek and the late Anthony “Tony” Remek.

Philip graduated Salutatorian from Northwestern High School in Albion. He went on to study Law for a short...

Oct 14, 2017

Zelma Ann (Peterson) Loop, 87, of Edinboro, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at Edinboro Manor after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Drakes Mills, PA on November 24, 1929, the daughter of the late Walter L. and Hazel Peterson.

Zelma previously worked as a telephone operator, both in Athens, Ohio and at Erie Resistor....

Oct 4, 2017

Paul Timashenka, 93, of Edinboro died, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Sarah A. Reed Senior Living Center. He was born in Springdale, PA, the son of the late Konstantine and Helen Timashenka.

Paul served his country in World War II as a corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He received a BS in Chemistry from California...

Sep 21, 2017

Dr. Jean L. Bloom

Ph.D.

There was so very much to be done on earth! She was anxious to get started. Jean Bloom arrived early, a preemie. And God smiled, anointing her spirit with grace, intelligence, energy and true heart. Her tremendous sense of humor breathed joy into each of life's endeavors.

A...

Sep 8, 2017

Jean M. Salen, of McKean, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2017 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Corry, Pa on March 1, 1930, the daughter of the late Clyde F. and Mary (Hawthorne) Salen. She was employed at General Electric until her retirement.

Jean was a member of the McKean United Methodist Church and the...

Aug 19, 2017

Myrtle Olive Brown, 92, of Edinboro, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at her home. She was born in Tionesta, Pa on August 31, 1924, daughter of the late Herbert and Edith McWilliams.

Myrtle enjoyed gardening, antique furniture, going antiquing with her daughter, and collecting Dept. 56 village houses. She loved spending time with her dog and best...

Aug 10, 2017

Harry James "Jimmy" Ondrey, 69, of the Gertrude Barber Center, and formerly of Edinboro, died August 10, 2017 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born in Edinboro on March 6, 1948, the son of the late Joseph and Anna Ondrey.

He attended General McLane High School. For many years, he lived and worked at the Gertrude Barber...

Jul 28, 2017

Betty J. Olsafsky, 87, of Edinboro, formerly of Liberty Street in Erie, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Edinboro Manor. She was born in Cherry Hill, PA on October 20, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Lydia (Heinonen) Seamon.

She graduated from Albion High School and was a nurse's aide at Western Reserve for...

Jul 23, 2017

Mary Agnes “Mick” (Simendinger) Keller, 86, of McKean, died, Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was born in Altoona, PA on April 7, 1931, the daughter of the late Clarence and Alma Simendinger.

She graduated from Altoona High School in 1950, then went to Mercy Hospital for Nursing, graduating in December of 1953. Mary received her BA Science...

Jul 17, 2017

Beth Arlene Rhebergen, 96, of Erie, formerly Jamestown NY, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Westfield, NY on May 20, 1921, the daughter of the late Clifford and Alida Harmelink.

She owned and operated Beth's Beauty Shoppe in Sherman, NY for 30 years.

Beth was a previous member of...

Jul 12, 2017

Barbara Jean Yatzor, 83, of Helena, Alabama, formerly of Edinboro, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care in Birmingham, AL. She was born in Waterford, PA on September 28, 1933, the daughter of the Robert and Helen Wilcox.

Barbara worked as a cafeteria worker for J.W. Parker Middle School, and also as a...

Jul 3, 2017

Jayne Ann Glunt-Johnson, 46, of Cambridge Springs, died Monday, July 3, 2017 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Erie on December 19, 1970, the daughter of Harry D. and Judith A. Glunt of Edinboro.

Jayne was a 1989 graduate of General McLane High School. She attended Indiana University at Kittanning....

Jul 2, 2017

Harry A. Ross,70, of Edinboro, died Sunday, July 2, 2017.  He was born on January, 18, 1947 in DuBois, PA, the son of the late Harry and Virginia Ross.

He retired from Lord Corporation after 34 years of service.  He worked in the tool room and was the past President of Local 1968 IAM&AW.  After...

Jun 27, 2017

Dirk R. Hallett

Dirk R. Hallett, 52, of McKean, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born in Torrence, CA on April 23, 1965, the son of Beverly Ann and the late Lewis Hallett.

He lived his life everyday as an Adventure, which was expressed throughout his artwork. He loved the outdoors, and was...

Jun 26, 2017

John George Berger, 76, of Edinboro, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of nearly 52 years at his side following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 9, 1941, the son of the late John and Clara Berger.

John graduated from Edinboro High School in 1959. He cherished his...

Jun 25, 2017

Betty May Zerby, 72, of Edinboro, died Sunday, June 25, 2017. She was born in Erie, on April 21, 1945, the daughter of the late, John and Elsie Rohaly.

She graduated from Academy High School in 1963.

She worked at Kerner's, Marx Toys and as a food server at Edinboro University.

She was...

Jun 25, 2017

Roy Smith passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. He was born in Wesleyville, PA on February 3, 1928 the son of Clarence Ellsworth and Bernice Hattie Smith.

Roy served honorably in the U.S. Army in the 28th Infantry Division during the Korean War.

He was a member...

Jun 24, 2017

Matthew Aaron Markiewicz, of, Edinboro was born into Heaven, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Magee Women's UPMC Hamot in Erie. He was the son of Joseph and Dianna (Walker) Markiewicz.

Survivors include his Paternal Grandfather: Joseph H. (Deb) Markiewicz, of KY; Paternal Grandmother: Terri Markiewicz of Edinboro; Maternal Grandparents: Brent and Joann Walker of Edinboro; Aunt's and...

Jun 18, 2017

Margaret Huya Szymanowski, 94, of McKean, died peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2017 with her loving children at her side. She was born in Crossingville on April 23, 1923, the daughter of the late Ignatius and Anna Marcinek Huya.

Margaret worked at the Lord Corporation for two years and was a homemaker and dairy farmer. She enjoyed baking,...

Jun 14, 2017

Kind and thoughtful with a wicked sense of humor, John Philip Hogan died after a brief illness on June 14th at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, PA.

Born in Geneva, NY on April 14, 1944, John grew up in Syracuse and moved to Edinboro to be with his bride, Mary Kristina (Clark) Hogan, a teacher of Piano...