Obituaries

Elizabeth Young Hughes

Elizabeth Young Hughes

Jun 13, 2017

Elizabeth "Tib" Young Hughes, 100, of Meadville, formerly of Edinboro , died Tuesday, June 13,2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. She was born in Albion on April 29, 1917, the daughter of Chester and Annie Harrington.

She attended Albion public schools, graduating in 1935, attended Edinboro State College (now Edinboro University) and taught in Conneaut Twp schools....

Joyce Berry

Joyce Berry

Jun 8, 2017

Joyce Berry, 79, of Edinboro, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Crawford County Care Center. She was born in Sharon, PA on Sept. 18, 1937, the daughter of the late John and Laura (Wilson) Reeher.

Joyce graduated from Greenville High School, then went on to Thiel College where she earned her BS and MA in physics, concluding...

Robert Loop

Robert Loop

Jun 1, 2017

Robert H. Loop, 93, of, Edinboro died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. He was born in North East, PA on September 17, 1923, the son of the late Howard and Mabel Loop.

He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as a navigator on a B24 bomber. After the war,...

Vernon "Tom" Burkett

Vernon "Tom" Burkett

May 26, 2017

Vernon LeRoy “Tom” Burkett, 75, of Cambridge Springs died Friday, May 26 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born in Bedford, PA on June 25, 1941, the son of the late Floyd and Alice Burkett.

He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a member of the American Legion in Saegertown.

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Shirley English

Shirley English

May 26, 2017

Shirley Ann English, 73, of Cranesville, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on December 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Edith E. Russin.

She was a member of the Franklin Center United Methodist Church for over 50 years.

Shirley spent her childhood in...

Kenneth Alward

Kenneth Alward

May 25, 2017

Kenneth “Ken” Alward, 66, of Edinboro, died Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie, on June 10, 1950, the son of Zola Alward and the late James Alward.

He enjoyed fishing and golfing.

He worked at National Forge as a machinist for many years until the company dissolved. Shortly afterward,...

David Minor

David Minor

May 19, 2017

David William Minor, 77, of Edinboro, died Friday, May 19, 2017 at Western Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Erie. He was born in New Martinsville, WV on December 2, 1939, the son of the late Clifford and Ethel Minor.

He enjoyed hunting and working on Classic Cars.

He was a member of the VFW...

Pamela Buren

Pamela Buren

May 11, 2017

Pamela Renee Susan Buren, born February 24, 1981, was taken from us on May 11, 2017.

Her children and dog Maggie were her joy in life. She was a very free spirited person who enjoyed trying new things and living life to the fullest. Pamela had a sense of humor like no other. She always had a...

Duane Ford

Duane Ford

May 5, 2017

Duane Harold Ford's story began on March 14, 1951, when he was born to Rachael and Willis Ford.

He was the middle child of 3 brothers, and often recounted the fun they had, and trouble they got into growing up.

Duane loved cars, the outdoors, dogs, and being a master craftsman. As a child, he...

C. Raymond Zimmer

C. Raymond Zimmer

May 2, 2017

C. Raymond “Ray” Zimmer, 90, of Edinboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. He was born in Edinboro on June 12, 1926, the son of the late Claude and Mabel (Satterlee) Zimmer.

Ray graduated from Edinboro High School in 1944 and later from Erie Business College where he met and later married F....

Gregory Abramoski

Gregory Abramoski

Apr 28, 2017

Gregory Edward Abramoski, of Edinboro was born and passed away on April 28, 2017 at Magee-Women's UPMC Hamot. He was the son of Nicole C. Beiter and John J. Abramoski.

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Holly Abramoski, of Erie and his maternal grandparents, Greg and Stacey Beitervof, of Johnstown.

Other than his...

Virginia Glaser

Virginia Glaser

Apr 26, 2017

Virginia A. Glaser, 92, of Aspinwall, PA, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 13, 1924, the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Jean Glaser, Sr.

Virginia graduated from Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing. Most of her career she worked for Gulf Oil Corporation as an...

Alton Huntley

Alton Huntley

Apr 23, 2017

Alton Alfred Huntley, 90, of Erie (formerly of Edinboro), died on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Erie Veterans Administration Medical Center.  He was born in Wesleyville, PA on February 16, 1927, the son of the late Cecil and Helen Huntley.

Al graduated from Wattsburg High School, then enlisted in the U.S. Army (1946-51) and served during...

Brandon Sanner

Brandon Sanner

Apr 15, 2017

Brandon Douglas Sanner, 29, of Cambridge Springs, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Erie, PA January 15, 1988, the son of Douglas (Melissa) Sanner and LeAnne Moore Sanner.

Brandon was a bouncer at the Empty Keg in Edinboro for several years.  At the time of his illness...

Linda Rhodes

Linda Rhodes

Apr 15, 2017

Linda Kay Leube Rhodes 60, of McKean Twp. died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at St Vincent Medical Center. She was born in Erie on September 10, 1956, the daughter of Marge Plautz Leube of McKean and the late Kenneth Leube.

She dedicated most of her life to the nursing profession which she truly loved. Over the years,...

Floyd Lang

Floyd Lang

Apr 8, 2017

Floyd Sterling Lang, 76, of Edinboro, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his home. He was born in New Castle, PA on June 5, 1940.

He worked as a Dairy Farmer most of his life, working for Troyers in Waterford and for himself. Floyd was well know in Edinboro for taking great care of the McLane Little...

Blaine Dobson

Blaine Dobson

Apr 7, 2017

Blaine Edgar Dobson, 80, of McKean, PA, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2017. He was born in Erie, PA June 7, 1936, Son of the late Raymond and Mildred Orton Dobson.

Blaine served in the U. S. Army, then worked to support his family, finally retiring from R. M. Kerner. He always enjoyed...

Leo Estes

Leo Estes

Apr 6, 2017

Leo Edward Estes, 86, of Edinboro, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 a the Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie, Pa on December 17, 1930, the son of the late Harry and Maybell Estes, Sr.

Leo was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edinboro.

He retired from GE in Lawrence...

Robert Campbell

Robert Campbell

Apr 5, 2017

Robert James Campbell, 79, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Edinboro Manor. He was born in Edinboro on April 28, 1937, the son of the late Paul and Irene Campbell.

As a direct descendant of the original settlers of Edinboro Bob was an avid outdoors man who loved gardening, hunting and fishing. Bob resided...

Virginia Mcbride

Virginia Mcbride

Mar 28, 2017

No services to be held.