Obituaries

May 23, 2016

Jane Alice (Galbraith) Beatty, 79, of West Lake Road, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital.  She was born in Johnston, PA on January 26, 1937, the daughter  of the late Ralph and Nell (Stombaugh) Galbraith. She was an elementary Art Teacher at Mckeesport School District. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Beatty and her daughter,...

May 19, 2016

Keith Richard Scharrer, 26, of, McKean, passed away, May 19, 2016, at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, on June 8, 1989, to Gregory and Rochelle (Hebner) Scharrer. Keith was an avid wrestler, beginning his career with the Edinboro Youth Wrestling Program during kindergarten and continuing through high school at General McLane. His wrestling career, included an 8th place...

Apr 8, 2016

Arden Samuel Stafford, 91, of Draketown Road, Edinboro, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at home. He was born May 8, 1924 in Edinboro, the son of the late Eugene and S. Matilda Stafford.

As a child, Mr. Stafford attended the Ash School in Washington Township. He later became a farmer and went on to receive his...

Apr 8, 2016

Arden S. Stafford, 91, of Edinboro, died on Friday, April 8, 2016. The family requested no services to be held. A private burial will be in Edinboro Cemetery.

Apr 5, 2016

Maxine Marie Crowl, 78, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital. All services will be private.

Mar 26, 2016

Norma Jean (Pierce) Haschalk, 68, of Venango, formerly of Erie, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at her home.  She was born in Anderson, Indiana on November 13, 1947,  the daughter of the late Merril and Mary (Neal) Pierce. Jean loved her family and friends very much, especially spending time with her children...

Mar 15, 2016

Ida Elizabeth Severance, 69, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Erie on January 7, 1947, the daughter of the late Albert F. and Helen S. Severance. Ida had previously worked at Maco Manufacturing and Warren Electronics. She enjoyed crafts, reading, watching old movies and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by three...

Mar 15, 2016

William Gerald Bowers, 73, of Waterford, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Erie on March 28, 1942, the son of the late Donald and Frances Bowers. Bill worked at Penn Union, Jays Auto Wrecking, Troyer Land Resources and Hillcrest Auto. Whether he was simply working on his tractor, cutting firewood,...

Mar 13, 2016

Judith “Judy” Smith (née McGarey) of Edinboro, died in her sleep on March 13, 2016, at Millcreek Community Hospital, at the age of 78. Judy is survived by her loving husband, Powell Smith; her children, Susan Smith of New York, N.Y., and David (Lisa) Smith of Durham, N.C.; a sister, Marjorie (Jeffrey) Lohr of Portland, Ore; and a nephew, Andrew...

Mar 12, 2016

Dr. Joseph W. Laythe, PhD. 50, of Edinboro, died March 12, 2016. He was born on October 3, 1965 in Spokane, Washington to Helen (Neimann) and Charles Laythe. After attending high school in Boise, Idaho, he enrolled at Carroll College in Montana where he graduated with a BA in History. He went on to receive his MA from Portland State...

Mar 11, 2016

Deborah Sue Confer, 43, of Edinboro, formerly of Mill Village, went onto be with Our Lord and her father Ray Moore, Sr., on Friday, March 11, 2016.  She was born in Erie on November 11, 1972.  She is the daughter of Katherine Moore (Graham) and the late Ray Moore, Sr.. Deb leaves behind her husband Ron, her sons, Michael and his girlfriend,...

Mar 10, 2016

Virgil Clair Marsh, Sr., 84, of McKean, has gone home to be with his family on Thursday, March 10, 2016, after a long battle with ALS.  He was born in McKean, on October 10, 1931, son of the late Clair C. and Mary (Wright) Marsh. Virgil was a simple man of simple needs and found great pleasure in watching westerns while...

Mar 6, 2016

Irene Warso Fendya, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born in New Castle, PA on February 20, 1921. While living in Edinboro, she worked at First National Bank/Marine Bank of Edinboro and for the Borough of Edinboro. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Edinboro and the Edinboro Garden Club. Irene...

Mar 5, 2016

William J. (Bill) Beisel, of Edinboro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was born in New York, NY, in 1943, grew up in Hazleton, PA, and lived in Edinboro, PA for 48 years. Bill was passionate and fun loving with a great gift for cooking, storytelling, and funny jokes. He loved...

Feb 17, 2016

Ella Marie (Fitch) Pahls, 77, of Waterford, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Corry, PA on December 20, 1938, the daughter of the late Octavous and Marion Fitch. Ella graduated from Wattsburg High School in the class of 1957. She attended J.H. Thompson Academy where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree (LPN).  She...

Feb 16, 2016

Lillian Lucy Huttlin, 94, of Meadville, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on Dec. 13, 1921, the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Sophie Rhein. Lillian married her loving husband, Frank L. Huttlin, in 1945. She worked for South Euclid Lyndhurst Public Schools as a secretary; moved to Manahawkin,...

Feb 13, 2016

Gail Marie (Huya) Jakobowski, 72, of Albion and formerly of Fairview, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Greenville, PA on April 30, 1943, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalie Huya. Gail graduated from Northwestern High School.  She then went on to The Spencer Hospital School of Nursing.  Gail worked...

Feb 12, 2016

On Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 God reached down and took our Mom's hand, and led her home. Then as she stepped through the gate, the Glory of God surrounded her, He placed her other hand into Dad's, and they are walking the streets of gold together, now. She was born into the Lawrence and Leona Forbes family on July 27th,...

Feb 1, 2016

John William Hall II, 55, of Edinboro, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 at his home.  He was born in Syracuse, NY on November 27, 1960, the son of John W. Hall Sr, and Leona Hall from Conneaut, OH. John graduated from General McLane High School in the class of 1979.  He joined the U.S. Marine Corp and served for 4 years. He...

Jan 31, 2016

Dana Walter Kilburn, 66, of Edinboro, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Edinboro Manor after a 25 year encounter with M.S. He was born in Meadville on April 16, 1949, the son of the late Jack Kilburn and Pauline (Campbell) (Kilburn) Page. Dana was a lifelong resident of Edinboro.  He would eagerly speak about his mother and grandmother, Francis (Bumpus)...