Obituaries

Jun 28, 2016

Sylvia Ruth Willrich, 91, of Edinboro, died June 28, 2016 at Golden Living Center - Walnut Creek. She was born in Louisville, OH on Feb. 22, 1925, the daughter of the late Samuel and Bertha Paar Hossman. Sylvia was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Albion for more than 45 years. She graduated from Albion High...

Jun 17, 2016

Irene Philomena (Rinderle) Lewis, 98, formerly of Edinboro, Cambridge Springs, and Harborcreek, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at Wesbury United Methodist Community in Meadville.  She was born in Erie on April 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Leo J. and Ida F. Rinderle. Irene was a member of the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edinboro for many...

Jun 12, 2016

Walter “Walt” Woodrow Spiller, age 84, passed away peacefully at home in Edinboro, PA on Sunday, June 12, 2016 after a short battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Walt was born on February 29, 1932 in Erie, to the late Cornelius MacLaren and Inez Marie...

May 26, 2016

Arla May Gwynn (Mitchell), 92, passed away, Thursday, May 26, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. She was born April 25, 1924 in Tarentum, Pa to the late Dorothy Mitchell (Brady) and Rayburn Mitchell. She graduated from Tarentum High School and for two years attended Indiana State College in Indiana, Pa, where she won the position of head cheerleader in her freshman...

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,...