Obituaries

Richard Warnshuis

Richard Warnshuis

Mar 3, 2015

Richard Burton Warnshuis, 68, of Erie, formerly of Edinboro went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, March  3, 2015 at his home.  He was born in Erie, on August 21, 1946, the son of the late Burton and Jean Warnshuis. Dick spent most of his life in Edinboro, where he was a dairy farmer for many years and taught math...

Wesley Hakanen, Ph.D.

Wesley Hakanen, Ph.D.

Feb 25, 2015

Wesley Edwin Hakanen, Ph.D., 82, of Edinboro died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was born on June 17, 1932 the son of the late Sulo Hakanen and Fleming Whitsell Bentley. Wes received his doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh, was an administrator at Pennsylvania State University for 23 years and an administrator at Edinboro University...

Donald Thomas

Donald Thomas

Feb 23, 2015

Donald Earl Thomas, 80, of McKean, died peacefully at his home on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015.  He was born in Erie on Oct 16, 1934, the son of the late Earl and Freida Thomas. Donald graduated from Academy High School and worked as a Product Manager at Bucyrus-Erie. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, reading and feeding birds. He was a member of...

Gretchen Gala

Gretchen Gala

Feb 16, 2015

No Services will be held per Gretchen's Request.

Theresa Sheesley

Theresa Sheesley

Feb 6, 2015

Theresa Marie (Pordgual) Sheesley, 87, of Meadville, formerly of Erie died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at her home.  She was born in Erie on October 17, 1927, the daughter of the late Stanley and Stephania Pordgual. Theresa worked at the Erie VA Medical Center for many years in the kitchen. She prepared and delivered food to many of our veterans. She...

Josephine Swartwood

Josephine Swartwood

Jan 28, 2015

Josephine Charlotte Wisinski Swartwood, 49, of Warren, OH, formerly of McKean, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 in Warren, OH.  She was born in Lackawanna, NY, on May 2, 1965, the daughter of Richard and Suzanne Wisinski of McKean. Josephine was a 1983 graduate of General McLane High School.  For a short time, she joined the US Navy. Other than her loving parents,...

Daniel Mclaughlin

Daniel Mclaughlin

Jan 6, 2015

Daniel O. McLaughlin, 83, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015.  He was born in Homestead, PA on Jan. 31, 1931, the son of the late Frank and  Sofia McLaughlin. Dan graduated form Edinboro University in 1958 with a degree in elementary education.  He spent over 30 years as a teacher and principal at Cambridge Springs Elementary School until his retirement in 1993....

Frank Roseberry

Frank Roseberry

Dec 29, 2014

Frank J. Roseberry, 75, of Edinboro, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at his home. He was born in Jackson, KY on September 2, 1939, the son of the late Fess and Lillian Roseberry. Frank worked for Bucyrus-Erie for 30 years and General Electrical in Erie for 22 years. He loved fishing, watching cowboy movies, hunting, trap shooting, and taking care...

Walter Holt

Walter Holt

Dec 26, 2014

Walter S. Holt, 93, of Fort Myers, FL, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 26th, 2014, surrounded by music, family, and loved ones. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 29th, 1921, son of the late Walter H. and J. Gertrude Holt. Although Walt worked for American States Insurance in Erie, and proudly served in WWII in the Pacific Navy Fleet...

Eleanor Zelina

Eleanor Zelina

Dec 16, 2014

Eleanor Frances (Tacik) Zelina, 85, of Edinboro and Highland Country Estates, DeBary, FL, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 at Golden Living Center–Western Reserve in Erie.  She was born in New Middletown, OH on May 31, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Frances M. Nikolosko Tacik. She graduated from Springfield Twp High School, Petersburg, OH in 1947. Later attended...

Raymond Glaser

Raymond Glaser

Dec 12, 2014

Raymond Adam Glaser, Jr., of Edinboro, formerly of Pittsburgh, died on his 95th birthday, Friday, December 12, 2014, at Edinboro Manor.  He was born in Pittsburgh, on December 12, 1919,  the son of the late Raymond and Jean (Pritchard) Glaser. Ray was a proud US Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII. He was past commander and service officer of the Edinboro American...

Karen Kohler

Karen Kohler

Nov 30, 2014

Karen Lynn Lyons Kohler Beloved wife & mother passed away on Nov 30, 2014.  Services will be private with a public memorial to follow in the spring. In lieu of flowers donate to St. Paul's Church 25812 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

Virginia Hayes

Virginia Hayes

Nov 29, 2014

Virginia May Hayes, 81, of Edinboro, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Girard, on May 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Thomas And Arletah (Showman) Blount. Virginia was a hard worker all her life. She worked on the family farm raising dairy cows and taking care of her family. She also worked at...

Ronald Ackerman, Sr.

Ronald Ackerman, Sr.

Nov 25, 2014

Ronald Paul Ackerman, Sr., 71, of Edinboro, formerly of Sheffield, PA, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 at St. Vincent Health System.  He was born in Meadville on October 19, 1943, the son of the late George Ackerman and Edith (Poe) Shallenbarger. Ron loved shopping, playing cards, especially Bridge, and spending time with his wife. He was renowned for being a wonderfully...

Paul Keller

Paul Keller

Nov 12, 2014

Paul Duane Keller, 84, of McKean, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 at the Edinboro Manor.  He was born in Peoria, Illinois on March 17, 1930, the son of the late Leon and Felistias (Sprout) Keller. Paul worked as a expediter for Erie Strayer, worked for LOC Inc., and Hobbs Lumber. He was a past Fire Chief of the McKean Hose Co....

Richard Crandall

Richard Crandall

Nov 8, 2014

J. Richard Crandall, 85, of Franklin Twp, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.  He was born in Erie, on June 3, 1929, the son of the  late Virgil and Bertha (McClenathin) Crandall. Richard was a successful dairy farmer for 45 years. He started with eight foundation cows and over the years grew his herd to 60 cows....

Henry Leute

Henry Leute

Nov 6, 2014

Henry Scott Leute was born on November 6th 2014 to Pisey and Scott Leute and passed a short time later.  Henry only had a brief time in this world before moving to the next, but he only knew love while he was with us.  Henry’s short life will always be celebrated and remembered by those who loved him and he will be...

Howard Brown

Howard Brown

Oct 12, 2014

Howard Leroy Brown, 83, of Edinboro, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 at his home. He was born in Butler, PA on November 25, 1930, the son of the late Elmer and Lauretta Brockway Brown. Howard worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years. He worked for numerous companies. He was one of the operators that dug tunnels in Pittsburgh....

Lois Meabon

Lois Meabon

Sep 28, 2014

Lois M. Meabon, 89, formerly of Edinboro, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 28, 2014.   She was born May 25, 1925 in Westline, Pa, the daughter of the late Annaus and Hattie Andersen. For 52 years she was the loving wife of the late James Meabon who passed away in 1998. She was also preceded by three brothers, Fred Andersen,...

Michael Puchacz

Michael Puchacz

Sep 26, 2014

Michael Felix Puchacz, 57, of Cambridge Springs, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 suddenly at his farm.  He was born in Meadville on Jan. 5, 1957, the son of the late Walter and Laura (Styborski) Puchacz. Michael worked for DH Steel Products in Erie. He was involved in the construction of many buildings in the area. He was a member of the...