Obituaries

Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis

Jan 13, 2013

Robert William Ellis, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Millcreek Manor.  He was born on June 5, 1919, son of the late Fred Richard and Alpha Florence Abbott Ellis. Robert proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II.  After serving his country Robert worked as a logger from 1941 until 1958 and  at Penn Union from 1964 until 1985.  He also...

Jeannette Eisentrager

Jeannette Eisentrager

Jan 11, 2013

Jeannette Skelton Eisentrager, 90, passed on to her heavenly home on January 11, 2013 surrounded by her family at her daughter's home. Jeannette was born June 11, 1922 in Edinboro, PA. Jeannette graduated Edinboro High School in 1940 and from Baptist Bible Seminary in 1943. She married Harley Eisentrager June 12, 1943 and became a pastor's wife. They pastored in...

Carol Kutz

Carol Kutz

Jan 4, 2013

Carol Ann Kutz, 59, died Friday, January 4, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center.  She was born on November 26, 1953, daughter of Mary Bernice (Bea) Boyle Kutz and the late Chester Edward Kutz. Carol loved animals, games, crossword puzzles, marbles, playing cards and her family.  She attended General McLane High school, and worked for Ogden and most recently at Spregue Farm...

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

Jan 2, 2013

Dennis G. Smith formerly of Edinboro passed away January 2, 2013 at the age of 82 at Brookside Homes in Erie, from complications of pneumonia.  He was born in Erie on February 2, 1930, the son of Jay M. Smith and Marjory V. (Speed) Smith. He was a 1947 graduate of Erie Technical High School.  After graduation he worked with his grandfather...

Philip Walker

Philip Walker

Dec 31, 2012

Philip Austin Walker, age 89, of Edinboro, PA, passed away peacefully at Edinboro Manor on December 31, 2012.  Born in Cambridge Springs, PA, on June 1, 1923, he was the son of Russel R. and Velma Austin Walker. Phil (PA to many) graduated from Edinboro High School in 1941, farming and working in the family business.  He and his high school sweetheart,...

Luella Wells

Luella Wells

Dec 22, 2012

Luella Margaret Wells, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at home.  She was born on April 6, 1914.  Daughter of the late Frank and Edna Dewing Hayes. Luella was a member of the Eureka Ladies Aid, Franklin Center Methodist Church, Fairview Senior Center and loved camping, playing cards and bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sumner Wells; Daughter Betty...

Matthew Coverdale

Matthew Coverdale

Dec 8, 2012

Matthew Brennan Coverdale was born in Erie at UPMC Hamot Women's Hospital on December 8, 2012, and our angel returned to heaven on the same day. Beloved son of Blair J. Coverdale and Kaitlyn Therasse, kept in their hearts forever. Survived by his father and mother, Blair J. Coverdale and Kaitlyn Therasse; paternal grandparents Richard and Jackie Coverdale, of Girard;...

Robert Chabola

Robert Chabola

Dec 3, 2012

Robert Christopher Chabola, 52, died Monday, December 3, 2012.  He was born on May 23, 1960, son of the late, John Gilbert and Evelyn Ballas Chabola. Bob loved to play golf and pool, he was also a music lover and just enjoyed life. Being that Bob was very adept in technology, he earned an Associates Degree in Electronics from EIT. Survivors...

Eleanor Yatzor

Eleanor Yatzor

Nov 29, 2012

Eleanor Francis Soltesz Yatzor, passed Thursday, November 29, 2012 at St. Vincent Health Center.  She was born on September 23, 1934, daughter of the late Bert and Mary Petrise Soltesz. Eleanor was an active member at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, volunteered weekly at the Edinboro Food Bank and participated with the Edinboro Senior Center. She was preceded in...

James Bavas

James Bavas

Nov 25, 2012

James “Jim” Anthony Bavas, died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at home.  He was born on November 16, 1946 in Tionesta, PA; Son of the late Nicolas and Marjorie (Vierling) Bavas. Jim had many hobbies in his life that he was passionate about, which include Model Railroading, fishing, woodworking and tropical fish.  He was a member of the Erie Topical Fish Society.  Jim worked...

Dorothy Flood

Dorothy Flood

Nov 25, 2012

Dorothy “Pat” Flood, died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at home.  She was born in Summerfield, KS on September 30, 1928,  daughter of the late Harry and Junia Brees Patterson. Mrs. Flood was the secretary and dispatcher for the Edinboro Police Department for sixteen years.  Previously she was a secretary for the Lincoln, Nebraska, Chamber of Commerce.  She received her police training at Mercyhurst College....

Ralph Zindel, Jr.

Ralph Zindel, Jr.

Nov 10, 2012

Ralph C. Zindel, Jr., age 89, of Edinboro, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 surrounded by his wife and loving family at home.  He was born June 8, 1923 in Flushing, NY, the son of the late Ralph and Lenore (Gillespie) Zindel. A longtime resident of Edinboro, Ralph was a 1952 graduate of the Edinboro State Teachers College and received his...

David Harrison

David Harrison

Oct 30, 2012

David Harrison, son of the late Jim and Shirley Harrison of Edinboro, PA, passed away on October 30, 2012 following an extended illness.  He was 63.  Dave is survived by his daughter Cory Harrison of North Augusta, SC, his brother and sister-in-law Mike and Cathy Harrison of Reston, VA, and his niece Bridget Harrison of Centreville, VA. Dave graduated from General McLane...

Joleé Sherrell

Joleé Sherrell

Oct 27, 2012

Joleé Ann Sherrell, 41, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at home.  She was born on November 7, 1970.  Daughter of Joseph Cornelius Sherrell and Priscilla Sherrell Hardman. Joleé loved reading, animals, especially her dog Honey, children and movies.  She was eagerly awaiting the new Twilight movie to be released.  Joleé loved to help people and her door was always open to those who needed...

James Parker

James Parker

Oct 23, 2012

James William Parker, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at St. Vincent Health Center.  He was born on March 14, 1922.  Son of the late Clinton and Flossie Smith Parker. James proudly served the United States Army during WWII.  He was a Staff Sargent of the 83rd Infantry division.  During his service he had received two Purple Hearts. He taught in Edinboro from 1947 until...

Ronald Doucette

Ronald Doucette

Oct 21, 2012

Ronald F. Doucette, 85, of Port Murray, NJ passed away on Oct. 21, 2012. Born in Boston, on January 11, 1931, and raised in Edinboro, he served in the U.S. Navy from Jan. 1945 - July 1946. After graduating from Edinboro State College, Ron taught in Bradford, PA. Upon moving to NJ, he taught math in the Rockaway Twp School...

John Pace, Sr.

John Pace, Sr.

Oct 4, 2012

John E. Pace, Sr, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, October 4th at the age of 80. He was born October 22, 1931 in Richmond VA, the son of the late William M. and Virginia (Cox) Pace of VA. He will be greatly missed by his family whom he dearly loved. John...

Dean Shepherd

Dean Shepherd

Sep 27, 2012

Dean Ronald Shepherd, 42, of Edinboro, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on June 29, 1970, the son of Ronald R. Shepherd of NY and Gail Flynn Stickner and her husband Jim of Edinboro. After graduating from General McLane High School in 1988, Dean attended DeVry University and completed technician...

Burton Warnshuis

Burton Warnshuis

Sep 8, 2012

Burton (Burt) Warnshuis, February 6, 1919 – September 8, 2012. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Burton was greeted in heaven today by his Lord and Savior along with his dear wife Jean of 51 years and granddaughter Deborah...

Bernard Hecker

Bernard Hecker

Sep 2, 2012

Bernard “Bernie” Hecker has passed away from a massive stroke on September 2, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, Pa. He was born on August 11, 1926 to Glen and Nina Hecker in Edinboro. He spent his entire 86 years in the Edinboro/ McKean area. He graduated from Edinboro High School and was drafted into the United States Army...