Obituaries
George Stair, Jr.
Jun 4, 2024
George H. Stair, Jr. of Erie passed away peacefully at LECOM Senior Living Center on June 4, 2024. He was 77. Born in Harrisburg, PA, George was the beloved son of the late George and Susan Stair.
Known for his towering height and strapping frame, George stood out easily in a crowd. He was a student athlete at Bishop McDevitt High...
Rebecca L. Keener
May 31, 2024
Rebecca L. Keener, 68 of Union City, died Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Titusville, PA on July 20, 1955, the daughter of the late Clyde and Violet Frantz. Rebecca graduated from Maplewood High School. Prior to her retirement, she had worked for Erie Plastics and Viking Plastics. She enjoyed taking trips...
Kimberly Kay (Brown) Kerstetter
May 29, 2024
Kimberly Kay (Brown) Kerstetter, 67 of Union City, PA, passed away May 29, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Erie, PA on December 1, 1956, the daughter of Catherine (Kay) Brown and the late James Brown.
Kim graduated from McDowell High School in 1974 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from Edinboro University. She...
Joanne H. Cox
May 24, 2024
Joanne Hill Cox, 87, of Edinboro, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. Daughter of the late David D. Hill and Marybelle Hill Dennis, survived by husband, Clifford Cox; daughters, Lisa Tenerowicz and Bethany Buckley (Joe); grandchildren, Joshua Tenerowicz (Alena), Brian Tenerowicz (Erin) and Sarah Schweiker (Nick).
Born in Indiana, PA, on October 20, 1936, Joni attended the Keith...
Lt. Commander Vila J. "Bobbi" Hovis, USN Ret.
May 5, 2024
Lt. Commander Vila J. “Bobbi” Hovis, USN Retired, 98, passed away May 5, 2024 at her home in Annapolis, MD following a brief illness.
Bobbi was born in Girard, OH on August 31, 1925 to Myron and Doris Hovis. When Bobbi was still very young, the family moved to the shores of Edinboro Lake. It was there, with the help of...
Dawn K. Layden
May 3, 2024
Dawn K. Layden, 61 of Edinboro, died at home on Fri., May 3, 2024. She was born in Jeanette, PA on Nov. 4, 1962, the daughter of Audrey Mann and the late Robert Mann.
Dawn had been employed by the Erie Co. Assistance Office and volunteered at the Highmark Caring Place and Erie Zoo. She was an active member of Edinboro...
John G. Gourley
Apr 29, 2024
John G. Gourley, 55 of Edinboro, ended a long, hard battle with cancer on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home. He was born in Erie on August 17, 1968, the son of Gary Gourley and the late Janet Gourley.
John graduated from General McLane High School in 1987. He enjoyed running heavy equipment for Russell Standard and socializing with friends,...
Roger C. Carroll
Apr 27, 2024
Roger C. Carroll, 64, of Edinboro, PA, died April 27, 2024 at his home with his wife, Lynn, by his side. He was born January 11, 1960 in the Bronx, NY to the late Charles and Margaret (Wiedermann) Carroll.
Roger was an exceptionally generous and outgoing man who never met a stranger and was widely respected and loved. He was an...
Phyllis G. Woods
Apr 27, 2024
Phyllis G. Woods, 97, of Edinboro, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Edinboro Manor. She was born on February 5, 1927 in Draketown, PA, where she grew up on a farm with her parents, the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Sherwood) Gardner, and older brother, Axell.
In 1944, Phyllis graduated from Edinboro High School, where she...
Sharon L. Baney
Apr 21, 2024
Sharon L. Baney, 70 of Fairview, formerly of McKean, died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born in Elwood City, PA on March 22, 1954, the daughter of the late Raymond and Enid Baney.
Sharon was a resident of the Barber National Institute in Erie for many years and worked in their workshop. She loved to draw,...
Dr. John "Jack" Urban
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. John (Jack) David Urban, 86 of Edinboro, PA, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. He was born in Greensburg, PA on July 21, 1937, the son of the late John and Louise (Davey) Urban.
Jack graduated from Greensburg High School in 1956 where he played football, basketball, and track....
Michelle A. McElhenny
Apr 15, 2024
Michelle A. McElhenny, also known as “MAC”, 61, of Venango, formerly of Erie, died on Monday, April 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Erie on June 11, 1962, the daughter of the late Ivan and Marilyn Johnston.
She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1980. Michelle then attended nursing school and...
Peter R. Campbell
Apr 11, 2024
Peter Ray Campbell, born on May 20, 1986, at Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. Peter was a beacon of joy and resilience, his journey defined by love, laughter, and an indomitable spirit.
From the moment he entered this world, Peter's infectious smile lit up the room. Despite facing the...
Joan Lee Estes
Apr 7, 2024
Joan Lee (Andrews) Estes, 93, of Edinboro, passed away on April 7, 20024 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Erie on March 9, 1931 to Stanley G. and Madeline (DiPlacido) Andrews.
Joan attended St. Andrews and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1949. Joan had a passion for dancing (especially during lunch time at Strong Vincent) and she...
Martha A. Stark
Mar 29, 2024
Martha A Stark, 92 of East Herkimer, NY passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born in the Town of Columbia on September 21, 1931, the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Hugick) Sarafin.
Martha attended Richfield Springs Central Schools. She married William Stark on October 15, 1949 at St. Joseph Church in Richfield Springs. Martha and William...
Douglas Steven Myers
Mar 23, 2024
Douglas Steven Myers, 51, of McKean, passed away after battling a long illness, surrounded by his wife and children at St Vincent Hospital on March 23, 2024.
Doug was born in Erie, to Francis “Frank” Joseph Myers, Jr. and Jean Marie (Wisinski) on April 20, 1972. Siblings include Francis (Diane), Norman, Mark (Lisa), Mary Katherine (Todd), Antoinette (Ronald) and Christopher.
Doug married...
Iva Davis
Mar 7, 2024
Iva Robison Davis, 94 of Edinboro, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. She was born in Cranesville, PA, on November 30, 1929, to the late John and Margaret Robison.
Iva's greatest joy in life was knowing Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. She was a long time member of Cranesville Bible Church. She...
Patricia A. Swoger
Feb 29, 2024
Patricia A. Swoger, 96, of Edinboro, died Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 8, 1927, the daughter of the late James and Genevieve Swoger.
Pat graduated from Mercy Hospital Nursing School and worked as an RN at the Veteran Affairs Medical Centers in Cleveland, Oil City, but mostly in...
Robert J. Kraus
Feb 4, 2024
Robert J. Kraus, 90 of Edinboro, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie, PA on December 4, 1933, the son of the late Richard and Marcella Kraus.
Bob attended East High School in Erie. He served in the US Army for two years and worked as a coremaker for Erie Casting Co. for over 30...
Larry K. Harned
Jan 25, 2024
Larry K. Harned, Sr., 85 of Edinboro, died Thursday, January 25, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Edinboro on April 30, 1938, the son of the late Lynn and Edna Harned.
A lifelong resident of Edinboro, Larry graduated from the former Edinboro High School. He owned and operated Harned Roofing and Painting for 45 years and was a...
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