Obituaries

Jan 17, 2023

Mary Dolores Taylor, 86, of McKean, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.  She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Edward J. and Veronica R. Kubasik.

Mary graduated from McKean High School with honors in 1954 and was employed by the former Copes-Vulcan company as a secretary until the birth of...

Jan 10, 2023

David A. Jenkins, 69 of Conneautville, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Tuscumbia, MO on March 31, 1953, the son of the late Herschel and Alicia Jenkins.

David graduated from Eldon High School in Eldon, MO and studied at New Tribes Bible Institute.  He served as the pastor of Denny Chapel...

Jan 10, 2023

William J. Sechrist, V, 71 of Conneautville, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Erie on August 18, 1951, the son of the late William IV and Audrey Sechrist.

Bill earned an Associate Degree from Mercyhurst College.  He worked at Smith Meter for many years, then ran Sechrist Contracting for many more....

Jan 2, 2023

We may never know a more kind, caring and loving man than our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, James H. Connor.  He was born in Dents Run, PA on October 23, 1932, the son of the late Howard and Veronica Connor.

Jim grew up in Youngsville, PA. He served aboard ship in the US Navy for...

Dec 24, 2022

Paul D. Hushon, II, 58 of Edinboro, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.   He was born in Erie, PA on July 12, 1964, the son of the late Don and Magdeline Hushon.

Paul was a smart, kind man who would donate his time and money to anyone in need. He was the type of person who would...

Dec 21, 2022

Lynda Ann Sanders (Bennett), 63 of Edinboro, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2022 at her home. She was born in Erie on June 6, 1959, the daughter of Shirley Bennett and the late William "Bill" Bennett.

Lynda had fond memories of growing up in the Sterrettania area, playing in Elk Creek, riding her bike to her uncle’s...

Dec 20, 2022

Paul G. Martinson, 97 of Erie, formerly of Edinboro, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.  He was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 3, 1925, the son of the late Charles G. and Mabel (Glenn) Martinson.

Paul earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Friends University in Wichita.  He went on to study...

Dec 14, 2022

 

Leslie J. “Ed” Zacherl, 82 of Pinellas Park, FL and formerly of Cambridge Springs, PA, died December 14, 2022 at Northside Hospital, Pinellas Park, FL.  He was born in Clarion, PA on May 24, 1940, the son of the late Fred and Grace Zacherl.

 

Following high school Ed served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married Elizabeth Hoover who preceded him...

Dec 11, 2022

Michael J. Mogush, 98 of Edinboro, died Sunday, December 11, 2022 at home.  He was born in Littles Corners, Hayfield Township, PA on January 4, 1924, the son of the late George and Eva Mogush.

Mike graduated from Meadville High School in 1942 and worked a short time at Viscose before joining the U.S Army, serving with...

Nov 13, 2022

Michael R. Walker, 75 of Summit Township, died Sunday, November 13, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Stratton, Nebraska on December 3, 1946, the son of the late Raymond and Jennie Walker.

Michael attended McCook High School in Nebraska. He worked as a machinist for Zurn Industries in Erie.

He served in...

Nov 4, 2022

James H. Giles, 73 of Waterford, died Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 12, 1949, the son of the late Dr. J. Howard and Ruth Giles.

James graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Mercyhurst College. He was an LPN at Pleasant Ridge Manor...

Oct 28, 2022

Christy D. Gilson, 47 of Mercer, PA, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, PA on August 27, 1975, the daughter of Henry Ratay and Patricia Serge.

Christy graduated from West Middlesex High School and earned an Associate Degree from TriState Technical Institute in Erie.

She loved to...

Oct 19, 2022

Virginia Rose “Ginny” Padasak, 92 of Cambridge Springs, formerly of St. Marys, PA, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Edinboro Manor in Edinboro, PA.  She was born January 24, 1930 in Middletown, CT, the daughter of the late Frank and Lilly Adams.

Ginny was a dedicated wife, mother, aunt and friend to all.  In addition to raising her...

Oct 10, 2022

Robert G. Trace, 76, of Albion, formerly of Cambridge Springs, died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 10, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born in Saegertown on October 11, 1945, the son of the late Arnold Trace Sr. and Betty McQueen.

Robert worked as a truck driver for Dave Klie Trucking for...

Oct 7, 2022

Donald James Renn, age 86, known as Jim to family and friends, died October 7, 2022 at Edinboro Manor after a lingering illness. A full-time professor at Edinboro University of PA until his retirement at age 77, Jim had the distinction of teaching longer than anyone else in the history of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. During...

Oct 6, 2022

Mary Ann Behymer, 79 of Edinboro, formerly of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at home.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Guida.

Mary Ann loved to knit, crochet and color.  She also enjoyed bowling and fishing. She was preceded in death by...

Sep 22, 2022

Fredrick L. Ball, 62 of McKean, formerly of Albion, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, PA on August 23, 1960, the son of the late Eli and Laura Ball.

Fred attended Northwestern High School. He worked for a few years at the former Marx Toy...

Sep 18, 2022

Breanna Lynn Elder was welcomed Home by her Lord Jesus on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She had been welcomed to this world by Tim, Darla, and big brother, Caleb Elder (Monica Meyer), on Feb. 3, 1994 in Erie, PA. Bre is greatly loved by her maternal grandparents, Rev. Victor and Barbara Baxter of Brockway, and her paternal grandparents, Nada...

Sep 17, 2022

Geraldine A. “Gerrie” McCaslin, 85 of Erie, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Paget.

Gerrie graduated from Johnsonburg High School. Fondly known as “The Donut Lady”, Gerrie worked at the Mighty Fine Donut location in...

Sep 14, 2022

Janet Beverly (Morris) Renn, of Edinboro, known as Beverly to family and friends, was born in Chester County, PA, near the Mason-Dixon Line, on November 16, 1936. She was the older daughter of the late Clyde J. Morris and Mae Roberts Morris, who owned and operated a classic dairy farm near the village of Barnsley. Beginning at an early...