Obituaries
Luis Figueroa
Jan 20, 2024
Luis Santiago Figueroa, 90 of McKean, died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico on January 1, 1934, the son of the late Felix and Antonia Figueroa.
Luis worked for Riley Stoker in Erie for many years. He enjoyed farming, gardening and horseback riding. He loved all types...
David L. Moraski
Jan 16, 2024
David L. Moraski, 58 of Edinboro, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home. He was born May 15, 1965 in Anchorage, Alaska, the son of Thomas and Sandy Moraski.
David graduated from General McLane High School in 1983 and earned an associate degree from Triangle Tech. He was currently employed as an inspector for PennDOT, where he worked for 20...
Michael J. "Shorty" Samples
Jan 6, 2024
Michael J. “Shorty” Samples, 41, of Erie, died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home. He was born in Erie on January 4, 1983, the son of the late Emory “Skeeter” Wolf and Jeanie Samples Burnett.
Mike graduated from General McLane High School in the class of 2002. He was a long term valued employee of Contemporary Motorcar in Erie....
Elaine Louise Cooney Spiller
Jan 1, 2024
Elaine Louise Cooney Spiller, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Westerville, Ohio on January 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Daughter of the late Elaine Blanden and Willis Cooney, Elaine was born in Warren, Pennsylvania on October 14, 1936. After primary and high school, Elaine ventured to Erie where she earned a bachelor’s degree in...
Daniel Moul
Dec 20, 2023
Daniel A. Moul, 53 of Erie, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Corry, PA on January 17, 1970, the son of Susan (Moul) Reed and the late Dell Moul.
Dan worked as a tile layer for Jay’s Flooring. He had over 30 years experience in tile laying design. He enjoyed motorcycles and...
Loretta (Sawicki) Vanstone
Dec 6, 2023
Loretta Vanstone, 76 of Edinboro, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh, on October 8, 1947, the daughter of the late Walter J. and Josephine (Kuzio) Sawicki, and later also raised by Cyl (Alexandrunas) Sawicki.
Upon graduation from Vincentian Academy High School in Pittsburgh, Loretta went on to study Dental Hygiene at...
Wanita Kennedy
Nov 29, 2023
Wanita Gail (Snyder) Kennedy, 91 of Edinboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in California, PA on Aug. 7, 1932 the daughter of the late William Gale Snyder and Mary Edna Snyder.
Wanita graduated from California Community High School in 1950 and received a degree in accounting from Penn Commercial College. She...
Christopher E. Linder
Nov 19, 2023
Christopher Eugene Linder, 77 of McKean, died Sunday, November 19, 2023 at home. He was born June 2, 1946 in Ridgway, PA, the son of the late Leroy and Janice Linder.
The family moved to Saegertown, PA and in 1964 Chris graduated from Saegertown Junior/Senior High School, where he played trumpet in the marching band. After graduation, he served in...
John Francis Weber
Nov 12, 2023
John F. Weber, 76, of Meadville, died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Erie on August 6, 1947, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Plavcan) Weber.
John was a Vietnam Army Veteran and following his service spent 43 years at Applied Industrial Technologies (formerly Bearings, Inc.)....
Jerome Francis Smith
Nov 11, 2023
Jerome Francis Smith, 77, a proud Vietnam Vet and Navy See Bee, passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. He was born in Grove City, Pa on February 10, 1946, the son of Herman and Esther Smith.
Jerry was an avid outdoorsman and talented antique restorer. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
Steven W. Lucore
Nov 4, 2023
Steven William Lucore, 53, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2023, in Gillette, WY. He was born on July 25, 1970, in Erie, PA, the son of Lowell Lucore and the late Barbara Lucore.
His passing came as a profound loss to all who knew him and leaves behind cherished memories of a life...
Susan M. Abramoski
Oct 21, 2023
Susan M. Abramoski, 66 of Edinboro, went into Gods’ loving arms on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Erie on Sept. 14, 1957, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose Podalski.
Susie was a 1976 graduate of East High School in Erie. She worked at the PA Soldiers’ and...
Linda M. Ackerman
Oct 15, 2023
Linda M. Ackerman, 74 of Edinboro, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home. She was born in Warren, PA on November 5, 1948, the daughter of the late Dwight and Catherine Carlson.
Linda attended Warren Area High School. She held various jobs throughout her life, but most recently worked in home health care as a caregiver before her retirement. ...
John Alexander Johnson
Oct 8, 2023
John Alexander Johnson, 92, a longtime resident of Sheffield, passed away at his home in Edinboro, Pa. on Oct. 8, 2023.
He was born July 14, 1931, in Stoneham, Pa. to the late Harry and Agda Johnson. He graduated from Warren High School in 1949, lettering in baseball and wrestling. He was on the first wrestling team and one of...
Kevin E. Grucza
Oct 8, 2023
Kevin E. Grucza, 64 of Erie, died Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born in Erie, PA on July 23, 1959, the son of the late Warren and Joan Grucza.
Kevin graduated from Strong Vincent High School in the class of 1977.
He worked at the Warren Company, in Erie for more than 20 years.
Kevin enjoyed fishing and...
Cortney R. Bowser
Oct 7, 2023
Cortney R. (Gould) Bowser, 40 of Edinboro, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, PA on November 17, 1982, the daughter of Dale Gould and Rebecca Estes.
Cortney loved to spend time surrounded by her family and her pets. She loved to snuggle on the couch, and was almost never without a blanket and one...
Mary A. Wray
Sep 29, 2023
It is with sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Mary A. Wray.
Mary was born in Union City on February 10, 1950 to Dortha Iona and Charles Scott McLallen. She graduated from General McLane High School in 1968 and went on to earn a BS in Elementary and Special Education from Edinboro State College. Mary will always...
Kerry Ann Linder
Sep 24, 2023
Kerry Ann Linder, 45 of Erie, PA, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on July 2, 1978, the daughter of the late Kim Lear.
Kerry loved watching her children play baseball, football, and wrestle while they were growing up. She was the life of the party. She brought a smile to...
Vernie H. Smith
Sep 5, 2023
Vernie H. Smith, 83, of Edinboro, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her home. She was born in Glassport, PA on October 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert and Lela First.
Vernie was a graduate of Academy High School in Erie.
Other than being a wonderful loving mother to her 5 children, Vernie worked at General McLane...
John Van Laningham
Aug 13, 2023
John Van Laningham, 82, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Wesbury Retirement Community in Meadville, PA. John was the son of Dr. Leland W. Van Laningham and Florice S. Van Laningham of Edinboro. He is survived by his brother, Jim Van Laningham.
John lived his entire life in Edinboro, PA. He graduated from Edinboro High School and...
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