As has become tradition, each year on the 4th of July, the Kiwanis Club of Edinboro holds its annual DUCK RACE. Thousands of plastic ducks are numbered and placed in the creek. They “swim” downstream where they are captured one by one. Prizes are awarded to the first 200-plus people whose ducks cross the finish […]
Seven Deadly Sins Wealth without work Pleasure without conscience Science without humanity Knowledge without character Politics without principle Commerce without morality Worship without sacrifice. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
When I was a child my mother said to me, ‘If you become a soldier, you’ll be a general. If you become a monk, you’ll be the pope.’ Instead I became a painter and wound up as Picasso. ~ Pablo Picasso
Classic’ – a book which people praise and don’t read. ~ Mark Twain
Margaret M. Astemborski Graham, 76, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Erie, PA on November 28, 1941, the daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve Astemborski. She graduated from Academy High in 1959. She worked for Union Bank. She owned and operated Graham’s Norge Village, was […]
Frances Marie Schwarz, 92, of McKean, formerly of Cleveland, died Friday, June 15, 2018 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Cleveland on May 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Albert and Frances Raymond. Frances loved to crochet and used her talent to provide prayer shawls, hats and gloves to the needy. In her […]
Edward Henry Bowers, 70, of Waterford, died at home on Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was born in Erie, on November 16, 1947, the son of the late Donald and Frances Bowers. Ed was a very social person and could carry on a conversation with anyone. He was a member of the American Legion Post […]
Recent tradition has it that the Community Swimming Pool, operated by American Legion Post 439, opens for the summer season on the last day of school for the General McLane School District. This years opening day is June 6th. The combination of the last day of school and a FREE swim day at the Legion […]
Ronald Joseph Klonicki, 64, of Edinboro, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Johnstown, PA on July 25, 1953, the son of Helen Klonicki and the late Joseph Klonicki. He was a member of the McLane Church, The Edinboro Historical Society, and the Erie Photography Club. He loved to cook […]
Relay For Life of General McLane is this Saturday, 11 am- 11 pm at Linden Field. Public is welcome to join in the festivities as we celebrate survivors, remember those who we have lost and raise funds to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to attack cancer from every angle. www.relayforlife.org/pageneralmclane for more information.
David L. Zindel, 67, of Dade City Florida and Edinboro Pa, passed away Monday, May 28th 2018 after recently moving back to his hometown in western Pennsylvania. He was born there on October 28th 1950 and graduated from General McLane High School in 1968. Upon completing his education he worked at the family business, Zindel’s […]
Mary Elizabeth (Mahon) Camphire, 75, of Edinboro, died Thursday, May 31, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 11, 1942, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Driscoll) Mahon. Mary’s life was dedicated to family and service to others. She attended Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edinboro, was a member […]
EDINBORO, PA (May 25, 2018) – General McLane High School hosted its second annual Military Commitment Recognition to honor the seniors of the Class of 2018 who have committed to serve our country. Students include: Maxwell Patterson (Air Force), Trisha Jimenez (Army), Mark Fisher (Marines), Tristan Beach (Navy), John Kaulis (Navy), Isaiah Lloyd (Navy) and […]
As we go about our Memorial Day holiday, let us take a moment to Remember the reason for this day. To Honor the memory of those who have fallen in service to our great nation. Take a moment in silent prayer for those thousands, who have given so much, given all, so that we may […]
Joshua S. Winkelbauer, age 34, of LeBoeuf Township, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He is the son of Robert J. Winkelbauer and the late Bernadette M. Matusik Winkelbauer. Visiting hours will be at Van Matre Funeral Home in Waterford on Tuesday, May 29th and the Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of the […]
Never laugh at live dragons. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien
Since 2004 Joe & Cami Egli have been telling all who would listen about the benefits of pellet grills. Instead of propane, natural gas, or charcoal these amazing grills use wood pellets from a variety of sources and blends to produce the controlled heat needed to prepare your next mouth watering meal. Pellets produced from […]
Jessica Leigh Jakubac, 27, of Cambridge Springs, PA, died Monday, May 14, 2018. She was born in Erie on December 18, 1990, the daughter of Leigh Ann Griffin and the late William M. Jakubac, and step daughter of Arnie Waldinger. Jess was very artistic. She enjoyed crafts and drawing with watercolors. She loved the water […]
Edward Lee Miller, 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Edinboro Manor. Ed was born May 11, 1934 in West Virginia to the late Lillian and Joseph Vern Miller. He was the youngest of 3 sons. He was married to Carol Miller also of Erie. Ed’s trade for many years […]
Carol Lewandowski, 64, of Edinboro, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, PA on January 8, 1954, the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia Lewandowski. She was a social butterfly, willing to always listen and never turn away. She loved to cook and garden, as well. She […]