Obituaries

Dec 21, 2020

Louise J. Powers Green, age 88, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Manchester Commons.  She was born in Erie on July 22, 1932, a daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Dunker Powers.

Louise was a homemaker and held a variety of positions throughout the Erie area.

In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her...

Dec 19, 2020

Troy Kent Schmidt, age 58 of Erie, Pa., passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Weatherford, Okla. surrounded by his family after courageously battling brain cancer.Troy will be remembered for his caring nature, intelligence, sense of humor, lifelong friendships, love for music, and passion for travel.Troy, affectionately known as Grandpa T and T-Daddy, was born on July 15, 1962 in...

Dec 19, 2020

Charles A Fischer, age 77, of Millcreek, loving father, grandfather and proud Veteran died peacefully on Saturday, December, 19, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born October 9, 1943 to the late Catherine (Heid) and Francis Fischer.

He attended St. John’s grade school where he was voted athlete of the year, graduated from Cathedral Prep (1962) and Gannon...

Dec 19, 2020

Gregory A. Baran age 71, of Erie passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Erie on October 21, 1949 a son of the late Andrew and Audrey J. Bernritter Baran.

Greg was a graduate of Academy High School; Penn State University with a bachelor degree in Education; his Masters from Edinboro...

Dec 18, 2020

Thomas G. “Uncle Tom” Freeman, age 68, former of Millcreek passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Conneaut, OH on July 15, 1952, a son of Howard Freeman of Millcreek and the late Eileen R. Wygant Freeman.

While Tom was growing up, he was active in the Boy Scouts and also was known as...

Dec 17, 2020

Keith A. Brocious, age 51, of Wattsburg, passed away on Thursday December 17, 2020.  He was born in Erie, PA on November 24, 1969, a son of Carol Wickles Brocious and the late Donald Brocious.

He graduated from McDowell High School in 1987.   He also attended Vo-Tech and became a journeyman electrician through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).   He...

Dec 15, 2020

Alan W. Gregg, Sr., age 82, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.

He was born in Erie on October 3, 1938 a son of the late James D. Gregg and Marion McLeod Gregg Altman.

He graduated from Lawrence Park High School and attended Buffalo University.

Alan worked many years as a Sales Manager and later...

Dec 15, 2020

Mary Margaret “Molly” Albertson, age 85, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on August 13, 1935 a daughter of the late James F. and Katherine C. Dixon Shaughnessy.

Molly graduated from Villa Maria Academy.

She was a lifetime member of St. Andrew Church.

Molly loved everything Irish including St. Patrick’s Day; she looked forward...

Dec 14, 2020

Cynthia Joy (Small) Niemela, died peacefully at the age of 83, on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Manchester Commons, in Erie, PA.

Cindy was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey on February 19, 1937 to the late Frank Gates Small and Pauline Brauner Small.

If you knew her, you would agree that she was a loving and devoted wife and mother who was...

Dec 14, 2020

Edward L. Ruff, Jr., age 63, of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born in Erie, PA on August 15, 1957, a son of the late Edward L. Ruff, Sr. and Helen Johnson Ruff.

Edward was a 1975 graduate of East High School. He then graduated from Gannon University where he earned a Bachelor...

Dec 14, 2020

Thomas L. Wolff, age 78, of Erie, passed away December 14, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie to the late William and Leta Piper Wolff, November 29, 1942.

Thomas is survived his daughter, Andria Goodman, his Grandchildren, Paytien, Catiline, BreAnna, Christopher, and Emily. He is further survived by two Great grandchildren, Isabella, and Noah. And 1 Nephew...

Dec 13, 2020

Dec 13, 2020

David O. Thayer age 84, of Fairview, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.

 He was born in Erie on November 3, 1936 a son of the Late William O. and Bertha Smith Thayer.

 David was a graduate of Academy High School, served in the United Sates Army, and started his career as a linemen for...

Dec 12, 2020

Sam J. Novello age 87 of Erie, passed away peacefully in his own home on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

He was born in Erie, PA on October 14, 1933 a son of the late Patsy and Delphine Turano Novello.

He was a 1951graduate of Cathedral Prep in Erie and attended Gannon University for drafting and blue print orientation. He served in the...

Dec 12, 2020

Elizabeth (“Betty”) J. Grant, age 97, of Erie, passed away December 12, 2020 at Saint Mary’s Asbury Ridge Nursing Home. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 1923, the daughter of the late Kenneth Scheppner and Dorothy Dumond Scheppner.

Betty was a graduate of Hamot School of Nursing, Class of 1946. Following graduation she worked at Greenpoint Hospital, in...

Dec 12, 2020

Christopher S. Erickson, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at his residence.

He was born in Erie, on May 2, 1958, a son of Lawrence P. Erickson and Audrey Paczynski Natcher. Christopher was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. He worked as a signalman/signal maintainer for Norfolk Southern/CSX railroad and as a machinist at a...

Dec 12, 2020

Joan Marie (Davison) Wienczkowski age 80, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

Born in Townville, PA, on March 1, 1940, the daughter of the late Alva Davison and Mary K. (Katulich) Davison.

Joan graduated from Erie Technical High School in 1958 where she studied art, then continued her education at Edinboro University for two years.

Joan...

Dec 12, 2020

Joseph Collins Murphey, age 90, formerly of Fairview, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at St. Vincent Health Center.

 

Joe was born in Rossville, Tenn. on February 3, 1930, a son of the late James Farley and Lucille (Boswell) Murphey. He was raised on the family farm. Joe graduated first in his class from Collierville (Tenn.) High School in 1948....

Dec 12, 2020

In the presence of family and surrounded by love, Sandra Maries age 85, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Alexander and Kathleen Hunt Marthinsen.

Sandra graduated from Villa Maria Academy and went on to work at Prudential for many years.

In...

Dec 11, 2020

Mary R. Blakely of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on December 11, 2020, at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 83.Mary was born on April 24, 1937 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Anderson and Lillie Neil Jones Roberts.

Mary completed her primary education in Laurel Mississippi. She began her secondary education in Laurel but completed it in Erie,...