Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Ann B. Kalinowski Tomczak, age 70, of Erie, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence following a two year battle with cancer.  Ann was a true warrior. 

She was born in Erie on July 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Kestel Kalinowski.

Ann graduated from Academy High School in 1969.

She worked in food service at...

Jan 15, 2021

Frances E. Anderson, age 97, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living.

She was born June 12, 1923 in Ridgway, PA to the late Ellis Johnson and Helga (Carlson) Johnson Abplanalp.

Frances graduated from Ridgway Area High School and retired as a bookkeeper from Mayer Brothers Construction Company.

She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Frances was...

Jan 14, 2021

Allen “Shorty” H. Parker, 83, of McKean, PA passed away Thursday, January 14th, 2021 at home with family and his faithful dog Penny at his side. Born December 18, 1937 in Erie, son of the late Howard and J. Marion Parker. He was a 1955 graduate of McDowell High School and served in the PA Army National Guard Reserve.  Shorty...

Jan 13, 2021

John (Jack) Robert Matz, age 92, of Sarah Reed Senior Living Apartments died Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

He was born in Erie on July 26, 1928, the son of the late Leo A. and Marie Gossman Matz.

He was a graduate of Erie Tech Memorial High School and was a member of St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents, he...

Jan 12, 2021

Shirley A. Dudenhoefer, 93, of Erie, died peacefully on January 12, 2021 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center of complications related to Covid-19.She was born in Erie, on January 28, 1927, the daughter of Herbert B. Dudenhoefer and Anna Diehl Dudenhoefer.  She lived in the same house on Ellsworth Avenue for 86 years.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in...

Jan 12, 2021

Matthew James (Vercillo) Nichols, age 30, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, a son to Susan Steffy Peterson and Ernest Vercillo.

Matthew graduated from Northwestern High School and attended Tri-State Institute.

Matthew was a loving father, husband, brother and son. He knew how to make anyone smile and was always full of laughter.

He is preceded in...

Jan 12, 2021

Marijane Sauers, 88, with loving family at her side, peacefully left this earth to be withher Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Yet, we have the hopethat one day we’ll be reunited again (John 3:16).

Marijane was born in Erie on June 13, 1932, daughter of the late Clifford Feidler andGertrude (Johnson) Feidler.

In her youth, she worked...

Jan 12, 2021

Jan 11, 2021

William “Bill” Dumas, age 50, of Union City, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on October 19, 1970, a son of Phillip A and Susan I. Miller Dumas, Sr.

Bill enjoyed working on cars most of all but also enjoyed hunting.

He was preceded in death by his companion of over 30 years, Cynthia...

Jan 11, 2021

Alene Balderson Bricker Barnes, 74, of Fairview, passed away on January 11, 2021, at Manchester Commons.

Alene was born in Weiser, ID, on April 18, 1946 to the late Robert and Ruth (Jungmeyer) Balderson.  She was a graduate of Cortland High School (NE) and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  After moving to the Erie area, she worked at The Heir Shoppe,...

Jan 11, 2021

Cynthia Lou Reichard, age 53, of Union City, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie October 18, 1967, a daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Alice M. Seib Simpson.

Cindy graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1987.

She was a loving mother and loved being with her family. 

Cindy was a big music...

Jan 10, 2021

Joy C. Hornish Alicea, age 57, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Browns Medical Center in Conneaut, Ohio. She was born in Charleston, WV on January 27, 1962 to the late James Hornish and Geraldine Schmidt.

Joy graduated from Strong Vincent High School, She was an avid reader, she loved to fish, loved Christmas, and spending time with her family.

She...

Jan 10, 2021

Richard Courtney, age 79, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born February 3, 1941 to the late Cassius and Gladys Bailey Courtney, in Atlantic, PA. Richard graduated from Wesleyville High School, class of 1958 before enlisting in the United States Navy. After his service in the Navy, he worked as a mechanic...

Jan 10, 2021

David (Gus) A. Harthan age 76, of West Springfield passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 peacefully at his residence.

He was born in Erie, on December 5, 1944 a son of the late John B. and Sylvia Linhart Harthan.

Gus was a graduate of Northwestern High School. He owned and operated his own demolition business for many years. He loved running...

Jan 9, 2021

Everett James Eddy, age 74, of Erie, passed away at his residence, Saturday, January 9th, 2021.

He was born in Erie on December 1, 1946, a son to the late Clarnell D. Hambriek Eddy, of North Brunswick, NJ, and the late Robert B. (Babe) Eddy.

Everett graduated from East High School and continued a professional career in Tae Kwon Do and was...

Jan 9, 2021

James Francis Vargo died Saturday, January 9, 2021, due to complications of life. He was born January 2, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Margaret Vargo. Jim was raised by his Grandmother, Mary Jantek Vargo, and his Aunt, Therese C. Vargo.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Ann Fickenworth Vargo, who died December 17, 2003; his twin son...

Jan 8, 2021

Karen J. Waldo, age 66, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at UPMC Hamot, after a month long battle with cancer.

She was born in Pittsburgh on May 3, 1954 a daughter of the late Robert A. and Alma P. Campbell Wilmer, Jr.

Karen graduated from Fairview High School and obtained her teaching degree from Mercyhurst College.

She enjoyed knitting,...

Jan 8, 2021

James Frank Garvin, age 85, of Fairview and formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Crawford County Care Center.

He was born in Beaver Falls, PA on July 11, 1935, the son of the late James Frasier and Carrie Thompson Garvin.

He was a graduate of Chippewa High School and worked as a cabinet maker and as a...

Jan 7, 2021

Thelma J. Butler, age 87, of Erie, passed away on January 7, 2021.  She was born in Jackson, TN on February 28, 1933, a daughter to the late John and Annie Mae Fleming Martin.

She graduated from Merry High School in Jackson, TN, class of 1951,.   She moved to Erie to be with her brother and sister.  She met the love...

Jan 7, 2021

Rev. Tessie Blanchard Jr. age 89, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, PA on March 7, 1931 to the late Tessie Sr. and Esther Beard Blanchard.

Tessie graduated from Academy High School, and worked at International (Hammermill) Paper Company, retiring after 40 years. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal...