Obituaries

Dec 30, 2020

Hazen A. Lewis age 94, of Girard passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Elmwood Gardens.

He was born in Fairview on November 17, 1926 a son of the late Clyde and Mabel Henry Lewis.

Hazen was a graduate of Fairview High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked at Penn Brass and Copper...

Dec 30, 2020

Gary G. Scarpitti, Sr., age 69, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on January 23, 1951, a son of the late Edward Scarpitti, Sr. and Virginia Myers Scarpitti.

He was a 1969 graduate of Tech Memorial High School. Gary served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at...

Dec 30, 2020

Dec 30, 2020

Mary Ann (Allen) Isaac Thomas, age 76, of Erie, entered eternal rest on Wednesday December 30, 2020.  Born to the late Howard Lee and Lily Pearl Allen in Erie on January 5, 1944. 

She graduated from Academy High School and became a certified nurse assistant.   She was a phlebotomist at John F Kennedy Center and retired after 20 years...

Dec 30, 2020

DeMario L. Ponder, age 28, went to his Savior on Wednesday December 30, 2020.   He was born in Waynesboro, MS on February 15, 1992, a son of Daphne Ponder and the late Mario D. Gilliam.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School and held various jobs in construction and restaurants including Bob Evans.   DeMario had a good sense of humor, always...

Dec 29, 2020

James A. Treiber, age 78, of Millcreek died with love, peace, and the fulfillment of a life well lived on Thursday, December 29, 2020 at UPMC Hamot as a result of complications from PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy).

He was born October 6, 1942 in Erie the son of the late Albert E. and Margaret (Sulecki) Treiber.

Jim graduated from East...

Dec 29, 2020

Dolores V. Lyons, age 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center.   She was born in Erie on February 24, 1928, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Johnson.

She graduated from East High School and the Hamot School of Nursing before beginning her more than 40 year career as a registered nurse...

Dec 29, 2020

Gerald F. Smith, Sr., age 88, of Erie, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  He was born May 11, 1932 in Meadville, PA, son of the late Raymond F. and Florence D. Reddick Smith. 

Gerald served his country in the US Army during the Korean War, and after, worked as a laborer at the Talon Zipper Company. ...

Dec 28, 2020

Royale Lillie Miller (Ro Ro, Bumblebee, Shugga) passed away peacefully at home with her family on December 28, 2020. She went home to be with the lord at the age of 2 years old. She was born September 8, 2018.

Royale is preceded in death by her grandfather, Maurio Pacley Sr., Uncle, Jemar Phillips, and aunt, Monica Williams.

She is survived by...

Dec 28, 2020

Suzanne C. Neth, age 82, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on May 22, 1938 to the late Oscar W. and Lucretia Tell Neth. Suzanne graduated from Academy High school, before earning degrees from Penn State Behrend and Erie Business Center. Sue was employed at UPMC Hamot for over 30...

Dec 27, 2020

Mary Ann Fillak Wells, age 92, of Cherry St. Ext., Millcreek Township, passed away on Sunday, December 27.  She was born in Albion, PA on November 13, 1928 to late Andrew and Annastazia Fillak.

A graduate of Albion High School, she moved to the Cherry Street home in Erie in 1957.  She developed strong administrative assistant skills and was the office...

Dec 27, 2020

Marcella (Sally) Fahncke Werner died on December 27, 2020, at Manchester Commons, an assisted living facility in Erie PA. She was 96. Marcella was born to Otto M. and Eda (Kable) Fahncke on August 30, 1924 in Liberty Township of Mercer County, Ohio. On December 21, 1947, she married Dr. John R. Werner. They later divorced in 1982. John preceded...

Dec 27, 2020

Jean Connell Byerly, age 88, of Erie, passed away, Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Walnut Creek Healthcare.   She was born in Yatesboro, PA on November 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Julia Connell.

She graduated from Shannock High School and held multiple jobs, retiring from Royal Arms.   She enjoyed camping and country music.  Most of all, she loved her family...

Dec 26, 2020

Michele M. Wiesen, age 55, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born on April 24, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter to the late Michael Soucie and Dorothy Channell Soucie.

Michele graduated Regina High School, in South Euclid, Ohio.

She had a joyous spirit and an amazing sense of humor. Michele loved Ohio State football...

Dec 25, 2020

William A. Knowles, age 88, of Erie, went to eternal rest on Friday December 25, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Mt. Pleasant, TN on June 5, 1932, the youngest child of the late Mora and Hannah Webster Knowles.

He graduated from high school in Tennessee and enlisted in the Air Force.  He lived in Pittsburgh for 20 years...

Dec 24, 2020

Ryan “RT” Thomas, age 46, of Erie, PA passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. Ryan was born on March 17, 1974 to Deborah Clinton and the late Alvin Pohl, and raised by Thomas Crumpler since the age of 1.  

Ryan was a talented artist and was also a skilled barber.  He was loved by many and enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 23, 2020

JoAnne Marcia (Eickley) McDaniel, age 76, of Erie passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 12, 1944 in Geneva, OH the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Brown) Eickley.

A longtime resident of Erie, she enjoyed music and movies. Her greatest joy was following the activities of her children and grandchildren.

Besides her...

Dec 23, 2020

June M. Brandt, age 93, of Erie, passed away at St. Mary’s East on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

She was born in Erie, on April 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Arthur Boyer and Doris Boyer Dowler.

June graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1945 and worked soon after at Erie Resistor Corporation before working for many years and retiring...

Dec 22, 2020

Robert “Papa” H. Leuschen, Jr, age 59, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Fairview Manor. He was born on March 8, 1961, in Erie, to the late Robert Leuschen, Sr. and Rose Snars Leuschen.

He attended Aberdeen High School in California before enlisting in the United States Army. Upon returning to the Girard area, he worked at...

Dec 22, 2020

Irene “Tissie” Evans finished well after 88 years upon the earth.  She was born in Cambridge Springs, and was one of the 13 children of Lucille and Simon Holowach.  She was married to Arthur Evans, who proceeded her in death.  He was the owner of Art’s Grocery and Bakery for 39 years before his son took over the business.  Irene...