Obituaries

Dec 18, 2019

George C. Pfeiffer, IV, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was born in Buffalo, NY, April 26, 1972 to George and Susan Overton Pfeiffer, III.

George was a 1990 graduate of McDowell High School, where he was on the baseball team, and caddied at the Kahwka Club through his high school years. His love...

Dec 18, 2019

Mark E. Lillie, age 65, of Erie, passed away December 18, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Erie, a son of the late Wayne and Betty Bowes Lillie.

Mark attended East High School, class of 1972 before beginning to work for Champion Ford, where he worked for over 30 years. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, and...

Dec 18, 2019

Shirley V. (Kuhl) O’Hara, age 95, of Erie died peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Westlake Woods Assisted Living Center. Shirley was born 1924 in Erie, the daughter of the late Norbert and Gertrude Kuhl. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy, then was employed by Western Union Telegraph Company which expanded her to work in Washington, D.C. for a short...

Dec 17, 2019

Mrs. Mary Lou Scottino, age 89, of Erie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

She was born on July 15, 1930, in Erie, a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Plavcan.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Dr. Joseph P. Scottino; a step sister, Helen Martha Foulke; and a sister, Virginia...

Dec 17, 2019

Anne Gabel Lohrer age 81, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on April 29, 1938 a daughter of the late Maurice E. and Mary Elizabeth Tracy Gabel.

Anne attended Girard High School and worked at Spectrum Control for over 30 years.

She enjoyed going to their Hunting Camp with her husband and...

Dec 15, 2019

Dec 15, 2019

Martin Nunamaker, age 72, of Erie, passed away at Hamot Hospital, December 15, 2019. He was born in Sugarcreek, PA to the late Margaret Grygier before moving to Erie.

Martin attended Academy High School before joining the United States Navy, and serving his country in the Vietnam War. He went on to work for General Electric for over 36 years, retiring...

Dec 15, 2019

Beth Maxine Arnson Lester, age 87, of Erie died on Sunday December 15, 2019 at home surrounded by family.

 

Born in Jamestown, NY on June 30, 1932, a daughter of the late Herman B. and Rose Stark Arnson.

Beth was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of January 1950, and Eastman Dental Dispensary of Rochester, NY in 1952.  Beth...

Dec 14, 2019

Edward H. Schenker, age 74, of McKean, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Western Reserve Health Care Center.

He was born on December 28, 1944 in Erie, a son of the late Henry and Clara M. Schenker.                                                                                                                                          

Ed served in the United States Army.

He later was employed at Lords manufacturing and GE for more than 30 years as...

Dec 14, 2019

Donald Dennis Drake, age 62, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on August 19, 1957, a son of the late Ralph and Doris Scott Drake.

Don graduated from General McLane High School in 1976.

He was a car enthusiast; he loved his family and dog, King and will be greatly...

Dec 13, 2019

Leona A. Butts (Lee), age 76, of Fairview, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Erie on April 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Generoso and Ammarilla (Vorse) D’Onofrio.

Leona was a Class of 1961 graduate of Academy High School in Erie.  She was a loving homemaker, loved many pets, especially her cats. She...

Dec 13, 2019

Alan J. Haraldson, age 71, passed away on December 13th, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, February 18, 1948 to the late Alvin Haraldson and Lorraine Miller Haraldson Stanek.

                Alan graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School, class of 1966, and went on to join the United States Navy....

Dec 11, 2019

Dec 11, 2019

Helen Blaszczyk Mikolajczak, age 97, of Erie, passed away, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at St. Mary’s Home, East.

She was born in Erie on May 21, 1922, a daughter of the late Roman Blaszczyk and Sophia (Zielinski) Blaszczyk. 

Helen was a 1941 graduate of East High School and was a member of St. Stanislaus Church.  Helen was a quiet, loving presence...

Dec 11, 2019

On the evening of December 11, 2019 our beloved mother Mary Diane Ogden Kohler, 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

 

She was the daughter of the late William and Vila McAlee Ogden.  In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother Michael Ogden and infant granddaughter Mary Marie .  

 

Mary was...

Dec 10, 2019

Dec 9, 2019

Dec 7, 2019

Alice Page, age 81, of Erie, passed away December 7, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  Private arrangements are under the care of Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 W. 10th St., Erie.

Dec 6, 2019

Betty Jean Baron age 95, of Erie, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on November 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Floyd Burger and Bertha Krup Dickinson.

Betty graduated from East High School and went on to work at GECAC for many years where she was the director of the Senior Aide...

Dec 5, 2019

Brooklyne Rose Shambaugh, 18 months, went home to God’s loving arms on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at UPMC Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh.   She was born on May 23, 2018, to Daniel and Emily (Hoover) Shambaugh of McKean.

Brooklyne was a warrior princess who was full of spirit and spunk.  She faced her battle with leukemia with bravery and boldness. Overflowing with energy...