Obituaries

Mar 2, 2020

George F. Stoney Bennett, age 76, of Erie, died on Monday, March 2, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on October 18, 1943, son of the late Florence V. Stoney and John O. Bennett

George graduated from McDowell High School class of 1961 and then earned his Bachelor of Arts from Bethany College (WV) and his Master of Arts...

Mar 1, 2020

Ralph Gary Adams, age 64, of Edinboro, Pa., passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on January 3, 1956, a son of the late Evelyn M. Adams.

Ralph was a 1975 graduate of McDowell High School.

Ralph entered the workforce at Thomas Erie, Inc. Throughout the years, Ralph was involved with maintenance at...

Mar 1, 2020

Connie L. Craig age 64, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on April 1, 1955, a daughter of the late Charles and Ella Mae Bashline Craig.

Connie graduated from McDowell High School and then went on to work at Heatron for 42years.

She was a member of the Elks Lodge #67.

Connie was...

Feb 29, 2020

Clifford A. Moon, age 85, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home.

He was born in Ellwood City, PA on September 19, 1934, a son of the late Daniel E. and Edith V. Eaton Moon.

He attended Millcreek High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army in October 1954 and serving our country...

Feb 28, 2020

Leona M. Easly age 89, of Erie, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

She was born in Pittsfield, PA, December 1st, 1930, the daughter of the late Geroge O. and Elizabeth C. Dahlstrom Kendall.

Leona worked at ShrinersHospital for Children for 32 years as a receptionist.  She was a member of the FirstUnitedMethodistChurch.  She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles...

Feb 28, 2020

Feb 27, 2020

Robert W. Campbell, age 83, of Erie passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at home. He was born February 29, 1936 in Erie the son of the late E. Ward and Mabel O’Brien Campbell.

Robert was a graduate of Cathedral Prep and had attended Gannon and Yale Universities.

He was retired from American Sterilizer (AMSCO) after 30 years having been...

Feb 27, 2020

Ella L. Crockett, age 66, of Erie, died on Thursday February 27, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born in Erie on May 25, 1953.  A daughter of Bessie E L Franklin and the late Thomas Crockett, Jr.

She graduated from Academy High School and Gannon College; and attended Hahnemann Medical School in Philadelphia, Pa.

Ella was a thoughtful, caring, loving, compassionate,...

Feb 26, 2020

Feb 26, 2020

Teresa Schulz Halm, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

She was born in Nashville, TN on January 15, 1985, a daughter of John A. and Tammy Thomas Schulz of Girard.

Teresa graduated from Girard High School in 2003 and Erie Business School with a LPN degree.

She enjoyed doing crafts, scrapbooking and painting.  Teresa loved amusement parks, going on...

Feb 25, 2020

Daniel Kevin Lynch passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 25,, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.  Dan was born in Meadville, PA, on May 17, 1945, the sixth of ten children of the late LeRoy T. and Julia (Swaney) Lynch. 

Dan is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lee (McGraw), of 47 years and three sons Ryan D. (Lisa),...

Feb 24, 2020

Rachel Marion “Charly” Hooks DeLoache, age 77, of Erie, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  She was born in Laurel, MS, a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Rachael Hooks.

Charly was a resident of Erie for over 50 years and was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.  She also received an Associate Degree in Cosmetology. ...

Feb 23, 2020

Margaret Pfister Howell, age 84, of Erie, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at St. Mary’s East.

She was born in Erie on June 12, 1935, a daughter of the late Robert and Hazel Norman Pfister.  She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Academy High School. Margaret was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Lawrence Park, where she...

Feb 22, 2020

Rexford “Rex” E. Docter, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born in Rockdale Township, Cambridge Springs, PA on July 4th, 1936, a son of the late Rex and Georgia Daniels Docter.

Rex was a 1956 graduate of Cambridge Springs High School. He worked for Kondu Corporation retiring in 1999 after 42...

Feb 22, 2020

Justin Dale Artz age 41, of Girard went to be with his Lord and Grampa Jim Henretty and Morgan Henretty on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Findley Lake, NY.

 He was born in Erie on January 5, 1979 a son of Selina Henretty and the late Charles Brown.

 He was a 1997 graduate of Northwestern High School and Erie County...

Feb 21, 2020

Gary John Facchiano, son of Vincent and Dorothy (Dottie Tomczak) Facchiano was found peacefully in his home on February 21, 2020.

He was born in Erie on June 10, 1954.

He graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1972 and worked as a painter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Dalvin Pacley and two sisters, Noreene...

Feb 18, 2020

Pauline M. (Zilch) Kalish, age 86, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, March 29, 1933 to Clifford and Margaret (Bohen) Zilch.

Pauline graduated from Mercyhurst College and was a teacher with the Erie School District prior to her marriage to her husband, Davis Kalish.

Besides her parents, Pauline was...

Feb 17, 2020

Frank Leczner age 70, of Girard passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born January 3, 1950 a son of the late Frank Sylvester Leczner and Myrtle Lydic-Leczner.

After graduation from Girard High School, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our Country from 1967-1971.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.  After returning...

Feb 17, 2020

Mary G. (Flaherty) Watson, age 92, of Erie passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at the LECOM Senior Living Center with her family at her side. She was born June 5, 1927 in Erie the daughter of the late Michael and Bridget (Laughrey) Flaherty.

A lifelong Erie resident, Mary was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Sacred...

Feb 15, 2020

Mildred E. “Millie” Loesch, age 94, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Fairview Manor. 

She was born in Erie on July 18, 1925, the daughter of the late Harold and Laurena Barthelmes.

Millie graduated from Academy High School in 1943.  She worked in the cafeterias for the Millcreek School District.

She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and hosting...