Obituaries

Dec 27, 2019

Theresa Blakney, age 58, of Pittsburgh, passed away at her residence, Friday, December 27, 2019. She was born in Chicago IL, November 1, 1961 and raised in Erie by Earnest and the late Annie Morrow Blakney.

Theresa graduated from Tech Memorial High School before enrolling in CCAC.  After college she worked as a Nurse’s Assistant, and as a foster parent, a...

Dec 27, 2019

Mrs. Rimma Sarukhanova, age 89, of Erie, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Sarkis and Mekhak Djavadov and the wife of the late Mikhail Sarukhanov.

Mrs. Sarukhanova worked as the Head of the Economy department in a transportation company.  In her free time, she enjoyed cooking and baking and was...

Dec 25, 2019

Maria A. Torino Wells passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born on November 6th, 1934 in Erie, PA; the daughter of the late Frank P. and Anna D. (Ricci) Torino.

Maria graduated from Academy High School in 1952 and attended Erie Business Center. After graduation, she held positions with Erie Insurance and...

Dec 24, 2019

Christine Marie (Tupek) Martin, age 67 of Erie, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Ann C. (Dunst) Tupek and Joseph W. Tupek Sr.

Christine was a 1970 graduate of Strong Vincent High School where she met the love of...

Dec 24, 2019

Joyce Ann Gambill Watson, age 81, of Erie fought a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma and won the Victory on December 24th, 2019. Joyce was small in stature, but had the strength that could not be measured.

She was born in Max Meadows, VA on July 12th, 1938, the daughter of Samuel Paul Gambill Sr. and Annie Lucille Wright Gambill.

Joyce was...

Dec 23, 2019

Samuel “Dago” Mange, age 91, of Erie and formerly of San Francisco California for many years, passed away December 23, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

He was born on February 8, 1928, in Library, PA the son of the late Peter Maniaci and Anna Sokoloff Trefonoff. He was raised by his grandparents Serga and Katie Sokoloff. He graduated from East High...

Dec 22, 2019

Mrs. Arvilla Nao Hines, age 62 of Erie, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Roswell Cancer Center, in Buffalo, NY.  She is survived by her husband Robert L. Hines of Erie.  Born on November 20, 1957 in Erie, she was the daughter of Mary Alice Henderson and the late Lee Isaac “Rudy” Henderson.

Mrs. Hines was a graduate of...

Dec 21, 2019

Albert John Schnell, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. 

Al was born in Erie on August 25, 1928, the son of the late Albert and Catherine Koch Schnell. He was the youngest of four children and was predeceased by his three sisters, Alberta K. Herman, Dorothy Urban,...

Dec 20, 2019

Evelyn A. (Cagara) Schonthaler, age 93, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on September 16, 1926 in Erie, the daughter of the late John and Stephania (Zawacki) Cagara.

Evelyn graduated from East High School. She worked at Kaufmann’s for 15 years in the china department. She loved to host get-togethers with family...

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...