Obituaries

Aug 20, 2019

                Mary Francis Becker, SSJ, 78, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August, 20, 2019 in the 61st year of her religious life.  She was born Barbara Ann Becker in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Francis S. and Dorothy (McGraw) Becker. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St....

Aug 19, 2019

Doris Rhodes, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully, August 19, 2019 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Doris was born February 17, 1935 in Little Rock Arkansas, to John and Nancy Loudd Hanes. She attended Harleton High School in Texas.  She met and married John Rhodes in Fort Worth, TX.

Doris was a dedicated Jehovah Witness, and an avid reader. She...

Aug 19, 2019

"The Mountains are calling and I must go”

-John Muir

 

On Monday August 19th 2019, Shirley Mountain passed away 2 days shy of her 82nd birthday.  She took her last breath peacefully, surrounded by her children at UPMC Hamot.

 

Shirley loved good food, good music and cheering on her favorite local sports teams – the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.  Hockey not...

Aug 18, 2019

Mr. Demond “Poncho” Beason, age 45 of Erie, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  He was born July 29, 1974, the son of Clarence Atkinson and Delores Beason.

Demond was a graduate of Academy High School.  He worked for Better Baked Foods, and in his free time enjoyed music and sports.  He practiced the Muslim faith.

Demond...

Aug 18, 2019

Matthew Douglas Scheppner, age 63, of Erie, passed away August 18, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.  He was born December 21, 1955, the son of the late Donald and Marilyn Scheppner. 

Matt graduated from Cathedral Prep with a full basketball scholarship to Slippery Rock University, where he graduated from with a degree in Forestry.  He worked for many years at...

Aug 17, 2019

James Daniel Renaud age 81, of Millcreek passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Erie on July 28, 1938 a son of the late Jim and Mary Renaud. Dan was a 1956 graduate of Cathedral Prep and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Business from Gannon University. He served in the...

Aug 17, 2019

Erma Louise Power, age 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully, August 17, 2019 at Manchester Commons. Erma was born on March 21, 1927 in Turtle Creek, PA to Christian and Mathilda Foertch Metzger. She attended Muskingum University, graduating in 1949 with a degree in dietetics and nutrition. Erma Worked for the VA hospital and GECAC in Erie before retiring

She is...

Aug 16, 2019

Isabell A. Clemens, a resident of Springhill Senior Living Community, died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019.  Isabell was born April 17, 1923 in New Orleans to the late William Joseph Aicklen and Isabel Augustin Aicklen. 

She attended the University of Texas in Austin and the Juilliard School of Music in New York City where she was a voice major. ...

Aug 15, 2019

Alexander Frederick Simon, age 87 of Erie, died peacefully at the Erie Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

He was born in Erie, PA on September 8, 1931, a son of the late Fred Simon and Sophie Simon.

He was a graduate of East High School and Grove City College, receiving a BS in Music.  After receiving his degree,...

Aug 14, 2019

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Mae Dauer affectionately known as “Granny”, age 88, of Erie passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

She was born in Cambridge Springs, PA June 18, 1931, daughter of the late Bessie St. George and Oscar Dietrich.

Gwen was a violinist with the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra. She was a paper hanger for 40 years, working for Bauwin Painting.

She bred and...

Aug 13, 2019

John Rogala Evanoff, age 52, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Erie, PA on September 18, 1966, a loving son of Jake Evanoff and Susan J. Rogala.

He was a Class of 1984 graduate of McDowell High School.  He earned his undergrad and Law Degrees from the University of Pittsburgh.  John...

Aug 12, 2019

Tim Farrell, age 85, of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born September 22, 1933 in Erie the son of the late Charles and Margaret Huyck Farrell.

Tim was a 1952 graduate of Cathedral Prep and attended Gannon College. He was retired after 37 years with the Lord Corp having worked...

Aug 12, 2019

Aug 11, 2019

La’Myhia Lovee Jones, an 8-year-old elementary student of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2019 with her other 3 siblings. Daughter of Shevona Overton and Luther Jones, Sr.

La’Myhia was born June 8, 2011. She was such a loving child to her whole family.  She loved to be with her grandmother, Shebby Overton. The two of them were inseparable....

Aug 11, 2019

Dalvin Anthony Pacley, age 2, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2019.  He was born October 12, 2016, son of Karina Facciano and Elijah Pacley, Sr.

Dalvin loved watching sports, especially football. This child was absolutely one of a kind. His resilience and determination with his bootlegged little self, climbed and flipped off anything he could. .He had...

Aug 11, 2019

Luther Michael Jones, Jr., a 6-year-old elementary student of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2019 with his other 3 siblings. Son of Shevona Overton and Luther Jones, Sr.

Luther, Jr. was born August 8, 2013. He was such a sweet boy who loved to play outside and explore many things.  Luther was a lover of animals and loved...

Aug 11, 2019

Beverly Ann (Golombiewski ) Tomasik, age 73, of Millcreek, died on Sunday August 11, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on March 8, 1946, the daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Korchak) Golombiewski.

Bev graduated from East High School class of 1964 and worked in various retail operations and then for 20 years with Horne’s Department store...

Aug 11, 2019

Jaydan Anthony Augustyniak, a 9 month old infant of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2019 with his other 3 siblings.  Son of Shevona Overton and Yoniel Rivera.

Jaydan was born on November 14, 2018.  He was a happy baby who loved to eat and was just learning to walk.  Crawling around the house and playing with his siblings...

Aug 11, 2019

Ava Mo’Nae Jones, a 4-year-old with a beautiful smile, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2019 with her other 3 siblings. Daughter of Shevona Overton and Luther Jones, Sr.

Ava was born August 3, 2015.  She had a smile that would light up a room and never went away.  Ava loved to be around her siblings and cousins.  She was...

Aug 10, 2019

Thomas George Holman, Sr. affectionately known by his loving wife as “Sam”, age 76, of Erie, died on Saturday August 10, 2019.  He was born in Erie on December 30, 1942, the youngest son of the late Faye and Bertha Bauer Holman.

Tom graduated from Tech Memorial High School and went onto a successful 49+ year career in manufacturing.  He married...