Obituaries

Nov 8, 2019

Jeffrey R. Keep, age 61, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Hamot on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born November 7, 1958 in Erie, PA., the son of late Ray W. Keep and Sally (Ward) Keep.

Jeff was the proud owner of Keep Heating and Cooling, a company he started in 1991 and grew it into the successful...

Nov 8, 2019

Douglas D. Snyder, age 78 of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019.

He was born on August 4, 1941, a son of the late Richard and Betty Confer Snyder.

Douglas graduated from Academy High School and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam era.

He was a welder at General Electric and also Zurn Industries in Erie.

Douglas enjoyed bowling, golfing, and...

Nov 7, 2019

Dorothea “Daf” Claridge Murray, age 94, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2019.  She was born on November 28, 1924, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the daughter of the late Bertram and Helen Richardson Claridge.  She was the granddaughter of the Archbishop of Fredericton, 9th Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Canada, John Andrew Richardson and Dora Fortin...

Nov 7, 2019

Nov 7, 2019

Sister Margaret Greenly (aka Sister Mary Andrew) passed away peacefully at Walnut Creek Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, November 7, 2019 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Sister Marge was born on November 14, 1954 at St. John’s Hospital  in Santa Monica, California.  She grew up in Buena Park, CA where she attended St. Pius V School & Parish,...

Nov 6, 2019

Raymond W. Zielinski, age 88, of Erie, passed away November 6, 2019 at The Village at Luther Square. He was born in Erie, December 12, 1930 to the late Casimir and Veronica Lendzion Zielinski. Raymond attended East High School, before joining the United States Air Force in 1951, where he had a career of over 23 years.

He was a true...

Nov 5, 2019

Sophia Kline, age 89 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Erie on March 22, 1930, the only daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Dombrowski. 

Sophia was a graduate of Academy High School and worked as a nurse’s aid for various companies in the Erie area for many years.

In addition...

Nov 5, 2019

Mr. Karl Ballard, age 62, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his residence.  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Francine (Novak) Ballard.  He was born in Erie February 25, 1957, the son of the late Orville and Rita (Kelley) Ballard.

Mr. Ballard was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.  He worked for 26 years...

Nov 3, 2019

Luis Negron, age 87, of Erie, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at St. Mary’s Home East. 

He was born on May 15, 1932 in Villalba, Puerto Rico, the son of Pedro and Jesusa (Camacho) Negron.   He grew up in Utuado, PR and moved to Erie in 1952.  Luis was a machinist for Zurn Industries, retiring after 33 years with...

Nov 2, 2019

TC was born in Collins, Mississippi on April 22, 1946, to the late J.B. and Katie Martin. In the early 70s, he relocated to Erie, Pennsylvania with his first wife, Andustus Martin. He went on to marry Lena Deboe Martin in 1999.

He worked for Conrail and retired after 32 years of service. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed spending time...

Nov 2, 2019

Thinh D. Phung, age 57, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. 

He was born December 1, 1961 in Saigon, Vietnam, a son of the late Vy Viet Phung and An Thi Hoang.

Thinh graduated from St. Mary’s School and Technical Memorial High School.  He belonged to the Vietnamese community in Erie.  All his life, he was...

Nov 1, 2019

Marion Elizabeth Sansone, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 at LECOM Senior Living Center, after a brief illness. Born on July 8, 1924 she was the youngest daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Sansone.

 A lifelong resident of Erie, she graduated from Academy High School in 1942. Marion started her working career as a young girl...

Nov 1, 2019

Joseph F. Lindsey, age 54, of Erie passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at UPMC Hamot with his family at his side. He was born July 17, 1965 in Erie, PA the son of Mary Helen Lindsey and the late Joseph Johnson.

Joseph was a former member of Morning Star Baptist Church and had worked as a Respiratory Therapist in...

Oct 31, 2019

Mary (Martin) Boyd, age 86, of Erie, transitioned from this life peacefully Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Twinbrook Medical Center.

She was born in Jasper Miss on October 2, 1933, a daughter of the late Hubert and Corine (McCullium) Martin.   Worked at UPMC Hamot as a housekeeper for many years, Twinbrook Medical Center in the same field and was a seamstress...

Oct 31, 2019

Duane “Boomp” E. Buckner, Jr., age 37, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

He was born in Erie on January 26, 1982, a son of Duane E. Buckner, Sr. and Verna Morgan, both of Erie.

Duane attended Strong Vincent High School and held many positions in the manufacturing industry.

He had a smile that was contagious; one that could brighten...

Oct 30, 2019

Paul Campagne, age 49, of Honolulu, HI passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born on June 19, 1970 in Erie, the beloved son of Charles H. and Nancy (Benes) Campagne. 

Paul was a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School, class of 1988. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Clarion University and was...

Oct 30, 2019

Theresa “Terry” E. (Cavanaugh) O'Reilly of Erie PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Westlake Woods Assisted Living where she resided over the past two years. She was 92. Theresa was born November 24th, 1926 in Brockport, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Susan (Queally) O'Reilly, loving sister,...

Oct 30, 2019

David Christian Olsen, age 79 of Fairview, Pa. died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at PA Soldiers & Sailors Home Erie, Pa.

David C. Olsen was born July 20, 1940 in Erie, Pa. where he attended Cathedral Prep, then enlisted in Army and served his Country in Korea. After leaving the Army and returning to Erie, Pa. he worked at Eriez...

Oct 29, 2019

Oct 29, 2019

Janice E. Hill Scott, 67, formerly of Shenley Dr., died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on October 19, 1952, in Erie, daughter of the late Sterling E. and Virginia Sutherland Hill.  A lifelong resident of Erie, she graduated from Perry Elementary and Strong Vincent High School and attended Robert Morris...