Obituaries

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...

Dec 4, 2019

Jean Elizabeth Stout Taylor, age 97, of Erie and formerly of Fostoria, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center. She was preceded in death by her husband George (Bill) Taylor, parents Hal E. and Belva Trumbo Stout, and brother Hal E. Stout, Jr.

 

Born on July 21, 1922 in Fostoria, OH, she was a 1940...

Dec 3, 2019

John William “Bill” Kloss, age 92, of Erie, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at ForestView Healthcare Center.

He was born September 14, 1927, in Cleveland, OH, son of the late John Edgar and Helen Louise Dauber Kloss. 

Bill graduated from South Park High School, Buffalo, NY and received his Bachelors degree in Physics from the Case Institute of Technology,...

Dec 3, 2019

Catherine (Kay) Lillian Barger, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2019 at her home in Summerville, SC while surrounded by her loved ones. She courageously fought a 4-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Kay was born on August 2nd, 1940 in Dearborn Michigan to the late Frank and Lillian Wiater. She graduated from Edsel Ford High School. Kay went...

Dec 3, 2019

Catherine (Kay) Lillian Wiater Barger, age 79, passed assay peacefully on December 3rd, 2019 at her home in Summerville, SC while surrounded by her loved ones. She courageously fought a 4-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kay was born on August 2nd, 1940 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Frank and Lillian Wiater. She graduated from Edsel Ford High School. Kay went...

Dec 2, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Laskowski, age 65, of Erie passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born July 7, 1954 in Erie the son of Helen Pavlock Laskowski and the late Walter Joseph Laskowski.

Larry was a 1972 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and following graduation, he completed a four year apprentice program to become a...

Dec 2, 2019

Larry Dale Jones, 80, a resident of Nokomis, FL and formerly of Edinboro, PA, died Monday, December 2, 2019 in Florida.He was born in Toledo, OH, May 2, 1939 to the late Grover and Frances Ottoway Jones.Larry graduated from Ripley Central School in Ripley, NY. He graduated in 1963 from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL with a BS degree...

Dec 1, 2019

Carlene Elizabeth (Larson) Bolla, of Erie, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 after a brief and valiant battle with cancer.  Born on November 29, 1950, her sixty-nine years were full of laughter. Carlene enjoyed her large family and cultivated an expansive circle of friends across the years.   Her life was filled by her gracious nature, kindness ,and upbeat personality.  Her...

Dec 1, 2019

Richard Frank “Dick” Fralick age 87, of Girard and formerly of Corry, PA passed way Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Corry, PA on March 7, 1932 a son of the late Claude Oscar and Edna Hudson Fralick.

Dick was a graduate of Millcreek High School and Penn State University. He served his Country in the

United...