Obituaries

Oct 1, 2019

Donald J. Mangold, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, February 19, 1944, a son of the late Frances Mangold.

Don attended St Mary’s Catholic School and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1967. He worked for more than 30 years at the former...

Sep 30, 2019

Richard L. “Rich” Brady passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, his 75th birthday, at his home in Erie following an extended illness.  Rich was in the Vietnam War, serving with the U.S. Army for two tours, where he was exposed to Agent Orange.  He was very proud to serve his country.  It was just in recently months that Rich...

Sep 30, 2019

Neva A. Hamilton, age 87, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her family.

 

She was born in Houtzdale, PA on December 21, 1931, daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha Grubbs Larson.

 

Neva graduated from Hopewell High School, and began to work for National Electric in Ambridge, PA.

 

She married her husband Robert in Pittsburgh...

Sep 28, 2019

Pamela Jean “Pammy” Cooper, age 53, of Sherman, NY, passed away at home on Saturday, September 28, 2019.  She was born August 14, 1966, the daughter of Chester Carey (Robin) and Jean Speelberg Ferguson.

Pam was a 1984 graduate of Sherman Central High School and worked at the French Creek Tavern and Lighthouse Grocery Store.   She was high spirited and enjoyed...

Sep 28, 2019

Wendell W. “Wedge” Watters, age 88, of Girard, passed away Saturday September 28, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Tyrone, Pa on October 31, 1930 a son of the late John and Geraldine Woomer Watters.

He attended Tyrone High School, leaving to enlist in the Unites States Marine Corps to serve during the Korean War.  Wedge wrestled on the Quantico...

Sep 28, 2019

Sep 27, 2019

Henry Lee “Hank” Dickens, age 70, of Erie, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Friday, September 27, 2019.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

 

Henry was born in Homerville, Georgia on February 18, 1949. He is the son of Ernest Dickens and the late Lucille Jackson Dickens.

 

Henry was a graduate of East High...

Sep 24, 2019

Tina M. Malacusky, age 46, of McKean, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Fairview Manor.  She was born in Aliquippa, PA on March 30, 1973, the daughter of Billie Jane Wallace Grey and Arthur Grey.

Tina attended Meadville High School and was a homemaker to her sons.  She enjoyed the outdoors, taking pictures, art and the beach.  Tina was an...

Sep 21, 2019

Patricia Ann Bennett, age 88, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday September 21, 2019 at Millcreek Community Hospital.  She was born on April 21, 1931 in North East, a daughter of the late Henry Oldakowski and  Barbara Meyers Whitney.

Patricia Ann graduated from the Pittsburgh School For the Deaf and  attended classes at Behrend College.  She loved crafts and word scrambles.  ...

Sep 20, 2019

Diane M. Hoydic, age 70, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday September 20, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Dubuque, IA on September 11, 1949 a daughter of the late Raymond Allgeier and Colleen Samsel.

Diane worked for Erie Insurance for over 35 years.  She was the kindest person, always willing to help others. She loved her dogs and...

Sep 19, 2019

Yolanda N. Filippo, age 89, of Erie passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born December 17, 1929 in Erie the daughter of the late Constantino and Antoinette Amendola Filippo.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Yolanda worked for Gannon University and was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church. She...

Sep 16, 2019

Reece Michael “Reecie” Beason, III, age 36, of Penn Hills, PA, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019.  Born on July 20, 1983, he was the son of Reece Michael Beason, Jr. and Oleria Moore. 

Reece had wonderful artistic ability and enjoyed painting and drawing.  He also enjoyed music and even recorded some of his own rap songs.  He was...

Sep 16, 2019

Meleana “Lana” M. Bennetti Emerick 71, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home. Lana was born in Erie on November 16, 1947, the daughter of the late Paul and Ann (Cirillo) Bennetti. Lana graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She worked as a food service manager in the city school district for the past...

Sep 15, 2019

Victoria Williams, age 59, of Erie, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  She was born in Erie, June 17, 1960, a daughter of the late Matt and Jessie Mae Wiley Williams. 

Victoria was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked as a Nurse Aid at St. Mary’s Home of Erie, East for 18 years,...

Sep 14, 2019

Mildred A. “Millie” Bennett, age 80, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at LECOM Senior Living.

She was born in Erie on June 14, 1939, a daughter of the late Santo and Sarafina Campanella Ruggiero.

Mildred graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She worked as a technician at GTE later Verizon, retiring after 30 years of service. When she...

Sep 13, 2019

David Sprinkle Ball was born January 24, 1991, and passed away peacefully in his home, September 13, 2019.  He was an inspiration to many. 

Those that knew David, know he had a personality that could light up a room, and a laugh that was contagious. If he didn’t make you smile, his corny jokes would. He just wanted to see...

Sep 12, 2019

Walter Giblin, age 90, of Erie, passed away on September 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Erie, PA on August 12, 1929, son of the late Thomas Giblin and Harriet Hauntzelman Giblin.

Walter graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1947 and entered the Army in 1950, achieving the rank of Sergeant during his service.

Walter married Joan Feeney...

Sep 10, 2019

Daniel (Dan) George Yurkovic, age 85, of Harborcreek, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

He was born in Erie, PA on May 21, 1934, a son of the late John Yurkovic and Julia Prylinski Yurkovic.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorthy Bujalski, and his brothers, Norbert and James Yurkovic.

Dan was...

Sep 10, 2019

Helen M. (Garlow) Corcoran passed away peacefully at Forestview/ Springhill on September 10, 2019, at the age of 92. She was born in Erie, PA on July 25, 1927.   

After the death of her mother, Marguerite (Garlow) Adams, when Helen was only 8 years old, she went to live with her maternal grandparents, Andrew and Harriet Garlow, and was later...

Sep 8, 2019

Darcy A. DiBello Phillips age 58, of Millcreek passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at UPMC Hamot following a motorcycle accident. She was born in Erie on August 15, 1961 a daughter of Joseph DiBello and the late Patricia Hall DiBello. Darcy was a selfless, caring person who would do anything for anyone. Her family was her world and...