Obituaries

Jan 5, 2020

Michael J. Donohue age 60, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

He was born in Boston, MA on October 23, 1959 a son of Marjorie Doherty Donohue and the late Henry P. Donohue.

Michael graduated from Fairview High School in 1978.

He was very technically talented and enjoyed working on computers and electronics.

In addition to his...

Jan 4, 2020

Shirley M. Tidd, age 84, of Lake City, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Mary’s East.

She was born in North Girard, on November 24, 1935, a daughter of the late Frank Erickson and Shirley Miller Erickson Stoker.

Shirley attended Girard School District.

She had worked at Marx Toys and was a crossing guard for Girard School District.  She and her...

Jan 4, 2020

Joyce Badaracco, age 88, of East Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Erie on April 27, 1931, a daughter of the late, Roy and Ethel Cowley Austin. 

Joyce graduated from Millcreek High School in 1950.  She held various secretarial positions and had worked for C.A. Curtze for many years. 

She loved to camp...

Jan 3, 2020

Carole “Jiggie” Marie Copeland, 95, of Erie, passed away January 3, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

Born in Erie, on December 1, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Johns and Edna Stratton Johns.

She attended Academy High School and a member of St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church.

Carole had been a store manager at St. Martin’s Center from where she...

Jan 2, 2020

Mary Jane Blystone, age 88, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at UPMC Hamot with her family at her side.

She was born in Erie on July 14, 1931, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Burdella Hogan Thaler.

Mary graduated from McDowell High School and held many jobs through the years, but enjoyed working at Larry’s...

Jan 2, 2020

Janice Lorraine Crittenden Baker, 96, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.  Born in Erie, PA on August 18, 1923, she was the daughter of Clyde J. and Martha Jones Gaugh. After her widowed mother married John C. Crittenden, Sr., he formally adopted her.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years,...

Jan 2, 2020

Evelyn Rose Rieder, 94, died Jan. 2, 2020, at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Girard.

She was born March 17, 1925, to August and Rose Bayhurst Hardner in Erie.

In 1947, Evelyn married the love of her life, David Elliott Rieder, and a year later gave birth to their son, Douglas Edgar Rieder.

Early in her employment career, she worked for...

Jan 1, 2020

Daniel M. Betcher, age 70, of Girard, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on August 3, 1949, a son of the late Clarence and Jacquelyn hare Betcher.

Dan graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1967.  He was a carpenter for 40 years.

He was an avid fisherman and talented woodworker.  Dan loved his family...

Dec 31, 2019

Rose S. Gennuso, our beautiful Rose, age 102, of Millcreek, died on Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.She was born in Vallelunga, Pratameno, Italy on August 19, 1917 daughter of the late John and Marian Fiorella Bonasera.She was a member of Mt. Calvary and St. Jude Roman Catholic Church.She was one of the founding members of Mt. Calvary...

Dec 30, 2019

Gary Dee Hall, age 81 of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.  He was the wife of Jane (Clemens) Hall.  Born on October 18, 1938 in Meadville, PA he was the son of the late De Mara Willington and Kathryn Elizabeth (Eells) Hall.

Gary was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.  He worked as...

Dec 29, 2019

Dec 29, 2019

Gerald F. Hagerty, 89, of Erie began his eternal life in God’s loving arms on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.

Jerry was born in Erie on Christmas Day 1930 the loving son of C. Francis and Jewel Miller Hagerty.   

Jerry was a proud graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School as a member of the great Class of...

Dec 29, 2019

Jacqueline Ann Alexander, age 92 of Erie, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at home.  Born on April 1,1927 in Detroit Michigan, the daughter of the late John & Ann Neuman.

She graduated from Cooley High School and a Chicago two-year vocational school.  In her younger years she was a buyer for Higbee’s department store and later in life she...

Dec 29, 2019

Robert D. Walker of Erie died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 29, 2019 after a brief illness.  His family found great comfort that upon receiving his terminal diagnosis, his first words were: “I am good with my Lord, I know where I am going.”

Bob was born April 28, 1938, the youngest of five children of...

Dec 29, 2019

JoAnn Kincade age 72, of Fairview and formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born on October 31, 1947 in Ellwood City, PA a daughter of the late Generoso “Joe Hooks” and Maxine Nye Venezie.

Joann graduated from Beaver Falls High School and went on to attend Garfield Business Institute.

She worked as...

Dec 29, 2019

Mildred “Millie” Irene Stancliff MacDonald of Millcreek, age 99, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday December 29, 2019 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Erie, PA, on September 20, 1920, the daughter of the late Perry L.and Mathilda Schurz Stancliff.

She is a 1939 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.

Besides raising six children, she worked throughout the years at...

Dec 28, 2019

Aaron Kyle Briska, age 40, passed away peacefully in his home in Chico, California on Saturday, December 28th, 2019. He was born on Christmas Eve, 1979 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Aaron enjoyed spending time with his 2 dogs, Allen and Opal, and was an amazing artist. He was a skilled auto mechanic and loved building and riding BMX bikes. During his time...

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...