Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Howard E. Wheeler age 85, of Millcreek passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at

Millcreek Community Hospital.

He was born in Union City, on February 3, 1934 a son of the late Clarence and Katherine

Steadman Wheeler.

He attended high School in Union City and graduated from Wesleyville High School, he

went on to serve his country in the United...

Mar 29, 2019

Ruth Ann Knapp age 68, of Lafayette Louisiana, and formerly of Erie, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on January 25, 1951 a daughter of the late William and Virginia Joint Gaerttner.

Ruth graduated from McDowell High School in 1968.

While in Erie she worked at Giant Eagle for many years and most recently...

Mar 28, 2019

Sandra Lee Figueira, age 66, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at LECOM at Presque Isle.

She was born on December 11, 1952 in Erie, PA daughter of the late Manuel and Arlene Kolb Figueira.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was employed as a custodian.

Sandra was a member of Elmwood Presbyterian Church and enjoyed...

Mar 28, 2019

Yvonne Denise Clark, age 61, gained her eternal wings, at home surrounded by her family, on March 28, 2019, after a brief illness. 

She was born in Vineland, NJ, February 5, 1958, a daughter of the late Vivian Clark and Arlie Gingham.  Yvonne grew up in Woodbury, NJ, was a graduate of Woodbury High School and later moved to Erie,...

Mar 28, 2019

Patricia L. Cenfetelli, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at LECOM at Presque Isle.

She was born in Lawsonham, PA on August 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Edward and Twila Nulph Mortimer.

Patricia was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Greene Township where she was an Elder, Sunday school teacher, and piano player.

In addition...

Mar 27, 2019

Randy Scott Stallsmith, age, 51, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  He was born November 17, 1967, a son of Marian Marchiona Stallsmith and the late Ronald D. Stallsmith. 

Randy attended Tech Memorial High School and was self-employed as the former owner of R & R Hauling. He was a member of The...

Mar 25, 2019

Ronald E. Montgomery, age 74, of Erie passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home. He was born the 21st day of September 1944 in Erie the son of the late Roy and Gladys Lossie Montgomery.

A lifelong Erie resident, Ron had worked for over 40 years as a painter with Braendel Painting. Ron loved the times spent with...

Mar 25, 2019

Joseph V. DeAngelo, of Millcreek passed away on March 25, 2019. Joe was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. He loved his wife of over 48 years, Kathy, more than anyone in the world. She was the true light of his life. As a father, he was loving and generous with his time and talents, he taught us how to...

Mar 22, 2019

Mar 20, 2019

Joseph Anthony Pisano “Joe Joe”, 54, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

He was born in Erie, January 31, 1965 to the late Joseph and Patricia Klep Pisano.

Joseph was a proud Marine, and served his country in Operation Desert Storm. After his time in the Armed Forces, Joseph continued to honor military tradition, volunteering with the American Legion for...

Mar 20, 2019

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 10

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 28

Proverbs 31:10, 28

On the first day of spring, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Pastor Emerita Aseline Jones Ratcliff of Erie made her peaceful and triumphant transition.  It was also her 89th birthday.  A...

Mar 20, 2019

Edith L. Mackintosh Matters, age 97, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.

She was born in North East, PA on June 28, 1921, a daughter of the late Byron and Edith Schultz Mackintosh,

Edith graduated from Academy High School in 1939 and started her career in California, before marrying Donald Matters on July...

Mar 20, 2019

Velvet Valarie Gray-Chelton, age 54, of Corry, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home in North East, PA.  She was born August 25, 1964, a daughter Helen Gray and the late Oscar Gray.

Velvet was a graduate of Centerville High School and was employed as a secretary in the plastics industry.                                                      

In addition to her father,...

Mar 19, 2019

Millie Grace Wright McCullum, age 92, of Erie, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.  She was born on February 25, 1927, in Jasper County, MS, a daughter of the late Henry and Willie Pruitt Wright.  

She was a graduate of Shady Grove High School in MS and the Hamot Hospital School of Nursing. Mille worked as an...

Mar 19, 2019

Dora M. Mays age 88 of Girard, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Butler, PA on June 1, 1930 a daughter of the late Russell and Lillian Wilson Harper.

Dora was a graduate of Girard Union High School. She was the second female Bus Driver for Girard School District for over 39 years.  She enjoyed...

Mar 19, 2019

Mar 16, 2019

Dorothy “Mumsy” Sherman Coughlin, age 90, of Erie, passed on to Heaven, on Saturday, March 16, 2019.

She was born in Jamestown, NY on November 26, 1928, a daughter of the late Edwin and Carolyn (Rowen) Sherman.

Dorothy and her parents moved to Erie when she was 13. She attended Strong Vincent High School and left early to enter the work force. ...

Mar 16, 2019

Robin Whitney Mannion, age 64, died at home on March 16,2019. He was born on May 24, 1954, a son of Maurice andBetty Mannion, who preceded him in death, as did hisbrother, Denny.

Rob was a graduate of McDowell High School and servedproudly in the United States Marine Corps. He graduatedfrom St. Vincent School of Nursing and went on to be...

Mar 16, 2019

Horace K. “Hod” Bierer Jr. age 92, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at the VA Medical Center on Saturday, March 16, 2019 surrounded by his family, after an extended illness.

He was born in Erie on April 25, 1926, a son of the late Horace K. and Alice Williamson Bierer. Hod spent his entire life in Millcreek.

Hod was a graduate of...

Mar 15, 2019

Shirley Ann Sanford Bayless age 91, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on September 4, 1927 daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Pataskin Sanford.

Shirley graduated from East High School.

She was a homemaker and previously worked at Erie Resister.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...