Obituaries

Oct 8, 2018

Jennifer Gimber, age 56, of Summit Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on February 28, 1962, a daughter of John S. and Patricia Beatty Gimber of Lake City. 

She graduated from Girard High School in 1980 and Mercyhurst College with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Jennifer liked reading, making crafts and...

Oct 7, 2018

Charles E. Ritchie, age 70, of Erie, passed away at home on Sunday, October 7, 2018. 

He was born in Erie on September 8, 1948, a son of the late John D. and Leola Holloway Ritchie, Sr. 

Charles earned his GED and later took additional college courses.  He was previously employed at Erie Casting Company.  He enjoyed stained glass pieces...

Oct 7, 2018

James Irwin Maurer age 65, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on December 25, 1952 a son of the late Droze and Lucille Maurer.

James graduated from McDowell high School and then went on to work at Steris until his retirement.

He enjoyed watching football especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, going to the...

Oct 6, 2018

Linda L. Jensen Sanko, 74, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 06, 2018 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. 

Born December 16, 1943 in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Betty A. Jensen.

She was a 1961 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, a member of Luther Memorial Church and a lifetime member of The Danish Sisterhood...

Oct 6, 2018

Rita Murosky Niemi, age 91, formerly of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, October 6,

2018 in Annapolis, MD.

She was born in Erie, on August 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen

Bukowski Murosky.

She attended Holy Rosary and St. John’s Grade School, graduated from Academy High

School, and was a former member the Asbury Community Seniors, St. Julia’s Altar

Rosary Society, Erie Center...

Oct 5, 2018

Lisa Marie Stroup, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Friday, October 5th, 2018 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge. She was born in Erie on August, 23 1956, the daughter of the late Wesley Jack and Lucille Ida Hoh Martin.

Lisa graduated from Saint Vincent High School class of 1974, before studying to receive a degree in nursing. She was a...

Oct 5, 2018

Ian Gregory Sebastian, age 30, of Erie, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away October 5, 2018 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

He was born in Beaver Falls, PA on January 11, 1988, a son of Thomas E. and Denise Eckman Sebastian, Sr.

Ian graduated from Blackhawk High School in 2007 and earned an Associate Degree from CCBC VoTech. He was employed as a...

Oct 4, 2018

     Ann Lichacz Susol, 93, of Erie, died on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at St. Mary's East.  She was born on May 23, 1925, in Erie, daughter of the late John and Pauline Borisko Lichacz.  She attended East High School and worked for L. Press & Co., General Electric Corp. and the Boston Store.  She then went to work with her...

Oct 4, 2018

Oct 2, 2018

Reed F. Grunden, age 80, of Millcreek Township, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  He was born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 21, 1938, the son of the late Reed M. Grunden and Agnes Freeman Grunden.

He was a 1956 graduate of McDowell High School, the College of Wooster and the American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix, Arizona.  His...

Oct 1, 2018

Barry A. Rider, 67, died peacefully October 1, 2018 at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania surrounded by his family.

Mr. Rider was born on November 28, 1950 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Irwin and Laurel Rider.

He graduated from North East High School in 1968 and studied creative writing and business at Oxford University and Bowling Green State University. He had a successful...

Oct 1, 2018

Patricia L. Dailey age 78, of Millcreek, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 1, 2018.

She was born in Erie on March 31, 1940 the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Liberatore Sabbatine.

Patty was a proud 1958 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.

She worked for Lord Corp., the City of Erie Park and Rec department and...

Oct 1, 2018

Oct 1, 2018

Evelyn Elizabeth Shaffer, age 99 of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Forestview at Springhill.

She was born in Erie on July 31, 1919, a daughter of the late Arthur James and Gertrude O. Kelm Hoffman, Sr.

Evelyn graduated from East High School, Class of 1939. She was a bookkeeper for the Erie Paper Co., and the W.B. Mason...

Sep 30, 2018

Margaret Mae Murray, beloved daughter of Brian and Mary Amidon Murray, went to soar with the angels on Sept. 30, following a tragic accident at Lido Beach, Sarasota, FL.

She was born May 21, 1996 in Erie and was living in Bradenton, FL while attending LECOM Dental School.

Maggie was baptized at St. Peter Cathedral. She graduated from McDowell High...

Sep 29, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Pelletier, 76, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 as a result of a car accident that occurred   on September 29th.

She was born in Erie on March 12, 1942, daughter of the late Michael “Mickey” and Katheryn Sokoloff Dolan. She was the oldest of four children.

Betty graduated from St. Benedict’s Academy and went on to...

Sep 28, 2018

Reverend James W. Lynn went into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 28, 2018, after a very short but brave battle with neuroendocrine carcinoma at the age of 76.  He was born December 5, 1941 in Sharon, Pa, a son of the late Floyd and Alice Ewing Lynn.

Jim graduated from Hubbard High School in Ohio...

Sep 28, 2018

Dedric R. Gordon, age 40, of Erie, made his transition on Friday, September 28, 2018.  He was born in Erie, on August 31, 1978, a son of Billy Ray Gordon and Debbie Watson and was baptized at First Good Samaritan AME Church, where he was active in his younger years. 

Dedric was a 1998 graduate of Central High School and...

Sep 27, 2018

Jean G. Kennedy, age 93, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Saint Mary’s Asbury Ridge.  She was born in Erie, on July 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Frederic and Arloween Irwin St. John. 

Jean was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and a member of Saint Peter Cathedral.  She was employed for many...

Sep 27, 2018

Carl Milton Servey, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Clarion, PA on October 11, 1930, a son of the late, Harry Bud “HB” and Irene Clark Servey.

Carl graduated from Clarion High School in 1948.  He went on to attend Clarion State University and graduated from...