Obituaries

Feb 27, 2019

Ella Jean Beckdol, 86 years old, passed away February 27th ,2019 at The Grove at Harmony, in Harmony, Pa.  Ella, the daughter of the late Raymond Arthur Steadman and the late Doris Luella Vanderhoff Steadman Krecken  of Townville, Pa. was born on January 21, 1933.

Ella worked for Makco Manufacturing for several years.  She enjoyed entertaining others thru her association with...

Feb 26, 2019

Theresa Bogdanski (Ballard), 69 years old and lifelong resident of Erie, Pa, passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2019 surrounded by her family. Theresa was diagnosed with glioblastoma on October 6, 2018. Although the cancer took a toll on her body, it could not rob her of her spirit. For example, Theresa was determined to attend her...

Feb 25, 2019

Glenn McGranor, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 19, 1937 son of the late John and Martha Fuller McGranor.

Glenn was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany.

He was the owner of Glenn’s Auto Service for over 40 years, and then later drove a school...

Feb 25, 2019

Pamela J. Ormsbee, age 63, passed away on Monday February 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital.

 She was born in Erie, on February 11th, 1956, the daughter of Marjorie Douglas Ormsbee and the late Leslie Eugene Ormsbee.

 Pamela was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1974 and of Saint Vincent School of Nursing, Class of 1978.  She...

Feb 24, 2019

Robert G. “Bear” Nuber, age 73, passed away Sunday February 24, 2019, at the V. A. Medical Center- Erie, following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Fort Benning, GA on July 13, 1945, son of the late Robert J. and Eula Morgan Nuber. He graduated from Erie Tech High School and was a very proud veteran of the U....

Feb 24, 2019

Stephen J. Dailey, age 69 of North East passed away at his residence on Sunday February 24, 2019, following a brief illness. Born in East Brady, PA, on May 6, 1949, the son of the late Thomas F. and Kathryn O. Murray Dailey.

Stephen was a lifelong member of the Gertrude Barber Center Community. He received honorary recognition for his service...

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Feb 20, 2019

Thomas Hartman, age 73, of Erie, passed away  unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Florida, following a brief illness.

He was born February 9, 1946 in Erie, a son of the late Robert D. and Winifred L. Sonnenberg Hartman.

Tom graduated from McDowell High School in 1964.  He was the owner of Hartman’s Barber Shop for over 40 years. Tom was...

Feb 20, 2019

Norbert Bernard Krasinski, age 93, of Erie died peacefully on Wednesday, February 20th at the Erie Soldiers and Sailors Home, where he had received loving care for the last two years.  Although he had many physical challenges during that time, he maintained his spirit right up to his final moments.

Born in Erie, he was the son of Bernard and Josephine...

Feb 20, 2019

Square Young Jr., age 78, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at Millcreek Community Hospital.  He was born in Boykin, Alabama on June 1, 1940, the son of the late Square Young Sr. and Idinia Petway.

Square relocated to Erie, PA in November of 1980, where he resided with Mark and Sabrenia Mook.  He enjoyed singing and playing...

Feb 19, 2019

Russell DiCarlo, Jr., age 85, of Erie, PA passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at home with his family at his side. He was born May 20, 1933 in Erie, PA, the son of the late Russell and Catherine (Panameroff) DiCarlo, Sr.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Russell had served with the US Air Force during the years 1953-1957 as...

Feb 18, 2019

Thomas James (T.J.) Lester, age 69, of Erie passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born December 24, 1949 in New London, CT the son of the late Richard and Marjorie (Wood) Lester. TJ grew up in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire and graduated high school in 1967. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in...

Feb 18, 2019

Simone Johanna de Smit Spetz passed away early, Monday, February 18th 2019, with her loving husband, Jerry Spetz and daughter, Alexandra Spetz by her side.

Simone was born in The Hague, Netherlands on March 14, 1952 to the late Wilhelmina de Smit-Terhill and the late Arthur de Smit. She was the eldest of her siblings, Nicolette, Ralph (Erica White), and Danielle...

Feb 17, 2019

Ronald Eugene Lomax, age 67, of Erie, died February 17, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital.  He was born February 13, 1952, a son of the late Willie Lucas and Jeanette Lomax.

Ron was a graduate of Academy High School and worked as a cook for many restaurants.  He was a happy-go-lucky man and a sports enthusiast, played softball and loved the...

Feb 16, 2019

Keith Mario Jones, age 50, originally from Richmond, Virginia, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2019, in Erie, Pennsylvania. 

Keith was born October 10, 1968 to the late Brenda Jones.

In addition to his brother, Charles King, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose Jones.

He is survived by his sons, Demarcus Spears, Ezra Simmons and Micah Simmons; his brothers,...

Feb 16, 2019

David William Bodner passed away on Saturday February 16, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Erie on June 26, 1947, the firstborn and only son of William H. and Jean (Cage) Bodner.

He was a 1965 graduate of McDowell high School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He attended Western Reserve University and...

Feb 16, 2019

W. Jeanne Havern age 90, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in McKean, PA on August 30, 1928 the daughter of the late Daisy Adelia Mitchell and Fay Clifford Donahue. 

Jeanne retired after 27 years from Lake City Industries, where she was an Inspector packer.   She was a graduate of McKeanHigh...

Feb 15, 2019

 Penelope A. "Penny" Bliss Watkins, 71, of Millcreek Twp., died on Friday, February 15, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital.  She was born on May 23, 1947, in Salina, KS, daughter of Winifred D. Percival Bliss and the late Andrew J. Bliss. 

A 1966 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Penny earned a degree as a Certified Nursing Assistant from...

Feb 14, 2019

Thomas “Tom” Arthur Paavola, age 66, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on February 8, 1953, son of the late Oiva Arthur and Kristi Inne Paavola.

Tom joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in North Dakota, Alaska, California, Florida, Crete and Germany.  After retiring from the Air...