Obituaries

Feb 3, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Freaney Rowand, 88, of Erie, died Sunday, February 3, 2019. She and her twin brother were born July 22, 1930 in Bradford to Bridget “Delia” Dwyer and Thomas J. Freaney, Sr.

After graduating from Saint Bernard High School in 1948, Betty left Bradford to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse at Philadelphia General Hospital. She graduated in 1953,...

Feb 3, 2019

Rose Marie Guilford, age 81, of Erie passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born September 19, 1937 in Erie the daughter of the late Dominic and Jenny Spano Alacce (Alecci).

Rose was a 1956 graduate of East High School and had worked for Kroger’s supermarkets and later became a sales rep for Nabisco. She also...

Feb 3, 2019

Helen J. Will Brooks, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Sunday February 3, 2019 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

 Helen was born in Erie, PA, on July 7, 1929 the daughter of the late Albert and Annette Goldsmith Huttner Will.

She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Zukor Club, Danish Club, East Erie Turners, past president of West Lake...

Feb 2, 2019

Elizabeth M. Brock, 79, formerly of Myrtle Street, Erie, died on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Twinbrook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born on July 19, 1939.  

Ms. Brock worked at Macy's Department Store for several years.

Services are private.

 

Feb 1, 2019

Joseph G. Dipre, Sr., 91, a resident of Millcreek, died Friday morning, February 1, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Dagus Mines, Elk County Pennsylvania on July 20, 1927, son of the late Romano and Matilda Dipre. He lived in Erie most of his adult life, with stops in Framingham MA., Philadelphia PA., Cleveland...

Feb 1, 2019

Janeen Delores Davis Robinson (a.k.a. Queen), 41, of Erie, transitioned to eternal rest, unexpectedly at home, on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born in Erie, December 29, 1977, daughter of Bishop Wesley W. Davis, Sr. and Betty J. Cooley Davis, of Erie.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she graduated from Central High School and attended Mercyhurst College, where she studied...

Feb 1, 2019

Karen Sue Lipphardt Milewski, age 61, of Fairview passed away at her residence on Friday, February 1, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born June 7, 1957 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of Marie Balon Lipphardt and the the late Earl Lipphardt.

She graduated from Fairview High School in 1975 and Westminster College in 1979 with a degree in...

Jan 30, 2019

Helen Bostaph, age 90, of Summit, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Clarks Mills, PA on September 18, 1928 one of 13 children of the late Clarence and Nancy Voorhies Lawyer.

Helen graduated from Dorset High School and then went on to earn her Cosmetology License.  She worked at Perry Plastics and Comtech...

Jan 30, 2019

Doris S. Roesch, age 102 of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2019 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Hagerstown Maryland on April 19, 1916, daughter of the late Rayford Clark and Helen Feldman Saylor.

She graduated from Academy High School and was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was very active in the Quilting Circle.

Doris was...

Jan 29, 2019

Mark Adams age 81, of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Erie, on November 18, 1937 a son of the late Floyd and Florence Hathaway Adams.

Mark was a 1955 graduate of Rice Avenue Union High School in Girard and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy.  He...

Jan 29, 2019

Jan 29, 2019

Gail W. Getz, age 77, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Stoneham, MA on February 28, 1941, a daughter of the late James E. and Nina Madelyn McVane Wilson.

Gail graduated from Edinboro University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.  She taught at Elk Valley Elementary School for many years and during...

Jan 29, 2019

Annette Hoke, age 103, of Erie, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  Born in Cincinnati, OH, on February 15, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Charles Taylor and Bessie Allen Handman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice J. Hoke, in 1997.

In her college years, Annette was a student of modern dance...

Jan 28, 2019

Miriam “Mimi” McDonnell, age 55, of Corry, PA and formerly of Erie, passed away suddenly in the loving presence of her family and supportive caretakers. Mimi was born July 1, 1963, she is the daughter of the late Margaret McDonnell. 

Mimi was a resident of the Barber National Institute in Corry, PA where she developed lifelong friendships and was given...

Jan 28, 2019

Jan 28, 2019

Mark J. Williams, “The Moustache Man”, age 66 of Erie, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on January 16, 1953 a son of the late Bernard and Anne Dombrowski Williams.

He graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1970 and then received a degree from Mercyhurst College.

Mark worked at Erie Insurance for over 25 years...

Jan 28, 2019

John Paul Homan, age 74, of Lake City and formerly of McKean, passed from this life on Monday, January 28, 2019.   He was born in Erie on July 3, 1944 and grew up in McKean Township, a son of the late Raymond M. and Barbara Kolenda Homan.

He attended McKean High School.  John was a military veteran, having served in the...

Jan 28, 2019

Paul Anthony Dzmura, age 87, of Fairview passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on February 16, 1931 the beloved son of the late Paul and Anna Cifranic Dzmura.

After graduating from high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Marines and served in the Korean War. He had many hobbies, including woodworking, gardening, reading...

Jan 27, 2019

Nancy Elizabeth van der Kloet Klahr, 88, of Erie, passed away on January 27, 2019, at Forestview Health Care Center. She was born February 13, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Mark and Helen Fields van der Kloet II.  

Nancy graduated in 1948 from Strong Vincent High School, after which she attended Mercyhurst College.  She was a long-time member...

Jan 26, 2019

Joseph J. Grace, age 71, of Erie, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 9, 1947, a son of the late Joseph and Agnes Armagost Grace.

Joe was a 42 year machine operator for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad, retiring in 2007. For 35 years, since 1982, Joe was a devoted member of Alcoholics...