Obituaries

Jul 12, 2018

Ruth Marie Sanford Kula, 87, passed peacefully at Saint Mary’s East on July 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

“I will be the little things that you will remember, the lunch dates, the sleepovers, the pies and the candies, the evening phone calls sharing everyone’s news and all the smiles and the laughter. Although it may seem hard...

Jul 12, 2018

Patricia “Patty” L. Dehner, age 79, of Millcreek passed away on Thursday July 12, 2018 at St Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.

 

She was born in Erie, on September 25, 1938, a daughter of the late Leo and Louise (Switzer) Pichler.

 

She was a graduate of Academy High School and worked for more than 35 years within various retail stores including...

Jul 9, 2018

On Monday, July 9th, 2018, Jessie M. “Aunt Jessie” Smith, peacefully passed away after a long illness.  She was 94 years young and resided in Erie, PA.  “Aunt Jessie,” as she was known to many, was born on October 2, 1923, in Humboldt, TN, the daughter of Moses and Esther Thompson.

She attended Academy High School and worked for many years...

Jul 9, 2018

Edward J. Kaliszewski, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home in Lawrence Park.  He was born on April 9, 1940, in Erie, son of the late Anthony and Bertha Stuczynski Kaliszewski. 

He graduated from East High School in 1958, where he was an outstanding wrestler attaining the title of City Champ.  He attended Gannon...

Jul 9, 2018

Jul 8, 2018

Bruce N. Grygier, age 62, of Plattsburg, MO died after a brief illness on Sunday July 8, 2018 at home.   He was born in Erie on February 26, 1956, a son of the late Richard and Billie Fitz Grygier.  

 Bruce graduated from McDowell High School, class of 1974 and earned his BS in Engineering Technology from the University of...

Jul 7, 2018

Esther Marie Yoculan, age 73, of Erie passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born December 19, 1944 in Erie the daughter of the late Rocco and Nicolina Cirillo Yoculan.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Esther enjoyed watching baseball on TV and spending time with her family.

She is survived by two brothers; Frank Yoculan and...

Jul 7, 2018

Frederick Sharp, Sr., age 73 of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie October 1, 1944, a son of the late Frederick S. Sharp, Sr., and Flossie Crider Sharp.

Frederick served as a proud Marine during the Vietnam War. He was a welder for many years.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, and talking mess.

In addition...

Jul 7, 2018

Audrey L. Flanigan age 90, of Millcreek passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018.

She was born in Erie on February 9, 1928 a daughter of the late Milton and Sue Stoffa Sands.

Audrey enjoyed traveling, horseback riding and playing cards.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Flanigan; a daughter, Sue Ann Flanigan; and her...

Jul 5, 2018

Rebecca E. Tamilin “Becky” passed away on July 5, 2018 in Ormond Beach, FL.  She was born on June 14, 1955 in Erie, daughter of the late Elizabeth (Gensheimer) Tamilin and Andrew Tamilin.  

Rebecca attended Saint Andrew’s Grade School and Strong Vincent High School.  After a long and successful career in the commercial fishing business with her husband, the...

Jul 3, 2018

Jul 3, 2018

Jul 1, 2018

William P. “Billy” Alex, age 62, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a swimming accident, on July 1, 2018. 

He was born in Erie, PA on November 15, 1955, a son of the late Paul and Anna Mae Janis Alex. 

Billy was a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School and worked for Hammermill Paper Company for 28...

Jun 30, 2018

Harvey Shapiro, age 86, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Pittsburgh, on July 29, 1931 son of the late Charles and Naomi Rubinoff Shapiro.

Harvey was a graduate of Fifth Avenue High School, Pittsburgh University, Clarion University and Edinboro University. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Phi.

He retired after 35...

Jun 29, 2018

 

Nancy Fraley, age 81, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Erie on September 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Maurice Litchtinger and Evelyn Fox Lichtinger Krainski.

Nancy was a cleaner extraordinaire and had cleaned for several businesses and churches throughout Erie over the years.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church....

Jun 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Doc” Ellis announces his passing on Friday, June 29, 2018 following a brief illness.  He was 62. 

Doc, also known as “Rick,” was born November 20, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware.  He graduated from Fairview High School in 1974 and was a member of the 1973 ECL Champion Fairview Tigers Baseball...

Jun 28, 2018

Martha J. Petry, age 93, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Manchester Commons.

She was born in New Brighton, PA on May 8, 1925, a daughter of the late Olyn and Ruth Hecker.

Martha worked for many years as a secretary for the City of Erie School District and was a member of the Church of the Cross.

Services were...

Jun 28, 2018

Cecyl “Ceil” Marie Hill Simon of Millcreek, age 95, passed away on Thursday June 28, 2018.

Cecyl was born in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania on March 23, 1923 the daughter of the late Raymond Lee and Carrie Reeder Hill. Cecyl graduated from Chambersburg high school in 1941. A resident of Erie since 1956, when she moved here from Philadelphia, she attended Erie Business...

Jun 28, 2018

Karen S. Black, age 74, of Celebration, FL, longtime resident of Erie, died on Thursday June 28th, 2018 at Florida Hospital in Orlando after a brief illness.   She was born in Erie, PA, at Hamot Hospital on October 25, 1943, a daughter of the late William T. and Phyllis Miller Stout.

Karen graduated from Strong Vincent High School.  She attended Penn...

Jun 27, 2018

Nancy M. Cross, age 89, of Erie died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at LECOM Senior Living.   She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Marshall R. and Lena Jensen Merrick.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Erie Commercial College.   She was a secretary at Lord Corp. and for several Erie attorneys.   She was a member of First...