Shirley Whipple

Shirley Whipple

Mar 12, 2025

Shirley Whipple, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Shirley was a fabulous cook, a talented artist, and avid gardener with a passion for cultivating African violets.

Shirley was the cafeteria manager at Our Lady Christian School for many years and was renowned for her pizza. The students always looked forward...

Charlotte Furry

Charlotte Furry

Mar 12, 2025

Charlotte Furry, age 80, of Albion, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Springboro, PA on December 8, 1944, to the late Harold Johnson and Sara Knepp.

Charlotte loved to play bingo, word searches, scratch off tickets, and watching game shows. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family. Charlotte enjoyed watching...

Reynaldo "Popps" "Chícharo" Mendez Batista

Reynaldo "Popps" "Chícharo" Mendez Batista

Mar 11, 2025

Reynaldo “Popps” “Chícharo” Mendez Batista, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on January 27, 1955 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Francisco and Eloisa Torres Méndez Batista.

Popps spent his early years in Puerto Rico and shared stories with his family about riding wild horses and climbing coconut trees. In his...

Paul G. Bacik Jr.

Paul G. Bacik Jr.

Mar 11, 2025

Paul Bacik Jr., age 90, a lifetime resident of Fairview, passed away on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at Manchester Commons.

He was born in Erie on September 1, 1934, a son of the late Paul Bacik Sr. and Marie B. Vargo Bacik.

Paul was a graduate of Fairview High School and Erie Electronic School and went on to serve in the United...

Hubert A. St. George

Hubert A. St. George

Mar 9, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Hubert A. St. George, age 95, a devoted husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Hubert passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Hubert was born August 16, 1929 in Erie the son of the late Frank and Antoinette (Martinson) St. George. A lifelong resident of Erie, Hubert...

Shirley Huffaker

Shirley Huffaker

Mar 9, 2025

Shirley Huffaker, age 75 of Erie passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025 at Lecom at Elmwood Gardens Nursing Home. 

She was born on June 13, 1949. She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Eldridge.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Inc., Wintergreen, 2532 Norcross Rd., Erie, PA 16510

Constance (Kader) McClenahan

Constance (Kader) McClenahan

Mar 8, 2025

Constance Georgia Kader McClenahan, age 81, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by her family after an extended illness.

She was born on August 2, 1943, in Erie, to the late John and Georgia (Eichler) Kader.

After her graduation from Academy High School, Constance and her late husband, Thomas, would start a family and raise four children.

In...

Robert Amendola

Robert Amendola

Mar 7, 2025

Robert Amendola, age 86, passed away peacefully Friday, March 7th, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Paul and Julia (Parris) Amendola.

Bob was self-employed for over thirty years in the construction industry as a partner in Amendola Brothers Construction Company. After retirement, he was successful in selling real estate...

Robert Chester Doritty

Robert Chester Doritty

Mar 7, 2025

Robert Chester Doritty, age 81 of Albion, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Friday March 7, 2025, following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on December 7, 1943, a son of the late Charles A. and Viola Harner Doritty.

Bob was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School in Erie and went on to serve in the United States Airforce....

John Daily Duino

John Daily Duino

Mar 5, 2025

John Daily Duino April 14, 1954 – March 5, 2025

John Daily Duino, a lifelong resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on March 5, 2025, at the age of 70. John was born on April 14, 1954 to Helen Daily Duino and Nolan “Bud” Duino.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1972 where he embodied school spirit...

Sharon Glass

Sharon Glass

Mar 5, 2025

Sharon Glass, age 74, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Millcreek Community Hospital. She was born in Erie, September 12, 1950 to the late Oliver and Violet Glass. She worked as a quality control inspector in the plastics industry for many years.

Sharon loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed playing games online on...

Nadine H. Heitzenrater

Nadine H. Heitzenrater

Mar 5, 2025

Nadine H. Heitzenrater, age 98, passed away Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at the LECOM Senior Living Center in Erie, her residence for the past 38 months. She was surrounded by her immediate family as she peacefully slipped away. She was born in the small town of Greensboro, Cumberland Twp, Green Co. Pa. on December 4, 1926, to the late Chester...

Ralph "Butch" Gordon Peelman, Jr.

Ralph "Butch" Gordon Peelman, Jr.

Mar 4, 2025

Ralph “Butch” Gordon Peelman Jr., age 74 of Erie passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Erie on December 4, 1950 to the late Ralph Gordon Sr. and Dolores Sourwine Peelman.

He graduated from Harborcreek High School in 1969 and earned an electrician degree from Erie Institute of Technology. Butch worked...

Mildred Patricia Folmer

Mildred Patricia Folmer

Mar 4, 2025

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile” – Albert Einstein 

Mildred 'Patricia' Folmer, age 89, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Manchester Commons.

She was born January 8th, 1936, in Baxter, PA, a daughter to the late Perry and Gertrude (Knapp) Schrecengost. 

Patricia graduated from Penn Hills High School, class of 1953. She worked in food...

Howard E. Dobmeier

Howard E. Dobmeier

Mar 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howard E. Dobmeier, a cherished father, esteemed business owner, and beloved member of the Erie community. He passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 87, at Edinboro Manor surrounded by his children.

Howard was born on February 20, 1938, in Erie, to the late Joseph and...

Steven C. Rapp

Steven C. Rapp

Mar 3, 2025

Steven C. Rapp, age 73, passed away peacefully at his residence Monday, March 3rd, 2025.

He was born in Erie on March 22, 1951, to Vincent Q. and F. Mae Rapp.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert V. Rapp; and his nephew, Alex. He is survived by a sister, Cathy L. Rightnour; sister-in-law, Carolyn...

Patrick A. DiLuzio III

Patrick A. DiLuzio III

Mar 3, 2025

Patrick A. DiLuzio III, age 66, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his home and went with the Lord on March 3, 2025. Pat was an amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.

 If you knew Pat, you knew he was always willing to talk to anyone that would listen and learn something new about them. Pat’s greatest...

Susan E. Miller Waidley Wells

Susan E. Miller Waidley Wells

Mar 2, 2025

Susan E. Miller Waidley Wells age 81, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on November 19, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Wynola Hollister Miller.

Susan was a 1962 graduate of Villa Maria High School.

She worked as a waitress for many years at her family-owned Ernie’s Restaurant,...

Samuel Barber

Samuel Barber

Mar 2, 2025

Mr. Sam Barber passed away peacefully on March 2nd at Forestview Nursing Home in Erie.

Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Ginny, to whom he was married for 78 years. In 2013, they moved from Saegertown, PA, to Erie and resided at SpringHill Senior Living. Sam was born in Uniontown, PA.

Sam and Ginny were married in 1947, and together...

Thomas Hiegel

Thomas Hiegel

Mar 1, 2025

Thomas Hiegel, a cherished individual known for his kind, loving, and humorous personality, left us on March 1, 2025. Born on August 21, 1952, Tom lived a life filled with tremendous passion and positivity.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Hiegel Sr. and Marjorie Wright Hutcheson, and brother David Susol. He’s survived by his wife of 52 years,...