Obituaries

Sep 5, 2018

 William Morgan “Bill” Roderick age 85, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Cleveland, OH on January 8, 1933, son of the late Benjamin A. and Ruth Shorb Roderick. He grew up in Massillion Ohio and graduated from Massillion High School. Bill received his...

Sep 5, 2018

Phillip Anthony Clark, age 44, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

He was born on January 19, 1974, the son of Loudella Glover Clark and the late Phillip Edward Clark.

In addition to his father, Phillip was preceded in death by his grandparents and three cousins.

In addition to his mother, Phillip is survived by three...

Sep 2, 2018

Susan Stewart Hoffmann, age 78, of Lake City, passed away, Sunday September 2, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Sewickley, PA on May 18, 1940, the daughter of the late Willard Stewart, M.D. and LaRue Myers Stewart.

She was a graduate of Pleasantville High School and attended Erie Business Center.

Susan had been a machinist at Jackburn Manufacturing, Inc.

In addition to...

Sep 2, 2018

Margaret M. Jackson, age 91, became an angel and went to heaven to be with her two George’s on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her residence.

She was born March 21, 1927 in Erie, a daughter of the late Louis and Erma “Emma” Bolish Dovichow.

Margaret graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed...

Sep 2, 2018

John S. Rzodkiewicz, age 59, of Summit Township, passed away unexpectedly at Presque Isle State Park, on Sunday, September 2, 2018. 

He was born on April 11, 1959, a son of the late Henry P. and Irene M. Jaraczewski Rzodkiewicz.

John attended St. Stanislaus School and was a 1977 graduate of St. John Kanty Prep.  He worked for over 28 years...

Sep 2, 2018

Ryan Alan Bailey, age 41 of North East, formerly of Girard, passed away unexpectedly in an ATV accident in which he was a passenger, on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at UMPC Hamot,

He was born in Erie, on June 1, 1977, a son of Linda C. Bailey of Canton, Missouri and the late Robert A. Bailey.

He was raised in Edinboro, PA...

Sep 1, 2018

Keemes Gary Potter, 75, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. Born June 27, 1943 in Jackson, KY, he was the son of the late Robert and Lula (Richardson) Potter. Keemes graduated from Academy High School in 1963. He later retired from Steris Corporation after 32 years of service.Keemes was a member of Elmwood Presbyterian Church. He was an...

Aug 31, 2018

Carolyn Evans Barr, age 97, of Edgewater, FL and formerly of Erie died Friday, August 31 2018.  She was born June 13, 1921 in Marianna, PA the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Boyer) Evans.

A longtime resident of Erie, she attended the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity before moving to Florida in 1999 to live near family.

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Aug 30, 2018

Andre L. Lemoyne, age 89, of Erie, passed away August 30, 2018 at his residence.He was born in Rouen, France on July 25, 1929, son of the late Germaine and Elise (Bouchelet) Lemoyne.He graduated high school in France. After high school he worked in the family meat business. He entered the apprentice program to become a master meat cutter. Later...

Aug 29, 2018

Albert Park Waugaman, Jr., age 91, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 18, 1927 a son of the late Albert P. Sr. and Zella Zepher Waugaman. Albert served his country in the United States Navy during WWII at Pearl Harbor and then went on to graduate...

Aug 29, 2018

Suzanne Randall, age 76, of Millcreek passed away Wednesday August 29, 2018.She was born December 20, 1941 in Waynesburg, OH daughter of the late Claudio and Mary Bertolucci. She graduated from high school in Ohio and was a homemaker caring for her family.Suzanne enjoyed going to estate and garage sales every weekend, attended caneing classes, water aerobics and Zumba. She...

Aug 29, 2018

On August 29, 2018, my husband, Hillert Vitt, passed away at the age of 99, at LECOM Health.  He lived a very good and meaningful life.

On April 21, 1919, Hillert was born to Joseph and Amenda Vitt.  He served for four years in the United States Army Corp in WWII and upon his return in 1949, pursued a degree in...

Aug 27, 2018

Aug 26, 2018

Sarah Jane Bair, age 95, of Erie, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Millcreek Community Hospital.She was born August 17, 1923 in Glen Campbell, PA a daughter of Charles and Esther Treese Pardee.She was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and bingo.Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands; her sister Zelda Sonn and two brothers...

Aug 26, 2018

Louise H. Kissman age 94, of Erie, and formerly of Geneva, OH and Green Valley AZ, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018.

 

She was born in Ashtabula, OH on June 29, 1924, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Poros Estefan.

 

She was a 1942 graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High School. Louise enjoyed doing needlepoint, playing cards...

Aug 26, 2018

Michelle Ann Binney, age 53, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2018 at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center.Born February 24, 1965 in Erie, she was a daughter of the late William C. Podgorny and Rosemary (Huya) Podgorny, who survives. Michelle was a 1983 graduate of St. Benedict’s High School. She worked at American Tinning and Galvanizing for a time and...

Aug 26, 2018

James T. Endean, age 75, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday August 26, 2018 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by family.

 

He was born on May 19, 1943 in New Kensington, PA, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Bevan Endean. 

 

Jim graduated from Waynesburg College class of 1966 and Fairfield University.  He served in the US Army as First...

Aug 25, 2018

Aug 24, 2018

Allie R. Smith, age 90, of Erie, died on Friday August 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 20, 1928 in Houston, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Henry and Gaynelle Buggs Smith.

She moved to Erie and attended Academy High School.  She retired from the Redevelopment Authority as a manager after 30 years of service...

Aug 24, 2018

Jeanne M. Flick Gillespie, age 88, of Erie, passed away on August 24, 2018 at Independence Court.

She was born on May 21, 1930, a daughter of the late Henry J. and Frieda Heinritz Flick.

Jeanne was a 1947 graduate of Millcreek High School. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.  Jeanne worked as a Service Representative GTE in Erie...