Obituaries

Oct 14, 2018

Winford D. “Dean” Golden, age 88, of Lake City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 14, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Conneaut, Ohio on June 21, 1930, the son of the late Winford P. and Zenia Soule Golden.

Dean graduated from West Springfield High School in 1948.  After...

Oct 14, 2018

Herbert F. Tufts died on Sunday, October, 14, 2018 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his family.

Herb was born on November 29, 1928 the only son of Herbert and Regina Moser Tufts in Erie. He was preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, his wife of 67 years, Theresa (Tessie) Tufts on September 10, 2018.   ...

Oct 13, 2018

Donald James Hart, age 81, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.

He was born on March 5, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late James W. and Lillian Freidnamer Hart.

Don graduated from Westview High School in 1955 and earned his degree in Finance from Theil College in 1959.  Don served...

Oct 10, 2018

Richard Paul Wood, age 80, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. 

He was born in Erie on July 22, 1938 the son of the late Harry A. and Christine E. Groves Wood. 

He was a 1956 graduate of East High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1960. 

He...

Oct 10, 2018

On October 10, Elaine Samilio, daughter of Bessie Starr and Alexander McGregor Thompson passed away with a smile on her face and a song in her heart.

Elaine was creative and brilliant, she graduated ahead of her class and went on to obtain her cosmetology degree.  She also was a buyer for a clothing store and a milk tester for the...

Oct 10, 2018

Jean D. Reed, age 87, passed away at ForestView Healthcare Center on Wednesday October 10, 2018.

 

She was born in Warren, PA on February 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Arvid and Hannah C. Lindquist Danielson.

 

Jean graduated from Warren Area High School class of 1948 and also earned her Religious Education Associate degree from Bethel College, St Paul,...

Oct 10, 2018

Kim L. Granberry, age 60, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on October 10, 2018 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  She was born in Erie, PA on September 25, 1958, the daughter of Clara Yarbro Granberry and the late Cottrell Granberry.

Kim was a 1976 graduate of East High School.  She loved to cook, travel, and help those in...

Oct 10, 2018

Oct 10, 2018

Howard Kenneth “Ken” Faulkner, Jr., age 74, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by family.Ken was born in Erie on January 11, 1944, a son of the late, Jane Merton and Howard Faulkner, Sr. He was a 1962 Graduate of McDowell High School where he had been the Captain of the Football, Basketball...

Oct 9, 2018

Oct 8, 2018

Marvin T. Wilkinson, age 73, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 8, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on September 8, 1945, a son of the late Teddy D. Wilkinson and Susanna “Winnie” W. Bannister Wilkinson.

Marvin graduated from North East High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a welder for...

Oct 8, 2018

Jennifer Gimber, age 56, of Summit Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on February 28, 1962, a daughter of John S. and Patricia Beatty Gimber of Lake City. 

She graduated from Girard High School in 1980 and Mercyhurst College with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Jennifer liked reading, making crafts and...

Oct 7, 2018

Charles E. Ritchie, age 70, of Erie, passed away at home on Sunday, October 7, 2018. 

He was born in Erie on September 8, 1948, a son of the late John D. and Leola Holloway Ritchie, Sr. 

Charles earned his GED and later took additional college courses.  He was previously employed at Erie Casting Company.  He enjoyed stained glass pieces...

Oct 7, 2018

James Irwin Maurer age 65, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on December 25, 1952 a son of the late Droze and Lucille Maurer.

James graduated from McDowell high School and then went on to work at Steris until his retirement.

He enjoyed watching football especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, going to the...

Oct 6, 2018

Linda L. Jensen Sanko, 74, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 06, 2018 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. 

Born December 16, 1943 in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Betty A. Jensen.

She was a 1961 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, a member of Luther Memorial Church and a lifetime member of The Danish Sisterhood...

Oct 6, 2018

Rita Murosky Niemi, age 91, formerly of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, October 6,

2018 in Annapolis, MD.

She was born in Erie, on August 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen

Bukowski Murosky.

She attended Holy Rosary and St. John’s Grade School, graduated from Academy High

School, and was a former member the Asbury Community Seniors, St. Julia’s Altar

Rosary Society, Erie Center...

Oct 5, 2018

Lisa Marie Stroup, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Friday, October 5th, 2018 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge. She was born in Erie on August, 23 1956, the daughter of the late Wesley Jack and Lucille Ida Hoh Martin.

Lisa graduated from Saint Vincent High School class of 1974, before studying to receive a degree in nursing. She was a...

Oct 5, 2018

Ian Gregory Sebastian, age 30, of Erie, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away October 5, 2018 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

He was born in Beaver Falls, PA on January 11, 1988, a son of Thomas E. and Denise Eckman Sebastian, Sr.

Ian graduated from Blackhawk High School in 2007 and earned an Associate Degree from CCBC VoTech. He was employed as a...

Oct 4, 2018

     Ann Lichacz Susol, 93, of Erie, died on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at St. Mary's East.  She was born on May 23, 1925, in Erie, daughter of the late John and Pauline Borisko Lichacz.  She attended East High School and worked for L. Press & Co., General Electric Corp. and the Boston Store.  She then went to work with her...

Oct 4, 2018