Obituaries

Oct 2, 2018

Reed F. Grunden, age 80, of Millcreek Township, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  He was born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 21, 1938, the son of the late Reed M. Grunden and Agnes Freeman Grunden.

He was a 1956 graduate of McDowell High School, the College of Wooster and the American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix, Arizona.  His...

Oct 1, 2018

Barry A. Rider, 67, died peacefully October 1, 2018 at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania surrounded by his family.

Mr. Rider was born on November 28, 1950 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Irwin and Laurel Rider.

He graduated from North East High School in 1968 and studied creative writing and business at Oxford University and Bowling Green State University. He had a successful...

Oct 1, 2018

Patricia L. Dailey age 78, of Millcreek, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 1, 2018.

She was born in Erie on March 31, 1940 the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Liberatore Sabbatine.

Patty was a proud 1958 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.

She worked for Lord Corp., the City of Erie Park and Rec department and...

Oct 1, 2018

Oct 1, 2018

Evelyn Elizabeth Shaffer, age 99 of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Forestview at Springhill.

She was born in Erie on July 31, 1919, a daughter of the late Arthur James and Gertrude O. Kelm Hoffman, Sr.

Evelyn graduated from East High School, Class of 1939. She was a bookkeeper for the Erie Paper Co., and the W.B. Mason...

Sep 30, 2018

Margaret Mae Murray, beloved daughter of Brian and Mary Amidon Murray, went to soar with the angels on Sept. 30, following a tragic accident at Lido Beach, Sarasota, FL.

She was born May 21, 1996 in Erie and was living in Bradenton, FL while attending LECOM Dental School.

Maggie was baptized at St. Peter Cathedral. She graduated from McDowell High...

Sep 29, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Pelletier, 76, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 as a result of a car accident that occurred   on September 29th.

She was born in Erie on March 12, 1942, daughter of the late Michael “Mickey” and Katheryn Sokoloff Dolan. She was the oldest of four children.

Betty graduated from St. Benedict’s Academy and went on to...

Sep 28, 2018

Reverend James W. Lynn went into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 28, 2018, after a very short but brave battle with neuroendocrine carcinoma at the age of 76.  He was born December 5, 1941 in Sharon, Pa, a son of the late Floyd and Alice Ewing Lynn.

Jim graduated from Hubbard High School in Ohio...

Sep 28, 2018

Dedric R. Gordon, age 40, of Erie, made his transition on Friday, September 28, 2018.  He was born in Erie, on August 31, 1978, a son of Billy Ray Gordon and Debbie Watson and was baptized at First Good Samaritan AME Church, where he was active in his younger years. 

Dedric was a 1998 graduate of Central High School and...

Sep 27, 2018

Jean G. Kennedy, age 93, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Saint Mary’s Asbury Ridge.  She was born in Erie, on July 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Frederic and Arloween Irwin St. John. 

Jean was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and a member of Saint Peter Cathedral.  She was employed for many...

Sep 27, 2018

Carl Milton Servey, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Clarion, PA on October 11, 1930, a son of the late, Harry Bud “HB” and Irene Clark Servey.

Carl graduated from Clarion High School in 1948.  He went on to attend Clarion State University and graduated from...

Sep 27, 2018

Sep 26, 2018

Noel A. Bradley, Sr. age 90, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Conneautville, PA on May 5, 1928 a son of the late Dennis Bradley and Suzie Parker Bradley. He was a 1946 graduate of Academy High School and went on to attend Gannon College. Noel worked as a United...

Sep 26, 2018

Morris A. Levine, age 100, of Erie, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the VA Medical Center.  He was born in Philadelphia on June 4, 1918 to the late Louis and Tillie Cohen Levine.

Morris graduated from Academy High School.   He served in the 106th Division Infantry of the United States Army during World War II.   He fought in the...

Sep 26, 2018

Sep 24, 2018

June E. Jackna age 94, died September 24, 2018 at LECOM Senior Living Center.

She was born in Erie, PA on June 22, 1924, a daughter of the late Hugh and Mary McQuay Harrison.

She was a member of the First Church of God on Pine Avenue.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander S. Jackna...

Sep 23, 2018

Ronald G. “Ronnie” Keith, age 66, of Erie, passed away at his residence on September 23, 2018, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Spangler, PA on April 11, 1952, a son of the late Gerald and Mildred Rhiner Keith.

Ronnie attended Punxsutawney High School and attended Saint Jude Catholic Church.  He began a 20 year successful...

Sep 22, 2018

Sep 22, 2018

Joanne M. “Joie” DeHart Becker, age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home with her husband of 60 years by her side.  She was born in Erie on August 22, 1938, to the late Richard and Birdena Babbitt DeHart.

Joanne graduated from East High School and was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church. She...

Sep 22, 2018

George A. Moles Jr., age 68, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home. He was born in Erie on November 19, 1949 to the late George Moles Sr. and Norma V. Turnwall Moles.

George graduated from McDowell High School in 1967. He joined the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. He worked as an Electrical...