Obituaries

Sep 21, 2018

Roy S. Molisee age 71, of Andover, OH passed away Friday September 21, 2018 at his son’s home in East Springfield, PA.  

He was born in Akron, OH on August 15, 1947. He graduated high school there and later served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

He had worked at Babcock and Wilcox for over 29 years and...

Sep 21, 2018

Sandra K. (Lebhaft) Gordon, age 67, of McKean and formerly of Erie, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family, on Friday, September 21, 2018.

She was born in Espyville, PA on September 3, 1951, a daughter of the late Vera Eshenbaugh and Micheal Lebhaft, III. 

Sandy graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 1969 and later enjoyed a long...

Sep 21, 2018

Sara L Rose age 68, of Erie passed away at her residence on September 21, 2018.

Born in Erie, PA on December 5, 1949, the daughter of the late and Donald and Eileen Vose Walbridge, Sr. 

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University with a degree in English with honors.  She was a member of Church...

Sep 21, 2018

Janet M. Pohl, 82, passed quietly in her sleep on Friday, 21 September, 2018, in Erie, PA.  Janet was born in Sligo, PA, to Victor Harvey and Lottie Belle (Bashline) McCall in June 1936.  She spent her summers working in the family gas station before graduating from Sligo High School in 1953.  She married Robert H. Pohl in 1954 in...

Sep 20, 2018

Joan V. Koppelman, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Gallagher Center of St. Mary’s East. She was born in Erie on August 21, 1935, the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Sigendall) Hartman.

Joan graduated from Mercyhurst High School and then attended the College of Wooster. She was active with the First Presbyterian...

Sep 19, 2018

Kathryn A. Kindle, age 76, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Erie on October 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Norman and Leola Berlin Wallace. 

Kathryn was a graduate of Hamot School of Nursing and was employed most recently at Fairview Manor for 17 years as a Registered Nurse.

She...

Sep 18, 2018

James J. Lewis Sr., age 87, of Erie, PA, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He was born June 14, 1931 in Erie the son of the late Alden J. and Cornelia (Kilfoil) Lewis. A kind, quiet, generous man he leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife Carla Padovani Lewis.

James was a veteran of...

Sep 17, 2018

Sep 15, 2018

William Lionel Adams, age 46, of Erie, passed away at his residence on September 15, 2018 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born in Erie, November 25, 1971, he is the son of Michael Roberts and the late Nancy Adams.

He worked as a laborer in manufacturing for many years and took great pride in his son, Zachary, a student of...

Sep 15, 2018

Gary R. Hill age 70, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on January 31, 1948 a son of William D. Hill of Erie and the late Carol Doran Hill. Gary graduated from Academy High School in 1965 and went on to serve...

Sep 14, 2018

Mary E. Smith Harkenrider, age 74, of Erie, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 14, 2018. Born on August 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Clifford “Rip” and Bertha (York) Smith.

Having retired from years as a Manager in Retail and being the “people” person she was, her spunky spirit brought much...

Sep 14, 2018

Bradley A. Kern, age 52, passed away unexpectedly September 14, 2018.

Brad worked as a warehouse manager at Erie Cotton Products.  He was a skilled craftsman in woodworking and previously owned Advanced Millworks.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, camping and he was an active member of the Sportsman’s Athletic Club.

 He is survived by his wife Dineen, step-sons Brandon and Christopher...

Sep 14, 2018

Mary Ann Bridger, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully, Friday September 14, 2018, at her home.She was born May 17, 1931, daughter of the late Raymond and Bessie Kendall Breter. She graduated from Academy High School and in her youth was a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. Following her marriage she became a member of Asbury United Methodist...

Sep 13, 2018

Sep 12, 2018

Ella Spangenthal, 91, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Springhill Senior Living. 

Born in Wawern, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Frieda (Kaufmann) Wachsmann.  

She worked as a seamstress for many years, both at home and for Frank’s Cleaners.  

She was an active member of Temple Anshe Hesed and the Jewish Community.    

In...

Sep 11, 2018

David P. Baker, age 52, of Delaware, OH and formerly of Erie, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Delaware, OH. David was born in Erie, February 19, 1966, the son of Margaret (Bresnan) Baker and the late Ernest H. Baker.

David attended Penn State Behrend and graduated in 1988. He worked for Erie Insurance as a Senior District Sales...

Sep 11, 2018

Marie Elsesser, age 97, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at St. Mary’s Home of Erie.

She was born in Erie on January 16, 1921, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dinunzio Diplacido. Marie was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and St. Vincent Nursing School. She loved nursing and served as a Nurse of Obstetrics...

Sep 10, 2018

Theresa "Tessie" Dundon Tufts passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Born August 28, 1933 she was the loving daughter of John and Mary (Rounds) Dundon. She was proceeded in death by her parents and her beloved sister, Mary Lou Cronin, as well as sisters Clara Rehberg and Marie Ponzy and brothers, Elwin and Edward Hodges.

Tessie...

Sep 9, 2018

Cindy L. Dunham, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Sunday September 9, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born July 19, 1956 in East Hampton, NY, the oldest daughter of the late Richard and Beverly Betkin Dunham.

Cindy grew up in East Hampton, NY, graduating from high school there.  Upon graduation, she worked at a large nursery on...

Sep 9, 2018

Myrtle Haynes Kilpatrick, age 86, of Girard, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born February 18, 1932 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Elice B. and Arvilla Cox Haynes.

She was a 1950 graduate of Olean High School. Myrtle had been employed as a secretary-receptionist at the Cosmopolite Herald, the Girard Methodist Church and...