Obituaries

Jun 13, 2018

After living a great life with a loving family and many wonderful friends, Millard L. “Bill” “Weeble” Peters, age 68 of GreeneTownship, passed away Wednesday June 13, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 30, 1949, a son of the late Millard and Alice Kirby Peters.

A graduate of WattsburgHigh School in 1967, he then served three...

Jun 12, 2018

Ah’Maria Lanisha Laree Wardell, infant daughter of Ronisha Drew and Damien Wardell, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital in Erie.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lanisha Mims and her great-grandparents, Sara Jones and DeVere Drew.

In addition to her parents, Ah’Maria is survived by her grandparents, Deneen Jones and Ronald Drew.

Friends may attend...

Jun 12, 2018

     E. O. "Red" Swearingen, 76, of Erie and formerly of East Springfield, PA, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at LECOM Senior Living Center.  He was born on July 16, 1941, in Leavenworth, Kansas, son of the late Elmer and Eva McCaine Swearingen.

     A 1959 graduate of McLouth High School, McLouth, KS, Mr. Swearingen was a truck driver for EE...

Jun 11, 2018

Carl E. Hicks, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the Village at Luther Square.

He was born in Meadville, PA on August 19, 1921 a son of the late Floyd D. and Mary Hills Hicks.

Carl was a graduate of Erie Tech Memorial High School.  He was an over the road truck driver for many years. ...

Jun 10, 2018

Donald R. Province, age 56, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Western Reserve Healthcare.  He was born in Corry, PA on May 21, 1962, a son of the late Frank and Jean Reed Province.

Donald worked for Art’s Grocery Store for 20 years.  He enjoyed watching CSI and investigation television programs. 

He is survived by...

Jun 10, 2018

John M. Hatfield, age 47, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. Arrangements are entrusted to Quinn Funeral Home at West 9th & Liberty St.

Jun 10, 2018

Betty Evelyn Himes Rice, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at LECOM at Presque Isle.  She was born on October 28, 1926, a daughter of the late Evelyn Himes.

Betty was a member of the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church.  She left our earthly hearts and arms to the heavenly arms of her loving family who have...

Jun 9, 2018

Carol A. (Hush) Keller, age 68, of Erie passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born August 30, 1949 in Conneaut, OH the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Qualtiere) Hush.

Carol graduated from Strong Vincent High School, worked for Keystone Laundry, and retired from...

Jun 9, 2018

Mary H. DiMattio age 86, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born in New Bethlehem, PA on May 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Sloan and Helen Carlos Delp. Mary Graduated from New Bethlehem High School in 1950 and then went on to graduate from Pittsburgh Business College. In addition to...

Jun 9, 2018

Shawn Michael Dawley, age 57, of Wattsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Fairview Manor.  He was born on September 7, 1960, a son of the late Terrance and Iris Dawley Johnson.

Shawn proudly served his country in the United States Army and was later employed by Gannon University Security.  Shawn enjoyed reading, woodworking and camping.  He was extremely...

Jun 8, 2018

Margaret A. “Maggi” Goodall, age 77, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Zanesville, OH on July 2, 1940, a daughter of the late Edgar and Florence Erbes Kooser.

 

Maggi graduated from Webster Groves High School in St. Louis, MO and attended Southern Illinois University where she...

Jun 7, 2018

William F. Speier, Jr., age 88, passed peacefully from this life, at his home, on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  Born on November 29, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the oldest child of William F., Sr. and Eleanor Seip Speier.  He grew up in Philadelphia, graduating from Central High School and Pierce Business School.

Bill began working at an early age,...

Jun 7, 2018

A woman with unbridled strength, charisma and an unshakable faith. A girl who loved a party and would light up the room as she entered. One who could as easily get the giggles as one who could quickly demonstrate her strong opinion on things for which she felt firmly. She was truly her father's daughter. The wife of an entrepreneur...

Jun 7, 2018

Robert Mokwa, age 58, of Corry, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Corry on January 3, 1960 a son of the late Joseph and Helen Latos Mokwa.

Robert graduated from Corry High School in 1978 and went on to start Breeze Heating and Cooling that he owned and operated.

He was an avid NASCAR fan...

Jun 7, 2018

Jun 6, 2018

Sylvia Love Thurston, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services.

She was born in Bloomington, Illinois on July 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Noble and Mayme Battles Thomas.

Sylvia graduated from East High School, class of 1946.  She worked in the administrative department for General Electric Co. for 42 years.  Sylvia was...

Jun 6, 2018

Jun 6, 2018

     Rita Aucker Reichard, age 88, of Erie, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.  She was born on March 29, 1930, in Tionesta, Pa., daughter of the late Jacob Reed and Olive Louella Wise Aucker.  Rita attended schools in Tionesta and Grove City, and graduated from Colestock High School, Class of 1947, in Titusville, Pa. ...

Jun 5, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Gabriel Kisko VanDervoort, 96, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Bud” Richard VanDervoort, her daughter, Diane VanDervoort and her two grandsons, David and Gary Hampy. Elizabeth was born on August 6, 1921, to Michael & Elizabeth Kisko in Wilcox, Pa, and was the youngest...

Jun 4, 2018

John Charles Hodgson, age 77, formerly of Fairview, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 in Florida.

He was born in Punxsutawney, PA, on June 1, 1941, a son of the late Charles and Christine Campbell Hodgson.

John had worked at Parker White Metal for 38 years, retiring in 2013.  He was very active in the union and PHB Credit Union, where he...