Obituaries

Jun 1, 2018

Jeanne Seltzer Ward, age 88, of Fairview passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018.  She was born in Lebanon, PA on September 21, 1929, daughter of the late George E. “Papa Doc” and Edith Snyder Seltzer.

A 1947 graduate of Lebanon High School, Jeanne went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in 1950.  Jeanne worked as...

May 31, 2018

Cheryl Ann (Garvin) (Lehr) Hilinski, age 50, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 31, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer.  She was born on August 12, 1967, a daughter of James and Judith Anne Rumsey Garvin and was adopted by Charles and Gail Lehr.

Cheryl enjoyed life to the fullest.  With a determined spirit she always...

May 30, 2018

James “Jim” R. Rich, of Cape Coral, FL and formerly of Millcreek, passed away with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018.

He was born on April 10, 1940 a son of the late Raymond H. and Alberta A. Weise Rich.

Jim was the co-owner of Rich Electric and also Trico Electric. He was a member of IBEW...

May 30, 2018

Cathleen “Cathy” T. Quirk, 74, formerly of Erie, passed away at her residence at Wingate at Needham in Needham, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Cathleen was born February 17, 1944 in Erie, PA the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Rosemarie Koos Quirk.

Cathleen or “Cathy”, as she was known by all, was a graduate of St. Benedict...

May 29, 2018

Mary Hanks “Granny Mary”, age 59, of Erie, peacefully drifted away to eternal life on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 after an extended illness.

She was born in Erie on December 8, 1958, a daughter of the late Margaret Levandowski & Arthur Hanks.

Mary was a 1976 graduate of East High School.  In 1975, while still in school, Mary began working at Erie...

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May 27, 2018

Lelia G. Brady, age 59 of Erie, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018.

She was born November 19, 1958, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Virginia Hammrick.

Lelia enjoyed reading, and helping people. She did whatever she could to make people happy.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include her...

May 26, 2018

Betty Ann (Barnes) Paul, age 85, of Erie, PA passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 after a lengthy illness.  Born in Wheeling, WV on January 31, 1933, Betty was the daughter of the late Clarence and Annie (Scales) Barnes.

Betty graduated Academy High School in 1951, married in 1952 and later had and reared seven children.  While she was a...

May 26, 2018

William E. Norris, Jr., age 72 of Erie passed away, Saturday May 26, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie, a son of the late William E. and Jackie Hertz Norris Sr.

Bill graduated from Ft. LeBoeuf High School and worked for many years at General Electric as a tool grinder.

He enjoyed fishing and traveling with his wife.

Bill...

May 25, 2018

Cynthia MacDonald Rodgers, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 25, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie on November 15, 1947, a daughter of the late Donald Elon and Ruth Farr MacDonald.

Cynthia graduated from Fairview High School and obtained her Cosmetology License.  She owned Golden Comb for 12 years and then went on to work...

May 24, 2018

The family of Dr. Elmer J. Stevens age 87, of Erie, mourn his passing on May 24th, 2018 at St. Mary’s Asbury Nursing Home.

Dr. Stevens was born June 12, 1930 in New Kensington, PA the son of the late Dr. Elmer and Edythe Bole Stevens.

After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, he served in the U.S....

May 24, 2018

Betty Jane (Adams) Antolik passed away peacefully Thursday, May 24 in her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 26, 1927 the daughter of the late George and Mary K. Adams.

Betty had her medical training in Buffalo, NY and worked as a private duty geriatric nurse for over 40 years. She was a great humanitarian and lover...

May 23, 2018

Lois Jean Flatley, age 74, died on Wednesday May 23, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on June 14, 1943 the daughter William Karle and the late Rose M. (Sargent) Karle.

Lois graduated from Erie’s Strong Vincent High School class of 1961 and soon after met the love of her life Michael J. Flatley her husband of 55 years...

May 23, 2018

Geraldine “Gerri” Krasinski Irwin Martin, age 81, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, PA on March 24, 1937, a daughter of the late Max and Florence (Wisinski) Krasinski.

She was a graduate of St. Benedict Academy and worked as a purchasing agent at the Warren Company for several years.  She was...

May 22, 2018

Joyce Ann Jenkins, daughter of the late Mary and William Austin, was born November 6, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland and departed this life on May 22, 2018. 

Joyce accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Abbysinnia Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. She loved the Lord and was an awesome gospel singer. As little girls, Joyce and her...

May 22, 2018

John B. Greenawalt, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Manchester Commons.

He was born in Sligo, PA on June 11, 1927, son of the late Meade and Myrtle Pollum Greenawalt.

John served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Munich area as a tank driver during the reconstruction immediately following WWII. He was self-employed...

May 21, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Belsan age 93, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at Sarah Reed Retirement Center.

She was born in Cleveland, OH on August 22nd, 1924, a daughter of the late Carl A. Neff and Mary Louise (Hubbard) Neff.

She was a 1942 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1947 graduate of Heidelberg College in Tiffin, OH.  She was employed as a...

May 21, 2018

Nicholas A. Lupo, age 78, of Erie died Monday, May 21, 2018 at Walnut Creek Healthcare & Rehab Center.  He was born June 8, 1939 in Erie the son of the late Nicholas and Catherine Leone Lupo.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Nick enjoyed the outdoors, was a fan of NASCAR, and loved country music having made a yearly trip...

May 20, 2018

Bernard “Benny” Garczynski, age 78, of Erie , passed away Sunday May 20, 2018 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Erie on May 14, 1940 son of the late Peter and Frances Sucharski Garczynski.

Benny was a group home resident of the Barber National Institute for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...