Obituaries

Jan 3, 2018

Jan 2, 2018

Kathryn Steinhauser age 73, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her residence following a brief illness.

 She was born in Warren, PA on February 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Hugh V. and Vera Wolstencroft Wolcott.

She was a graduate of Erie Tech Memorial High School and was a seamstress most of her life. Kathryn was a...

Jan 2, 2018

Gertrude E. Petersen, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home in Savannah, Georgia. 

She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania,  the daughter of the late Alfred E. Schmidt and Margarete Schwanke Schmidt. Gertrude graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie. It was during her high school years she met John Petersen, the love of her life and...

Jan 2, 2018

Charles C. Shenk, Jr., age 76, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his home.

Charles (Chicker) was born on December 3, 1941 in Erie, PA, son to Charles Chalfont and Marion Louise Claus Shenk. He attended St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, DE and went on to study at Princeton University. Charles was a dedicated and invaluable volunteer at the Erie City...

Jan 1, 2018

Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Case age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Erie on October 31, 1937 a daughter of the late Howard E. Ressler and Viola M. Iwig Ressler.

Betsy attended Millcreek High School and went on to work at Trasks, Millcreek

Community Hospital in the Lab Department, and as a Bank...

Dec 31, 2017

James F. Lieb, age 65, of Erie, died unexpectedly surrounded by his family and closest friends, on December 31, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital.  He was born in Erie, PA on September 4, 1952, son of the late James A. and Mary Kay Lieb.

Jim’s roots took hold at St. John the Baptist School and he was proud to be known...

Dec 31, 2017

A. Kenneth Green, age 103 of Millcreek passed away Sunday December 31st 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital.He was born in Smethport, PA on September 1st, 1914 to the late Samuel and Mittie Taylor Green. Kenny graduated from Smethport High School and was an accomplished contactor and carpenter. He was a custom home builder and also remodeled many homes and businesses....

Dec 30, 2017

Darryl J. Hunt, age 54, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2017.He was born in Erie on July 23, 1963, a son of Milton E. Hunt of Albion and Joyce M. Hilbert Woodley of Millcreek.Darryl attended McDowell High School and then served in the Army National Guard, being deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He retired following 33...

Dec 30, 2017

Joseph M. "Joe" Woycheck, age 84, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on March 15, 1933, a son of the late Andrew and Sadie Hattala Woycheck.

Joe graduated from Academy High School in Erie and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, serving at the White Sands Proving Ground...

Dec 30, 2017

Yvonne A. Wright, age 68, of Erie, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on June 14, 1948, a daughter of the late Gloria Waller.

In addition to her mother, Yvonne was preceded in death by her brother Nelson Connie Wheaton.

She is survived by her seven sisters, Alta Shell, Gloria Howard, Linda,...

Dec 30, 2017

Ruchshell “Tuffy” Simmons, age 51 of Erie, died at Golden Living Walnut Creek on December 30, 2017.

She was born in Erie on April 28, 1966, a daughter of the late Reverend Elijah King Salmon, and Gettie Mae Beason Woodard.

Ruchshell attended Strong Vincent High School.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, telling jokes, cooking, and playing cards.

In addition to her...

Dec 29, 2017

Beverly A. Torain McDonald, age 61, of Erie, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29, 2017.

She was born in Erie, on January 31, 1956, a daughter of the late James P. and Lorraine Brown Torain.

Bev graduated from Strong Vincent High School and had worked as a nurse’s aide at Independent Court. She was a...

Dec 28, 2017

Dec 28, 2017

Edward Michael Gieza, Jr. age 74, of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Erie on June 6, 1943, a son of the late Edward Sr. and Irene Gieza. Ed graduated from McDowell High School where he was a record breaking pole vaulter. He went on to serve in the United States...

Dec 28, 2017

Mary F. Cooney Dunlavey age 100, formerly of Erie passed away December 28, 2017 at her residence in West Palm Beach, Florida.

She was born in Erie on August 31, 1917, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose Straub Cooney.

Mary was a graduate of Academy High School and a member of St. Jude Church.  She was a wonderful homemaker, wife,...

Dec 27, 2017

Elizabeth C. “Tootsie” Giannamore, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 surrounded by her children. 

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 19, 1933 a daughter of the late Joseph and Christina Tempesta.

Elizabeth was a devoted Catholic and was a loving mother and grandmother.  She also loved gardening and her animals.

In addition to her parents...

Dec 26, 2017

Keslyn Joyce Paul, age 53 of Erie, PA passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born on March 23, 1964, Keslyn was the daughter of Betty Ann (Barnes) Paul and the late Kenneth Joe Paul, Sr.

Keslyn was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School, worked at the Barber Center and among other...

Dec 25, 2017

Jean Elizabeth Snook, age 101, of Erie, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on September 30, 1916 daughter of the late J. Everett and Mildred Shoudy Snook.

Jean was a 1934 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and a 1939 graduate of Villa Maria College.

She was an active member of the Episcopal Cathedral...

Dec 25, 2017

Robert “Cos” Helsel, age 74 of Erie, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. 

He was born in Erie on July 6, 1943, a son of the late Calvin Helsel and Dorothy “Dot” Miller Helsel.

Cos graduated from Technical Memorial High School in 1961.

He worked more than 30 years in the automotive industry, was the...

Dec 25, 2017

Joanne M. Roberts, age 81, of Girard, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Dubois, PA on February 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph Beck and Martha (Kriner) Beck.

She worked as a cook at the Green Shingle Restaurant for many years, and also enjoyed baking cookies, was a very talented artist...