Obituaries

Oct 1, 2017

Gerald R. Cassell age 80, of East Springfield, and formerly of Fairview, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center, following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on August 23, 1937, a son of the late Richard V. and Dorothy Lewis Cassell.

Jerry graduated from Fairview High School in 1955 and went on to serve in the...

Sep 28, 2017

Donald J. Gaudette “Inch” age 60, of McKean, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his residence.

He was born in Worcester, MA. on September 5, 1957, son of Donald and Carolyn Gaudette currently residing in Bradenton, Florida. He spent his youth summering in Cape Cod, MA.

Inch was a 1975 graduate of Fairview High School. During his high school years,...

Sep 26, 2017

Thomas H. Quinn entered this world on Saturday, June 8, 1929.  He was a loving baby boy, born to the proud parents of Ezra V. Quinn and Albirda Vanning-Quinn in Yazoo City, Mississippi.  In his formal education, he matriculated through the State of Mississippi-Morgan County Public School System.  He graduated from Jessup Wakeman Scott High School and received a Bachelor...

Sep 25, 2017

Sep 25, 2017

Julie J. Ryan, age 51 of Girard passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Millcreek Community Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born in Erie, on November 28, 1965 a daughter of the late David and Pamela Kern Tirpak.

She attended Northwestern High School and had worked home health aide for several years.

Julie loved to ride motorcycles.

She is survived by two...

Sep 24, 2017

Captain Richard Orville Loesel, USNR, age 88, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 24, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. 

A son of the late George Orville and Mary Anstead Loesel, Richard was born on March 8, 1929, in Erie.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1947 and Thiel College in 1951.  Richard served...

Sep 23, 2017

Robert M. “Chuck” Snyder, age 77, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. 

He was born in Staten Island, NY, on July 27, 1940, a son of the late Robert W. and Winifred Hekking Snyder.

Chuck was a graduate of the City University of New York and worked as an accountant and controller during his career....

Sep 23, 2017

Wayne Wolfe, age 70, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Landings of Canton, in Canton, OH.

He was born in Erie on April 28, 1947, the son of the late Cletus and Nina Wolfe.

Wayne graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School and then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps.

He retired from General Electric.

Wayne was a...

Sep 22, 2017

Margaret A. Rand, age 82, formerly of Lake City, passed from this life, into the next on Friday September 22, 2017 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Fairview on November 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph and Thecla Nies Klier.

Margaret was a graduate of Fairview High School, Class of 1952.  After high school, she met and married her...

Sep 22, 2017

Patty Edwards Mack, age 72, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Bradenton.  She was born in Erie on April 5, 1945 to the late Raymond J. and Virginia Irwin Larson. 

 

Patty was a 1963 graduate of Harbor Creek High School and attended Jamestown Business College.  She held several positions over the years in the...

Sep 20, 2017

John Lawrence “Case” Fatica, age 99 of Erie passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on November 8, 1917.

John was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1935. He also served with the United States Army Combat Engineers during WWII.

John’s love of sports led him to play baseball for...

Sep 20, 2017

Roman “Coach Wayne” Boykin, age 62 of Erie, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

He was born May 27, 1955 in Humbolt, TN, a son of Clara B. Emerson Boykin, and the late Allie D. Boykin. 

Roman was a graduate of East High School, and worked as a crane operator for General Electric for 42 years.  He...

Sep 20, 2017

Suzanne (Richardson) Kubeja, age 88, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Erie, on October 9, 1928, the daughter of the late John Kessel and Charlotte (Rieley) Richardson.

Sue graduated from Academy High School and attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO.  She completed brokerage training in New York City and was there for the...

Sep 18, 2017

Thomas C. Woodley Sr., age 81, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born May 24, 1936 in Bradford PA, son of the late Claude and Onalee Baxter Woodley.Thomas Graduated from Bradford High School and then went on to attend Diesel Mechanic Schools. He worked for Poplar White Trucks for many years...

Sep 18, 2017

Gloriajean Brown Ramsey, age 74, of Girard, passed away Monday September 18, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in New Castle, PA on May 7, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles Clyde and Charlotte Virginia (Ashmore) Brown.

Gloria graduated from Lincoln high School in Ellwood City, PA., where she was Salutatorian.  She worked as a cleaning...

Sep 18, 2017

George E. McKinley age 81, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2017 at Elmwood Gardens. George was born in Erie the youngest of six on January 26, 1936 to the Reverend Lloyd A. and Ella (Henry) McKinley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Beverly (Fugate) McKinley on January 16, 2015. He was also predeceased by...

Sep 16, 2017

Ruth P. Miller, age 82 of Erie, passed away quietly at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. She was born in Greene, New York on April 18, 1935, a daughter of the late Carl E. and Dorothy K. Purple.

Ruth was a graduate of Norwich High School. She attended and graduated from Alfred University with a...

Sep 15, 2017

 Timothy M. Moldovan, age 57, of Millcreek passed away at his home on Friday September 15, 2017.

 He was born in Erie on June 6, 1960 and graduated from Erie Tech in 1979 and then from Edinboro State University.

 Burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery 5711 West Lake Road Erie, PA 16505 on Thursday September 21st at...

Sep 13, 2017

Anita "Ann" Gallant Kondrat passed from this life into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017. Preceded in death by husband Frank A. Kondrat and daughter Patricia.  Born May 21st, 1923, Ann was the youngest daughter of Amelia Gumienik Gallant and John Gallant. The last  surviving child of 10 children, she was preceded in death by sisters...

Sep 13, 2017

Beverly Ann Brown, age 78 of York, SC, passed away on Monday, September 13,

2017 at Palmetto Village of Chester, SC.

She was born March 10, 1939 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Martin J. Schuller, Sr. and Ruth I. Beckman Schuller.

Beverly was a graduate of McKean High School.  She enjoyed playing cards.

In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded...