Obituaries

Jul 26, 2017

Edward W. Weiss, age 95, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the VA Medical Center, Erie.

He was born in New York City on December 5, 1921, son of the late Louis and Elizabeth Whiddon Weiss. He graduated from Lawrence High School in New York City.

Ed served in the U.S. Army for 7 years, which...

Jul 23, 2017

Jul 22, 2017

Sylvia A. Madison Nielsen Irish, age 79, of Erie, passed away with her loving family by her side, on July 22, 2017, at Walnut Creek Healthcare Center. 

She was born in Corry, PA on November 11, 1937, a daughter of the late Clarence Madison and Josephine Graham, her birth parents, as well as her adoptive parents, Folmar Nielsen and Alvene...

Jul 22, 2017

Burton “Burt” L. Holden, age 95, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Forestview Healthcare Center.

He was born in Erie, PA, on April 22, 1922, the son of the late Burton Holden and Marie Schnee Gardner.

Mr. Holden served in the US Army Air Corp. during WWII and the Korean War, where he was a gunner in the...

Jul 21, 2017

Jeannine (Jean) Liebel of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 21st, 2017 after a brief stay at Saint Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

She was born in Erie, Pa. on August 30th, the daughter of the late Carl N. and Mildred (Darais) Faulkner.  A lifelong Erie resident, Jeannine was a graduate of Wesleyville High School, and a member of Our Lady of Peace...

Jul 21, 2017

George V. Wiser, age 66, of Girard, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at UPMC Hamot from injuries sustained in a pedestrian vehicle accident.

He was born in Erie on December 22, 1950, a son of the late Harold V. and Norma Hartley Wiser.

George graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1968. He was “semi-retired” working as a courier for...

Jul 21, 2017

John J. McGraw, age 82, of Erie, passed away surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 21, 2017 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

He was born in Erie, PA on October 13, 1934, son of the late Frederick B. and Gertrude Miller McGraw.

John graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School and went on to earn a degree in business from Gannon University.  He worked...

Jul 16, 2017

Nellie V. Hotchkiss Wedekind Pletcher, age 89, of Fairview passed away Sunday July 16, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

 She was born in McClane, on June 9, 1928 a daughter of the late Kenneth and Flora Bausch Hotchkiss.

 She was a graduate of Fairview High School, class of 1947, and served for many years on the FHS Golden Society Committee. ...

Jul 16, 2017

Jul 14, 2017

Henry S. McCarthy, age 61, of Fairview, passed away on Friday July 14, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Philadelphia on January 11, 1956, a son of the late John and Virginia Stewart McCarthy.

 Hank graduated from Fairview High School in 1974.  He had worked as a commercial painter in the Erie area.  Hank was a music enthusiast...

Jul 13, 2017

Samuel T. Copeland Jr., age 72, of Erie, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at home.  Born in Erie, PA on June 6, 1945, he was a son of the late Gertrude Nichols Copeland and Samuel Copeland, Sr.

Samuel graduated from East High School and worked at General Electric, Mace Electric, and the Hammermill Paper Company.  He also worked as a self-defense...

Jul 13, 2017

James F. Flynn Sr, age 77, of Erie and formerly of Bradford, PA passed away quietly on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Erie.

He was born in Bradford, PA on October 31, 1939 a son of the late W. Glenn and Audel Wetzel Flynn.

James was a 1957 graduate of Bradford High School and served four years...

Jul 12, 2017

Walter Czerwinski age 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the VA Medical Center following a brave battle with leukemia.

He was born in Erie on April 14, 1935, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Branecki Czerwinski.

Walter graduated from East High School where he was a city champion...

Jul 9, 2017

Jul 7, 2017

Edward Paul Hewitt, age 94 and his beloved wife, Charlotte Irene (Vollbrecht) Hewitt, age 89, both passed away peacefully 2 hours apart on Friday July 7, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor, surrounded by their loving family. 

As in life, now in death, they are together forever.  They went to be with the Lord together this past Friday. A true love...

Jul 7, 2017

Frances Przybyszewski age 93, passed away peacefully Friday, July 7, 2017 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 15, 1923, a daughter of the late Frank and Lottie Czulewicz Olszewski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard (Benny) Przybyszewski, her sister Karen Rohaly, and brothers Norbert and...

Jul 7, 2017

Martin L. Mazur age 58, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Erie on November 4, 1958 a son of the late Joseph and Lois Mazur. Martin was self-employed as a flooring and carpet installer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and always helped out everyone in the neighborhood. He was also a...

Jul 6, 2017

James E. Kubaney, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday July 6, 2017 in Erie, Pennsylvania.  He was born in Erie on April 29, 1943 to the late Charles and Nellie Kubaney.

 

Jim graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School in 1961, where he lettered both in football as a fullback and then as a...

Jul 6, 2017

Peter S. Husted left this world on Thursday, July 6, 2017.

He was born on December 22, 1931 to James D. Husted and Agnes Lorei Husted.

Growing up some of his best summers were spent at his Aunt and Uncle’s farm with his cousins.

Dad attended St. Joseph School and Academy High School but he never finished. He decided to serve his country...

Jul 6, 2017

Rebecca Marie Brase Michalak age 63 of Millcreek, passed away peacefully Thursday July 6th at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 1, 1954 in Owatonna, MN the daughter of Eleanor Jean Wolf Brase and the late Everett Robert Brase.  She was the first baby born in Steele County, MN in the New Year, 1954.

Rebecca...