Obituaries

Jul 6, 2017

James E. Hawes, age 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on July 6, 2017 at Niagara Village.  He was born June 15, 1934, son of the late James W. Hawes and Henrietta Metzler-Hawes Donnell.Jim was a 1952 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and as a young man, worked with his step-father at Lake Shore/Nash Automotive. ...

Jul 5, 2017

James F. Harrington, 83, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Wednesday July 5, 2017 with his loving family at his side.

Born on November 21, 1933 in Erie, a son of the late Charles W. and Orletta R. (Brandt) Harrington. He was a 1953 graduate of the Millcreek School District and served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956.

James worked...

Jul 3, 2017

Helena (Nell) Tredway Hardy, devoted mother and accomplished equestrian, died Monday at home after waging a brave eight-year battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She was 59.

Readers of this newspaper will recognize Nell’s name, as she chronicled her life with ALS in a monthly column “Not to Worry” for several years. Her writing covered topics from meeting her idol of...

Jul 3, 2017

Richard T. Guyett, age 78, of St. Petersburg, died on Monday July 3, 2017 in Erie, PA as a result of an automobile accident.  He was born in Buffalo, NY, a son of Howard and Salome Guyett.

Richard is survived by his three daughters Deborah (James) Daurelio, Michele (Peter) Vranjes, and Brenda  (Eugene) Prock and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends are...

Jul 2, 2017

Marcia A. Hughes age 68, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born in Erie on January 31, 1949 a daughter of her late biological parents, Fred and Catherine Leatherwood Young and her late parents Johnny L. and Viola Johnson. She was a graduate of East High School in 1967 and received an...

Jul 1, 2017

Constance F. “Connie” Nesselhauf, age 78, passed away at St. Vincent Health Center on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

Born in Erie on February 8, 1939, the daughter of the late Generoso B. and Ammarillia M. (Vorse) Donofrio.

In addition to her parents, and her husband Jack who passed away in 2002, Connie was preceded in death by two sons, Gregory Alan Dunn...

Jun 29, 2017

Larry C. Martin, age 72, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 29, 2017 at Manorcare Health Services.  He was born in Boissevain, VA on January 1, 1945, a son of John W. Martin and Elizabeth Brooks Martin.

Larry had several jobs before settling in for a long career at the City of Erie Water Treatment Center where he retired...

Jun 29, 2017

Andrew J. Schubert, age 19, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 22, 1997, a son of Shannon Jo Simmers Paul of Erie and David Ray Schubert, Sr. of Sharon.

Andrew graduated from Sharon High School and was employed by Rent One in Erie as a Certified Delivery Technician.

Andrew embraced...

Jun 29, 2017

           Natalina Giammario Faraglia, age 91, of Erie passed away peacefully at St. Vincent hospital surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 29. 2017.

She was born on December 25, 1925 in Rocca Pia , L’Aquila Italy the daughter of the late Pasquale and Edvige DiSantis Giammario

        Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Jun 29, 2017

Anna R. Szuba, age 95, of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at St. Mary’s Home at Asbury Ridge.

She was born in Union City, PA on January 4, 1922, a daughter of the late John and Eva Kolega Krol.  Anna graduated from Union City High School.

Anna worked at General Electric.  She also worked at ERISCO Industries and retired...

Jun 27, 2017

Dr. William V. McCoy, DDS, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his residence. The cause of death was complications from diabetes.

He was born on August 23, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Marjie McCoy, and was raised by the late James Tamplin, Sr. and Willie Mae Neal.

Dr. McCoy graduated from McDowell High School...

Jun 27, 2017

Jun 26, 2017

Juanita M. Cantlon, age 92, of Erie, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.

She was born in Three Rivers, MI, on October 25, 1924 daughter of the late Clifford and Leona Frank Hamilton.

Juanita attended East High School.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church and the East Erie Turners’ Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 26, 2017

Erma Martha Hyde age 89, died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Forestview Healthcare Center.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 27, 1928, a daughter of the late William and Freida Bosenberg.

Erma was employed as a cashier at Giant Eagle and enjoyed crafts, ceramics, sewing, and cooking.  She also loved spending winters in Florida.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Jun 26, 2017

David A. Finamore age 56, of Fairview, PA passed away at UPMC Hamot on Monday, June 26, 2017. He was born in Fairmont, WV on June 7, 1961 a son of the late Victor and Leona Moreno Finamore.

He was a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and studied at West Virginia University. After moving to Erie, Dave married Erika Diemer...

Jun 25, 2017

Bonnie Lou Atkinson, 89 of Erie, PA passed away on June 25, 2017.  She was born on September 1, 1927 in Houston, MS, the third daughter of the late Hugh and Nettie Buchanan Crockett.  Bonnie was a resident of Erie, PA since 1944.  She was a wonderful mother who spent most of her life raising her family and lovingly caring...

Jun 24, 2017

James A. “Jim” Lehman, Jr., age 55, of Millcreek passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

He was born in Erie on May 13, 1962, son of the late Alice Lehman and the late James A. Lehman, Sr.

Jim was the owner/operator of Conner’s Garage. He also managed the Jolly Rodgers Marina for over ten years.  He...

Jun 20, 2017

Offel Jordan, Sr., age 62, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Gibson County, TN on March 25, 1955, a son of the late Charles and Zadie Bailey Jordan. 

Offel graduated from Rutherford High School and a longtime member of the Victory Christian Center.  He was an avid sports fan and...

Jun 18, 2017

Michael D. (Mike) Emick, 63, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness on Father’s Day, June 18th, 2017.  He fought a truly courageous battle over the past six months, but he ultimately succumbed to the multiple physical and neurological attacks on his body.  He continued his fight to the very end so that he...

Jun 18, 2017

Richard King Limburg age 74, of Erie passed away quietly on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at LECOM Senior Living Center in Erie.  A native of Pendleton, SC born on March 31st, 1943.  Son of the late William (PFC USMC) and Florence King Limburg.  Richard was a 1962 Graduate of Pendleton High School and worked as a communications engineer with the...