Obituaries

Feb 26, 2017

Robert L. Ryen, age 80, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born in Gipsy, PA on January 21, 1937, a son of the late Harvey and Hazel Buchanan Ryen.

After high school, Robert served in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. Robert was...

Feb 25, 2017

Joanne Daub Wiser, age 68, of Girard, passed away Saturday February 25, 2017 at UPMC Hamot following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on February 13th.

She was born in Washington DC on November 4, 1948 a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Wholihan Daub.

Joanne graduated from Fairview High School in 1966. After working as a teacher’s aide for...

Feb 25, 2017

Robert J. “Bob” McCarthy Sr. passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 after an extended illness. His courageous and relentless determination was an inspiration to all who knew and loved him.

He was born on May 27, 1934, son of the late Joseph A. and Charlotte M. Cadoret McCarthy.

Bob was raised and educated in Orchard Park, NY. He graduated from Orchard...

Feb 24, 2017

Feb 23, 2017

Emilie Byrtus Kasper, age 94, formerly of Lake City, passed away Thursday February 23, 2017 at Manchester Commons.

She was born in the City of Virginia, Minnesota on December 22, 1922, the daughter of the late George and Mary Gorniak Byrtus.

Mrs. Kasper attended the Gardner School in Waterford, PA and had been employed as an assembler at Marx Toys for over...

Feb 23, 2017

Douglas R. Fletcher, Jr., age 27 of Erie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23, 2017. He was born in Erie, PA on March 27, 1989, a son of Douglas Fletcher, Sr. and Nancy Higby.

Doug graduated from Haborcreek High School. He loved music and enjoyed being around his nieces and nephews. He was a great helper to family and friends.

He was...

Feb 21, 2017

David M. Smith, age 76 of Erie, passed away peacefully while surrounded by immediate family and best friends Sam and Marlene Talarico, at UPMC Hamot on Tuesday, February 21st, 2017, following a long medical battle.

He was born October 11th , 1940 in Westfield, NY, a son of the late Milton and Jean (Stanford) Smith.

David graduated from Sherman High School, and...

Feb 21, 2017

Jess N. Thompson age 90, of Fairview, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.

She was born in New Lanark, Scotland on May 17, 1926 the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Nicol. Jess was the first female Gold Medal award recipient, given by Robert Owen, that allowed a child who showed great promise to continue beyond grade school. Jess...

Feb 20, 2017

Mary Czarnecki age 84, of Fairview, passed away February 20, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie on July 15, 1932 daughter of the late William and Mary Schmader DeHarde.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Cross Church and was a Eucharist Minister there for many years.

She enjoyed her great grandchildren, faith, family, friends,...

Feb 20, 2017

Ophelia Diane Williams, age 61 of Erie, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, PA on February 1, 1956, a daughter of the late John and Emma Simmons Williams.

Ophelia attended Technical Memorial High School, and worked at Elmwood Presbyterian Lodge.

She enjoyed walking and spending time sharing a meal.

In addition to her parents, Ophelia...

Feb 19, 2017

James E. Williams, age 74 of Erie, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Manor Care in Lawrence Park, PA.

He was born in Moselle, MS on April 30, 1942, a son of the late John and Emma Simmons Williams.

James graduated from Technical Memorial High School, and worked in manufacturing at Erie Malleable Manufacturing.

He enjoyed fishing, listening to the blues...

Feb 19, 2017

Denise V. Beard Johnson, age 57 of Erie, departed this earthly life Sunday February 19, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on June 2, 1959, a daughter of Verna May Beard and the late Dennis Beard, II.

A resident of Erie her whole life, Ms. Beard Johnson graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended I.U.P. University and Mercyhurst...

Feb 18, 2017

David J. Martin, age 68, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on February 27, 1948, son of the late James P. and Elsie Brandenburg Martin. Dave graduated from the Tech Memorial High School where he studied Auto Mechanics. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard, being stationed at...

Feb 18, 2017

     Kayla Ann Ferrare, 28, of Erie, died on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at UPMC Hamot.  She was born on June 23, 1988, in Erie, daughter of Yvette M. Clement Lombardi of Erie and the late Christopher Ferrare.  A 2006 graduate of Mercyhurst Prep, she was a waitress at Steak 'n Shake and various other restaurants in the Erie area.  She...

Feb 17, 2017

“Eternal Optimism”

Janie M. Porter, 58, of Erie, PA was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, February 17, 2017, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.

Janie had an infectious smile that was bright and beautiful and a caring heart for those who were in need. She always…always had a generous spirit and would give what little she...

Feb 17, 2017

Marcene Elizabeth Edmiston, age 91formerly of Erie, PA died on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Passavant Lutheran Retirement Community in Zelienople, PA.

She was born in Snake Spring Valley, PA, September 17, 1925, a daughter of the late John Carl Snyder and Helen (Snyder) Patterson.

Marcene was a loving wife and mother. Marcene was a member of Wayside Presbyterian Church, in Erie.

In...

Feb 17, 2017

Donald W. Laine, age 87, of Erie, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Brevillier Village.

He was born in Erie, on October 16, 1929, the son of the late Francis and Jenny Klippi Laine.

Don attended Millcreek High School. He served in the U.S Army. Don had worked in manufacturing at Ervite Corporation for over 40 years.

He loved fishing, bowling, yard...

Feb 17, 2017

Douglas George, age 88, of Erie, died on Friday, February 17, 2017, at LECOM at Presque Isle.

Services are private.

Feb 16, 2017

Richard Dawson Bliley, age 75, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home with family at his side after an extended illness. He was born in Erie on July 6, 1941, the son of the late Isabelle Bliley Kaiser and F. Dawson Bliley and stepson of the late Lawrence F. Kaiser.

Dick attended DeVeaux School in...

Feb 14, 2017

Ruth Marie Buckel Considine, age 91, of Erie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was born on June 2, 1925 in Erie the daughter of the late Edmund and Marie Renner Buckel. A lifelong resident of  Erie, she had attended East High School and graduated from St. Benedict Academy. Ruth was a gifted knitter and seamstress who...