Obituaries

Dec 10, 2016

Edward P. “Ted” Junker III passed away peacefully on Saturday December 10, 2016 with family and friends by his side. He was born in Carnegie, PA on January 20, 1937, the son of the late Mary and Edward P. Junker, Jr. Ted was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, friend and leader in the greater Erie and Penn State communities.

In 1964...

Dec 9, 2016

John Wesley Barnes, age 77, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 9, 2016. He was born September 21, 1939, a son of the late Ephrem and Margaret McGinnis Barnes.

John was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and was employed by Zurn Industries for over 30 years. He was a family man and enjoyed fishing and...

Dec 8, 2016

Charles G. “Charlie” Knight, age 84, of Millcreek, was taken to Heaven on Thursday December 8, 2016 at Manchester Commons surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Chicago, IL, on June 3, 1932, the only son of Charles G. Sr. and Mary Knight. Charlie graduated from Millcreek High School, attended the University of Pittsburgh, Gannon University and took a...

Dec 5, 2016

Dolly M. Rogers Ollie age 58 of Erie, went to glory on Monday, December 5, 2016.

She was born in New Castle, PA on June 20, 1958 the beloved daughter of the late Leroy and Viola Miles Rogers.

Dolly was a graduate of Academy High School and worked for many years in home health care. She had a very strong passion for...

Dec 5, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” S. Burden Healy, age 80, wife, mother, grandmother, friend to many, and a longtime community supporter, died peacefully at home on December 5, 2016, with her devoted husband, Tim, at her side. Betty was born on March 18, 1936, an only child of the late Irma Louise Matthews Burden and William Ray Burden in Louisville, Kentucky.

Betty attended Lexington...

Dec 4, 2016

Edward C. Sidelinger, 91, 0f Erie, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Independence Court of Erie.

He was born on February 3, 1925, son of the late Clayton C. and Marion (Spagler) Sidelinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anne (Kazimierowski) Sidelinger in 2007, a grandson, Scott Sidelinger, two brothers, John W....

Dec 4, 2016

Marion Randazzo, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Fairview Manor.

She was born on September 24, 1927 in Alimena, Sicily, Italy to the late Cologero (Charles) DiPaola and Elizabeth Cappuzzo DiPaola. In 1932 at the age of 4 ½, she traveled by ship to America with her family, where they settled in Brooklyn, NY.

In 1953, she...

Dec 2, 2016

Wendell Philip Gilbert, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Brevillier Village.

He was born in Oil City, PA on February 23, 1929, the son of the late William and Gertrude Shattenberg Gilbert.

He attended School in Oil City. He attended Faith Lutheran Church.

Wendell enjoyed hunting and fishing and repaired small engines as a hobby.

In addition to...

Dec 2, 2016

Charles D. “Charlie” Ohmer, age 51, of Erie, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Erie on September 3, 1965, a son of the late Jack E. and Wilma J. Courtny Ohmer.

Charlie attended McDowell High School and worked as a mechanic at Denny’s Auto Salvage until 2008. He was a...

Dec 1, 2016

Ernest W. Askins, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016.

Born June 13, 1920 in Blairsville, PA, he was the son of the late John Franklin and Mary L. Mitchell Askins.

He was the maintenance supervisor at the C. Kessler Estate, and also the Erie Housing Authority from where he retired. Ernest was also a self-employed locksmith.

Most of...

Dec 1, 2016

Mary E. Rounds, age 61, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.

She was born in Erie on April 20th, 1955, the daughter of Helen D. Rounds and the late Thomas S. Rounds.

Mary loved and adored her “kitten kids,” Smokey, Cleo and Chloe.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death...

Dec 1, 2016

Pauline R. Comeau age 90 of Lincolnton, NC and formerly of Millcreek, PA, passed away at Health House Assisted Living in Lincolnton, NC on December 1, 2016. S

She was born in Lafayette, IN on July 12, 1926 a daughter of the late Wilbur C. and Ruth I. Baker Young.

Pauline was a homemaker and dedicated wife and mother as well as...

Nov 30, 2016

Lillian E. Takach, age 73, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at St. Vincent Health Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Erie on October 20, 1943, a daughter of the late Nellis Ploss and Ethel Thornton Brookhouser.

Lillian loved knitting, crocheting, quilting, baking and gardening. Her family was her priority, she loved spending time with them. She cherished...

Nov 30, 2016

Alan D. Hartley, age 57, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Erie on May 4, 1959. A son of the late Frank D. and Patricia Rodenbeck Hartley.

He was a 1978 graduate of Fairview High School. He had several electrical contractor licenses and was...

Nov 29, 2016

Richard S. MacIsaac age 60, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born in Erie on June 13, 1956 a son of the late George V. and June Parry MacIsaac.

He graduated from McDowell High School class of 1974 and then went on to graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania...

Nov 27, 2016

Tabitha Conner infant daughter of Richard Conner and Mary Wann passed away at birth on November 27, 2016 at St. Vincent Health Center. In addition to her parents and grandparents Tabitha is survived by many brothers and sisters who she is waiting to meet some day. Private services were handled by Burton Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 602 West Tenth...

Nov 27, 2016

Henry R. “Louie” Scholz, Sr., age 83, of Girard, passed away on Sunday November 27, 2016 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in McKees Rocks, PA on May 1, 1933, a son of the late Charles F. Sr. and Nellie Mankowski Scholz.

Louie graduated from Stowe High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He worked...

Nov 26, 2016

John Howard Root, age 52, of Erie, passed away Saturday November 26, 2016 at Millcreek Community Hospital.

He was born in Erie on February 23, 1964 son of Marilyn Boyer Root and the late Howard L. Root.

John graduated from Academy High School and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir for many years.

He was...

Nov 25, 2016

Mark C. Kulyk, age 60, passed away peacefully with a hug and kiss from his beloved wife, Joyce, on Friday, November 25, 2016 at their home in Fairview.

Mark Christopher Kulyk was born April 9, 1956, the son of the late John and Betty Rogers Kulyk of Albion. In 1974, Mark graduated with high honors from Northwestern High School where his...

Nov 24, 2016