Obituaries

Oct 19, 2016

Ruth Barnes Harden, age 76, of Erie, transitioned from labor to reward on October 19, 2016. She was born in Collins, MS on September 23, 1940, a daughter of the late Elijah and Lovie Magee Barnes.

Ruth was a 1958 graduate of Collins High School and went on to be employed by Bliley Electric where she retired in 2009 after 42...

Oct 19, 2016

Joyce Marie Battle, age 75, of Abington Crest Nursing Home went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.

She was born in Erie, PA on August 2, 1941, the daughter of the late Flossie Crider Sharp and Frederick Scott Sharp.

She attended Academy High School and worked at Bliley Electric in Erie.

Joyce will be remembered for her love of...

Oct 18, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Kempa age 89, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born in Erie, PA on June 16, 1927 a daughter of the late Howard and Gertrude Knapp Vogt. Mary attended Harborcreek High School and worked for many years as a waitress for Sudan’s Restaurant as well as for...

Oct 18, 2016

James Joe Henry Watson, age 62 of Erie, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 28, 1954, a son of the late Juitt and Jurlie Bernice Watson.

James was an irresistible guy, loved driving and helping others. James loved his car and was known as the “around town driver.” He was a great man...

Oct 18, 2016

James E. Oleski, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on April 28th, 1942, a son of the late Stephen T. and Pauline Helen Scubic Oleski.

James attended Lawrence Park High School and served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a welder for American Sterilizer for over...

Oct 17, 2016

Susan Hawley Colvin age 58, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family after a 3 year battle with cancer.

She was born in Erie on October 15, 1958 a daughter of Richard Hawley and Dolores Hawley Ziegler of Erie.

She graduated from Seneca High School and worked at Arthritis Associates for 18...

Oct 17, 2016

Oct 14, 2016

Ronald A. Steele, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on May 6, 1954 in Erie, a son of Cornelia and the late Hugh Steele.

Ron graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1972 and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977.

Mr. Steele...

Oct 12, 2016

Edwin S. Malinowski age 83, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 peacefully at his home.

He was born in Erie on April 24, 1933 a son of the late Stanley J. and Mary Rogowski Malinowski.

Edwin graduated from Academy High School in 1952 and went on to serve in the United States Army as a Staff Sargent during the...

Oct 11, 2016

Ruth Louisa Feist McVayne Barton of 7057 Helsem Way, Dallas, TX, was born in Erie, PA on September 19, 1914, eldest daughter of the late LaMont C. and Jane Feist.

Ruth was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She entered the Eastman School of Music and Mannes College of Music. This was to be the beginning of her successful singing...

Oct 11, 2016

Pamela J. Renick Danylko, age 61 of Erie, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital. Pam dealt with Lupus and Behcet’s Disease for a number of years.

She was born December 6, 1954 in Erie, a daughter of the late Louise Z. Malliard Korn, and stepfather Joseph L. Korn.

Pam graduated from General McLane High School, class of 1972.

She worked...

Oct 11, 2016

Donald M. Bridger, age 86, of Cambridge Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at his home.

Don was born in Erie on July 29, 1930, son of the late Clifford E. and Winifred Wilkins Bridger. He graduated from Millcreek High School and served in the U. S. Naval Reserve. Don was a career Dairyman. For many years he worked with...

Oct 10, 2016

Patrick F. Christie age 72, of Erie, passed away quietly at home on October 10, 2016. He was born in Erie, PA on June 30, 1944 a son of John Christie and the late Katherine Hurn Christie.

Pat was a graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School class of 1962 and served in the United States Air Force. He married the former Jean...

Oct 10, 2016

Raymond E. Grabowski, 78, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016, surrounded by his wife and family at Guardian Walnut Creek (formerly Golding Living) Nursing Home. Ray was born in Erie, on September 18, 1938, son of the late Alexander and Magdalen (Sliga) Grabowski.

Ray was a 1956 graduate of Academy High School, Erie, and earned multiple post-secondary technical...

Oct 10, 2016

Sandra J. DeBello, age 65, of Erie died on Monday October 10, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

Born in Waterville, ME on February 8th, 1951 the daughter of the late Muriel (Gosslin) and Gedion St. Cyr.

Sandra was employed as a CPD Tech at Hamot Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul’s R.C. Church and the Siebenbuerger Club. She had a big...

Oct 9, 2016

Gary E. Harger, age 44, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Mt Pleasant, PA on February 25, 1972, the son of the late Harry Harger and Bertha Louise Hackett.

Gary graduated from Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, FL and earned a degree as a welder from Fortis Institute in 2012.

Gary enjoyed...

Oct 8, 2016

Jane Alice Hays Garvin, age 79, of Fairview and formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away at home on Saturday, October 8, 2016.

She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on February 19, 1937 the daughter of the late Leopold and Kathryn Kaminski Hays.

She was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School. Prior to her marriage, she worked in the lab at...

Oct 7, 2016

George Morgan, Jr. age 66, of Erie, passed away on October 7, 2016 at the Village at Luther Square. He was born on September 28, 1950, a son of the late George, Sr. and Annie Bell Jefferson Morgan.

George was a 1968 graduate of Academy High School and worked as a jitney driver for General Electric, where he retired from in...

Oct 6, 2016

Amato John Mannarelli, age 85, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Vincent Health Center.

Born in Erie on December 29, 1930, the son of the late Frank L., Sr. and Ruth English Mannarelli. Amato lived with Ray and Sue Zapolski who were his providers for the last 20 years, initially thorough Lakeshore Community Services and for...

Oct 5, 2016

Hans Kesselring, age 54, of Union City, died on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at home. He was born in Erie on June 20, 1962, a son of the late Emil Kesselring Jr. and Marjorie Carlson Kesselring.

He graduated from Ft. LeBoeuf High School. He was a semi-tractor trailer driver for many years and was a Fireman with the Perry Hi-Way Hose...