Obituaries

Sep 3, 2016

Sadie Shinko Bemis Johnson, age 92, of Erie and formerly of Clymer, NY, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Westlake Woods.

She was born on April 11, 1924, at her residence in Hatch Hollow, PA a daughter of the Late John and

Helen Horvath Shinko.

She graduated from Union City High School in 1942 and was a home marker most her life,...

Sep 2, 2016

Sep 1, 2016

Donald E. Donnelly, 58, of Lawrence Park, died on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at UPMC Hamot following an extended illness.  He was born on September 19, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late George Henderson Donnelly and Jeannette Ruth Poke Donnelly.  A 1976 graduate of Meadville High School, he was a chef for various restaurants including the Waterfall, Smuggler's...

Sep 1, 2016

Ronald O. Eldridge, age 73, of West Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on July 15, 1943, a son of the late Orrie F. Eldridge and Mary Hain Eldridge Thornton.

Ron graduated from East High School in 1961 and worked as a machinist at A.O. Smith/Smith Meter/F.M.C. in Erie...

Sep 1, 2016

Annette Lemoyne, age 90, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Elmwood Gardens.

She was born in Wittenhein, France.

Annette is survived by her husband, Andre’, her son, Jacques and her grandson, Kristofer.

A private religious service will be celebrated by the family at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26th Street, Erie, PA, who was in charge of...

Sep 1, 2016

Beverly Conboy Gorr age 81, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at her residence.

She was born in Warren, Pa on June 11, 1935 a daughter of the late Gerald and Naomi Ruhlman Conboy.

Beve graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1952.

She worked as a manager for JC Penny’s and at Paris Cleaners for many years.

Beve enjoyed boating,...

Aug 31, 2016

Henry W. “Hank” Norland, age 81 of Erie, passed away at Pleasant Ridge Manor West on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.

He was born in Erie on July 10, 1935 a son of the late Sverre and Henrietta Mueller Norland.

Hank graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School, attended Gannon College and graduated from Bentley University with a Bachelor degree in Accounting. He served in...

Aug 29, 2016

Zander Mohr, age 2, infant son of Nikki Mohr, passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent Health Center on Monday, August 29, 2016.

Zander was born in Erie, PA on June 20, 2014.

He was preceded in death by a cousin, Colin Killian.

In addition to his mother, Zander is survived by his brother, Braydynn Mohr and sister, Aria Mohr; his grandparents, Connie and...

Aug 28, 2016

Evelyn Edith Comeau, 86, of Erie, PA passed away on August 28th at her home surrounded by her family who loved her very much. Evie, as all of her friends called her, was born May 21,1930 in Erie, Pa, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Edith Kallenbach. Evie married Jack Comeau on July 1, 1949. They spent over 67...

Aug 26, 2016

John H. “Jack” Ressler age 76, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Fairview Manor.

He was born in Erie on March 29, 1940, a son of the late Howard E. and Viola Iwig Ressler.

Jack graduated from McDowell High School and served in the United States Navy.

He retired as a heavy equipment operator at National Fuel following many...

Aug 26, 2016

Jean L. (Felix) O’Hara  passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26,2016 at age 94.  Jean was born on January 14, 1922 in McKean, Pa.  She was the daughter of the late  Margaret Bayer Felix and Bernhard Felix and had nine siblings.  Jean had fond memories of growing up on a farm and enjoyed sharing stories of the antics her siblings...

Aug 24, 2016

Nancy Lu Jones Lozowski, proud descendant of the Keep Family, died peacefully in her home in Lake City at age 71 on August 24, 2016 with loved ones at her side.

Nancy is survived by her children, Charles “Chip” Lozowski and his wife Susie of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Christine Edinger and her husband, Jeffrey of Fairview, PA and Robert “Bob” Lozowski...

Aug 24, 2016

Paul G. Warner Sr. age 81 of Erie, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. He was born in Erie, PA on March 18, 1935 a son of the late Laverne and Laura Hall Warner. He was a member of the first graduating class of McDowell High School in 1954 and served in the US Army post...

Aug 23, 2016

Daniel R. Yarington, age 66, of Slippery Rock and formerly of Girard, passed away Tuesday August 23, 2016 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Butler County.

He was born in Fairview, on June 13, 1950 a son of the late Sherman Yarington and Virginia Burkett Yarington Miller.

Daniel attended Rice Avenue Union High School and then enlisted in the United...

Aug 21, 2016

Eldon Vere Sturrock, age 90, passed away on August 21, 2016 at Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, PA.

He was born in Waterford, PA on November 2, 1925, a son of the late Alexander Pollock Sturrock and Anna (Struble) Sturrock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Alexander Thayer Sturrock, his first wife Maxine Sturrock...

Aug 21, 2016

Irene Tekla Koeck age 92, of Fairview, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Fairview Manor.

She was born on December 20, 1923 in McKees Rocks, PA, daughter of the late Martin and Cecilia Danner Bucheck.

She is a 1941 graduate of Academy High School and worked as a secretary at Marathon Electric Industrial Systems Service. She was a member...

Aug 20, 2016

Elaine Diane McGuire, age 94, of Millcreek, went into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her home where she lived with her daughter Sharon. She passed peacefully with her family gathered around her.

Elaine was a tap dancer at Wilson school and danced in many talent shows. She was an artist and very talented with her...

Aug 19, 2016

Ronald Strohmeyer age 89, of Erie, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Sunrise Senior Living.

He was born in Erie on July 27, 1927 a son of the late Silas and Alice Burger Strohmeyer. When he was a child he spent 10 years growing up in Cleveland.

Ronald attended Tech Memorial High School and then went on to serve in...

Aug 19, 2016

Mildred J. “Millie” Bennett, age 83, of Girard and formerly of Fairview, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge

She was born January 18, 1933 in Albion, a daughter of the late Jonathon and Hazel Adams Spaulding.

Millie graduated from Millcreek High School. She worked as an Avon District Manager for seven years and at Sears Department...

Aug 18, 2016

Steven Bishop, age 26 of Erie, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016.

He was born in Erie, a son of Steven T. Moore and Maranda Bishop.

Steven attended East High School, and had worked in various plastics shops.

He always had a smile, loved being with family and stopped by their houses every day. He was a man of his money, worked...