Obituaries

Dec 17, 2016

David Miles Thompson, age 60, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was born in Erie on February 6, 1956, a son of the late and Pecolia Thompson and Ray Edwards.

David graduated from Academy High School in 1973 and went on to be a self-employed semi-truck driver. He was a member of...

Dec 17, 2016

Rita Margaret Kaiser Glover, age 93, of Erie died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital following a short illness. She was born December 24, 1922 in Erie the daughter of the late John L. and Marjorie VanZandt Kaiser. Rita was a graduate of Academy High School and had attended Gannon College. She served with the WAVES during WW...

Dec 16, 2016

Carol L. Brooks, age 44, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Friday, December 16, 2016 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on October 28, 1972, a daughter of Edward G. and Gretchen Gerbracht Kruse of Fairview.

Carol graduated from Fairview High School in 1991. She attended and worked at the Barber National Institute Center in Girard.

She was...

Dec 13, 2016

Rosalyn G. Baker age 83 of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Maryland. She was born in Erie, PA on September 18, 1933 a daughter of the late Jack Brooks and Thelma Spearmen. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and worked in manufacturing at Marx Toy...

Dec 11, 2016

Dec 10, 2016

Julius C. Moffett age 79, of Erie, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Village at Luther Square. He was born in Laurel, Miss. On November 24, 1937 a son of the late Reverend Samuel and Lucille McCullum Moffett. He worked in various capacities at Zurn Industries in Erie for many years. He enjoyed baseball (LA Dodgers), fishing and boxing....

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...