Obituaries

Jun 15, 2015

Rebecca J. Engel, age 58, of Girard, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2015 at her residence following a brief illness.

She was born in Erie, on December 7, 1956, a daughter of the late Emelio and Betty Jageman Marchini.

Rebecca was an independent newspaper distributor with customer service being her top priority. She loved life, needlepoint, flowers, gardening and especially animals.

In addition...

Jun 14, 2015

Joseph Earl Evans, age 66, of Erie, passed away on Sunday June 14th, 2015 at Sarah Reed Retirement Center, after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Erie on February 17, 1949 a son of the late L.C. and Shirley Watford.

Joseph who was known to family and friends as “Butch,” attended East High School where he graduated in 1966. He enlisted...

Jun 14, 2015

Richard J. Hopwood, Sr. Richard J. Hopwood, Sr., age 80, of Erie died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the PA Soldiers & Sailors Home. He was born June 12, 1935 in Oil City, PA the son of the late John and Eldelene Schoonover Hopwood. Richard had served with the US Army during the Korean War and in 1997 he retired...

Jun 14, 2015

Paul H. Baker, 91, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born in Hanson, MA on January 31, 1924 to the late Warren Sears Baker and Hannah Griffin Baker.

His loving wife of 65 years, Janice Crittenden Baker and three children survive him: Martha Baker of Überlingen, Germany, Douglas Baker of Torrance, CA, and Judith...

Jun 12, 2015

Richard C. Aikens age 83, of Erie, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at his son’s residence in Edinboro.

He was born in Erie on February 10, 1932, a son of the late Clyde and Lois Jacobson Aikens.

Richard worked as a steel worker at Erie Concrete and Steel for over 35 years and was a member of the Local Teamster...

Jun 11, 2015

Jennie Elizabeth (Caddis) Wittmaak died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at St. Mary’s East in Erie.

Jennie was born on February 7, 1923 in Burton-on-Trent, England and immigrated to America with her parents as a babe-in-arms in October 1923. They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Ellis Island in NY and then traveled by train to Pittsburgh...

Jun 10, 2015

Albert (Al)  DeSantis   Albert (Al) L. DeSantis, age 91, of Erie died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Forestview. He was born August 4, 1923 in Erie the son of the late Jerry and Clara Fatica DeSantis. Al was a graduate of Syracuse University School of Journalism and served with the Army Air Corp during WW II. In 1950 he joined...

Jun 9, 2015

Geraldine M. Hadden, age 93, of Fairview, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born on June 19, 1921 in Punxsutawney, PA daughter of the late Ernest and Mae Dietman Matthis.

Geraldine raised three children and was a very attentive mother and grandmother who absolutely adored her family. Everyone knew her kind and gentle nature; she never...

Jun 8, 2015

Pamela J. Earnest Miller, age 59, of Fairview, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Erie on October 4, 1955, a daughter of the late Eugene and Virginia Fullerton Earnest.

She attended McDowell High School and went on to work as an LPN and EMT.

Pamela was a member of Lakewood United...

Jun 8, 2015

Howard H. Moomy, age 99, passed away on June 8, 2015 in Hendersonville, TN. Howard resided at Park Place Retirement Center for the past 5 years, until his passing.

He was born in Erie January 28, 1916, the son of the late Harry E. And Florence Esser Moomy.

A graduate of Academy High School in 1934, the General Electric Apprentice Program, and...

Jun 7, 2015

Willie Junior Robinson, age 63, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in York, Alabama on August 20, 1951, a son of the late Junior and Carrie Mae Stanton Robinson.

Willie was a 1971 graduate of Academy High School.

He worked as a school bus driver for the Erie School District for 15 years and...

Jun 7, 2015

Aria Dominique Dovishaw passed away 13 hours after birth on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at UPMC Hamot Womens Center.

She was the daughter of Paul Anthony Dovishaw and Serena LaTrice Adams.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Myra Garcia and Ted Dovishaw; maternal grandparents, Marques Adams Sr. and Sonya Adams and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends...

Jun 7, 2015

Allie D. “Al” Boykin, 83, was born on October 10, 1931 in Crockett County, TN to the late Ed and Sally Drake Boykin.

He departed this life on June 7, 2015 after a brief illness.

He was employed by General Electric for 39 years from September 1963 to 2002.

He loved his children, grand and great-grandchildren and loved to tell stories and make...

Jun 7, 2015

Margaret M. (Cleary) Bagnoni Margaret Mary (Cleary) Bagnoni, age 63, of Erie journeyed to her heavenly home on Sunday, June  7, 2015  after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born July 27, 1951 in Erie the daughter of the late Matthew and Margaret McIntire Cleary. Margie’s devotion to and faith in her Savior provided support throughout her struggle...

Jun 5, 2015

Jun 3, 2015

Richard H. (Whitey) Allin age 87, of Erie and formerly of New Jersey, went to be with his wife on their anniversary date, June 3, 2015, from St. Vincent Heath Center.

Whitey was born on November 10, 1927 in Bloomfield, NJ, a son of the late Howard H. and Florence Helrigel Allin.

In 1961 he moved to Indian Lake in Denville, NJ....

Jun 3, 2015

Christopher Allen Graham, age 40, of Erie, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Born in Laurel, Mississippi on December 22, 1974 he was the son of the late Richard Gardner and Yolinda Graham. Christopher was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1993. He had worked for Martin Luther King Center and Van de Kamp...

Jun 2, 2015

Israel Gold, age 65, of Pittsburgh and formerly of Erie, died on Tuesday June 2, 2015 at UPMC Shadyside. Born in Erie, PA on October 21, 1949, a son of Ruth and Joseph Gold.

Israel was known to brighten the lives of everyone he met. He had a special ability to communicate with the people who found joy in helping him...

Jun 2, 2015

Jun 2, 2015

Thomas M. ‘Grizzly” Shreffler, age 71, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday June 2, 2015 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on July 5, 1943 in Titusville, PA a son of the late Merle and Lois Eggleston Shreffler. Following his graduation from McDowell High School, Tom enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam. Tom was a tool...