Obituaries

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.

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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...

Jun 1, 2015

Anthony J. (Tony) DiEugenio, age 91 of Martinsburg, PA and formerly of Erie, died Monday, June 1, 2015 at Homewood Retirement Center in Martinsburg.

He was born in Erie on September 3, 1923, son of the late Louis and Margaret DeSantis DiEugenio.

Tony was a student at Longfellow School, and graduated from Strong Vincent High School.

He served in the U.S. Army during...

Jun 1, 2015

M. Robert Cross, age 85, of Erie died Monday, June 1, 2015 at St. Mary’s at Asbury.

He was born March 16, 1930 in Erie, PA a son of the late Myers R. and Helen A. Tidman Cross.

Bob graduated from Academy High School, class of 1948 where he was in the band and excelled on the track team. That same year,...

Jun 1, 2015

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J. “Paul” Moore, age 79, of Girard, passed away on June 1, 2015 at Manchester Commons. He was born in Erie on September 20, 1935, the son of the late John C. and Rae O. Moore. He was a graduate of McDowell High School. He served in the U.S. Navy...

May 31, 2015

May 30, 2015

John M. Petersen, 86, of Bonita Springs, FL, retired CEO of the Erie Insurance Group, civic leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist, died May 30, 2015 in Savannah, GA following a two-year battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Erie, PA, John was the son of Peter Christ Petersen and Margaret Hauer Petersen. His father was a commercial fisherman, and as a young...

May 29, 2015

James Gavin, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Manor Care following an extended illness.

He was born in Laurel, Mississippi on September 6, 1944, a son of the late Brooks and Christine Shelby Gavin.

James graduated from Oakpark High School in Laurel Mississippi and then attended OIC Mechanic School. He worked at Pony Express as a...

May 28, 2015

Walter S. Bennett age 83, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Manchester Commons in Erie.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on April 20, 1932, son of the late Merel E. and Alice Stuart Myers.

He graduated from Westinghouse High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He received his...

May 27, 2015

Chloe Marie Chupp, was called into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 27, 2015; a daughter of James D. Chupp and Melissa Mendel Preston.

Chloe is survived by her twin brother, Hogan James Chupp; brothers: Blake Werntz and Devon Preston and two sisters, Bella Chupp and Makenna Scott. She is further survived by her uncles: Hogan Yusko, Jay Flickner, and...

May 27, 2015

John L. Malatesta, age 43, died on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at home surrounded by friends and family. John was born in Erie, PA, the son of Merrilee Stine Malatesta Henne of The Villages, FL and the late Eugene Malatesta on January 19, 1972.

After graduating from Cathedral Prep in 1990, he joined the United States Air Force. He could figure...

May 27, 2015

Jimmy L. Lomax, age 80, of Erie, died at his residence Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Born in Meadville, PA on April 14, 1935 he was the son of Minnie Hunter and Robert W. Lomax.

Jimmy was a veteran of the United States Navy; a member of the United Steelworkers of America and had worked for Parker White Metal and Ben Fresch...