Obituaries

Apr 16, 2015

Helen Marie McCaleb age 91, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Fairview Manor.

She was a beloved grandmother, mother, sister and friend who was born February 26, 1924, in Erie to Mary Wonner and Steve Gunesch.

Helen attended Irving, Roosevelt, and Strong Vincent Schools. She was a faithful and active member at Zion’s Lutheran Church and Emmanuel Presbyterian...

Apr 15, 2015

Raymond A. Czarnecki Raymond A. Czarnecki, age 74, of Erie died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at UPMC Hamot. He was born May 24, 1940 in Erie, the son of the late Raymond and Frances Mientkiewicz Czarnecki. Raymond attended Gannon College and served with the US Navy aboard the Intrepid during the Korean War. He retired in 2000 from General Telephone...

Apr 14, 2015

Mark A. Davis, age 54, went to be with his Lord on April 14, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital in Erie, Pa. after an extended illness.

Mark was born on May 16, 1960 in Erie, Pa. the firstborn of Carl and Sally (Griggs) Davis of Fairview, Pa. He graduated from Fairview High School in 1978. He attended Edinboro University and earned...

Apr 13, 2015

Odell Graves, age 86, of Erie, died Monday, April 13, 2015 at U.P.M.C. Hamot following a brief illness. He was born in Collins, Mississippi on December 25, 1928 a son of the late Aster and Maddie Knight Graves.

Odell was a longtime employee of Zurn Industries retiring after 40 years’ service. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and loved...

Apr 13, 2015

Willis Heim, Jr., age 49, of Fairview, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015.

He was born in Erie, on December 5, 1965, a son Willis Heim, Sr. of Girard and the late Patricia Willie Heim.

After graduation from Girard High School in 1985, Willis enlisted in the U.S Navy. He then worked in the manufacturing industry as a laborer. He was a...

Apr 13, 2015

Mrs. Elaine Roumfort, 67, went to Heaven on April 13, 2015. She lived her life as an artist and educator, a mother and wife by love, and a Christian by faith in Erie. She lived in Erie since her birth on March 16, 1948.

Elaine met her husband of 43 years, Roger Roumfort, when they attended Edinboro State College together as...

Apr 10, 2015

Richard P. Linkie, age 78, of Erie and formerly of New Hartford, NY, passed away on Friday April 10, 2015 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Utica, NY, a son of the late Catherine “Kay” Bogdanowicz and Paul Linkie.

Richard graduated from Sauquoit Valley High School and Syracuse University. He was a civil engineer for the New York State Department...

Apr 9, 2015

Phyllis M. Dieter Sypin, age 76, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at her residence.

She was born in Erie, on May 2, 1938, a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Mildred Huey Dieter.

Phyllis worked in the apparel department of Kmart, retiring after 27 years. She enjoyed sewing and quilting; and especially loved her grandchildren and great...

Apr 9, 2015

Sally Ann Oblinski, age 68 of Erie, passed away Thursday April 9, 2015 at St. Vincent Health Center, following a six month illness.

She was born in Erie on August 2, 1946, the daughter of the late Gustof and Millie Oblinski.

Sally Ann was part of the vocational program at the Barber Center, and a member of the Friendship Group. She loved...

Apr 7, 2015

Robert S. Patterson, age 67, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his residence.

He was born in Erie, on September 21, 1947 a son of Clifford and Lillybell MacIntosh Patterson.

Bob graduated from East High School and worked as an equipment operator at Edinboro College. He enjoyed hunting and cars.

He is preceded in death by a daughter, Irene Shah.

Bob...

Apr 7, 2015

Lois A. Cooper, age 73 of Waterford, PA died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Edinboro Manor following a lengthy illness.

Born in Kearny, New Jersey on January 23, 1932 she was a daughter of the late George and Florence Ball Jepson.

Her career was in retail and she had worked for Luria’s Jewelers in Holiday, Florida. Lois loved to read, bird watch...

Apr 6, 2015

William R. Peterson, age 88, of Shell Point Retirement Community, and formerly of Erie, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 6, 2015 at his residence in Ft. Myers, FL.

Bill was born in Cleveland, OH, on July 18, 1926, the son of the late Colvin Atwell and Lena Rhiel Peterson.

He was an Army veteran of World War II...

Apr 4, 2015

Apr 3, 2015

Michael John Gormley, age 59, of Erie, died unexpectedly at St. Vincent Health Center on April 3, 2015. He was born in Erie, Pa. on September 6, 1955 a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Galza Gormley. After graduating from East High School in 1973, Michael worked for National Fuel for many years and most recently was a crew...

Apr 3, 2015

Apr 2, 2015

John Griggs Ashby, 71 of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, 4/2/2015. Born in 1944 to John L. Ashby and Connie Griggs Ashby he lived all of his life in Erie, Pa. He attended Strong Vincent High School and graduated class of 1962. He attended Gannon University and graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology. John had over 40 years’ experience...

Apr 2, 2015

Earl H. Erdman, age 80, of Girard, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Erie Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born in Erie on June 5, 1934 the son of the late William and Alice Gillingham Erdman.

Earl enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the U.S.S. Randolph. After his honorable discharge in...

Apr 1, 2015

Bernard E. Sassman, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Port Allegheny, PA on February 12, 1928, the son of the late Henry and Iva (Panton) Sassman.

He was a 1946 graduate of Emporium High School, later earning his Masters’ Degree in Education and Principle Certificate from Penn State University. He...

Apr 1, 2015

Donald Richards, age 56, of Erie and formerly of Greenville, PA died Wednesday, April 1, 2015. He was born in Greenville on November 25, 1958 a son for Beverly Grafton Richards and the late Lee Oscar Richards, Jr.

Don was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of 1976; he graduated from Masonry School and had worked in construction.

In addition to...

Mar 31, 2015

Esther Mary Majeski Swab, age 80, of Erie, departed from this world, Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

She was born in Erie, on May 3, 1934 a daughter of the late Walter and Eleanora Miller Majeski.

Esther graduated from Millcreek High School and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Asbury and Girard. She loved and enjoyed her family, the wonders...