Obituaries

Mar 30, 2015

B. E. “Jack” Tate III., age 88, of Singer Island, FL, and formerly of Erie, passed away Monday March 30, 2015 at Hospice of West Palm Beach County, FL.

Jack was born July 29, 1926, in Springfield, IL, son of the late Benjamin E. and Gladys Wherly Tate Sr. He grew up in Dayton Ohio, graduating from Dayton’s Oak Wood High...

Mar 30, 2015

Mar 26, 2015

Dolores Steva Butterfield, age 92, formerly of Erie, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, in Smithsburg, Md.

She was born in Erie, Pa., on December 21, 1922, a daughter of the late Forest H. and Pauline Wurst Steva.

Mrs. Butterfield was a graduate of West Millcreek High School, class of 1940, and Erie Commercial College, and was formerly employed as a secretary of...

Mar 26, 2015

Eugene W. Drake, of Erie, died on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on February 4, 1957, a son of Robert Drake and the late Vena Watson Bailey.

In addition to his mother, Gene was preceded in death by his sister Cindy Drake.

He is survived by his step father Raymond Bailey; his siblings: Raymond (Susan)...

Mar 25, 2015

Jadwiga “Jackie” Linchard, age 83, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Fairview Manor.

She was born February 13, 1932 in Bolesty Stare, Poland.

Jackie worked as a seamstress in Chicago, IL until 1991. She was a member of Grace of Calvary Baptist Church on Perry Highway, with Dr. George Alquist.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 24, 2015

Denise Tina “Tiny” Clark, 57, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She was born in Erie, PA on January 03, 1958, daughter of the late Alvin L. Clark, Sr. and Margaret Johnson Clark.

Denise was a 1977 Graduate of Academy High School. Shortly after graduation she relocated to Flint, MI, and began her life careers in: Sales, Housekeeping, Waitressing...

Mar 24, 2015

Maren Marion Lindstrom, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St.Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

She was born in Erie on September 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Anders and Elsie (Bonde) Nielson.

She was a member of Luther Memorial Church, and the Danish Sisterhood.

Maren was self-employed as a Drapery Maker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Mar 22, 2015

Mar 22, 2015

Christopher Ryan Healy, age 36, of Erie, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 22, 2015. He was born in Erie, Pa., on January 20, 1979, the son of Kathleen Gannoe and Robert Healy.

Christopher attended Fairview High School and was a graduate of Fortis Institute ' s accounting program.  In his spare time he enjoyed playing video games and...

Mar 20, 2015

Myrtle “Mimi” Wilson, age 93, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

She was born in Erie, on January 26, 1922, a daughter of the late Leo and Fern Auer.

Myrtle married Charles A. Wilson on January 5, 1946, together they owned and operated a dairy farm until retirement. She also worked as a short-order cook and waitress...

Mar 20, 2015

Robert J. Burick, age 77, of Clymer, New York and formerly of Harborcreek, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services following an extended illness.

He was born in Erie on February 25, 1938 a son of the late Michael and Florence Strohmeyer Burick.

Robert was a graduate of Lawrence Park High School. He was a standout athlete...

Mar 19, 2015

Geraldine “Jerry” Britton of Erie, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at home.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of the late Ed and Elizabeth Delaney Galloway.

Jerry was a member of the Unity in Edinboro and served as Chaplain, and Minister of the Prison Ministry, Master Mind Prayer Group and Healing Group. She was also an actress, singer and songwriter...

Mar 19, 2015

Dr. Steven K. Bowers, age 61, of Girard passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015. He was born at McCord Air Force Base, Tacoma, WA on November 26, 1953, son of Helen B. Bowers and the late Leven L. Bowers.

Dr. Bowers was a graduate of Gateway Senior High School, Monroeville, PA; served in the United States Navy, received his Bachelor of...

Mar 19, 2015

Hershell Clemons, age 66 of Girard, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Jackson, KY on March 18, 1949, son of the late Virgil and Julia Patrick Tharp.

Hershell worked at Superior Bronze Company, 19th and Poplar for 30 years.

He was very family oriented and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, 17th...

Mar 19, 2015

               Gina M. Bizzarro Bird Gina M. Bizzarro Bird, age 42, of Erie passed away Thursday, March 19,2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 3, 1973 in Erie, the daughter of Ernest Bizzarro and the late Doreen Riazzi Bizzarro. Gina had attended McDowell High School and had worked in accounting in the auto industry. She was...

Mar 17, 2015

David L. Klakamp, age 77, of Waterford, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Zephyrhills, FL.

He was born on March 13, 1938 in Edinboro, PA, son of the late Earl and Edith Conrow Klakamp.

David was employed as truck mechanic for the Hammermill Truck Fleet, Mercyhurst College and Cable Masters.

David was a member of the Lawrence Lodge #708 F. &...

Mar 17, 2015

Rhea Nieder Watkins Lewis, age 55, of Erie, died on Tuesday March 17, 2015 at UMPC Hamot. She was born in Erie, PA on February 29, 1960, a daughter of the late James Nieder and Patricia Fitzgerald Nieder Hyde.

Rhea was a graduate of Gannon University and was employed as a paralegal and other part time jobs until her disability. She...

Mar 15, 2015

June Eileen Yentes, age 85, of Erie, died on Sunday March 15, 2015. She was born in Erie on July 10, 1929 daughter of the late Henry and Ada P. Baumgardner Yentes.

She was a graduate of Academy High School, class of 1948. She worked as a bookkeeper for Reliable Radio, Perry Beauty and Barber Supply Company, and she retired from...

Mar 15, 2015

The Reverend Joseph W. “Joe” Hughes age 87, of Sharon, Pa. and Erie, died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Sharon Regional Hospital.

He was born in Aliceville, AL on April 29, 1927, a son of the late Tommie and Louise Lanier Hughes.

Joe was a devout Christian and worked for many years as a pastor including in Erie, Pa. at Second Baptist...

Mar 14, 2015

Beatrice Hanna Grimm, age 87, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, on December 27, 1927, a daughter of the late Ernst and Seline Leu.

Beatrice immigrated to the United States in 1950 and was a founding member of Grimm Industries with her late husband, Adolf Grimm where she served as secretary...