Obituaries

Feb 26, 2015

Alma C. Reisenauer age 94, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Golden Living Western Reserve.

Born in Erie, PA on February 11th, 1921 the daughter of the late Henrietta and Michael Reisenauer.

Alma was as a Machine Operator with General Electric for 42 years, retiring in 1983. She was a life member of St. Paul’s United Church of...

Feb 25, 2015

Norman P. Nowak, age 95, of Erie and formerly of Painesville, OH died on Wednesday February 25, 2015 at Fairview Manor with Carm and Nancy by his side.

He was born on June 20, 1919 in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Mae Samstag and Peter Nowak.

He graduated from Willoughby High School and then served in the Army as a paratrooper...

Feb 25, 2015

Robert Lemuel Lasher, M.D., age 90, of Springhill in Erie, went to be with our Lord late Wednesday evening, February 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 15, 1924, the eldest son of the late Dr. Lemuel A. Lasher and Jewel M. Dudenhoeffer Lasher, he was a life-long resident of Erie, and an American Board of Surgery...

Feb 23, 2015

Lawrence (Larry) B. Rickrode, age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at UPMC Hamot following a very brief illness.

He was born in Erie on May 27, 1934, a son of the late Lawrence H. and Agnes Mason Rickrode.

Larry attended East High School, and went on to work at Hammermill for 45 years.

He was a member of...

Feb 22, 2015

Dorothy Hammer Phillips, age 97, passed away on Sunday February 22, 2015 at Manchester Commons.

Born in Sterrettania, PA on March 13, 1917 she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel Henry Hammer.

A graduate of Millcreek High School, Class of 1935, Mrs. Phillips had been employed with the Millcreek School District for 32 years retiring as Food Service Manager...

Feb 22, 2015

Feb 22, 2015

Earlean Lomax, age 83, of Erie, died February 22, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Kent, Mississippi on March 20, 1931 a daughter of the late Walter and Adline J. Webster Johnson.

Earlean had worked at Buffalo Molded Plastics as a machinist and then worked in Child Care at Saint Vincent Hospital for 30 years. Earlean was an avid...

Feb 21, 2015

Heading: Dad, Papa, Friend

James R. Horne, 81, of Millcreek, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 27, 1933, the son of the late Gertrude Gleason Horne.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores Messenger Horne, son Jeff Horne, granddaughter Kimberly Horne, grandson Jeffery Bliss, great-grandson Kole Caskey,...

Feb 21, 2015

Jacob Allen Pinkston, of Erie, died at birth on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

He was the infant son of Gerald Allen Pinkston and Saretha Freeman Pinkston.

He is also survived by two siblings, Joshua Biggins of Lawton, Oklahoma and Jasmine Barnes of Erie. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends further survive.

Jacob was truly a miracle baby. He...

Feb 21, 2015

Mary K. (O'Day) Dudenhofer, age 86, of Erie died on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Manchester Commons surrounded by her loving family. Mary K. was born on March 31, 1928 in Corry, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Hammond) O’Day.

She was a 1946 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and over her career worked for Trask’s Department...

Feb 20, 2015

Judy Ann Anderson, 66, of Phoenix, Arizona died Friday, Feb 20, 2015. There will be no services. In support of life, her body was donated to advance medicine through Science Care, a whole body donor program.

She was born April 10, 1948 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Richard C. (Dick) and Jeanne M. (Samson) Mead, and later adopted by William J. (Bill)...

Feb 19, 2015

Feb 19, 2015

Beth S. Cashdollar, age 96, of Lake City, passed away, Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Manchester Commons.

She was born in Pittsburgh on March 31, 1918, a daughter of the late Frederick and Lavina Trout Slaney.

Beth graduated from Oliver High School in Pittsburgh. She worked at the family business as a receptionist for many years. She was a member of Grace...

Feb 19, 2015

Howard C. Glazier, age 93, of Millcreek, passed away Thursday February 19, 2015 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on January 1, 1922 son of the late Charles E. and Edith G. Strachan Glazier.

Howard was a 1940 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and then served in the Army Air Corp. in the European Theatre during WW...

Feb 18, 2015

Carl Clarett Sr. age 86, of Erie, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Park Avenue Rehabilitation and Nursing in Meadville, Pa. He was born in Houston, Miss., on March 28, 1928 a son of the late Lock and Junetta Gladney Clarett. He worked for many years as a mechanic for Will McLane Foundry and enjoyed playing pool. In addition to...

Feb 17, 2015

Allora Rogers Biebel age 67, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on March 14, 1947 a daughter of the late Chuck and Ester Huber Wilson.

Allora graduated from Strong Vincent High School. Her greatest joy was God and her family. She was a member of New Life Community Church.

She was a...

Feb 16, 2015

Larry Loper, age 60, of Erie died Monday, February 16, 2015. Born in Waynesboro, MS he was a son of the late Lester Arrington and Bernice Loper.

Larry graduated from High School in Waynesboro, MS. He was a veteran of the United States Army and also was a member of Booker T. Washington Masonic Lodge, a Prince Hall Affiliate.

In addition to...

Feb 15, 2015

Rosemarie Jenkins Marshall passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015, in Erie at her residence.

She was born on June 14, 1926 in Scranton, PA to the late Willard E. Jenkins and Rose Breunig Jenkins.

She married her late beloved husband, Dr. Jack H. Marshall, M.D. on April 7, 1956 at Elm Park Methodist Church in Scranton.

She graduated as an honor student...

Feb 14, 2015

Charles P. McMahon, age 92, died on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was born in Cleveland, on November 30, 1922 a son of the late James and Sophie Maucher McMahon.

A graduate of Academy High School and the General Electric Apprentice program, Charles was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Charles was a...

Feb 14, 2015

Arlene Elizabeth Beck Gaerttner, age 95, of Erie died on Saturday February 14, 2015 at Independence Court. She was born on January 4, 1920 in Erie, PA to the late Hartle and Olga Schultz Beck. Arlene was employed at General Electric as an assembler until retirement in 1984 and was a member of the GE Quarter Century Club. She was...