Obituaries

Jan 16, 2015

Beverly Ann (Fugate) McKinley, age 77, of Millcreek Township and formerly of Fairview, passed away on January 16, 2015 at Elmwood Gardens after a prolonged illness.

Born and raised in Millcreek Township on November 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Opal (Carner) Fugate. Bev was a graduate of McDowell High School. She had a strong Christian...

Jan 15, 2015

David R. Tirpak, age 74, of Girard, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015.

He was born in Erie, on July 25, 1940, the son of the late John and Margaret Turos Tirpak.

After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a tank operator. David retired from Lord Manufacturing Corporation as a machinist. He enjoyed classic cars,...

Jan 15, 2015

Mildred F. Mariella DeDionisio, age 94, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, on August 23, 1920, a daughter of the late Louis and Theresa Pate Mariella.

Mildred worked as an assembler at the Lord Corporation for 26 ½ years.

She was a member of the Lord’s Quarter Century Club and the Salvation...

Jan 14, 2015

William A. Sandell, age 73, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Wesleyville, on May 9, 1941, the son of the late William F. and Catherine Verdone Sandell.

William graduated from Wesleyville High School. After serving in the U. S. Navy, he was a self-employed contractor and worked as A.O. Smith. He...

Jan 14, 2015

Robert Alonzo Butler, age 66 went to sleep in the Lord at home on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Erie, PA on August 1, 1948 a son of the late Josephine Butler and Willie Tanker.

Robert was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked for Erie Malleable Iron until the name was changed...

Jan 13, 2015

Chad Moore, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

He was born in Erie on July 22, 1986. He spent most of his life in Erie and West Palm Beach, FL.

He graduated from Central High School with honors in 2004, and was very active there on the Academic Sports League as well as being Central’s “Poet Laureate” in...

Jan 13, 2015

Jan 12, 2015

Jan 12, 2015

Michael G. Dugan Michael G. Dugan passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1956 to Desmond and Sally Knox Dugan. After 12 years and 10 days he joins his father in heaven.  Mike loved being with his family and was a proud uncle to 17 nieces & nephews and 13 great-...

Jan 11, 2015

Jeanne Farrell Parker Finn, age 84, of Erie and The Landings, Savannah, GA, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Erie, on April 10, 1930, the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Eichenlaub Farrell.

Jeanne attended St. Anne’s Elementary School, Villa Maria Academy and received her degree from Mercyhurst College....

Jan 11, 2015

Joyce (Langer) McGee Joyce McGee, 74, died Jan. 11, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born Mary Joyce Langer on Aug. 15, 1940, in Erie, the daughter of Henry “Hank” Langer and Margaret “Peggy” North Langer. A graduate of St. Patrick’s grade school and Villa Maria Academy, she began her career in banking and later joined her husband at...

Jan 10, 2015

     Esther Duran Enis, 89, of Millcreek Twp., died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Jameson Hospital, New Castle, PA.  She was born July 6, 1925, in Cranesville, PA, daughter of the late Martin and Susie Hanas Duran.  A 1943 graduate of Albion High School, she was a bookkeeper for Joseph Brothers Furniture Co., Erie for ten years.  For over fifty years...

Jan 10, 2015

James “Jim” Montgomery, age 46, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 2, 1968 a son of the late Leland V., Jr. and Jacqueline Denton Montgomery.

Jim graduated from McDowell High School and worked at Industrial Sales and Manufacturing. He loved his family and was a friend to everyone, always...

Jan 9, 2015

Olga Fillak Wolchik, age 90, of Erie, died on Friday, January 9, 2015. She was born in Springboro, PA on December 21, 1924, the daughter of the late Andrew and Annastazia Schucost Fillak.

She served in the United States Navy during WWII, Yeoman first class. She was an Executive Secretary and Office Manager at Erie Resistor, Painter and Company, Quinn Berry...

Jan 9, 2015

David F. Sanner, age 71, of Fairview, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on July 11, 1943, the son of the late David Scott and Ruth Walker Sanner.

David graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. He was branch manager and account executive...

Jan 9, 2015

Francis Vital Marchal, 75, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday January 9, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Namur, Belgium on July 1, 1939, son of the late Jean and Helene Neuville Marchal.

He was a Prep graduate and received an engineering degree from Penn State University. He worked many years at Autoclave Engineers and developed...

Jan 8, 2015

Linda G. Warofka, age 65, of Fairview, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 8, 2015 at her home.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 27, 1949, the daughter of the late Orville and Margaret Troglin Martin.

Linda graduated from North Olmsted High School in Cleveland, OH. She held many positions during her lifetime but her most prized titles were that of...

Jan 5, 2015

Shirley Sanner Packard Shirley Sanner Packard, age 92, of Erie, PA  passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the Marquette Hospice House in Meadville, PA where she had been a resident since December 16, 2014. She was born July 20, 1922 in Erie the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Anna Bechtold Sanner. Shirley had worked as...

Jan 5, 2015

Glorydene Pullium age 60, of Erie, died at UPMC Hamot on Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born in Erie, Pa. on February 28, 1954 a daughter of the late Excell and Jessie Mae Mikel Cooley.

Glorydene graduated from High School in Erie and worked as an assembler at General Electric where she loved her job. She was also an active...

Jan 4, 2015

Mary C. Mushrush, age 89 of Erie, passed away Sunday January 4, 2015 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Massillon, OH on January 27, 1925 daughter of the late Michael and Mary Graziano Basta.

Mary was a 1944 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was a loving homemaker caring for her family.

She enjoyed crafts, bingo, making special birthday...