Obituaries

Oct 27, 2014

Matthew Robert Moon, age 56, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on August 13, 1958 son of Kathryn Knablein Moon and the late Robert G. Moon.

Matthew was a 1976 graduate of Tech Memorial High School concentrating in the masonry program. He worked as a contractor for...

Oct 24, 2014

Tyshaun De'Pree Thrower age 20, of Erie, died Friday, October 24, 2014. He was born in Erie, Pa. on April 11, 1994 a son of Trousie Thrower III and Shuri Harden. He was a graduate of East High School and was greatly loved by all his family and friends and loved his own family with all his heart. He also...

Oct 24, 2014

Susan Elizabeth Goll, age 65, of Millcreek, died peacefully in her home on Friday, October 24th, 2014.

Susan was born in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Paul Goll and Lillian Petersen Goll.

She graduated from McDowell High School and Edinboro University.

Susan taught in the Millcreek Township School District for over 30 years. She was a very caring mother and grandmother and...

Oct 23, 2014

Meredyth E. Rawa, age 78, of Erie, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

She was born in Erie on November 13, 1935 a daughter of the late Ralph and Flora Bacon.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Allegheny College.

She worked as a legal secretary for the Gifford, Lay, Johnson, and Ridge Law firm for many years...

Oct 23, 2014

Margaret Rose Kubiak Reichel, 83, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at her home. She was born in Erie August 19, 1931, the youngest of nine children born to the late Andrew and Julia Wielechowska Kubiak.

Marge was a proud member of the Academy High School Class of 1949, working on many reunion committees though the years;...

Oct 22, 2014

Oct 21, 2014

Alice S. Nason, age 99 of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at UPMC Hamot, two days short of her 100th birthday.

Born October 23, 1914, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Florence Edwards Struchen.

She was a graduate of Fairview High School and attended Erie Business College.

She was a homemaker, a former member of St....

Oct 20, 2014

Beverly M. Dillon, age 86 of Erie, PA, died on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor East.

She was born in Erie on September 10, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles and Lorena “Lois” Palmer Strachen.

Beverly was the head laundry aid at Elmwood Presbyterian Lodge for many years. She was a friend to all who lived there, and...

Oct 19, 2014

Irma M.  (Bogolin)  Lyden Irma M. (Bogolin)  Lyden, age 90, of Hermitage, PA died Sunday October 19,2014 following a brief illness. She was born June 10, 1924 in Moon Run, PA the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Trobentar Bogolin. A lifelong resident of the Shenango Valley, Irma was a graduate of Hickory High School and she and her...

Oct 18, 2014

Lawrence J. Heberle, age 94, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the VA Medical Center.

He was born in Erie, PA on August 9, 1920, a first born son of John P. and Bertha Weber Heberle.

He graduated from Academy High School. Lawrence was a Veteran of WWII and a Recipient of the Purple Heart. He entered...

Oct 17, 2014

Patricia A. Newman, age 63, of Erie, died Friday, October 17, 2014 at Select Specialty. Born in New Castle, PA on June 20, 1951 she was the daughter of William and Katherine Irwin. Patricia was a graduate of East High School and worked in food service her entire career having worked at Elby’s, Walmart and Country Fair. She loved to...

Oct 15, 2014

Roberta Mallory, age 76, formerly of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in Indian Harbour Beach, FL.

She was born in Meadville, PA on October 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Robert and Madeline Kindervater.

Roberta had worked at Cathedral Prep as a secretary and as a cashier at Weislogel’s Shur Fine before moving to Florida. Once in Florida she...

Oct 14, 2014

Mary W. Bibbs, age 63, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Macon, Mississippi on October 19, 1950 daughter of the late Archie and Alice Robinson Wayne, Sr. She moved to Erie in 1951, coming from Chicago, IL. She attended Strong Vincent High School.

Mary had previously worked at Keystone Laundry...

Oct 11, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Glover Williams, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday October 11, 2014 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 28, 1923 in Ashtabula, OH, daughter of the later Lavern L. and Mary Elizabeth Basterfield Glover.

Mary was a 1942 graduate of Villa Maria Academy. After raising her children, she worked at Young’s Dry...

Oct 11, 2014

Norbert L. Matteson, 89, born in Erie, PA moved to Florida in 1967, and died on October 11, 2014 at his residence in Port Saint Lucie, FL.

Mr. Matteson was a proud US Marine Corps veteran of World War II.

Prior to his retirement, he taught chemistry and physics at Suncoast High School, and was an adjunct professor at Palm Beach Junior...

Oct 11, 2014

Yoleena Marie Hull, age 6, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at home following a courageous battle with Leukemia.

She was born July 7, 2008 in Erie, the daughter of Floyd and Yolanda Bennett Hull.

Yoleena was a first grader at Grover Cleveland Elementary School. She loved everything that had to do with princesses-especially Princess Ariel. She liked to roller skate, swim...

Oct 10, 2014

Charles A. Wiler, age 101, of Lawrence Park, died Friday, October 10, 2014 at UPMC Hamot, following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie, on Octboer 29, 1912, the son of the late John and Ann (Allen) Wiler.

Charles graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended Penn State University. As one of the original ushers for the 1931 opening of...

Oct 9, 2014

Nora G. Eid, age 28, of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

She was born in Knoxville, TN August 11, 1986, daughter of Ghaleb and Janet Anderson Eid. She graduated from Northeast High School in Philadelphia.

Nora was a child of the universe. She enjoyed people, music and dancing. She had a wonderful sense of humor,...

Oct 8, 2014

Ann E. Harrington Dietrich, age 53, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital on Wednesday, October 8, 2014.

She was born in Erie on September 19, 1961, daughter of Charles Harrington and the late Carol Harrington.

She was a 1979 graduate of McDowell High School and enjoyed fishing, boating, spending time in the swimming pool. She loved her Grandkids.

In addition to her mother,...

Oct 6, 2014

Bertha L. Murel, age 37, of Erie, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Hollandale, Mississippi on April 15, 1977 the daughter of Willie B. Murel and Vera Wallace Kafando Murel.

Bertha graduated from Central High School in 1994 and worked as a Personal Care Attendant. She liked family gatherings and singing; loved her kids and...