Obituaries

Oct 6, 2014

Laura M. Corsi age 91 of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 06, 2014 at Millcreek Community Hospital.

She was born in Erie on May 16, 1923, a daughter of the late Anthony and Della Palito Adiutori.

She graduated from Academy High School.

Laura was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed helping her daughter Carol at her hair salon.

Laura’s passion was taking care of...

Oct 5, 2014

Helen Jean Altenberger, age 87 of Edinboro Manor and formerly of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She joins her beloved husband Jack, who died August 18, 2012.

Born February 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ida Sopp Fellows.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1945.

She has been a Homemaker...

Oct 5, 2014

Marian Art Werth Mack, age 94 of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday October 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Lockport, NY on November 6, 1919 to Florence and Norman Art.

Marian worked as the assistant manager of St Jude’s and Our Lady’s Christian School cafeteria for over 19 years and also worked at K Mart for 9...

Oct 4, 2014

Oct 2, 2014

Georgia Smith Canon, age 92, died at Westlake Woods, Erie, PA on October 2, 2014. She was born in Decatur, MS to the late Evie Meador Smith and Edwin Velpo Smith on July 7, 1922.

Mrs. Canon graduated from Decatur High School, Decatur, Mississippi and East Central Junior College, Decatur, Mississippi. Prior to marriage she worked for the Corp of Civil...

Oct 1, 2014

Sep 30, 2014

Milton E. Sontheimer, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at St. Vincent Medical Center.

He was born in Erie on February 14, 1925 the son of the late William and Marzella Ames Sontheimer.

He graduated from Academy High School in 1943 and then went on to serve in the United States Navy.

He was a baker for 52...

Sep 29, 2014

Wali Yemani age 65 of Erie PA, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh PA.

He was born February 24, 1949 to the late Willie Lucas and Pansy Seawright.

Wali was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.

He graduated from East High School. Wali went on to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondal, where he graduated with...

Sep 29, 2014

Adam Retcofsky, age 28 of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 29, 2014.

He was born in Erie on December 10, 1985, the son of John and Dell (Glenn) Retcofsky of Fairview.

Adam graduated from Fairview High School and attended West Virginia University. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins fan. He loved music, cooking and trivia. Adam participated in...

Sep 28, 2014

Roy M. Glover Jr. age 72, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on July 13, 1942 a son of the late Roy M. Sr. and Martha D. Kazmierczak Glover.

Roy graduated from East High School and went on to serve in the United States Army Reserves.

He worked...

Sep 27, 2014

Robert M. Cohen, age 76, of Erie, passed away at Saint Vincent Health Center on Saturday, September 27, 2014. He was born in Erie on April 13, 1938 a son of the late Sam and Sarah Brandt Cohen.

Robert graduated from Academy High School. As a kid he worked for his father at Sam Cohen Scrap Yard. He worked at GAF...

Sep 27, 2014

Virginia Dahlstrand Chiarizio, age 89, of Lakeview, NY and formerly of Erie and East Springfield died on Saturday September 27, 2014 at Autumnview Nursing Home in Hamburg. She was born in Corry, PA on September 11, 1925 daughter of the late Henry and Anna Taylor Dahlstrand.

Virginia graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1943. She worked at Peggy Gray’s Candies....

Sep 27, 2014

Alphonse James Traversy age 72, of Erie died quietly at home on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

He was born on December 16, 1942 in Jamestown, NY, a son of the late Alphonse and Neva Bindle Traversy.

Al was one of a handful of people from Erie to attend Woodstock in 1969.

He was a machinist and enjoyed exploring his American Indian heritage. He...

Sep 27, 2014

Shirley Opalenik Witosky Komar, age 77 of Erie, passed away on Saturday September 27, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 2, 1937 to George and Gina DiLoreto Opalenik.

Shirley attended Strong Vincent High School, worked at the Shrine Club for more than 20 years, and also catered.

She loved baseball and football, and was an avid Cleveland Indians...

Sep 25, 2014

Nicholas Layton Mindek, age 24, of Harborcreek, died on Thursday, September 25, 2014.

He was born in Erie on March 31, 1990, a son of Michael and Autumn Mindek Coverdale of Harborcreek.

Nicholas was employed as a farmer at Mindek Brothers Fur Farm. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hanging out with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Layton and...

Sep 23, 2014

Kenneth “Ken” Skladanowski, age 60, of Fairview, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at home.

He was born in Erie on September 3, 1954, the son of Walter and Rita Wienczkowski Skladanowski of Erie.

Ken graduated from Ft. Leboeuf High school and obtained his HVAC certification at Erie County Vo Tech. He was a maintenance technician at Triangle Tool, part of...

Sep 22, 2014

Joseph Mayer Sisson, age 56, of San Diego, CA died on April 4, 2014. He was born on March 13, 1958, in Erie, a son of the late Richard and Barbara Bliss Mayer Sisson.

Joe graduated from Fairview High School, Williamsport Area Community College, and with distinction from San Diego Mesa College in culinary arts. Joe was an aircraft mechanic for...

Sep 22, 2014

Joseph Mayer Sisson, age 56, of San Diego, CA died on April 4, 2014. He was born on March 13, 1958, in Erie, a son of the late Richard and Barbara Bliss Mayer Sisson.Joe graduated from Fairview High School, Williamsport Area Community College, and with distinction from San Diego Mesa College in culinary arts. Joe was an aircraft mechanic for...

Sep 20, 2014

Corey James Cray, June 7, 1986 to September 20, 2014, (age 28), of McKean, the sweetest, most wonderful son left this world after suffering for seven months with a rare form of Leukemia. He overcame every obstacle like a champ, never complaining, never asking why. He wore a different goofy pair of socks to chemo each day to make the...

Sep 19, 2014

John Thomas Vanyo, age 82, of Erie passed away Friday September 19, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born July 16, 1932, in McKeesport, PA, son of the late Mary Hanusich and Andrew Vanyo. John graduated from McKeesport High School and served in the United States Army Corp of Engineers during the Korean War. He worked for the Kelsey Hayes Plant...