Obituaries

Feb 16, 2014

Helen Jane Gehring Mitchell, age 85, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Saint Mary's Asbury. She was born in Erie on December 7, 1928, a daughter of Anthony and Elsie Kreuger Gehring. Helen was a Registered Nurse at St. Vincent Health Center for many years and also the Presbyterian Lodge. She loved her profession – helping...

Feb 15, 2014

Sheldon “Pat” Patterson, age 82, of Erie, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Saint Vincent Health Center. Born in Plumville, PA on September 7, 1931 a son of the late Clyde and Clara Rankin Patterson.

Sheldon graduated from East High School and then graduated the Blacksmith Program from Cornell University.

He was a self-employed Blacksmith and horse trainer; he taught his...

Feb 14, 2014

Marilyn L. Brunner Wayland, age 71, of North East, PA passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014. She died at the University of Colorado Hospital after travelling out West one final time.

Marilyn was born in Erie on February 23, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Helen Janis Brunner.

She graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and was...

Feb 14, 2014

Lisa D. Soliwoda age 59, of Millcreek, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at her residence following a brief battle with cancer.

She was born in Erie on April 27, 1954 a daughter of the late Robert L. and Lucille F. Shreckengost McAninch.

Lisa attended McDowell High School and then went on to work as a shipping and receiving clerk for API...

Feb 13, 2014

Gordon R. Rogers, age 72, went to be with the Lord, peacefully, on February 13, 2014.

Born on February 26, 1941, he was the son of the late George E. and Sarah Norman Rogers, and brother of the late Leona Rogers.

He is survived by his children, Bethany Rogers Lang of Phoenixville, PA; Gordon N. Rogers of Largo, FL; Sally Ann Houston...

Feb 10, 2014

Ann Mary DiFilippo age 89, of Erie, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

She was born in Erie on February 8, 1925, a daughter of the late Peter and Agnes Boris.

She attended East High School.

Ann worked for many years at Ormonds and Halle Brothers.

Ann was a member of Bible Ambassadors Church.

She was a Christian lady who...

Feb 9, 2014

Martha P. Ohler age 91, died Sunday, February 9, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, on August 11th, 1922, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Marie Glavasich Pencinger.

Prior to her retirement from Dahlkemper’s as a sales associate, Martha worked as a quality control inspector at GE and Lord Corp, and as a homemaker. After retiring, she...

Feb 9, 2014

Clarence “Butch” Colvin age 70 of Erie, died quietly at Twinbrook Medical Center on Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was born in Erie, Pa. on December 15, 1943 a son of the late Robert “Tom” and Kathryn Seus Colvin. Butch graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School and then studied at Gannon and Edinboro Universities receiving both a bachelors and master’s degree...

Feb 8, 2014

Caesar Doyle Pope, age 76, departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 28, 1937 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Doyle and Bethena (Grayson) Pope. He moved to Erie in 1944, and Graduated from Academy High School in 1956. He served four years in the U.S....

Feb 8, 2014

David Marshall Hallman, III, age 21, beloved son of David and Andrea, brother to Molly and Abbey, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Granville, Ohio.

Born and raised in Erie, Pa., David attended Our Lady’s Christian School and St. Jude the Apostle Church where he served as an altar server for many years. An excellent swimmer, David began his...

Feb 4, 2014

Rene (Rick) Quirk, age 67 of Erie, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at his residence. Rene, also known to others as “Frenchie” retired from General Electric.

Rene was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed growing plants, horticulture and was an amazing cook. He loved to ride motorcycles in his younger years. Rene also loved music and was an artistic person.

He was preceded...

Feb 1, 2014

David Buell Allen, age 79, of Millcreek passed away Saturday February 1, 2014 at Golden Living Western Reserve.

He was born in Erie on May 18, 1934, son of the late Arthur Tyler and Janet Martin Allen.

David was a graduate of Academy High School class of 1953 and was a veteran of 8 years of service in the United States Air...

Feb 1, 2014

Margaret Zeppieri age 99, of 1354 West 23rd Street, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Fairview Manor.Born in Sant’Angelo in Grotte, Italy on August 15, 1914 the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Zpappitelli. She was employed at Erie Casket Company and Hector’s Restaurant for many years. Margaret was a member of St. Paul’s. She loved caring...

Feb 1, 2014

Daniel T. Wiley, age 64, of Millcreek passed away Saturday February 1st, 2014 following a short and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Erie on December 4, 1949 son of the late David B. and Isabel Grace Wiley. Dan graduated from McDowell High School, served is the United States Army in Vietnam and was an electrician with the IBEW...

Feb 1, 2014

Nellie Mae Marshall, age 70, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital.

She was born May 28, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late William Quigg Marshall and Sarah Gertrude McElhaney Marshall.

Nellie attended McDowell High School and Penn State Behrend where she earned a certificate for Daycare Early Childhood Development. She will fondly be...

Jan 30, 2014

Donald Leo Smith age 84, of Erie and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.

He was born in Baltimore, MD on August 13, 1929, the son of the late Louis and Estelle Crouse Smith.

Donald received a BS in chemistry at Loyola College in Baltimore, then served as an officer in the United...

Jan 30, 2014

Irene Rita Shah, age 34, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at her home.

Born in Erie on May 27, 1979, she was the daughter of Bob and Irene Rita Patterson of Fairview.

Irene was a 1998 graduate of General McLane High School. She worked as assistant manager helping her husband run the Quality Inn and Suites in...

Jan 29, 2014

Tony Lee Thornton age 56 of Erie, Pa passed away on Wednesday, January 29th 2014 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Tony was born Sept 28th 1957 In Butler, Alabama to the late Mr. Robert Thornton and Mrs. Julia Lee Johnson who currently lives in Mobile, Alabama.

Tony grew up in Toxy, Alabama but resided in Erie, Pa most of his life. He...

Jan 29, 2014

Jan 29, 2014

Charlotte Joan Blackford Hilbert, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness. She was born on November 15, 1933 daughter of the late William M. and Mildred Violet Fuches Blackford. She was employed at the Boston Store for 17 years until they closed and then worked for 18 years at Kmart East retiring in...