Obituaries

Jan 28, 2014

Frederick J. Wiesen age 59 of Erie, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was born in Erie, Pa. on November 15, 1954, a son of the late Frederick and Leona Gilmore Wiesen. He attended Strong Vincent High School and worked in paving with Allied Paving in Erie. He enjoyed music and was a member of the Pulaski Club and the...

Jan 28, 2014

Veatrice Louise (Tootsie) Morganfield age 56 of Erie, died peacefully at UPMC Hamot on January 28, 2014. She was born in Erie, Pa. on August 26, 1957 a daughter of the late Johnny and Johnnie Jenkins McCloud.

She attended East High School, was a homemaker and for many years was an active member of Second Baptist Church and the Eastern Star....

Jan 27, 2014

David Strubel, age 73 , of Lake City, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on July 1, 1940, a son of the late Ralph and Geraldine Bush Strubel.

He was 1958 graduate of Fairview High School and had worked at PHB for 45 years.

David was a member of the Lake City Presbyterian Church, Lake...

Jan 27, 2014

Jan 27, 2014

George E. Felege, age 74, of Erie, passed away at Manchester Commons on Monday, January 27th, 2014.

He was born on May 20, 1939, the son of the late George and Anna (Hrinda) Felege.

George served in the United States Army for two years. He served in the 809th Engineer Battalion in Thailand in 1962. He worked as an electronics technician at...

Jan 27, 2014

Jean Giblin Deering, age 88, of Erie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 27th, 2014.

She was born Alivia Giblin in Akron, OH, on October 21st, 1925, the daughter of the late Thomas and Harriet (Hauntzelman) Giblin.

Jean was a devout Christian who led an active prayer life. She lived her life faithfully and selflessly. Jean retired...

Jan 26, 2014

Rosemarie Carney Roseberry age 80, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Elmwood Gardens.

She was born on February 16, 1933 a daughter of the late Martin and Frances (Brown) Carney.

Rosemarie graduated from East High School where she was a member of the choir. In her teen years she was also a model. She was a very talented artist...

Jan 26, 2014

Raymond “Ray” Buck Jr. age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Curwensville, PA on November 19, 1933, a son of the late Raymond and Jane Smith Buck.

Ray retired from Erie Bronze and Aluminum after over 29 years of service..

He loved to watch football and was an avid...

Jan 26, 2014

Frederick John Fiedler age 78, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 after a short stay at Manchester Commons in Fairview, Pa.

He was born in Erie on February 10, 1935, a son of the late Frederick R. and Nancy Kulic Fiedler.

Fred, “Fearless Fred” or “Duke” as he was known to his friends, graduated from Tech high School in...

Jan 25, 2014

Cecil Wayne Proctor, age 53, of Erie died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1960, the son of the late Violet Walker Proctor and the late Cecil Proctor.

Cecil will be fondly remembered for his love of the outdoors. He loved gardening, beaches and barbeques, and movies. He was an avid Greenbay Packers fan....

Jan 25, 2014

Maynard R. Struchen, age 92, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born in Fairview, on September 11, 1921, a son of the late Everett and Inez Camp Struchen.

He attended Girard High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had been a local laborer for many...

Jan 24, 2014

Joan Trempe Ebisch, age 83 of Millcreek, died Friday, January 24, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.

Preceded in death by her husband Ernie, two brothers and one sister.

Joan was selfless caregiver, dedicating her life to her family. She enjoyed and took great pride in her

baking, sewing, and gardening.

Joan will be greatly missed by her family which includes four daughters: Sharon...

Jan 23, 2014

Morriscenia Cooley, age 70 of Erie, died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie October 13, 1943 daughter of the late Arlena Smith Carter and Sylvanus Jones.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cooley.

She is survived by a son, Vincent Durrell Jones and his wife Kim of Erie, a daughter, Earnetta Darlene...

Jan 21, 2014

Emily S. Moore age 31, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

She was born in Geneva, NY on March 14, 1982 a daughter of Daniel and Carolynn Fusco Roll of Fairview.

She graduated from Fairview High School class of 2000 and went on to attend Canisius College and Edinboro University.

Emily enjoyed reading and...

Jan 20, 2014

Jan 19, 2014

Meyer Tannenbaum, known to the family as Uncle Itsy, died in NYC on Sunday, Jan. 19th, 2014. Meyer was an inspired and renowned artist, exploring the boundaries of color and expression. He studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and at the Barnes Institute in Philadelphia and has been shown in private collections, museums and galleries around the world....

Jan 18, 2014

Dorothy “Dot” or “Red” (as some referred to her) Ploss, age 89, passed peacefully on January 18, 2014, at her home that she and her husband built in Erie, PA. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother (“Nana“) and great-grandmother, she was born in Erie on April 6, 1924, daughter of the late Charles and Ida Joint Goetz. She graduated from East...

Jan 17, 2014

Nicolina Frattaroli DeBacco age 89, of St Mary’s Home of Erie and formerly of Aliquippa and Baden, PA, passed away peacefully January 17, 2014 at her residence.

She was born in Bugnara, Italy on March 7, 1924, a daughter of the late Joseph and Grace D’ Eramo Frattaroli.

Nicolina came to America from Italy at the age of 12.

She had worked in...

Jan 17, 2014

Wilma ”Toots” (Grape) Innocenzi, age 87, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014, while in the loving care of her daughters and has been reunited with the love of her life, her husband, the late John J. Innocenzi. Thursday, the day of her funeral service, will be the anniversary of their wedding.

Wilma was born on June 24, 1926, in Punxsutawney,...

Jan 16, 2014

Amelia E. Bava Zamaria age 94, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Millcreek Community Hospital.

She was born in Bethlehem, PA on June 19, 1919, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Theresa Pugliese Bava.

She graduated from St. Benedict’s Academy.

Amelia was known as a great Italian cook and also liked to bake and enjoyed gardening. The most important...