Obituaries

Apr 3, 2014

Doris Pearl McKissick Kurkas died peacefully in Erie, PA on April 3, 2014.

She was born at home April 9, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Samuel and Freda McKissick.

Doris was a true artist, crafting many beautiful florals, landscapes, and religious paintings, many of which hang proudly in her children’s homes. She was an avid reader of mysteries and suspense...

Apr 3, 2014

James “Jim” M. Musich Sr. age 77, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Struthers, OH on March 26, 1937 son of the late Joseph and Anne Pauline Musich.

Jim graduated from Struthers High School and was a member of St. Julia Roman Catholic Church and the Siebenbuerger Club. Jim was...

Apr 3, 2014

Donald E.Whiteman, age 94, of Girard, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Fairview Manor.

He was born July 19, 1919 in Endeavor, Forest County, Hickory Township, the son of the late Ralph and Agnes Rudolph Whiteman.

He served in the U.S Army during WW II in the 8th Infantry Division. He was a cannoneer and fuse setter and received four bronze...

Apr 2, 2014

Denise Stablein, age 47, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Erie on July 8, 1966, she was the daughter of John and Jean Hooper George of Erie.

Denise was a 1984 graduate of St. Benedict Academy. She worked as a secretary for Keystone Rehabilitation Systems. Denise...

Apr 1, 2014

Robert L. Valimont, Age 69, of Erie, died on April 1, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born in Frenchville, PA on May 28, 1944, the son of the late Bernard Francis Valimont and Betty Brown Valimont Pressor.

Robert graduated from Academy High School. He was a machinist, working his way to supervisor at Erie Bolt. He was a...

Apr 1, 2014

Alice Crozier Vanco, age 86, passed away surrounded by her family on April 1, 2014.

A lifelong resident of Edinboro, PA, Alice loved to sing and was a frequent soloist at Edinboro First Presbyterian and then Bethel Presbyterian Church, where she was a longtime member. She was a noted and creative cook who regularly blessed scores of friends and neighbors with...

Mar 31, 2014

Jack E. Burgess, II age 57, of Erie, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, PA on December 8, 1956, a son of the late Jack E. and Jean Nyes Burgess.

Jack graduated from Academy High School. Jack loved the outdoors. He also enjoyed listening to music, reading and learning. He liked motorcycles...

Mar 30, 2014

Joyce Elaine Shaffer, age 61, of Erie, passed away on March 30, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

Born on January 26, 1953, in Chautauqua, NY she was the daughter of the late Fenton and Violet Hill Post.

She enjoyed writing and photography.

Survivors include sister, Louise Armagost and husband Lawrence of Lake City; daughter, Valerie Haag and husband Richard of Erie; son David Shaffer...

Mar 29, 2014

Janet Ryan age 71, of Cranesville passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was born on April 22, 1942 a daughter of the late Herbert and Florence Hanrahan Fileger.

Prior to her retirement, Janet was a bus driver for the Northwestern School District for over 10 years, a packaging supervisor at Accu Spec and was...

Mar 24, 2014

Donald Blaine Fabian, age 88, of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, March 24 at UPMC Hamot Hospital, following complications due to a stroke.

Donald was born in Erie on November 16th, 1925, the son of the late William and Hazel Jeffrey Fabian.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1943. After graduation, Donald received a football scholarship...

Mar 23, 2014

Mar 23, 2014

Robert C. Lemmler, age 78 of Erie, died Sunday, March 23, 2014 at St. Mary’s East.

He was born in Olean, NY on September 1, 1935, a son of the late Lloyd and Virginia Grigsby Lemmler.

Robert graduated from Port Allegheny High School, Class of 1953, attended Penn State Behrend, and received his Electrical Engineering Degree from Penn State, University Park in...

Mar 23, 2014

James C. Byers age 81 of Erie, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Derry, PA on December 22, 1932 son of the late Joseph and Irene Stemmler Byers.

He Graduated from Derry Boro High School in 1950 and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Served in the United States Military as a 1st Lieutenant, in...

Mar 21, 2014

Stella T. (Czurzman) Hecker age 87, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 at St. Mary’s West. She was born in Albion, Pa. on March 22nd, 1925, the daughter of the late Jacob and Anastazia Borys Czurzman.

Stella graduated from Albion High School, Class of 1943. She then went to Cleveland and worked for a while and then returned to Erie where...

Mar 21, 2014

Richard A. Spensley, age 87, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 at Forestview.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 17, 1926, a son of the late Clarence L. and Naomi K. Spensley.

Richard graduated from Central Vocational High School in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1946, after which he served in the US Navy. He received a degree from Miami...

Mar 20, 2014

Betty M. Hartman, age 88, of Millcreek, passed away at her home on Thursday March 20, 2014.

She was born in Buffalo, NY, on January 6, 1926, the daughter of the late Theodore and Esther Downing Barbour.

Betty graduated from Fosten Park High School and worked at Sears and Lord Corporation. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and served...

Mar 20, 2014

Robert A. Saunders, age 47, of Erie, passed away quietly at home on Thursday, March 20, 2014.

He was born in Erie, Pa. on December 23, 1966, a son of Earl W. “Sandy” and Patricia Gail Lawrence Saunders.

He was a 1985 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Penn State Behrend.

Bob was a great computer enthusiast and a very talented...

Mar 19, 2014

Anna Marie Burch Licsko age 89, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 20, 1924, a daughter of the late John and Anna Marie Cullany Reilly.

Marie worked at Ervite Corporation for over 20 years and was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Girard.

Marie was a very kind...

Mar 19, 2014

Eva M. Carter age 94, of Erie, Pa passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Village at Luther Square in Erie.

She was born in Canada on July 7, 1919 a daughter of the late Maria Martin Pelletier.

Eva was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Nashua, NH and the Walnut Creek Baptist Church here in Erie. She was very...

Mar 18, 2014

Irene Marie Sedler Bird, born January 1, 1925, passed away peacefully at her home of 68 years surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

Irene was born in Erie on January 1, 1925 a daughter of the late Heins 'Henry' Sedler and Mary Schroeder. She lived in Erie her entire life graduating from Academy High School. She married the...