Obituaries

Jan 15, 2014

David J. Keyes, age 79 of Erie passed away on January 15, 2014 at the Golden Living Center. Arrangements are under the care of Burton Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., 602 West Tenth Street, Erie.

Time of Sharing from 1- 2 PM at the Burton Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.

Jan 15, 2014

Jan 13, 2014

Jack Gifford Knight, age 60 of Erie passed away on January 13, 2014 at his residence.

Born on December 29, 1953 the son of the late John William and Rosie Jane Knight Rodgers.

There will be no public visitation.

Donations may be made to the family c/o Burton Funeral Home, 602 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16502.

Jan 13, 2014

Lisa Confer-Burkholder, age 50, of Fairview, passed away peacefully in her home during the am hours of Monday, January 13, 2014.

Born on June 5, 1963, and raised in Girard, she was the only child of Albert “Poppy” and Alice Gido Grignol. She had recently beaten breast cancer for a second time in late 2013 and was set to begin chemotherapy...

Jan 13, 2014

Maureen Callahan, age 65, of Erie and formerly of Le Roy, NY, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

Maureen was born on August 12, 1948 in Lockport, NY, to the late George and Margaret (Dockery) Hoenig.

She graduated from DeSales High School in Lockport and attended Villa Maria College in Erie earning a degree in Elementary...

Jan 12, 2014

Robert Fletcher Taft, age 98, died peacefully on January 12, 2014, at his residence at Asbury Springhill Community in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was the epitome of a gentleman and a scholar and lived a full and rewarding life.

Bob was born on July 11, 1915, the son of Raymond R. Taft and Mae Bossler Taft. After graduating from Academy High School...

Jan 12, 2014

Dianne Doris Morehouse Thompson, age 69, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born in Erie on October 25, 1944 a daughter of the late Theodore Morehouse and Virginia Schenker.

Dianne graduated from Girard high School. She then went on to work at OEM as a Quality Control Manager for many years until her retirement...

Jan 11, 2014

Thomas R. Bowers, age 94, of The Villages, FL, and formerly of Erie, PA, passed away on Saturday January 11, 2014.

He was born in Buffalo, NY on September 27, 1919, the son of the late Roy T. and Margaret Ryan Bowers.

He was a 1938 graduate of Riverside High School in Buffalo and a 1942 graduate of the University of Buffalo.

He...

Jan 11, 2014

Michelle Lynn Cable, age 36, of Millcreek died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her residence after a long courageous battle with epilepsy. She was born in Shelton, CT on February 6, 1977, the daughter of Jacqueline Sue Dempsey Cable of Connecticut and the late Ernest S. Cable.

Michelle was a graduate of Shelton High School in Connecticut. She will be fondly...

Jan 11, 2014

Noah Barratt Rogers, age 27, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born in Erie on July 7, 1986 the son of Paul and Marcine Radov Rogers.

The world lost an amazing person that January morning. Noah grew up in Erie County where he spent his early years acting, learning kung fu, playing...

Jan 10, 2014

Norma Lee Thomas age 88, of Erie, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at her residence.

She was born in San Antonio Texas on August 11, 1925 a daughter of the late Thomas David and Alice DeArment Thorne.

Norma was a very proud Air Force wife who lived to care for her children and family.

She was a generous and kind person who...

Jan 9, 2014

Marie C. Michalak , formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014, at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge in Erie, PA. Prior to moving to Erie in 1996, and residing at Parkside at Westminister, she spent most of her life in Brooklyn, NY, where she was born in 1924 and was the daughter to the late Anthony and...

Jan 7, 2014

Beth Ann Miller Little, age 44, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 7, 2014.

She was born in Pittsburgh on July 20, 1969, the daughter of Joseph Kuehn and Doris Dryna Miller.

She graduated from Girard High School and had recently worked as a painter for Action Painting. Beth enjoyed music and loved to sing. She loved to have fun.

She...

Jan 6, 2014

Robert P. “Bob” Cashin, age 71, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Yonkers, NY on September 30, 1942, a son of the late Francis Cashin and Mary Ellen McIntyre.

Bob graduated from Sacred Heart high School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College.

He worked as a Chemical Engineer for...

Jan 5, 2014

Lori S. Ferraro, age 42 of Erie, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on June 28, 1971, a daughter of Theodore R. Ferrara, and the late Mary M. Lewis Ferraro.

Lori graduated from Technical Memorial High School.

She was involved in the Special Olympics and Girl Scouts.

Lori loved animals, especially cats and birds. She enjoyed Welch’s...

Jan 5, 2014

Deborah L. Noonan, age 61 of Erie, died Sunday January 5, 2014 at her residence.

She was born in Erie, November 19, 1952, daughter of the late James and Alice Carr Noonan.

Deborah graduated from Academy High School, class of 1969.

She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Deborah was the head cook at Health South.

She loved the Buffalo Bills,...

Jan 4, 2014

John Fitzgerald Dickens, age 50, formerly of Erie, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at his residence in Windsor Mill, Maryland. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, a son of Ernest Dickens and the late Lucille Jackson Dickens. John was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He worked as a Dietary Manager at Healthcare...

Jan 3, 2014

Alfred J. Birkner, age 84, of Lake City, passed away Friday January 3, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. He was born in Erie on June 11, 1929, the son of the late Andrew and Anna Bast Birkner.

He served in the United States Army and had worked for High Pressure Valve and Fenestra Corporation in maintenance. He was a member...

Jan 3, 2014

Mary Lou "Marilu" Franks, age 90, formerly of West 24th Street, Erie, died peacefully at her home in Huntington Beach, CA, on January 3, 2014 after a long, full and happy life.

She was born in Uniontown, PA on August 6, 1923 the daughter of Charles and Grace Dillon. She moved to Erie in 1946 with her husband, Albert "Ray" Franks,...

Jan 3, 2014

     Rose M. Ease, 84, of Erie, died Fri., Jan. 3, 2014 at Golden Living Center - Western Reserve.  Formerly of Portage, PA.  She was born Sept. 29, 1929 in Portage, daughter of the late Catherine Ease.  She was an auditor for J.C. Cresky Corp. and had also worked for GECAC and Metro Hospital in Erie.  She enjoyed collecting and crafts.          ...