Obituaries

Aug 25, 2013

Gerald John Szoszorek (A.K.A. Jerry Szorek) passed away August 25, 2013. Born in Erie, Pa. November 10, 1934, the son of John “Boots” and Ann (Yokoff) Szoszorek.

He graduated from East High School class of 1953 where he was active in football, basketball, track and was named to the city football and basketball All-Star teams. After serving as a medic in...

Aug 25, 2013

Aug 23, 2013

Richard Joseph Gresh, age 74, of Cranesville, Pa. died Friday, August 23, 2013 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Conneaut, OH on May 9, 1939, son of the late John Gresh and Eleanor Pesta Gresh of Pleasant Ridge Manor. Richard was a graduate of Albion High School, class of 1957, and was employed by Parker White Metal (P.H.B.) Die...

Aug 22, 2013

Anna Marie Leuschen, age 78, of Millcreek, went peacefully home to her Lord on Thursday August 22, 2013 with her family by her side. She passed away at Select Specialty Hospital following a brief struggle with cancer. She was born on February 24, 1935, daughter of the late Frank Joseph and Anna E. Mayr of Erie.

She graduated from Harborcreek High...

Aug 22, 2013

Albin “Rip” McConnell, Jr., age 82, died Thursday August 22, 2013 at home after a brief illness. He was born on May 5, 1931 to Emma Jackson Graham and Albin “Pinch” McConnell, Sr.

He was a veteran of the US Army WWII Pacific Theater. He formerly worked at Interlake Iron, Weil-McLain, Erie Cab Company, and retired from the EMTA after a...

Aug 21, 2013

Mildred A. Higgins, age 92, of Lake City, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. She was born in Fairview on February 4, 1921, a daughter of the late John and Mary Bausch Fischer.

Mildred was a graduate of Fairview High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Girard Alliance Church.

In addition to her parents,...

Aug 21, 2013

Our cherished Elliot Tirpak, known to his family and close friends as “Beaner” or “Taco”, age 22, of Erie died unexpectedly of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident Wednesday, August 21, 2013. He was born in Erie, December 2, 1990, beloved son of Donald and Lisa Passerotti Tirpak. “Taco” was employed at Glenwood Beer, enjoying his work there in the...

Aug 20, 2013

Dennis “Denny” Larry Schaefer age 65, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.

He was born in McKean, Pa on November 9, 1947, a son of the late Donald and Joyce Nesbitt Schaefer.

Denny owned and operated Denny’s Auto Wrecking for over 35 years.

He was a member of the American Legion in Fairview and...

Aug 20, 2013

Marsha M. “Cakelady” Swagerty, age 64 of Erie, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Erie on March 12, 1949, a daughter of the late Marshall A. and Donna Marie May Atkin.

Marsha attended East High School, and worked in food service at Quality Markets.

She was an avid bingo player and caregiver of...

Aug 19, 2013

George L. Harrington, age 83, of Lake City, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2013, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Albion, PA, on October 28, 1929, the youngest son of the late Chester S. and Annie Lindstrom Harrington.

George graduated from Albion High School and then went on to serve in the United States Army during the...

Aug 18, 2013

Roger William Vojtko

Roger William Vojtko, age 60, of Girard, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 18, 2013, surrounded by his family. Born July 7, 1953, in Girard, he was a son of the late George and Anna Sharie Vojtko.

Roger was a 1971 graduate of Fairview High School. He had been employed at Parker White Metal Company for over...

Aug 18, 2013

     Theresa Ann Coyle (Askins), 54, formerly of W. 30th St., died Sun., Aug. 18, 2013 at Presque Isle Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.  She was born Sept. 4, 1958 in Meadville, PA, daughter of Patricia SanFelice and the late James Coyle.      Theresa graduated from Meadville High School and was a gemologist certified through the Gemological Institute of America.  She attended...

Aug 17, 2013

Clara A. Klemm age 90 of Pleasant Ridge Manor West, died August 17, 2013.

Mrs. Klemm was born in Erie, PA on November 14, 1922 the daughter of the late Floyd and Winifred Loveless Amy.

Mrs. Klemm worked at Model Works in Girard.

She was a member of the American Legion #494 and the Moose Club in Waterloo, IA.

She enjoyed crafts, gardening and...

Aug 17, 2013

Matthew “Squint” Darby Jr. age 64, of Erie, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Orangeburg, S.C. on September 15, 1948, a son of the late Matthew Darby, Sr. and Earthaleen Brown Darby.

After graduating from Strong Vincent High School he attended Erie Business Center. He worked as a manager with Safety Green Scaffolding Company...

Aug 17, 2013

     John R. "J.R." Benson, Sr., 88, formerly of Wesleyville and Erie, died Sat., Aug. 17, 2013 at St. Mary's at Asbury Ridge.  He was born May 8, 1925 in Punxsutawney, PA son of the late John Sheridan and Mildred C. Craft Benson.  J.R. was a longtime resident of the Erie area and attended Wesleyville High School.  He was a...

Aug 17, 2013

Deborah Lynn Clutter Ellis, age 55, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side on Saturday August 17th, 2013. Debbie died after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Debbie was born January 10, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA daughter of Mildred Patricia Folmer and the late Donald Halle Clutter.

A 1975 graduate of McDowell High School,...

Aug 15, 2013

Frank R. Karmazin, age 72, of Erie, died Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Edinboro Manor.

He was born in Erie, August 17, 1940, a son of the late John and Louise Theodorsky Karmazin.

Frank attended East High School and was employed at Plastek as a truck driver and also in maintenance.

He loved his family; his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved...

Aug 14, 2013

Grant E. Sheriff age 66 of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in Meadville, PA on April 29, 1947 son of the late Clarence L. and Mary Lucille Sheriff. Grant was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy.

He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church, the Elks Lodge #67 and...

Aug 13, 2013

Eric Wade Lloyd, age 47, of Ashtabula, OH died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at University Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio due to complications of an automobile accident in Chicago, Illinois on November 16, 1984.

Born in Tarentum, Pa August 5, 1966 Eric was the son of Chester Nathan Lloyd, Jr. and Patricia Walker Lloyd Borelli. He was raised in Vandergrift, PA.

Eric...

Aug 13, 2013

Edward Joseph Nagg, 51, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Tuesday August 13, 2013. He was born on March 29, 1962 in Indiana PA, son of Joseph and Twila Nagg.

Uncle Eddie enjoyed the outdoors including fishing and camping with family and friends in Meadville. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan. He...