Obituaries

Oct 24, 2013

Rebecca “Becca” “Becca Boo” Rose Seelinger age 18, of Canadohta Lake passed away unexpectently on October 24, 2013.

She was born on January 22, 1995 loving daughter of Yvonne Myers and Kenneth Seelinger, Jr.

Becca was a 2013 graduate of Union City High School where she was an honor student and was in drumline for the marching band. She was currently attending...

Oct 23, 2013

James R. Kindle, age 73 of Fairview. Passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.

He was born on November 20, 1939 in Erie, a son of the late William G. and Elizabeth VanGeem Kindle. He attended Academy High School and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1962 until 1968.

James worked for Hammermill Paper...

Oct 23, 2013

Mary Ann Breckley Davis, age 96 of Fairview, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.

She was born in Jamestown, New York on September 27, 1917, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Krainski Dylewski.

Mary Ann retired from the Fairview School System where she worked as a cook and baker, and will be best remembered as one of her family’s...

Oct 22, 2013

Theresa Ann Bonnett, age 65, of Girard went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March, 5, 1948, the daughter of Donald “Gus” Hazen and the late Ruth Smith Hazen.

She was a graduate of Northwestern High School and attended Barrington College in Rhode Island.

She was...

Oct 21, 2013

Virginia “Ginger” Ann Patchen passed away Monday October 21, 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.  She was born in Erie to Clinton and Daisy (Adams) Patchen on August 3, 1944.  Following her 1962 graduation from Fort LeBoeuf High School, Waterford, PA. Ginger studied commercial art at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

In 1969, Ginger entered the Deaconess Community’s “Associate...

Oct 17, 2013

Leon T. Wolchik, age 94, of Millcreek passed away on Thursday October 17, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Coraopolis, PA on May 4, 1919 the son of the late Michael Dimitrius and Anna Havchlik Wolchik. Leon served during WWII in the 82nd Airborne Division, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge...

Oct 17, 2013

Aaron P. Schaefer age 42, of Fairview, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Erie on May 13, 1971 the son of Geraldine “Geri” Mezzacapo of Fairview and the late Dennis L. Schaefer who passed away in August of this year. Aaron graduated from Fairview High School and went on...

Oct 17, 2013

William John “Bill” Hershelman, age 79, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 17, 2013, following a brief illness.

He was born September 7, 1934, in Erie, son of the late John and Theresa (Lesniak) Hershelman. Bill graduated with honors from Erie Technical High School specializing in car mechanics. His love and enthusiasm of cars and motorcycles allowed...

Oct 15, 2013

Dennis J. McKay age 68, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He was born in Erie on April 17, 1945 a son of the late Harry James and Bernice Kilburn McKay. Dennis attended Harborcreek High School and then went on to serve in the United States Army. Dennis worked as a cab driver for the Erie Cab Company...

Oct 15, 2013

Janet E. Fisher, age 51, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness. She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Theodore Ralph & Eileen Charlick Ruef. Janet’s family was most important in her life; she loved them so much. She worked many years as a telephone operator for Alert Communications....

Oct 14, 2013

Devonte Albert Duck, age 18 of Erie passed away on October 14, 2013. Born in Erie on February 22, 1995 the son of Lamona Jones Hubbart and Earnest M. Duck both of Erie. Devonte was a 2013 graduate of Central Tech High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends laughing and joking around and playing Xbox. His...

Oct 12, 2013

Kimberly Ann Nelson age 39, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on September 4, 1974 a daughter of William Nelson of Millcreek and the late Kathleen D. Nelson who passed away in August 2013. She graduated from McDowell High School. Kimberly worked at the American Legion #773 for several years and...

Oct 12, 2013

Edna Mae Smith Nelson, age 90 of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Edna was born in Erie on December 21, 1922 to Leslie and Marie Shield Smith. She was a 1941 graduate of Strong Vincent high School. Edna and her husband owned Offerle Florist for over 30 years. She was an avid bowler and card player, playing...

Oct 10, 2013

Ruth Laudenschlager, 90, of Sun City West, AZ, lived each day to the fullest and passed from this life to the next on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Her suffering was short and her departure peaceful in Hospice after sustaining a fall and head injury while doing what she loved best - enjoying time with loved ones and helping others.

Ruth was...

Oct 10, 2013

William G. Hoffman, age 88, of Lake City, Pennsylvania, formerly of New York, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Thursday, October 10, 2013. William was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 25, 1925. Son of the late William and Elizabeth Hoffman.

William served in the U.S Marines during W.W. II. He graduated from the University of Virginia and worked as an...

Oct 9, 2013

Oct 9, 2013

Dorothy Cleon (Shelton)Holmes, age 93, of Girard, Pennsylvania, formerly of Del City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Dorothy was born in Romulus, Oklahoma on January 30, 1920. Daughter of the late John and Clara Shelton. Dorothy loved sewing, canning, gardening, baking, and playing dominos with her...

Oct 9, 2013

Normasell “Norm” Gore, age 53, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center following a lengthy illness. He was born December 17, 1959 in Erie, son of the late Solomon and Jerry Lee Gore of Mississippi. Norm graduated from Harborcreek High School and had been employed in maintenance at Van de Kamp’s food processing company...

Oct 8, 2013

Mary Williams, age 80, of Erie, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1933 in Ocala, FL, daughter of the late James and Hagar Norman Johnson. Mary was an active member of Miracle Temple Church. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. She loved to cook, clean, travel, and watching television and western movies....

Oct 6, 2013

Roy Robert Brewton, age 66, of Erie, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 6, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Meadville, PA, son of the late Charlie, Sr. and Neverlee Presley Brewton.

Roy retired from the sanitation department in the City of Pittsburgh. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,...