Obituaries

Sep 2, 2013

Harold Leroy Vorse, age 74 of Platea, died Monday, September 2, 2013, at St. Vincent Health Center. Born in Cranesville on August 2, 1939, he was a son of the late Ralph and Mary Bricker Vorse.

Harold graduated from Albion High School and served in the National Guard from 1956 until 1964. He then went to Gannon University, Penn State Behrend...

Sep 2, 2013

Richard P. Nather, Jr., age 55, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie, August 13, 1958, a son of the late Richard P. Sr. and Carol Ann Burns Nather.

Richard graduated from Tech Memorial High School, class of 1977. He was formerly employed for 25 years at Seaway Manufacturing...

Aug 31, 2013

Christine Gillespie, age 72, of McKean, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday August 31, 2013.

She was born in Jackson, KY on April 19, 1941 daughter of the late Lee and Ida Haddix Howard.

Christine attended Memorial High School and was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and gardening.

In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Aug 29, 2013

Patricia Inell -Ann Gregory age 60, of Erie, passed away quietly at home on Thursday, August 29, 2013. She was born in New Orleans, LA on September 23, 1952 a daughter of Theresa Young Sansom and the late Deacon Willard B. Sansom.

After moving to Erie, she graduated from Strong Vincent High School, and worked for 35 years in health care...

Aug 29, 2013

Bryon K. Blair age 49, of Erie, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in San Diego, CA on December 21, 1963, the son of Gary D. Blair and his wife Linda of CA, and Melba Sue Carnal Alexandria and her husband Robert of OK.

Bryon worked as a press man for the Erie Times News for...

Aug 29, 2013

Dorothy Cohen Phillips, age 68, passed away peacefully in Branford, CT on Thursday, August 29, 2013.

She was born in Erie, PA to the late Philip and Jennie Tave Cohen.

A 1963 graduate of Academy High School, she had a degree in Art from Southern Connecticut State University. She spent most of her adult life in Connecticut where she had numerous friends....

Aug 28, 2013

Rose M. Conners Boyd age 85, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center following a brief illness.

She was born in Erie on October 7, 1927 a daughter of the late William and Mary Hopkins Conners.

Rose graduated from East High School.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Rose loved to play bingo, enjoyed watching...

Aug 27, 2013

Peter “Pete “ A. Kemling III, age 66, of Springfield, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at St. Vincent Health Center. Born in Erie on March 14, 1947, he was a son of the late Peter A. and Bessie Case Kemling II.

Pete was a 1965 Fairview High School graduate. He drove truck for 14 years, 10 of those with Apgar Bros....

Aug 27, 2013

Beatrice (Bee) L. Sellars RN, of Millcreek, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Manchester Commons at the age of one hundred years and 8 months.

Beatrice was born in Erie, on December 27, 1912 daughter of the late Leslie and Sarah Jackson Neigenfind.

She was a proud graduate of Perry Elementary School, Academy High School, Class of 1930 and the Hamot...

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...