Obituaries

Feb 22, 2013

Ronald D. Trayer, age 79, of Lake City, passed on Friday, February 22, 2013, at his home. Born October 26, 1933, in Margaret, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Alberta Revis Trayer.

After high school graduation, Ronald served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Retired from Parker White Metal, Ronald loved deer hunting...

Feb 22, 2013

Robert L. "Bob" Dunsmore, age 84, of Millcreek, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on June 27, 1928, a son of the late Earl L. and Verna Edwards Dunsmore.

Bob graduated from Millcreek High School and then went on to serve in the United Stated Navy.

He worked at...

Feb 22, 2013

     Robert P. "Butchie" Scarvell, 74, died Friday, February 22, 2013, at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born May 18, 1938, in Farrell, PA, son of the late Joseph and Zolla Sabo Scarvell.      He graduated from Farrell High School, Farrell, PA and from Edinboro University with a Masters in Library Science.  He did graduate work at Clarion...

Feb 22, 2013

Mary Alford Anderson of the Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center, Erie died Friday, February 22, 2013.

She was born in Lander, PA on July 27, 1921, daughter of the late G. Neil and Anna Nelson

Alford.

Mary was a graduate of Union City High School and Erie Commercial College. In addition, she pursued certificate courses in the accounting and insurance fields over the...

Feb 22, 2013

Elaine Lenore Sigmond McLaughlin passed away on February 22, 2013 at Fairview Manor.

Born on February 23, 1929 Elaine was the daughter of the late Stephen and Florence Sigmond.

She was a former resident of Carmel, Indiana.

Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Edward McLaughlin and cherished daughter, Julie Ann McLaughlin Foster.

Elaine is survived by two grandchildren, Leah and...

Feb 22, 2013

Thomas Frederick Lee, 86, of Fairview, passed away Friday, February 22 at St. Mary's Asbury Ridge.

He was born on August 27, 1926 in Erie, to the late Herman and Evelyn Lee.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1944, and after graduation he drove a tank in the U.S. Army, landing in Le Havre France on VE day. He was...

Feb 21, 2013

John E. Bryan, of Lake City, died Thursday, February 21, 2013, at home. Born in Girard, he was a son of the late Clarence T. and Mary Louise Purcell Bryan.

John was a graduate of Albion High School and Grove City College. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was an industrial engineer and had been employed...

Feb 20, 2013

Dorothy Mae Bell Craft age 82, of Wattsburg, Pa.and formerly of Harborcreek, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, Pa. on November 30, 1930 a daughter of the late Howard and Victoria Prczekopowski Bell.

After graduating from East High school in 1948, she married her husband the late Evert Craft in 1959. Dorothy worked for more...

Feb 19, 2013

Jeffrey L Ortiz, "JJ", age 67, of Erie, passed away at his home on February 19, 2013 following a battle with Parkinson's Disease that lasted over 20 years..

He was born on January 1, 1946 in Erie, PA son of Marge Morgan Scutella and the late Luis Ortiz.

Jeff graduated from Academy High School and obtained his B.A. from Edinboro University. Prior...

Feb 19, 2013

Janet E. Klemm Long, age 69, of Fairview, died Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at her home. Born on May 21, 1943, in Girard, she was a daughter of the late Arthur F. and Helen Schmidt Klemm.

Janet was a graduate of Girard High School and worked for over 27 years for AVI Vending. She enjoyed gardening. Janet was a member of...

Feb 18, 2013

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ruth Wallace, age 79 of Erie, died Monday, February 18, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Carlsbad, NM, on February 17, 1934, the daughter of the late Chester "Jack" and Ruth Porter Stamp.

She attended Draughn's Business School and had worked as a bookkeeper, a tap dance teacher and an exercise instructor.

She was a member of Christ United...

Feb 18, 2013

William R. "Bill" Austin, age 93, of Erie, died Monday, February 18, 2013 at Independence Court of Erie.

Bill was born in Erie, May 13, 1919, son of the late Roy and Ethel Cowley Austin.

He graduated from Academy High School in 1937 and went on to graduate from Erie Conservatory of Music majoring in piano. Bill was an Army Captain during...

Feb 17, 2013

Calvin K. Love age 88 of Erie, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie, Pa. on January 1, 1925 a son of the late George J. and Helen (Bush) Love.

He graduated from Millcreek High School. He proudly served as a Marine during WWII and was involved in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Calvin married the...

Feb 16, 2013

Alice Marie Frigon age 83 of Girard, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 13, 1929, a daughter of the late George and Maude Hoyles.

Marie spent most of her life in Michigan, moving to Erie ten years ago to be close to family. She will be remembered for her...

Feb 16, 2013

Helen S. Raydo, age 96, of Erie, formerly of East 9th Street and Tullio Towers, died Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Fairview Manor. Born on December 31, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Rosalia Oborski.

Helen was a graduate of East High School and had worked for Schaal Glass and the Margaret Flood Dress Shop. She was...

Feb 15, 2013

Jack E. Bentley, age 91, of Girard, died Friday, February 15, 2013, at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. Born in Erie on November 7, 1921, he was the son of the late Stuart and Juanita Willy Bentley. After graduation from Academy High School, Jack served in the US Army Air Force during World War II as a tailgunner. He was employed...

Feb 15, 2013

Thomas C. Gresh, age 72, of Girard, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013, at St. Vincent Health Center, surrounded by his family after a valiant fight with cancer. Born February 18, 1940, in Fairview, he was a son of the late John J. and Anna Ochran Gresh.

Tom was a graduate of Fairview High School, Humble Institute and the School of...

Feb 15, 2013

Neva L. West, age 91, of Girard and formerly of Erie, died Friday, February 15, 2013, at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. Born December 25, 1921, in Cranesville, she was the daughter of the late George and Opal Curtis McCumber.

Neva retired from General Electric in Erie where she had worked for 20 years in Building 18 as a crane operator. She...

Feb 14, 2013

Robert I. Sturdivant, age 68, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at his home. Born September 11, 1944, in Erie, he was the son of Marcy Curry Sturdivant and the late Robert L. Sturdivant.

Bob was a l963 graduate of Academy High School and served in the US Army. He had worked as a mechanic at Mack Truck...

Feb 14, 2013

Helen Johnson Wright

     Helen Johnson Wright, 99, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2013.  Helen was a lifelong resident of Erie having resided for most of that on East 4th Street, 17 years on Robin Drive, and the last 5 years at St Mary's Home Asbury Ridge. 

     Helen was preceded in death by her parents Peter...