Obituaries

Mar 30, 2024

Bonnie Portenier Klan, age 74, of Erie, PA passed away, March 30, 2024 from complications of MS. She was born in Erie on April 21, 1949, to the late Donald and Betty Portenier.Bonnie graduated from Academy High School in 1967. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from  Edinboro State College (now PennWest Edinboro) in 1974. She found...

Mar 28, 2024

Debra (Wilson) Schuyler, age 83, a resident of Asbury Springhill Senior Living Center, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Deb was a native of Erie, grew up in Millcreek, and graduated from McDowell High School in 1958. After high school, she moved to Boston, MA. Her high school sweetheart, Steve Schuyler, soon followed. In a short period...

Mar 27, 2024

Daniel J. Quirk, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 16, 1954, a son of the late Willard F. And Kathleen A. (Huntoon) Quirk.Dan was a life-long truck driver and devoted husband.Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 37...

Mar 27, 2024

Francis Robert Grace, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after battling an extended illness. He was born in Erie on July 22, 1948, to Joseph and Agnes Armaghost Grace.  Francis dedicated 43 years of his life to Erie Forge & Steel before retiring. Even the steel forge couldn’t make a mold...

Mar 26, 2024

Dr. M. Raymond “Babe” Buyce, Ph.D. age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Speculator, NY on October 19, 1939, a son of the late L. Milton and Ethel McVeigh Buyce.

Ray graduated high school from Peekskill Military Academy in 1956. He received his BS in...

Mar 26, 2024

Carol E. Schroeck, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born in Erie on October 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Raymond John and Adalaide Ellen Riddle Meyer. Carol was a graduate of Thiel college. She was a regulator affairs administrator for Steris until her retirement. Carol...

Mar 26, 2024

It is with agonizing sorrow the Buzzell family shares the loss of their beloved matriarch, Cathy Ann Buzzell. 

Following a gracefully and ferociously fought war against a brain aneurysm, Cathy’s body weakened before her spirit. True to form, she donated any viable organs and tissue as one last chance to help anyone in need. 

Through all of this, Cathy remained the gentle,...

Mar 25, 2024

Thomas J. Hakel (1946-2024)“Tom” went to be with the Lord, passing away peacefully surrounded by family in Port Richey, Florida, on March 25, 2024, following a brief illness of IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis).He was born on September 3, 1946 in Erie, PA to the late Ruth Imes and August Hakel. Tom graduated from Tech Memorial High School Class of 1964...

Mar 25, 2024

Maureen Constance Donnelly, age 78, of Fairview, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Fairview Manor. 

She was born in Erie on January 15, 1946, and raised on Lighthouse Street on Erie’s East Side. Maureen was the daughter of the late Angela (née Sokolowski) and John Kordowski. Her parents were active in the vibrant immigrant Polish community, primarily through the...

Mar 25, 2024

Richard Earl Deming, a dedicated and skilled individual who spent his career working for Liberty Iron & Metal and showcasing his talent as a diesel mechanic, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2024, at LECOM at Village Square. He was born in Landstuhl, Germany on September 21, 1954. Richard's passion for learning led him to earn his GED and obtain...

Mar 24, 2024

Mary B. Davis, age 61, of Erie, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024.

She was born August 30, 1962 in Erie, a daughter to the late Wassel and Lois Galena.

Mary graduated from East High School, class of 1981. She married her husband, George, on July 20th, 1983. She worked as a Salad Bar attendant at Eat n’ Park for many years....

Mar 24, 2024

DeEtta (Krieder) Lawrence, of Lake City, left us on Sunday, March 24th at 11am at UPMC Hamot. 

 

DeEtta was born in Erie County on March 21, 1948, the daughter of the late James and DeEtta Smith Krieder.

 

The day before her passing, over 30 friends, family members and their children celebrated her 76th birthday with food and fun at her residence, which...

Mar 24, 2024

Stephanie Francis Hinkler, 69, of Wattsburg, PA, passed away after a long battle with cancer on March 24th, 2024, in her home surrounded by loved ones.  Stephanie was the daughter of Edward and Sally Dombrowski. She was born and raised in Wattsburg and died in the same house where she was born.Stephanie was very close with her family, especially her...

Mar 23, 2024

Antoinette “Toni” Fabrizio Jakubowski age 87 of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at LECOM at Village Square. She was born in Erie, PA on June 13, 1936 a daughter of the late Carmen and Helen DiPlacido Fabrizio. After graduating from Villa Maria Academy in 1953, Toni worked with the Erie School District for many years. She was a long...

Mar 23, 2024

LeRoy Edward Burton, age 89, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Eldred, PA on November 2, 1934 to the late Howard and Gertrude Morris Burton.LeRoy served his country in the United States Army, until he was honorably discharged in 1963. He then began his career as a Tool and Die...

Mar 20, 2024

Joseph “Skip” Georgal age 78, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.He was born in Buffalo NY on November 3, 1945.  He grew up in North Tonawanda, NY. Attended North Tonawanda High School.  He moved to Hockley, TX in 1980.  He returned north in 2008 and settled in Fairview, PA where he married Carla (Smith) Mack.  Skip was a...

Mar 20, 2024

Viola Bernatowicz, age 94, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

 

She was born in Erie on December 10, 1929, a daughter of the late Marie and Herman Peplinski.

 

Viola worked a number of years in the hospitality industry and later was the owner of the Red Lion Tavern on Liberty Street. She enjoyed baking and cooking, sharing many treats...

Mar 18, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Chapman Reinhardt Watts, 93, passed away peacefully on March 18,2024 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.  She was born January 11, 1931, daughter of the late James and Juanita Simpson Chapman.  She was a graduate of Upper Darby HS, class of 1948, and the University of Pennsylvania Thomas Evans Dental School, class of 1951.  She practiced dental hygiene for...

Mar 18, 2024

Ricky Barnes Sr., age 58, of Erie, PA passed away unexpectedly, March 18, 2024. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 19, 1965, to the late William Barnes and Ruth Irene Barnes-White. 

Ricky was a hardworking and dedicated man, who served as an Airborne Ranger for the United States Army. After his time served, followed a career of truck...

Mar 18, 2024