Obituaries

Mar 9, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Hubert A. St. George, age 95, a devoted husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Hubert passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Hubert was born August 16, 1929 in Erie the son of the late Frank and Antoinette (Martinson) St. George. A lifelong resident of Erie, Hubert...

Mar 9, 2025

Shirley Huffaker, age 75 of Erie passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025 at Lecom at Elmwood Gardens Nursing Home. 

She was born on June 13, 1949. She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Eldridge.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Inc., Wintergreen, 2532 Norcross Rd., Erie, PA 16510

Mar 8, 2025

Constance Georgia Kader McClenahan, age 81, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by her family after an extended illness.

She was born on August 2, 1943, in Erie, to the late John and Georgia (Eichler) Kader.

After her graduation from Academy High School, Constance and her late husband, Thomas, would start a family and raise four children.

In...

Mar 7, 2025

Robert Amendola, age 86, passed away peacefully Friday, March 7th, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Paul and Julia (Parris) Amendola.

Bob was self-employed for over thirty years in the construction industry as a partner in Amendola Brothers Construction Company. After retirement, he was successful in selling real estate...

Mar 7, 2025

Robert Chester Doritty, age 81 of Albion, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Friday March 7, 2025, following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on December 7, 1943, a son of the late Charles A. and Viola Harner Doritty.

Bob was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School in Erie and went on to serve in the United States Airforce....

Mar 5, 2025

Sharon Glass, age 74, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Millcreek Community Hospital. She was born in Erie, September 12, 1950 to the late Oliver and Violet Glass. She worked as a quality control inspector in the plastics industry for many years.

Sharon loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed playing games online on...

Mar 5, 2025

Nadine H. Heitzenrater, age 98, passed away Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at the LECOM Senior Living Center in Erie, her residence for the past 38 months. She was surrounded by her immediate family as she peacefully slipped away. She was born in the small town of Greensboro, Cumberland Twp, Green Co. Pa. on December 4, 1926, to the late Chester...

Mar 4, 2025

Ralph “Butch” Gordon Peelman Jr., age 74 of Erie passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Erie on December 4, 1950 to the late Ralph Gordon Sr. and Dolores Sourwine Peelman.

He graduated from Harborcreek High School in 1969 and earned an electrician degree from Erie Institute of Technology. Butch worked...

Mar 4, 2025

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile” – Albert Einstein 

Mildred 'Patricia' Folmer, age 89, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Manchester Commons.

She was born January 8th, 1936, in Baxter, PA, a daughter to the late Perry and Gertrude (Knapp) Schrecengost. 

Patricia graduated from Penn Hills High School, class of 1953. She worked in food...

Mar 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howard E. Dobmeier, a cherished father, esteemed business owner, and beloved member of the Erie community. He passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 87, at Edinboro Manor surrounded by his children.

Howard was born on February 20, 1938, in Erie, to the late Joseph and...

Mar 3, 2025

Steven C. Rapp, age 73, passed away peacefully at his residence Monday, March 3rd, 2025.

He was born in Erie on March 22, 1951, to Vincent Q. and F. Mae Rapp.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert V. Rapp; and his nephew, Alex. He is survived by a sister, Cathy L. Rightnour; sister-in-law, Carolyn...

Mar 3, 2025

Patrick A. DiLuzio III, age 66, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his home and went with the Lord on March 3, 2025. Pat was an amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.

 If you knew Pat, you knew he was always willing to talk to anyone that would listen and learn something new about them. Pat’s greatest...

Mar 2, 2025

Mr. Sam Barber passed away peacefully on March 2nd at Forestview Nursing Home in Erie.

Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Ginny, to whom he was married for 78 years. In 2013, they moved from Saegertown, PA, to Erie and resided at SpringHill Senior Living. Sam was born in Uniontown, PA.

Sam and Ginny were married in 1947, and together...

Mar 1, 2025

Thomas Hiegel, a cherished individual known for his kind, loving, and humorous personality, left us on March 1, 2025. Born on August 21, 1952, Tom lived a life filled with tremendous passion and positivity.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Hiegel Sr. and Marjorie Wright Hutcheson, and brother David Susol. He’s survived by his wife of 52 years,...

Feb 28, 2025

Arthur E. Cannavino, age 79, of Erie passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at AHN St. Vincent. He was born October 13, 1945 in Erie, the son of the late Arthur and Lucy (Martone) Cannavino.

Art was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and later attended the Zegarelli Brothers Styling classes at the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. He returned to Erie...

Feb 28, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Paul Brian Berger, age 47, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1977, a son to Louise Brown Berger and the late James W. Berger.

Paul was a 1995 graduate of McDowell High School and worked as a Process Technician for Essentra. He was previously employed by Patti’s Pizza, Panos,...

Feb 28, 2025

John K. Hotchkiss age 79 of Girard, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on September 26, 1945, a son of the late Stanley and Iva King Hotchkiss.

He was graduate of Girard Union High School and went on to serve in the United States Army. John moved back to Girard from Richville, Minnesota...

Feb 27, 2025

Mildred Weems, age 84 of Erie, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 27th, 2025.

She was born in Laurel, MS on April 16th, 1941, a daughter of the late Elmer Weems and Mary Alice Weems.

Mildred attended school in Erie. She worked for Haynes and was a homemaker who could make a mean lemon pie.

Mildred was an avid music...

Feb 26, 2025

“I’m fine. Watch me dance the jig.” She clearly was not fine but did the jig anyway. Karen Lynne Guthrie, 82, passed away at her home of nearly 50 years on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by her family after sparring with lung cancer. She wanted to prevail but had become too sick very quickly. 

She was born January 11, 1943,...