Obituaries

Dec 26, 2020

Michele M. Wiesen, age 55, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born on April 24, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter to the late Michael Soucie and Dorothy Channell Soucie.

Michele graduated Regina High School, in South Euclid, Ohio.

She had a joyous spirit and an amazing sense of humor. Michele loved Ohio State football...

Dec 25, 2020

William A. Knowles, age 88, of Erie, went to eternal rest on Friday December 25, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Mt. Pleasant, TN on June 5, 1932, the youngest child of the late Mora and Hannah Webster Knowles.

He graduated from high school in Tennessee and enlisted in the Air Force.  He lived in Pittsburgh for 20 years...

Dec 24, 2020

Ryan “RT” Thomas, age 46, of Erie, PA passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. Ryan was born on March 17, 1974 to Deborah Clinton and the late Alvin Pohl, and raised by Thomas Crumpler since the age of 1.  

Ryan was a talented artist and was also a skilled barber.  He was loved by many and enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 23, 2020

June M. Brandt, age 93, of Erie, passed away at St. Mary’s East on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

She was born in Erie, on April 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Arthur Boyer and Doris Boyer Dowler.

June graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1945 and worked soon after at Erie Resistor Corporation before working for many years and retiring...

Dec 23, 2020

JoAnne Marcia (Eickley) McDaniel, age 76, of Erie passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 12, 1944 in Geneva, OH the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Brown) Eickley.

A longtime resident of Erie, she enjoyed music and movies. Her greatest joy was following the activities of her children and grandchildren.

Besides her...

Dec 22, 2020

Rosie Irene Easter, age  82, of Erie, Pennsylvania and formerly of Summit Township, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.

 She was born March 7, 1938 in Erie, daughter to the late Jason William Stewart Sr. and Irene Cora (Robinson) Stewart.

 Rosie attended Academy High School and then worked at WQLN, the Redevelopment Authority, Anchor Motor Freight...

Dec 22, 2020

Irene “Tissie” Evans finished well after 88 years upon the earth.  She was born in Cambridge Springs, and was one of the 13 children of Lucille and Simon Holowach.  She was married to Arthur Evans, who proceeded her in death.  He was the owner of Art’s Grocery and Bakery for 39 years before his son took over the business.  Irene...

Dec 22, 2020

Thomas Murabito, 66, of Erie, Pa., peacefully returned to his Lord and Savior at his home surrounded by those he loved most by his side on December 22, 2020, after a brief and sudden illness. Born and raised in Oswego, NY., Tom - very appropriately - entered this world on April 1, 1954.

A 1972 Oswego High School graduate, Tom...

Dec 22, 2020

Robert “Papa” H. Leuschen, Jr, age 59, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Fairview Manor. He was born on March 8, 1961, in Erie, to the late Robert Leuschen, Sr. and Rose Snars Leuschen.

He attended Aberdeen High School in California before enlisting in the United States Army. Upon returning to the Girard area, he worked at...

Dec 22, 2020

Edward J. (EJ) Skopow, age 93, passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.  He was born on Nov. 8, 1927 in Erie, PA, a son of the late John and Caroline Skopow.

Ed served in the U.S. Navy and worked for the Erie Times News for 39 years.  He was a member of Holy Rosary Church.  He...

Dec 21, 2020

Louise J. Powers Green, age 88, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Manchester Commons.  She was born in Erie on July 22, 1932, a daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Dunker Powers.

Louise was a homemaker and held a variety of positions throughout the Erie area.

In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her...

Dec 21, 2020

Gertrude Bretz, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by members of her loving family.  She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on December 12, 1925 to Joseph Huffman and Margaret (McElroy) Huffman.  Gertrude was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.  On April 7, 1956 she married Richard Bretz, with whom she had three children.  Gertrude worked...

Dec 21, 2020

William “Gene” Confer, age 82, of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at LECOM Senior Living.

He was born in Tylersburg, PA on May 29, 1938 a son of the late, Clifford D. and Clara E. Holabaugh Confer.

William attended Tech Memorial High School. He was a Veteran of the U.S. army serving at Staff Sgt....

Dec 19, 2020

Troy Kent Schmidt, age 58 of Erie, Pa., passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Weatherford, Okla. surrounded by his family after courageously battling brain cancer.Troy will be remembered for his caring nature, intelligence, sense of humor, lifelong friendships, love for music, and passion for travel.Troy, affectionately known as Grandpa T and T-Daddy, was born on July 15, 1962 in...

Dec 19, 2020

Charles A Fischer, age 77, of Millcreek, loving father, grandfather and proud Veteran died peacefully on Saturday, December, 19, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born October 9, 1943 to the late Catherine (Heid) and Francis Fischer.

He attended St. John’s grade school where he was voted athlete of the year, graduated from Cathedral Prep (1962) and Gannon...

Dec 19, 2020

Gregory A. Baran age 71, of Erie passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Erie on October 21, 1949 a son of the late Andrew and Audrey J. Bernritter Baran.

Greg was a graduate of Academy High School; Penn State University with a bachelor degree in Education; his Masters from Edinboro...

Dec 18, 2020

Thomas G. “Uncle Tom” Freeman, age 68, former of Millcreek passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Conneaut, OH on July 15, 1952, a son of Howard Freeman of Millcreek and the late Eileen R. Wygant Freeman.

While Tom was growing up, he was active in the Boy Scouts and also was known as...

Dec 17, 2020

Keith A. Brocious, age 51, of Wattsburg, passed away on Thursday December 17, 2020.  He was born in Erie, PA on November 24, 1969, a son of Carol Wickles Brocious and the late Donald Brocious.

He graduated from McDowell High School in 1987.   He also attended Vo-Tech and became a journeyman electrician through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).   He...

Dec 15, 2020

Mary Margaret “Molly” Albertson, age 85, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on August 13, 1935 a daughter of the late James F. and Katherine C. Dixon Shaughnessy.

Molly graduated from Villa Maria Academy.

She was a lifetime member of St. Andrew Church.

Molly loved everything Irish including St. Patrick’s Day; she looked forward...

Dec 15, 2020

Alan W. Gregg, Sr., age 82, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.

He was born in Erie on October 3, 1938 a son of the late James D. Gregg and Marion McLeod Gregg Altman.

He graduated from Lawrence Park High School and attended Buffalo University.

Alan worked many years as a Sales Manager and later...