Obituaries

Jan 12, 2021

Jan 11, 2021

William “Bill” Dumas, age 50, of Union City, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on October 19, 1970, a son of Phillip A and Susan I. Miller Dumas, Sr.

Bill enjoyed working on cars most of all but also enjoyed hunting.

He was preceded in death by his companion of over 30 years, Cynthia...

Jan 11, 2021

Alene Balderson Bricker Barnes, 74, of Fairview, passed away on January 11, 2021, at Manchester Commons.

Alene was born in Weiser, ID, on April 18, 1946 to the late Robert and Ruth (Jungmeyer) Balderson.  She was a graduate of Cortland High School (NE) and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  After moving to the Erie area, she worked at The Heir Shoppe,...

Jan 11, 2021

Cynthia Lou Reichard, age 53, of Union City, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie October 18, 1967, a daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Alice M. Seib Simpson.

Cindy graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1987.

She was a loving mother and loved being with her family. 

Cindy was a big music...

Jan 10, 2021

Joy C. Hornish Alicea, age 57, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Browns Medical Center in Conneaut, Ohio. She was born in Charleston, WV on January 27, 1962 to the late James Hornish and Geraldine Schmidt.

Joy graduated from Strong Vincent High School, She was an avid reader, she loved to fish, loved Christmas, and spending time with her family.

She...

Jan 10, 2021

Richard Courtney, age 79, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born February 3, 1941 to the late Cassius and Gladys Bailey Courtney, in Atlantic, PA. Richard graduated from Wesleyville High School, class of 1958 before enlisting in the United States Navy. After his service in the Navy, he worked as a mechanic...

Jan 10, 2021

David (Gus) A. Harthan age 76, of West Springfield passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 peacefully at his residence.

He was born in Erie, on December 5, 1944 a son of the late John B. and Sylvia Linhart Harthan.

Gus was a graduate of Northwestern High School. He owned and operated his own demolition business for many years. He loved running...

Jan 9, 2021

Everett James Eddy, age 74, of Erie, passed away at his residence, Saturday, January 9th, 2021.

He was born in Erie on December 1, 1946, a son to the late Clarnell D. Hambriek Eddy, of North Brunswick, NJ, and the late Robert B. (Babe) Eddy.

Everett graduated from East High School and continued a professional career in Tae Kwon Do and was...

Jan 9, 2021

James Francis Vargo died Saturday, January 9, 2021, due to complications of life. He was born January 2, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Margaret Vargo. Jim was raised by his Grandmother, Mary Jantek Vargo, and his Aunt, Therese C. Vargo.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Ann Fickenworth Vargo, who died December 17, 2003; his twin son...

Jan 8, 2021

Karen J. Waldo, age 66, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at UPMC Hamot, after a month long battle with cancer.

She was born in Pittsburgh on May 3, 1954 a daughter of the late Robert A. and Alma P. Campbell Wilmer, Jr.

Karen graduated from Fairview High School and obtained her teaching degree from Mercyhurst College.

She enjoyed knitting,...

Jan 8, 2021

James Frank Garvin, age 85, of Fairview and formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Crawford County Care Center.

He was born in Beaver Falls, PA on July 11, 1935, the son of the late James Frasier and Carrie Thompson Garvin.

He was a graduate of Chippewa High School and worked as a cabinet maker and as a...

Jan 7, 2021

Thelma J. Butler, age 87, of Erie, passed away on January 7, 2021.  She was born in Jackson, TN on February 28, 1933, a daughter to the late John and Annie Mae Fleming Martin.

She graduated from Merry High School in Jackson, TN, class of 1951,.   She moved to Erie to be with her brother and sister.  She met the love...

Jan 7, 2021

Rev. Tessie Blanchard Jr. age 89, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, PA on March 7, 1931 to the late Tessie Sr. and Esther Beard Blanchard.

Tessie graduated from Academy High School, and worked at International (Hammermill) Paper Company, retiring after 40 years. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal...

Jan 6, 2021

Audrey A. Keplinger Heberlein, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born in Erie on December 11, 1945 a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Ruth A. Paul Keplinger.

She was a 1963 graduate of McDowell High School. Audrey and her husband, Clinton ran Heberlein Feed and Seed Garden Center in...

Jan 6, 2021

Margie Ruth Entley, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on February 25, 1942, the only child of Elbert J. and Elmerdeen E. Goss Entley.

Margie was active with many of the Barber National Institute programs and participated in the Special Olympics for many years. She had a fun-loving personality and was...

Jan 6, 2021

Patricia A. Quirk, 87, a resident of St. Mary’s East, died peacefully January 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital following a short illness.  Patricia, the daughter of the late Charles Hiller and Helen Bergsten Hiller was a life-long resident of Erie, she was born April 14, 1933.

 Patricia “Pat” graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1951 and St. Vincent School...

Jan 6, 2021

Audrey A. Keplinger Heberlein, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born in Erie on December 11, 1945 a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Ruth A. Paul Keplinger.

She was a 1963 graduate of McDowell High School. Audrey and her husband, Clinton ran Heberlein Feed and Seed Garden Center in...

Jan 6, 2021

Edward E. Johnson, Sr., age 87, of Erie, ascended into Heaven on Jan. 6, 2021.

He was born April 10, 1933 in Meadville Pa.

He was preceded in death by a son, James A. Johnson who was murdered in 1987.

Edward was survived by his wife of 62 years Gail (VanDerGriend) Johnson and six children, Bonnie, Edward Jr., Jessie, Debbie, Dorothy Coleman (Alfonza),...

Jan 5, 2021

Lori Pillitteri Gealey, age 54, of Bridgeville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home. She was born in Erie, PA September 22, 1966, the daughter of Frank J. Pillitteri Sr. and the late Yolanda (Mancini) Pillitteri. Lori attended Villa Maria Academy and Gannon University earning a degree in Finance.  She worked in various roles for...

Jan 5, 2021

William D. Masterson, age 73, of Erie, passed away on January 5, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Erie on December 2, 1947, a son of the late William L. and Stella Tologo Masterson.

He graduated from McDowell High School before entering the United States Navy. After serving our country, he graduated from Penn State University. William worked...