Obituaries

Mar 15, 2020

David M. Berchtold, age 83, died at Westlake Woods Assisted Living on Sunday March 15, 2020.

Born in Erie on October 17, 1936 a son of the late Philip and Mildred (Liebel) Berchtold. He graduated from Tech Memorial High School class of 1956.  Dave proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1956 until 1959 before returning home to Erie where he...

Mar 14, 2020

Constance “Connie” Palmer, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 following an extended illness. She was blessed to be able to spend her final weeks under the loving care of her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Sue Badders at their beautiful condo overlooking Lake Erie in Saybrook, Ohio.

Connie along with her twin-sister, Christine was the last of eight children born...

Mar 14, 2020

John Daly King, age 82, formerly of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Butler Co., Pennsylvania on November 17, 1937, the son of the late Merton and Elizabeth Daly King.

He had attended the Boston Conservatory of Music and received a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts and also received a Master’s Degree of...

Mar 13, 2020

Lawrence E. "Larry" Wetzel, Sr., 73, of Erie, Pa., died on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Western Reserve Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on January 11, 1947, in Erie, son of the late Edward B. and Gladys Baughman Wetzel. 

A 1964 graduate of Tech Memorial High School, he attended Gannon University for two years where he studied...

Mar 13, 2020

Deborah J. Cohen ("DJ," "Dr. Deb"), age 65, of Slippery Rock, Pa., passed away suddenly, on Friday, March 13, 2020, in Erie, Pa. She was born on February 18, 1955 to William and Phyllis Baehr Cohen.Deborah graduated from Academy High School, Class of 1973. She graduated from Colby College in 1977, and later earned a Ph.D. in Central American Theatre...

Mar 13, 2020

Suzan Canfield Linton age 73, of Erie passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. 

She was born in Erie on October 9, 1946 a daughter of the late James Robert and Lois Irene Strachan and step father, who raised her, the late Alfred Murray. 

Suzan was employed for over 20 years with General Telephone in the housekeeping department. ...

Mar 10, 2020

Frank Mlakar, beloved husband, dad, and PaFrank, passed away on March 10th , 2020 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

Frank was born in Bostanj, Slovenia on September 15th, 1931, the son of Anton and Lojzika Sinkovec. He sailed to the United States alone on the Normandie at age five after the passing of his mother and was adopted by his aunt...

Mar 10, 2020

Mar 9, 2020

Robin Torrelli, age 59, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2020 at her home.

 

She was born in Erie, on November 16, 1960, a daughter of the late Victor and Virginia Steen Torrelli.

 

Robin enjoyed knitting, reading her Bible and her pets. She also was excellent at crocheting doilies, slippers, and shared her handiwork with family and friends.

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Mar 9, 2020

Roger B. Kenyon died Monday, March 9, 2020 at UPMC Hamot after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Albany, NY on February 25, 1942 a son of the late Arthur and Nancy Beckwith Kenyon.

He spent his childhood years in Rochester, NY and graduated from Irondequoit High School in 1960.

Roger graduated from Cornell University and spent his career in both Ohio...

Mar 8, 2020

Paul Froehlich, age 82, of W. Springfield, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on January 12, 1938, a son of the late Albert and Ellen Linstrom Froehlich.

Paul graduated from McKean High School and served in the United States Army.

He worked at Lord Corporation, making helicopter parts; retiring after 40 years of...

Mar 7, 2020

Lawrence William Owens, Jr., age 46, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  He was born in Erie, PA on January 9, 1974, a son of Sabra Jefferson and Lawrence William Owens, Sr.

Larry graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1992 and attended Edinboro University.   He served in the Army Reserves for many years and worked...

Mar 7, 2020

Lewis Terrell “Bud” Briggs, Jr. age 101, of Erie, died peacefully surrounded by family members, on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.  He was born on May 25, 1918 in Erie, the son of Minnie C. and Lewis T. Briggs. 

Bud married Janet Elizabeth Dunning, of Syracuse, NY in 1944. Janet came to Erie to be the...

Mar 7, 2020

Carol Bibbs-Evans, age 56 of Burlington, NC and formerly of Erie, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Erie, September 3, 1963, a daughter of the late Sam Bibbs, Sr. and Agnes Fuller Bibbs.

Carol graduated from Twin Tech High School in 1982 and received her cosmetology license from J.H. Thompson Beauty Academy, and studied...

Mar 7, 2020

Howard L. Hart, age 71, of Erie, died on Saturday, March 7, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on November 20, 1948, a son of the late Joseph Hart and Patricia Fitzgerald Hart Nieder Hyde.

After graduating from Strong Vincent High School in 1966, Howard joined the U.S. Navy.  He served a total of 8 years including during the...

Mar 7, 2020

Mary Phillips Gore, age 69, of Erie, was called home to The Lord after battling a long illness, March 7, 2020, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 3, 1950, the daughter of the late Mary Inez Phillips Thompson, and John Clay.

Mary attended Carber Senior High School in Collins, Mississippi, and J.H. Thompson in Erie;...

Mar 6, 2020

Joseph R. Pitto, age 79, of Girard, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community.

He was born on October 21, 1940 in Erie, PA son of Victoria Androica Tedesco and the late Cosmimo J. Pitto. 

Joe graduated from Erie Tech High School.  He served in the United States National Guard.

He worked as...

Mar 6, 2020

Beverly Jean Eirich Boyd, age 85, died at Pleasant Ridge Manor on Friday March 6, 2020.

Born in Johnstown, PA on December 21, 1934 the daughter of the late Verna A. (Shope) and Charles B. Eirich.  She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Hamot Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Beverly was a member of Summit United Methodist Church. She...

Mar 5, 2020

Florence Belle (Shaw) Walker, age 97, of Fairview passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Manchester Commons. She was born March 6, 1922 in Galion, OH the daughter of the late Carl J. and Florence N. (Frank) Shaw.

Florence was a lifelong member of the United Methodist church.  She worked in banking for many years, and was a longtime resident...

Mar 5, 2020

Donald A. “Don” Bennett, age 86, of Girard, formerly of Fairview, passed away, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

Don was born on May 14, 1933 in Fairview, to the late Lyle W. and Marion (Veith) Bennett.

He graduated from Millcreek High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed at...