Obituaries

Oct 31, 2019

Duane “Boomp” E. Buckner, Jr., age 37, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

He was born in Erie on January 26, 1982, a son of Duane E. Buckner, Sr. and Verna Morgan, both of Erie.

Duane attended Strong Vincent High School and held many positions in the manufacturing industry.

He had a smile that was contagious; one that could brighten...

Oct 31, 2019

Mary (Martin) Boyd, age 86, of Erie, transitioned from this life peacefully Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Twinbrook Medical Center.

She was born in Jasper Miss on October 2, 1933, a daughter of the late Hubert and Corine (McCullium) Martin.   Worked at UPMC Hamot as a housekeeper for many years, Twinbrook Medical Center in the same field and was a seamstress...

Oct 30, 2019

Theresa “Terry” E. (Cavanaugh) O'Reilly of Erie PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Westlake Woods Assisted Living where she resided over the past two years. She was 92. Theresa was born November 24th, 1926 in Brockport, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Susan (Queally) O'Reilly, loving sister,...

Oct 30, 2019

David Christian Olsen, age 79 of Fairview, Pa. died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at PA Soldiers & Sailors Home Erie, Pa.

David C. Olsen was born July 20, 1940 in Erie, Pa. where he attended Cathedral Prep, then enlisted in Army and served his Country in Korea. After leaving the Army and returning to Erie, Pa. he worked at Eriez...

Oct 30, 2019

Paul Campagne, age 49, of Honolulu, HI passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born on June 19, 1970 in Erie, the beloved son of Charles H. and Nancy (Benes) Campagne. 

Paul was a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School, class of 1988. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Clarion University and was...

Oct 29, 2019

Janice E. Hill Scott, 67, formerly of Shenley Dr., died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on October 19, 1952, in Erie, daughter of the late Sterling E. and Virginia Sutherland Hill.  A lifelong resident of Erie, she graduated from Perry Elementary and Strong Vincent High School and attended Robert Morris...

Oct 29, 2019

Oct 29, 2019

Emma P. Grigoryan, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born on December 17, 1931 in Shemaha City, Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia; a daughter of the late Piotr and Knara Kafyian Khachiyan.

 

Emma had a master’s degrees in math and physics.  She taught high school math for 38 years at the same high...

Oct 27, 2019

Gregg S. Yeager age 63, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Meadville, PA on February 28, 1956 a son of the late Ralph F. and Marianne S. Stanton Yeager.

Gregg was a 1974 graduate of Fairview High School and went on to receive a BA Degree from Mercyhurst University.

He worked as a...

Oct 26, 2019

Michelle M. Sipes-Ribbing, age 44, of Erie, passed away at her residence on October 26, 2019.

She was born in Erie, August 22, 1975, daughter of the late Kimberly Sipes.  She is survived by her husband, Matthew Ribbing.

Michelle attended Central High School and was employed at several locations of Red Lobster.  She enjoyed art, cooking, gardening, and animals, particularly horses.  Above...

Oct 26, 2019

Marilyn A. Stansbury age 94, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.

She was born in Erie, on July 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Charles and Naomi Kinsinger Avril.

Marilyn was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, many of them from her Strong Vincent High...

Oct 25, 2019

Norbert H. Figurski, age 86, of Erie passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at the LECOM Nursing and Rehab Center with his family at his side. He was born October 18, 1933 in Erie the son of the late Joseph and Stella Kupniewski Figurski.

A lifelong Erie resident, Norbert was retired from the Lord Corp. after working there for 33...

Oct 24, 2019

Thomas E. Songer, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 24, 2019.

He was born in Sharpsville, PA on April 4, 1935 a son of the late Albert and Naomi (nee McCoy) Songer.  He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School in 1953 and Youngstown State University in 1957.

 Tom was a mechanical engineer by education, and used those...

Oct 23, 2019

Gwendella “Aunt Gwen” Reed, age 71, of Erie, passed away peacefully, October 23, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. 

She was born September 27, 1948 in Prentiss, Mississippi to C.L. and Ardella Hooker.  

Gwen graduated from J. G. Johnson High School in Prentiss, Mississippi in 1968. Shortly after graduating, she decided to attend Job Corps where she worked and lived in...

Oct 23, 2019

David A. Pennsy, Sr., age 82 of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019, peacefully at his home in Erie, PA, where he was lovingly cared for by his daughter Robin and her boyfriend Paul Woodard, who was like a son to him. 

He was born June 15, 1937 in Rural Valley, PA and grew up in the Freeport area,...

Oct 19, 2019

Thurl G. “Bill” Sayre, age 90, of Harborcreek, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Indiana, PA October 27, 1928, the son of the late Orville J. and Orpha M. Sayre.

He attended Trinity High School in Washington, PA and Wesleyville High School in Wesleyville, PA.  After High School Thurl joined the U.S. Army, serving...

Oct 19, 2019

Ronald Paul DeWalt, age 87 of Erie, joined his beloved wife Adelle and daughter Janet, following a courageous battle with Prostatic cancer, on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He resided at the Regency at South Shore since 2015, and formerly on Lincoln Avenue.

He was born September 2, 1932 in Marion, Indiana, to the late Paul and Wilma DeWalt. He graduated from...

Oct 19, 2019

John “Jack” Healy Schoenig, age 17, of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019.   He was born February 8, 2002 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Robert Schoenig and Bridget Healy Schoenig.

During his time at Prep, Jack had played baseball and football, but his true passion was always ice hockey.  He began playing at the age of...

Oct 18, 2019

Mrs. Sara Jo Boyajian, age 71, of Erie, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at LECOM at Village Square.  She was the wife of Mark Boyajian.  Born on October 28, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Francis Maguire Buzzard.

Mrs. Boyajian was a soldier at The Salvation Army, serving as Home League Treasurer.  She also did...

Oct 18, 2019

Willie Howard Jordan, age 67, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. Willie was born in Erie on December 10, 1951, son of the late Willie Porter and Sarah L. Gore.

He attended Academy High School before beginning a career in manufacturing with Erie Casting.  He also worked at Bonded Services and Erie Fence Co.  In...