Obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

Albert Edward Waine, Jr., age 83 of Tidioute, PA passed away peacefully Easter Sunday at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie.

He was born in Kittanning, PA on January 20, 1937 a son of the late Alberta Gamble and Albert Edward Waine, Sr.

 

He was a graduate of Kittanning High school, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he...

Apr 12, 2020

Donald L. Meanor, 84, our wonderful husband, father and poppy, has peacefully risen with our Lord on Easter morning, April 12, 2020, at LECOM Senior Living Center.

He was born in Coraopolis, PA on January 1, 1936, a son of the late Elmer Lyle and Bessie Mae Meanor.

A very devoted and kind Christian man, Don belonged to St. Jude the Apostle...

Apr 12, 2020

Olga M. (Chetoni) Patrizia passed away at her home on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. She was born in Erie on February 8, 1917 to Giuseppe and Inez Chetoni.

Olga graduated from Strong Vincent High School and The Beauty Academy of Cosmetology, Jacqua School. She married her high school sweetheart, Anthony on October 2, 1938. Olga was an accomplished artist...

Apr 12, 2020

Eileene H. Kindle of Erie, PA passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home.

Mother of 10 children, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years William G. Kindle II, her parents, 1 sister, and 1 brother.

She is survived by her children, William G. Kindle III (Connie), Eileene F. Kurtz (David), Linda...

Apr 11, 2020

Mother Allie Elizabeth Simmons was called to her final rest on April 10, 2020.  Mother Simmons, as she was fondly referred to, was the daughter of the late Jesse Bell Davis, and Samuel “Murt” Davis. Born in Abbeville, Alabama on November 24, 1935, she began her schooling in her home state of Alabama and worked on a military base before...

Apr 11, 2020

Pauline Monk, age 66, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 27, 1953, a daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Larkin Menzietti.

Pauline graduated from Oakmont High School and earned her Associate’s Degree from C.C.A.C in Ophthalmology.

She was a board certified opthalmolic technician.

Pauline loved everything...

Apr 10, 2020

Elizabeth Isa Leopold age 82 of Lake City, passed away Good Friday, April 10, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Westmoreland County, PA on June 7, 1937 a daughter of the late William G. and Ethel Debolt McCracken.

She had worked on the Family Leopold Farm many years in Fairview and also cleaned homes. However, her biggest joy was...

Apr 10, 2020

Donald H. Trask, age 90, of McKean, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. 

He was born in McKean on February 17, 1930, a son of the late Harold A. and Bessie Sterrett Trask.  Don was a lifelong resident of McKean and graduated from McKean High School.  He went into the farming industry alongside his father...

Apr 9, 2020

Gary L. Meyer, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 09, 2020 at UPMC Hamot due to natural causes.  He was born on February 13, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Elmer G. Meyer and Virginia Mae Clements Thor.

Gary started his career at Gilbert Scobell’s house while in high school and after graduation he started working...

Apr 9, 2020

Susan W. Kingston, age 78, of Millcreek passed away on Thursday April 9, 2020 at UPMC Hamot after a spirited fight against her extended illness.  She was born in Rochester, NY on December 23, 1941, a daughter of the late Ronald and Marion Delp Lewis.

Susan graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Edinboro University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree...

Apr 9, 2020

Robert E. Degner, 92, of Erie, Pa., died on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.  Formerly of E. 4th Street and East Lake Road in Erie, and New Port Richey, Fl..  He was born on November 1, 1927, in Erie, son of the late Earl E. and Marie Obert Degner. 

He attended Academy High School in...

Apr 9, 2020

Genevieve Thomas, age 95, of Fairview passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Pittsburgh on August 26, 1924 daughter of the late George and Mary Lefko Baran.

She worked as an inspector at Talon in Meadville for 35 years and worked at Spectrum Control in Fairview for several years.

She enjoyed golfing at Overlake Golf Course and...

Apr 8, 2020

Apr 8, 2020

Dolores “Lucky” Stewart Ritchie, age 67, of Erie, PA transitioned from this life at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, after fighting a brief illness. Dolores was born in Bolivar County of Mississippi on April 2, 1953 to the late Sadie Mae and Robert Rose and moved to Erie, PA as a young girl.

Dolores graduated from Academy High School in...

Apr 8, 2020

John D. Miller, age 59, of Erie and Canton, OH, died on Wednesday April 8, 2020 in Canton. He was born in Youngstown, OH, on January 6, 1961, a son of Barbara St. John Zurn and the late Samuel H. Miller Jr.

While John struggled with cerebral palsy all of his life, he was a loving son/brother and loyal friend. He...

Apr 8, 2020

Sylvia J. Johnson, age 86, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at home surrounded by family.  She was born in Erie, PA on November 5, 1933, a daughter of the late John G. and Anna Strong Emling.

She graduated from East High School and worked for many years at Schlaudecker, James and Hart insurance agency where she obtained...

Apr 8, 2020

Fay Loepp Gabel, age 84, of Albion, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Cleveland, Oh on March 22, 1936, a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Alexander Loepp.

Fay had formerly worked at Gunnison Brothers Tannery for 10 years and retired from Fairview Evergreen Nursery  after many  years of employment.

She was a member of...

Apr 6, 2020

Carolyn Bauer Feller, age 87, of Lake City, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on January 9, 1933, a daughter of the late Marvin and Ruth Keher Bauer.

Carolyn graduated from West Seneca Central High School. 

She loved doing crossword puzzles, knitting, crocheting and listening to music.

In addition to her parents, she...

Apr 6, 2020

Cynthia L. Smith age 66, of Pleasant Ridge Manor, died on Monday April 6, 2020.  

She was born in Erie on April 21, 1953, a daughter to the late Marjorie A. (Milks) Smith and the late Carl Ernest Smith. 

Cyndie was a Harborcreek High School class of 1971 graduate. Cyndie was very proud to have been involved side by side...

Apr 5, 2020

Edward Robert Tynecki, age 98, of Erie, passed away April 5, 2020 at St. Mary’s Home of Erie.       He was born in Erie, October 11, 1921, son of the late Joseph and Monica Czubrynski Tynecki.

Ed (Tiny) was a 1938 graduate of East High School. He worked for and retired from American Sterilizer in 1984 after 40 years of service, and...