Obituaries

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 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

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...

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

Mary Emma Tylman age 68, of Erie, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. 

She was born in Erie, on Dec 9th, 1951, the daughter of the late Edward G. and Lillian K. Jacobson Tylman. 

Mary was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1969 and the New Castle School of Trades, Class of 1972.  She...

Mar 4, 2020

Bob “Protz’’ Protzman, (83), a 40-year, multi-ward winning journalist and highly regarded radio jazz show producer/host, died March 4, 2020 of heart disease.  Bob was born in Erie Aug. 25, 1936, son of the late Robert Leroy and Ethel M. (Cleveland) Protzman.

When Bob was 7, TB struck the family with Bob and his sister Carol spending four years in a...

Mar 4, 2020

Douglas E. “Burny White” Henrich age 62 of East Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on April 26, 1957 a son of the late Kenneth E. and Martha Horner Henrich.

Burny was a graduate of McDowell High School and received his associate’s degree from Gannon College.  He was mostly known for...

Mar 3, 2020

Evelyn Anderson Gustafson, age 91, of Lake Wales, FL, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

She was born in Pittsfield, PA on January 7, 1929, a daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Anderson.

Evelyn was a longtime employee of Warren National Bank (now PNC). 

She was an avid sewer and baker. Evelyn was very proud of her Swedish heritage and created...

Mar 3, 2020

Robert J. “Bob” DeMarco, 82, of Erie, passed away March 3, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Jenner Township, PA, to the late Joseph and Goldie DeMarco. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen, of Boswell, PA, in 1955, in Somerset.

Bob was a welder, a gifted musician, a lover of nature, and above all else, a man...

Mar 2, 2020

Caroline E. Jones, age 58, of Erie, passed away Monday March 2, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on July 9, 1961, a daughter of the late Boyd and Marjorie Marklow Higby.

Caroline graduated from Academy High School and had worked as a certified nurses assistant at Home Instead Care.

She was an avid Steelers fan; and had enjoyed camping...

Mar 2, 2020

Susan Marie Senger, age 66, of Waterford, passed away peacefully Monday, March 2, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in San Diego, CA on July 28, 1953, a daughter of the late James and Silvia Blake Cochran.

She graduated from Academy High School, class of 1971 and attended cosmetology school.  

Mrs. Senger was a hairdresser for over...

Mar 2, 2020

George F. Stoney Bennett, age 76, of Erie, died on Monday, March 2, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on October 18, 1943, son of the late Florence V. Stoney and John O. Bennett

George graduated from McDowell High School class of 1961 and then earned his Bachelor of Arts from Bethany College (WV) and his Master of Arts...

Mar 1, 2020

Ralph Gary Adams, age 64, of Edinboro, Pa., passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on January 3, 1956, a son of the late Evelyn M. Adams.

Ralph was a 1975 graduate of McDowell High School.

Ralph entered the workforce at Thomas Erie, Inc. Throughout the years, Ralph was involved with maintenance at...

Mar 1, 2020

Connie L. Craig age 64, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on April 1, 1955, a daughter of the late Charles and Ella Mae Bashline Craig.

Connie graduated from McDowell High School and then went on to work at Heatron for 42years.

She was a member of the Elks Lodge #67.

Connie was...

Feb 29, 2020

Clifford A. Moon, age 85, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home.

He was born in Ellwood City, PA on September 19, 1934, a son of the late Daniel E. and Edith V. Eaton Moon.

He attended Millcreek High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army in October 1954 and serving our country...

Feb 28, 2020

Leona M. Easly age 89, of Erie, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

She was born in Pittsfield, PA, December 1st, 1930, the daughter of the late Geroge O. and Elizabeth C. Dahlstrom Kendall.

Leona worked at ShrinersHospital for Children for 32 years as a receptionist.  She was a member of the FirstUnitedMethodistChurch.  She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles...

Feb 28, 2020

Feb 27, 2020

Robert W. Campbell, age 83, of Erie passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at home. He was born February 29, 1936 in Erie the son of the late E. Ward and Mabel O’Brien Campbell.

Robert was a graduate of Cathedral Prep and had attended Gannon and Yale Universities.

He was retired from American Sterilizer (AMSCO) after 30 years having been...

Feb 27, 2020

Ella L. Crockett, age 66, of Erie, died on Thursday February 27, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born in Erie on May 25, 1953.  A daughter of Bessie E L Franklin and the late Thomas Crockett, Jr.

She graduated from Academy High School and Gannon College; and attended Hahnemann Medical School in Philadelphia, Pa.

Ella was a thoughtful, caring, loving, compassionate,...