Obituaries

Feb 26, 2020

Feb 26, 2020

Teresa Schulz Halm, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

She was born in Nashville, TN on January 15, 1985, a daughter of John A. and Tammy Thomas Schulz of Girard.

Teresa graduated from Girard High School in 2003 and Erie Business School with a LPN degree.

She enjoyed doing crafts, scrapbooking and painting.  Teresa loved amusement parks, going on...

Feb 25, 2020

Daniel Kevin Lynch passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 25,, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.  Dan was born in Meadville, PA, on May 17, 1945, the sixth of ten children of the late LeRoy T. and Julia (Swaney) Lynch. 

Dan is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lee (McGraw), of 47 years and three sons Ryan D. (Lisa),...

Feb 24, 2020

Rachel Marion “Charly” Hooks DeLoache, age 77, of Erie, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  She was born in Laurel, MS, a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Rachael Hooks.

Charly was a resident of Erie for over 50 years and was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.  She also received an Associate Degree in Cosmetology. ...

Feb 23, 2020

Margaret Pfister Howell, age 84, of Erie, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at St. Mary’s East.

She was born in Erie on June 12, 1935, a daughter of the late Robert and Hazel Norman Pfister.  She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Academy High School. Margaret was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Lawrence Park, where she...

Feb 22, 2020

Rexford “Rex” E. Docter, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born in Rockdale Township, Cambridge Springs, PA on July 4th, 1936, a son of the late Rex and Georgia Daniels Docter.

Rex was a 1956 graduate of Cambridge Springs High School. He worked for Kondu Corporation retiring in 1999 after 42...

Feb 22, 2020

Justin Dale Artz age 41, of Girard went to be with his Lord and Grampa Jim Henretty and Morgan Henretty on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Findley Lake, NY.

 He was born in Erie on January 5, 1979 a son of Selina Henretty and the late Charles Brown.

 He was a 1997 graduate of Northwestern High School and Erie County...

Feb 21, 2020

Gary John Facchiano, son of Vincent and Dorothy (Dottie Tomczak) Facchiano was found peacefully in his home on February 21, 2020.

He was born in Erie on June 10, 1954.

He graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1972 and worked as a painter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Dalvin Pacley and two sisters, Noreene...

Feb 18, 2020

Pauline M. (Zilch) Kalish, age 86, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, March 29, 1933 to Clifford and Margaret (Bohen) Zilch.

Pauline graduated from Mercyhurst College and was a teacher with the Erie School District prior to her marriage to her husband, Davis Kalish.

Besides her parents, Pauline was...

Feb 17, 2020

Frank Leczner age 70, of Girard passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born January 3, 1950 a son of the late Frank Sylvester Leczner and Myrtle Lydic-Leczner.

After graduation from Girard High School, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our Country from 1967-1971.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.  After returning...

Feb 17, 2020

Mary G. (Flaherty) Watson, age 92, of Erie passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at the LECOM Senior Living Center with her family at her side. She was born June 5, 1927 in Erie the daughter of the late Michael and Bridget (Laughrey) Flaherty.

A lifelong Erie resident, Mary was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Sacred...

Feb 15, 2020

Mildred E. “Millie” Loesch, age 94, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Fairview Manor. 

She was born in Erie on July 18, 1925, the daughter of the late Harold and Laurena Barthelmes.

Millie graduated from Academy High School in 1943.  She worked in the cafeterias for the Millcreek School District.

She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and hosting...

Feb 15, 2020

Christine Erin (Vorsheck) Shewfelt, age 46, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her residence after a long courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Erie on March 17, 1973, a daughter of William J. Vorsheck, Jr. and Janice L. Allen.

Christine graduated from Seneca High School in 1991. Her passion was her family....

Feb 14, 2020

Cindy Scharrer, age 62, of Johnstown, Pa., passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. 

She was born in Pittsburgh on October 13, 1957, a daughter of Robert Sturm and the late Connie Lysien Sturm. Cindy graduated from Academy High School and dedicated her life to her family. She was involved with the Girl Scouts and enjoyed hiking and the Pittsburgh...

Feb 14, 2020

Terry F. Smith, age 68, of Summit Township, died at St. Vincent Hospital on Friday February 14, 2020.

Born in McKeesport, PA March 8, 1951, son of the late Charles A. and Edith N. (Crawford) Smith. Terry attended Tech Memorial High School before he was drafted into the Vietnam War. He proudly served in the United States Navy for over 3...

Feb 14, 2020

Deborah H. “Debbie” Pangratz, age 47, of Church Hill, TN and formerly of Girard, had her life taken away on February 14, 2020 at her residence in Tennessee.

She was born in Erie, PA on May 25, 1972, a daughter of Paul J. and Doris Kohn Pangratz of Girard.

Debbie was a 1990 graduate of Girard High School. She started her work...

Feb 13, 2020

Theresa B. (Perrino) Freitas, age 91, of Erie passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. Her transition was a peaceful and dignified passing in the presence of her loving family.

She was born October 14, 1928 in Erie the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna ( Varletta) Perrino. Theresa attended Roosevelt Jr. High and Academy High Schools....

Feb 12, 2020

Florence L. Coburn Irwin, age 84, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Conneaut, OH, on November 12, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Ellena (Lewis) Fuller.

Florence worked in the General McLane High School cafeteria for 15 years. She was a member of the Tri-Boro Senior Center and Fairview Bible Church.

There...

Feb 11, 2020

Ronald Douglas McCullough, age 57, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center.

He was born in Erie on August 16, 1962, a son of the late Richard O’Dell McCullough and Eleanor Dougherty McCullough.

Ronald was a 1980 graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School, and a veteran of the United States Army.

Ronald worked locally...

Feb 10, 2020

David L. Kuhlman, Sr., age 91, of Girard, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, February 10, 2020.

He was born in Silver Creek, NY on June 26, 1928, a son of the late William J. Kuhlman, Sr. and Adah Baker Smith.

David graduated from Lawrence Park High School in 1946 and enlisted in the United States Navy serving...