Obituaries

Aug 8, 2019

Mary Madeline Lunger, age 88 of McKean, passed away at Sarah Reed Nursing Home, August 8, 2019. She was born on November 27, 1930 to the late Frank and Lorraine Butcher Jerge.

Mary had been a machine operator at Niagra Plastics for ten years, she enjoyed her work as a nanny, and at the St. Francis Ushers Club. She was a...

Aug 8, 2019

Terry L. Kinney, age 59, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center following an extended illness.

He was born in Erie, on December 3, 1959, a son of the late Bob and Judy Payne Kinney.

Terry graduated from Fairview High School in 1977 and had attended Vo Tech.  He worked as a welder/fitter at Adjusta Bucket, where...

Aug 8, 2019

Janice Purdue-Dance, age 61, formerly of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Pittsburgh.

She was born in Pittsburgh, on September 1, 1957, a daughter of the late Leonard A. Purdue, Sr. and Dorothy Clinton Purdue.

Janice graduated from East High School in 1975, where she participated in track and field. She obtained her associate degree from Erie Business...

Aug 7, 2019

Velma M. (Rigazzi) Southworth, age 89, of Erie passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born March 10, 1930 in Erie the daughter of the late Giovanna Letterio Ciotti Rigazzi and Anthony Rigazzi.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she had worked as an office manager at various businesses and spent 30 years with the W.T....

Aug 7, 2019

Alice Boyle Orr, age 87, of Erie, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.  She was born on December 8, 1931 in Sharon, PA the daughter of the late John O’Reilly and Ellen “Nell” Connelly Boyle.

Alice graduated from Sharon High School, and shortly thereafter left to begin a nursing career at the Saint...

Aug 7, 2019

Charles Soggs, age 39, of Erie, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident.  He was born in Erie, PA, a son of Tim Soggs and the late Nancy Henry Soggs.

Chuck graduated from McDowell High School.    He was a member of Believers International.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Aug 6, 2019

Chetta L. (Sechez) Crosby, 69, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister closed her eyes for the last time on August 6, 2019 at Saint Mary’s East in Erie, Pa.

Chetta was born on October 7, 1949.  She was the eldest child of Herman (deceased 2008) and Elaine (Evans) Sechez Peterson.  She is survived by her husband James Crosby; her mother...

Aug 6, 2019

Evelyn Theiss Holdsworth, age 84, of Girard, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

She was born in Erie, PA on June 19, 1935, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn Waltman Theiss.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and work many years for Security Peoples, Penn Bank, and Integra Bank in Erie for 42 years.

Evelyn was...

Aug 5, 2019

Martin Howard “Snuffy” Langdon, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Harborcreek, PA on December 11, 1930 a son of the late, Martin and Emma Levonduski Langdon.

Martin played football for and graduated from Harborcreek High School.   He enjoyed gardening, bowling and playing slow pitch softball.  He worked as the head-custodian...

Aug 5, 2019

Margaret Mary Ferko, age 85, of North East, PA died peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2019.  Born in Canonsburg, PA on March 2, 1934, the daughter of the late John and Margaret E. Furchak Ferko.  Also preceded in death by a niece and great nephew.   She is survived by her brother Jim (Fran) Ferko, of Cranberry Township and several nieces...

Aug 5, 2019

Ellis V. “Pete” DeBoe, 77, formerly of Erie, departed this earthly world on August 5, 2019 at Rowlett Nursing and Rehab, Rowlett, TX. He was born in Belmont, MO on January 10, 1942, to the late Lewis DeBoe, Sr. & Virgie Mae Hines DeBoe.

Pete was a welder at Zurn Industries for over 30 years. Pete was a big jokester with...

Aug 1, 2019

Seth and Keysha Eliason LaCoste, expected a baby boy, but received an angel instead.

Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for a graveside service, Tuesday, August 6,at 11:00 a.m. in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Burton Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 602 W. 10th Street, Erie.

Send condolences to www.burtonfuneralhomes.com

Aug 1, 2019

Aug 1, 2019

Michael G. Terella II, age 40, of Erie died on Thursday August 1, 2019.   He was born in Erie on February 26, 1979, a son of Holli (Northrup) Terella and the late Gary A. Terella.

 

Michael attended McDowell High School and graduated from Triangle Tech and Erie Institute of Technology in drafting and CNC Machining.  He worked at Ameridrives and...

Jul 31, 2019

Avonelle J. Finley, age 85, of Erie, PA, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Tionesta, PA on June 13, 1934, the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret E. (Birtril) Jay.

She worked as a nurse in various locations in Erie and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.

In addition...

Jul 30, 2019

Thomasina (Barletta) Cacchione, age 94, of Erie passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Fairview Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 11, 1924 in Patton, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Pandola Barletta.

A longtime resident of Erie, Thomasina was a member of St. Paul’s RC Church and their Rosary- Altar Society. She...

Jul 30, 2019

Joseph A. Phillips, 88, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, surrounded by family.

Born in Buffalo, New York, on June 28, 1931 to Frank and Alexandra Wisnewski (Venesky), Joe was raised by his aunt and uncle Alex and Sarah Olesky in DuBois, Pa, where he graduated St. Catherine’s High School.

Joe trained at the Quarter Master School...

Jul 29, 2019

Cecelia M. “Chee Chee” Duncan, Age 94, of Erie, passed away, on Monday, July 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

 She was born in Erie, PA on February 17, 1925 a daughter of the late Michael and Freeda (Lindsley) Seelinger.

Cecelia graduated from McKean High School in 1946.  She was an artist, and loved ceramics, painting, and sewing.  She also enjoyed vacationing...

Jul 29, 2019

 

Mabel A. Daugherty, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at LECOM Senior Living.

She was born in Smicksburg, PA on July 23, 1923, a daughter of the late, Albert Mitchell and Frances Hawk Wells.

Mabel graduated from Plumville High School. She retired from Erie Insurance.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to spend time...

Jul 27, 2019

Mildred “Millie” Kuntz, age 101, of Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center, and formerly of 635 East 24th Street, Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2019.  Born in Erie on April 25, 1918, Millie was the daughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Greiner.

She displayed a deep faith and a generous spirit, enjoyed helping others, and was a devoted...