Obituaries

Jul 13, 2019

David D. Tofel Sr, age 73, passed away peacefully at UPMC Hamot on July 13, 2019. “Cool Papa”, as he was affectionately known by his grandchildren, was born February 9, 1946 in Erie, a son of the late Walter and Mary Sobolewski Tofel . 

He grew up on 9th and East avenue and attended East High and Tech where he...

Jul 13, 2019

Annie Thomas, age 94, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at St. Mary’s East.  She was born in Cheraw, SC on February 16, 1925, a daughter of the late Handy and Lena Nesbitt Newton. 

While growing up, she attended South Carolina School Systems and was a member of Mt. Zion Church in Cheraw.   After moving to Erie, she had worked...

Jul 11, 2019

Jul 11, 2019

Donald Stolz age 91, of Erie passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at LECOM Senior Living Center.

He was born on July 14, 1927 a son of the late Theodore C. and Cecilia Savage Stolz.

Don was a 1945 graduate of Millcreek High School and attended Grove City College.

He served in the United States Navy during WWII....

Jul 11, 2019

Mary Agnes (Culhane) Grant, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday July 11, 2019.  It was a beautiful sunny morning in Erie, and she was in the company of her son Chris who for many years was her principal companion and caregiver.

A lifelong resident and active member of the Erie Community, Mary Agnes was preceded in...

Jul 10, 2019

Dorothy Hartzell Hill, age 89, of Mt. Lebanon, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Concordia of the South Hills.

She was born on August 1, 1929 in Mt. Lebanon, PA and moved to Erie, PA when she was five years old.

She attended St. Andrew Grade School, Gridley Junior High School and Strong Vincent High School, where she met...

Jul 10, 2019

Thaddeus “Ted” Busko, age 83, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 surrounded by his family following a long battle with Vascular Dementia. Please shed only tears of joy. He is finally free to be Ted again.

He was born in Hamilton, Ontario on December 4, 1935 a son of the late George and Mary J. Dabrowski Busko.

Ted attended...

Jul 10, 2019

Lewis Shurtleff Klahr, 90, of Erie, passed away on July 10, 2019, at Forestview Health Care Center. He was born March 13, 1929 in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Charles Dean and Helen Shurtleff Klahr. Lew graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1947 and earned a BS in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1951. He was...

Jul 9, 2019

Edward G. Lee, age 66, of Spartansburg, PA died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Titusville Hospital following a courageous fight with cancer. He was born Jan. 21, 1953 in Erie and was a 1971 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He later graduated from Triangle Tech and spent his entire career in the plastics industry. He most recently worked as...

Jul 9, 2019

Clayton “Cookie” Schulze, age 90, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence.   

He was born in Erie on August 4, 1928, a son of the late Walter and Selma Depew Schulze.

He attended Burns Elementary, was a 1948 graduate of Millcreek High School and attended Lakewood College.

Cookie served in the US Army.  He worked on bridges...

Jul 9, 2019

Jul 9, 2019

Debbie Meahl, age 56, of Erie, passed away July 9, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital, after a long battle with Lupus.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN, June 11, 1963, daughter of Thomas Ruf and the late Beverly Comand Ruf.

Debbie was a 1981 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.  Debbie was a loving wife and mother to her five children. ...

Jul 9, 2019

 

Bonita Ann (Bonnie) Thayer Tansey, age 76, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Erie on March 29, 1943, the daughter of Jason P. Thayer, and Betty M. Smith Thayer.

Bonnie was educated at Strong Vincent High School, graduating in 1961, Kent State University, graduating in 1965, the University of the Americas...

Jul 9, 2019

Mr. Carl D. Lindy, age 71, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.  He was the son of the late Joseph Micheal Sr., and Lucy (Fuller) Lindy.

Mr. Lindy was a graduate of McDowell High School.  He served in United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  In his free time he volunteered at the West...

Jul 8, 2019

Jeanne passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. She was born October 17, 1925 to the late Francis W. and Marguerite Seay Shufflin in Erie, PA. Jeanne graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1942 and Villa Maria College, Class of 1946 with a B.S. in chemistry.

She met Richard Bohen after he returned from active duty in World...

Jul 8, 2019

Richard R. “Rich” Waldo, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born on January 25, 1983, a son of Rick Waldo of Erie and Karen Wilmer Waldo of Fairview.

Rich graduated from Fairview High School in 2001.

He enjoyed dirt biking, golfing and baseball.  Rich also played the guitar and drums.  He loved...

Jul 7, 2019

Elizabeth Bencze Chuzie, age 95, of Girard, went home to be with the Lord and her loving husband, George on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

She was born in Barnabush, WV, on December 8, 1923, the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Pejko Bencze.

Liz worked at CG Woods for 15 years.  She was also “a cafeteria” lady who gave extra portions...

Jul 2, 2019

Janet E. Heeter, 76, resident of St. Frances Xavier Apartments, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at home following an extended illness.

She was born in Erie, PA to Boyd and Juanita Spencer.

Janet most recently worked at Walmart for 13 years retiring in 2018.

She loved gardening and crocheting. More than anything, Janet loved and cherished her family and the time...

Jul 1, 2019

Gail Anne Jeffries, age 59, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at her residence, Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, September 26, 1959 to the late Tom Jerry Jeffries and Betty McDaniel.

Gail graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio, before moving to Erie. She was a Home Care Giver, with Loving Hands Homecare Inc. Gail...

Jun 30, 2019

James P Dillon, age 61, of Erie, passed away at his residence, Sunday, June 30, 2019.  He was born in Erie, July 6, 1957, a son of the late Robert and Mary Brown Dillon.

James was a graduate of East High School, and worked as a machinist in the electrical department at General Electric for over 40 years.

In addition to his...