Obituaries

Jun 15, 2019

 Robert "Bob" P. McGee, age 80, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born in Montreal, Canada, Bob moved to Erie in 1960 , where he met and married Joyce (Langer) McGee, who died in 2015. Bob and Joyce were married nearly 50 years and were the anchors for an extended family that gathered at the McGee home for most holidays...

Jun 15, 2019

Sally Knox Dugan, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 15, 2019. She was born on April 25, 1928 in Erie, PA., the daughter of the late Earl and Sarah Greer Knox.

Sally attended Mercyhurst Preparatory School and Mercyhurst College. She was married to the late Thomas Desmond “Des” Dugan for 57 years and was the devoted mother to...

Jun 15, 2019

Pearl Levern Henderson Hill, age 67 of Erie, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born in Laurel, MS on November 8, 1951, a daughter of Mary Alice Bell Henderson and the late Lee Isaac Henderson.

Pearl graduated from Academy High School in 1969, joined the Upward Bound Program where she won the title of Ms....

Jun 14, 2019

Donald (Pete) W. Sawatsky, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Erie, on Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1929 in Oil City, PA to the late Ferdinand and Sarah (Moyer) Sawatsky.  Don attended Oil City schools and graduated from Business College.  He enlisted in the US Army, serving four years as a radar...

Jun 14, 2019

Gerald L.”Jerry” Phelps, Jr., of Erie, PA, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at the age of 71. Jerry was the oldest of 13 children born to the late Shirley (Cochran) and Gerald L. Phelps, Sr.

Jerry lived a full and adventurous life traveling the country and had a great sense of humor even throughout his fight with cancer.

In addition to...

Jun 14, 2019

Robert William Sawtelle, age 80, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.  He was born in Erie, PA, on April 22, 1939, the son of the late Clarence David and Pearl Marie (Lobaugh) Sawtelle.

Mr. Sawtelle attended Academy High School and served in the PA Army National Guard from 1954-65 and again from 1978-81. He was...

Jun 14, 2019

 

William L. “Butch” O’Baker, Jr., age 72, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  He was born in Cumberland, MD, June 3, 1947, son of the late William L, Sr. and Margaret Perry O’Baker.

Butch attended Fairview High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy in Vietnam.  He was owner...

Jun 13, 2019

Nancy Diane Juchno passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2019, her birthday.  Nancy graduated from Tech Memorial Highschool and spent her life in Erie, PA.  As a full-time stay-at-home mom, she took pride in caring for friends’ and families’ children, while she was raising her own daughter; and, her home was jokingly referred to as Aunt Nancy’s daycare. 

Nancy...

Jun 13, 2019

Lawrence Richard “Larry” Baumann, age 57 of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. 

Beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. He leaves behind his wife, Aimee and three sons-Lawrence II(Lars), Carl and Evan. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Fred E. and Julie Baumann. He is also survived by his siblings Alan (Denise), Bonnie...

Jun 13, 2019

Jun 12, 2019

Anthony J. Clemente, age 25, of Erie passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born October 15, 1993 in Erie the son of James E. Clemente and the late Debra Witosky Clemente.

Anthony was a fighter, he survived leukemia as an infant and battled Nero Fibromatosis his whole life. He was happiest when...

Jun 11, 2019

Lee Forrest, age 87, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

He was born in Fresno, California on June 21, 1931, son of Frank Wolverton and Esther Forrest.

Lee was a professor at Edinboro University for 28 years from 1963 until he retired in 1991.

Lee is survived by his wife, Lonna (Hall) Forrest, and four children, Janet Forrest, Kenneth Forrest (Julia Muench), Bennett Forrest...

Jun 10, 2019

Nancy Lee Peterson, age 86, of Erie and formerly of Meadville, PA, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Meadville, PA on August 18, 1932, a daughter of the late, Francis and Lucille Ketcham.

Nancy was a graduate of Meadville High School.  She worked at the Meadville Medical Center.  Nancy was a lifetime member of...

Jun 9, 2019

William J. Flower, age 80, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital following a brief illness.

 He was born in Donora, PA, August 2, 1938, the son of the late William J. and Anna V. Bartus Flower.

 Bill graduated from East Detroit High School, class of 1956, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Lawrence Technologies, Southview...

Jun 9, 2019

John J. Brinling Jr., age 72,  of Fairview, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, John was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 27, 1947, son of John J. Brinling Sr. and Alice Alperman Brinling. 

John worked for ERIE Insurance Group for 41 years, beginning as a claims adjuster in Pittsburgh.    John progressed through his career into sales management...

Jun 8, 2019

Margaret J. Allison age 60 of Erie, passed away on June 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital.

Friends are invited to a memorial service at the Burton Wintergreen Funeral Home Chapel, 2532 Norcross Road on Saturday, June 15th at 10 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of the Burton Funeral Home, 602 West 10th Street, Erie, PA  16502.

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Jun 8, 2019

Florence V. Lapenz, age 90, of Erie, died Saturday June 8, 2019.

Born on July 5th, 1928 the daughter of the late Veronica (Lendzion) and Casimar Zielinski.

She attended East High School.  Florence was a homemaker.  She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and made her Cursillo over 50 years ago.  She loved to golf, sew, bake and cook...

Jun 8, 2019

Shirley A. Yeager, age 79, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

She was born in Erie, PA on December 15, 1939, the daughter of the late Joseph William and Margaret Winschel Vargo.

Shirley’s favorite place to spend time was in her yard among her butterfly garden, rose garden and on her porch watching the hummingbirds,...

Jun 6, 2019

Carl DeWayne Fuller, age 84, passed away on Thursday June 6, 2019 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by family.  He wanted everyone to know he is no longer vertical or able to take on food.  Carl was born December 28, 1934 in Franklin, PA.  He was the son of the late Alfred and Mary Fuller.

Carl graduated from Rocky Grove High School...

Jun 6, 2019

Chester (Chet) Sydney Leroy, 89, of Erie, passed away Thursday morning, June 6, 2019.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 15, 1930, the son of the late Jannette and Chester S. Leroy, Sr.                                                                                                                              

Chet grew up in the Chicago area and later relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where he met the love of his life, Marlene Radzek, whom he married...