Obituaries

Jun 6, 2019

David Pekelnicky, age 65 of Erie, died on Thursday June 6, 2019 at his residence, losing his battle to lung cancer. He was born April 2, 1954 in Erie, a son of Bertha “Birdie” (Knickerbocker) and the late John M. Pekelnicky of Wesley Chapel, FL. 

David was a 1972 graduate of Girard High School and he attended the Philadelphia School...

Jun 5, 2019

Jun 5, 2019

            Chester G. Hearn III, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Erie on March 7, 1932, the son of the late Chester G. Hearn Jr. and Esther May LeJeal, both of Erie. Prior to his passing, Chet served as an elder for the Sarah Hearn Memorial Presbyterian...

Jun 4, 2019

James A. “Jimmy” Barnes, age 61, of Erie, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, June 4, 2019.  He was born in Erie, February 17, 1958, son of the late James A. and Joan Smith Barnes.

James attended Tech Memorial High School.  He was a member of the Mental Health Association, where he held many positions on the Board and volunteered for...

Jun 1, 2019

Donald L. Grace, age 81, of Erie, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie, February 1, 1938, a son of the late Francis J. and Margaret Johnson Grace.

Donald graduated from Academy High School in 1956, attended Edinboro University. And served his country in the United States Army.

He was a lifetime member of St. John...

Jun 1, 2019

Susan L. (Kotyuk) Vogel, age 65, of Erie passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born July 26, 1953 in Erie the daughter of the late Joseph and Marilyn Mae Baker Kotyuk.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she was a graduate of Gannon University and had worked as a Therapeutic Support Specialist with Bethesda Services.

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Jun 1, 2019

Richard “Dick” W. Buhl, Sr., age 91, formerly of East Springfield and Millcreek Township, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Treasure Coast Hospice, in Ft. Pierce, FL, following a brief illness.

He was born on February 11, 1928, the only child of the late Ruth Wager Buhl and John G. Buhl.

Dick graduated from Springfield Township High School and served...

May 31, 2019

John Joseph Walters, age 60, of Erie, passed away at home, Friday, May 31, 2019. He was born in Erie to Charles Walters and Patricia Ruf.  John graduated from Tech Memorial High School before becoming a painter for many years with Lesonik Painting. John loved Sy-Fy, especially Star Trek, and Marvin the Martian. He loved spending time with his grandchildren,...

May 31, 2019

Edith L. Kissell age 90, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Venango, PA on October 4, 1928, a daughter of the late Leo W. and Delia Neely Furey.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Erie.

Edith loved kids and enjoyed babysitting them and even did it for free. She...

May 28, 2019

May 27, 2019

Sandra Elizabeth Mead was born at home on September 28, 1939 and passed away on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019.  She was 79.5 years old.

Sandra was a hard-working, pensive and sensitive woman who was truly self-actualized.  She gave up trying to please the world with her foibles long ago to be herself as she defined it.

She was born...

May 26, 2019

Mrs. Roberta Louise Lewis, age 71 of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her home.  She is survived by her husband Richard Lewis.  Born on September 17, 1947 in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Jean Hein.

Roberta was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy & Villa Maria College and was a registered nurse serving St....

May 25, 2019

Sandra K. “Sandy” (Nash) (Ramirez) Dombrowiak, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 25, 2019.  Sandy survived her first battle with cancer and fought her next to the end.  She was born in Erie. September 18, 1945, a daughter of the late Michael Pastor and Mardell Stevens Pitt.

Sandy attended East High School and worked for K-Mart,...

May 23, 2019

Gary Eckert age 74, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Bickford Senior Living in Erie, PA.

Gary was born in Huntington, Indiana on October 6, 1944. He was the son of the late Richard and Ruth (Holmes) Eckert.

Gary was a caring husband, father and stepfather. For many years Gary was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church. His wise counsel...

May 22, 2019

Harold L. (Ike) Stein, age 76 of Wesleyville, died on Wednesday, May 22 at Select Specialty Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Harold was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 26, 1942, the son of the late Avraham and Anna Spear Stein.

Harold had a 36 year career working at Erie Malleable Iron, until his retirement in 2001.  He was a member of the...

May 22, 2019

Harold J. Zimmerman, age 65, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Erie VA Medical Center.

He was born in Sykesville, Pa on October 6, 1953, the only son of Harold and Margaret Mehok Zimmerman.

After graduating from Rice Avenue Union High School and Erie County Vo Tech, he enlisted in the United States Marines.  Harold previously worked at Frontier...

May 21, 2019

Conrad W. Diehl, 92, of Millcreek passed away after a short illness, peacefully in his home on May 21st 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in East Girard, PA on July 26, 1926, a son of the late Matthew and Amarette (Coleman) Diehl.

Conrad was a 1944 graduate of Academy High School and retired after working for the Erie...

May 20, 2019

Sylvia Anne Grabinski Woods, age 67, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 20, 2019.

She was born in Erie, on May 9, 1952, the daughter of the late Walter and Helen Jarmolowicz Grabinski.

Sylvia graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1970 and continued her education at Gannon University in Accounting.  She was the dedicated owner of Contractor’s Service and Supply...

May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019