Obituaries

Nov 23, 2019

Nancy C. Dillon, age 86, of Erie and formerly of Phoenix, Az, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019.

She was born in Erie on June 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Francis H. and Mildred (Stuart) Dillon.

Nancy graduated from Strong Vincent High School, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Edinboro University and a Master’s Degree from Arizona State University.

She spent her...

Nov 23, 2019

Louise M. ( Coluzzi) Razanauskas, age 93, of Erie passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital with her family at her side. She was born November 17, 1926 in Sezze Latina, Italy the daughter of the late Maria Cellini Coluzzi and Lidano Coluzzi.

Louise was married to Edward Razanaukas for 49 years until his passing on October...

Nov 20, 2019

Elaine Bunting, age 58, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, February 15, 1961, a daughter of the late Donald and Judith and Tromans Martinez.

Elaine graduated from East High School, class of 1978; she loved spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed trips to the casino.

She is survived by...

Nov 19, 2019

Janice Ann McMahon left this earthly home and went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2019. 

Janice was born on January 22, 1966 in Erie the daughter of Edna (King) Turner and the late John Turner. She attended Academy High school graduating in 1984. She attended Edinboro University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in...

Nov 19, 2019

Ms. Helen D. Kenner, age 42, of Erie passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her home.  Born on June 12, 1977, she was the daughter of Juanita Kenner.

Ms. Kenner attended East High School.  She worked as a medical assistant and numerous other jobs to provide for her family.  She was a member of Rehoboth Temple Church.  She loved...

Nov 19, 2019

Paula A. Casey age 60, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Erie on February 25, 1959 a daughter of the late Robert J. and Martha M. Marks Wisinski. Paula graduated from East High School and went on to work at Erie Insurance for 38 years until her retirement. Paula was...

Nov 16, 2019

Jack Raymond Comeau was born and raised in Erie, PA. He was the son of the late Floyd and Doris Comeau. Jack lived a full and happy life until his passing on November 16, 2019 at age 90. Always known as a hard-working man, Jack started out in life as a paperboy in the Amherst neighborhood of Erie, and managed...

Nov 15, 2019

Paul Keith Schuller passed away peacefully at UPMC Hamot on November 15, 2019.

He was born on June 4, 1952 a son of the late Martin Schuller and Ruth (Beckman) Schuller.

Paul fought the battle but the cancer won. He had a great life. He worked at General Electric for 37 years and has enjoyed his retirement for the past 10 years. ...

Nov 13, 2019

Barbara Ann Black, age 98, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Springhill Senior Living Center.

 

She was born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky on April 24, 1921, a daughter of the late Alvin J. and Ila Knight Inglis, of Dawson Springs, Kentucky. Ann graduated from Dawson High School in 1942.

 

She enjoyed hiking and camping with her husband...

Nov 12, 2019

Willie Mae Copeland Dean Washington, age 66, of Erie, made her transition from this life to a new and better life with her Lord on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019, after an extended illness, at Hamot Medical Center. 

She was born June 4th, 1953 in Erie, Pa, daughter of the late Johnnie and Arrie Copeland. She was a resident of Erie...

Nov 12, 2019

Louise “Jonesy” Jones, age 89, of Erie, passed away at home on November 12, 2019.  She was born in Hope Hull, AL June 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Caldwell and Lottie Bell Johnson.

Following high school, Louise earned a degree in Early Childhood Development.  She was a former member of Good Samaritan AME Church and a charter member of...

Nov 11, 2019

Theodore C. “Ted” McQuaid, age 74, of Girard, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 11, 2019 at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness.

He was born in Erie on May 28, 1945, a son of the late Warren T. and Kathryn Doyle McQuaid.

Ted graduated from Tech Memorial High School in Erie, PA in 1963 and...

Nov 10, 2019

Tammie Lynn Ann Silvis, age 78, of Erie, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Fairview Manor

She was born in San Francisco, CA on June 30, 1941 the daughter of the late Fritz and Shirley Berit Stensrud.

Tammie is survived by three sons, Fredric M. Silvis, Kory M. Silvis and his wife, Julie and Jesse M. Silvis and his wife, Kimberly,...

Nov 8, 2019

Jeffrey R. Keep, age 61, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Hamot on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born November 7, 1958 in Erie, PA., the son of late Ray W. Keep and Sally (Ward) Keep.

Jeff was the proud owner of Keep Heating and Cooling, a company he started in 1991 and grew it into the successful...

Nov 8, 2019

Douglas D. Snyder, age 78 of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019.

He was born on August 4, 1941, a son of the late Richard and Betty Confer Snyder.

Douglas graduated from Academy High School and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam era.

He was a welder at General Electric and also Zurn Industries in Erie.

Douglas enjoyed bowling, golfing, and...

Nov 7, 2019

Dorothea “Daf” Claridge Murray, age 94, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2019.  She was born on November 28, 1924, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the daughter of the late Bertram and Helen Richardson Claridge.  She was the granddaughter of the Archbishop of Fredericton, 9th Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Canada, John Andrew Richardson and Dora Fortin...

Nov 7, 2019

Nov 7, 2019

Sister Margaret Greenly (aka Sister Mary Andrew) passed away peacefully at Walnut Creek Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, November 7, 2019 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Sister Marge was born on November 14, 1954 at St. John’s Hospital  in Santa Monica, California.  She grew up in Buena Park, CA where she attended St. Pius V School & Parish,...

Nov 6, 2019

Raymond W. Zielinski, age 88, of Erie, passed away November 6, 2019 at The Village at Luther Square. He was born in Erie, December 12, 1930 to the late Casimir and Veronica Lendzion Zielinski. Raymond attended East High School, before joining the United States Air Force in 1951, where he had a career of over 23 years.

He was a true...

Nov 5, 2019

Sophia Kline, age 89 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Erie on March 22, 1930, the only daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Dombrowski. 

Sophia was a graduate of Academy High School and worked as a nurse’s aid for various companies in the Erie area for many years.

In addition...