Obituaries

Nov 5, 2019

Mr. Karl Ballard, age 62, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his residence.  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Francine (Novak) Ballard.  He was born in Erie February 25, 1957, the son of the late Orville and Rita (Kelley) Ballard.

Mr. Ballard was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.  He worked for 26 years...

Nov 3, 2019

Luis Negron, age 87, of Erie, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at St. Mary’s Home East. 

He was born on May 15, 1932 in Villalba, Puerto Rico, the son of Pedro and Jesusa (Camacho) Negron.   He grew up in Utuado, PR and moved to Erie in 1952.  Luis was a machinist for Zurn Industries, retiring after 33 years with...

Nov 2, 2019

TC was born in Collins, Mississippi on April 22, 1946, to the late J.B. and Katie Martin. In the early 70s, he relocated to Erie, Pennsylvania with his first wife, Andustus Martin. He went on to marry Lena Deboe Martin in 1999.

He worked for Conrail and retired after 32 years of service. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed spending time...

Nov 2, 2019

Thinh D. Phung, age 57, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. 

He was born December 1, 1961 in Saigon, Vietnam, a son of the late Vy Viet Phung and An Thi Hoang.

Thinh graduated from St. Mary’s School and Technical Memorial High School.  He belonged to the Vietnamese community in Erie.  All his life, he was...

Nov 1, 2019

Marion Elizabeth Sansone, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 at LECOM Senior Living Center, after a brief illness. Born on July 8, 1924 she was the youngest daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Sansone.

 A lifelong resident of Erie, she graduated from Academy High School in 1942. Marion started her working career as a young girl...

Nov 1, 2019

Joseph F. Lindsey, age 54, of Erie passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at UPMC Hamot with his family at his side. He was born July 17, 1965 in Erie, PA the son of Mary Helen Lindsey and the late Joseph Johnson.

Joseph was a former member of Morning Star Baptist Church and had worked as a Respiratory Therapist in...

Oct 31, 2019

Mary (Martin) Boyd, age 86, of Erie, transitioned from this life peacefully Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Twinbrook Medical Center.

She was born in Jasper Miss on October 2, 1933, a daughter of the late Hubert and Corine (McCullium) Martin.   Worked at UPMC Hamot as a housekeeper for many years, Twinbrook Medical Center in the same field and was a seamstress...

Oct 31, 2019

Duane “Boomp” E. Buckner, Jr., age 37, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

He was born in Erie on January 26, 1982, a son of Duane E. Buckner, Sr. and Verna Morgan, both of Erie.

Duane attended Strong Vincent High School and held many positions in the manufacturing industry.

He had a smile that was contagious; one that could brighten...

Oct 30, 2019

Paul Campagne, age 49, of Honolulu, HI passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born on June 19, 1970 in Erie, the beloved son of Charles H. and Nancy (Benes) Campagne. 

Paul was a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School, class of 1988. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Clarion University and was...

Oct 30, 2019

Theresa “Terry” E. (Cavanaugh) O'Reilly of Erie PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Westlake Woods Assisted Living where she resided over the past two years. She was 92. Theresa was born November 24th, 1926 in Brockport, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Susan (Queally) O'Reilly, loving sister,...

Oct 30, 2019

David Christian Olsen, age 79 of Fairview, Pa. died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at PA Soldiers & Sailors Home Erie, Pa.

David C. Olsen was born July 20, 1940 in Erie, Pa. where he attended Cathedral Prep, then enlisted in Army and served his Country in Korea. After leaving the Army and returning to Erie, Pa. he worked at Eriez...

Oct 29, 2019

Oct 29, 2019

Janice E. Hill Scott, 67, formerly of Shenley Dr., died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on October 19, 1952, in Erie, daughter of the late Sterling E. and Virginia Sutherland Hill.  A lifelong resident of Erie, she graduated from Perry Elementary and Strong Vincent High School and attended Robert Morris...

Oct 29, 2019

Emma P. Grigoryan, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born on December 17, 1931 in Shemaha City, Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia; a daughter of the late Piotr and Knara Kafyian Khachiyan.

 

Emma had a master’s degrees in math and physics.  She taught high school math for 38 years at the same high...

Oct 27, 2019

Gregg S. Yeager age 63, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Meadville, PA on February 28, 1956 a son of the late Ralph F. and Marianne S. Stanton Yeager.

Gregg was a 1974 graduate of Fairview High School and went on to receive a BA Degree from Mercyhurst University.

He worked as a...

Oct 26, 2019

Marilyn A. Stansbury age 94, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.

She was born in Erie, on July 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Charles and Naomi Kinsinger Avril.

Marilyn was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, many of them from her Strong Vincent High...

Oct 26, 2019

Michelle M. Sipes-Ribbing, age 44, of Erie, passed away at her residence on October 26, 2019.

She was born in Erie, August 22, 1975, daughter of the late Kimberly Sipes.  She is survived by her husband, Matthew Ribbing.

Michelle attended Central High School and was employed at several locations of Red Lobster.  She enjoyed art, cooking, gardening, and animals, particularly horses.  Above...

Oct 25, 2019

Norbert H. Figurski, age 86, of Erie passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at the LECOM Nursing and Rehab Center with his family at his side. He was born October 18, 1933 in Erie the son of the late Joseph and Stella Kupniewski Figurski.

A lifelong Erie resident, Norbert was retired from the Lord Corp. after working there for 33...

Oct 24, 2019

Thomas E. Songer, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 24, 2019.

He was born in Sharpsville, PA on April 4, 1935 a son of the late Albert and Naomi (nee McCoy) Songer.  He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School in 1953 and Youngstown State University in 1957.

 Tom was a mechanical engineer by education, and used those...

Oct 23, 2019

Gwendella “Aunt Gwen” Reed, age 71, of Erie, passed away peacefully, October 23, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. 

She was born September 27, 1948 in Prentiss, Mississippi to C.L. and Ardella Hooker.  

Gwen graduated from J. G. Johnson High School in Prentiss, Mississippi in 1968. Shortly after graduating, she decided to attend Job Corps where she worked and lived in...