Obituaries

Oct 9, 2019

Marilyn Perkins Lechner, age 67, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on May 3, 1952 in Erie, daughter of the late Ralph and Anna Mae Crane Perkins.

She graduated from Fairview High School in 1970, then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in...

Oct 8, 2019

Tamara Grucza, age 47, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, October 8 2019. She was born in Erie, PA on September 8, 1972 to Michael the late Janet Darnell Grucza.

Tamara graduated from Strong Vincent High School class of 1992. She took pride and passion in her work with the Barber National Institute, where she worked as a job coach, helping people...

Oct 7, 2019

William H. Miller, 94, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at St Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.

He was born in Butler, PA, on June 6, 1925, the son of the late William W. and Bertha L. Fleeger Miller.

Mr. Miller served in the US Navy with the 3rd and 5th fleets in the Philippine, Iwo Jima and Okinawa Campaigns of...

Oct 7, 2019

Phyllis J. Hawes, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Monday October 7, 2019 at her home.  She was born May 20, 1935, daughter of the late James A. and Elizabeth K. (Grecco) Vencenyo.

Phyllis was a 1953 graduate of Villa Maria High School and also attended Villa Maria College. She worked at her father’s restaurant,...

Oct 7, 2019

William A. Jenks, age 76, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  He was born in Erie on March 30, 1943, a son of the late George D. and Anne Thiel Jenks.

William was a 1961 graduate of Harborcreek High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy.  He worked as an...

Oct 6, 2019

Robert Eugene Walston age 49, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born in Erie, PA on December 23, 1969 a son of the late Richard Lathan and Diana Craft Walston. Robert loved fishing, listening to music, watching movies and especially loved spending time with his family. In addition to...

Oct 6, 2019

Joan Anita Brown Obendorfer, age 70, died at her home in Erie on Sunday, October 6, 2019, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was the devoted wife of Robert; stepmother of Kevin Obendorfer, DeAnn (Chase) Gilbert and Kurt (Jamie) Obendorfer; loving sister of Bonnie Myers (Tom Mart), Kenneth Brown and Shoshana (Dr. Michael) Helmus; grandmother of Lilly,...

Oct 5, 2019

Mary Catherine Sontheimer, age 94, of Erie, passed away at Elmwood Gardens on Saturday, October 5, 2019.She was born on February 27, 1925 in Wyoming, PA a daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Gabel Stephens.She graduated from Wyoming High School in 1942 and was accepted at City College of New York but instead attended summer school at the St....

Oct 5, 2019

Howard P. Friedman (Howie) age 78, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in his home with his wife, son and daughter at his side.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 2, 1941 to Eugene and Helen (Ungerleider) Friedman and moved to Erie in the 6th grade.

He graduated from Academy High School in 1959. He went...

Oct 5, 2019

Lois M. Wade, age 92, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Edinboro Manor

She was born in Erie on May 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Owen S. and Wilma Moorse Lewis.

She enjoyed sewing, woodworking, crafts, knitting, crocheting, dancing and painting.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Harry Lanagan, Jr., by her husband Regis...

Oct 3, 2019

Edward M. Lupher age 75, of Erie, passed away on Thursday October 3, 2019 at Cranberry Place Nursing Home in Cranberry, PA.

He was born in Brookville, PA on April 23, 1944, a son of the late Watson A. & Margaret Birchall Lupher. 

Ed graduated from Strong Vincent High School.  After serving in the United States Air Force, he attended Gannon...

Oct 3, 2019

Tioinia T. Evans, age 45 of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on October 3, 2019.  She was born in Erie on May 4, 1974. 

Tioinia worked at Hamot Medical Center for 15 years and at Berry Global, here in Erie.  She loved being with the family at gatherings.  Tioinia also loved to have fun and...

Oct 2, 2019

Michael R. Wolfram, age 64, of Erie passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2019 at Presque Isle Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 21, 1954 in Erie, a son of the late Richard M. and Arlene D. (Joy) Wolfram.

Mike graduated from Academy High School class of 1973 and attended Behrend College for two years where he studied theater. He...

Oct 1, 2019

Donald J. Mangold, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, February 19, 1944, a son of the late Frances Mangold.

Don attended St Mary’s Catholic School and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1967. He worked for more than 30 years at the former...

Sep 30, 2019

Richard L. “Rich” Brady passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, his 75th birthday, at his home in Erie following an extended illness.  Rich was in the Vietnam War, serving with the U.S. Army for two tours, where he was exposed to Agent Orange.  He was very proud to serve his country.  It was just in recently months that Rich...

Sep 30, 2019

Neva A. Hamilton, age 87, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her family.

 

She was born in Houtzdale, PA on December 21, 1931, daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha Grubbs Larson.

 

Neva graduated from Hopewell High School, and began to work for National Electric in Ambridge, PA.

 

She married her husband Robert in Pittsburgh...

Sep 28, 2019

Pamela Jean “Pammy” Cooper, age 53, of Sherman, NY, passed away at home on Saturday, September 28, 2019.  She was born August 14, 1966, the daughter of Chester Carey (Robin) and Jean Speelberg Ferguson.

Pam was a 1984 graduate of Sherman Central High School and worked at the French Creek Tavern and Lighthouse Grocery Store.   She was high spirited and enjoyed...

Sep 28, 2019

Wendell W. “Wedge” Watters, age 88, of Girard, passed away Saturday September 28, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Tyrone, Pa on October 31, 1930 a son of the late John and Geraldine Woomer Watters.

He attended Tyrone High School, leaving to enlist in the Unites States Marine Corps to serve during the Korean War.  Wedge wrestled on the Quantico...

Sep 28, 2019

Sep 27, 2019

Henry Lee “Hank” Dickens, age 70, of Erie, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Friday, September 27, 2019.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

 

Henry was born in Homerville, Georgia on February 18, 1949. He is the son of Ernest Dickens and the late Lucille Jackson Dickens.

 

Henry was a graduate of East High...