Obituaries

Apr 4, 2019

Aleta L. Fink Ross, age 73, of Girard, passed away Thursday April 4, 2019.

She was born in Angola, IN on May 18, 1945, the daughter of the late Ira “Paul” and Doris Martin Fink.

Aleta graduated from North Allegheny High School and Clarion State Teachers College with a degree in Library Science and teaching certification.

She was very active in the Albion...

Apr 4, 2019

Richard Alan House age 82, of Erie, and formerly of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Westlake Woods. He was born in Chicago, IL on March 9, 1937, a son of the late Irwin McKee and Kathryn Marie Johnson House. 

He graduated in 1955 from Dayton High School and attended Purdue University and graduated from University of...

Apr 3, 2019

Dorothy E. Straub Detisch Batcho, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at St. Mary’s Home at Asbury Ridge.

She was born in Erie on July 11, 1928, daughter of the late William Carl and Madeline Cooney Straub.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbur J. Detisch, who passed...

Apr 1, 2019

Lloyd A. Hetz, age 90, of Girard, was released from his earthly body to begin life anew in his eternal home with Jesus Christ on Monday, April 1, 2019.  We long for the day we will see him again.

He was born at home in Millcreek, 1811 Fairfax Ave., which is now E/W Runway at Erie Int’l Airport, on December 17,...

Mar 30, 2019

Linda Gambill Love, age, 67, of Erie, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on March 29, 2019.  She was born February 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Vernon and Lydia Head Gambill.

Linda was a 1970 graduate of Tech Memorial High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education from Mercyhurst College, in 1974. ...

Mar 30, 2019

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path Gad has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at...

Mar 30, 2019

Ronald J. Dailey Ronald J. Dailey, age 87, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born November 26, 1931, in Erie, the son of the late Jeremiah and Edna Rastatter Dailey. A lifelong resident of Erie, he had worked for many years with the City of Erie Water Department. Ronald enjoyed being with...

Mar 29, 2019

Ruth Ann Knapp age 68, of Lafayette Louisiana, and formerly of Erie, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on January 25, 1951 a daughter of the late William and Virginia Joint Gaerttner.

Ruth graduated from McDowell High School in 1968.

While in Erie she worked at Giant Eagle for many years and most recently...

Mar 29, 2019

Howard E. Wheeler age 85, of Millcreek passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at

Millcreek Community Hospital.

He was born in Union City, on February 3, 1934 a son of the late Clarence and Katherine

Steadman Wheeler.

He attended high School in Union City and graduated from Wesleyville High School, he

went on to serve his country in the United...

Mar 28, 2019

Patricia L. Cenfetelli, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at LECOM at Presque Isle.

She was born in Lawsonham, PA on August 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Edward and Twila Nulph Mortimer.

Patricia was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Greene Township where she was an Elder, Sunday school teacher, and piano player.

In addition...

Mar 28, 2019

Sandra Lee Figueira, age 66, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at LECOM at Presque Isle.

She was born on December 11, 1952 in Erie, PA daughter of the late Manuel and Arlene Kolb Figueira.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was employed as a custodian.

Sandra was a member of Elmwood Presbyterian Church and enjoyed...

Mar 28, 2019

Yvonne Denise Clark, age 61, gained her eternal wings, at home surrounded by her family, on March 28, 2019, after a brief illness. 

She was born in Vineland, NJ, February 5, 1958, a daughter of the late Vivian Clark and Arlie Gingham.  Yvonne grew up in Woodbury, NJ, was a graduate of Woodbury High School and later moved to Erie,...

Mar 27, 2019

Randy Scott Stallsmith, age, 51, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  He was born November 17, 1967, a son of Marian Marchiona Stallsmith and the late Ronald D. Stallsmith. 

Randy attended Tech Memorial High School and was self-employed as the former owner of R & R Hauling. He was a member of The...

Mar 25, 2019

Ronald E. Montgomery, age 74, of Erie passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home. He was born the 21st day of September 1944 in Erie the son of the late Roy and Gladys Lossie Montgomery.

A lifelong Erie resident, Ron had worked for over 40 years as a painter with Braendel Painting. Ron loved the times spent with...

Mar 25, 2019

Joseph V. DeAngelo, of Millcreek passed away on March 25, 2019. Joe was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. He loved his wife of over 48 years, Kathy, more than anyone in the world. She was the true light of his life. As a father, he was loving and generous with his time and talents, he taught us how to...

Mar 22, 2019

Mar 20, 2019

Edith L. Mackintosh Matters, age 97, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.

She was born in North East, PA on June 28, 1921, a daughter of the late Byron and Edith Schultz Mackintosh,

Edith graduated from Academy High School in 1939 and started her career in California, before marrying Donald Matters on July...

Mar 20, 2019

Joseph Anthony Pisano “Joe Joe”, 54, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

He was born in Erie, January 31, 1965 to the late Joseph and Patricia Klep Pisano.

Joseph was a proud Marine, and served his country in Operation Desert Storm. After his time in the Armed Forces, Joseph continued to honor military tradition, volunteering with the American Legion for...

Mar 20, 2019

Velvet Valarie Gray-Chelton, age 54, of Corry, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home in North East, PA.  She was born August 25, 1964, a daughter Helen Gray and the late Oscar Gray.

Velvet was a graduate of Centerville High School and was employed as a secretary in the plastics industry.                                                      

In addition to her father,...

Mar 20, 2019

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 10

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 28

Proverbs 31:10, 28

On the first day of spring, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Pastor Emerita Aseline Jones Ratcliff of Erie made her peaceful and triumphant transition.  It was also her 89th birthday.  A...