Obituaries

Feb 8, 2019

Barbara Elizabeth Santillo, age 73, of Edinboro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie, on July 31, 1945, a daughter of the late Walter and Kathrine Bauer Badders.

Barb graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1963 and attended Edinboro University.  She was employed as a secretary at Penn Union,...

Feb 6, 2019

Allison Faith Radov, age 30, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  She was born on October 18, 1988 in Erie, the youngest daughter of Weston and Marlene Daniels Radov.

Allison graduated from Collegiate Academy in 2007 and studied psychology at Penn State Behrend.  She worked in various customer service positions, most recently with Super 8 Hotel.

She loved music...

Feb 6, 2019

Charles “Chuck” J. Thomas, age 65, of Erie, died Wednesday February 6, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Erie on August 18, 1953, a son of Mary Lou (Swarner) Thomas and the late James R. Thomas.

Chuck was a graduate of Academy High School class of 1971 and received his degree in Business Administration from Grove...

Feb 6, 2019

Thelma Bennett, 96, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, April 25, 1922, daughter of Harold Minor.

Thelma was very active in the Erie community, working in housing at Saint Vincent Hospital for over 30 years. After retirement, she became a foster grandparent to many children for over 21 years. Thelma was an...

Feb 6, 2019

Robert Malcolm Calvin age 87, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at

St. Mary’s Home East.

He was born on September 13, 1931, a son of the late Trace and Mabel Rice Calvin.

He had worked as a welder for many years at Erie Stayer.  He enjoyed walking,

gardening, fishing, camping, and hunting. But his biggest joy was family gatherings and

cookouts.

In...

Feb 4, 2019

Feb 4, 2019

Viola (Yola) M. Cavicchio Leone, age 95, of Erie passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on December 1, 1923, the daughter of the late Anthony and Henrietta Iesue Cavicchio.

Yola was a member of St. Paul RC Church and their Rosary Altar Society. She loved cooking and baking, especially for St....

Feb 3, 2019

Rose Marie Guilford, age 81, of Erie passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born September 19, 1937 in Erie the daughter of the late Dominic and Jenny Spano Alacce (Alecci).

Rose was a 1956 graduate of East High School and had worked for Kroger’s supermarkets and later became a sales rep for Nabisco. She also...

Feb 3, 2019

Helen J. Will Brooks, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Sunday February 3, 2019 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

 Helen was born in Erie, PA, on July 7, 1929 the daughter of the late Albert and Annette Goldsmith Huttner Will.

She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Zukor Club, Danish Club, East Erie Turners, past president of West Lake...

Feb 3, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Freaney Rowand, 88, of Erie, died Sunday, February 3, 2019. She and her twin brother were born July 22, 1930 in Bradford to Bridget “Delia” Dwyer and Thomas J. Freaney, Sr.

After graduating from Saint Bernard High School in 1948, Betty left Bradford to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse at Philadelphia General Hospital. She graduated in 1953,...

Feb 2, 2019

Elizabeth M. Brock, 79, formerly of Myrtle Street, Erie, died on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Twinbrook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born on July 19, 1939.  

Ms. Brock worked at Macy's Department Store for several years.

Services are private.

 

Feb 1, 2019

Janeen Delores Davis Robinson (a.k.a. Queen), 41, of Erie, transitioned to eternal rest, unexpectedly at home, on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born in Erie, December 29, 1977, daughter of Bishop Wesley W. Davis, Sr. and Betty J. Cooley Davis, of Erie.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she graduated from Central High School and attended Mercyhurst College, where she studied...

Feb 1, 2019

Karen Sue Lipphardt Milewski, age 61, of Fairview passed away at her residence on Friday, February 1, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born June 7, 1957 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of Marie Balon Lipphardt and the the late Earl Lipphardt.

She graduated from Fairview High School in 1975 and Westminster College in 1979 with a degree in...

Feb 1, 2019

Joseph G. Dipre, Sr., 91, a resident of Millcreek, died Friday morning, February 1, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Dagus Mines, Elk County Pennsylvania on July 20, 1927, son of the late Romano and Matilda Dipre. He lived in Erie most of his adult life, with stops in Framingham MA., Philadelphia PA., Cleveland...

Jan 30, 2019

Doris S. Roesch, age 102 of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2019 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Hagerstown Maryland on April 19, 1916, daughter of the late Rayford Clark and Helen Feldman Saylor.

She graduated from Academy High School and was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was very active in the Quilting Circle.

Doris was...

Jan 30, 2019

Helen Bostaph, age 90, of Summit, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Clarks Mills, PA on September 18, 1928 one of 13 children of the late Clarence and Nancy Voorhies Lawyer.

Helen graduated from Dorset High School and then went on to earn her Cosmetology License.  She worked at Perry Plastics and Comtech...

Jan 29, 2019

Jan 29, 2019

Mark Adams age 81, of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Erie, on November 18, 1937 a son of the late Floyd and Florence Hathaway Adams.

Mark was a 1955 graduate of Rice Avenue Union High School in Girard and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy.  He...

Jan 29, 2019

Annette Hoke, age 103, of Erie, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  Born in Cincinnati, OH, on February 15, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Charles Taylor and Bessie Allen Handman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice J. Hoke, in 1997.

In her college years, Annette was a student of modern dance...

Jan 29, 2019

Gail W. Getz, age 77, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Stoneham, MA on February 28, 1941, a daughter of the late James E. and Nina Madelyn McVane Wilson.

Gail graduated from Edinboro University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.  She taught at Elk Valley Elementary School for many years and during...