Obituaries

Jan 28, 2019

Mark J. Williams, “The Moustache Man”, age 66 of Erie, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on January 16, 1953 a son of the late Bernard and Anne Dombrowski Williams.

He graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1970 and then received a degree from Mercyhurst College.

Mark worked at Erie Insurance for over 25 years...

Jan 28, 2019

Jan 28, 2019

Miriam “Mimi” McDonnell, age 55, of Corry, PA and formerly of Erie, passed away suddenly in the loving presence of her family and supportive caretakers. Mimi was born July 1, 1963, she is the daughter of the late Margaret McDonnell. 

Mimi was a resident of the Barber National Institute in Corry, PA where she developed lifelong friendships and was given...

Jan 28, 2019

Paul Anthony Dzmura, age 87, of Fairview passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on February 16, 1931 the beloved son of the late Paul and Anna Cifranic Dzmura.

After graduating from high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Marines and served in the Korean War. He had many hobbies, including woodworking, gardening, reading...

Jan 28, 2019

John Paul Homan, age 74, of Lake City and formerly of McKean, passed from this life on Monday, January 28, 2019.   He was born in Erie on July 3, 1944 and grew up in McKean Township, a son of the late Raymond M. and Barbara Kolenda Homan.

He attended McKean High School.  John was a military veteran, having served in the...

Jan 27, 2019

Nancy Elizabeth van der Kloet Klahr, 88, of Erie, passed away on January 27, 2019, at Forestview Health Care Center. She was born February 13, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Mark and Helen Fields van der Kloet II.  

Nancy graduated in 1948 from Strong Vincent High School, after which she attended Mercyhurst College.  She was a long-time member...

Jan 26, 2019

Joseph J. Grace, age 71, of Erie, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 9, 1947, a son of the late Joseph and Agnes Armagost Grace.

Joe was a 42 year machine operator for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad, retiring in 2007. For 35 years, since 1982, Joe was a devoted member of Alcoholics...

Jan 25, 2019

David J. Schick age 71, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 surrounded by his family. David was a 1965 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and then went on to serve 7 years in the National Guard 112 Infantry. He began working construction and became a Master Electrician with Union Local 56 IBEW, and was also self-employed...

Jan 25, 2019

Dennis Alan Crawford, age 69, of Girard, passed away Friday, January 25th 2019, at his home.

He was born August 20th 1949, In Allegheny County PA. Dennis graduated from Knoch High School, class of 1967. After graduating, he married Karen Penvose, and started a family. Dennis was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing and all wildlife. He was a hunter safety...

Jan 24, 2019

William R. Ramey age 79, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Brookville, Pa on February 21, 1939 a son of the late Earl and Alta Calderwood Ramey.

Bill graduated from Harborcreek High School and then went on to serve in the United States Army. 

He was...

Jan 23, 2019

Floyd Lawrence, age 83, died from heart failure at home on January 23, 2019. He was born on August 31, 1935 in Erie, son of the late George and Mary (Dworakowski) Lawrence, and brother of the late Paul and Robert Lawrence. He attended Jones Elementary school and graduated from East High School, where he was a member of the swimming...

Jan 23, 2019

Judith “Judy” E. Gardner, age 72, of Erie passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born August 17, 1946 in Erie the daughter of the late Arthur and Syble Scott Gardner.

Judy graduated Villa Maria College with a teaching degree and had taught school in Manassas, VA; Oahu, Hawaii, and later retired from the Erie...

Jan 22, 2019

Judith Ann Dempsey, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2019. 

Judy was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and attended Villa Maria College. Judy loved her family deeply and was known for her quick wit and her kind and generous spirit.  She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Vivian...

Jan 22, 2019

Jean M. Loeffel, age 95, of Erie, passed away Tuesday January 22, 2019.

Jean was born in Erie on March 15, 1923 daughter of the late Clifford L. and Anna Mae Hannigan Pifer. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1941 and worked at the Frost Greenhouses for over 21 years. She was an avid bowler, swimmer and golfer and...

Jan 20, 2019

Charles Peter “Pete” Steinmetz, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 20th, 2019 at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie, PA.   

Pete was born February 21st, 1943 in Erie, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late Charles Harry Steinmetz and the late Mary Jo Pratt Steinmetz.  

Pete attended Kemper Military Academy and graduated from Officer’s Candidate School at Fort...

Jan 19, 2019

William A. Townsend, Sr., age, 93, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Fairview

Manor.  He was born in Erie, on October 5, 1925, son of the late William and Louise Jones Townsend.

Bill was a graduate of Academy High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Machinist, Mate Third Class.

He worked...

Jan 18, 2019

Gary L. Perry, Sr. age 78, of Erie, passed away at home on January 18, 2019 at. He was born in Erie, PA on March 24, 1940, a son of the late Emerson and Arlene McArthur Perry.

Gary was a student at Harborcreek High School and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. as well as being a career military man....

Jan 16, 2019

Karen Denise Crawford, age 69, of Girard, passed away Wednesday, January 16th 2019, surrounded by family.

She was born January 9th 1950, In Butler PA. Karen graduated from Freeport High School, class of 1967. After graduating, she married Dennis Alan Crawford, and started a family. Karen was a very active member of Waterford Presbyterian Church, where she was a Sunday school...

Jan 13, 2019

Diane A. Lyons Ratcliff, 53, of Akron, OH, formally of Erie, PA, transitioned from labor to reward, January 13, 2019 at the Summa Health System of Barberton, Ohio.

She was born in Erie, PA, May 5, 1965, daughter of Emma Jean Lyons Gray and the late Robert D. Lyons and former wife of Rodney Ratcliff.

Diane was a member of the Hopewell...

Jan 11, 2019

Kathleen M. Kierzek Meyer, age 66, of Erie passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at UPMC Hamot with her family at her side. She was born May 16, 1952 in Erie the daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen Burger Kierzek.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Kathi had worked at St. Mary’s Home East for many years, and was also...