Obituaries

Jan 10, 2019

Steward Parlin died in Erie, PA, on January 10, 2019.  He was ninety-one years old.  He was born in Trenton, NJ, to the late George Steward Parlin, and Dorothy Elcome Parlin.  His only sibling, Edward, died in his youth.  He grew up in Glen Ridge, NJ, where he played on the New Jersey state champion Glen Ridge High School football...

Jan 10, 2019

Dorothy “Jean” Platz Park, age 92, of Fairview and formerly of Girard, passed away Thursday January 10, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Sebring, Oh on July 13, 1926, a daughter of the late Harley and Lottie Rowe Platz.

Jean was past matron of Girard Chapter #84 Eastern Star.  She was also a lifelong member of Lake City United Methodist...

Jan 10, 2019

She who wants her garden tidy, does not reserve a plot for weeds.

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Kishel, age 79, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at UPMC Hamot with her loving family by her side. 

She was born in Erie on July 13, 1939, daughter of the late Joseph and Viola Filipowski.

Betty was a 1957 graduate of the...

Jan 9, 2019

Phillip J. Soos, age 82, of Transfer, died at UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

He was born in Sharon, PA on August 11, 1936, a son of the late John and Mary (Tomko) Soos.

A lifelong dairy farmer, Phillip lived and worked on his family farm in South Pymatuning Township since 1939. He was of catholic faith having attended...

Jan 8, 2019

James R. Platz, age 68, of Lake City, formerly of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born on November 23, 1950, on Thanksgiving Day, the son of the late Richard C. and Anna McCoy Killian Platz.

Jim attended Rice Avenue Union High School in Girard where he wrestled, played basketball and football.  ...

Jan 8, 2019

Marcie Tivis Schlaudecker, age 65 of Erie, passed away Tuesday, January 08, 2019 at her sister’ s home in McKean, follow a brief battle with cancer.She was born in Erie on June 2, 1953 a daughter of the late Seymour and Bessie Friedman Tivis.Marcie was a graduate of Academy High School. She was a self-employed transcriptionist and also worked for...

Jan 8, 2019

Mary M. “Peggy” Zeppenfeld, age 55, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 8, following a brief illness. Born Mary Margaret Munro on January 6, 1964, she was the daughter of Beverly (Hilgendorf) Munro and the late John F. Munro.

Peggy was a 1982 graduate of Girard High School and earned degrees in both Music Performance and Music Education from...

Jan 5, 2019

Maxine E. Massing Barninger, age 96, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 5th. She was born in Erie, PA on November 19, 1923, a daughter of the late Ralph and Beatrice Bahm Massing.

Maxine graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1941. She worked as a waitress at St. Vincent Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 1999. Maxine was a member...

Jan 5, 2019

Linda (Forte) Ratcliff age 90, of Erie passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Price Utah on March 30, 1928 a daughter of the late Pete and Catherine Oliverio Forte. Linda enjoyed watching cooking shows, birds and loved watching the Cleveland Indians. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to...

Jan 5, 2019

Jan 4, 2019

John Henry Hauser age 71, of Millcreek was suddenly taken from our midst on January 4th, 2019, from natural causes at St. Vincent Hospital. John was born on March 24, 1947, in Erie, PA to Henry and Julia Hauser. His educational history included primary education at St. John the Baptist, secondary education at Academy High School and a four-year technical...

Jan 3, 2019

Betty Jean Williams, age 91, of Fairview, passed away at home, Thursday, January 3, 2019 with her family by her side.

She was born June 28, 1927 in Erie, PA a daughter of the late George and Alma Helwig Fickenworth.

Betty retired after 27 years from the Bel Aire Motel, where she was the Manager of Housekeeping and Banquets.

In addition to her...

Jan 3, 2019

Mary Ann (Passmore) Laird, age 90, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born in Erie on April 21, 1928, daughter to the later Clayton and Clara Heinlein Passmore.

Mary’s family was always of the utmost importance to her, she loved caring for her children and grandchildren. She was an avid...

Jan 3, 2019

Michelle Leffingwell-Lino, age 52, of Erie, left us to meet Elvis in heaven on, Thursday, January 3, 2019, while surrounded by loved ones after a two year battle with brain cancer.

She was born March 27, 1966, a daughter of the De Williams and Fred Leffingwell and attended McDowell High School.  Michelle was a proud 30 year employee of Berry Global. ...

Jan 3, 2019

Mildred Swift, a resident of Erie since 1945, died peacefully January 3, 2019, she was 96. Mrs. Swift was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John R. Swift, a daughter, Susan and her brothers, Frank, Martin and George Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Lucinda Thomas, son-in-law, Ronald L. Thomas, MD, grandson, Jason John Thomas (Annalee...

Jan 3, 2019

Norman W. Sage, age 89, of Ashtabula, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in West Hickory, PA on November 6, 1929, the son of the late Wesley and Elizabeth J. Allio Sage.

After graduating from high school, Norman enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.  Norman had worked many years at...

Jan 3, 2019

Douglas E. Noble, age 59 of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Painesville, OH on March 28, 1959, a son of the late Dale D. and Mattie J. Edwards Noble.

Douglas attended Community Country Day School and Tech Memorial graduating as part of the Class of 1977. He then proudly served our country in...

Jan 3, 2019

Shirley Jardine Burger Kingen, age 83, of Erie, passed away at her residence on January 3, 2019. She was born in Erie, May 27, 1935, daughter to the late Donald E. and Beryl Suesser Jardine.

Shirley was a homemaker, spending much of her time caring for her beloved family. She was a former member of American Legion #773 as well...

Dec 31, 2018

Dec 31, 2018

Agnes Gabel Dobransky, age 88, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Albion on May 5, 1930, a daughter of the late John H. and Mildred Webber Gabel.

Agnes had worked at Model Works for many years.  She enjoyed needlework, crafts and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...